HomeMy WebLinkAboutM043074April 30, 1974
STATE OF CALIB`ORNIA )
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COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a. m. pursuant to adjournment.
P~nt: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, McKillop and Chairman Madigan.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
INVOCATION: W. T. May, Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, Gridley.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag o£ the United States of America
74-636 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the minutes of April 23, 1974 were approved as
mailed.
74-637 COMMUNICATIONS
Charles W. Hancock, Biggs. Mr. Hancock states that he is fully qualified
Q p as of May 14, 1974~for the position of judge in the Biggs Justice
11~' Court and requests the Board to consider his appointment to the
vacancy. Discussed. Mr. Hancock will be interviewed during
executive session.
James E. Hill, Magalia. Mr. Hill requests immediate improvement of the Skyway
~ O d,0o from the end of the new portion built by Larwin to the Magalia
Heights vicinity. Clay Castleberry reported on this: matter, stating
the P.I.D. would have a report this week. Mr. Castleberry to write lette
Mrs. Harold E. Burket, Oroville. Mrs. Burket sends copy of her letter
~~~ p tl to the Assessor regarding late filing of homeowners exemption.
Referred to County Counsel to answer.
Rolland A. Vandegrift, Magalia. Mr. Vandegrift writes improper correction
of assessment based on action by the Assessment Appeals Board
and requests the Appeals Board be directed to correct the error.
Board members received copies of this letter; no action taken.
Rolland A. Vandegrift, Magalia. Files claim for refund of taxes which were
paid on an assessment in excess of equalized valtn_+ as determined
/ ~ 0 ~ L ~ by the County Board of Equalization. County Counsel explained this
claim; no action taken.
Keith L. Johnson, Chico. Mr. Johnson writes regarding his previous
~~,b~p d communication to the Board from the Society for California
Archaeology. Letter discussed. Mro Castleberry to write letter
to college stating property is open if they desire to explore it,
Citizens for Cal-Vet Proposition 3. The organization solicits endorsement
/ C7tl' Z ~ bondhmeasure torbetonetheoJu¢ietballot.thTheySencloseosampleVresolution
for consideration. Discussed. See motion following
communicationso
Crestwood Convale8cent Hospital, Chico. Crestwood writes regarding its
applications for an additional 62 beds to their existing facility.
0 0 They request support for their application. Letter discussed,
~~, Supervisor Gilman stated that if the Board felt there was a
shortage of beds, they should support the lettero The Board
members were inclined to support the letter, See motion following
communications. Page 455.
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Feather River Hospital, Paradise. The Hospital writes regarding the
OI'Q 0 shortage of canvalescent hospital beds and the fact that they
(p are over-utilizing the acute beds because of this shortage.
See motion following communications.
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Honey Run Covered Bridge Association, Inc. 'The Association requests approval
E Q to hold their annual fund raising pancake breakfast at the bridge
/ 01. on June 2, 1974 from 8 a.m. to 1 pom. See motion following
communications.
Reg Sm art, Orovilie. Mr. Smart writes regarding the Oroville Ste@1
and Metal Company operation on Marysville-Bagget Road and states
r 5 ~ that the standards there are not in compliance with ordinary
O > standards and requests County to take whatevery action can be
taken. Discussed. This matter has been given Co the Planning
Commission. Mr. Lawson will report on it later in the meeting,
J. S. Brower & Associates, Inc., Pomona. The Company submits proposal at
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0 0 request of the Aglicultural Commissioner regarding disposal of
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~ pesticide containers. Mr. Mackessey explained this proposal. He
suggested that action be put off until hear from WACA.
Retired ~blic Hmployees' Association, Butte County Chapter. The Chapter
writes regarding Senate Bill 1113 which provides a 5% increase for
~ g S those retiring between January 1 and June 30, 1971. This bill
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/ corrects an error in SB 135, which inadvertently paid the cut-off
date December 30, 1970 instead of June 30, 1971. They request
amendment of our contract with PERS which is necessary to provide
this benefit to the few employees who retired during this period,
Referred to Administrative Officer,
County of Siskiyou. The County sends copy of a resolution supporting
O ~~~,"+. the Amador County resolution which apposes Assembly Constitutional
~ Amendment 90. Discussed; action has already been taken on
this matter.
County Supervisors Association of California. The Association writes
s regarding Assembly Bi11 3535 which will reduce the Counties
~ ~ ~ , b Meth,-CaI share by a total of ¢49 million. They support the
concept and method of distribution and suggest that we indicate
support to our legislators and authors of the bill. Discussed;
copies of this bill to go to Board members.
State Department of Water Resources. The Department forwards copies
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' and other contracting agencies as required under our contract.
Referred to George Stamm.
Governor Reagan. The Governor forwards copy of Special Election Proclamation
D 9.Q Q declaring that a special statewide election be held on June 4
~ be consolidated with the primary election held on that date.
No action taken.
Office of Economic Opportunity, Region IX. The Region forwards approval
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~a Thermalito Multi Service Center and Native American Crafts.
Discussed; no action needed.
Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) 3ohnson. Mr. Johnson forwards copy of
HR 13851 permitting donation of surplus federal property to
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Discussed. No action taken,
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Rolland D. Berger, California State University, Chico. He states they
are arranging a conference on National Resource Lands in Butte,
Glenn, and Tehama Counties forFriday, May 17, 1974, They ask
if the Board would be willing to name one of the Board members
to serve on a panel at this conference. Supervisor Gilman
was requested to attend.
James M. Crane. He writes a letter of complaint against the current
~1 3+~ C northeastpofcChico. This7is bei0ngocheckednbyuthe Planning
Commission.
Eva Borchers, Secty. Chico Grange ~k486. She states that the Grange
~ ~ p,0 4 concurred with the resolution of the Berry Creek Grange ~k694
asking that deer hunting season be deferred. Referred to Fish & Game.
Joyce Dorsey, Durham. She sets out the potential dangerous traffic
condition on Durham-Oroville Highway. She requests that the
Board consider lowering the speed limit on this road. The
Board requested that Mr. Castleberry have the Highway Patrol
look at the road to get prompt action on the matter. Mr.
Castleberry said he would answer the letter and will have the
matter back to the Board next Tuesday. Mr. Castleberry said
there is a trip scheduled tomorrow with Highway Patrol.
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome E. Careaga. Request that immediate improvement of the
~ 0 ~ n p Skyway from the end of the new portion built by Larwin to the
Magalia Heights vicinity be considered at this time. Filed.
74-638 ENDORSE STATE PROPOSITION 3, AS REQUESTED BY CITIZENS FOR CAL-VET PROP. 3
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the Board endorsed State Proposition 3, the $350
million Cal-Vet bond measure to be on the June ballot, as requested by
the Citizens for Cal-Vet Proposition 3.
74-639 APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL HOSPITAL BEDS SENT 70 BUTTE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE COUNCIL FOR THETR RECOMMENDATION
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the requests of CrestwoodConvalescent Hospital,
Chico, and Feather River Hospital, Paradise, for additional beds for
their existing facilities were sen.G to the Butte County Comprehensive Health Plan-
ning Council„ with the request that they make a recommendation for the
additional beds as requested.
74-640 APPROVE REQUEST OF HONEY RUN COVERED BRIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC. TO
HOLD THEIR ANNUAL FUND RAISING PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT BRIDGE
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the request of the Honey Run Covered Bridge
Association, Inc. to hold their annual fund raising pancake breakfast
at the bridge on June 2, 1974 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, was approved.
74-b41 ACCEPT THE GRAND JURY INTERIM REPORT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried,. the Grand Jury interim report was accepted,
74-642 WAIVE SECOND READING-SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND ADOPT
ORDINANCE N0. 1447, AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, the second reading of the salary ordinance
amendment was waived, Ordinance No. 1447, amending the salary ordinance
was adopted and the Chairmanpw~ae ~~tthorized to sign.
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74-643 FARM ADVISOR ITEMS DECIARED SURPLUS PROPERTY
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, the following Farm Advisor items were declared
surplus progerty and the Purchasing Officer was authorized to dispose
of the same:
1. Flat top wooden desk X03938, which has been replaced with a
new desk and is not in condition for transfer
2. 1967 Ford four door sedan ~~236 which has been replaced
3. Be11 & Howell movie projector ~~16432, inoperative and not
worth repairing.
74-644 APPROVE TRANSFERS OF HOSPITAL SURPLUS AS REQUESTED
The Administrative Officer stated that Board approval is requested
for transfer of items as follows: steel kitchen table to Biggs Memorial
Ha11; five tablet arm chairs to Welfare; one desk lamp to Assessor;
one metal cabinet to Auditor; two file cabinets to Treasurer; and two
bath scales to Health. Also per the Board's instructions, the Oroville
Rescue Mission has chosen a list of items for which they have use. The
Paradise Fire Department also has requested a number of items.
Requests discussed, It was suggested that the Board re-check to
see if the Memorial Hall requests have been handled. Purchasing needs
some positive direction on what the County is going to do now that the
"in-house" departments have been satisfied.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, the transfers of hospital surplus werg approved
as listed above.
Time spent discussing the disposal of the balance of the hospital
items not reserved by Dr: Enloe. Mr. Nickelson felt the County would be
better off if they let everyone bid equally on the items. It was felt
that the items that are available should be tsroken down into reasonable
size lots. Supervisor NcKillop felt that disposal of these items should
be delayed until the two county men go down to Santa Cruz and report back
to the Board. He felt that only one person should go down to Santa Cruz.
Mr. Nickelson explained why the two men were going down to Santa Cruz.
74-645 TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR TOM STRUTHERS & WALTER ATKIN APPROVED
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On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor La
and unanimously carried, authorization was granted to send Tom Struthers
and Walter Atkin to Santa Cruz to observe the auctioning off of the
Santa Cruz County Hospital's equipment. One night's lodging; estimated
cost of trip $50. Transportation by county car; cost to be charged to Hospital
travel account:-
74-646 ADVANCE STEP HIRING FOR 3UVEN~LE`Ifii1L~ SUP~~`a<, AUTHORIZED
T The Personnel Director recommends theBoard authorize the
Chief Probation Officer authority to appoint a new .juvenile Hall
Superintendent at Range 23.0, Step D, $1,094 per month. The
recommendation is based on the difficulty in recruiting well-qualified
candidates for. the position and the availability of the number one
candidate on the eligibility list at the advance step. Nr. Rackerby
explained how the recruiting was handled., they ended up with four men
on the list. The man being proposed is an experienced man with
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Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, hiring of the Juvenile Hall Superintendent at
range 23.0, Step D, $1,094 per month, was authorized.
74-647 MANPOWER PLANNING COUNCIL DISCUSSED
Mr. Rackerby reported that several names have been submitted
fox consideration for appointment to the Manpower Planning Council.
He stated he had sent this list of names to the Board members for their
consideration. There would be one appointment for each of the seven
categories. Categories set out and discussed. It was suggested that
the resolution setting up the council be amended to add one additional
member, a member of the Board of Supervisors.
No action taken at this time. The Board members will study
the list of names submitted. Mr. Rackerby will have the resolution
prepared to amend the original resolution and will bring it back to
the Board next week for consideration and action.
74-648 APPROVE BUTTE COUNTY FAIR AFFIDAVIT FOR PAYMENT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the Butte County Fair affidavit for payment to
Donald R. Long and Associates, consulting engineers, in the amount of
$1,200 for services rendered on the restroom facilities project at the
Fair was approved as requested.
74-649 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DEL NORTE COUNTY FOR BAR-O-BOYS RANCH
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cataeron
and unanimously carried, the agreement with Del Norte County for use
of the Bar-O-Boy's Ranch was approved, effective July 1, 1974, and the
Chairman was authorized to sign.
74-650 AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF BUTTE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH FOR BEDS UNDER RENMAR CONTRACT
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, the Director of the Butte County Mental Health
Services was authorized to make application to the State Department
of Health licensing for licensure-for the 14 contracted beds under
the Kenmar contract.
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74-651 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were authorized:
B-123 Assessment Appeals Board - $814 from the Reserve to professional and
special services
B-124 Public Works Yards and Stores - $825 from maintenance structures, improve-
ments and grounds to communications
B-125 Public Works Xards and Stores - $400 from maintenance structures,
improvements and grounds to small tools
B-i26 Public Works Engineering and Administration - $100 from special
departmental expense to maintenance of equipment
B-127 Public Works Road and Bridge Construction - transfers various amounts
between completed road projects to cover deficiencies as follows:
$2,074.63 to Dos Rios and Larkin Road, $84.44 to Hosler Avenue,
$271.97 to Smith Avenue, with $2,074063 coming from Richvale West
Road and $35b.41 from ,Power House Hill Road projects
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B-128 Public Works Road and Bridge Construction - $2,334.03 from Richvale
West to Honcur Highway projects
B-129 Gridley Justice Court - $1,500 from the reserve to professional
and special services
B-130 Clerk - $44 from Board authorized travel to other transportation
and travel
B-133 Superintendent of Schools - $1,500 from communications to rents and
leases of equipment
B-134 Superior Court - $6,800 from salaries and wages regular to
professional and special services
B-135 Sheriff - $77,600 from the reserve for contingencies to:
equipment maintenance $15,800, maintenance-structures, $1,500,
prisoner lab supplies $7,000, professional services $33,900,
and transportation and travel $19,400
B-136 Dog Control - $1,800 from the reserve with $1,000 going to other
transportation and travel and $800 to maintenance of equipment.
B-137 Probation - $370 from the reserve to professional and special services
B-138 Treasurer-$4,172 from salaries and wages regular and $453 from extra
help, $100 from equipment maintenance and $300 from publications,
with $400 going to communications, $4,450 to office expense and
$175 to professional and special services
B-139 Building and Grounds Maintenance - $3,000 from the reserve to
hospital major maintenance account in Building and Grounds Maintenance
RECESS: 10;15
RECONVENED: 10:30
74-652 APPROVE 1974 STATE FAIR EXHIBIT & CONTRACT WITH KEITH SKIBMORE
Bob Nicholson, Director of Butte County Bevelopment Commission,
presented the design of the 1974 Fair exhibit for approval and a request
for authorization for Chairman to sign a contract with the Skidmore Displays.
$3,600 has been budgeted for the exhibit. This will include the showing
at the National Orange Show at Los Angeles County Fair in 1975 also.
A new agriculture product will be features in this exhibit. The Kiwi
Growers of California will be displaying their product. Exhibit discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the design for the 1974 Fair exhibit was approved and
preparation of contract with Skidmore Displays was authorized.
74-653 AUCTIONEER'S LICENSE FOR MILTON J. WERSAOL APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by SupervisorMcKillop and
unanimously carried, the auctioneer's license and bond of Milton J. Wershow
Co. were approved to hold auctions at C. H. Miller Transportation,
State Box Road off 5. 5th Ave., Oroville, said auction to be held on
May 2, 1974.
74-654 PURCHASING AGENT AUTHORIZED TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR NEW CHASSIS AND BUILD UP
FOR NEW TYPE VEHICLE FOR MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
Mrs. Terry, County Librarian, spoke to the Board concerning
a new type vehicle for mobile library service presently budgeted with
revenue sharing funds. She stated that she has had consultations
with Tom Struthers and Public Works and they are all in favor of this
box-car type vehicle. The box car- is a standard type vehicle and has
all. he safety features; it is considered safe by~the Highway Department.
She stated that Mr. Struthers is recommending that the County
buy a diesel chassis for this~vehiel2°; One of the things that will
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bring the cost up on this vehicle is the new national standard that
demands a new non-skid brake. Cost of the proposed vehicle set out.
It is estimated that the vehicle will cost about $39,000.00; the County
had budgeted $30,000 Iast year for the bookmobile. Delivery would
take from six to nine months. The oid bookmobile would be traded in
on this new vehicle.
Nr. Nickelson stated that Mrs. Terry would like to get the
Boards thoughts on this vehicle. She is requesting that the specs be
approved and that it go out to bid. Request discussed.
Supervisor Gilman felt there should be alternates set out
in the bid. Automatic transmissions are not always the best for this
type vehicle. An alternate will be placed in the bid for the manual-type
transmission. An alternate will also be placed in the bid for a
conventional gasoline engine.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to call for
bids for the new type bookmobile for the chassis and build-up, with funds
to be taken out of the Revenue Sharing funds, justifying that this is a
people program, and with the proper alternates in the bid form.
74»655 AppROVE AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED SCIENCE AND RESOURCE PLANNING
Howard Toussaint, County Sanitarian, reported that an agreement
has been prepared for Paradise Pines water quality monitoring for a six
months sampling analysis and reporting at a fixed fee of $1,600.
Funding to be through County Service Area No. 4. Agreement discussed.
Mr. Toussaint said this should be included in County Service Area
No. 4 budget, to be discussed at budget time. He said there were
nine different areas that will be sampled.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, the agreement with Applied Science and Resource
Planning, Inco for Paradise Pines water quality monitoring was approved
for the pexiod of April, May, June, July, August and September, subject
to approval by County Counsel.
74-656 WAIVE FIRST-REARING OF WELL STANDARDS ORDINANCE
Mr, Toussaint presented the amended well standards ordinance,
which has been prepared by Health Department as per Board instruction.
He stated that copies of amended ordinance had been sent to all the well
drillers in theCounty.
Casing requirements discussed. Mr. Toussaint said he would not
see any reason to change the requirements for the casings. Fees were
removed from the abandonment of wells. Amendment features set out and
discussed.
Supervisor Gilman said he wants one thing to be perfectly
clear. If a man has an irrigation well and when he pushes the button
the pump does not work, he wants the work to be able to be done without
securing a permit for the work. Mx. Toussaint stated that no permit
would be required for this work unless the pump has to be physically removed
from the well, Supervisor Gilman felt Mr. Toussaint should pursue
the part of the ordinance that speaks to quality construction of wells.
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Placement of a pump on a new well section will be left in the ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and unanimously carried, the first reading of the we 11 standards ordinance
was waived, with the request that any reference to repairing of pumps be
deleted, but that the section that refers to the construction of wells
only be retained.
74-657 PARADISE FIRE DEPT. REQUEST TO APPEAR 'itEGARD.7NG REQUEST FOR FUNDS
TAI'.EN OFF AGENDA
Ev Bosworth, Assistant Administrative Officer, reported
that the Paradise Fire Department would not appear at this meeting.
The situation will be resolved by the Auditor,
74-658 APPEARANCES: DISCUSSION OF UPPER RIDGE FIRE STATION
Mro W. Shinners of Magalia, presented copies of a backup sheet
~ ~ ~ and petition to the Board members. He said he was representing people
~,,,~~~ from the Upper Ridge, and he stated that a large delegation was in the
audience from the Upper Ridge above Paradiseo
Mro Spinner stated that the Upper Ridge was a large area; there
are about 4,000 people living 3n that area. They dc.not feel that the
DeSabla Fire Station is enough protection for these people. Matter of
fire protection for the Upper Ridge discussed.
The petition requests that the Board take such action as necessary
to equip, Build and operate a station on the Upper Ridge. There are about
675 signatures on the petition,
Mr. Jim Simmons, representing the Division of Forestry, spoke
concerning the request for the fire station. 1Te identified a need for
fire protection in the Paradise Pines. This is one of the fastest growing
areas in the county. It was stated that the bids for this station could
be tied to the bids for the Manzanita station. Supervisor Ladd stated
that a joint agreement between the County of Butte and Gridley was prepared
and sent to the Counsel for the City of Gridley. It would be a joint-
operated facility.
It ~~•<.s stated that Larwin had deeded to the County prnperty for
a fire station. The County still has this property for use of afire
station.
Ralph Beemer, Magalia, spoke concerning the need for fire
protection in the Upper Ridge area. He said the Forest Service had been
authorized to make the survey to determine if a station was needed
in that area. This has been a concern of the people in that area for
at least two yearso He hoped that the Board would take action at an
early date on this matter.
Chairman Madigan said the Board would have to wait until they
conclude with the plans for the Manzanita station. Funds for a fire
station on the upper ridge would have to be discussed at budget timed
An answer will be given to these people after the budget sessions are held
this year.
Supervisor Cameron stated that Mro Letson would make up his
budget and within that budget th~Ee'viY1 be a proposal for afire
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station for the Upper Ridge. Su,~ervisor Cameron stated that he would
let these people kno~~* when the Board will discuss this matter during
budget sessions.
Pat Patterson, Magalia, spoke concerning the roads in the
Magalia area. The people there feel that the roads are inadequate.
They would like to request that the Board consider the continuation
of Ponderosa Way. Completion of this road has been put off for over
two years, he stated. He said that Larwin had put up money with the
County and these funds could be used to complete Ponderosa Way.
Representatives of the area spoke on the need for the fire
station and for the access road to the area.
Clay Castleberryq, Director of Public Works, stated that
Larwin had put up $38,OOOin cash; the rest was put up in letters of
credit. He said he would recommend that the County spend Larwin's
money on the access road.
Stanley Golding, Magalia, stated that the road was already
there; all it needs is to be leveled, some of the bank taken off and
the road paved. He also requested that a solid line be placed on the
road, with a "no passing" sign installed. Mr. Castleberry will
check on this request.
Chairman Madigan closed the discussion of these matters at
this t..me,
74-b59 APPEARANCE: NOEL HZGHFIELD CHICO
Noel Highfield, Chico, again spoke on thel~attter of the
public defenders contract. He suggested that the Board look into the
possibility of establishing the office of Public Defender. This would
give the County better control over the salaries and the costa for
running the office.
74-660 APPEARANCES
1. Les~a Allison, Magalia, presented a letter to Mr. Castleberry
~ concerning has request for a road from Paradise Pines to Magalia. He
0 Q•~ requested that Mr. Castleberry give copies of this letter to the Board
members.
2. Fred Wolfslager. He stated that the people of the Craig-
Moore Town area had a meeting Last night about zoning for that area.
About 100 people attended that meeting. They were disappointed because
Mr. Lawson and members of the Planning Commission did not attend the
meeting. The feeling of the people was that the zoning for that area
should be left as A-2 and if a change was to be made, it should be
initiated by the peoplean the area. Discussed; no action taken.
3. Mrs. Margaret Croshaw, Bambi Court, Paradise. She said
she has been waiting for approval of her lot split. She has requested
a permit to place a mobile home on her front lot.
Mr. Castleberry stated that he would discuss this matter with
her and see if he can help her,
4. Mrs. Spalding. She stated she had purchased 5 acres on Munjar.
They have not been able to obtain a building permit or a septic tank permit.
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They have purchased a mobile home a_^d would like to have it moved onto
this property. The building department is holding up the permits. They
had informed her that they were investigating the land for illegal land
splits.
Mr. Blackstock said the permits were being held up because of the
illegal land splits in that area. He set out the situation concerning the
question of whether the property was illegally divided. Sugervisor
Gilman requested that Mr. Blackstock contact the State Real Estate
Commission and determine whether they have made a decision in this matter.
Mr.Blackstock will call the Real Estate Commission during the noon break.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 12:05 for an executive session and for their
noon lunch break.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m, following the executive
session and noon break.
74-661 CONTINUATION OF HEARING-PHILIP LYDEN, CHICO, APPEAL OF EIR FOR
WILLIAM SIMS RE20NE SOUTH OF SYCAMORE CREEK CHICO
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the background of the
hearing on the appeal of Philip Lyden, Chico of the EIR for William Sims
rezoning, south of Sycamore Creek, Chico. This hearing is a closed
hearing and confined to the Board members. Mr. Lawson presented the
Board members the comments made at last weeks hearing, and also the
comments of the Planning Commission. Also included is a letter from
Mr. Lyden:
T.iie comments were read and studied by theBoard members. The
additional comments were brought about because of Mr. Lydens letter.
County Counsel read the comments presented by the Planning
Commission. From the environmental standpoint, S-2 zoning is not as
desirable as S-1 zoning. Mro Blackstock stated that it should be
understood that the proposed zoning results from a study made by the
Planning Commission. He explained the matter of the "landing pattern"
of planes landing at the airport. He said the Board is going to have
to study and discuss this matter in the future.
EIR discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and carried, the EIR for William Sims rezone, south of Sycamore Creek,
Chico, was approved.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd and Chairman Madigan
NOBS: None
ABSTAINING: Supervisor McKillop
74-662 APPROVE REVISION OF CROSHAW MAP
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the
Croshaw tentative parcel mapo This map had been approved some time ago
by the Board, with conditions. She then submitted a two-parcel map,
rather than the 3-parcel map heat was approved. The 2-parcel map was
approved by the Subdivision Committee yesterday for proceeding through
the Planning Commission, Some of the same conditions still exist on
this 2-parcel map.
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Mr. Castleberry said the Board could let the map continue
through the regular procedures or the Board could considered it at
this time as a revised map. The conditions are still valid.
Action to be taken discussed,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, the Croshaw revised two-parcel map was approved
with the appropriate conditions placed on the map by the Planning
Commission.
74-bb3 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APPROVED: ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1448 & RESOLUTION 74-64
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
i. Waived the second reading of ordinance and adopted Ordinance
No. 1448amending Article IX, Section 14-15 0£ the Butte County Code
and authorized the Chairman to sign.
2. Approved agreements for sale, right of way acquisition,
authorized Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrants
upon demand of County's escrow agent.
3. Approved the final map for resubdir,*ision of Ke11y Ridge
Unit 2A and authorized recording of same.
4. Approved funding of Skyway Project in the amount of
$230,641.85 as follows:
A. Postponement of following prc;ects and transfer of funds:
(I) Scottwood Road (WO 5116) 10,000.00
(2) Skyway @ Magalia Dam (WO 1825) 108,900.00
(3) Transfer from Road Reserve 3,741.85
B. Commitment of 1974-75 Funds by Board
(1) County Building Budget for sidewalk and 8,000.00
curb and gutter @ Paradise Memorial Ha11
(Board previously authorized)
(2) Skyway SB 325 project 100,000.00
(BCAG previously approved)
$230,&41.85
~. Approve plans and specifications for Hegan Lane, Dayton Durham
Highway and Midway Project No. 44201-74-1; authorized Chairman and Director
of Public Works to sign plans; adopted wage scale; approved bid opening
at 11:00 a.m. Public Works Office, May 23, 19740
6. Adopted Resolution 74-64, declaring through highway and
authorized Chairman to sign. Highways included: (a) Elliott Road
from Clark Road to east end; (b) Sawmill Road from Bille Road to
Elliott Road; (c) Maxwell Drive from Elliott Road to North Central Park
Drive; and (d) Kelly Ridge Road from Olive Highway to the north end.
7. Approved CCO ~1 in the increasing amount of $19,878 for
the small boat launching ramp, Project No. REC 73»2, which provides for
additional widening of the ramps from 12 feet to 20 feet, and the
Chairman was authorized to sign.
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74-664 DISCUSSION - DRIVEWAY PROBLEMS
Mr, Castleberry reported that many people get driveway permits
and do not complete them; others build driveways without permits in the
wrong or an unsafe location, while still others build them on weekends
in the hills. He asked for discussion concerning the matter of
including residential driveway permits as apart o£ building permits
and (b) the removal of'those that are put in incorrectly or incompletely.
Mr. Castleberry said he needs Board's guidance in this matter. He
stated that he has 14 permits for driveways and is having a difficult time
in getting the developer to complete them,
Mr. Castleberry will bring a proposal back to the Board
concerning this matter''.
74-665 INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Q 0 (a) Equipment bids - landfill disposal. Mr. Castleberry said
~ U~ he and Mr. Struthers would propose to ask authorization to call for bids.
He said he did not think the County would be able to get tractors far delivery
next January if they do not go to bid 3~.ew. No action taken at this time.
(b) Draft resolution FAU "D" funds. Mr. Castleberry said this
eE~ B,G d few weeksnfor BoaY'd onsideration n only. He will present this in a
(c) Bridge refurbishing project. Mr. Castleberry reported on
this project. He stated that in Supervisor Ladd's district, the County
was re-decking three bridges.
(d) Improvements in urban areas for commercial developmentso
Mr. Castleberry stated that the Board has studied this matter in the
past. He said the present policy was not too good. There is a large
commercial development that is going to be built and the developer has
asked for the Board's policy concerning the improvements. Matter
discussed; no action taken.
74-666 REPORT ON THE PARADISE LIBRARY SITE ACQUISITION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 65402
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, reported on the Paradise library
site acquisition pursuant to Government Code Section 65402. He said
they received negative iiup :onmental impact reports on both sites. The
Committee has made the Determination that the library sites would not
conflict with the general plan. No action taken.
?4-667 TENTATIVE MAPS FOR CONSIDERATION APPROVED
Eleven tentative parcel maps recommended for approval discussed.
The Orland & Dorothy Hest map, east side of Smith Ave., west side of
Highway 99, north of Biggs Rio Bonita Rd „ Biggs discussed. This
property is zoned ~or.',field crops. Supervisor Ladd requested that this
map be held over onC week. Request granted.
On motion of 'Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps recommended
for approval were approved, subject to the conditions and with the
note that negative environmental reports were filed on all maps:
Zoned AR-MH Kenneth & Wanda Graves, AP 36-291-55 „3 lobs,
east side of Custer Ln., south of Kusel Rd., '
Oroville.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County
Coda, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been
reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and Planning Commission recommends
approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Provide a 50 ft. septic tank free setback measured from the
edge of the stream.
2. Verify that the subject parcel was legally created prior to
March 4, 1972,
3. No further division of this parcel until 60 ft. of right-of-
way is provided to a County maintained road.
4. Reserve a drainage easement for the stream
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental impact was filed
with the County Clerk on April 1, 1974.
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Zoned A-2 Donald French, AP 51-34-16, 3 lots, off east
side of Humbug Rd., west side of Butte Creek,
north of Honey Run Rd., northeast of Chico.
Engineer: W. B. Grimes & Assoc.
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 the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and Planning Commission recommends
approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Provide traversable access.
2. Non--exclusive easement statement.
3. Indicate a 50 ft. building setback line measured from the
centerline of the easement.
4. Show Parcel #4.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed
with the County Clerl: on April 1, 1974
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Zoned A-2 Henry C. DeGarmo, AP 44-48-07, 2 lots, south-
west side of H~,ty. 99E, north of Tonea Way,
Chico. Surveyor: D. R. Roper
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 the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Drainage assessment fees to be paid prior to filing of the final
map.
2. Provide permanent drainage solution as required ,by Public Works
or provide temporary drainage and a minimum of $100 per lot.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed
with the County Cler}, on April 1, 1974.
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April 1, 1974
Zoned A-3 Z. & V. Caswell, AP 28-17-38, 2 lots, west
side of Robinson's Mill Rd., north of Swede's
k'lat Rd., east of Oroville. Engineer: Wm.
Geddi s
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 the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Provide a 50 ft. septic tank free setback area measured tram
the edge of the OWID ditch and the ephemeral stream.
2. Deed to the County of Butte 60 ft. right-of-way along
Robinson's Mill Raad.
3, Show the residual parcel.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact has filed
with the County Clerk on April 1, 1974,
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April 1, 1979
Zoned 'rM-20 Gene ~i11, AP 62-13-5 & 8 (Portion}, 2 lots,
off-north side of Bald Rock Rd., on both sides of
Galen Ridge Rd., Lake Madrone. Engineer:
Kendall Engineering
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 the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Provide a 50 ft. septic tank free setback area measured from
the edge of the creek.
2. Provide file Health Dept. with information sufficient to meet
requirements of the subdivision ordinance as to the avail-
ability of water or place a statement on the final map that
there is no evidence of domestic water.
3. Reserve a drainage easement for the creels.
4. Indicate 50 ft. building setback lines.
5. Place non-exclusive easement statement on the final map.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed
with the County Clerk on April 1, 1974.
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zoned A--2 xatherine Pitt, AP 21-17-36, 2 Lots, southwest
career Riohins Ave. & Liberty Rd., Gri8ley.
Engineer: Kendall Engineering
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 the
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
th+e centerline of Libery Rd, including a 20 ft. radius return
at the intersection of Richins Avenue & Liberty Road.
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2. Obtain and encroachment permit prior to constructing driveway
on Parcel 1.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed
with. the~County Clerk on April 1, 1974.
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Zoned A-2 Ltd. Helen J. Cook, AP 51.146-20, 2 lots, east
side of Harvey Rd., south of Wagstaff Rd.,
Paradise. Surveyor: Gary Lippincott
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 the
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 xarvey Rd.
2. Snow the 50 ft. building setback lines measured from the center-
lines of Harvey and Tabernacle Roads.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed
with the County Clerk on April 1; 1974.
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Zoned A-2 Ltd. James R. Castro, AP 54-142-22 & 47, 3 lots, west
side of Sawmill Rd., south of Nunnelly Rd.,
Paradise. Surveyor: John W. Hamb}~
Pursuant to the requirements of Secttion 20.3 of the Butte County
Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been
reviewed by the Buttes County Subdivision Committee and the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the map, subject to the following conditions:
i. 'Verify legal access to Parcel 1.
2., No further division of Parcel 1 until 60 ft. of access is
provided.
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3. .Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft. right-of way measured from
the centerline of Sawmill Road.
4. Indicate 50 ft. building setback lines measured from the
centerlines of Sawmill and Foiand Roads,
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with
the County Clerk on April 1, 1974, _
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Zoned R-1 A&C Homer Bunge. AP 52-012--34, 2 lots, east side
of Fern Ln., south side of Bills Rd., Paradise.
Surveyor: John W. Hamby
Pursuant tb 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 the
Planning Comm~.ssion.
The Subdivision Committee and Planning Commission recommends
approval of the map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Provide a 50 ft. septic tank free setback area measured from
the edge of the stream on Parcels 1 and 2.
2. Verify that the subject parcel was legally created prior to
P-larch 4 , 19 72 .
3. verify legal access .
4. Deed. to the County of Butte 30 ft, right-of-way measured from
the centerline of Bille Road.
5. Deed to the County of Butte a 20 ft. drainage easement.
A negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with
the County Clerk on April 1, 1974.
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Zoned A-2 Ltd. Blake Teague, AP 50-052-27 (Portion), 2 lots,
south side of Hucka Ln., east of Clark Rd.,
Paradise. Surveyor: John W. Hamby
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 the
Planning Commission .
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The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends
approval o£ the tentative map, subjECt to the following conditions:
1. No further division of this property until 60 ft. of access
is provided.
2. Reserve a 20 ft, drainage easement.
A Negative Declaration Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with
the County Clerk on April 1, 1974.
74-668 ADOPT EOYINANCE 1449 RE JUNK DEALERS' LICENSE
On motion of Supervisor Came3rr~;,seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the second re.. ing of the ordinance regulating junk
dealers' licenses was waived, Ordinance Na. 1449 was adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign.
74-669 APPROVE EOC-CHICO AREA LEGAL SERVICES CONTTiACT
p0 On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
?~ ~ unanimously carried, the EOC Chico area Legal services contract was approved
and the Chairman was authorized to sign, for a period of two months.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 2:50 p.m, for an executive session.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 4:30 following an executive session.
74-670 COUNTY COUNSEL AUTHORIZED TO GO AHEAD WITH LEGAL ACTION ON SPECKERT VIOLATION
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained the matter of the alleged
violation of a Williamson Act Agreement by A. and Martha Speckert and Leo J.
and Gertrude Speckert. They allegedly deeded portions of their acreages in
violation of the agreement.
It was moved by Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried that the necessary legal action on the Speckert violation
of the Williamson Act Agreement be filed by County Counsei.
74-671 COUNTY COUNSEL TO TAKE LEGAL AGTION REGARDING HELIERMAN ZONING VIOLATION
County Counsel reported on the Hellerman matter in Paradise. Mr. Hellerman
continues to retain horses on his property in violation of the zoning for the
area.
It was moved by Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried that County Counsel take legal action to resolve the
Hellerman violation case.
74-672 APPEARANCE: ROYAL MANDIION U. S. FOREST SERVICE
Royal Mannion, U. S. Forest Service, appeared to discuss the land exchange
between Lassen forest and Diamond National. He outlined the areas that are in
negotiation, as follows:
120 acre garcel in Tehama County
244 acres near Dead Horse falls
40 acre parcel near Butte Meadows.
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The land which the national forest will receive is in the Colby Creek
area. He explained the distribution of the land in Butte County being
offered by the forest service. Mr. Mannion explained tb.e progosal that is
being negotiated. FTe said that the purpose of all this is to block up the
forest service land and to dispose of the isolated parc¢ls. Proposal
discussed.
Mr. Mannion also mentioned that the deed is going to be recorded this
Thursday on the acquisition from Southern Pacific in the middle fork of the
Feather River in the wild area.
Mr. Mannion expressed a wish to take the Board members on afield trip
to view the forest. He will contact them later regarding this field trip.
No action taken on this proposal.
74-673 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-65 REGARDING EXPLORATION OF RE-AMORTIZING SHASTA BAM TO
EXTEND PAYOUT PERIOD FOR PURPOSE OF 7ROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR BANK
MAINTENANCE ON TEIE SACRAMEPITO RIVER
Chairman Madigan presented a copy of a proposed resolution which
describes the problems of erosion on the Sacramento River. It is to give
consideration to the concept to re-amortisation of the balance due on Shasta
Dam for a cost of water and power. The flood control factor has been
taken care of. Chairman Madigan said he.would'Iike to have the Board adopt
this resolution and he will present it to the Flood Control people in
Sacramento tomorrow. Assemblyman Ray Johnson will introduce a similar
resolution to the Assembly. If this balance due on Shasta Dam was
re-amortized, it would continue for 50 years.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, Resolution 74-65 endorsing the concept of possible
re-amortizing Shasta Dam was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to
sign, with the funds that would be available to be used for bank protection.
74-674 ITEMS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION
Supervisor Cameron mentioned the letter theBoard members hzd each
received from the Lt. Governor. Time spent discussing the printing of the
letter and the paper used. No action taken.
Chairman Madigan stated that he had received a call from the California
Taxpayers Association. There is to be a meeting May 2nd at which Senator
Marler will be the speaker. The Board members were urged to attend this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:50 to reconvene on Tuesday, May 7, 1974 at 9:00 a.m.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
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-B®ard of 5 rvisors Clerk
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