HomeMy WebLinkAboutM042479April 24, 1979
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE, )
79 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 aom. pursuant to adjournmento
^b` Present: Supervisors Dolan, Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke.
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer; Dan Blackstock, county counsel; and
Clark Ao Nelson, county clerk, by Cathy Pitts, assistant clerk to the Baardo
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Invocation by Supervisor Moseley
660 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the minutes of April l7, 1979 were approved as
mailed.
661 ACHIiTOWLEDGE COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN MODIFICATION
Jim Rackerby, personnel director, set out the background of
the proposed health insurance plan modification with Blue Shield Company
to provide maternity benefits to female employees and the spouse of male
employees to be effective April 29, 1979 as required as a result of the
Pregnancy Discrimination Act signed into law by President Carter in
October, 1978. The original cost estimate was about $26,000 per year.
The representatives of Blue Shield have advised that a letter will be
coming by May 1, 1979. There has been low usage of the plan by county
employeeso They are prepared to offer this additional benefit at
relatively no increase in rates. They had earlier anticipated a 15% increase.
662 INFORMATION: CETA ANNUAL REPORT
Jim Rackerby, personnel director, stated that the summary on
page 30 sets out the agencies receiving CETA supporto
663 ACCEPT' RECOMMENDATIONS OF CETAC AND AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR TO SIGN FY 1980
PRE-APPLICATION FOR CETA: REVIEW OF CETA PLAN AND AUTHORIZED SUBMISSION
Jim Rackerby, personnel director, ,set out the background of
the 1980 pre-application for CETA at this times There is planned carry
out and also funds that were to be spent. They anticipated that the
Title VI projects would be in troubled The others are all running according
to the goals of action. In projects and public service employment there
has to be 50 - 50o There cannot be public employmentg~ jobs unless there
are counterbalancing programs. Same of the agencies are having trouble
funding support systems, particularly the state of California. He has
been advised not to anticipate carryover for Title VI.
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
end unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
664
to Accepted the recommendations of CETAC and approved the
E'X 1980 pre-application for CETA; and authorized the Director to sign
aY 19$0 pro-application for CETA,
20 Reviewed the Comprehensive Employment and Training Plan
(CETP) and authorized to Director to sign and submit to tine Department
~f Labor.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CETAC WITH REGARD TO APPROVAL/DENIAL OF
It was moved by Supervisor Moseley,.seconded by Chairman Lemke
at the recommendations of CETA with regard to approval/denial of CETA
t1e VI project proposals and modifications requests be approved.
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Supervisor Wheeler stated that she had received several ca11s
regarding the public information officer position. People are concerned
that the position could become a permanent position. This position is
not necessaryo.
Supervisor Winston stated that this was the second time that
the Head for a public information officer has been presented by Administration.
He has not changed his attitude regarding this position on this matters
He felt that there was no need fora public information officer. The actions
of the county are public. He objected to the creation of the public
information officer, 78-140.
Supe rvisoX Moseley concurred with Supervisor Winston.
Chairman Lemke stated that he had voted for the position
at the CETAC meeting. The vote was 6 to 2. The presentation was the
report of the project and a lettex from the Administrative Office.
The main need for such a position was from the Welfare Director. He brought
up a number of areas where such a position could be helpful in getting
information out to~-the public that does not at the present time.
The problem is the press's inability to reach all departments all of the
time to understand what is going on. He viewed the position as one
in which the public information officer could visit and prepare news
releases talking about what the department does.
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, stated that if this
position would have to be funded with property tax money he could see
other areas the money could be spent bettero It appeared to hime that
here was a project to serve the purposes and not compete with the .press.
It was an opportunity to hire a person and give them training, There
was never any intent to carry the position an after CETA funds were used
up. He was comfortable without the position.
Mr. Rackerby stated that not all of the ~8 million for CETA
ass used for projects. There are-good training programs. The action of
CETAC was not improper. They sent a legitimate project to the Board for
approval. Tf the project is not to the Board's liking, then it can be
deniedo This position is not contrary to the CETA act.
Discussion of the Humane Society project to assist them in
follow up of placement of animals from their shelter held at this timed
There is an agreement by the parties that the animal will be neutered.
The Humane Society feel that people are abusing their policy and not
following through on the agreemento Tt is a follow up according to
the placement plan,
Supervisor Moseley amended her motion at this time to delete
the public information officer, ~$-~40.
Discussion of the scoring method used by GETAC held at this time.
The projects era rated by each individual member. The scores axe averaged
and the projects are implemented in relationship to the scores. Personnel
Director to send each Board member a copy of the project application form
;hat must be filled out.
Supervisor Dolan stated that she has not been convenienced that
a public information officer is needed. She felt that the work could be
incorporated with the Administrative Office workload.
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Vote on motion as amended:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Moseley, Wheeler and Winston
NOES: Chairman Lemke
Motion carried.
6b5 AWARD BZD: ADMINTSTRATZON BUILDING - FURNTSHJNGS
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the bid far the Administration Building furnishings
was awarded to Westinghouse Corporation and the Administrative Officer
was authorized to negotiate contract for not more than $400,000 in
accordance with bid terms.
66b AUTHORIZE RESPONSE LETTER TO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RE: CETA ASSESSMENT
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the CETA assessment response letter to the
Department of Labor was approved and the Chairman authorized to signo
667 APPROVE PARADISE JUSTICE COURT FURNITURE PURCHASES
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the following purchases for the Paradise Justice
Court furniture was approved to come from existing budgetary appropriation:
Deletion
Counsel tables {2)
Witness chair reupholstering
Juror's table (1)
Lecture
Addition
Jury chairs (l2)
Stacking Chairs {spectator seating) (35)
Judge's chair
668 APPROVE EGG AND POULTRY QUALITY CONTRACT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD
AND AGRICULTURE
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the egg and poultry quality contract with the
State Department of Food and Agriculture to perform egg and poultry
quality control inspections during the 1979-80 fiscal year with compensation
not to exceed $2,540 was approved and the Chairman authorized to signo
669 APPROVE ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT WITH CITY OF BTGGS
On motinn of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and unanimously carried, the animal control contract with Animal Control
Health Services Company to perforu- animal control services in the City of
Biggs as required in the county contract with the city with the term to
be thrAUgh June 30, 1979 at a rate of $150 per-month was approved and
the Chairman authorized to sign.
670 APPROVE MODTFTCATION OF AB 90 JUSTICE SYSTEM SUBVENTION PROGRAM
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the CAB 90 modification budget transfer was
approved as follows and submittal to the Youth Authority was authorized:
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672
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Decreases Increases
4~0-Op1-902
Administration salary
430-001-903
Work Furlough salaries
430-001-904
Victim/Witness salaries
430-001-901
$2,000 Probation Dept. GETA
transition benefits
3,000 420-001-901
3uvenile Ha11 CETA
transition benefits
6,ooa
430-001-904
Victim/Witness benefits 612
Total $11,612
320-001-905
District Attorney
AB 3121 salaries
320-001-905
District Attorney
AB 3121 benefcits
Total
$2 , 600
3,150
4,328
1,534
$11,612
AWARD BID AND AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION OF CHANGE ORDER - BUTTE COUN'T'Y
FAIRGROUNDS ELECTRICAL PROJECT
On motio~x o~ Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the bid for the Butte County Fairgrounds electrical
project to Stohlman Electric of Live Oak in the fatal amount of $28,151.65
including alternates was awarded and negotiation of a change order in
an amount not to exceed $2,815 in order to reduce total contract so as
to stay within the available financing was authorized.
DISCUSSION: REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF SELF-INSURING WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
PROGRAM - CONTINUED TO MAY 8, 1979
Discussion of the report on the feasibility of self-insuring
workmen's compensation program was held at this time, Steve Replogle,
risk management coordinator, stated that this matter has to be decided
before budget time because of the lead time needed. He will have to
put the proposals together and submit back in time to go into effect
July 1, 1979. This would cost about $75,000. If there were several
counties and cities that could combine into one program the savings
Gould be about 307. The report was presented so that the Board would
be aware. One problem that is present is when there is a case of any
magnitude. There was one case at over $400,000 that settled out at over
$100,000. The industrial compensation 'hold the money in reserve and
the county's reserve has a big effect on dividends and premiums. This
Honey could be held for years.
C1if Nickelson, administrative officer, stated that the
difference in being self-insured is that the county could put the money
into a reserve and build: interest on the money while it was being held.
Mr. Replogle stated that he would request proposals from
claims companies and they would set out reserves and compute the rates
of pay. He would Tike to look at the possibility of having a volume of
business that might be more than he could handle and he would like the
opportunity to ask for a position if needed. That position would be
Funded by the funds set up. The county would have to contract out with
the claims company. The legal work would be contracted out.
The matter was continued to May 8, 1979.
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79- b73 APPROVE BUDGET TR~3NSFERS: DISCUSSION OF AUTOPSY PAYMENTS
~ Clif Mickelson, administrative officer, stated that there is
a budget transfer from the Sheriff's Department for $50,000 from the
reserve with $25,000 far food costs due to an increase in the census and
$25,000 to cover pathologist payments for autopsy work. His office has
made a study of the cast for autopsy work in other counties. Butte
County's costs for pathologist's work is the highest of the 14 counties
surveyed. The average for each case in Butte County is $268, Shasta
County average is $105 with the closest being Lassen County with an
average cost of $254. Most of the costs are from $100 to $150. He
asked for the Board's direction to make a study and investigation of
entering into a contract for pathological work instead of having it done
on the open market. Even Glenn County is paying an average of $148.50
for each cased He was wary of going into the morgue business.
', On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the fallowing budget transfers were approved:
8-129 - Federal Revenue Sharir~ - miscellaneous proiects.
Transfers $22,260 from the Chico Pound Expansion with $20,000 going towards
structures and improvements at the Chico Sheriff Sub-station for .two
holding cells anal $2,260 for maintenance land structures in order to
repair the roof at the south wing of the Del Oro complex. These transfers
are in accordance with the Board of Supervisors' actions of April 3, 1979;
minute order. 79-546 and April 10, 1979; minute order 79-581, respectively.
B-130 - Planning Commission. Transfers $970 from the reserve to
professional and specialized services in order to provide an appropriation
for updating the recreation/tourism element of the Butte County General Plan
as approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 10, 1979; minute order
79-5940
8-131 - Housing. and Community Deye~.opment Grant. This is an
{ $18,$44 transfer in order to reprogram HCD Program Incomes to cover the
down payment for the acquisition of the Burbank School site.
B-132 -.Paradise Justice Courto Transfers $500 from jury and
witness expense to transportation and travel in order to cover current
and projected deficiencies in transportation and travel for claims for
visiting judges.
8-133 - Oroville Justice Court. Transfers $2,600 from professional
and specialized services to jury and witness expense in order to cover
current deficiencies and to provide an appropriation far the balance of
the fiscal year far the jury and witness expense account.
B-134 - Sheriff. Transfers $400 from special department expense
to office expense within the incarceration budget and transfers $50,000
from the reserve with $25,000 going towards professional and specialized
services in the enforcement budget caused primarily by autopsy and funeral
home.expenses, and also transfers $25,000 to food account:~~rought about
by increased food prices and jail inmate census.
', 674 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 79-66; 79-67; 79-68 & 79-69 RE: PROPERTY ACQUISITION
FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the following resolutions were adapted and the
Chairman authorized to sign:
Resolution 79-66 - establishing just compensation for-Carol
Reed, 2457. Elgin Street, $14,5000
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79= Resolution 79-67 - establishing just compensation for Rosario M.
~-° Blanco, 2580 Fort Wayne Stree t, $17,500.
Resolution 79-68 - establishing lust compensation for Marilyn
Ferries, 777 Virginia Street, $20,500.
Resolution 79-69 - establishing just compensation for Raymond
Davlis, 779 and 783 Californi a Street, $20,000,
675 APPROVE EOC ITEMS
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the following EOC items were approved:
~ 1. Authorized the EOC Director to sign Form CT 101 (monthly
financial report and request for advance) as part of a Housing Rehabilitation
Grant proposal administered b y Fresno County.
2. Approved projec t progress review report and authorized
the Chairman to sign and authorized forwarding to CSA Region IXo
676 AUTHORIZE RE-DISTRTBUTTON OF STATE BAIL-OUT FUNDS
On motion of Superv isor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and unanimously carried, the following re-distribution of state bail-out
funds was authorized between the first and second bail-out monies without
changing the amount which any district is receiving:
Decrease Chapter 332 Increase Chapter 332
{second bail-out) (second bail-out)
and Increase with Chapter 292 and Decrease Chapter 292
_-- -- _---(f~s~_ fail-.out)- (first bail-out)
Durham Mosq. Abate. Dist. $ 5,586 Paradise Recreation $17,656
Lighting Districts: & Park District
CSA 1-Lindo Manor 767
CSA 11-Durham ~-1 & Z-2 817
CSA 13-Paradise Z-1 3,b07
CSA l4 - E. Chico 1,424
CSA 15-E. Chico 1,742
CSA 16-W. Chico 273
CSA 27-Rich;vale 871
CSA 30-Vallombrosa 766
CSA 36-Glen Haven 36'8
CSA 39-Chico Rancheria 282
CSA 49-Paradise 345
CSA 56-Glenn-Olive 808
TOTAL $17,656 TOTAL $17,656
`. 677 PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
A public hearing da te of May 8, 1979 at 10:00 aomo was set for
consideration of Betty Lou Ge orge petition for variance to Sections 19-10
and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on
AP 41-26-48, Cherokee Road, O roville. Zoning: "A-2".
67$ DENY PENALTY RELIEF
On motion of Superv isor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and u3n.animousiy carried, the following requests for penalty relief were
denied: -
1. W. R. Pritchard - AP 25-22-60, 24-24-26, 28-02-38, 28-02-36,
28-02-46, 28-02-47, 28-02-48, 28-02-05, 28-02-04, 28-02-45, & 28-02-390
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79~ 2. Rollin W. Phelps - AP 33-39-12.
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679 REPORT TO BOARD. ON BTD OPENING CHAPMANTOWN AREA IMPROVEMENT, PROJECT
N0. 532358-77-1
Clay Castleberry, public works director, reported to the Board
on the bid opening for Chapmantow~x area improvement, Project No. 532358-77-1.
The City of Chico is considering whether bhey want to participate. He
asked that the Board authorize the. award of the bid to ,Tames F. Burns with
item A if Chico approves and item B if they do noto
The matter continued to May 1, 1979.
Supervisor Dolan stated that the Board should not use the $15,000
from the Block Grant funds unless there is no where else to get the funds.
C1if Mickelson, administrative officer, stated that the county
has considerable money into the area. They propose to use Black Grant
monies. Mr, Brooks has advised that the funds are available. One other
possibility would be to get the $15,000 from the Paradise walkways.'
680 APPROVE NORTHOWOOD COMMONS PHASE II FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the Northwood Commons phase II final subdivision
map was approved; public utility easements and drainage easements as
shown on the ,subdivision map a•nc~• ~affe~red for dedication were accepted;
and the Chairman was authorized to sign said subdivision agreemento
681 AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN QUIT CLAIM REED - LIABILITY LANE TO CITY OF
OROVTLLE
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign the gait
claim deed conveying Liability Lane to the City of Oroville pursuant
to the request of the Economic Development Administration.
682 ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-70: APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH MC CAIN ASSOCIliTES FOR
SERVICES ON MEYERS STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0. l
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, Resolution 79-70 approving the engineer's agreement
with McCain Associates for services as engineer of work for the Meyers
Street Assessment District No. Z was adopted and the Chairman authorized
to sign.
'' 683 AUTHORIZE PUBLIC. WORKS TO PERFORM REQUESTED WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CURB,
GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ON PEARSON ROAD
Clay Castleberry, public works director, set out the background
of the requested work for construction of curb, gutter and sideraalk on
Pearson Road. This is for the county to design, prepare contract documents
and administer the contract construction for curbs, gutters and sidewalks
along Pearson Road near-the Paradise Elementary School. They are going
to try to get money from other sources to go along with the $15,000 that
the Board approved for the actual construction. These would be concrete
and not asphalt. The cost would be about $45,000 depending on whether.
they do one or two sections. He suggested that the Board allow the
engineering costs to come from his portion of the engineering budget
and leave the $15,000 from revenue sharing money for producing the things
on the streets.
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, Public Works was authorized to design, prepare
contract documents and administer the contract construction of curbs,
gutters and sidewalks along Pearson Road near the Paradise Elementary
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1tECESS: 9:59 a.m.
RECONVENE; 10:12 a.m.
b$4 PUBLIC HEARING: SENATE BILL 31 - STATE BAIL-OUT I'UNDS
The public hearing on distribution of SB 31
was held at this time.
state bail-out funds
,Tim Johansen, auditor, set out the SB 33. state bail-out funds
'at this time. This is the third bail-out for the countiesa There are
two priorities crit~:r#.a to be used for distribution of the funds. He
'had prepared for information tabulations in dollars which they felt
meets the intent of the Government Code section. The Board must find a
'critical unmet need in distributions. The calculations presented include
adjustments to the districts' share of the $4 tax rate that each entity
getso The audit indicates that most of the special districts were entitled
to additional share of the $4 tax rate. The Library district suffered
signficant losses of the $4 share in the amount of $27b,000. Mr. Johansen
stated that he had discussed the unfairness of the library appropriation
c~th Assemblyman Chappie. They also discussed the fire districts. He
received little encouragement fox relief as far as this year.
Clif Mickelson, administrative officer, stated that the
shortage for the library of $27b,000 was just the difference between what
had been allocated and what the library could get. They were aware that
the library was going to have trouble getting through this year.
Mro Johansen stated that there was a possibility of no allowance
for delinquency or for the changes that the assessor made in the assessmentse
This would result in a effect an every district. There is a passibility
that underrealization would not be equalized by under expenditures. The
library could have a deficit situation.
Mr. Mickelson stated that there is an indication that the library
is going to be close to $300,000 short of getting through the year.
Unless something is done for the library, he felt that the Board would
have to close the library in 30 days. Either that,, or use bail-out to
keep going or use reserve for contingencies.
Mr. Johansen tried to get something from the Department of
Finace relative to which takes precedent in the criteria. This would
be whether Government Code Section 16279.2 subparagraph E would override
any other criteria. He did not receive any information. Essentially
it is up to the Board of Supervisors to make the decision within reasonable
guidelines. If the Board determines there is a critical unmet need, it
would seem that it would in fact be overriding in the sense that if the
Legislature had intended for the Board to only consider the Government
Code section then the other criteria would not have been added.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. Dr. William Hazeltine, Butte County Mosquito Abatement
District. D.r. Hazeltine stated that in understanding SB 154 and. other
legislation they are trying to implement criteria on 90% of the buying
budget. The District adopted a budget SO% of the crit~.~a3. t need.
The District has a 'critical unmet needs of $156,5~r9. Based on the
austere 807 of 907 budget they are $75,000 plus short. He felt the
Board should adopt the first of the two criterias and then the second set.
They have cut seven positions out of twenty six positions.
2. Eddie Booth, Chfco Area Recreation and Park District. "Mr.
Booth stated that he did not er~yy-the Board'a-position of having to
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79" distribute $315,000, to cover $l.2 million in deficits in unmet needs that
'~! qualify under SB 31. He supported Alternative ~~~. as reasonable and
equitable. This alternative meets with the intent of the legislation,
30 .ferry Hughes, Chico Area Recreation and Park District. Mr.
Hughes stated that in addition to the adjustment of the $4 tax rate that
benefited the districts, the county also received some additional revenue
His intrepretation of critical unmet need was the same as Butte County
Mosquito Abatement District. The intent was that the funds should be
allocated in equitable amounts.
4. Fred Chaimsan, Department a£ Water Resources. Mro Chaimson
stated that he was representa.ng two agencies on the list, Maintenance
Areas ~~5 and 13. These are for flood control in Butte Countya Butte
County has been most fair in distribution of monies to these districts.
In Maintenance Area ~~5 there is a budget of approximately from $70,000
to $39,000 and in Maintenance Area#l3 from approximately $55,000 to
$35,000. This is a one time only situation that cannot be permitted to
continue without serious degradation of the levee maintenance.
Discussion of the zones in the two maintenance areas held at: .
this time.
S. .Sonny Brandt, Feather River-Park and Recreation District.
Mr. Brandt thanked the Beard for the original determination an the first
bail-out fundso This enabled the Board to get money down to the recreation
districts. They are $200,000 of the original amount they thought they
would need. They are operating five employees short. They are anticipating
', further cuts in the future, The swimming pools are an area where the
', fees and charges cannot make up the differenceo He supported Alternative ~~1.
Every district on the list received additional funds except the library
because of the adjustment in the property taxes.
Supervisor Winston asked Mr. Brandt if with the obvious difficulty
', with the library if the district-could get along without funds and operate.
The allocation under Alternative ~kl would be $30,992 for the District.
Mr. Brandt stated that the county had a net increase of $130,000
including the library. He would have to live with it if the Board did
', not give the District additional funds. With less money, there would have
to be more cuts. Priorities of expenditures would be a Aistrict board
decisiono The District is suggesting that the swimming pools be closed
on alternate days. if they had more money they might make the decision
', to use for greater benefit. '
6. Jo Terry, librarian. Mrs. Terry stated that it is customary
to spend operating budget close by the end of March because of the fact
that they were not allowed to carry aver the book funds last year.
The book fund is deficit. There is no way to cut spend~.ng other than
to close the doers and lay people off. There are three things involved
in operating the library: staffing, library material and operating costs.
The only cutbacks that have been made have been in staffing requests
being put under administrative review.
Mro Nickelson stated that his office has delayed the filling
of vacancies in the library far a couple o£ months. Even with those
savings they will be at least $200,000 short at the end of the year.
Mr. Johansen stated that the budget for the library is $957,000.
The amount of $276,000 is a significant portion of that budget.
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79- Jerry Hughes stated that the county people were not the only
3; ones receiving calls. ~He suggested that the Boards of Directors of all
of the districts have been receiving calls about the cutbacks. He felt
that the question of wliart would the districts da if the money was not
available should also be addressed by all counties. They have proposed
that Alternative ~~l would be most equitable.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Boardo
Chairman Zemke stated that if Alternative ~~2 was adopted it
w ould still. leave the library with $90,000 short fall and with Alternative
~~1, a shortfall of $146,000.
Supervisor Winston felt that the;= Board could not shut the library
down. The impact is felt throughout the county.
l:t was moved by Supervisor Winston that the difference between
the $129,426.17 and $276,080 for distribution to the Butte County Library
as designated in Alternative ~~l be funded from transfer from the bail-out
funds as detailed in Auditor's memo of April 4, 1979 to the General ~`und
and then an allocation from the General Pund back to the Zi:brary.
Mr. Nickelson stated that because of Proposition 13 all of the
government agencies felt the impactso What the Board is doing here is
ditributing General tax funds out to special districts because they
alos received increased benefits from losses of the library and schools
because everyone is getting the same percentage windfall.
Supervisor Wheeler seconded the motion at this time.
Mr. Nickelson recommended the the entire amount of the SB 31
funds be allocated to the library. "
Discussion of the problems with the county service areas that
have to do with flood control held at this time.
Motion withdrawn.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, distributionz of $129,420 was made to the Butte
County Library from SB 31 bail-out funds and the decision on the balance
" of the $318,000 was held in abeyance until May 1, 1979.
RECESS: 11:10 a.m. "
RECONVENE: 11:17 a.m.
685 APPEARANCE: JULIE PANATTONI
Ms. Panattoni read a prepared statement as BCEA Presi+~ent on
behalf of the BCEA Board of Directorsa They regret the incident involving
Mr. Cook and Supervisor Wheeler. Disciplinary action has been. taken.
One was the measure for a public apologyo She felt strongly that env
further discussion would be detrimental to the BCEA, the Board of Supervisors,
Mr. Cook and Supervisor Wheeler.
Supervisor Wheeler stated that she personally felt that no public
employee, elected, appointed or rank and file should be subjected to
coersion. She has contacted the district Attorney for the procedure to
be taken. She felt that this was the action of a certain individual and
was not sanctioned by the employees or the association. She fully supported
the peoples right for collective bargainingo She would not condone the
activities of any individual to assume they can manipulate any county official.
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79'r 686 APPEARANCE: PATRICK PORGAN
$' Mr, Porgan spoke regarding the urgency ordinance established
regarding temporary permits for aggregate removal. He sent a letter to
the $oard on April 3, 1979 outlining his concerns. He responded to the .
comments of Counsel. The primary function of the ordinance is to make
it easier to get the rack crushing done and~to reclaim agricultural land.
He wanted to know if this ordinance was adopted to av:o'~d environmental
review process and also needfo~. a use permit. He wanted to know if
the $oard had amended the "A-2" zoning ordinance to require rock crushing.
He also wanted to know if the Department of Public Works makes an environ-
mental review when the permit is requested.
Chairman Lemke advised Mro Porgans that the answer was No to
all of his questions.
Mr. Porgans questioned whether this was categorically exempt
f rom,CEQA. If it is not the county is in violation of Public Resources
Code 21086, There was no contact with the Environmental Review Department
o r Planning Department regarding this ordinance. He wanted to know who
determines the adequacy of the law to put the property into agriculture.
If it is Public Works, he did oat know they had an agricultural specialist.
Mr. Porgans sated that in his contacts with experts he found that no one
had ever heard of reclaiming rockpiles for agricultural land. He felt
that the ordinance was in violation of the State Plan Act 6588, Government
Cade Section 25123 and Public Resources Code Section 21086. He also has
a letter from Mr. Smelkey stating that he would sell the rocks if the
', neighbors want to buy it.
687 DIRECT THAT DRAFT ORDINANCE BE PREPARED FOR THE $OARD'S CONSIDERATION RE:
CITATION OF UNCOVERED LOADS AT THE DISPOSAL SITE
Clay Castleberry, public works director, set out the background
of the litter control grant at this timed The Solid Waste Management
Board has approved $5,000 for use in enforcing an ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor. Wheeler
and unanimously carried, a draft ordinance is to be prepared for the
Board's consideration regarding citation of uncovered loads to the disposal
site.
688 AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF BOND AND DELETION OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ON
$ELL ROAD APARTMENT COMPLEX $UILDING PERMIT AP 42-03-40 GARY HART
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated that this was
a request for exemption of the requirement for curb, gutter and sidewalk.
If the Board has determined the area does oat need these requirement,
he felt that the condition should be deleted.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, objected to this request,
The Board has a procedure for objections to the requirements for subdivision.
There is a subdivision review committee who has first jurisdiction over ito
There is the right of appeal to the Board. The Board has the power to
establish a procedure themselves.
Supervisor Winston stated that the Board in its wisdom has said
there is no need .for curb, gutter and sidewalk in this area. Everyone
should be treated the same.
It was moved by Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
that the bond be released and curb, gutter and sidewalk be deleted from
', Bell Road Apartment complex building permit {AP 42-03-40 Gary Hart}.
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79- Supervisor Dolan stated that she had concerns. There was no
'~! backup material for the Board.
Mr. Castleberry stated that the Board had exempted a parcel
map in this area of the requirements about two weeks ago. This gentlemen
h.ad the requirement six years ago. The Board has set a precedent saying
that this requirement is not necessary.
Vote .on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke.
NOES: Supervisor Dolan
Mohan carried,
689 ACCEPT BTD OF DAVTD L, CAMP WITH AUTHORT~ATION FOR CONTRE'iCT TO BE BROUGHT
BACK POR SIGNATURE AND A $.30 INCREASE IN RIDES.
Clay Castleberry, public works direr-tor, set out the bid
proposal for the Paradise taxi serviceo This would include a wheelchair
vehicle. The contract would be effective June 24., 1979 and the price
is an increase of $.30 per ride over the present operator. Mr. Cavanah
recommended that the increase not be shared with the pat'rono
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the bid of David L. Camp was accepted with the
increase of $.30 per ride and the contract was authorized to be brought
back for signature.
690 REPORT TO BOARD CONCERNING REQUESTED INFORMATION IN FOLLOW UP TO AREA II
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD LETTER
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated that he had
a draft letter in answer to the letter from the Area TI Developmental
Disabilities Board which perhaps should be amendedo~ H.e t~aa;made a poll
of all cities and counties in Area II. Butte County-is the only one
making a major effort in transportation for the elderly and handicapped,
Oroville is spending almost as much as all of the other counties and
cities. Tehama County is not spending any SB 325 money for transportation
of these kinds.
Ward Cameron, Paradise, stated that he was here-today speaking
f or himself. He is a member of the Area II Board but is nat speaking on
.the~r~behalf. He did not concur with. the action the Board took. Zt was-
his feeling that when people have difference it is much better to discuss
them and try to work out the compla~.~tts. He felt that this matter should
be brought up before BCAG. There was no mention in the letter from the
Area IT board regarding the lawsuito The board could not institute legal
action without- approval of the State Disabilities Board. The Area TT
board has never received any correspondence back to it from the Board or
BCAG. Within 30 days after discussions the Board may conduct a hearing.
If the problem is not resolved after 3O days after-the hearing, the 'board
may consult the state counsel. They may not make contact until after that
time. The Area IZ board has been requested by official letters that came
'' from the Butte County Coordinating Council for the Disabled to investigate.
He hoped that the meetings with the Board could be continued.
Supervisor Winston stated that he had attended a meeting of
the Area II Board and stated the county's case. He agreed to sit as a
committee and be involved.. :~ When he walked into the meeting,
he was surprised to see Dan Seigel at the meeting. He felt that any
', further meetings would be fruitless because the Board is starting transportation
hearings iri Chico. It seemed unlikely that BCAG and the Board of Supervisors
would change their minds.
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79'~ Chairman Lemke stated that he would like permission to respond
~i' to the charge of non-compliance. .
The matter was continued to latex in the meeting.
691 DISCUSSION BY PUBLIC WORKS AND CLIFF BROOKS,. STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVLC~S..OF TOUR OF NEW ADMLNZSTRAfiION BUILDING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY
$275,1000 OES GRANT _ TAREDI flFF_ AGENDA
The discussion by Public Works and Cliff Brooks, State~Office
of Emergency Services, regarding the tour of the new Administration
Bui~.ding partially funded by X275,000 OES grant taken aff agenda.
692 AWARD BID - CHAPMANTOWN AREA IPlPROVEMENT PROJECT Nfl. 53235R-77-1
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the bid for the Chapmantown area improvement,
Project No, 53235R-77-1, in the amount of $291,329 was awarded to James H.
Burns subject to approval if the City of Chico can come up with their
share of the money for the enlargement of the facilitieso
693 WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REPEALING SECfiION 20.155 OF THE BUTTE
COI]NTY CODE RELATIVE TO INSTALLATION OF UNDERGRC}UND CABLE TELEVISION LINES
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, reported on the proposed
ordinance re~.ative to Section 20.155 of the Butte County Cade concerning
installation of underground cable television lines. He has prepared an
ordinance as directed by the Board that ties the matter to the telephone
company.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the first reading of the ordinance repealing
Section 20.155 of Chapter 20 of the Butte County Code relative to installation
of underground cable television lines was waived.
RECESS: 12:10 p.m.
RECOIWENE: 1:40 p.m.
694 PRESENTATION OF PARADISE SEWER'STUDY
Lynn Vanhart, environmental health director, stated that the
Board had received a copy of the report and his memo.
Gwen Burcholtz, Montgomery Engineering, was present to give
a summary of the report on the Paradise Water Quality Management Study.
This report was started in November, 1978 to identify any waste water
problems in the Paradise area, bordered by Paradise Irrigation District
and Magalia Irrigation District. All users depend on septic and leach
fieldso This study was to evaluate the existing systems, soils, ground-
water, surface water, density of lots and development. They received
further input on the draft report at the MAC meeting and this information
was put together into the final report. This project was funded by 208
funds. The existing systems are adequate at the existing population
levels in tine majority of the area. There are problems in certain areas
along Skyway from Elliott. There could be a solution in that area with
a neighborhood community collection system. They compared the records
for the last several years and found that there is increasing degradation
of water quality along the ridged The county should continue monitoring
', the problemo 'There should be tests taken in the summer, She recommmended
that bactexial tests be taken and the number of stations increased and
continued. The area can handle a certain amount of growth and maintain
the level as it is.
Ms. Burcholtz recommended that a pollution study be completed
this summer. .She also recommended that water conservation be implemented.
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There should be a change in the subdivision ordinance regarding lot size
requirements. This should include a minimum lot size for septic and
a minimum percolation rate. The lot size should be related to the number
of dwellings on a lot. There should be something specific for multiple .
or commercial areas. The residents should be made aware of the septic
maintenance program and have their septic tanks pumped every five years
with the Health Department keeping track of the pumpings.
Discussion of the requirements still involved in the study.he].d
at this time, The county is on target line at the ~p:resent time.
Ms. Burcholtz stated that there may be a delay in funding
of Section 201 money to fund the pollution study. It is important that
the study be done in the summer months. She suggested that the monitoring
be done prior to the pollution report. Less than 1% of the people
responded to the questionnaire that was sent out. She recommended that
if a.sewer system, were instituted that it be on a flow unit charge instead
of a tax base for the users. The commuxzity is growing very rapidly.
The Regional. Water Quality Control Board woul-d like to see some type of
interim growth management plan ox intent on implementation of a plan.
This must be updated at intervals.
Jerry Bruns, Water Quality Control. Board, was present to discuss
interim plans. The county should be able to preserve they choice of
whether to require sewers or not until the answers are in. The Board should
consider some type of action until they know the answers. Some sort of
lecision has to be made reasonably soon. If the growth continues it may
be that sewers will have to be done.
Supervisor Winston felt that it would be difficult to adopt a
fast and hard policy to limit growth on the basis of the report,
Mr. Bruns agreed.
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Supervisor Winston assured Mr. Bruns-that the Board is looking
at this on a project by project basisa They are aware of the problem.
Mro Bruns stated that with the data available it is hard to
predict. If the growth continues the. area will need sewerso
l++fr,•Vanhart stated that the county should try to stick to the
timetable and get the information in fc3r the pollution study and work to
request projects for CETA for monitoring. The county needs to develop
a implementation program as far as density controls.
DISCUSSION: AB 3052 (BATES) FUNDING CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH PROPOSED
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SYSTEM
Dr. Maguire, mental health director, stated bhat he and three
members of his staff ha met with 15 or 20 residential treatment operators
in the county for exchange of viewso Some of the problems were clarified.
EIe wi11 be meeting with the proposed contractoro
Discussion open to the public. Appearing:
1. Chuck Schoney, California Association of Residental Homecare
Operatorso Mr, Schoney stated that he had five items to discuss with the
Board .• He is not opposed to AB 3052. He felt it was a good bill. The
administration in Butte County believe that the treatment program will. be
great for potential clients. They would Like the existing facilities to
participate. The administration;; after meeting with Dro Maguire have
agreed to change some aspects of.~he program. After the changes are
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made, he would like a chance to check on this. He would like the Board to
require-that the Mental Health Director meet on a quarterly basis with the
residential home owners. This would eliminate a communication gap and
allow the local. owners greater opportunity to submit suture proposals.
EIe requested that the Board consider a person from the residential homes
to become part of the Butte County Mental Health Advisory Board. He was
satisfied with the results of the meeting. He will let the Board know
how it goes in two or~three weeks.
2. Coleen Barksdale. Ms. Barksdale stated that the reason
this item came up was because of an article in the Oroville Mercury that
the bill had been approved for comm+~tity living homes. She had been
assured that this would not jeoparadize-the homes. She had also been
told that they could see some vacancy in tine homes. At the meeting with
Dr. Maguire they were advised that the 15 bed facility would be for hard
to handle patients. She wanted to know why the operators'~e~e~ not asked
to be involved.
3. Lee Exham, Paradiseo Mr. Exham stated that his main concern
was not against the program. 'This is not an isolated condition. The major
concern is constant talking of changed The program that was presented to
the operators is not the one that they are going to use. He wondered what
kind of program this was going to be.
Dr. Maguire stated that there world be no significant change in
the program. The issue is who will be placed in the 15 bed facilityo
He felt that the most appropriate patients were those that are scattered
in various facilities in the state due to lack of facilities in Butte
Countyo He felt that the facility would provide for persons who are
beyond the ability of the normal residential care center. The county is
now shipping these people out of county. The major cost is with Sherif
transporting. There is a real need.
Discussion closed to the public.
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RECESS: 2.:36 p.m.
RECONVENE: 2:50 p.m.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-71 APPROVING EIVIARGED MAPS OF THE OROVILLE AND GRIDLEY-
BIGGS AREA INTO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and unanimously carried, Resolution 79=71 approving the enlarged maps of
the Orov~:l.e and Gridley-Biggs area into the Land Use Element of the Butte
County General Plan was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
RE3ECT CLAIM
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the claim of Clifford Flori and Orah Murphy was
rejected and referred to Counsel and the Risk Management Coordinatoro
APPROVE LAND CONSERVATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ONSTOTT ORCHARDS
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the land conservation agreement amendment with
Onstott Orchards was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
REPORT ON PATRICK PORGANS' LETTER OF CONCERN ON THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR GRAVEL AND AGGREGATE EXTRACTION
Dan Blackstock, county course]., stated that he wanted to point
out that the Board is not permitting a use in "R-1" zone to allow manufacturing
and assemblying. These activities are designed to increase agricultural
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APPOINTMENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (DISTRICT 5) - CONTINUED
TO MAY I 1979
The appointment to the Agricultural Advisory Commission (district
5) was continued to May 1,.1979.
APPOINTMENT TO THE BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING AUT~OR.TTY BOARD DISTRICT 4
On-motion of Supervisor-Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, Harold Burdick was appointed as a member to the
Butte County Housing Authority Board (District 4.),
IlISCUSSION OF RAP~_CRISIS CCCJ FUNbING RE UES~'
Pam Bowen, Rape Crisis, stated that the letter that she wrote
was in request of a commLittment of local match money. There was already
a committment made to get working. They are getting office space from the
county. The application that will be before the Board reflects the X800'
for Butts County. x,11 other cities and counties have committed money.
If the Board decides that they do not want to be committed to Rape Crisis
at budget time the $800 can be removed f rom.the budget.
DISCUSSION OE PODIUM TN NEW ADMZNTSTRATXON BUILDING REFERRED TO BUILDING
C OMMCTTEE
The discussion of the podium in the new Administration Building
was referred to the Building Committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Payne, Chico. Mr. Payne writes appealing the decision. of the
Planning Commission regarding his negative declaration and use
permit to allow 24 duplex Complexes an property zoned "A-R,"
AP /~4-05~-14, located on the south side of Lassen Aveo,,~approx-
imately 650 feet west of the Esplanade, Chico. Set for hearing
May 15, 1979 at 1U:15 a.m.
Cecelia Noffsinger, Paradise. Mrs. Noffsinger writes forwarding information
and her opposition to the Lou Mariotti use permit hearing that
was held last week. Information; no action taken.
Butte County Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureau writes fo~rarding their
recommendations concerning the transient occupancy tax. To
be considered at budget time.
County of Santa Glare. The County forwards its resolution supporting
Congressional initiatives that would re-order spending priorities
by rejecting the increase in the military budget and restoring
funds cut from essential social programs. Information; na
action taken.
County of Santa Cruz. The Gounty forwards its resolution supporting
adult day health care fundingo Referred to the Welfare Department
for answering.
Marsh, Mastagni & Marsh, attorneys at law. The attorneys, on behalf of
Oroville, Paradise, Gridley and Chico ambula~:ce services request
clarification to portions of the county's ambulance service
agreement, See discussion following coumaunications.
State Department of Fish and Cameo The department sends notification of
its intended termination of the lease agreement between the county
and the Department of Fish and Game for the Chico landing angling
access area. Information; no action taken,
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State Department of California Highway Patrol. The department writes
forwarding information concerning the deployment of patrols in
the Paradise area. Information; no action taken.
705 DISCUSSION: MARSH, Ml~STAGNI & MARSH LETTER RE: OROVILLE, PARADISE, GRTDLEY
AND CHICO AMBUL~iCE.SERVICES REQUEST FOR CLEiRIFICATTON TO PORTIONS OF THE
COUNTY'S AMBtTLANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT
George Gibson was present to discuss the ambulance service
agreements. He addressed three specific provisions in the contract.
The contractors are requesting reimbursement ~s -~ for emergency care when
then->is nonpayment by the person served. Paragraph I states the agency
•s~.all respond to an emergency if requested by a public agency of law
enforcement or health. It was understood by a memo from Counsel's Office
on March 2$, 1.978 that in a situation of a gunshot yr stabbing when an
ambulance arrives the person is in need of iu~mediately medical attention.
Prior to October, 1978 these claims that were not paid by the individual
and were submitted to the county for payment where it was an essential
question of whether the police would have called fox the service if they
had been the first on the scene. After October, 1978 any reasonable
charges were not being reimbursed. It was his feeling that it was the
intent that it was going to be a judgmental decision. Theysoperators would
like to go through some type of process whereby the police officer says
that the operator was called by a private party but that they would have
called if they had arrived first.
Mr. Gibson asked direction from the Board as to what the operators
can expect from the contract. There is a provision that any request far
a highway accident must be responded to. 'This should be either when a
traffic officer yr anyone an the highway accident can call and the operators
can be reimbursed. At the present time these claims are coming back from
the county. They are talking about auto accidents where a police officer
would have called if he had been the first to the' phone.
The matter was referred to Counsel and Administrative Office
to get in contact with. the ambulance service operators.
706 AUTHORIZE SENDING OT' LETTER TO AREA II DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and carried, a letter was authorized to be sent to Area II Developmental
Disabilities Board in response to claim of non-compliance regarding
unmet transportation needs fvr the elderly and handicapped and the Chairman
authorized to sign. AYES: Supe rvisors Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman
Lemke. NOESs_ Supervisor Dolan.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board recessed at 3:24 p:m. to hold an executive.
session regarding meet and confer and a matter of
litigationo
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 3:55 p.m. following an executive
session regarding-meet and confer and litigation. Nothing
to report at this tipae regarding meet and confer..
707. AUTHORIZE LETTER TO AUDITOR STONGLY RECOMMENDING THAT HE RELEASE ALL OF
THE SB 325. ROAD. FUNDS TO THE COUNTY AND THE CITIES BY NO T.ATER THEN
JUNE 15 BASED ON THE STALLING TACTICS OF BUTTE COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES
Dan Blackstvck, county counsel, made a report on the lawsuit
relative to the unmet transportation needs and the use of SB 325 fundso
The Plaintiff in the matter has objected to moving the matter to trialo
It is quite apparent that they are not going to go willingly inta court.
Chaitman Lemke stated that he was going to decry the situation
of one of using evgry le al maneuver to blackmail this county into an
actian.that we don t wan to t~ke, He was not going to compromise.
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They are hoping that one by one they can change the vote that BCAG has
taken regarding this mattero
It was moved by.Supe rvisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
that.. the Board write a letter to the Auditor strongly recommending that
he release all of the SB 325 road funds to~the county and all cities by no
later than June 15 based on the stalling tactics of Butte County Legal
Services,
Jim Johansen, auditor, stated that he understood the Board's
motion and reason for the motion. He would like some time to give the
matter serious consideration.
Vote on motion:
AYESS. Sup? rvisors Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Zemke
NOES: Supervisor Dolan
Motion carries.
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RECESSS The Board recessed at 4:09 pom. to reconvene at 7:30 pam. in
the Chico Memorial Hallo
RECONVENE: The Soard reconvened at 7:30 p.m. in the Chico Memorial Hallo
Present: Supervisors Dalaui, Moseley,. Wheeler and Vice-Chairman
Winstono Clark A. Nelson, county clerk, by Cathy Pitts,
assistant clerk to the Board. ABSENT: Supervisor Lemkeo
AREAS OF BUTTE COUNTY
The public information hearing on unmet transit needs in the
unincorporated areas of Butte County was held as-advertised.
PUBLIC HEARINGS INFORMATION HEARING - UNMET TB1.hNSIT NEEDS IN THE UNINCORPORATED
Vice Chairman Winston stated that .this matter has been controversial
since BCAG's annual determination about unmet trasportation needs. This
hearing is to obtain public input into the transportation needs not only
in the Ghico areas Fred Cavanah, public works, has just recently completed
a questionnaire that was sent to 500 people picked at random. The rate of
return was 83~ or over 400 returned. The questionnaire dealt with individual
transportation needs and/or unmet needso The questionnaires are now in
the hands of Caltrans and the county should have the results in a few
weeks. There will be additional h.earii~gs on the BCAG level.
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated that all of the
agencies in the counties and the cities are going through the process
individually and then collectively. One of the important things that
the local transportation agency, BCAG, does is make allocations for all
funds of SB 325 money or transportation development act money. When this
legislation was passed the primary purpose was to provide public transportation
and after the proper procedure the agency would make the determination
that there are or were not any unmet needs before the money could be spent
for other purposes. It is necessary for BCAG to hold hearings.::::~n Butte
County, these funds have been spent for the Chico Clipper and the Paradise
Express throughout the county. He felt that the prime purpose of this
hearing was to get input of transportation needs in the unincorporated
areas of Butte County.
Hearing open to the publics Appearing:
1. Melville Godfrey, president, NAACP. Mro Godfrey presented
the Board with copies of a letter-that showed the results of the poll
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79'- 2. Mabel Sattgast. Mrs. Sattgast stated that she represented
v senior citizens. She has been asking. the question of whether-there is a
need for public transportation system, About 90% of the people she asked
said yes they did. The reason for that is so many of the senior citizens
cannot drive any longer. They indicated a desire for a bus systems
', 3. Judy Wagner. Ms. Wagner stated that she was the parent
of a handicapped child anal on the Area II Disabilities Board. There is
a need for more transportation for the handicapped. She was happy to
see that a vehicle was to be provided in the Paradise area. There should
be interchange of tickets. There should be expanded hours of the present
operations. There should also be a fixed route system, not .necessarily
Chico but the greater Chico area. There should be expansion between
the cities in the county on a regular limited basis. She felt that
Greyhound was not meeting the needs for the handicapped.
4. Tom Reid. Mr. Reid endorsed the comments of the previous
speakerso There as also another segment of the population that needs
transportation. That is the unemployed and the working poor. Many
people fond it difficult to go in search, of jobs. Mr..Reid was with
the Chico Campaign for Bconomic Democracy.
5. Lucille Baux. Ms. Baux stated that she would use a bus
if that type of transportation was made available.
6. Bill Beckett. Mr. Beckett spoke regarding the Chico
Clipper service, When the service was initiated it was a big boost,
More recently people have had to wait more than one hour for the Clipper
to come. The vehicles are full of people. This service is fulfilling
a need and perhaps should be expanded.
7. John Pollson, Far Northern Regional Center. Mr. Pollson
stated that his arganizataon has spent considerable amount of time trying-
'.., to get transportation for their people. Ile felt that a fixed route type
of tra~.s~~,rtation should be essential and there should be access for
walkers and wheelchaarsa
Supervisor Dolan questioned Mro Pollson as to whether the need
was greater in the community or between cities in the county,
Mr. Pollson stated that was a difficult question to a~sraer.
He felt that it was important to get people from one community to another.
This was also important to get someone from one place in town to anothero
$o Ron Golden, Calif ornia Department of Rehabilitation. Mr.
Golden stated that the department works with a broad range of handicapped
people, They have an investment in transportation serviceso This is
essential to participate in the programs. Their service as designed to
help handicapped persons participate in the community and in employment.
Last fiscal year; 1977-78, they spent about $75,000 on transportation
services for individual clients. They have about 150 clients. They
expect to spend as much or mare this year. The money and the staffing
tame could be spent on other services if transportation were made available.
He set out the type of services that the department provides. He felt
that there was a substantial unmet transportation need. This will make
a difference between the people participating in their programs to be
independent and work or dependent on the state and county. The Clipper
is meeting a need. It needs to be expanded, ,
9. Glen Holley, environmental advocate. Mr. Holley stated
that there are a lot of grougs,.o~ people who need transportationo
The environment needs transportationo
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79' l0. Andy Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb stated that one aspect of
~ intercounty transportation is the need for students to get ta.Butte
College. The college has transportation during the day but not at
night,
11. Unidentified person. This person felt that there should
be more bicycle routes. There should also be bus services.
12. Helen Cruisckeo Mrs. Cruiscke stated that all of the
senior citizens-were very happy with the Chico Clippero
13o Dan Seigel. Mro Siegel stated that it is confusing where
the tax .money comes from for the transportation needse Tt is entirely
from the sales-tax. Tt does not come from the gas tax. The primary
purpose behind the implementation of the Development Act was to make
transportation available to alI segments of the community. There is a
problem with the gas situation at the present time. Tt is difficult
', to find gas and there is an increase in prices. He felt that there was
a need far intercity within the Chico urban area. The local television
station has stated that public transit system must become a reality,
There is a need to make the Clipper wheelchair accessibleo There is a
need for low income persons for transportation within Oroville and
Gridley areas. There is a need in Gridley for persons to travel between
Gridley and the labor camp, Another need is wheelchair accessibility
services between Gridley, Biggs, Oroville and Chico, The Greyhound
schedule is not convenient for Butte County residents and not accessible
for wheelchair personso There is a need for transportation from Oroville
and Chico to Butte College, He believed that needs can be reasonably
met, Chico and Zodi are the only cities of any size that do not have
a bus system. He set out the areas where the minibus systems exist in
northern California. These are similar to the ones in central and
', southern California. He felt that the services in Oraville, Chico
and Gridley should be opened up to low income people. Transportation
between cities can be done with minibuses.
loo Zaura Rosenthal, Senior Information and Referral Centeno
Ms. Rosenthal stated that she will be sending information to BCAG in
letter form outlining the needs as the center sees them, The only
criticism of the Clipper is that it should possibly be expanded, She
realized that senior citizens under 62 were not eligible for subsidized
taxi service. Senior citizens who do participate in the mainstream of
things are not in a position to take advantage of services in some eases
because of the hours or schedule. There is sti11 no reasonable solution
', for traveling between cities. There is not transportation throughout the
county which is wheelchair accessible. Because of the recent gas crunch
there is an increase in the need far modification of public transportationo
l5. Shelton Enos. Mr. Enos stated that he campaigned that the
city and county need to cooperate. Chico has a transportation problem.
It is sometimes called a parking problem. He felt that the notion that
the streets should be widened and that all of these come together to be
', a transportation problem because of the type and number of vehicleso
This begins to move towards a fixed route bus system and smaller vehicles
carrying rawer people. The overall cost of improvements and widening
of the roads is more than a fixed route bus systemo
16. Patty Roschell, Welfare Rights Organization. Ms. Roschell
stated that public transportation is important to all aspects of the
population of Chico.
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17. -Tom Owens, student, Mr. Owens stated that he commutes by
using a bicycle. He felt that a fixed route bus system was needed.
18. Robert Stout. Mr. Stout stated that the first day the
Oroville Express opened and the tickets were sold there were so many
people that the City of Oroville had to hire an additiareal person to
handle it. The City of Oroville used up their state funds within two
manthse There is quite a wait for the Chico Glipper.
19. .Audrey Ohein, Chico Day Care Center. Ms, Ohein stated
that she has seen unmet transportation needs among the 45 familes that
use the center. These people are working full time and need transportation
services. There is a strain of finding transportation to bring the
Children to the center and trying to get to their jobs. Many of these
people have very poor transportation.
20, Dan Hart, representing Chico Junior High, Mr. Hart felt
that a bus system was needed in Chico.
21. Unidentified person. This person is handicapped and in
a wheelchair, She spoke regarding her personal experiences with trans-
portation. She rode a Greyhound bus from Red Bluff to Chico and had
a very difficult time trying to get on and off the bus. The Greyhound
system is not accessible to handicapped persons in wheelchairs. She
has ridden the Clipper and it is difficult for the drivers to handle
many of the handicapped people, She would like to see the Clipper have
wheelchair accessibility.
Vice Chairman Winston stated that the Board of Supervisor will.
give this entire situation their careful attention,
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p,m. to reconvene on Tuesday, May 1, 1979
at 9x00 aPm.
ATTESTo CLARK A,NEZSON, COUNTY CZERK-
RECORDER and ex-officio Clerk
of the Boarrd coif Supervisors
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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