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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM052874MAY 28, 1974 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS. COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, gursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, McKillop and Chairman Madigan. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board o£ Supervisors Clerk. INVOCATION: Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 74-807 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cas~?tcn and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 21, 1974 were amended to adopt Resolution 74-75 of intention to establish County Service Area No. 51 and authorized the Chairman to sign. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the minutes of May 2i, 1974 were approved as amended. 74-808 COMMUNICATIONS Roark T. Weber, Anderson. Mr. Weber writes regarding dffficulties in / / ~. G ~ securing his veterans exemption for property in Butte County. Discussed; no action taken. Tommy Gardner, Oroville. Mr. Gardner requests that a piece of property which has been deeded to the state for taxes be brought up for tax sale. Adm. Officer to run down location and to be discussed later in meeting. Chico Motorcycle Club. The Club requests that oB.e of the Off Highway Vehicle funds reserved £or grants to cities and counties for recreation projects ~d d'~ d be used for establishing off highway vehicle facilities. Discussed; Clay Castleberry to answer letter. Honey Run Covered Bridge Association, Inc. The Association invites the Board ~+~ Z.DI to attend the fund raising breakfast Sunday, June 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Covered Bridge. Supervisor Cameron to attend the breakfast. County Supervisors Association of California. The Association requests County action in support of SB 2133 (Collier), "Public Service Employee Relations Act." They suggest adoption of a resolution supporting the bill with copies to be sent to various parties. Jim Rackerby to study the bill; no action taken at this time> El Dorado County. The County forwards its Resolution No. 259-74 requesting that ~~.3 .V L legislature to provide for mobile homes to be placed on the ad-valorum tax rolls. Information only. State Department of Real Estate. The Department forwards copy of a desist and / 0 0. Z 7 refrain order aad an accusation for Board information< County Counsel explained documents. He will report later on this communicationo California Council on Criminal Justice. The Civil Rights Compliance Officer ~ Z ~~ O ~ of CCCJ requests copy of minutes of the April 16 meeting at which a discussion involving the County's equal employment opportunity program occurred. See discussion and motion following communications. U. S. Department of Labor Manpower Administration, Region TX, They send notice of immediate allocation of $77,200 of 1973 MDTA funds for p 3,~ this area's summer program for economically disadvantaged youth, Information; no action taken. Page 1$. May 28, 1974 --------------_--__=May 28,, 1974__________ ____ ___ Albert C. Johnson, Executive Director, American Revolution-Bicentennial Commission f D S, ~ ~ of California. He reports that on June 28, 1974 Governor will participate in issuing scholarship checks to the three students who won in the 1974 medallion design contest. Read and discussed. Chairman Madigan to attend the presentation. Jake D. Gautz. He writes about a dangerous fire hazard surrounding his property. O ~. OI ,Read and discussed. Referred to Agricultural Commissioner, Dr. Bedford, Butte County Mental Health Advisory Board Chairman. He writes of 3~ C.O O five members of the Board whose terms will end on June 30, 1974. Read and discussed. See motion following communications. 74-809 APPROVE AMENDED COMMUNICATION STUDY REPORT: REQUEST OF CIVTL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF CCCJ DISCUSSED The letter from the Galifornia Council on Criminal Justice discussed. Howard Casagrande was present and stated that he was unaware of the request for the minutes by the Civil Rights Compliance Officer. Mr. Casagrande did not think that copies of the minutes were needed by this officer. Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, reported heat he had a copy of a draft prepared of the special conditions that would comply with the request of CCCJ. Request and draft of the special conditions discussed. 0n motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the amended communication study report was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign said report. 74-810 APPROVE RE-APPOTNTMENTS TO BUTTE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the re-appointments of Marjorie Bryan and Steve Speegle to serve another term as members of the Butte County Mental Health Advisory Board were approved. for terms of three years, commencing July 1, 1974. 74-811 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1456 SAI,ARX ORDINANCE AMENDMENT On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the second reading of the salary ordinance amendment was waived, Ordinance 1456, salary ordinance amendment was adopted an$ the Chairman was authorized to sign, 74-812 APPROVE PRE-APPLICATION FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FUNDS Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, advised the Board that the Department of Labor has advised that funds will be available for a summer youth program to employ low income and disadvantaged youths between the ages of 14 and 22 in public service jobs. Apre-application for funds has been prepared. The request is to approve the pre-application form and also the final application. Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Super~-isor Cameron and unanimously carried, the pre-application for summer youth funds and the final application were approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign both applications. 74-813 AUTHORIZE OVERTIME AT PRINT SHOP FOR MONTH OF JUNE On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Board authorized overtime at the print shop to clear up the backlog of printing through month of June. 74-814 APPROVE AUDIO VISUAL CONCEPT FOR BOARD ROOM Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, explained the proposal for installation of audio visual installation. He stated that Mike Pye2tt could report Page 19. May 28, 1974 -----------=====May28,~ 1974=====___===______ more fully on the proposal. Mr.PJeatt explained where the equipment would be placed, setting out the size and type equipment that would be installed. The price of the unit would be $$30,00, plus tax, It was felt by the Board members that this equipment has been needed for a long time. They would request that the funds for this equipment be transferred from the reserve to the building budget, On motion of Supervisor McKillo~, secomded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, purchase of the audio visual installations for the Board room was approved, with a transfer of $850,00, plus tax, be authorized from the reserve, for payment of said equipment, 74-815 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved: 8-171 Biggs Justice Court - $100 from professional and special services to office expense B-172 LAFCO - $110 from other transportation and travel and $50 from rents and leases equipment with a total of $160 going to office expense B-173 Biggs Constable - $450 from the reserve to transportation and travel B-174 Gridley Justice Court - $150 from professional services to office expense 8-175 Public Works Engineering and Administration - $10,000 from the road reserve to other transportation and travel B-176 Board of Supervisors - $1,000 from the reserve to publications and legal notices B-177 Recorder - $l2 from Board authorized travel to other travel B-178 Hospital - $80 from other transportation and travel to Board Board authorized travel B-179 Treasurer - $550 from extra help to overtime B-181 Public Works - Mapping - $100 from equipment maintenance to office expense B-180 Superior Court - $4,250 from the Reserve to jury and witness expense B-182 Planning _ $5l7 from office expense with $17 going to equipment $200'to overtime-and $300 to other transportation and travel B-183 Treasurer - $1,000 from publications and legal notices to office expense B-184 Superintendent of Schools - $4S from maintenance of equipment to publications and legal notices, $1,135 transferred from equipment to office expense and $1,00p from overtime to rents and leases - equipment 74-816 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-76 AMENDING RESOLUTION 73-138, REGARDING TRAVEL AND EXPENSES FOR COUNTX OFFICES AND EMPLOYEES On motion~of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-76 amending Resolution 73-138, regarding travel and expenses for County offices and employees was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign, 74-817 REPORT ON EOC CONTRACT WITH CHICO NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER Dr, Enloe reported on the EOC contract with Chico Neighborhood Health Center. He has discussed this with the EOC and the Chico Neighborhood Health Center; he has not had an opportunity to discuss the matter with the Auditor. The Chico Neighborhood Health Center is being audited. Dr. Enloe stated he does not have a recommendation today for what should be done; he feels that the matter should be postponed for two weeks. Page 20. May 28, 1974 May 28, 1974 Mrs. West stated that the contract reads that payment would start from January 1st, 1974. If they have funds available, they would still be eligible. The only problem would be getting the funds into the operation. Supervisor Gilman said that as far as he is concerned, the Board should think very seriously about this and have some statistics. to backup their action. Time spent discussing the services that they are giving in the community. Mr. Nickelson said he does not think that holding aff on this contract will cause any problems. The audit should be completed by the next Board meetingo Action on the contract put over to Tuesday, June 11th, 1974. 74-818 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CHICO COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Tile agreement for current fiscal year with Chico Community Memorial Hospital for provision of medical care for psychiatric patients has been approved approved by Counsel and Auditor. Agreement discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the agreement with Chico Commun~t}* Memorial Hospital was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-819 APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES. BUDGET REVISION A budget revision to the grant reflecting an additional $1,500 made available by HEW for purchase of educational materials and equipment for the clinics and office ha been prepared. There is no change in program and no additional county funds involved. Change has been approved by County Ceuasel and Auditor. On motion of Supervisor Camero~Y seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, rpplication for budget revision to Family Health Services grant was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign, and purchase of equipment covered in the revision authorized. 74-820 OVERTIME FOR VARIOUS SHERIFF DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AUTHORIZID The Auditor reports that 107' hours of overtime for various employees was worked in the Sheriff's department for the period ending May 17, 1974. The Sheriff explained the reasons far this emergency overtime. This overtime is for the period of May 1st to May 17th. There is money in the Sheriff's budget to cover this overtime payment. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, The Board authorized the payment of the overtime for the Sheriff's Department, retro-active to May 1st, 1974. Sheriff Gillick will file written reports on the emergency overtime. 74-821 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-77 APPROVING APPLICATICN FOR AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SUBVENTION Mr. Mackessy presented application for Air Resources Board subvention funds for the 1974-75 fiscal year. SulaVention funds supplied for total $19,915. Application approved by Counsel and Auditor. Mr. Mackessy set out the justification for the application. Supervisor Gilman agreed that the County has some problems but he does not think they all have to be listed or ping®inted. Major problems of air pollution discussed. Page 21, May 28, 1974 May 28, 1974 Time spent discussing the problems in the County concerning air pollution. It was felt that some of the problems set out in the application could be deleted, Supervisor Gilman said he would not quarrel with No. 6 or 7. Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 discussed. Butte County could go on record stating that the rice dryers are a major problem; they are a seasonal situation. Item No. 8, struck-there are only 2 feed mills. No. l0 deleted as there is only one rendering plant in the County. No. 14 deleted. No. 9 changed to state that the rice mills present some problems in Butte County. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-77 approving application for air pollution control subvention was adopted, with the deletions and changes o£ language on the next to the last page of the application, and the Air Pollution Control Officer,(Mr. Mackessy) was authorized to sign. RECESS: 10;30 RECONVENED: 10:45 74-822 ACCEPT AUDITOR'S RECOI+~SEENDATION AS GUIDELINE FOR PROP05ED BUDGET PROCEDURE FOR FEAERAL REVENUE SHARING MONIES Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, was present to discuss the consideration of 1974-75 budget procedure for Federal Revenue Sharing monies. His request is to establish the pattern of budgeting; he felt that the Board should know how much money they will be working with. It was asked if the percentage split was adequate and it was felt that it was adequate. Mr. Bosworth stated they would like to bring the unused .funds forwar3 and rebudget them for this coming year. Budget procedure for Federal Revenue Sharing monies discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, theBoard accepted the Auditor`s recommendation as a guideline for the proposed 1974-75 budget procedure for Federal Revenue Sharing monies. 74-823 DISCUSSION: APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR STUDY OF USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Supervisor McKillop said he has two people that he would li<<e to appoint to the Advisory Committee for study of use of Revenue Sharing Funds. He nominated Reverend Belcher and Charlie Randolph. Supervisor .Cameron said he has one nominee-Mr. Joe Person~Mulberry Street, Chico. The Health agencies are going to re-submit budgets. Agencies will shoot for June 30th to get the amended budgets in to the Board. Board members will get their list of names for appointment to the Advisory Committee to Mr. Nickelson and Mr. Nickelson will set up the first meeting of the committee. 74-824 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APPROVED Public Works items discussed. Mr. Castleberry explained the landscaping and paving contract for Planning and Public Works and for the Library (Safeway). It is recommended that McCain and Associates include in its landscaping and paving contract for the Library a parking replacement plan, paving overlay from theFY 1974-75 budget and a drainage solution adjacent to the Planning Building. Cost not to exceed $616 as per May 10, 1974 proposal, Part 3. Page 22. May 28, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ May 282 1974_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ = = = Mr. Castleberry reported on the bid opening for Hegan Lane, Midway and Dayton-Durham. Funding for the project discussed. The budget transfer B-185 has been ptapared to accomplish this. He recommendeds award of this contract at this time. On motion of Supervisor McKiilop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following action was taken; 1. Approved McCain and Associates including in its landscaping and paving contract for the Library (Safeway) a parking replacement plan, paving overlay from the FY 1974-75 budget and a drainage solution adjacent to the Planning building, cost not to exceed $616. 2. Approved agreement for sale, authorized Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrants upon demand of County's escro~r agent for the follow ing: Neal Road Parrott Investment Co. Pcl. 1 0.18 ac. $36 No Impr. $36 46312-74-1, Pcl. 1 3. Authorized the return to Calvin H. Layland the $200 deposit posted on October 27, 1972, storm drainage deposit. ordinance. 4. Waived the first reading of Lindo Channel motor vehicle prohibition 5. Accepted the work of W. H. Lindeman & Sons, Inc. for the small boat launching ramps project Rec. 73-2, authorized the Chairman to sign the 3wotice of Completion and instructed the Clerk to record said Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. 6. Authorized the reconstruction of that portion of Concow Road 'oetween Camelot Road and Simmons Jade Shop by force account. with County crews. 7. Approved letter=type revised Exhibit A to agreement for maintenance of traffic signal and intersection lighting on state highways in the County of Butte and authorized Director of Public Works to sign. 6. Awarded the bid for the Hegan Lane, Midway and Dayton-Durham project to Butte Creek Rock Co. in the amount of $ 262,360.00 and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74825 APPEARANCE: MR. VAN FLICK Mr. Van Flick stated he had purchased property on the Big Send Road. He has received a letter from the Planning Commission stating that this was an illegal s~L divisiono In the meantime, he applied for a building permit. He would like for the Board to authorize the Building Department to issue him a temporary power permit. He said he did not think that there is anything illegal in purchasing groperty. He has owned the property for about three years and he intends to build a home on it. He has applied for a building permit. The property is on Big Bend Road, off Highway 70. Mr. Castleberry is familiar with the property. He said this man probably did not know that the lot was illegally created. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that the Planning Commission has been tYying to work around the situations such as this. If it is determined Page 23. May 28.;. 1974 -________--_=====May28,, 1974________________ that there is a violation, then this man will have ~o file a notice of compliance. Mr. Castleberry stated that if the Board would stipulate that this is a ter.;porary power permit, then the permit could be issued for the power, but not for occupancy. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board approved the issuing of a temporary power permit for Mr. Van Flick, with the understanding that it does not include occupancy. 74-826 APPEARANCE: DON RESSLER, SIG BENA ROAD Mr. Don Ressler, Big Bend Road, stated he has a similar situation on big Bend Road. They have dust recently completed the septic tank. They went down to the Planning Department to secure a permit to move on a mobile home; they would like to live on the property. He wondered if there was some way that this Board could authorize them to move on a mobile home. Mr. Blackstock explained the situation. He said he would assume that this man has received a letter from the Planning Department about this property. Mr. Castleberry invited this man to ,join him after lunch to discuss this matter. No action taken at this time. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that both of these matters are set for July 15th for discussion by the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee. 74-827 APPEARANCE: GRIN HAMPTON Mr. Or:~.n Hampton stated he has a lot of trouble with the Ord-Gianelli Road. He set out the problems that he has with this road. I?e has applied for a permit to pave the road in front of his house. He feels that they are requiring him to place a heavier overlay than the County puts on the roads, Mr. Castleberry explained the situation. He said this road is in a low area. He said they are now putting in the specs that 2 inches of asphalt be placed in the contracts that are being awarded now. If the County is going to maintain this road, the pavement should be this thick, Matter discussed. Mr.Hampton said he would be willing to maintain this road as long as he can keep the tractors off of it. Mr, Castleberry said he would accept the stipulation that the road could be paved down to 1'~ incheae 74-828 APPEARANCE VURDEN TOLMAN MANAGER ORCO TV: $ND0$SE CONCEPT SET OUT Vurden Tolman, Manager, Orco TV, reported on the Senate Bill 1361, (McClellan} which deals with sports blackout provisions. He requested that the Board adopt a resolution or write a letter to Senator Tunney concerning this bill. He feels that it will hurt Orco to have this blackout. A substantial list of sports event would be blacked out by these actions. Request discussed, On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the Board endorses the concept set out by Mr. Tolman and requested that County Counsel write a_letter for the Chairman to sign regarding said bill. Supervisor Cameron stated he was opposed on the grounds that the Board had received insufficient information. 74-829 REPORT: MRS. G. L. DIVINE, PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF REZONE FROM "A-3" (AGRICULTURAL) TO "AR-MH" (AGRTCULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL-MOBILE HOME), SOUTH SIDE OF BELL ROA1 Jim Lawson, Planning Director; reported on the Planning Commission's denial Page 24. May 28, 1974 May 28, 1974 of the Mrs. G.L. Divine rezone from "A-3" (agricultural) to "AR-MH" (agricultural- residential-mobile home) for property located on the south side of Bell Road, west of Alamo Avenue, containing approximately three acres, identified as AP 42-02-'3. No action necessary. 74-830 APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by SupervisorMcKillop and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map recommended for approval was approved, subject to the conditions, with the note that a negative environmental impact report was filed: Zoned A-2 James L. Moor, AP 25-20-48, 2 lots, south side of Prather Rd., avast of Larkin Rd., Gridley. Surveyor: D. R. Holcomb Pursuant to the raquir~m~nts of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Code, the tentative parcel man of the above property has been reviewed by the IIutte County Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission. The Subdivision Corn~nittee and the Planning Commission recommends approval of thv tentative map, subject to thA following conditions: 1. Deed to ~e County of Butta 30 ft. right-of--~~zay measurad from the centerline of Prather Road. 2. Indicate a 50 ft. building setbac}: lin= measured from the centerline of Prather Road. 3. Obtain an encroachment permit for parcel 1. A NQgative Declaration ??egarding.Environmental Imr~act was filed with the County Clerk on April 29, 1974. ?4-R3J Alr!':}IJFIZE AD9EIiTI3ING ?P.OPEP.TY ON 4.°.O BANCsR linen FOg m~s~rcg n7rn rr_~rs Anv t COSTS Mr. Nickelson reported on the request of Tommy Gardner Co purchase a piece of property that has been deeded to the state for taxes. This property is on Oro Bangor Road. The appraised value of the land is $2,000; appraised value of building - $2,000. The back taxes owned are $1,448,58. Mr. Gardner states as a condition of the purchase of the property he will tear the building down and clean up she property in 90 days. Request discussed, It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the Purchasing Agent advertise the above property at a total cost of ~~le taxes due on the property, plus the advertising costs, as the minimum bid that would be accepted. RECESS: 1A:50 RECONVENE-: 2:00 S€IPERVISOR CAMERON EXCUSED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, gupervisor Cameron was excused for the balance of this meetin 74-831 PUBLIC HEARING: INTENTION TO ANNEX PROPERTY TO COUNTY SER~ICE AREA N0. 47 ADOPT_RESOL_UTION 74-78 .!#PPROVING ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0. 47 The public hearing on the intention to annex property to County Service Area No. 47 was held as a3vertised. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained the Page 25. May 28, 1974 ----______= W===_=May=28,=1974_______________ area of the service area and the purpose of the annexation. This is within the West Haven Subdivision. The intention to annex has been through LAFCO and it is now before the Board for action. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in favor: no one. Appearing in opposition: no oneo Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. On motion of SuFervisorMcKillop, seconded by Su~~ervisor Gilman and carried, Resolution 74-78 ordering annexation to County Service Area No. 47 was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-832 PUBLIC HEARING: OROVILLE LODGE N0. 59, APPEAL OF USE PERMIT FOR MEETING HALL, 7th STREET ANB FEATHER AVENUE, OROVILLE The ~pblic hearing on the Oroville Lodge No. 59, appeal of use permit for meeting hall, 7th Street and Feather H~enue, Oroville, was held as advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning Birector, set out the background of this matter. The Lodge is appealing condition No. 5. Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing: la Mr. Brown, representing the Lodge. They have submitted their driveway plans to Public Works. They would like to have the Board waive the construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters. This is quite an expensive item. There are no curbs and gutters in that area. No one appeared in opposition. Hearing closed to the public and confined to theBoard. Supervisor Ladd stated that the site is a long way from curbs and gutters. It could be stated that when and if curbs and gutters are installed in that area, then these people could be required to also install the curbs a.~3 gutters. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the use permit for meeting hall for the Oroville Lodge No, 59, 7th Street and Feather Avenue, Orovilie was approved, condition No. 5 was waived, until such time as curbs and gutters are installed in the adjacent area. 74-833 PRESENTATION BY MR. DAVE COLEMAN, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, CONCERNING THE JANUARY FLOOD ON THE SACRAMENTO RIVER AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD Mr. Dave Coleman, Bureau of Reclamation, made a presentation to the Board of Supervisors concerning the January flood on the Sacramento River and other items of interest to the Board, He showed slides of the area in questions He said that Flood Control was the primary function of the Bureau of Reclamation. The slides showed the erosion during the flood periods of January and February, He showed the flood control diagram, stating that this year has been the biggest run-off year of record. Dave Shuster, representing the Flood Control Branch of the office, explained-the storm period s and how the water was handled, He showed a chart setting out the Shasta Dam Peak Inflows; monthly inflows also set out. Mr. Shuster explained the permissible storage of flood waters at Shasta Dam. He explained the releases of water from the dam-and the actual flow of water at the various sites along the Sacramento River a He €eels that the re-examination of the criteria for the releases of water should be looked at closely. Storage capacity of the dam explained. Page 26. May 28. 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ May 281 1974= _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The Board members felt that this was a good report and they encouraged the Bureau of Reclamation to re-evaluate the criteria for water releases whereever they could, Chairman Madigan thanked the men for making their presentation to the Board, 74-834 AUTHORIZE TELEGRAM TO PUC IN SUPPORT OF CITY OF CHICO POSITION RELATING TO ATRLTNE RATE REDUCTTON Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported that the City of Chico has filed a petition concerning the airline rate reduction. The PUC has a hearing scheduled concerning this matter, Mr. Blackstock asked the Board if they would like to`~support the position of Chico. The City of Chico would like to re-instate the 10 day excursion rate. This affects the price of the ticket from Chico to Los Angelesa On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, a telegram was authorized to be sent to PUC in support of the City of Chico's position that relates to the airline rate reduction. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 3;35 p,m, to reconvene on Tuesday, June 11th, 1974 at 9:00 a.m, ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK By ~~ airman of the Board Board of Su a visors Clerk Page 27. May 28, 1974