HomeMy WebLinkAboutM072694Call to order - Board of Supervisors room, County
Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville. Present: Supervisors V. Meyer, Houx, Thomas
and Chair McLaughlin. Not Present: Supervisor Dolan.
John S. Blacklock, Chief Administrative Officer; Neil
McCabe, Assistant County Counsel; and Carol Roach,
Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
Invocation - Spiritual Leader, Liana Petersen, Unity of
Oroville.
94-212 Items removed from the Consent Agenda for Board
consideration and action.
1. Homeless Survey - the cities of Chico ($10,000),
Oroville ($3,500) and Gridley ($600), and the Butte
County Housing Authority ($2,000} are participating
in a survey of homelessness to (1) help local
service providers in developing a broader
understanding of the homeless population's needs,
and (2) position Butte County to be competitive for
Federal Housing and Urban Development funds -
action requested - APPROVE A $5,000 MAXIMUM
COMMITMENT TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FROM COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM INCOME FUNDS AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DEVELOP THE CONTRACT. (NO
ACTION TAKEN)
2. H.R. 4068 California Forest Ecosystems Health Act
by Congressman Richard Lehman (Fresno) - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (CONTINUED TO
AUGUST 9, 1994)
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94-213 1. Approval of minutes - action requested - APPROVE
MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 1994 (TO INCLUDE A CORRECTION
ON PAGE 189, MINUTE ORDER 94-200: DISTRICT 5 MOVED
AND DISTRICT 4 SECONDED THE MOTION AND VOTED "AYE"
RESPECTIVELY) AND JULY 19, 1994.
2. Budget transfers - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFERS B-237 (ASSESSOR}, B-238
(ELECTIONS), AND B-239 (SHERIFF}.
3. Thomas P. Reed - abandonment of Oro Fino Drive
right of way on property located 335 feet north of
Thorntree Drive (between Vispera Drive and
Whitchurch Lane), AP 048-010-038, -054, -057 and -
060, Chico - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
94-82 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 23, 1994
AT 10:45 A.M.
4. Stirling City housing nuisance structures (17068
Manzanita [AP 059-092-008]), 17168 Manzanita [AP
059-085-012]), 7850 Lava Street [AP 059-096-019]),
and 17121 Manzanita [AP 059-089-004]) - action
requested - SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR
AUGUST 23, 1994 AT 11:00 A.M.
5. County library donations - in accordance with
Government Code Section 25355, donations of $5,000
from Paradise Friends of the Library, $1,105 from
Chico Friends of the Library, $650 from Oroville
Friends of the Library, $600 from Gridley Friends
of the Library, and $300 from Alpha Beta Chapter of
Omega Nu, Oroville have been received for the Butte
County Trust Fund for the purchase of books -
action requested - ACCEPT DONATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION.
6. Sheriff-Coroner - Pacific Bell has donated two 1984
AMC sedans (VIN 2000N3553E8725137 and
2000N3551EB725136) for use by the Sheriff's Team of
Active Retired Seniors (S.T.A.R.S.) - action
requested - ACCEPT DONATION AND AUTHORIZE A LETTER
OF APPRECIATION.
7. Assessment Appeals Board - action requested -
REAPPOINT RICHARD E. VERMILLION AND JOHN B. PAYNE
TO TERMS TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 1, 1997.
8. Building Code Board of Appeals - action requested -
APPOINT E. J. HURRAY AND BILL FOX TO TERMS TO
EXPIRE AUGUST 1, 1998.
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94-213 9. Chico Memorial Hall - action requested - REAPPOINT
CHUCK WITTEN, (VFW), LES ECHELBERGER (FLEET
RESERVE), AND ART JOHNSON (FLEET RESERVE,
ALTERNATE), AND APPOINT ARNOLD GRIFFIN (AMERICAN
LEGION), V. H. "VARY" VARTABEDIAN (AMERICAN LEGION,
ALTERNATE), GRACIE O'NEIL (DAV), GEORGE McDONALD
(DAV, ALTERNATE, CHAIRMAN), RAYMOND LOPEZ (VFW,
ALTERNATE), JEFFERY J. JEFFRIES (SEA CADETS), AND
MARCUS MARINE (SEA CADETS, ALTERNATE) TO TERMS TO
EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1995.
10. Durham Memorial Hall - action requested - APPOINT
JOE JUGUM (AMERICAN LEGION POST 673), AND REAPPOINT
HUGH WELLS (AMERICAN LEGION POST 673), FARREL
HAMILTON (AMERICAN LEGION POST 673), JERRY MORRISON
(AMERICAN LEGION POST 673), AND JACK COONS
(AMERICAN LEGION POST 673) TO TERMS TO EXPIRE
JUNE 30, 1995.
11. Planning Commission - action requested - APPOINT
CHRISTOPHER SEEGERT (DISTRICT 1) TO A TERM TO
COINCIDE WITH THE TERM OF THE CURRENT DISTRICT
SUPERVISOR.
12. Emergency Medical Care Committee - action
requested - REAPPOINT ROBERT J. WENTZ
(CEO/ADMINISTRATOR HOSPITAL), JANET MITCHELL
(EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSING DIRECTOR), AND
JEFFREY MOORE (PARAMEDIC) TO TERMS TO EXPIRE
JUNE 30, 1997.
13. Long Term Care Council - action requested -
APPOINT MARYSA ANDRZOLA (AT LARGE MEMBER), DR.
DONALD STONER (COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY), LYNN
GOLDHABER (FUNCTIONALLY IMPAIRED ADULT
REPRESENTATIVE), AND DR. LESLIE LLOYD (OVER 55
YEARS OF AGE).
14. Paradise Memorial Hall - action requested -
APPOINT EDWARD WHITE (CALIFORNIA VETERANS SQUARE
DANCE ASSOCIATION, ALTERNATE), ALBERT PLUMB (DAV
CHAPTER 106), RICHARD McLINTOCK, (DAV CHAPTER 106,
ALTERNATE), TAD C. JONES (AMERICAN LEGION POST
259), ROBERT EASLEY (MARINE CORPS LEAGUE-NORTH
VALLEY DETACHMENT), AND JIM HAYES (MARINE CORPS
LEAGUE-NORTH VALLEY DETACHMENT, ALTERNATE), AND
REAPPOINT HARRY HUDSON (CALIFORNIA VETERANS SQUARE
DANCE ASSOCIATION), RAYMOND O. UNTIET (AMERICAN
LEGION POST 259), ROBERT ANDERSON (VFW POST 2039),
AND ELLSWORTH "SKIP" ROWE (VFW POST 2039,
ALTERNATE) TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1995.
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94-213 15. Private Industry Council - action requested -
APPOINT THOMAS P. TENORIO (COMMUNITY BASED
ORGANIZATION OR ORGANIZED LABOR POSITION) TO AN
UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE, 1996 AND PAUL WATTERS
(LABOR ORGANIZATION) TO AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING
JUNE, 1995.
16. Tri-County Economic Development District and Tri-
County Small Business Development Advisory
Committee - action requested - REAPPOINT SUPERVISOR
MARY ANNE HOUX TO A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1996.
17. Upham Cemetery District - action requested -
APPOINT WILLIAM KETCHERSID TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED
TERM ENDING JULY 1, 1996.
18. Final map - Amber Grove Vesting Subdivision, Phase
2 - the developer has provided bonds to guarantee
construction of improvements and maintenance of
facilities for a period of one year on 132 lots, AP
06-50-04, property located on the west side of The
Esplanade, approximately 1800 feet southerly of
Eaton Road, Chico area - action requested -
APPROVE FINAL MAP, ACCEPT EASEMENTS AS GRANTED IN
ITEM B OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
PUBLIC, ACCEPT GRANT IN FEE SIMPLE HIDDEN CREEK
DRIVE, SILVER LAKE DRIVE, MILL CREEK DRIVE, HAT
CREEK DRIVE, VICKSBURG COURT, CARIBOU COURT, LAKE
MEAD COURT AND CLEAR LAKE DRIVE AS OFFERED IN ITEM
A OF THE OWNER'S STATEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT.
19. Final map -Greenfield Vesting Subdivision, Unit
3 - the developer has provided bonds to guarantee
construction of improvements and maintenance of
facilities for a period of one year on 116 lots, AP
06-50-01, property located on the west side of The
Esplanade, approximately 800 feet south of Eaton
Road, Chico area - action requested - APPROVE FINAL
MAP, ACCEPT EASEMENTS AS GRANTED IN ITEM 8 OF THE
OWNER'S STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC, ACCEPT
GRANT IN FEE SIMPLE YELLOWSTONE DRIVE, NEWPORT
DRIVE, MIDDLE CREEK COURT, SANDY COVE DRIVE, HIDDEN
CREEK DRIVE, SIERRA SPRINGS DRIVE, CASPAR COURT,
GRAYEAGLE COURT, PRAIRIE CREEK DRIVE AND MOUNT
WHITNEY COURT AS OFFERED IN ITEM A OF THE OWNER'S
STATEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT.
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94-213 20. Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District - proposed
is a property tax exchange agreement for Pinecrest
Road Annexation District No. 1 (Davis) (LAFCo 94-
40) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
21. Award of bid - extended mini-van - bid quotes were
received for the purchase of a seven passenger
mini-van for Mental Health Substance Abuse
Programs. The low bidder meeting specifications is
Hoblit Motors, Colusa in the amount of $19,847.50,
including tax, plus DMV document fees - action
requested - ACCEPT BID FROM HOBLIT MOTORS, COLUSA
IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,847.50 PLUS DMV DOCUMENT FEES.
22. Investments information report - the Treasurer-Tax
Collector submits the June 30, 1994 report in
accordance with the County's Statement of
Investment Policy dated June 1, 1994 - action
requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
23. Connerly & Associates - amendment no. 7 - the
proposed amendment provides for continuation of
professional services for administration of Program
Income Funds resulting from community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) activities. This amendment
extends the term of agreement to June 30, 1995 at a
monthly fee of $1,200 (program income) - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
24. Stirling City - Board authorization is requested
for use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program income, not to exceed $3,500, for landfill
and hauling fees for Stirling City area cleanup
efforts - action requested - APPROVE USE OF (CDBG)
PROGRAM INCOME FUNDS.
25. Butte County Employees Association arbitration
agreement - the proposed agreement resolves an
arbitration dating back to October, 1992, with
respect to compensation adjustment appeals arising
from the 1991 compensation study (NASH), making
retroactive adjustments to the first pay period of
1994. By entering into this agreement, the result
finalizes all compensation appeals originating from
the Nash Study. Introduction of a salary ordinance
amendment that will implement retroactive
implementation of the compensation adjustments to
the designated positions and classifications -
action requested - APPROVE THE VOLUNTARY GRIEVANCE
SETTLEMENT AND WAIVE READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
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94-213 26. Introduction of a salary ordinance amendment
retitlinq the position of Manager-Mental Health
Services and Program Chief (class code 6110) to
Assistant Mental Health Director (class code 6110)
and adding an additional allocated position to the
Mental Health - General Services Budget Unit. No
change is proposed in the present salary range.
All appropriation increases are funded by non-
general fund monies - action requested - WAIVE
READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
27. Adoption of an ordinance adding Article XVI to
Chapter 14 of the Butte County Code establishing a
trip reduction program (as part of the County's
Congestion Management Program [CMP]) - Government
Code Section 65089.3(a)(2) refers to monitoring of
CMP implementation, and requires the adoption of a
trip reduction ordinance. This trip reduction
ordinance is a voluntary program that only applies
to businesses that employ 100 or more employees.
The Cities of Chico and Oroville have passed
similar ordinances - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE 3143 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(FROM 6-28-94)
28. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment which
reflects critical position allocation changes that
are required to be implemented prior to the
adoption of the final budget - action requested -
ADOPT ORDINANCE 3144 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (FROM 6-28-94)
29. Adoption of a salary ordinance amendment adding 30
positions to the Welfare Department as follows:
One Revenue and Reimbursement Officer I, two Office
Assistant III, II, I, three Senior Account Clerk or
Account Clerk to the Administration budget unit,
and three Eligibility Supervisor I, three
Eligibility Worker III, seventeen Eligibility
Worker II, I and one Account Clerk or Office
Assistant II, I to the Eligibility budget unit as
part of the 1994-95 budget (STATE/FEDERAL/COUNTY) -
action requested - ADOPT ORDINANCE 3145 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (FROM 6-28-94)
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94-213 30. Adoption of an ordinance amending Section 15-2.1 of
Chapter 15, "Offenses-Miscellaneous" of the Butte
County Code, defining terms, creating offenses for
minors, parents and guardians of minors, and
business establishments violating curfew
regulations, providing defenses, and providing for
enforcement and penalties, and repealing Sections
15-2.2, 15-2.3, 15-3, 15-4 and 15-5 of said Chapter
15. This ordinance has been drafted at the request
of the Sheriff and in coordination with the
District Attorney - action requested - ADOPT
ORDINANCE 3146 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(FROM 6-28-94)
31. Notice of completion for construction of pavement
overlay on Durham Pentz Road (from 0.2 mile to 0.7
mile east of Falager Court and from 0.2 mile west
to 0.2 mile east of Williams Road) - FAS RS-
460(002) and CRP-L089(987), County Project No. AC-
93-2 - the paving overlay on Durham Pentz Road has
been completed in accordance with the plans and
specifications - action requested - ACCEPT PROJECT,
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND
AUTHORIZE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
32. Agreement for right of way acquisition -
installation of stop signs at Midway at Hegan Lane,
Project No. 26311-92-1 - in order to install stop
signs at the intersection, it was necessary to make
minor improvements to the intersection, requiring a
small parcel of right of way be acquired:
PARCEL
N~ ~$ ACRES
1 Warren Brusie, Inc. 0.03
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0.00 None (Donation) -0-
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR
ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, ACCEPT
GRANT DEED, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN CERTIFICATE
OF ACCEPTANCE.
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94-213 33. Durham-Chico bike path right of way contract -
amendment to agreement for acquisition of real
property for public purposes (William C. and
Kathryn L. Chance) - an amendment to the subject
agreement is proposed to clarify the effect of the
agreement and to extend the date of the closing
of escrow from May 31, 1994 to August 1, 1994 -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO RIGHT OF
WAY CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN IN
COUNTERPART.
34. 1994-95 pest detection - proposed is contract no.
94-0144 with the State Department of Food and
Agriculture to provide for placing and servicing of
traps for Medfly, Oriental Fruit Fly, Melon Fly,
Gypsy Moth and Japanese Beetle commencing July 1,
1994 through June 30, 1995 in the maximum amount of
$26,640 (State) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
35. 1994-95 egg quality control - proposed is contract
no. 94-0083 with the State Department of Food and
Agriculture to provide for inspection of a minimum
40-100 egg samples under retail monitoring and a
minimum of 12-100 egg samples under wholesale
monitoring commencing July 1, 1994 through June 30,
1995 in the maximum amount of $1,476.87
(State/Federal) - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
36. 1994-95 pesticide residue sampling - proposed is
contract no. 94-PR133 with the State Department of
Pesticide Regulation (DPR) wherein the County is
reimbursed up to $1,600 ($8o per sample) for
residue samples of commodities known to have been
treated with a specific pesticide. This program
allows DPR to (1) monitor pesticides which cannot
be detected by current multi-residue screening
techniques; (2) gather needed data on high priority
pesticides with possible adverse health effects;
and (3) help establish which pesticides are safe to
use in California - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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94-213 37. Tri-County Economic Development Corporation -
proposed is an amended agreement implementing
changes in administrative regulations at the State
regarding the Reservation of Funds Program
(revolving loan account for commercial and
industrial businesses in the unincorporated area)
which allows the County and its program manager to
have a higher level of compensation for management
of the program, and reduces the term of the
contract from October 31, 1996 to January 31,
1996 - action requested - APPROVE AMENDED AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
38. Lindo Channel between Manzanita Avenue and the
westerly boundary of the Chico Sphere of Influence
(City of Chico/County of Butte) option agreement -
the City of Chico has given notice of its intention
to exercise the option in the subject agreement to
acquire Lindo Channel. The grant deed to
accomplish the conveyance includes a conveyance of
public rights of way and the bridges crossing the
channel - action requested - APPROVE GRANT DEED AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
39. Farm Advisor - proposed is the third year renewal
of a five county (Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Tehama and
Shasta) agreement for reciprocal professional
services of the Cooperative Extension Service of
the University of California (Farm Advisors)
commencing June 9, 1994 at no additional cost to
counties - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
40. West Chico Fire Station No. 43 - proposed is a
lease agreement for an additional existing
building, adjacent to the current facility
commencing July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995 in
the monthly amount of $960 (General Fund) - action
requested - APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN PENDING APPROVAL OF COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
41. West Chico Fire Station No. 43 - proposed is a
lease agreement for the station located at 2544
Highway 32, Chico commencing July 1, 1994 through
June 30, 1995 in the monthly amount of $1,175
(General Fund). Lessor agrees to add improvements
to the existing building conditioned upon lease of
the adjacent facility for a period of one year or
more - action requested - APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN PENDING APPROVAL OF
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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94-213 42. Allison-Ross software usage agreement - the
agreement provides for continuation of the TIP/30
transaction processor software for the welfare
computer system at a cost of $15,390 (DEPARTMENT
BUDGET) covering the period October 1, 1994 through
September 30, 1995 - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR TO SIGN PENDING APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNSEL
AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
43. Urgent Medical Clinic - proposed is an amendment to
the agreement increasing the maximum amount of the
contract to $81,337.50 (723 client services per
year) due to the increased number of admittances to
the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (REALIGNMENT) -
action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
44. PSP Information Group, Inc. - proposed is a
software agreement to provide maintenance, support
and enhancement for the Mental Health Department's
current computer system. The term of the agreement
is July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995 in the
maximum amount of $43,977 (Realignment) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
45. Private Industry Council (PIC) - to ensure
coordinated and non-duplicative employment,
training and job educational services, the PIC and
the Oroville and Chico offices of the California
Employment Development Department (EDD) have agreed
to a coordinated service strategy. The proposed
agreement defines the responsibilities of PIC and
local EDD offices for the period through program
year 1996 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
OF COUNTY COUNSEL.
46. Juvenile Hall - proposed is an agreement with Glenn
County for use of five beds at Juvenile Hall. This
is the culmination of considerable efforts to
obtain sufficient, guaranteed revenues that will
enable Butte County to fund staff that, in turn,
will allow full utilization of the Hall - action
requested - APPROVE CONTRACTING WITH GLENN COUNTY
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
FINALIZE AND SIGN THE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
OF COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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94-213 47. Social Service Workers Unit - the proposed
amendment to the 1992-94 Memorandum of
Understanding modifies Section 11.02 "Special
Vacation Entitlement" to provide for the current
nine hour work day - action requested - APPROVE
LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF BUTTE AND
THE SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS UNIT.
48. 1993-94 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) agreement
(no. 93-17678A2) - the WIC Program provides
supplemental nutritious food to mothers, infants
and young children (the WIC active monthly caseload
has increased to 2,500). Proposed is an amendment
to the agreement which increases the maximum amount
payable to Butte County from S428,152 to $471,558
(100$ Federal) - action requested - APPROVE
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
49. 1994-95 Child Health and Disability Prevention
(CHDP) and California Children Services (CSS)
Plan - the CHDP provides for yearly and periodic
health screening of children, adolescents and young
adults in order to identify potential problems.
The CSS Program provides diagnosis, treatment and
case management services to persons under the age
of 21 years who are eligible for service as defined
by State standards governing medical and financial
eligibility - action requested - APPROVE PLAN AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
50. 1994-95 Master Grant Agreement (no. 94-20002) - the
proposed master grant agreement with the State
Department of Health Services provides $118,305
(100$ State) funds to perform AIDS related
education, counseling and testing activities -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR-
PUBLIC HEALTH TO SIGN THE MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR SELECTED AIDS PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
51. Butte County Fair Association - the proposed
cooperative agreement will extend the agreement for
the operation, maintenance, repair and upkeep of
the Gridley Swimming Pool (County Service Area 34)
to June 30, 1995 - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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52. Teeter Plan loan renewal - proposed is a loan
agreement renewal and amendment between the County
and the Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund
commencing July 1, 1994 and ending June 30, 1995.
The agreement renews the loan at a principal amount
of $1,781,741 and makes minor modifications to
allow more flexible repayment provisions - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
53. 1993-94 Federal Prevention Grant award - since
1991, the County has been eligible for Federal
Prevention Grant awards to augment the Children's
Trust Fund in order to provide for child abuse and
neglect prevention. The additional funding of
$4,559.50 is Federal money with no requirement for
a County match - action requested - APPROVE
APPLICATION/ASSURANCE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
54. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Outreach and
Advocacy Program - the County's Department of
Social Welfare has been awarded $218,000 for the
first year of a three year federal grant in the SSI
Outreach and Advocacy Federal Demonstration
Project. This program is designed to test outreach
and application assistance efforts within different
populations who are potentially eligible for SSI
benefits from Social Security due to a permanent
disability such as chronic mental or physical
illness, HIV/AIDS, or blindness. Introduction of a
salary ordinance amendment adding three full time
social workers positions and a half time clerical
position for the SSI Federal Outreach Budget Unit
(GAIN Program). These staff members will screen
and identify SSI eligible clients currently within
the welfare population and assist them in the
application process. The staff and all operating
costs for this program are 100$ grant funded. All
benefits for clients are 100$ federally funded -
action requested - ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING AND WAIVE
READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
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55. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) -Sher Company
Insurance Services, acting as broker, has notified
the County that the current carrier, Standard
Insurance, is proposing a premium increase from
$7,499 to $10,376 for one year. Of three
alternative bids, the broker recommends CIGNA,
which proposed a $7,200 annual premium guaranteed
for two years. There is no change in benefits -
action requested - AUTHORIZE BROKER TO CANCEL THE
CURRENT VENDOR AS OF AUGUST 31, 1994 AND COMMENCE
WITH CIGNA FOR LTD INSURANCE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1,
1994.
56. County Safety Program - action requested - ADOPT
THE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE POLICY "GUIDELINES FOR
SECURITY AND SAFETY OF COUNTY EMPIAYEES" FOR
INCLUSION IN THE COUNTY SAFETY PROGRAM.
57. Town of Paradise - submits Resolution 94-22
requesting consolidation of general municipal
election with statewide general election to be held
on November 8, 1994 - action requested - APPROVE
CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS.
58, Sierra/Kiwanis Park, Paradise - County Counsel
requests Board authorization to file a complaint to
quiet title as to the Sierra/Kiwanis Park located
in Paradise (AP 052--227-002-0) - action requested -
APPROVE ACTION ON BEHALF OF COUNTY OF BUTTE.
59. Certification of Statement of Votes Cast at the
Direct Primary Election June 7, 1994 - action
requested - APPROVE CERTIFICATION.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE
CORRECTION OF ITEMS 3.01, 3.14 AND REMOVAL OF
ITEMS 3.25 AND 3.56.
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VOTE: l Y 2 NP 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
$eqular Agenda
94-214 Appointments - commissions and committees.
1. Appointments to committee vacancies. (NONE)
2. City of Chico Bicycle Advisory Committee - action
requested - REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF A
REPRESENTATIVE. (FROM 6-28-94) (NO ACTION TAKEN)
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94-214 3. Building Code Board of Appeals - action requested -
APPOIN'I'MENT OF ONE (1) MECHANICAL REPRESENTATIVE TO
A TERM TO EXPIRE AUGUST 1, 1998 AND ONE (1)
ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT JOHN GRAY, JR. (MECHANICAL
REPRESENTATIVE) TO A TERM TO EXPIRE AUGUST 1,
1998 AND STEVE GILMORE (ARCHITECT/ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE) TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS.
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VOTE: l Y 2 NP 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
(SUPERVISOR DOLAN PRESENT}
4. Grand Jury Report - action requested - DESIGNATE A
BOARD MEMBER TO WORK WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER FOR COMPILATION OF DEPARTMENT COMMENTS AND
DRAFTING OF BOARD RESPONSES.
MOTION: I MOVE TO DESIGNATE SUPERVISOR MEYER TO WORK
WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR
COMPILATION OF DEPARTMENT COMMENTS AND
DRAFTING OF BOARD RESPONSES.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
5. Consideration of removal of District 5 Planning
Commissioner pursuant to Butte County Code Section
2-73.
MOTION: I MOVE TO REMOVE THE DISTRICT 5 PLANNING
COMMISSIONER PURSUANT TO BUTTE COUNTY CODE
SECTION 2-73.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 N 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Motion Carried)
94-215 Report to Board - facts about hepatitis A/infectious
hepatitis in Butte County. (465) (REPORT BY MAYAMA
MOREHART, M.D., ASSISTANT HEALTH OFFICER, DR. AVERHOFF
AND DR. 5HAPIRO, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL)
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94-216 Closed hearing - Tom Lampkin and Courtney J. Casey -
consideration of an appeal of the Development Review
Committee's approval of the Butte Creekside (John
McAmis), also known as Butte Creek Bluffs, tentative
subdivision map (environmental impact report certified by
the Development Review Committee on May 16, 1994),
AP 011-070-064, fourteen lots plus common area for sewage
disposal, property located on the southerly side of Honey
Run Road approximately 1.3 miles southwesterly of Honey
Run Bridge, Butte Creek Canyon area. (FROM 6-28-94)
(1170)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE APPLICATION HAS
BEEN WITHDRAWN AND THE APPEAL RENDERED MOOT,
AND FIND THAT THE APPEAL PROCESS IS TERMINATED
WITH NO FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON THE
APPEAL OR ON THE TENTATIVE MAP.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
94-217 Report to Board - bid opening for construction of Feather
Avenue and Triple Box Culvert across Ruddy Creek, Federal
Bridge Replacement Project No. BRLO-5912(009), County
Project No. 26455E-89-1 - action requested - AWARD
CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER, SUBJECT TO CALTRANS AND FHWA
APPROVAL. (1245)
MOTION: I MOVE TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER
FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTION, INC., PARADISE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $169,278 SUBJECT TO CALTRANS AND
FHWA APPROVAL.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
94-218 Report to Board -bid opening for construction of traffic
signal installation at intersection of State Highway 32
and East Avenue, County contract no. 56171-92-1 - action
requested - AWARD CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER, SUBJECT TO
CALTRANS APPROVAL.
MOTION: I MOVE TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO LOW BIDDER
BALDWIN CONTRACTING CO., INC., CHICO IN THE
AMOUNT OF $294,709.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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94-219 Economic development: award of contract to Economic
Strategies Group for preparation of Industry Intelligence
Report for $30,000 (State EDBG grant funds) - action
requested - AWARD CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (1341)
MOTION: I MOVE TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO ECONOMIC
STRATEGIES GROUP AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
M S
VOTE; l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
94-220 CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 9:50 a.m. to a
closed session conference with legal
counsel for actual litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (Property tax allocation
cases [Judicial Council coordination
Proceeding No. 2898; Butte County
Superior Court No. 116805]), and a
conference with labor negotiator
Bill Avery pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6.
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 10:20 a.m.
(SUPERVISOR DOLAN NOT PRESENT) following
a closed session conference with legal
counsel for actual litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (Property
tax allocation cases [Judicial Council
Coordination Proceeding No. 2898; Butte
County Superior Court No. 116805]), and a
conference with labor negotiator Bill
Avery pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6. (ANNOUNCEMENTS/REFER TO MINUTE
ORDER 94-227)
Public Hearings and Timed Items
94-221 A. Public hearing - annual grantee performance reports
for the Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG) (Grant Nos. 92-STBG-599, 92-STBG-632 and 93-
STBG-687) - action requested - APPROVE GRANTEE
PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (1410)
(SUPERVISOR DOLAN PRESENT)
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94-221 MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORTS
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
B. Public hearing - annual grantee performance reports
for the Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG) (Grant Nos. 92-EDBG-197 [Infrastructure
Engineering and Financing Assessment for the Land
within the North Chico Specific Plan Area], 93-
EDBG-220 [Target Industry and Business Study], and
93-EDBG-245 ["Reservation of Funds" Program]) -
action requested - APPROVE GRANTEE PERFORMANCE
REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORTS
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
94-222 Public hearing - Butte County Sheriff's Department -
abandonment of a portion of Openshaw Road (at the most
easterly end of Openshaw Road, north of Highway 149 and
west of Highway 70), identified as AP 041-200-019, -038,
and AP 041-160-050, in the Central Butte area - action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (1645)
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 94-83 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
(1) PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE ABANDONMENT BY
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, THE APPLICANT SHALL
PROVIDE A DEED TO BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A NEW CUL-DE-SAC AT THE
"NEW" EASTERLY END OF OPENSHAW ROAD.; (2) THE
APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE DEEDS FOR EXCHANGE
BETWEEN THE FIVE PROPERTY OWNERS (BUTTE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S POSSE, A. ROCHA, G&M RANCHES, BUTTE
COUNTY, F. BROWN) TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE
REMAINING COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY. SAID DEEDS TO
BE SUBMITTED CONCURRENTLY WITH FILING OF THE
ABANDONMENT FOR RECORDATION.; AND (3) PRIOR
TO APPROVAL OF THE ABANDONMENT BY THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS, THE APPLICANT SHALL RESERVE IN
DEEDS A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THAT
PORTION OF THE ROADWAY TO BE ABANDONED.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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94-223 Public hearing - Thomas and Marilyn Turner -
consideration of a rezone (determined to be a general
rule exemption regarding environmental impacts
recommended) from "U" (Unclassified) to H-C (Highway
Commercial), property located approximately 1,300 feet
east of the Skyway, on the north side of Humboldt Road,
identified as AP 060-110-005, Butte Meadows. (1813)
MOTION: I MOVE TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: (A) AN
INITIAL STUDY WAS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, NO
SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WERE
IDENTIFIED; (B) THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT
CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO FISH OR WILDLIFE
OR THEIR HABITAT; AND (C) THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS HAS INDEPENDENTLY REVIEWED,
ANALYZED AND CONSIDERED THE PROPOSED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DECISION ON
THE PROJECT, AND THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
REFLECTS THE INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF THE
COUNTY OF BUTTE; AND ZONING ORDINANCE
FINDINGS: (A) FIND THAT THE REZONE CONFORMS
TO THE POLICIES, INCLUDING THE TEXT AND MAP OF
THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, BECAUSE THE
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATES THIS AREA COMMERCIAL
RETAIL CENTER AND THE PROPOSED ZONE IS
CONSISTENT WITH THIS DESIGNATION AND IS NOT
SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT THAN THE EXISTING
ZONING. SUBJECT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ZONING ORDINANCE FINDINGS, I MOVE TO ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ORDINANCE 3147
REZONING AP 060-110-005 FROM U (UNCLASSIFIED)
TO HC (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) FOR THOMAS TURNER.
S M
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
94-224 Glenn Biggers and Diamond Lands Corporation -
consideration of a rezone (determined to be a general
rule exemption regarding environmental impacts) from TP-
160 (Timber Preserve - 160 acre parcels) to TM-2 (Timber
Mountain - 2 acre parcels) and from TM-5 (Timber
Mountain - 5 acre parcels) to TP-160, property located
north and south of Humboldt Road, approximately 1/2 mile
east of Skyway, at the Humboldt Bridge over Butte Creek,
identified as AP 060-070-026 and 060-110-091, -092, Butte
Creek area. (2025)
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MOTION: I MOVE TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS (A) FIND
THAT THE PROJECT IS NOT SUBJECT TO
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER CEQA AS PER THE
GENERAL RULE EXEMPTION.; AND (B) THE PROPOSED
PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO
FISH OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR HABITAT. ; AND ZONING
ORDINANCE FINDINGS (A) THE IMMEDIATE REZONING
WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.; (B) THE
IMMEDIATE REZONING DOES NOT HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL
AND UNMITIGATED ADVERSE EFFECT UPON THE
CONTINUED TIMBER GROWING USE OR OPEN SPACE USE
OF OTHER LANDS ZONED TIMBER PRESERVE AND
SITUATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE EXTERIOR
BOUNDARY OF THE LAND UPON WHICH IMMEDIATE
REZONING IS PROPOSED.; (C) THE SOUS, SLOPES,
AND WATERSHED CONDITIONS WILL BE SUITABLE FOR
THE USES PROPOSED BY THE APPLICANT IF THE
IMMEDIATE REZONING IS APPROVED.; (D) THE
IMMEDIATE REZONING IS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH
THE PURPOSES OF SUBDIVISION (J) OF SECTION 3
OF ARTICLE XIII OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND
OF SECTIONS 51100 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE IN THAT EQUAL AREAS OF
MERCHANTABLE TIMBER ARE BEING EXCHANGED.;
(E) THE REZONE CONFORMS TO THE POLICIES,
INCLUDING THE TEXT AND MAP OF THE BUTTE COUNTY
GENERAL PLAN, BECAUSE THE PROPOSED REZONE DOES
NOT REPRESENT ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE
AREA AND IS CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ADJACENT
ZONES. SUBJECT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND
REZONING ORDINANCE FINDINGS, I MOVE TO ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE FOR IMMEDIATE REZONE OF A PORTION
OF AP 060-110-092 FROM TM-5 - TIMBER MOUNTAIN
FIVE ACRE MINIMUM TO TP-160 - TIMBER PRESERVE
160 ACRE MINIMUM, AND REZONING A PORTION OF
AP 060-070-026 FROM TP-160 - TIMBER PRESERVE
160 ACRE MINIMUM TO TM-2 - TIMBER MOUNTAIN -
TWO ACRE MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE, FOR GLEN BIGGERS
AND DIAMOND LANDS CORPORATION, AND DIRECT
STAFF TO FORWARD TO THE STATE BOARD OF
FORESTRY THIS ACTION WITH A REQUEST FOR THEIR
APPROVAL. UPON APPROVAL OF THE CONVERSION BY
THE STATE BOARD OF FORESTRY, THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TENTATIVE APPROVAL SHALL BECOME
FINAL.
M S
VOTE: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously Carried)
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94-225 Update on Sacramento legislative and budget activities.
(2200) (REPORT BY JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ON SB 910, THE AT RISK COUNTIES
PROPOSAL, AND TRIAL COURT FUNDING)
94-226 ~tlblic Comment. (PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO FIVE
MINUTES. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PROHIBITED BY STATE
LAW FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ITEM PRESENTED IF IT IS NOT
LISTED ON THE AGENDA.) (2438)
1. Janet Hunt, Oroville - needs Board assistance in
contacting Mick Grey, Sheriff-Coroner so she can
file a report.
94-227 CLOSED SESSION/
ANNOUNCEMENT: THE BOARD HELD A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL FOR ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (PROPERTY
TAX ALLOCATION CASES [JUDICIAL COUNCIL
COORDINATION PROCEEDING NO. 2898; BUTTE
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT NO. 116805]) (REFER
TO MINUTE ORDER 94-220), AND A UNANIMOUS
DECISION WAS MADE NOT TO APPEAL THE TRIAL
COURT JUDGEMENT.
CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed at 10:50 a.m. to
a closed session for consideration
of public employee appointment(s)
pursuant to Government Code Section
54957 (Director-Public Works and
Director-Personnel).
RECONVENE: The Board reconvened at 11:50 a.m.
following a closed session for
consideration of public employee
appointment(s) pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957 (Director-Public Works
and Director-Personnel). (NO
ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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94-228 Communications received and referred. (COPIES OF ALL
COMMUNICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK OF THE BOARD
OFFICE.)
a. Timothy L. Coyle, Director, State Department of
Housing and Community Development - notifies the
County of its award of a grant from the
General/Native American Allocation of 1994 State
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Mr. Coyle's letter constitutes a commitment of
$390,900 from the program, subject to the
conditions specified in contract no. 93-STBG-784
(being forwarded under separate cover). (REFER TO
DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS AND DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
b. Gregory Poseley, Manager, Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program, State Office of Land
Conservation - requests County assistance in
updating the 1992 Butte County Interim Farmland Map
to reflect 1994 conditions. Also requested is
information on land committed to nonagricultural
use. (REFER TO DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
c. Eloise Anderson, Director, State Department of
Social Services - writes to inform the Board of a
new program, "Family Preservation and Support
Program (FPSP)." (REFER TO DIRECTOR-WELFARE)
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before
the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
11:55 a.m. to reconvene on Tuesday,
August 9, 1994 at 9:00 a.m.
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ED McLAUGHLI , CHAIR
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN 5. BLACKLO K, Chief Administrative Officer
an Clerk of a Board of Supervisors
By : ct~
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