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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM060573June 5x 1973 STATE OF CALTFORNTA ) S5. cau~rrx of BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment, Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd and Chairman McTLiIlop, Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk. Absent: Supervisor Madigan INVOCATION: Rev. Michael Walsh, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Oroville Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 73- 880 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the minutes of May 22nd and 29th, 1973 were approved as mailed, 73- 481 COMMUNiCATI0N5 Mrs. Richard Sinatra, Chico, Mrs, Sinatra writes regarding the possibility //,3 C ~ of a citizens committee for review of General Plan and asks consideration for appointment to such committee if it is formed. Discussed. Referred to Administrative Officer for answering. Mrs, L. A. Daly, Paradise. Mrs, Daley requests permission to place a trailer home ~~ 3,b v on their lot on Wayland Road in Paradise for her elderly invalid mother, Discussed, Referred to Howard Toussaint for handling. Mrs, and Mrs, Henry Sowma, Chico. The Sowmas recently experienced a fire in 0 ~ their home and write to commend the Butte County Fire Department and the ~ O ~~ North Chico Volunteers for their excellent response and actions in supressing the fire. Information. J. H. Meier, Paradise. Mr, Meier is a frequent user of the Paradise Library and ~j7D.~ ~ considerationlfortenlargementaof theglibraryofacility,andInformation. Donald D. Madam, Paradise. Mr, Madam files appeal to the Planning Commission's ~~ 3 d ~ decision regards his tentative map on AP 50-211-64 and 65, Set for hearing on June 19, 1973 at 1:30 . Cary T. Lippincott, Paradise, Mr. Lippincott files appeal to the decision on ~~~ d J Himango Acres Subdivision. Hearing set for June 19, 1973 at 1:30 p.m, McKernan, Lanam and Mace, An appeal is filed to the Planning Commission's denial // 3 ~ v of tentative parcel map on AP 53-17-05, R & A Builders. Hearing set for June 19, 1973 at 1:30 p.m. McKernan, Lanam and Mace, An appeal is filed to Planning Commission denial of ~7 3 0 ~ tentative parcel map on AP 53-15-72, Richard P, Doak, Jr, Hearing set far June 19, 1973 at 1:30 p.m. Price, Burness and Price, Petition is filed on behalf of A & S Ranches, Inc, l ~ p,3 ~ for partial cancellation of Williamson Act contract. Referred to Ag. Dept, for review and to County Counsel, with request they report back to the Board. Chico Memorial Hall Committee, Carl E. Cook, chairman, writes that the committee is nat in favor of rent free use of memorial halls by charitable organiza- ~ U ~,v v tions as rates are very reasonable and they help to pay utility bills and upkeep of the building. They also request consideration of a public address system in the upcoming budget, Discussed. Referred to Administrative Officer for review of by-laws and to answer this letter, Page 25`S, June 5, 1973 _ - - ~ - C F c - C - - _____~____===-=June 5,=1973==-==- -- - - Chico Unified School District. The District expresses concern for safety d v of students who walk along East and West Lassen Avenue and request Board g-bo. consideration for improvement of walking conditions along Lassen Avenue, Discussed, Public Works Director to answer letter setting out the Board's concerns in this matter, County of Sacramento. The County sends Resolution No, 73-564 in opposition to the ~ Q 0.~ ZGovernor's revenue control and tax reduction initiative. Administrative Officer to maka copies for Board members; no action taken at this time, County of Tehama, The County writes regarding stock water regulations promulgated z v by State Water Resources Contral Board and suggest that it would be p 0• appr~ =fate to submit further comments in opposition to these regulations prior to June 8, Action has been taken on this matter; no further action required. County of Humboldt, The County forwards copy of SB 377 introduced by Senator Z-L Collier which eliminates any reference to population in Section 26980 ~ 0' of the Government Code. This section authorizes the Board to establish ~ the office of director of finance if authorized by a majority of the voters, and was previously limited to counties with 150,000 or more in population. They request support for this bill, Discussed, Administrative Officer to present to Charter Study Committee for review, State Department of Parks and Recreation, The Department writes regarding the z v Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act of 1971 and states that approximately ~(1~' $150,000 is available for grants to local jurisdictions for off-highway vehicle facilities, Enclose information for making application for grant. Public Works Director to discuss with Cities of Oroville and Chico, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Mr. Overacker of the Office of Child Z ~.U D Development writes regarding the proposed plan to transfer Head Start to the Butte County EOC, To be discussed following communications, Truit Realty. Property of Glen Daniels AP 37-33-04 First Deed of Trust securing a lien on the Estate of Merle Daniels in the amount of $14,318,10, They ~ Z ~ ~ request that the County sign a release of their present first deed of ~ trust in consideration of $3,168,10 in cash and a second deed of trust in the amount of $11,150,00, Read and discussed. Referred to County Counsel for a report later in the meeting. California Central Valleys Flood Control Association, Request the continued ~ J support of Butte County by inclusion in the budget of an item of $500 0 ~" for dues in the Association, Referred to Administrative Officer for discussion during budget time, Thermalito Irrigation District, Loan from Revenue Sharing Fund. Read and /, 0 ~ a,5 discussed, Referred to County Counsel and Administrative Officer for their study and with request that they report back. Lake Oroville Boat Oaner's Association, Invitation for Board members to attend s d ~ their meeting to be held Tuesday evening, June I2th, Read; no action f ~ taken, John S, Sexton, Reno, Request that their names be added to those names already submitted rega~d~[~g request far R-1 zoning along Dean Road, Paradise. Gary T, Lippincott. Appeal to decision of Planning Commission on Parcl Map ~ ~ 3.d 0 Application for Clarence Sells, AP 57-38-06, Set for hearing on June 19, 1973 at 1:30 p.m, Leslie B. Johnson, Appeal of Planning Commission's decison on parcel map. ~~ 3,o CJ Set for hearing on June 19, 1973 at 1:30 p,m, 73-882 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY GOVERNING BOARD MATTERS Clif Mickelson explained the Community Action Agency Governing Board item. He stated that there were representatives of the Administering Board present to discuss the divestiture of the'~oard of Supervisors as the Page 254- 3une 5, 1973 - --------------- June_511973~ --------__- F Community Action Agency. He said he had sent a copy of the telegram from Mr. Mercer to the Board members, He said the telegram was quite clear; it lays out the present position of the program. He said that the OEO office was not going to recognize any other CAA the Board may de signate, Mr, Mickelson explained how this matter could be handled, Mrs. Jane Rutherford, Chairman of E.O.C., spoke to the Board at this time, The survival committee of the EOC met last Sunday in Chico, The meeting was called to discuss Mr, Mercer's telegram. She said there are four ways the County could go regarding this matter: 1. Give up now. 2, Approach the Board for a delegate agency contract. 3. Continue to fight for regional recognition of the EOC. 4. To ask the Board to rescind their action to divest themselves as the Community Action Agency, She said this seems to be the best way to go, They would like to begin a positive program study, They would need to hire a program developer and a clerk-typist, Mrs, Rutherford explained the request, and the. program that they would like to pursue, They do not want to give up, If the Soard would rescind their motion to opt out, they are ready to go ahead with the program. Mrs. Rutherford said they had one further request. Last summer they had met with Supervisors Cameron and Ladd as a committee, They would like to have this committee re-activated, There is some $50,000 to initiate and carry forward this program if the Board decides to go ahead with the Community Action Agency, Request discussed, 2t was felt that the committee of Supervisors Ladd and Cameron should be re-activated, Supervisor Gilman said at this point he was open-minded about the request but he was not prepared to make a decision at this time, He felt the Board should take a week to study the matter, Chairman McKillop said the whole suggestion should go through the CAA; the delay would be in order, No action taken at this time; matter put over one week, Mr, Mickelson set out the matter of the proposed plan to transfer Head Start to the Butte County EOC. It was felt the program should be left as it is a t present. 73-883 REPORT ON REQUEST BY TRUIT REALTY Jim Griffith, deputy county counsel, spoke on the Truit Realty ~ ~ ~~ communication, The title report was dated March 12, 1973 and it was felt 1 that there should be a new title report. Mr, Griffith will study the xequest further and will report back later in the meeting. 73-884 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APPROVED: ORDER OF THE RECLAMATION BOARD,_LINCOLN BLVD: CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER PENTZ MAGALIA HIGHWAY PROJECT AND AGREEMENTS FOR SALE On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the following action was taken: 1. Approved the order of the Reclamation Board, Lincoln Blvd. Bridge at Wyman Ravine-Project 18492-72-1, Application No, 8b75 and authorized the Chairman to sign, 2, Approved Contract Change Order ~~1, Pentz-Magalia Highway Project 45471-68-1 in the increasing amoun~,age $l~g5123.76 for excavating for, furniR~ing June 5, 1973 June 5, 1973 c c o= c o = p .. = o c c o g o c c c .. ... F .. - c c .: c c c. c c c c and installing perforated metal pipe underdrain required to drain an underground spring encountered in the construction, authorized the Chairman to sign and approved a transfer of residual balance of funds from W,O, 8002 (Hamilton-Nord-Cana) to W,O, 8001 (Pentz-Magalia) to cover cost of CCO ~kl, 3. Approved the fallowing agreements for sale, authorized Chairman to sign and authoriz ed Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County' s excrow agent: Protect Name Acrea Price Impr, Tota l Pentz-Magalia Hwy. H, Parker et al 0,874 $555 $350 $905 45471-67-2 Dos Rios-Larkin W. Tadlock 0,322 $660 $240 $900 16391-69-1 Skyway FAS 757(4) P, Pacheco 0,014 500 - $500 73-885 AUTHORIZE COMPLETION OF SUPERIOR COURT THIRD COURTROOM Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on prices he had received for the carpentry work in the Superior Court third courtroom, The bid would include all the carpentry work and to repair and re-set the old rail as it was in the old courtroom. They propose to put in some conduits to make room for a future phone that would be in back of the desk and an electrical plug for the court reporter, The carpentry work bid was in the amount of $3800; bid for the carpeting was in the amount of $1600. Supervisor Ladd said he had discussed these bids and the work with Mr. Castleberry and he felt the bids were in line, Work discussed, It was felt that the County should proceed with the completion of the third courtroom, On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to issue the purchase orders for the carpeting; authorization was granted for the completion of the third courtroom, as set out by the Director of Public Works, in the estimated amount of $5400,00. 73-886 AUTHORIZE PROCEEDING WITH CLASSROOM AT JUVENILE HALL Mr, Castleberry reported on the costs for fixing up the Juvenile Hall classroom. He said the School Department request that this work proceed, Schoolroom discussed, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried, Public Works was authorized to proceed with the classroom at Juvenile Hall, with expenditures of an estimated $1850, with the exclusion of the painting, 73-887 INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS PUBLIC WORKS Ciay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the drainage problem on Ramsey Way, Chico Vecino area. Supervisor Gilman looked at the drainage problem with Mr. Castleberry. This problem fs in an area that does not have curbs and gutters. Public Works plans to cap off the drainage and to keep additional water from draining onto the property in ''question. This does not solve the drainage problem in this area; Public Works has advised Mr, Sampson about this. No action taken at this time, Mr, Castleberry reported on SCA 15 (Mills)-transportation. He explained the bill, He stated that some of the Public Works people met with Mr, Mills and tried to convince him that the diversion of the gas tax should have some controls, No action taken. Page 256, June 5, 1973 June 5, 1973 Mr, Castleberry said they had issued a permit to do drilling and seismic survey work on Nelson West Road, with proper protection for the County. He felt the County should go along with this matter as long as it does not affect Butte County; he explained how the work would be done. He said Public Works did not need any formal action on this; this is one of the standard encroachment permits. Reported for the Board's information, Mr. Castleberry reported on the Stirling City Sewer Maintenance District, sewer fee and rules for operation, Changes have been proposed to change the revenue of the District. Fublic Works concur with the proposal to secure the same amount of revenue in another manner, The school district has already concurred with the proposal, Board action will be needed for concurrence in `the changes as requested. -iscussed; no action taken at this time, 73-888 DTSC~75SION: SUYERTNTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: FTSCAL TNDEPENDENCE Thomas Evans, $uperintendent of Schools, and Mr, Brott, County Board of Education, were pre&ent to discuss the request for fiscal independence, Mr. Evans stated that for the past several years the County Board of $ducation has been exploring the matter of fiscal independence, Mr, Evans explained the present request. Mr. Brott stated that he found that his tenure in office has been frustrating and felt that the present condition should be changed. He explained the problem of the budgets for the Superintendent of Schools office, He said he felt that fiscal independence would raise the status of the County Board of Education. He said the Board does not feel this would increase the county tax rate. He said he feels that if the Board grants this request, it would allow the Board of Education elected by the people ko truly serve as a Boaxd of Education, Request discussed, Supervisor Cameron said that from everything he has studied, it makes sense to give them fiscal independence, He feels that it would be a much more efficient operation, Supervisor Ladd said he had a little different viewpoint, He said he would be opposed to granting fiscal independencey and set out his apposition. He said he has been talking to people in the County and that a large majority of the people prefer it to be handled the way it is being handled at present stating he does not think that the people the Board represents wants the fiscal independence to be granted. Mr. Evans reacted to Supervisor Ladd's statements. He set out the matter of budget for his operation. He feels that fiscal independence would make for a more efficient operation. County Counsel set out the provisions in SB 90, Mr, Mickelson said he believed that SB 90 was pretty silent on the matter of transfer of costs. Chairman McKillop said he felt that a decision in this matter should wait until there was a full beard, Mr, Brott requested that the matter be resolved at the earliest possible time, No action at this time, RECESS: 10:25 RECONVENED: 1A:40 Page 257. June 5, 1973 ^_~~~~ ~ -June S,^1973_ ___-- - 73-889 ACCEPT OFFER RELEASE OF FIRST DEED OF TRUST SECURING A LIEN ON THE ESTATE OF MERLE D ANIELS 'I y'° Mr. Griffith reported on the request for release of the first deed of trust for the Glen Daniels property. He said there were no encumbrances on the property and that the Board could go along with the request. Request discussed. Mr, Griffith explained the offer and how it should be handled, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Board accepted the offer of Truitt Realty for the Glen Daniels property, releasing the present first deed of trust in consideration of $3,168.10 in cash and a second deed of trust in the amount of $11,150,00, with interest at the rate of 7%, contingent upon the title report showing no change up to the time the necessary papers have been signed and that a title insurance policy will be given to the County, and the Chairman was authorized to sign the necessary papers, 73-890 AIR P"OLLUTTON CONTROL OFFICER ITEMS Mr, Mackessy, Air Pollution Control Officer, spoke to the Board concerning air pollution control equipment in the 1973 subvention, He paid he was requesting the Board to consider his request for the Van; the iow bid `. is within the budget. He said the van was needed and must be encumbered by . July-1st, He said it appears that a pickup would not do the work, Request discussed, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Board concurred with the request of the Air Pollution Control Officer for the purchase of the van; accepted the low bid for said purchase in the amount of $4200., b-~73-891 ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-86 APPROVING APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING R. A, MACKESSY, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER,__TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF BUTTE COUNTY Mr, Mackessy spoke to the Board concerning the 1974 Air Pollution Control subvention, He stated he had placed a memo concerning this item on the Board membexs desks, Mr. Mickelson explained the memo. He said that with SB 90, the County has to keep the taxes the same as last year, According to this memo, they will be over last year, If the Board approves the subvention grant, they should be aware that the budget would have to be subvented by the County funds in the amount of $2500, This amount would have to be taken from the General funds. Positions requested by Mr. Mackessey set aut and discussed, The reason that he is requesting these positions is that the Ag, Department has been taking the hrunt of this air pollution control program and they are way behind in their own work, Time spent discussing the memo and subvention grant, and operation of the air pollution control program. Mr, Mackessey stated that they have been running samplers for the past two months and have been sending them to the State, He feels that they are doing a better job than prior to this program, The Board asked Mr, Mackessey what results are being achieved. Mr, Mackessey stated he would get reports on the achievement results to Supervisor Gilman, Mr. Mackessey stated that in order to receive the subvention, the County must submit the budget, The Board must act upon this matter this month, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, Resolution 73-86 approving application and authorizing R, A, Mackessy, Paga 25g, Jun33 June 5,_1973 Air Pollution Control Officer, to execute on behalf of the Covnty was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign the Resolution. AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Ladd and Chairman McKillop NOES: Supervisor Cameron ASSENT: Supervisor Madigan 73-892 APPROVE LETTER OF INTENT: AGREEMENT FOR JOINT SERVICES AMONG DISTRICTS IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY AIR BASIN Mx. Mackessy explained the agreement for joint services among districts in the Sacramento Valley Air Basin. He said there were two districts that da not want to go along with the agreement, He said an indication was needed from each Board if they were agreeable to this type agreement. Supervisor Gilman explained how this should be handled, He said it was a cooperative effort to stop the over-lapping of purchase of equipment. He said the Council would like a letter of intent from the County that they will participate in this matter, He feels that the County should tender their letter of intent. 6n motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Board approved the tendering of a letter of intent concerning the agreement for joint services among districts in the Sacramento Valley air basin, 73-893 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER ITEMS Mr, Mackessy reported on the $1,500 withheld on the 1973 subvention, This money was used by the ARB for engineering services in Butte County, He felt the $1,500 was well spent, Matter discussed; no action taken, Mr, Mackessy stated he would like to have permission to join the Aix Pollution Control Officers Association. He explained his request, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Board approved the request fox membership in the Air Pollution Control Officers Association, at a cost of $10.00, Mr. Mackessy reported on the sending of men to Marysville Post Office to do contamination tests. He explained the matter of these inspections, Request discussed, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Board approved the sending of men to the Marysville Post Office to do contamination tests, Mr, Mackessey reported on the disposal of rinsed pesticide containers at the Neal Dump. He stated he needed permission from the Board to dump these containers at this site, He said he would have to set up an inspection procedure at the dump. These containers have been triple rinsed, Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Board approved the request for disposal of triple rinsed insecticide containers at the Neal Road dump site. 73-894 APPEAR3NG: MRS. HELEN HILKE-TREE ORDINANCE Mrs, Helen Hilke, Paradise, stated she would like to discuss the tree ordinance with the Board, She said she was under the impression that this document was an ordinance; it is not an ordinance, but is in fact a resolution. She said she felt the resolution had no teeth; there is no way to enforce it. She feels that the Board should consider passing an ordinance that would incorporate the ideas s~ageufi25i~n the resolution, June 5, 1973 ________-_===-=June=S, 1973=== __ _ ____-__ Mrs. Hilke said she had received a telephone call last Saturday about a man in Paradise. He had a 4-way split approved by the Board and he was being asked to remove some trees fora road, She was told that this situation has been handled; the man does not have to remove these trees, She said she felt these problems should be looked at by the County, Chairman McKiliop requested that Mrs. Hilke meet with the tree committee and come back with something for the Board to consider, Mr. Mickelson will set up a meeting with the tree committee and will bring back something to the Board concerning a stronger ordinance in this matter, 73-895 APPEARANCE: MR, JAMES HANSON OROVILLE: SUPPORT OF SB 443 Mr. James Hansen, Oroville, Americanism Chairman of the Butte County ,y Mining Council, and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1747, Oroville, spoke ~ ~ D,a- to the Board concerning Senate Bi11 443, submitted by Senator James Q, Wedworth. Senator Wedworth wants to establish a "rebuttable presumption" in all tax matters, Bill explained and discussed, Mr, Hansen requested the Board to support SB 443. 73 896 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION WITH LOUISANA PACIFIC IN EXTENSION OF FEATHER RIVER BLVD. Bob Nicholson, Economic Development Dixector, submitted a memo to the Board members concerning participation with Louisianna Pacific in the extension of the Feather Rivex Blvd, He explained the request. Hopefully, this project would have been submitted to EDA to be funded, but they have informed the County that they would be of no further help in funding, Tt was the feeling of the Economic Development Commission that he should appear and request the Board's consideration of-fading this project with Revenue Sharing funds. Bernie Richter, Oroviile, explained the request and the purpose of this road. He said that when Highway 70 becomes a freeway, the off ramp will be at the Marysville-Baggett Road. Zt is felt that the access road of Feather River Blvd, will be closed, Matter of frontage roads set out and discussed. Mr, Richter stated that four years ago when the clean air problem hearings was held, the Lumbermen`s Association discussed the matter of starting a particle Board glant to get rid of the lumber waste, There will be a lot of traffic going into the plant, He feels that if there is any way possible for this County to get funds to build the frontage road, it would help this company and the county. This plant will be helping to solve the clean air problem. Mr, Mickelson stated that this would be the special revenue sharing funds that would be required for this project, The Board set out the matter of the request of Mr, Huntington concerning upgrading of Liability Lane, Mr, Nicholson said he would give the matter same thought. Supervisor Ladd will go with Chairman McKillop to look at this road. No action taken at this time, 73-897 APP ROVE REQUEST TO PROCEED AT ONCE WITH COUNTX's EXHIBIT IN STATE CAPITOL BLDG Mr. Nicholson set out the request for authorization to proceed at once with a new exhibit in State Capitol Building. He has talked with Mr, Skidmore and they have submitted a proposed display. Mr, Skidmore will prepare this display for $600, which will include a two year maintenance provision, Mr, Nicholson said he would like to receive authorization to have Mr. Skidmore prepare the display and he could present an agreement for this work next week. Request discussed, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried Page 2b0, June 5, 1973 ____~_________June 5,_1973 the request of the Economic Developement Director for authorization to proceed at once with a new exhibit for the State Capitol Building was approved, with the understanding that the contract with Mr. Skidmore for such work would be presented next week for approval. 1',~CE,SS : I2 : 00 RECONVENED: 1:30 73-898 HEARINGS SET ON APPEALS CONCERNING PARCEL MAPS Hearings were set for Tuesday, June 19, 1973 at 1:30 p,m, on the following items: 1. Donald D, Madam, Paradise, tentative map on AP 50-211-64 and 65. 2, Gart T. Lippincott, Paradise, decision on Himango Acres Subdivision, 3. Richard P. Doak, Jr,, tentative pacel map on AP 53-15, 72. 4. R & A Builders, tentative parcel map on AP 53-17-05 5. Clarence Sells, parcel map application for AP 57-38-06 6, Leslie B. Johnson, parcel map for AP 47-29-54 73-899 'R DAL,tSON E~ AL^RECtENDA~I6N FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: SET FOR HEARING The H. Dawson, et a1-recommendation from Planning Commission on variance request to Butte County Ordinance 681, design standards, to allow a field fence on property zoned A-2 (general) and S-H (scenic highway) located on the west side of Pentz-Magalia Road, approximately 12 miles north of Lime Saddle, identified as AP 41-47-54, Paradise, set out and discussed. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, requested that the Board request the Environmental Impact report. A hearing could be set for three weeks time so that it will allow the applicant to get the matter through the Environmental Impact Report procedures, Ordinance No, 681 discussed. Supervisor Cameron felt the Board should look at the ordinance and the paragraph setting up the requirement for the fence. He does not see why these big high fences are needed, Dan Blackstock said an amendment to the ordinance could be prepared, Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that he felt the ordinance was inadequate, He feels there are other things in the ordinance that are questionable, He recommended that the ordinance be re-written, He said the Planning Commission was going to study the ordinance and make recommendations, It was the feeling of the Board that the Planning Department and County Counsel should re-write this ordinance, Matter referred to Planning Commission and County Counsel. Variance request discussed, Hearing set for July 10, 1973 at 1:30 p,m. 73-900 TENTATI_V_E___PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the following tentative parcel maps recommended for approval were approved, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission: 1. Max Albert, AP 44--02-32, 3 Tots, northwest corner of Garner Lane and Hwy. 99E, north of Chico. 2. Nfi.ke Rrumvieda, AP 44-45-24, 4 lots, on Eaton Road, _ between Cohasset Road and Burnap Avenue, Chico. Page 261. -- June 5, 1973 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jvne_5z 1973_ - - - - - - - - - - ~ - 3. Milce Krumvieda, AP 44-45-25, 4 lots, on Eaton Road, bet~•~een Cahasset Road and Burnap Avenue, Chico. 4. Raymond B. ICrumvieda, AP 44-03-81, 2 lots, west side of Esplanade, 200' south of Eaton Road, Chico. 5. Eyed PSontgomery & Mead Orchards, AF 38-07-32 & 33, 3 lots, on Pratt-Grant Road, near Pratt Road, Durham. Engineer: Walter B. Grimes & Assoc. 6. Southern California T'inancial Corp., AP 34-b3-01, 3 lots, southeast cornet Lodge View Drive, and. Sa.lverleaf Drive, oroville. Engineer: Cook Assoc. 7. R055 A. Whittaker, AF 40 -11-19, 2 lots, southeas t corner_ Mesa and Esquon Roads, near Durham. Surveyor: D. R. Roper 8. Gary Wright, AP 62-07-88, 4 lots, on BaB.d Rock~Road, off Oro-Quincy Hwy., above Qseaville, Engineer: Kendall Engineering 9. Ester Vizdel, AP 62-12-02, 20, 21,22, 23 & 24, 4 lots, on Oro-Quincy Hwy, and Lake Madrone. Engineer: Kendall Engineering 10. Joseph M. Colonna, AP 53-161-25, 2 lots, on Libby Road, at Orput Lane, Paradise. Surveyor: Gary Lippincott 11. Joseph C. Fry, AP 51-162-11, 2 lots, on Bille Road, just west of Posey Lane, Paradise. Surveyor: John W. Hamby .. 12. Naomi Schilling, AP 22-202-1, 2 lots, northeast corner of Smith and Hastings Avenues, Biggs, 13. Jack hopper, AP 36-292-48, 4 lots, east side of Lincoln Blvd., ~, mile south of T~usel Road, Palermo. 14. Hanel Hough, AP 34--16-8, 4 lots, on Glen Drive, off Oro-Quincy Hwy., Oroville. Engineer: Kendall Engineering 15. Irvin Schlaf, AP 46-36-30, 4 lots, on Doe Mill Road, opposite Bruce Road, Chico. Engineer: Walter B. Grimes & Assoc. 16. Jack L. Bryson, AP 54-182-8, 3 lots, on S. Libby Road, below Pearson Road, Paradise. Surveyor: john W. Flamby Page 262, June 5, 1973 ------~-•-----JuneS,_1973--~---------- --- 73-901 APPROVE TWO TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AND REQUESTING AN EXCEPTION Jim Lawson, Planning Airector, set out the two tentative parcel maps recommended for approval and requesting an exception, The map of Arthur Roy set out and discussed, They are requesting an exception because of insufficient lot size. Maps discussed, On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and carried the following tentative parcel maps recommended for approval and requesting an exception were approved, subject to the conditions as stated by Planning Commission: 1, Arthur Roy, AP 53-25x12, 3 lots, on Heynen Road, off Pentz-Magalia Hwy., Paradise. 2, Don W. Saunders, AP 53-03-12, 2 lots, southeast corner Greenwood and Maxwell Drives, Paradise, 73-902 APPROVE TWO TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS IN AN AREA THAT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING FOUR BY POURED AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Mr. Lawson set out the two tentative parcel maps in an area that has previously been and is in the process of being four by foured and recommended for approval. Maps discussed, On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the following tentative parcel maps in an area that has previously been and is in the process of being four by foured and recommended for approval were approved, with the conditions placed on them by Planning Commission: 1. Robert Hansen, AP 47-26-65, 3 lots, on Rock Creek, off Meridian Road, Chico, Engineer; D, R, Roper 2, Estel Crane, AP 51-O81-01, 4 lots, on Wagstaff Road, above Oliver Road, Paradise. Surveyor; Gary Lippincott 73-903.aCTION ON 4. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: ONE MAP PUT OVER ONE WEEK Mr. Lawson set out the five tentative subdivision maps recommended for approval. The Lox ley Glen map discussed, Mr, Lawson stated that this was on a cul-de-sac and suggested that maybe the road should be extended past the cul-de-sac so that Elliott Road could be extended in that direction, Supervisor Ladd stated he would like to see the area in question. This map was put over one week prior to action being taken, Chairman McKillop said he would like the other maps sent back to Planning Commission for their consideration of the change from the original plan, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the following tentative subdivision map~a referred back to Planning Commission for their re-consideration in the line of change from the original plan as submitted: . 1, Ke11y Ridge Homes, Unit No, 1, 12 lots, northwest corner of Kelly Ridge Road and Hillcrest Avenue, Oroville, -Owner: Southern California Financial Corp, Engineer: Cook Assoc, 2, Kelly Ridge Homes, Unit No, 2, 15 lots, on Kelly Ridge Road, opposite Hillcrest Avenue, Oroville, 3. Kelly Ridge Homes, Unit No, 3, 6 lots, northwest corner of Lodge View Drive and Hillcrest Avenue, Oroville. 4, Kelly Ridge Homes, Unit No,..4, 24 lots, northwest corner Hillcrest Ave. _, and Lodge View Drive, S3z'svi~,le, Page 263, June 5, 1973 - - - - * - - - - - - - - - - - - June - 5 z 19 7 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 73-904 HEARINGS SET ON THREE TENTATIVE MAPS IN AN AREA THAT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN AND ZS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING FOUZ BY FOURED AND RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL: AS APPEALED Hearings were set for Tuesday, June 19, 1973 at 1:30 p,m, on the following appeals on tentative maps recommended for denial: 1, Richard P. Doak, AP 53-15-72 (Portion), 3 lots, southeast corner Bille and Libby Roads, Paradise. 2, R & A Builders, AP 53-17-05, 4 lots, on Peck Lane, near Sylvan Lane, Paradise 3, Don Madam, AP 50-211-64-& 65, 4 lots, on Bil1e Road near Virginia Way, Paradise 73-905 ACTION TAKEN ON TWO TENTATIVE MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL Mr. Lawson set out the two tentative maps recommended for denial, He said he would like the James Martin map continued one week. Action would have to be taken today unless a waiver was received from Mr. Martin. Mr, Lippincott, surveyor representing Mr, Martin present and stated that he could file the waiver, Map of Robert Vietti discussed, It was stated that Mr. Vietti -could not provide the proper access to the property, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried, the following action was taken: 1, Granted an extension, subject to the acceptance of the waiver, on the James Martin tentative map, AP 53-14-31, 3 lots, north side of Bille Road, between Pebble Lane and Pentz-Magalia Hwy,, Paradise, 2, Denied the map of Robert C. Vietti, AP 44-16-02, 2 lots, on Rio Lindo Avenue, off Cohasaet Road, Chico. 73-906 ONE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP RECOM[~NDED FOR DENIAL SET FOR HEARING The following tentative subdivision map recommended for denial was set for hearing on Tuesday, June 19th, 1973 at 1:30 as appealed: 1. Himango Acres, AP 50-04-58, 15 lots, west side of Pentz-Magalia Hwy., 200' south of Drayer Lane, Paradise, Owner: Arthur R, Himango Surveyor: Gary Lippincott 73-907 PUBLIC HEARINGS SET ON PLANNING REZONING ITEMS Public hearings were set for Tuesday, June 26, 1973 at 1:30 p,m, on the following: 1. Robert C, Vietti, rezone from "A-2" (general) and "S-H" (scenic highway) to "R-3" (medium density residential) district for property located or,t-'F, ;h side of Hwy, 32, approximately 900 feet west of Forest Avenue, identifie as AP 46-26-119, containing 1,4 acres, more or less, Chico, 2, Butte County Planning Commission initiated - rezone from "N-C" (neighborhood commercial) to "R-1" (single-family residential) for property located on the west side of Larch Avenue, between Hooker Oak Avenue and Vallombrosa, identified as AP 45-33-77 and 45-33-78, containing 1,8 acres, more or less, Chico. 3. Wm. M, and Iva C, Hayward and Ed. M, Poor - rezone from "AR-MH" {agricultural residential mobile home) to "M-2" (heavy industrial) district for property located on the southwest corner of Kusel Road and Custer Lane, idenfied as AP 36-291-03, containing 1,8 acres, more or less, Oroville. Page 264, June 5, 1973 June 5, 1973 4. Planning Commission initiated proposed amendment to all residential zones to allow, subject to a use permit being issued, a sales tract office, 5, Mr, Ikehorn - extend interim zoning from "C-1" (light commercial) to "R-1" (single-family residential) district for property east of Stearns Road, adjacent to Paradise Irrigation District boundary, Paradise. Interim expires July 9, 1973-permanent zone hearing set for June 26, 1973. 73-908 AUTHORIZE RE-PRINTING OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Jim Lawson, Planning Director, presented a memo to the Board members concerning the re-printing of the Subdivision Ordinance. He requested Board action on the request. He stated that the changes will be incorporated within the re-printed ordinance. Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and carried, Planning Department was authorized to re-print the Subdivision Ordinance, at the recommended figure of 500 copies, to be sold at a charge of $4.00, and to include the changes within the reprinted copies. Supervisor Camero^ questioned Mr, Lawson about 'setting up the procedures on the ordinance changes for foster homes. Mr, Lawson stated that a draft has been prepared and he will determine when it will be ready for Board consideration, 73-909 REPORT BY DATA PROCESSING DIRECTOR ON STUDY__OF__NEW_UNIVAC_.PROPOSAL Hank Hindery, Data Processing Director, reported on his study of the new Univac proposal, as requested by the Board. Mr, Hindery filed a printed copy of his study with the Clerk. He reported on the demonstration of the machines. The demonstration was scheduled at a site in Los Angeles. He stated he was ecstatic over the results of the demonstration. He said he has never experienced a test which operated so effortlessly or flawlessly. Mr, Mickelson questioned Mr. Hindery about the time line involved and the space needs of this equipment, Mr,Hindery felt they should start conversion around November or December, Chairman McKillop stated that he was satisfied with the presentation but he felt that Supervisor Madigan should see the presentation before action is taken. No action taken at this time. 73-910 AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION, OPERATION MAIN STREAM The U. S, Department of Labor has authorized Butte County to be the prime sponsor of a $83,200 federal grant for a locally administered Operation Main Stream, This grant is de~~igned to provide public service employment opportunities for eligible persons over 55 years of age. The grant developes 20 job positions to be distributed within a four county area, including Butte, Colusa, Glenn and Tehama, Grant discussed, On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the grant application was authorized and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 73-911 19b1 FORD 1/2 TON PICKUP DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, a 19b1 Ford 1/2 ton pickup, Agricultural Department, was declared Page 265. - June 5, 1973 _ ____- -_====-June 5, 1973===_ __ ____---____ surplus property and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to dispose of same. 73-912 AGREEMENT FO.R...LIBI2ARY CONSRLIDATION GRANT - SECOND YEAR - APPROVED-RESOLUTION 73- On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried, the agreement for Library Consolidation Grant - second year, from Department of Education in the amount of $20,000 was approved and Resolution 73-37 approving agreement and authorizing Chairman to sign was adopted. 73-913 APPROVE APPLICATIONN ~'OR DISTRICT ATTORNEY GRANT REQUEST FOR CCCJ FUNDS Mr. Leach previously submitted a request for training funds from CCCJ and action was deferred because of questions raised by the Auditor. Mr. Leach resubmits application for this grant, On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and carried, application by District Attorney for grant of CCCJ funds was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 73-914 DANCE LICENSE FOR EL COMITE MEXICANO DE BENEFICENCIA APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and ' carried, the application of E1 Comitee Mexicano de Beneficencia to hold a dance at the Silver Dollar Fair on June 16, 1973 was approved, 73-915 BUDGET TRANSFERS APP ROVED On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried, the following budget transfers were approved: B-158 Local Agency Formation Commission - $235 from the Reserve to transportation and travel B-159 Oroville Justice Court - $1,600 from salaries and wages-regular to extra help B-160 Recorder - $300 from office expense to communications B-161 Veterans' Service Officer - $250 from the reserve to communications B-162 Assessor - $125 from office expense to publications and legal notices B-163 Gridley Justice Court- $75 from the Reserve to communications B-lb4 Planning Commission - $327.60 from Reserve to equipment account B-166 Agriculture - $360 from professional and special services to utilities B-167 Public Works - Refuse Disposal - $1,000 from transportation and and travel, $2,00 from special departmental expense, $2,000 from equipment maintenance, with a total of $5,000 going to maintenance-structures improvements and grounds B-168 Ghico Marshal - $25fl from overtime to extra help B-169 Superior Court - $2,050 from professional and special services to communications B-170 Paradise Justice Court - $100 from professional and special services to communications B-171 Sheriff - $30,100 from the Reserve with $5,000 going to prisoner medical supplies, $21,600 to prisoner medical and dental care and $3,500 to extra help B-172 Gridley Constable - $400 from the Reserve to transportation and travel B-173 Planning - $147 from salaries and wages - regular with $57 going to special departmental expense and $90 to capital outlay- equipment B-174 Development Commission - $20 from special departmental expense to rents and leases Page 266, June 5, 1973 ^~~~_~__--_~_~~June 5,^1973 _~ ______~_ B-175 Data Processing - $1,000 in the equipment maintenance account from unanticipated revenues-increased fees B-176 County Counsel - $1,500 from professional and special services to office expense Supervisor Ladd stated he would like to see the B-171 Sheriff transfer referred to someone for study, He feels that this could be handled a lot less expensively. A note w111 be made to the Sheriff that the Board is concerned about these costs, and they feel that something should be done, Mr, Nickelson will make a note of this and the matter will be discussed during budget sessions. Mr. Nickelson will give the Board members a report in depth about the matter, 73-916 DISCUSSTON; ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD A general discussion was held on the Assessment Appeals Board, Supervisor Gilman said he has had some thoughts about this Board, He said there are many people that would like to appeal their assessments, but do not appeal because the Assessment Appeals Board concept discourages them, He said he would like to have the Board think about the makeup of this Board. He said that maybe the Board should think about going back and sitting as a Board of Equalization. Chairman McKillop felt that the Board does not have the time to sit as a Soard of Equalization, This is a specialized field, he felt, He felt that the information presented by the County Clerk concerning a Hearing Officer, was good information. CountyCounsel set out the matter of a hearing officer requirements, The applicant would have to request that his application be heard before a hearing officer, It was felt that maybe a Hearing Officer could cull some of the applications out and that the Assessment Appeals Board would then sit less, as there would be less applications to rule upon, County Counsel explained how the Hearing Officer situation could be handled. He said he would need time to prepare an ordinance, if the Board decided to go along with the idea of a Hearing Officer, Glen Crenshaw, an alternate member of the Assessment Appeals Board, set out his feelings concerning such an officer, He feels that there needs to be work along the line of preparing the people before they appear before the Board. He feels that there are merits to having a hearing officer. Time spent discussing the appointment of a hearing officer, Mr, Crenshaw felt that the period for filing the applications for hearings should be extended past the date that taxes are due. People do not realize their taxes are going to be raised until after they receive their tax bills. It was stated that the Board could request State Legislation to change the filing date, Ed Brown, assistant Assessor, spoke of the matter of assessments, He set out his views concerning appointment of a hearing officer. County Clerk will meet with Chairman McKillon to further discuss the matter of a hearing officer. County Clerk wi13, peke a survey of the Counties having a hearing officer, 73-917 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO AIR POLLUTION HEARING BOARD On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried, Dr. Coats, Chico, was appointed to the Air Pollution Hearing Board, to fill out the unexpired term of Dave Fuller, Page 267, June 5, 1973 June 5, 1973 ~ F F F - F F F .-. .., -- ~_ ~__ c G --+ .-. F F C .~- F C F F F F 73-918 Tk1KEN OFF AGENDA AT THIS TIME: ATTORNEX FOR DR, OLSON, TO SPEAK TO BOARD REGARDING DR. OLSON'S CLAIM The appearing of Mr. Keith Lyde, attorney for Dr. Olson, to speak to the Board regarding Dr, Olson's claim was taken off the agenda at this time. 73-919 DISCUSSION: PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES - CITY OF CHICO AREA PLANNING Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained the proposed contract for consultant services for City of Chico area planning, He stated that he has re-written the agreement, Agxeement explained and discussed, He said the total cost would be $15,000 and could not be extended, The agreement would be between the City of Chico, County and the consultant, Board members have been given copies of the proposed agreement. Supervisor Gilman asked if the Planning Director had reviewed this agreement. County Counsel stated that the Planning Director had not reviewed the agreement. Agreement discussed, Agreement to be reviewed by Planning Department and will be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, June 12, 1973. RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:00 p,su, to go into an .executive session. RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 5:30 p,m, following an executive session, 73-920 ACCEPTANCE OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION It was moved by Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, that as a result of the meeting and confer process, the Board has accepted the Memorandum of Understanding with the Employees Association relative to the 1973 Wage and Benefit Proposal, and they also accepted the report from the Administrative Officer concerning the salary recommendations for Department Heads and that the ordinance will be presentedE next week for adoption; and that the Administrative Officer and Personnel Director will take a good Look at the department head's salaries for the County and come up with a more definitive salary setting recommendation, 73-921 SUPERVISOR CAMERON UESTIONS CONCERNTNG BILL CONCERNING-6TIRLING CITY SEWER DIST, Supervisor Cameron stated he received in the mail a bill from F; H, Seely, Auditor, directed to the Stirling City Sewer District, This bill is for a list of names of people within the District, He asked why he was mailed the bill, It was stated that this was a county expense. Supervisor Cameron presented the bill to Mr. Nickelson to handle for payment. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p,m, to reconvene on Tuesday, June 12, 1973 at 9:Q,Q a,m. ATTEST: CLARK A, NELSON, COUNTY CLERK BY: ~ lv ~, ~ Cha Board of pervisors Clerk Page 268, June 5, 1973