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April 25, 1972
STATE OF CALTFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Boax•d of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Madigan!, Ma_~_on, McKillop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman.
Clifton Mickelsoa, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel,
and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
4J o r~Ids
INVOCATION: Rev. ~e{ran, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gridley
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
72-699 APPROVAL OF MTNUTES
On motion of Sc:pervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds
and unanimously carried, the minutes of April l8, 1972 were approved as
mailed.
72-700 COMNPJNICATIONS
Representatives of the low income community. Ten representatives of the
group who petitioned the Board for a joint meeting last week request
~~~~ ~ the Board to attend a meeting on Thm-sday, April 27, 1972 at 7:30 p.m,
at Central School in Oroville. Letter discussed. All Board members
will attend the meeting. It will be a recessed Board meeting.
Residents of Cox Lane area. 58 residents of the area signed a petition to the
Board of Supervisors for a resolution to prevent dumping of cannery and
'j, 5 olive processing waste adjacent to Cox Lane, Lo;~e Tree Road and
b Palermo-Honcut Road. Mrs. Bueler present and explained the petition.
Matter referred to County Corznsel and Health Dept. with request for a report.
Modular Housing Components System, Associates. W, B. Roberts, director, writes
~ ~ ~,~ a regarding "housing for city people who want to live in rural areas."
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Discussed, Referred to Planning Director.
Local Agency Formatiol Commission. Resolution No. 72-9 of the Local Agency
a d Formation Commission approving the establishment of the Lime Saddle
~.~J d' Community Services'District is filed. Information. Placed in
Service file.
Oroville Memorial Ha11 Committee. Clive Slack, secretary, writes that due to
the death of Mr. Cecil Howland, the VFW Post 1747 submits the name of
~ 01,E ~ FoXdyce E. Sickels for consideration for appointment as a memver of the
Oroville Memorial Hall Committee. At request of Supervisor McKillop,
appointment held over one week.
Paradise Fire Protection District. The District files Resolution No. 20
petitioning the Board of Supervisors to exclude all property within
s Z/ the boundaries of the Paradise Fire Protection Districtffom the
b Q~ structural fire pr:~tection tax. Discussed. No action necessary
/ at this time., To be placed in their file.
Wm. A. Betterlev, supervisors, County of San Bernardino. Mr, Betterlev writes
regarding the permission of sportsmen to hunt deer with the help of dogs.
Referred to Fish & Game Commission for their comments.
County of San Joaquin. The County forwards Resolutinn No. R-72-674 terminating
~ reciprocal agreement with various counties, including the County of
ff ,Q,~ Butte, for hospital services provided to non-residents and public
l~ health patients. Discussed. Referred to Ev Bosworth for answer.
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~() County of San Joaquin. Carmen Perino, chairman of the Board of Supervisors,
~~' writes regarding the use of Medi-Cal eligibility standards in providing
treatment to non-residents. He states that it is clear that his
county can no longer afford to provide medical services at a
policy level higher than the level prescribed by the Medi-Cal program.
They request that Butte County rely on these standards in providing
medical care to persons or residents of their county. Letter discussed.
Referrad to Administrative. Officer for answer,
State Department of Water Resources. The Department forwards fully executed
copy of the Cooperative Agreement between the County, the Department
/ O G ~~ ~ and Paradise Irrigation District fox evaluating the existing water
1 quality conditions of the Magalia Reservoir drainage area.
Information.
State Business and Transportation Agency. The Agency forwards notice of
~ proposed adoption of regulations of the secretary of the Business
,i fl j,~ and Transportation Agency in implement SB 325. A hearing on the
'7 regulations will be held iii Sacramento on May 4, 1972. Discussed.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, will attend the meeting.
Public Utilities Commission. The Commission files "order instituting investigation"
covering the Commission's order to adopt statewide plan and schedule for
a. undergrounding of electrical and communication distribution systems in
~ ~ proximity to state scenic highways. Information. No action taken.
Office of Economic Opportunity. Thomas H. Mercer, regional director, writes as
a follow up to the telegram previously received notifying Butte County
a~~p ~ of the release of $93,500 on the refunding grant and setting new dates
for compliance with special conditions. Discussed. To be placed
in the O.E.0, file.
Durham Community Picnic Committee. Application for a license to conduct a
dance. See motion following communications.
City of Biggs. Concerning the "Emergency Services Operational Plan". Letter
read and discussed. Civil Disaster Office will handle the matter.
l ~ 3e~~City of Gridley. City of Gridley representation on BCAG Board. Notification;
no action needed.
~~ ~C~ Law Offices of Jordan N. Peckham. Public Defender Contract. Offer of an
alternative proposal. To be discussed at 3:30 p.m. today.
Butte County Historical Society. Preservation of the furnishings of Courtroom A
~, 8.7.f7 S~ at the Courthouse. Discussed, Copy to be sent to the Superior Court,
and Administrative Office.
Offico cf Economic Opportunity b~> Rica~rd.G7. White. Regarding the $50,00
~ advance to the local O.E.O. better read and discussed. They state
~ they cannot advance more money to the program and that the deficit cannot
~'2-~~ be spread over a two year period. This will be discussed at the
Thursday night meeting.
State Agency Operations Branch, Food Stamp Division. Food Stamp program in
Butte County. It states that the pxo~;ram has been funded for this
county. Ed Robinson, Welfare Director, will respond to the letter.
Supervisor Reynolds. He had correspondence concerning public employees,
policy officers retirement plan. He would like this brought up at
budget time. (2) Elk implimentation on the Middle Ford. He said
the hunting clubs and groups have not been active in this matter. He
feels these people should show more interest in the matter.- He
reported on the studies that are being carxied on in this matter.
Supervisor Madigan said he would try and get support from the Chico Rod & Gun
Club.
Albert E. Warrens, M.D. Data Processing work for Shasta County. Supervisor
Madigan presented the letter and requested that Mr. Hindery respond
to the matter.
Ed Robinson, Welfare Director. Response to letter concerning food•stamps. Supervisor
off} McKillop said he would like to have the Administrative Officer write to
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the State and find out the true status of the funding for food stamps in this
County, Mr. Mickelson said he would follow through on the matter,
WELCOME STUDENTS FROM LAS PLUMAS HIGH SCHOOL AND STUDENTS OF CHICO HIGH
SCHOOL
72-701 APPROVE DANCE LICENSE; DURHAM COMMUNITY PICNIC COMMITTEE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the application of Durham Community Picnic Committee
for a license to conduct a dance at Durham Memorial Hall on May 13, 1972, with
the fees waived, was approved,
72-702 APPROVE FAMILY PLANNING AGREEMENT WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS DELEGATE
AGENCY: ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1262 AMENDING SALARY ORDINANCE: ADOPT
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~ od RESOLUTION 72-75, APPROVING AGREEMENT DESIGNATING PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT. AS
DELEGATE AGENCY
Dr. Heindl, Public Health Director, stated she had met with
County Counsel, Bill Lawrence of the Auditor's Office, and Art Elmore to
discuss the agreement for family planning. She stated there would be no
problem in transferrring this activity to the Health Department. The
program was started several years ago. The agreement has the approval
of the Auditor and Mr. Elmore.
Bill Lawrence, assistant auditor, sated they would have to come
back and establish a budget to take care of the program. Funding for the
program discussed, No action taken at this time, The Auditor will bring
this back at a later date,
Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, reported that his office had
met with Dr, Heindl and Mr. Elmore, He requested that the present employees
be allowed to transfer their accrual of benefits; they should be allowed
to carry over their sick leave and vacation days, The Board had no objection
to this request.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the following action:
1. Approved the family Planning Agreement with Health Department
as delegate agency and the Chairman was authorized to sign, subject to the
Auditor and County Counsel's final approval,
2. Adopted Ordinance No, 1262, amending salary ordinance to establish the
Family Health Services unit in the Health Department and reclassify a vacant
position in the Drug Program and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
3. Adopted Resolutian 72-75 approving agreement and authorizing the
Chairman to sign, subject to the Auditor and County Counsel's final approval.
72-703 DISCUSSION: AMB_U_LANCE SERVICE WITH BUTTE COUNTY
The Emergency Medical Care Committee has studied the ambulance situation
and a report was submitted previously to the Board. Dr. Heindl was present
prepared to discuss the matter with the Board. She stated that Mr. Yeoman,
operator of the Chico ambulance services, had explained the problem to the City
of Chico. She said she has met with the various ambulance operators, They
have had correspondence with the Emergency Medical Care Committee, She said
guidelines would have to be developed. Operation discussed. She said there
should be a County ordinance adopted identifying certain things; that guidelines
should also be adopted, Dr. Heindl stated this was presented as an informational
item that should be looked at by the Board and studied. Dr. He_ndl will give
the facts to County Counsel and h~a~~113 Prepare them and present them to the Board.
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Ordinance and delineation of axeas discussed. Areas of service
should be set out, it was felt by the Board members. Dr. Heindl stated
that at the present time, Butte County has excellent ambulance services.
Mr. Blackstock said he would bring back a proposed ordinance in this matter.
RECESS: 10:15
RECONVENED: 10:30
Students of the high schools asked questions at this time. Kim Alm,
Chico, asked how the Board would decide how the county should be divided
for the ambulance services. Mr. Alm asked if it would not be better to have
a non-exclusive franchise. Miss Jackie LaFerris, Chico, also asked questions
about the ambulance service.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 10:40 to go into an executive session.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 11:35 following an executive session,
72-704 APPEARANCE OF MR. M. C. SUTTEES
Mr. M. C. Suttle, Oroville, voiced a complaint about the way the
American Flag has been displayed at Casey Hall, Pomona Ave. He demanded
that the flag be displayed in the proper way. The Board said that on
occasion there has been improper displaying of the flag. These flags are
improperly displayed at voting precincts,
Clark Nelson, County Clerk, responded to this matter. He stated
that the flag is tacked to the wall rather than hanging from a pole. He said
the County would have to purchase about 120 staffs to display the flag
properly. Supervisor Maxon requested that the Board set forth some policy
as to how the flag should be displayed: Mr. Blackstock will report
back to the Board on this mattex on the accepted methods for displaying
of the flags.
72-705 INVITATION TO ATTEND DANCE IN PARADISE
Clark Nelson stated that about 3 times a year the Paradise Recreation
Center sponsors a dance in Paradise. There is a 16 piece bond. He said he
would like to have the Board members attend the dance to be held on Thursday,
April 27, 1972 between 8p.m. and 10 p.m, in Paradise.
72-706 APPEARANCE OF MRS ._ KATHERINE BEST, VALLEY VIEW DRIVE. PARADISE
Mxs. Katherine Best, Valley View Drive, Paradise, stated there
was a great discrepancy in the map presented by Mr. McCain for the West
Paradise access area. She feels the map should be clarified. She explained
the matter to the Board. Mr. Castleberry requested that Mrs. Best write
out the problem and he will check on the matter.
Mrs. Best also asked questions concerning the injunction suit.
Mr. Blackstock explained the case to her; he stated that the law suit
was serving its purpose at this time.
Mrs. Best requested that the hearing on the Paradise access study
not be held for at least another month. She requested 10 copies of the report
of Mr. McCains. Matter of a date for the hearing of the study put over one
week.
72-~07 PUB_LIC WORKS ITEMS APP ROVED: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 72-7b, 72-77 and 72-78
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Mc=Killop and
unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
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1. Authorized the purchase of an electric water pump for domestic
and irrigation water supply for one property owner during construction of
Orovil.le-Quincy Road, 'right of way obligation. The pump would be declared
surplus and sold on completion of job, Under $400.
2. Accepted the work of Loyd's Electric for the Hospital electrical
system which has been approved by the State Department of Industrial Safety
and authorized the Auditor to make final payment,
3. Accepted the work of the contractor fox the Gridley Fairgrounds
restrooms, authorized the Chairman to sign the Notice of Completion; approved
the final payment, less 10 per cent, and instructed the Clerk to record said
Notice with the County Recorder.
4. Approved Change Order No. 3, Lime Saddle 1~oat launching facilities,
Project REC 71-1, in the increasing amount of $1,881.52 which provides for
increasing the depth of asphalt concrete placed in the parking area, and
authorized the Chairman to sign,
5. Adopted Resolution 72-76 concerning changes in maintained mileage in
Butte County and authorized the Chairman to sign.
6. Adopted Resolution 72-77 authorizing abandonment of a portion of
Larkin Road and authorized the Chairman to sign.
7. Approved following agreement for sale, right of way acquisition,
authorized the Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon
demand of County's escrow agent:
East Avenue M. S, l~immons 0.036 ac. $1,500 Impr. $110 Total $1,610
8. Accepted the following deeds for right of way acquisition and authorized
Chairman to sign certificates of acceptance:
Power House Hill Road (use permit) AP 36-53-16 John Paul Scott
West 8th Ave. (Site impr.) AP 42-14-58 Wallace M. Cook
Edgewood Lane (Parcel map) AP 55-202-06 Ben E. Hodges
72-708_ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-78 FO_R PA_RALL_EL PARKING ON PORTION OF ALMOND STREET
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, Resolution 72-78 for parallel parking on portion of Almond
Street between Birch and Pearson was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to
sign.
72-709 AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRICE FOR REPRODUCTION OF OZALID PRINTS AND
AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF TWO ELECTRONIC CALCULATORS
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
1. Authorized the reproduction price of 65fi per 24 x 36" ozalid print
be established for the convenience of contractors who want added sheets other
than those contract documents provided free by Butte County.
2. Authorized purchase of two electronic calculators, one for
Buildings & Subdivisions and one for E & A Public Works, from funds available
in Buildings & Subdivisions budget.
72-710 AWARD OF SIDS: EAST FIFTH AVENUE BRIDGE & TELEPHONE CONDUIT, ETC.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the following
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bid openings : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
A. East Fifth Avenue Bridge
B. Telephone conduit, etc,
C, Ord Ranch Road transfer station hauling, etc.
D. Oro Dam Blvd, utility undergrounding district status.
On motion of Supervisor Madig an, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried ,award of bid for the East Fifth Avenue Bridge was to
S. M, McGaca in the amount of $116,935; the Chairman was authorized to sign
the contract, subject to Auditor and County Counsel's approval of the contract.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the low bid of Loyd's Electric was accepted for the
telephone conduit, etc., and the Chairman was authorized to sign the contract,
subject to the Auditor and .County Counsel's approval.
The bids for the Ord Ranch Road transfer station tsauling, etc.
discussed. Mr. Castleberry reported that call for bids was advertised in the
legal weekly; Public Works sent out a total of 9 bid forms. Two bids
were received for this work. The bid of Melvin Morris of Live Oak was the
best bid.
Mr. Castleberry stated that a complaint has been received from Mr. Johnson;
he feels the County should have sent him a bid form, Matter discussed.
Mr, Blackstock stated that the attorney for Mr. Johnson had called him this morning;
he stated that they had failed to pick up the p~iblication. Mr. Blackstock requested
that this matter be put off until this afternoon to give him an opportunity to
discuss the matter with the attorney for Mr. Johnson.
Matter put over until later in. the meeting.
Mr, Castleberry reported on the Oro Dam Blvd. utility undergrounding
district status, The customers will start hooking up June 1st and the
poles will start coming down September 1st. No action necessary; presented
for Board information.
72-711 AWARD OF CONTRACT AND EXTENSION OF TIME OF AWARD: PARADISE PINES UNIT N0, 4
A letter has been received from Teichert Construction Company
agreeing to the extension of time of award from 90 to 120 days from date of
bid opening, No action taken at this time.
RECESS: 12:10
RECONVENED: 1:30
72-712 PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE N0, 1044, KNOWN AS BUTTE COUNTY
ENABLTNG ORDINANCE
The public hearing on the amendments to Ordinance No. 1044, known
as the Butte County Enabling Ordinance, was held at this time as advertised.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the action of the planning commission.
Planning Commission recommends approval of the ordinance.
Hearing opened to the public at this time,
Appearing in opposition: no one, Appearing in favor: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board at this time.
72-713 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1263, AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE N0. 1044, KNOWN AS THE
BUTTE COUNTY ENABLING ORDTNANCE _
On motian of Supervisor McKillop, seconded bySupervisox Reynolds and
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unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1263 amendment to Ordinance No, 1044,
known as the Butte County Enabling Ordinance was adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign.
72-714 PUBLIC HEARTNG: APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF TENTATIVE
MAP, RANCHO ESTATES SUBDIVISION
The appeal of Grayson Price from Planning Commission's denial of
the tentative map of Rancho Estates Subdivision was held as advertised.
.Iim Lawson, Planning Director, explained the actions of the Planning Commission
in this matter. Planning Commission recommend denial of this map.
Hearing opened to the public at this time.
Appearing in opposition to the denial of the map:
1. Grayson Price, attorney at law, representing the applicant.
He explained their reasons for opposing this denial. He stated that the
Planning Commission had set out the reason for denial as being the lot sizes
would be in conflict. They do not understand the legal grounds for the
denial. of the map. Mr. :.ice stated that t:he map meets all the requirements
of the Subdivision Co,tnn:ittee. He said they were appealing the decision of
the Planning Commission in this matter, He said they were at a loss as to
what authority the Planning Commission acted under to deny this map.
Mr. Lawson explained why the map was denied by the Planning Commission.
The map was denied under the General Plan provisions.
2, Mr. John Robinson. He explained his opposition to the
granting of approval to the map.
3. Mr. John Stutz, Opposed approval of the map.
4, Mr. Richard Kohnke, Chico. Opposed approval of the map.
Time spent discuss.ng the zoning in the area, aim Griffith, deputy
county counsel, stated this was a valid act of the Planning Commission.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the Board concurred with the Planning Commission for the denial
of the tentative map of Rancho Estates Subdivision bacause of the provisions of
AB 1301.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Maxon
72-715 PUBLIC HEARING: RITA M. FRERICKS-PROPOSED REZONING FROM "S-1" (MEDIUM-DENSITY
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) TO "R-1 A&C" (MINIMUM-AENSITY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING,
ARTS AN_D CRAFTS_AND PROFESSIONAL CLASSIFICATION EAST SIDE_OF FLORAL AVENUEa CHICO
The public hearing on the Rita M. Frericks proposed rezoning from "S-1"
(medium-density suburban residential0 to "R-1 A&C" (mininram-density single family
dwelling, arts and crafts and professional classification) east side of Floral
Avenue, Chico, was held as advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized
the actions of the Planning Commission. Planning Commission recommend approval
of the rezoning,
Hearing opened to the public, Appearing in opposition: no one.
Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the
Board for action.
72-716 ORDINANCE N0. 1264 ZONING A PORTION OF THECOUNTY, AN "R-1 A&C" (MINIMUM-
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY DI:JEI,LINGS, ARTS & CRAFTS AND PROFESSIONAL CLASSIFICATION)
DISTRICT~PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE N0, 475 OF_SAID COUNTY, AS AMENDED
L?it motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
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unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1264 zoning a portion of the County an "R-1 A &C"
(minimum-density single-family dwellings, Arts & Crafts and Professional classificatioi
district, pursuant to prdinance No. 475 of said County, as amended, was adopted
and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-717 PUBLIC HEARING, JAMES F, NEWPORT: PROPOSED REZONING FROM "A-R" TO "AR-MH"
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SEACREST DRIVE, SOUTH,E_A_ST O_F OROVILLE
The public hearing on the James F, Newport proposed rezoning from
"A-R" to "AR-MH" for property located east of Seacrest Drive, southeast of
Oroville was held as advertised. James Lawson, Planning Director, summarized
the actions of the planning commission. Planning commission recommend approvalo
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in opposition: no one.
Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to
the Board for action.
72-718 ADOPT ORDINANCE LiO, 1265 ZONING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY AN "AR-MH"
(AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL-MOBILE HOME) DISTRICT, PURSUANT fi0 ORDINANCE N0.
475iAS AMENDED _
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1265 zoning a portion of the County an
"AR-MH" (agricultural residential-mobile home) district, pursuant to Ordinance
No. 475, as amended, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-719 PUBLIC HEARING: WILLIAM A, WISE: PROPOSED REZONING FROM "A-R" TO "C-1"
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6090 LINCOLN BLVD „ OROVILLE
_~___. Otte public hearing on William A, Wise proposed rezoning from "A-R" to
"C-1" property located at 6090 Lincoln Blvd., Oroville, was held as advertised,
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the action of the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission recommend approval of the rezoning.
Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing in opposition:
no one. Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined
to the Board at this time.
72-720 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1266, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 995, CONSOLIDATING "C-1"
SLIGHT COMMERCIAL) DISTB,~~_~5_
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1266, amending Ordinance No. 995,
consolidating "C-1" (light commercial) districts was adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign.
72-721 APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF REZONING BY JOHN ROBINSON,
~T AL, WEST OF CHICO
The hearing on the appeal from Planning Cammission's denial of rezoning
by John Robinson, et al, west of Chico was held at this time. Jim Lawson,
Planning Director, summarized the actions of the Planning Commission. He
stated that this area was now covered by an interim zoning ordinance..
Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing in opposition
or favor:
1. Mr. John Robinson, Dayton Road. This appeal was for the West
Chico Area.
Mr. Lawson suggested that this hearing be continued to May 2nd, in
order that the whole Chico (west) area could be discussed. It was stated that
a hearing would be set for the Chico area so that the people in Chico could
attend the hearing. Chairman Gilman said he supported the request for the A-3
zoning.
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2. John Stutz. He asked if the A-3 zoning could be taken
separately, It was stated that people would be heard at the May 2nd hearing
and the hearing to be held in Chico on the over-all west Chico area,
Hearing continued to May 2nd, 1972 at 1:30 g;m,
72-722 TEN_TATZVE_MAPS APP ROVED
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon
and unanimously carried, the following tentative maps were approved:
I, Harry McKeen - tentative parcel map, AP 57-06-28, 2 lots, west
side of Paradise Stirling Hwy., approximately 200 feet south of Dayton Hupp
MiII Road, near DeSabla, subject to the recommended conditions.
2, Richard G. Edwards - tentative parcel map, AP 46-29-70, 4 lots,
403.5 feet south of~East Eighth Street, being a portion of Lot I of the
Humboldt Subdivision, Chico, subject to the recommended conditions.
3. Jim Harding - tentative parcel map, AP 53-10-18, 4 lots, north
side of Elliott Road, approximately 264 feet west of N. Libby Road, Paradise,
subject to the recommended conditions.
4. Bernard H. Paul, tentative parcel map, AP 52-25-41, 2 lots, west
side of Foster Road, south and east of the Southern Pacific Railroad, at
Buschmann Road, Paradise, subject to the recommended conditions.
5. Rancho De Castillos-tentative subdivision map, 14 lots, east side
o£ Ceres Avenue, 330 £eet south of East Avenue, Chico, subject to the
recommended conditions.
6. Kelly Ridge Estates, Unit No, 2, tentative subdivision map, 166
lots, bounded on the east by Kelly Ridge Estates Unit No. 1 and on the north and
west by the joint use road and its extension. to Canyon Drive, Oroville,
subject to the recommended conditions,
7. Kelly Ridge Estates, Unit No, 3, tentative subdivision map, 255
lots, Bidwell Canyon Recreation Area, three miles east of Oroville, subject to
the recommended conditions.
8. Kelly Ridge Estates, Unit No, 4, tentative subdivision map, 484
lots, east side of Kelly Ridge Road and the north side of Arroyo Drive, three
miles east of Oroville; owner, Southern California Corporation, subject to
the recommended conditions.
72-723 CONCUR WITH PLANNING COMNffSSION: DENY JA_ME_S KNAPP TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, explained the reasons for Planning
Commissions recommendation for denial of the James Knapp tentative parcel
map. Health Department recommended denial; the lots do not meet the criteria
of the Health Department.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the Boa rd concurred with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and denied the tentative parcel map, AP 53-33-90, 2 lots, west side
of Deer Park, approximately I19 feet north of Nunnelly Road, Paradise, as
submitted by James Knapp,
72-724 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS FOR DISCUSSION WTTH PLANNING DTRECTOR
Supervisor Reynolds asked Mr, Lawson for clarification of a lot
problem. He stated that if a person owns a lot and he wants to expand his lot
by a certain number of feet, isPl~ger~quired to go through a survey and the
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submitting of a parcel map. Mr. Lawson said he did not think so. Alteration
of lot lines discussed. County Counsel will look at this situation and
will report back to the Board in two weeks.
Mr. Lawson said that Public Works would like a point of clarification.
This concerns the Thomas Chase map. Lt was stated that a 25' easement was to
be provided. The requirement was for 25' on Warren Road. The access back to
the County road is 15' in width. The intent was to provide a uniform access.
The action of the Board was to ask them to provide 25' from the division to
Warren Road.
RECESS: 3:10
RECONVENED: 3:25
72-725 DISCUSSION: DEPUTIZING ZONING INSPECTOR
Jiro ~:awson, Planning Director, stated that the zoni~~g inspector should
be deputized so he could investigate junk yards and other zoning problems.
Discussed whether this inspector should be deputized. Mr. Lawson stated that
unless this inspector was deputized he would not have him investigate junked
cars or other matters of that nature. Request discussed. To be placed on
next weeks agenda for further discussion.
Mr. Lawson asked if the Board members desired to continue to receive
the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings. Matter discussed. The
Board said they would be willing to go along with not receiving these minutes
for the present. No action taken.
72-726 ACCEPT BID OF MELVIN _MORRIS FOR_ORD RANCH _ROAD_TRANSFER STATION HAULING,_ETC.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported that he had discussed the
bids fox the Ord Ranch Road transfer station hauling and for the mountain
stations with the attorney for Mr. Johnson, Robert Stone. They have requested
that they have the opportunity to come before the Board and discuss the
matter with the Board members. They could not be present today. Matter
discussed. Supervisor Reynolds stated he wants to get the transfer station
open. Contract discussed. F~.~nding for the station discussed. Funds received
from the present transfer stations have been deposited in the General fund.
Mr. Castleberry feels that additional revenue will be available. It was stated
that there would have to be a transfer from the general fund to reimburse
the operator. The term of the contract would be five years.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the low bid of Melvin Morris, Live Oak, for hauling refuse from
the Ord Ranch Road transfer station was accepted, the contract was approved,
subject to approval by County Counsel and County Auditoro
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, Mc1Ci11op, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Maxon
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, a transfer from the Reserve Fund in the amount of $6,500
was authorized to reimburse the operator for the Ord Ranch Road Transfer
station for the hauling operation.
72-727 DISCUSSION; PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION_TO CANCEL
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, leL off the discussion on the
public defender contract. Reginald Watt, attorney at law, present to
explain the recommendations of the Bar Association. The Bar Association
recommends that a study of the activity be undertaken, Mr. Blackstock said
that the present contract would automatically be renewed unless the Board gave
notice of cancellation of the contract at this time.
Dan Pellicotti, Oroville, stated he was speaking as a former supervisor.
He explained the matter of the settPi. gge ulp0 of the County Counsel position and of
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the appointing of local attorneys to act as public defenders. Whets this
practice was first started, the public defenders were not paid. Following
the background of this matter, he said it would be best for theBoard to
table the matter.
Mr. Mulky, President of the Bar Association, and Mr. Watts, spoke
on the recommendations of the Bar Association. Chairman Gilman said one
o€ his concerns was the time the Bar Association recommended to make the study.
He asked if the study could be made in less time. Mr. Watts explained the
purpose of the study. He said this was not an easy problem to deal with;
a snap judgment should not be made in this matter. Supervisor McKillop referred
to County Counsel's opinion concerning the non-renewal of the present
arrangement because of personal liability. He asked Mr. Watt to comment
on this opinion.
Mr, Watts stated that the entire Bar Association had been given a chance
to read the report and the report passed unanimously at the Bar meeting.
The report does not recommend the return to the individual court appointed
attorney. They fee! that more study should be given to the matter of the
contract.
Mr. Watts said that one of the factors that should be kept in mind
is that from a31 of those accused of felonies, only 7% are financially able
to pay for their own defense,
Action to be taken in this matter discussed. Any proposal presented
would be subject to approval by the Superior Court.
Supervisor McKillop stated that the Board has been told that if the
County contracts for the public defender work, and the contract is ratified
by the Superior Court, the Board would be absolved of any personal liability.
Time spent discussing the figures presented by theCounty Auditor.
Supervisor McKillop said that if the Board is considering a non-renewal
of the contract, and if they are going to ask for quotations from other attorneys,
could the Bar Association make a review o£ the contract in a short time.
Mr. Watt said if they were talking about the form of contract, that could be done
in a short time. They could study proposed contracts in the four weeks time.
They would not be going into the financial situation of the contract. Discussed
how the matter should be handled.
Mr. Watt said the Bar Association would do all they could to help
handle this problem. Time spent discussing whether the contract should renewed
at this time. Mr. Watts said he has not read the proposal submitted by Mr.
Peckham. Mr. Watts said the study would be undertaken with the proposal in
mind. Supervisor McKillop asked if the Board could have the study of the
contract by the 23rd of May and suggested bids by the 13th of June. Supervisor
Madigan said the Board should resolve the matter of the present contract at
this time.
Mr. Mulky stated that the Bar Association would do all they could in
this matter. They will accept the commitment to study the matter by the
23rd of May. Mr. Watts said they would be glad to talk to the Superior Court
Judges but he could not guarantee their efforts.
Jerome Warren, present public defender, spoke on the matter of the
contract. He explained the matter of statistics. He said that if the Board
wanted a comprehensive study, they should have a years study. He explained
Mr. Peckham's proposal. He said he would reduce the contract from $150,000
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to the bid amount of Mr. Peckhams in the amount of $132,000':if the Board
would delete the last sentence of Paragraph 11 of the contract. Sentence
read and discussed. Discussed the deletion of the sentence. Mr. Blackstock
stated that the Board becomes personally liable for any contract they enter
into, Mr,Blackstock stated that if the Board enters back into the Contract
and an appeal is filed, the Board members would be liable.
Time spent discussing action to be taken.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Board gave notice of termination of the present
contract for public defender prior to the end of this week, on the condition
that the Sar Association comes back with a recommended contract by May 23rd
and that by ,Tune 11th the Board will gsk for quotations for these services.
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AT THIS TIME CHAIRMAN GILMAN TURNED THE CHAIR OVER TO SUPERVISOR REYNOLDS
TN ORDER THAT HE AND SUPERVISOR MC KILLOP COULD MEET WITH GRAND NRY AUDIT
COMMITTEE.
72-72_8_ MR_ BLACK TO WRITE LETTER TO_STATE_CONCERNING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS
Aon Black was present at this time to discuss additional air pollution
control regulations in the field of animal matter reduction control. He said
the State Board would plug in these regulations into the present regulations
if this Board does not take action at this time. He said that there is a tallow
plant in Butte County that is not adjacent to any town, If the proposed
regulations were to be adopted, these people would have to install a device
that would cost them about $200,000 and they would have to shut down their
operation.
Mr. Black said the Board could authorize him to write a letter stating
that this County does not believe there is any problem in this County. He
explained the action that should be taken, Request of Mr, Black discussed.
Ons motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Mr. Black was authorized to write a letter to the State telling
explaining to them why this change is not necessary in this County. Copies
of this letter will be sent to the Board members.
72-729 APPROVE LAND CONSERVATION AG_REE_ME_NT__F__OR ONSTOTT ORCHARDS
Mr. Black explained the land conservation agreement for Onstott Orchards.
He said the Board had not considered it at the time of the other agreements
were presented. He said there was a bill before the State Legislature that
would take these late agreements into consideration if the bill passess.
Agreement discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the land conservation agreement between the County of Butte
and Onstott Orchards was approved, the Chairman was authorized to sign,
subject to action of the State Legislation, and said agreement to become
effective subject to action of the State Legislature.
72-730 DISCUSSION: DR. BENNETTS REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF LAND FROM CONSERVATION ACT
Supervisor Madigan questioned Mr. Black about the request of Dr. Bennett
for withdrawal of one-half acre from'~~ conservation agreement. yhe half acre
was never agriculture, It was a rental unit. Matter referred to County Counsel
for his study. Matter to be reviewed by County Counsel and Mr. Slack,
72-731 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FOR HOSPITAL: TRANSFER APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the request of Ed Robinson for authorization to purchase one hotel
style sleeper, box mattress, bed frame and headbord, $88,15 needed for on
call and week-end ~ y~ians, from money ava~able from savings in the pu,~:.hase
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of other assets (two 10 key adders) was authorized,
72-732 LEAVE OF ABSENCE APPROVED
On motion of-Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the request of the Interim Hospital Administrator for an extension
through June 30, 1972 of the non-compensated medical leave of absence for
Virginia Gray, clerk II, was authorized.
72-733 AUTHORIZE HIRTNG FREEZE EXEMPTIONS
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the Board authorized the following hiring freeze exemptions:
1. Treasurer & Tax Collector -- one typist Clerk II
2. Public Works - Clerk I, extra help
3. Hospital - one Clerk II, extra help and One building serviceman-
painter, extra help
4. Assessor - one real property Appraiser Ii, extra help
5. Agriculture - one weed and vertebrate pest control inspector
6. Library - one library branch supervisor I and two Clerk I, extra help
7. Chico Municipal Court - one Clerk I, extra help
8. Oroville Justice Court - One Clerk I, extra help
9. PEP - two laborers
10, Sheriff - one deputy Sheriff (extra help) emergency detail April 3 & 9
72-734 AWARD OF BID - TIRES AND TUBES
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the annual fire and tube contracts were awarded to Al Townsend's
Tire and Wheel Service, Oroville area, and C & L Tire Service for the Chico area.
72-735 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PICKUP TRUCK
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the Board authorized the award of purchase of a pickup truck to
Sierra Dodge, at the recent bid price of $2,597.14 plus sales tax.
72-736 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS N0. 72-7~ & 72-80 RE CIVIL DEFENSE MATCHING FUNDS ANA
SURPLUS PROPERTY ACQUISITION
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the following resolutions were adopted and the Chairman was authorized
to sign:
Resolution 72-79, naming persons authorized to execute for County
documents for purpose of obtaining financial assistance under the Federal Civil ?
Defense Act of 1950, naming George Stamm aid Thomas B, Struthers as persons
to sign for County.
Resolution 72-80 re Civil Defense matching funds and surplus property
acquisitiono
72-737 PARADISE ACCESS STUDX HEARING: PUT OVER ONE WEEK
The matter of setting a hearing date for the Paradise Access Study
was put over one week.
72-738 REPORT ON MEETING RE THIRD SUPERIOR COURT
Ev Bosworth, assistant Administrative Officer, reported on the meeting
concerning the third Superior Court, It was unanimously felt that the bench
in the present courtroom was of historical value. Mr. McFerren presented a
sketch of how the bench could be used in the third courtroom. Mr, Bosworth
also reported on the use of the other furniture in the present courtrooms.
The proposal was to recapture the present courtroom. He said this was a fine
project and that the Board should give direction to go ahead with it. Matter
put over one week so that Mr. Mc~'•zz~xw~: could be 'present to discuss the matter.
Judge Morony desires to use his old,,desk• April 25, 1972
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72-739 TRAVEL REQUESTS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisox Madigan
and carxied, the following travel requests were approved:
1. Nino Calarco, Health Department, to attend the annual meeting
of California Conference of Local Directors of Health education in San Diego
May 2 through May 5,.1972. Three nights lodging. Estimated cost of trip $1~0.
Travel by public transportation (air) and county car.
2, One person, either the Assessor or his assistant, to attend the
North Regional Assessors Association meeting in Yreka on May 23 through
May 25, 1972, Two nights lodging. Estimated cost of trip $75.00. Travel
by private cox.
3. E. R. Patten, Public Works Department, to attend a workshop on
surveying instrumentation andceurdinate computation at the University of
California at Berkeley June 'L6 through June 29, 1972. Three nights lodging.
Estimated cost of trip $135, Travel by County car.
4, Joy Wright, Sheriff's Department, to attend the northern conference
of California Law Enforcement Warrant Officexs Association in Monterey on
April 27 through April 29, 1972, Two nights lodging. Estimated cost of trip $55.
Travel by private car.
CHAIRMAN GILMAN AND SUPERVISOR MC KILLOP NOW PRESENT
72-740 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-90 County Counsel - $3,000 from reserve with $1,000 to office expense and
$2,000 to professional and special services
B-91 Public Works Engineering & Administration - $2,500 from road fund
reserve to overtime in Engineering & Adm. budget
B-92 Biggs Judicial Court - $425 from regular salaries to extra help in
Biggs Court (transfer from Gridley Court)
B-93 Auditor-Controller - $600 from regular salaries to transportation and
travel
B-94 Medical Care Services - $172,249 from the Medical Care Services
reserve to Medical Care Services-Contributions
to Other Agencies
B-95 District Attorney - $1,000 from transportation and travel to office
expense
B-96 Treasurer-Collection Agency - $2,800 from the general fund reserve with
$300 going to communications, $2,000 to office
expense both in Treasurer's budget and
$500 to office expense in Collection Agency's budget
B-97 Oroville Justice Court - $3,500 from reserve with $1,700 going to
extra help and $1,800 to jury and witness expense
B-98 Chico Municipal Court - $2,500 from reserve to extra help
B-99 Building & Subdivision - $1,038 in regular salaries, $200 in employee
benefits and $3,495 in fixed assets-equipment ,
out of unanticipated revenues from increased
inspection fees
Supervisor Maxon said he would like a report on the matter of Mr, Swinney's
transfer for clerical cost in keeping track of the stubs over the lire of the
bonds. Mr. Blackstock explained the matter, Mr, Nickelson will check on the
matter.
72-741 MEMBER CHOSEN FOR THE AREA PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Gilman stated that Supervisor Madigan had submitted the name of
Boyd Staples as the 7th member of the Area Planning Commission. Said appointment
approved by the Board members.
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72-742 DISCUSSION OF USE OF CCCJ FOR FUNDING OF PORTION OUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT
It was stated that in the matter of the-Public efender contract, the
CCCJ presently has as one of:its programs a proposal to use Funds for 'an area
,wide public defender program. It eras suggested that this matter be explored.
The Bar Association trill be requested to explore this suggestion.
RECESS: The Board"recessed at 5:20 to go into an executive session.
RECOI`TVENED: The Board reconvened at 5:45 Following an executive session.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 5:45 p.m. to reconvene on Wednesday, April 26,
1972 at 7:30 p,m. in the Chico Municipal Court for a public hearing.
April 26, 1972
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 7:40 p.m. in the Chico Municipal Court
u~„~A f'•hian_ California.
Present: Supervisors ti~adiaan, Maxon, Reynolds, and Chairman
Gilman; Clifton Nickelson, !,dministrative Officer; Daniel Blackstock,
County Counsel; and Clerk, Penny Marquis,
Absent: Supervisor McKillop
72-743
PUBLIC HEARING: ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNTY SERVICE A?'.EA N0, 44
At the request of Chairman Gilman, Mr. Blackstock explains the
purpose of a County Service Area and how one is established.
The hearing is opened to the public, and the following persons .
are heard:'
1. Mrs. W. L. Whitne , 740 Bidwell Arive, questions the general
thesis of a service area, and tiTayne Woodell, architect for Vistec, is
heard in response.
r 2, Mrs. Sidne Thomas, 135 Rose Avenue, questions the necessity
o~ this service area, an P:r, Robert Blade, attorney for Vistec, re-
sponds to her question.
Supervisor r.cKillop is now present.
3, John Suthoff, 1610 Oak Park Avenue, is heard in opposition
to the propose service area,
4. Po~`de~bb~er, 1308 Sunset, states that the Vistec development
is nat in confoi~eance with the County General Plan and the Chico
General Plan,
5. T, j~'. Baile Route 2, Box I98, Bidwell Avenue, is heard in
opposition,
6, Mrs. Ruth Snyder, ?2oute 2, Box 198, Bidwell Avenue, questions
possible po ution to t e creek and to individual wells,
Wayne ~doodell is heard in response to Mr, Tdebber's statement and
Mrs, Snyder 's question,
7• Bober, Route 2, Box 202, Bidwell Avenue, is heard in
opposition.
Mr. *iichelson is heard stating that it is his recommendation that
the request for formation of this service area be denied,
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8. John Stutz is heard in opposition, stating the issues to date
of the Vi stec~e've~opment ,
9. T, Tr1. Baile is heard with regard to the tax increase which
will eventu~fy result from this proposed development.
10. Ed Morrison, 1306 Bidwell Avenue, discusses possible pollution
problems.
Mr, Wooden responds to Mr, Morrison's questions ..and describes
the proposed sewer system.
11. Gloria Ferris, 1011 Mildred Avenue, is heard in opposition,
and Mr, Waodell is eard in response,
12. Gary Coleman, Route 2, Bax 178, is heard in opposition.
13. Aaron Elkins, 1527 Bidwell Drive, questions the eventual
population density.
14, Robert Britton, 1616 Bidwell Avenue, is heard in opposition,
providing supervisors with a copy of Section 25210.1 of the'City Code.
15. Vern McMath, 146 MadDonald Avenue, is heard regarding the
possible pollution,
16, Fran Wagstaff, 1502 Bidwell Drive, is heard in opposition.
17. Rio Webber is heard in relation to possible tax increase and
violation o- ~'-t eneral Plan.
18. Charles Harve , Route 2, Box 136, states that this is in
violation o t e General Plan.
19. Sharon Baile Bidwell Avenue, is heard in opposition.
Mr, Suthoff thanks the Board for holding this hearing to hear
these residents' opposition to the proposed formation of the service
area.
The hearing is closed to the public and confined to the Board
for discussion.
Board members are heard in duscussion of the matter, On the motion
of Chairman Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan, and carried, the
formation of County Service Area 44 is denied.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, 1`1cKillop, Reynolds, and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Maxon
On the motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Chairman Gilman,
and carried, the Administrative Officer is directed to correspond with
the Chico City Council requesting that they consider annexing this
particular property into the city limits for sewage purposes.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop, Reynolds, and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Maxon
72-744
APPOINTMENTS; PARADIS.: SEWE?: ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On the motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor
Maxon, and unanimously carried, the following persons are appointed
to serve on the zaradise Sewer l.',dvisory Committee:
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1. Phil Kelly b. Gustov ~'aure
2, Lucille Flood 7. Ira J, Dunlap
3. Earl Lihme 8, D, R, Matteis (Mrs,)
4. Ray Richter 9. Lindsey ~!pplegate
5. Robert Mueller
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting is recessed at 9:35 p,m, to reconvene Thursday, Aprii 27, 1972,
at 7:30 p.m, at Central School, Oroville, California,
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Board of Su ervisors A ril 25 1972 Pa e 3
1. Phil Kelly 6, Gustov Saure
2, Lucille Flood 7. Ira J. Dunlap
3. Earl Lihme 8, D, R. Matteis (Mrs.)
4. Ray Richter 9. Lindsey ~`.pplegate~
5. Robert lfueller
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting is recessed at 9:35 p,m, to reconvene Thursday, April 27, 1972,
at 7:3Q p,m, at Central School, ~roville, California,
72-74.5 - PUBLIC HEARING, O,E,O, AND THE POOR PEOPLE ON COMMUNICATIONS
A joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the paor people, and representa-
tives from O.E.O, at 7:30 p,m. in the Central School in Oroville, Thursday, April
27, 1972, with approximately 175 people present.
Present; Supervisors Madigan, Maxon, McKillop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman,
Clifton Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Oriel Elkins, Acting Clerk of the Board.
Acting Chairman, A. E. Rodriguez, called the meeting to order at 8;15 p,m.
and explained that a translator is present, Chairman Gilman was invited to
sit at the speakers' table. Rev. Speese made an opening statement pertaining
to concern of the poor people for their poverty programs and the wish of the
poor community to establish dialogue communications with the Board about their
rights and .future needs. He called for a vote of confidence from the people
to have Mr, Art Elmore be the people's spokesman and asked them to demand that
Mr. Elmore not speak for any other faction than the poor communities of this
County°
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At Rev. Speese request, people in the audience presented thirty-five to
forty petitions by placing them on the chairman's table. Some of the greivances
included in the petitions were presented as follows: Contaminated evaporated
milk, points made by Rose Owen for Barbara Wayne; Contaminated meat, point made
by Betty Fennick wha also asked Charlie Smith to speak on contaminated milk;
Commodities program is serving only about 125 families per day, usually closing
the office by noon, point made by Fay Kincaid; Pauline Thompson spoke on other
foods that are not fit to be served, mentioning she can never serve oatmeal with-
out first checking for weavels (which it usually has); Ed Gordon told that funds
have been available to Butte County since July 1, 1971, to initiate a food stamp
program, but the Board has not taken action. The reply to this by Mr° Gilman
was that the Board had been advised by Mr. Ed Robinson, the Welfare Director, that
funds were not available; Bill Dozier appeared and added a bit, including advice
to the people to go to highschool; A general lack of public, improvements in the
poor areas as no street lights, no sidewalks, no sewage systems, unimproved streets
and roads as brought out by Kevin Campbell, a student legislator from Chico State
College.
The lack of adequate low income housing was discussed by Mr. A. E. Rodriguez
and Mr, Fred Frost who works under C,A.V,E, This is to be on the agenda for
the next Board of Directors' Meeting, according'to Chairman Gilman ; Mr, John
Terry spoke on the reapportionment of the county districts and its affect on the
voice of the poor; Mr. Kincaid told of inferior or no attention at the County
hospital so he went to the Gridley hospital where he was helped,(Mr. Jesse Kincaid)
Mr. Fred Frost also spoke on the hospital issue, mentioning the building of the
Courts Building as against improving the hospital building.
Mr. lackey and Mr. John McLaughlin both. spoke on failure to incorporate the
LEDC Board; Fred Frost. and Art Elmore both spoke on the development of OEO, asking
about the $50,000. They seemed to be of the opinion.°that proper business management
had not been provided inthe woodcutting project and that the Board should abide by
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the secondary conditions proposed by OEO in the supplementary loan of $50,000 to
alleviate the debts of the woodcutting project; Chairman Gilman said that the
authorization for the New Era Enterprises came from the E,O,C. Board, to the best
of his knowledge, Mr. Elmore commented on the "outrageous" sum of $1,500 a month
of the taxpayer's money to audit the project.
John Bach, attorney ~n Chico, appeared to make it clear that he represents
a corporation in Chico called "Moving Enterprises, Inc., consisting of eight indivi-
duals, and that is not to be confused with New Era Enterprises, He said no one
wanted to obtain control of the DeI Hyde project. Mr. Nevin Campbell said that
supervision was not provided until November 11, 1971, and then any efforts expended
were too late to save the program that was already dying,
Mr. Rodriguez introduced the members of the Board of Supervisors (seated in
the audience) and the members of E.O.C,
Mr. Campbell went on to "Demand" that the Board assume their responsibilities
for the failure of the woodcutting project and the debt of $50,000 to the OEO funds;
Mr. Elmore emphasized the need for Neighborhood Service Centers, the Youth Programs
and the Economic and Development Administrations be kept open and fully staffed,
When told by Chairman Gilman that they could appear before the Board of Supervisors
at any Tuesday meeting when time would be given them to speak, a girl from Gridley
asked why they ca±ld not ask the questions here and now and not have to try to go
to a Tuesday meeting while they were at work.
A young man, giving his name as Rev. Chaves Hi11, from the Yankee Hi1Is area,
appeared briefly; another who gave the name of Kidder appeared to say they could
not hear what was going on; Betty Pennick appeared again about being on Welfare
and denied services. She wanted to buy a home at $2,000 down and $99.00 a month
and was told they would have to sell their TV and the three cars to qualify for
the housing project. Speaking in favor of Neighborhood Centers and Gobs for low
income women as well as men, resolution of the woodcutting project without cutbacks
in existing EOC programs were: Glenn Glazier from Chico, a Mr, Scudder, Catherine
Scott, Laurel Duncan, 3udith Fontaine, Mr. Coleman, Anita Bell (who said the Board
of Supervisors do not recognize the need,) Pauline Robinson, George Strain.
Supervisors Reynolds and Maxon, having other business to take care of, found
it necessary to leave at about 10:30 p.m,
TEa~e Board was invited to reconvene in regular session at about 10:35 p.m.
and asked if they caould respond to some of the questions brought up.
Supervisor McKillop answered Betty Pennix regarding housing. Also, he answered
regarding the food stamp program, telling those assembled that now that they are
informed the money is available, the matter will be taken under consideration by
the Board at the next session.o
A question regarding $40,000 paid to Nicholson and secretary per year for
seven years was answered by Mr. Madigan who mentioned several industries near
the Chico Airport and Mr. McKillop Mentioned Georgia Pacific and Diamond National,
One lady suggested "home services that would be wonderful." She said there are
many things in the way of work that could start small and then grow. When Fred
Frost again asked about the DeI Hyde program, Mr. McKillop answered it in part
and then called on the Administrative Officer, Clifton Nickelson for more details.
Mr. Elmore added a bit in the explanation. He read a portion of the Purposes as
set out in the By-Laws of the Economic Community Action Committee and expounded
further quite dramatically. A Charles Pulls from Ghico mentioned the pay the
policemen would be drawing for the time to watch the parking Iot. Others entering
the discussion that seemed to be slightly uncontrolled were: Mr, Elmore, Mrs. Pat
Burton, Mrs, Sharader and Mr, Fred Frost, as well as BiI1 Dozier and Kevin Campbell.
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Mr. Elmore asked the Board to make a Resolution, as of right now pertaining
to the Community Action Agency and the War on Poverty, to get to the roots and that
there will be efforts to keep the program going and to expend every effort to help.
A motion was made by Supervisor McKillop to support the OEO program and seconded
by Supervisor Madigan.
AYES; Supervisor McKillop, Supervisor Madigan, Chairman Gilman
ABSENT: Supervisor Reynolds, Supervisor Maxon
ADJOIIRNMENT•
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the ting was
adjourned at 11:40 p.m, to reconvene on Tuesday, 2,~.972~gt 9~[l(ya,m.
rman of
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, County Clerk
By :
Board o upervisors Clerk
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