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March 4, 1975
STATE OF CALIF08NIA )
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COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:60 a.m. ursuant to ad ournment.
Present: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop, Richter and Chairman Ladd.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
Absent: Supervisor Cameron
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
75-420 APPROVAL CF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the mlmitea of February 25, 1975 were approved as mailed,
after a report by County Counsel concerning a Planning item in the minutes.
75-421 OOMMUNLCATIONS
Arthur P. Bruggeman, Bangor. Mr. Bruggeman submits his resignation from
~ p p,s 3 the Bangor Cemetery District Board. No action taken at this
time.
Ernest H. Campbell, Chico. Mr. Campbell writes regarding the improper
C p use of Lindo Channel and its banks, and suggested certain steps
,~pb• which might be taken. Information; no action taken.
Oroville Action Council. The Council requests the Board to allocate revenue
p ~ sharing monies toward building a community center in the South Side.
p 0' lie states the Feather River Park and Recreation District is their
sponsoring agency fa the project. Information only; no action
needed.
Marsdon A. Sherman, Paradise. Mr. Sherman files protest to his inclusion
O D,V`~ in Skyway Assessment District No. 1. Discussed. Supervisor McKillop
/ stated he had received many protests. To be placed in file.
N. J. Thompson, Paradise. Mr. Thompson files protest to his inclusion in
/ ~~.lo y Skyway Assessment District No. 1. To be placed in file for hearing.
[9.ng, Barris 6 McCabe, Gridley. Mr. McCabe forwards information which he
has submitted to the Reclamation Board on behalf of Mathews Readysiix,
0 ~ Inc. and requests that the Board reconsider and rescind its action
~~ 3 ~ that as environmental impact report ie required. Discussed;
action taken later 1a meeting.
Patrick B. Barry, executive director, EOC. ?ir. Barry requests consideration
Ly a a for appointment as the Client Community Sector repreaeatative oa
the Manpower Planning Council. Discussed; no action taken
at thls time.
Environmental Law Group, Chico. The Group writes regarding decision of the
Environmental Review Committee of a negative declaration widening
~d(,O v of the Skyway. They feel, because of secondary impact concerning
population growth, that an environmental impact report is necessary.
See action takes Following coammunications.
Safeguard Environmental Protection Agency, Chico. The Agency writes to
protest the decision of the Environmental Review Committee to file
,,~ pl.0 d a negative declaration and lists several reasons supporting
their position. See action taken following communications.
Paradise Recreation and Park District. The Board of Birectors of the District
urges the Board of Supervisors to acquire the Southern Pacific
s `~ Railroad righC of way(s) an the soon to be abandoned railway from
O ~' 3tiirliag City to Chico. Clay Castleberry explained this item;
no~action taken at this time.
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County of Rern. The Veterans Administration has under active consideration
! a sfte within Kern County to be developed as a national cemetery.
p5 Kern County Forwards its Resolution 74-613 in support of this and
0 sake that Butte County adopt a similar resolution to be filed with
( the Veterans Administration and Congressional representatives.
Discussed. See motion following communications.
Count} of San Benito. The County forwards its Resolution 74-77 1n opposition
Q p,0`~ of public employees right to strike. This has already been
/ acted upon; no action needed at this time.
The Reclamation Board. The Board sends notice of a meeting on March 14,
1975 at City Council Chambers, Willows, regarding establishment of
boundaries or .maintenance area encompassing portions of Butte,
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Ca Glenn, Colusa and Sutter Counties. This maintenance area will
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7 maintain the Murphy Slough levee. An invitation, is extended to
attend the hearing and present a prepared statement if desired.
Mr. Castleberry to give Board a run-down oa the boundaries.
State Department of Tranaportion. Supervisors and departmental staff members
~ ~ are issued an intitation to attend open house at the Ghico
~ 0 ~ Maintenance Station on Tuesday, March 11. Discussed; no
action needed.
~l',0 ~ Margaret Walsh, Secretary-Superior Court. Law Library Annual Report. Filed.
Agnes Sprague, Chico. She writes concerning the low cost housing for
0 ~ senior citizens at 1369 E. Lindo Ave. Complaint discussed.
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7 to this letter. Referred to Mr. Melton with request that he answer
letter and send copy of said letter to the Board.
Lloyd R, Kurtze. Petition for variance to provisions of sectioaa 19-10
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, and/or 19-12 of County Code. Set for hearing on March 25, 1975
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Hearings discussed. Chairman Ladd suggested that renewals of these
variances not be presented to the Board for hearings. The ordinance
would have to be amended to handle this matter. County Counsel
could be directed to amend the ordinance. Yf the situation has not
changed, then the matter would not have to be heard again, Tf the
Health Department determines that there has been no change, a
year`s renewal could be granted, Mr. Blaekstock will bring back a
proposed ordinance amending the present ordinance.
The Reclamation Board. Announcing that they will hold a hearing in Willows
/ ~ ~~ p City Council Chambers on March 14, 1975 at it a.m. on a plan for
Flood control in Butte Basin. SuperviaorRichter will attend the
hearing.
2 Q d~ Harold Quigg."'He files petition for relief from duty to support parent.
(~ Re£er to County Counsel.
E1 Medio Human Rights Group. Supervisor McKillop received imitation from this
group to attend a meeting to be held on•March 18th, 1975 at 7:30 ~.m.
at Central School. Clay Castleberry will answer the letter; he will
also attend the meeting. This group Ls requesting that the County
maintain the alleys in an area south o! Oraville.
75-422 DTRECT THAT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT SE_PREPARED ON THE WIDENENG OF SKYWAY PROJECT
Time spent discussing the Letters from the Environmental Law Group,
Chico and from Safeggard Emrironmental Protectiea Agency, Chico, regarding the
decision of the Environmental Review Committee of a negative delcaratien
widening the Skyway. Mr. Blackseock stated that a safer road is needed in
this area. He stated thak because of the fact that the County is going
to be under pressure time wise, and because of the possibility of Litigation,
he would recommend that the Planning Director be directed to prepare an
impact report an the relocation of the Skyway around the dam. Mr. Blackstock
stated that the County was up against the wall is regards to the money that
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Larvin is ;eatribuking,-.•He stated he was suppose to hear by the end of this
week if the County has to cash in on this money of Y~r, Larwin is going to
extend the letter of credit another year. Mr. Blackstock explained the situatinn.
Supervisor Richter commented oa the letter from Safeguard Environmental
Protection Agency, Chico.
Recommendation of Mr. Blackstock discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and carried, the Board directed that the Environmental impact Report on the
widening ff the Skyway be prepared as recommended by County Counsel.
75-423 ADOPTjRESOLUTION 75-38 IN SUPPORT OF COUNTY OF KERN'S RESDLUTION FOR
CONSIDERATION OF A SITE WITHIN KERN COUNTY TO BE DEVEL~~PED A5 NATIONAL CEMETERY
On motion of Snpervisor Madigan, seconded by supervisor McKillop
and carried, Resolution 75-3 8 urgia~ establishment of a national cemetery
in Kern County as set out in the resolution from County o€ Kern was adopted
and the Chairman was authorised to sign.
75-k24 URGE RECLAMATION BOARD ON BEHALF OF MATHESJS READXMI%, INC. TO HAVE TltEI~t USE PERMIT
APPLICATION ON AGENDA OF THEIR MEETING TO BE HELD MARCH 14 1975
Neil McCabe, attorney for Mathews Readymix, Inc., made brief comments
regarding the application of Mathews Readymix, Inc. They request Chat theBaard
reconsider their request for an E.I.R. Mathews have modified their application.
They sow request only an extension of their present permit. They have also
suggested alternatives to the Reclamation Board to provide that as soon ea
Che State commits themselve Co purchase of the land, that they would -
immediately stop removing sand and gravel from the site. Readymix's main
concern ig.the uncertain delay in the matter. This would place Matli~ws in
real jeopardy. It would make it uncertain for them to bid oa jobs. ~
Mr. McCabe .calle~he $oard's attention to the fact that they would
stipulate that they would stop operations if the State commits itsel€. He
suggested that maybe the County could extend the permit for 120 days. ~°`'M~
Hopefully these things could be worked out.
Mr. McCabe stated that tours were made by Assemblyman Chappie of
the suggested site and for other available sites outside the park area.
It is Cheir feeling that these negotiations are continuing in good faith.
Mr. Gordon Mathews commented on the negotiations with the State.
Supervisor McKillop reported on the status of the Park District with the
State.
Time spent discussing the situation. Chairman Ladd wondered if
it might not help if a Board member went down and tried to get the changes
approved, Supervisor McKillop said he would be willing to go down,
Mr. Mathews said that anything that the Board could do would be apprechted.
Chairman Ladd said the Board could make contact immediately with
Assemblyman Chappie and Cal. McCollum to request that the matter be expedited
concerning the exchange of lead. The State is asking that as E.I.R. be
filed. It was suggested that the County could tell the State that it would
jeopardize this economic endeavor if an E. i. R. were requested.
Mr. Mathews stated that they have been negotiating with the State for
two years. The State suggests aew locations for the operation. Mr. Mathews
said that he would like to meet with Supervisors McKillop and Richter and
go over the sites. Location of aipea-•sat:•out. He felt the County should have
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some in-put oa the matter. TheBoazd could carry the ball further with the
State. It was felt that it was time for the County to take an active part
in this matter.
Supervisors Mcltiilop, Richter and the standing committee will
meet with Mathews Readymix and discuss the matter.
lSr. McCabe asked if this could be done by March 14th. If the
Reclamation Board does not act then, the permit will terminate. Mr. McCabe
has requested, for Readymix, that this matter be placed on the Reclamation
Board's agenda for their meeting on March 14, 1975.
Chairman Ladd requested that Mr. Nickelson contact Assemblyman
Chappie's office today requesting an appointment with him and discuss the
120~day exteni~n of the present permit and about the exchange of lead.
Supervisor Madigan requested that Mr. Nickelson also call Col. McCollom
and be sure that the matter is placed on the agenda,
On motion of SuperviaorMeKillog, seconded by SuperoisorMadigan
end carried, the Board requested Mr. Nickelson to call Col. McCollom and
Assemblyman Chappie to request that the Mathews Readymix, Inc. application
be placed on the Reclamation Board agenda for their meeting to be held
on March 14, 1975, in order that the matter might be expedited.
75°423 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR JWENILE_lIALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Lorrin Ward, architect, presented plans and specifications for the
Juvenile Hall construction project for approval and authorisation to call for
bids. Be is also requesting that a full time inspector be employed during
the construction period as was done on 'the last construction project.
Mr. Ward stated he had het . with Che CYA yesterday and also with
the State Fire Marchal. They assured him that they would approve the plans
for Juvenile Hall. A letter will be received from them is Che near future.
They are now ready to go to bid.
Plans include two alternative bids; these would be additive bids.
Many revisions have been made to the plans, Mr. Ward feels that they now
have a very simple proposal for the contractor. There is a communication
system; plans are included for an inter~cDm system, fire alarm system
-•and a closed circuit television system.-'
Plans discussed. Mr. Castleberry reported that he had received
telephone calls from Judge Morony, Judge Vandegxift and from Bill Dolan.
They request that these plans go out to bid. Mr. Castleberry commented on
the efforts of Supervisors Ladd and Cameron in effecting the modifications
to these plans. He would recommend that theBoard go ahead with these plans.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, plans and specification; for Juvenile Hall construction project
were approved; call for bide with opening net for April 2, 1975 in the Purchasing
Office at 2 p.m. with a report to the Board with agenda of April $ authorized;
and authorized the hiring of a full time inspector for the construction project.
Supervisor Richter stated he had some concernd:rabout the size of
the facility. He hoped Chat this facility could be used by other counties,
as this County has been sending our youngsters to other county facilities.
He feels that if the facility ceuld be used, then construction of this new
facility would be needed.
RECESS: 10:10
RECONVENED: 10:25
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75-426 APPROVE FROMOTION OF TROY SMITH & TIM LITTLE FROM TEACHERS AIDE TO TEAC$ER:
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OOYERNING BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKil~op
and carried, promotion of Mr. Troy Smith and Mr. Tim Little from teachers
aide to teacher was approved.
75-427WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE, PROPOSID AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22-4 BUTTE
COUNTY CODE
This amendment excludes trailers or mobile homes in excess of eight
feet in width from the provisions of this seceion. Howard Toussaint present to
discuss proposed ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the first reading of ordinance amending Section 22-4 of County Code
was waived.
75-428 WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION I9-11 OF COUNTY CODE
This amendment to the Sewage Disposai Ordinance provides for the same
aeparaCion distances ae in the Subdivision Ordinance standards. Parcels
created after the effective date of said standards. Supervisor Richter
stated they are able to make variances or exemptions in this matter.
Oa motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and carried, the first reading of the ordinance amending Section 19-11 of the
Butte County Code was approved.
75-429 APPROVED PROPOSID PLAN FOR CHILD HEALTH ANA DISABILITY PREVENTION PROGRAM
The proposed plan for the Child Health and Disability Preveatioa Program
~0•~ ~ budgetsallowed forothisaprogram waso$28,52ilwhichihastbeeatpartialiy expendedrative
3 in preparation of this plan, the balance will be authorized far use on
submission of the proposed plan. Dr. Ertingheuser -.acas _. present Co answer
questions.
Dr. Erliagheuser staged that this plan is a program thaC has been
set up by AB 2068. This year all children entering the first grade will be
examined. After this year, the program will be expanded to include all those
children that are under Meth»Cal. Birth to age 21 will 'be covered after this
year.
Program discussed.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisoz~tadigaa
and carried, the proposed plan far Child Health and Disability Prevention
Program was approved sad the Chairman was authorized to sign.
75-_430 APPROVE TITLE IV-A FAMCLY PLANNING CONTRACT
The eoatract with the State Department of gealth for reimbursement
for family planning services has been approved as to form and for fiscal and
budgetary control. The reimbursement ceiling to Butte County for such services
is set at $15,200. This should be increased if the patient load exceeds the
original estimate, Agreement provides that these funds be used to augment the
present family planning program. An average cost of $3 each for testing has
been established and it is recommended that this rate be established for
charges to private patients with determination to reduce or waive fee to be
made by the Health Officer based on income schedule. Supervisor Richter
stated that Dr.Enloe had told him that this program was not wall publicized
and that there should be more notification to the public so that the services
could be better utilized. Supervisor Richter supports this program.
Dr. Erlingheuser said he felt the ~ervi~~~were increasing constantly. They
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are made available to all the people. Contract discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
carried, the Family Planning contract #74-50240 with the Department of Health,
was approved, end the Chairman authorized Chairman to sign; pregnancy testing
program was approved and establishment of rate of $3 per test was approved and
Health Officer authorized to reduce or waive fee based on income schedule.
75-431 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK BARRY AS COMMUNITY AGELYCY REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE MANPOWER PLANNING OOUNCIL
The community organization representative position on the Manpower
Planning Council 1s vacant. Several agencies 'have suggested candidates for
this position. Jim Rackerby explained the appointment.
Oa motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and carried, Mr. Patrick Barry, E.O.C. Director, was appointed as community agency
representative to the Manpower Planning Council.
75-,4,,,~2 APPROVE WAIVING OF FIRST READING OF SATjARY_ORD_I_NANCE AMEND~NT
A salary ordinance amendment has been prepared to provide for the
reorganization of the Treasurer and Tax Collector and the County Assessor's
Office and the reclassification of a vacant position under CETA Title Ii.
~ J Mr. Rackerby said that one change had been worked out by Mr. Morton.
G =j• He now has a•v4cancy in one of his regular positions. 'i'bis amendment will
not add a new position in this office. They w111 take care of his problem.
Extra help money w111 still be used for extra help but will not be on a
permanent basis.
Reclassifications and changes explained and discussed.
Supervisor Richter asked if these elected officials should have
a position that could be appointed by them sad should this position have no
protection. Mr. Rackerby stated that Supervisor Richter was delving into
an area that could be discussed by both sides. Re explained how the problem
could be handled. He said that from the stand paint, of good gover~,ent,
the political appointee should not be there. Personnel rules require that an
elected official can have a position that he can appoint. Rules would have
to be te-written to allow the changes.
Sob Jones, Butte County Employe® Associatiai Manager, said they had
reviewed job specifications as set out by Personnel. Whey duties are added, the
employee should have this reflected in hie salary. He felt tY~at on an interim
basis, these changes are approved by them. Supervisor MctLillop asked Mr. Jones
about the status of the survey. The report should be back in April. Review
and discussion could be finalzed by the end of April. Mr. JoaeB said that
as far as the administratira~reosganizetion, they have come queetims.
Because of future situations that might arise, they will have their attorney
send a letter to the County requesting that the specific questions be
answered as to'•how the Charter speaks to reorganisation within county
departments.
Mr. Harry March, attorney for the Fimployees Association sad for
Mr. Fd crown, spoke concerning Mr. Brown's problem. Be tried to make Mr.
~~ Brown's position clear. There is a little noafusion about Mr. Brown's status.
p~ Mr. Brown is s permanent County employee; he would like the Board to keep
~3 • this in mind. He is willing, as a long time County employee. to rely oa the
good faith and judgment of the Board. He does not agree that the position
of Assistant Assessor is not needed. This present action has put him out of
a job. The Board should make an expression of intent that Mr. Brows be
certified for all the positions that he•is certified for.
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On motion of Supervisor 3[eRillop. seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the first reading of the salary ordinance amendment was waived.
75-433 ITEMS DECLAREb SURPLU5 PROPERTY
County Buildings request the Board to declare steno chair #06099 surplus
as it is old and beyond repair. The Treasurer and Tax Collector request the
Board to declare two Surrougha bookkeeping machines Mocel'F-3101 and Model 201
surplus as they are no longer needed because the bookkeeping on funds that
these machines were previously used for have been transferred to Data
Processing.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter snd
carried, the above items were declared surplus and disposal was authorited by
the Purchasing Officer.
75-434 AWARD OF BID-CARPET & ACCESSORIES FOR gOSPITAL REMODELING
Low Bidder far the carpeting for the Probation and District Attorney's
offices was Chico Carpet and Interiors in the amount of $12,608. This bid
was 7~ under the estimate. Tom Struthers, Purchasing AgenC, stated they had
sent out S bid forms and he did not know why they had received only two bids
back.
Chairman Ladd said he was disappaintad that they had received only
two bids. Ae feels that this seems to him to be leak of communications.
Bids discussed.
On motion of Supervisor McKiliop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, bid for carpeting for remodeling of probation and District
Attorneys offices was awarded to Chico Carpet sad Interiors in the amount
of $12,608.
?5-435 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
On motion o£ Supervisor McKillop. seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and earried,'~tfie following budget transfers were approved:
B-1~1r Public Works - General ~dministration.~ X150 is transferred from office
expense to equipment maintenance within the General Administration budget and is to
cover repairs to a used typewriter provided for a CETA position, and to provide a
small amount for the balance of the year.
B-155 Public Works - EngineerinC and Administration. ,300 is transferred from
equipment to office expense within the Engineering and Administration budget. This
covers present deficit of $21 and provides for the balance of the year. The purchase
of paper supplies for the new H.P, computer is the main reason for the deficit.
8-156 Refuse Disbasal. $1,000 is transferred from landfill hauling to Board
authorized travel, within the Refuse Disposal budget. This covers a two month equip-
ment rental for a road department sedan and pickup used by t}~e Refuse Disposal
operator. A recent transfer of these vehicles to the Refuse Disposal budget
will alleviate this condition from a standpoint of inter-departmental charges.
B-~ Suuplemental Manpower Prceram. This decreases Butte County's appropriation
in the CETA Title II Prograca and other sub--agents such as the cities and special
districts in the amount of ~109,549,and increases various school districts' agproprie-
tions in a like amount per modification X507 approved by the Board of Supervisors
January 20, 1975.
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B-1'~8 Supplemental N,anpower Pro rams. Decreases the Spacial Departmental Expense
account in Supplemental Manpower budget to reflect decrease in appropriations for the
'administration of the CETA TI program which were redistributed to other sub-agents per
modification of #507 approved by the Board of Supervisors on January 28, 1975. Amount
of reduction is ,~2L,,500 which is offset by reduction of anticipated revenues by the
same amount.
B-1~ S~plemental Manpower Program, This records decrease in the county's share
of appropriation for CETA II program which was redistributed to other sub-agents for
modification #507 approved by the Hoard of Supervisors January 28, 1975. Total decrease
county share is X44,037 spread through the salary and salary overhead accounts, and
offset by reduction in federal aid - other revenues.
B-160 Administration, $$300 is transferred from equipment maintenance to office
expense within the Administration budget. Heavy copy machine charges grimariiy'from~
BGAG 3s responsible fo'r' tYie'deficit.
8-161 Juvenile Hstl. X3,500 is transferred from professional and special services
to overtime within the Juvenile Hall budget. Since October, 1974 certain employees at
Juvenile Ha11 have been paid for 7~- hours per day, plus ~ hour per day standard overtime.
Result of the paying of the additional ~ hour per day has created a buget deficiency in
the overtime account, and the Auditor pro3ects that an additional X3,500 is Headed in
thin account to cover present deficit and the balance of the year.
~-162 Refuse Disposal. This transfers $1,0$6.49 from equipment account - prior
year to equipment account - current year within the refuse disposal budget. This
amount is to cover acquisition of a used sedan from road department in the amount of
$852.72 and a used pickup from the road department far X333.77. These were formerly
assigned to refuse disposal and an inter-departmental rental was charged for them,
The prior year amount available for this transfer resulted from savings on.purchase of
a used scraper instead of a new one.
8-Z63 Data Processin X8,000 is transferred to office expense with $900 coming
from rend an~'3eases, ,000 from other transportation and travel, X750 from equipment
and the balance of X5,350 from unanticipated revenue - Data Processing. There has
been a drastic increase in computer paper usage and also in the cost for that paper.
This is the primary reason for this transfer.
B-1~ Superintendent of Schools. X500 is transferred from salaries and wages
regular to overtime within the 5uperintendent~s budget. Overtime is being expended
by clerical help in the transfer of accounts payable functions now handled on NOR
machines in the Superintendent's office to Data Processing. Once the transfer is
accomplished and it is all set up these expenditures should cease.
8-16~ Board of Supervisors. X1,500 is transferred from the reserve to office
expense account and is to cover copy machine charges, postage, etc, which are much
heavier than anticipated in the budget. Recent changes in policy regarding notification
to persons iq zoning matters is the primary reason for this increase in expenditure.
B-166 Chico Marshal. 500 is transferred from the reserve to office expense
within the Chico N,arshal's budget. We recently transferred X500 from the Marshals
office expense account to extra help; however, this should have come from the reserve
and this transfer reflects that correction. The office expense account did cot have
sufficient monies_to cover this transfer.
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75-436 AFPROYE CLOSING OF xOADS FOH SYCYCLE FACE IN CHICO
Mr. Jack Lindeay,Chico, stated he had run into a problem dealing
with Che bycycle race iheq have planned for Chico. A situation has arisen
between the organization end the Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol requests
that the bycylists adhere to all rules as a vehicle does unless the road is
closed by the Board of 3uperrrisora. He is appearing today to request that
the road next to the five-mile facility be closed. They suggest that it be
closed to all traffic except the residents along that road. They could
re-route the rest of the traffic up Sth Street.
The rase will be held May 4, 1975 between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Members of the organization would man the intersections. The Sheriff will
send a deputy out to over-see the activity.
Supervisor Richter fe1C that this race was a fine idea; he would
support it,
Mr. Castleberry acid that if this could be done under the supervision
of the law enforcement people, Chen he would go along with it. If not, the
County might be subject to some liability. He said theBoard hen closed roads
in the past. It does take an affieial action to close the road.
The objection before was the matter of the litter, It caused
a iot of consternation to the residents. The bottles and litter should
be cleared up. Mr. Lindsay gave the Board assurance thaC this organization
would police the area after the race and clean up ell bottles and litter.
Insureace liability discussed.
Control of traffic at the intersections discussed. It was stated
that there will be notification set up showing the closing of the road and the
route the motorists could take.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and carried, the request of Mr. Lindsay for the closing of the road on
May 4, 1975 for a bycycle race from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. was approved,
subject to having traffic control under the law enforcement agency, and
that the litter and bottles be cleaned up after the race, as outlined
by Mr. Castleberry.
75-437 COUNTY COUNSEL DIRECTED TO PROTEST TSE DISALLOWANCES IN THE STATE
WELFARE PAYM2NT
Sill Lawrence, County Auditor, stated he bad received the Welfare
a dvance payment for March; there were two offset amounts. There was disallowance
of costs claimed in the surplus food program. Mr. Lawrence felt the Board
should go an record as opposing these amounts.
Time spent discussing the withholding of the funds by the State.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
sad carried, County Counsel was directed to protest the withholding of the
funds by the State is the State Welfare payment for March to the County.
75-438_DIS__C05_STONe HOWARD CASAGRANDE LOAN OF FUNDS BY COUNTY TO NARCOTIC TASK FORCE
Howard Casagrande, Planning Director for Region 3, CCCJ, stated
he had been before the Board three weeks ago requesting the Board to lend
support to fund the Narcotic Task Force. He stopped in Sacramento and the
fonds have now been approved for this time. Funds for July 1 through January
will be considered at a later date. He resented this information to the
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Board because he had promised to be back when he had something definite to
go oa. He thanked theBoard for their support during the time mentioned.
Mr. Nickelson asked how soon the County would know about the funding
for the next fiscal year. Mr. Casagrande could not answer that qutstion.
The State is in the process o€ changing activities in their office. They are
not aware of the time frame that the County has to deal with. Mateer
discussed; no action taken.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 11:30 for an executive session.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 11:50 following an executive session.
Litigation was discussed during this meeting; there is nothing
to report at this time.
75-439 RDQUEST OF ERTENSION FOR Nr. IDA HEIGHTS: PUT OVER TO MARCH 11. 1975
The request of extension for Nt. Ida Seights Subdiviei~+n discussed.
Mr. Blackstock stated that his office had supplied the Planning Commission
with the opinion that this extension could•nat be granted because a prior
extension had been granted. Under the greeent ordinance, another extension
could not be granted. die will send the Board members a copy of the opinion.
Tt was suggested that the matter be put over one week so the Board cam read
the opinion.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and carried, the request of extension for Mt. Ida Heights Subdivision map
was put over to Tuesday, March 11, 1975.
75-440 DISCUSSION: FILING YtCQIfQ YEAR GRANT APPLICATION FOR LEGAL ADVISOR TQ~ _
LAW ENFORCEMENT PROJ'~CT TO THE C`C'C.i ~ ~
The District Attorney requests Board authoricatioa to file sec and
year grant application for the legal advisor to law enforcement project to the
CCCd. Second year funding would run from April 1, 1915 to Apr11 1. 1976.
Total project $36,250, o£ which $17,118 would be in local hard match.
Supervisor McKillop said he has heard from moat of the law enforcement
agencies and they feel this has been a good program. He feels that the
program should be approved, The agencies wtre to get in the letters of evaluation.
Mr. Nickelson stated that he has the letters; they were part of the application.
Mr. Casagrande said he would see that the Board members were sent a copy of
these evaluation letters.
Chairman Ladd sold he would like action on this matter put over
one week so the Board members could study the letters of evaluation.
Action on this matter put over to Tuesday, March ll, 1475, to give
the Board members a chance to study the evaluation letters and to talk to the
law enforcement agencies to see how much this program is used.
RECESS: 12:00
RECONVENED: 1:30
75-441 ACTION ON ITEMS PUT OVER IT THIS T1ME: LASSEN AVENUE ROAD CONSTRUCTION
ANA STORK DRAIN CURB ~ GUTTER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT & CLARK ROAD FAU CONSTRUCT LTC.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, requested that action on
the Lassen Avenue road construction sad storm drain curb and gutter
assessment district and the C}ark Road FAU construction sad assessment
districts for curb, gutter and minimum storm drainage. be put over at this
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time. He asked if the sidewalks should be included in the formation of the
districts.
On both districts, it would be necessary to do about $5,000
preliminary work before could decide whether a district should be formed.
He asked what he should tell the engineers about this matter.
Questions discussed.
5upervisar MciCillop said he would suggest that Mr. Castleberry
indicate to the engineers that the wank would be offered to them on a
eont3iJgency basis. He could state that it is the intent of this Board that
the dlstricts will be formed.
Mr. Castleberry said he would not ask for say other approval at
this time. He will bring back to the Board something more concrete
to present to the Board.
75-442 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and carried, the following action was taken:
1. Authorized grading of Hearst Avenue by force account with base
and paving included in Monte Vista and Las Plumes Avenue contract; authorised
transfer of funds from WO 5149 to WO 5140 and from WO 1886 to WO 1884 to
cover the construction of Monte Vista, Las Plumes sad Hearse Avenues.
2. Approved the 55325 project list on a tempory basis sad to be
sent to Trt~arortation Review Committee and then BCAG for approval and funding.
3. Approved the DWR agreement ~R--50096 re saintenance of Larkin
Read adjacent to Thermalito llfterbay and authozized theChairman to sign.
4. Released one-year maintenance bonds for road and drainage
improvements for Paradise Pines Units 4, 8, 13, 13 and 14; retained two-year
maintenance bond on water system for Onits 12, 13, 14, which wail expire
August 3i, 1975.
5. Approved agreements for sale, authorized Chairman to sign and
authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of Ccunty's escrow agent
oa the following:
Orovilie-Quincy Hwy. Glynn Douthit 0.009 $17 No Impr. $ 17
275b1-73-1
" H. McMurtry 0.103 $193 " $i93
et ux
Bald Rock Rd. Alfred Jatko 0.122 $232 " $232
44605A-71-1
Oroville-Quincy Hwy. D. Bainbridge 0.174 $209 " $209
6. Authorized release of survey bond for Relly Ridge Unit 2B.
7. Waived first reading of ordinance increasing speed liffit.
on Skyway.
B. Authorized repair work on the Durham-Nelson Road bridge @
Butte Creek by force account and the transfer- tlf $13.785 from WO 3757
(unallocated bridge reserve) to Aurham-Nelson Road Bridge at Butte Creek.
9. Authorized the widening of bridge on Foothill Boulevard by
force account, and funding out of page 150. current budgeted funds.
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10. Authorized City of Chico to complete .-•traffi¢ signal .
design at Mangrove and 9th and include with ~oiat contract for signal modifi-
cation and synchronization at Mangrove and Cohasset.
75-443 INFORMATION ITEM-MOTORCYCLE AREA PROPERTY MAp
Mr. Castleberry stated he had centacted the motorcycle people and
he sent the Board members a copy of the map setting out the area i~rolved.
Chairman Ladd said he had gone out sad looked at the area.
Request of the motorcycle group discussed. Mr. Castleberry said
he did not know if this was a good area for this group or not. FIe suggested
that the Board tell the group that they do not have enough information to
make a good judgment. The Board requested that Mr. Castleberry tell the group
that they do not have enough information to make a good judgment decieian on
their request.
75-444 ROAD TOUR SET: DISCUSSION: ABANDONED VEHICLE PROGRAIK
A road tour was set for Wednesday, April 2, 1975 at 8:00 a.m. to
start from Public 'Works Building.
Mr. Castleberry stated they were about ready to start the abandoned
vehicle program. He was curious-does the Board want a rigorous program.
The Board felt that they should get all the abandoned vehicles as possible.
A CETA VI person has been hired to•do this work.
75-445 TRAVEL REPORT ON TAXI SERVICE
Supervisor Richter requested that he be allowed to give a travel
report on the tad. service. Supervisor McKillop said he would like this to
be on the agenda for Tuesday. March Il, 1975. The report sets out information
gathered oa the travel trip to other communities. It was suggested that a
starring committee be appointed to bring back a recommendation to the 'Board
regarding taxi service. Supcrvisor Richter said he would suggest . that this
Board take the position of recommending this to the Association of Governments.
The County should get to work on this matkar.
Supervisor Richter felt that Mr. Nickelson or Mr. Castleberry should
be looking around for a staff person that would be is charge of this project.
!ie thought this Boazd could take the position of recommendisa the appointment
of a committee by BCAG to coordinate the system and handle the settiag'up of
the service.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and carried, the Board w111 provide information developed by Supervisor Richter
to support a subsidized taxi service to the Butte County Association of
Governments and that Chey be requested to place this matter on their next
agenda for further discussion of a subsidized commercial taxi system for the
urban areas of the County.
It was suggested that this system be started in one area of the
County and if it proves to be successful, then could start another in another
area of the County. It •:ras felt that the same mistake should not be made as
was made with "Your Bus" system.
7~-446_PUBLIC HEARING: BRUCE MARTIN- REZONE FROM S-1 (SUBURBAN) TO AR-MH PpR
The public hearing oa the8rnce Martin request for rezone from
S-I (suburban) to AR-MH for property located oa the north side of Herrington
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Road, east of Dayton Roed, Chico was held as advertised. This had been
referred back to the Planning Commission and they held a new hearing.
They recommended that the rezoning be approved.
Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing: Mr. Bruce Martin. He stated he had initiated the
rezoning. The people in this area desire to be able to place mobile i~ome6
on their property. -
2. Ward Rogers. He ie one of the property owners; hte requested
that theBoard approved the rezoning as petitioned.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
75-446 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1550 ZONING A PORTION OF TaE COUNTY AN AR-liFf DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
apd carried, the rezoning from S-1 to AR-MH for property located oa the north
side of Herrington Road, east of DayCon Road, Chico, requested by Bruce
Martin, adopted Ordinance 1550 coning a portion of the County of Butte an
AR-MH District, pursuant to Ordinance No. 475, as amended, and authorized the
Chairman to sign.
75-447 CONTIHIJED BEARING; .APPEAL OF SUBDIVISION COMRfITTEE'S DETERMINATION TO
FILE NOTICES OF VIOLATION ON PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS AP k1-12 SOUTH OF DURHAM
PENTZ ROAD & EAST OF CLARK ROAD: CONTINUED TO APRIL 15. 1975 at 2:00 P.M.
The continued hearing on the appeal of Subdivision Cormaittee's
determination to file notices of violation oa properties identified as AP 41-12
south of Durham-Pants Road & East of Clark Road held at this time. Mr. Lawson
turned this hearing aver to Mr. Brian Rix, deputq county counsel, and Bettye
Blair, of Planning Department. Background of the matter set out. This hearing
had been continued pending a committee meeting Co make a recommendation of the
conditions of approval. A copy of the memo for the conditions presented to
the Board members.
Hescing opened to the public. Formation of association for
road maintenance recommended.
Appearing:
(1) Mr. Howard Johnson. He stated that tfc. Hatch has prepared the
necessary agreements for the formation of en Association to fund the requirements
that the Board has made. Within a months time he should be able to get all
these people together. He stated that they have received a lot of cooperation
from Public Works. He requested Chat this hearing be continued for another
month.
2. Tex Gullett. ge would like to find out if he is included in this
sea. There has been a certificate of compliance filed on Mr.Gullett's property
He said he would like a letter assuring him of this; lSrs. BIa1r will get a
letter nut to him.
3. Mr. Jerry Hoppergraa. tie stated be has a mobile home oa his
property; he has acreage in the middle of this area.
4. Mr. Brad Longhorn. He questioned the Board about the conditions
txat must be met.
Oa motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
carried, this hearing was continued to April 15, 1975 at 2:D0 p,m.
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75-448 PROGRESS REPORT ON 6UBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MERIDIAN-MUNJAR,
CONOOW, AND BANGOR AREAS
Bettye Blair, Planning Department, gave a progress report oa
subdivision improvemeate la the Meridian-Mun~ar, Concow and Bangor areas.
They have sot reached any caaclusioas on this matter; this is merely an
updating of the report. The meeting was continued to March 20, end after
that meeting, they will make a recommendation to the Board. No action
needed at this time.
75-449 COMMUNICATIONS REQUESTING DETERMINATION FOR COMf'LLINCE iiITH CHAPTER 20
OF THE BUTTE COUNTY & SUBDIVISION MAP ACfi & VESTING WAIVER OF FEE
Communications have been received requesting determination for
compliance with Chapter 20 of the Butte County end 9ubdivisioa Map Act
and requesting wanner of the fee oa the following: (e) Robert A. Pitt
for a ten acre parcel AP k7-10 and (b) Harlan D. Tweedt for AP 55-112.
Items explained. Requests discussed. ?Sr. Pitt's property is in the
Mun~ar area; he does not feel that he should have to pay the fee required.
Be is at the tail end of the Wells-Neff transactions.
These requests came through the committee; they=hc~~no power
to grant this relief. It would be up to this Board to grant this relief.
There is a D & R Filed on the Welle~+:Neff property.
The Subdivision Committee has been negotiating with the attornep for
the Wells-Neff property; they are in the process of filing a map for as
improved road subdivision. Thst would clear the D & R.
Request discussed.
It was suggested that it might be appropriate to notify these people
that until the D & R 1e lifted, the County cannot 8o eaything. The people
should be iafarmed that standards have been set sad as soon as theq have been
met the Board would file a Certificate of Compliance on recommendatinn of the
Subdivision Committee.
It was felt that the fee should sot be waived at this time.
The Board members concurred with thic suggestion. No action taken.
75-450 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO TECHNICAI, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DRUGS & ALCOHOL $OiARD6
Oe motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and carried, Ray Journey was appofated a member of the Technical Advisory
Committee on Drugs and Alcohol Board to fill the vacancy left by the re~ignetion
of Nino Calaxco.
75-451 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Richter said he would like to see if this Board could
instruct the County Administrator Officer to provide the Chico area with .
Welfare services. He feels that there is a great need to provide these
people with services; there is wide spread community support far this.
He would like to have the Board instruct the Administrative Officer to meet
with the Welfare Director and bring back a recommendation on haw this could
be handled. There is a vital aeed'f~r referral and information in the
Chapman Towa area; the demand is great. It might warrant the setting up
of s local contact point in Lhe Chapman Towa area. Request discussed;
On motion of Supervisor Richtex, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and carried, the Administrative Officer wasaiostructed to meet with the
Welfare Director to discuss the matter of/Welfare services center in the
Chico arts and to bring back a recommendation to this Bawd.
It was stated that this should be carefully evaluated to determine
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that this ie not going to take the administrative costs of this operation
out of line.
Supervisor Madigan said that in going back to the letter £rom
County Counaei's letter concerning the vacancy oa irrigation district board,
he would like information about the appointment of Mr. Hatch to the Oroville
Irrigation District. Mr. Biackstock stated that it was hie understanding
that the district will not oppose the Board's action.
Supervisor Madigan stated ht had attended a meeting last Thursday in
Sacramento with the Reclamation Bureau. They discussed some way to gat
definite annual funding for the river water; they got aawhere with this
diacuasion. They stated they would not consider changing the formula.
They would not help the County in anyway. Be stated that Colusa County
was also having a problem. There is a sand sad gravel bar forming that will
cause the s~a.lfunction of the weir, The Bureau told Coluaa County they would
give them an answer in twa weeks. They are debating whether they will
remove the sand and gravel bar. The Bureau designed and put in the weir
and Colu9e County feels they should maintain it.
Chairman Ladd said he would like to set nn attempt made to get
two County Board members from tech Board of Supervisors, along with their
water engineers and then imrite or attempt to set up a meeting with the
Reclamation Bureau and have thtm make a presentsCian concerning the
preparation of environmental reports. This would be an increase cost to
the people. At the meeting an Thursday they admitted that they had about
$10,000,000 in claims on seepage damages.
Supervisar Madigan stated that oa next Wednesday evening there will
be a meeting is Colusa for those interested in the seepage problem. There will
be a TV commentator that will MC the meeting, Assemblyman Chappie will be
present; they will disease the claims of approximately k0 million dollars.
Supervisor Madigan feels that some one from this county should attend this
meeting. George Stamm will be requested to attend; Supervisor Madigan will
attempt to be present.
It was suggested that John Luther, during the Faster vacation,
set up a meeting with Chappie, Moes and maybe Leggett to see what the
counties cea do. Matter of a meeting being net up discussed. It was
suggested that a letter be sent to the other County Boards of Supervisors
explaining the matter and asking that a matting be set up.
Supervisor Madigan brought up the sub~ecC of mobile home taxation.
Tb,ere are three counties in Northern California that now have ordinances that
psavide that mobile homes cannot be placed on anything leas than 10 acres.
This applies to a single unit home. Be would like to see this Board give
some thought and consideration to this ordinance. Copies of the ordinances
will be obtained sad see how binding they are. Chairman Ladd stated that
he has soma thoughts oa such an ordinance. 13e understands that the taxes on the
homes in tht.Rark ale morekqualiced. The parks provide a lot of services
that the County would have to provide i~ the home was not is the park.
The purpose o£ these ordinances is to effectively atop mobile homes from going
oa property outside mobile home perks. This would be one vay to finance their
fair share of services provided by Che counties. Matter of placement of
mobile homes on private property discvssed. League of Cities Land use act
discussed; cities do not allow oobile homes on individual lots. The bill
is is printed form now. Matter discussed; no action taken.
Supervisor Madigan acid a atatemeat wen made that Revenue Sharing
has a definite date of 1982. He wanted to know if this date was correct.
Mr. Nickelson said that there were d1~elinga regarding the revenue sharing
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program.
Supervisor McKillop said he has had two offers for the land exchange
and one out-right offer of purchase. He will give these to the Purchasing
Agent and County Counsel. This concerns the old dump site on Clark Road.
Mr. Mickelsoa said thet they are in the process of doing some minor
apace changes to make space for the CETA people. The material will be
supplied through the Manpower Program; lator also will be supplied through
Manpower Frogram.
Space that will be available when Probation and District Attorney
moves out to the old Hospital Building discussed. The Assessor will absorb
this space.
Chairman Ladd commented on the letter directed to be sent to Senator
Collier on the rental of mobile homes. Letter read and discussed. All mobile
homes outside of parks are inspected by the County. If Che homes are in a
licensed park, then they are inspected by the.S~ata. Discussed; no action
taken. '
ADJOI3RNt~LQiT:
There beiag nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, March 4. 1975
at 9:00 a.m.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NEIfS~ON,~C.O~U~N-TY CLERK
BY: , ~'a~l airmen of the Boyd
Board of 5u isore Clerk
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