HomeMy WebLinkAboutM051672May ll, 1972
STATE Ox CALTFORi~1IA )
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COUNTY OF BUTTE }
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Madigan, Maxon, McKillop, Reynolde: and Chairman Gi3nian.
Clifton Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel_and
Clark A. Nelsau, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
INVOCATION' Rev. Vince~tt Lyons, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Chico.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
72-838 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the minutes of May 9, 1972. were approved as mailed,
72-839 COMMUNICATIONS
William A. Laird, Paradise. Mr, Laird writes regarding the assessment of
/ 5''~1 his property in Paradise and the problem of intrusion of motorcyc~.es
i ~ 5 ~ and horses on his property, He encloses copy of his letter to the
Assessor. Matter of motorcycles referred to Sheriff to handle, Administra-
tive officer to check on matter of appealing the taxes and assessments.
Clayton M. CC¢ittim, O,D „ Oroville, Dr. Chittim writes to appeal the decision
of the Planning Commission on his property east of the Skyway in
~~ ~.~ d Magalia. Matter set for Tuesday, May 23, 1972 at 1:30 p,m. as
unadvertised hearing.
John W. Hamby, Paradise, Mr. Hamby protests decision of the Planning Commission
% 13 ~ (~ on request of Mr, Jim Eberhardt for land division for pa;:ce1 of land
on Steifer Road, Paradise, Discussed, Set for Tuesday, May 23, 1972
at 1:30 p,m.
Gary T. Lippincott, Paradise. Mr, Lippincott appeals decision of the
,~ 3 d ~ Planning Commission on the Richard Sorenson parcel. He also makes
appeal on the Chittim parcel listed in previous correspondence,
Set for hearing on Tuesday, May 23, 1972 at 1:30 p,m.
City of Gridley. The Gridley City Council, at its May 1 meeting, appointed
Vice-Mayor C. Everett Hammon to represent the City of Gridley on the
Swimming Pool Advisory Board, (County Service Area No, 34), effective
at once, See motion following communications.
County of San Joaquin. The County Administrator writes to thank the Board
~ ~ far their reply stating that the County of Butte would use existing
0 ~' Medi-Cal eligibility standards for medical indigency.
Information only. Administrative Officer to answer letter.
Gounty of Madera. Mr. Del Bianco, board chairman, writes regarding use of
Medi-Cal eligibility standards in providing treatment to non-residents
and stating that they have cancelled all reciprocal agreements caith
p_/~, other counties in the state for treatment of non-residents. They request
l~l that Butte County use the same standards in treating residents of their
county and request reply as to Butte County's policy in this matter,
Information. Administrative Officer to answer.
Regional Water Quality Control Board, The Board forwards official copy of their
Order No. 72-238 adopted at its Last official meeting setting forth
ways to discharge requirements for Paradise Pines (County Service Area
No. 4)o Signed acknowledgement of receipt is requested. Director of
Public Works to study matter and report back next week.
Division of Water Qualifiy Control. The,.Agency forwards "Notice to Agencies
Seeking Fo Y. 1972-73 Clean Water~Grants." The notice encloses a
packet of key instructions, including `project report guidelines,
revenue program synopsis guidelines and examples, Regional Planning
Agency environmental impact statement review procedures and environmental
impact reference package. Referred to Public Works and Butte County
Association of Governments,
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U. 5o Department of Laboro The Secretary of Labor, J. Do Hodgson, writes to request
intensive effort to increase the number of Vietnam-era veterans employed
d ?j • under the Emergency Employment Act and hopes to increase the percentage
of such veterans to 35%o Referred to Personnel Office. Supervisor
McKillop said he would like to know the County's percentage in this matter.
Lida Bissell. Hooker Oak Council of the Chico Unified School bistrict state
O d ~~] they are very concerned about the students at Jay Partridge School.
They hope the County will work towards a safety or stop light at the
intersection of Conners and East Ave. Read; no action taken.
Rolland A, Vandegrift. He states that it has been called to his attention that
Paul Horton is the finance chairman for Ward Cameron who is running
!/~ against him in the 5th Supervisorial District. He requests that Mr, Horton
j~ ~~D be removed from the panel hearing his assessment appeal. Letter read
and discussed, Supervisor Maxon said there might be a conflict. He
requested that County Counsel make a report to the Board regarding this
request today.
William Craig. Allegations by Rolland Vandegrift that the County is building
roads in the Paradise Pines Subdivision. He further states that if
,! p ~,D ~ they are not County roads and Paradise Pines are burning the trash,
7'~ then they are in violation. Mr. Castleberry explained the situation.
Matter discussed. Director of Public Works requested to answer the
letter, setting out the County's policy in these matters.
AeSabla Communities Volunteer Firemen, Inc. They oppose any further project
~y Z..d ~,~-- or subdivision development of homesites on the ridge north of Magalia.
`~'-~"t"° Letter read and discussed, Referred to Clay Castleberry, Jim Glander
` and Planning Commission.
DeSabla Community Club, They protest any further development of homesites in
the Magalia-DeSabla area by subdivision developers for the time being.
Letter discussed, It was felt that there should be a meeting between
Clay Castleberry, Jim Glander, Jim Lawson and Jerry Letson. Referred
to Public Works for handling,
. Carl Garrett. Appeal of hearing for 7-il, Southland Corporation request for
a use permit for a self-service gasoline dispensing island on property
(~ 3.a ~ located on the northwest corner of East Avenue and Ceres Avenue, Chico,
Set for hearing on Tuesday, May 30, 1972 at 1:30 p,m,
Dept. of Army. They desire the Chairman to sign a release of the Lease between
the Army and County of Butte. See motion following communications.
Melvin Trimble, Opinions on the issue of zoning in regards to a mobile home on
Nord Ave., Chico. Copies of letter given to Board members. No action
]~3~~~ taken at this time.
STUDENTS OF THE CONTEMPORARY ISSUE CLASS OF LAS PLUMAS HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMED AT
THIS TIME.
72-840 MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor McKillop referred to a letter fxom Dr. Floyd regarding a
bill for a transcient indigent at the Medical Center Hospital, Letter given
to Clif riickelson,
Supervisor Reynolds reported on the meeting last Thursday in
Sacramento. TYee meeting cancerned the death penalty issue that is to be
placed on the ballot, Most law enforcement agencies have petitions that
can be signed.
It was moved by Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon
and unanimously carried, that the people be given the right to vote on the
death penalty referendum,
Supervisor Madigan said he had received a telephone call from
Tom Yeoman last night. He said he operates the ambulance service in Chico.
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Mr, Yeoman complains about money owed to him for services rendered; said
bills are quite old, Administrative Officer will follow through on the matter.
Supervisor Maxon questioned County Counsel about legislation concerning
Lease-Lease back requirements, County Counsel said this pertains to AB 556.•
Supervisor Maxon said he would like to see the Board support this referendum.
72-841 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0, 34, GRIDLEY SWIMMING
POOL ADVISORY BOARD; GRIDLEY"S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by SupervisorMaxon and
unanimously carried, City of Gridley's Vice-Mayor C. Everett Hammon was
appointed to represent the City of Gridley on the Swimming Pool Advisory
Board (County Service Area No, 34), effective at once, and theAdministrative
Office was requested to write a letter to former Mayor C. Shifflett thanking
him for his services.
72-842 CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN RELEASE OF LEASE FOR THE DEPT, OF ARMY
On motion of Su ervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, th~hairman was authorized to sign the release of the
lease between the County of Butte and the Dept. of the Army for the office
in the Oroville Memorial Hall, subject to approval by County Counsel.
72-843 DISCUSSION: THREE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS DENIED BY PLANNING COMMISSION
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, explained the matter of denial of
tentative parcel maps by the Planning Commission, The tentative map of
Clayton M. Chittim, O.D,, Oroville, is a four-parcel division in the timber-
mountainous area. The Planning Commission upheld the Subdivision Committee's
recommendation in this matter, Mr. Lawson feels this is a marginal area,
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, felt the Board should review again the
procedure involved with an appeal of a subdivision or parcel map, He read
the section in the County Code regulating this matter. AB 1301 explained by
Mr, Lawson,
~{r. Blackstock felt the Board must comply with the appeal procedures.
Mr, Blackstock stated that these do not have to be advertised hearings.
Hearings set for May 23, 1972 on the tentative parcel maps of the following:
Clayton M. Chittim, O.b, Oroville
Jim Eberhardt, land on Steifer Road, Paradise
Richard Sorenson parcel, intersection of Concow Rd. and Hwy, 70,
Yankee Hill.
72-844 PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZED TO ASK FOR FUNDS FROM U, S, FOREST SERVICE FOR REPAIRS
ON OLD ROAD GOING DOWN THROUGH WEST BRANCH CAMPGROUND
Clay Castlberry, Director of Public Works, reported that the Public
Works Department has been contacted by the U,S, Forest Service regarding a
possible exchange of the County's old road going down through West Branch
Campground for a new road constructed by the U.S. Forest Service. The new road
and new bridge (length-24 miles) appear to be a fine improvement over the
existing roadway, Mr, Castleberry said that most of the road goes through
forest service property. There will be no access rights purchased or given
away. Matter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Public Works was given authority to ask the Forest Service
for $10,000 toward minor repairs and the cost of asphalt and chips delivered to
be installed by Public Works and to negotiate toward such an exchange, for the
road set out above.
72-845 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
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1. Approved agreement~or temporary road connection to SR44 @ Southgate
Industrial Park, between the C unty of Butte and Towne and Jayred, at no
cost to the County, and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
2, Acknowledged receipt of a $200 drainage deposit by Betty McCraig
for a garcel map in Chico and granted Director of Public Works to accept
drainage deposits on parcel maps.
3, Approved Contract Change Order No. 1 for Paradise Pines Assessment
District Units No, 10, 11 and 15, for various changes at no additional cost to
the District, and authorized the Chairman to sign.
4, For Paradise Pines Assessment District Units 4 and 8, approved
the following:
a. Contract change order ~~3 for revisions to water lines,
Increase contract price $746,64,
b, Contract change order ~~4 for approval of campground entrance.
Increase contract price $2,309.32.
c. Contract change order ~k5 to vary substitute materials.
No cost to the District,
5. For the Palermo Fire Station, took the following action:
a, Approved Change Order No, 4 in the increasing amount of
$82,50 for masonite counter top.
b, Approved Change Order dk5 in the increasing amount of $462,97
for drivecaay culvert.
c. Accepted the Fire Sfation and that final payment be authorized
subject to the 10% withholding plus $300 for hardware.
d. Authorized filing of the Notice of completion and Chairman
authorized to sign the same,
6, Awarded contract for traffic signal installations-Pearson Road @
Skyway, Pearson Road @ Clark Road and Oro-Dam Boulevard @ 5th Avenue-Project
No. T-3057(1) and T-3053(1) to the qualified low bidder, Robinson Construction
Company, subject to approval from FHGIA, and authorized Chairman to sign the contract.
7. Approved Change Order ~~2, Forbestown Road FAS Project 759(4), in
the increasing amount of $4,150 which provides fox installation of underdrains to
remove subsurface water from beneath a roadway fill, and authorized the
Chairman to sign,
8, Approved agreements for sale, authorized Chairman to sign and
authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent for
the following:
Right_of way acquisition
Skyway FAS 757(4) Rose J. Bailey 0,018 ac. $750 No impr, $750
Skyway FAS 757(4) L. Halley 0.073 ac, $1,587- $140 impr. Total $1,727.
9. Accepted grant deeds for right of way acquisition and authorized
the Chairman to sign the Certificates of Acceptance for the following:
East Avenue 57191-70-1 Parcel
n Ir n u n
11 tl 11 11 F1
n n n n n
Ord Ferry Road 42071-71-1 "
Elliott Road (parcel map) AP 53-33-14
Paradise Pines Unit 4~1 1 ft, strip
Pearson @ Clark (signals 244T4) "
2 D. Jones et ux
4 L, Lord et ux
7 W, O'Connel et ux
15 C. Wussox et ux
16 J. Hudson et ux
24 J. Taylor et ux
1 C. Cabral et ux
E, Eselin et ux
Larwin Developments, Inc.
2 John W. Noffsinger & Cecelia C.
Noffsinger, his wife
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72-846 INFORMATION ITEM-EAST AVENUE SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the East Avenue
sidewalk installation. Mr. Castleberry said he felt it would be a good move
for the Board to acknowledge these sidewalks that have been built across
from the Jay Partridge School. The communities efforts in the placing of
these sidewalks at this site should be acknowledged. Mr. Castleberry will
answer the letter from the people in that area.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the writing of a letter to the
people in the area of the Jay Patridge School in appreciation for the placing
of the sidewalks at this site.
72-847 DISCUSSION: PARCEL MAP AT COHASSET: APPROVE THE DEEDING_OF A 10' RIGHT OF WAY
Supervisor Madigan said he would like the Board to consider a parcel map
in the Cohasset area. The property is on a Federal Aide Route. The man has
been requested to dedicate a right of way on his property, The man that is
buying the property said he would be happy to go along with the dedication of
the right of way. The Board could take the right of way through the willing
property owner, and given Planning some direction concerning the property of
the original owner. It was felt that the Board's direction would be that if
the owner of Parcel 1 would give a 10' right of way, then an encroachment
permit could be issued to him. When further development takes place on the
original property owners property, they would have to dedicate the right of way
at that time or no encroachment permit would be allowed. The buyer at this time
could dedicate his right of way. Matter discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the Board agreed that if the owner of the lower section
of the above described property (Parcel 1) would give a 10' right of way, that
Public Works could issue an encroachment permit, but that Parcel 2 owner would
not be issued any encroachment permit until dedication of the right of way
was made.
RECESS: la:oD
RECONVENED: 10:15
72-84.8__ DISCUSSTON~ REPORT ON MILK INSPECTION SERVICES
Dr, Heindl, Health Director, reported on the milk inspection services.
She stated that a memo had been given to the Board members regarding this
service. A decision will have be made at this time due to the retirement of
Mr. Orrick, This is a program that is necessary for the local dairy producers
and processors. Dr. Heindl explained the program, She stated that at the present
time this particular service is much smaller than when it was originally started
back 42 years ago, The Health Department would like to relinquish this
service to the Agriculture Department; this would revert the County to an ungraded
county. She explained how this could be done. The producers in this County
could get the same service from the State; the testing is done in Sacramento.
There are various ways this could be handled. There are additional costs if
this goes to the State. The County is not charging for this service at this time.
Chairman Gilman said he had attended the meeting with the Health Department
and the milk producers. The producers were opposed to changing the procedures,
It was stated that Mr, Dolan from the State Department of Agriculture could be
asked to speak before the Board on this matter. Dr, Heindl said she could study
the situation and return to the Board with her data and recommendation.
The Board requested that Dr, Heindl secure certain information from
other counties and present the information and her recommendation to the Board
next week. She will study the work load of the sanitarians, also.
Matter to be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, May 23, 1972,
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72-849 DISCUSSION: COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TO MEDI-CAL
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on County contribution to
Medi-Cal. He said the Board members have been sent a memo from County
Auditor's office. There has been an additional meeting with all departments
involved, The first thing that should be done is far the Caunty Auditor to
meet with the State Auditor, Mr, Blackstock said he has asked Senator Fred
Marler to reserve a spot bill for this matter. He said he would recommend
that the Board go ahead and set a meeting with the Legislative Offices and
with Dr, O'Brian. At the meeting, they should see if they can reach a
tentative agreement in this matter, The Board should ask :ienator Marler and
Assemblyman Johnson to help the County in this matter. The bill should set
the total amount of County contribution to Medi-Cal; the bill should set out
a reduction in this contribution. Matter discussed. County Counsel will set
up a meeting for next week and the Board members will attempt to attend the
meeting.
72-850 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SHELVING FOR_HOSPITAL
^ ~On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the County Hospital
that $600 budgeted for toilet facilities be transferred to the amount for
the additional shelving and that the purchase of shelving in the amount of
$1,024.80 be authorized.
72-851 AU_THORIZE_PURCHASE OF_STENO CHAIRS FOR HOSPITAL
$560 was budgeted for purchase of eight steno chairs, but it is found
that 13 chairs may be purchased for this amount. The Hospital requests
authority to purchase the additional number of chairs from within the present
budget allocation.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the purchase of 13 chairs for
the hospital from within the present budget allocation.
72-852_ AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR HOSPITAL
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the Hospital
Board of Trustees for authority to transfer $18,000 from regular salaries
to call back and overtime account.
72-853 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR STANDBX GENERATOR FOR
HOSPITAL _
/ ~ ~ ~~ At the May 10th meeting, the Hospital Trustees approved the Administrator's
request to ask for action on installation of the standby generator, Clay
Castleberry, Director of Public Works, said it might be in order to have the plans
and specs printed and have them brought back to the Board for advertising.
Mr, Castleberry explained the situation; he said they could be ready to go
to bid in about 3 weeks, Matter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, a purchase order to prepare plans for the standby
generatox at the County hospital was authorized, not to exceed $2,500,
72-854 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 72-95, 72-96 & 72-97 INTENTION TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
TAX DEEDED PROPERTY
V On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the following resolutions of intention to sell at public
auction tax deeded property by the County Treasurer was adapted:
72-95 - Resolution to sell AP 035-099003 Now AP 035-09-9-003-0-
Burlington Ave.-Outside Oroville
72-96 -Resolution to sell AP 033-09-1-001-0 Western Pacific Addition
72-97 - Resolution to sell AP 005-362-05 Now 005-26-3-005-0
_ 125 W 19th St. City ~f Ct}~i~o
age
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72-855 DSSCHARGE FROM ACCOUNTABILITY (PUT OVER ONE WEEK)
Discharge from accountability presented by Tax Collector discussed,
It has not been determined whether liens have been taken on these accounts
or whether they could be turned over to an outside agency for collection.
Nr. Nickelson will report back next week.
Matter to be placed on the agenda for Tuesday, May 23, 1972.
72-856 ADOPT_R_ESOLUTION_72-98 APPROVING CONTRACT WITH THE YOUTH AUTHORITY
This is a renewal, of the previous contract with the~Youth Authority
which implements Section 704 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for case referral;
to the Youth Authority from the Juvenile Courts for observation, diagnosis and
report. Rates in this years contract have increased $750 per month to $805
per month. The contract has been approved by Counsel and Auditor. Contract
discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Resolution 72-98 approving the diagnostic contract with
California Youth Authority'caas adopted and the'~hairman was authorized to sign.
72-857 APPROVE E%EMPTIONS FROM HIRING FREEZE_
Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, explained the requests for exemptions
from hiring freeze. Requests discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following exemptions from hiring freeze were approved:
1. Public Works - 1 Principal Engineering Aide, Extra help
1 Sr, Engineering Aide, extra help
1 Jr, Engineering Aide, extra help
2, Assessor - 1 Typist Clerk II
3. Auditor - 1 Bookkeeping Machine Operator
1 Secretary II
4. Hospital - 2 Clerk II, extra help
72-858 ADOPT RESOLUTION 72-99 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO LEASE AMENDMENT WITH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA_
The lease agreement with the Office of Emergency Services for their space
at the Emergency Operating Center has been amended reducing their space
rented from 1855 sq~.aare feet to 1105 square feet, effective June 1, 1972,
with a reduction in rental from $200 to $50 per month. Amendment approved
by Counsel and Auditor, Matter discussed, Supervisor Reynolds said that in
July the County was going to have a Lab facility that the law enforcement
agencies have been wanting for a long time, He explained how the facility
would be used.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, Resolution 72-99 approving the lease amendment with
the State of California was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
72-859 ITEMS DECLARED SU_RPLUS_PROPERTY
T On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following items were declared surplus property
and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to dispose of said items:
1. Planning Department's car #296 which was transferred from the
Sheriff's office
2. Juvenile Hall Chevrolet pickup ~~920
3. A Sears Riding Mower at County Buildings
4. A 1951 Ford z ton. panel truck at Probation
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72-860 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF VOTING BOOTHS
The Clew's budget authorized him to purchase 30 surplus Votomatic
machines at $1,800 and 50 surplus booths at $3,000. The Clerk states that
the surplus Votomatics were unacceptable and because of the deplorable condition
of his voting booths he requests authorization to spend the total of $4,800
on surplus booths. Matter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, The Clerk was authorized to use the $1,800 budgeted for
Votomatics for the purchase of surplus booths.
72-861 T12AVEL_REQUESTS APP ROVED
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following travel requests were approved:
1. Joyce Rowell, collection supervisor, to attend the spring meeting
of the California County Collectors Association in Monterey May 25 and 26, 1972.
One nights lodging-$105 estimated cost of trip, Travel by private car,
2, Howard Toussaint, Health Department, to attend the annual meeting
of the conference of directors of environmental health at Asilomar May 23
through May 26, 1972. Three nights lodging. Estimated cost of trip $72,
Travel by county car.
3. Probation Officer or Wallace Herring to attend the 42nd annual
California Probation Parole and Correctional Officers Association state
conference at Universal City, California, May 23 through May 26, 1972,
Three nights lodging. Estimated cost of trip $135. Travel by public
transportation,
72-862 BUDGET TRANSFERS APP ROVEB
-~On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-115 Public Works - $18,740 from the E1 Monte Avenue project to the
East Avenue Pillsbury to Freeway project, Also the
same amount of money is transferred from the special
road fund (tax money) to the road fund
8-116 Welfare - Food Commodity - $500 from food account with $20 going
to rents and leases and $480 to utilities within the
budget
B-117 Welfare - $2,500 from the training account to rents and leases-
equipment
8-118 Planning - $28 is transferred from office expense to equipment rental
and is a one time charge for installation of a
duplicating machine. $850 transferred from regular
salaries with $200 going to communications, $250
to equipment maintenance and $400 to publications and
legal notices
B-119 Recorder - $204 from transportation and travel to office expense
B-120 Purchasing - $70 from publications and legal notices and $100 from
extra help with a total of $170 going to communications
B-121 Board of Supervisors - $400 from transportation and travel to
communications
8-122 Assessor - $165 from office expense to publications and legal notices
B-123 Personnel - $115.15 from equipment, $860,85 from extra help, with
$272 going to communications and $704 going to office
expense
B-124 Central Services - $250 from transportation and travel to office expense
8-125 Veterans Service - $610 from reserve with $270 going to transportation
and travel and $340 to communications
. _ 5 126 Gridley Justice Court - $87 from regular salaries to insurance-
general account
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B-127 Library= $23 from equipment maintenance to publications and legal
notices and $150 from regular salaries to overtime salaries
B-128 Paxadise Justice Court - $150 from professional and special services
with $50 going to communications and $100 to jury and witne.
expense
B-129 Auditor-Controller-Public Works - Sets up appropriation o£ $47,895 in
road construction TOPICS program and is to cover signal
installation at Clark and Pearson, Skyway and Pearson and
Oro Dam and Fifth Avenue. The amount comes from State
Aid Construction - $10,000, Federal Aid Topics Construction•
$37,895.
72-863 APPEARANCES
1. Mrs,~Leora Noe, Durham, representing Mr. Hobson. She stated she
was a real estate agent. She sold Mr. Hobson his property and he is attempting
to secure a building permit. The depth of the Sot is not 100'. She explained
the request. She said the owner could use both lots for the building permit.
They are going to place a mobile home on the property. Mr. Castleberry explained
how the matter could be handled. The Board requested that she return to the
Board meeting at 1:30 when Mr. Lawson would be present and explain her request.
2. Robert Charlebois, Manager of Butte County Employees Association.
He stated that he has received a number of complaints about the double standard
being used by the County. He said the Board had admonished the Hospital Board
for getting into political activities. He said he thought that Mr. Mickelson
had been using his own time in engaging in the discussion about the hospital
issue. That is no longer true. He felt the other county employees should have
the same right to engage in political activities if Mr. Mickelson Baas allow ad
to continue with these activities, He said that if Mr. Mickelson could use a
county car, county time and supplies, others should be granted the same right.
The Board should be consistent in these matters.
Supervisor Maxon said there was a divided opinion on this Board about
the hospital proposition. He felt that there was a conflict of interest here,
He said that because there was a divided interest on the Board, Mr. Mickelson
should discontinue his activities concerning the hospital issue, Mr, Charlebois
said the people would not believe that Mr, Mickelson was speaking for himself;
they would feel that he was speaking for the Board.
Matter discussed. Supervisor McKillop said he felt that Mr, Mickelson
was wrong in his presentation, if he was doing this on County time, then any
County employee could to the same. Supervisor Reynolds said he felt that
Supervisor McKillop was asking for Board determination in this matter. If
there is no direction, then all the other County employees could do the same.
Mr. Mickelson said he will speak to no more groups on this subject.
No Board action taken at this time.
3. Mr. Art Elmore, spokesman for the poor. He said the poor people
had requested information and he would like to know the status of their request.
The E.O.C. Board did take action and they did approve the request. The letter
of May 1 requested information in writing for a directory for the poor.
Mr. Mickelson said it was a question of time. The Administrative Office
has not had time to do this work. Chairman Gilman said the poor people could
get this information together and the County could print the material,
Chairman Gilman said he did not think that the Administrative personnel should
be tied up in preparing this directory.
Request discussed. Mr. Elmore said he was of the opinion that this
information could be available in a matter of hours. His staff is down to
nothing. The poor people would like to know what the Board would like them to do.
Mr. Elmore said the services should be made available to these people,
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Chairman Gilman said the matter would be referred to the Administrative
Office with a request that he report back next week on how this matter can be
handled, A11 the agencies will have to be canvased to detexmine the services
that are available to the poor people, Mr, Elmore said he would be absent
next week and he requested that Mr, Fred Frost be given the information.
4, Rev. Richard Bjork, He asked the Board about his communication
to the Board, which was read last week. The letter refers to some "Fair
Hearings" for T,Telfare recipients, Letter discussed. The letter had been
referred to County Counsel, County Counsel said he has not had time to study
the matter or prepare a report on the request. County Counsel was requested
to study the matter and present a written report next week. No action taken
at this time, Matter placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, May 23, 1972.
72-864_REPORT_BZ Bd;r'?'E_COUNTY FARM BC3REAU ON ORCHARD ASSESSMENTS IN BUTTE COUNTY
Eldon Culley, Executive secretary, read a letter from Mr. Don DeBock,
president of the Butte County Farm Bureau concerning orchard assessments in
~~, Q ~ Butte County, Letter filed with the Clerk. He said at the time of the last
meeting, it was felt that necessary adjustments would be made by March 1st.
Assessment methods used in other counties explained. Supervisor Reynolds
said the Farm Bureau felt that it was imperative to have this matter entered into
the Board record that action should be taken in this matter. It was hoped that
the Assessors Office would handle the matter was quickly as possible.
Mr. Gulley said that a large group of the orchardists were present, He
said they were trying to deal with people who are paid to perform these duties.
They have not been able to get any satisfaction from the Assessor's Office,
Other orchard ocaners in other counties have been granted across-the-board reductions
in assessments due to the present problems,
Dave Vasco, Assessor, said he had not promised anything at the time of
Che meeting except equity. He said he would talk to the other counties and
determine what they are doing. He does not promise reductions to anyone.
He said the market rules these matters. He said he would supply this Board
and the Farm Bureau with details received from the other counties, He said
he knows of no "across-the-board" reductions in other counties, He said that
if the people were not satisfied with their assessments, County Counsel could
tell them of the procedures to follow in these matters.
Supervisor Reynolds spoke concerning the meeting held in this matter.
He said that Mr. Vasco had stated that he would do everything in his power
before the March 1st deadline to reduce the assessments on orchards. Mr.
Vasco explained what his office had been doing in this matter. His office
does not assess the crops,
The matter of assessments discussed. Supervisor Maxon asked if it
would be possible for Mr. Vasco to take this matter to the Assessor's Association
and the various counties and determine what other counties are doing.
Chairman Gilman said he was not going to argue about assessments. He said
it appears to him that the Assessor could meet with these people and discuss
the matter with them. Supervisor Reynolds said these people do have a
problem and the only reason that they were appearing today was to get something
of record before the Board. Supervisor Maxon said he was looking for evidence.
If there is evidence, he said that maybe this Board could appeal the matter
to the Assessment Appeals Board. He said that if an injustice has been done,
something must be done in the matter.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said that there were different issues
brought up today. He would like to answer them in writing regarding whether
the Board could appeal the matter to the Assessment Appeals Board if there is
evidence.
Matter discussed; no .action taken at this time.
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RECONVENED: 1:30 All Board members present.
72-865 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY SET FOR PALERMO FIRE STATION
Supervisor Reynold: said he would 1•ike to receive concurrence from Public
Wor'ss Director and the Board members to have the official ribbon cutting
ceremony for the new Palermo Fire Station on the 3rd of June in the evening.
Mr. Castleberry said he world concur and caould handle the matter. The ceremony
will be held on June 3, 1972 in the evening between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.
72-86b PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED REZONING FROM "A-3" TO "M-R" DISTRICT, PROPERTY
NEAR_EAST END OF LAKE WYANDOTTE', EAST OF OROVILLE
The public hearing on the proposed rezoning from "A-3" to "M-R" district,
property near east end of Lake Wyandotte, east of Oroville, was held as
advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the actions of the
Planning Commission in this matter. 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.
72-867 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 12 G8, zoning AS "M-R", A PORTION OF THE COUNTY,
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE N0. 475 AS AMENDED
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1268, zoning as "M-R", a portion of the County,
pursuant to Ordinance No, 475 as amended, was adopted and the Chairman was
authorized to sign.
72-868 PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED REZONING, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
PROPOSED REZONING FROM "MHP" TO "RT-1" DISTRICT, PORTION OF KELLY RIDGE ESTATES,
EAST OF OROVILLE
The public hearing on the proposed rezoning for Southern California Financial
Corporation, from "MHP" to "RT-1" District, portion of ICe11y Ridge Estates, east
of Oroville, as held as advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized
actions 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.
72-869 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1269, CONING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY AN "RT-1"
(MINIMUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-TRAILER) DISTRICT, AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
FOR THE USE OF LAND AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1269 zoning a portion of the County, an "RT-1"
(Minimum-density Residential-trailer) district;, and establishing regulations
for the use of land and the construction of buildings was adapted and the
Chairman was autY~orized to sign.
72-870 PUBLIC_HEARING: APPEAL OF USE PERMIT FOR JAKE KEELEY WEST LINDO AVENUE
The public hearing on the appeal of the granting of a use permit for
Jake Keeley, West Lindo Avenue, Chico, was held as advertised. Jim Lawson,
Planning Director, summarized the actions of the Planning Commission in this
matter. This is an appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission. The
applicant had proposed 4 new units and the Planning Commission felt the
property could only take care of one more unit. The Planning Commission approved
Che building of one more duplex. The people appealing the decision of the
Planning Commission felt that no additional units should be allowed. This is
an expansion of a non-conforming use,
• Hearing opened to the public at this time.
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Appearing in opposition:
1. Mr, Donald Nassie, West Lindo Avenue. He stated he had met with
the property owners in the area and the people had signed a petition in
opposition to the additional units. The petition coos signed by 30 property
owners in the area. Petition filed with the Clerk.
2, Mrs. Ila McCampbell, West Lindo Avenue, Chico, She stated this
was a single family area and that the proposed expansion of the existing use
would not be right for the area.
Appearing in favor:
1. Mr. Stan Sedor, attorney at law, speaking on behalf of the
applicant, Mr. Jake Keeley, He feels this is a hardship case; he said he
has done a great deal of research on hardship cases, Mr. Sedor set out
the reasons for their request for approval of the use permit. Mr. Keeley
has indicated that if he were allowed to build three more units, he could
use the balance of the land for drainage from the buildings. He said that
as long as there is no sanitary problem or health problem involved, he could
not see any harm in the granting of this use permit, He said that with
respect to the recommendation that the applicant install curb, gutters and
sidewalk, there are no curbs or gutters on that street; he questioned the
practicality of requesting these items. He requested that the Board delete
this requirement.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board at this time,
Chairman Gilman said the property was in his district; he has not seen the
property in question, He said he opposes any expansion of non-conforming uses.
Supervisor Madigan concurred with Chairman Gilman concerning the expansion
of non-conforming uses.
Supervisor McKillop said that maybe in view of two Planning Commissioners
being absent at the time of their hearing, and the opposition did not have
the information presented to the Board by the applicant today, it might be
well to send this back to the Planning Commission for another hearing, There
was evidence that should have been presented at the Planning Commission's past
hearings. The Board members could also view the site tomorrow when in Chico.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the appeal of the use permit for Jake Keeley, West Lindo
Avenue, Chico, was referred back to the Planning Commission for their review.
72-871 PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF PLANNTNG COMMISSION'S ACTION WITH RESPECT TO
PARCEL MAP FOR ELBERT F. HART KI$LER ROAD PARADISE
The public hearing on the appeal of Planning Commission's action with
respect to parcel map for Elbert F, Hart, Kibler Road, Paradise, was held as
set by the Board. Planning Commission recommended approval of the map.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, set out a diagram of the map showing the
property in question. Mr. Lawson said the applicant would prefer to have the
60' required easement to the north of the property,
Hearing opened to the public at Phis time. Appearing in opposition:
no one.
Appearing in favor of the application: Mr. John Lanam, attorney at
law, representir_g the applicant. He explained the purpose of the appeal,
Mr, Hart is requesting division of lots 1 & 2, The applicant is agreeable
to the dedication of the access as indicated on the proposed map. Mr, Lanam
felt that to require the applicant to extend the dedication back to the
western boundary coould work a hardship on him. Mr, Lanam presented the
Board members copies of a map setting out the proposed division of the property.
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Request discussed. Mr. Lanam said he was respectfully requesting the
Board to take action as set out on the tentative parcel map as filed. The
applicant is will~.ng to take the 60' easement back to the point where his land
starts. The request is merely that the map before the Board be approved so
that it can be filed.
Hearing closed to the Public and confined to the Board for discussion
and action. Request discussed. Discussed the hinge point of the easement.
Jim Griffith, deputy county counsel, said that unless an exception was granted,
he h•n e oint should be at the northeast corner of the northern most lot,
~ccess ~is~ussed.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the parcel map for Elbert F. Harte, Kibler Raad, Paradise,
was approved as submitted, with the stipulation that the hinge be moved to
the north-east corner of the northern most lot.
72-872 REPORT ON FOOD COyTr10DITTES ~rS, FOOD STAiIPS
The Administrative Officer and the Welfare Director were present to
report on their studies on a comparison of food stamps vs, food commodities,
Tn addition there were two representatives from the State Department of
Agriculture in San Francisco caho spoke to the Board,
Mr. Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, gave a brief background
of this matter. In the beginning it•was felt that there were some real
advantages to the food commodity program. About a year ago a report was given to
the Board on food stamps and it was felt that food stamps would be less expensive
to the County than food commodities. Mr. Mickelson explained the situation.
At the request of the Board he had made a study of the programs; Ed Robinson,
Welfare Director, had also been requested to make a study of the programs,
Ed Robinson recapped his report. Costs vary quite a bit. He said
his department had run a cost estimate based on Humboldt County. He explained
how his report was computed. Projection of the programs by Welfare discussed.
Reports discussed. It was stated that the stamps would have to be
computed as equal to cash, The same precautions caould have to be taken as
banks take with cash. A armor car would have to be used to transport the
stamps. The post office has their own car; the banks would charge for this
service. Distribution of the stamps discussed, It was stated that the
postoffices would not underbid the banks, Time spent discussing the costs
for the issuing of the food stamps,
PSr. Strandberg stated that food commodities do have value because the
program releases money for the recipient's use to purchase clothes, drugs, etc.
Mr, Mickelson said the food stamps would give the people a greater selection
of the type foods people would like to buy. Supervisor Reynolds said that
if the stores had to employ additional personnel to handle the food stamps
this would, also, help the economy of the county. Supervisor Reynolds
asked the Welfare Director how long it would take to implement the food
stamp program if the Board decided to go to it. Mr. Robinson said he would
hesitate to say; each case would have to have a separate budget made if the
food stamp program is implemented,
Mr. Strandberg spoke at this time. He said he had looked over some of
the figures; the costs as reported are very close. He said it would take them
about 60 days to implement the program from the time thev`receive notice from
the County. Board members questianed Mr, Strandberg about the-food stamp
program, Costs for the food stamp program set out.
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" Supervisor Maxon asked the representative of the food•stamp program
if there wasn't a new law that states the recipient must work for the stamps,
He stated "Yes" but the law restricted the working age to 18 to 65, This
requirement would nat include ODD cases or any one that is not physically able
to work. Requirement elpl.ained and discussed, This is handled through employment
security. Failure to accept employment would disqualify the applicant. This
work requirement has just gone into effect,
Pleasure of the Board set out, Supervisor McKillop said he has always
felt that the food stamp program is the best for the community. Ile felt this
Board should act today on the matter, A resolution should be prepared
;stating that Butte County wants to implement the food stamp program at the
earliest possible date,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by SuFe rvisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Kesolution 72-100 approving implementation of the food
stamp program was adopted, the Chairman was authorized to sign said resolution
and the Administrative Officer and Welfare Director were directed to
immediately commence implementation of the food stamp program,
72-873 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE A, SHERP7AN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
PARADISE TRRIGAT70N DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, P1r, George A, Sherman, 5651 Cherry Lane, Paradise,
was appointed to fill the vacant directorship, on the Board of Directors
of the Paradise Irrigation District.
72-874 PUBLIC HEARING SET: PROP05ED REZONING F'OR PROPERTY ON WEST SIDE OF GUYATN
AVENUE, CHICO
A public hearing was set for May 30,-1972 at 1:30 p,m, on the
Matthew M. Meier proposed rezoning fram "A=R" (agricultural-residential)
to "R-4" (maximum-density dwellings, restrict service-residential) district,
for property located on the west side of Guynn Avenue, 250 ft, south of East
Avenue, identified as the southerly 110•ft. of AP 42-07-80, Chico.
72-875_TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisar McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps were approved:
1, Lao W° G~ngx°us, HP 53-112-04, 2 lots, 150 Maple Par#~ Dr.,
ParacYise. SuxK,~Ryor: Gz~ry ~'. Lippinca~Ct.
2• Russell t'Soun•~, AP ~5-41-27 ~ pard:ion of 13,.2 lo~:s, '~allornbrosa
Ave. , Chico. Engineer: f~algeP B. Grimes E Assoc.
8. Louis Van•turinz., at al, AP k3-Q53-36, ~ lots, north ag W. llth'
Ave., east of Holly Ave. Rnd we3$ of 7vs~i Ave., Chios,
rEngineer: ~IcCai.n~•As3oc.
~. Bill Bettencx~urt, AP 56-02--67, Cohasaet mold, G'iice. Engineer:
C. W. BachmPaz.
5. Pe•~~+ R~er7.~,, ~,p 39-35-08, 2 lots, 1371 Harlan Ave., Chico.
~agineer: C. Y7, Bachman .
6. RodsZey Sharp 5 Evelyn Leroux, AP ~a7-ZO-09, 2 ZOt~ ..
of Meri.di~,n Rd. , S miles north of Chico. Engir,ee1;.~est side
4~al.ter B. Grimes ~ Asaoe.
7. Douglas Bra1~•gon, AP 4~-Q5-•4l. , ShasL.a Avr., , Chico. Engineer:
Waa.ter B. Grimes E Acf>oc.
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S. Ken Eoyden, AP 53-021-4~F, 2 lots, approx. 225 ft. west of
SIcyway and 353 i`t< south of Bills Rd., Paradise. Surveyor:
John W, Hamby.
B• ~y Newkirk, :4F' S0-3~-20, ~ lots, west of Irofty Lc*.~1r~, Paradise.
Suz'veyox+: .john W. Harivy.
10• W• Opie Doyle, AP 58-20-40 (portion of), 3 2o~:a, west of Big
Bend Road. Surveyor: .Tahn W. Hamby,
11. Thomas O'Dell, AP 4l-11-96, 4 lots, east side of Dry Cx~eDc
Road, aPp:,ox. l20o ft. north of the Orovil~.e P~::,3tz tRZ~a.lia
Hwy. ~un.:fion, Pcnt~,. Surveyor: GF T,
~'Y L:ippincot ...
12. Kevin Fischer, AP 57-90-22, 3 lat$, north aidA of Im e
~at Crescont i%rz+,~e , Sierra Doi. Oro Subdivision , Pfagallarial Way
Surveyor: Gary T. Lippincott• ~,
13 . Cl~srf;nce G, Stuz~g~on , AP 34-04-0~ , 251 ^az~yon D-'. , Omville .
2 lots. Sur•v'~yo.r: !'?~iel Lippincott.
14 . ~ri2liz~:a D~Spain , ,sn ~~.n_10-1? ar~d 1~~ ~ 3 ' ~~r3 ; (;ax ~~fi,, Road,
burhag. E'ngin~r: PfcCai.r. AR:sociat8s• .
1S. Grace [a~ade, A.P 39--10-02, 4 lots, River Road,
southwest of Chico,. Engineer: Walter R. GrimesnBoASsoemile
16. Frank J. Lar~Phere B Ralph H. Watt, AP '+8-10-71 E 72,
end o.f Geneva Lane, Chico. Engineer: [Alalter R, ~; 2 lots'
.rimes and Assoc.
72-876 APPROVE ONE TENTATTVF SUBDIVISION MAP
On motion of Supervisor Mason, seconded by Supervisor Mc1Cillop and
unanimously carried, the following tentative subdivision map was approved:
1. Lincoln Park Subdivision, 8 Lots, on Greenview Circle, nozth of
Estates Drive, being Lots 54 & 55 of Butte Creek Estates Subdivision,
Chico. Engineer: Walter B, Grimes & Assoc,
72-877 DISCUSSION R1; ALLEGED 70:dING VIOLATION
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained the alleged zoning violation,
He has been advised that the zoning administrator and the violator had met in
his office today and after discussion, it was hoped that there taould be voluntary
compliance by the violator. There will be no complaint presented to the Board
today, No action need be taken at this time,
72'878 APPEARANCE OF GARY HODSON, CHICO, LOTS CREATED IAT NON-CONFORMANCE WITH
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Gary Hodson, Chico, appeared to discuss the problem of the lots he had
purchased on February 8, 1972 aid had been set out this morning by the real
estate taoman, Mrs, Noe. Depth of she lots discussed. He has been told by
the Planning Office that he would have to file a parcel map, e'Ir, Hodson said
he would like to see where the 100 foot depth is required. Mr, Lawson said
these are substandard lots. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, read the section that
governs this matter, Minimal. lot depth of l00' set out, The proposed lots do
not conform to the County ordinance. County Counsel explained the matter of
dividing lots,
The Board told Mr. Ilodson that he would have to file a parcel map,
Procedure explained, No Board action taken.
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72-879 PLACING OT' MOP,ILE ROME ON PROPERTY IN A A-2 ZONED AREA
Supervisor Reynolds explained the problem he had in his area. An
individual desires to place a trailer house near the home for his family
and under the present ordinances it cannot be done. Howard Toussaint,
sanitarian, explained the matter of water supply and the hooking up to
a septic tank. Request discussed. The trailer would be for the family`s
•daughter and her children. Supervisor Reynolds said it would be on a
two acre parcel of land. thr. Toussaint stated that every separate residence
must be on its. own septic tank system.
Time spent discussing horn the matter could be handled. County Counsel
set out the section that governs this matter, Amendment to existing ordinance
discussed, aim Lawson, Planning Director, said he would go out and look
at the site; Mr. Toussaint wi7.1 also look at the site. They will report
back to the Board on the matter,
72-880 ZONING MATTERS DISCUSSED
Supervisor Madigan presented a problem concerning property that under
the County General Plan was indicated to be orchard. or raw crop land. He
said there caaa not an orchard within a half-mile of the site in question.
He showed a sample of the dirt on the property, Matter discussed; no action taken.
County Counsel explain the zoning violation problem discussed today.
He said he wanted to clear the matter Caith the Board. He did not think these
matters should be discussed in Executive Session. He will continue in the
manner that the present case was handled. No action needed.
Placing of trailers on A-3 zoned property discussed.
Dan Pelli.cotti, Oroville, requested that the letter concerning
Vistec be made a part of these records. Letter on file with the Clerk.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:40 £or an executive session.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 5:15 following an executive session.
72-881_ APPOIN'.~MENTS TO DATA PROCESSING STUDY COMMITTEE
Appointments to Data Processing Study Committee discussed. .Supervisor
Madigan felt that a Board member should be appointed to the Committee.
Structure of the committee set out.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following were appointed members of the
Data Processing Study Committee:
Assessor
Auditor
Treasurer/Tax Collector
Welfare Director
County Clerk
Administrative Officer
Data Processing Director
Supervisors Pkadigan and McKillop
72-882 APPROVE APPOINTME\'TS TO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following were appointed to the Housing Authority
Board:
Harold Burdick to fill the unexpired term of Henry Williams
Howard Hamar
72-883 N1:ITTER PRESENTED BY SUPERVISOP. MARON
Supervisor '•laxon stated that a person was arrested in Inter-State 5
because he had a sign on the back of the car which had a 4-letter word on it.
The Judge threw the citation out. He asked County Counsel if the County could
do something about this type of public display. County Counsel will research
the matter.
• RECESS: The Board recessed at 5:30 to reconvene on May i7, 1972 at 1:30 p.m
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T::AY 17 , 1972
-The Board of Supervisors reconvened at 1:j0 p.m. at the Chico
T:unicipal i~uditorium vri th all Boord meanberti~ present, as ~rrell as
Dan Blackstock, Cou-rty Counsel, Jim Zavrson, Planning Co::~mission and
Clark A. D:elsor~, County ClerT~, by Lllie ~'ti'itt, Board. of Supervisors
Clerk, pro tem.
PUBI.TC '~r1A:3I'•iG 0'_i T=":B ].=BOFCSDD RED-ZOP~LG OF ~'J:1ST CHI00
The public hearing on the ~oroposed re-zoning of,,the west Ohico
area vras held, as advertised. Jim I,avrscn, Plarr~in,~• Lirector, spore
on what w2s happening in t'rie area in question to date. rle gave a
brief descripticn and explanation of the maps his .office provided for
the benefit of this .meeting.
Chairman, Art ~:Gi1man, suggested the maps be brought forward
rather than be '_ept at the rear of the room so they can be more
easily seen by the audience.'
1:30 - Chairman.y Art 'G::lman called the meeting to order and
asked or comments from the Naople in the audience regardin the
question novr at hand.
There seemed to be a great deal of interest as the people began
to express their vievrs on the proposed re-zoni:zg. Those persons that
spokeare as follows:
1:53 - ROBE'=~`- 'BHITTON (1%idvrell Avenue a-2 zone) T.~r. Brittan~•`ished
to get rid of t!~e ~~-2 zonin>e~ nor in e.:ist~..nce. He elaborated on his
vievrs by giving exa-:,ples of vrh~:t cvGs happeninG and vahat was allowed in
this sort of zoning.
2:02 - O.B.SmBAmTO?: (1220 Glenhaven Drive) P~Tr. Stratton seemed
to be spearing for t~_e majority of the persons living ir_ the subdivision
that he lives in. He stated he w~.:s•100°~ in favor of the R-1 zoning.
He felt the R-1 zoning vrould be more ccmpati'ole and agreeable to those
persons involved.
At this time the Board suggested that Tr.r. Stratton initiate a
• petition to the Planning CoM~aission for such zoizing. That perhaps he
would get zaore rapid results 'follovring t?iat route.
2:10' - T~r3:?S. JKC~~ HUGHES ( 124 acre walnut orc`_~~~rd) yrs. Hughes!'
property (orchard is bucke up to the Glenhaven Subdivision and she
expressed that she vrould like the area to be zoned A-3 rather than
A-2. She felt that the pro:pe_.•ty was developed to its fullest and that
A-3 would be most pro~itable.
2:17 - T~rARVIAY TURNER ( 1696 Oak "Jay) T,s. Turner stated he was
opposed to A-2 zoning. e vras worried about the possible expiration of
interim zoning. He stated t'rierz was property in his area for sale and
he didn't vrant there to be a .possibility of apartzaents going in. 3e
does, hovrever, favor S-2 zoning because of caster planning so to develop
area to one ccnformity, or one idea. ibis area has submitted a petition
to the Planning Cpmrriission.
2:24 -T•"~:`_•'. ""=ARV='' TLTt'-ER (sa:~e) .Reiterated what her husband
had to.say mentioning that t?.e area included all lots on Ca_k and the
ones across the street ulNo.
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2:26 - ~?C'3'?Pm ;;?;'~ S (';;. Sacra!ento Ave., and Hide;cell Ave. )
I.`r. Ad.~.::s st"t:;d she the :;code v~iti:i~i his area ar=: rea.dy to accept a
, change, possibly to A-R. fIe feels A-3 is not c~r!patible with whole
zoning. His area doesn't want college kids or Vistec: Stated he has
26 si~n,.tures on petition objectin; to S-1 and S-2.
Supervisor Jere Reynolds stated he wanted to peep with agriculture
concept. And the Board expressed the problems with S-1 vrere possible
automatic contamination development.
2: 34 - rC~3E'1T HY_.'AP? ( Bidwell Avenue ) I:r. PTystrom basically was
against multiple dwelling and felt ~najor;ity w...s opposed to A-2. He
stated that in his opinion the Board should exercise control over the
rezoning, He favored A-R, as it vrould enable the farmers to utilize
the fanning procedures they used in the past. %~r. Hyman felt the
City should be happy with the amount of agriculture now in existence
within Chico area.
it4ro Blackstock suggested that Jim Lawson repeat the allowances
of the respective zones for the clarification purposes.
Mr. Lawson again went over the different allo~rr4nces of the
zonings and how they are applied.
2:50 SIfi~iEY PROi,_ISB _ Suggested changing zoning alloy°.ances
for more practical purposes. Change them to fit the needs of the
respective areas, not for convenienceo
Board replys that by changing the zonings, or amending s:~me,
would possibly mean out arei~rhed taxes. A~ieanin~;, more taxes at one
end than at the othero
2:57 - P~:RS. "ARVI_~~ ~Ul?_T~"^R (1686 dak i"lay ) Stated that the
reason #'or her neighborhood submitting the petition. for S-2 was that
that type of zoning would maint~.in the rural atmosphere and in her
opinion that is vrhat tl~e people vrant.•
Supervisor Jere P,yynolds stated that some good reasons for
S-2 vras cheap constructio}:, soil good and area is more expensive:
3:02 PETL MERLO Has A-2 zoning presently and is paying too
much tax for what his property is paying. He favors A-13 or S-lo
Doesn't want A-3 ..
3.09 RAY ~?YSTRO Spoke in favor, or support of 'r• Merlo's:-~
comments. L:r. ;Nystrom presently has A..3 zoning.
310 T;!RS. CINQUINI-. Questioned =r. P•Tystrom on his taxes as •
opposed to hers~~ne ~~e1t the people, as well. as the Assessor, should
look at or consider. the lon.`; term use of the land.
3:15 i:':RC. Tt?'?"^}? ?elated to the Board her vievrs on rezoning and
her 1971 tar figures ~.s ca~pared to her inccme. She eras against multiple
dwelling. She also related to the board the percentage of peach aru -
almonds orchards that have been losto
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Recess: 3:25
,Reconvened: 3:45•
Supervisor ~:el<:illop le~:t at this time.
3:47 ?'RS• '~'• `"=rl""•';';Y ~Ier property is presently* zoned R-1 and
she v,~ondered if ti~ere was any change anticipated.
Board. e..plains that they are here to find out wh~.t the desires
of the people are, that they are not the cnes to say v;hat is or is
not goir_g to happen.
3:50 AZ STOPirT Presently zoned S-2 and would like to have A-3
zoning. He stated he felt they need rezoning out in his area ('ilest
Sacramento Avenue) on a small scale, so as not to change value cf
small farms.
4:05 SYDI'EY TUC.,'AS She is in favor of agriculture zoning and
land. She suggested the possibility of a type of zoning involving a
tvao acre minimum. Desires A-3 zoning.
4:07 LT~~iA?0"1':' RRRSO?y' Reiterating i,Trs. C'inquni's remarks
about erhen rezoning the land, they should 1,~:_~:e into cunsider~.tio,~.
,the long term value of agriculture.
4:10 - P~0:3~RT CARR ("I. Sacramento Ave.) Stated he felt it
was easier for people to consider the "long tern: value" of lane if
they didn't have to depend upon it far a living today. 'LIe spoke in
favor of :-1 as co_.ipared to ;ghat A-R is Hoer,
4;11 JOLTPi Sm'uDDS Commented on the problems developing storm
drainage and proper sewer systems with regard to the S-2 type
zoning.
4:13 - S1Rv:~ _.:~"~T:R (70 i'i11er Road) of the California Almond
Growers L~cchange e:~presses a need fora zoning change and favors A-3,
by saying it appears to be compatible to their operation.
4:30 Supervisor Don P:taxon lent the meeting at this tune.
I1ir. Zawson reiterates the zoning allowances for clarification
purposes.
4:40 _ UT~?L~nC'~'T?~ FERSOI•; offers the question "Is it completely
unrealistic to zone the entire area A-3 leaving the limited zones
as they are?"
Discussion was had follovring this question, with no solution
found.
4:43 CuCF= ST'RiCBI? (uanta Clara Av=ru,:) Cautions people not
to rule out multiple dv;ellin~ because it won't necessaril}~ rule out
out college students, which has been of much discussion hereto.
4:55 G:-,~?Y 0';'?;r~S Brought up facts that he thought were most
beneficial to the county, college and population.
5:00 Chairr_,an Gilman adjourns meeti::g until 7:30 p.:n.
*At this time Dan Blac1_stocl_, County Counsel r~:rnarks on a ossible
Arbitration Agr_ e;;~:ent;, ~ti~hcren the Architect of the Courthouse would
become the Arbi.tratoro
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A motion was made by Supervisor Reynolds and seconded by
Chairman Gilman that the arbitration agreement as set forth by
Dan Blacksteek be accepted.
AY~~~S: SuperVlSOr ,•~adig_an, Chairman _ G.~.r~an, =: u ~rVlti~r -:eyi?Old..
__''3.~~ ~_~"_~: ;:i;_ yie'_v1SOr ..C _1110+], .~ik~ ':rvi SOT ..._~~~O:Q
RECESSED: ,
To recanvene at 7:30.
8:00 The Board of Supervisors reconvened and the meeting was
called to order.
Chairman, Art .Gilman inquires of the people in the audience if
they are a=Hare of the allo=;rances are in the various zonings and if not
to please direct their questions or corn~nents to the Boardo
There seemed to be no questions regarding the allo~•ranees, so
Dan Blackstock, Counter Counsel, offered 'His explanation of the v<::rious
legalities of these cello=:rar_cea. '
8:15 = LOLL' C "'"~'''~I'D off ers a hypothetical auetition regarding
the possibility of developing; a rice processing plant in an A-3
zone.
The Bcard expressed it's comments one of =rahich was that such
a plant =,,o:;.ld be allcvrable in an A-3, zone.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, mentions possible araendrlents and/
or deletions of the allo~v~:.nces to coincide with todays needs and require-
mentso
8:20 - BOB BRITTON Since this gentlemer• left the proceedings
early this _.f•ternoon, he wished to have the bc:,ard elaborate what took
place.
Chairman Gilman stated that, reviewing his notes, the A~3
zoning seemed to be favored above all•the others.
3:35 - CHARLES LAP,'_B~RT Requested definition. of .RT-1 as opposed to
A-1.
Pt?r. dim Lawson offered his definiticn of s-~me.
8:37 - I::ARVI'` mL t~'_R ::`entioned that the farmers wish to have i~-3
zonin nog., bec u;e of the °ra•- thi:^_gU are, but possibl;;~ mould prefer
soe?ethi-r:;; dift'e_ ent in the fu pure.
8:~5 -- I'~`R". CIr:^UI*II Reiterated -basically vrhat she expressed
previously, that b~in~, that t::e people, assessor and county should
consider the lonz term value of the land rather than 't Lie i~nediate value.
She also reels that land is becoming too rapidly covered, taus depreci~:ting
in value and usefullness. States, that Butte County has the highest
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qu~,l}ty of land in the State, if not the United States, and that
such a fact should not be ta~ren for granted.
9:00 There being nothing further before the Board. at this time,
ar~d "?~o further comments from the audience, the meeting was adjourned
'~o reconvene on Tuesday, .,ay 23 at 9:00 a.m.
~mT;
By:
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