HomeMy WebLinkAboutM042374April 23, 1974
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF BUTTE
SS.
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd and Chairman Madigan.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
Absent: Supervisor McKillop
INVOCATION: Bryan C. Johnson, Pastor - Evangelical Free Church, Chico.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
74-598 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Om motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the minutes of April 16, 1974 were approved as mailed.
74-599 COMMUNICATIONS
Ben G. Laskey, Redwood City. Mr. Laskey's request for postponement
d ~,$-Q of the hearing set for 2 p.m, on this date as he has not as
yet received information requested from the Assessor's office.
Discussed; representative of Assessor's Office to explain matter.
J. H. Olio, Chico. Mr. Olio files a list of complaints against the
p present use of the parcel of land at Cactus Avenue and Gold
~~ 3,0 Lane. Discussed; referred to Bob Ferguson, zoning inspector.
Charles F. Harbaugh, Santa Rosa. Mr. Harbaugh appeals the decision of the
Butte County Subdivision Committee on Monday, April 8, 1974
on behalf of the property owners of AP 55-13-103, 1i0, 111,
lit and 113. He asks to be advised a£ procedures to follow
in this matter. Set for May 7, 1974 at 2:00 p.m, as an
unadvertised hearing.
Lloyd C. Steele, Magalia. Mr. Steele writes regarding the Skyway
0 O,tl 0 north of Magalia. Public Works Director would like sutharization
to make emergency access out of Ponderosa. Board conetsxred with plan.
Phillip C. Houx, Chico. Mr. Houx files claim on behalf of Bi11 Epperson
~ ~ Q, Z~ in the amount of $10,000, County Counsel reported on said claim.
See motion following communications.
Butte County Commission on Senior Affairs. The Commission xe quests the
~ p~U tl Board to consider continuation of support for the "Your Bus"
program. Discussed. Placed in "Your Bus" file.
Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber forwards copy of its
~ O 3 ,O ~ letter to the Feather Falls Development, Inc. expressing
support for this development. Information only.
City of Chico. The City files Resolution No. 143 which sets forth the
,~ ~ D d ~ finding that there exists unmet public transportation needs
which should be met through an expansion of existing system or
establishment of a new system. To be discussed this afternoon
at BCAG meeting.
County of E1 Dorado. The County files its Resolution No. 188-74
requesting the State Legislature to adopt legislation requiring
~ ~ p,p ~ the State Forester to utilize all personnel, buildings and
equipment under his jurisdiction fully and completely throughout
the year. Discussed. Administrative Officer to have Jerry Letson,
Fire Marshal, report to the Board on this matter.
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County of Yuba. The Chairman of the Board of Yuba County solicits
information on possible needs by Butte County of a juvenile
4 ~ D~a ~ honor farm for juvenile court ward commitments, both boys
and girls, and whether Butte County might be interested in
participating in such a joint project. Referred to Administrative
Officer and Don Nissen to study and report back to the Board.
State Department of Parks and Recreation. TheDirector writes
~ regarding the 1974 California State Fair and states that the
0 fair spotlight will focus on Butte County on August 29, 1974.
~ Z-3 They request a designation of a County person to act as liaison
with the fair. Referred to Bob Nicholson.
U. S. Department of Labor, Manpower Administration Region IX. An
invitation is extended to the Board to attend a meeting on
~ 0 3.~~ April 24 and 25 regarding the 1973 CETA legislation and its
implementing regulations. Jim Rackerby to report on this
communication.
Keith A. Reinhold, Montebello. Appeal of decision of Planning Commission
/~ 3,p !~ for a use permit for~;a automotive repair garage at 5836 Clark
Road, Paradise. Set for hearing on May 21, 1974 at 2:00 p,m.
Northern California County Supervisors Association. Meeting to be held
~ May 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the Hilton Inn, Redding regarding
~ b p,(y problems that develop from management and use of public lands.
Read and discussed. Supervisor Gilman and Clay Castleberry to
attend said meeting.
Bernard C. Richter, Chairman, Butte County Development Commission.
~,,,~ He states that the commission voted unanimously to support the proposed
'v~~ 3,~ d development of the Feather Falls area. Read; no action taken.
E1 Medio Fire District. Request for Revenue Sharing Funds. Mr, Nickelson
~ S. will tell them to submit Cheir plans; these are to be discussed
1 o Z ' at a later date.
Paradise Safety Council. They thank the Board for the white striping on
e,/ 0 /•d ~ Skyway from Chico to Paradise. Read; no action taken.
C. W. Strevey. In support of the Almond and Willow site for a new
$ Z s,p v library. To be placed in the file.
74-600 REJECT CLAIM OF BILL EPPERSON
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the claim of Bill Epperson in the amount of $10,000 was
rejected and referred to County Counsel.
74-601 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY GOVERNING BOARD MATTERS
Proposed Child Care Services. Mr. Berryman, Chairman of the
Administering Board of the Community Action Agency, reported on the
proposed child care services program. He said the Administering Board
had approved this program, with a proposed budget of $50,014.
Supervisor Gilman stated his concerning about the Board
opting out of this program on June 30th. He feels that the Board
should have some direction of the program so that it will be funded
by a CAA outside this Board. Mr. Berryman told him that most of the
proposals are being written with the understanding that the budgets
may be cut to a two month period. Mro Berryman said that all they
were requesting is for Board approval so that the proposal can be
submitted to the San Francisco O.E.O. office.
Discussed; no action taken,
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discussed.
for a Community Gardens Proiect and Chico
ty Gardens Project
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the proposal for a community Gardens Project was approved
for submitting to the San Francisco, Ca13f., O.E.O. office,
No action was taken on the Chico Area Legal Services proposal for a
consumer advocate.
Travel and miles a allowance.
Travel and mileage allowance request explained by Mr. Berryman.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried, the request for travel and mileage allowance was authorized at
the rate of 12~ per mile for authorized EOC personnel.
Designation of an lnterim Director
Mr. Berryman reported that the administering board of the
Community Action Agency met last evening and they would like to ask that
the Board approve the appointment of Nadeen• West as interim director
on apart-time basis. Request explained.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and carried, the Board approved the appointment of Nadeen West as interim
director, on a part~time basis.
Housing proposal
Mr. Berryman said he was not well enough informed on the
proposal to speak on it; he introduced Mr. Nate White and requested that
he explain the proposal.
Mr. White explained the housing proposal, a proposal to
upgrade the housing in the Oroville area. He said there was existing
sub-standard housing in the Oroville area and explained how this
proposal would help upgrade the area. He stated that the cost of the
program for the two month period would be $3700. The money would be
used for staff only.
Mr. White explained the responsibility of the property owners
to the tenants. Under this program, the staff would also assist the
tenants in keeping the repairs up on the houses. He feels that this
is a worth while project, He said there were people.•in the area that
could be trained to work on the program. Positions for this program
set out and discussed.
Mr. Castleberry said his department would be happy to work
with this program. Mr. Castleberry said that once his department has
been put on notice of any violation, if the violation is not solved,
then his department would have to condemn the house.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the housing proposal was approved to send to O.E.O. for a
two month program in the amount of $3700.00.
Contract for auditing and financial counseling serviceso
Mr. Berryman explained the contract for auditing and financial
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counseling services. They are merely asking authorization for the
Chairman to sign this contract for the annual audit.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
G L r~ O G and carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign the contract for
r auditing and financial counseling services.
Proposed Child Care Services pro~ram.^
Matt Jackson, Coordinator of Student Activities at Butte College,
spoke on the request for revenue sharing funds for the proposed child
care services program. He said he has been working on this matter with
students of the college. They have requested that the EOC, inc. act
as counsel for this~program, and are requesting the Board to give
consideration of giving them revenue sharing funds to help operate
the program. They would not be taking any money from EOC or Head Start
to operate this service.
No action needed at this time; request to be discussed after
the deadline of April 30th, for the filing of requests for revenue
sharing funds.
RECESS: 10:15
RECONVENED: 10:25
74-602 CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR FUNDING FROM
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MEDICAL PROGRAM
Dr. Enloe spoke to thel~oard concerning application for grant for
funding £rom the California Regional Medical Program and requested approval
of an application for funding a local medical access project. He said
the program could be ecarted on July Ist. He explained the program that
is proposed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign the application for
grant for funding from the California Regional Medical Program ltd
the application for funding a local medical access pro~ecto
74-603 WATVE FIRST READING OF SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Salary ordinance amendment discussed. It was suggested that
the reclassification of a physicia. position be held off at this time.
Transition of PEP positions set out and discussed. Section 50 of
Ordinance No. 1284, the salary ordinance, was atn~nded by adding thereto
one sanitarian or sanitarian trainee position, changing the number of
positions from 47 to 48.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and Harried, the first reading of the salary ordinance amendment was waived,
with the changes as suggested.
74-604 FEDERAL WAGE AND HOUR LAW: AUTHORIZE MORATORIUM ON ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES
OVERTIME IN E%CESS OF 40"HOURS PER WEEK
Jim Rackerby, Per sonnet Director, reported on the Federal wage
and hour law. The new federal minimum wage law will apply to the County.
This law establishes a $2.00 minimum wage and also requires time and
one-half pay for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours per week.
The details and the effective date of the law are not clear. The law is
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currently being reviewed to determine the total impact on the County,
Ns. Rackerby felt there was some concern in this mater and suggested
that the County Board of Supervisors consider a moratorium on overtime until
they- see the effect this will have on the County. They are looking
at the exempt list of employees and trying to determine if it can be
expanded. Recommendation of Mr. Rackerby discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the Board authorized, effective;3~day 1, 1974, a moratorim on
all County employees overtime in excess of 40 hours per week until the impact
of the new law is determined and the County'°ruies can be amended; authorized
overtime in excess of ~a0 hours per week only when a department head can
justify a serious emergency exists and indicate the intent of the County
to pay the applicable federal overtime rata in such instances; and
authorized the Chairman to sign the modifications to the NYC contracts
raising the salary hourly rate to $2.00 per hour.
Mr. Nickelson stated that there would be a department head
meeting held soon and they can discuss the pglicy of overtime.
74-605 AWARD OF BID ON STREET SWEEPER
The only bidder for the street sweeper was the Nixon-Egli
Equipment Company of Hayward at $22,609.80 including tax. There was
a no-bid received from another supplier who could not bid competively
for this equipment based on specifications. In checking with another
purchasor of this equipment within the last year the price is competive.
On motion of Supervi sor Gilman, seconded by SupervisorCameron
and carried, the bid of Nixon-Egli Equipment Company in the amount of
$22,609.80 was accepted for the street sweeper.
74-606 AWARD OF BTD-TIRES AND TUBES
Nr. Nickelson reported that the only bids received for tires
and tubes were from present suppliers in the two service areas of
Oroville and Chico. Prices ~qre 12 to 15 per cent higher than last year,
and several other vendors declined to bid because they did not feel that
they could meet the bid commitments.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried, bid for furnishing of tires, tubes and recapping service for
the period May 1, 1974 to April 30, 1975 were awarded as follows:
1. Townsend Tire and Wheel in Oroville
2. C and L Tire Company in Chico
74-607 GOLDEN FEATHER FAIR ITEMS APPROVED
~ On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
-7 l3 ,a and carried, the following Feather Fair items were approved:
1. Approved billing for bid advertising in the amount of $97.50
for the Golden Feather Fair restroom project.
2. Approved Golden Feather-Fair Transfer 74-2 in the amount of
$3,183.50 from the unbudgeted reserve to the capital expenditures account
to cover the bid overage on the restroom project and other additional
expenses for engineering and bid advertising.
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3o Approved agreement with Deakins Construction Company for
Golden Feather Fair restroom facilities project in the amount of
$21,753.00 and authorized the Cha~.rman to sign.
74-608 APPROVE FISH AND GAME BUDGET REQUEST
Gene Mercer, secretary of the Fish and Game Commission,
forwards request from the Department of Fish and Game for an allocation
of funds in the amount of $700 for trout tagging to study trout in
Paradise, DeSabla and Philbrook area, and $500 for further tagging
studies in Lake Oroville. The total $1,200 would come from the
$3,000 budgeted for deer range improvement which will not be spent,
Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, disbursement of $1,200 to Department of Fish and Game from
Fish and Game budget, was authorized, with $700 to be used for tagging in the
Paradise, DeSabla and Phillbrook area, and $500 to be used on Lake Oroville.
74-609 APPROVE TRANSFER OF HOSPITAL PERSONNEL PLANT OPERATORS AND GROUNDSMEN
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and carried, transfer of hospital personnel (plant operators and
groundsmen) under administrative control of Public Works-Building and
Grounds Maintenance was approved.
74-610 REPORT: REMODELING ACTIVITIES
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, reported on the
remodeling activities at the ald hospital. He said the Narcotics
Intelligence Unit was about ready to move into the old Mental Health
quarters at the hospital. The facilities for Farm and Home Advisor
will take a little wore time in order to complete the rooms for them.
With the transfer of the hospital maintenance people, the County will be
able to do this work with their own personnel.
Mr. Castleberry reported on the air conditioner and heating
system for the hospital. He hoped that they would be able to bring
back for Board consideration a consultant contract to properly heat
and cool the hospital building. The plan that they are preparing will
not need boiler tenders, as they did not think the boiler system was
practical for an office building. Discussed; no action taken.
~;.
Mr. Castleberry stated that the moves to the hospital
building could be made by July 1st. Mr. Mitchell, Farm Advisor, could
move on his July 1st schedule.
74-611 APPROVE TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR REMAINING HOSPITAL FUNCTIONS
TO HEALTH AGENCY
Mr. Nickelson said it is proposed that the administrative function
of the final phase-out at the hospital be placed under Dr. Enloe, as it
should properly be, as he is the person responsible for Health Care
functions. Matter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, transfer of responsibility for remaining Hospital
functions to Health Agency was approved.
74-612 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Proposed budget transfers discussed. Supervisor Ladd requested
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that Budget transfer B-114, Fire Protection, be deleted at this time.
Transfer discussed; deleted at this time. B-122, Assessor, discussed,
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that approval of this transfer
would be groper.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-111 Biggs Justice Court - $100 from salaries and wages regular
to transportation and travel
B-112 Local Agency Formation Commission - $610 from the reserve,
with $230 going to publications and legal notices and
$380 to Board authorized trips.
B-113 Animal Control - $2,700 from the reserve to professional and
special services account.
B-115 Superintendent of Schools - $500 from communications to
office expense
B-116 Assessor - $500 to Board authorized trips witty $300 coming from
office expense and $250 from professional and
specialized services
B-117 Recorder - $42.94 £rom office expense to equipment maintenance
B-118 Library-$70p from the reserve to maintenance of equipment
B-119 Public Works - $1,200 to transportation and travel with $700
coming from communications, $100 from special departmental
expense and $400 from Board authorized trips
B-120 Building and Subdivision - $1,500 from the equipment account
to transportation and travel account
B-121 Oroville Justice Court - y1,930 from jury and witness expense
with $i,b80 going to extra help and $250 to office expense
B-122 Assessor - $5,000 from the reserve to Assessor's professional
and specialized services account to cover counsel for
Equalization Litigation
74-613 ACCEPT DEPE.RTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES EASEMENT DEED F~~R RE-ESTABLISHMENT
OF RABE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that prior
to construction of Thermalito Afterbay by Department of Water Resources,
portion of Rabe Road was abandoned by County of Butte. The County now
finds a parcel landlocked. Dept. of Water Resources has prepared a
directors easement deed to County of Butte to re-establish Rabe Road
right-of-way westerly from Wilbur Road to provide access to landlocked
parcel.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, Department of Water Resources director's easement deed to County
of Butte was accepted and the Chairman was authorized to sign the certificate
of acceptance.
74-bI4 AUTiiORIZE RELEASE OF DUPLICATE TNSPECTTON FEES (PARADISE PINES A.D.
~k12, I3, 14) AND-APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR SALE SKYWAY & DOS RIOS LARKIN ROAD PRO.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the following action was taken:
1. Authorized Auditor to release duplicate inspection fees on
Paradise Pines Assessment District 12, 13 and 14.
2. Approved agreements for sale on the following project,
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authorized Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrants
upon demand of County's escrow agent:
Skyway FAS 757(4) E. H. Black et al 0.014 ac. $390 No Impr. $390
Skyway FAS 757(4) J. W. Black Sr. 0.016 ac. 455 " " 455
et ux
Dos Rios-Larkin Rd. Worth Bayles 2.570 ac. $2,570 " " $2,570
16391-69-1 of ux
74-615 WADE FIRST READING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE ARTICLE IR, SECTION 14-15
of BUTTE COUNTY CODE (COVERING MOTOR VEHICLES IN LINDO CHANNEL)
Proposed ordinance amendment regarding Article IX, Section 14-15
of the Butte County Code, covering motor vehicles in Lindo Channel
discussed, Clay Castleberry, Public Works Director, requested that the
County vehicles be exempt, for maintenance use only. Request discussed.
It was felt that the following should be inserted within the Ordinance:
"any vehtaes not authorized by the County."
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the first reading of the ordinance amendment regarding Article
IX, Section 14-15 of theSutte County Code (covering motor vehicles in
Lindo Channel) was waived, with the inclusion to be inserted within the
ordinance: "any vehicles not authorized by the County."
74-616 AUTHORIZE POSTPONEMENT OF BID OPENING FOR PUBLIC WORKS/PLANNING JOB
Gene McFarren, architect, has requested that the Public Works/
Planning job bid opening scheduled £or May 3 be postponed until May Z0.
Request diacussed.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried, postponement of bid opening for Public Works/Planning job to
May 10, 1974 was authorized.
74-6 i7 INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
(a) One-foot strip crossing -Forest Ranch area (Nopel Avenue),
taken off agenda at this time.
(b) Hospital heating and air con~itioning report. Mr. Castleberry
will have a report and a proposed agreement back to the Board at a Inter
date.
(c} Personnel request - Building and ,Subdivision inspection.
Mr. Castleberry reported on this request, stating that they have one
hundred building permits that they are in the process of working on.
He has been authorizing overtime of two people to get this processing
work out. He explained the matter of the great backlogs in this work.
The permits are up 30-40% over last year. He requested Board authorization
to have Personnel Department prepare an ordinance allowing additional
personnel for this department.
Mr. Rackerby explained .the matter of overtime for this work.
He also stated that there are some vacancies in the PEP program. He
said there were some junior engineer aides that he felt could be
hired out of the Federal funds provided for these positions. He
suggested that instead of clerks to do the office work, that Mr. Castleberry
fill the positions with these aides that could do clerical work and
who would be able to work in the field. He said that in this way the
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County could train their own building inspectors. Suggestion of
'4r. Rackerby discussed.
Mr. Castleberry stated that the plan checker was the most critical
of the needs at this time. Supervisor Cameron felt the Board should go
along with the suggestion of using the PEP positions.
Mr. Nickelson set forth another aspect of this operation.
Financing of this Department is really financing two ogerations.
One part is subdivision and one part is building. The Board has not
been receiving any reports on which side is bringing in the money and which
side is costing the County money. He feels that these two funds should
be split and in that way the Board could determine which one is making
money.
'Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, stated that they propose to
separate the two operation accounts. In the new budget, there will be
twn separate budgets for these operations.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried, Mr. Rackerby was requested to prepare an ordinance, amending the
salary ordinance, to provide for a plan checker and funding for three
PEP positions with the Building Department, and purchases requested were
authorized, to be paid for out of the Building Trust Fund.
(d) Ordinance relating to urban improvements for commercial
and multi-family buildings in urban areas. Mr. Castleberry requested
that this item be taken off the agenda for the time being.
74-618 AUTHORIZE LETTER TO BE WRITTEN 1NDICATING THAT CARPS OF ENGINEERS
SHOULD RE-DO SOME OF WORK DONE LAST YEAR
,Z O ~ Mr. Castleberry requested authorization to have a letter written
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'~ requesting that the Corp of Engineers come back to theCounty and do some
work on the River Road, which had been done last year. Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
carried, the Board authorized a letter to be written indicating to the
Corp of Engineers that perhaps they should re-do some of the work that
they had done last year.
74-619 APPROVE DEVELOPER'S :REQUEST TO DO EMBANKMENT WORK ALONG LINDO CHANNEL
Mr. Castleberry stated that the developer of Longfellow Terrace
No. 25 has asked if he could do some work within some of the County
property along Lindo Channel. The State Reclamation Board and the City
of Chico has approved this work being done. Mr. Castleberry felt that
the embankment work along the Channel should be approved, and he hoped
that the Board would concur. Request discussed, This man was going
to take material from his property to widen out the embankment.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, the Board approved the developer doing some embankment work
on County property along the Lindo Channel, subject Co any requirements
of the city of Chico, and Mr. Castleberry was authorized Co work with
the City of Chico on any requirements that they might impose,
74-620 CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN LETTER OF INTENT AND PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM:
p COUNTY SERVICE AREA-N0. 26 -
~ 3 O-D Bill Spruance, attorney fbr:Thermalito Irrigation District, spoke
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to the Board regarding the FHA Loan applications for County Service
Area No. 26, and presented letter of intent Co meeC conditio ns as
outlined in letter of conditions dated April I8, 1474. He also presented
payment authorization form for signature by Chairman of the Board on
behalf of County Service Area No. 26. Mr. Spruance said Che bonds
would have to be sold at a public auction, He said they have now
received the assurances from FHA; FHA has requested Chat Chese documents
be handled this week. The District is requesting at this time that
the Chairman be authorized to sign these documents at this date.
Bi11 Lawrence, County Auditor, stated that this applicaCion
is for only one-half the amount that has been authorized for the bond
sale. He said that before the loan agreement is consumated, he would
like to take a good hard look at the agreement.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by SupervisorCameron
and carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign the letter of intent
to meet conditions and the payment authorization for Butte County Service
Area ~~26.
74-6.21 APPEARANCE: REPRESE IVES OF PARADISE COUNCIL ON AGING~INC.
/ Mr. Edwin Rounds,representing the Paradise Council on Aging,
V 2 ~~ ~ Inc., appeared to present the request of the "Meals on Wheels" program
and request for revenue sharing funds. He said that one of the biggest
problems of the aging is that of nutrition. He said that there has
been federal legislation that has been enacted to help handle this
problem. This bill provides for a feeding program for people over 60.
In Paradise alone, there are 6,000 people over 60 years of age. He
said his Council proposed a program that will attack this problem. The
estimated budget set out; they will deliver one hot meal a day to the
people that are referred to them that are physically handicapped and
cannot provide their own meals.
Program explained. The Chico Building & Loan will Iease a
van and will give it to them for one year free of cost. The van will
have to be fitted to meet the uses that are required, They need funds
to get the program started.
Chairman Ma:igan thanked them for their presentation and
said their request for funds will be considered along with the other
requests.
.john Bishop, vice-president of the Senior Citizens, spoke on
the matter of the requests. He said they were only asking for these
funds to get them going; he explained how they would receive contributions
from other organizations.
74-622 APPEARANCE OF LINDA JOHNSON: HOME HEALTH AGENCY PROGRAM
Linda Johnson, Director of Community Home Hea7.Eh Services of
Redding and Chico, presented the program being instituted in Butte County
and surrounding counties. She explaia~d the type services that will
be provided. She said this is similar to the program that had been
operated by the Health Department previously. The major funding of this
service is through Medi-Care.
Program discussed; no action needed.
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74-623 APPEARANCE: WILLIAM TOMKINS, PARADISE
William Tomkins, Paradise, spoke concerning Che water supply in
Paradise. He does noC feel ChaC Chis water is goad enough for human
consumption, He would like to suggest that this matter be referred to the
Grand Jury to ease the apprehension of the people in the area. The
water supply should be inspected.
Supervisor Cameron suggested that a letter be sent to
the Paradise Irrigation District setting out this request that hen
been made to the Board.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said the Grand 3ury has no
jurisdiction to look into this type complaint. This is anon-criminal
matter.
74-624 APPEARANCE: MR. SOLONi).N LEE GABBER
Mr. Solomon Lee Garber, appeared and stated that he has been active
as a business consultant in the Chico area. He functioned here as a land
development consultant in the past. He was appearing today in relation to
the Skyway Assessment District matter. No action needed,
74-625 APPEARANCE: NOEL HIGHFILL
Noel Highfill, Chico, appeared concerning the public defender
contract. He feels that the Bo ~ d should put this contract up to public
bid. The contract should be looked at and maybe there is a possibility
that it could be let at a lesser figure.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated he had argued the matter
of this contract in the Court of Agpeals last September. No decision has
been received in the case. Mr. Blackstock set out the background of this
contract. At the present time, this contract is operating on a month-to-
month. basis.
It was stated that this matter had been placed out for bids.
An attorney cannot bid on work; he can submit a proposal but not a bid.
Mr. Highfill said he was then satisfied that this maCCer was
being watched.
74-626 APPEARANCE: MRS. DORIS GOODSON OROVILLE
MYS. Doris Goodson, Oroville, said she would like to see this
Board take a affirmative action position on the bill being
submitted by the government.
RECESS: 12:10
RECONVENED: 1:30
74-627 EXCUSE SUPERVISOR MC KILLOP
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisar Gilman
and carried, the Board moved that the record is to show that Supervisor
McKillop has been excused for the day.
74-628 PUBLIC HEARING: SKYWAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0. 1
The public hearing on Skyway Assessment District No. 1 was held
as advertised. Page 447.
April 23, 1974
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Chairman Madigan outlined the things which were to be discussed
at the hearing; bids, drainage, curbs and gutters.
Discussion of letter receiv ed regarding appeal of this district
was held. Fverd McCain explained the need for the district. It will
provide storm drains and gutter facilities for the Paradise district
along the Skyway. The low bid was 7% higher than the overall estimate.
Low bid $377,174.60
(A-C Construction - S&H Engineering)
Frontage Assessment $ 4.83 per ft.
Drained area Assessment $ 1,831.00 " acre
Mr. McCain explained the procedures regarding construction,
bonding, a billing, etc, in these matters. He stated that the first
bills will probably be senC out in February of 1975. These will be senC
out after the construction is completed.
There were no questinns from theBoard members.
Hearing opened to the public, Chairman Madigan emphasized iC
should pertain to: drainage, curbs and gutters.
Appearing: Solomon Garber, Iand developer, Paradise. He does
not own property in the area yet, but is inspecting property and will
be buying property shortly. He has several concerns. He has discussed
these matters with many of the staff and has received benefit from
these discussions. He stated he has not been able to determine whether
there has been an analysis of the monetary benefits versus the cost.
Supervisor Ladd stated that all indications are that the ridge will be
cut off from using sewer systems. Supervisor Ladd also explained that
the accidents justify building this road,
Clay Castleberry explained that they have made judgment decisions
and would be happy to hear any ideas. This project has been in the making
£or 9 years. They have lived with the problem and feel they know more
about it.
Mr. Garber was concerned about the removal of 50 large Ponderosa
Pine trees for additional parking space. He explained that he has been
in contact with other cities where trees have been left near the roadway
and also in the roadway islandso He feels that the trees can remain.
He is prepared to do what is necessary to keep the trees there. He
also doesn't agree with the EIIi. He feels it should be updated. Some
discussion about the charter and how it applys in this situation was held.
Mr. Garber stated that he feels that there are alternate methods
that would be a lot cheaper than this new construction. He gave an alternate
method of using existing streets. He was also concerned about the fact
that the right of way was purchased before the project was approved,
Robert Lempky, president of the Paradise Chamber~of Commerce,
explained that the proposal presented by Mre Garber has been looked at
but would not work. He is in favor of the project.
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Robert Wilson, Paradise, was concerned about the cost and how the
project was going to benefit him. He: has no problem with drainage as he
lives on higher ground. Mr. McCain explained that this man was on high
ground so that his water ran down onto someone else. The parcels that
drain to the facilities are the ones that will be assessed. He explained
that there will be a detailed analysis of each individual parcel. Each
parcel has to be double checked.
Mr. Gustafson wanted to know how this project would effect the
owner of the property on the corner of Neal Road. AlI that will be done
is that it will be widened only. The intersection will not be changed.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
Supervisor Cameron explained that he was concerned about the
trees in the Paradise area. He spent a lot of time trying to determine
if it couldn't be shifted, which was done in m~y~•cases to save some trees.
He feels that they have made the attempt to save the trees.
On motion of Supervisor Camem-, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, the Board approved the following resolutions and authorized
the Chairman to sign:
Resolution 74-62 Ordering work, Skyway Assessment District No. 1
74-63 Award Of bid, " " " "
Mr. Blackstock explained that it would be preferable that they
discuss the bids at this time. He explained that the Low bidder had
filled out the wrong portion of the bid form. The form was signed and
the bidder had been in touch and agreed to the bid by telegram and
later ~Sy lettero Mr.Blackstock received a letter from Baldwam Construction
which protested any consideration of the lower bid. However, there is a
provision that provides for waiving any irregularities in the bids. He
feels it is appropriate to waive the irregularities of the bid and proceed
and avard the bid.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
carried, the Board waived the irregularity in the bid on the Skyway
construction and accepted the low bid.
Clay Castleberry brought up the proposal prepared by their
department for funding the project. He presented their alternatives.
Discussion of an amendment to the contract concerning funds was held.
Mr. Castleberry will have a proposal for funding next week. In the
meantime, the money set aside for the Magalia Dam could be used for this
project. Mr. Castleberry will discuss this with Supervisors Cameron and
McKillop as this project is within their districts. The transfer of
funding is to enable the construction company to proceed with the project.
74-629 PUBLIC HEARING: LASKEY ASSESSMENT PROTEST
Ban Blackstock, County Counsel, reported that this will be
resolved before the Assessment Appeals Board and can be taken off the
calendar at this time.
74-630 WAIVE FIRST READING: ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE RE JUNK DEALERS' LICENSE
Mr. Blackstock explained the ordinance amending code re junk
dealers' licenses. He said that this was for mechanical modifications to
make for a smoother operation. It changes just the mechanisms. Ordinance
discussed.
Page 449.
April 23, 1974
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On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and carried, the Board waived the first reading of the ordinance
amending county code regarding junk dealers' licensee, being Article 2
of Chapter 11.
74-631 PUBLIC HEARING: PHILIP LYDEN, CHICO-APPEAL, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR WILLIAM LEE SIMS REZONE FROM "S-2" INTERIM TO "S-1" FOR AN AREA SOUTH OF
SYCAMORE CREEK, CHICO
The public hearing on the Philip Lyden, Chico, appeal of the
draft environmental impact report for the William Lea Sims rezone from
"S-2" (minimum-density Suburban-residential) interim to "S-1" (medium-
density suburban-residential) for an area described as south of Sycamore
Creek, east of Cohasset Rd., north of Lupin Rd. and the easterly
prolongation of Lupin Rd., containing approximately 526 acres, Chico,
was held as advertised.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, gave the background of this
matter. The EIR was certified by the Commission and subsequently
appealed. It is under an interim zone that will expire in June. This
area had been considered under a previous proposal but-now they are
considering a portion of the larger pareelo It is now zoned A-2 and the
proposal is for S-1. The appeal was timely filed,
Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing: Philip Lyden, Chico, the appellent. He does not
feel the EIR has followed the procedures mandated by the Code. He gave
a few details to support his appeal and asked that the Board reject the
EIR as inadequate or delay action until the EIR complies with requirements
of the law. Mr. Lyden gave the Board members a copy of his presentation.
Time spent discussing the specific objections as to where the
EIR is inadequate.
Mr. Lawson rebutted Mr. Lyden's objections.
Mr. Lyden was concerned with the so-called "Fish Project" that
is supposedly going to go in in this area. Mr. Lawson explained that
there is no official plan or application on file which would require a
more detailed EIR. Mr. Lawson said the EIR was written for a subject zoning
application and they are not able to consider other zoning except that
requested. He stated that the Chico City staff, the County General Plan
and the area planning general plan agree on this zoning.
There was a discussion of a list of 15 specific points Mr. Lyden
had drawn up where he believed the EIR was incorrect. Mr. Lawson rebutted
everyone of these.
Mr. Lawson stated they have considered alternatives. They
have not considered this a Bart of the Fish project because there is
no application that has been brought in for review. The Planning
Department is not able to review unofficial proposals.
Appearance: Vernon Fish. He stated that the so-called "Fish
Plan" is not a plan but a feasibility study. They made this to see if
the S-2 zone would fit the property. If developed, they must go to
sewers due to ground conditions.
Page 450 .
April 23, 1974
April 23, 1974
Everd McCain, in favor. He made the study for the "Fish Plan"o
He feels the ETR dealt with the issues. The study was to analyze the area
for development. He feels the EIR is sufficient.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
It was moved by Supervisor Gilman that the EIR be taken as
sufficient for the rezoning study.
Chairman Madigan felt that County Counsel should review the
points that have been presented.
Supervisor Gilman withdrew his motion.
The hearing was continued to April 30th at 2:00 p.m. for Board
consideration only.
74-632 PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE FOR MOBIIE HOME-MILDRED REXROAT CHICO
The public hearing on the petition for variance to provisions
of Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code filed by Mildred
Rexroat was held as advertised. Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing: Fti.ldred Rexroat, Chico, appeared to explain her
reasons for requesting this variance. She explained that the property
is in her name but is in the process of being bought by her daughter.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the Board granted the variance to allow a mobile home
with the knowledge of the applicant that it is on an annual renewal basis.
RECESS: 3:30 p.m. for an executive session and coffee break.
RECONVENED: 4:05 following an executive session.
74-633 PUBLIC HEARING SET: Butte COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION-REZONE FOR LAKE
MADRONE AREA
A public hearing was set for May 21, 1974 at 2:00 p,m. for the
Butte County Planning Commission rezone for the Lake Madrone area from
interim "TM-20" (timber-mountain) to "TM-1" and "TM-5"
74-634 TENTATIVE MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL & ONE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
APPROVED
The tentative parcel maps recommended for approval and the one
tentative subdivision map discussed at this time. Supervisor Gilman
questioned Mr. Lawson concerning the Pacific Modern Homes, Inc, map,
property located on northeast corner of Durham-Dayton Rd. & McAnarlin Ave.,
Durham, This map had been referred back to the Planning Commission.
Easement discussed. It was stated that the owner proposed to bring in a
60' easement from McAnarlin Ave. Mr. Lawson stated that the map wouid be
marginally acceptable. Supervisor Gilman requested that this map be deleted
from the maps to be approved.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the following tentative parcel maps recommended for approval
and the tentative subdivision map recommended for approval were approved,
sub3ect to the conditions sefi out on said maps, and with knowledge that
Page 451.
April 23, 1974
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negative ISR~ronmental impact Reports have been filed; and with the
deletion cf the Pacific Modern Homes, Inc., tentative map:.
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ear~t cvrnex• Pearson Rd. & Clack 1td., Paradise.
Su~v~yoro i+l. B. Grimes ~ Rasoc.
P~sr€~zaaaat to th® rucla~l.r®~exa~ts of fiction 20.E of the Sutt® Cotanty
C~~dro, tl~a tosntati~r~ par~.~~:~ maQ of 'the abo~ra prop~:rty has omen
ra4,~i®wed by e B~tt~a C~a~a•~y ~ubdi~tisaon comjaitte® and the
P:~,aauning Comnaiasioas.
~'he Subdi~is3.on Co:zt~^itt~m aa41s appro~ral of the tentative caap,
r~ub~ect to t4am fo1.l.owing oonditionm:
1,; tvo fiuaal aaasA to be fi:l.ad untie arrasragernents ~si.tta Safe~ray have
besrs rn~s conc$r~~rn3ng :ra7loa~at5~ori of th® aaaptac; tank leach lines
and aantil the a°a~.ocat~.®n la~ta barcn a~d® satisfactory to th®
I~ealth Dept.
~ . Dea~icata a 20 #t d radius resturra at tta® intmrsc®ctiona of C1azk and
P~arsosa Roams.
31a Deed aasxy addit~.onal. right-~of-ray north of the north l~.txa of
Parc®1 1 as stnor~a on the tentative map.
~1ae t~].aaaaaiaag Camtta~.;~s~.®xa, at its meeting held xpril 11, 1.9'74, recom-
mended approvaR of the ~entati map, subject to the following
~nditi~rns
3e ~4o f'ina.l amp tca iilad ~sntil arrangements ~ritta Safeway ha~®
beers mad® coaat°s~raainc~ relooation of the existing ffieptia tank leach
lines and the s:celocr~t~.on .lies ?seen accomplishedl ffiatisfactory to tics
H®altta 1~pt., air bef~sxe tlsa final map is filed, bond is to bt
post®d gtaarante~e~.sag the r~alocat$on of the s®ptic tank leach lanes,
saad ran easeaat ~}a-ov~.d®d i~.;p the satisfaction of ttae H®alt3a Dept.
2 , 2d ft.. ~rad3.us rstsaz~a at the intersection: of Clar3c and Pearson
Roads to ba dnl.in®at~+c~ as °Parcel A to be dedicater3 to flee
Coun ty of Butte" an the f3xsal map .
~. ,any zadd.itional rightmof-way north of thm north line of Parcml 1
(as shown one the tentative map) to be identified ass "Parcel B"
on the final map grad to be dedacatad to the County of Butte.
4. D®c~ication of t'ha r~.ghts-~f-way ins bath CanBition 2 and 3 to.3xa
purees®d diliq®ratly by t1i® aapplicasnt <
I
~ Nsngative I'>aclarat.~.oaa R~ga,rding lara^viroraxsantal impact was filed .
with the Couaaty Clerk oaa f~aa;'Ch 25. 1974;
Page 452.
April 23, 1974
April 23, 1974
Zoned A-SR Don Thompson, AP 42-15-29, 4 lots, north side
of Bidwell P,ve:i~, east o.f Glenwood, Chico.
Engineer: C. W. Bachman
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County
Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been
reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and tha
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft. right-of-way measured from
-the centerline of Bidwell Ave.
2. Provide permanent drainage solution as required by Public Works
or provide temporary drainage and a minimum $100 per lot.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed
with the County Clerk on March 25, 1974.
KELLY RIDGE ESTATES, UNIT 1-B
{resubdivision of Lots 3, 4, & 5)
on Royal Oaks Rd., off Kelly Ridge
Rd., Oroville.
Owner: Southern California Financial Corp.
c/o C. I. Engineers
Attn: G. M. Kinsman
80 Lodgeview Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Engineer: Cook Assoc.
2060 Park Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
Zoned: RT--1
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3'of the Butte County
Code, the tentative subdivision map of Kelly Ridge Estates Unit
1-B has been reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee
and the Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and Planning Commission recommends approval
of the subdivision map, subject to the following condition:
1. Provide a 10 ft. public utility easement across the front of
all lots.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Enviro}~mental Impact. was filed
with the County Clerk on March 25, 197,.4., '
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Page 453.
April 23, 7.974
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On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and carried, the Pacific Modern Homes, Tnc. 4 lots, northeast corner
Durham-Dayton Rd. & NcAnarlin Ave., Durham, map was denied on the
grounds that it is not consistent with the General Plan,
74-635 REQUEST FOR PIANNING COMMISSION TO CONTINUE WITH TM-20 20NTNG
Supervisor Cameron stated he has received comments from
members of the Planning Commission about the Board action on the
TM-20 zoning. He would like the Planning Commission to continue with
haste on these rezonings. He was told that most of these rezonings
would be coming before the Board in the near future. Supervisor Cameron
said he would like to have a letter go to the Planning Commission with
the statement that the Board wants them to proceed in due haste on these
TM-20 zoning matters. Mr. Nickelson will write said letter to the
Planning Commission. Mr. Lawson said he has received calls from the residents
of the Cohasset area because they had requested that their interim
zoning be extended,
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time,
the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p,m, to reconvene on Tuesday, April 30,
1974 at 9:00 a.m,
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK +~
By: -~ airman of the Board
Board of Supe sots Clerk
Page 454,
April 23, 1974