HomeMy WebLinkAboutM012379January 23,1979
iTATE OF CAi,IFORNIA
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The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to
adjournment. Present: Supervisors Dolan, Moseley, Wheeler, Winstc
and Chairman Lemke. Clif Nickelson, administrative officer; Dan
Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, county clerk, by
Margie Catt, Assistant clerk of the Board.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Invocation by Supervisor Moseley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor
Moseley and unanimously carried, the minutes of January 16, 1979
were approved as mailed.
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO SUBMIT REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
BEGIN PLANNING FOR___].979_._SUNID'iER YOUTH PROGRAM (CETA)
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Winstc
and unanimously carried, Personnel Director was authorized to
submit request to U.S. Department of Labor for authorization
to begin planning the 19'79 Summer Youth Program utilizing leftover
1978 summer funds.
ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF CETAC RE CETA TITLE VI PROJECTS
CETAC reviewed 22 CETA Title VI project proposals of which
13 were recommended for rejection and nine were recommended for
approval. Eight project modification requests were also reviewed.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor
Dolan and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the recommendatic
of CETAC with regard to approval/rejection of CETA Title VI
project proposals and modification requests.
DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY CETA TITLE I GRANT & OJT SUBDRANT
RE VETERANS JOB SPLIT PROGRAM
CETAC discussed the funding of a split job on-the-job
training (OJT) program for veterans attending school for job
:gaining in the private sector. It was recommended that the
CETA Title I OJT program be modified to designate up to five
of those positions far the split job, OJT for veterans program.
This will modify past policy and permit CETA to serve full time
students in this special OJT component.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor
Winston and unanimously carried, Personnel Director was authorized
to modify the CETA Title I grant and OJT subgrant to accommodate
the split jobs OJT for veterans program and allow CETA to serve
full time students for this special OJT component.
WAIVE FIRST READING OF SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
This ordinance reorganizes:-positions in the following
departments: Administration; Auditor-Controller; Assessor; County
Clerk; CETA Administration.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor -~
Winston and unanimously carried, first reading of salary ordinance
amendment was waived.
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APPROVE PURCHASE OF LIGHT BARS: EMERGENCY':~WARNING LTGHT BARS
FOR COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor
Moseley and unanimously carried, purchase of light bars for
Fire Department approved and transfer of funds from the Fire
Department's equipment ma~.ntenance account to fixed assets was
authorized.
AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM RESERVE TO LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION, EXTRA HELP BUDGET FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR PARADISE AREA
The Local Agency Formation Commission has undertaken a
local government study in the Para dise area and in order to
complete the study in a timely manner it is proposed that LAFCO
be authorized to hire an administrative analyst on an extra help
basis in an amount estimated at $x,100.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, explained this
request. CETA salaries are not adequate to obtain the person
to do study. Mr. Nickelson stated that it was no.t known
whether this man could meet the time frame to have an election
November 11, 1979• Tf they do not meet the election date, there
would be no way to get this processed by January 1, 1980.
Request discussed.
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On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor
Dolan and unanimously carried, a transfer of funds from the
reserve to the Vocal Agency Formation Commission extra help
budget was authorized.
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 7g-12 & 79-13, CASH DIFFERENCE AND OVERAGE FUND:
COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER.
A resolution has been prepared establishing a $25 cash .:
difference fund and cash overage fund pursuant to Government
Code Section 29370 et seq. in the Clerk's Office.
A resolutinn has been prepared establishing a x$25 cash
difference fund and cash overage fund.pursuant to Government
Code Section 29370 et seq in the Recorder's Office
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor
Moseley and unanimously carried, the following resolutions were
adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign:
Resolution ?9-12, County Clerk fund
Resolution 79-13, County Recorder fund.
135 ~ INDIGENT BURIAL SCHEDULE OF FEES; TAKEN OFF AGENDA
A resolution has been prepared amending the indigent burial schedule
of fees for certain expense categories, Supervisor Winston felt the increases were
a little high. Stated he resentezi these increaseso The opening and closing costs
are up 21%,
Resolution taken off agenda at this time in order that Administrative
Officer can prepare a report to justi~+ the increases.
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APPROVE TRANSFER OF CIVIL INVESTIGATIOMb~'~. ~~:REPORTS
Agreement has been reac ed etween Superior Court, Probation and
Welfare concerning the transfer of civil investigations and reports to the Superior
Court from Probation to Welfareo
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, transfer of civil investigations and reports were transferred
from Probation to Welfare as requestedo
BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-53 Revenue Sharing -Plant Acquisition, Trrmnsfers $80 from the Chico
Pound expansion project to fixed assets-equipment in order to cover the
increased cost of a projection screen and easel for the Farm Advisor for items
that exceeded the estimated cost budgeted,
B-54, Public Health -Environmental. Health, Establishes an appropriation
for the Paradise Septage Study 208 Grant in the amount of $27,450, This is a
grant from the State Water Resources Board in the amount of $24,950 and local
match from the reserve in the amount of $2,500,
B-55 Sheriff -Coroner - CCJP Rape Crisis Intervention, Increases the
appropriation in the amount of X2,777 pursuant to grant modification #1 approved
December 18, 1978, This increases the federal share, $2,500; state, $139 and
local $138 (City of Gridley).
B-56 District Attorney -Consumer Protection Unit, This is an
appropriation transfer between various line items within the Consumer Protection
Unit 1977-78 grant year which was approved by the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning on November 16, 1978. Total amount of Transfer is $9,140.50
from within budget line itemso
SECTION 312 "PIGGY-BAK" PROCEDURE REAFFIRMED
Residentia re a i itation oans forsu stantial rehabilitation
require none-third CDBG loan matcho Larry Brooks explained action to be
taken; He explained how the costs are arrived at,
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and unanimously carried, the Board reaffirmed their policy authorizing
CDBG commitment at time of loan submittal to HUD,
CHAPMANTOWN AREA PUBLIC FACILITIES PLAN: ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR THE PLAN
A proposa has been solicited from the engineering firm of Rolls,
Anderson and Rolls to prepare a master public facilities plan for the unincorporated
Chapmantown area funded from CD block grant program incomeo
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, County Administrative Officer was authorized to execute
contract for the plan for an amount not to exceed $12,000.
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ADO.PT..RESOLUTION 79-14 JUST COMPENSATION & AUTHORIZING PURCHASE
AGREEMENTS FOR BURBANK SCHOOL SITE
A reso ution has been prepared establishing just compensation and
authorizing purchase agreements for the Burbank School site at an agreed cost of
$bb,844 with terms of sale, Larry Brooks stated that this matter has to go to
Planning Commission for approvalo
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, Resolution 79-I4 establishing just compensation and authorizing
purchase agreements for the Burbank School site at an agreed cost of $66,844 with
terms of sale was adapted, chairman authorized to sign, and subject to Planning
Commission's approval of the purchase.
Administrative Officer will report back to the Board if Planning
Commission disapproves of the purchase.
2543 FT. WAYNE STREET PURCHASE: TAKEN OFF AGENDA' AT THIS TIME
The resolution that has been prepared establishing just compensation
and authorizing the purchase agreement for a dilapidated single family dwelling
located at 2543 Fto Wayne Street in the EI Medio area at an appraised value
of $11,500 was taken off the agenda at the request of Supervisor Winston, to be
placed back on the agenda at such time as the appraisal is received,
APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
The po icy and p an of the Agency has been prepared and reviewed by
the Human Rights Committee and the Administering Board.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
carried, the Affirmative Action Program was approved,
AYES: Supervisors Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke
NOES: Supervisorpolan
Administrative Officer will see that Svliervisor Dolan
receives a copy of the program.
AWARD OF AUDIT CONTRACT: MATSON & ISOM ACCOUNTANCY CORP.
Bids have een received for preporation of the CSA and HEW funds audit
for 1978 expenditures with the low bidder being Matson & Isom Accountancy Corporation
of Chico in the amoun# of $2,1750
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, bid was awarded to Matson & Isom Accountancy Corporation
of Chico in the amount of $2,175 and preparation of contract authorized.
APPROVE RENEWAL OF VARIANCES TO SECTIONS 19-10 and/or 19-12 OF COUNTY
CODE
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, the following renewal of variance to Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12
of the Butte County Code -for placement of a mobi le home were approved:
I o Kenneth L, Craft, 5114 So Edgewood, Paradise, AP 55-24-14.
22 Ru erF M. and Helen Hoech rl 1167 20th Street, Oroville AP 30-07-I-32
3o Ala R, Linn (Jati~es B, Linn If75 Grant Avenue, Oroville AP 31-25-3-a
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AUTHORIZE FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACT APPLICATION
The Pu is Heat Department requests Board approval to submit the
annual renewal application to the State Department of Health for the Family Planning
Services grant in the amount of $55,827 for the 1979-80 fiscal year,
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, Director of Public Health was authorized to submit the grant
application,
DENY PENALTY RELIEF REQUESTED BY FRED & HELEN UNTERLEITNER
On motion of Supervisor Do an, sew nded y Supervisor eeler and
unanimously carried,. penalty relief requested by Fred and Helen Unterleitner, AP
05-29-5-010 was denied.
ADOPT. RESOLUTION 79-15 GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL TAX DEEDED
PROPERTY
n motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston and
unanimously carried, Resolution 79-15 giving notice of intention to sell tax deeded
property; AP 62-40-04, minimum bid $1,251 and AP 62-40-09, minimum bid $1,736
was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
ADOPT RE SO LU I' i J N 79-I b ~;~iY.(4::RIZ~:L`1G~C~4JNT~~! 8'I~T.10~IP4~D 1~ LEI,IHI~RGE :O N
i'~RPJ3D'~lAL CHECK IF SAID CHECK IS RETURNED WITHOUT PAYMENT
Onrmotion of Supervisor Winston, seconded y Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, Resolution 79-16 authorizing the county pursuant to Government Code Section
6157 to impose a $i0 charge on a personal check 'if said check is returned without
payment was adopted and the Chairman was autFl~izedto signo
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Moseley, Wheeler, and Winston
NOES: Chairman Lemke, because of the amount of the charge
APPROVE CHICO AR~4 WORK PROJECT AGREEMENT (GEN. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)
An agreement has been prepared with the Chico Area Recreation Park
district that would establish a work project for able bodied applicants and/or recipients of
general assistance pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 17200,
It was suggested that it should be added to the agreement that the District
will attempt to give the applicants and/or recipients of general assistance safe
assignments; the bounty should be assured that these people will not be placed in
the most dangerous jobs, The phraseology should be that they will be placed in a
job that they are capable of doing.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the Chico area work project agreement was approved and the
Chairman authorized to sign, subject to the new item added to said. contracto
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS -BRENTWOOD SUBDIVISION
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded y Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, improvements-for the Brentwood Subdivision were accepted, release
of performance and labor and materials bond authorized, and with commencement of the
one year maintenance period.
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APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SALE, CLARK ROAD RIGHT-0FWAY ACQUISITION
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, agreement for sale for rightrof-way acquisition was approved
for the following, Chairman was authorized to sign and Auditor authorized to issue
warrant upon demand of county's escrow agent:
Clark Road 57452-74-2 Parcel 43 Ruse Chapel $9740
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-17 DECLARING THROUGH HIGHWAYS
Due to su ivision deve opment a ong t e roads fisted in the resolution,
there are many new roads intersecting themo In order to place Legal stop signs
on the new roads, it is necessary to adopt a resolution declaring through highways,
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Winston and
unanimously carried, Resolution 79-17 declaring through highways was adopted
and the Chairman authorized to sign.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-18 APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 8 TO
LOCAL AGENCY STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO.A3-5812.-(TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON
EAST AVENUE AT EL PASO WAY AND AT PILLSBURY ROAD
Program Supp ement $ covers insta ation of traffic signals on
East Avenue of Ef Paso Way and at Pillsbury Road, Estimated cost is $75,300
of which federal share is $62,499 and county share i'a'$12,801, Funds are in the
budget for this project.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, Resolution 79-18 approving Program Supplement No. 8
to Local Agency State Master Agreement Noo 03-5812 (traffic signals on
East Avenue at EI Paso Way and at Pillsbury Road was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to sign.
APPROVE PLANS & SPECS, EL MONTE AVENUE BRIDGE & APPROACHES
PROJECT 552556-75-I
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, plans and specifications for EE Monte Avenue bridge and
approaches, Project 552556-75-I were approved, Chairman and Director of Public
Works authorized to sign plans; wage scale adopted and bid opening set for II:00 aom.
February 15, 1979, Public Works Officeo
Supervisor Wheeler requested that Mr, Castleberry write to the State
and ask for their review and analysis of why accidents have been happening at
this mite. Mro Castleberry will write the lettero
155 I APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF OROVILLE AREA STREET NAMING COMMITTEE
Public Works suggests the establishment of a committee in accordance
with Ordinance 1874 to assist in clarifying duplicate street nameso There arc
committees in the other cities and Supervisor Winston stated he has received
many inquiries as to the formation of such a committee, Mr, Castleberry will
work with the Oroville Supervisors to get the committee starteda
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, establishment of a street naming committee for Oroville
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AUTHORIZE CO-SPONSORSHIP FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION CONFERENCE
The Appropriate Technology Association of Chico requests that the
county co-sponsor the conference, designate an official to assist in planning the
conference and allocate $250 for conference costsa Request discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, co-sponsorship for the Energy Conservation Conference was authorized
participation and allocation of $250 approved with funding coming from revenues in
building inspection,
APPROVE DELAY OF IMPROVEMENTS ON EDEN PINES #2 SUBDIVISION
(REPORT DISCUSSED)
The subdivision has one lot fronting on Pentz with property on both
sides developed which indicates improbability of improvement in immediate future,
Public Works suggested that the Board consider allowing improvements be postponed
for this lof by covenant and placing note on map that improvements will be required on
development of lot in lieu of posting guaranty at present, Dan Blackstock, county
counsel, stated that covenants are not enforceable, He stated he would like to sit
down and go over the law on covenants with Supervisor Winston, Chairman Lemke
said he would like to sit in on this discussion,
Location of the lot discussed,
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It was moved by Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried that the improvements on the odd lot on Pentz Road be
delayed, providing that a note be placed on the map that any development of the
lot would require full improvements on Pentz Road,
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
a, Hondicapped transportation -Clipper and Express systems.
(lnfarrrration enclosed with agenda to Board members). Presented for information
only,
b, Cost of sanding icy rondso Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works,
stated that for 20 years did not do any sanding of the roads, The County now finds
themselves in a hot spot. They have spent $20,000 this year more than they have in
the paste They go and sand the roads when they receive calls from the schools as
the school buses have to cross these roads. The potential liability to the County is
great if the problem is called to the County's attention and they do not sand the
bridge or roads, The costs frightens Mro Castleberry.
co Sign theft and vandalism, $75,000 has been spent thisyyear
replacing the signs. The County has a reward for information leading to the arrest
and conviction of anyone stealing or destroying signs, Discussed; no action takeno
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-19 IN AID TO CITY OF OROVILLE RE HUNTOON STREET GRAD
SEPARATION PROJECT
Mr, Castleberry stated that the previous boards had authorized him to
work with the Auditor when the City of Orovilie gets in trouble, The Railroad
has not been able to bring up the additional $116,000 to complete the Huntoon Street
Grade Separation Project, The County is their only hope to salvage this project;
the project is needed.
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The City of Oroville does have a problems The County could help
with aid to the City. The City is going to try and secure a~-supplemental
aElocationa If the County does not help, the project will go down the tube,
Project explained.
Mr. Castleberry stated that the County has grave maintenance
problems but he would like to help the City of. Oroville, He explained projects
that could not ga forward this year but they are needed, The County's share of
those projects amount to $IIb,000a
Jim Johanson, County Auditor, essentially confirmed what Mro
Castleberry had statedo It appears that if the current level of maintenance is
continued, then the budget will be underbudgeted. ';11!laintenan:-wiW"stake~a -:
good portion of the road reserve. Chairman Lemke expressed concern over the
maintenance portion of the budget, The County is going to be stuck with the
weather and they are going to have to take care of the maintenance of sanding the
roadsa
Public Works 'recommends that the Board determine the project to be of
County interest and benefit and to defer action,. postpone and allow use of budgeted proje~
funds as set out by Mr. Castleberry. Action requested discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, Resolution 79-19 of aid to City of Oroville on condition Oroville
will apply for and diligently pursue supplemental allocation from California Grade
Separation Fund which if successful willi_;be returned to the County of Butte was adopted;
Board determined project to be of County interest and. benefit; deferred action, postponed
and allowed use of budgeted project funds as follows:
FY 1979-1980
a. Oro Quincy Road, Mountain House to County line $50,000
bo Foothill Boulevard at Rt. 162 signals 35,000
c. Swedes Flat culverts 201,000
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Chairman was authorized to sign said resolution; and Auditor was authorized in
draw warrant in amount of $116,000 from above fund and deliver to the City of Oroville,
RECESS: 10:15
RECONVENED: 10:20 a.ma
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HEARING: (979-80 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PREAPPLICATION
T e pu is hearing on the 1979-80 Community Development Block Granf
preapplication held at this time, Chairman Lemke opened the hearing to the staff,
Larry" Brooks presented a proposal to the Board members, Ward Connerly was present
and explained the proposal. He stated this hearing was being held to receive the
Board's blessing to the preapplication for Block Action funds. Purpose of the program
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is to eliminate slums and blight areas and to increase housing for the low-income
people. Background of the program set out and funding explained for the community
developments in South Oroville and Chapmantown in Chico. Both programs have
involved rehabilitation of blighted structures, instvllation of curbs and sidewalks.
Mro Conner<!y set out the recommendations for EI Medio area in
the preapplication grant, $125,000 is for rehabilitation; $70,000 for acquisition
of property; $16,000 for relocation of families; $4,000 for demolition of buildings;
$4,800 for Public Works facilities; $55,000 for new construction and $18,000 for
administrationo
Chapmantown funds set out, There is $177,000 budgeted for Chapmantown.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
I. Mr, Martin Roundtree, csppdke econcerning Chapmantown, He
presented a paper signed by interested people in the area that were unable to attend
today's hearing. These people all live in the Chapmantown area. He felt that
the previous heprings did not have enough news media coverage, The people in
the area would like to have a meeting in Chico concerning this areao
2a Dick DeLu, Chico, member of the Citizens Advisory Committee,
had-some suggestions to improve fihe programs. He suggested that some of these
meetings be held in the evenings so the working people can attend. The committee
was only given three days notice of the hearing. Chairman Lemke stated that
the committee should be starting on next years grant, -Also stated that the Board
did want community in-puto Mro DeLut explained what he would like done as
a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee, Needs of Chapmantown set out.
3. Mso Cindy Wichuca, representing the Concillio, and
representing residents at the corner of California and Boucher Street, Chapmantowno
Condition of the housing in that area set out, The Concillio would like to
know what the County is going to do about placing these people in homeso
Where will they five if the present living quarters are demolished.
4o Dale Brantly, Chico, lives in the Chapmantown areao He
wondered why the County was spending so much money in Oroville and so fittfe
in Chapmantown, His loan was turned down, Area fo be handled this year
in Chapmantown sat out; it includes Boucher, California, Martin and Virginia Streetsa
Chairman Lemke explained what has been done in Chapmantown and what is
planned for the futureo He explained how the property will be purchased and
how the people will be relocated into other living quarterso
5, Mr, Carl Muster, Chico. Stated he had been on the Citizens
Advisory Committee since it was set upo He set out his views on what needed to
be done. Some of the buildings do have to be demolishedo He felt that the
Board and the participants have done a good job.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
Ward Connerly answered the inquiries made by the people appearing
today. The problem of citizen participation has bean a lingering one, He
suggested that the Board should nsor a Saturday workshop that would really
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involve the people in the communityo The County does not have many obtions
in this mattero If going to use public works in Chapmantown, going 'to have to
use the CDBG programo Mro Connerly stated that the process needs to be put
together where the County wi I I be able to have ;more i n-put from the community,
He suggested that the Board authorize the staff to come up with a program for a
Saturday workshop and to get in touch with the people who are willing to work
on the program, The Board will instruct the staff to set up such a workshop,
On motion of Supervisor Winston,. seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the 1979-80 Community Development Block Grant preapplication
grant was approved as outlined in Memo from County Administrative Officer to the
Board and forwardin§ of the application authorized,
INVITATION BY NUTRITION PROGRAM
Ms, Verna S ie ds, Orange Avenue, Oroville, as Chairman of the
nutrition program invited the Board members to attend the anniversary dinner at
the Taylor Church on January 26, 1979 at 12:300
PUBLIC HEARING: RICHARD M, SEABU.RG-AP_P_EAL_O.F_CONDI TION #2 ON
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND USE PERMIT, PARADISE
The pu is hearing on the Ric and M. Sea urg appeal of condition #2 on
negative declaration and use permit to allow a cabinet shop on property zoned
"A-2 limited"(limited general),. located on the south side of Wagstaff Road,
approximately 150 feet cast of Harvey Road, identified as AP 51-146-47, Paradise,
was held at this time. Earl Nelson, Environmental Review Director, set out the backgroun
of the hearing. There is an existing building on the property that the owner would
like to use as a shop, Only two areas of great concern in this matter: 1, Noise
from the saws and 2, Esthetic,
Hearing opened on the negative declarationo Appearing: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, the negative declaration was approved with the finding that
although -the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because of the following
mitigation measures that are made a part of the project:
I, Noise emant~ting from the site shall be limited to 65 d6 CNEL
at the property boundary,
2. Operation of the shop shall be confined to daylight hours, 8 a.m. to dusk,
3. The shop exterior area shall be maintained neat and orderly in
appearance,
Hearing on the use permit held at this time. Clay Castleberry,
Director of Public Works, explained the traffic problems in the areao He is
talking only about this shop. There are no other developments adjacent to this
one that h%as any irnprovementso The property is next to fihe fire station on
Wagstaff, Hearing opened to the public..Appearing: no oneo Hearing
closed to the public and confined to the Board,
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On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, the use permit to allow a cabinet shop on property zoned
"A-~2 limted"(limited general),. located on the south side of Wagstaff Read,
approximately 150 feet east of Harvey Road, identified as AP 51-146-47, Paradise,
was approved, with the finding further that the proposed use of the~roperty will not
impair the integrity and character of the zone in which the land lies and that the
use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to,_surrounding
properties or detrimental to the health or general welfare of the persons residing or
working in the neighborhood or to the general health, welfare and safety of the
County, subject to the following conditions, including the amendment to Condition #2:
I. Noise emanating from the site shall be limited to ;65 dB CNEL
at the properly boundary,
20 Operation of the shop shall be confined to daylight hours, 8 a.m. to dusk,
3. The shop exterior area shall be maintained neat'and orderly in
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4. Unified Fire Code, 1973 Edition, also need complete blower and
vacuum system to remove sawdust,
5. Construct asphalt walkways comparable to the fire station, with
a signed covenant for whenever improvements are required in that area, that the
owner will put in said improvements.
6. Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and
local statutes, ordinances and regulations,
I~kr, Seaburg stated he will buy the asphalt for the walkway and will
sign the covenant.
PUBLIC HEARING: ERASER LOVETT-APPEAL OF ADVISORY AGENCY'S CONDITION #I
ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, AP 51-172-39, TWO PARCELS, EAST SIDE OF OAK
WAY, 900 FEET NORTH OF BILLE ROAD, PARADISE
The pub is Baring on the Fraser Lovett appeal of AdvisoryAgency's
condition #I on tentative parcel map, AP 51-172-39, two parcels, east side of Oak
Way, 900 feet north of Bille Road, Paradise, held at this time. Clay Castleberry,
Director of Public Works, set out the location of the site. He stated that after
looking at this area, there. are other developments proposed in the area. He would
suggest that the developer be allowed the postponement of the improvements by
signing a covenanto
Hearing opened to the public„ Appearing:
I. Mr. Fraser Lovett, owner of the property.. He stated he was not
totally in accord with the suggestion but it is a solution to the present situation,
He stated"that he has plenty of off-street parking. Stated he would go along with the
suggested covenant. His property is strictly residentiala
Heoring closed to the public and confined to the Board..
On motion of Supervisor. Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the appeal was upheld, providing that Mro Lovett signs the
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covenant, with the finding that such action is in the best interest of the public
health,. safety and welfareq subject to the amnditions on the map approved by
the Advisory Agency.
PUBLIC HEARING -RAY WHEELER- APPEAt OF ADVISORY AGENCY C"ONDETIONS
4 and 5 OF.TENTATEVE SUBDIVIS.ION-MAP-FO~.WHEELER-CzRCHARDS, 13 lots;
AP 24-08-32 and 51, WEST S[DE OF LARKIN RD., _GRIDLEY
The pu is hearing on the Ray Whee er appea of Advisory Agency
conditions 4 and 5 on a tentative subdivision map for Wheeler Orchards, 13 lots,
AP 24-08-32 and 5!, west side of Larkin Road between Sheldon Avenue and
Obermeyer Avenue, Gridley, was held at this time, Mr, Castleberry set out
the background of this appealo This property is in the general area where
Board heard the auction yard request recently, The County ordinance requires
that subdividers improve their frontage to a certain paved widenS'ng; of the road,
This appeal is on the widening of the street.
Hearing opened to the publico Appearing:
1, Bil] Geddis, of Geddis, Driscoll & Associates, set out his concern
of the Appeal , Width of the road set out, The uti I i ties are on the County
right-of-way, Mr. Wheeler should not have to bear the expense of moving the
utilities, stated Mra Geddis, Retention of trees spoken to. Large frontage on
the roadways set out,
Mr. Castleberry said that everything that Mr. Geddis said is true.
Narrowness of the road set out; there is no place for the children to walk, The
improvements are needed along these roads, He suggested that Mr, Geddis be
allowed to widen the present road as it would cost less to do thiso Mr, Castleberry
staffed he would recommend that the requirements for improvements of modification
of the improvements be recommended by the Board.
Mr. Geddis said he would appreciate the relief of not having to
remove the present chip and seal, He concurred with the- recommendation of
Mr, Castleberry to put an overlay of the existing county road and widening of the
present chip and seal would be good. The developer could do this.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Boardo
Supervisor Dolan agreed that the road should be widenedo Widening of the present
road-with an overlay to provide the widening of the road would achieve what is
needed, The developer would only do the constructing of this improvement on his side
of the road; the rest of the road would stay as it is.
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and Qarried, the appeal was upheld, subject to the compromise on the reconstruction
of the street sections set out in Conditions 4 and 5, with an overlay of the asphalt
concrete over the present pavement; and subject to the following conditions:
I. Submit road and drainage plans to the Department of Public Works
for approval and install the required facilities.
2. Provide 2Q-ft.. radius property line returns at all street intersectionso
3, Indicate a 50-ft, building setback line from the centerline of
Obermeyer Avenue and Sheldon ,Qwenue and a 55-ft, building setback line from the
centerline of Larkin Read. page 87,
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4, Compromise of the construction of one-half street section on Obermeyer
and Sheldon Avenues #o an overlay of the asphalt concrete over present pavement.
5o Compromise of the construction of one-half s#reet section on Larkin Road
with an overlay of the asphalt concrete over the present pavements
6. Provide monumentation as required by the Department of Public Works
in accordance with accepted standards,
7o Street grades and other features steal I comply wi-th the Butte County
Ordinances, design resolution and other accepted engineering standards.
8. Provide permanent solution for drainages
9. All easements of record to be shown on the final map,
IOo Meet requirements of Butte County Fire Department or other
responsible agency.
II, Street lighting shall be provided in accordance with Butte County
requirements accepted design criteria and recommendations of PG&E,
12. Submit site development plan to Department of Public Works for
approval and construct or install the required facilitieso
13. Segregate or pay off assessments.
14, Provide an area for water wells acceptable to the Health Department
and a 100-ft, leachfield free area around the wells for Lots 4-10,
15, Provide a 100-ft. leachfield-free on the map for existing wells
either within or within 100 feet of the property lines.
I6, Applicant apply for and diligently pursue asingle-family zone-
recommend one-acre minimum SR-I or RT-I A.
AYES: Supervisors Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke NOES: Dolan
APPEARANCE: Ms, MAD:EE,~~IE,;t+V41COX
Ms, Madeline Wilcoic, Thermaiito, stated they were working on a
petition for annexation in the Thermalito area. The people have turned down the
annexation, there is quite a bitof opposition to the annexation, Copy of the
annexation petition presented to the Board.
APPEARANCE: MRS, EVELYN REEDER, THERMALITO
Mrso Reeder, T erma its appeared in opposition to the annexation
in the Thermalito areas Her petition was presented to the Oroville City Council.
She did not think that it was fair that the City pre-zoned the property with the
people in opposi#ion to the annexation. They are still working on the annexation
petitions which are against the pre-zone, The residents in that area do not want to
be annexed to the City of Oroville,
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REPORT ON CLAIMS OF..D.ORIS.M...MARTLN..&.. ROSS_H...SMITH ON LIVESTOCK
INDEMNITY FUND FOR DAMAGE TO SHEEP KILLED BY DOGS
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on the c aims of Doris M,
Martin and Ross Ho Smith on livestock indemnity-fund for damage to sheep kified
by dogso There is a provision in the Ag Code that provides that if there are funds
available and if the animals have been destroyed by dogs, the person damaged
can make a claim for the damages incurced. There were affidavits submitted,
Steve Replogle viewed the animals and he could state that the animals were damaged
by the dogs and not coyotes.
Mr. Replogle checked to see if there were funds available and there
were funds. They were not aware that there were other funds intermingled with
these funds, There are no funds available from the license fees. The Auditor
states that there are no funds available from the license fees. Situation explained,
It is a statutory provision that is designed to make use of funds that have been collected
from dog licenses. Payment of the claims discussed, There are two claims in the
amount of $100 each. '
Doris Martin present and stated that she had been told that there
was money in the fund to pay these claims, The vets have been paid, She
wanted to know what had happened to the funds.
Qick Puelicher, Auditor's Office, stated he was aware of what
was being discussed. The question is whether indemnity claims are a proper
claim against the Countya It was stated that the only recourse that these
people would- have would be a claim in Court against the County. The possibility
of a small claim action is the only recourse for these people. The Board stated that
they were on their side but that their hands are -tied 6y the Auditor and County Counsel.
No action taken.
RECESS: 12:30
RECONVENED: 2:00 p.m.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-20 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES-FOR TPZ-160 TIMBER
PRESERVE ZONE
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, Resolution 79-20 establishing procedures for TPZ-I60 timber
preserve zone adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign,
HEARING SET O N JESUS .WEST COST '79
A public hearing was set for February 6,. 1979 at 10:15 aom, concerning
Jesus West Coast '79 request to use property currently under the Williamson Act
contract. The hearing wilt be 'to determine whether the County-could allow this use,
ADOPT ORDINANCE.1997 DISSOLVING BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
On motion of Supervisor Moseley,. seconded by Supervisor Winston and
unanimously carried, second reading of the ordinance dissolving the Board of
Zoning Adjustment and adding duties to the Planning Commission was waived;
Ordinance 1997 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign,
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ADOPT ORDINANCE 1998.EXEMPTLNG BUTTE COUNTY FROM PROVISIONS OF AB231
CONCERNING PLANTING OF TREES OR SHRUBS & INTERFERENCE WITH SOLAR HEATIN
Supervisor Dolan stated s e as had ca son this exemption regarding t is
matter, She would not like to have the Board exempt the County from this matter,
On motion of Supervisar Moseley, seconded by Supervisor V1 inston
and unanimously carried, the second reading of the. ordinance exempting Butte County from
provisi4-ns of AB 231 concerning planting of trees or shrubs and interference with solar
heating was waived.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
parried, Ordinance 1998 exempting Butte County from Provisions of AB231 concerning
planting of treesoar shrubs and interference with solar he~ei!ing was adopted and
hhe Chairman authorized to sign.
AYES: Supervisors Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke
NOES: Supervisor Dolan
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APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO STATE WATER CONTRACT
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded y Supervisor Wheeler
end unanimously carried, amendments to the State Water Contract were approved and
•he Chairman authorized to sign.
COUNTY COUNSEL AUTHORIZED TO PRESENT STATEMENT TO ARB
Dan Blackstock, County Counse ,stated a had presented to t e Board
nembers during lunch hour, a statement that he would like to present to the Air Resources
3oard conceming the move source of air, Statement discussed.
It was moved by Supervisor Winston,,. seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
rnd unanimously carried that County Counsel be authorized to present the statement
presented to the Board members, to the Air Resources Board, as comments of the
~ounty a
2EC E SS: 2:20
tECO NVE NE D: 2:25
Motion passed.
APPOINTMENT TO THE BUTTE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT:
DISTRICT 2
Appointment to the Butte County Mosquito Abatement District from
?istrict 2 was taken off the agenda because the Supervisor was not ready with an
~ppointment0
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTY SUPERVISORS
ASSOCIATION
Chairman Lemke made the following appointments to Northern California
:ounty Supervisor; Association:
Govt, Operations Supervisor Winston
Public Works Chairman Lemke
Water and Ago Supervisor Wheeler
Welfare, Health,. etc0 Supervisor Moseley
Public Lands, et~ge 900 Supervisor Dolan
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APPOINTMENT OF-BOARD_MEMBERS.TO. MEET.WITH_CH.ICO REPRESENTATIVES
TO DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION OF A TRANSIT SYSTEM
t was suggested at t e BCA meeting t at Supervisors Dolan and
Wheeler meet with the representatives of Chico_to discuss this matters Chairman
Lemke directed these Supervisors to meet with-the representatives from Chico.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-21 OF APPRECIATION -MARSHAL JAMES BACHAND
n motion of Supervisor mston, seconded y Supervisor ee er and
unanimously carried, Resolution 79-21 of appreciation of services of Marshal James
Bachand was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign,
Supervisor Wheeler was authorized to deliver said resolution to
Marshal Bachanda
SALES TAX REIMBURSEMENT TO CITY OF CHICO AUTHORI,7ED
It was felt that the sales tax reimbursement to City of Chico should
be authorized, Jim Johanson, County Auditor, will come up•to discuss this
maffer with the Board. No action at this time,
REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT COMMENTS TO GRAND JURY/602.,fiD OF
SUPERVISORS AUDIT REPORTS
Administrative Officer was directed to forward the review of departmental
comments to Grard Jury/Board of Supervisors audit reports to the Grardl.lury.
COMMUNICATIONS
Dort a Barry, Chico, Mrso Barry submits her resignation as a member of the
Council for Senior Citizens, This vacancy needs to be posafed by
by Admini Administrative Officer. Also, a letter of appreciation of her
services will be sent to Mrs. Barry.
Marsha Martin, Chico, Mrs, Martin writes concerning the courteous service
offered by the librarians in the Chico Branch, Information.
Stanley G, Rabedew, Oroville. Mr. Rabedew writes in opposition to the proposed
bee ordinance presently under Board considerationo Information,
To be placed in a file,
Mrs. Margaret Andrek, Chico. Mrs. Andrek writes concerning the personal
problems of transportation that she is facing in the Chico area. Info only.
Brenda Kimmel, Paradise, Ms. Kimmel appeals conditions 2 and 3 on a proposed negative
declaration and use permit to allow a beauty shop on property zoned
A-2 limited,. located on the east side of Clark Road approximately 200 feet
north of Warren Road,. Paradise,. identified as AP 50-052-24.
Set for hearing on February 13, 1979 at 10:00 a.m.
Citizens Advisory Committee on Drug Abuse/Alcohol Advisory Boardo The
Committee writes requesting that the Board provide clerical assistance
to~rierri~iin~heir activities. Supervisor Winston requested that they
be advised that this will be discussed at budget timed Mr. Mickelson
explained what had happened in the past about the use of a PEP employee,
Mro Mickelsbnratiill inform them of the Boards views in this matter.
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~ Jim Johanson, Auditor, stated that the amount involved in the reimbursement
of the sales tax to City of Chico amounts of $13,167,00. It is the result of an error
made by the State Board of Equalization, . <'Reircbursement discussedo
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by, Supervisor Dolan
and unanimously carried, the Board, to right a wrong, ~%aiv-ed~the staiu~ bfe stc ~{ > c~~~ '
limitation, and authorized the Auditor to pay the City of Chico the sum of $13,1•~r7
as reimbursement of sales taxes due to the City of Chicoo
180 CONTINUATION OF COMMUNICATIONS
C ico 20000 The organization writes offering information concerning the joint
meeting on the Chico sewer expansion schedule for January 23 in
Chico. To be discussed at this evenings hearingo
Chico 20000 The Organization writes concerning the Fred Watson rezone
proposal scheduled for Board consideration on January'~Oth. Referred
to the January 30th hearing,
Northern California County Supervisors Association, The Association sends
notification of the resignation of Norman Wagoner as executive
consultant as of July I, 1979. Information,
County of Santa Clara. The Board of Supervisors sends notification of their request
to the State Legislature concerning determining the level of support for all
you county programs and urging that the determination be made no later
than May 1,.1979. Supervisor Winston urged the Board to endorse this
resolution. See motion following communications,
Assemblyman Norman S. Waters. Assemblyman Waters forwards information concerning
Roadless Area Review and Evaluation (RARE Il). To be reviewed and
discussed next week, To be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday,
January 30, 1979.
U. Wa Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The Department sends
notification concerning the Head Start grant for the period ending
December 31, 1976 audit and now consider the audit closed. Information.
UoS. Department of Energy, The Department writes urging the Board's assistance in the
national effort to conserve energy in light of the Iranian oil cutbackso
Information.
Gerald Dixon, Letter of protest to the Greentree Estates, now known as Midway
Orchards, located on the east side of Midway between Chico and Durham.
Put over until next Board meeting.
181 SUPPORT OF BOARD TO SANTA CLARA COUNTY RESOLUTION
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the Board supported the resolution of Santa Clara County
and will endorse this resolution by a letter from this County to the State Legislature,
182 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Winston stated that the Developmental Disability Board had
a meeting in Chico, The Executive Director stated that the County was in violation
regarding transportation for the handicappeda They are demanding that this County
expand their projects fio take care of the physically handicappeda A n additional
study should be made regarding the inter-change of rideso There are no unmet
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Supervisor Winston urged the Board to tell the State to take the 325 funds and
'but them in their navels "o He stated that he has labored at this table for years
to study these needs and have made decisions, The disabled person in Redding
stated that he could get his own rides; he does not want a van placed at his disposal,
Supervisor Winston stated he was going to direct BCAG that the STate take the 325 funds
and the County will do without them. Stated he was sick and -tired of being told one
thing, then doing it and being told that this was not righto This County has taken
every reasonable step to see that the needs of these people have been met,
Supervisor Wheeler stated that she concurred with Supervisor Winston.
There are many needs that need to be meta It has been stated that the people will
not help themselvesa Supervisor Dolan stated the Board had just received the
memo after lunch of the needs of Chico and how they can be met, Supervisor
Moseley stated that the entities that did not take all these monies have come out
better than those who have taken the money.
Chairman Lemke stated that Carl Morton, County Treasurer, dropped
off a memo about the o!d safe, The original roll wil! hwe to be retained; it
consists of many volumes and can be displayed in a glass case. Discussed; no
action taken.
RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED FOR BOARD CLERK
C airman m e stated he wou d i e to ave the Board direct
County Counsel to prepare a resolution in appreciation of Margie Catt's nineteen
years service to the County.
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On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, County Counsel was requested to prepare a resolution in
appreciation of Marcie Catt's nineteen years of service to the County,
RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:00 pom. to reconvene this evening at 7:30 p.m.
in Chico for the joint meeting with Chico City Council concerning
waste water facilities,
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RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 7:30 p,m, pursuant to recess in the
Chico City Council Chambers. Present: Supervisors Dolan,
Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke. C1if Mickelson,
administrative officer; Dan Blackstock, county counsel; and
Clark Ao Nelson, county clerk-recorder, by Cathy Pitts,
assistant clerk to the Board,
184 JOINT MEETING WITH CHICO CITY COUI3~aL RE: WASTE WATER FACILITIES
The joint meeting with the Chico City Council concerning waste
water facilities was held at this time. Mayor Thorn presiding over the
meeting. Mayor Thorn stated that this meeting was being held to discuss
the City of Chico sewage master piano
Fred David, city manager, summarized what has taken place to
this point.. The City and County entered into an agreement to fund a
study for the purposes of determining what additional capability was
needed in the city. This study was to determine the feasibility and what
would be needed for providing collection in the urban area of Chico.
This study was done by Brown and Caldwell. Mr. John Bouey is present
to discuss the preliminary report. There are certain places in the
system where they are in a situation where they have reached capacity.
A determination should be made as to what areas should be served. The'
city needs to proceed with financing on the fist stage in order not to
be in the position of having to tell developers they cannot be allowed
to connect to the system because there is no capacity. The costs are
extremely high. It is just not within their capabilities today to spend
the money because of the limited method mf financing. How should the
sewer system be paid for? Should the people on the existing system
pay for it or should the burden by on the new people? In years past,
the city generally improved public .facilities by using long term obligation
bonds that were voter approvedo This cannot be done today. Another question
is how is the county going to finance the facilities in the unincorporated
area to serve existing developments and developments being planned, The
city can use revenue bonds. The city is ready to proceed. In certain
parts of the system a decision has to be made as to what the county is
going to do because the system must be expanded in some areas.
John Bouey, Brown and Caldwell, stated that his firm has been
corking on the Chico mastex plan for six months. The initial charge was
to consider the collection facilities in the entire urban areao He set out
the sphere of influence at this time. There is az,pogulaf~ori0of."wer 50,000
todayo There are about 25,000 sewer connections. Chico is unique in
that sewered areas surround areas that are not on sewer. In the report
on .December 13, 1978 the firm considered an all gravity system and a
nodification of the all gravity system. They considered if any lines
should be constructed to see if it might be better to use the existing
Lines and beef them up. The overall analysis is that they do not see
saving a lot of money by postponing the project. It would be wisest
to proceed on the plan as soon as possible. Mr. Bouey set out the
9ifferent options at this time,
Option 1 would be to serve the existing area. There would be
dditional new areas east of Hwy 99. The system designed involved major
nterceptor work along River Road.. It is now at capacityo The ultimate
oal =~ to the south and northeast is to construct other facilities to
erve development. To construct these facilities to relieve the problems
t the waste water facility would be an estimate of $5.56 milliono
Option 2 would be a larger area, It has a holding capacity of
X0,000 people going into the area north of East Avenue and east of Cohasset„
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due to soil conditions that would preclude septic tanks systems. In order
to add option 2 to option 1 the cost would be an added $1,700,000 bringing
the cost to $7.2 million. This cost does not include bringing the smaller
laterals to pick up individual homes nor the cost to run a four inch lateral
to the street.
Option 3 would be adding another large portion to the system.
This would include increasing the capacity in the lines that are going to
be built to take additional flow. Tt would have to have large lines than
in option 2.
Mr. Bouey stated that his firm had been asked to study an area
outside the original study area. This would be in the Butte Creek Estates
area. The proposal has been made that there would be gravity flow to
a point in the collection system 2.7 million gallons on the south end
of Estes Road, This would also be handled by a new interceptor system.
And, ,again the line size would increase to handle additional flow.
The pipe size will vary with the different options. In most cases,
the increase in the pge size will be one to two times. The major trunk
lines have a long life and are good for 50 years or more. Mre Bouey set
out when the existing line was done. In doing the study the year of 2025
was used. There could be 107,000 populafion within the Chico urban area.
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Mr. Bouey stated that one other alternative was studied as
a result of the meeting hied on December 13, 1978. The point was made
that perhaps our service area did not include enough area to the east.
Option 5 includes an area as far east as the diversion channel. There is
500 acres of developable land in that area. It could be handled in the
existing lines depending on the capacity remaining and depending on the
capacity of California Park. As the capacity is used up it would result
in an additional $500,000 cost to the system. These are costs for major
pipes.
The areas to the northwest are presently on septic. The
sanitary 'engineers are coming to the conclusion that septic is an alternative
to concrete and pipe. There is a need for serious consideration by the
public bodies. In the areas further to the east across Hwy 99 they are
not suitable for septic. There is going to be a need for a collection
system in that area. Option 1 and option 2 need a collection system
and treatment plant. The costs presented do not include for individual
home owners to connect to the system> The final report will set out the
cost to the homeowner. The opportunity fora clean water grant is not
as good as it was before. If the city can wait a few years, it may be
possible for the lines such as River Road and Rose Avenue to get federal
funding. There is no additional cost included for the treatment plant
except for minor modification,
Supervisor Winston felt that there is a limit that can soon
be reached as to the capability to finance facilities such as those
mentioned. People are finally realizing that there are good alternatives
to treatment plants, He stated that the easterly part of Chico is going
to require some kind of outfall facilities because the soil is not cagable
of being leached. Maximum density residential is going to be in that
area. Supervisor Winston stated that there has been some controversy
between the city and the county regarding northwest Chico. As :far as
he is concerned at the moment option 3 is not need~tbecause the soil
is capable of leaching. There is a difference of opinion as to the
possibility of ground wafer being pollut~d,;~.Supervisor Winston stated
that as far as the county is concerned there would be no advantage of
spending money in the magnitude of $lmillion for outfall facilities in
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Mr. Buoey agreed with Supervisor Winston. The area iscsuitable
for individual sewer. It is possible to prolong the life of the septic
system through proper maintenance to perhaps get a ~+0 year life which
approaches the 50 year life of the sewer plant, The only problem would
be that density must be controlled xigidly. It might be more appropriate
to use deep acquifex areas and have a community water supply system and
allow additional use of surface water as a treatment system, There is
another problem wYiigh is the need for conveyance and facilities east of
the highway. The different options can be manuevered around. Option 5
can be done by largely providing additional capacity in this facility
without doing to much on it. The county and city may want to wait and
develop an area to density in people per acres and see if this option
is needed. If the county and city decided onot to include option 3
the cost does not bounce around as much.
Mr. Davis set out the history of Chico at this time. Originally
the city was on septic system. This was found to be polluting the streams.
Because of the pressure of the cost it became necessary to reduce the size
of the lots withi^ the city.
,Supervisor Winston stated that probably east of Chico will be
the maximum density residential area. He felt that the northwest Chico
area would be minimum density in the future, In light of Mr. Buoey's
comments that the life of a septic system is 40 years it would seem that
it is not the wisest move to put $1 million in the ground, It would seem
more wise that as the Board deemed necessary a charge could be made on
each parcel as it was developed, The fund would build up and there would
be enough money to build a line to the south.
Councilwoman Worley felt that as far as the financing is concerned,
the need for the system is on the new development and should be borne by
the development and not by the people on the existing system.
Discussion of an all gravity system versus a pumping system
held at this time. Mr. Buoey stated that an all gravity system would
be less expensive to operate in the long run. An alI gravity system
is what is proposed for this area.
Mr. Buoey stated that in option 1 all of those now on septic .
systems will convert to sewer. The city presently sewers 25,000 people
in that area. This would also include Chico State University. They
have designed option 1 to provide the ability for existing development
not now on sewer to connect to the system. The large concern is the
major outfall from the city to the plant. His firm has taken the
Chico General Plan and used the average density plus and estimated the
future populations in the areas. They have designed a simple facility
for the city. It is less expensive to rune There are problems in the
present system along River Road and Rose Avenue with overloading in
capacity. He felt that the existing users should participate in financing
of the facilties.
Mr. Buoey set out how the cost would vary if option 3 were not
implemented. There is increment cost and the pipe sizes change with the
population served.
Councilman Murphy stated that it would be nice to be able
to look at the project in terms of the individual costs of each option.
and what the additional cost would be to eliminate option 3 and the
cost for options 4 and 5.
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Chairman Zemke stated that he would like to see option 3 eliminated.
The cast for options 1, 2, 4 and 5 would be about $8.1 million.
Mr. Buoey set out the estimated populations in the different
options at this time. Option 1 - 50,000 in the year 2000. Option 3 -
about 16,000. Option 5 - 90,000. If option 3 were taken out of the
picture you are talking about 75,000 people in .the year 2000.
Mark Risso, McCain and Associates, set out the area in option 4.
This includes both sides of Hwy 99 from Skyway to south Butte Creek Estates.
A large portion of the area is in~the industrial zone on the west side of
Hwy 99. There is Butte Creek Estates and residential development to the
east side of Hwy 99. This would be south of Peterson Tractor to the
lower extremity of Butte Creek Estates, It does not include west to the
Midway.
RECESS: 8:45 p.m.
RECONVENE: 9:00 p.m.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. Shelton Enox. Mr. Enox felt that option 3 should be ~.
deleted from the proposal. If a line were placed in that area it would
be difficult to control growth in that area.
2. Dean Dixon. Mx. Dixon stated that in the area of option 4
he would like to caution the county and city to make sure that the boundaries
are defined. They have had problems in the area because it is "A-2" zoning.
This would stop the taking of prime agricultural land fox development.
3. Bob Friedenburg. Mr. Friedenburg stated that the airport
is located in the north part of option 2 and in option 3. The study
recently done indicates that south and southeast of the airport there
is 65dba noise level. That could make the area not suitable for residential
building,
Mr. Buoey stated that the feeling on the part of the county and
city and the people that the concept would be to accumulate growth in
the center core of the system and rely more on the individual disposal in
option 3. There will be a need to go beyond the sphere of influence
in option 5. Option 4 has a cost of less than $1/2 million.
Mr. Davis stated that there are two ways to work on the area.
If the people want to form an assessment district and put up the money
then at whatever time it is convenient they could come to that point.
Mr. Buoey felt that the cost for providing facil$ties for sewage
where there is a charge for a user fee and connection fee the cost should
be pro-rated. His firm will be doing this to lay out what the cost to
the various users will be on these options.
Mr. Davis set out the ways of financing the facility. The
city has the option of using revenue bonds but those revenue bonds have
to be figured by revenue from the enterprise fees. A special assessment
district can be formed. This will require paying a higher interest rate.
The other source would be cash outlay. No one is going to have that kind
of money.
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v would be an assessment district. There are several major property owners
in both option 5 and 2 that could be approached with some hard figures and
asked if they would be interested in taking part in an assessment disEricto
Chairman Lemke felt that the county's primary concern will be
options 2 and 5o Option 5 is only suitable for homes now. Putting in
sewer is going to cause growth. Once this has been done they can start
steering development to the south and easto Option 5 should be included.
Chairman Lemke presented policy decision the Board would like
to have considered, Option 3 is not desired at this time, The present
users should be required to participate in the system because it is
already overloaded, Part of the financing should come from the present
userse The only option to the county as far as financing would be an
assessment district,
Chairman Lemke stated that he would like to see the plans drawn
up with the figures for the options.
There being nothing further before the Board at this time the
meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m> to reconvene on Tuesday, January 30,
1979 at 9:00 a,m,
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERR-
RECORDER and ex-officio Clerk
5f thef~Board of Supervisors ~ ~
Byri~~./ne=Pk.-1G ~ ~/~
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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