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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM011971January 19, 1971 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS, COUNTY OF BUTTS ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9000 a,m, pursuant to adjournmento Presents Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop and Chairman Reynoldso Clifton Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerko INVOCATION; Revo Patrick Murphy, Sto Thomas Catholic Church, Orovilleo Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United .States of America 71-78 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the minutes of January 12, 1971 were approved with the correction to Item 71-66 to state that the Chairman answered the question, stating that at this-time the County had no way of knowing what the scope was to be for fairs at the State levels and that this could be a subject for discussion at budget timed 71-79 COMMUNICATIONS Mro and Mrs, George Jensen, Chico, Mro and Mrso Jensen object to a situation wherein there is a horse stabled next door to their rental propertyo They object to a county ordinance which would germit keeping livestock under crowded conditionso Refer to Planning Director. Pacific Telephone Companyo Mro McKern, special agent, sends notice of damages in the amount of $279020 caused by Mastelotto Enterprises striking their buried cable while working on the C-6 slideo Refer to Public Works and County Counselo Rice Growers Association of Californian Re Wo Freeland, executive vice president, sends claim for refund of taxes in the amount of $2,634075 for an alleged over valuation placed upon certain paddy riceo Referred to County Counsel; he will present a written report to the Board memberso Congressman Ho Te (Bizz) Johnson, Congressman Johnson acknowledges the Board s resolution concerning the CRLA., Discussed; no action takeno State Department of Public Healtho Sends notice of federal subvention to county health program for the 1970-71 yearn Amount will be $12,7560 Information only, County of Los Angeleno The Board of Supervisors sends a copy of Los Angeles County°s 1971 legislative programo Information onlyo .Paradise Barracks 9304, VFWo The Paradise Barracks recommends Earl A, Teter for County Veterans Service Officero Referred to Personnel Director, Butte County Association of Veterinarianso Dro Leavitt responds to some questions concerning sterilization of dogs and catso Letter discussedo No action taken at this times Los Angeles Board of Supervisorso Adoption of recommendations of the Cmief Admo Officer concerning county travelo Copies to be made for Board memberso Jim Cummings, Professional Engineero Approving the increase in salary for the Board memberso Read; no action takeno Page 1170 January. l9, 1971 ~. __ ________________January=l9,=1971---___________---__ Robert D. Dittell, Director of Data Processing, Resignation, to be effective February; 20. better read and discussed, Board members will discuss this resignation with. Mr. Dittell, Supervisor McKillop felt that Mr. Dittell should stay on as Director until the probation period of the new equipment has been completed, Mr, Mickelson will discuss the matter with Mr. Dittell, RECESS: The Baard recessed at 9:20 a.m. to go into an Executive Session. RECOI~dVENED: The Board reconvened at 9:30 following an executive sessiono 71 80 TOPICS PRESENTED BY SUPERVISOR MADIGAN Supervisor Madigan asked if the Resolution in appreciation of the ser~rices rendered by fudge Goad could be presented to Judge Good at his retirement dinner to be held January 29, 1971, The Administrative Officer was requested to have the resolution available at that time. Supervisor Madigan stated that Cole McCullom had called him and said he would like to come up on February 2r_ to discuss with the Board the Chico Landing proposal. It was suggested that Col. McCullom be asked to attend the Board meeting on February 2g .: at 10:30 a.m. 71°81 DISC:;SSION: MERIDIAN ROAD EXTENSION~STORM DAMAGE REPI~SCEM~iT PR0.7ECT 53155A°70-FD Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the purpose of the Meridian road extension°storm damage replacement project 53155A=70~FDy the method whereby the total construction cost will be financed from storm damage monies; and a progress report on right~of~way discussions, Mr, Castleberry stated that abort five times in the past 15 years a section of the River Road has washed outo These areas have been replaced with Federal assistance. It was felt by the Department of Public Works that theCounty should investigate the possibility of extending Meridian Road. Proposal explained, Public Works feels that the road merits constructiono Reason for the project and the financing explained by Mr. Castleberrya Public Works have worked with therproperty owners regarding the rights of way, Mr, Castleberry stated that he hoped that they have come up with a location that is the least damaging to the property owners, Supervisor Madigan suggested that the matter be held in abeyance until February 2~ ;, at which time it could be discussed with Col, McCullnm. Mr. Castleberry stated that Public Works would not be taking any actinn in this matter prior to February 2h No action taken at this time; presen*_ed for Board information. 71-82 GRANT WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES AS REQUESTED BY COHASSET VOLUNTEER FIRE DST On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, a waiver of building permit fees was granted to the Cohasset Volunteer Fire Departments an the portion of the building to be utilized by the volunteer fire department. 71 83 ACCEPT GRANT DEEDS. RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION. H~LL~REST 27554~70~1 On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, grant deeds for right of way acquisition for the Hillcrest 27554°70-1 project were accepted from the following and the Chairman was authorized to sign the certificates of acceptance: Parcel 3 Roy Rogers Parcel ll Katherine A, Osborne Page 118. January 19, 1971 January 19, 1971 71°84 AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO OBTAIN EASEMENT-KELLY RIDGE OVERL;ODK ROAD CONNEt~T'ION TO SOLANA AVENUE Mr, Castleberry reported on the Ke11y Ridge overlook road center :tior_ to Solana Avenue, He s"rated that this connection will pass through DWR lands at existing Oroville Dam Visitors Center, DWR has requested County to writs for an easement to cross DWR Zands and also be responsible for the maintenance of the road on the easemento Request discusseda On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop ar!d un~?°'?mously carried, Public Works-was authorized to obtain an easement from AWR. and accept the road into road system when Solana Avenue connection is completed, '71°85 BRIEF REPORT ON WI?~~ER ROAD MAINTENANCE Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated that the weather, and snow in particular, along with other heavy maintenance items, makes it: appear that the maintenance budget will be extremely close this yearn Public Works will probably plan to ask the Board for the use of the contingency fund toward the latter part of the maintenance yearn He stated that one of the things that is costing so much is that the County has to plow more snow this wintero The County needs a fast truck plow, Time spent discussing the equipment that will be reques3ndoMaintenance of the roads diseussedo No ar..tion taken; matter presented far Board informationo 71°86 PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CONCERNING FISCAL INDEPEND~TCE Tom Evans, Superintendent of Schools, presented to the Board members a copy of the resolution adopted by the County School Board concerning fiscal independenceo. Mr.o Evans stated that at this time he was prepared to answer any ques*_ions about the procedures the Board went through to arrive at their decision to ask for fiscal independencee Mr. Evans explained the request of the School Board, Chairman Reynolds stated that he felt the Board members should have time to study the resolution and that maybe in two weeks a group of representatives of the School Board could come before the Board tb explain.the pux°pose behind the request, Matter placed on the agenda for Tuesday, February 2, 1971 at 9.30 a,m< No action at this time, 7l°87 APPROVE REFUND OF SEPTIC TANK PERMIT FEE ($5) On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, a refund of septic tank permit fee in the amount of $5000 was authorized, to be paid to R, E, Walden of Oroville for a permit that was not needed at this timed 71-88 DISCUSSION: REJECTION OF' TYPEWRITER BIDS Several weeks ago the Board of Supervisors opened bids on typew'ritersa The Purchasing Office, after analyzing the bids, have found a series of problems involved in the type of typewriter bids, etc, Purchasing Agent request that all bids be rejected and that Purchasing Agent be instructed to purchase typewriteX's on the basis of individual characteristics of the departmental need and the type of typewriter required. Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, spoke on the matter of the bids, He stated that the low bid did not meet the standards; the next low bid was for a foreign machine, Mro Tiickelson explained the problems concerning the bidso It was felt that the matter should be held over to give the Board members an opportunity to discuss the bids with the Administrative Officer, Matter held over one week; to be placed on the agenda for Tuesday, January 2bth, 1971e Page 1190 January 19, 1971 _________________January 19, 1971===-=__ ___--_ _-____ 7189 APPEARANCE OF BIZ•L THOMPSON, .PARADISE, BOOKLE2S ON AIR POI:L,IITION Sill Thompkins, Paradise, distributed copies of the booklets on air polluti.o^ that he had received from the Federal Health Departmento Px•esen*:ed these for Board informatinn; no action necessary. RECESSS 10o0S RECONVENEDo 1Os20 7190 TRAVEL RE UESTS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman. a<^d unanimously carried, the following travel requests were approveds to Dorothy Deane, R.aNo, Butte County Health Department, to attend a meeting on~ni.grant health services at 5tocltton January 20 through 22o Mrs, Deane is the new project coordinator who will be responsible for. major migrana_ health areas, Two nights lodgings Transportation by county carp Total. cost of trip is reimbursable through Migrant Health contracto 2, Bill Lawrence, assistant County Auditor, to attend annual convention of auditors in San Diego February 8 through ll, with couryty auditor, Mro '.Lawrence will present a special report for the legislative committee at: that meetingo Three nights lodg3.ng, Transportation by air, Estimated cost o.f trip $159, plus registration, 71 91 DISGUSSIONo GRANGE OF ADMINISTRATION A'I COUNTY HOSPITAL The County Administrative Officer reported that when there is a change of a department head it 7.5 necessary for the out~geing man to execute documents certifying inventory of equipment and existence of any petty cash fundso These documents will be obtained by the Auditor at the px'oper time in con.juncti.on with their regular semi annual audit which is now in process pursuant to Beard resolutions Mro Nickelson stated that Mr, Seely would sign in far the Hospital by February 1st, Operation of the hospital discussedo No action taken at this timed 7bm92 BUDGET TRANSF~RSS APPROVED On moti.an of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approvedo B~41 `1'reasurer~Tax Collector $b00 from the reserve to capital outlay equipment B~°42 Audif.or/Treasurer $3,41b from salaries and wages in the Auditor°s budget to salary and wages in the Treasurer and Tax Collector`s budget 71°93 DISCUSSTONs REPORT ON JIIVENII:E HALL Clif Nickelson, Administrative 6fficer, stated that on the Board member.'. desks there was a report from the Admintrative Officer about Juvenile Ha11o The report concerns space requirementsa It was felt that the report should be studied by theBoard members and placed an the agenda for discussion at a later dated No date set at this timed 71°94 PUBLIC HEARING SETS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS :~IEMENT OF THE BUZTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN A public hearing was set fox February 2, 1971 at 11°00 a,m, on the proposed amendment to the Streets and Highways element of the Butte County General plan, LAND DIVISIONSe NONE FICCEPTIONSe NONE Page 1200 January 19, 1971 ____________________Jar_uary 19, 1971==--=_--____~_.__ 71°95 DISCUSSION: $'UT?'E I~l17ES`IMENT COMPANY DEVEI.OPMENf IN `rdB M~GAI,IA AREA Norris Goodwin, Attorney at I,aw, appeared to speak to the Board concerning the Butte Investment Company development in the Magalia area. Mr. Goodwin stated he was present to discuss some of the requirements that are required by Public Works, Mr. Goodwin stated that the present plan is for only iJr~it ~kl of the Subdivision. Basic area of the subdivision set out a.nd discussed, Mr. Goodwin stated that the original proposal included all the land within the subdivisio_2. When the plan was first submitted Public Works Bepartment required "that it be resubmitted to go along with the requirements of Public Works Department. The plan did net include improvements to the Skywayo Mr, Goodwin gave a background summary of what has taken place in the matter to dated Ins Becember 1970, the developer was notified that in cyder co have his map approved, he would have to put in two-left hand turn :lanes on the Skyways to purchase on behalf of the County the rightsmof~~aay to widen the Skyway and to rebuild the Skyway at the site of the subdivisr.on.o M•r, Goodwin stated that all the basic work has been done and now his client is faced with these Larne requirements that. will require a great deal of money. Costs for bui7.ding the entrances set out. Time spent discussing the requirements of Public Works, Mr. Goodwin stated that his client was concerned with the 17 units in the first unit of the subdivision. His client has already committed himself to these 17 lots. Mr. Goodwin stated that he felt that there was some law against these requirements, Mro Goodwin set out the requirements that have caused his client a serious financial question. It has even caused a. question of whether the development could go ahead, Mra Goodwin felt i:hat in all fairness, the Board should eliminate the requirements that have been demanded for this subdivision. Mr, Castleberry said that the first comment he would like to make is that the Board establish.' a policy that the Board could ask developers to do the work off their property on e~cisting county roads when the roads were such that they could not handle the traffic that would be increased by the development. He stated that the preliminary map stage is long before street improvement designs are brought to the final stage. In the tentative map approval, Public Works did require the left turn lanes. Mr, Castleberry set oat the other developments where road improvements were requireda Mr. Castleberry said that Public Works feels that at this point they are being consistent with the policy that was established by this Board. Mr. Castleberry said that at this point, he does not know the costs fey the left hand lanes, He said that at the time of the map approval, the County should have assurance that these lanes would be const~3eteda Supervisor McKillop said this policy was written into the minutes. Chairman Reynolds said that unless there was a change in the policy, the Board will continue with this policy. Time spent discussing the request and the County policy. Mr, Castleberry said Public Works will work with the developer, Chairman Reynolds thanked Mro Goodwin for appearing and suggested that he 3iscuss the matter with the Director of Public Worksa 71b96 DISGiJSSTON; GOMPtFTER SYSTEMS CONVERSION Bob Dittell, Data Processing Director, spoke to the Board explaining the current standing as far as conversion from IBM to RCA, He said the department has some difficulties but that they have been remedied, He stated that all Page 121, January 19, 1971 _ __ _---------=-===3anuary 19,_1971 ____-___ _ _-=__ ___ departments have been very cooperative, Mr, Dittell explained the processes of the converting of the equipment. He said that there were two resident engineers from RGA in Oroville at this time. The conversion was dor,.e over a period of one month, He said that this county was being used as a medal program county. Mx•. Dittell stated that the Board had received his resignation, Chairman. Reynolds stated that the individual Board members would be talking to Mr. Ditte7.1 this week concerning this resignation. Da~~e Vasco, County Assessor, said he would like to say a few words about the Data Processi*~g Dixector. He said he felt the County has an excellent programs these programs are recognized through out the State. He said he hoped that Mr. Dittell would reoonsider and remain with the County. D. Co Swinney, County Treasurer, said he hoped that Mr. Dittell would reconsider his decision and wculd withdraw his resignation. He feels that Mx', Dittell has been doing a good job with this department. Ghairman Reyno"Ids thanked Mr, Dittell for appearing at Chic meeting. Supervisor Molzillop stated that the February 20th date was too close for Mr. Dittell°s resignation; he hoped that he would consider a March 20th date if he were going to leave the county employment, No action taken at this time. '1197 PUBI,TC r-[FARING: RESOLiTTION FOR THE GRIALEY TRANSFER STATION The public hearing on the resolution for the purchase of property for the Gridley transfer station was held as advertised, Chaix°snan Reynolds stated that there would be time for the people to speak for or against this site. Public Works Director would speak first on the matter. Chairman Reynolds said he hoped that all of the people would give their feelings and not repeat items that have been spoken to by someone else. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, gave a 'ba,kground of the proposed gurchase of this property. He explained that the Walnut Avenue disposal area site had been closed by the County at the request of. the Water Pollution Control Board, He explained about the advertising for bids, the awarding of the bid to Sliifflet Bros. and the problems Mr, Shifflet had in attempting to locate a site for the transfer station, Mro Shifflet finally requested that the County allow him to withdraw his bid. At this time, the Board asked Public Works Department to go out and find a size. They looked at other sites. They were advised that the State had some surplus property-the old auction yard, on the Ord Ranch Road. The State Division of Highways have indicated that they would sell this parcel o.f lar_d for $5,000, Mra Castleberry said he felt this was a gcod sited They have negotiated fox' the site, Mr. Castleberry explained the type building that would be placed on this site, Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in opposition to the transfer station at this site: 1, Mr. Carl.Leverenz, attorney at law, representing Helen Robinson, a property owner across from the proposed transfer station site, Mr. Leverenz reviewed the reasons why they feel that this was not th.e Page 122, 3anuary 19, 1971 January 19, 1971 highest a.nd best use of this site. The Oroville station is not in the residential area, He does not feel that the locating of this type station, would be to the best interest to the County. He feels that such a. ur.•.it would devaluate his clients property, He suggested that this matter be turned back to the Public Works Department to review other sites. After. other sites were reviewed, then the geople should be given the opportunity to consider all the sites. Chairman Reynolds stated that the transfer station in. Oreville was in a industrial area, Mr. Shifflet`s property is zoned commer.~ialo The people in the Gridley and Biggs area were against Mr. Shif.f.let~s site. The rates have been raised in the Gridley area for hauling the refuse to Orovil"1 e; this could become very expensive, 2. Mr. Darrell Stevens, attorney at law, representing the Robinson Brothers of Gridley, appeared and agreed that the transfer. station was needed. He stated that this should be placed on marginal land; this type business will devalue surrounding properties. He stated that the mas*_er plan for Gridley has been for the future development of the property north of Gridley, No one wants this type operation across from them. Mr, Stevens set out the opposition to this operation on "this propased site. He stated that the Oroville station was in the perfect site, The station is out of sight, He said he hoped that the Gridley station would be on like land, Mr, Stevens stated that his clients have other sites in mind. He would suggest that this matter be referred back to Public: Works with the mandate that the people interested work-with Public Works and Planning Aepartment. 3. Mr, Elton Waggoner, Gridley. He explained the proposed growth pattern for Gridley. He urged the Board to refer this back to the Planning Commission or Public Works Department to study the matter and bring back altex'nate sites for consideration, He felt the area along the railroad would be a more desirable site, 4, Rolland Chambers. He stated he did not appreciate the presentation made by the Director of Public Works, He said that there were 7 or 8 landowners that sincerely request that the Board reconsider and look at other' sites before they make a decision. Appear3.ng in favor of the transfer station site: 1. Mr, Carl Thompson, Councilman, City of Biggs, He presented petitions from people in the area favoring this site. He seW out the reasons for favoring this transfer station site. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for discussion. Supervisor Madigan asked Mr, Castleberry if he thought there was a possibility that the attorneys could come up with an acceptable site. Mr. Qastieberry said he did not know whether they knew of a site that would be acceptable. Mr. Castleberry said that if the Board wanted to postpone the purpose, it is their prerogative, He feels that there will be some questions about sites along Railroad Avenue, He againrstated he felt that the proposed site was a good proposal. Page 123. January 19, 1971 _______________.~-January 19119.7_1====_-___________ Supervisor Maxon said he would not be adverse to a shore extension of time to see if some of these people who expressed opposition co+sld came up with a site, Chairman Reynolds explained the proposed site. He said that some of. the names will be displaced when the freeway goes in; he explained the operation of the site. There will be landscaping; the b~iiding will be a steel building and it can be washed down every day, Chairman Reynolds explained why he felt this was a good site. Supervisor MadigaY! stated that because the opposition did make the offer to find a site, maybe the Board should give them two weetcs to come up with a suggestion. Supervisor Mclbil.lop stated that this has been a public hearing; if a decision was T!ot made at this time the hearing would have to be continued. Ile felt that the site shozald be within the framework of Larkin Road; it would have to be accessa.ble to the public. Supervisor McR;illop stated that this hearing weuld be closed and then if the opposition does not obtain a site in the two weeks time, then ttte Board would put in the station at the proposed site. Mr. Oastleberry said he would be available to talk with anyone on this matter, He said he did not feel that the site should be in Biggs; the cost to aI1 the people in Gridley and Biggs to get the refuse to the station should be equal. It was .moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McI~.il"sop and unanimously carried, the hearing on the purchase of property for the Gridley~Biggs transfer station was continued two weeks, 1:~'give the opposition. a chance to come up with an alternate site for the station, with the condition that the site be within the general area between Gridley and Biggs and that it have road access, and that the site have all the economic ramifications of the proposed site. It was stipulated that this hearing was closed to the public at this time and that fur"they discussion would be confined to the Board members. Hearing continued to February 2, 1971 at 11:00 a.m. RECESS: 12:50 RECONVERTED: 2800 71°98 PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED REZONING FROM AWR (AGRICTiJ3i'ID'RAL RESiDEAITIA7~) TO A~2 1,IMITED DISTRICT FOR LOTS 1, 2 and 3 of Block 22., "VIL'LA VERONA", SBTH OF V°7 ROAD, EAST OF VmC ROAD, SOU?'HEAST OF _OROVIT,7LE ~ G. MINER, ET AL}_ Thu publio hearing on the proposed rezoning from A~R (agricu7.t'ural residential) to A~2 limited district for Lots 1, 2 and 3 of :Block 22, "Villa Verona", south of V°7 road, east of V~C road, southeast of Oroville (A.G.Riiller, et al) was held as advertised, Jim Lawson, Planning Director', summarized the actions of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission reduced the area to be zoned to 15 acres. Mr. Lawson said the applica??t was net in disagreement with the proposed area, Hearing opened to the public, Appearing in opposition: n.o one. Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public, and discussion confined to the Board members, 71 99 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1139 ZONING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTES PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE N0, 475, AS AMENDED, OF SAID COUNIY9 AS A "Av2"' LIMITED DISTRICT On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by SuperY~isor Marron and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1139 zoning a portion of the County of., pursuant to Ordinance No. 475, as amended, as a °A~2" limited district was -Page 124. January 19, 1971 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ^3anuary=19,=1971 - - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 71°100 PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED REZONING FROM A-R (AGRICUL'I'CJRAL RESIDENTIAL) AND M-2 (HJaAVY INDUSTRIAL) TO "AR-MH" {AGRICUL.TURA3, RESIDENTIAL°-MOBILE HOME) DTSTRIC:T FOR AREA GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 930' EAST AND 350° WEST OF CTJST'ER LANE AND 2 600° SOUTH OF KUSEL ROAD -SOUTH OF OROVILiE -- The public hearing on the proposed rezonin from A-R (agricultural residential) and M-2 (heavy industrial) to "AR.-NLFI" (agricultural residential° mobile home) district for area generally described as 930° east and 350° west of Custer Lane and 2,6009 south of Kusel road, south of Ox'oville, as requested by Arthur and Mary Schell, et al, was held as advertised, Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the actions of the Planr..ing Commission in this matter, .Planning Commission approved this rezoning unanimously. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in oppositions no oneo Appearing in favors r_o one. Hearing closed to the public and discussion confined to the Boax'd members. 71w101 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1140 ZONING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY AN "ARmS~1.T.~I" (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTLAL-MOBILE HOME) DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE N0. 475. AS AMENDED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ma:xan and enanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1140 zoning a portio, of the County an. 99AR.-MK" (agricultural residential-mobile home).district, pursuant to Ordinance No. 475, as amended, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 71-102 OPENING OF' BIDS: FIRE TRUCK-CAB AND CHASSIS Bids wex'e opened for fire truck cab and chassis, fx'om the following: °dder° Bids Sierra°Dodge No bid Hobble Chevrolet No bid Bill Byers, Inc., Chico $8,726,92 Pahl-Goodhue Motors, Oroville $8,882,69 Bids were referred to Purchasing Department and Division of Forestry for study and recommendation. Matter to be placed on the agenda for Tuesday, January 26, 1971. 71-103 APPROVAL_OF ADDITION TO OROVILLE__HEALTH BLTILDINv Dr. Heindl appeared to discuss with the Board the addition to be constructed at the Oroville Health Building. There is $12,000 budgeted for this addition, This $12,000 was estimated by someone without any planning whatsoever, Dr. Heindl stated, Dr. Heindl has worked with Jim Glanders and Gene McFarrin and they have developed some plans that seem to be the best that they can do at this time. Dr, Heindl requested that Mr. Glanders explain the plans. Mr. Glanders showed a drawing of the present building and what they propose to do to enlarge the building, The addition will add about 900 square feet to the building. Mr, Glanders stated that the plans will cost an estimated $18,000, ox• about $6,000 more than is budgeted. Proposed construction discussed, Mr. Glanders Stated that the proposal was that the glans and specifications should be planne3 by the County architect and then Public Works will p'ut the plans out to bid and handle the building, The architect will be retained on an hourly rate. Page 125. January l9, 1971 =i=-===----=====January i9~197.1=====________---_ On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded 'by Supervisor Oilman and unanimously carried, the addition to the Oroville Health Building was approved and Public Works was instructed to retain Gene McF~rr~an to prepare the plans and specifications, on ~ hourly basis, not to exceed $1,0000, 71°104 APPRO"47E .APPOINTMENTS TO EMERGENCY 1.MI~3DICAL DARE COMMITTEE Dr, Heindl and the other members of the Emergency Medical Dare Committee request that three additional members be appointed to this committees The committee has representation from the hosp~.tals, from a mortician, a.nd from the ambulance drivers. The committee has discussed that they do need other people with expertise, it was felt they needed Don Black, agricultural commissioner, a representative from the Division of Forestry and they need a pharmacisto Dr, Heindl requested that the Board members consider the appointment o£ Doh°B1ack, Agricultural Commissioner, Phil Crosby, from the Division of Forestry, and a representative from 'the Enloe Hospital pharmacyo On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following were appointed members of the Emergency Medical Care Committeet 1. Don Black, Agricultural Commissioner 2. Phil Crosby, representing the Division of Forestry 3. A representative from the Enloe Hospital pharmacy 71°105 ADOPT IO;SOLilTION 71 10 ANNEXATION TO COU"N'TY SERVICE AREA N0. 23 'PLEASANT' VAZLEY DRAIi~AGE) Mro Drake appeared with regard to the proposed annexation to County Service Area Noo 23. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said he would suggest that the Board go ahead and order the annexation, with the stipulation that before the annexation goes ahead, Mr. Drake is to file his money with. the Countyo Mr. Drake said he was prepared to put up the funds for Parcel A9 he does not have all the da'ca for Parcel Bo On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Sugerv3,sor Gilman and unanimously carried, Resolution 71=10 in re annexation to County Service Area Nc, 23 was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 71~10b DISCIISSIONa EVICTION OE PA7IEI~`?'S_._A'~. COI3VAI,ESCEIVI' HOSPI?'AI, :CN C1~IC0 Ed Robinson, Welfare Director, informed the Board that the Welfare Department was made aware of the fact that one of the convalescent hospitals in Chico was giving notice to patients in the hospital that they would be evicted if they did not make up the difference in the rates due to the Medi°Ca1 cutbacks. There are 51 patients under the Medi°Cal program that will be affectedo Mr. Robinson explained the care that was given to these people, He said this leaves the Welfare Department in a quandary, Mr, Robinson said these people have to be put somewhereo These people are not in the physical condition to be sent home. Mr, Robinson said the Gounty should immediately find out how many beds are available to the County. It was stated that AMA was ::suing=; the State due to these cutbacks, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained the present situation, Time spent discussing the situation and how it should be handled, Welfare Director, Administrative Officer and Gounty Counsel wi.1l. work on this matter. No action taken at this timed 71°107 AliTHORIZE RELF<ASE FROM FINANCIAL RESPOATSIBII,ITY' CASE_~k0.4-IO_-10_984 Ed Robinson, Welfare Director, requests that the son of a recipient who lives in Butte County be released from the financial responsibility for his father`s care, Request discussed, Page 126, Jar_uary 19, 1971 _.______-.__====_January_I9,-19?1-=-==_____ __~._--__ Ctn. motion of Supervisor McKi].lop, seconded by Superr~iser Reynolds and unanimously carried, release from financial responsib3.lity for Case ~~04~-10®10984-was authorised. 71108 RE.POR.'~' ON VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER POSITION Jim R~ack.erby reported on the position of Veteran Service Off3.cer, Interviews are set for January 23, 1971. The five applicants si-ogled cut after the interview on January 23rd will be interviewed by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, ~'anuary 26, 1971 at 1:30 P,M. Mr, Rackerby will have the report of the committee at that time. RECESS: Th.e Board recessed at 2:45 P.M, to go into an executive session. RECONVERTED: The Board reconvened at 3:30 P,M, following an executive sesaior_, 7i•~ 109 COUNTY CO~.J~SET. AU?'?TO~.7:ZED TO JOIN IN SUIT ' ON WELE'AR~ _ On motion. of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supex"aiso.r M;Kilop and unanimously carried, County Counsel was directed to join in the sui.t~with Alameda, Mario, San Diego, Santa Clax'a, San Mateo and Tulare Counties concerning Welfare payments end-basic needs, 71~i10 .APPOIN'.C'MEIV~TS TO BU`FTE OOLrRTI'Y DEVELO'PMS~R~'P COM[VffSSTON Oz motion of Supervisor Mc1Li11op, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and unanimously carried, the following were reappointed to the Butte Coucity Development Commission for a period of two years: Bernie Richter Homer Bunge 71~11I REP01i.T__ORT _NTI;E`LING AT SACRAMEN'T'O WTTli DIRECTOR OF STA`T`E O.E 0, OE'FTCE .Supervisor Maxon reported on the meeting at Sacramento with the Director of the State O,E.O, office, He said at this point it was hoped that the President would uphold the Governor's veto of the CRT~A. Suggestions were made at the meeting so that the State of California could come up with an alternative if the President does not uphold the veto of the Governor. Under the CR3A program, the State is actually isolating the State poor from legal. aid, stated Supervisor Maxon. Supervisor Maxon stated that County Counsel had received information back from the State that the information they had presented had been beneficial to the State. Supervisor Maxon had presented his proposal in writing and he informed th.e State that it was his proposal and not the Board of Supervisors, He said that a way was being sought to provide legal aid to the poor. Supervisor Maxon said he would keep the Board informed in this matter. County Oounsel stated that this Board has requested a l.egai aid program and he said he gets the impression that if it is sustained, the County has a good chance to get into one of the demonstration programs, Mr. Blacksto~k set out his views on this matter. He said heat if the Board wishes to take action in this matter, they will have to take acf:ion fast so that they can get in on the ground floox of the demonstration program. Time spent discussing these statements; no action taken at this time. 71112 DISCUSSION: APPOINTMENT OF AIR POLL~3TZON' C0R7?'ROL HE.4~.RING IO.ARD_ M~MEERS Time spent discussing the appointment of Air Pollution Control Hearing Board members. County Counsel stated that as a matter of form, he did not think that Don Black should assist in the selection of the Board members. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Office z', said he would Page 127 . January 19, 19'11 _ _--_____---=====January=19,,1971______________ ~_- attempt. to secure the names of lawyer's that will serve on this Board, It was stated that the criteria for the Board has to be set ug? at this time do not know what the payment to the Board members-will be, It is not known how time consuming These meetings wi1.1 be and what the rate of compensation should be for these meetings. Time spent discussing the criteria to be set. It was stated that: the criteria would be set ir. the near future, 71°113 SUPERVISOR. GILMAN APPOINTED TO TH..E AIR POLLUTION COORD'I'NATING CO~i:[~TK~I]b Chairman Reynolds s"rated that if there was no objection from the Board, he would like to appoint Supervisor Gilman to sit on the Regional. Air Pollution Coordinating Council to represent Butte County. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Supervisor Gilman was appointed to the Air Pollution Coordinating Council to represent Butte County. 71114 DISCUSSION OF PETITION BY 1'ROPER.TY OWNERS REGARDING FIRE H~'DRAN`I AT LAWL'ON DRIVE AND MANOR CI:R.CLE_ IN ~HICO County Counsel explained the petition by property owners regarding .the fire hydrant at Lawton Drive and Manor Circle in Chico, He skated that a group of the residents put in the fire hydrant. Local Agency Formation Commiss~.on referred this back to the Board of Supervisors, County Counsel was requested to work out a legal way for the County to buy the hydrant, No action taken at this time. 71115 CHAIRMAN ALt`THORI:ZED TO SIGN LETTER TO' WM. MOT?' ABOUT REGREAT:LOI~AL :EACILI:TIES IN BUTTE COUNTY Supervisor McKillop read a letter addressed to Wm, Mott about recreation bond money, requesting the use of these funds for recx'eational facilities in Butte County, Letter read, On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon arad unanimously carried, Chairman Reynolds was authorized to sign the letter to Mr. Wm, Mott concerning the use of recreation bond money for recreational facilities in Butte County, primarily the lower stretches of the Feather River, 71•°116 MATTERS PRESENTED BY C_H_AIRMAN REYNOLDS Chairman R.eynoZds said he had several matters he would like to discuss with the Board, (1) He has been approached about the rural mail delivery in the county. He said there was no correlation to the numbers and the roads, He said on certain routes, maybe numbers should be given to the roads and keep that series of numbers just for that one road. He set out his thinking in this matter. He suggested that maybe the County should check with the law enforcemens agencies and the Division of Forestry; also the post office. This might assist in crime prevention and aid the fire trucks to get to certain locations. Chairman Reynolds said if the Board has no objection, he would like to have the Administrative Officer discuss this matter with the local law enforcement agencies9 the Division of Forestry and the Post Offioe. Page 12$. January 19, 1971 __ _____________.=January=19,=1971=__________--_-_- (2~ Chairman Reynolds said he had talked to the president of the Butte County Fair last night< The Fair Board would like to know what the Board°s feeling is about the County fair, Discussed action that the Board might take. There are bills before the State Legislature regarding this matter. No action. taken. (3) Chairman Reynolds said there would be a City°Coun,_q meeting Thursday, January 21, 1971 at the Country Smorgy, Ox'ovi"11e. Chairman Reynolds stated he had a commitment and could not attend. He said that Mayor Weisker, Oroville, would handle the meeting. He requested that Board members attend this meeting. (4) lie said he would like to be given the opportunity by the Board to discuss County security measures, He said other counties have explored this matter and have initiated oertain measures. This would be emergency type security. He will report back to the Board and make some recommendations, 71°117 REIQEW LICENSE FOR THRIE'T SHOP WITH FEE WAIVED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the license for the Thirft Shop for the resale of used merchandise was approved with the fee waived, as the funds are used to help support the Work Training Center Association for the Handicapped, Inc. 7I°118 APPROVE TRAVEL RPOUEST _FOR BEN JINIENEZ,.SHERIF'F'S DEPARTMENT' ~~ On. motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded bySupervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the travel request of Sheriff Gillick to he=re Ben Jimenez attend a narcotic seminar in Sacrame_rto, "3. nights lodging, on. January 21st through 24th, 1971; cost of tripm$25.00. 71°lI8 MATTERS PRESENTID BY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Glif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, stated that there wculd be a County Trails Gommittee meeting tonight in the Board of Supervisors Room, They will discuss the trail around the reservoir, _Mr. M.ickelsen stated that Ev Bosworth, assistant administrative officer, had talked with a man from Oakland about the Lease--Lease back construction of the County Courthouse. It was felt that the prospects of a lease in this matter looked good. 71°119 APPEAR.ANGE OF BERME RIGHTER, BUTTE GO'JNTY DEVELOPMENT COMI~L'ITEE Bernie Richter, representing the Butte Gounty Developmen~ Committee, stated that the committee has been working with the Western Railroad concerning the Oroville Industrial Park, At the last meeting, the members asked if two of the Supervisors could tour the parks-with the committee on January. 27, 1971. Supervisor McKillop and Chairman Reynolds will af_tempt to attend the tour of the parks, 71-120 APPOInTTMENT OF J GRUBBS TO BUTTE COUNTY SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and unanimously carried, J. Grubbs, Oroville, was appointed to serve as a member of the Butte County Subdivision Committee, ADJOURNMENT: .There being nothing further before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 4005 PaM. to reconvene on Tuesday, January 26, 1971 at 9:00 a,m. ATTESTS CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK BYS ~,Qe ~ C ° rman of the B rd Board of Sup x~isors Clerk Page 1~~~. January 19, 19'71.