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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM050972May 9, 1972 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS COUNTY' OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a,m. pursuant to adjournment, Present: Supervisors Maxon, McKillop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman. Clifton Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk, Abseizt: Supervisor Madigan INVOCATION: Rev, James Hazen, Congregational Church, Oroville. Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 72••800 SL?PERVISOR MADIGAN EXCUSED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, Supervisor Madigan was excused due to his absence from the State. 72•-801 MIWTES AiPROVED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and carried, the minutes of May 2, 1972 were approved as mailed. 72-802 COMMUNICATIONS Maurice Loflin, Chico. Mr, Loflin writes to protest the increase in assessed ~ ~,p Q valuation on his residence from $3,000 to $13,000. Referred to Assessor with a request that he present his response to the Board, Jake and Doris Keeley, Novato, The Keeleys make an appeal to findings ,of the ,~ ~,v ~ Planning Commission on April 27, 1972 regarding use permit application. Hearing has been set on this matter for May 16th, 1972. Mr, and Mrs. Raymond 0. Salo, Chico, The Salos request the Board to deny the use I/ 3 ~ [, permit on property adjacent to theirs on Nord Avenue for placement of mobile home. Letter discussed. Ordinances should be looked at more closely if intent is not clear. Adm, Officer to secure copy of zoning adm. letter. Henry L. Williams, Judge - Gridley Judicial Districts Judge Williams submits his resignation from the board of the Butte County Housing Authority due +~ c2 °~• ~ U to his recent appointment to the judicial judgeship, He also thanks the Board for their consideration in appointing him as Judge. _ See motion following communications. City of Oroville. Mayor Winston writes to request the Board to consider ,/ d ~ appropriating funds in the 1972-73 budget for painting the Upper ~`T ~` Thermalito Bridge. Referred to Public Workso County of Tehama. The County sends copy of its letter to CSAC opposing various items of court reform legislation. County Counsel to review Zetter before Board takes action in the matter, California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The Board requests two copies of all ordinances in effect pertinent to water quality management or water pollution control in Butte Countyo Ordinances to be sent as requested. State Department of Health Care Services. Dr. Brian, director, writes that the Governor has approved introduction of legislation which, if enacted, / b'CJ(} would reduce the 1971-72 county share of costs of the Medi-Cal program. The bill would give Butte County relief for the first three months of the fiscal year during which time the benefits of the program were not available, even though we were paying in to the state on the new basis. If the legislation passes a one time adjustment for Butte County in the amount of $91,669 will be realized, Letter discussed. Memo from Auditor ' read and discussed, State Department of Water Resources, The Department forwards budgets for Maintenance Areas 5,7 and 13o Referred to Auditor, \, U, S, Department of Agriculture. Lloyd Britton, forest supervisor, sends ~~ draft of "USDA Forest Service Environmental Statement Brushland ~Ci (} ~ Managemento" The request comme.,ta on the draft prior to June 15, 1972, Referred to Auditor and Jerry Let~on, May 9, 1972 Page 36. ~ s; ----------=====Mad ~,=147 __-____-____-___ Rolland Vandegrift. Requests that Harry Phillips and Paul Horton be removed from the-hearing panel on his assessment appeals hearing. Matter discussed, See motion following communications. Dan Cook, Civil Engineer (Cook Associates)o Revised informational letter to be seat to the prrrperty awners in County Service Area No. 45, Discussed. Letter to be signed by Chairman Gilman. L. H. Casa~rande, Planning Director, Region C-CCCJ. To advise Board that their appointees to the Regional Criminal Justice Planning Board of Region C will have completed their term of office ixt accordance with the by-laws. Discussed. Matter to be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, May 16, 1972. Reve Richard J. Bjork. Request for the Board to cease and desist from directly communication with those Welfare applicants and recipients who he is representing for a "Fair Hearing's Letter read and discussed. Referred to County Counsel for study and for a report back to the Board next week, Advisory Committee for Paradise Service Area, They request the Board Members to initiate a petition to LAFCO for the formation of a County Service District ~J d' D~ ~ S for. the purpose of installing sanitary sewers in Paradiseo Read and ~~- instructed Clerk to place in file, 72-803 ACCEPT RESI(;NATION OF HENRY L. WILLIAMS AS MEMBER OF HOUSING AUTHORITY On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, the resignation of Henry L. T+}iiliams, Judge, Gridley Judicial District, as a member of the Butte County Ho~ssrzg Authority, due to his recent appointment to the judicial judgeship, was accepted, and the Administrative Officer was requested to write him a letter thanking him for his services to the County while a member of the Board. 72-804 DENY REQUEST OF ROLLAND VANDEGRIFT FOR REMOVAL OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS MEMBERS Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained the request of Mro Vandegrift for removal of two of the Assessment Appeals Board members for cause. Mr. Blackstock suggested that Mr, Vandegrift has no grounds for cause, Another hearing is scheduled before the Assessment Appeals Board, Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the request of Rolland Vandegrift for removal of Harry Phillips and Paul Horton from the hearing panel of his assessment hearing, under section 1625 of the R & T Code for cause was denied, at the advice of County Counsel. 72-805 REPORTS BY DIRECTOR COMM[INITY ACTION AGENCY GOVERNING BOARD Art Elmore, Director, reviewed the T & TA grant plan. He explained the program, Catagories of expenditures set out. The Administering Board did p ~~ Q C~ approve this matter Thursday evening. The plan is subject to the approval of ~fY~1 the Region. Plan discussed. A document will be prepared for the Chairman~s signature. These funds have been earmarked. Mr. Elmore said there was no urgency to this matter, No action taken. Mr. Elmore explained the election plan, He read a letter about the target date of June 1, 1972, He explained the election and nomination processo Procedures discussed. Supervisor Reynolds objected to the 14 year minimum voting aged Mro Elmore said that if a person was in the low income segmant, he could vote in this election. The Board felt they needed time to study these procedures and then make a decision, Mr, Elmore said he would like a quasi- blessing to proceed in this matter. He said he would like to have the first announcement go cut giving the gist of the election. Purpose`of the election explainedo Tt was stated that there was no age requirement for the candidates. Supervisor Reynolds felt that it would be embarassing if there were 13 or 14 year old persons elected at this election to the Board. He said he was not in favor of this type election. Page 37. ~y 9, 1972 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _May=93 1972= _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - ~ - _ _ _ Mr. Rodriquez, Chairman of the Governing Board, was present and explained the matter of the 14 year of age for voting. He said the election as praposed will not put 13 year olds on the E,O.Co Council. Most of those that will be candidates will be responsible older persons, possibly backed by the low income youth groups. He explained how the candidates will be selected. The persons selected will be the interested personso Discussed whether the By-Laws should be changed to state that the candidates should be at least 18 years of age or older. Supervisor Reynolds said he could go along with the election, providing that the candidates be 18 years of age or older. Procedures discussed. On page 3, add a new section 5, that the candidates age be 18 years or oldero This will be placed in the By-Laws and become a part of the By-Laws. It was moved by Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, that the election and nomination process for low income representation be approved, with the understanding that the By-Laws should be changed on Page 3, new section 5, to state that the candidates age will be limited to 18 years or older. AYES: Supervisors McKillop, Reynolds and Chairman Gilman NOES: Supervisor Maxon ABSENT: Supervisor Madigan RECESS: 10:15 RECONVENED: 10:30 Community Action Agency Governing Board matters further discussed at this time. Mr. Elmore stated that Herbert Neil Orman, Palermo, had been nominated to be a member of the Board of Directors of the New Era Enterprises, Inco Appointment discussed, On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and carried, Herbert Neil Orman was appointed to the Board of Directors of the New Exa Enterprises, Tnc, Mr. Elmore stated that they have located a building in the Oroville area and they would Like to have the County lease the building, Building discussed; no action taken. It was stated that a request has been made for copies of the existing report concerning New Era Enterprises, Inc. It was felt that copies should be made available to the news media. Matter discussed; no action taken at this time. Report is in the District Attorney's office. The Executive Directors Report of funds received and expended discussed. The report was filed with the Board at this timed Mr. Elmore stated he was receiving good support from the Auditors office, He asked if any of the Board members had any questions about the budget as it was laid out. He said they have received 60% of the funds to date; there is another 40% to be received, He said they had no problems at this time. Time spent discussing whether or not the budget will have to be supplemented, It was felt that a decision should be made on this matter. Mr. Elmore explained the reduction in staff. It was felt that the motion should be that the program would be operated throughout the year without any contribution from the County; they should opera e within the confines of their grant, bate for cuts to take effect discussedo biscussed when cuts should be made. Mr. Elmore felt he needed the staff to get the election going. Supervisor Reynolds felt the reductions should be made soon; the remaining staff should receive their full payo He felt that volunteer workers could be used during the election. Supervisor McKillop suggested that Tune 1st be set as cut off date. Page 38, May 9, 1972 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - -- _ _ _ _ =May=91 1972_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ It was moved by Sugervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, that Mro Elmore be directed to operate the program on the basis of the funds that he has available to him fox the balance of the year, with the necessary cuts in personnel and services to be made by June 2, 1972, 72-806 APPEARANCE OF ED FALKENST$IN, PARADISE CIVIC BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION: ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCES Ed Falkenstein, President of the Paradise Civic Betterment Association, ~ Q read a letter from the Association concerning the enforcement of ordinances. jl'~~ He said that in many areas of R-1 and R-1 A&C zones, vehicles incompatible with residential zones are being parked either permanently or overnight each night. He asked if there was an ordinance prohibiting such abuses in residential areas, He said at this time the majority of land in the unincorporated areas of the County is zoned either A-2 General or A-2 Limited. Some of the areas have been zoned upwards, The Association feels that that once a protective zoning is achieved, it should not be necessary for the residents of that zone to constantly have to battle to keep their zoning intact. The Association urged the Board to make strong provisions for the protection of zoned areas. Request discussed. Mro Falkenstein said he would recommend that some effort be made to have enforcement made stricter; many people have been complaining of the lack of enforcement, No action taken at this timed 72-80? APPEARANCE OF RAY LEONARD ATTORNEY AT LAW: PAYMENT OF FEES FOR FINDINGS OF FACT Ray Leonard, attorney at law, stated he was appearing as attorney for Diamond International. They are having tax assessment hearings before the Assessment Appeals Board. He explained the requirement of requesting Findings of Fact being made before the hearings have commencedo The County has a rule that the payment of a $10000 fee be paid for each parcel under the hearing. The purpose of the fee is to allay the cost to the County for the preparation of the findingso Mro Leonard said it so happens that the Diamond International hearing involves some 203 parcels of land; this computes out to over $2,000. for the Findings of Fact, He explained the purpose of this presentation, He does not feel that the Board should penalize Diamond International by making them pay this feed Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, read the rule setting this fee, Mr, Blackstock said the fee should have been filed yesterday at the time the hearings commenced, He said these rules were in existence at the beginning of these hearings. He does not feel that an exception should be made for these people. Rule discussed, Supervisor Maxon said it was the intent of the Board to recover costs for the preparation of these findings. Supervisor Reynolds suggested that the rule be amended to state that the $10,00 per parcel should be charged, but that the cost will be applied to the work. that needs to be done, then the balance would be refunded, The taxpayer should pay the cost to the County for the costs to take care of the preparing of the findings, Discussed request and how matter should be handled. Supervisor McKillop said he would rather see what other counties are doing in these matters. Mr, Blackstock stated he would check with other counties and see how they are handling these multiple parcel applicationso Mr, Leonard was requested to pay the fee under protest and the balance would be refunded, after all costs have been deductedo Mr. Leonard said they would make the payment with the hope that the Board will make the revilement to the rule. Mra Blackstock will contact the other counties; matter to be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, MaY 23, 1972, Yage 39. May 9, 1972 _ _ _ _May_9= 1972_ 72-808 APPEARANCE OF ART ELMORE, SPOKESMAN FOR THE POOR Art Elmore, spokesman for the poor, stated he had appeared before the Board last week and presented a letter from the poor people of the community. As an individual last week, the question was raised as to his qualifications to hold this positiono He read a letter that was attached to his resume he had filed a;_ the time he had applied for the position. He said he Lass presenting this for the Board's information; no action neededo 72-809 APPEARANCE OF MR, TERRY WHITE GHICO: CALIFORNIA MARIJUANA INITIATIVE Mr. Terry White, Chico, said he was present at this time to present the California marijuana initiative to the Boardo He explained the matter of the initiatives He read the initiative to the Board. He said that CMI was a non-profit organization. They are attempting to get this on the ballot, The initiative, if passed, would decriminalize the use of marijuana. He read articles concerning the use of the drug. Supervisor Maxon said he would like to see this pla ced back on the agenda so the Board could oppose this initiative. He said he would like to have County Counsel prepare a resolution in opposition to the initiative, No action taken. RECESS: The Board recessed at 11:30 to go into an executive session, RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 12:10 following an executive session, RECESS: Following a response by County Counsel as to the purpose of the executive session, the Board recessed for their noon break, RECONVENED: 1:30 72-810 PUBLIC HEARING: INTENTION TO ABANDON DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOT 66, CENTRAL PARK SUBDIVISION, PARADTSE The public hearing on the intention to abandon drainage easement, Lot 66, Central Park Subdivision, Paradise, was held as advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the actions of the Planning Commission in this matter. Planning Commission recommend approval of the abandonment, Hearing opened to the public, App=aring in opposition: no one Appearing in favor: no oneo Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for actiono 72-811 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-92 OF ABANDONMENT OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOT 66, CENTRAL PARK SUBDIVISION, PARADISE On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, Resolution 72-92 of abandonment of drainage easement, Lot 66, Central Park Subdivision, Paradise, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo 72-812 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-93 OF INTENTION TO ABANDON PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, 10 fto on NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY SIDES OF LOT 20, PARKSIDE TERRACE SUBDI. CHICO On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, Resolution 72-93 of intention to abandon a public utility easement 10 feet in width on the northwesterly and southwesterly sides of Lot 20, Parkside Terrace Subdivision No. 2, Ghico, setting date for hearing on 'June 13, 1972 at 1:30 p,m, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo 72-813 APPROVE TENTATIVE MAPS On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and .carried, the following tentative maps were approved: Page 40, May 9, 1972 May 9,_1972 1, Ray S. Brumbaugh tentative parcel map - AP 47-26-19, 2 lots, Highway 99E, between Wilson Landing Road and Anita Road, Chico, 2. Arthur Davies tentative parcel map - AP 44-38-74, 3 lots, northerly end of Mayfair Dr., approximately 527,60 ft, north of Lassen Avenue, Chico, Engineer: Walter B, Grimes & Assoc. 3. Robert L. Lincoln tentative parcel map - AP 47-22-O1, (portion of), 2 lots, east side of Meridian Road, Chico. Engineer: Walter B, Grimes & Assoc. 4. Alvin Lo Marjama "revised" tentative parcel map, AP 50-212-12 and l3, 3 lots, north side of Bills at Sawmill Road, Paradise. Surveyor: Gary To Lippincotte 5e H. D, Hill tentative parcel map, AP 62-20-64 & 65, north side of Bald Rock Road, 6, H. R. Swart tentative parcel map, AP 53-132-77 (portion of), Ingalls Road, Paradise. Surveyor: Gary T. Lippincott, (Adjustment to lot depth also approved), 72-814 CONCUR WITH P,x,D. CONCERNING WATER TTE IN, CARL ARENIUS PARCEL MAP Jim Lawson, Planning Director, said there seems to be some disagreement about the conditions placed on the parcel map of Carl Arenius. He said he would like to have the Board look at the map and reaffirm their action. Disagreement concerns the location of the one foot strips and the water connectiono Easements discussed, It was the intent of P.I.Do that the water line be extended, They had requested that the hook-on be to Peck Lane and Maxwood Drive. Conditions set outs P,I,D,changed their recommendation to state that the tie-on need only be on the Maxwood Drive connection. The one-foot strip requirements approved as set out on map, It was moved by Supervisor Maxon and seconded by Supervisor Mc1Li11op that the Board concur with P,I,D,`s recommendation and approve the water tie-in only with the Maxwood Drive connection, ASS: Supervisor Maxon and McKillop NOES: Supervisor Reynolds and Chairman Gilman ABSENT: Supervisor Madigan MOTION FAILED. Ti-~e Board asked Mr. Lawson if the matter was now caear, it sv, the matter now stands completedo PoI.Do had originally requested the inter- connection on Peck Lane & Maxwood Drive, They now say that the connection on Maxwood Drive would be sufficient. It was felt that the tie of the double connection would give better flow on water. No further action on the matter. PLANNING MATTERS & 72-815 COMMUNICATION CONCERNING CHICO PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSED Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated he has received a communication about the Chico Planning Commissions Mr. Mickelson sent the letter to himo Mro Lawson stated he has talked to several people from the City of Chico and he feels this is a City of Chico efforto He said he could not devote another evening out of the week to handle these matters. Mr, Mickelson said they were attempting to set up a orientation meeting. Dan Blackstock reported on the petition that was presented to the Board about the dumping of waste from canneries on Cox Lane, Mr, Blackstock wrote letters to the Planning Commission and the District Attorney about the matter. The District Attorney states that the Sheriff should obtain certain information in the matter, The Health Department and the Sheriff will be coordinating their efforts in the mattero It will be set on the agenda later for discussiano Page 41. May 9, 1972 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _May=93 1922= _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ Chairman Gilman asked when the Planning Director was going to present the Board with a solution on the Chico mobile home problem. Mr, Lawson said the matter was being worked on; Mr. Williams will be presenting his report soon. They will keep the Boa rd posted on the situation. 72-816 AADITIONS OF EXISTING PARCELS TO BE ALLOWED Supervisor Reynolds questioned Mr, Lawson about the problem of expanding an existing lot< If he must purchase more land to expand, does he have to file a parcel map, This is quite a problem he felto Supervisor Reynolds did not feel that these people should be subject to the requirement of filing a parcel map under AB 1301. Matter discussedo It was stated that the Subdivision Committee was contemplating an amendment to the ordinance concerning the enlargement of a lot if not done to provide another lot. This would be enlarging lots for drainage purposes. Mr. Blackstock stated that the Subdivision Committee was going to bring this back in the form of an ordinance, On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, the Board recommended that where no additional parcels were being contemplated, additions to lots should be allowed. 72-817 PUBLIC WORKS MATTERS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the following Public Works items were approved: I. Approved agreement for sale, right of way acquisition, as follows authorized Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent: Oro Dam @ 5th Signals 3, P. Hendrix .014 ac $1,071 Impr. 300 Total $1,371 2, Accepted deeds and authorized Chairman to sign certificates of acceptance on the following deeds: Skyway @ Pearson signals Pcla 2 S. Po Clewett Nielsen Aveo & Gilstrap Ave, Pct. Map AP 24-09-22 Co W, Mancy Power House Hill Road AP 36-53-16 ,7, P. Scott (use permit) 3. Authorized Bangor Park smal bridge and/or culvert work order project in the amount of $6,000 and transferred from WO ~k1809 in the amount of $1,693, WO ~~1834 $1,769 and WO~~ 1840 - $2,538, a total of $6,000 !~6 ~. O C7 4, Accepted $600 drainage deposit from Norman Hellmann for a triplex, to Abe constructed at Palm @ E. 9th in Chico. 72-818 REPORT ON BID OPENINGS: (a) EAST AVENUE (PILLSBURY TO FREEWAY and (b) TRAFFIC SIGNALS (SKYWAY @ CLARK SKYWAY @ PEARSON AND ORO DAM @ 5th Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the following ~~ l ~ 00 bid openings: to Traffic signal installation 5th @ Oro Dam and Pearson @ Clark; Pearson & Skyway Robinson Construction, Oroville $137 892,30 Steiny & Co „ San Francisco 140,980.30 Butte Creek Rock, Chico 144 895,00 2. East Avenue Project Robinson Construction Butte Creek Rock Teichert Construction $ 73,739070 73,909000 Page 42. 88,962.50 May 9, 1972 ---------=====May 9,-1972 ==______________ Bids discussed. Mr, Castleberry recommended the acceptance of the low bid for the East Avenue project. On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, the bid resume was accepted, the bid for the East Avenue project was accepted, and the bid was awarded to Robinson Construction Company in the amount of $73,739.70. 72-819 RECOMMEND COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED FOR PALERMO DRAINAGE SERVICE DISTRICT Mr, Castleberry said he would suggest that the Board of Supervisors appoint an advisory committee to the Palermo Drainage Service District. Suggestion discussed; no action taken, 72-820 APPEARANCE OF CHARLES S, POULOS, CHICO: REGARDING "YOUR CLINIC" Mr, Charles Poulos, Chico, spoke to the Board as a member of the Board of Directors of the Clinic, He passed out a resume of what they have accomplished and what they intend to accomplish, He introduced Dr, George Kent. Dr. Kent stated that this was presented as an information item today. They are not requesting anything. Dr. Kent set out the background of the Clinic. The whole project is community oriented. He said in the beginning there were several groups that were trying to develop a health care clinic. They have tried to communicate with each other and the proposed prospective befoxe the Board today is the coordination of their efforts, Dr. Kent said they were proposing an out-patient ambulatory system. He explained the proposal. They felt that what was needed was some facility that people with medical problems could go to first. He explained the aims of the future. They have pulled together the resaurces that are available at this time. They have been working with. Comprehensive Health. They are tal~.ing about a larger and different facility than the clinic at the college, Dr. Kent stated that the only services that they have been providing at this time are preventive medicine classes, They are going at this very slowly. He said that Dr, Heindl was not hostile to the facility. Dr. Kent said he has received a request from the Comprehensive Health Association to write a two page editorial on what they are trying to do, Clinic discussed, No action taken at this time. 72-~21 REPORT ON "DISPLAY OF FLAG AT POLLING PLACES" County Counsel reported on the displaying of flags at polling places. He said he checked with the election clerk. They have determined that the polling places will have the flags displayed properly, He set out the manner in which the flags should be displayed. Matter discussed; no action needed. 72-822 REPORT ON PROBLEMS RELATED TO COUNTY CODE SECTION 19-12 AND RELATED PROBLEMS CONCERNING BUILDING CODE REGARDING WHAT IS DEFINED AS SITE, PARCEL, i.E._WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF AB 1301 and 1971, ~~ Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that this matter refers to a letter received from Irvine Schlaf. The problem here relates to enforcement. He drew a diagram on the board to set out what he was talking about. He said there was no problem in the A-2 zoned district. He can build houses on the land upon the securing of a building permit. Now that AS 11~.: the question is asked now if a land division map should be required. Mr. Blackstock explained the matter of mobile homes. The question was asked what is a mobile home park, It is one or more mobile homes on a lot for the rental to mobile tzome owners, Mr, Schlaf waxlts to put a agricultural worker in a mobile home on his property. The question is is he renting the mobile home, He is hir~.ng this man to live in the mobile home to protec his property. Page 4 May 9, 1972 May_91 1972 He explained the A-3 district situation. The use of mobile homes in these districts are limited to the person living in the mobile home being an employee, Mobile home parks are not allowed in an A-3 zone, Mr, Blackstock said he was requesting that the Board reconsider ag zoning and establish a different category for ag, purposes and eliminate the mobile home use. Mr. Blackstock said he sees a real problem devevloping in this matter, Mr, Toussaint explained the matter of the placing of more than one home on property. He said thisriis the area that concerns the Health Department. Mr. Blackstock caill inform the Health Department in writing the criteria that they should follow in these matters. Request of Mr. Schlaf discussedo It was stated that an ordinance could be amended to eliminate all the parcels under 5 acres from the A-3 classification. It was stated that they are putting in these mobile homes in the Chico area on the pretext that they are ag workers. It was felt that Ag workers should be defined in the ordinance, Matter will be studied, To bring this matter to a close $t this time, the matter was referred to the Planning Commission with a request that they study it and report back to the Board. It was suggested that this matter be placed on the agenda for discussion next Wednesday at the combined meeting to be held in Chico to consider the West Chico area, No action at this times 72-823 DISCUSSION: LOW INCOME HOUSING ' Red Melton, housing authority manager, was present to discuss Iow income housing, There has been some discussion on what can be done to provide housing for the low income people of the county. Mr, Melton brought the Board up to date on the type of housing they now have, He said the Federal Government has spent a great deal of money to provide housing for the low income people. They have an application in now for 250 more units, He feels that there is still a need for this housing to some extent. He said at the present time, all the housing was rented on a year round basis. They do not have any more seasonal labor homes. Proposed housing needs discussed. Mr. Nickelson will have a memo to the Board members whether there is a housing need element to the General Plan, Supervisor McKillop stated that the reason that this matter was placed on the agenda was that the E,O,C, has requested more information on whether these people would be eligible for the homes, He said a general meeting whould be set up with the E.OaC, so that thesepeople would know whether they are eligible or not. Interested contractors that build these homes should be included in the meeting, Mro Frost stated that this is the low income people's request< If the E.O,C, Director would request the meeting, these people would go to the meeting and explain what they want. Mr, Frost was requested to speak to the contractors after this meeting, Mr. Scott, a local contractor, explained the program and the homes that are built. He said he works on the 502 programo Chairman Gilman suggested that Mr. Elmore and Mr, Frost meet with Mre Melton after this meeting to discuss the matter. No action taken at this time, 72-824 DISCUSSION OF STMULATED EMERGENCY EXERCISE George Stamm gave a brief resume of the simulated emergency exercise. that was held last month. He said it brought all the agencies together. He pointed out the weak points that existed. His office has compiled the points that were brought out. He sent out letters to the people that were at the meeting asking for their comments, Chairman Gilman said that if Mr. Stamm could outline the deficiencies in a memo, the Board could then comment on them, Page 4~. May 9, 1972 May 9, 1972 Matter to be placed back on the agenda for discussion at a later date. 72-825 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS ON SACRAMENTO RIVER BANK PROTECTION PROJECT Mr. Stamm explained the environmental impact statement from Corps of Engineers on Sacramento River bank protection project. This project consists of bank protection work on the existing Sacramento levees. He said there was only a few hundred feet in Butte County, He stated that Supervisor Madigan was back in Washington D,C, to obtain funds far the Chico Landing projecto The agency that is proposing such a project must file an environmental impact statement, Mr, Stamm stated he has drafted a letter to Colo McCollom in this matter and if there coas no objection to the letter, he would mail ito No objections were expressed. No action taken. 72-826 MOCK UP PROPOSED EXHIBIT FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR STATE FAIR ETC. The presentation of the mock-up of the proposed exhibit for the Los Angeles County Fair, State Fair and National .Orange Show as prepared by Skidmore Displays was put over at this time. 72-827 APPROVE COURT ROOM FURNITURE PROPOSAL Tom Struthers, Purchasing Agent, reported on the results of the negotiation for furniture for the Courts building. They sat down with representatives of Sierra Stationary to negotiate with them for furniture for the complex. This consists of b0 separate items of furniture. Tt is a big package. The figure that they have arrived at is $32,300, It is a maximum figured This includes the installation of the fixed furniture. The charges for the installation is not know; this figure is an estimate, There will also be an estimated $1200 for freight charges; this is a maximum figure. This totals $35,114.840 The company has given the County 40% off the list price, The Courts have gone over the proposal; they are reserving the right to select colorso They are in full agreement with the proposal. They estimate that delivery would be made in the next 8 weeks. If the court building is ready and completed prior to that time, they can open the court facilities with the use of the old furnitureo On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and carried, the court room furniture proposal of Sierra Stationers in the amount of $35,114084 was approved. 72-828 DISCUSSION: RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY b. C. Swinney, Treasurer, presented a list of accounts involving the County Hospital and County Library for which hw requested relief from accountability. The hospital accounts amounted to $163,000 and the library accounts amount to $888.00, Action discussed. Discussed whether these accounts should be referred to outside collection agencieso Supervisor McKillop said he would like to be satisfied that there are no liens against these people. The point he is trying to make, he said, was how did the Board members know that all areas have been covered to determine that there are no liens or that these people are not able to pay. Matter discussedo Put over to next weelc to give Mro Mickelson an opportunity to discuss the matter with Mro Swinneyo 72-829 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-94 SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1 On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, Resolution 72-94 supporting Proposition 1 was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo 72-830 APPROVE PAYMENT TO GRIDLEY HERALD FOR BTD ADVERTISEMENT FOR BUTTE COUNTY FAIR GRANDSTAND RESTROOM FACILITIES On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, payment to Gridley Herald for bid advertisement in the amount of $99.75 for the Butte County Fair Grandstand restroom facilities was approved, Page 45. May 9, 1972 May 9, 1972 72-831 APPROVE EXEMPTIONS FROM HIRING FREEZE / ~ 3 ~~ On motion of Supervisor Reynolds,seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, exemptions from hiring freeze were approved for the following: 1. Hospital a, Janitor, extra help b, Adminissions Clerk c, Typist Clerk, extra help d, Clerk II, extra help 2, Health Department a. Community Health Aid 3, Assessor a, Map Draftsman, extra help 4. Clerk a, Clerk II 72-832 APP ROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE & TRAVEL REQUESTS On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and carried, the following action was taken: 1. Approved leave of absence for Harold Rising, building inspector, from May 8, 1972 through June 21, 1972, a non-compensated medical leave of absence, 2, Approved following travel requests: a, George Stamm, civil disaster officer, to attend course in Givi1 Defense Management in Fresno, May 21 through May 27, 1972, Five nights lodging, Estimated cost of trip $125. Travel by county car. 3o b. Clark Nelson, County Clerk, to attend workshop called by the California Judicial Council in Sacramento May 18 and 19, 1972, One nights lodging. Estimated cost of trip $30. Travel by county car. c, aim Lawson, Planning Director, to participate in a panel to discuss planning and taxation and amended California May Act at the North Regional Assessors Association of California in Yreka, May 24 and 25, 19720 One night lodgingo Estimated cost of trip $200 Travel by county car. d. Roy Pritchard, Public Works Department, to attend the Solid Waste Management Planning Course in Redding June 7 and 8, 1972. One nights lodging, Estimated cost of trip $30, Travel by private car. 72-833 BUBGET TRANSFERS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and carried, the following budget transfers were approved: B-110 Board of Supervisors - $1,000 from the reserve to publications and legal notices 8-112 Refuse Disposal - Establishes appropriation to purchase a cash register for the Ord Ranch Road Refuse Transfer Station in the ameunt of $250 and sets up $30 as a change fund for the operators. The $280 comes from the special departmental expense prior year, in the Refuse Disposal budget. 8-114 Public Works - sets up $6,000 in the Bangor Park Road (bridge) work order, with $1,690 coming from Dos Rios and Larkin Road, $1,760 from Biggs West Gridley, and $2,550 from Goodspeed Watt Road, 72-834 PETITION FOR FORMATION OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO 45 County Counsel reported he has received a new descriptive for the petition for formation of County Service Area No, 45. The petition is ready to be signed. Page 46. May 9, 1972 May 9, 1972 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Supervisor McKillop said he was satisfied with the letter; he feels it is a good letters Supervisor Maxon said he would sign the petition at this time. He said he was not completed satisfied with the matter, The matter will be placed before the LAFCO meeting to be held on June 1st. Data Processing will have all the tabs ready to send out next Monday. Supervisor Maxon will sign the petition and will file with the Clerk. 72-835 PUT OVER ONE WEEK: APPOINTMENT O1" DATA PROCESSING STUDY COMMITTEE The appointment of Data Processing Study Committee was put over one week in order that all the Board members could be presents 72-836 APPROVE ORDER APPOINTING THE ELECTION OFFICERS AND THE POLLING PLACES FOR JUNE 6, 1972 PRIMARY ELECTION Discussed the appointment of the election officers and the polling places for June 6, 1972 primary election. Each Board member had a copy of the list for his district. On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried, order appointing the election officers and the polling places for June 6, 1972 Primary Election Baas approved as requested by the Election Clerk. 72-837 MATTERS PRESENTED FOR BOARD DISCUSSION The Administrative Officer stated that he was advised that Supervisor Maxon has an appointment to the Housing Authorityo Supervisor Maxon stated he would make the appointment when he finds the right person. Supervisor Reynolds said he would submit his names for appointments next week. County Counsel reported that Paul Norton's appointment to the Assessment Appeals Hearing Board would expire in June, He explained the matter of appointment to the Board, The members serve for a"three year term, Matter to be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, May 16, 1972, Supervisor McKillop questioned Mr. Nickelson about the appointment to the Paradise Irrigation Districto No one else but Mr, Sherman has been suggested for the appointment, Matter to be considered next week, Supervisor McKillop presented a release by Rolland Vandegrift. Release read by C1i.f Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Mr~ Vandegrift claims in the release that the County is building the roads within the Paradise Pines Subdivision and developmento That is not soo Release discussed. Supervis.~r McKillop felt that the release contained misinformation. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that the roads were being built under a contract, which is being paid by the sale of bonds, The money is in the Countxy Treasury. The inspection is paid by the developer, Matter discussed; no action taken, Supervisor Reynolds commented on the memo from the County Auditor regarding the County Hospital's fund balance. He felt the balance was very gratifying, They feel they will not have to request funds from the general fund. Supervisor Reynolds said this was hospital week and he hopes that the public will take advantage of this week to toux the county facilityo ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p,m, to reconvene on Tuesday, May l6, 1972 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK By: Board of S rvisors Clerk Page 47.