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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM020172February 1, 1972 STAT>a OF CALIFOP.NIA ) SS. COUNTX OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Madigan, Maxs~, McKillop, Reynolds and Chai.-.man Gilman. Clifton Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A, N~~~soa, County Clerk by Margie Cati:, Board of Supervisors Clerk. IiWOGATION: Rev.; Andraw douse, Church o~ Christ, Chicoo Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of American 72-156 APPROVAL 0,% MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the minutes of January 25, 1972 were approved as mailed with the inclusion of Page 335, as presented by the Clerk. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the minutes of December 2, 1971 on woodcutting operation hearing was approved in substance, 72-187 COMMUNICATIO~iS Crestwood Hospitals, Inc. Mr. Kavanaugh K. Koch, president, writes regarding the possible closure of the i~ng-te_m care beds at Butte County Hospital O ~ ~ ~ at such time as an adequate .ZUmber of long term care beds are available in private facilities. They have an application pending for construction of a 50-bed addition which will provide a large physical therapy department, They plan the addition as soon as appraual of Comprehensive Health Planning is received. A letter from the Butte. County Board of Supervisors is requested indicating a need for this expansiono Letter discussed, It was felt that the request was premature. No action taken at this time. John Fortman, Durhamo Mr. Portman writes regarding the problem of dogs running loose in the areao Discussedo Referred to Administrative Officer for answering. L. R. Will, Belmonto Mro Wi11 writes regarding his application for deviation from the undergrounding of utilities ruling a~r his property in Cherokee. 0 1 ~ The P.U.C, has ::old him that he should file an application to have the power lines installed ab;rve ground and to request a letter from the Board of Supervisors to the effect that the Board has no objections to this installation above ground. Matter explained by Public Works Director. ~h~s Bo~rd c not.~ra~}t aa. exception a~ th's is a Pp~~ic Utili~~tteuSing, Frank eStruver,t~e~~rpn~re~k,o~rss~°truverrwrites}xegai~i~g thenshig~i taxes on his v ~ property and cites other instances of assessments which he feels are 1 f~, inequitable, Referred to the Assessor for answering and with request that ite report to the Board on the mattero Mid-Valley Tractor Company, Chico. The Company writes regarding the "Roll Over Protective System" requirements being placed on agricultural and industrial tractors by the Division of Industrial Safety. He feels that these regulations would unreasonably limit fruit and nut growers in their ;~~rmal farming practice. Discussedo It was felt that this should not apply to orchard type tractorsa Letter to be written to Senator Marler & Assemblyman Johnsano Orrick, Herrington, Rowley and Sutcliffe. TheAttorneys forward copy of their letter to County Counsel Blackstock re Butte County Service Area No, 26 1972 Sewer Bonds, Series A. Information; no action needed. Stewart Bedford, PhoD. As Chairman of the Butte County Mental Health Advisory Board, Dro Bedford writes regarding the motion passed by the Board proposing certain ideas for converting the Butte County Hospital staff activities to accommodate some other needs of the County in the area of health services. Mr. Mickelson explained this mattero Board requested that Dr. Bedford appear before the Board and explain the mattero Page 342. February 1, 1972 ^_____~_'_=___Februaryl,_1972____~~~ W~~y_ U.S. Post Office, Orovillee Mr, Hofius, postmaster, writes regarding proposed renaming of certain streets referred to in Resolution No. 71 Appendix A, and offers. suggestions regarding certain renumbering t~~~©~ to assure continuity of numbering in these areas. He further requests that the U.S, Postal Service be allowed to review the proposed changes in street names and naming of new streets. Referred to Director of Public Works for answer. County of Tehama. The Tehama Board of Supervisors is concerned about the unified trial court system proposed in the feasibility study by the iState Judicial Council, They enclose copy of their letter to Senator / ~.~~ Fred Marizr on the subject and ask for Butte County's thinking on the subject when it comes up at the Northern California Supervisors Association meeting in February, Information; no action taken. E1 Dorado County, The County forwards copy of its Resolution No. 2S-"2 urging support of a select committee to monitor the gathering and use'of personal ~ Q,~s information obtained on citizens by various governmental agencies. Information only. County Supervisors Association of California. The President Daniel Grant writes to urge the Board of Supervisors to refrain from taking a position on the p p, ~ ~ Watson Amendment until. the meeting of the CSAC Board of Directors on, February lf{, 1972. Bi11 discussed. County Assessor explained the Bill. Administrative Officer requested thntt Mr„Watson to appear before the Board.' State Tilitary Forces ~ Military Department. Assistance is asked in identifying important patriotic events scheduled in the County such as Veterans' Day parades, Fourth of July celebrations, Armed Forces Day events, etc., so that they can help in arranging participation by local Army and Air National Guard units in such patriotic events. Referred to Veteran Service Officer, State Business and Transportation Agency. The Agency writes regarding SB 325 which provides for creation of local transportation fundso A portion of ~ the funds, with certa-:.n exceptions, will be under rules and regulations ~ ~' of the Secretary of the State Business and Transportation Agency, and they forward a draft of the proposed rules and request comment from the County by February 4, 1972. Mr. Castleberry commented on this letter. No action taken. State Division of Highways. The Division sends notification of recordation of ~ two resolutions; the first is a resolution authorizing relinquishment of ~ collateral facilities between Tenmile House and Forest Ranch and the second authorizing abandonment of superseded right of way. Information only. State Division of Highways. The Division forwards two copies of the ~,,,,_/' Committee's latest annual progress report on the State's system of scenic ~'~+` highways, one for the Board and one for the Planning Commission. c~Q (, ~ U Information only. State Department of Water Resources. The Department forwards copies of amendments to water supply contract to the State and various other contracting agencies as required by Article 36 of our contract. Referred to George Stamm. U. S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, I•loyd R. Britton, Forest Supervisor Plumes National Forest, writes regarding the proposals to "~ 01 ~,p O introduce Elk into a portion of the Plumas National Forest. Suparviso~~ Reynolds to speak to Plumas Board this afternoon, and will report back on this. Economic Development Adminis ration. The Public Works and Economic Development Act requires that the qualification status of each redevelopment in Title I area must be reviewed annuallyo They request a progress report be submitted to the Western Regional Office prior to March 31, 1972, and '.enclose material to be covered in such progress report, Referred to Robert Nicholson. Page 343. February 1, 1972 February_11 1972 _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ ~ W ~ ~ W W ~ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Geor;r McKinnon, President of Yuba Feather. Businessmens, Association. ~ Request to change name of road from the Forbestown Post Office to the s~.~ Yuba County line now named "Brownsville Cutoff Road" to "New York Flat Road," Di.sGussed and referred to Public Works and Planning Commission. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. Underground system for the county ` ~~ ' / ~ complex in Thermalito. Read and to be discussed when representatives from the telephone company are present. 72-188 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor Reynolds reported on the meeting i2eld last Tuesday evening regarding tree assessments. He said it was a very worthwhile meeting. T1•va Assessor's Office staff handled the meeting. Mr. Vasco said he would make corrections this year in the evaluation of peach and prune trees. This was well received by the farmers. Supervisor Maxon said the Board had protested to the Bureau of Land Management the inclusion of land along Butte Creek. He staid he would nod have any reservations to enacting interim provisions that would allow mining, or to zoning the area to include mining. Matter discussed and referred to County Counsel. 72-189 ASSESSOR REPORT ON ERRONEOUS ASSESSMENT PROBLEM PRESENTED BY MR. THENGVALL Dave Vasco, County Assessor, reported on the erroneous assessment problem presented to the Board by Mr. Thengvall. Mr. Vasco stated that every call is logged that goes into the Assessor's office. He staid that when a person requests a review of their assessments, it takes several months to get the review completedo Mr. Vasco said the roll was corrected on January 6, 1972 and Mr. Thengvall will be given credit for the error. He will be given a refund of the payment paid because of the error in acreage. Mro Thengvall was present and explained his problem. Mr. Thengvall was requested to meet with the Assessor and further discuss the problem. No action needed. 72-I90 RELEASE OF SURVEY BONDS: PARADISE PINES_AND SIERRA DEL ORO ESTATES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, release of survey bonds was authorized since the work has been done and the surveyors paid for the following: Sierra Del Oro Estates ~~4; Paradise Pines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, Village and Commercial Perko 72-191 APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR SALE: RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIO':~ On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following agreements for sale for right of way acquisition were approved, Chairman was authorized to sign and the Auditor was authorized to issue warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent: East Avenue 57191-70-1 W. W. Sisk 0.004 $55 Impr. 0 Total $55 Skyway 51261-71-1-(T4) W. C. Wehner 0.027 $1,321 Impr. 0 Total $1,321 72-192 ACCEPT DEEDS, RIGHT OF WAX ACQUISITION On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the following grant deeds were accepted and the Chairman was authorized to sign the Certificates of Acceptance: Fickett Lane Parcel Map ' AP 54-21-89 W. H. Bever et ux Page 344. February 1, 1972 _ _ _ _ _ _February 1,_1972 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Pickett Lane Parcel Map AP54 -21-55 Do L. Sodergreen Manzanita Avenue Parcel 6 Lo L. Johnson Black Bart Rdo Parcel Map AP 37-78-43 C, & C. Enterprise Inc. Waggoner Rd. Parcel Map AP 51-12-ii & 12 Vo Jo Scott et al 72-193 RESUBMISSION OF MR. AREANIUS' REQUEST TO CROSS ONE-FOOT STRIP AT SOUTH END OF MAXWOOD DRIVE: CONCUR WITH PUBLIC WORKS Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, set out the resubmission of Nir, Arenius' request to cross one-foot strip at south end of Maxwood Drive, Paradise. Mr, Arenius would like to cross this strip and garcel off his land, The County's policy of improving the street to County standards discussed. Mr. Castleberry set out the properties surrounding this strip of property. Intent of the one-foot reservation discussed, Supervisor Madigan stated that a real estate firm was already selling lots in this development, Mattez discussed, On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the Board concurred zaith the recommendation of Public Works and requested that the one-foot strip at the end of Maxwood Drive be retained in keeping with County's policy. AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKiliop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman NOES:. 5~~~~pervisor Maxon. 72-194 DISCUSSION ON NEAL ROAD DISPOSAL SITE. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated that many representatives of other Counties were looking at Butte County's disposal site on Neal Road, Butte County is looked upon as one of the leaders in the disposal of solid waste. Mr. Castleberry said he had been explaining our operation to many of the other Counties in the State, Mr, Castleberry explained the operation of the Gridley dispoal area, Discussed; no action taken, It was felt that these should be a County man at the door of the transfer station. RECESS: 10:00 RECONVENED: 10:15 72-195 REPORT ON CENTREX .. Representatives of the Telephone Company, County Architect, Public Works and County Administrative Officer present to report on this matter. Mr. Mickelson said the representatives of the Telephone Company were here to speak to the Board on the subject of the costs to put in the underground installation for Centrex, Mr. Mickelson explained that the County could continue on with the plans for Centrex or could cancel Centrex and feed the new courthouse with lines from the Jaii. The County could go overhead with Centrex on pools. The cables could be placed upon the poles. It was felt that this altervative would be going opposite to the trend for undergrounding. Additional costs for placing Centrex underground discupsed. Mr. Castleberry said that if the County watched their dollars, this undergrounding could be done for about $15,000. This cost would be for putting in manholes and putting the lines in, Public Works employees could be used to do this work. Mr. Mickelsan said the County could wait until all the County facilities have moved out to the County Center to put in the Centrex operation. In the long run, the County will eventuallyJgo to Centrex, It was felt that a decision should be made shortly in this matter. Discussed how this matter could be handled. Page 345. February 1, 1972 =_=__W W======-=February i,=1972______________ Chairman Gilman asked Mra Mickelson if the present lines could be extended for the present. Mr, Mickelson said the Imes could be extended bt:`_ that there would be a mileage charge on the Imes, If the Board were to move offices to the County Hospital, there would be a pretty healthy mileage expense, Mr. Mickelson explained the penalty costs in converting he said there would bq no penalty at this time. Supervisor Reynolds stated the County had committed itself to a contract for kae Centrex system; the telephone company could hold the County to the cpntract. The Board has voted to install this system. Supervisor Maxon said he would like to have Mr, Mickelson's office put something in writing as to what this system would to; they should set out the benefits of Gentrexa The savings to the County should be set onto .7oe Ellingson, representative of Pacific Telephone Company,spoke on the costs and benefits of the system, He stated that Centrex has a number of advantages over the present system, Under Centrex the County would receive an itemized bill for ali long distance calls from each telephone. He explained how the system would work, There will be less requirements for push button. telephones. The County is paying $2.00 per month for each of the push button phoneg at this time. At the present time the County has no way of checking on the long distance calls. This keeping track of long distance calls is one of the best selling points, 'the PBX and tie Tine costs explained, Mr. Mickelson said he would not try to sell the system on the basis of personnel savings, The better selling point would be the basis o£ convenience to the public, It will be a better system. Mr. Ellingson stated that the County's system had been order. Mr. Ellingson said that at this time they were speaksng of the costs fos the underground installation. He said the costs had been over quoteu to the County. Some of these savings could be used for the installation of the underground cables, Mr. Castleberry said that while searching for information, would the Board like them to talk to the telephone company about the designing of the project. Mr. Castleberry was requested to assist in the plans for the installation; it was felt that the County did not need an architect for the preparation of Chase plans. Mr, Mickelson will prepare something in writing concerning the system and the costs and savings to the County. to go It was stated that the target date for this system into operation was November 27th, 1972. At the direction of the Board, Mr. Mickelson will put something together concerning information on costs and operation of the system and will place the matter back on the Board's agenda for Tuesday, February 8, I972. 72-196 STUAENTS OF LAS PLUMAS HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMED Students of Las ~lumas High School were welcomed and introduced to the Board members. The students were given an opportunity to ask questions of the Board, Maryanne Jurdyga and Clifford Thompson both asked questions of the Board members. The students were thanked for attending this meeting and were invited to attend the meeting when the Watson amendment was to be further discussed, 72-197 APPEARANCE: MR, ROBERT CHARLEBOIS MANAGER OF B,C,E.A„ Mr. Robert Charlebois, manager of Butte County Employees Association, stated that he assumed that the matter of hiring of help at the County Hospital Page 346. February 1, 1972 Eehruary~l~ ~9Z2_ _ ~ _ _ ~ _ ~ ~ r ~ F had been Left off the agenda by inadvextance, He said he took exception ~o the letter written by Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, to the Board members, concerning how the Hospital Board of Trustees was set up. He said the Board of Trustees of the Hospital has made it mandatory that all employee¢ be pub on as extra help rather than regular employees of the hospital. ' He said that no ordinance wa's adopted setting up the Board of Trusttes. There was no resolution adopted setting out the Board of Trustees duties. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said that what Mr. Charlebois wants is a change in the mefihod of filling vacancies at the hospital. He would recommend that this matter be referred to the Hospital Board of Trustees and ask them for their reasoning on this rule. At this time, this matter was referred back to the Hospital Board of Trustees and request that they set out their reasons for this ruling. 72-198 APPEARANCE: MR, PETE MARONGIU Mr. Pete Marongiu, Thermalito, stated he was appearing here concerning County Service Area No. 26. He said the bond sale has been held up to a~ indefinite point of time. The collection of revenue to retire the bonds is currently being attempted to be collected. Many residents feel that they are not obligated to pay this revenue because of the fact that the bonds do not assist them. The g2ople feel they are being charged to pay off something that is not a reality. Mr. Blackstock stated that in the agreement between the County and Thermalito Irrigation District, the District has agreed to pay off the bonds through a service charge to the residents. Mr. Marongui stated that the District was collecting $3.00 per month from each user. 2t was stipulated that the $3.00 would be used to retire the bond issue. It now appears that the money will be used for current expenses. He feels that this money that is being collected should be held in a fund. Mr. Blackstock stated that the County has control over the sale of the bonds, and the bonds should not be sold prematurely and incur interest charges, Chairman Gilman requested that Mr, Grant of the Thermalito Irrigation District be requested to appear at the next Board meeting, February 8, 1972, and explain this monthly charge. 72-199 APPEARANCE OF MR. WILLIAM THOMPSON PARADISE: PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT Mr. William Thompson, Paradise, said he was trying to secure information about the Public Defender's contract. Wi11 other attorneys be allowed to submit bids at the end of the years contract. He was told that the answer was "Yes". The present contract is for one year. 72-200 MRS. HELEN HILKE: MATTER OF MOBILE HOME TAXATION REPORT Mrs. Helen Hi1ke has requested time on the agenda to speak to the mobile home taxation report. She stated that on 3u1y 13th, 1971, the Paradise Betterment Association had presented a very detailed report on mobile home taxation. She explained the purpose of the report. Last Tuesday the County Administrative Officer distributed copies of his findings regarding taxing of mobile homes. She said the Administrator's report did not take into affect the density of the mobile homes in the parks. These home owners pay much less than the average home owner pays in property taxes. She said that this was not strickly a Paradise area problemo She said the mobile home owners only pay a S% sales tax at the time they purchase their home. The home owners pays this 5%'on the materials he purchases to build his home. She said there were many inequities in the taxes paid by the home owners and the taxes paid by the mobile home owners, She said that if all the mobile home owners were taxed, then the taxes in the County could be lowered. Page 347. February 1, 1972 February_11 1972 It was stated that the taxing structure of mobile home owners is set by State law. The Administrative Officer said this problem could only be handled at the State level. She said the State law allows fees to be paid, Yuba County sets a flat fee of $80.00 per mobile home. She explained how many counties are handling the taxing of the mobile homes in the County. She said she felt that this County Board bias the opportunity now to act in this matter. She asked the Board if they really believed that Butte County can afford the luxury of allowing the increase in mobile homes in this County and not do anything about taxation of the homes. She feels that the mobile home taxation at present is not enought to cover the things that they are requiring. Supervisor Reynolds said that when he was Chairman he had said that the Board would hold a hearing on the mobile home matter after information was received from the Administrative Officer, Mrs. Hilke asked the Board what they intended to do about this problem. Chair7nan Gilman said this Board would hold a hearing in the future in this matter, It will be up to the Board to set the hearing date. The people from the mobile home association will be given time on next week's agenda to rebut the statements of Mrs. Hilke. RECE55: The Board recessed at 11:45 for an executive session RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 12:25 following an executive session. RECESS: 12:25 RECONVENED: 1:30 72-201 PUBLIC HEARING: Paradise PINES COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, UNIT N0, 4 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: DARING OF PROTESTS The public hearing for Paradise Pines Country Club Estates, Unit No. 4 Assessment District, was held at this time for the purpose of hearing protests concerning the assessments. Robert Brun sell, attorney for the district, , set out the purpose of the hearing. Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing in protest: No one. Appearing in favor: No one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. 72-201 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 72-24 through 72-29 PARADISE PINES COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, UNIT N0. 4 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the followi:g resolutions were adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign: 72-24, Resolution Finding and determining that the public convenience and necessity require the construction of improvements 72-25, Resolution directing engineer of work to file an amended engineer`s report and an amended estimate of cost to conform with the jow bid received. 72-26 Resolution and Order approving amended Engineer's report. 72-27 authorizing changes in the work to be made by the Director of Public Works. 72-28 Resolution authorizing sale of bonds 72-29 Resolution authorizing execLtion of agreement between the County and pel Oro Water Company, with attached agreement. Page 348. February 1, 1972 _ _ _ _ ~ ~ _ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ =February 1,=1872 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 72-202 PUBLIC HEARING: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION REZONING, KELLY RIDGE ESTATES, EAST OF OROVILLE The public hearing on the proposed Southern California Financial Corporation rezoning prom RT-1 and R-3 to MIiP, Ke11y Ridge Estates, east pf Oroville was held as advertised, Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the actions of the Planning Commission. It was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, Mr, Lawson explained the types of zoning proposed for the area. Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing in favor: John Davidson, Oroville, representing the applicant. He set out the purpose of the rezoning. He said the property was ad3acent to the State property, The property over Looks the Lake. It was felt that the highest and best use for the property was a mobile home park. Appearing in opposition: No one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. 72-203 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1234, ZONING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE N0. 475. AS AMENDED (MHP) On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, Ordinance No. 1234, zoning a portion of the County pursuant to Ordinance No. 475, as amended, as an MHP (mobile home park) district, was adopted (belly Ridge Estates, east of Oroville) and the Chairman was authorized to sign. AYES: Supervisors Madigan, Maxon, McKillop and Chairman Gilman ABSENT: Supervisor Reynolds. 72-204 SUPERVISOR REYNOLDS EXCUSED On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by supervisor Madigan and carried, Supervisor Reynolds was excused due to another meeting in Plumas County. 72-205 HEARING CONTINUED: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATED ORDINANCE N0. 996, SET BACKS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS At the request of Jim Lawson, Planning Airector, the public hearing ' continuation for the proposed amendment to consolidated Ordinance No. 996, set backs for commercial buildings, was continued to February 22, 1972 at 1:30 p.Th. 72-20b ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1235 and 1236, REZONING OF A PORTION OF COUNTY IN THE KELLY RIDGE ESTATES, EAST OF OROVTLLE On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the following ordinances were adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign: Ordinance No. 1235 amending Ordinance No. 927, consolidating "R-3" (medium density residential) Districts, Ke11y Ridge Estates, east of Oroville. Ordinance No. 1236 amending Ordinance No. 995, consolidating "C-1" (light commercial) districts, Kelly Ridge Estates, east of Oroville. Page 349. February 1, 1972 _ ~ _ _ _ ~ _ ~ _Februar~ 1,1972 = _ _ _ _ _ ~ ~ F ~ F ~ _ 72-207 HEARING SET: RONALD J. LAFFINS: PROPOSED RE20NING FROM "A-2", CHICO A public hearing was set for February 15, 1972 at 1:30 p.m, on the Ronald J. Coffins - proposed rezoning from "A-2" (general) to "C-2" (general commercial) for property located on the southwest side of Mangrove Avenue between Third and Fifth Avenues, identified as AP 45-114-41, Chico. 72-208 DZS~U$S-TENTATIVE MAP, SHERWOOD FOREST SUBDIVISION UNIT NO 3 Action on the tentative map of Sherwood Forest Subdivision, Unit No. 2, 12 lots, on Yorkshire Drive, south of Valley View Drive, west of Skyway, Paradise, was discussed at this time. Mr. Lawson said the request is to approve the tentative map. He stated that the proposal includes an exception to the road requirement. The subdivision committee reco~ranended approval of the map. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, felt the map could be approve3 with the exception to the road section. Time spent discugsing the proposed map and the conditions attached thereto, It was stated that this would not be in conflict with the service area road being proposed. Mrs. Katherine Best, Paradise, appeared to object to the tentative dap. She set out her objections. She said there were traffic problems in the area. She feels that cul-de-sacs should nwt be allowed when they could be connected to existing County roads, Mr. Castleberry said he was satisfied that the proposed road would provide adequate access to the area. Mrs, Best explained how the road could be connected with an existing c4~ty road. She was informed that the property .she suggested should be used to connect the reads had been ~+-parceled and could not be used. Supervisor Madigan said he would like to have Supervisor Reynolds present when action was taken on this matter. Matter continued to Tuesday, February 8, 1972, 72-209 APPROVE SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign a satisfaction of mortgage satisfying that certain mortgage dated the 19th day of February, 1965, made and executed by Everett F. West, as mortgagor, to the County of Butte, as mortgagee. 72-210AUTHORTZE REPLACEMENT OF NEAL ROAD DISPOSAL SITE CHANGE FUND On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the replacement of Neal Road disposal site change fund was authorized, in the amount of $20.00. A memo concerning the theft of the fund had been sent to the Board members. 72-211 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FOGGER EQUIPMENT In the Sheriff's budget there was $520 approved for a fogger-smog generator. The Sheriff requests that authorization be given to purchase four portable foggers at $96 a piece rather than one large fogger. Information had been forwarded to the Board members. Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, authorization was granted for the purchase of four portable foggers at $96 a piece rather than the one Large fogger that had been allowed in the Sheriff's budget. 72-212 ADOPT iESOLUTION 72-30 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE DIVISION OF VETEL~ANS SERVICES On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and Page 350, February 1, 1972 February 1,_1972 carried, Resolution 72-30 approving agreement with the Division of Veterans $exvice and authorizing Chairman to sign was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-213 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-31 APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR DEER HABITAT IMPROVEMENT, COUNTY OF BUTTE & THE FOREST SUPERVISOR, PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the cooperative agreement for deer habitat improvement between the ' County of Butte and the Forest Supervisor, Plumas National Forest, was approved and the Resolution authorizing Chairman to sign, 72-31, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 72-214 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-32 APPROVING SERVICE CONTRACT ~k37135 WITH DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and 3v carried, Service Contract ~~37135 for data processing to provide a sales ]]D~ report from sales data in Butte County for the Division of Highways at a maximum revenue of $1,600 was approved and Resolution 72-32 authorizing the Chairman to sign was adopted. 72-215 TRAVEL REQUESTS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the following travel requests were approved: 1. Tom Struthers, civil disaster officer, to attend the Northern California Emergency Services Council meeting in Sacramento February 3 and February 4, 1972, One-nights lodging, Estimated cost of trip $25, Travel by county car, 2. Carl M. Wick, Farm and Home Advisor office, to attend a rice research symposium to be held in Davis on February 22 and 23, 1972. One nights lodging, Estimated cost of trip $25. Travel by county car. 72-216 DISCUSSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Jim Rackerby submitted justification on some of the positions approved by the Board of Supervisors on January 25, 1972 under the Public Employment Program. Mr, Rackerby said the funds are within the grant; the County will give "in- kind'~ training service, The amendment to the salary ordinance will create the positions at Public Works Department. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, said he was in favor with the way Public Works was using these people, The public sees these people out doing road work. He expressed concern, though, because they are running across the need for clerical help, Mr. Nickelson set out the need for these clerical workers. He said he has talked to the Department Heads and they have , mentioned a need for clerical positions. He expre a oncern that all the PEP people will be given over to Public Works and/w~~~t~e faced with the need to hire clerical help for this coming year. It was stated that the positions can be reclassified. Supervisor Maxon suggested that a further report be presented by the Welfare Director and Mro Nickelson on the utilization of unemployed fathers. He stated that it was the intent that some of the recipients were to donate a certain amount of their time to participation in work training programs. Mr. Nickelson will check on this matter. Use of the unemployed fathers discussed. Mr> Nickelson said he wished that a couple of these laborer positions could be changed to Clerical Clerk II. Nr. Rackerby said he would suggest Page 351. February 1, 1972 __~____-_=~===February=l~, 1972_x=__=~GGF~F the Board move on this program as suggested and then when a vacancy occurs, re-classify the position to Clerical Clerks IIo Program discussed, 72-217 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1237, AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, Ordinance No, 1237, amending the salary ordinance, (allowing the 6 PEA positions in Public Works Department) was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop and Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisor Maxon ABSENT: Supervisor Reynolds 72-218 HOURLY RATES FOR EXTRA HELP ,7im Rackerby, Personnel Director, reported on the hourly rates for gxtra ~~ help. He said he had met with County Auditor and Mr. Charlebois and y~ ~ discussed this matter. He set out the situation and how it should be handled, D He said in the future the holiday rate would not be paid. This will include clearer itemization in the definitions of the rates for the extra help employees, Under the former method of payment to the extra help employees, it had granted them a 404% advantage over the regular help employees, Mr, Charlebois .said he objected to the hourly rate because the extra help did not receive the fringe benefitse He said he was in agreement with the proposal relating to the fact that the new help will be told the hourly rate and. will enter into an oral agreement. If the employee is willing to accept this hourly rate, then that is fine. He said the employees that were hired under the old hourly rate should retain this rate. They should not have their rates lowered, ' Mr. Nickelson said cahat Mro Charlebois is proposing is two classes of extra help, He does not see how county could live with two rates. He, said he could not see anything wrang with setting a new pay rate and inQorming these people that after February 10th they will receive this rate, Time spent discussing the hourly rate of the extra help employees. Mr. Rackerby said he would suggest that County Counsel bring in a salary ordinance setting out the new rateso The ordinance m uld also spell out the regulationso County Counsel requested to prepare a draft setting up the new regulations and the new procedures. Mr. Charlebois said he would like to review the regulations prior to the Board adopting them. Mr. Blackstock said he would be happy to review the thoughts of Mr, Charlebois with him prior to drafting the regulations. Mr, Charlebois will meet with County Counsel Wednesday, February 2, 1972 and the matter will be placed on the agenda for Tuesday, February 8, 1972. Mr. Rackerby requested that the Board give him some direction to present to Mr. Seely concerning the hourly rate of pay for extra help employees. Matter discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the Auditor was authorized to pay the extra help employees at the old rate from January 1, 1972 to February 11th, 1972, and further clarification will be given by Ordinance at next week's meeting. 72-219 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED Memo from County Auditor concerning B-25 transfer discussed, This transfer would be to County Hospital, It was stated that the County could not afford to invest any more money in the operation of the hospitalo -~, If this transfer is approved, only $133,000 will be left in the Reserve for Contingency Fund, Mr, Nickelson said that if the Board approves this transfer, he would like them to consider taking the same action they had taken last year. Transfer out of all Departments, salary savings, equipment Page 352, February 1, 1972 ________________Fgbxuar~1,=19.72=~_=W --__--- - --~ purchase savings, and transfer said savings into the reserve, He said he was ready to propose that the Board adopt the procedure that would institute a hiring freeze, Matter discussed, Action on Transfer B-25 held over one caeeko On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the Board ordered a personnel hiring freeze of county employes and that all vacancies requested to be filled be brought to the Board for approval prior to filling the vacant positions. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the following budget transfers were authorized: B-32 District Attorney, Chico Marshal, Health and Public Woks, transfers $211, from office expense to capital outlay in the District Attorney's budget, $211 from transportation and travel to capital outlay in the Chico Marshal's budget, $198 from salaries and wages regular to capital outlay within thq Health Department's budget and $211 from transport~~ion and travel to capital outlay in the Water Resources budget, B-33 Mental Health Department - sets up $194,809 in the sup~o~t and care of persons in the Meantal Health budget. This is covered by unanticipated revenues-Federal aid-Mental Health $124,971 and State aid-Mental Health .$69,838. B-34 P,W, Building and Subdivision - $400 is transferred from maintenance of equipment to special departmental expense within this budget B-35 Paradise Justice Court - transfers $300 from office expense to rents and leases equipment B-36 Central Services - $200 is transferred from rents and leases equipment to equipment maintenance B-37 Assessment Appeal Board. $100 is transferred from professional and special services to office expense B-38 Board of Supervisors $300 is transferred from the reserve for contingencies to communications to cover unforeseen mail and telephone expenses. B-39 Emergency Manpower Program - Personnel.-sets up $391,&00 in the Emergency Manpower Program budget and is to cover Section 6 of the program. The amount is from unanticipated revenue-Federal aid and is match by in-king contributions of $47,939. 72-220 DISCUSSION REGARDING AB 724 Neil McCabe, deputy county counsel, present to explain the report on AB 724. He said the only thing he could add is that an initiative measure is being made to get this matter on the ballot. There has been a bill to repeal AB 724, which has been introduced to the State Legislature. $ill discussed. Supervisor Maio, said he would like to talk further with Senator Marler and Assemblyman Johnson, Mr.. McCabe said this bill could enlarge somewhat the present duties of the school districts. Bill further discussed; no action taken. 72-221 NO ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTMEi3T TO HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Discussed the appointment to Hospital Board of Trustees. Supervisor Maxon said he would like to speak to Mr. Martin Silva prior to making the appo~.ntment. Matter put over until a later Board meeting. Page 353, February ], 1972 -------------=-==FgbruarY1,=1472=--~=-_ --__~_ 72-222 APPROVE LICENSE FOR BIGGS .VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT A communication from Ray Valverde was received last week requesting permission to hold eight social events in Biggs Memorial Ha II during 1972 and that all fees be waived. All proceeds of the events to be spent on the fire equipment. The Hall secretary informed the Administrative Office that the committee has approved the events and the waiving of fees as requested. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the Board approved the waiving of fees for eight events to be held by the Biggs Volunteer Fire Department at the Biggs Memorial Hall during 1972, and approved the issuance of the dance license for said events, as requested, 72-223 DISCUSSION: COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0, 26 SALE OF BONDS Supervisor Madigan asked why the County was involved in the collections being made by Thermalita Trrigation District for County Service Area No. 260 He requested that County Counsel prepare a report in this matter. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, set out the background of County Service Area Noo 26. The District was established to prauide sewage service to the people in the Thermalito area. The County is supplying the accounting service for the District. Supervisor Madigan asked if the County's credit was behind the sale of the bonds. Mr. Blackstock said the bonds are solely backed by the property in the area. Bonds under the County name carry a higher rate than by an irrigation district. There is no liability to the County in this matter. After the bonds are sold, it would be up to the County to insure that the funds are used for the District. The service area is merely financing the project. The Board does have a financial ~n.terest in this matter. Mr. Blackstock stated we would have an opinionfrom the Bonding Attorneys before the bonds are sold. 72-224 DISCUSSION: SKYWAY TRAFFIC PROBLEM Supervisor Maxon said he had talked to Mr. Castleberry yesterday about the Skyway between Paradise and Chico. He said he was getting complaints that the yellow line cannot be seen. Traffic is building up pretty fast. It is felt that the County ~s approaching a need for a four-lane highway in that area. Mr. Castleberry said that even if the County had the money for raised reflectors, now is not the time to put them in. Supervisor Maxon asked what could be done about the prablem of the yellow line on this road. Mr. Castleberry said that when the Board takes the road tour next year, they could propo$e additional improvements on the Skyway. Mr. Castleberry said he would not recommend going against the rules put down by the State and Federal Government concerning the white lines. Mr. Castleberry will look into the matter of using some of the funds allocated for improvements to the Skyway above the reservoir and determine whether some of the funds could be used to place reflector¢ on the Skyway in the area indicated by Supervisor Maxon. Mr. Castleberry w~.ll report back to the Board regarding this matter. 72-225 APPEARANCE OF DAN PELLICCIOTTI: MOBILE HOME TAXATION Dan Pellicciotti, Oroville, was given an opportunity at this time to speak on the matter of mobile home taxation, as presented by Mrs. Hilke. He was told that he would have time next week to present a rebuttal to her statements, Mr. Pellicciotti stated that a mobile home park was built south of Oroville last year. Prior to the building of the park the yearly property taxes were approximately $600 per year, After the park had been built, the taxes are approximately $10,000. He set aut other parks that had been built and the revenue received by the County in the way of taxes for the parks. He feels that the parks are bringing in money to the County. Further discussion will be held next week concerning this matter. Page 354. February 1, 1972 ______________Februar~ 1,_1972====______ ____ 72-226 REPORT ON RETRO-ACTIVE PA'Y Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated he had received information on the ruling concerning retro-active pay that had been withheld because of the wage freeze. The opinion will be going out to the Board and department heads tonight or Wednesday. People will receive their retro-active pay that were entitled to a merit increase or a salary increase. 72-227 BOARD OF SUPERVISOR ASSIGNMENTS ON COMMITTEES Chairman Gilman said he would like to talk to the Board members about committee assignments. He set out the present assignments. He said thaq Supervisor McKillop was serving on at least 10 committees or commissions Supervisor Maxon serves on 5. Chairman Gilman said he would like to switch some of the assignments around, and divide the assignments more evenly. Supervisor McKillop said he did not have any assignments that he would like to resign from. Chairman Gilman explained the assignments on E.O.C. He said he would like to see =Supervisor Maxon serve on E.O.C. as he could give guidance to some of these people. Supervisor Maxon appointed as principal appointee to E.O.C. and Supervisor Madigan was appointed as the alternate. Supervisor Maxon accepted this assignment and he said he would work with SupervisorMauligan on this Committee. RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:30 p.m, to reconvene on Wednesday, February 2, 1972 at .8:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room for the 4-way lot split hearing. ~k ~k ~~ ~k ~k ~k ~k dk Board reconvenes at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 2, 1972, in the Board of Supervisors' Room in the Courthouse in Oroville. Present: Art Gilman, Chairman; Jere Reynolds; Don Maxon; Jack McKillop; J. J. Madigan, Supervisors; Dan Blackstock, County Counsel; Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works; Hal McDonald, Assistant Director of Public Works; Howard Toussaint of the Department of Public Health; Jim Lawson, Planning Director;' Jim Glander of the Department of Public Works, The meeting was called for a public hearing on a proposed ordinance concerning AB 1301. Copies,of a rough draft of the ordinance were distributed to the audience. Mr. Blackstock read the proposed ordinance aloud, explaining the proposals, item by item, in full. He explained that if passed, this ordinance would take effect on March 4th, 1972. The proposed resolution on "standards" will go back to the committee fox revision and study and can be passed up until the effective date of the ordinance which it accompanies. Each of the members of the Board was heard in brief comment, then Mr. Blackstock explained that a,parcel map has to be approved as to drainage and specifications. Jim Griffith, deputy County Counsel, spoke in explanation of the physical development of subdivisions and proposed land divisions. Resolution 5i-68 has these set out. He went over the proposed resolution carefully to explain possible changes from the former similar resolution. At 8:50 p.m., the meeting was opened to the public. The following people appeared: 1. George Chames,, Chairman of the Citizens Committee, in favor of the minimum requirements of the ordinance groposed. Page 355. ~~' February ~, 1972 ___~_________ Februar~l,_1972_______ r 72-226 REPORT ON RETRO-ACTIVE PAX Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated he had received information an the ruling concerning retro-active pay that had been withheld because of the wage freeze, The opinion will be going out to the Board and department heads tonight or Wednesday, People will receive their retro-active pay that were entitled to a merit increase or a salary increase, 72-227 BOARD OF SUPERVxSOR ASSIGNMENTS ON COMMITTEES Chairman Gilman said he would like to talk to the Board members about committee assignments, He set out the present assignments. He said that Supervisor McKillop was serving on at least 10 committees or commissions, Supervisor Maxon serves on 5, Chairman Gilman said he would like to switch some of the assignments around, and divide the assignments more evenly, Supervisor McKillop said he did not have any assignments that ha would like to resign from. Chairman Gilman explained the assignments on E.O,C, He said he would like to see Supervisor Maxon serve on E.O.C. as he could give guidance to some of these people. Supervisor Maxon appointed as principal appointee to E.O.C. and Supervisor Madigan was appointed9 as the alternate. Supervisor Maxon accepted this assignment and he said he would work with SupervisorMadigan on this Committeeo RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:30 p.ma to reconvene on Wednesday, February 2, 1972 at .8:00 p.m, in the Board of Supervisors Room for the 4-way lot split hearing. # ~k # ~F 4~ # ~k ~~ Page 355.,1 February 1, 1972