HomeMy WebLinkAboutM020872February 8, 1972
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment„
Present• Supervisors Madigan, Maxon, McKi:C-~op, Reyn~%ld.-, and Chairman Gilman.
Clifton Mickelso_z, Adm:_nistrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel,
and Clark A, Ne3_son, CoiF:<ty Cie!°k, by Mai:gie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
INVOCATION: Rev, Robert B. Scott, Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, Chico
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
72-228 APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, s::.:onded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the minutes of February 1 and 2, 1972 were approved as
mailed.
72-229 COMMUNICATIONS
Floyd V. Cothran, M.C., Sacramentoo Dr. Cothran writes on behalf of Barbara
0 p and Michael Last of Valley View Drive, Paradise, and their request
Z 0~ to keep goats in an R-1 zone. The goats are maintained as a source
(y of goats milk for their son who has allergy to cows milk. The
Lasts' will be present in the Board room to speak to the matter.
Discussed; referred to Planning Department and County Counsel for study.
Mr. Noel Highfill, Chico. Mr. Highfill forwards copy of his letter to
Mro Mickelson stating that he does not desire to have a meeting
with him on personal finances. Discussed; no action taken.
City of Chico. The City sends copy of its Resolution No. 98 71-72 requesting
our state legislators to introduce a concurrent resolution requesting
the Resources Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation to undertake
a study concerning .alternative methods to provide for the long range
improvement and maintenance of Bidwell .Park to be conducted at the
same time as the study of Bidwell River State Park. Discussed; no
action taken.
California Department of Agriculture. The Department sends notice of
apportionment of $18,548.93 to the County as a reimbursement for
agricultural program expenditures within the County, the money
coming from tax refunds which have not been claimed by eligible
users of agricultural gasoline, Info-_motion only.
Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson. Mr. Johnson sends an Information Digest prepared
by the Department of Consumer Affairs, including a Compendium of
Currently Available Consumer Reuress. Information only.
U.S, Civil Service Commission, The Commission sends notice of final cut-off date for
/ 0 z- -z._ J Fiscal Year 1972 for intergovernmental personnel program grant applications
_-r~~--- for discretionary funds, The cut-off date is May 1, 1972 for the
applications, Information only.
U. S. Corps of Engineers. The Corps sends copy of Public Notice No. 4953 re
~ application by Walter Scott of Chico for approval of plans for
/ / Z~ ~ existing marina in .the Sacramento River in Butte County. Comments by
`'` interested parties are requested in writing on or before March 2, 1972.
Referred to Public Works for study and to Chico Recreation District for
their comments.
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v ~ Charles W. Hancock. Informs the County that he has established residence in
1(~/, the City of Gridley, Applicant for position of Gridley Judicial
Court Judge. Referred to Administrative Officer.
Palerjno Grange ~k493, by Evelyn D, Beeson, secretary. Request for appointment
7 zjd. ~ ~ of representative to help service the unincorporated areas of Bute
~'e,-~~~ ~' ~''~d~`~~o,~nty on sewer systems to be installed. Discussed; no action taken.
C b~ California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Notice of proposed wasi;e
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discharge requirements for Paradise Pines, Butte County Service Area
No. 4. Referred to Public Health Dept., Public Works and County
Counsel for their study and recommendation.
Residents of Paradise. Request for the Board to seta public hearing on
I mobile home taxation. There are 26 letters and one petition with
~' ~ ~ 16 signatures Discussed. No action t.aha:A.
72-230 COMNLETTEE APPOINTED TO WORK WITH PLUMAS COUNTX AND FOREST SERVICE REGARDING
PLANTING OF ELK IN FEATHER RIVER CANYON
Supervisor Reynolds reported that he had attended a meeting last
Tuesday afternoon in Plumas County regarding the planting of elk in the Feather
River Canyon. He received the concurrence of the Plumas County Board of~
Supervisors. They appointed Supervisors Hunter and Keskgy to work as a
committee along with other private citizens. The committee will act as
laisan to the Board and it is requested that this Board appoint two Boa r
members to act on said committee. Representatives of the State Fish and
Game Commission and P7.umas National Forest will work on the committee, also,
A date will be set to meet with this committee to further discuss the
planting of the elk. March 9th or 14th have been suggested as possible
dated for the first meeting. It was felt that March 9th would be the befit
date. It will probably take several months of study to work on this matter.
Supervisor Reynolds said he hoped that Bill Peterson, a retired Forest Ranger,
could work on this committee as he would be able to give them a great deal of
assistance, Matter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Supervisors Madigan and Reynolds were appointed to gerve
on the committee to work with Plumas County, State Fish & Game Commission and
the Plumas National Forest Service on the matter of planting Elk in the
Feather River Canyon and they are requested to report back to the Board on
the meetings.
72-231 ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF LAW SUIT: RICE GROWERS VS COUNTY
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported that he had accepted
service on another law suit. Tt is an appeal from last years evaluation.
The Rice Growers are requesting a return of their taxes, Mr, Blackstock said
he would pursue the matter, Presented for Board information; no action
necessary.
72-232 PRESENTATION OF 1972 REGIONAL PLAN: REGION C, CCCJ PLANNING DIRECTOR
Howard Casagrande, CCCJ Planning Director, presented the 1972 Regional
Plan. This is one of 21 plans in the State of California that will be considered
for certification. Butte County is one of the first four plans that has been
certified. Once the State has received the money from the Federal Government
this plan can be startedo Mr. Casagrande said they were not sure at this point
how much money the Region will receive.
Mr. Casagrande explained the plan and its purpose. He said the trend
was pretty much the same throughout the State; have more crime and less arrests.
Arrests are becoming more difficult to make. Mr. Casagrande said the Board
members would probably have questions after they have had a chance to read this
data. He set out the projects that are being handled at this time. He said there
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were two additional features he was hoping to get in this year. A regional
type narcotic team is one of them, He explained the satellite laboratory
they hope to have set up. He said there were plans to revise the entire
penal code. He explained the drug picture and set out the drive conducted
by Santa Barbara law enforcement agencies. The officers picked up all known
drug addicts and they were charged with 90 days in the jail. This has cut
down on crime in Santa Barbara. They feel that they have run most of
the narcotic pushers out of the area. Mr. Casagrande said that the importation
of drugs into Butte County should be stopped. Supervisor Maxon said more of
the CCCJ money should be spent on the prevention of narcotics being brought
into this County. It was stated that narcotic pushers is not a cheap organization
to fight. It was felt that the source of supply of the drugs should be dried
up.
Time spent discussing the work of CCCJ. No action needed at this time.
72-233 APPEARANCE F. SEELY COUNTY AUDITOR BUDGET BALANCE ANALYSTS
O ~ F. H. Seely, Jr., Auditor-Controller, spoke to the Board at this time
fry, on the budget balance analysis. He stated this was done at the request of the
11 Board last week. He said he has found a later source of income; there i$ a
surplus of funds in the Welfare Budget. The Welfare Department 20% over
estimated their budget. Mr. Seely recommended that the budget surplus be
transferred to the General Fund. Mr. Seely stated that his office did not
recommend any further Loans to the County Hospital. He Stated the hospital
was 20% overstaffed. The hospital will request a $40,000 loan before March lst.
Mr. Seely urged the Board to study the problem of the hospital very closely.
The County's share of the Welfare budget surplus amounts to $293,577.
Mr. Seely stated that the salary surplus situation is being typed
this morning and will be presented to the Board later in the day. He
estimated that there would be a surplus of approximately $150,000, if the
County continues the hiring freeze.
This report of Mro Seely's will be referred to the Hospital Board
of Trustees for their study.
Mr. Nickelson, Administrative Officer, stated he was disappointed
in the manner of Mr, Seely`s presentation. This matter was listed on the
agenda; the Hospital Director nor the Welfare Director have had a chance to
go over this report.
Report referred to the Hospital Board of Trustees for their study. Matter
to be put on the agenda for Tuesday, February 15, 1972, with the request that
the Welfare Director end the Hospital Board of Trusteees speak to the matter.
72-234 APPROVE ADDITIONAL SECURITY MEASURES AT NEW COURT BUILDING:
ARCHITECT EXPLAINS CHANGES FOR THTRD SUPERIOR COURT UNIT
Mr. Gene McFarren, Architect, explained the changes for the third
~~ Superior Court unit and miscellaneous work involved with cost estimates.
1 ~'~, He said they have gone a little further than had been discussed last week.
He explained the purpose of the changes. Dave Davis, Maintenance Engineer
for the County, has requested that two things be included in the plans.
Mr. Davis requests that an .emergency alarm communication and lighting system
be included. More funds will be needed to handle these items. It will take
an estimated $2,000 more than had been estimated. Mr. McFarren explained the
work that would be done.
Mr. McFarren stated that time-wise, they have reached a point in the
work where they will have to request a. four week extension of time to do this
particular work. Supervisor Reynolds felt that this work should have been
included in the original contract.
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of time.
Time spent discussing the proposed changes and requested extension
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the additional work for the emergency alarm communication
and lighting at the new Court building teas approved, the additional $2,000
added expendit°ares were allowed, said changes indicated on the full plan
and the time extension was approved for two taeeks additional time to make
these changes; the Chairman was authorized to sign the change order, increasing
the contract in the total amount of $11,161.01.
RECESS: 10:20
RECONVENED: 10:30
72-235 APPEARANCE OF MRS. JAMES BEST: VALLEX VxEW ACCESS ROAR
Mrs, James Sest, Valley View Drive, Paradise, appeared to discuss
with the Board the prablems in connection with the Valley View access road.
She said she was speaking for the residents in the area. A prepared statement
was read by Mrs. Best, She said that Paradise is a high fire hazard area.
Mrs. Best criticized Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, on his
handling of the access road problem. She said that he has not kept his word
to them. She requested permission to see Mr. McOain's contract and she has
not been given the opportunity of examining the contract. Mrs. Best explained
the purpose of her presence at today's meeting. The study for the access
road was to be presented to the Board in November; it has been delayed and
still have not been presentedo
Mr. Blackstock stated that Mr. McCain has not prepared the study
at this time; he said that it would be March before the study could be presented
to the Board. Mrs. Best feels that there has been too many delays in this
mattQr.
Study discussed; no action taken,
72-236_APPEARANCE OF_REP_RESENTATIVES OF STATE WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
Mr. ,Tames Robertson, executive officer of the State Water Quality
Control Board, spoke to the Board regarding available water and sewer funds.
Mr. Robertson presented information material to the Board. He said he was
here to discuss tahat the Regional Board would like to see become accomplished
in the unsewered areas in the County. He set out the boundaries of the
nine Regional Boards. He said the Clean Water Bond Act provided funds fpr
construction of sewer systems.
Mr, Robertson introduced Mr. Leonard Moellenhauer at this time,
He stated that the Board was working on tentative plans at this time. He
said the prime problem was getting started with the grant funds for sewers;
he explained the amount of funds that are available, He said the unsewered
areas of the County were: Palermo area, Lime Saddle area, Paradise and Aurham.
They stated their Board would like to hear if there are other problem areas.
Supervisor Maxon questioned the representatives about the criteria adopted
for the areas around the Lake. These properties around the Lake can not be used
without sewage facilities, Mr. Robertson stated the Cou~ety would be given
guidelines for that area.
Mr. Robertson explained what the Board was trying to do at this time.
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He said they hope to solve the sewage problems that are before the Board at
the present time. He said the County should not look to seeing dollars
available to provide facilities in undeveloped areas. They have to allocate
the funds to solve the waste disposal facility problems,
Supervisor Reynolds stated that the County should designate someone
to work with these peopled There should be one person to represent the County
as a laison person to meet and work with the Water Quality Control Board.
Discussed wha should represent the County.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, was appointed
to act as the County's laison officer with the Water Quality Control Board.
72-237 RECOGNITION OF DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS DISTRIGT ENGINEER
At this time, Chairman Gilman recognized Sam Helwer, district
Engineer and Gilbert Mulcahy, Assistant, State Division of Highways.
Mr, Helwer stated he appreciated this opportunity to meet with the Board.
He said he was from the Marysville office and he would be happy to work
with the County,
72-238 APPEARANCE: MRS, ALMP. THEIa PARABISE: MOBILE HOME TAXATION
-Z, Mrs. Alma Theis, Paradise, read a letter she had sent to Assemblyman
(E3,0 .7ohnson concerning mobile homes. She said their mobilehome was on their
private property. They are retired people on a fixed incomeo She requested
that the County give these people a break so that they can stay off the
Welfare rolls.
72-239 APPEARANCES: MOBILE HOME TAXATION
Mr_. Claude Burgiss, chairman of the Mobile Home owners League.,
He stated there were about 600 people in this club, He said these. people
earned their money outside of this County and yet they have bought their
homes in this County and spend their retirement money in this County, He
said these people were not going to stand idlely by and allow more taxes
to bq placed on their property,
Mrs. Helen Hi1ke, Paradise. She said she had suggested that a
mobile home zone be adopted for certain areas of the County. She said She
felt the people living in mobile home parks are different than those with
mobilehomes placed on private property. The parks pay their fair share
of the taxes,
Mrs, Phyllis Bruce.
Mr. Bert Hollipeter. He said he was retired and was living in a
d'dxobilehome on his own property. He said these people living in mobilehomes
I~ ~• were doing everything they could to stay off the Welfare rolls. He said it
did not make sence to him to extract money from these people on limited incomes.
72-240 APPEARANCE, GUY HART, OROVILLE: TYPEWRITER BIDS
Guy Hart, Oroville, stated that it was his understanding that the
County was going to buy domestic typewriterso He understands that the County
is now going to consider buying foreign made typewriters. He said his bid
was the low bid for domestic machines. He said the recommendation was coming
to the Board for the low bid that is on the State list, He said his machine
is accepted by the Federal Government and by the State Government. His
machine is an Adler.
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Supervisor Reynolds said he would only vote for an American made
typewriter. He will not vote for the foreign made typewriter,
Matter discussed; no action taken at this time.
72-241 APPEARANCE OF HARRY PHLLLIPS: FORMS FOR ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARB
Harry Phillips, Oroville, said he had a recommendation to make to
the Board concerning the Assessment Appeals Board. There is a rules and
procedure booklet given to the applicants requesting a hearing before the
Board, He feels that another summary sheet should be prepared that would
set out the facts needed for these people to present their case to the
Assessment Appeals Board, The small property owner is too poor to hire
an attorney and appraiser. Mr. Phillips explained the situation, An
informational sheet should be prepared that would inform the people how
to present their case to the Board. Supervisor McKilZop suggested that
the Appeals Board prepare these summary sheets. Mr, Phillips said the
Assessment Appeals Board members could prepare these sheets and then
present them to County Counsel for his approval. County Counsel could
then present them to the Board of Supervisors for their approval.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan anc~
unanimously carried, the Assessment Appeals Board was authorized to
formulate the guidelines and summary sheets to be presented to applicants
requesting a hearing before the Assessment Appeals Board,
72-242 APPEARANCE: MRS. ERNEST ALBRECHT, YANKEE HILL
Mrs. Ernest Albrecht, Yankee Hill, spoke on the conventional home
vs. mobilehome owners. She said she would like to know how many people have
complained about the taxing of the mobile homes. Supervisor McKillop said
that probably the best direction to take should come from the State Legislature.
He said that if the County should do something prematurely, then it might
cause an economic loss to some people, Discussed; no action taken.
72-243 APPEARANCE OF JIM DELABURN,
Mr. Jim Delabuxn spoke on the inspection of the mobile homes. He
asked why the lady whp is organizing the matter of taxation of mobile homes,
doesn't go to her off~.cials in Sacramento so that they could start defining
-what a mobile home really is and whether it should be taxed.
72-244 APPEARANCE: MARJORIE COX, PARADISE
Marjorie Cox, Paradise, thanked Supervisor Reynolds for taking the
attitude he took regarding the purchase of American made typewriters. She
xequasted him to repeat his statements concerning drugs and the California
Counsel on Criminal Justice. She said that many people have said that this act was
an act inspired to take away guns from the populace and it has Communistic
traits. Supervisor Reynolds stated that none of the people he has served
with on this Commission are Communistic inspired, He explained his statements
concerning CCCJ. He said the act does not try to control guns.
Mrs. Cox, also, stated that this County should have a County hospital.
She said it should not be overstaffed; someone should go out and clean out the
hospital.
Mrs, Cox stated that if AB 1301 could not be sent back to the Govexnox,
then the requirements should be cut to the minimal.
RECESS: 12:05
RECONVENED: 1:30
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72-245 DISCUSSION: REMOVAL OF PALM TREES, PALM AVENUE, BIGGS
Mr. John T. Harris, attorney representing Mrs. Delight G. Thompson,
spoke to the Board concerning the hazards caused by palm trees on the county
road adjoining the Thompson's property. He said he represented the estate of
Sarah Hixson, owners of the Thompson property. There are 34 palm trees I,ini:
this gropertyo The trees shade the walnut trees in the orchard. The pr~,nciple
problem is the hazard to the people driving on Palm Avenue. He explained
the problem of the trees. He showed pictures taken of the trees. The Bounty
road department hats picked up the Balm prondse
The tree committee has finally agreed that the trees could be removed,
but at the expense of the Thompson's. Mr. Harris felt that the trees should
be removed at the expense of the County as the trees constitute an area of
serious liability to the County as the trees are on the County right-of-way.
Time spent discussing the removal of the trees. Mr. Castleberry
said that to be consistent with the policy in the past, the trees should be
removed at the owners expense. There are many trees in the County that need
removing; it would be quite costly to remove all the trees.
Public Works was requested to be very watchful) and keep this area
cleaned up. Mr. Harris said the trees require constant attention. Supervisor
McKillop said that if the trees .are a nuisance to the land owner, then the
tree committee should make a recommendation to the County that the trees should
be removed, Then the Board should direct the owners to remove the trees,
Mr, Harris said he would appreciate any commitment for keeping the trees
cleaned up.
Mr, Castleberry said when the Board takes the road tour he will take
the Board members by to see this situation. No action taken at this time.
72-246 PUBLIC HEARING: WILLIAM J. TOMKINS, ET AL - PROPOSED REZONING FROM "A-2"
LIMITED" TO "R-1" (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT FOR FRIENDLY WOODS
SUBDIVISION, PARADISE
The public hearing on the proposed rezoning from "A-2 limited" to "R-1"
(single family residential) district, for Friendly Woods Subdivision, located
north of Wagstaff Road at Parkwood Way, Paradise, was held as advertised.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the actions of the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in opposition: no one,
Appearing in favor: William Tompkins, applicant.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for action.
72-247 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1239, AMENDING COUNTY ORDINANCE N0, 925, CONSOLIDATING
"R-1" (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICTS
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1239, amending County Ordinance No. 925,
consolidating "R-1" (single family residential) Districts for Friendly Woods
Subdivision, Paradise, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-248 PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13.6 (SE PERMLTS) OF
ORDINANCE N0, 475, KNOWN AS THE BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ENABLING ORDINANCE AND
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 (PROCEDURE FOR PRECISE ZONING AMENDMENTS)
OF ORDINANCE N0. 475 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ENABLING ORDINANCE
The public hearings on the proposed ordinance amending Section 13.6 (use
permits) of Ordinance No. 475, known as the Butte County Zoning Enabling Ordinance
and the proposed ordinance amending Section 14 (procedure for precise zoning
amendments) of Ordinance No. 475, known as the Zoning Enabling Ordinance was
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held as advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the actionp p€
the Planning Commission. These ordinances deal with the revocation of a µse
permit. He explained the purpose of the hearing. The Planning Commission
recom~end approval of this ordinance, This would give the zoning inspectpr
some idea of what he should do. This will enable him to function properly.
Both the proposed ordinance deals with this problem. Mr. Lawson explained]
how tie violations would be handled.
Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing in opposition:
1. Mrs. Ernest Albrecht, Yankee Hi11. She requested that she
be given a copy of the proposed ordinances,
2. Mrs. Marjorie Cox. She stated she did not understand
the ordinance. It seems to her that they will take away the peopleTs
privileges. She was told that under this proposed ordinance, the people
could come to the Board with their problem.
Hearings closed at this time and confined to theBoard.
Supervisor Maxon requested a week's continuance on these hearings.
Request discussed. Hearings continued to Tuesday, February 15, 1972 at x,:30 p,m.
72-249 PUBLIC HEARING: CONTINUATION OF INTENTION TO RENAME COUNTY HIGHWAXS
CONTINUED TO A TIME IN THE FUTURE
At the request of Supervisor McKillop, the continuation of the hearing
on the intention to rename county highways was continued to a time in the
future. Matter to be placed back on the agenda at the request of Supervisor
McKillop.
72-250 CHICO STATE COLLEGE COMMUNITY RELATTCAVS COMMITTEE
Laurie Ha11, senior of the Chico State College, and a member of the
Chico State College Community Relations Committee, spoke to the Board concerning
their local community relations activities. She explained what the committee
hoped to do. She said they hoped to get the students involved in local
government. She said they hoped to place students on local governmental
agency boards and then have them attend meetings and report back to the students.
They would act as a laison between the students and local government. She
requested that the Board approve a representative being allowed to attend the Board a
meetings and taking reports back to the students. The gap she refers to is
lack of communications. She said they hoped to talk to the Board member
individually so the Board members could explain the actions taken at the
meetingse
Request discussed. The Board stated that they would approve this
representation. No formation action taken at this time.
72-251 APPEARANNCE OF RALPH BEEMER: GOLDEN STATE MOBILEHOME OWNERS LEAGUE
Mr. Ralph Beemer, representing the Golden State Mobilehome Or~nerS
'~ League, spoke to the Board on the mobile home taxation report. He stated he
i{ ~~~ lives in the Sierra Del Oro section of Paradise. He is a director of the
1 Golden State Mobilhome Owners League. He read a letter to the Board concerning
statistics of the number of mobile homes in the County, the costs of these
homes and the income of the owners. He stated that Mr. Mickelson and his
staff have spent many hours on the survey of mobilehomes. The report should
be skudied and given consideration. He agreed with Mr, Mickelson that the State
is the taxing agency for these homes, They should be responsible for any
taxation that might be considered.
Mr. Beemer introduced Mr. I~anelc~b$3haw, Director of Region ~~4, Golden State
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Mobilhome Owners League. He spoke concerning the matter of mobile homes in
parks and those placed on private property. He explained the many costs
to the mobilhome park operator.
Statements of Mr. Beemer and Mr, Shaw discussed. No action taken
at this time.
72-253 APPEARANCE OF MR. ROBERT_ GRANT: GREATER OROVILLE REGIONAL SEWAGE COMMISSION
Mr. Robert Grant, manager of the Thermalito Irrigation District, spoke
to the Board concerning the GORSC operation as it relates to funds to be supplied
to County Service Area No. 26. He stated he was here at the Bosrd's request. He
said this concerned the statements made by Peter Marongui last week.
He said the Thermalito Irrigation District is making the $3.00
collection of the residents .every month. This was set out in the financial
statement given to the people in the district at the time of the election.
The bonds have not been sold at this time, He said they feel that there will
be a 12 month wait before the facility is constructed. He said the money
is being held in a fund at the Central Valley Bank and will be used for this
project.
Mr. Carl Kading, from,"Stone & Youngberg, presented further information in this
matter. He said the money was being collected so that the money would b~
available when the debts come due. He explained the purpose of the col fiction
of the $3.00 from the residents in the District. He said the collection of
this money is reasonable; it supplies them with the ability to have money
available to meet costs. Supervisor McKillop asked that if for some reason
the project is not built, would this money be refunded to the property owners,
The money would be refunded; he explained how the money would be refunded.
Matter discussed; no action taken at this time.
RECESS: 3:05
RECONVENED: 3:20
72-254 PUBLIC HEARING SET: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.A (INTERIM ZONING) OF
ORDINANCE NO 475 KNOWN AS THE BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ENABLING ORDINANCE
A public hearing was set for Tuesday, February 22, 1972 at 1:30 p.m.
on the proposed ordinance amending Section 14.A (interim zoning) of Ordinance
No. 475, known as the Butte County Zoning Enabling ordinance.
72-255 APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP: ELIZABETH PARK SUBDIVISION (REVISED)
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the tentative map of Elizabeth Park Subdivision (revised)
for 14 lots, west end of E1 Varano Way, east of Panama and Tom Polk Avenues
intersection, Chico, was approved, subject to the conditions listed within the
January 20, 1972 report of the Butte CountySubdivision Committee.
72-256 APPROVE TENTATIVE MAP, SEQUOYAH ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, explained the tentative map of Sequoyah
Estates Subdivision. It was recommended that the map be approved subject to
the six conditions of the Subdivision Committee report. Everd McCain stated
he had made an appeal of one of the conditions. Item 3, connection to a
natupal drain of the subdivision. The drain is a long way from the subdivision.
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Mr. McCain stated that he had prepared cost estimates of -the outfall drainage
systemo He explained the drainage plan. The system will have to be installed
in the future, He said they would like to propose-Chat the developer be
required to deposit for the assessment to be incurred for the outfall facility
and that the developer install temporary facility for drainage. He said the
developer should be required to deposit $8,000 for the drainage project; he
explained the reason for the deposit. He explained his recommendation.
Mr. Castleberry felt that Mr. McCain had made a pretty good proposal; he said
he would like to meet with Mr. McCain and look over the soil in the area. He
said there was a drainage situation in this area.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the tentative map of Sequoyah Estates Subdivision,
19 lots on Sequoyah Avenue extension, west of Zuni Avenue, south of 12th
Avenue, north of 11th Avenue, being a portion of Lots 20, 21, 27 and 28,
Bidwell 4th Subdivision, Chico, was approved, subject to the conditions listed
in the Subdivision Committee's report, and subject to Clay Castleberry, Director
of Public Works, inspection of the site and the perculation tests being made,
and inspection of the financing requirements.
72-257 APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP, SHERWOOD FOREST SUBDIVISION: APPROVAL OF VARIANCE
FROM ROAD STANDARDS
2 d The tentative map of Sherwood Forest Subdivision, 12 lots, on Yorkshire
,(_-~ Drive, south of Valley View Drive, west of Skyway, Paradise, explained by
''t' Mr. Lawson. Map discussed. The streets within the subdivision are 28' vide.
A letter from Paradise Fire Protection District read and discussed. The
District approve the road widths within this development.
Mr. McCain explain the road widths in this subdivision. He also
reported briefly on the study of the access road for the Valley View Drive
area. This subdivision is not in an area that they are considering for the
routed He said the report on the access road would be ready by March.
He said they found the study was rather a complicated thing. When a new
road is built, you destroy the old traffic habit. He said his study has
resorted to a origin and destination program. They sent out origin and destination
questionaires to the residents of the Paradise area. He stated he would have
the report for the Board soon.
Mr. Hamby, surveyor for the project, explained the units to be built.
One o£ the conditions were that both units of the subdivision would be
constructed simultaneously. A variance for the 28' road should be approved,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the tentative map of Sherwood Forest Subdivision,
Unit No. 3, 12 lots on Yorkshire Drive, south of Valley View Drive, west of
Skyway, Paradise, was approved, the variance from road standards from 32' to
28' paving was approved, subject to the conditions set out in the Subd3v~SLpi-
Committee's report and contingent upon both units being built simultaneously.
72-258 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-33 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COUNTY-STATE AGREEMENT
N0. 30 RE FORBESTOWN ROAD_FAS PROJECT 5-759($) AND AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS
On .notion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the County-State Agreement No. 30 re Forbestown Road
FAS Project 5-759(4), covering the construction of Forbestown Road between
Black Bart Road and .2 mile 'east of Robinson Mill Road, was approved,
Resolution 72-33 authorizing the Chairman to sigma said agreement was adopted,
the Chairman was authorized to sign the agreement and the Resolution;
call for bids was authorized with bid opening to be at 11:00 a.m., March 9th,
1972 at Public Works Office.
72-259 APPROVE ORDER OF THE RECLAMATION BOARD, MANZANTTA AVENUE BRIDGE @ BIG
CHICO CREEK: APPLICATION N0. 7730
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unanimously carried, Order of the Reclamation Board for Manzanita Avenue 33ridge
at Big Chico Creek, Application No. 7730, was approved and the Chairman was
authorized to sign.
72-260 APPROVE REQUEST BY CHICO TACH WATCHERS SPORTS CAR GROUP FORA RACE ON
DARK CANYON ROAD BETWEEN THE LAKE AND A POINT NORTH OF THE LAKE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
and unanimously carried; the request of Chico TACH Watchers Sports Gar. Club
group for a race on Dark Canyon Road between the Lake and a point north of the Lake
some time in March or April was approved, subject to the group providing
insurance, fire safety and cleanup measures necessary for good operations in the
past.
72-261 APPROVE CC0 N0. 2, PALERMO FIRE ST_ATTON
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, secanded by Supervisor McKillo~ and
unanimously carried, Change Order No, 2 for the Palermo Fire Station, which deletes
the vitrified clay sewer pipe and replaces it with cast iron pipe, in the
increasing amount of $654.65 was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-262 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER N0, 1 ORD RANCH TRANSFER STATION
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Change Order No. 1 for Ord Ranch Transfer Station, i,n the
increasing amount of approximately $600 to relocate the drainage lift purr~p
found to be in conflict with the transporting boxes was approved, and thq
Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-263 AUTHORIZE USE OF DUPLICATE INSPECTION FEES PARADISE PINES UNIT N0. 3
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Xhe offer of Larwin Company for use of a portion of
the duplicate inspection fees for Paradise Pines Unit No. 3, to solve a
drainage problem which was caused outside the boundaries of the Larwin
development, was accepted, the Auditor was authorized to spend $3.,758,75
to purchase a large culvert to be installed by the property owner,
and approved the subsequent authorization to release the remainder of the
duplicate inspection fee which was posted and placed in the Buildings and
Subdivisions fund.
72-264 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE BY PUBLIC WORKS OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the purchase of two drafting tables ($50 each) and two
drafting stools ($20 each) from Dept, of Water Resources surplus property
fromE & A fixed assets was approved, with no transfer needed.
72-265 REPORT ON ABANDONED CAR REMOVAL PROGRAM
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that his department
had cleared and removed approximately 300 abandoned cars from public and private
property since duly. This has been with the excellent cooperation of Captain
Flamm and the staff of the Highway Patrol. This matter was presented for
9oard information only, It was suggested that a letter be written to Captain
Flamm thanking him for his cooperation, yIr, Castleberry will have the ?etter
written for the Chairman to ;~,~.
72-266 DISCUSSION: REQUEST FOR PIECE OF COUNTY-OidNED PROPERTY SOUTH OF MANGROVE-
COHASSET ZNTERSECTIGN, ChICO_
Mr, Castleberry reported on the request for piece of county-owned
property south of Mangrove-Cohasset intersection, Chico. He stated that
Public kTOrks krill try to have a report or recommendation ready but recommends
that the Health Department and City of Chico be asked for their recommendations
inasmuch as the propert~p in question lies adjacent to Lindo Channel and
adjacent to the city limits as well as one of the busiest intersections in
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Butte County, Property discussed. Mr. Castleberry said he has some questions
about this request. He will discuss the request with the person yrho desires
to purchase the property, prior to presenting his recommendation to the Board.
No action taken at this time.
72-26 ROAD TOUR SET TENTATIVELY
Per. Castleberry questioned the Board about dates for the road tour.
It was suggested that TrTednesday, March 1st, 1972 be set as tentative date
for said tour.
72-268 ADOPT ORDINANCE td0. 1240 A;•~NDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE: EXTRA HELP PAY
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that an amendment has been
prepared which sets forth method of computation of pay under the bi-weekly
salary schedule and for extra help. Amendment discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan ~r-d
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1240 amending the salary ordinance to
set forth the method of computation of pay under the bi-weekly salary
schedule and for extra help was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-26 COUNTY COUNSEL'S REPORT_ON_OPINION CONCERNING RECALL PETITIONS
Mr. Blackstock stated that the Board is probably aware of the
County Clerk's request for an opinion regarding the recall. petitions. He
reported that the Clerk had talked to him -about the districts involved.
Tor. Blackstock stated that after talking to. .County Clerk, he spent quite a
bit of time doing rsearch on this problem. He discussed the problem with the
Attorney General's Office; it was impossible to get an opinion from them.
He presented the Board members with copies of the letter he wrote to
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk. Air. Blackstock commented nn the editorial
that appeared in 'the Orovilla Mercury. He stated that he had a strong
feeling and opinion that in exercising a political right, you should not have
to rely on opinions of employees. He said he hoped that the Mercurg~ would
take another look at their position. He said this editorial had been used
to embarass two of the Board members. He apologized for any embarassment
that he might have caused these two Board members.
72-2 0 DISCUSSION: HIRING FREEZE
The Personnel Department has established procedures to receive
requests for hiring of personnel under the freeze. Requests have been
received from the Sheriff's Department, Assessor's Office and the Welfare
Department for permission to hire and these have been processed by Personnel
Department, i~Ir. Rackerby stated that a letter had been sent to the Board
members asking for exceptions from these three departments. The Assessor
had been in the process of recruiting and hiring their employees when the
freeze went on. Supervisor yicKillop said he would Like to postpone action
on this matter for at least one week. Action discussed. Action def~ix'red
one week,
72-2 1 SALARY STEP ADVANCEi~NT: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
The Assessor has req~.ested the Personnel Department to process a salary
step advancement for Mr. Frank Donati, real property appraiser III, from
range 21,0 step B to range 21.0 step E in _rder to retain Mr. Donati in the
Department. This request is made under Section 6.14 of the County Personnel
Rules. Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the request to process a salary step advancement for
Mr, Frank Donati, real property appraiser III, from range 21.0 step B to
Range Z1.C step E in order to retain Mr. Donati in the Assessor's Department
was authorized.
72-2 2 'iis'h1P0i~~'~.~Y ~?.1~Ut!:~d!':;I~:Ivir OF ~iANFTOi~ aE,Bi..r!:', •iC?zitiS DEPARTMENT
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unan:~mously carried, the temporary advancement of Mr. Ron Schrader, janitor.
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from range 9,5 step E at $543 to senior jani*or, range 11.5 step p, $571,
was approved, appointment to terminate upon return to. .active service of the
senior janitor, Al Billings.
72-273 AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BID: OFFICE FURNITURE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, ca3.l for bids for furniture was authorized, with bid
opening date set for F~?~r~ax°y 23, 1972 at 2:30 p,m, in the Purchasing Office
with report to the Board at the meeting of February 29, 1972.
72-274 AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS: GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
Bids have been prepared for the cooperative purchase of gasoline and
diesel fuel as done previously with participants including eleven school
districts, three cities, and eight special districts. Total gallonage will
approach 3/4 of a million. hfatter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, call for bids for purchase of bulk gasoline and diesel
fuel with opening set for February 17, 1972 at 2:30 p,m, in the Purchasing
Office with a report to the Board at the meeting of February 22, 1972 was
authorized.
72-275 AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDSs REROOFING OLD WELFARE BUILDING
County Buildings has prepared specifications for reroofing of the
old rrlelfare building with estimated cost at $3,950, Monies encumbered from
the previous fiscal year budget and monies in the current year budget are
available to cover this job,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, call for bids for reroofing the old ~nTelfare building,
with opening set for February 23, 1972 at 2:30 p,m, in the Purchasing Office,
with report to the Board on February 29, 1972 was authorized.
72-276 DISCUSSION: A;~3ARD OF BID: TYPE4dRITERS
Typewriter bids were restricted to the State of California qualified
products list. The .successful bidder for electric typewriters was Patty
Typewriter Shop in Chico for Olympia brand, however, the bid is based on
the State of California typewriter contract which means the County would
purchase them directly from the State, but that Patty Typewriter Shop
would deliver, honor 'the warranty, and buy the trade-ins directly from the
County, In ordor to participate in the State contract in this manner a
resoluticn adopted by the Hoard of Supervisors to be filed with the State
is necessary, The lour bid on manual typewriters was Frank's Office
Equipment in Oroville on Hermes Ambassador brand, Two requisitions for
electric typewriters which were approved in the budget were received after
preparation of the bid specifications and were therefore not listed in the
bid. It is therefore requested that purchase of these t*.ao typewriters
be made under the successful bids at the bid prices. Bids discussed.
Supervisor Klaxon said he vrould like the County to stick to the
American made typewriters, Purchasing Agent explained why the bids had not
been restricted to the American made typevrx~iters, Mr, Struthers explained
the bids and the recommendation for award of the bids. Supervisors Maxon and
McKillop stated that they would be satisfied with the Remington typewriters.
Purchasing Agent stated that the American market is disappearing, Most of the
typewriters are being built in foreign countries. Supervisor Madigan questioned
County Counsel about awarding the bids tc someone not on the State's list.
It was stated that the County was not committed to any one bid.
Matter held over one week, with a request that a report be presepted to
the Board with a specific low bid in each category of the bids.
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72-277 AUTHORIZE A I~i0TI0At OF INTENT THAT COUNTY WILL INSTALL CEPITRE% TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Clef i4ichelson, Administrative Officer, reported on the Centrex
telephone system. He stated that he had sent a report to the Board members,
giving a breakdown of the ,system and the advantages to be received through
the system. Time spent discussing the costs for this system. Termination
charges discussed, Supervisor t4eKillop said he would like to see this item
placed in nex9s year°s budget, :~Ir. Iiickelson stated that the only charge at this
point would be the undergrounding of the installation. Mr. Castleberry estimated
that this charge mould be about $15,000 to do this work. Mr. Castleberry stated
that whenever the Board makes a decision in this matter, they could prepare
the plans and bring them back to the Board for their decision for calling
for bids for the work. He said this work could be done with the carry-over
in the construction fund. ?~'.°r, Castleberry said he would use his staff to
prepare the plans and would then present the plans to the telephone company
for their approval. The Board could then approve the plans and call for bids,
The telephone company's representatives that were present stated they had to
have same directive from the Board. Any more delay in this matter would really
hurt them, t~4atter discussed,
On motion of Supervisor £McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Public ~r7orks Director to prepare
plans for the bidding of the undergrounding of the Centrex telephone system.
On motion o£ Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the Board stated that it was their intent that the
County would install the Centrex tel~phaxx~-syst,<m.
72-278 TRAVEL REQUEST APFROVE'D
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the request of Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, fqr
Mike Pyeatt to attend the Emergency Employment Act administrative training
session Sacramento February 9 thxough 11, was approved, with travel by private
car. Two n~.~h-~~ lodging. Estimated cost of trip $65, Funds for this trip
are budgeted in PEP budget, administrative services.
72-~__BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Budget transfers discussed at this time. It was request, in regards to
B-22, Food Commodity, that dir. Robinson, Welfare Director, be requested to
speak to the Board regarding eligibility for these foods,
Budget Transfer B-25, Medi-Cal, discussed. It was stated that this
would leave the reserve for contingency very low. Transfer discussed.
Mr. Bosworth explained the purpose of this budget transfer and why it was
being requested. He explained what hed been spent or encumbered to this
date for medical care services, He stated that this money due was a liability
to the State, Matter discussed. It was requested that this transfer be
placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, February 15, 7.972.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
ca.'~i®d, -the follotaing budget transfers were approved:
B-22, Food Commodity Program, transferring an appropriation of
X16,321 out of unanticipated revenue from federal aid with X9,050 oing to
salaries, $1,358 to employee benefits, $2,00 to rents-structures, 913 to
transportation and travel, X2,000 to special departmental expense and $1,000
to fixed assets equipment.
B-t7.0 ;~lelfare, transfers $1,000 from salaries and wages regular to
overtime.
B-4~1 Fersonnel~iMa,npotaer Act. transfers ~~1,710 from the Manpower Act-
sub-grantee accounts to the internal county accounts as authorized by the
Board on February 1, 1972.
AYEz~- Suparvisars Madigan, McKillop, Reynolds & Chairman Gilman
NOF,S: Supervisor Maxon
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72-280 MATTERS PRESENTED BY SUPERVISOR PIADIGAN
Supervisor P4adigan stated he had a fisherman call him about a chain
that was put up keep~,ng 4•,~c;rr, from access to the river. He asked if the County
had put up this chain or Iiad the ov,-ner put the chain across the access.
Mr. Castleberry said he would determine ho~.r the chain had Ir~en placed across
this access.
Supervisor I~iadigan questioned A4r. Castleberry about the man who had
graded the road near the Swedes Flat area. He said that if this gentleman
had been guilty of a misdemeanor, then maybe the matter should be referred to
the District Attorney. ~Ir. Castleberry said he would talk to County Counsel
about this situation. Tf this man has violated a county ordinance, then the
matter should be carried forward. =~Ir. Castleberry will report back to the
Board concerning this matter,
72-281 CONFIFL'~I ALL THE i4II4UTES OF THE HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETIIdGS TO DATE
Chairman Gilman stated that there has been a request from the Hospital
Board of Trustees for this Board of Supervisors to confirm and ratify all the
minutes of the Board of Trustees to date. Matter discussed.
It was moved by Supervisor I~IcKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxop and
unanimously carried that all ,the minutes of the Hospital Board of Trustees
be confirmed and ratified to date, from Choir first meeting to the present.
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72-•282 EXTIaND CONTRACT T~•4E FOit COURTS_BUILDTNG TO FOUR ;-]EE„K, S,,••RATHER THAN TrrIO WEEKS
Supervisor McKillop stated that I~Ir, Castleberry had informed him that
because of the changes in the court building contract, the contractor will not
sign the change order, extending the completion of the building for two weeks.
A4r. Castleberry recommended that the Board approve the L weeks extension of
time for these changes made by the Architect.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the motion of this morning approving an extension of
time of tyro weeks for the :completion of the Courts Building, due to the changes
made by the Architect, teas changed to state that the extension of time would
be for four weeks, rather than the two weeks in the motion this morning.
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Supervisor i~iahon said he was disappointed to discover that pel Hyde
had been promoted by the EOC. He said he was going to Sacramento to make
his feelings known dawn there. He suggested that a letter be wxitten b~
this Board regarding this promotion. Chairman Gilman stated that wording
for the letter could be received if Mr. Maxon attended the EOC meeting
Thursday night. He Yaould be able to receive support from them for the latter.
Supervisor P~axon stated that recently the Board had opposed the
ULM from transferring an area on Butte Creek to a Recreational area. He said
he would like to find some way to interim zane this land so that mining would
be permitted. I•iatter referred to County Counsel for study. Tt was suggested
that the original action of the Board, the answer to their letter be obtained
and then place the matter back on next week's agenda. County Counsel said he
would study the matter and report back next week to the Board.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 5:15 to go into an Executive Session.
RECOAiVENED: The Board reconvened at 545 following an executive session.
ADJOURNM~'NT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. to reconvene on `I':z~sday, February 15, 1972 at 9:00 a.m
ATTI+aST: CLARK A. P7ELSON, COUP3TY CLERK
BY: __ Chairman of t card
Board of pervisors Clerk
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