HomeMy WebLinkAboutM042082April 20, 1982
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Dolan, Fulton, Moseley, Saraceni and Chairman Wheeler.
', Mike Psreatt, interim administrative officer; Del Siemsen, county counsel; and
Clark A. Nelson, county clerk-recorder, by Nancy Wilson,.deputy clerk.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Invocation by Supervisor Saraceni
CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed•at 9:01 a.m. to hold a closed session "
regarding litigation.
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 9:59 a.m. after holding a closed session
', regarding litigation. See following motion--and minute order
6g9 APPROVE SETTLE64ENT WITH SOUTHEId~7PACIFIC RAILROAD AND JAMES BROTHERS VS
COUNTY OF BUTTE
Chairman Wheeler announced the county has approved a settlement
between Southern Pacific Railroad and James Brothers vs. County of Butte.
5
690 AUTHORIZE COUNTi' COUNSEL TO PROCEED WITH SUTT AGAINST VICKY INFERRA
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by SuperGisor Fulton
and unanimously carried, County Counsel to proceed with suit against Vicky
Inferra was authorized.
691 PUBLIC HEARING: BUDGET TRANSFER 8-189 - PROBATION. APPROPRIATES $13,102 OF
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE (PROBATION TRAINING GRANT - SB 924) TO THE TRANSPORTATION
AND TRAVEL ACCOUNT
The public hearing on Budget transfer B-189 - Probation. Approp-
riates $13,102 of unanticipated revenue (Probation Training Grant - SB 924)
to the transportation and travel account was held as advertised.
', Mike Pyeatt, interim administrative officer, set out the purpose
of the additional appropriation of money in SB 924 which is mandated training.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and unanimously carried, Budget Transfer B-189 _ Probation which appropriates
$13,102 of unanticipated revenue (Probation Training Grant - SB 924) to the
transportation and travel account was approved.
692 PUBLIC HEARING: BUDGET TRANSFER B-195 - COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY - WEATHER-"
IZATION. THIS TRANSFER APPROPRIATES $50,000 UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FOR THE
COM1'IUNITY ACTION AGENCY WEATHERIZATION PROGR'~M AND ESTABLISHES VARIOUS LINE
ITEM APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM OPERATION. FUNDING IS FROM THE STATE
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
The public hearing on Budget Transfer B-195 - Community 1lction
Agency - Weatherization. This transfer appropriates $50,000 unanticipated
revenue for the Community Action Agency Weatherization Program and establishes
various line item appropriations for the program operation. Funding is from
the State Office of Economic Opportunity was held as advertised.
', Mike Pyeatt, interim administrative officer, stated the Board
had previously approved the grant allocation through EOC and the funds are
for that purpose. It is necessary to appropriate the money before any
construction begins. page 431.
', April 20, 1982
82
April 20, 1982
82- Hearing open to the public. Appearing: No one.
~'
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
', On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Fulton and
unanimously carried, Budget transfer B-195 - Community Action Agency - Weather-
ization which transfer appropriates $50,000 unanticipated revenue for the
', Community Action Agency Weatherization Program and establishes various line
item appropriations for the program operation with funding from the State
', Office of Economic Opportunity was approved.
693 PUBLIC HEARING: VERA BUCKLEY PETITION FOR VARIANCE TO SECTIONS 19-10 AND/OR
', 19-12 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE FOR PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME ON AP 26-8-53,
7079 IRWIN AVENUE, PALERMO AREA, ZONING: "A-2"
', The public hearing on Vera Buckley petition for variance to
Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a
mobile home on AP 26-8-53, 7079 Irwin Avenue, Palermo area, zoning: "A-2"
was held as advertised.
', Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated he brought a
memo from Lynn Vanhart which stated everything was in order. Tt is a personal
', relationship and the Health Department recommends approval.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the petition far variance to Sections 19-10 and/or
19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on AP 26-8-53,
', 7079 Irwin F,venue, Palermo area, zoning: "A-2" for Vera Buckley was approved
for a period of .one year.
6gq APPROVAL OF MINUTES - CONTINUE TO APRIL 27, 1982
', Continued to April 27, 1982 was approval of the minutes of
', April 6, 7, 13 and 14, 1982.,
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
unanimously carried, the minutes of March 31, 1982 were approved as mailed.
695 (ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS (BOARD MEMBERS) TO BE ADDRESSED AT THE END OF THE DAY
Supervisor Saraceni stated he would like to discuss the Fish and
Game agenda.
Chairman Wheeler would report on a trip to discuss CalTrans and
legislation regarding ground water.
Supervisor Saraceni stated he would discuss the subdivison revisions.
696
697
AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS - AUDITOR'S OFFICE
On motion of Supervisor Fulton, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, the destruction of records in the Auditor's Office pursuant
to Government Code Section 26201 for the following records which have been
microfilmed: 1976-77 summary budget statement, 1976-77 transfers and 3ournals,
1976-77 fixed assets register, 1976-77 detail revenue ledger, 1977 Public Works
road maintenance time cards and 1977 payroll records was authorized.
IGNATE FIRM OF ORRICK, HERRTNGTON AND SUTCLIFFE OF SAN FRANCISCO AS SPECIAL
gSEL FOR TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
unanimously carried, the firm of Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe of
Page 432.
April 20; 1982
8 2-
b
_______ April 20, 1982 ___,_,___
in Francisco to represent the county rather than the consultants (Bank of
terica) for the proposed issuance of taxation and revenue anticipation
>tes in 1982-83 was designated.
69g APPROVE TRANSPORT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WILLIAM L. DIAIN, INC., DBA SECURITt
TRANSPORT
Mike Pyeatt, interim administrative officer, stated this was an
amendment to the present contract. It comes through on an annual basis.
', It provides for a change from mileage fee to zone fee. The 100 miles increase
is $4. There are some minor pay increases related to this contract.
', On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Fulton and
unanimously carried, the contract amendment with William L. Main, Inc., dba
Security Transport to reflect current rate schedules that will be in force
ay 1, 1982 for Sheriff transports was approved and the Chairman authorized
to sign.
699 UTHORTZE RELIEF FROM ACCOUNTABILITL - MENTAL HEALTH
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Fulton and
', nanimously carried, relief from accountability, pursuant'to Board of Super-
', isors Resolution 75-i77 and Government Code Section 29390, from a shortage
f $48 in cash receipts that occurred on January 5, 1982 at the Chico Mental
', ealth Office was authorized which will be charged against the General E'und.
700 PPROVE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CONTRACT AMENDMENT
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
nanimously carried, a contract amendment with Family Service Association to
', xtend the expiration date from January 1 to April 30, 1982 and increase the
', mount of the contract from $16,655 to $23,793 because of additional funds
', ade available from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning was approved
nd the Chairman authorized to sign.
701 PPROVE PENALTY~ABATEMENT REQUESTS - CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP REPORTS
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
nd unanimously carried, the following penalty abatement requests - change of
wnership reports were approved:
Clete J. White, AP 054-17-1-107-0
Douglas T. Griffith, AP 008-06-0-021-0
Donald D. Madam, AP 054-17-1--108-0
Mr. & Mrs. Philip McNally, etal, AP 042-07-0-049-0
Sung Sup Lee and Suk Rang, AP 044--10-0-017-0
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Ridenour, AP 062-35-0-014-0
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Whitesell, AP 050-18-0-017-0
Alease D. Spates, AP 035-12-2-004-0
702 PPROVE LOW INCOME WEATHERTZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - COMMUNIT,Y:ACTION AGENC
It was moved by Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
hat the Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program from the State Office
f Economic Opportunity in the amount of $21,635 which will provide for
eatherization of 27 additional homes with the period of the contract from
Pril 1 to December 31, 1982 fox a maximum of $800 per house be approved
nd the Chairman authorized to sign.
Supervisor Fulton questioned if the $1,081 which is 5 percent was
Hough for the administrative costs.
James McNaughton, executive director of Community Action Agency,
Mated if the CAA did not have other resourses the grant amount would not be
anough for the administrative costs. The 5 percent figure is the maximum they
receive to administer the program. often the amount is split between the state
Page 433.
April 20, 1982
8 2-
~'
_ _ April 20, 1_98_2_ _
and the county. He did not want to dater the Board from requesting more for
the costs, but he had not been successful in the past. They do not make money
on it.
Vote on motion:
AY ES: Supervisors Dolan, Fulton, Moseley, Saraceni and. Chairman
Wheeler
NOES: None
703
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: ELMER STEBBTNS APPEAL OF THE ADVISORY AGENCY'S DENIAL OF
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP"FOR WHICH NO ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED,
FOUR PARCELS, ON DEER MEADOW ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOU'1.'HWEST OF
TURNAGAIN LANE, HARTS MILL AREr'1 - CONTINUE TO APRIL 27, 1982 AT 10:45 A.M.
The public hearing on Elmer Stebbins appeal of Advisory Agency's
denied tentative parcel map for which no environmental document has been
prepared, AP 71-01--96, four parcels, on Deer Meadow Road, approximately 800
feet southwest of Turnagain Lane, Harts Mill area was he~.d as continued.
Mike Fyeatt, interim administrative officer, stated a letter
had been received from f9ike Evans, Ron Graves and Associate s, requesting a
one week continuance.
The matter was continued to April 27, 1982 at 10:45 a.m. '
704
Del Siemsen, county counsel, stated there is no conditional
negative declaration or impact prepared. The Board will determine if they
want a negative declaration or impact prepared.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 82--64 - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RENAME ROLUTY LANE (CENTRAL
HOUSE ROAD TO END) TO MOCKING BIRD LANE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 25, 1982
AT 10:00 A.[4.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and unanimously carried, Resolution 82-64 setting a public hearing date of
hIay 24, 1982 at 10:00 a.m. for intenti.c~L,to. ., rename a private road as
follows was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign:
Existing Name Termini Proposed Name
705
706
707
Roluty Lane Central House Road to End Mocking Bird Lane
WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE CHANGING SPEED LTMTT ON GARNER LANE
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
unanimously carried, the first reading of an ordinance changing the speed
limit on Garner Lane to 35 mph from Esplanade to Keefer Road was waived.
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 -- TABLE MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD BRIDGE, PROJECT
N0. 28491-76-I
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and unanimously carried, Contract Change Order No. 9 for the Table Mountain
Boulevard Bridge, Project No. 28491-76-1 in the increasing amount of $1,445.72
to provide for placing additional reinforcing steel in abutment diaphragm
corners and in stem walls around prestressing ducts was approved and the
Chairman authorized to sign.
AWARD BIDS ON LOWER WYANDOTTE ROAD, PROJECT NO. 23511-79-1 AND SKYWAY PAVEMENT
OVERLAY, PROJECT NO. 51261-82-1
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Fulton
and unanimously carried, the low bid on Lower Wyandotte Road, Project No.
Page 434.
April 20', 1982
8 2-,
708
709
710
711
71z
April 20, 1982
23511-79-1, from District Center Drive to 350 feet west of Foothill Boulevard,
in the amount of $84,727 from Robinson Construction Company, Inc. of Oroville,
California was awarded; the low bid on Skyway pavement overlay, Project No.
51261-82-1, from 2.4 miles. east of Oakridge Drive to Paradise, in the amount
of $145,530 from Butte Creek Construction Company of Chico, California was
awarded.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 82-65 - DRAINAGE FEES IN CHICO VECINO AREA
Clay Castleberry, public works director, set out the background
on the drainage fees in the Chico Vecino area .• A drainage plan has been
approved and this is the drainage fee resolution being proposed. People have
been notified for four parcel splits. The fees are expensive they are
$6,000 and $8,000 per acre. This will not be used for any existing homes
or parcels unless they are divided. The area is flat and some district from
the drainage creek.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Fulton and
unanimously carried, Resolution 82-65 adopting the drainage fees for the
Chico Vecino area pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Butte County Code was adopted
and the Chairman authorized to sign.
PUBLIC WORKS DTRECTOR TO BRING BACK RESOLUTION ON ADOPTING DRAINAGE FEES IN
THERMALITO AREA AFTER MAY 7, 1982
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated he and Ron Graves
had agreed to give further information on the proposed drainage fees in the
Thermalito area. It is for capital out lay costs. The drainage plan was
approved last year with no specific resolution. It does not apply to existing
homes. It will apply to subdivisions. The cost would be from $2,000 to
$450 per acre for new four parcel splits. He felt the plan was correct. The
community asked for it. He did not want any misunderstandings. If more than
three or people in the audience had questions, he would suggest continuing
adopting the resolution and holding a community meeting.
The Public Works Director to bring the matter back after the May 7,
1982 community hearing for adoption of the proposed resolution.
DISCUSSTON: RESOURCE CONSERVATION WEEK
Clay Castleberry, public works director, reported on Resource
Conservation Week at this time. There will be assistance from Butte Environ-
mental Council of Chico, Butte College students and Oroville Solid Waste
Company. There were funds provided to the Oroville area for litter and
cleanup. He will be submitting a signed contract with the State Solid Waste
in a few days.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO PLACE ON APRIL 27, 1982 AGENDA REVISION TO SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated the Subdivision
Review Committee would meet next week. The Revision to Subdivision Improvement
Standards is scheduled for May 4, 1982. There were a few small changes
submitted last week.
Mr. Castleberry stated he would place the matter on the April 27,
1982 agenda for consideration.
DISCUSSION: MEETING HELD WITH CALTRANS OFFICIALS
Clay Castleberry, public works director, discussed the meeting held
with CalTrans officials and the Commission. They will retain the county min-
imums for not four years, but five years. They can do it without additional
funds. The visit was a success because they felt the county minimums was a
necessity. The 70 percent should stay within the county. They plan to attend
the hearing in San Francisco on May 26, 1982 on specific projects. There is a
Page 435.
April 20•, 1982
8 2-
~''
713
719
715
716
717
718
719
April 20, 1982 _ _ _ _ _
chance the Gridley project will be placed back in the proposal. He would
suggest there be representatives at the San Francisco hearing from the
Board and Gridley.
Mr. Castleberry stated they have letters to send to the Tran-
sportation Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
A public hearing date was set for May Z1,-1982 at 10:00 a.m.
£or consideration of the proposed negative declaration regarding environ-
mental impact and rezone from "TM-40" (timber mountain 40 acre parcels) to
"TM-10"and "TM-20" (timber mountain - 10 and 20 acre parcels), ,property
located at the west side of Doe Mill Ridge Road, approximately five miles
south of Highway 32 via Schott Road, identified as AP 63-02-70, northeast
of Chico for Scott and Bridget Rutherford.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
A public hearing date was set for May 11, 1982 at 10:15 a.m.
for consideration of a rezone (item determined to be categorically exempt
from environmental review) from "A-R" (agricultural-residential) to "AR-MH"
(agricultural residential- mobile home), property located on the south side
of Oroville Bangor Highway, approximately 1,800 feet east of Lower Wyandotte
Road, identified as AP 36-113-054, two miles southeast of Oroville for
Stanton Marsh.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
A public hearing date was set fox May 11, 1982 at 1:30 p.m.
for consideration of the Gridley-Biggs area rezone (item on which the
environmental impact report has previously been certified) in order to
bring the zoning into consistency with the adopted General Plan for that
area as required by state law; the area under consideration contains
approximately 42 square miles of publicly and privately owned unincorporated
land bounded generally by Highway 162 on the north, the Feather River on
the east, the Butte County line on the south, and a line extending south
from the Richvale-South Highway on the west, and including the unincorporated
areas surrounding Gridley and Biggs for the Butte County Planning Commission.
APPROVE CONVEYANCE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND OPEN AREA EASEMENT - EVELYN M.
HOLLANDSWORTH '
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the conveyance of development rights and open area
easement for Evelyn M. Hollandsworth to comply with conditions of approval
on a use permit was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
CONSIDERATION OF AN INTERIM "AR-t4H" (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL - MOBILE HOME)
ZONE TN THE THERMALITO AREA WAS WITHDR°~WN
Bettye Kircher, planning director, stated the request for an
interim "AR-MH" (agricultural residential - mobile home) zone in the
Thermalito area has- been withdrawn.
DISCUSSION: CONSIDERATION OF ROBERT SHEPHARD EXTENSION OF INTERIM C-2 WHICH
EXPIRES MAY 22, 1982 AND ALL PERMITS ARE FINAL
Bettye Kircher, planning director, stated there was no reason to
extend the Robert Sheppard Interim C-2 which expires May 22, 1982 and all
permits are final. The development has been completed as permits were issued.
It will be a commercial area.
No action was taken at this time.
REPORT TO THE BOARD ON POPULATION - CONTINUE TO MAY 4, 1982 - PLANNING
The report to the Board on population was continued to May 4,
1982 at the request of Planning'p~rector Bettye Kircher. She has received
Page 436.
April 20, 1982
B 2_
~''
720
721
722
723
724
!725
April 20L x,982= _ _ _ _ _ _ _
vocal comments, but no written comments.
REPORT ON THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND SOILS WORKSHOP HELD APRIL 13TH
There was a report on the Resource Conservation District and Soils
Workhop held April 13, 1982 at this time.
Steve Streeter, planning department, stated the Board had a memo
regarding the meeting. There was 50 to 60 people in attendance. There was
discussion on updating the soils maps. It would be handled through a Resource
Conservation District. They would not be real-active or collect taxes. The
Tehema County district earns money through renting equipment to orchardists or
farmers. The soils map for Chico and Oroville are from 1929 and are not
accurate. There is work done through the Department of Forestry in taking
soil tests and checking them through maps at University of California-Aavis.
There are 3500 acres which need to be updated. He has a lot of data which
includes cassette tapes on resource conservation districts. They will be
forwarding information to the Board in the next two weeks.
Supervisor Dolan stated there has been a lot of focus with the
Planning Commission to update the soil maps and district. There are a variety
of services that could be provided by local farmers. It is not limited to
soils maps.
Mr. Streeter stated they ware not asking the Board for funds.
They are asking that it be put on the ballot in June or November. Most of
the work was accomplished on his own time.
ADDITIONAL MATTER BY PLANNING DIRECTOR
Planning Director Bettye Kircher reminded the Board of the
Special Study Session on specific planning to be held Thursday, April 22,
1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNSEL ON MANFRED SCHIDECK REQUEST TO CLEAR TITLE ON
AP 28-17-64
A report from County Counsel relative to the request of Manfred
Schideck to clear title on AP 28-17-64 was held as continued.
Del Siemsen, county counsel, stated his proposal was presented to
the Board last week. His proposal was to place a note one each map and increase
the interest rate.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, that each parcel map that is existing on AP 28-17-64
owned by Manfred Schideck be segregated into four lots and to bear the
interest rate of 9 percent was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
APPOINTMENT TO AREA II DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Nloseley, seconded 6y Supervisor Saraceni
and unanimously carried, the appointment of Mrs. Linda Halbert to the Area II
Developmental Disabilities Board was approved.
IDERATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL AND HEALTH SERVICES LETTER REQUESTING USER
INCREASES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL - CONTINUE TO APRIL 27, 1982
Continued to April 27, 1982 Consideration of Animal Control and
th Services letter requesting user fee increases for animal control to
w further study by the Board and the committee to meet.
ANCES: HENRY MC CALL
Henry McCall, Oroville, spoke regarding a newspaper article
3iving information Supervisor Saraceni had stated in a Board meeting regarding
haying taxes within the city and county. People are saying they do not want
page 437.
April 20; 1982
8 2-
3'.
726
727
728
7 29
7 30
_April 20, 1982
any more fees. He set out the^various budget amounts for a number of years
and amount of taxes received. -
Chairman wheeler suggested P1r. McCall and Supervisor Saraceni
sit down and discuss the matter.
APPEARANCES: BILL HOUSTON
Bill Houston, Oroville, spoke regarding his feelings on County
Counsel. He has the history of his medical. reports. He has not received
any money from the county for his injuries.
RECESS: 11:08 a.m. ,
RECONVENE: 11:1$ a.m.
APPEARANCES: RUSSELL CRONINGER
Russell Croninger, Ringel and Associates, representing Eastwood
Oaks, stated they were ready to record the final map. 1n the SUDAD area the
fees have been paid. They must go 300 feet to SUDAD. In the original plans
some of the easements were picked up by the county and others were not. He
has a problem with 3,600 foot easement. He knows the county has condemnation
rights which can be used. He does not know which way to go. He has discussed
the problem with County Counsel and Public Works. it is the Tom Polk and
Lassen Avenues area. They have to get the easement across this property.
He did not want the Board to go back to the party and say they had to do it.
He does want to finalize the project.
Chairman Wheeler suggested the matter be held one week in order
for the Board to receive all of the information.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 82-66 RECOMMENDING THE DEER HUNTING SEASON TO FISH AND
GAME
Vitto Quonterro, 898 West 8th Avenue, requested a letter or
resolution be sent to the State Fish and Game for District 2 F recommending
the deer season. The Fish and Game Commission was to forward a proposal to
the Board. The meeting before the state is April 30, 1982.
season.
Chairman Wheeler stated there are those against the shortened
Dan Heil stated he was in support of Mr. Quonterro. They represent
the hunters from Chico and Paradise.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by .Supervisor Fulton
and unanimously carried, Resolution 82-66 recommending to the State Fish and
Game that the deer season in D2F be held from September 25, 1982 through
November 7, 1982 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
APPEARANCES: RON GRAVES
Ron Graves, Oroville, stated he was a resident of the Thermalito
area. The drainage plan discussed earlier has been adopted by the Board.
People on fixed incomes will not be effected.- Fees are not paid in both the
city and county. He urged the Board to support the proposal by Public Works.
APPROVE SUPPORTING WORK SHOP ON AGING PROBLEMS AND DELAYED SERVICES TO THE
SENIORS
Archie McDonald, Magalia, spoke regarding the Area Agency on
Aging. There is a proposal under AB 2860 for long term care which would
modify the existing organization of care. Supervisor Johnson had just
attended the CSAC meeting. The counties are going to be assuming more local
responsibilities and long term planning. He was asking the Board support of
a work shop to be held May 6, 1982. There will be supervisors from six
Page 438.
April 20; 1982
_ April 2D, 1982_ _ _
82- county planning service areas. They will be Butte, Plumas, Glenn, Tehema and
y Colusa. He has been working with Chairman Wheeler.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Fulton and
unanimously carried, the Board of Supervisors of Butte County to sponsor the
Work Shop on aging problems and delayed services to the seniors was approved.
731 APPEARANCE: DAVID L. PURVIS ~
', David L. Purvis, Kelly Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Chief,
presented a letter to the Board with reference to proposed budget cuts in
the fire department. Mr. Purvis read the letter into the record.
SUPERVISOR MOSELEY ABSENT AT THIS TIME
732 APPEARANCE: ROBERT ADAMS
Robert Adams, Plumas Avenue, spoke regarding dog problems in his
** area. The Animal Control officers will not come out at night. When calling
regarding problems he was told to identify the dog, give them the owner and
then they would contact the dog owner.
SUPERVTSOR MOSELEY PRESENT AT THIS TIME
733 PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING THE -0PERATION OF THE
BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
', Presentation to the Board of Supervisors concerning the operation
of the Butte County Housing Authority held at this time.
', John Bowling, executive director, stated the purpose of the
meeting was to tell them about the Housing Authority as many people do not
know what they do. He would speak to the future of the Housing Authority.
The Housing Authority is a public corporation. In 1946 the Board first formed
the organization. There were five individuals appointed who became the
', Board of Commissioners. He had presented a chart to the Board. They have
authority to operate within each city. Mr. Bowling set out the rights.
They must abide by local planning unless they are exempt from State and
Federal taxes. The amount of rent they receive is close to the taxes on
the property. At present there are 131 units for farm labor housing;
170 units for low incoming; 627 units under Section 8 existing; 80 units
', under Section 6 modern rehab; and 19 units in after care program.
', Gary Sanner, Housing Authority, discussed the low income housing.
They make sure the people will pay the rent and take care of the unit. When
', there are problems they take care of them in a timely manner. Some people
have moved on to purchasing homes. Many are disabled or elderly. Most units
are cement block. They presently do additional insulation in the attics.
Mr. Bowling spoke regarding the underdeveloped area in Chico and
Oroville. They have a operating budget of $10,600,000. The budgets cannot
be intermingled. They have purchased property and are building a new office
', building. They will be able to place 50 units fox the elderly on the 7,000
square feet of property. They are really not sure where they are going.
Chairman Wheeler stated Mr. Bowling had served well as the
executive director. She felt there was going to be cuts in the future.
It is time to have a coordinated effort. There are two other programs
', involved in rehabilitation programs. There is CHIP and self help program.
To coordinate would cut at the administrative level.
', Mr. Bowling agreed the future will call for that type of effort
', and the public agencies must get together with those in private. They have
40 years of additional obligations to HUD.
Page 439.
', April 20; 1982
8 2-
734
735
April 20, 1982
RECESS: 12:25 p.m.
RECONVENE: 2:01 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL ASSISTANCE FAIR HEARING, CASE NO. 04-90-48616 WAS
CANCELLED
The public hearing on the General Assistance fair hearing for
Case No. 04-90-48616 has been cancelled.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSIDERATION OF DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BUDGETS SCHEDULED
FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1982 CONTINUED TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1982 AT 1:30 P.M.
Continued to April 28, 1982 at 1:30 p.m. was the Board. of Super-
visors consideration of department proposed budgets scheduled .for Wednesday,
April 21, 1982 to allow Chairman Wheeler and Supervisors Fulton to work with
the Auditor on statistics.
Administrative Office to notify administrative heads.
736
COMMUNICATIONS
Raymond A. Leonard and Kenneth E. Adams families. The families write express-
ing their gratitude in authorizing construction of the Raymond A.
Leonard Memorial. Information; no action taken.
Gene Mercer, Chico. Mr. Mercer submits his resignation as Secretary to the
Fish and Game Commission. Discussion; see motion following
communications. :~~•~
Superior California Water Association. The Association sends notification of
its meeting April 21 in Willows to review Senate Bill 1923.
See discussion after communications.
Area 2 Developmental Disabilities Board. The organization writes forwarding
information with regard to the Social Security Administration's
program of accelerated redeterminations which have resulted in
the exclusion of persons from SSI and SSDI. Discussion; Admin-
istrative Officer to write letters to Social Security Admin-
istration, Senator Cranston and Congressman Chappie.
Annie G. Clanton, Oroville. Mrs. Clanton writes in opposition to the request
for increases in various fees relating to animal control services.
Referred to Steve Musselman and Animal Control Committee for review.
Louise D. Shannon, Chico. Mr. Shannon writes requesting the Board to consider
a strict leash law to replace the effective control ordinance.
Referred to Steve Musselman.
Jeff L. Mather, Chico. Mr. Mather writes advising of the filing of a small
claims action relating to the loss of his horse by SPCA and
Animal Control officials. Information; no action taken.
Assemblymen Robert Naylor, Sam Farr and Byron Sher. The Assemblymen forward
information and a questionnaire relating to Assembly Bills 3230,
3231 and 3232 relating to reforming the state-county relation-
ships in various programs. Discussion; referred to Adminis-
trative Officer for a report back on April 27, 1982.
Lydia Christine Vanderlaan, Oroville. Ms. Vanderlaan submits a claim in the
amount of $50,000 as a result of alleged damages sustained in an
accident occurring February 15, 1982 as a result of a collision
with a transit bus. See motion following communiiations.
City of Chico. Fred Davis, city manager, writes concerning the formation of
Page 440,
April 20, 1982
8 2-
a'
737
738
'739
740
April 20, 1982 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3 - - the Chico, Municipal Airport Redevelopment Project Area. Discussion;
referred to Administrative Office.
State Department of Transportation, District 3. The department writes advising
that the State Transportation Commission consented to construction
of a new temporary at-grade public road connection to Route 99 at
" South Gate Lane. Information; no action taken.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 82-67 TN APPRECIATION TO GENE MERCER, SECRETARY OF FISH AND
GAME COMMISSION
Mike Pyeatt, interim administrative officer, stated Mr. Mercer
is willing to continue serving as secretary to the Fish and Game Commission
unil a replacement could be appointed. Mr. Mercer has served far 14 years.
Mr. Mercer is not a member of the Commission, he did the leg work and provided
support.
Supervisor Saraceni felt the position should be posted and see
who would apply.
Mr. Pyeatt stated it was possible Mr. Mercer had become frustrated
as he was a retired game warden. Some of his philosophys were different. He
had put in a lot of noncompensated time in.
Supervisor Saraceni stated copies of the last Fish and Game
Commission meeting minutes would be distributed to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and unanimously carried, Resolution 82-67 in appreciation of the 14 years of
service as the secretary of the Fish and Game Commission for Gene Mercer was
adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR MAY 4, 1982 AT 7:36 P.M. FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISOR
CONSIDERATION AND REVIEW OF SENATE BILL 1923 (GROUND WATER)
Discussion was held regarding the communication from Superior
California Water Association on Sentate Bill 1923.
Chairman Wheeler stated they are going to review SB 1923. She
will attend the meeting in Willows with County Counsel. Counties are to
review Senator Johnson's bill and comment. Many feel there should be an
amendment to speak more of needs and protection of the ground water management.
The local Farm Bureau will address the issue April 29th. If they are to get
the bill through legislation this session, it must be in by May 5, 1982. It
has been suggested they hold a public hearing_ People are not comfortable
with the language. She felt it would be"wise to send a notice of the public
hearing to all water districts in Butte County. The meeting with the Farm
Bureau will be April 29, 1982 at 7:30 a.m. at Lyons Restaurant in Chico.
A public hearing date was set for May 4, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. for
public input to Senate Bill 1923.
REJECT CLAIM - LYDTA CHRISTINE VANDERLAAN
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and unanimously carried, the claim submitted by Lydia Christine Vanderlaan
in the amount of 550,000 as a result of alleged damages sustained in an
accident occurring February 15, 1982 as a result of a collision with a transit
bus was rejected and referred to County Counsel and Risk Management Coord-
inator.
ADDITIONAL MATTERS
Chairman Wheelez stated Board members were sent a memo from her
regarding formation of the water district.
Page 441.
April 20, 1982
82-
~ ' ~~
April 20, 1982
Chairman Wheeler indicated there was a letter from Amtrak giving
the date Amtrak will be in Chico. A lot of work was done by Michael Shover
and Richard AeGarmo to get Amtrak through the west side.
Supervisor Moseley stated she would like the telephones in her
office at Administration Center removed. She does not use it.
Chairman Wheeler announced that on April 22, 1982 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Personnel Training Room the Air Pollution Task Force fee schedule
meeting would be held.
Supervisor Fulton stated he would like to see no smoking rule
enforced in the Board Room. He did not want to make a motion.
Chairman Wheeler announced Butte County OEDP has been contacting
industrial people in Yuba, Placer and Sutter Counties. The meeting would be
Thursday, May G, 1982 at 7:30 p.m.
A letter was received from Dr. Raitt for review.
Chairman Wheeler announced the new address for Supervisor Fulton
which is Brawer QQ in Paradise.
Chairman Wheeler announced Butte County Farm Bureau and State
Office of Planning and Research were to hold a research planning convension
at California State University, Chico on April 23. 1982 at 8:30 a.m.
Supervisor Saraceni stated he received a communication item from
Bi11 Sands on alternate work schedules.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board at this time
the meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. to reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
April 27, 1982.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK-
RECORD and ex-officio Clerk
o Board of Supervisors
By
Page 442.
April 20, 1982