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COUNTY ti IOF BUTTE )
The Board~:of Supervisors met at 9:00 aom. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley, Richter and Chairman Winston.
Clif Michelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel; and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Asst. Clerk of the Board.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United StGtes of America.
Invocation by Supervisor Moseley,
78-421 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the minutes of February 28, 1978 were approved as mailed.
78-422 COMMUNICATIONS
Wendel & Ann Davis, Bangor. Mr. and Mrs. Davis request waiver of the
$100 certificate of compliance fee for AP 28-27-98. Discussed;. given
to Clay Castleberry to study and report back to the Board.
Gary L, Gregerson, Paradise. Mr. Gregerson writes asking several questions concerning
urban improvements in preparation to a continuation of a public hearing
conceming his appeal of conditions. on a parcel map, To be considered
later in the meeting,
W. S. Rogers, Gridley. Mr. Rogers writes conceming work that was performed to
correct a drainage problem on the corner of Obermeyer and Gilstrap
. Streets in Gridley. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported
on this stating they felt they have worked out the problem.
William H. Bunstock, M. D., Oroville. Dr, Bunstock writes concerning treatment of
a "transient"'that he has not received payment for. Mike Pyeatt, Administrative
Analyst, investigating this treatment.
Harry J. Liebhauser, Forbestown. Mr. Liebhauser writes requesting that two of
his parcels be included in the timber preserve zone under Government
Code Section 511:1:3, AP 73-19-01 and 06. Referred to Assessor for a
report back to the Board.
Butte County Council of Senior Citizens. Harlen Adams, president,. writes
expressing concern regarding the delay in processing the Area Agency on
Aging designation application and also asks that letters of support be
written conceming reauthorization of the Older American Act. Discussed;
see motion following communications,
Upper Ridge Coordinating Council. The Council writes conceming the potentially
dangerous traffic problem at the new fire station on the upper ridge.
Discussed; to be considered at budget time.
Department of Water Resources, The Department requests comments on their desire
to erect a plaque on the bridge across the South Fork of the Feather River
dedicating the bridge to Bo Abbott Goldberg, former chief deputy director
of the department. administrative Officer to reaffirm the fact that the
Bridge would retain the name of Enterprise Bridge.
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Govemor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. The Governor writes forwarding a copy of An
Urban Strategy for California. Supervisor Richter urged the Board members
to read this document; no action taken,
State Energy Commission. The Commission advises that the notice of intention
for the coal fired power plant has been certified. Board reaffirmed the
appointment of Supervisors Richter and Winston as committee to study this.
State Energy Commission. The Commission sends notice of a meeting for March $
in Sacramento concemRg the power plant notice of intention financial
implication data. .Supervisor Richter to attend the meeting,
U. S. Department of Labor. The Department forwards their review of the County's
CETA Program for the first quarter of the 1978 fiscal year. Jim Rackerby,
Personnel Director, explained the letter; no action taken.
Chico Area Recreation and Park District. They forward their resolution requesH'ng
the consolidation of a special"district election with the June Primary,
concerning the detachment of a portion of the district. See motion .
following communications.
Paul and Evelyn Smiths They file a late appeal .appealing Condition No. I of a tentative
parcel map. This condition requires the construction of curb, gutter,
sidewalk and required street'section for AP -06-081, south side of streetways,
Chico. Supervisor Richter stated he had discussed this matter with
Mrs. Smith; she claimed that the letter of notification from the County
had been sent to her old address. .Supervisor Richter told Mrs. Smith
that she could re-apply. He opposes the granting of the appeal.
Mrso Smith will be sent a letter telling her to re-apply.in this matter.
Community Development Consfiruction, Inc. Write concerning subsidized housing for
the elderly, Buschmann Road, Paradise. They request two things: an
extension of time for the plan check fee which runs out March 7, 1978;
and 2) the waiver of the requirement of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks
on Buschmann Raad. Discussed; Mr. Castleberry recommends approval
of the first request; he wi f I 'report back on the second request.
See motion. following communications.
78-423 AUTHORIZE LETTER TO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGING, REQUESTING COUNTY
BE DESIGNATED AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING: LETTERS TO GO TO SENATORS
CRANSTON & HAYAKAWA AND CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON SUPPORTING
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT
Chairman Winston stated he had discussed Harlen M. Adams letter with
Mrs. Razia Khan, She states that this program is an effort on the part of the
Federal Government to give mare control over these programs to the County level.
Mr, Adams urges that the Board write to the proper authority in order to request
that the County be designated as an area Agency on Ag~ngy. Mrs. Khan spoke
concerning this designation. All programs on aging would come under the
Board of Supervisors with this designation.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded-by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, a letter was authorized to be written to Janet Levy, Director,
State Department of Aging, re-affirming the desire that the County be designated
as an Area Agency on Aging. and that letters be written to Senators Cranston and
Hayakawa and_ to Congressman Johnson supporting the reauthorization of the Older
American Act.
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78-424 ADOPT RESOLUTION 78-•4' CONSOLIDATING CHICO AREA RECREATION
AND. PARK. DISTRICT WITH JUNE PRIMARY RE DETACHMENT OF A PORTION
OF THE DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, Resolution 78-46 consolidating the special election
for Chico Recreation and Park District with the June Primary, concerning the
detachment of a portion of the district, was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to sign.
78-425 GRANT REQUEST OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTCONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONCERNING.SUBSIDIZED HOUSLNG_FOR_THE ELDERLY,..BIJSGHMANN
ROAD, PARADISE: APPROVE EXTENSION OF TIME OF 60 DAYS
_ On motion a Supervisor 3 ~rri e~, secon ed y Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the Board granted the request of Community Development
Construction (Inc. conceming subsidized housing for the elderly, Buschmann
Road, Paradise, far a period of 60 days for the plan checking fee. Mr. Castleberry
to report back on the matter of the waiver of the requirement for curbs, gutters
and sidewalks on Buschmann Rodd.
78-426 REPORT ON HIGH WATER IN RIVER & CREEKS IN CHICO AREA
Supervisor Richter reported on the matter of high~,~water in
the rivers and :reeks in the Chico area. There have been many trees that
were weakened by the rains fast weekend and have fallen into the creeks.
He asked that the Director of Public Works report on how many trees have
fallen into the waterways and how many should be removed. He felt-they
should be removed to avoid flooding.
To be discussed after hearings.
78,427 PUBLIC HEARING: ABANDONMENT OF PORTION OF OLD COHASSET
ROAD FROM ROCK CREEK ROAD INTERSECTION SOUTH OF PRI=SENT
_COHASSET ROAD: JOHN MANTHEI
The public hearing on the John Manthei request for abandonment
of a portion of Old Cohasset Road from Rock Creek-Road .intersection south of the
presenf Cohasset Road was held as advertised, It was stated that this was
in order and the staff has approved of the abandonment.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no one. Hearing
closed to the public and confined to the Board.
` On motion of Supervisor- Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, Resolution 78-47 abandoning a county roadway, a
portion of Old Cohasset Road, was adopted grid the Chairman was authorized
to sign.
78-428 PUBLIC. HEA~Rl.NGo-.BO&-TUTLE.,-ABANDONMEI\lI'.-O.F..-ALLEY-.LY.I.NG_WITHIN
LOTS 17. 18 and 19 OF SUNSET PARK SUBDIVISr4~iN: RESOLUTION 78-48
The public hearing on the Bob Tutle, abandonment of an alley lying
within Lots 17, 18 and 19 of Sunset Park Subdivision was held as advertised.
Background of the abandonment set out by JirrE Lawson, Planning Director,
and he recommended approval of the abandonment.
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Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no one. Hearing closed to the public
and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously
carried, Resolution 78-48 abandoning a county roadway, alley lying within Lots 17, 18 and l9
of the Sunset Park Subdivision, Ghico, was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
78-429 PUBLfG HEARING: HAROLD L. WELBORN: ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
EASEMENT, LOT 282, PARADISE PINES UNIT #4: CONTINUEDT'~TO MARCH 21, 1978
', The pu is Baring on t e Haro d L. We om request fora andonment of pu is
service easement, Lot 282, Paradise Pines Unit #4 was held as advertised, Mr. Lawson stated
' that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the abandonment.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
I. L, J, Hubbard, President of the Paradise Pines Property Owners Association;
referred to the letter written to the Board. Their Board of Directors felt that the easements
', are needed in the long-view future for drainage or utilities. Their Board of Directors request
that the Board respect the concept of the -long-range development and not grant the
abandonments of these easements.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated that there are no
immediate plans for a sewage system at this time. A study was made in 1974 which stated
', that when 40°l0 of the lots were developed, then a sewage system would be required.
It was asked if this easement was in a place that could be used for sewage.
Abandonment discussed; Public Works Director will go up and see if the
property could be used for sewage.
Hearing continued to March 21, 1978 at 9:30 a.m. to give Mr. Castleberry
', time to contact the Property Owners Association and go with them to the site to see if
something could be worked out in this matter.
78.-430 PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZED TO REMOVE TREES & DEBRI FROM LINDO CHANNEL
AND BIG CHICO CREEK
Time spent discussing the over-flowing of creeks in the Chico area. In the
Chico Creek, there is a tree which has fallen into the creek and should be removed.
Supervisor Richter stated he has received calls from people in his area concerning the
flooding b~ithese creeks. The creeks are running at flood level. The' fallen trees
', create dams and cause flooding,
• Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated he had looked at Chico
Creek and Lindo Channel. He estimated that the trees that have fallen or are going to fall was
ove~c240i1. Mro Castleberry estimated that there would be about` 2:50 trees involved.
Removal of trees discussed, The Mud-Sycamore Maintenance District discussed.
It was asked if there were any State Flood Control funds and Disaster funds that could be
used for the clearing of the creeks. It was stated that the law is not framed to take action
before the flooding occurs. It was felt that these obstacles should be removed from the
creeks.
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Mr. DeVere Pace, Chico, wondered wy the .Mud .Creek Channel was not
fuller than it was and wondered if all the barriers were up to force the water onto the
diversion channel, It was stated that these were designed u~ot to divert un#il there
was flooding,
Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, stated that there wasa little reserve money
in the Lindo Channel fund. When the work was done on the Channel, the Department of Water
Resources deposited money in 1963 after the work wms completed. Fund discussed.
Supervisor Richter suggested-that the Board authorize Mr, Castleberry to get the
trv'~s out that block the creeks. Suggestion discussed. Expenditure of County funds for
removal of the trees discussed. The Board felt it was the County's responsibility to clear
the waterways to prevent flooding.
Public works will start the clearing of the trees from the creeks tomorrow if
they are authorized to do the work, Use of the funds set out by Mr. Lawrence will be
explored,
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
'. unanimously carried, Public Works was authorized to remove trees and debri from Lindo
Channel and Big Chico Creek, that are potential flood aresi~;;~pto $50,000-to be taken
from the Reserve Fund, and to have Auditor check with Corp of Engineers and Water
RESOUrces to see if there are any funds aviiilable;crai~dur Public Works to report back next
week on the clearing process.
78-431 DISCUSSION: REQUEST OF WEND£LL & ANN DAVIS, BANGOR FOR WAIVER OF
', $100 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FEE.
Request of en a and Ann Davis, Bangor for waiver of the $!00 certificate
of compliance fee for AP 28-27-98 discussed. Mac Parker, Publ'iic Works, reported on
the certificates of compliance that have been issued.. As-part of the Court settlements,
certificates will be issued when the conditions have been met. .Sanitation. tests should
be made.. Mr. Davis has a well and a septic tank:;. tl7r3iswould justify the waiving of the
fee. The fees go into the General Fund.. A notice of violation is recorded against this
property.
Mr, Parker stated that he and Del Siemsen, deputy county counsel, have been
discussing a change to Section 20 that might solve this problem todayo Mr, Siemsen
explained the change that would allow the issuing of the permits, He stated that wording
of this change will be ready next week. Mr, Davis was told that his request would be
put over a week. Mr. Siemsen will bring back the amendment to Section 20 next week.
No action taken at this time,
78-432 DISCUSSION: CUSSICK AVENUE STORM DRAINAGE, REPORT ON BID OPENING
', Clay Caste rry, Director of Pu is Wor s, reported on t e id opening of
Cussick Avenue storm drainage, Method of payback set out. He recommended that
$900 per acre for the backfall and $1,000 per acre for the lateral be set for the payback.
Supervisor Richter asked if interest was included in the payback, The payback does include
the interest.
Hearing continued to II:00 for the public input.
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78-433 EXC H/}.~*~, ~ri;E y~l~ 15~P~L~,p~:~;r~'~Y.Q-; ~;. COVE RSTO N ET Uj~: PUT OVE R
!. The exchange of real property by J. Coverston et ux, conveying a strip of
land along Oliver Read to County of Butte, put over at this time.
78-434 APPROVE RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION; AGREEMENTS FORSALE, SKYWAY PROJECT
AND DAYTON ROAD @ELOGATION GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
n motion of Supervisor Lem e, seconded. y Supervi sor Richter and
', unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
I. Approved agreements for safe for right of way acquisition, Skyway
Project. 51261-77-I, for the following, authorized Chairman to sign and authorized.
Auditor to issue warrants upon demand of county's escrow agent:
L. Pientak et ux ''.041 acre $625,
Fa Vasquex of ux .027 acre $4i2.
2. Authorized Public Works to purchase right of way for City of Chico on a
reimbursement basis, for the Dayton Raad relocation grade separation project,
78-435 APPROVE NOMINATIONS FOR SB 325 PROJECTS
Public Works requests approval of nominations for 56325 projects for
forwarding to Butte County Association of Governments. Public Works also requests
Board set date for tour of these projects and- other project..
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, project. nominations for SB325 projects were approved as submitted
by Public Works.
78-436 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDI NANCE STANDARDS: PUT OVER
TWO WEEKS
T e reso ution amending subdivision ordinance standards ~,wes-~~t over two weeks
at this time,
78-437 ADOPT RESOLUTION 78-49 AUTHORIZING PUBLIC WORKS TO POSTPONE
URBAN STANDARD IMPROVEMENTS
A reso ution has een prepared which would adopt map of Paradise main
roads for urban standards development, and adopt standard sheet RS-10-LD for
development standards on other county roads and private easementso
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and ,
unanimously carried, Resolution 78-49 approving covenant postponing urban improvements
was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
Chairman Winston stated he had been advocating this course of action
for many years and in the City of Oroville it has been working successfully.
Supervisor Richter questioned County Counsel about the covenant that the
property owner signs that ~i¢e`y;~ill support the putting in of-the improvements at the time
the area is developed and that this would be a lien against the property, County Counsel,
Dan Blackstock, stated that if the Board adopts this proposal, they will then enforce the
resolution. The property owner should be put on notice when he purchases the property
that there is this lien on the property for the improvements,
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Public Works will obtain the signatures on .the covenant agreements and
will have them recorded. Legal descriptions of the property will be included on the
covenant. Mr. Blackstock explained how this will be handled. The resolution
will be enforcable.
78-438 AUTHORIZE DRAFTING AN AMENpMENT TO COUNTY SOLID WASTE PLAN
Pu is Wor s requests aut orization to draft an amendment to t e County
Solid v~/Ilaste.Plan, submit amendment to cities for concurrence and State Solid Waste
Management Board of required approval, This action could be concurrent with any,-
; other govemmen'tal approval necessary.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, request for authorization to draft an .amendment to the County
Solid Waste Plan and submitting amendment to cities for concurrence and :Mate
Solid Waste Management Board of required approval was authorized.
78-439 AUTHORIZE DRAFTING OF NEAL ROAD LANDFILL REPLACEMENT DESIGN
Public Works requests approval of the praposal from EMCO N Associates
of San Jose, California, not to exceed: Phase I - preliminar~rewnnaisance, $6,000;
Phase 1I-site suitability and preliminary design, $16,000; Phase IV-final development
and operation plan, $16,500; for a cost not to exceed $38,500. Phase V-EIR is not
included,
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, .drafting in form approved by Counsel and Auditor of Neal Rand
landfill replacement design was authorized, Chairman authorized to sign, with funding
coming from within the refuse Disposal budget.
78-440 INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Report information Butte County Solid Waste Plan. Mr. Castleberry
reported this has finally been approved by the State.
', b. Report on Neal Road landfill bid. Bids were opened fora 4 -year
period. Mr. Castleberry will have a report and recommendation in two weeks, No
action taken at this time.
RECESS: ' 10:35
RECONVENED: 10:45
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78-441 APPROVE PLAN cli~R DRIVING UNDER THE INDLUENCE OF ALCOHOL PROGRAM
1'he county plan for the implementation of Senate Bill 38 (Driving Under the
Influence of Aicohol Mutiple Offender Therapeutic Education Program) has been prepared
', together with a contract with AIMS of Scrn Jose to carry out the program on behalf of
the county. Program will be from client fees collected by AIMS at no county cost.
flan discussed. At this time, it is mandatory to take the driving license
of the offender; this would give the Court`s an alternative.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, plan and contract was approved, Chairman authorized to sign the
contract, forwarding of the plan gr~age `~~~ot to the state for approval authorized,
March 7, 1978
and implementation of the program upon state approval authorized.
78-442 DISCUSSION: WAGE STUDY
T e Personne Director is required annually to submit a wage plan for ,
county workers. A report and recommendations for county management salaries has
been prepared to assist-the Board in their determination, Chairman Winston stated
that this would have to 6e carefully considered at budget time. Even if there are
reasons for increases, the Board should be cautious of increases.
Administrati~re Officer saideurp~,`ing is planctiedJ, d he asked that the Board
designate a member or two to meet with them and then all aspects could be discussed at
that time. Chairman Winston and Supervisor Richter will meet with them,
78-443 MERIT INCREASES APPROVED FOR VETERANS' SERVICE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR-SPECIAL PROGRAMS
', On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, merit increases were approved-for the Veterans' Service Officer
and for the Executive Director-Special Programs.
78-444 APPROVE AWARD OF BID FOR PNEUMATIC TIRE ROLLER
Bids have een received for the purchase of a pneumatic ti re roller for
Public Works with the low bidder being Drosher-Equipment Company of Redding in
the amount of $22,740.09,
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the bid for a pneumatic fire roller for Public Works was awarded
to the low bidder, Drosher Equipment Company of Redding, in the amount of
$22,740.090
78-445 AUTHORIZE EXPENSE OF 911 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the expense of Art Mc Dole, communications
director for Monterey County, to make a presentation conceming operation of a 911
center, for travel in the approximate amount of $75.00.
78-44b APPROVE RE?YfENUE SHARING AGREEMENT: CITY OF OROVILLE
An agreement has been prepared for an amount not to exceed $30,000
with the City of Orovilfe as part of the revenue sharing district allocation program io
provide a master plan for the development of Oroville Endustrial Unit #2.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded.by Supervisor Lemke, and
unanimously carried, Revenue Sharing Agreement with City of Oroville was :,approved
and the Cdt~sirman authorized to sign.
78-447 REFER BACK TO LAFCO, COUNTY SERVICE AREA #57, BERRY CREEK FIRE
HYDRANTS, FOR STUDY OF BOUNDARIES
', It was requested that it is necessary that the public hearing conceming
intention to form the service area be rescheduled and a new hearing date set.
Mr, William Spruance, from Minasian, Minasian, Minasian, Spruance and
Bober, attorneys at law, requested that a larger service area be considered for this
district. There is a problem with the proposal. It was felt that this should be resolved
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Ponderosa Subdivision has the fire hydrants.. Manager of Berry Creek
Water District showed the area involaed. He felt that the district should take in
a larger area so that all of the area could be served by the District. He felt it
should go back to LAFCO for their consideration of the boundaries. Now is the
time to refer it back to LAFCO. County Counsel said the Board could take the
action to refer it back, if the Board is serious about enlarging the district.
Bill Turpin reported on the background at'the LAFCO level. The
boundaries of Ponderosa Pines Subdivision were used for fhis district. LAFCO considered
all boundaries and felt that these boundaries were best. There are 16 fire hydrants
in the subdivision. This is a convenient source of water. Mr. Turpin felt this
has been adequately considered by LAFCO; referring it back would only cause
delayo Use of the water explained. Mr. Turpin recommended that the resolution
be adopted and place this matter before the voters.
Mr. Mike Morganroth, Manager of the Berry Creek Water Company,
disagreed with many points made by Mr. Turpin. The State and U. S. Forest Service
uses these fire hydrants. It would be the primary source of water for fire fighting.
Mr. Spruance stated that once a hearing is set, it must be completed within 30 days.
Supervisor Richter stated he would be willing to Look at this if it appears at LAFCO.
Supervisor Madigan•felt it sbod~~~be•referred back to LAFCO.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
carried,. County Service Area #57 was referredaiack to LAFCO for their consideration
of the boudaries, as set out in the map today. `
AYES: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan and Chairman Winston
NOES:, Supervisors Moseley and Richter
78-44$ HEARING: CUSSICK AVENUE STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DETERMINATIONS
The pu is Baring on the Cussic Avenue storm drainage id opening and
hearing on assessment determinations pursuant to ordinance requirements of Revenue
Sharing Community Development Trust Fund was held as advertised.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:. no one. Hearing closed
to the public and confined to the Board.
j On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke. and
unanimously carried, the bid for the Cussick Avenue Storm Drainage was awarded to
R & D Engineering Company in the amount of $129,681., and with spay.-~ack of
', $900 per acre for the outfall line and $10.00 per front.-foot for the Lasserti .Avenue
lateral.
78-449 APPEARANCE: FRANK COSTELLO, HURLETON-SWEDES FLAT ROAD RESIDENT
Mr. Costello stated that two weeks ago the Board had directed two
', supervisors to contact members of the Swedes Flat Read committee to determine a
possible ax rate district for that area. The Board members have not contacted the
committee. Supervisors Lemke and Richter are on the committee. A hearing
was set. for next. Tuesday, following the Board meeting, at 2:00 p.m, in the
Conference Room.
Mrs.. Costello questioned Supervisor Moseley about the information she
had regarding Swedes Flat Road. She-told him that she would contact him as soon
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as she receives the information requiredo In the meantime, she will call the
man that called her.
Mr. Costello said that because of the .recent heavy rains, a young la;3y
drove an Swedes.Flat Read and went off the shoulder of the road; .Because a f na1
solution has hot been reached, they would like to request at this time that Public
Works Department upgrade the procedures to bring the road up to be reasonable
accessable. He wanfed to go on record as informing the Board that a dangerous
situation exists on this road.. Chairman Winston reported that this Board has
never anetmitted that a dangerous situation existed on this road. Supervisor Lemke
stated that two baard members were to sit down next week to discuss this matter
and nothing further should be done at this time.
No action taken.
78-450 APPEARANCE: FRANK BENNETT, CHICO
Dr. Fran Bennett, C ico, set out a situation that occurred on Keefer
Road last ~'turday. Rock Creek, paralleling Keefer Road, has historically been
a flood creek. It flooded again last- Saturday morning. That area is building up
now and there pre two or three bonefide subdivisions. The. County is going to have
to pay more attention to that area. No one plugged up the drainage; it was just
the elements at work.
Dr. Bennett felt the solution was simples This would involve running
Keefer Slough into the Mud Creek Diversion, Mud Creek could handle the overflow
of. Keefer Slough.
Dr. Bennett commended the Board on their stand of demanding
drainage for the properties being developed. There was no flooding in the
subdivisions in that areao Dr, Bennett stated he was one of the largest land owners
in the area. -Drainage is needed between the boundaries of Rock Creek and
Mud Creek. .Discussed,• no action taken,
78-451 APPROVE WAIVING OF FEE FOR GOLDEN F)A!THER FIRE DEPT.
Lee Stein erger, Go den feat er Fire Department, requested the
waiving of the building fee,on thefiire~house to be built for the department. Request
discussed
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor. Richter and
unanimously carried, the building fee for the Golden Feather Fire Departmentfirehouse
was waived.
78-52 APPEARANCE: STAN FORTlER, RTE. 3, CHICO
Stan Fortier, Chico, felt that a range war now exists between Mro Bandy,
Ag Commissioner, and himself. It is between herbicides and the orchardists. The.
herbicides) drifts have caused the problem. Mro Bandy has the control of this
matter. He feels that Ahr. Bandy's office enjoys this authority, the farmers. are
afraid to speak up. Mr. Fortier stated that the farmers have not received any
cooperation from Mr. Bandy, nor have they been informed of any action agreed
upon at the meeting held by this Board a few weeks ago.
Chairman Winston stated that he has asked Mr. Bandy to gather his
information and give it to him a'rld then Mr, Fortier and himself can sit down and
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discuss this matter. Mr. Fortier said it would have to be before the Governor
now. Chairman Winston said that Mr. Fortier has then taken this matter out
of fihe Boards hands. There.is nothing the Board can do at this time.
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78-453 APPEARANCE: DE VERE PACE, CH1C0.
Mr. DeVere Pace, Chico, commended the Board members who stated
that they bccked Proposition 13, He pointed out that SB (has passed. the Legislation,
He commented on Proposition 8.
78-454 APPEARANCE: FLOYD VANDELER, OROVILLE •
. F oyd Vande er, Orovi e, spo a concerning the labors
union. He feels that this is a very repressive union. The Federal Government
has pre-empted action in this matter, He said he was bringing this up because
of the letter of Games Hanson in the Oroville Mercury. Mr. Hanson is a member
of this union, He objected to the political process within the labor union.
78-455 APPEARANCE: R. W. SMITH, PALERMO
R, W. Smith, Palermo, stated he had spoke to Supervisor Moseley_
yesterday about his problem. He previously had talked to Mrs, Blair at Planning
.and she told him that the parcel he was buying was"acceptable for mobile homes.
Now there is a question about the placing of a knobile home on this property,
Chairman Winston told him this problem would 6e discussed later
in the meeting.
78-456 DISCUSSfON: CLARIFICATION OF BOARD INTENTION CONCERNING
JIM AND JUNE ARNOLD'S PRpPERTY, LAPORTE.ROAD
Supervisor Moseley had requested t at this a placed on the Board's
agenda for clarification. Chairman: Winston opened this discussion with the
statement that he was sworn to serve the p~aRJ!~ of the County and to uphold the
laws of the County. Supervisor Richter said-this was his position, also.
Steve Thomas, .Consulting Engineer of Marysville, representing the
Amolds, set out the problem. Mr, Amald has los#~ several contracts due to the
Board's action. He would like to have the problem solved in a manner acceptable
to the County. The State mandated the General Plan several years ago. The
County went through and established the County's General Plan. This General
Plan can be changed three times a year, He feels that there are a couple solutions
that could be pursued. He said Mra Arnold could continue to operate the business
at the present place of business; this is in an open land zone. Issuance of a
use permit to•allow him to use his property as he is now doing suggested. The
use permit could be renewed yearly. The County could expand the uses allowed
in this area.
Solutions suggested and discussed. Mr. Amald stated he would
cooperate with the Board to solve the problem. He does not want to move the
plant„nor does he want to loose it.
The General Plan could be amended to a11ow-the induetr:.ial:l use with
a use permit. Supervisor Richter said he supports them in that they should have
all the avenues open to them to seek change. The County should assist them in
bringing this before the prope~r~p~r.~es~,
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Jim Lawson, Planning Director, said the Planning Commission considered this
fast night. The-area is very low density, There are numerous Williamson Act agreements
in the area. The land has been used for seasonable g~rzing. There is nothing wrong
with the land use that they have there now, Mr, Lawson said the land should be kept
as it is now in the open grazing use, If the General Plan were to be amended, it should
be amended to show it as an industrial site and showing it as a compatible use. Planning
will come back with the alternatives. Would have to bring back an amendment to the
General .Plan as it is now shown as open grazing land,
Chairman Winston-set out his views conceming the manner the use was
started by Mr. Arnold. He told the Planning Department he was going to put up a
bam, Six months after the bam was built, he started manufacturing in the barn.
Supervisor Richter said he does not know what the people in Bangor want;
he will consider this with an open mind. He defers to the desires of the residents of the
', area. He is willing to listen to this as long as he goes through the proper sources.
', Mrs. Arnold spoke conceming the use of the building. She stated she had
discussed this with Chairman Winston at her building site and he was sympathetic to
their problem.
', Mr. Amolds stated he had brought petitions signed by the residents of the
area and the audience was made up of people that wanted the business to continue. .
The petitions were not considered at the hearing; nor was the audience allowed to speak.
.Supervisor Richter stated that the Board is faced with: the fact that there is an
illegal use of the property at this time. This Board cannot consider a change to the
General Plan until it is presented to the Board through the proper processes, He will
consider this when it is given to him far consideration,
Chairman Winston stated that if was true that on Saturday he went up and
', looked at the site. He discussed the matter with Mrs. Arnold. It is a beautiful building.
', He told her that the Board would do everything it could to allow the business to stay there.
He has found that there is nothing that the Board could do at this time,
Time spent discussing the use of the Arnold property. It was suggested that
the Board direct the Planning Commission to hold a hearing on a General Plan change to
make the area an industries! area. They could determine the public sentiment at this
hearing. If the public is agree~sswifh the use, they should be able to get what they want.
,. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, the Planning staff and Commission was requested#o hold a hearing on
the proposal for an area that would encumbus the Arnold property to see if the public.
will support a General Plan Change to change the wording of open land use to allow
this industrial use on this property, and to investigate the feasibility of re-wording the
Genera[ Plan to allow industrial uses in open land areas.
RECESS: 12:40
RECONVENED: I :40
78-456(a) REPORT TO BOARD REGARDING WESLEY J. BARNUM-DENIED NEGATIVE DECLARA-
TION AND REZONE
', Report regarding Wesle~y_~.(, ~Bprnum-denied negative declaration and rezone from
"R-I &C" (single family residential-arts and crafts) to "PA-C" (planned ,area;eluster), medical
:_-:c,~
office complex for dentist, orthodontist, orthopedics, neurologist, internist, and general
practitioner, property located on the east side of Pentz Magalia Hwy. approximately 1000 feet
north of Fickett Lane, identified as AP 53-27-7 & 8, containing 3.0 acres, more or less,
Paradise. Information only.
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75-457 DISCUSSION: PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES 91)N COMMERCIAL AREAS
It was statedthat the problem is that commercial zones are silent about the
placement of mobile-homes on this type property, The staff has told the people it would
be a matter of interpretation by this Board. There is some precedence for this action.
To be discussed later.
78-458t1APPEARANCE: MR. HILLIS, BANGOR RE ARNOLD BUf~INESS IN BANGOR AREA
', Mr. Hillis, resident of Bangor area, saidhe-was hoping that a would have the
same protection under the law as Mr. Amold, He said the owners of Parcels,40, 41, 39,
38, 35, 26, and 18 are all against the manufacturing-plant of Mr. Amold. These
people formed a buffer for the remaining neighbors. He lives next door to Mr. Amold
and he feels the use is very objectionable. It is very noisy. This machine shop could
not be anything but commercial. He felt the Board should not allow this use in this
beautiful area. Supervisor Richter told him to get all the people that supports his
position and have them attend the hearings in this matter.
78-459 DISCUSSION: MOBILE HOMES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
'; Jim Lawson; Plannir~l Director, read the applicable sections for
placement of'mobile homes in commercial zones. Dan Blackstock, county counsel, stated
that the Board had modified the definition of mobile homes in commercial zones. There
now is a question of whether there could be mobile homes in commercial zones, The
definition states '~Jwelling"and'8wefling groups."`. It states any structure that has a
permanent foundation. In the last few months, one part of the department will give
the property owners assurance that they can place a mobile home on property and then
Mr. Lawson states that they cannot place the home there. This is working a hardship
on the people. The staff assumed that commercial zones were excluded.
It was suggested that the ~'ourd should direct Planning Commission to hold
hearings on this subject and give the Board a recommendation that is the proper way to
handle this mattero
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, the Board finds in its reading of the commercial zone ordinance, that
mobile homes can be allowed in these areas and that further fhe Planning Commission be
requested to study the amendment to fhe ordinance to allow the homes and to bring back
to the Board their recommendation to'the definition of the ordinance.
One other question, at the present time the county allows office mobile
homes. That is another interpretation. Mobile homes should .be allowed in C-2 and
A2 Ltd .
Mr. R. W. Smith ,Fair Loop, Oroville, asked if this meant he could
receive his permit. This interpretation would mean that he would receive his permit.
George Mello, Lincoln.; Blvd., Oroville, said he has a mobile home coming
from the factory and asked if he would be allowed the permit. He was assured he would
be allowed to have the permitto place the mobile home on his property,
78-460 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO NEGOTIATED WITH FARMERS LOAN RE
CHAPMANTOWN HCD PROGRAM
and Conner y presented the ,.prospects for the approaching fiscal year.
They are noav gearing up for the application. He gave a rundown on how the funds
were expended. page 299.
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The deadline .for the application is May 15th; there will be ceilings on
the maximum amount of the grant. He thinks the bounty is in excellent
position, especially in the South side of Oroville, The area has been opened up.
He thinks the County will be able to secure additional Farmer loans in the future.
~~fWr of $175,000 grant has been offered, providing the County take a $50,000
Farmers loan. Mr. Connerly requested Board guidance in the proceeding with Farmers
', Loan, He thinks that the $175,000 grant would go a long way. The application has
', to be in by June 1st for the loan,
', Public Works activity set out. Mr. Baldwin will start the cubs, gutters
and sidewalks as soon as there are five good sunny daysa The people in the area
referred to asetlfeas~~outh Side"wish to be referred to as "EI Medio"o He said
there is a ditch that needs correcting.
', On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Administrative and Mr. Connerly
to negotiate with Farmers .L-1o,ne Loan fora $I~fi,.000 grant to be used for the ditch
and a Farmers Home loan in the amount of $50,000.
Mr, Connerly said that in the EI Medio area they are trying to bring sites
into the market place and Farmers Home will provide an interest rate down to I%.
If the County can provide the site, they can sell the site to the private contractor, who
will get financing from Farmers Home Loan and they will sell to the moderate income
families. Farmers Home Loans discussed. They are working with contractors to get sites ready
and are going to be ready; to be sold. Piggy-back for loans to put in carpeting in the
homes discussed. Mr. Connerly requested that the County request the piggy-backing
of loans to allow things that they do not allow at this time.
It was moved by Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, that piggy-backing of Farmers Home loan be allowed to allow things
not allowed in the Farmers Home Loans, up to $2,000, which would allow for carpeting
and other things allowed in other homes.
Block Grant money could be used for new construction,
Mr. Connerly reported that they were having difficulties in Chapmantown.
', The streets are narrow; lots are small. The incomes are low. They have not been able
to get the area under the sewer system. If they apply for Chapmantown., will need to
have the City of Chico go with them as part of Chapmantown is in Chico City limits.
', If there is going to be a joint application, they need to get the show on the road.
Supervisor Lemke will confer with the officials of City of Chico on this problem.
It was felt that acommittee-from this Board should discuss this with the City of Chico.
Chairman Winston appointed Supervisor Lemke and Richter to meet with the City of
Chico representatives to discuss this matter with them. The Administrative Officer will
arrange with the City of Chico for the meeting and will inform the committee of the
meeting date and-time.
78-461 ADOPT PROPOSED CRITERIA: VACANT PARCELS
Proposed priority standards have been developed and are: developers
proposals resulting in ownership opportunities for low and middle income persons;
developers who will pay fair market land value; and developers possessing goad
performance records with Farmers Home Administration, Section 3!2 and similar
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On motion of Supervisor f~chter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, proposed criteria for disposition re vcraant parcels was
adopted.
78-462 AUTHORIZE LETTER TO BE SENT RE SENATE BILL 1334 (FIRE PREVENTION)
Legislation has been introduced which would have given Butte County
sta to fire protection aid; however, recent amendments apparently exclude Butte County,
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by' Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, a fetter was authorized to be sentto Senator Ray Johnson,
e~~d setting out the eligible population, and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
78-463 APPOINT COMMITTEE OF BOARD TO INVESTIGATE DOMESTIC WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEMS
T e Loca Agency Formation Commission requests that a comirsiittee
be appointed of Board members to discuss filtration systems with the Oroville-
Wyandotte Irrigation District, Supervisor Richter requested that this item be on
the agenda. He explained that the Irrigation District cis not allowing people to
annex to the district and he felt an effort should be made to develop a system ,
Chairman Winston appointed Supervisors Madigan and Richter to be the committee
to meet with the District.
78-464 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Budget Transfer B-118 discussed. Supervisor Richter did not understand why they did
not put #hese people under Medi-Cal. Mr, Mickelson explained the situation.
It is the County's liability if the person is arrested, to pay for the medical care.
The Sheriff is out of money in this account. Supervisor Richter said he would like
to see as part of the motion that some kind of evaluation be made of the medical
expensed Claims discussed. Ray Johnson and Statham will be requested to determine
if the prisoners could be covered under Medi-Cal. Administrative Officer will tum
over every rock to get reimbursement for some of this money.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded 6y Supervisor.Richter and
unanimously carried, ,the following budget transfers. were approved:
B-II8 Sheriff-Incarceration. Transfers $40,000 frorh the-reserve .pto
ptofessional~ anc~•specialized';sereircesrirm;drder.>teccovem.un~rn~i;cipated increases
in fihe prisoner medical and dental account and for our contract with the Northern
Califamia Rehabilitation Center.
B-125 Animal .Control. Transfers $5,000 from the reserve to other
transportation and travel to cover current and anticipated needs for the remainder
of the fiscal year due to the addition of five CETA animal contra[ officers.
B-126 Juvenile Hallo Transfers $400 from maintenance of equipment to
office expense in orderto increase the appropriation due to unanticipated cost
for postage and the setting up of the third wing receptionist operation, This transfer
also transfers $5,000 from the reserve to professional and specialized services to
increase the appropriation of medica care for fuveniles due in part to submission
of significant invoices by hospital for cost incurred in a prior year,
B-127 Health Department-Public Health. Transfers $600 from special
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department expense to professional and specialized services to cover the
unanticipated increase in registration fees for nursing workshops and to cover
the unanticipated increased tuition fee for the Pediatric Nurse Associate
Program o
78-465 APPROVE REQUEST FOR FREE DANCE LICENSE: PARADISE YOUTH COUNCIL
An app ication for a dance icense and request for t e waiving of t e fee for the
license has been received from the Paradise Youth Council for a dance to be held on
March I1, 1978,
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, dance license for the Paradise Youth Counci I for a dance to
be held on March II, 1478 was approved, with the fee waived.
78-466 APPROVE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED LAND
An agreement has een prepared wit the State of California for
purchase of tax deeded property in Oroville identified as AP 35-26-21 and 35-03-25
in the amount of $10,00 pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3800.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, the agreement with the State of California to purchase tax
deeded land was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign,
78-467 .~#E.PORT O-N MATTER PRESENTED BY RO-N-GRAVES AT FEBRUARY 28 MEETING
RELATIVE TO SUBDIVISION PROBLEMS OF JACK MC LAUGHLIN AND NATHAN GREET
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, stated t at t e Board wi II recal that
Ron Graves made a lengthy presentation to the Board regarding a~bdivision,
He gave the Board a map and said the green hatched fines is part of the illegal
subdivision. The District Attorney filed a case, the People vs Jack McLaughlin and
Nathan Green; it was filed on August 18, 1977. They paid a fine and it was a
requirement that the defendant, at their own expense, put in improvements to comply
with the local subdivision act, The map was prepared as a record of survey;. At this
stage, everything is going along as it should be.
Ron Graves and MacParker have met to discuss this matter, The
division of the lots occurred in 19720 Background set out by County Counsel.
The property owners deeded the property back'to the original developero When
they deeded it back, the code did not apply. Merger provision does not apply.
They merged all the small lots br~~y did not merge the one-acre lots.
Work that has been done to date set out and discusseda They hit a
stream when they dug down and now the Health Department is saying "hold it"
they do not know if they can approve the lots or not, Options set out to solve
this problem.
Option No, I, could rezone to R-I; it is now a R-T-! zone. R-I is
more restrictive.
Richard Hardin, attorney at law, Chico, representing Mr, McLaughlin
and Mr. Green, spoke at this time. As this property was divided in 1972, the
owners did not feel that they had'to comply with the subdivision act.
They thought they were in compliance with the law. When they came to his office,
he told them that they were involved in an illegal subdivision. They went fio
the District Attomey and explained their situation, They entered into a stipulation
with the District Attorney's office. MacParker went up and he showed them where
the roads and culverts should be placed. He said his clients were willing to do
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anything to help straighten the matter and clear up the situation.
Supervisor Richter stated he was concerned about this matter.
Mr, Blackstock said the Board could consider placing an interim R-I zone
on the property.
A petition was presented to the Board signed by property owners
urging the Board not to allow this subdivisionto take place and a letter signed
by Mrsa G. Kimbrell setting a lot limit size to I/2 acre.
' Size of the lots set out. Supervisor Lemke said they had a call
from Director of the Paradise Irrigation District; they would like to look over
the map as it could cause a problem to this district. Perc tests explained,
Mr. Bill Cutler, resident of Firhaven, spoke concerning this subdivision,
He stated that Perry Road leading into this area is 11' wide. There are hazardous
conditions with the present roads. Vine Street has been widened to 16'.
There are 60' road easements reserve in the deeds. He said the people in that
area oppose this subdivisiono
Ron Britzius, P.O. Box 709, Magalia, set out the problems of the
roads. He felt the Board should not allow quarter-acre parcels. Opposition
to the subdivision set out.
'; MacParker agreed that Perry Road was quite narrow; there are insufficient
culverts and drains.
Time spent discussing how the matter could be handled.
Mr. Hardin, Ran Graves, County Counsel, representative from
District Attorney's office, Mac Parker will vneet and bring back a
recommendation to the Board. Chairman Winston requested that Mr. Blackstock
work with these people and pull this situation together; Public Works was requested
to work with the roads. Mr. Blackstock will secure input from Paradise
Irrigation District. The Clerk to notified these people when the matter is
placed back on the agenda.
RECESS: 3:35
RECONVENED: 3:48
468 DISCUSSION OF PROBATIONO FFICER'S R(~QUEST FOR RELIEF .FROM CASH
SHORTAGE: RELIEF APPROVED
Probation Officer's requestfor relief from cash shortage discussed.
Supervisor Richter cited cases relating #o this type situation. After having
read these cases he has now changed his mind about approval of the request.
Administrative Officer was asked if he had checked with the police
department and he stated a letter had been written to them but they have not had
an answer as of this date.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and carried,
relief from cash shortage for Probation Department was approved, on the basis that
the law upholds such action, and he was not found guilty of gross negligence.
AYES: Supervisors Lemke, Moseiey, Richter and Chairman Winston
NOES: Supervisor Madigano
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78-469 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO PARADISE CEMETERY DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded y Supervisor lvbseley and
unanimously carried, Mrs. Roy Stanton, 120 Shawn Court, Paradise, was. appointed
a member of the Paradise Cemetery District.
'78-470 APPOINTMENTS TO THE REVENUE SHARING COMMITTEE.
Supervisor Moseley reported she would have her appointment ready at
a later date.
Supervisor Md~igan nominated Sherman Frost, Chico.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, Sherman Frost, Chico, was appointed a member of the Revenue
Sharing Committee.
78-471 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, the following were appointed to the new Community Development
Advisory Committee: ,
Laura Pierce 758 Cleveland, Chico
Dean Elam 1534 Boucher, Chico
Marilyn Fencis. 777 Virginia, Chico
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Graig Havel, I101 W. Sacramento Ave., Chico, was appointed
a member of the new Cim~c~ity Development Advisory Committee.
78-472 APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE FOR THE BUTTE COUNTY
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
Supervisor Ric ter indicated t at a would have to find a replacement for
Joe Persons on the Citizens Advisory Task Force for the Bvtte County General, Plan
Housing Element Update.
78-473 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES TRAINING ADVISORY COUNCIL
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded y Supervisor Richter and unanimously
carried, Bob Crison, Welfare Director, was a ppointed a .member to the County Employees
Training Advisory Council.-
78-474 DISCUSSION: TUITION COSTS OF DONNA BAIRD, HEALTH SERVICES
', Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, explained his memo dated March b, 1978
regardigg the tuition costs of Donna Baird. He stated it is his duty to audit all claims.
If he-has doubts about the claim, it is his duty to reject the claim. A claim for tuition
for Donna Baird was presented to his office. One payment had already been made. Back-
e ground of the situation set out and discussedo The Auditor's office had declined to
i approve the claim. They felt it would be a gift of public fundso Dr. Svihus discussed
this matter with him.
Last evening he received a memo from County Counsel. They had agreed to a
number of concepts of the use of public funds for tuition, After reading last night's memo,
Mr. Lawrence drafted a response. Letter to Mr. Blackstock read at this time. The Auditor
will now pay the claim as requestedo
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Supervisor Richter set out his views on the payment of the claim.
78-475 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
C airman Winston stated he had been handed a note that states they
need a Board member to meet with Public Works and County Counsel on the nuisance
ordinance. Chairman Wihstan will. attend the meeting.
Supervisor Richter announced that he has decided after long deliberation
that in spite of some little problems and ilrlr~ess in his family, he will be a candidate
in the coming election and continue to serve an the Board.
Supervisor Lemke requested a committee be appointed to work with Mr.
Toussaint on the Paradise sewage grant to select a consultant. Chairman Winston
stated he and Supervisor Lemke will meet with Mr. Toussaint.
Supervisor Lemke commended all the Public Works people for their
work in Paradise last weekend. These employees were out taking care of the flooding
problems in Paradise.
Supervisor Lemke said-they had a problem over the weekend. A 83ryear
old woman was hit in the crosswalk in Paradise. He would like to ask the Highway
Patrol to put on a man especially on crosswalk citations. This woman is in serious
condition. The Board will ask the Highway Patrol to bear down on these citations.
The .Board will ask, the Sheriff if he could have his men issue citations up in Paradise.
They could do this along with their patrol duties, The Administrative Officer will
write a letter to the Highway Pdtro) for the Chairman to sign, expressing the conccern
of the Board.
78-476 LETTER TO BE WRITTEN TO S~'FA~T,E7F:DSH & GAME COMMISSION RE DEER
HUNTING PERMITS
Supervisor Madigan said he had a letter from the State Fish and Game
that they will make a presentation to the Board on ,hunting. Sunday they had a
statement in the papers concerning deer hunting. The statement specified the number of
permits that would be issued for each countyo Supervisor Madigan felt a letter
should be written requesting that the County be asked for suggestions and have them
worked into the bill relating to deer hunting. Ne feels that the bill is most unfair
to the Counties.
Qn motion C}f SE.J
Mike Pyeatt said the State Fish and Game would like to present their
proposal to the Board. Nothing is firmed as to -the issuance of permits in the County,
A letter will be sent setting out the Board's concern about input from
the counties as to the quotas for deer tags to 6e issued, The letter will go to Senator
Garamendi , State Capitol, Sacramento.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:25 for an Executive Session
RECONVENED; The Board reconvened at 4:45 following an executive session.
Chairman Winston reported that the Board members reviewed a litigation
matter that will be discussed again at a later date.
78-477. LETTER.-A.U.T.H.O.RJZED TO BE WRITTEN...REGARDLNG F.UNDS~ARMARKED FOR
BANK PROTECTION WORK REQUESTING THEY REMAIN IN FEDERAL BUDGET
Supervisor digan said a wou i e out orization to send a attar of
protest to the Water Resources action taken earlier this month, in which they recommended
that the $160,000 in the President's budget for the Chico Landing to Red Bluff bank
protection project 6e deleted and those funds be transferred. to the Sacramento River and
tributaries bank protection and erosion control study. He set out portions of Senator
Ray Johnson `s letter to Congressman Bizz Johnson opposing this action.
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j On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, a letter in opposition to the action of the California Water
Commission to remove the $160,000 from the federal budget which is earmarked for
~/Z •0 ~ bank protection work in the areas between Chico and Red Bluff, similar to the letter
by Senator Ray Johnson, said letter to Eie sent to Congressman tfarold "Bizz"
Johnson, was approved and Chairman auf zed to s n.
' ADJO URNME NT
~~ i~eing nothing furthe before the Board at this time, t e meeti
was adjourned at 4:50 p.m, to reconv eon Tuesda rch 4, 978 t 9• a.mo ,
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUN LERK
By: ai an o and
Asst. Clerk of the Board
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