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July 14, 1981
81- The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, pursuant to recesso
~ resent: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley. Clif
ickelson, administrative officer; Dan Blackstock, county counsel; and
Clark Aa Nelson, county clerk-recorder, by Nancy Wilson, deputy clerko
Absent: Supervisor Lemke
ledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
avocation by Supervisor Saraceni
2033 PPROV'A1;_"OF.iMINUTES
Chaix~nan Moseley read the memo regarding corrections to the
inutes of April 14, 1981 and June 9, 19810;..
Supervisor Dolan stated the reason she was absent from the first
art of the June 30, 1981 Board meeting was because of giving a speech at
irl's State Convention. Tn the minutes of June 30, 1981 there was clari-
fication of SupervisorsDolan's motion regarding Corrections Needs Assessment
Advisory Committee appointments which was made at the meeting of June 23, 1981,
The motion was correct and it is the way she wanted the committee to be formed.
She does not think the media has a place for involvement in this committee,
Supervisor Wheeler stated she felt the clarification was hers.
She felt those two names should be included at the same time because they
ere not spoken to, That is why it was brought back, The record speaks
for itself, She said what was necessary that they include all segments of
the publics And that would be people in the news media. She felt it was
discriminating against the media to not include them, They should have an
active part in government, '
Supervisor Dolan stated it was no reflection on the individual.
ews media does have a place, but she felt it should not be on the committee.
Supervisor Dolan questioned if an ordinance had been read because there were
only three members present.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, stated they can waive the reading
f an ordinance without reading it.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
arried, the following were approved:
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Correct the minutes of April 14, 1981, minute order 81-631 to
"the protest of non-renewal of Land Conservation Act contracts by
"chard and Linda Cherry, Helen Rawlin, Jack Williamson and Michael and
oAnn Turner was upheld and new Land Conservation Act contracts were approved
or the individuals listed and the Chairman authorized to signo"
Correct the minutes of June 9, 1981, minute order 81-971, page
16, paragraph 2, to reflect: "the ongoing program serves 1,200 patients",
Approve the minutes of June 30, 1981 and July 9, 1981 as mailed,
ng Supervisor Dolan's motion clarified in the June 30, 1981'mi~nutes was .
necessary as her motion was correct as stated at the June 23, 1981 meeting.
2034 APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS TO BE ADARESSED AT THE
Supervisor Dolan would J-ike~.a report on the recruitment of County
and what happens in the interimo
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Supervisor Saraceni would report on the Nina Northern Counties
Supervisors Association meeting held in:Reddinga
Supervisor Wheeler would like a report on County Counsel and
the Librarieso
Committeeo
2035 (ADOPT ORDINANCE 2231: WAIVE SECOND READING OF SALtYRY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Chairman Moseley requested that the motion be separated,
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the second reading of the salary ordinance amendment that
implements the homemaker plan previously approved by adding one homemaker
supervisor, 33 homemakers and two typist clerk positions. to the Welfare
Department was waived,
There was a motion by Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor
Wheeler, that an ordinance implementing the homemaker plan previously
approved by adding one homemaker supervisor, 33 homemakers and two typist
clerk positions to the Welfare Department be approved and the Chairman
authorized to signo
Chairman Moseley stated there would be a report on the OEDP
Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan and Wheeler
NOES: Supervisor.Saraceni and Chairman Moseley
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion fails due to tie voted
Supervisor Dolan stated someone has to change their mindo She
set out the background on previous discussions of the homemaker plano
Supervisor Lemke was for the approval of the plan, The majority of the
Board previously approved thiso There is a need for better control and
training of the homemaker needse Previously it was not under the control
of Welfare for serviced It is a way to save county fundso She looked
through the filesa It would be better quality control for the senior
citizensa It needs to be monitored for the cost, The Welfare Director will
keep on top of ito It is important to provide this service for the 700 to
800 homes throughout the countya They will determine what people need,
Supervisor Wheeler stated if further action is delayed until
Supervisor Lemke returns, it would be a positive vote, They know there
will be some reductions for people who receive only the homemaker money,
There have been senior citizens encouraging them to move forward with thiso
Chairman Moseley stated she was concerned about setting up another
county departmento Even Mro Crisan stated he did not know what the State
would be fundingo She feels it is one of the best programs in the countya
Bob Crisan, welfare director, stated the only allowance they will
receive is through SB 633o It is 100 percent state. and federal funds of
$2,6 million which is a;:~ 17 percent increase from last yearn The seven
individuals on his staff will reduce the time in the homeso They will
reduce time needed to maintain a home by 50 percente It will be a better
serviced They will know what is happening at the home and will know when
the statistics change, There will be almost weekly contact where there was
almost none fora year,..: Staff will be spending less than two hours per
week. in the office, they will be at the homeso There will be about 300
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individuals who will provide~on going care who are not on his staffo The
40 individuals will manage 700 individuals to 1,100 familieso There are
individuals who are permanento They will'look for exact needs and establish
them, It will be an outsider, relative or a friendo There has been the
problem with signing time cardso
Supervisor- Saraceni questioned if they could provide the same
type of service if the people were cut down on the number of hours they
were to provided
Mro Crisan stated at present there is no controlso Thirty percent
of the individuals are over 80o They will review the cases closely, there
will be some changes or cutso They plan to handle agproximately half the
case loads with four individuals on staff, The balance will be outside
personnel, He does not plan to spend more than he did from last years
fundso
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the second reading of the salary ordinance amendment that
implements the homemaker plan previously approved by adding one homemaker
supervisor, 33 homemakers =and two typist clerk positions~to the Welfare
Department was waived; Ordinance 2231 was adopted and the Chairman authorized
to sign,
APPROVE LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT CONTRACT
There was a motion by Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor
Wheeler, that the contract with Becker and Bell to provide management
training and labor negotiations work in an amount not to exceed $1,100
per month plus expenses be approved and the Chairman authorized to sign,
aim Rackerby, personnel director, stated it was not s ~fu11 time
position, To retain them at full time would cost two times that amounto
The contract~:would be for $13,200 a year and the company provide all of
the serviceso It is an all inclusive contracto It would cost $65 an hour
to pay them upon demando The contract is a more economical approacho To
do the negotiations and research needed they would have to add permanent
staff ono This year because of the two units and with union interests in
the contracts, they will require a lot of hard, long hours to come up with
something that is reasonably acceptableo He does not have the staff time to
negotiate in that depths The contract would be for 18 monthso This would
cover two years of negotiationso
Supervisor Saraceni questioned how much time had been spent on
negotiations in the pasto
Mr, Rackerby stated in the past the relationship between personnel
and labor was informalo They arrived at a MOU and they made changes to the
rules, after it was approvedo There are a number of issues up for discussiono
Under this contract will be training of department heads on how to deal
with the union contract and how it will stand up in realitya There will be
more significant changes than in the past, He would feel much more comfort-
able with professional advise so they do not make a mistake that will cost
you in the long run,
Mre Rackerby stated the negotiations could go into November,
problem with a strike or other public use at the negotiations tabled If
this should _happen, it could cost more. than the 18 month contract. In
the contract they will be receiving. the service plus the training and
serviced They are quite a ways out on what employees are asking and what
they preceiveo He feels it is vital they retain this firm for this year
and next,
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81_ Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carriedo
'2037 WAIVE FIRST` READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING LEGAL ADVERTISING,
Clif Mickelson, administrative officer, set out the background on
the legal advertising changes The county is currently using 8-point type<
The ordinance would change to 6-point type and save money on legal advert-
. isinga
There was a motion by Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor
Dolan, that the first reading of an ordinance repealing Section 25-2 of
the Butte County Code relating to the size of print for legal advertising
as set forth in the Government Code be waived,
Supervisor Dolan questioned if state legislatign requires the
public notices and hearingso
Mro Mickelson stated the state has set the minimum at 6-point typed
There are state requirements for most required advertisementso Some are
county requirements and others are requested to be advertised,
Supervisor Dolan stated she felt it was a good idea to notice the
public moreo She felt display ads were better than the legal adso Most
people do not read the legal section, They are more expensive, but a better
way for the amount of moneyo She felt maybe the notices could be worded
differentlyo Most people feel they are probate noticeso
Mro Mickelson stated the Planning staff had been directed by
the Board to put in small maps in addition to the legal descriptiono
Vote on motion:
AXES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carriedo
2038 AUTHORIZE CONTINUATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT AUGMENTATION FUND COA7MITTEE -
APPOINT SUPERVISOR DOLAN ANB ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO COMMIT'T`EE
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni and
carried, continuation of the Special District Augmentation Fund Committee
was authorized; and Supervisor Dolan and the Administrative Officer to
serve on the committee,
2039 AUTHORIZE RELIEF OF SHORTAGE AND AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS -
PUBLIC WORKS
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni and
carried, relief from accountability on the shortage in the amount of $10
as result of loss occurring between April 24 and April 27, 1982 in Public
orks pursuaizt:tozGovernment Code and Board resolution was authorized; and
reimbursement to Public Works for the cash receipts in the amount of $10
as authorized,
2040 PPROVE PENALTY ABATEMENT RE UESTS - CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP REPORTS
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni and
arried, the following penalty abatement requests - change of ownership reports
ere approved as follows: page 12,
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Nancy Lehmer, AP 047-35-0-036-D
Mr. & Mrso Jerry W. Price, AP 043-39-0-004-0
ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-155 - INTENTION TO SELL COUNTX OWNED PROPERTY - PORfiION
OF OLD CLARK ROAD DiTI~ SITE
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor 3araceni
and carried, Resolution 81-155 declaring intention to sell county owned
property a portion of old Clark Road dump site, being the westerly portion
encompassing approximately 16 acres with a recommended minimum price of
$55,000 cash be set with bid opening to be held August 18, 1981 at 11:00 a,ma
in the Board of Supervisors room was adopted and the Chairman authorized to
signo
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 - AGR»fi WITH CATALYST: WOMEN'S ADVOCATES INC.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, Amendment No, 1 to the master agreement with Catalyst (Women`s
Advocates, Inc o) for operation of the Domestic Violence Program for battered
women, extending the contract t,&r:oau~ June 30, 1982 and increasing the
appropriation to $11,400 ($950 per month) was approved and the Chairman
authorized to signo
APPROVE LIABILITY CLAIMS ADJUSTING SERVICES - BROWN BROTHERS ADJUSTERS
There was a motion by Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor
Wheeler, the agreement with Brown Brothers Adjusters to continue adjustment
services for liability claims in the current fiscal year with an increase
from $6,000 to $10,000 bes approved and the Chairman authorized to sign,
Supervisor Saracens questioned the approximate 66 percent increase.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, stated the county has been in a
very beneficial position since they first started the agreement. Brown
Brothers gave them a very low estimate originallyo A number of claims they
have handled would have cost the county $10,000,
Vote on mots on:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saracens, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
ASSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carried.
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APPROVE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER'S SALARY AGREEMENT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT
07< FOOD AND AGRICULTURE - SEND LETTER TO STATE
There was a motion by Supervisor Saracens, seconded by Supervisor
Dolan, the contract agreement with the State Department of Food and Agricult-
ure covering reimbursement for a portion of the Agricultural Commissioner's
salary for the current fiscal year not to exceed $6,600 calculated at $550
per month be approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
Supervisor Aolan stated she would like to see the county reimbursed.
comparable to the work the Agricultural Commissioner performs and comparable
to the work required by the stated
Chairman Moseley suggested sending a letter to the state.
Clif Mickelson, administrative officer, stated originally the
state reimbursed them 100 percent of his salary, The dollar amount has
remained the same, but the work has increased,
Amended motion:
Send letter to the ste.te:requesting increase for work which has
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Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carriedo
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ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-156 AND 81°157 - DIAGNOSTIC AND OBSERVATION CONTRACTS -
"E" CONTRACT AND "CR" CONTRACT
On motion of Supervisox Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the following actions were approved:
io Adopted Resolution 81-15b approving the diagnostic and observ-
ation "Z'=,.contract with the California Youth Authority in the amount of
$2,250 per case covering observation, study and temporary detention of
individuals for preparation of an appropriate diagnostic report for use
by the Juvenile Court which covers the period of the current fiscal year
and the Chairman authorized to signs
2, Adopted Resolution 81-157 app'roiing the diagnostic and observ-
ation "CR" contract with the California Youth Authority in the amount of
$2,047 per month covering the observation, study, and temporary detention
of individuals for preparation of an appropriate diagnostic report for
use by the Juvenile Court and the Chairman authorized to signo
ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-158 - VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, Resolution 81-158 approving the State Office of Criminal Justice
Planning grant in the amount of $30,000 covering the salaries and operating
expenses for a probation officer position in the Victim Witness Program
which is a continuation of an existing program was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to sign; the Chief Probation Officer authorized to sign the
grant agreement as the project director,
AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF PREAPPLICATION NOTICE TO BOARD OF CORRECTIONS FOR
COUNTY JAIL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and carried, submittal of the preapplication notice to the Board of
Corrections for jail construction funds was au~Chorized and the Chairman
authorized to sign,
Gerald Lively, deputy administrative officer, stated if they did
set up the plan to make corrections to the jail, it would be 22 times more
expensive or $2~ million burden and still not meet standardso Action today
is a series of necessary stepso
Supervisor Wheeler stated she had been sitting on the committee in
place of Supervisor Lemke and she wanted to commend Mro Lively for an out-
standing job he and Captain Albert have been doingo It has been a tremendous
job to put this togethera
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-310 - Aupronriation for Contineencies4_ Transfers $250 from the
General Fund reserve to the County Service Area loan revolving account, and
a further transfer to County Service Area No, 23 (Pleasant Valley Drainage)
maintenance budget in order to record a loan to the county service area in
accordance with Resolution 81-133 adopted by the Board of Supervisorse
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B-324 - WelfareSS ecial Pro rams - Parental Stress Pro ram. ~'~
Establishes an additional appropriation of $11,000 within professional and
specialized services with funding coming from unanticipated federal revenue
(Child Protective Services IVB).
8-325.- Probation Establishes an additional appropriation of
$10,000 within contributions to other agencies in the Probation budget with
funding coming from AB 90 Criminal Justice System Subvention Program funding
in order to establish an appropriation for the contract approved by the Board
of Supervisors on February 3, 1983; minute ordex 81-198 for the City of
Chico female abuse officer.
B-326 - Communit Action Pro ram - 1981 Senior Nutrition Pro ram,
Increases the program budget pursuant to bud get modification ~k1 as approved
by the Area Agency on Aging on June 17, 1981 in the amount of $26,058. Fund-
ing is from unanticipated state revenue (Department of Aging) in the amount
of $22,777 and in-kind contributions totalling $3,281.
B-327 - Administrative Office. Increases professional and special-
ized services in the amount of $2,634 in order to appropriate revenue from
the California Arts Council grant pursuant ,;to Board action on June 9, 1981;
minute order 81-966 and California Arts Council Agreement AC-0753.
ACCEPT AUDIT REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR: HEAD START, COMMUNITY SERVICES
ADNffNISTTtATION CSA OFFICE: OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OEO -CAA
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, the audit reports of Matson and Isom Accountancy Corporation for
five of the 1981 Community Action Agency program grants, including: CAA
administration and community programs, Head Start, Department of Energy
weatherization, census project and energy crisis intervention program
were accepted for information.
AUTHORIZE AC UISITION OF SENIOR NUTRITION E UIPMENT - COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, the acquisition of equipment for Senior°:Nutrition equipment
totalling $9,138 - as follows: Univex meat slicer, Wolfe model CHSS 6-29
range, hi-shelf for range, seven cambro model 120 MPC meal carriers and
one 14' galvanized kitchen hood was authorizedo
ADOPT THE 1981-82 SHORT-DOYLE PLAN AND BUDGET FOR SUBMISSION TO THE STATE -
MENTAL HEALTH
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, the 1981-82 Short-Doyle plan for Mental Health Services "County
Plan" for fiscal year 1981-82 as required by the State Department of Mental
Health with summary budget for program total of $2,087,OOb which does not
include local county funds was adopted with submission to the state and the
Chairman authorized to sign the necessary documents of the plan,
APPROVE VARIANCE RENEWAL TO SECTIONS 19-10 AND/OR 19-12 OF BUTfiE COUNTY CODE
FOR PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOME -RICHARD MILATZ AND FORREST MCNABB
', On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni and
carried, the following actions were approved:
1, Approved variance renewal to Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of
the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on AP 65-09-006, 6275
Heritage Woods Lane, Magalia area, zoning: "TM-5"ofor Richard Milatz.
2, Approved variance renewal to Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of
the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on AP 40-2b-21, 9330
Fredrick Lane, Durham area, zoning: "A-5"for Forrest McNabb.
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APPROVE BASIC FOSTER CARE RATES - WELFARE
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, the rates for basic foster care to reflect an increase of 9,2 percent
cost of living increase provided by the State Legislature as well as county
licensed foster home rates for moderate care, $275 per month; intensive care,
$350 per month; and exceptional care - developmentally disabled rates, as
established by regional centers for the child who is also a dependent of
the court were approved as requested by Welfare Director.
APPROVE NORTH PARK SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, UNIT II FINAL MAP - ADOPT RESOLUTION
81-159 DECLARING THROUGH HIGHWAYS LONG BAR ROAD AND COLINA WAY
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, the following Public Works actions were approved:
la Approved the deposit of the `developer of.Nozth_Park Subdivision,
Phase iI, Unif II"for:tare's or'special assessmenCS'~which.are a lien, but
not yet payable, in the amount of $2,649.95; approved the final map of
North Park Subdivision, Phase Ii, Unit II, 47 lot subdivision, AP 44-40-09
and AP 44-47-69, property located on the west side of Godman Avenue, south
of Eaton Road in the Borth Chico area; accepted easements described as A,
B and C of the owner's certificate as offered for dedication; accepted
grant-in-fee right-of-way for Rocky Mountain Way, King's Canyon Way, Grand
Smokey Court and Cimarron Drive; authorized public access across a one-foot
no access strip on Cimarron Drive as granted in a deed recorded in Book 2270
of Butte County Official Records, at page 185; and authorised the Chairman to
sign the subdivision agreemento
2. Adopted Resolution 81-159 declaring through highways for
Long Bar Road and Colina Way so stop signs can be erected on county road
intersections and .the:Cliai•i-man authorized to sign.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-160 - PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NOo 20, DAYTON ROAD RELOCATION
AND CLOSURE OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING N0, i83.8
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni and
carried, Resolution 81-160 authorizing t6~e execution of Program Supplement
No, 20 to master agreement ~~03-5912 (federal aid projects) covering the
funding of the Dayton Road relocation and closure of the existing Southern
Pacific Railroad Grade Crossing No, 183.8 with funding as following: federal,
$428,229 and county matching, $48,580 was adopted and the Chairmen authorized
to sign,
WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26B OF COUNTY CODE TO
CHANGE PLATFORM RE UIREMENTS WITH THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE - PUBLIC WORKS
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 26B of the
Butte County Code as recommended by the Building Code of Appeals to change
platform requirements with the Uniform Mechanical Code was waived,
ACCEPT BID ON SOUTH_OROVILL$ IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE III, PROJECT
N0, 25505A-81-1
Clay Castleberry, public works„director, set out the bid proposals.
The law bid was lower than the estimated $307,840 for the South Oroville
improvement project. He would like the Board to award the bid to the lowest
,bidder and allow him to bring back change orders to complete the other half
of the street oa Fallbrook between Garfield and Fort Wayne.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconder by Supervisor Dolan
and carried, the bid for the South Oroville improvement project, Phase III,
Project Noo 25505A-81-1 to P and H of Nevada City in the amount of $249,879,50
was ~aawarded.
AYES: Supervisors Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
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SPORT ON CHICO PARK AND RIDE ~'ACILTTY - P
Clay Castleberry, public works director, reported on the Chico
Park and Ride facility which will be constructed by CalTrans and used in
conjunction with the county transit system, It will be located by the
freeway, The State has a little block adjacent to the freeway and the plan
to construct 44 parking spaces, bus stop and shelters The State will pay
for it from their transportation fund so It should be constructed this fall,
Two supervisors from his staff will meet in Chico to discuss the plans,
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 81-161 AND 81-162 :=. SET~PUBLIC::HEARING DATES FOR ABANDONMENT
OF PUBLIC. UTII;ITIES~AND RECREATIONAL EASE1+lENT`:'AND PORTION OF ALLEXWAY
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni and
carried, the following action was approved:
to Adopted Resolution 81-16I setting a public hearing date of
August l8, 1981 at 10600 aemo for consideration of the William Ro Peacock
abandonment of public utilities and recreational easements, Unit ~k10 of
Paradise Pines, Lot 79 and the Chairman authorized: to signo
2, Adopted Resolution 81-162 setting a public ,hearing date of
August 18, 1981 at 10:00 a,m, for consideration of the McCain & Associates
abandonment of a portion of alleyway, Goodspeed Street and Brown Street,
in Durham and the Chairman authorized to signo
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
A public hearing date was set for August 4, 1981 at 10:00 aom,
for consideration of the William S, Towne~Baldwin Contracting Company, Inco,
draft environmental impact report and rezone from "A-2" (general) to "M-2"
(heavy industrial.), property located on the south side of Entler Avenue,,
west of State Hia.'hway 99, identified as AP 40-40-26, Chico and the Chair-
man~.authorized to sign,
APPROVE CONVEYANCE FOR PERPETUAL OPEN AREA EASEMENT - SHERMAN So HTNAMAN
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, the conveyance of development rights for perpetual open area
easement for Sherman So Hinaman to comply with the condition of approval of
a use permit for AP 29-07-38 was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign,
RECESS: 9:57 aomo
RECONVENE: 10:10 aomo
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET SEPTEMBER 15 1981 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Discussion was held regarding the General Plan amendments and
a possible hearing date at this times
Bettye Blair, planning director, set out the background on her
memo to the Boards There are two projects from the upper Paradise ridge
and a private project south of Oroville which have been through the Planning
Commission for General Plan Amendmentso This would be the second amendment
of the yearn She hopes to have the Chico urban area ready by Septembers
She would like consideration of September 15th date for hearingso The
Housing Element will be considered on that date, but she felt there was time
for two more hearings before submission to the stated
Public hearing date of September 15, 1981 at i:30 p,m, was set
for consideration of General Plan amendmentso
2063 ANNUAL REPORT ON STATUS AND PRO_G_RESS Ol' THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN -PLANNING
Bettye Blair, planning director, stated the annual report on the
status and progress of the Butte County General Plan had been forwarded to
the memberse This year it was a little more extensive because there had been
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81- 2064 CONTINUE TO~JULY 21, 1981 - ACTION ON UPPER PALERMO/LOWER WYANbOTTE ROAD AREA
~ REZONE STUDY
A report to the Board on the rezone study for the Upper Palermo/
Lower Wyandotte Road area was held at this timed
Bettye Blair, planning director, stated the Upper Palermo/Lower
Wyandotte Road area had been referred to staff on March 3, 1981 for study,
There have been many requests for interims for mobile homes, The Board
received copies of the map and of the study and research of the areas
The Board will be receiving the Planning Commission's actions and recommend-
ations, It was felt an "A-5" zone would be compatible as it has agriculture
designations on .the General Plano It clearly delineates five acres or
larger, Some are substandard, Another request for interim for aunt minnie
would be considered, She suggested rather than doing piece meal zoning,
do the entire area as "A-5", To put into an interim to get through the
General Plan amendment, if the Board feels it will be proper,
Supervisor Saraceni stated he would like a little more time to
review the matter,
Mso Blair stated yes there was four interim "AR-MH" and another
on the agenda, in response to Supervisor Dolan's question, She did not feel
piece meal zoning was the way to work it out, Physically there are going to
be regur_ed five acres, She did not know if they would want to zone it
for mobiles because of the septic requirementso
The matter was continued to July 21, 1981 for further considerations
2065 PUBLIC HEARING: STELLA MGMAHAN REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO SECTIONS 19-10 AND/OR
19-12 OF TkIE BUTTE COUNTY CODE FOR PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME ON AP 30-13-2-2,
1176 12TH STREET THE1tMALITO AREA ZONING: "A-2"
The public hearing on the Stella McMahan request for variance to
Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a
mobile home on AP 30-18-2-2, 1176 12th Street, Thermalito area, zoning: "A-2"
was held as advertised,
Chairman Moseley stated Mro Vanhart had stated everything was in
order<
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 Dolan and
carried, the request for variance to Sections 19..10 and/or 19-12 of the
Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home for Stella McMahan on
AP 30-18-2-2, 1176 12th Street, Thermalito area, zoning: "A-2" was approved
for a period of one yearn
2066 CONTINUE TO JULY 28, 1981 AT 10:00 A,M, - PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF
ESTABLISHM~IT OF LEASH LAW WITHIN CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY
The public hearing on consideration of the establishment of a
leash law within certain unincorporated areas of the county was held as
advertised,
Cprrespondence•=,had.:been,receive3 from Louise: Dorman Chaman in
favor of the leash lawn She has various animals and has had problem with
dogs,.
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Supervisor Wheeler stated she had received telephone calls from
people in the Eaton Road area who are really not in favor of the leash lawn
She felt there had not been a lot of publicity regarding this mattero
Steve Musselman, administrative analyst;. stated it was published
in the newspaper with a large map~as a display ad,
Supervisor Wheeler stated it was pointed out Supervisor Lemke had
the largest concern because of people in the Paradise area, She felt they
should hear people from the audience, but they should hold it duets
Supervisor Saraceni noted-"Animal Control has indicated there
would be an increase of $29,868 to provide this serviced The county is
trying to implement new things, yet there is a kight money situation,
If a particular area decides they want a service they should find a way
to fund ito They are going to have to look at these things in the futureo
Hearing open to the publico Appearing:
to Wo J< Matson, Magaliao Mra Matson stated ~s a member of the
Upper Ridge Coordinating Council they would like to see this leash law go
into effect, They request the Board's endorsement, After the ordinance is
adopted it will be a method of stricter enforcement, Supervisor Lemke had
voiced concerns of ways and means of enforcement,
2, Bi11 Cutler, Magalia, Pit Haven areao Mra Culter spoke on
behalf of Sierra Del Oro residentso The leash law should be adoptedo The
present laws are not effective, Dogs are creating numerous problems with
residents on their own propertyo He hoped they would adopt it,
3, Edwin Hunt, Magaliao Mra Hunt stated 100 percent of the
Paradise Pines area people walk or stroll in the mornings or eveningso
It is not safe unless they have a club or some type of protectiono People
are afraid to walk on certain streetso He hoped they would give consider-
ation of adoption of this lawn
4o W, Eo Jones, Quincy Road, Oroville, Mro Jones stated they
need some type of lawn He tries to keep his property cleano There are
dogs running around his property at 12 and 1 o'clock at nighto There needs
to be something to control this situations Some counties have a law where
they pick up stray dogs and charge $30 to owners to retrieve them,
50 Charles H, Parker, Magaliao Mr"o Parker stated he and his
wife have been nigped by dogs on:5their street and the dogs are still running
loose, He has gone to the District Attorneyo A leash law like this could
be enforced, He would like to see it adopted,
Supervisor Wheeler stated she would like the hearing left openo
She would like to have the area and boundaries redefinedo She is supportive
of the area in the Upper Ridges
Chairman Moseley suggested Supervisors Dolan and Wheeler work
with staff to redefine the boundarieso
Supervisor Dolan stated the two areas where there was a need was
the Upper Ridge and Chico urban areao There is ., `- agriculture right now
on the westo The southwest should not be included,
The open hearing was continued to July 28, 1981 at 10:00 soma
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ADOPT ORDINANCE 2232 - PUBLIC HEARING: HERITAGE ESTATES+PARTNERS, DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RZPORT AND REZONE FROM "A-2" (GENERAL) TO "PA-C"
{PLANNED AREA CLUSTER) TO ALLOW A 131 UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX ON PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF 1ZELLY RIDGE ROAD AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTHWEST
BY HERITAGE ROAD AND ON THE SOUTHWEST BY RACHEL DRIVE, IDENTIFIED AS
AP 72-01-13 14 15 AND 16 OROVILLE
The public hearing on the Heritage Estates Partners, draft environ-
mental impact report and rezone from "A-2" (general) to "PA-C" (planned area
cluster) to allow a 131 unit residential complex on property located on the
west side of Kelly Ridge Road and bounded on the northwest by Heritage Road
and on the southwest by Rachel Drive, identified as AP 72-01-13, 14, 15
and 16, Oroville was held as advertisedo
Bettye Blair, planning director, set out the background on the
applicationo It was approved by the Planning Commission and is in conform-
ance with the General Plano
Earl Nelson, environmental review coordinator, stated there was
an impact report preparedo He set out their concerns regarding the change
of character of the areao Whether it was compatible with single family
residentso There is the problem of drainage9 high water and traffic
increases The concerns are addressed in the mitigation measureso
Hearing open to the publico Appearing:
1, Bill Geddis, Orovilleo Mro Geddis was acting on behalf of
the developer, They feel there has been adequate mitigation measures
addressed, They have redesigned it on two occasions on items that aroseo
It is~aLgualty projecto It utilizes land that does not detrack from
agricultureo It is very high densityo There are six plexes with no
commoa wallso They are asking that it be approved,
2, Douglas Deyer, one of the developers and architect of the
projecto One of the maps that was left with the county to show the use
of the units itself is not posted, There are no common walls between
any living areao He had placed maps and landseapng.pi,ctures on the wallo
There is high quality roofs, recreational vehicle parking and a recreational
areao It will be enclosed with a fenced There will be no lighting at the
tennis court to eliminate glare,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and carried, certifying the Environmental Impact Report as having been
completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act,
the State Environmental Review Guidelines, and the Butte County Environ-
mental Review Guidelines; finding that development which occurs pursuant
to project approval is not expected to result in significant effects on
the environment because of mitigation measures included within the conditions
of project approval; finding that the rezone to be consistent with all
elements of the Butte County General Plan; the rezone from "A-2" (general)
to "PA-C" (planned area cluster) to allow a 131 unit residential complex
on property located on the west side of Kelly Ridge Road and bounded on the
northwest by Heritage Road and on the southwest by Rachel Drive, identified
as AP 72-01-13, 14, 15 .and 16, Oroville for Heritage Estates Partners was
approved subject to the following conditions; Ordinance 2232 was adopted
and the Chairman authorized to sign:
1, Submit road and drainage plans to the,Bepartment of Public Works for
approval and install the rgquired facilitieso
20 Provide 20 fto radius property line returns at all street intersectionso
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81- 3o Indicate a 50 ft, building setback line from the centerline of Heritage
~' Road and Rachel Drive and a 55 ft, building setback line from the
centerline of Kelly Ridge Road.
4o Street signs shall be provided by the developer at all street inter-
sections per County requirements. (Submit 5 alternate street names for
each street to the County Address Coordinator fox approval of street
names.)
5. -eed 30 fto of right-of-way from the centerline of Heritage Road and
Rachel Drive to the County of Butted
6. Construct 1/2 street section on Rachel Drive plus 12 ft. lane and 1/2
street section on Heritage Drive to RS-3-A geometric standard. Minimum
structural section to be 2" AC and 8" AB, SC 250 prime, fog seal and
95 percent relative compaction. Submit design to County Department of
Public Works for approvals "R" value determinations and other data
may be required to support section design,
7. Construct full street section on interior street to 2.4 ft, width with
2" AC, 8" AB, SC 250 prime, fog seal and 95 percent relative compactiono
8. Provide monumentation as xequired by the Department of Public Works in
accordance with accepted standards.
9. Street grades and other features shall comply with the Butte County
Ordinances, design resolution and other accepted engineering standardso
0, Provide permanent solution for drainageo Foxm drainage maintenance
district for Honcut Creek area,
o All easements of record to be shown on the final mapo
o Meet requirements of Butte County Fire Department or other responsible
agency.
Street lighting shall be provided in accordance with Butte County require-
ments, accepted design criteria, and recommendations of PG&E,
4. Provide 1 ft. no access strip along Rachel Drive, Heritage Road and Kelly
Ridge Road except at approved entrances.
5o Pay off assessments,
Meet the requirements of the utility companies (i.e., PG&E, Pacific
Telephone, water, and sewer)o
7o Pay the delinquent taxeso
o File a tentative and final subdivision mag and pay appropriate feeso
Construct standard public road approach at entrances to project,
0. Developer shall provide all required traffic safety signs including stop
signs.
to Contribute pro rata share for installation of traffic signals at inter-
. section of Olive Highway and Kelly Ridge Road.
2, Reconstruct intersection of Kelly Ridge Road and Rachel Drive,
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23. If necessary, replace storm drain cross culvert at Olive Highway with
adequate size culverto
24. Provide domestic water from the Oroville-Wyandotte Irrigation District.
25. Provide sewer service from the North Burbank Public Utility District.
26. Notification; Notify the Fire Department when construction commences
and is completed. The Fire Department will approve all fire safety
requirements; these conditions will be met before final approval.
27o Vegetation Disposal: Dispose of all land clearing and construction
debris in a safe and legal mannero Obtain a burning permit prior to
disposal by burning. Piling for burning and obtaining the permit
will fulfill the disposal requirement; actural burning may be delayed
to take advantage of safe .burning weather. Such delays will not bar
the final map filingo
28. To meet the conditions of Section 13,01 of Improvement Standards for
Subdivisions, require the installation of 11 fire hydrants at locations
indicated by red circles on a drawing. Required fire flow of these
hydrants is 2,000 gpm at 40-125 prig for a period of at least two hours.
Minimum hydrant size is 6"; maximum hydrant to hydrant spacing is 300
feet, Hydrants shall be Clow-inch ~~950 and shall be installed
according to Butte County Public Works Standard 5-27 and local water
agency requirements.
29, Smoke and heat detectors shall be installed in all dwelling units and
attached garages as follows:
a. Smoke detectors in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area in
the vicinity of the bedrooms, in any basement, laundry room,
_<.c~.fiurnance room, and each additional story of the living unit not
protected, excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
b. Heat detectors in each attic or overhead crawl space, each kitchen
and attached garage, Installation shall meet National Fire Code 74
Installation Standard,
30, Smoke and heat detectors shall be installed in the recreation room as
follows:
a. Smoke detectors in any basement, furnace room and each story of
the building.
b. Heat detectors in the attic or overhead crawl space and food pre-
paration areas.
Installation shall meet National Fire Code 74 Installation Standard.
Alarm will be remote signalling to Fire Department Headquarters.
31, All buildings will have MFPA Class A roofs.
32, Address numbers palinly visible from the street that accurately
identify each dwelling will be installed,
33. On-site drainage improvements to include facilities to eliminate the
high water table on the portions of the site where it occurs. Standard
¢onstruction practices to be followed to minimize erosion, sedimentation,
and other construction impacts.
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34o Project lighting shall be shielded to eliminate glare,
35o Design of structures and foundations should reflect the earthquake
potential of the areas
36a The RV storage area to be screened from off site roads and adjoining
properties by landscapingo
37< The recreational area at the intersection of Heritage Road and Rachel
Drive is to be screened from the adjoining public roads and neighbor-
ing groperties by landscapingo
38o The applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and
local statutes, ordinances, and regulationso
PUBLIC HEARING: MARK STRINGER APPEAL OF CONDITION N0, 11 (FIRE HYDRANTS),
ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, AP 36-22-31, THREE PARCELS, PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, WEST OF LOWER WYANDOTTE ROAD,
OROVILLE AREA
The public hearing on the Mark Stringer appeal of Condition Noe
11 (fire hydrants), on tentative parcel map, AP 36-22-31, three parcels,
property located on the noxtheast side of Foothill Boulevard, west of Lower
Wyandotte Road, Oroville area was held as advertised,
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated he recommended
the Board waive the condition,
Hearing open to the publico Appearing: No one,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
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On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, to waive the condition and authorize amendment to Condition
Noo 11 to meet requirements of Butte County Fire Department, the present
Fire Department standards which would eliminate the requirements of install-
ation of a fire hydrant; finding it is reasonable to amend ita
REPORT TO THE BOARD CONCERNING THE CITY OF CHICO'S OPPOSITION TO THE USE OF
PHENOAY HERBICIDES WITHIN THE LASSEN NATIONAL FOR85T TAKEN OFF AGENDA
The report to the Board concerning the City of Chico's opposition
to the use of phenoxy herbicides within the Lassen National Forest taken
off the agenda at the request of Supervisor Wheelero
SUPERVISOR DOLAN ABSENT AT THIS TIME
APPOINTMENT TO DRAINAGE DISTRICT ~kl
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, the appointment of Dudley Chrisopherson to Drainage District #1
was approved,
AYES: Supervisors Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley ABSENT: Super-
visors Dolan and Lemke
SUPERVI9OR DOLAN PRESENT AT THIS TIME
HEARING: GENERAL ASSISTANCE FAIR HEARING - CASE N0, 91-8234
The hearing on the General Assistance fair hearing, Case No,
91-8234 was cancelled for non appearanceo
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY OF CHICO AND CITY OF GRIBLEY
CONCERNING LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Consideration of contracts with the City of Chico and City of
Gridley concerning library construction projects held at this timed
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ban Blackstock, county counsel, set out the background on his
meetings with city representatives, fihe City of Chico did agree to put
in sidewalks on East First Avenue and on Sherman. They preferred no
formal agreement. Action will be taken at their council meeting which
is sufficient protections
Mr< Blackstock stated there would be a hearing on the library
issue next week at 3:00 p.m. The resolution will be before them at that
time. There are a number of actions set forth in the resolution. There
are several alternate bids. There is a problem with carpet selection.
kIe suggested the Board committee inspect them and report back to the full
Board, The Board should be prepared to take action on the carpeting by
next week.
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Mr. Blackstock stated the City of Gridley was to write a letter
setting out additions they will be willing to pay.
Mike Greer, councilman, City of Gridley, stated they have agreed
to waive the building permits for the library as soon as they are prepared,
They plan to further cooperate with the county to get the library builto
Mro Blackstock stated John Nopel would be giving the figures
next week after bids are opened in San Franciscoo
APPRECIATION TO DAN SLACKSTOCK
Supervisor Wheeler stated this would be the last Board meeting
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel would be handling their actions. She
appreciated the many years of service in which Mro Blackstock had given
to Butte County. She had enjoyed working with him.
Supervisor Saraceni stated it was nice to work with a dedicated
person. He also enjoyed both sides of an argument, He appreciated the
service he has done for them.
APPOINTMENT TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, 'the appointment of Chairman Bertha Moseley to the Area Agency on
Aging was approved.
APPOINTMENT TO BUTTE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - APPOINTMENT TO
DISTRICT ~F5 CONTINUED TO SUPERVISOR LEMKE'S RETURN
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, the appointment of Harlan Adams (District ~~3) to the Butte County
Council for Senior Citizens was approved.
The reappointment of Alice Smith (District #5) to be continued
until Supervisor Lemke's return.
CONTINUE TO JULY 21, 1981 APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
ADVISORY YOUTH COUNCIL
Continued to July 21, 1981 the appointments to the County Employment
and Training Advisory Youth Councilo
APPOINTMENT TO LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - DISTRICT 2
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by.Supervisor Saraceni and
carried, the appointment of Russ Croninger to the Land Development Commission
in District 2 was approved.
CONTINUE TO JULY 21, 1981 APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
P~ontinued to Jnly 21,,1,9.81 appointments to the Public Defender
Advisory Committee. Page 24.
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APPROVE, ABOLISHING SURFACE. MINING AGGREGATE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE - LETTERS
OF APPRECIATION TO BE SENT
Discussion was held regarding consideration of continuance of
appointments to the Surface Mining Aggregate Operations Committee,
Dan Blackstock, eoun.ty counsel, stated the Board has a surface
mining ordinance, It may not be necessary to continue with the committees
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated they have been
issuiYtg~;~permits and there has been no problemso He did not feel there was
a need for the committeeo They could always reappoint members to a new
committeeo
On motion of Supervisor Saxaceni, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and carried, the abolishment of the Surface Mining Aggregate Operations
Committee was approved; members of the Committee to be sent letters of
appreciationo
APPIaARANCL~:; GUS R8IGI0 .._-
Gus Reigio, Oroville, spoke regarding the pooh condition of Olive
Avenue in Orovillee He burns 143 gallons of gas and questioned where the
taxes was going, He pays property taxeso The road needs to be repairedo
APPEARANCE: DON STRWANT
Don Struvant, Olive Avenue, stated most .;home"s is on the road
are private residents, Much of the use of the road is for public driving
for recreation,
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated the road is
not a county maintained roade The county cannot solve the problemo The
road was in when they purchased the property and it has not be improved,
Chairman Moseley noted that property taxes do not go towards the
upkeep of roads,
-Mro Castleberry stated they could not accept the Toad into the
maintained system unless it was brought up to county standardso
APPEARANCES LEBAN SUTTON
Leban Sutton, Oroville, spoke regarding who owns the property
adjacent to the Robinson property near the Feather Rivero He is disputing
the property linen Two engineers have surveyed the property indicating
two lines, His is on record at the Recorder's Office, He pays property
taxes in Butte County and feels they should protect his gropertyo He
has spoke before the State Board of Reclamationo The state hub is off 70
feet, He feels the document has been falsified, He has contacted Mro
Castleberry previously on this mattero Presented document to Board at this time
Del 5iemsen, deputy county counsel, stated Mro Sutton should
contact his own attorneyo
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated if Mro Sutton was
implying he signed material that was improper, he would like a public apologyo
They have a difference of opinion, Both maps have been recorded and they
both differ,
Bill Geddis, engineer, stated he was not the surveyer for Mra
Robinsono It was originally surveyed by Edgar Stanton of Gridleyo In
an attempt to solve the problem Mro Robinson called his officeo A corner
marker had been reset. by the Department of Water Resources,. on the Oroville
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MrofSutton stated he felt until the state ox somebody makes a
decision, the permit to remove the cobbles should be revoked. It is going
to involve the countya The District Attorney is going to investigated He
appreciated what Mro Castleberry did,
APPEARANCE: LENORE BEEMAN
Lenore .Beeman, Oroville, questioned if the Stella McMahan
petition for variance to aplacement for a mobile home had been approved,
CONTINUE TO JULY 21, 1981 - CONSIDERATION OF FORMATIOL3 OF MUNICIPAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL MAC FOR CHAPMANTflWN AREA OE CHICO
Consideration of the formation of a municipal advisory council
(MAC) for the Chapmantown area of Chico held at this time.
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Supervisor Dolan set out the background on the requests She is
requesting formation of a volunteer citizens group to be voted on by the
citizenso The County Board of Supervisors designate establishment of a
MAC organizationo Members will be lected and be advisory .~o the Board,
A map of the area was placed on the boaxdo The area is surrounded entirely
by City of Chicoo The area residents are asking adoption of the resolution
and an election be held during the county wide election in Novembers There
are only two precincts and would be minimal costs, She set out the volunteers
who had worked on this plan.
to Carl Osborn presented petitions which had been signed by
92 individuals. People in the area want the Board to know what their
interests are.
2. Anne Seymour, Chico, stated they have been working on this
project since April. They want better representation to the Board. The
majority of people support is over whelming, The Work Training Staff is
in favoro
Supervisor Wheeler stated the area is being considered by the
City of Chico for annexationo
Mso Seymourc stated the people of Chapmantown are not enthused
about the annexationo They feel it will be costly.
Supervisor Dolan stated the people in the area like it the way
it iso They do not want drainage and the requirements imposed by the City.
Supervisor Wheeler questioned why the decision to go with MACa
She stated the areas of Cohasset and Forest Ranch have formed coannunity
associationso Bhe wondered if this wouldn't be a better way.
Supervisor Dolan stated this was discussed and it was felt MAC
would have more clout. There are limited resources in Chapmantown. The
HCD programs have greatly improved the homes in that area. Community
organizations do not last long. There are 850 registered voters in the area.
Mse Seymour stated if they get the consent of the Board they are
going to hold a voter registration driven There are a lot of young people
buying homes thereo Supervisor Dolan had been very helpful to the citizens,
Supervisor Wheeler was concerned about how much emphasis would
property owners have that are not residents in the area,
Mso Seymour stated property owners would be notified of meetings
and given verbal imputo
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Mra Osborn stated the area has changed a great deal during the past
three to-four yearso The people do not want to annexo MAC is one way they
want to organizes
Supervisor Wheeler asked that the matter be continued for one
week so she could review the informations She is supportive of neighborhood.
groups organizing•on
William Bra"shears.,-ebnne~lman.r,Gi-ty;:of-Chi,co, M"r,, Brashears
urged the Board to approve the formation_o He was raised in that area, but
does not live there presently, Chapmantown has never had adequate county
representation,
The matter continued to July 21, 19810
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RECESS: 12:00 pomp
RECONVENE: 1:40 pom,
PRESENTAfiION OF DATA PROCESSING LONG RANGE PLAN BY GILLTNGER AND ASSOCIATES,
INCb '
Presentation of Data Processing Long Range Blan by Gillinger and
Associates, Inco held at this timed
William Gillinger, president, Gillinger and Associates, Inc
set out the background on the presentationo Mro Coug~alin had completed
the majority of the project and would speak to his findings,
John.-Coughlin stated basically what they have completed is in
the document of the Long Range Plan for Data Processinge He reviewed the
needs of nineteen departmentso They reviewed the cost of Data Processing
services; evaluated the effectiveness of Data Processing services; developed
Data Processing goals and objectives; developed systems and prioritized
techniques and developed a five year systems development scheduled There
should be an annual update so there is always a five year plano They
analyzed Data Processing decision making structures within the countyo
They developed 35 recommendations that are included in the plan, The last
phase is the development for a request for REP,
Mr, Coughlin stated the report is separated into two types:
1'j Management and 2} Technicalo Anyone that is interested or has the
technical background can go through management and get as much from the
report than those with :: technical knowledgeo Major recommendations in
the area of management are:
Chan a he a hod of b d eti They need a planning process
with day to day projects and planso Costs are inflationaryo They need to
identify the user departments They do not need to consolidate within one
budget areao
Perform rate evaluation on contract audit and compare rateso All
new Data Processing acquisition should be stopped until a program is out
right, There is equipment ordered ,,: under terms of the existing contracto?_
It is a difficult position in terms of bargainingo
Stop new Data Processine acquisition in terms of replacemento
User Management and assien accountabilitye This person should
be knowledgeable in what system requirements and needs are and be able t.o
expxess those as required to a technical person,
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yDocument and refine serviceTre nest rocedured It should be
much more precise and cost associated with it, In order to enforse some
of these recommendations to the Board it is important Data Processing
Executive Committee role be formalized, What is its charter and what
are the subcommittees and what are their roles and who should be on themo
Im lement ro'ect contxol s stem,
Review pO teritial Of Prime Computers
Initiate Criminal Justice Committeeo
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Acquire technical advisor.
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Major recommendations for technical: ;~
Establish production schedule, This should be published monthly
as well as weekly,
Implement operational changes. There should be a tape librarian,
A non-operator who maintains a libraryo There should be a job setup and
should work well togethero Maintain a closed shop, keep the programers
out of the operating area. Have test files and user approvalo Training
of the county users should be accomplished,
P TOgraminQ standards and new systems reviewo
Review equipment on order.
Audit Data Processing on__a_reeular basiso
Establish baselines of utilizationo
Improve chax~e-procedureo
Acquire report writer.
The-•. major recommendations for the RFP is:
1, Change contract approach to level of service.
2, Equipment costs:-
3. "Outside" services,
4, Maintenance level.,
5. New projects
Supervisor Wheeler stated the Executive Committee met with Mr,
Gillinger and reviewed the report, It is such a large report they feel
they would like more time to study it before taking any final action. Many
items unless they are cost effective can not be utilized or implemented,
She suggested they accept the plan and be given a chance to address the
issueso
Supervisor Wheeler stated in consideration to the Facilities
Manager, they be allowed to report in writing to the Board and Executive
Committe on some of these areaso At that time they could make a decision
whether to move for a RFI or RFP.
Clef Nickelson, administrative officer, stated this causes a
pxobiem in that they cannot delay too long. They need to go on to Phase II,
This would delay the plans. The RFI is fox hardware and professional staff,
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Supervisor Wheeler stated she felt the Data Processing Department
should be given a chance to come up with reductions to their budget,
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE. THE ISSUANCE OF REQUESTS FOR INFOR-
MATION (RFI) RELATIVE TO DATA PROCESSING SERVICES_CON~INUED TO JULY 21 1981
Continued to July 21, 1981 the consideration of proposal to authorize
the issuance of request for information (RFI) relative to Data Processing
Serviceso
CONTINUE TO JULY 28, 1981 CONSIDERATION OF OPP05ITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2074
(ROBINSON - CANCELLATION OF WTLLIAMSON ACT CONTRACTS)
Consideration of opposition to Assembly Bill 2074 (Robinson -
cancellation of Williamson Act Contracts) held at this timed
Supervisor Dolan presented copies of the bi11o She set out the
background on the billo The Farm Bureau did not have a chance to respond
to the Board regarding this matter,
The matter continued to July 28, 1981 for considerationo
CONTINUE TO JULY 21, 1981 REPORT ON PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT SERVICE
PROPOSALS
A report to the Board on the Public Defender contract service
proposals was held at this timed
Supervisor Dolan requested that the matter be continued one
week in order to prepare a written recommendation on the proposalo
The matter was continued to July 21, 1981 for a specific reporto
WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS 26-8, 34-1, 34-2, 34-3
AND 34-12 TO THE BUTTE GOUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO AGRICULTURAL NUISANCES
There was a motion by Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor
Dolan, that the first reading of ordinance adding Sections 26-8, 34-1, 34-2,
34-3 and 34-12 to the Butte County Code relative to agricultural nuisances
be waived,
Leo Battle, deputy county counsel, stated in reviewing the ordinance
there is a problem with the descriptiono It will be necessary to change it
before it is publishedo Mra Battle set out the background on the ordinanceo
Supervisor Dolan stated there were concerns regarding the ordinance
in the Gridley Biggs area where it is zoned "A-2",
Discussion was held at this time regarding the impact"s of the
proposed ordinanceo
Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carried,
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COMMUNICATIONS
Robert M, Huskey, civil engineero The engineer, on behalf of Dennis Sharp,
appeals the Planning Commission's Conitions 1 through 4 of the
supplemental staff findings on a use permit to allow a mobile home
park on properties zoned "A-2", AP 30-12-34, property located on
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the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and~20th Street, Thermalito.
Public hearing date set for August 4, 1981 at 10:.15 a,em,
McCain Associates, Chico, .The engineers, on behalf of Kelly Albrecht, write
requesting the Board consider and approve the adequacy of street
alignment and width for a tentative parcel map in accordance with
the provisions of the Butte County Code, AP 40-40-02, faux lots,
property located on the east side of State Route 99, south of
Peterson firactor Company, south of Chico, Referred to Public
Works Directoro
William T. and Sandra Co Malcolm, Oroville. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm write
requesting mobile home interim zoning for AP 36-31-96, property
located at 6085 Upper Palermo Road, Oro'ille area. Continued to
July 21, 1981 to be considered with othr zoning in the area.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Red Bluff. The firm writes petitioning for
the zoning of timberland for Agsessor's Parcels:71-040-10, 11, 13,
14, 15, 16 and 17 in accordance with Section 51113.5 of the
Government Code and Board Resolution 79-20. Referred to the
Assessor and Planning Department.
Judge Brian L. Rix. Judge Rix writes supporting continuation of the Court
Work Referral Program. To be considered at budget time.
Mrs. Betty N. Austin, Gridley. Mrs. Austin writes concerning perpetual care
charges for the Biggs-Gridley Cemetery, the serving of low sodium
meals at the Gridley Nutrition Bite and the issuance of receipts
for donations made at the Nutrition Site. Chairman Moseley to
take care of,
IMrs. Betty N. Austin, Gridley, Mrso Austin writes supporting the construction
of a library facility in Gridleyo Chairman Moseley to take care of,
Boris E. Pettersen, Gridley. Mrs. Pettersen writes in support of
construction of a library facility in Gridley, Chairman Moseley
to take care of.
City of Gridley. The city writes indicating that they have agreed to waive
all fees and permits with regard to construction of a library
facility in Gridley and indicates they will consider other items
of support after the bonds are sold, Handled earlier in the meeting.
City of Oroville. The city writes advising that they have adopted the
Redevelopment Plan for the Oroville Redevelopment Project No. 1
and forwards a copy of the description and statement recorded by
the city, certified copy of the ordinance, and map showing the
boundaries of the project area and the description thereof, Infor-
mation; no action taken,
rren A, Tinsley, Marysville, Mr, Tinsley writes in follow-up to an earlier
letter to the Board with regard to closure of Bean-Clipper Road at
its southerly connection with LaPorte Road, Referred to Public
Works,
of Yuba. The Board of Supervisors writes requesting Butte County Counsel
and Public Works Bepartment be authorized to intercede in taking
action necessary to open Bean-Clipper Road for public access,
Referred to Public Works.
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Secretary of the Senates The Senate forwards its Concurrent Resolution No,
28 concerning the designation of October 7, 1981 as National
Guard Day, Information; no action taken,
Senator Ray Johnsono Senator Johnson writes forwarding information concerning
an advance payment system for Senior Citizens Nutrition Programso
Information; no action taken,
State Department of Agingo The department writes advising that funding
levels for Planning and Service Area Number 3 will remain the
same for the current fiscal year as it was in the previous yeare
Information; no action taken,
State Department of Water Resourcesa The department forwards a copy of
water supply statement of charges for state project water in 1982,
Referred to Auditoro
State Department of Corrections - Parole and Community Services Divisiono
The department forwards information concerning problems experienced
and methods of handling the rise in prison populationso Information;
no action takeno
Grand Jury Reporto The Butte County 1980-81 Grand Jury submits their
final reporto Department Heads to respond to Administrative Officeo
Five Star Homeso Five Star Homes, on behalf of Walter E, Willert, write
appealing the decision of the Sutte County Planning Commission
denying his application for a use permit to allow a third dwelling
unit on AP 65-05-28, 28 acre parcel of property currently zoned
"TM-5"o Public hearing date set for August 18, 1981 at 10:30 aomo
DISCUSSION REGARDING REPLACEMENT FOR COUN1.'X COUNSEL
Supervisor Dolan voiced her concern on the recruitment period for
County Counsel position, She requested it be left open until the end of
the montho She asked clarification of what was to be done during the interim
until another Counsel was choseno
Dan Biackstock, county counsel, stated there was provision in
the Government Code where a senior deputy will take over until filling of
the vacancyo
C1if Mickelson, administrative officer, stated•Del Siemsen would
be handling the duties pending a replacemento
Jim Rackerby, personnel director, stated normally the recruitment
period is for one month, There have been 63 inquiries and 14 applicationsa .
If there was a problem with the low response time, they could extend the
time to file until July 31, 19810 They will do interviews and submit the
recommendations to the Board for action by Augusto
The recruitment period for County Counsel to be extended to July 310
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ADDITIONAL MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Saraceni reported on Northern California County Super-
visors' Association meetingo
Supervisor Wheeler has been working with staff on the meeting to
be held in Chico August 7 and 8, 1981 of the Northern California County
Supervisors' Association,
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Chairman Moseley stated Wally Herger will be in Oroville on
July 21, 1981,
Supervisor Wheeler spoke regarding the meeting of staff on
energy efficiency of the librarieso
Chairman Moseley had a letter from Za Se11e Partners regarding
the help of Butte County Public Works Department at Mervyn's store when
there was damage,
There was a report on the OEDP,
RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:31 pomp to reconvene on Friday, July 17,
1981 at 9:00 a,m,
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