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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM040175~. ,~: April 1, 1975 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) 5S. COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Bawd of Supervisors met at 9:00 s.m. pursuant to adjouram~ent. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan, McRillop, Richter and Chairman Ladd. Clif riickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk. Pledge of ellegfance to the Flag of the United States of America 75-574 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unaQimously carried, the minutes of March 25, 1975 were approved ea mailed, 75-575 COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Alida C. Flexei, Paradise. Mrs, rilexer writes in support of the 32 4,0 ~ restrictions on burning. Information only; place in file. Guy 0, Rowley, Oroville. Requests refund of application fee of $35 l~ 3,0 ~ £or divisfan of property - AP 72-08-11. Referred to Planning Commission and County Counsel. v Mrs. Margaret Vice, Durham. Writes in opposition to publicly financed ~ yp.~ abortions. Information. John W. Green, Magalie. Writes regarding a property transfer questionnaire ~//,O ~ used by Assessor's Office. See discussion following communications. Saint Germain Foundation, Paradise. The Foundation writes regarding its assessment connected with the widening of the Skyway and requests that monies previously agent far drainage be 'deducted. To be discussed at hearing this afternoaa. ' Graves & Ged11a, Inc „ Oroville. Protest is filed for James Selken to Planning Commission's condition on parbel map requiring a hook up into community water system. Put over until Planning Director is present. ' Graven ~ Geddia, Inc., Oroville. Protest is filed on behalf of Stephen B. Jensen to Planning Commission's deaiel of~land division. Put over until Planning Director,ia present: Cohaeaet Community Association, Inc. Recommends that the Board place a ~ D Sheriff's Four-wheel drive unit in the Cohasdet axes for law 02 0~' enforcement purposes. Discussed and referred to the Sheriff for study and report to the Board, Oroville Area Human Rights Center. The Center files petikioa on behalf of the E1 Medio Senior Citisena Group requesting action on ~(p p,0 ~ clearing the E1 Medio alleys of brush sad gr8ding, and leveling. and gravelling said alleys. Petition aignedby appraadmately 297 people. Supervisor MoKillop and Chairman Ladd met with these people. Mr. Castleberry will write to these people explaining the~aitaatioa. Local Agency Formation Commission. The Agency forwards supplements to ~ 0 0.'f ~ the drafC Environmeneal Impact ReporC far formation of a county service area in the Cherokee area of Butte County. information only. County of MariCosa. County sends notice that their Board of Supervisors went on record in opposition to AB 278 Which Would expand eminent ~ e p, Z 't. domain authority to„allow for condemnation o~ property for "Open Space" purposes. Discussed, County Coucse2 will give Board members a resume of the bill. Page 207. April 1, 1975 ~ ~ Department of Water Resources. Department states that since they informed us they could aaawer certain questions regarding reductions in entitlements will be answered within b0 dogs, additional coasiderationa 0 0 have arisen and require establishment of a uniform method of treating ~~~' problems aimllar to Butts County's and it will be studied and results will be made available as soon as possible. Referred to Georgge Stamm. Division of Industrial Safety. Division files Citation Compliance Report 3 8 0.~ J statesathatobasementbinithegbuildiagMieooccupied~by~tva•full~timem employees and has only one es:ft. Four other items have to do with wiring problems. Referred to Safety Committee for study sad report. 3~b Ca partment of Health. The Department forwards prelimiaarp recommendation for health service areas. Discussed. See further discussion following communications. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Department sends response to O m County's application for discretionary groat under the Community -~ T..9'^` Development 81ock Grant Program. M scussed. Scott Tandy scared the study committee was meeting next week and suggested that this matter be referred to them. See motion following communications. Department of Army, Corps of Engineers. Reference is spade to As surance C p .Agreement far bank protection work. .Read and discussed. Mr. Castleberry Y! ~~ stated he could acknowledge the letter and remind them that it has not been extended far enough. See motion fallowing communications. Butte County School Boards Association by Gene C. Harris, President. * DZ p 0 They adopted resolution expressing their appreciation for the D Boards consideration in obtaiaiag county counsel for the schools in Butte County. Read; no action needed. Coluea County Board of Supervisors. They express their appreciation for ~~~OG the Board's attention and consideration for their RCJPB Project- ~p Vocational Training Program, Fouts Spriggs Boys Camp. Read; no action taken. Durham Unified School District by Jess Clark, Transportation Foreman. ,{~m,a o Express the urgent need for crossing guards on the Stanford, Eaquon, and Nelson Crossing. Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District. They reported that their Board / D 0- t ` District h eftBvacantebt thecresignatiaatof Mr$ Jim Rackerb the Y Y~ Read; no action taken. Reclamation Board. Notice that every year they conduct a hearing in p Sacramento at which time the estimates and assessments for all i,rf((.0 maintenance areas operated or maintained by Dept. of Water Resources are established. DLacussed; referred to Clay Castleberry for examination. State Board of Equalisation. notice of schedule of hearings to deal speci- ' Od.Yp ficallq with valuation of state-assessed property, Make copies for Board members and refer to County Assessor. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Community Development Block Grant Program. Letter read and diecuased, Gorge Stamm stated p d that the maps have been reviewed and they have been sane back .L'~^' to HUD; they are in the process of being revised. The deadline 1 is either .July let or oae year after the maps ara finalized. 75-576 APPLICATION FOR DISCRETIONARY GRANT UNDER THE COr4SUN1TY DEVELOPMENT SLOCR GRANT PROGRAM SENT BACK TO COMt~IITT£E Letter from the Department of ,Housing and Urban Development discussed. Supervisor Richter seated that he had read the.lettex carefully and there are a lot of things that bather him about it. Matter of the consultant diecuased. The consultant,; is down in H.U.D. try'iag to find ~~Page 208. April I, 1975 ~ r"'° a s a a a s s a s c a a a r r A~'~il ~~a1L7~ a wr c r a a: a a a a s r out what.-hap~ans now. Application discussed. It wan suggested that the application be reviewed, with the possibility of thing thin in with the HUD .bp~Iitatioe. It was moved by 3uperviaor McRillop, aecoaded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried that the response to County's application for discretionary great under the Community Development Block Grant Program be referred back to the Committee £or review and report back next week. 75-577 ACCEPT WORK OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONSISTING OF BANK SLOPING AND PLACEMENT OF ABOUT 600 FEET OF SANK PROTECTION WORK NEAR Otb FERRY ROAD ON SACRAMENTO RIVER LEFT BANK AT RIVER MILE 183,3 The work of the Corps o£ Engineers under the Assurance Agreement eoasisting of beak sloping and placement of about 600 feet of bank protection work near the Ord Ferry Road on the Sacramento River left bank at River Mile 183.3, Butte County, California discussed. It was felt the work was proper, except that the bank sloping should be extended further. Work discussed. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the work of the Corps of Engineers under the above agreement was accepted, with the request that the Corps of Engineers extend the eloping of the bank protection work. 75-578 DISCUSSION: LETTER FROM•MERCED COUNTY IN RE JUVENILE HALL Supervisor Richter presented the Board members with a copy of a letter from Merced County. He explained the basis of this letter. He said there is a strong possibility that there will be Statc legislation concerning the E01's being retained at Juvenile Halls. He stated that he had telephoned Mr. Murphy of Merced County and asked him where he had obtained hie information. He talked Co Mr. Garfield and he stated that Che proposed legialatioa would bar the incarceration of 601'e at juvenile halls. No state would be eligible for any funds that are placing these 601's in Juvenile 1[alls. Proposed legialatioa discussed; no action taken. 75-579 REFER STATE DEPT. OF EDUCATION NOTICE OF CETA ?lDNEY TO MANPOWER PLANNING COON CIL ~'~Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, reported•oa the Stste Department of Education CETA money for next years grant. He would suggest that this be referred to the Manpower Planning Couna:ii.. On motion of SupervisorMeKillop, aeconden by Supervisor Camespn and unanimously carried, the State Department of Education~i•.agticeiof $52,055 CETA money for neat year's grant wen referred to the`NaapSrwar Planning Coun•d.l.for consideration and recommendation. 75-580 CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN REQUEST TO DECLARE CHINESE CEMETERY A ~ISxoRICAL MorruMENr Chairman Ladd stated he had a letter from the Historical Societe and that have voted to declare the old Chinese Cemetery oa Marysville Road a historical (ppnument. They need the Chairaen's signature on the request. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to alga the request to declare the old Chinese Cemetery a historical monument. Page 209. April 1, 1975 ~ ~ e~ sss~ sa0es~ssA~r~'is1~~975s sassss~ss~~e~s~ 75-581 DISCUSSION: REPORT 8Y SHERIFF CONCERNING CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM CITY OF•GRIDLEY CONCERNING ADDITIONAL PATROL COVERAGE IN AREA SURROUNDING GRIDLEY Sheriff Gillick reported to the Board concerning coxrespoadence received last week from the City of Gridley concerning additional patrol coverage in the area surrounding Gridley. He explained matter of the mutual aide agreement. There is one County patrolman and one City of Gridley patrolman on duty at night; they back each other up. ge has not kept track of the number of times that they have assisted each other. Everyone is askfng for more security. Sheriff Giliick said he would have the deputy keep a lo~g.• on how often they easist each other, Supervisor McKiilop said that when the budget is reviewed, this whale problem could be soaked at. Maybe at that time the Sheriff could present data on an over all basis. Sheriff G1111ck will discuss this matter with the City of Gridley; he will do everything he can to takt care of the situation. The implication is that the County should provide more protection is that area. Sheriff Gillick will answer the letter by writing to the Board of Supervisors and sending a copy of the Citq of Gridley. He will also discuss this matter with the Chief of Police of the City of Gridley. 75-582 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CON9TRIICTIDN ITEM INCLUDID IN 1975'76 MAINTENANCE BUDGET FOR MAINTENANCE AREA N0. 5 George Stamm reported on the proposed construction item included in 1975-76 maintenance for Maintenance Area No. 5. He gnus the backgsound of the situation. There are three maintenance districts in the County that benefit from flood control projects in the County. Maintenance Area No. 13 is the district that raises funds for the maintenance of the Cherokee project. Butte Creek levee maintenance is done by Maintenance Area No. 5. It was requested that a discharge structure be Included in the Chico levee project. Hamlon Slough project explained. They have had trouble with this facility as Tong as it has been constructed. It does not discharge properly into Butte Creek. This year they have included an item for the repair of the Hamloh Slough structure. Mr. Stam@ stated that Mr. Middleton Was present today to explain this project. Mr. Bob Middleton, in charge of maintenance for Dept. of Water Resources, spoke concerning the projects fncluded in the 2aintenance Budget for Maintenance Area No. 5. Zones of benefit explained, He stated that the Corps of Engineers may acquire additional control gates. This would be an additional expense. Supervisor Madigan suggested that it might be a good idea to look at this location tomorrow duxiag the road tour. Matter to be placed back on the agenda after the road tour. RECESS: 10:35 RECONVENED: 10:50 75-583 PUBLIC HEARING: CURTIS E. R055ITER APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION REQUIRSi~NT FOR EIR ON LAND DIVISION IAP 28-17-51) The public heeiCing on the Curtis E. Rosaiter appeal of Planning Commission requirement for EIR on land division (AP 28-17-51) was held at this time. Boa Graves, of Graves & Geddis. present to discuss the reasons for this appeal. His firm was emploged by the property owner to make the Page 210. April 1, 1975 r-~ r s s s s s s s s s s r r s s fdPrei~e •cs.~1~7• w r s w w w a s n w w e r s s survey of thin property and to prepare the parcel map. This property is ... southeast of Oroviile in the Swede Flat area. The Environmental Review Committee determined that an EIk would be necessary for this division because it might have as affect on the environment. Mr. Graves set out the background of this land division. ~ Mr. Rossiter' pur hased a 40-acre pparcel and he now desires to fluids this into four parQp~s eae~i consisting of 10-acres. He does not believe they can be divided any smaller, The .area is zoned M-R (mountain-reereatlon), Mr, Lawson read the Committee's findings into the record. They are requesting more specific guidelines. Chairsnaa Ladd said he could not see how these four ten-acre parcels would have nay a#fect on the County. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Eoard. Supervisor Cameron said he would like to look at this area while oa the road tour tomorrow. Appeal discussed. On motion of Supervisor Mclfillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameros and unanimously carried, the hearing was continued to Tuesday, April 8, 1975 at 10:30 e.m. 75-584 APPROVE_CETA TITLE 0I, GRANT APPLICATION Jim Rackerby statad that a grant~applicatioa has been prepared increasing the County's CETA Title YI program by $55,2k1. These grant funds will provida vor 6 additional temporary corkers to be assigned to the County's Public Project Program. Mr. Rackerby stated he had sent a memo to the Board members netting out where these positions would be placed. Chairman Ladd said that ia6tead of just the 3 positions being kept for the Home Imgrvvement Program, ha would like to nee all 6 of them being used for the Housing Psoject. Mr. Rackerby explained how the positions would be used. Positions discussed. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by SupervisorMcKillop sad unanimously carried, the great application for CETA Title VI was approved and the Chairman was authorised to sign. 75-585 APPEARANCE: MRS. KATitY WEST. PARADISE in re PARADISE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Mrs. Kathy Weat, Paradise, stated that the people in Paradise are concerned about the asseasmenta within the Paradise Assessment District. They are now filing a petition requesting the re-opening of the hearlags. The residents did nat realise that this was an important item; the people did not know that they were being assessed for this district. She felt they had a right to appeal on the grounds that the notices were misleading. She filed a petition with the Clerk. Supervisor Cameron stated that there was a great deal of confusion over these assessments, He would like to suggest that the people be allowed to speak at the 2:00 p,m. hearing, Request discussed, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said he would 11ke to suggest that he report back to the Board When the Board reconvenes at 2:00 p,m,; he will give a recommendation then as to whether the hearing esa be re-opened. btatter discussed. No action at this time. Page 211. April 1, 1975 ~ ^. a s s s s s s s s s s s s s s ~Prii~ ~fs1~7~ s s s s s a s s s s s s s s s 3. Waived the first reading of the @rdinance establishing speed limit on Troxel Road. 4. Approved agreement for sale, authorized Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to draw warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent for the following: Bald Rock Road Garry Wright .038 acres $72 -fl- imp. $72 total A resolution hsa been prepared endorsing the concept of elimination of unnecessary red tape where federal and state monies are concerned. On motion of Supervisor MclCillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and anaaimousiy carried, Resolution 75-55 re elimination of unnecessary red tape was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to a1gn. 75-591 REPORT ON MONEiMENTING P80JECT Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the monumentiag project. He said they have been making fine progress on this project. Theq have located many markers. Nevada County would 11ke Che foremat of this project sad would like to pattern the method. Mr. Castleberry explained the area that they are working in at this time. Report given for information only. 75-592 ADOPT FEE SCHEDIII.E FOR HANDLING LI UID WASTE AT HEAL ROAD LANDFILL Fee schedule far handling liquid waste at Neal Road landfill discussed. The local eannertos dump their waste material at this site. There are ponds to dump the septic tank materi8ls. Mr. Castleberry wa~1d like to have fees set for the dumping of Che waste matters. Fees discussed. It was felt they could be approved, on a trial basis. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, fees £or handling liquid waste at the Neal Road landfill were approved, oa atrial basis. Supervisor Madigan questioned Mr. Castleberry about the garbage rates. Mr. Castleberry said the garbage committee ie going to hold a meeting in aboue twe weeks. They feel that there should be franchise areas in Paradise and Chico. If thin is done, then the rates would be set automatically. Garbage rates discussed. No action taken, 75-593 APPROVE PROCIDURE FOR FAIR HEARINGS HY APPLICANTS OR RECIPIENTS UNDER THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Bob Crieaa, Welfare Director, presented the proposed procedure for fair hearings by applicants or reeipienta under the General Assisteace Program. Procedures discussed. Applicants will have legal counsel at the hearings, if they desire. It was suggested that there be an appeal officer from County Counsel's office to hear these appeals sad rhea make a recommendation to the Board. Chairman Ladd felt that as there are not many of these appeals, the Board should handle them. Chairman Ladd felt that these guidelines were quite veil prepared sad they ale accessary. Supervisor 3ycKilloa felt ttie'gitideliaes sb~uid be followed as prepared. Supervisor Cameron acid he would like to suggest that the words be added to No. 1 of the procedures: "referral to legal services within the county" Page 213. April 1, 1975 ~"* ~^. i~ i A i i i i i i i i i .A$ri.lii~ J9I5i i i i' O i i i i i C i i i i i On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the procedure for fair hearings by applicants or recipients under the General Assistance Program mss approved, as set out above. DAN BIACRSTOCK, COUNTX COUNSEL, INTRODUCED EIS NEW DEPUTY, MS. MIiRTANNE EEENAN RECESS: 12:05 AECONPENED: 1:3D 75-594 APPROVE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY I~SSIGNMENT The Sheriff hen requested a 60•day extension of the temporary assignment of Deputy Sheriff Al Imhoff to a sheriff's sergeant position during the absence of the incumbent, Sergeant Jones. On motion of SupervisorMcItillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the 6D+day extension of a temporary assignsent as requested Was approved. 75-595..nISCUSSION: MERIT ADPANCEMENT VESTED BY JUDGE SAVAGE 3udge Savage has requested authorisation to grant a 2 stag merit advancement to the Orovilia Justice Court Clerk Jackie Mardon. Merit step advancements beyond 1 step require Board approval under Section 6.14 of the personnel Rules. Mr. Nickelson said they have viewed this with reluatance~:.. The County has the study of positions going on. Request discussed. idc, Nickelson will answer Judge Savage's letter and explain the Board's thinking oa the ~ quest. 75-596 ITEMS DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY Oa motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKiilop and unanimously carried. the following items at the Health Department were declared surplus property and the Purchasing Officer was authorised to dispose of the same: 1. Verifac Cavalcade copier model 1rR 2. 2 Addreasograph plate filing cabinets 3. %-ray table with bucky 75-597 .ADOPT RESOLUTION 75-56 ApTHORIZIHG GRAN'P APPLICATION BY THE COD1M[IIJICATIONS OFFIGER Oo March 11th, this Board approved a grant application to fund e c ammuaicatioas officer for OCJP Region C contingent upon the assurance that the three other counties in the region wouid~participate in the -ars match requirements. That assurance has been received end to complete the grant application a resolution is necessary authorizing submission of the application. On emotion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron sad unanimously carried. Resolution 75-56 antharising grant application by the aoman:nicetions officer and authorizing him to execute the great award contract and certifgiag that the applicant agrees to provide matching funds required vas adopted and the Chaireum was authorised to sign, 75-59$ APPR09E SUBLEASE: CHICO AREA RECREATION AND PARR DISTRICT The District forwards sublease agreement between the Recreation District and Walter J. Scott, Scottq's Boat Landing, for period of one year terminating December 5. 1975. The Recreation District Board shone snot to extend the lease beyond because of the pending transfer of Bidwell River Park to the State Department of Parks and Recreation. Page 214. April 1, 1975 ~"'~ ~'"~ r~ :.. .~ e~ smcm~samv e s: ~ ~pgi~ b r ~l$7~ r a~ i s~ s s s e a s e e Thep request tpe Board of Supervisors to approve the sublease sad authorize the Chairman to indicate such approval by signing. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the sublease between the Chico Area Recreation and Park District and Walter J. Scott, Scotty's Boat Landiag~was approved sad the Chairman was authorized to sign, Hill Lawrence, County Auditor, explained Budget Transfer 8-207. which represents the revised budget for County Service Area No. 26. He felt there were things that the Board should be advised about. Under the terms of the agreement, it calla foz a transfer of monies from the proceeds of the bond sale, a trasfer to Thermalito Irrigation District. Under the FsA loan, the funds have to be kept under the control of the Hoard of Supervisors. To accomplish what seeds to be done, they have deleted the original budget in it; entixety and established a sew one. Re explained the contributions of the HUD grant and the contribution from T.T.D, as advance/. The advances from T.I,D, have been primarily for preliminary work for designs sad orgaaisiag the protect, The budget w111 also include the establishment of tvo reaetwea: 1-for opere.tion and maintenance of the district sad 2- for the bond redemption reaeroe. Mr. I.awreace explained the repayment of the funds to T.I.D. Be also explained how the matter should be handled. The necessary reserve f ands will be eatabliahed, He recommended that the Board adopt the revised budget. If the Board adopts the budget as presented, they can proceed with getting this thing oa the way. On motion of Supezvisor McItillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan e nd unaninwuslq carried, the revised budget pas adopted in conformance with the agreement. Oa motion of Supervisor McKiilop, seconded by Supervisor Cameros and unanisously carried, payment of election Hosts for County Service Area Ro. 26 was authorized is the amount of $963.94. Mr. Lawrence explained the bill from Miaeaian & Minasiea. B.e has discussed this with Mr. Blackatock. This is for their services; they feel their efforts lead to the final approval of the bond election. Mr. Blackstock Raid he vould recommend that the Hoard approve the proposal presented by Mr. Miaasian, in the amount of $2,710.05. said funds to be taken from the County Service area Na. 26 funds. Request discussed. Matter put aver to give the Hoard an opportunitq to study the request. 75-600 BUDGET TRANSFERS AYPROOED On nation of Supervisor Cameron, eecoaded by Supervisor MCR111op and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved: '$-~88 Central Service"s - Motor Pool. $1,150 is transferred from the .reserve to maintenance-£uel and oil account in the Central Services - Motor Pool budget. Increased cost of fuel and higher pool car usage by departments has caused the shortage in this account. The increased charges because of the higher usage will balance the increased cast. B-199 Plannine. $107,58 is transferred from office expense to special departmental expense within the Planning budget and $3S from transportation and travel - coumissioners to board authorized travel within the Planning budget. Special departmental expense deficiency vas caused by zoning slap reductions for the urban areas. No;~mose of_ these are contemplated far the - Page 215...,. April 1, 1975 ~" r"~, ~ A Ile A~ n~ R R~ In R R: ~A~rblml* ~9~5>a ~~ t s e o t n~~ ^s R A C balance of the year. The travel amount is to cover deficiency created by the required attendance at the Northern California Supervisors Association of the Planning Director while serving as committee cecretary: 8-200 Administeation. $575 is transferred from the reserye•with $350 going to equipment maintenance and $225 to office expense. Maintenance on _ a dictating machine and the departmental automobile were much higher than • anticipated and duplicating charges primarily for the Butte County Association Hof Governments were higher than anticipated. B-201 Medical Care Services, This transfers $6,000 from the professional and • sp'ezialized services account with $1,600 going to support and care of persons - 'Chico Ambulance, $2,400 to support and care - Oroville Ambulance, and $2,000 to support end care -Paradise Ambulance. These amounts are estimated to be needed to "cover the cost of maintaining ambulance services through the existing agreement between the County and the three providers of ambulance services. 8-202 Superintendent o~ Schools. This transfers $500 from other transportation and travel to equipment maintenance with in the Superintendent's budget. The $upetintendent's budget as prepared made no provision for equipment maintenance • through an oversight and quarterly payments on the NCR machine maintenance contract at $105 quarterly plus some other equipment maintenance costs on office machines must be paid. ' . B-203 Purchasing. $18.90 is transferred from other transportation and 'travel ' to board authorized travel accounC and is to cover for espenses at Aegional- ;.- Communications Conference for Purchasing Officers not ,anticipated in the budget. = 8-204 Public Guardian. This transfers $LS2.lO from other transportation and travel Lo equipment within the•Public Guar3ian's budget. The Board authorized purchase of the calculator on March 18th and this moves funds to the proper account to cover. B-205 Supplemental Manpower Program CETA VI. This corrects appropriations between indi,.viduel line items in the federally funded CETA Titre VI Program as requested by the Administrative Office. $23,370 is transferred to expendable supplies and miscellaneous expense with $14,920 coming from non-expendable supplies, $5,450 from transportation and travel, and~$3,000 from equipment all within this program. B-206 Supplemental Manpower Program CETA:Title VI - County Only. This corrects ' appropriations between individual line items in the federally funded GETA Title VI Program in the county portion. $16,815 is set up in expendable supplies and miscellaneous with $Ii,240 coming from non-expendable supplies,, $2,575 from transportation and travel and $3,000 from equipment all within this program budget. ~-2~ County Service Area Nom. 26. To delete previously approved County Service ~(I,rea No. 26 budget and to set up new detailed sewer budget based on revised program estimates and sources of revenue, approved by Thermalito Irrigation District Board of Directors March 20, I975.!"~•"•°_ """' " 75-601 HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF NF~T ENVIRONMENTAL REVi£W GUIDELINi7S: ADOPT'RESSOLUTION 75-57 ~~~ The hearing oa the adoption of new es-vironmeatal review guidelines Was held at this tine. The Board members had received comments from the department heads handling this matter. tiearipg opened to'the public. No one appeared is opposition; no ou(E ap'peartld i'4; tadAf: -..: Hearing closed to the~nbllc and confined to the Board. age 216. April 1, 1975 ~ ~, ::..:. e e :. a .. ,~,gr~ l e I~ ~9~5: m s s: s s s s s~ s s~~ e Staff comments explained by Mr. Lawson. The original ordinance had a 15 day appeal period; the State guideline asks for s 15 day period, eo the County is in compliance. Chairman Ladd stated that as page 5, the minimum actual cost is determined to be $100.00. &e feels that this cost of $100 is excasaive. Mr. Lawrence said the $100 minimum was established by the Board at Sn hourly rate of $10.00 per hoar. It Was felt that it is difficult to tell what the E.T.&. will actually coat. Supervisor Richter felt that this should be as hourly charge. Costs discussed, Guidelines discussed, Costa for copy of report discussed. The Committee felt that the cost should be $1.00 for the first page and .50 €or aii other pages. Costs for making copies discussed. The Board felt the fees for copies should be $1.00 for the first page and .10 for each page thereafter. Discuas~d the recommendation of the Planaiag Department dated March 24th. The last sentence of the first page, at the bottom of the first paragraphs, it states, "in the case of a protest, at the hearing additional objections may be included ei~her orally or in wifting. Discussed whether this sentence was necessary. It was felt that it wen not necessary. It was felt that the sentence should be deleted. This is the bottom line o£ the page, Item E. Changes to the guidelines discussed. It wen felt that the hearings should be sat 30 daps is advance of the hearing date. On Page 4, paragraph I, should be changed to read: "Rearing should be conducted after the filing of the protest. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, Resolution 75-57 adopting the new environmental review guidelines was adapted and the Chairman was authorised to sign, AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop and Richter NOFS: Supervisor Cameron and Chairman Ladd 75-602 PUBLIC BLARING: CONTINUATION OF REARING ON SKYi-AY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 1 The continuation of the public hearing as the Skyway Asseasm~znt District No. 1 was held at this time. Chairman Ladd questioned Dan Blackstock about the legal question that had been posed this morning. Mr. Blackstock suggested that theChairmaa open the proceedings at this time. Gale Peck, attorney for the district, said that he has reviewed the notices that have gone out fa this matter. Mr. Blackstock recommended that this matter be set for an additional hearing and that the assessments be re-noticed. In this way, everyone will have an additional period to file a protest, If a protest is alreadp filed, this person will not be required to file soother protest. the Clerk has seat copies of all the written protests to the Board members. Notices discussed. Mr. Blackstock recommended that the new notices contain all the proper iafarmation and that they be sent in an ea9elope. County Cognael recommended that this Board rescind the closing of the hearing to the public, that the engineer of work notice aii property owners, that a :FdatARs~ be set for another hearing. On motion of ,Supervisor Cameros, seconded by Supervisor McKillop sad uaanimoualy carried, the Hoard rescinded their motion £or closing this hearing to the public, that the engineer of work be requested to notice all property owners of this matter and of the assessments, that a hearing be Page 217. April 1, 1975 ~`~ ~ set for April 22, at 11:00 a.m. cad that Written and oral protests will be received at that time. Hearing date discussed. Bruce Grinnell, attorney for A-C Contractors, appeared to discuss the sew hearing date and payment to the contract. This project has been completed for 5 months; hie cheat has already accrued costs because of this deiaq. Mr. Peck stated that there was no waq that she contractor could get paid until these hearings are through and the bonds have been sold. There have been protests about the work that has been accampliehed. Tine #or the bearing discussed. The Clerk was directed to set the Tegular Board meeting on April 22, 1975 at 8:00 s.m. and request that Mr. Nickelson set up the meeting for that time. Hearing opened to the public at this Lime. ltr. Biackstack said that the intended proceeding today Was to have Mr. McCain set out the changes in the assessments. The audience Wea requested to file a written protest today or before the neat hearing date of April 22, 1975. Appearing: 1. Mr. Adoph Pearson. He would suggest that this new assessment be considered very carefully. 2. Mr. Dwight Breed, representing Mrs. Collins. He asked if those that Eiled s protest at the last hearing, would they have to re-file another protest. He was told that the old protests would be included in the next hearing. 3. Mr. 'William toward, Paradise. He was chorea as spokesman for the property owners on Luther Drive. They wish to appeal the recommendation of Mr. McCain concerning the assessments. 4. Lawrence Webb, 5880 Skyway. He protested hie asaessmeat~ of $5.821.00. He would like to know haw this figure was arrived at. Mr. McCain set out the procedure used to arrive at the assesmmeat figures. 5. Mrs. Kathy Weat. She stated that she had filed a petition this morning. She asked Hr. McCain if the drainage assessments were based oa benefit. She said she had investigated this matter and she has found that the downtown area was assessed Daly on frontage. She set out her protests 1n this matter; the downtawn merchants were not assessed for sewers. Mrs. West set out the problem of the assessments and the benefits to be received; she feels the assessments are too high. Mr. McCain answered the questions sat nut by Mrs. West. Mr. Slackstock said he did not know that theq: were making a reliance on a proposed sewage district that is now dead. Nr. McCain set nut the sanitary system that had been progoaed. He showed the lateral system that hen been set up for drainage. It Was stated that the laterals were put in for the convenience of not tearing up the pavement in the future for placing in of the sewage leterale. Laterals discussed. Basic benefit of the groject explained by Mr. McCain. Paul Miaasian, attorney at law, spoke concerning these proceedings. Be asked if the Board would eoasl~e~re tr request to have access to the Aprii 1, 1975 ~'^ ~. ~~~ ~s w~ w w ~w ~ s m w s s ~P~i1c ~,s iaf7~ ~ s ~ s s r a re ie ~ n: a computer program. Re said he was really asking that the Board direct Mr. McCain to give them other information; maybe he could go back and see if there were alternate ways to set these assessments. He also suggested that Mr. HcCa1a set up g series of maps; set up three sets-1 for sewage; i for drainage and 1 for curbs and gutters. County Counsel requested that Mr. McCain comment on this. Mr. McCain said they could prepare the maps sad posC them in various places is Paradise.. They could provide sprint out of the system used. !!r. McCain suggested that the Board members go by his office and he will show them the maps and plans and tell them how each assessment was arrived at. Phil Mace, attorney at law, said that along the lines of Mr. Minasian, he would like to state that the map that is being used now is outddtedd. They would like s current map. They do not have s map that shows the current parcel numbers. It is aecesssry that this map be secured. Mr. McCain said he would secure this information for Mr. Mace. Mr. Robert Wilson had questions that he asked of Mr. McCain and the Board. Ha presented his written protest at this time. Hearing closed and confined to the Board. Mr. McCain asked the Board 1f they would like him to place the display at the Paradise Memorial Rsll.. Is the hall always opeap Request discussed. It was felt it would be better to place the display in the Paradise Recreation District Hall. Mr. Blackstack again requested that each Board member read the protests filed. These protests will have to be read by the Clerk at the nett hearing unless each Board member reads them before the hearing. Re will request confirmation from the Beard members that they have read the protests. Mr. Minasian asked if the Board could see their way clear to have Mr. McCain run alternate reaps to place the assessments. The maps could have some alternates on: curbs and gutters, drainage, sanitarq system sad oa frontage. Mr. McCain said 1t would not be 8 small sum to rnn these alternatives, It would cost approximately $4,000 if this were to be done. Mr. Mace stated that the Board does have the power to offer a con- tribution by the County for putting in the lateral across the Skyway. This was put in at the request of the County. The people in Paradise feel that this is a County coat. The laterals were put is as a road project. Mr. Castleberry explained about the funds paid by the County. Curbs and gutters were installed in front of the Memorial Hall. He explained what the County had contributed to this project. Time spent discussing the assessments and how they were spread to cover each item. Discussed whether Mr. McCain should run up alternate methods of placing sssessmente on these parcels. Hr. McCain said he could go through the formula and other approaches during recess. He said he would have the maps and charts placed in Paradise prior to the hearing set for Apr11 z2, 1975. RECESS: 4:30 RECONVENED: 4:40 75-603 PIIBLIC kIPARING SET: REZONE POR THE NORD CANA-MERIDIAN AREA A public hearing was set ~or~Lprll 29, 1475 at 2:00 p.m, en Page 219, April 1, 1975 T~ g q q q q s s q q q q q a q~+8r6 ~is ~4~5s a s s n s: a c s: s g a s s the following: 1. Butte Countq Flanniog Commission inLCiated - resone from "A-2" (General) and "A-3" (Agricultural) to "A-160", "A-40", "A-20", "A-LO", "A-3" (Agricultural "AR-MH" (Agricultuxal- Residential Mobile Nome) "R-1" (Single-Family Residential) "A-R" (Agricultural-Residential) and "R-3" (Medium Aensity Residential) for the Nord Cana-Meridian area. 604 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS RECAMMENDED FOR APPROVAL APPROVID: Tentative parcel maps recommended for approval discussed. The James A. Selkea map discussed. Chairman Ladd stated he had looked at this property. One of the cenditions of this map state he must connect the paxcels to sewers and eom~aunity water. It would cost a great deal to connect to the water system; Chairman Ladd felt wells could be put in rather than to connect to the water system, ge did not think there would be any problems with wells. Supervisor Madigan questiot~~:~ir•Lawson about the 0. E. Dunaway parcel map, Mr, Lawson explained the map and why iC had been approved. Oa motion of Supervisor McKiilop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps were approved subject to the conditions, adth the addition to Condition No. 1 on the James A. Selkea map the words "or wells", and with the note that negative environmental impact reports have been filed: Zoned C-1 & A-2 Clark Imhoff, AP 43-29-11, 2 lots, southwest of can Plan - Retail Nord Avenue, Chico. Engineer: D. R. Roper Commercial 5-8 du/ac Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Sutte County Code, the tentative parcel map of the 'above property has been re~- viewed by the Hutte County Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission. The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the tentative map, subject to the fallowing conditions: 1. That parcels 1 & 2 be annexed to the City of Chico or 2. That existing well be filled to meet the minimum requirements of the Ordinance. 3. That soil tests be performed to indicate that the parcel meets the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. 4. Any development be served by Cal-Water Service. 5. Deed to the County of Butte 40 ft, right-of-way from the centerline of Nord Hwy. 6. Indicate a 55 ft. building setback from the centerline of Nord Hwy, A Nbgative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with the County Clerk on February 24, 1975. .. _._ .. ..... Fags 2za. April 1, 1475 ~., ~. April 1, 1975 i i i f' i i i i i i r r i W r R rl r i t r i i s!! s i ii i i i i i r r zoned A-R & AR-MH James A. Selken, AP 36-58-34 & 35 and AP 35-19-07, G.P. 1-4 du~ac 4 lots, east of and adjacent to Wyandotte Terrace Subdivision, Oroville. Engineer: Graves & Geddis Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been re- viewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission. The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditions: 1. Connect the parcels to sewers and community water, or velis. 2. Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft. right-of-wav for the future extension of Monte Vista along the south boundary, 3. Indicate a 50 ft. building setback from the centerline of Monte Vista and the access easement. A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with the County Clerk on March 3, 1975. Zaned AR-MH3 p. E. Dunaway, AP 41-43-07, 2 lots, cast of Clark Rd., G.P. 1-5 ac south of Cemetery Rd. Engineer: D. R. Roper nar d.u. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Cods, the tentative parcel map of the above praperty has been reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee a~2X}~i~carim6~;~~p~. ' The Subdivision Committee a`~~~Sa`iif~''hvc~C~~3'c~CSY x~'n recommend denial of the tentative man, finding that it does not meet the minimum standards of the Subdivision Ordinance. Sf approved, the following conditions are recommended: 1. That an easement be granted to Parcel 2 on Parcel 1 to the well and water line that serves the mobile home park. 2. Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft. right-of -way from the center- line of Cemeteryy Road. 3. Indicate a SR ft. building setback from the centerline of Cemetery Road. 4. Indicate a 55 ft. building setback from the centerline of ~ Clark Raad. A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with the County Glerk on~March 3, 1975. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the tentative Aarcel _ man, granting an exception to soil depth on March 20, 1975. Page 221. April 1, 1975 ,Ph r^, ....~:....~~ ~. A~r~l.le~9~5~~e~.,~.e~~~~~~o~. 75-605 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP RECONAIENDED FOR DENIAL: PUT OVER ONE WEEK At the request of Jim Lawson, Planning Director, the action on the tentative parcel map recommended for denial presented by Stephen B. Jensen, 2 lots, located at Lake Madrone, was put over one week, to April 8, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. Hr. Lawson said he has a written waiver frcm the owner. 75-606 LETTER AUTHORIZED TO BE WRITTEN TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONCERNING LOSS OF LAND IF SAiNTO RIVER MADE A WILD RIVER tor. Mac easy, Agrioultural Commissioner, spoke to the Board concerning loss of crop lands and how it will affect Butte County•j.,f Sacramento River is made a wild river. He presented a written memo to the Board members. Ae had been requested by Supervisor Madigan to prepare a summary of the appro:d.mate land loss if this river is made a wild river. He said Butte County has about 40 miles of river frontage. There are about I60 acres per mile. Value of the lead set out. This is the best land Co be had in the County. Supervisor Madigan felt that fn addition to the resolution adopted by this Board, the Board should have additional information to present to the Corps of Engineers at thpApril 15th meeting. Report and affects discussed. On motion of Supervisor McICillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Mr. Mackessy and Mr. Nickelson were authorized to write a letter setting out the figures and the loss of land if the Sacramento River is made a wild river, the Chairman was authorized to sign said letter and the letter was to be sent to the Corps of Engineers. 75-607 DISCUSSION OF 81T1TE OOUNTY AIR POLLifMON CONTROL DISTRICT'S INITIAL APPLICATION FOR SUSVE[iTION FUNDS FROM T8E STATE tar. Mackeasy was present to discuss the Butte County Air Pallutian Caatrol District's initial application for subvention funds from the State. lie stated this was for informatiuit"only. They do not have to have the final application in until from the ~~t;~.of July to September 1S. At that time the Board will have to take actio~i. 75-608 AP1?ROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE-MiLDRED LANE Oa motion of Supervisor MctCillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron sad unanimously carried, a leave of absence was approved far thildred Lane, Auditor's Office, far a period not to exceed 60 days. 75-d09 AUDITOR DIRECTED TO ALLOCATE ItiTEREST TO AREAS TEAT ARE LESS THAN COUNTY 'WIDE Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, presented the matter of schedule of interest apportionment, tie acid he could compile more information end present it to the Board. This could be discussed further at a later date. This concerns interest an the funds that have been accrued to the service areas. He said in his personal opinion, the interest should be allocated to the districts. Time spent discussing the matter of the allocation of this interest. Oa motion of Supervisor McICillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Auditor was directed to allocate the intetest received to the ,apecfal areas and districts that are less than eanntywide.. Page 222. April 1, 1975 April 1, 1975 a a a s 6 a a s s a a 6 a a s a a 6 a a a s Q a a s as s s a g q a a a 75-610 SUPERVISOR MADIGAN ELECTED DIRECTOR TO CSAC On motion of Supervisor MclCiilop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron ~•. tan8 :'cart#ed~,^rr"~.e~', Supervisor Madigan was appointed Director to Y,gliC with Chairman Ladd as the alteraeCe. Supervisor Madigan voted "No" to this motion. 75-611 COL. ROC1~fELL SET METING FOR APRIL 17,,,41975 Nr. Nickelson announced that Col. Rockwell has informed the County that April 17, 1975 at 10:00 a.m. would be agreeable with hie office to meet with the County represeatetivea. The meeting will be held et the Chic,l Health Building. This meeting will be informatioanl only. They will make a presentiation and to look st the county property along the river. 75-612 DISCI3SSION OR CLERK OF BOARD OI'FICE Supervisor tlcNillop stated ho was concerned about Margie Catt's office; it is too accessible to people. it has been found open at various times. Mr. Nickelson said he would look into the situation. He said he did not know what could be done about it. Time spent discussing the problem. Mr. Nickelson Frill look into the matter and will report back to the Board. 75-fi13 APPOINTMENTS TO BIGGS SWIMMING POOL COMMITTEE Chairman Ladd stated he had received a letter of resignation from fteien McR:iseick, a member of the Biggs Swimming Pool Committee. It has been suggested that John Steeves, P.O. Box 17, Biggs be appointed to fill the vacancy. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKiilop and unanimously carried, the resignation of Helen McKuaeick as a member of the Biggs Swimming Pool Committee was accepted, and John Steeves was appointed to fill the vacancy. 75-614 NATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS 'The site for the Feather Raver Opportunity Center discussed. The Boards motion had been to direct Mr. Castleberry to bring back a report oa the utilization of the land. This site would have to have an assessment made of it. if the property ie worth $25,000, it was felt that this amount should be deducted from the $200,000 authorized to be given to the Center from revenue sharing funds. Mr. Castleberry will he requested to meet with the Building Committee end bring back e report on drawings and plans for the center. Chairman Ladd commented oa the letter from Coagreesmaa Johnson concerning the in lieu tax on timber. It was felt that this matter should be brought up at the Niae Northern Counties Supervisors meeting sad that they prepare a resolution oa the subject. A letter should also be written to Congressman Johnson concerning the Board's thoughts on the subject. 3uperviaor Madigan commented on the study received from Senator ' Collier. He suggested that tazatioa of timber land be considered by the Niae Northern Counties Supervisors Aasociatian. He felt they should take some action on this matter. Supervisor Madigan will secure a copy of the bill in question. Supervisor 2+iadigaa commented on a letter from Ventura County. The Public Administrator and Treasurer of that County are asking that the monies of decedents, whose estates are being handled by the Public Administrator, be given to the County that is providing the service, rather than going to the State. Matter discussed; no action taken. Page 223. April 1, 1975 ~. a aasaaaaaaaaa~rjsl~fwli7~saaasosas eaaaeca ADJ()ITBNl~>ENT: There being nothing further before the Board, the meeting was ad~ovrned at 5:35 p.m. to reconvene oa Tuesday., April 8, 1475 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NEL50N, OODNTY CLERIC By: ~ airmaII of the Board Board of S ervisore Clerk Page 224. April 1, 1975