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', STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a,m. pursuant~o adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Lem<,~; Madigan, Moseley, Richter and Chairman Winston.
Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer; Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Asst. Clerk of the Board.
', Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United .States of America.
', Invocation by Supervisor Moseley.
', RI=.C:ESS:rTh'ee~ocaruke•ece's`sedFbd;c~c02tf®r`~ani~&~ s~s~~arfineaddscuss litigation matters.
In~i~~~or€~~g~3p~~isc~~°~~~~~nvened at 9:15 a.m. following an executive session in
w ~c 3 items off' possible litigation were discussed.
78-1025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, to appeavedtlze minutes of May 23, 1978 as mailed with the correction
on Page 459, the Bonnie Rhodes use permit approval,to state that it was the Board`s
intent that a small identification sign would 6e allowed on the subject property located
on the south side of Bille Road, approximately 700 feet west of Clark Road, identified
as AP 53-OII-90, Paradise.
78-1026 COMMUNICATIONS
Virginia Gonzales, San Jose. Mrs. Gonzales writes in favor of zoning for single
family mmbile home dwellings in the location of the proposed Sierra
De! Oro rezone. Ta be discussed at time of the hearing.
Les Adolf, Oroville. Mr, Adolf writes conceming a zoning notice violation in
an A-R zone located on Ellis Lane in Oroville, AP 35-18-08. Referred to
Jim Lawson for comment.
Sierra Del Oro Nome Owners Association, The Association writes requesting that
an interim zone of R-MH be approved pending final outcome of the
rezoning proposal now underway. To be discussed later in the meeting.
James W. Arnold, Bangor, Mr, Arnold writes conceming the processing of the
General Plan amendment and rezoning for Feather River Manufacturing.
Discussed and referred to Planning Commission for comment,
William Po Mace, attorney at law, Mr. Mace writes requesting the consideration of the
Jao=hm J, Maran use permit be continued from May 30 to June 6. To be
Jlattt~d)gdi~Ct#rf<krtnesCf~ca-iiinj~e dontinued from M
Daniel W. Young, Paradise. Mr, Young writes with regard to the land use survey
and proposed tree cutting ordinance under consideration by the Paradise
Municipal Advisory Council. Chairman Winston to answer letter,
Norman A. Smith, Chico. Mr. Smith writes requesting that a compromise drainage
assessment which was agreed upon on February 14 be considered postponed
and a covenant be entered into for support of the drainage program at a
future date for parcel AP 47-30-04, Mr. Castleberry felt this was marginal;
he does not feel comfortable with this request. See motion following
communications. i
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', Northern California Fly Fishers, Paradise. Bob Baiocchi, vice president of
', conservation, writes conceming the flow of the Feather River and its
affect on the river fishery. Referred to Administrative Officer. County
will have to wait until study has been completed.
Dianne Beers, Chico. Mrs. Beers writes with regard to securing consistent information
on a parcel in Chico. Referred to Planning with a request that they file
', their comments with the Board.
Aaron S. Yerzy, Chico. Mr, .Yerzy writes with regard to the renting of equipment
', by the Feather River Park and Recreation District. Copy referred to Recreation
District for their comments.
City of Chico, Mayor Thom writes with regard to attainment or nonattainment of air
quality standards in the County, Administrative Officer to ask Mr. Davis
what he meant in fetter.
', State TV Cable. The Firm writes requesting that the county give consideration to a
', similar rate schedule adjustment for the Butte County area contigious to the
', City of Chico as was granted by the city. Hearing set for June 20, 1978 at
', 10:45 a.m.
U, S, Department of Labor. The Department forwards its review of Butte County's
CETA Program performance through the first half of the 1978 fiscal year.
Referred to Mr. Rackerby and CETAC for their comments,
Alvin Eo Anderson, assessor. Mro Anderson writes conceming his interpretation of
', the proposed rollback of assessed values by the governor. Self explanatory;
Prop. #13 discussed. Story on Channel b set out in which it was alleged that
', County planned on closing some of the fire stations if Prop. 13 passed.
CHAIRMAN WINSTON ACKNOWLEDGED PRESENT OF SHIRLEY JARMIN, DEAF
COORDINATOR OF THE COUNTY. SHE TRANSLATED COMMENTS OF THE BOARD
FOR DEAF PEOPLE IN THE AUDIENCE.
78-1027 POSTMENT OF DEPOSIT BY NORMAN A. SMITH, CHICO DENIED
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
', unanimously carried, the request of Norman A, Smith, Chico that a compromise
drainage assessment which was agreed upon on February 14 be considered postponed
was denied.
7$-1028 PUBLIC HEARING: REVENUE SHARING PLANNED USE
The public hearing on Revenue sharing planned use was held as advertised.
A memo from Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, stating that the revenue sharing
funds are estimated to be $f,910,595 discussed. There was also a memo from the
Revenue Sharing Committee; also a letter of resignation from Wayne Angel, chairman
of the committee,
Supervisor Richter asked if the Board had to make a decision today. He
was told that the object of today 's hearing was to get in-put from the residents of
the Countyo
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
I. Ms. Anita Perlmother, representing NorCal Center on Deafness.
They request support of the Board for a segmant in the County that is little understood.
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This group is composed of people that are deaf or chav~ar~ie;5~ru~cprobil~rn~p~:~
Services supplied by her agency set out. Future plans call for the setting up of
interpreter services for this area. They are requesting that funds in the amount of
$b, 000 be set aside for this service. She stated tha# job development and
placement would help these people. Board consideration of their request set out
by Ms. Perlmother.
Hearing recessed at this time until a scheduled hearing is held and recessedo
78-1029 PUBLIC HEARING: JOHN J. MARAN, APPEAL OF APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT & USE PERMIT- CONTINUED TO JUNE b, 1978 at 9:45 a.m.
The public hearing on the John J. Moran appeal of approved environmental
impact report and use permit to allow a ten unit mobile home park on property zoned
"A-2 limited"located on the west side of Foster Road, approximately 150 feet south
of Southern Pacific Railroad rightrof-way, identified as AP 52-25-69, Paradise,. was
held at this time, Letter from Phil Mace requesting a continuance until certain
items are resolved discussed. It was felt that the Planning Department and Mr. Nelson
should be allowed time to formulate their answers.
Hearing opened at this time and continued to June 6, 1978 at 9;45 a.m. to
allow the Environmental Review Department to respond to the new questions.
', 78-1030 CONTINUED HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING PLANNED USE
', The hearing on revenue sharing planned use held as recessed.
Mr. Amos Saunders, a deaf person, stated by way of his interpreter, that
the deaf community should be considered and these people should be worked with to
determine their needs.
2. Mr. Ted Coulter and wife Nancy, representing Chico's Mealsron-Wheels,
set out their request for funds to aid them in their work of supplying meals for
senior citizens and shut-ins. The Board of Supervisors allotted them $7, fast
year. Many people would have to be placed in institutions if they were not served
these meals daily. They requested that the Board take under advisement their
request for $7,500 revenue sharing funds and requested the Board's favorable
consideration .
3. Ms, Margaret Caldwell, Paradise Meaisron-Wheels, Ms. Caldwell
requested Board consideration in granting this organization funds from revenue
sharing.
', 4. Michael Pierce, Swede Flat Read, requested .Board consideration of
their request for funds as set out in the information given #o the Revenue Sharing
Committee .
5o Ms. Carol Steinrude, Do-it-Leisure Cooperation. She stated she
supports the other agencies. This organization is working with the various recreational
districts in the county It is their feeling that the disabled person should be
intregrated back into the community. She was told that her request would be
considered during budget sessions,
Hearing closed and um fined to the Board. Decisions regarding the requests
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to be made during one of the June meetings. No action taken at this time.
7$-103[ PUBLIC HEARING: RAYMOND LUMSDEN, ET AL, APPROVED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(E. I.R. Q~lOT REQUIRED) & REZONE FROM "A-R" TO "AR-MH"'(AGRICULTURAL
RESIDENTIAL-MOBILE HOME) PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF V-6 RD., OROVILLE
ADOPT ORDINANCE 1927
T e pu is hearing on the approved negative declaration and rezone from "A-R"
agricultural-residential) to "AR-MH" (agricultural residential-mobile home) property
located approximately 350 feet south of V-6 Road, approximately 400 feet west of Lower
Vyandotte Road, identified as AP 37--73-8, 23 and 24, containing 2.5 acres, more or
less; Oroville, held as advertised.
Earl Nelson, Environmental Review Director, set out the background on the
negative declaration. This change in the zoning merely allows mobile homes to be
placed on the property. The density would remain the same. It is recommended that
the Board approve the negative declaration.
Hearing opened on the negative declaration. Appearing: Phillip Wilson.
He asked what a negative declaration meant.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, the Boord finds that the proposed project could not have a
significant effect on the environsrent and a negative declaration is recommended.
Hearing on the rezone held at this time. Background of the rezone set out by
Jim Lawson, Planning Director. Approval of the rezone was recommended on a 4-I vote
of the Planning Commission. It conforms to the elements of the General Plan,
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
I. Mr. Raymond Lumsden, applicant. He stated he wanted to place a new
', mobile home on the property.
2. Mr. Bamey Dolan, neighbor~,_.: _ , He showed pictures of the area to the
Board members. These people do not have a sewage system. Most of the people favor
this request of Mr. Lumsdeny an~ley do not feel fihat it will harm the area.
3. Mr, Phillip Wilson, Oro-Bangor Highway. Petition apposing the use
and rezone presented to the Board. They do not want mobile homes in that area.
Mr. Wilson had appeared at the Planning Commission hearing and set out his opposition
at that time.
', Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
', On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded 6y Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, the rezone request was approved, Ordinance 1927 rezoning the area
from "A-R" (agricultural residential) to "AR-MH" (agricultural residential-mobile home} property
located approximately 350 feet south of V-6 Road, approximately 400 feet west of Lower
Wyandotte Road, identified as AP 36-073-8, 23 and 24, containing 2,5 acres, more or less,
Oroville, was rap~i~o~ed~nQrd!i7i6i~erl9~Y7f ~d~gtefketx{cFctkeyC~iairman authorized to sign,
with the finding that it is consistenf'+v~j~h4t~General Plan and that there will be no adverse
effect on the environment. May 30, 1978
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78-1032 APPEARANCE: RED MELTON, HOUSING AUTHORITY: APPROVE REQUEST
FOR 150 UNITS IN SOUTH OROVILLE & f20 UNITS IN CHAPMANTOWN
Mr. Melton, Housing Authority, set out the matter of the referendum for
150 units in South Oroville and the referendum requesting 150 units in Chapmantown,
Chico. He feels that the units are needed. His purpose today is to request the Board
to endorse these proposals.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Board endorsed -the request of Mr. Meiton for the 150 units
', in South Oroville and 150 units for Chapmantown, as set out in the ballot proposition
', that brings the question to the vote of the people in the areas.
RECESS: 10:20
RECONVENED: 10;30 a.m.
78-1033 PUBLIC HEARING: MORSEMAN DUPLEX INVESTORS-APPROVED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (E.I.R. NOT REQUIRED) & REZONE FROM "R-3" (MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) TO "R-2"-(DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL) PRO PERTY_LOCA-TED.ON-.NORTHEAST
CORNER OF MORSEMAN AVENUE & LASSEN AVE., CHICO: ADOPT ORD. 1828
', The pu is Baring on t e Norseman Duplex Investors approved negative
declaration and rezone from "R-3"(medium-density residential) to "R-2"
(duplex residential) property located on the northeast corner of Norseman Avenue and
', Lassen Avenue identified as AP 44-37-20 and a portion of AP 44-37-13, containing
', 12.20 acres, more or less, Chico,. was held as advertised.
Earl Nelson set out the background on the hearing on the approval for
negative declaration. This is in the north Chico area. Hearing opened to the
public. Appearing: no one. Hearing- closed to the public and confined to the
Board.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, the Board finds the proposed project could not have a significant
effect on the environment, and a negative declaration is recommended.
Hearing on the rezone held at this time. Mr. Lawson set out the background
of the rezone request. Planning Commission voted 5-0 in favor of the zoning change.
This conforms to the General Plan.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, .proposed rezoning for "R-3"to "R-2"for property located
on Northeast corner of Mosseman Avenue and Lassen Avenue, Chico was approved,
Ordinance 1928 adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign,. with the finding that
it is consistent with the General Plan and that there will be no adverse effect on the
environment.
Supervisor Richter asked why there could not be a categorical exemption for
these type rezoning; Mr. Lawson will write a memo on the matter to the Board members.
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78-1034 ACCEPT CETAC RECOMMENDATION FOR CETA TITLE f j ~ TITLE VI MINOR
MODIFICATIONS
Minor modifications have been prepared for CETA Title II and Title VI grants.
The reasons for the modifications are to adjust amounts available for Fiscal Year 1978
grants due to retroactive indirect cost allocations to be charged against Fiscal Year 1977
grants; and to adjust the mumber of participants carried over in each grant from Fiscal
Year 1977 to Fiscal Year 1978. In the cast of Title II, the adjustment is $782; in the
case of Title VI, the adjustment is $b,34b. CETAC recommends approval of the
modifications.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, recommendations of CETAC were approved of the modifications and
Personnel Director was authorized to sign.
78-1035 ADOPT RESOLUTION 78-102 RE OFFICIALS BONDS BEING SET PRIOR TO ELECTION
Pursuant to ovemment Code Section 2 5 a rasa ution as en prepare prescri ing
the amounts of officials bonds prior to the primary election.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, Resolution 78-102 prescribing amounts of officials bonds prior
to the primary election was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
78-1036 FEATHER FALLS VOLUNTEERS (OFF AGENDA AT THIS TIME)
', The volunteers have requested that their District Allacation Program contract
be amended to permit them to purchase walkie-talkies, No change in the
appropriation is required. Taken off the agenda at this time,
78-1037 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER: NO RD FIRE STATION
A change order as een prepared in the decreasing amount of $1,238 to change the
design of the concrete slab.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, change order No. I, in the decreasing amount of $1,238 to change
the design of the concrete slab was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
', 78-1038 BUTTE COUNTY FAIR-PAINTING AGREEMENT APPROVED
An agreement has been prepared with Bowers Pointing Service for the painting
', of the structural steel in the livestock barns on the grounds of the Butte County Fair.
', On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, agreement with Bowers Painting Service was approved and the
Chairman authorized to sign.
78-f 039 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Budget transfers discussed. mos from Sheriff Gillick and Bill Lawrence
set out and discussed. Supervisor Madigan expressed his concern about the memos
from the Auditor. B-209, Recorder, discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Winston and
unanimously carried, the following. budget transfers were approved:
B-199 Sheriff/Coroner - Enfarcement. Transfers $27,000 from the reserve
to other transportation and travel to cover increased travel costs resulting from more
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mileage being driven with additional personnel and the increased cost of unleaded
gaso I i ne .
8-200 Sheriff/Coroner-Enforcement. Transfers $2,012 from rents and
leases of equipment, and together with $22,500 from the reserve, increases
appropriations for equipmenf maintenance $22,500; office expense, $2,000;
and medical and dental supplies, $12. The purpose of this transfer is to cover
additional vehicle maintenance cost due to more use of vehicles and more repairs
required to keep older vehicles in operation until new ones are received and also
to cover increased office supply cost because of the changeover in reporting systems.
B-201 Sheriff/Coroner-Incarceration, Transfers $1,500 from extra help and
$29.20 from other transportation and travel, with $1,000 going toward overtime,
$500 to cLvPlurm-g and personal supplies, and $29.20 to outrof-county travel.
The purpose of this transfer is to cover overtime costs necessitated by changeover
and new personnel requiring regular personnel to cover shi fts, as well as new uniforms havinc
to be purchased for new personnel. The transfer for outrof-county travel is to cover the cost
of a trip where no funds were budgeted.
B-210 Supplemental Manpower Program -CETA Title VI. This is a $74,633
transfer in order to adjust appropriations within various CETA Title VI l3SE subgrantee
allocations.
B-211 Publ is Works -Transportation Services. This transfer increases
appropriations for the City of Oroville and county-portion? of the Oroville Express
taxi service based upon revenues from sales of tickets not included in revenue estimates
and to provide an additional appropriation for the county subvention of the program
from an equipment item not being purchased. It transcfers $10,000 from equipment, and
together with $14,000 from ticket sales revenue, increases the county's share of the
taxi service by $14,400 and the city's portion by $9,600.
B-212 Contributions to Other Agencies -Juvenile Justice Delinquency
Prevention Planning and Administration. Transfers $895 from the reserve to set up
a budget for the local portion of the cash match for the Juvenile Justice Delinquency
Prevention Planning and Administration grant which was approved by the Board of
', Supervisors on August 2,. 1977; Minute Order 77-1495.
B-213 Audi-tor-Controller. Transfers $8,500. from salaries and wages to
extra help to cover current and projected deficiencies caused by extra help coverage
', of extended vacancies in regular help positions.
B-214 Civil Disastero Transfers $30 from outrof-county ovemight travel
to special departmental expense to cover current and projected deficiencies caused
by increased cost of blood bank supplies.
B-215 Building and Grounds Maintenanceo Transfers $2,000 from household
expense to major maintenance to cover deficiencies brought about by inflation and
under budgeting maintenance projects.
B-216 Chico Marshal. Transfers $1,800 from regular salaries and wages,
$74.24 from outrof-county overnight travel) $56.41 from office expense, and
$228.08 from equipment; thereby increasing the appropriation for extra help,
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$1,800; overtime, $12.20; clothing, $62.04; and maintenance of equipment, $284.49.
An accident of one of the vehicles resulted in the transfer for maintenance of equipment
and night court and late adjournment of day court was not anticipated and has exhausted
all overtime and extra help funds.
B-217 Court Reporters. Transfers $9,250 from the reserve to professional and
specialized services to cover current and projected deficiencies caused by an increased
workload and an increase in the per diem allowance from $55 to $75 per day.
B-218 Agriculture. Transfers $220 from maintenance of equipment to rents
and leases of equipment to cover an increase in copying requirements and also transfers
', ,,$1,700 from professional and specialized services to other transportation and travel
to cover current and projected deficiencies caused by an increase in mileage and full
', costs.
B-219 Veterans Service Officer. Transfers $100 from maintenance of equipment
to office expense to cover an anticipated deficit in the office expense account.
78-1040 EL MEDIO DITCH: PUT OVER ONE WEEK
Discussion on Stptus of Farmers Home Administration grant/loan proposal
to be presented by Ward Connerly of Connerly & Associates put over one week.
'; 78-1041 APPROVE HARTSEL EDWARDS RENEWAL OF VARIANCE
', Howard Toussaint set out the background of the Hansel Edwards request for
renewal of variance to Section 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code for
placement of a mobile home at AP 65-18-27, P.O, Box 581, Magalia. Mr. Toussaint
L stated he had visited the property and the situation remains the same as last year.
He recommended approval of the variance.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley and
unanimously carried, renewal of the Hansel Edwards variance to Section 19-10 and/or
19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home at AP 65-I$-27, Magalia
was approved for an additional year.
78-1042 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY WITH STATE DEPT. OF BENEFIT
PAYMENTS
A contract has been prepared with the State Department of Benefit Payments
to develop a proposal for ~.feb~b`i~l~tXi study for pn automated welfare eligibility
determination system funded by the state in the amount of $5(,000.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, contract for feasibility study was approved and the Chairman
authorized to sign.
78-1043 APPROVE EXTRA HELP BUILDING INSPECTOR
Public Works requests authorization to hire an extra help building inspector
for a period of 90 days at the fifth step of the salary range. The Personrx~l Director
supports this proposal,
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, request for extra help building inspector for a period of 90 days at
the fifth step of the salary range was approved.
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78-1044_AUTHORIZE ARPLICATION TO PUBLIC UT1l.LTIES COMMISSION FOR BIKE
CROSSING AT SPRR NORTH OF BIG CHICO CREEK
An application to the Public Utilities Commission for a bicl<tZCle crossing
of the SPRR .for a connecting route between State Route 32 and Chico State College
is needed for approval in-order to construct the crossing, Supervisor Richter felt
that Public Works had done a yeoman's job on this and congrat€ulated them on their
efforts,
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, rmpp~~ation to Public Utilities Commission for a bike crossing
was authorized and the ,Chairman authorized to sign.
78-1045 APPROVE REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BUS STOP ON BIGGS-WEST GRIDLEY ROAD
The Board previously approved 500 for the District 4 revenue sharing program
to construct a school bus stop on Biggs-West Gridley Read subject to necessary
right-of-way easements being provided by the community, Public Works requests
authorization to install the bus stop subject to the same conditions. Discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried,. request for school bus stop approved, subject to the same conditions.
78-]046 PUBLIC HEARING: ROBERT F, PASCH-APPROVED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(E.I,R. NOT REQUIRED) & REZONE FROM "A-R" (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL) TO "A
"AR-MH" (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL-MOBILE HOME)_PRO_PERTY LOCATED ON W/S
OF SEVENTH STREET, SOUTH OF YUBA AVENUE, OROVILLE: ADOPT ORDINANCE 1925
T e pu lic hearing on the Robert F, Pasch approved negative declaration and
rezone from "A-R"~`{agricultural residential} to "AR-MH" (agricultural-residential
mobile home) property located on the west side of Seventh Street approximately
400 feet south of Yuba Avenue, identified as AP 31-237-6 and 2 and 31-242-b,
containing 0.48 acres, more or less, Oroville, was held as advertised,
Earl Nelson set out the background of the approved negative declaration.
There are other mobile homes in this area. There is the need to provide off-street
parking for this home, This requirement will have to be complied with.
Del Siemsen, deputy county counsel, explained the matter of categorical
exemption, .Class 5 of the State Guidelines is a categorical exemption and that
excludes rezoning matters,
Wearing opened on the negative declaration. Appearing:
I. Mso Pasch, applicant,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, the Board finds that the proposed project could not have a
significant effect on the environment and a negative declaration is .recommended.
Hearing on the rezone held at this time. Jim Lawson, Planning Director,
set out the background of this rezone, stating fhat it is consistent with the General
Plan and approved 6y the Planning Commission on a 5-I vote.
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Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
I. Ms. Pasch. She stated she wanted to place this mobile home on her property
to live in as her home.
2. Mr. Glen Farmly, spoke in opposition #o the rezone.
3. Ms. June Cetak, spoke in favor of the rezone.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
', On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, rezone from "A-R" to "AR-MH" {agricultural residential-mobile home)
property located on the west side of Seventh Street approximately 400 feet south of Yuba Avenue,
identified as AP 3l-237-6 and 2 and 31-242-6, containing ~a48 acres, more or less, Oroville, .
was approved; Ordinance 1929 adopted and Chairman authorized to sign, with the
finding that it is consistent with the General Plan and that there will be no adverse
effect on the environment.
78-1047 APPROVE OROVILLE EXPRESS CONTRACT AMENDMENT EXTENSION TO JULY I, 1978
Orovil a Express contract amendment extension to Ju y 1978 discussed.
Last week the Board approved the fund transfer for this action; they now have the contract
amendment. Mr. Castleberry stated that if the Board approves this action, he will then
take this amendment to the City r.r)f Oroville for their action.
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously
carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign the Oroville Express contract amendment
contingent upon the City of Oroville signing,
78-1048 DISCUSSION: CHICO TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Public Works suggests that the Board meet with the Chico City Council to discuss
development program, possible ways of proceeding (ballot or start-up now), joint
powers agreement and who should operate if system is impleumented. Public Works
also recommends that discussion be had regarding amendment-#o Chico Clipper contract
expanding services.
Chairman Winston appointed Supervisors Madigan and Richter to meet with
City representatives to discuss this matter.
', Mr. Castleberry said there has been requests from the senior citizens; they would
like to have their tickets refunded if they disa~~er the funds are needed for use elsewhere.
The Auditor was instructed to work out a system for refunding of ticket purchases if the
person needs the money for other purposes.
78-1049 DISCUSSION OF VACANCIES ON THE MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
PUT OVER AT THIS TIME
Discussion of vacancies on the Mental Health Advisory Board was put over
at this time.
78-1050 APPEARANCE CLAYTON D'ARCY, EXTENSION OF SERVICE, OROVILLE EXPRESS
Clayton D'Arcy, Orovi le City Council, thanked the Board for w at they have
done concerning the senior citizen taxi operation. It is a good set-up. They would like
' to ask the Board to extend the services to the Thermalito area. Chairman Winston stated
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there is a recommendation from Public Works to extend the services into these
', areas. Mr, Castleberry said they were discussing going to the 20th Street,
Thermalito, area. Chairman Winston complimented Mr. D~4rcy on his
work he has done over the year in the matter of transportation.
78-1051 APPEARANCE:-BILL BABER,_ATT-O.RNEY. REPRESENTLNG-IIM-&-CLAUDIA MOLL
OWNERS OF THE PHOTO SHOP ON BIRD STREET RECENTLY PURCHASED
Bill Baber, local attorney at law, stated he was representing Jim pnd Claudia
M~~;~P, who have recently purchased the photo shop acr~ass the street on Bird Street,
They object to the matter of the unsecured property taxes becoming a lien an the
property. They received a letter from the County Tax Collector stating these
taxes have to be paid today.
Chairman Winston welcomed Mr, Baber and requested that Carl Morton,
county tax collector,. explain the matter. Mr. Morton commented on the letter
in question, The seller should have paid these taxes. Mr, Baber wanted to know
why the buyer was required to pay the taxes four months before other property owners.
Mr, Norton stated that the claim is against the seller. Legality of fhe letter set
out by Mr, Norton,
Matter discussed; no action taken, The advise of County Counsel and
County Tax Collector to be followed by Mr. and Mrs. Moip~i.
78-1052 APPEARANCE: J: PHILBROO.K: AU-T.HO.RIZE_P-LAC.EMENT_OF..MOB.ILE._HOME
ON PROPERTY PURCHASED ATORO DAM WEST AND 13th STREET, OROVILLE
Mr. P ilbroo stated that prior to purchasing t e property at Oro Dam West
and 13th, he went to Public Works and Planning and asked if the mobile home could
be placed on the property. There is a rental on the property at this time, He was
fold they could place the mobile home on the property, The County changed their
procedure for the placement of a second unit on property. If the Philbrooks cannot
put the mobile home on the property, they can not purchase fhe property, Matter
discussedo
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the request of J, Philbrook to place a mobile home on his
property at Oro Dam West and 13th Street, Oroville, as a second unit on said
property, was approved and the County was authorized to tell anyone that was
in the process of applying for permits for this second unit at the time the policy was
changed, that their requests would be honored and second unit would be allowed,
78-1053 APPEARANCE: EUBERT DOWNING, CHICO: TRAFFIC PROBLEM ON EL PASO WAY
Mr. Eu ert Downing, C ico, stated a represented peop a residing on or near
', EI Paso Way, Chico. Letter regarding the problem received by the Board. He
requested time on the agenda to discuss the reasons for closing EI Paso Way.
Chairman Winston requested that Supervisors Richter and Madigan meet with Chico
representatives and these people to discuss the matter and explore the aFtematives.
Administrative Officer #o set up a meeting date, to meet in Chico at the City
Hall or Memorial Hall and he will inform these people and the Supervisors the
time and place of the meeting.
78-1054 DISCUSSION OF WATERADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDAT10151
CONCERNING REQUEST ..F.O R.CO . C URRE.NCE..O.N_ SALE.. CEF SURPLUS WATER BY O RO
OROVILLE-WYANDOTTE IRRIi~,~T DISTRICT: BOARD CONCURS
Time spent discussing t e request for concurrence on t e sa a of y 30, 1978
Page 480,
water by Oroville-1Nyrzndotte Iririgation Districto Mr. Emerson, General Manager of
OWID, spoke on this matter. He met with Paul Minasian and with Dan Blackstock,
County Counsel, to discuss this request. Matter diseusseda
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Board concurred with the sale of surplus water by Oroville
', Wyandotte Irrigation District, subject to County Counsel's approval.
78-1055 APPOINTMENTS PUT OVER AT THIS TIME
Appointment to the Oroville Mosquito Abatement District, to the Housing
and Community Development Advisory Committee and to the Butte County Council
for Senior Citizens put over at this time.
78-1056 DISCUSSION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTY SUPERVISORS
ASSOCIATION LETTER CONCERNING COORDLNAT.I.ON_.OF_VARIOUS MEETINGS
BOARD AGREE5 MEETINGS SHOULD BE HELD ON SAME DAY: .SATURDAY
Chairman Winston stated he ad written to Norm Waggoner, Northern C4lifomia
County!Sypervisors Association, concerning coordination of various meetings,
', stating he~would welcome Saturday meetings. Letter discussed.
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, se Supervisor Lemke and
unanimously carried, that Norm Wagonner advised that his Board is in agreement
with holding the meetings of the various c mittees on the s me day in order to
save this travel expense and that the mee ngs be held on Satu days.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further befo the Board at this t' e, the eeti g was
adjourned at 11:25 to reconvene on Tuesd y, June 6, IP78 :Ob aEm
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNT1f~CLERK
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By: C o the Board
Asst. C erk oft Board
Page 481.
May 30, 1978