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