HomeMy WebLinkAboutM111786November i7, 198b
Ca71 to order - The special meeting of the Board of Supervisors
was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors room,
County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Present: Supervisors Wheeler, McInturf and Chairman McLaughlin;
Martin J. Nichols, chief administrative officer; Harvey Wallace,
county counsel; and Rubye Towns7ey, deputy clerk of the Board.
Absent: Supervisors Dolan and Fulton.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the Onited States of America.
86-637 Additional items from Board members to be addressed at the end
of the day. {NON£}
86-638 Items removed from the Consent Agenda far Board consideration and
(30) action:
7. Public Works budget - the Chief Administrative Officer has
prepared a report concerning the status of Public Works funding
in 1986-87 and submits recommendations.
2. State Theater building - City of Qroviile - the Administrative
Officer requests authorization to negotiate with City of Orovi7le
staff regarding management aspects of the old State Theater
building.
3. State Water Project Entitlement Study - the Water Commission
forwards the State Water Project Entitlement Study prepared
by the engineering firm of Leedshil7-Herkenhoff, Inc.
(SUPERVISOR DOLAN PRESENT AT THIS TIME.)
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86-639 Consent A~end_a
(83)
1. Approval of minutes. APPROVED MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 1986.
2. Renaming of private road - a resolution has been prepared
for the renaming of a private road in the OroviTle area from
Sugarplum Lane (Simpson Ranch Road to end) to Leaf Lane as
requested by residents in the area. ADOPTED RESOLUTION 86-150
SETTING HEARING DATE FOR DECEMBER 2, 1986 AT 11:00 A.M. (SEE
MINUTE ORDER N0. 86-649)
3. R.F.C. Surveyors, Inc. - on behalf of Wayne Turner - appeals
the Advisory Agency's denial of a tentative parcel map (proposed
mitigated negative declaration regarding environmental impact),
four parcels, RP 42-10-I1, property located on the south side
of Kennedy Avenue, T2O0 feet east of Muir Avenue, Chico area.
SET HEARING DATE FOR DECEMBER 2, T986 AT 2:30 P.M.
4. Appointment to Butte County Arts Commission. APPOINTED
CAROL MICHEL AS THE CHICO REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE UNTIL
JULY 1989.
5. Appointments to Law Library Board of Trustees. APPOINTED
JUDGE REGINALD WATT, JUDGE ROGER GILBERT, JUDGE WILLIAM PATRICK,
JUDGE STEVEN McNELIS, LEN FULTON, MELANIE HOWELL AND
GERALD FLANAGAN FOR ONE YEAR TERMS.
6. Butte County Library donation - in accordance with Government
Code Section 25355, a donation of $500 has been received from
the Paradise Friends of the Library for the purchase of books.
ACCEPTED DONATION AND AUTHORIZED LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
7. Conveyance of development rights and open area easement -
Shimizu Brothers - in order to comply with the condition
of approval for the use permit on property identified as
AP 47-13-76. AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONVEYANCE OF
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND OPEN AREA EASEMENT.
8. Final map - Brynwood Park Subdivision, No. 1, Phase 7 - the
developer has provided an irrevocable letter of credit to
guarantee construction of improvements on the 11-lot
subdivision, AP 43-29-128 and 129, property located on the
southerly extension of Victorian Park Drive, Chico area.
APPROVED THE FINAL MAP; ACCEPTED EASEMENTS AS GRANTED IN
ITEMS T, 2 AND 3 OF THE OWNER`S CERTIFICATE ON BEHALF OF THE
PUBLIC AND AGENCIES MENTIONED; AND AUTHORIZED THE CHATRMAN
TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT.
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56-639 g. Final map - 8rynwood Park Subdivision, No. 1, Phase 2 - the
(Cont'd} developer has provided an irrevocable letter of credit to
guarantee construction of improvements on the 12--lot
subdivision, AP 43-29-128 and 129, property located on the
southerly extension of Victorian Park Drive, Chico area.
APPROVED THE FINAL MAP; ACCEPTED EASEMENTS AS GRANTED IN
ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3 OF THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE ON BEHALF OF THE
PUBLIC AND AGENCIES MENTIONED; AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN
TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT.
]0. Final map - Brynwood Park Subdivision, No. 1, Phase 3 - the
developer has provided an irrevocable letter of credit to
guarantee construction of improvements on the 14-lot
subdivision, AP 43-29-125 and 129, property located on the
southerly extension of Victorian Park Drive, Chico area.
APPROVED THE FINAL MAP; ACCEPTED EASEMENTS AS GRANTED IN
ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3 OF THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE ON BEHALF OF THE
PUBLIC AND AGENCIES PENTIONED; AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRP~AN
TO SIGN THE SUBDIVISION AGREE[~ENT.
II. Report from Public Works Director on letter of
Jack and Ruth Adams concerning a culvert presently installed
in the Anderson Branch of Rock Creek (Sycamore Valley
Subdivision}. ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION AND DIRECTED
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO REPLY TO THE CONCERNED PARTIES.
(from l0/2T/86)
12. P. ~'I. Barceloux, attorney at law - on behalf of
Billy Henry Kearns, files a claim in the amount of $]00,000
as the result of alleged damages sustained in an alleged false
arrest occurring on or about September 24, 1986. REJECTED
CLAIM AND REFERRED TO COUNTY COUNSEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT.
13. James C. Farnsworth, attorney at law - on behalf of Alpha
Gamma Rho Fraternity, files a claim for indemnity in the matter
entitled "Traci Hussar v. Daniel Emery, et al (Butte County
Superior Court Case No. 92142). REJECTED CLAIM FOR INSUFFICIENT
INFORMATION.
14. Donation of equipment - Stirling City Volunteer Fire Department
(Company 12) - the company wishes to donate a 7972 Dodge
crew cab pickup truck to the county, providing that ownership
will revert to the company in the event county discontinues
or changes fire protection services. ACCEPTED DONATION.
15. Investments information report - the Treasurer-Tax Collector
submits the October 31, 1956 report in accordance with AB 1073
and the county's investment policy. ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION.
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November 17, 1956
86-639 I6. Veterans Service Office subvention - the allocation letter
(Cont'd) from the State Department of Veterans Affairs has been received
allocating $9,258 to Butte County far operation of the Veterans
Service Office in 1986-87. AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
THE COUNTY CERTIFICATION THAT THE VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER
COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE.
I7. Price of final 1986-87 budget. SET SALES PRICE AT $5.00 PER
COPY, INCLUDING SALES TAX.
18. Inventory of county property - request for relief from
accountability - the District Attorney has completed his
investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Butte
County Charter and submits recommendations and a finding that
it is impossible to determine the disposition of most of the
missing property. RECOGNIZING THE pISTRICT ATTORNEY'S REPORT,
AUTHORIZED RELIEF FROM ACCOllNTABILITY OF FIXED ASSET ITEMS
SET FORTH IN THE AUDITOR'S MAY 13, 1986 MEMORANDUM.
19. Establishment of revolving fund - 1~elfare GAIN Program -
a resolution has been prepared to establish a $T,000 revolving
fund for the GAIN Program for meeting unusual or emergency
needs of recipients in accordance with Government Code
Section 29320, et seq. ADOPTED RESOLUTION 86-I51 ESTABLISHING
R REVOLVING FUND FOR THE WELFARE GAIN PROGRAP+i AND AUTHORIZED
THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN.
20. Law Library transfer - the Law Library Soard of Trustees
requests Board approval of a $1,112.47 transfer from the
Carleton Gray Trust Fund (Fund 1080) to the Law Library's
operating fund (Fund 1098). AUTHORIZED TRANSFER OF FUNDS.
21. Salary ordinance amendment - the ordinance adds a library
assistant III, library assistant I and a half-time library
assistant II (Durham), reinstituting positions which were
eliminated as a result of layoffs. WAIVED THE SECOND READING
AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2566.
22. Resolution dec]aring November 23 - 29, 1986 as California
Family Meek. ADOPTED RESOLUTION $6-152 AND AUTHORIZED THE
CHAIRMAN TO SIGN.
23. Dr. Ethan Harris contract -- an agreement has been prepared
making provisions for psychiatric services for the period
October 27, 1986 through June 30, 1987 for the Mental Health
Department in an amount not to exceed $19,800. APPROVED
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN.
24. Esplanade Manor contract - the contract is for the purpose
of providing socialization services for clients for the period
October 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987 in the maximum amount
of $59,000. APPROVED CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN
TO SIGN.
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86-639 25. Esplanade Manor contract - the contract provides for
(Cont'd) supplemental board and care services covering the period
October ], i986 through June 30, 1987 in the maximum amount
of $74,070. APPROVED CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN
TO SIGN.
26. Amendment No. 1 - Chico urban area handicapped and senior
citizens agreement - the amendment continues the Chico Clipper
until June 30, 1987 and is included in the present budget,
being funded from Transporation Development Act funds {SB 325)
with Butte County's share at $103,644. APPROUED CONTRACT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN.
27. Family Services Association contract modification ~-
modification covers actual services provided to the Student
Drug Abuse Program within the Sheriff's Department far
counseling sessions in the maximum amount of $23,574.07.
APPROVED CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRP'!AN
TO SIGN.
28. GAIL Program training contract - an agreement has been prepared
with Ed Cannoy in an amount not to exceed $300 in order to
provide training services to staff within the Welfare
Department's GAIN Program covering the period October 15 - 18,
1986. APPROVED CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN.
29. Rental rehabilitation program ~- annual performance report -
staff has prepared the annual report as required by program
regulations. APPROVER REPORT AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN
TO SIGN LETTERS TO STRTE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
30, Program income funds (Housing and Urban Development) - Public
Works requests approval to use $20,000 in program income funds
(Budget Unit 180-002) to perform remedial work for the Crouch
Ditch which provides drainage in the Chapmantown and Mulberry
areas of Chico. AUTHORIZED USE OF $20,000 IN HUD PROGRAM
INCOME FUNDS AND AUTHORIZED THE RUDITOR TO ESTABLISH AN
APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT.
31. Agreement for services - Community Development Block Grant
Funds - an agreement has been prepared with Connerly &
Associates to provide necessary services for the administration
of the program income funds resulting from the Community
Development Block Grant activities, services which Connerly
is not obligated to perform under the present contracts.
The agreement covers the period October 1, i986 through June 30,
1987 at a cost of $800 per month. APPROVED AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN.
32. Amendment No. 2 - Community Development Block Grant consultant
agreement - the amendment provides for continuation of services
to September 30, 1987 covered under the consultant agreement
dated September 3, 1985 at no cost to the county. APPROVED
CONTRACT AMENDMENT N0. 2 AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN.
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86-639 33. Advance step hiring
(Cont'd) requests advance step
range for a deputy
Section 12.12 of the
STEP HIRING.
-- Sheriff's Department ~ the Sheriff
hiring at the "C" step of the salary
sheriff applicant in accordance with
Personnel Rules. AUTHORIZED ADVRNCE
34. Report to the Soard concerning implementation of AB 2674
(Connelly} concerning amendments to the Brown Act which are
effective January 7, 1987. APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS AS
SUBMITTED BY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
35. Communications
a. Emily Alma, Chico - writes concerning the importance of
a community disposal program for toxic wastes for use
by householders. ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRED
TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.
b. GWEN relay tower petition - a petition signed by seven
persons has been received requesting Board support in
seeking an environmental impact statement for the proposed
GWEN relay tower. ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION.
c. Feather River Tourism - writes requesting Rural Renaissance
funding for the conduct of a feasibility study to identify
effective tourism programs for Butte County and Lake
Oroville. REFERRED TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
d. Butte County Fish and Game Commission - the commission
forwards its legislative proposal for the introduction
of state legislation to control stray dogs running at
large on public and private lands. REFERRED TO CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR CONSIDERATION IN INCLUSION
IN THE COUNTY`S LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM.
e. City of Chico - Mayor Willis writes regarding the formation
of service areas to provide financing for the countywide
library system and police and fire services within the
Chico Sphere of Influence. INFORMATION ONLY.
f. Rack Creek Reclamation District Ro. 2123 - writes
requesting information and status of County Service Area 87
and its proposed facilities and tivorks of improvement.
REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR RESPONSE.
Motion: APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA.
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Vote: T Y 2Y 3Y 4Y
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5 AB (Motion carried)
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Re~u~ar Agenda
86-640 Public Works budget - the Chief Administrative Officer has prepared
{128) a report concerning the status of Public Works funding in 1986-87
and submits recommendations.
h9otion: DIRECTED THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR TO PREPARE A SALARY
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ADDING A ROAD MAINTENANCE I P05ITION
TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
M S
Vote: T Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 AB (Motion carried)
86-641 State Theater building -- City of Oro~ii1e - the Administrative
(T49} Officer requests authorization to negotiate with City of Oroville
staff regarding management aspects of the old State Theater building.
(SUPERVISOR FULTON PRESENT AT THIS TIME.) ~~
Motion: APPROVED REQUEST.
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Vote: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y {Unanimously carried)
86-642 State Water Project Ent itlement Study - the Water Commission
(314) forwards the State Water Project Entitlement Study prepared by
the engineering firm of Leedsh ilT-Herkenhoff, Inc. (CONTINUED
FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION ON DECEMBER 2, 7985.)
86-643 Request of Palermo Grange No. 493 and Feather River Park and
(356} Recreation District for exemption of the provisions of Butte County
Code Section 19-i0 on the placement of septic systems far a new
building for the Grange. (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 2, 1986 FOR A
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNSEL,}
85-644 Discussion and policy direction regarding the use of underground
(569) -rs_ abo~egraund flamabie liquids storage. {REMOVED FROM AGENDA
AT THE REQUEST OF THE COUNTY FIRE WARDEN.}
86-645 Report and recommendation from Data Processing Steering Committee
(593) regarding computer equipment proposals. {COMMITTEE WAS NOT READY
TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME.}
86--646 Report from Chief Administrative Officer on Community Parklands
{628) Act of 1985 (Proposition 43) concerning Butte County's allocation
of $239,000.
Motion: DIRECTED THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO DEVELOP
PRIORITY LISTINGS OF POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE COUNTY PROJECTS
FOR THE FUTURE.
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Vote: T Y 2Y 3Y 4Y 5Y
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(Unanimously carried}
November 17, 1986
Recess: 9:56 a.m.
Reconvene: T0:20 a.m.
86-647 Report from Chief Administrative Officer regarding reorganization
(1537) plan for the Administrative Uffice assuming the interim Personnel
function. {from ll/4/86). (NO ACTION. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
TO PROVIDE FURTHER REPORT ON DECEMBER 2, 1986.)
86-648 Report from County Counsel regarding drainage problem in northeast
(1608} Chico at the corner of Mariposa and East Avenues. (from 1T/4/86}
Motion: DIRECTED COUNTY COUNSEL TO ADVISE MR. DOMINICK IELATI
OF EXISTING OPTIONS.
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Vote: l Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously carried}
Closed Session: The Board recessed at 10:32 a.m. for a closed
session on meet and confer; litigation of Maples v.
county, and a personnel matter.
Reconvene: The Board reconvened at T0:57 a.m. (NO ANNOUNCEMENTS.)
86-649 Renaming of private road - a resolution has been prepared far the
renaming of a private road in the OrovilTe area from Sugarplum
Lane (Simpson Ranch Road to end} to Leaf Lane as requested by
residents in the area. (FROM CONSENT AGENDA, MINUTE ORDER 86-639,
N0. 2. }
Motion: CHANGED HEARING DATE TO JANUARY 6, 1986 AT 17:00 A.M.
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Vote: 1 Y 2 Y 3 Y 4 Y 5 Y (Unanimously carried}
86-650 Additional item:
1. Chairman McLaughlin requested that Mr. Nichols obtain a report
from the District Attorney regarding a plea bargaining case
in Paradise. {MR. NICHOLS TO PROVIDE REPORT.)
Adjournment: There being nothing further before the Board at this
time the meeting was adjourned at 10:59 a.m. to
reconvene on November 18, 1986 at 10:30 a.m.
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Chairman, Board of upervisors
ATTEST:
MARTIN J. NICHOLS, Chief Administrative
Officer and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By
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