HomeMy WebLinkAboutM120578December 5, 1978
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9x00 aomo pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley, Richter and Chairman Winston.
Clif Mickelson, administrative officer; Dan Blackstock, county counsel; and
Clark A. Nelson, county clerk, by Cathy Pitts, assistant clerk to the Board,
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Invocation by Supervisor Moseley.
78-2240 INTRODUCTION OF NEW DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AUTHORITY AND DEPUTY COUNTY
COUNSEL
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, introduced Mr. John Bolling,
interim director of the Housing Authority and Jeff Meith, deputy county
counsel.
78-2241 ADDITLONAL7'MATTBREBRESENTED BY SUPERVISOR MADIGAN
Supervisor Madigan stated that he had received a call from one
of the rice growers in the area°of the Sutter Suites. The Department of
Fish and Game in their presentation to the Board last week had stated that
they might flood the area in some yearso This person saant~ed to know
where the water was coming from for the flooding.
Administrative Officer to make inquiry as to where the water
is going to come from.
78-2242 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ott motion of Supexvisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the minutes of November 28, 1978 were approved
as mailed with the following correction to minute order 78-2231, paragraph le
The closed hearing on the Elizabeth V, Eisenhour appeal of
negative declaration and denied rezone from "A-5" (agricultural - five
', acre parcels) to "S-R" (suburban-residential) of property located on
the south side of Bell Road, approximately 50 feat west of Alamo Avenue,
identified as AP 42-02-13, Chico held as continued fram November 21, 1978,
This hearing is closed and confined to the Board, Supervisor Richter
stated he had not been present last week and he has received numerous
telephone calls on this matter. He stated that this property touches the
Planning Commission's rezone. The map indicates parcels that are zoned
S-R. The people would like to see all the property within that area
', zoned' S-R,
78-2243 REPORT BY. CHAIRMAN WINSTON REa MEETING WITH DEPARTMENT OF WATER
RESOURCES ON WATER CONTRACT AND ENTITLEMENTS FOR BUTTE COUNTY
Chairman Winston reported on the meeting with the Department
of Water Resources that he and Mr. Blackstock attended yesterday. The
culminiation of six or seven years of work was that an amendment to the
contract was authorized to be submitted for approval prior to January 1,
1979. This would allow the county to give back water entitlements and
be in a position to reclaim on notice prior to November 1 of any year.
', The Department has informed that county that they are aware this is
the county of origin and will not hold the county to the contract amount
per the agreement in 1963. They will give permission to claim the water
called for in the agreement provided that it is not in excess of that
amount,
Chairman Winston complimented Mr. Blackstock for his diligent
work an this matter.
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78-2244 APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER N0. 15 -ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, contract change order No, 15 to provide additional
field welding as per structural engineer requirements and additional
schedule 40 pipe sleeves in the increase amount of $1,475.43 was approved
and the Chairman authorized to sign; funding from Administration Building
contingencies was authorized.
78-2245 APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER N0. 16 - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and unanimously carried, contract change order No, 16 for the Administration
Building in the increasing amount of $1,016 to provide for drain pipe on
the north acid south sides of buildings A and C was approved and the Chairman
authorized to sign with the funding to come from the Administration
Building contingencies.
78-2246 TABLE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PURCHASE
REAL PROPERTY FOR 1460 LINCOLN STREET FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT
', Discussion of the acquisition of property at 1460 Lincoln
Street for downtown parking lot held at this time. It was felt that
the county should not consider acquisition of the property at this time.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the setting of a public hearing for notice of
intention to purchase real property at 1460 Lincoln Street for downtown
parking facilities was tabled.
78-2247 ACTION TO HAVE CITY OF CHICO ASSUME RESPONSIBLITIES FOR PARKING
TICKETS INSTEAD_OF CHICO MUNICIPAL COURT CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 12. 1978
Chairman Winston questioned whether the City of Chico had
been conferred with regarding the matter of the parking tickets,
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, felt that they were aware of
', the problems. This is a policy decisian for the Judge.
Bull Turpin, administrative anaylst, reported that the Judge
had written a 1"eater to the City of Chico telling them what she plans
to do. The study supports her action.
Administrative Officer to talk with the Mayor and City Administrative
Officer regarding this matter and report back December 12, 1978.
78-2248 APPROVE MOTION TO TERMINATE POUND SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH CITIES OF
CHICO AND OROVILLE FOR FY 1979-80 AND AUTHORIZE LETTER TO BE SENT TO
RESPECTIVE CITY COUNCILS NOTIFYING OF THE BOARD'S ACTION
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, set out the reason
for the requested termination of the pound contracts with the cities.
The bids for contracting out the animal control operation are to be
opened December 11, 19780 Notices have been sent to perspective bidders.
There should be a provision in the contract for transition of the current
employees for a period of at least 90 days. According to the agreements
with both of the cities if the Board is going to get out of the business
of animal control the city councils would have to be sent a notice before
January 1, 1979 or the county will be locked into the contracts for 1979-80.
Supervisor Richter stated that the present: animal control
program was not very goods He did not feel that it was properly managed,
He felt that based on the preliminary proposals there was a considerable
savings to the county, The county collects a very small amount of
revenue from licensing. Other counties have higher fees. .Yolo County
collects about 85 to 95% of their revenue out of licensing. This is
done county wide and the cities do not license animals. There are other
counties that had a much higher percentage to the total cost of the program,
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He felt that if the Board decided not to contract the program out they
should consider putting it under the Sanitation Department or somewhere
else. It depends on the contractor whether the service will be better
or not. This would depend on whether there are adequate safeguards in
the contract to enable the county to bring pressure to make the contractor
do what he is suppose to do. Any contractor would have a tie in with the
Humane Society. The Hzmmane Officer in the Humane Society has considerable
powers given to them in the government code in which they are allocated
police powers. They can deputize other people to perform those functions.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, a motion to terminate pound services contracts
with the cities of Chico and Oroville for FY 1979-80 was approved; a letter
was authorized to be sent notifying respective city councils of the Board's
', action,
78-2249 APPROVE INTERIM FUNDING FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
FROM AVAILABLE BAIL OUT FUNDS: REQUIRE DEVELOPERS TO MAKE FUNDING
ARRANGEMENTS WITH PG&E FOR THE ENERGY COSTS IN ALL NEW SUBDIVISIONS:
AUTHORIXE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO PREPARE REPORT ON AVAILABLE OPTIONS
FOR THE PERMANENT FUNDING OF EXISTING AND PROPOSEb COUNTY' STREET LIGHTING
', DISTRICTS
It was moved by Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
that interim funding for street lighting maintenance districts from available
bail out funds be approved; developers be required to make funding arrangements
with PG&E for the energy costs in all new subdivisions; and Administrative
Officer authorized to prepare a report on available options for the
permanent funding of existing and proposed county street lighting districts.
Bi11 Turpin, administrative analyst, explained that these
funds will take care of this fiscal,year.~r.After~that the~Board:must
authorize a service charge for the amount of the expenditures, There
will have to be same interim funding between July and Decembers
Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley, Richter and Chairman
Winston.
NOES: None
Motion carries.
78-2250 APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS
', On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
', and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
j B-34 Public Health - Drug Counseling & Referral Center, This is
a $18,718 transfer of funds between categories within the DCRC budget to
implement revised augmentation pragram as approved by the Board of Supervisors
on November 21, 1978, minute order 78-2177.
', B-35 Recorder. Transfers $.500 from office expense to rents and
leases to cover Lease payments for Univac terminals and rental of a dry
copying machine which was underestimated when the budget was prepared.
B-36 Data Processing. Transfers $6,000 from regular salaries
to overtime as a result of the Loss of regular employees required and the
use of overtime to complete Data Processing jobs<
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78-2251 AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO GONTRACT WITH WILLIAM H. P.
DOLAN, JR. FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR SEVEN. PARCELS IN EL MEDIO IN
CONJUNCTION WITH HCD ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR A FEE OF $1,700
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried., the Administrative Officer was authorized to
contract with William H. P. Dolan, Jr, for appraisal services for seven
parcels in E1 Medio in conjunction with the HCD acquisition program for
a fee of $1,700,
78-2252 CERTIFICATE OF VOTES CAST AT NOVEMBER 7, 1978 GENERAL ELECTION BY
COUNTY CLERK
Certification of County Clerk to result of the canvass of
the General Election November 7, 1978
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF BUTTE
ss
I, Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that, in
pursuance of the provision of Section 17089 and 17090 of the Election Code
and of the resolution of the Board of Supervisors of said County, heretofore
adopted and entered upon the minutes of said Board. I did canvass the returns
of the votes cast in the First and Third Assembly Districts in said County,
at the General Election held on November 7, 1978 for elective public offices
and for and against each measure submitted to the vote of the voters, and
that the whole number of votes cast in said Assembly Districts in said
county and the whole number of votes cast for each candidate and for and
against each measure in said Assembly Districts in said County and in
each of the respective precincts therein, and that the totals of each
respective .collum~ and the totals as shown for each candidate and for and
against each measure are full, true and correct.
Witness my hand the Official Seal of my
office this 5th day of December 1978
CLARK A. NELSON,. COUNTY CLERK
(SEAL)
By /s/ Eleanor M, Becker
Eleanor M. Becker
Assistant Registrar of Voters
78-2253 APPROVE. SUBMISSION OF MILK AND WATER EXAMINATION AGREEMENT TO THE
STATE: ACCEPT STATE MONEY AS REVENUE
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, secanded by Supervisor Richter
and unanimously carried, submission of the Milk and Water Examination
agreement to the state was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign;
state money as revenue in the amount of $2,488.50 was accepted for the
period July 1, 1978 through June 30, 1979.
78-2254 APPROVE. SUBMISSION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AGREEMENT TO TH'.E
STATE: ACCEPT STATE MONEY AS REVENGE
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, submission of the Maternal and Child Health
agreement to the state which provides an annual allocation of $2,871 to
fund a portion of the nutritional component of the Maternal and Child
Health Program was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign; state
money in the amount of $2,871 was accepted as revenues
78-2255 APPROVE. SUBMISSION OF WOMEN,. INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) AGREEMENT
TO STATE: ACCEPT STATE MONEY AS REVENUE-:-
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, submission of the Women, Infants and Children
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(WIC) agreement to the state to operate the supplementalfood program for
women, infants and children was approved and the Chaixvian authorized to
sign; state money in the amount of $26,411 was accepted as revenue.
78-2256 APPROVE ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000
FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE LINDO CHANNEL BTKE CROSSING FROM SB325 FUNDS
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, issuance of purchase order contract not tb exceed
$2,000 for the completion of the Lindo Channel Bike Crossing from SB325
', funds approved by the Board June 20 and BCAG June 25, 1978 was approved.
78-2257 ACCEPT. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION GRANT FOR MEYERS STREET
A5SESSMENT DISTRICT
Claq Castleberry, public works director, set out the background
of the granto The assessment district is not asking for the money today.
The community is i.n the process of raising about 50% of the $880,000.
He felt that this was a goad effort. This is a long term project and
it will be complex.
Everd McOain stated that the estimate for the project is
$888,OOOo Various funding is coming from the assessment district and
the EDA grant.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the grant from Economic Development Administration
(EDA} in the amount of $435,000 was accepted and the Chairman and another
authorized person ~ authorized to sign.
78-2258 ADOPT RESOLUTION 78-1990 REQUESTING CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CREATE A PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION TO SR70__BETWEEN WICKS CORNER AND JARBO GAP
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, Resolution 78-149 requesting that the California
Department of Transportation create a public road connection to State
Route 70 between Wicks Corner and Garbo Gap was adopped and the Chairman
', authorized to sign,
78-2259 APPROVE STONESON SUBDIVISION UNIT ~~I FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor-Lemke
and unanimously carried, the Stoneson Subdivision Unit #1 final subdivision
map was approved; public utility easements as shown on the subdivision map
were accepted and offered for dedication and Chairman authorized to sign
', subdivision agreement.
78-2260 MEMO TO BOARD CONCERNING PARADTSE__TREE ORDINANCE - INFORMATION
Clay Castleberry, public works director, melt that the 'efforts
and goals were commendable. He suggested the county pursue an alternative,
approach with a local group, The county does not have a grading ordinance.
There are conditions on use permits but not on building permits. He has
', sent a copy of his memo to the Tree Committee of MAC.
Supervisor Richter felt that there was something upsetting about.
the ordinance. He felt that policing people's trees was unacceptable,
The memo is to be submitted to the MAC Tree Committ~eefor commentsa
78-2261 PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
The following public hearing dates were seta
1. A public hearing date of December 19, 1978:~.at 10x00 a.m.
was set for consideration of the Charles J. ~Mau~tdnn proposed negative
declaration and rezone from "S-R" (suburban residential) to "R-4" (maximum
density residential - restricted services) praperty located on the northeast
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corner of Ceres Avenue and East Avenue, identified as AP 48-30-45, containing
0.46 acres, more or less, Chico, California.
2, A public hearing date of December 19, 1978 at 10:15 a.m. was
set for consideration of the Wynoka Homes and Lee Colby proposed negative
declaration and rezone from "A-R" (agricultural - residential), and "C-1"
(light commercial.):to "R-~3" (medium density residential), "R-4" (maximum
density residential - restricted service) "C-1" (light commercial), and
"M-1" (light industrial) property located south of has Plumas Avenue and
east of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, all containing 127
acres, more or less, south of Oroville, California.
', 3o A; public hearing date of December 19, 1978 at 10:30 a.m. was
set for consideration of Robert J. Smith proposed negative declaration and
rezone from "A-2" (general) to "A-20" (agricultural - 20 acre parcels)
property located on the north side of Shippee Road, approximately 1/4 mile
east of State Highway 99, identified as AP 41-20-50, containing 181.0 acres,
', more or less, northwest of Oroville, California.
', 4< A public hearing date of December 19, 1978 at 10:45 a.me
was set for consideration of Heritage Construction Co. proposed negative
declaration and rezone from "A-2" {general) and "A-R" (agricultural -
residential) to "S-R" (suburban residential) property located on the
southwest corner of Kelly Ridge Road and Heritage Road, identified as
AP 34-50-18 and 27 containing 10.48 acres, more or less, east of Oroville,
California.
5. A public hearing date of December 19, 1978 at ll:l5 a.mo
was set for consideration of the Northwest Chico area proposed EIR and
rezone from "A-2'k (general) to "S-R" {suburban residential), "RT-1"
{single family residential - mobile homes), "A-R" (agricultural - residential),
and "C-2" {general commercial) generally located west of the Esplanade,
north of East Avenue, east of Nord Avenue, and south of Mud Creek,
containing 529 acres, more or less, Chico, California, with modifications.
Chairman Winston to write Mr. Platt regarding his statements.
78-2262 MEMO FROM PLANNING COMNLCSSION TO BOARD REGARDING HIGHWAY 32 WEST
The Board has no objections to the Public Works Director
meeting with CAI,TRANS. They agreed with Public Works that traffic
and development would warrant larger than necessary setbacks.
Mr, Castleberry to bring the proposal to the Board.
78-2263 DENY REQUEST FOR PENALTY REL~Ef' -_17EL ORO WATER CC_MPANY, INC.
Carl Morton, treasurer-tax collector, was present to discuss
the matter of the request for p~[~:ty relief for Del Oro Water Company, Inc.
with the Board. The unsecured tax bills were mailed in the later part
of September and they should have been received prior to October 31, 1978.
The bills indicate the delinquency dated The Company has acknowledged that
they are aware of the date, He did not feel that his office could go back
and determine exactly what had been said on the phone or what question
had been asked.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the request for penalty relief for Del Oro Water
Company, inc. for unsecured property taxes for assessment numbers 6440,
6477 and 6970 was denied.
78-2264 PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
A public hearing date of January 9, 1979 at 10:45 a.m. was set
for consideration of the James Parr appeal of requirement to prepare an
EIR in connection with a request to rezone an 80 acre parcel from TM-40
(timber mountain - 40 acre minimum parcels) to TM-5 (timber mountain -
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five acre minimum parcels) for AP 63-01-102 located in Little Chico Creek
Canyon, three mi?es south of Forest. Ranch.
78-2265 APPROVE. LAND CONSERVATION AGREEMENT CORRECTTONS FOR RALJER, INC.
AND VIRGINIA MEWES
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and unanimously carried, the following land conservation agreement
corrections were approved and the Chairman authorized to sign:
to Between the County of Butte and Raljer, Inc.
2. Between the County of Butte and Virginia Mewes
78-2266 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS IN MEMORY OF MAYOR GEORGE MOSCONE AND SUPERVISOR
HARVEY MILK
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
', and unanimously carried, the following resolutions were adopted and
the Chairman authorized to sign:
1, Resolution 78-200 in memory of Mayor George Moscone
~, Resolution 78-201 in memory of Supervisor Harvey Milk
78-2267 APPOINTMENT TO PARADISE MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (MAC)
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisar Richter
and unanimously carried, Pam Figge~ was appointed a member to the Paradise
', Municipal Advisory Council,
78-2268 ADOPT RESOLUTION 78-202 EXPRESSING THANKS TO LOUTSE KLUENDER FOR
', HER SERVICES AS COUNTY RECORDER
', On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, Resolution 78-202 expressing thanks to Louise
Kluender, county recorder, for her years of service was adopted and the
Chairman authorized to sign.
78-2269 COMMUNICATIONS
Neil Ho McCabe, attorney at law. The Attorney, on behalf of Robert Vaughn,
et al, appeals the conditional negative declaration and use permit
to James W. Arnold to allow an auction yard on property zoned
A-2 (general) located between State Highway 99 and Myers Avenue,
' . ~ "north of:.TuxxEer~Aug~.ue~!iden~ified as4QP~"'2~4.-1624, Gridley,
Set for hearing January 9, 1979 at 11:30 aom.
Lippincott Surveying, Paradise. The Surveyor, on behalf of Bernard A,
Geldard, appeals the Advisory Agency's condition ~kl an a
tentative parcel map, two lots, AP 54-23-101, off of Rockford
Lane, off of Pearson Road, near the intersection of Pentz-
Magalia Highway and Pearson Road, Paradise, Set for hearing
January 2, 1979 at 10:45 a.m,
William N, Lyman, DVM, Chico. Dr, Lyman appeals the Board of Zoning
Adjustment's condition requiring the installation of curb, gutter,
sidewalk and necessary street widening on use pexmit to allow a
small animal veterinary hospital on property zoned "8-2" (general
commercial) located on the northwest corner of Campbell Street
and Midway, identified as AP 40-222-13 and 14, Durham. Set for
hearing January 2, 1979 at 11:15 a.m.
Jim P1ath, 0roviile. Mr. Plath writes with regard to land use decisions
in the county. Matter haiddled earlier in the meeting.
Glynn J. Dauthit, Oroville. Mr. Douthit writes suggesting combining the
Data Processing Departimefct`'wi:~h the Assessor's Office. Information;
no action taken. Page 473. December 5, 1978
December 5, 1978
Matthew W. Wistreich, Paradiseo Mr. Wistreich forwards a petition
containing 47 signatures of homeowners in his area who are
opposed to having the "aunt minnie" trailers coming into their
communityq To be provided at the hearing on the proposed
ordinance change.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Delay, Paradise. Mr. and Mrs. Delay forward a letter
containing twelve signatures of passible zoning violations on
Neal Road in Paradise. Referred to Zoning Inspector.
Geoxge and Roberta Hastings, Chico. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings write requesting
that the Chico Clipper service be expanded, Tnformation; no action.
Butte County Mosquito Abatement District. The Districts writes concerning
the expiration of the term of appointment for three of the District
Board of Trustee memberso See motion following communications,
John N. Bach, attorney at law, The Attorney, on behalf of Winnie B, and
Richard D, Adkisson, submit a claim for personal injuries and
damages in the amount of $775,000 as a result of personal injuries
and damages suffered on and from August 21, 1978. Seee motion
following communications.
RECESS: 9:57 a.m,
RECONVENE: 10:07 a.m.
Geddis, Driscoll and Associates. The Engineers, on behalf of Ray Wheeler,
appeal conditions 4 & 5 on Wheeler Orchards Subdivision, 13 parcels,
west side of Larking Road hetween Sheldon Avenue and Obermeyer
Avenue, Gridley. Set for hearing January 9, 1979 at 11:15 a.m.
James Theodore Holcombe, Fremonto Mro Holcombe submits proposed conditions
he would Tike to have added to the Joseph and Ardene H. Miller
use permit scheduled for hearing December 5, 1978. To be considered
at the time of the hearing,
78-2270 APPOINTMENT TO BUTTE .COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT AND SENDING
', OF LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
', On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, letters of appreciation are to be sent to
T. Arthur Evans and Robert Boyd for their service on the Butte County
Mosquito Abatement District; Gary Justeson was reappointed as a member
of the Butte County Mosquito Abatement Districto
78-2271 REJECT CLAIM - WINNIE B, AND RICHARD D. ADKISSON
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the claim of Winnie B, and Richard D. Adkisson
', for personal injuries and damages in the amount of $775,000 as a result
of personal injuries and damages suffered on and from August 21, 1978
was rejected and referred to the Risk Management Coordinator and Counsel,
78-2272 PUBLIC HEARINGS: JOSEPH A, AND ARDENE H, MILLER - APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A NON-PROFIT SCHOOL ON PROPERTY
ZONED "A-5" (AGRICULTURAL - FIVE ACRE PARCELS) LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
RACCOON ROAD,. APPROX. ONE, MILE EAST. OF ROCKERFELLER ROAD, 1/2 MILE SOUTH
OF BALD ROCK ROAD, IDENTIFIED AS AP 71-02-b1, EAST OF OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
The public hearing on the Joseph A. and Ardene H, Miller appeal
of conditional negative declaration and use permit to allow a non-profit
school on property zoned "A-5" (agricultural -five acre parcels) located
on the south side o£ Raccoon Road, approximately one mile east of Rockerfeller
Road, 1/2 mile south of Bald Rock Road, identified as AP 71-02-61, east of
Oroville, California was held ass advertised,
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Chairman ~nTinston announced that he had received a call from the
appellants requesting that the hearing be delayed, He informed them that
because of the late date the individuals involved could not be notified
but that depending on the wishes of this Board the matter could be continued
after the hearing is concluded,
Richard Molcar, environmental review department, set aut the
background of the negative declarations This is a use permit to establish
a non-profit school on 40 acres near Berry Creek. There would be one
dozen or so buildings for the schoolo This matter has been heard six times
before the Boardof Zoning Adjustment. The potential impacts are increased
traffic on Raccoon Road. There would be increased runoff and potential
erosion on the Road. Another impact is the population increase in the
areao The applicants propose to limit the use and visitors plus personnel
to 50 people. There would also be an increase in noise. The groundwater
resources are uncertain, There would be an increase for public services
and extensions of public utility lines for 1/2 mile, The area is designated
as TM and is A-5. The area has some agriculture and some residential areas,
A conditional negative declaration with mitigation measures was adopted on
August 8, 1978 and the use permit was approved on November 8, 1978. He
recommended a conditional negative declaration with the original six
conditions on the use permit plus some additional ones to be added.
Bettye Blair, planning director, set out the background of the
use permit. The Board has received copies of the Board of Zoning Adjustment's
meeting and staff findings. She has posted an exhibit submitted by the
applicant for the proposed project.
Hearing open to the publics Appearing:
', 1. Herbert Campbell, Berry Creek. Mr. Campbellstated that the
', people that live adjacent to the proposed project are opposed to it. Mr.
Campbell stated that the Berry Creek Association had heard the comments
and side of the opponents to the project, They did not hear from Mro and
Mrs. Miller. FIe went to see the Millers and talked with them. After talking
to Mrsa Miller he is convinced that the project..is a worthwhile thingo
You cannot see another residence from their place, The road is bad but
he understood that would be fixed with the condition on the use permit,
The Association wished her well in the project.
2. Arch Phelps. Mra Phelps stated that he has talked to several
of the neighbors and he has not heard any adverse feelings against this
school going in. Everyone he has talked to with the exception of the close
', neighbors have no objections.
3. Patrick Proctor. Mr. Proctor felt that the school was a
tremendous thing. The programs will consist of lectures for the public,
eating nutritionally and how to solve nutritional d~efic~i~e~re~ies.=< He~*aas
not concerned with the traffic the school would create,
4. Mrs, Miller, Mrs. Miller set out the way the school would
work. This would give an opportunity to young people to run a health.
reconditioning center and health restaurantso This kind of program was
started in Europe and is just now catching on in American This area was
chosen as a location so that people could change their eating habits and
exercise in the open air. Stress control also works on this. There is
one place operating out of Santa Barbarao If this program can be made
available it can change the health picture of the people in our country.
The hearing was continued to January 9, 1979 at 11:15 a.m.
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78-2273TPUBLiC HEARING: FROST OIL COMPANY,-INC. - APPEAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TANKS FOR STORAGE OF INFLAMMABLES AND A
VARIANCE TO ALLOW RELATED EQUIPMENT 40 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE OF MULBERRY
STREETS ON PROPERTY ZONED "A=2" (GENERAL) LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF FAIR STREET AND 21ST STREET TDENTTFIED AS AP 46-201-02 CHICO CALIF
The public hearing on the Frost ail Company, Inc. appeal of
negative declaration and use permit to allow additional tanks for storage
', of inflammables and a variance to allow related equipment 40 feet from
the centerline of Mulberry Street, on property zoned "A-2" (general)
located on the northeast corner of Fair Street and 21st Street, identified
as AP 46-201-02, Chico, California was held as advertised.
Richard Molcar, environmental review department, set out the
background of the negative declaration, A conditional negative declaration
was adopted, Since the condition has been accomplished a negative
declaration is recommended, The use permit is for storage of fuel. It
is for the relocation of an existing use. The General Plan shows the
area industrial in use, There are nearby residences on Mulberry and 21st
Street. There will be an increase of truck traffic. The fuel tanks
will be located adjacent to a residence, In addition, iOSHA requirements
will mitigate the safety problems. A negative declaration is recommended.
Bettye Blair, planning director, set out the background of the
use permito The Board has been supplied with staff findings and minutes.
The Board recentlg abandoned a portion of Mulberry Street.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. Sherman Frost, Mr, Frost stated that the use permit is
to move the existing tanks, The plant was acquired in 1947. There
were very few dwellings near the tanks. There is one dwelling within
ten feet of the large tanks. There is no way to protect in tease of
an accident. The whole neighborhood could be damaged. by fire, The only
way to provide protection is to go underground, This site to the north
would relieve a lot of exposure to the homes. The chance of damage will
be reduced by 957. This will be done by eliminating the standing tanks
as soon as can be done.
2. Sam Hilger. Mr. Hilger spoke in opposition to the use
permit. He objected to the procedure involved, He was unable to learn of
the project until after the building had proceeded, The tanks have been
installed and services set up. He was concerned about possible danger.
Chairman Winston stated that the overhead tanks will be removed.
There will be a vapor recovering devd:cxe put on the new tanks. Et would
appear the effort being made by Mr. Frost is to the betterment of the
neighborhood,
Mr. Hilger felt that there was a traffic hazard that would be
created i£ the facility were moved north. There will be in the neighbarhood
of about 50 vehicles, not diesel oil but gas tankers. Another problem
is noise, The business is being expanded.
Supervisor Richter felt that there was an existing facility at
the present time that has about the same amout of storage. All of the
storage that was above ground will be put below ground.
Mr. Frost stated that at the present there are X7,000 gallons
of storage at the present with the above ground tanks and there will be
32,000 gallons when the tanks are moved underground,
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Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Boardo
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, on the basis of this initial evaluation finding
the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment,
a negative declaration was recommended.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the appeal was denied noting that the approval of
the project is in the public interest and provides necessary services and
facilities for the public and that it is compatible with the zoning and
the proposed uses will not impair the integrity and character of the zone
in which the land lies and that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible
', with or injurious to surrounding properties or detrimental to the health
and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood
', or to the general health,. welfare and safety of the County;-~ subject to
the following conditions:
to Adherence to the requirements of OSHA., sections 5597, 5578, 5603,
5604, which details procedures for the installation of underground
tanks, venting of tanks, sources of ignition and testing of tankso
', 2, Fu11 improvement including curb, gutter, sidewalk and drainage
plus minor pavement widening, if not already installed,
', 3, Deed 40 ft. right-of-way from centerline of Fair Street to County
of Butte or City of Chicoo
Applicant must also comply with all other applicable State and local
', statutes, ordinances and regulationsa
78-2274 PUBLIC HEARING: PAiFL ELLCESSOR - APPEAL OF CONDITION ~~l ON CERTIFICATE
OF COMPLIANCE FOR A SINGLE PARCEL OF LAND, AP 40-09-30, NORTH END OF
ES UAN ROAD DURHAM AREA
The public hearing on the Paul E1lcessor appeal of condition ~~l
on certificate of complaince for a single parcel of land, AP 40-09-30,
north end of Esquan Road, Durham area was held at this time. Clay Castleberry,
public works director, concurred that the condition should be waived on the
stipulation that the property not be divided until additional right-of-way
be provided. Mr. Ellcessor did not create the parcel,
Hearing open to the public. Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the appeal was upheld and condition ~kl was
eliminated with the condition that no future division on the property be
made until right-of-way is provided.
78-2275 PUBLIC HEARING: KAROLY KASZA - APPEAL OF CONDITION FOR BUILDING
PERNLCT TO INSTALL CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK FOR AP 82-08-81, 795
ELLIOTT ROAD. PARADISE
The public hearing on the Karoly Kasza appeal of condition for
building permit to install curb, gutter and sidewalk for AP 82-08-81, for
795 Elliott Road, Paradise was held at this time. Clay Castleberry, public
works director, set out the background of the appeal. The parcel is on
the north side of Elliott and requires urban improvements for additional
building permits in the urban areae This parcel is coming off an additional
access from another road, It would be in order to consider allowance of
a building permit without the requirements. He is not adding to the traffic,
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Hearing open to the public. Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the appeal was upheld.
INTRODUCTION OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT CLASS FROM LAS PLUMAS HIGH SCHOOL.
78-2276 APPEARANCE: TOM MCGRADY ROSEWOOD CIRCLE
Mr. McCrady spoke regarding the rezone the Board had approved
last week for Elizabeth Eisenhour. The Board had rezoned the area from
A-5 to S-R, He was concerned about the decision as were many property
owners. When the matter was before the Planning Commission the property
owners spoke out against the rezone and the Commission denied the rezone.
It went to the Board on appeal and the property owners were not there to
oppose the rezone. Mr. McCrady presented a petition signed by 86 people
in opposition to the rezone. The Board is being asked to set aside their
decision, Alamo Avenue is the boundary to future encroachment on agricultural
land to the west. It does create a precedent. The rezone has been in
effect many years. He believed that it predates the General Plan designation.
The General Plan designates the area as low density residential.
Chairman Winston felt that the urban area should stop at the
Glenwood area which coincides with the Eisenhower property. There are
many small parcels of land in the area. He did not feel that there
should be any extension of that line to the west of Glenwood.
', Dan Blaekstock, county counsel, stated that in the case of
adoption of a zoning ordinance unless there is a mistake of fact the
decision is final. Obviously the Board should never put itself in a
position to rehear a zoning matter after a decision has been made.
The whole idea is for everyone to come before the Board at the time
of the hearing. If the Board wants to reconsider the matter, the
action would be to refer to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
78-2277 APPEARANCE: BOB JEFFERY
Mr. Jeffery spoke regarding the Elizabeth Eisenhour rezone.
His property is in a low area. If development is allowed to continue
his property will be a swamp. He wanted the area left the same:
78-2278 APPEARANCE: MARY ANN BURGESS
Ms. Burgess stated that she worked with Mr. Jeffery on the
almond huller. Agriculture is the backbone of Butte County. She
challenged the statement of the Public Works Director that the needs
of the public is adequate. Nord Avenue is inadequate for more traffic.
The traffic is impairing the people in agriculture from making a living.
78-2279 APPEARANCE:. MARY BALL
', Ms. Ba11 spokgeregarding the Elizabeth Eisenhour rezone.
The area cannot stand an increase in traffic. The roads are too narrow.
This puts the area in a bad condition. The schools will be taxed because
there will be more children. There will be a need for more public services.
78-2280 APPEARANCE: DON BLAKE
Mr. Blake asked what had happened at the meeting with the
Department of Water Resources that Chairman Winston and Mr. Blackstock
attended.
Mr. Blake was advised that the matter had been discussed earlier
in the morning. Chaix~an Winston set out his comments of earlier in the
morning.
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78-2281 AUTHORIZE COUNSEL TO FILE ANSWER TO PRELIMINARY PAPER ISSUED BY
ENERGY COMMISSION AS DETAILED
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, read the answer to the preliminary
paper issued by the Energy Commission relative to the proposed PG&E coal
powered plant. He asked that he be given permission to file said answer.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, Counsel was authorized to file the answer to
the preliminary paper issued by the Energy Commission relative to the
PG&E coal powered plant as detailed by him.
RECESS: 11:30 a.m,
RECONVENE: 1:40 p.m.
SUPERVISOR RICHTER ABSENT AT THIS TIME,
78-2282 DATA PROCESSING FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PRESENTATIONS
Chairman Winston set out the format that would be used for
the presentations. Each company would be given an opportunity to make
their presentation, The firms not giving the presentation would be
asked to recess to the ante-room. After the presentations have been
made the vendors will be asked back into the room for an question and
answer period. These presentations will be taped for use by the Administrative
Officer and the Board's Data Processing Committee. The presentations
will be taken under advisement. Hopefully the Board will make their final
decision by December 19, 1978. The matter will be discussed on December 12,
1978.
Supervisor Lemke read a memo to the Board from the Data
Processing Committee. The memo was fio be placed in the files
The following companies and their representatives were introduced:
Sierra National Corporation
Fred Forbes, Jr.
Gary Wadsworth
Computer Sciences Corporation
Ed Carlson
Pa;_ A~at.Qr~inlin
Dr, Mari.Q~tMontana
Charles Trigg
Systems and Computer Technology Corporation
3oe Staszak
Jerry Fastman
Presentatio"neb.aS~terxanNati:onal Cor oration
Mr. Forbes stated that Sierra National was proud to make a
presentation involved with Butte Countyo Gary Wadsworth use to be in
the Data Processing Department. He worked with the Elections Department
relative to automation, Many of the details of the proposal were omitted
in the written proposal. If Butte County made the decision that at any
', time they wanted out of the contract they would be able to. If the
county wanted out of the contract they would aid in a technical capacity
for normal transitioning and continue to provide service on a cost basis.
There could be maybe a 90-day cancellation clause in the contract.
Mr. Forbes showed the automated computers that could be placed in
different offices to be used for data entry in the department or connected
to the main computer. They would put ten of these computers in the
field for handling of data that would be on-line to the present facility.
They would place two computers in the existing facility. The existing
key entry would be eliminated entirely, All data entered would be from
the machine to the main machines. The person in the department would be
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entering on data. The user would put in and request reports or reprints
from the main facility. This system has been in operation for ten years.
Mr. Forbes was not critical of the Butte Gounty Data Processing
Department. They could not have done the work differently even with better
management it would have been incomplete. There was not enough personnel
to develop better systems.
Mr. Forbes set out the computers that their company uses.
They use the Honeywell computer. It has improved .random access 50 times.
', The county continues to use batch oriented systems, There is a need for
additional personnel when this method is used. There would only be
certain people that would have access to certain fileso This would have
to be arranged for. Not everyone would have access to all of the files
in the computer.
The company would do away with the computer that is now being
used and replace it with Honeywell computers. The information would not
be sent to San Biego. It is not easy to develop a'~~d program on a big
computer, A program can be written on a small computer in a very short
', time. They have normally found that the departments are oriented to
the jobs needed. During conversion time both types of computers would
be retained until conversion was completed. Their proposal covers the
ten facilities in the field, There could be a possible cost of having
to have relief help to use the computers. These computers would have
the capability to go to the main frame when necessary. This would
also be true for outside users: One of the main computers would be
on-line. One would be used by the programers and for overflow and backup
to other facilities. This would four to five times the computer power.
An additional amount of $100,000 to cover the contract on
the 9030 is included in the proposal. The program on the small computers
will have a capacity to show if the information is inconsistent or incorrect.
The system has the capacity to query the data on a certain item if it is
requested on a particular item such as PBRS contributions.
Mro Forbes set out the interior of the machine for the Board
at this time. This system would be better than the present system due
to the fact that there would be no need to go through the personnel
required at the present time. In the event of a phaseout there is a
need to protect the software of the company so that whoever took over
the contract could not compete on the commercial market with them.
The main advantage of this type of network has been that the users
become much more sensitive to data processing. The user eventually
knows what it takes to process data. They can produce reports when
they need them. It will be used for functions not used before. They
are proposing that the majority of the people would remain employed.
If the county came in with a radical request that would require a
change in the present job flow the company would have to ask for more
money or more personnel. Data entry would be automated. Programs
could be developed for the outside users whereby they could use a communication
line to put their data on the machines.
Mr. Forbes felt the outside users should be kept on the same
level. He recommended that the county maintain control on the outside
contracts. If the population figures would increase, the company would
ask for a percentage of that. Mr. Forbes set out how his company world
proceed as far as the beginning of the contract. The new computers would
be put in within one month after the contract. They would start the
conversion. They would expect a minimum of six months to get the conversion
done to 70~. The entire conversion may take as long as three years.
They do work for other counties and would like to make agrangements to
bring other counties into this facility> They will not bring commercial
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work into this facilitye They would operate for the county's benefit and
the contracts would be through the county. The outside users would have
access only to their own files but not anyone elses. The company will
pay for the supplies of standard stocko The cost could be less. The tax
bills would have to be bought. The print out could be either entered
daily and printed at night or however a person desiredo The individual
department could do the same job without having to go to data processing
for the work to be doneo This could be done with anything that has a
program capabilityo The machines also have wording process and letter
writing capacity on a small scale. This would be similar to the Lanier
word processing machine. There are different printers on the machines.
', One of the printers is the teletype 440.
Mr. Forbes responded to questions regarding the company's background
in education, He felt that you do not have to have a background in each
of the areas of endeavor. The company set up the programs for the Navy
personnel when recruited for evaluation. They developed the programs
for the Marine antiwar school. They have written special programs for
interactive type training. They have done programs for several colleges
and for the Siskiyou Superintendent of Schoole. They do not have any
community colleges. Mr. Forbes set out where the small computers would
be placed. The company has not personnaly talked to the department
I heads involved,
Ed Brown, interim data processing director, felt that the
program might not satisfy his needs. He suspected that it would not.
Mr. Forbes stated that they would try to put the facibties in
to do more than the county has now. The machines can be programmed to
do what is wanted. The big machines do the majarity of the work for the
assessor. Better systems will solve more of the problems. The first
thing would be to u~pg,rad'e the facility<
RECESS: 2.:50 p.m.
RECONVENE: 3:02 p,m.
Chairman Winston made a statement at this time. He felt that
the Data Processing Director was opposed to the concept of facilities
management. He has indicated how tough he would be to get along with.
We do not suffer the public suffers. He hoped that any decision the
Board makes relative to facilities management would meet with cooperation
', of the various departments.
Mr, Brown stated that his intent was to find out whether or
not proper planning had been made. He felt that it was only fair that
before the Board makes a decision that he has a night to his say. He
assured the Board that when the decision is made he will go along with
the wishes of the Board,
Presentation by Systems and Computer Technology Corporation
Mr. Staszak thanked the Board for~~the time alloted them in
Butte County and the time of the staff, The Corporation are specialists
in computing services for public agencies and institutions. They have
developed certain expertise. Mr. Staszak explained how they got into
facilities management. They have been in the facilities management
business since 1968. They were selected in 1969 to participate in
federal grant programs with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
They have worked on the hardware for the University of Maryland. The
company is the largest supplier today< They have 712 facilities management
sites where they are responsible for management. This includes counties
and community colleges< They are familiar with the Univac computers
as are used in Butte County. He set out: the places where they have used
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the Univac computers at this time. Not all of the facilties that have
been listed are full service facilities. There are several that have
been completed. The work with the public sector is different from
the commercial area.
Mr, Fastman stated that nine of the fifteen full management
are included in the list. The other eight are with colleges and universitieso
Mro Staszak stated that one of the reasons they have indicated
their clients is because one of the major elements that has to be accomplished
is the development of systemse That effort here has moved along slowly
in the past years. He suggested that the county contact some of the
people on the list to get some insight into how the project can worko
During the study of the county system the one problem was the need for
strong capable people to assist with management and development.
Mr. Staszak set out the procedures that would be brought to the
county and used. There would be an experience management team. This would
be three members full time. There would be new systems and or development
of existing systems. He set out the areas where data processing could
be used where it is not currently being used, There would be a review
of the hardware being used. They would up~~as~e the hardware to the maximum
capacity. Their company would have the flexibility to change the vendor
if necessary,.Another need is the outside user situation. There is a
lack of closeness. They would lower the cost. Mr. Staszak set out the
difference is lowering the cost regarding man hours of computing. The
company has individuals who can increase productivity and establish goals
and upgrade the facility through procedures. They would make sure the
procedures and documents are correct. This would enable the county to
have vast resources of the center without the necessity of increased
hiring. The company would assign certain people to develop systems
as required. They do not remain on the budget.
Mr. Staszak spoke regarding the cost comparision of the
'. various proposals. Their proposal over a three year period would be
$760,000 less than the others. There axe cextain factors that would
accur in terms of phaseback costs that would change the figures somewhat.
Over seven years the difference would be $1.296 million. Their company
saves money compared to the other vendors with man hours. This proposal
', also differs because they are going to provide a single point of
responsibility. They propose to assume all personnel as well as the
contract for the hardware and supplies, The management would be done
by a team instead of one individualo
', The corporation is familiar with the equipment vendors and
are not isolated to the area for purchase of equipment, There would be
an evaluation of the hardware needs. They will maintain and operate the
hardware at no administrative cost. In terms offered in the items listed
they will train the people who. are already heme. This would provide for
the possibility of phaseback. The individuals will be capable of running
the center at the level .they expect of themselves.
In summary, ti;y offer better services because of services
available for county users and non-county users. There is a library of
systems available for uses There are public domain systems. There are
more systems available in California than in any other counties in the
United States. There is more control with a single point of contact in
that if anything occurs within data processing it does not require
coordination with the other departments outside of data processing.
The county will get a series of defined costs. This cannot be altered
without the approval by the Soard. The company would create a work plan
after 90 days. -{
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Mr. Staszak set out the attachments at this time. He has
indicated the cost comparisons on the different proposals. There are
certain statements included relating to cost of living. There are
no additional factors. The proposal is for a fixed price. There is
a press news release about the most recent award for their services.
They have included three pages of references of fifteen different
referrals regarding their services. He recommended that the county
visit one or two before they make their decision. There is also a
news release recognizing that they are in support of the community
college in Tdayne Countyo The last item was a summary of things he would
hopefully have said to the Board. He tried to crystallize things in
the process.
The company would not limit to either batch or terminarl
type of processing. This would be what would be considered in the 90-days
of planning. _ ,..
Mr. Eastman stated that the interesting thing about SCT is
that if the county wants them here fox whatever period they will stay.
He did not believe a contract should be the basis for keeping a company.
Tf they are not cost effective the county should have the option to
do whatever is necessary. Tt is their business to operate a facilties
management.
Mr. Staszak set out what was meant in the proposal by
assessing and evaluation of the present systems. They cannot do justice
in terms of trying to evaluate in a few hours with each individual.
They would have to live on site with the people. This has not been
done in the detail necessary at the present time. Zt was felt that
the length. of time to the conclusion is two years to complete the
turn around, There would be a need for establishing needs and a
forum for expressing those needs.. After the meetings improvements
can be done,
Mr, Fastman stated that the additional $1+2,000 is optional.
This can be included if the county wishes to do so.
Mr. Staszak stated that the Board would have a fixed price
on anything that is optional and would identify where it might be
available.
Mro Fastman spoke regarding the assumption of responsibility
for the different systems. They would assume responsibility for all
systems under way now. Tf the project is well along and close enough
to meet the needs they would assume the responsibility. They would
bring to bear the transfer system that meets needs. Any changes would
be presented to a policy and priorities board. For state mandated
programs the policy board would establish the priorities. The company
would not set priorities for the county. The company will develop a
twenty year work program. Allocations would have to be approved by
', the Board as to the budget for that year. There could be very few
systems if any to be developedo
RECESS: G~:20 p.m.
RECONVENE: 4:37 pame
Presentation by Computer Sciences Corporation
Mr. Trigg reintroduced the members of the corporation present
to give: a presentation to the Board.
Dr. Montana stated that it was a pleasure to be able to make
a presentation before the Board~agehe48~orporation has a number of
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facilities management contracts like the State of California for their
MEDICAL program. It is a very significant attraction for us to form a
real showplace in the northern part of the state. They can contribute
to the betterment of the facility.
Mr. Trigg stated that his company has had an opportunity to
examine the data processing needs of Butte County. Looking at the budget
from 1971-72 to the current 1978-79 the budget has doubled in seven years.
The key issue is not the fact that the budget has doubled and the county
still has a large amount of dissatisfied users within and outside of the
county. The corporation has been in the business for twenty years--
and have provided systems for major hardware manufacturers. The
', organization is growing. The company started in 1959. They built from
$6 million in 1965 to $277 million in 1978. The first half of this
year they have increased already 20%, They have had a steady personnel
growth. There was a major contract award between 1973 and 1974 and another
in 1978. They are very much a people company. It is important for Butte
', County that the company has over 10,000 employeeso They have a vast
', resource to call upon for assistance,
Mr, Trigg set out the major sources of business for the
corporation: full services facilities managment and systems development
furnished. The company has worked with not only Butte County but with
state governments and colleges and major hardware manufacturers. This
has allowed them to keep abreast of software also. As a result of this
systems development they have a library of local government programs
in excess of 3,700 programs. There is a wealth of programs to call
upon for transfer possibilites. There is a intersystem of computers
serving communities. This is important for several reasons. It is a
complete Univac system. They are thoroughly familiar with Univac.
They have studied the requirements for a communications system. They
designed and implemented the worldwide system for the U.5. Army.
In the future, Butte County is going to be looking for online communications.
Mr. Trigg set out how many contracts the corporation now hasp
They have 16 full service management contracts. They are responsible
for the operation. They have been with Orange County for five years.
The headquarters is E1 SegundoU With the contract with the state there
will be in excess of 1,000 people in the Sacramento area to call up.
This proposal would not take the control away from the Board, They
would manage the program for the county. At the end if you want to
phase it back to in house the county has not lost control. Mr. Trigg
set out the chain of command within the proposal. The center director
is very high in the organization structure. The senior technical staff
is available and does performance audits.
Mr. Trigg stated that at the county's invitation they did
a study of the facility in Butte County. They talked to twenty users
including Butte College. They spent considerable time at the DP center.
Mr. Trigg set out their findings at this time. Over the years the management
has failed to provide technical leadership to the user committee and
personnel. There is administrative ineffectiveness> There is lack of
documented procedures.. This has caused ineffectiveness and under utilization.
The users expressed the fact that they are looking for leadership to
bridge the gap between their requirements and facilities. The technical
competence is low. This is shown by the selection of the 9030. It is
not as powerful as the spectra the county replaced. There is no long
range planning. They felt that the 9030 was inadequate for the job to
be done in Butte County. The printers have been downgraded. The current
system cannot accommodate the current volume of work. The conversion
effort was undersetimated. The conversion is not 1007 completed. There
is a need to monitor utilization. There has been too much reliance on
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the hardware Vendor. There is a need for outside sources to evaluate
what the needs of the county areo
Mr. Trigg stated that in the personnel area there is low morale.
There was an underestimation of the conversion system. They have been
working seven days a week. There are extensive user comp~intso There
is limited career opportunity. There is low production because there is
inefficient user interface procedures. There is inadequate training
on the 9030. They found that the programmer was running the computer
when the operations people are to do that,
There is increasing maintenance costs to maintain the system
and to make changes the user wants. The increase is because of no
documentation of programs. There is delayed system enhancement from the
users standpoint. When the user requests a change in a program it is not
centrally controlled. There were changed formats in the reports without
notification to the users. This made for inconsistent results. There
was inadequate folbw through.
The operations side is uncontrolled. There is no formal procedure>
', There is no off site storage of the information for the county. The
heart of the county is on the system. There is inadequate fire protection.
There is a need for a user procedure.
The solution to the problems in the data processing center
was^ set out at this time. Hiring a new director is not the answer.
A director is one person and this does not solve the problem. There is a
need for other resources and standards and procedures. There is specialized
technology available to the county through the proposal. The resource
of people is also available,
Mr. Carlson presented a slide presentation to the Board at
this time. They have had many people involved with Butte County.
Their proposal is to improve services to users. The first priority
would be to stabilize costs and work on the internal operation.
I They will propose a fixed price and do under contract. It is important
for the managers to have local government and Univac experience. Dong
range planning is important. This would be an annual plan established
with 'the framework. They are the only vendor that has full service local
government service. From the standpoint of doing the entire operations,
they -:have five installations with many years experience. The gross
', price does not include the outside users amount. Mr. Carlson set out
the cost comparison over a seven year period. Their proposal would
save in excess of $1 million over the next seven years, The material
portion would be for the administrator and the center director to
work together. Every year the company has spent about $1/4 million
to update standards. He felt this was a value that could be brought
to Butte County. There is a check and balance system with their
.program. There is single company accountability. They are not going
to take control of the operation. If the county has problems with the
hardware vendor or the telephone the company would take care of this
', for the county. There would be an experience management team. There
would be no increased cost for bringing in additional people for a
', specific time to do a certain job. There will be monitoring of
progresse Traning is important for the morale. There would be an
enhancement of systems transfer. Within the cost is a merit increase
for the employeeso
RECESS: The Board recessed at 6:00 p.mo to reconvene on Wednesday,.
December 6, 1978 at 8:00 p.m.
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