HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.19.22 FW_ Board Correspondence - Main Oroville intersection is a safety hazard
From:Paulsen, Shaina
To:BOS
Cc:Pack, Joshua; Nuzum, Danielle
Subject:FW: Continued Correspondence - FW: Board Correspondence - FW: Main Oroville intersection is a safety hazard
Date:Thursday, May 19, 2022 10:12:08 AM
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Please see update below.
Shaina Paulsen
Associate Clerk of The Board
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120
From: Pack, Joshua <jpack@buttecounty.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 10:07 AM
To: K Brazil <fewzil@att.net>
Cc: Paulsen, Shaina <SPaulsen@buttecounty.net>
Subject: RE: Continued Correspondence - FW: Board Correspondence - FW: Main Oroville
intersection is a safety hazard
More feedback from Oroville that was sent to them directly by Maverick –
“We had a few internal issues that we worked through, we are planning to have
Gradetek out onsite next week to start the work. We are still waiting for some
submittal reviews to be done by CalTrans. We plan to have about a 6-8 week schedule
and will also have to do some temporary light controls as the lead time for the final
ones at that right turn are out about 20+ week order.”
From: Pack, Joshua
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 8:22 AM
To: K Brazil <fewzil@att.net>
Cc: Paulsen, Shaina <SPaulsen@buttecounty.net>
Subject: FW: Continued Correspondence - FW: Board Correspondence - FW: Main Oroville
intersection is a safety hazard
Good morning – please see the feedback from Oroville on the pending work:
The primary hold-up with the Maverick Fueling station frontage on Oro Dam Blvd. has been
CalTrans. They were waiting for approval of their encroachment permit to perform the work for
over a year. They finally received approval in March of this year and were scheduled to begin
construction the first week of April but we have yet to see that commence. I have requested an
update asap from their engineer and hope to have a response shortly to provide an update to the
County.
From: Paulsen, Shaina <SPaulsen@buttecounty.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 8:12 AM
To: BOS <BOS@buttecounty.net>
Cc: Pack, Joshua <jpack@buttecounty.net>; Nuzum, Danielle <DNuzum@buttecounty.net>
Subject: Continued Correspondence - FW: Board Correspondence - FW: Main Oroville intersection is
a safety hazard
Please see continued Correspondence from K Brazil.
Shaina Paulsen
Associate Clerk of The Board
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120
From: K Brazil <fewzil@att.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 7:36 PM
To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject: Re: Board Correspondence - FW: Main Oroville intersection is a safety hazard
.ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before
opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying..
Please share with all BOS members.
In reading your response ,stating how the BOS is limited in its ability to address anything but
County roads etc..please review this map and you can see how the City of Oroville is indeed
impacting County roadways and residents as anything outside the City boundaries falls onto the
County, it’s roads and impacts all community members. With the the City of Oroville building a
high density cluster development at 14th St and highway 162 and plans in the works to build a 97
unit high density (pocket annexation) development at 18th and Feather Ave all that new traffic will
spill onto County roads. All this City approved development with NO current updated 2022 traffic
studies or increased public transportation routes, this is negligence to the safety and needs of the
community. The purpose of my writing the BOS is to bring awareness for all the Board of
Supervisors to pay attention and to be proactive, instead of taking the approach that “Oh it’s out of
our hands” each BOS must act with due diligence to address the concerns of the constituents they
serve.
K Brazil
Sent from my iPad
> On May 18, 2022, at 2:29 PM, Pack, Joshua <jpack@buttecounty.net> wrote:
>
> Hi - I forwarded your email to Oroville Public Works to see if we can get an update. If I hear
anything back I will be sure to pass on the news.
>
> Any projects in the city limits having significant impacts on traffic circulation typically require a
traffic study that also requires Caltrans review and approval. The County may also review projects
that significantly impact county roads, but does not have authority over city projects or programs.
>
> Since the county only has authority outside of the city limits, we have little ability to directly
influence impacts located within the city limits.
>
> I would recommend reaching out directly to your elected city council members to share your
concerns. Speaking with more than two decades of government experience working directly with
elected officials, it has been my experience that many of them like to solve problems to address
concerns voiced by residents as long as those concerns are reasonable and addressable. If you don't
get much luck with Oroville, engaging Caltrans will at least elevate the issue from their perspective.
It's also my understanding that Caltrans is playing a significant role in the improvement delays on
Oro Dam. Bringing these concerns to their attention may also have a positive benefit - especially
since they may be unaware of the public concerns.
>
> I regret not having a better answer for you or not being in a position to provide more assistance. As
I mentioned, I'm also frustrated with the lack of expediency with the improvements and look forward
to seeing them completed here soon.
>
> Josh
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: K Brazil <fewzil@att.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:00 PM
> To: Pack, Joshua <jpack@buttecounty.net>
> Cc: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
> Subject: Re: Board Correspondence - FW: Main Oroville intersection is a safety hazard
>
> .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment
before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying..
>
> Thank you, for the information, I have lost confidence in the competence of theCity of Oroville
leadership, and feel public concerns fall on deaf ears. You refer to the 162 highway corridor, that
worries me as the City of Oroville is also building a huge development at 14th and highway 162. As
well as City of Oroville planned development that will impact 18th st at highway 162...I am
concerned that too will increase traffic hazards. Who is responsible for needed and current traffic
studies? I would hope the BOS has some sort of oversight or at least awareness of how City level
decisions are impacting all ButteCounty residents and communities. As for local drivers it shows
City neglect and is an embarrassment to any visitors to Oroville. KBrazil
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 18, 2022, at 9:59 AM, Pack, Joshua <jpack@buttecounty.net> wrote:
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