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MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
R. J. BEELER, 1st District
JANE DOLAN, 2nd District
MARY ANNE HOUX 3rd District
CURT JOSIASSEN, 4th District
FRED C. DAMS, 5th District
January 26, 1997
Call to order - Board of Supervisors room,
County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville. Present: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, Houx,
Josiassen and Chair Davis. John S. Blacklock, Chief
Administrative Officer; Susan Minasian, County Counsel;
and Carol Roach, Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
Invocation - Pastor Jack Carmichael, Craig Memorial
Congregational Church, Paradise.
Consent Agenda
97-18 1. Approval of minutes - action requested - APPROVE
MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 1997 AND JANUARY 14, 1997.
2. Budget transfers - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFERS B-97 (BOARD OF SUPERVISORS), B-101
(PROBATION), B-103 (SHERIFF-CORONER), AND B-104
(DATA PROCESSING IS F).
3. County Library donations - in accordance with
Government Code Section 25355, donations of
$3,014.47 from Chico Friends of the Library,
$2,174.60 from Friends of the Library, Oroville,
$2,000 from Jane Lawton Southcott, Oroville, $1,500
from Butte Libraries Foundations, Chico, $1,000
from Jay and Mary Gibson, Chico, $400 from Joan
Regan and Loy Braley, Paradise, and $175 from
Arthur and Marie Welch, Paradise have been
received for the Butte County Trust Fund for the
purchase of books - action requested - ACCEPT
DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS OF APPRECIATION.
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97-18 4. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - PG&E
donated to the Butte County Fire Department $750
for prizes purchased by the Fire Department for its
contest for the Fire Prevention Week Spooky House
as part of the North Valley Health and Safety
Exposition at the North Valley Plaza - action
requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE LETTER OF
APPRECIATION.
5. Final map - Pheasant Landing Subdivision - the
developer has provided an irrevocable Letter of
Credit to guarantee construction of improvements
within one year and an Irrevocable Letter of Credit
to guarantee maintenance of facilities for a period
of one year starting January 13, 1997, AP 047-250-
178, 17 lots plus remainder, property located on
the east side of Garner Lane across from Kathy
Lane, North Chico area - action requested - APPROVE
FINAL MAP, ACCEPT EASEMENTS AS GRANTED IN ITEM A OF
THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC,
ACCEPT GRANT IN FEE SIMPLE GARNER LANE, SPYGLASS
ROAD AND LOT "A" AS OFFERED IN ITEMS B AND C OF THE
OWNER'S STATEMENT, ACCEPT OFFER TO RELEASE AND
RELINQUISH ANY AND ALL ABUTTER'S RIGHTS OF ACCESS
ALONG THE GARNER LANE FRONTAGE OF LOTS 1 AND 9, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT.
6. Award of bid no. 61-97 - bids have been
opened for the purchase of computer equipment for
the Department of Social Welfare-GAIN with the
bidders as follows: Cognos Corporation: Cognos
6.000 PowerHouse Run-Time, $12,100; New Age Design:
DEC microVAXb memory (DV-3ISCC-FA), $24,980.00; two
1GB internal hard drives, $1,120.00; one QIC tape
backup, $640.00; one Refurb tape drive, $2,564.00;
multi-user WordPerfect 5.1 license, $6,204.33; and
multi-user WordPerfect 3.1 license, $2,789.25, plus
sales tax - action requested - AWARD BID TO COGNOS
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12, 100 AND NEW AGE
DESIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,074.16.
7. Award of bid no. 71-97 - Environmental Health
vehicles - bids have been opened for the purchase
of two vehicles for the Environmental Health
Department with the low bid being The New Jackson
Ford of Jackson, CA in the amount of $24,514.32 -
action requested - AWARD BID.
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97-18 8. Award of bid no. 55-97 - fire engine - bids have
been opened for the purchase of a fire engine, with
the low bidder being Westates Truck Equipment
Corporation, Woodland, CA in the amount of
$227,533.83, including tax and Department of Motor
Vehicle fees - action requested - AWARD BID.
9. Fire Department - Battalion Chief vehicle - Board
approval is requested to purchase a four-wheel
drive, two-door, full-size vehicle, complete with
light bar, siren and siren control head in the
total amount of $29,500. Funding to pay for the
vehicle is available from Department savings
realized in a previous purchase of a lesser priced,
volunteer fire engine, as opposed to the Board
authorized career engine - action requested -
APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEM.
10. Probation Department -
for the purchase of tG
cost of approximately
approved Federal funds
BUDGET TRANSFER B-100
ITEMS.
• Board approval is requested
ro Kenwood mobile radios at a
$1,160 utilizing previously
- action requested - APPROVE
AND PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET
11. Probation Department - Board approval is requested
for the purchase of CADI database software, and 50
user licenses for Windows 95 to be utilized within
the Department Local Area Network in the estimated
maximum amount of $51,100 (Department budget/prior
year encumbrance) to include training. This is a
major component of the departmental automation
project approved by the Board in fiscal year 1995-
96. This proposal has been reviewed and approved
by the County's Information Systems Policy
Committee - action requested - APPROVE PURCHASE OF
FIXED ASSET ITEMS.
12. 1995-96 Audit Reports and Management Letter -
the Auditor-Controller submits Board information
the Final Audit Report for fiscal year ended
June 30, 1996 and accompanying Management Letter,
1995-96 Transportation Development Act Audit
Report, and 1995-96 Transit Audit Report - action
requested - ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF AUDIT REPORTS
AND MANAGEMENT LETTER.
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97-18
13. Approval of expenditure - Drainage Improvement
Fees, Chico area - in 1996 the City of Chico
undertook a cooperatively funded project to install
drainage improvements located at the Northeast
corner of North Cedar Street and West 2nd Avenue.
A number of parcels in the area are in the County,
and in the past drainage improvement fees have been
collected, as a condition of development, to fund
such improvements. Public Works has determined
that $3,600 is an equitable amount for the
County's share of the project - action requested -
APPROVE EXPENDITURE.
14. Mental Health Department - mid-year budget
revision - action requested:
A. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-106 ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING $867,657 IN UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE (REALIGNMENT/STATE MEDI-CAL
SAMHSA/RHYA/INTERFUND TRANSFER FOR
WELFARE/MENTAL HEALTH MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING); AND
B. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 13 COMPUTERS, ONE FLATBED
SCANNER, THREE 20-LINE PHONE CONSOLES, ONE
DESKTOP PROJECTOR, ONE FAX, FOUR PRINTERS AND
SOFTWARE IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $63,967.
15. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) No. 94-
STBG-784 - Board approval is requested for an
expenditure of $1,950 from CDBG 94-STBG-784 which
will be closed March, 1997, allocate these funds to
the Department of Development Services
(440.011.563) as unanticipated revenue, and approve
the purchase of one computer workstation in the
maximum amount of $1,950 for use by staff involved
in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program - action requested - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-102 AND PURCHASE OF FIXED
ASSET ITEM.
16. Resolution proclaiming
History Month in Butte
ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-06
SIGN.
February, 1997 as American
County - action requested -
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
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97-18 17. 1996/97 Public Works Road and Bridge Construction
Program - Emergency Storm Damage Road Repair -
proposed is the deletion of the following 1996/97
budgeted projects: Afton Road Bridge at Cherokee
Canal (painting)/$19,000; Bridge Deck Sealing at
Various Locations/$63,000; River Road Bridge at Big
Chico Creek/$160,000; West Sacramento Avenue Bridge
at Kusal Slough/$81,800 and W. East Avenue - SPRR
to 66' w/Cussick Avenue/$117,300 in the total
amount of local funding of $441,100 be deleted to
fund the emergency contracts for storm damage road
repair approved by the Board at its meeting of
January 8, 1997. The deleted projects will be
rebudgeted for next fiscal year - action
requested - APPROVE DELETION OF BUDGETED PROJECTS
AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR
PROJECTS.
18. Butte County/Glenn County - this request is to
update a memorandum of understanding between Butte
and Glenn Counties regarding the sharing of
equipment used in the Weights and Measures Program.
This mutual agreement has proven to be a very
successful, cost savings for both counties - action
requested - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
19. Butte Meadows Hillsliders Snowmobile Club
agreement - amendment no. 2 - the amendment,
covering snow plowing and grooming activities above
Butte Meadows, provides for extending the term of
the agreement from July 1, 1996 through June 30,
1997 in the amount of $16,000 (State funds) -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Contract no. X10386)
20. Butte County Office of Education (B.C.O.E.) -
proposed is an amendment to an agreement for the
provision of day care intensive treatment services
for severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children
(6-12 years of age), and adolescents/young adults
(13-22 years of age.) The amended term of the
agreement is July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 for
a contract maximum of $479,000 (Realignment) -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract no. X10332)
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97-18 21. Chico Building Maintenance - proposed is an
amendment to the agreement for the provision of
janitorial services at several County Alcohol, Drug
and Mental Health Services Chico locations. The
amended term of the agreement is July 1, 1996
through June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of
$10,267 (Realignment/State General Fund) - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SZGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract no. X10337)
22. Crestwood Hospitals, Inc.:
A. An amendment to the agreement for the
provision of residential care services to
mental health clients as an alternative to
State hospitalization or a higher level of
care. The amended term of the agreement is
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the
maximum amount of $359,962.29 (an increase of
$179,927.56) (Realignment.) This agreement
represents 4,084 bed days among the four
Crestwood Hospital Inc. facilities - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Contract no. X10322)
B. An amendment to the agreement for the
provision of intensive services as a
supplement to the services provided mental
health clients in the residential care
services agreement. The amended term of the
agreement is July 1, 1996 through June 30,
1997 in the maximum amount of $123,448 (an
increase of $55,206) (Realignment.) This
agreement represents 2,477 bed days among the
four Crestwood Hospital Inc. facilities -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract no. X10323)
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97-18 23. Crestwood Care Center (formerly Crestwood
Convalescent Hospital) - proposed is an amendment
to the agreement for the provision of two meals a
day (lunch and dinner), 365 days per year for
patients in the County's Mental Health Inpatient
Unit. The term of the agreement remains July 1,
1996 through June 30, 1997. The amendment
increases the maximum amount of the agreement to
$81,180 (an increase of $38,692.50} (Realignment)
to fund the second half of the agreement - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR CONTROLLER.
(Contract no. X10374)
24. North Valley Schools, Inc. - proposed is an
amendment to the agreement for the provision of a
Day Rehabilitation Program in Paradise, CA. The
amendment clarifies provider responsibilities in
case management related to the County's Alcohol,
Drug and Mental Health Services' Representative
Payee Program, amends the term of the agreement to
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, and increases
the maximum amount of funding to $302,713 (an
increase of $151,356) {Realignment) - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract no. X10360)
25. James R. Glover, M.D. - proposed is an amendment to
the agreement for the provision of psychiatric
services and to oversee the medical treatment of
County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services
clients. The term of the agreement remains July 1,
1996 through June 30, 1997. The amendment
increases the maximum amount of the agreement to
$151,805 (an increase of $16,805) (Realignment) to
account for additional hours worked due to an on-
call schedule - action requested - APPROVE
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract no. X10226)
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97-18 26. Thomas J. Lancaster, M.D. - proposed is an
amendment to the agreement for the provision of
psychiatric services and medical treatment of
County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services
clients. The term of the agreement remains
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. The amendment
increases the maximum amount of the agreement to
$158,200 (an increase of $23,200) (Realignment) -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract no. X10224)
27. Tehama Recovery Center, Inc. (TRC) - proposed is an
amendment to the agreement for the provision of a
State licensed alcohol and drug-free residential
treatment program providing closely supervised and
intensive recovery services to adults 18 years of
age and up. The amended term of the agreement is
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the maximum
amount of $86,000 (an increase of $55,718) (State
General Fund/Perinatal) - action requested -
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL
AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract no. X10378)
28. Eileen M. Terran, Ph.D. - proposed is an amendment
to the agreement for the provision of psychological
services to County mental health clients. The term
of the agreement remains July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1997. The amendment increases the maximum
amount of the agreement to $55,170 (an increase of
$28,170) (Realignment) - action requested - APPROVE
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract no. X10227}
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97-18 29. Urgent Medical Clinic - proposed is an amendment to
the agreement for the provision of "history and
physical" examinations of persons in the County
Mental Health Inpatient Unit. Examinations are
conducted on a daily basis, seven days a week and
within 24 hours of the patient's admission as
required by law. The term of the agreement remains
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. The amendment
increases the maximum amount of the agreement to
$96,800 (an increase of $7,900 due to a higher
utilization) (Realignment) - action requested -
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL
AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract no. X10260)
30. Victor Treatment Centers, Inc.:
A. An amendment to the agreement for the
provision of an adolescent day treatment and
medication monitoring program for children at
their facility in Redding, CA. The amended
term of the agreement is July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1997 in the maximum amount of
$459,871.50 {an increase of $229,935.75)
{Realignment.) Via this agreement, Victor
Treatment Centers, Inc. will pay the County's
Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services
$75,000 for provision of billing support
services and the utilization review component
of the program - action requested - APPROVE
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL
AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Contract no.
X10353)
B. An amendment to the agreement for the
provision of an intensive residential
treatment setting for mentally ill adolescents
from Butte County who would otherwise require
more restrictive and costly care in a hospital
setting. The amended term of the agreement is
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the
maximum amount of $132,280 (an increase of
$66,140) (Realignment) - action requested -
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract no. 10352)
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97-18 31. Work Training Center:
A. An amendment to the agreement for the
provision of a Day Rehabilitative Program for
clients referred by Butte County Mental
Health. The amended term of the agreement is
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the
maximum amount of $39,638 (an increase of
$19,819) (Realignment) - action requested -
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract no. X10404)
B. An amendment to the agreement for the
provision of a Socialization and
Rehabilitation Program for clients of Butte
County Mental Health. The amended term of the
agreement is July 1, 1996 through June 30,
1997 in the maximum amount of $127,592 (an
increase of $63,796) (Realignment) - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (X10431)
C. An amendment to the agreement for the
provision of a Vocational Rehabilitation
Program for clients of Butte County Mental
Health. The amended term of the agreement is
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 in the
maximum amount of $69, 576.82 (an increase of
$37,288.91) (Realignment) - action requested -
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Contract no. X10403)
32. Medi-Cal Managed Care, Phase II - the State
Department of Mental Health and Health Services
requires a resolution of intent from each county to
implement Phase II of Medi-Cal Mental Health
Managed Care. The resolution is not binding, but
is only an indication of intent - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-07 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR-
MENTAL HEALTH TO SUBMIT THE RESOLUTION TO THE
STATE.
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97-18 33. State Department of Health Services - proposed is
an agreement (no. 9626528) with the State to
continue the Hepatitis A Prevention Program during
the period January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997 in
the maximum amount of $200,000 (100$ State) -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-98,
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
34. Butte County Water Commission - the County is
currently in the process of implementing the
provisions of Measure G, which includes
modifications to the structure and authority of the
Butte County Water Commission. The Board is
requested to approve the proposed resolution
restructuring the Butte County Water Commission and
amend its bylaws prior to the appointment of new
members. The Commission as restructured may desire
future changes in the bylaws, which would require
future Board action - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION 97-08 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN,
AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO ITS BYLAWS AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
Regular Agenda
97-19 Appointments - commissions and committees.
A. Board of Supervisors' Committee Assignments for
1997 - action requested - MAKE APPOINTMENTS AS
NEEDED.
B. Board of Supervisors' Registry Appointments -
action requested - MAKE APPOINTMENTS AS NEEDED.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT MIKKI ASHE AS THE DISTRICT 3
APPOINTEE TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY.
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VOTE: 1 2 3 4 5 (Motion Withdrawn)
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97-19 MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT AS REPRESENTATIVES OF
DISTRICT 1: DAVID BIRD (BUTTE COUNTY WATER
COMMISSION), LOU CECCHI (AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMISSION), LOU CARLIN (COUNTY COMMISSION ON
AGING), BOB BEELER (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION/INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY),
CONNIE MENAS (BUTTE COUNTY FAIR BOARD), ROGER
GREEN (SURFACE MINING AGGREGATE OPERATIONS),
SEAN H. WORTHINGTON (BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING
AUTHORITY), MICHAEL MOONEY (PLANNING
COMMISSION), AND REAPPOINT BOB POST (FISH AND
GAME COMMISSION) TO TERMS TO EXPIRE
JANUARY 8, 2001.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT AS REPRESENTATIVES OF
DISTRICT 4: LARRY EVANS TO THE BUTTE COUNTY
FAIR BOARD TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING
JANUARY 4, 1999, RICHARD J. LELAND, JR. (BUTTE
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION), AND TIM KELLEHER
(BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION), AND REAPPOINT
TOM DONATI AND MELVIN RICHINS (BUTTE COUNTY
FAIR BOARD), LARRY EVANS (BUTTE COUNTY
MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT), AND
LARRY HAMMAN (BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY)
TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JANUARY 8, 2001.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO REAPPOINT LEDA CAGE AS THE DISTRICT
5 APPOINTEE TO THE BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION TO A TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 8,
2001.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT REVEREND DR. JACK CARMICHAEL
AS THE DISTRICT 5 APPOINTEE TO THE BUTTE
COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO A TERM TO EXPIRE
JANUARY 8, 2001.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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97-19 MOTION: I MOVE TO
DISTRICT 5
ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE.
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VOTE : l Y 2 Y 3 Y
APPOINT GERI BENEDICT AS THE
APPOINTEE TO THE BUTTE COUNTY
OF GOVERNMENTS, CITIZENS ADVISORY
M
4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT SUPERVISOR R. J. BEELER,
DISTRICT 1, AS A BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO A TERM TO
EXPIRE MAY, 1999.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT CHAIR DAVIS, DISTRICT 5, AS
THE BOARD'S ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO A TERM TO
EXPIRE MAY, 1999.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT R. J. BEELER, DISTRICT 1, AS
THE BOARD'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BUTTE COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH BOARD TO A TERM TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 31, 2000.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO DISBAND THE BUTTE CREEK CANYON
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE UPPER RIDGE
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.
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VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Withdrawn}
97-20 Update on Sacramento legislative and budget activities.
(478) (JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER,
REPORTED THAT A COUPLE OF IDEAS ON ALTERNATIVES TO THE
GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED WELFARE REFORM HAVE SURFACED, AND ONE
IDEA THAT HAS HIS ATTENTION IS A PROPOSAL FOR THE STATE
TO TAKE OVER THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THERE IS NO
RESOLUTION OF THE TRIAL COURT FUNDING PROBLEM, BUT, IN
HIS OPINION, THE PROBLEM WILL REACH CRITICAL PROPORTIONS
IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE
CONTAINED IN HIS MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT TO THE BOARD TO
BE PRESENTED AT ITS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11)
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97-21 Introduction of Brian K. Linhardt, Agricultural Personnel
Management Farm Advisor for the Sacramento Valley Area.
(560) (INTRODUCTION OF MR. LINHARDT BY BILL OLSON, COUNTY
DIRECTOR, BUTTE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION)
97-22 Butte County Children's Trust Fund - 1996-97 is the third
year that the citizens of Butte County have generously
contributed to support services to abused and at-risk
children in Butte County by making a tax deductible
contribution to the Butte County Children's Trust Fund.
The Children's Services Coordinating council has chosen
to direct this funding toward enabling the Welfare
Department's Children's Services Division to contract
with existing Children's Services providers in providing
counsel/parenting services for children and families at
rick of abuse or neglect - action requested:
A. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-99 ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING $74,000 ($51,800 STATE MATCH/$22,200
COUNTY) IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE TO THE CHILDREN'S
SERVICES DIVISION BUDGET UNIT PROFESSIONAL AND
SPECIALIZED SERVICES ACCOUNT; AND
B. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK
(PEN} IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES AND IN-HOME
PARENTING TRAINING TO THE AT-RISK FAMILIES OF BUTTE
COUNTY. (653}
MOTION: I MOVE TO A. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-99
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $74, 000 ($51, 800
STATE MATCH/$22,200 COUNTY) IN UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE TO THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIVISION
BUDGET UNIT PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED
SERVICES ACCOUNT; AND B. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH
PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK (PEN) IN THE AMOUNT
OF $20,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PARENT
EDUCATION CLASSES AND IN-HOME PARENTING
TRAINING TO THE AT-RISK FAMILIES OF BUTTE
COUNTY.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried}
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97-23 Report to the Board on the City of Chico Habitat Resource
Conservation Plan - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (818) (REPORT TO THE BOARD BY NANCY PIRET,
BOARD APPOINTEE TO THE HABITAT RESOURCE CONSERVATION PLAN
STEERING COMMITTEE, AND CLIF SELLERS, CITY OF CHICO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT)
97-24 Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment - Public
Works-Neal Road Sanitary Landfill/Management (Budget Unit
757-001) - to create a new classification of Recycling
Coordinator I at salary range 1191 (equal to Civil
Engineering-Junior), to create a new classification of
Recycling Coordinator II at salary range 1221 (equal to
Civil Engineering-Assistant), and the establishment of
one flexibly staffed Recycling Coordinator II, I as
approved in the 1996-97 final budget (annualized cost of
$34,320/Department budget) - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. {FROM 1-14-
97) (1009)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: 1 N 2 Y 3 Y 4 N S N (Motion Failed to Carry)
MOTION: I MOVE TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE ~~THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL EXPIRE ON JANUARY 1, 2000. AT
THIS TIME THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE REVISITED BY
THE BOARD TO DETERMINE WHETHER THIS POSITION
IS STILL NEEDED (TO BE INSERTED BETWEEN LINES
23 AND 24 OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE)", AND TO
COME BACK TO THE BOARD ON ITS AGENDA OF
FEBRUARY 11, 1997 FOR AN INTRODUCTION OF THE
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED {COUNTY COUNSEL TO WORK
WITH SUPERVISOR BEELER ON PROPOSED LANGUAGE.)
M S
VOTE: 1 Y 2 N 3 N 4 Y 5 Y {Motion Carried)
RECESS: 10:03 A.M.
RECONVENE: 10:23 A.M.
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Public Hearings and Timed Items
97-25 Bid opening - sale of surplus property (AP 55-50-09
[portion]) - Old Clark Road dump property - pursuant to
Resolution No. 96-137, adopted by the Board at its
meeting of December 17, 1996 - action requested- AWARD
BID. (1891)
• The Chair asked that all persons interested in
bidding on the property submit their written bids.
(NONE SUBMITTED)
• Mike Pyeatt, General Services Director, opened the
one bid previously received in the amount of
$40,000 from Ronald Knauff of Paradise, which
included a deposit check of $4,000 as required.
• The Chair asked if there is anyone in the audience
interested in submitting an oral bid on the
property. Hearing none - bidding process closed.
MOTION: I MOVE TO AWARD THE BID TO RONALD KNAUFF,
PARADISE, AND REFER HIM TO THE GENERAL
SERVICES DIRECTOR FOR PAYMENT AND DEED
PREPARATION.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
97-26 Continued hearing - Jeni Kizziar - consideration of an
appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the Cal
Soccer Club use permit (item on which a negative
declaration regarding environmental impacts has been
recommended), to allow a five-field soccer complex on
property zoned R-1 (Residential), property located on the
north side of Sycamore Drive and adjacent to Highway 99,
identified as AP 007-010-037 and 007-420-053, Chico -
action requested - STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE BOARD
CONSIDER DIRECTING THE REFUND OF FEES PAID BY APPLICANT
FOR THIS PROJECT AT WHICH TIME APPLICANT WILL FORMALLY
WITHDRAW THE APPLICATION, OR MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE
THIS APPEAL, WHICH WILL DENY THE PROJECT. {2009)
MOTION: I MOVE TO CONTINUE THIS HEARING OPEN TO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1997 AT 10:30 A.M., AND
REFER THIS ITEM TO COUNTY COUNSEL FOR SPECIFIC
BOARD DIRECTION ON HOW, IF THE BOARD CHOOSES,
THE ORIGINAL APPLICANT AND APPELLANT FEES CAN
BE REFUNDED AND/OR APPLIED TO A NEW
APPLICATION AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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97-27 Continued hearing - Shirley Shannon - consideration of
an appeal of the Planning Commission' s denial of a use
permit {item determined to be categorically exempt from
environmental review) to allow a bed and breakfast home
with three guest rooms and related activities including
wedding receptions, private parties, anniversaries, and
seasonal events, in an existing residence on 6.1 acres of
land zoned "U" (Unclassified), property located at the
end of Autumn Lane on the east side of Highway 32,
identified as AP 056-390-029, approximately 11 miles
northeast of Chico - action requested - SUBJECT TO
ENVIROI~IIKENTAL FINDING A. AND ZONING ORDINANCE FINDING A.;
MOVE TO APPROVE THE USE PERMIT FOR SHIRLEY SHANNON ON AP
056-390-029 TO ALLOW A BED AND BREAKFAST HOME WITH UP TO
THREE GUEST ROOMS, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1-7.
(2891) (**00} (HEARING CLOSED)
MOTION: I MOVE FOR A MOTION OF INTENT TO DENY THE
APPEAL IN THE INTEREST OF THE PROTECTION AND
INTEGRITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 N 5 Y (Motion Carried)
RECESS: 12:13 P.M.
RECONVENE: 1:35 P.M.
Regular Agenda
97-28 Status report -.existence of a local emergency - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND/TERMINATE FLOOD
EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (2690)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-09 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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97-29 Consideration of a "Designation of Applicant's Agent
Resolution" for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal
financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act or
otherwise available from the President's Disaster Relief
Fund - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
MOTION: I MOVE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54954.2(b)(2), THAT THERE IS A NEED TO TAKE
IMMEDIATE ACTION AND THAT THE NEED FOR ACTION
CAME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD SUBSEQUENT
TO THE AGENDA BEING POSTED.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S
AGENT RESOLUTION 97-10 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
97-30 Budget transfer - Board authorization is requested for a
budget transfer of $92,000 from the Appropriation for
Contingencies to Emergency Services for meals, tools,
equipment, materials, and supplies related to the recent
emergency services response - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER B-111., (2944)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-111.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried}
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97-31 Emergency Bridge replacement - Centerville Road at Butte
Creek - action requested - AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO LEASE OR PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT BRIDGE AS
NECESSARY TO MOST COST EFFECTIVELY PROVIDE EMERGENCY
ACCESS ON CENTERVILLE ROAD ACROSS BUTTE CREEK, AND
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-112 FOR THE NECESSARY
APPROPRIATION. {3036) {**000)
MOTION: I MOVE TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1) THE
SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE OF THE
CENTERVILLE BRIDGE HAS LEFT THOSE RESIDENTS
ABOVE THE BRIDGE IN AN ISOLATED, OR SEMI-
ISOLATED CONDITION; 2) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
REMAINS WITHIN ONE OF THE WETTEST WINTERS ON
RECORD AND THE COUNTY CAN EXPECT ADDITIONAL,
SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL BETWEEN NOW AND THE END
OF THE SEASON; 3) THE REMAINS OF THE
CENTERVILLE~BRIDGE LIE IN AND ACROSS BUTTE
CREEK CREATING A DAM THAT WILL BLOCK DEBRIS
DOWN THE CREEK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR
CONTINUED SERIOUS FLOODING WITH THE ATTENDANT
POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE; AND 4} COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPETITIVE
BID STATUTES WOULD CAUSE UNNECESSARY DELAY IN
THE DELIVERY OF RELIEF AND IN THE REMOVAL OF
SIGNIFICANT THRESH TO THE WELL BEING OF THE
RESIDENTS OF THE BUTTE CREEK CANYON, AND
AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO LEASE,
PURCHASE, OR OTHERWISE OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT
BRIDGE AS NECESSARY TO MOST COST EFFECTIVELY
PROVIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ON CENTERVILLE ROAD
ACROSS BUTTE CREEK; APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER B-
112 FOR THE APPROPRIATION IF DETERMINED TO BE
NECESSARY; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO SIGN APPROPRIATE RELATED
DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF COUNTY
COUNSEL
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
97-32 Fiber Optic Backbone - report and recommendation from the
Information Systems Policy Committee on vendor to design
and install a fiber optic backbone system for Butte
County - action requested - AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH ANIXTER, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY.
(155)
MOTION: I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH ANIXTER, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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97-33 State Investment Funds (SIF) - the District Attorney's
Office has been approved for $617,646 in 100 SIF/State
Incentive Funds to reinforce and expand projects in its
Family Support Division in an effort to increase
collections and improve performance - action requested:
A. 36 HOUR PLAN
1. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER AUGMENTING FAMILY
SUPPORT DIVISION BUDGETED ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1996-97 (SALARIES AND WAGES, EXTRA HELP,
OVERTIME, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PROFESSIONAL AND
SPECIALIZED SERVICES, RENTS AND LEASES AND
FIXED ASSETS/EQUIPMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$617, 646 (SCHEDULE 36A) ;
2. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS IN THE
TOTAL .AMOUNT OF $202,162 AS OUTLINED IN
SCHEDULE 36B; OR
B. 40 HOUR PLAN
1. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER AUGMENTING FAMILY
SUPPORT DIVISION BUDGETED ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1996-97 (SALARIES AND WAGES, EXTRA HELP,
OVERTIME, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PROFESSIONAL AND
SPECIALIZED SERVICES, RENTS AND LEASES AND
FIXED ASSETS/EQUIPMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$617,646 (SCHEDULE 40A);
2. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $162,273 AS OUTLINED IN
SCHEDULE 90B;
3. APPROVE 40 HOUR WORK WEEK FOR CRIMINAL
DIVISION;
4. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER TO AUGMENT CRIMINAL
DIVISION BUDGETED ACCOUNTS (SALARIES AND
WAGES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
OF $65,449.90 (SCHEDULE 40C);
5. APPROVE 40 HOUR WORK WEEK FOR FAMILY SUPPORT
DIVISION; AND
6. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER TO AUGMENT FAMILY
SUPPORT DIVISION BUDGETED ACCOUNTS (SALARIES
AND WAGES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $86,637.97 (SCHEDULE 40D). (567)
(****00)
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97-34 MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE A. 36 HOUR PLAN:
1. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER AUGMENTING FAMILY
SUPPORT DIVISION BUDGETED ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1996-97 (SALARIES AND WAGES, EXTRA HELP,
OVERTIME, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS [FOR A MAXIMUM OF
SIXTEEN EMPLOYEESJ, PROFESSIONAL AND
SPECIALIZED SERVICES, RENTS AND LEASES AND
FIXED ASSETS/EQUIPMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$617,646 (SCHEDULE 36A); AND CHAIR DAVIS AND
SUPERVISOR HOUX TO MEET WITH MANAGEMENT
COUNCIL AND REPORT TO THE BOARD AT ITS
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 1997 ON A PROPOSAL FOR
A RETURN OF THE COUNTY WORK FORCE TO A 40 HOUR
WORK WEEK.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
97-35 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board
consideration and action. (NONE)
97-36 Public Comment. (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE
MINUTES. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE
LAW FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ITEM PRESENTED IF IT IS NOT
LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) (316)
1. Wanetta Larson, Paradise - alleged crimes committed
by private/public conservatorships in Butte County
and failure of the judges to protect these
helpless, old people.
2. Supervisor Houx, Chico - a request by California
State Association of Counties (CSAC) to comment on
SB 147 (KOPP).
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January 28, 1997
97-37 CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 3:45 p.m. to a
closed session conference with real
property negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
(Property: A parcel of property
located at the southerly end of
Whitman Place, south of East Park
Avenue, Chico, CA, being
approximately five acres in size,
and further identified as APN 005-
500-011; Negotiating Parties : County
of Butte; M. Donn Marshall and Gary
Grigg and Carol Lynn Grigg; Under
Negotiation: Price, terms and
conditions of potential sale.)
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 3:56 p.m.
following a closed session conference
with real property negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
(Property: A parcel of property located
at the southerly end of Whitman Place,
south of East Park Avenue, Chico, CA,
being approximately five acres in size,
and further identified as APN 005-500-
011; Negotiating Parties: County of
Butte; M. Donn Marshall and Gary Grigg
and Carol Lynn Grigg; Under
Negotiation:Price, terms and conditions
of potential sale.) (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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97-38
Communications
COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICE.}
A. William Finley, Executive Director, Private
Industry Council (PIC) of Butte County - Butte
County PIC recently applied for storm disaster
relief funds from the State to assist with the
clean up and restoration of the storm damaged areas
of Butte County, and expects to receive in excess
of $500,000 for this purpose. Mr. Finley writes
that he is anxious to work with Butte County in
coordinating the activities funded under this grant
and have already made contact with county, city and
state staff in charge of the disaster clean-up.
(REFER TO EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER, DIRECTOR-
PUBLIC WORKS, AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER}
B. W. John Schmidt, Executive Director - California
Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) - gives notice
that in response to a request from California State
University, Chico, the WCB proposes to consider an
allocation for a grant to the University Foundation
(CSU, Chico) to fund a cooperative project to
restore a minimum of 30 acres of riparian habitat
on the Department of Fish and Game's Pine Creek
Unit of the Sacramento River Wildlife Area. This
proposal is presently scheduled for the
February 13, 1997 WCB meeting. (REFER TO EMERGENCY
SERVICES OFFICER, DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS AND COUNTY
COUNSEL)
C. Peter D. Peterson, Chico - writes to thank the
Board of Supervisors for their participation in the
flood control efforts along the Sacramento River,
and extends his sincere appreciation to Ed
McLaughlin, Mike Madden, Mike Crump and Sheriff
Grey for their timely and critical assistance.
Butte County should take great pride in the lack of
damage in our county resulting from their advanced
planning and common sense applied to the management
of the many flood plain areas within their
jurisdiction. (REFER TO EMERGENCY SERVICES
OFFICER, SHERIFF-CORONER AND DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS)
Communications
received and referred. (COPIES OF ALL
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD
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97-38 D. Myron Tisdel, General Manager, KIXE -TV, Redding -
writes that KIXE-TV, Channel 9, is applying for a
federal grant from the Department of Commerce,
Public Telecommunications Facilities Program.
These funds and local matching funds will be used
to replace equipment which has been made obsolete
by age and the new FCC mandates for digital
technology. KIXE-TV requests a letter from the
Board stating the County's support. (REFER TO
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE)
E. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento - forward
"Notice of Issuance of Regional permit for
Emergency Flood Repair and Protection." (REFER TO
EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER, DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS,
AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)
F. Beatrice Burton, Chico - writes to the Board in
regards to the loss of Edgar Slough, and asks that
the Board please consider their plea for those of
us and the farmers that will be affected. (REFER TO
EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER, AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER, DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS, AND FISH AND
GAME COMMISSION)
G. Allen Harthorn, Chair, Butte Creek Watershed
Conservancy - submits an agenda request that the
Board of Supervisors review and consider the
signing of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding
the development of a Watershed Management Strategy
for Butte Creek. (REFER TO DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
H. Senator K. Maurice Johannessen, Fourth Senatorial
District - forwards recent letters to Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director James
Witt, outlining problems with the FEMA process in
recovering from the 1995 flood damages, and FEMA's
new directives concerning the 1997 disaster as
well. (EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER, DIRECTOR-PUBLIC
WORKS, AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before
the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
3:56 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday,
February 11, 1997 at 9:00 a.m.
FRED C. AVIS, CHAIR
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCKr Chief Administrative Officer
and Jerk of thb Board of Supervisors
i
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