HomeMy WebLinkAboutM061075June 10, 1975
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COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 s.m. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Cameron, Richter, Madigan, McRillop and Chairman Ladd.
Clif Nickelson, Adminietxative Officer; Den Blackstock, County Counsel; and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
75-973 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Oa motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor NcKillop
and unanimously carried, the minutes of ,Tune 3, 1975 were approved as mailed
with the change in Item 75-954, Page 394, second paragraph to state that it has
been the Board policy not to build additional firehouses, but that possibly
revenue sharing funds could be used to help construct s Eire station in the
Upper Ridge area of Paradise, County Service Area 53.
75-974 COMMUNICATIONS
Delores Dickens, Paradise. Mrs. Dickens requests thaC the present Skyway
tyt~ p,Oc1 be left intact when the new Skyway is routed around Magalis Dam.
Discussed; Mr, Castleberry will acknowledge letter.
Mre vAileen Jennings, Chico. Appeal is Filed to requirement for an EER re
~ 3 ~ application for a kennel license. Set for hearing on July 8,
1975 at 1:30 p,m.
Jordfln N. Peckham, Chico. Claim is filed on behalf of Arnulfo Cancino in the
amount of $11,000. See motion following communications.
State TV Cable, Chico. Mr, John Martin, president, sends additional information
related to the presently pending hearing on SB 423, which would place
I 0 o.Vr3 regulatory authority for CATV under the Public Utilities Commission.
Discussed; see motion following Communications.
City of Chico. The mayor expresses his thanks to the Board for agreeing to
participate in local funding for the acquisition of airport clear
/ 0 D.'~ ~ zones at Chico Municipal Airport. An agreement will be drawn to implement
this matter. Information only.
City of Chico. The mayor writes regarding a vacancy on the Manpower Planning
Council and suggests that a member of the Chico City Council be appointed
~ ° 3 •~ p to fill the vacancy. Mr, Rackerby explained this request; City selection
committee could make recommendation for appointment. Mr. Rackerby to handle.
City of Chico. The mayor writes regarding the county's use of transfer stations and
the fact that these have reduced the cost of solid waste disposal as well as
~ Z-~•~ °~ being couveaient in the local communities. The Chico City Council requests tl
the Board to give consideration to providing a transfer station in Chico.
Mr, Castleberry explained this matter; to pursue matter as stated,
Oroville Cemetery District. The District trustees recommend that Walter C. Shaner be E
/ 0 0. S3 aPPointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John W. Rippey,
effective July 1, 1975. Aiscuesed; appointment put over one week,
Superior California Comprehensive Health Planning Association. The Association
expresses thanks to the Board For their financial contributiaa in this
3 p,S 0 d 1974-75 fiscal year of $3,435 and requests that the county include
financial support for the following fiscal year in the amount of
$4,007. To be discussed at budget time.
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The Reclamation Board. The Board sends notice of a meeting on June 13, 1975
in Sacramento at which a representative of theCorps of Engineers
y~/ ~,p O will discuss start of construction on first unit of Phase II of the
Sacramento River Bank Protection Project. Aa invitation is
extended to attend this meeting. Discussed; Mr. Castleberry to
determine that someone is present to represent the County.
Butte County Local Agency Fermatioa Commission. The Commission sends notice
,~ of hearing on June 19, 1975 at 9 a.m, at the Chico City Council
/ O 0• y Chambers re formation of resources conservation district R-County of
Butte. Information.
Northern B.Cate Cooperative Library System, Request to participate is the
/ p 3.7 ~ County Medical Insurance program. Discussed. Referred to Personnel
Director to make a study of request and report back to the Board.
Raleigh Harris, Nimshew Road, Magalia. Appeal of denial of use permit for a
l 13 Oa joint business venture in one building for Harris aharpenfng and Coast
Mirror, just south of Moore Road oa the Skyway. Set for hearing oa
July B, 1975 at 1:30 p.m.
Public IItilities Commission, Notice of abandonment of gasaeager depot located
~p,a..L~{i~ at High Street and Oliver Avenue, Oroville by Western Pacific
Railroad Company. Discussed; no action taken.
Kimshew Cemetery District. Re-appointment of Mr. Herman Eisaa of the Stirling
~ Q 0•~~ City area as a member of the Cemetery Board. See motion
following communications.
75-975 REJECT CLAIM OF ARNULFO CANCINO
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the claim of Arnulfo Cancino in the amount of
$11,000 was denied and xe£erred to County~s insurance carrier.
75-976 ADOPT RESOLUTION 75-86 IN OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 423
Oa motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
sad unanimously carried, Resolution 75-86 in opposition to Seaete Bill 423
was adopted, the Chairman was authorized to sign, and copies authorized to
be sent to the legislators in Sacramento.
75-977 AiT1HORLZE PREPARATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REPEAL OF SILL
SIGNED INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT REGARDING UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENT TO TEACHERS
Supervisor Richter commented on a letter received from
Congressman "Bizz" Johnson. He set out the matter of a bill that was
signed into law by the President in January. This would give unemployment
insurance payments to the teachers that do not work 1n the summer.
The teachers would be eligible for a $90 per week payment under this bill.
Supervisor Richtet set out his feelings concerning this bill. He felt a
resolution should be adopted urging the Congress to repeal this bill.
Supervisor Cameron asked who would be a qualified teacher to receive these
payments. All teachers would be eligible except those teaching summer
school.
It was requested that copies of the resolution be seat to all other
Board of Supervisors throughout California and to our Senators, to CSAC sad to
the Nine Northern California Supervisors Association.
Supervisor McR:illog requested that County Counsel secure some
clarification of this bill.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, County Counsel was requested to prepare a resolution ¢upporting
the repeal of this bill signed into law by the President relating to the
payment of unemployment insurance to teachers.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillap, Richter and Chairman Ladd
NOES: Supervisor Cameron
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Supervisor Cameron stated that he had voted "No" because he d!d
not feel that the Board had enough information regarding this bill.
75-978 APPROVE RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMSER TO KIM5HEW CEMETERX DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McRillop
and unanimously carried, the Board approved the reappointment of Mr. Herman
Eison of the Stirling City area, as a member of the Ri.mshew Cemetery District,
for the term prescribed by law.
75-974 APPROVE CALL FOR BIDS FOR FARADISE Y.IBRARY
Dan Cook was present to discuss the plans far Paradise library.
He requested that the Board approve the notice to contractors For bids for
a aid building, with bids to be opened on July 17th, 1975 at 3:00 p.m, to
Tom Struthers office. Plans discussed.
Chairman Ladd stated that as a member of the Building Committee sad
as a Board member he has not seen what Mr. Cook was presenting, He felt the
Board should have had a chance to review what is being proposed.
Supervisor McKiliop stated that ft is essential that these plena ~
be put out to bid as quickly as possible. Chairman Ladd felt that the plans
should be reviewed prior to their being put out to bid.
Mr. Cook said there would be bound sets available in his affice on
Thursday morning for review.
Oa motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, bide were autharited to be called for oa the Paradise
library building, to be opened July 17, 1975 at 3:00 p,m. in Purchasing Office
with a report to be made to the Board on Tuesday, July 22, 1975, subject to
review of the general and special conditions of the contract by County Counsel,
and subject to approval of plans by Board members upon review of the plans.
i5-980 MANPOWER STATUS REPORT
Jim Rackerby, Manpower Director, reported to the Board concerning the
funding status of the manpower programs. He placed information on the
blackboard to make the presentation clearer, He stated that there has been
an indication that there will be funding beyond June 30, 1975. Under the
PEP Program, there are 35 jobs that will go through September, 1975. He
said Che County would need almost a million dollars to run Chia program,
Programs discussed. it was stated that there is a tremendous cutting
back of these programs. Mr, Rackerby stated that if the appropriations are
not received by June 30, 1975, the County will have to lay off about 45 of the
employees. Mr, Rackerby stated that as vacancies occur in the CETA program,
they will be left vacant, Chairman Ladd said he would recommend that the
Board be notified when there is a vacancy so they could decide whether the
positions should be filled.
It was suggested that there be a review of what positions abould
be filled and which will "not be filled, The gositions will be looked at on
sn individual basis.
Mr. Rackerby will bring back the status of the positions, week by
week, sad the Board can then consider the positions involved.
75-981 APPROVE GRANT MODIFICATION, CETA TITLE I
Modification 504 has been prepared to add to the CETA Title I
program $5,990 of former categorical program surplus funds. This addition will
bring the total for Title I funding through June 30, 1975 to $862,6/+0.
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On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan end
unanimously carried, granC modification 504 to CETA Title i program was approved
and ttee Chairman was authorized to sign.
RECESS: 10:05
RECONVENr~: lo:zo
75-982 REPORT ON MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM
Dr. Enloe reported on the Medical Access Program. He stated he
had mailed copies of the report to the Board members. The report fuaCifies
the setting up of the agencies. Dr. Enloe stated that the co-chairman
of the advisory committee was present to answer any questions that the Board
members might have. Mrs. Barbara Boy1,e, Chico, and Mrs. Margaret Howland
set ovt the statistics regarding this program.
At the present time they are trying to see what the transportation
problem is. The insurance status shows who is insur~._ and who is not insured.
It was felt that more information is needed is the area of the transportation
problem.
It was stated thaC the whole statistical analysis came ovt ahead of the
State average. The report proves that the Medical Access project is working
and that it shows a success.
Dr. Enloe stated that the Board should realize that these people
working on this program are all volunteers and that the committee meets at
7:00 a.m. .Dr. Enloe fe1C the County has an excellenC advisory volunteer
group and felt that they should be congra=ulated.
Chairman Ladd said he felt the entire County owes this group a
vote of gratitude.
75-983 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF DICTAPHONE TRANSCRIBING MACHINE HEALTH AGENCY
On motion of Supervisor McRiliop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, purchase of a dictaphone transcribing machine st an
estimated cost of $600'~ras authorised for the Health Agency, funds to be
transferred from account 380 Co account 630 within the Mental Health budget.
Clsy Castleberry, Director of Public Works, gave a brief comment
on the Chico State Foundation naming and numbering study. He felt the
College had done a pretty good job of this. He suggested that the Beard give
this study some thought and that maybe the Board members could go to his
eEfice and look at the map setting cut the numbering system. The house
n umbers will be extended out from the cities. Mr. Castleberry stated that
Bob Malquist, Pub11c Works employee, sad himself, would be happy to answer
nay questions that the Board members might care to answer. At this time,
Mr. Castleberry is merely requesting that the Board give this study some thought
before the next Butte County Association of Governments next meeting.
No action taken at this time.
75-985 WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMIT ON 6th STREET,
NORTH OF NELSON AVENUE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the first reading of the ordinance esCablishing speed limit
on 6th Street, north of Nelson Avenue was waived.
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75-986 APPROVE CONTRACT CAANGE ORDER N0. 1, UPPER PALERMO ROAD, PROJECT 18503-73-1
On motion of Supervisor MCRillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, contract change order no. 1 in the increasing amount of
$17,968.54 providing for the removal and replacing of unsuitable materiel
encountered during the construction of the Upper Palermo Road project was
approved, Chairman authorized to sign,'snd the funds transferred from
work order 3754, Orovilie-Gridley Highway bridge in the amount of $18,000
to work order 1879 and balance of funds in work order 3754 transferred to
Haggett-Marysville ~teconatruction.
75-987 AUTHORIZE PIIRCHASE OF TWO CCd~ACT PICKUP TRUCKS FOR BUILDING DIVISION
Public Works requests authority to purchase two-new pickups from
unanticipated revenue funds for two building inspector trainees for field
inspection use. Estimated coat of Cwo compact pickups ie $6,000. Also
request authorization fox Purchasing Agent to investigate cast of two-way
radios for the pickups. Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, purchase of two compact pickup trucks was authorized for
building division of public works, funds to be from the Building Inspection
funds, and the matter of the two-way radios was referred to Tom Struthers,
Purchasing Agent, for negotiation of purchase.
75-988 APPROVE RIGHT OF WAY ACOUISITION_LE, PDRTE ROAD
Oa motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, agreement for sale for right of way acquisition for
La Porte Road was approved, Chairman authorised to sign and the Auditor was
authorized to issue warrant upon demand of county's escrow agent for
following:
rmnr. Total
La Porte Road Robert J. Cronin, etux 0.260 acres $50. -0- $50
75-989 APPROVE AWARD OF BID FOR LAS PLUMAS MONTE VISTA AND HEARST AVENUES
Two bids have been received for the Las Plumes, Monte Vista and
Hearst Avenues project. Bids discussed.
C-n motion of 3upervisorCameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, bid for the Las Plumes, Monte Vista and Hearst Avenues
project was awarded to Baldwin Contracting Company for its low bid of
$12fi,579 and a fund transfer of $2,800 from W.O. 5114 .and $4,300 from
W.O. 5153 to cover the cost of the bid •and the subgrade preparation oa
Hearst Avenue was authorized.
75-99D ACCEPT A 60 FOOT EASEMENT BAGGETT-PALERMO ROAD ACROSS ABANDONED RAILROAD
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the Board accepted a b0 foot easement across the
"abandoned railroad" right of way for access to private property, and the
Chairman was authorized to sign.
75-991 BID RECOMMENDATION-SKYWAY AT MAGALIA DAM; TENTATIVELY APPROVE APP80ACB
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Wnrks, reported oa the bid
recommendation for the Skyway at Magali8 Dam. The low bid is in the amount
of $547,67L. $4710,810 is available from the budget and Larwin letters of
credit. Additional funds is the amount of $106,861 is necessary for the
contract award plus approximately $22,000 for utility relocation and an
estimated $30,000 plus for raising the Paradise Irrigation District's
piezometer tubes. Public Works requests or proposes that the utility
relocation be paid for from the right-of-way funds. They will ask the
P.Z.D. to be responsible for the installing of the reading tubes ug the side
of the dam. Mr. Castleberry requested that he be authorized to write the
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letter to Paradise Irrigation District asking them to pay for the tube raising.
Praject discussed.
Oa motion o£ Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, the Board tentatively approved Che Skyway approach at
Magalia Dam; authorized Mr. Castleberry to write a letter requesting that
the P.I.D. be asked to pay for the tube raising; that the utility relocation
coats be charged to the 1975-76 right of way; that Buschmann Rogd in 1975-76
be cancelled and rebudgeted for this project and that BCAG be asked to
approve at its next meeting; that Boucher Street W.O. 5581, $10,000 be
transferred to this project end that FAS (accounty 530-12) deposits in the amount of
$14,OD0 be Cransferred to this project.
75-992 ADOPT RESOLUTION 75-87 APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT ~3 TO FEDERAL-AID
SAFER ROADS DEMONSTRATION MASTER AGREEMEATT
Program supplemenC ~3 covers installation of automatic crossing
protection an Evans-Reimer Road (SP Crossing C 155-8) and Regan Lane (SP
Crossing C 182.1). Total estimated cost La $88,OOp and the County's share
is $8,800. Funds are in current budget to corer Evaaa-Reimer project.
$100 will be needed in addition to funds proposed for Regan Lane is
1975-76 budget.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McIiillop
and unanimously carried, resolution 75-87 approving program supplement ~3
was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign; and (b) establish project fot
Regan Lase and authorized the transfer of $100 from W.O. 51.47 to Regan
Lane project.
75-993 INFORMATION ITEM: RIVER ROAD WASHOU"i'
Mr. Castleberry reported that work was about to commence on the
River Road washout and Public Works requests Board approval to close road
during work hours for economy of operation. Discussed; no action taken.
75-994 INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
(a) Butte County Gemetery. IC was Mr. Csstleberry's feeling that
the Board should give some consideration to quit interning at the County
cemetery. The record, are s little hazy. He felt the Board should give
some thought to the intermp~u~s-t of these people elsewhere. It was suggested
that the County could contract with Oroville Cemetery District for these
internments. Mr. Nickelson and Mr. Castleberry will proceed with this
matter.
(b) SB 100 fuel tax. Mr. Castleberry said it looks like this
bill ie in trouble. This has been a tough year and they will use most
of their fuadfng to get them through this year.
75-995 APPEARANCE OF BOB CRISAN. WELFARE DIRECTOR: REQUEST„APPROVED
Bob Crissn, Welfare Director, reported on the~Home Maker prngram.
He stated that under the current ordinance Chere are 5 Home Maker II positions.
He has four at the present time, with one position vacant. Only two positions
are needed and he would like Board's confirmation to lay these two people off.
Request discussed. Mr. Nickelson stated that in next year~a budget, these
three poaitioas will not be funded; there are only two positions proposed.
Oa motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the request of the Welfare Director was confirmed
and he was authorized to ley off the people filling these two xome Maker
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75-996 APPROVE REQUEST OF WELFARE DIRECTOR FOR SPECIAL RECEIVING HOME RATES FOR
THREE RECEIVING HOMES
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the request of Welfare Director was approved for
special receiving home rates ($7 per day per child for three foster homes;
one home in Oroville with capacity for four, one in Paradise with capacity
for three and one in Chico with a capacity of two.
ENLOE, TOM SAWYER &
75-997 APFEARANCE:_ DR,_ LINDA BONESS~, ALCOHOLIC ADVISORY CON.
Dr. Enloe requested permission £or the chairman of the Alcoholic
Advisory Committee to be able to speak at this time.
Tom Sawyer and Melinda Bonesa spoke concerning the Detox Building.
Mr. Sawyer said that as he understands it, none of the money for the Alcoholic
program has been used this year. Many citizens of the County have been expecting
this facility to be in operation this year. They stated that as members of
the Alcoholic Advisory group they have made a commitment to these people.
They requested that the Board do evergthing they can to complete the Detox
Building. It is felt that there is a critical seed for this facility.
Discussed; no action taken.
75-998 APFEARAI!TCE.:..EOBERT PAULUS. REPLACEMENT OF JERRY LETSON. FIRE RANGTiR
Robert Paulus, replacement for Jerry Letson, the present State
Division of Forestry Ranger, introduced himself to the Board. Chairman
Ladd welcomed him to the County.
°• - Supervisor Madigan questioned Mr. Paulus concerning the clearing
that has been going on in the Forest Reach area. He asked how the property
owners were allowed to leave Che debri along the road. Mr. Paulus stated
that the State forest practice rules have been in a state of 11mbo. To his
knowledge, this complies with the current rules. The staff forester looked at
this area Iast Friday and he stated that it does sot look goad but it does
comply with the law.
Mr. Paulus stated he would make s report to the Soard is the
future.
75.949 APPEARNCE: MRS. BETTY BAGLEY. PRESIDENT OF OROVILLE ARTS LEAGUE.
Mcs. Betty Bagley, president of Oroville Arts League, asked if
the Hoard would consider leasing the Ehmann house to the Art League for
their activities. She was told that it would be helpful to the Board if
they had a written proposal from the league at the time this request
would be cansidered.She stated that a written proposal would be presented
to the Board.
75-1000 APPROVE MERIT INCREASE FOR BOB CRISAN WELFARE DIRECTOR
Merit increase for Bob Crisan, Welfare Director, discussed. Mr.
Nickelson explained the matter and purpose of merit increases to Supervisor
Richter. Chairman Ladd said he would Iike to state that these increases
should not be made automatically; they were not set up this way.
On motion of 5upervisorMcYillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the merit increase for the Welfare Director from
range 31.5, step B, $765 bi-weekly to step C, $603 bi»weekly, was approved.
75-1001 APPROVE GOLDEN FEATHER FAIR ITEMS
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
1. Authorized call for bids for a paving project at the Butte County
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Fairgrounds in Gridley and authorised the award of contract to the lowest
qualified bidder.
2. Authorized payment to Gridley Herald the amount of $36.75
and to Stockton Fence ~ Material Co. in the amount of $2,663.52.
75-1002 ADOPT RE50LUTION 75-88 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
The annual agreement between the State of California and the
Department of Conservation for fire protection has been approved as to form and as to !
fiscal control subject to budget appropriation. Contract total under
Schedule A $805,281.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded bq Supervisor McRillop
and unanimously carried, Resolution 75-68 approving the agreement f:~ fire
protection services was adopted and the G'hairman was authorized to sign the
agreement and the resolution.
75-1003 BIIDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Budget transfers discussed. Mr. Nickelson had the informatiaa xequeated
by Chairman Ladd concerning promotions]. drugs. The promotional drugs are given
to Mental Health Agency; they are sold for $2.40. It was felt that as long
as the drugs are given to the County at no cost. this approach seems to be the
most practical for follow. Medi-Cal will'pay ~£or the drugs.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-~ Mental Health. $1,000 is transferred from rents and leases to
medical, dental and lab supplies within Mental Health budget. After the
currenk year's budget had been submitted it was decided that because
of the new state regulations all promotional drugs should be held and dispensed
by the pharmacy. There is a charge of $2.45 per parse=iptinn for this
service, ESeparate report attached)
B-325 Elections. $~/0 is transferred from o€f ice expense to pulslications
and legal notices within the Elections budget. This is needed to coti-er an
outstanding publication for the Paradise Irrigation District electim which will
be fully reimbursed by the District.
B-326 Chico Marshal. This transfers $250 from other transportation and
travel to extra help within the Plarshal's budget and is caused by the require-
ment of Judge GroLford that on certain days a second bailiff must be present fn
the PSsnicipal Court. We are handling this by extra help,
B-327 Mental Health. This transfers $50 from other transportation and travel
to Berard authorized travel within the Mental Health hudget, Dr. Maguire is
required to attend the Conference of Mental Health Directors and when the budget
was prepared the site of the quarterly meetingshad not been identified and
expenditures were therefore estimated low.
B»328 Treasurer. $525 ie transferred from salaries and wages regular to
equipment to cover the difference in cost of a subcompact automobile over the
amount originally estimated and provided.
B-329 Co_ unty Service Area No, 26. This transfers $3,000 from legal services
to election services within the County Service Area budget, Also $81,610,81 is
set up in the various operating accounts and is from unanticipate3 revenues from
the City of Oroville's contribution to the sewer project. The contribution was
used by T.I. D, to o€f set a claim which had been made against County Service Area
No. 26, however, the transfer must be made to give full disclosure of the total
advance made by T.I.D, on behalf of County Service Area No. 26.
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B_-330 Treasurer. This transfers $2,170,50 from sa18r1es and wages regular
with $800 going to Board authorized travel and $1,307.50 to equipment all within
the Treasurer's budget. On June 3, 1975 the Board approved implementation of
a data processing program for the Treasurer-Tax Collector Office involving on-
line terminals. As part of the program, one data processing programmer will be
sent to Aayton, Ohio €or one week'sschooling with the cost to be paid fran the
Treasurer's budget. This fs the reason fox the txansfeY':into transportation and
travel. The NCR rental contract provides for a depasit'tor purchase option of
$1.907.50 and this is to cover.
B-331 Board of Supervisors. This transfers $81 from publications and legal
notices to rental of equipment within the Board's budget and is to cover sound
equipment for the special Board of Supervisors meeting in Chico which was not
provided for in the budget.
B-332 Mental Health. $750 is transferred from rents and leases - structures
to rents and leases - equipment. The participation in state evaluation programs
has required extensive duplication of records far thAt purpose thereby causing
the rents and leases on the rarer machine to run higher than anticipated,
8-333 SiaRS Justice Court. $350 is transferred from the reserve with $50
going to overtime, $100 to communications and $200 to jury and witness expense,
The overtime is to cover for a one half time employee who must work approximately
3/S time because of the need to keep the Court open more than one half normal
work week. Communications is to provide for present deficit and for the balance
of the year. There is a present deficit in jury and witness fees of $139 and
this will cover and provide for the balance of the year.
B-334 Juvenile Ha11. $2,50p is transferred from professional and special
services to food account within the Hall budget. The food appropriation for the
Hall hen not proved adequate because of the consistently higher average daily
attendance•at the Hall over the amount anticipated and the inflationary factor
affecting food prices. -
B-335 Supplemental Manpower Proerams, CETA Title VI. This transfers $2,500
from extra help L:i•employee benefits within the CETA Title VI budget and is to
provide employee benefits appropriation to cover eompensstian insurance expendi-
tures through June 30, 1975,
• B-336 Asseasor/Public Works General Services/PlanninL Commission. This
transfers $16,472.40 from the reserve for contingencies with $6,741.b0 going
to the Assessor's budget professional and special services, $4,865.40 to
Public Works General Services professional and special services account and
$4,865.40 to Planning professional and special services account. This is to
cover the county-wide abrial mapping program as approved by the Board on
June 3, 1975 in the amount of $15,540 plus the sales tax of $932.40,
75-1004 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR STATE FAIR EXEiIBIT
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
unanimously carried, the contract for State Fair exhibit in the amount of
$3,572 (plus prize monies), which includes the State Fair, Los Angeles County
Fair and the National Orange Show in San Bernadine in I97b was approved and
the Chairman was authorised to sign.
76-1005 ADOPT RESOLUTION 75-89 AUT110RIZING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY
EMINENT DOMAIN NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY AIGHWAX KNOWN AS PENTZ-MAGALIA
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 75-89 authorising acquisition of real property by
eminent domain necessary for the ,construction of a county highway known as
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Pentz-Magalie Highway is the County of Butte, State of California was
adopted and the Chairman was authorized to alga.
75-LOOb WEID ABATEMENT DISCUSSION
Dan Biackstock, County Counsel, asked if the Board had any
questions concerning weed abatement. He asked if he should do any more work on the
matter. This relates to weed abatement in residential areas. The weed
burning regulations are set down by the Air Pollution Control Board. The
debris around commercial areas cannot be burned.
Weed abatement discussed. Supervisor Cameron said he would urge
County Counsel to go ahead with getting the regulations 'for.air:.polXution prepared.
Mr. Blackstock said this would be a complete write up of the regulations,
a re-write of the Aix Pollution Control rules, Fire hazards discussed.
Matter of weed abatement put over until Board members request that
that it be put back on the agendg.
75-1007 PUBLIC HEdRING: 50UTHERN CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION - REZONE FROM R-3 TO RT-
RT-1 FOR -1'$OFERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROYAL OAKS DRIVE, NORTH OF GREENBRIER
DRTVE IN KELY.Y RIDGE ESTATES: ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1586
The public hearing on the Southern California Financial Corporation
request for rezone from R-3 to RT-1 for property located on the west aide of Royal Oaks
Drive, approximatelq 300 ft. north of Greenbrier Drive is Ke11y Ridge Estates
was held as advertised. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, set out the background
of the request.
Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for action.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1586 Boning a portion of the County of Butte, an
"RT-1" (single family residential trailers) district, pursuant to Ordinance No.
475, was adopted sad the Chairman was authorized to sign, with the note that
a negative environmental impact report was filed and that the zoning in
question does fit within the general plan for the County.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, Resolution 75-90 commending Gerald A. Letson, Division
of Forestry Ranger, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
75-1009 CHAIRMAN AUTIiORIZED TO SIGN LETTER REGARDING WATER ENTITLEMENTS
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, spoke to the Board concerning
the sale of water and water contract. He stated he has prepared a letter
to the director of the state Department of Water Resources asking for a
waiver of payments for this year and next and urging that a general
conference be held to tackle the problem of payment for uncommitted water
statewide. The State has rejected to give approval to the Forest Hill
water problem. Bill Lawrence, County Auditor, stated that a special
committee was being appointed to look into this whale situation.
Supervisor McR:illop suggested that maybe the County should take the
leadership and maybe sell their entitlement for a certain period of time.
He felt the water should be utilized. Suggestion discussed. It was stated
that whatever agreement the County might enter into for sale of the water, there
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would have to be State approval.
On motion of Supervisor McR311op, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign the letter
to the Mrector of the State Department of Water Resources as set out by
County Counsel, concerning water eatitlementa.
75-1010 MATTERS PRESENTED AS INFORMATION TO BOARD BY COfINTY COUNSEL
Mr. Slackstock reported that the County had been served 1n the case
of Louisiana Pacific vs. County of Butte is the matter of the tax dispute.
His office is is Che process of answering the complaint.
In the case of Continental Nut vs County of Butte, Continental Nut
has appealed the judgment in this matter.
Chairman Ladd stated that all the Board members had been mailed
mt information on the Justice Court Judges and the iaequiti(~s of the various
judges sitting as judges in the Oroville Justice Court.. It is their thinking
that they ere being paid for apart time position sad they ere now sitting
without any additional compensation for this work. They have the obtion of
being able to sit out of the County and receiving per diem travel expenses.
It is felt that this is something that the Board should consider and make e
decision on.
Situation discussed. The salaries of the judges set out and
discussed. The other justice court judges are working full time because
Judge Savage is gone most of the time. Supervisor Richter said he would
like to see the workload of the judges for the present and for the pest
years. Mr. Nickelson said he would prepare a Report in this matter sad
send copies to the Board members.
No action at this time.
RECESS: 12:05
RECONVENED: 1:30 p.m.
T5-1011 PU$LIC HEARING: APPEAL OF USE PERMIT FOR DR. JOHN DEERE FOR F06TER HONE
ON EAST ROE ROAD, PARADISE
The public hearing on the appeal of use permit forDr. John Deere for
foster home on East Roe Road, Paradise, was held at this time. Jim Lawson,
Planning Director, set out the background of this matter. The use permit is
for four children, but the request•:ia for 'six.E_ This matter is covered
under the Lantermaa Act. under this Act, the Board could not deny the
use permiC, but it could set conditions upon the use permit.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
1. R. J. Harmer, 1450.8. Roe Road, Paradise. fte spoke in opposition
to the use permit. He stated that there are many names on the petitions
that have been filed in opposition to the use. He was appointed as spokesman
for the people opposing the use permit. He requested that the Board impose
some reasonable restrictions oa the use for the safety of the nefghborhood.
The residents felt there should be a fence placed around this property; it
is also felt that this use will increase the Craffic on this road and that
the applicant should pick up the major ehaxe of the road maintenance.
2. Dr. John Deere. He explained his request for Che use permit.
fte stated he has a 60~ easement that goes out to Sawmill Road if he desires
to open it, fte gave a copy of his brochure to the Board setting out the
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He commented an the matter of fencing in his property. He said
that even schools are getting away £rom fencing the children in.
Chairman Ladd questioned Dr. Deere about the matter of having this home
up for sale. Use permit discussed. The restrictions placed on the use
permit would apply to Dr, Deere or anyone else that might operate the
facility. Supervisor McRillop felt the County would be placed in an
awkward position if Dr. Deere were to use the uae permit to make his place
more saleable. Supervisor Madigan questioned Dr. Deere concerning his
credentials. Supervfsor Richter felt that Dr. Deere should withdraw
his application for the use permit until he knows whet he wants to do.
Supervisor Madigan fat that the use permit should terminate if the property
ie sold.
Time spent discussing the uae permit and whether it could be
transferred to someone else to operate,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. Chairman
Ladd asked if the Hoard would like to put this matter over one week for
decision, Supervisor McRiliop stated that all the Hoaxl could discuss at
this time is the use permit. It cannot be denied because of the law. The
use permit could be conditioned on the basis that the use permit could not
be sold with the property.
Hearing could be continued far a week to secure County Counsel's
opinion. If the use permit is verified for four, then only four should be
allowed. Any modification to the use permit would require Dr, Deere to
come back before the Board. The condition should restrict Dr. Deere to having
four children rather than six. Welfare Department will be asked about how
many children would be allowed.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and carried, the hearing was put over one week, to Tuesday June 17, 1975
following .the hearings in the afternoon in order to secure County Counsel's
recommendation regarding the use permit. AYES: Supervisors Cameron,
Madigan, McKillop and Richter. NOES: Chairman Ladd
Supervisor McKillop requested that the other Board members look
at the site prior to next week's meeting.
75-1012 PUBLIC HEARING: S. G, EVANS, JA., CHICO-APPEAL TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR
AN EIR FOR A REZONING OF AP 47i-37-05
The public hearing on the S. G. Evans, Jr., Chico, appeal to the
requirement for an EIR for a rezoning of At? 44-37-05 was held at this.timc.
Jim Lawson set out the background of this matter.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
1. S. G, Evans, Sr, He stated that his son' is ouC of town and
requested him to make the preseatatioa. He explained the reason for this appeal.
They made a request for rezoning to 8-3 and were notified that they would
have to file an EIR. The General Plan did not call for multiple €amily homes.
tie set out the matter of the drainage assessment district in the area. There
has been an assessment of about $I5 ,000 placed on this property due to the
assessment district.
The Board told Mr. Evans this hearing was on the matter of the
filing of an tii&, not on the rezoning request.
Hearing closed to the public sad confined to theBoerd,
Time spent discussing action to be taken in this matter. Tt was
stated that if the finding was that Che•zoning would be beneficial to the
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On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the Board upheld S. G. Evans, Jr., Chico, appeal
to the requirement for an EIR for a rezoning of AP 44-37-05, and that he
nat be required to file an EIR.
75-1013 PUBLIC HEARING: PETE RIEHLMAN-APPEAL OF DECISION OF PLANNING COMtffSSION
FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE 50 FT. SETBACK REQUIREMENTS_
The public hetring on the 'Pete Riehlman appeal of decision of
Planning Comm.{ssion for a variance from the 50 ft. setback requirements was
held at this time. Mx. Lawson set out the background of this matter.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, had some information on this
matter. His departmenC has looked at this property and they have arrived
at a compromise that the County could 11ve with and that could be lived with
by Mr. Riehlmen. They propose that there be no variance at B1 Monte, but
allow him a variance of 10 ft. an his property line,
Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and eonfiaed to the Hoard.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Cameros
and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appeal of Pete Rieblmaa
and authorized that there be no variance on E1 Monte Avenue, that the variance
on East 8th Street shall be 40' £rom the centerline of the road, oa the
westerly side of the property line; tapering to 50' Rt the easterly property
line.
RECESS: 3:00
RECONVENID: 3:10
75-1014 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LACK OF PRENATAL CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
The public hearing regarding lack of prenatal care far pregnant
women was held at this time. Chairman Ladd stated that there were doctors
in the audience that would like to make a statement.
Appearing: Ms. Pat Ostrom, Chico. She stated that the women were
requesting that immediate care be provided for Che women; that the care be
on a continuing basis and that Medi-Cal women be accepted. They want the
Hoard's assurance that Medi-Cal payments will be accepted. These women
have been in steady contact with the doctors. The women also request that
the County set up a clinic in Chico for the care of these women.
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2. Dr. Homer Heath of Chico, an obstetrician, stated has stopped
accepting OB patients. He will atop doing deliveries after Juiy, 1975.
Reason for this action explained, It was not a decision that was easy for
him to make. Most of the doctors that deliver babies do so because that is
what they want to do. They do not make money off obstetrics. His fee for
delivery of babies has gone down since 1964. In 1964 it was $225; in 1975
it has gone down to $215 under Medi-Cal. After September 1~~. I975 it will
be a crisis. After the first of September the patients will be delivered
without prenatal care. He spoke concerning a long range solution. One of the problem:
is the cost of malpractice insurance. He cannot $ive prenatal care under the
present conditions. Dr. Heath felt 'F.l:at Meth-Cal has been an unrealistic
program from its inception.
Dr, Health suggested that an agreement be formed with some of the
doctors. Then could place the delivery of babies is the heads of a group
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o~ a group of doctors; they also need some relief oa the umbrella type
insurance coverage. In other cities, private practice doctors have
grouped themselves Co handle this problem.
Board members questioned Ar. Eieath concerning a poeai6le
solution to the situation. Supervisor Cameron stated he has had several
opportunities to talk to the medical director of the State of California.
The director is going to try to get the Meth-Cal payments up to the proper
line of payment. Supervisor Cameron stated that OB deliveries are but
one of the medical emergencies. He would like to see it organized under
an efficient manner.
Chairman Ladd stated that the greatest problem solver is communications
and uaderetanding. Maybe this could be the start of getting the people in
Medi-Cal to understand the problem. Dr. Heath stated khat the Medical Association
has been working on the problem. Chairman Ladd asked if the Medical Society meet
with the Boards o£ Supervisors in this Frea end discuss this problem and help
make suggestions. Dr. Heath felt the Society would meat with the Board members.
Supervisor McAiilop stated that there are Senate bills being considered
concerning this problem. Dr. Health felt the County should bring in the State
people for the meeting.
Supervisor Cameron stated that last year, BCAG had appointed some
members to hold a public meeting in Chico and they had people from Medi-Cal.
The problems on both sides were considered. He stated he had gone to Sacramento
to meet with the committees to make them aware of these problems.
It was felt that the County should request that the :-egislatora
do something concerning Medi-Cal payments. Supervisor McRillop stated taat
when Medi-Cal services had been cut last gear, the State knew they were asking
the community to subsidize this problem, Supervisor Richter said he would like to see
the County take steps to help solve this problem.
Appearing:
1. Rathy Funk. She stated that they have tried to get is touch with Dr. ,.
Reath. They have made attempts to speak to the Medical Societ~re The point is,
these women are pregnant and they need care. They would like/see a clinic started.
She explained the choices she had been given in this matter. She could go to
Ar. Fillerup in Paradise; she could have an abortion; or she could go to
a doctor in another community. Treasportatioa was part of the problem but
not entirely.
2. Mrs. Noel Brown, director of Birthright, a pregnancy service based
in Chico, said she has had problems obtaining medical assistance from the access
project for several pregnant women. She felt a woman should have the right of
choice of a natural or artificial birth. It was felt that the sole purpose of
setting up the.acceae program was to help the people.
3. Ellen Kent, nurse practitioner program. She stated that under her
program they learn how to do physical examinations and to handle common
problems of these pregnant women. Brenda House is the maternity type nurse
practitioner.
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Ar. Enloe stated that they do Mane a nurse practitioner. They need
physician's supervision. He has switched this position over to a group nurse.
He agreed that the County needed the medical community to set up some type clinic that
could take care of these women. A•preaatal clinic could be set up as these
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Dr. Julian Lorenz of Chico stated that after two years of study the
obstetrics committee of Enloe Hospital agreed that a pool program was desirable
providing that the kledi-Cal problem does not sabotage it. These doctors would
have to have a sufficient portion of private patients or they would have to have
a subsidy. A nurse practitioner could man part of the clinic. He said the
medical group is sympathetic to this probiem and will help in this matter.
Supervisor Ma3igen suggested that the Board could offer public support.
Pat Ostrom said what they are concerned with is. immediate help right
now. They need prenatal care right now.
Time spent discussing the problem and how it could be handled at
this time.
Dr. Enloe stated that a prenatal care clinic that might be set up
would receive the help of the doctors; it would re quizethe help of the doctors
because it would need to have a referral source for follow up work.
Charlotte Goldsmith, instructor. She stated that she teaches in the
adult class on "Understanding Pregnancy". She recommended that everyone work
together to establish a system to expand prenatal and obstetrics care. It is
her feeling that problems in pregnancy start before the eighth month. She
recommended that: 1. County Health Department and the doctors get togekher
and possibly work out a system of nurse practitioner so that the doctors wont have to
spend so much money oa prenatal care and delivery. 2. Donut rely on the
private doctors being able to set up a clinic; they will need help to do this.
Others appearing: Ann Verly-she spoke concerning the Medi-Cal type
patient.
Hearing closed to the public. Dr. Enloe spoke concerning the setting
up of s clinic. He does nod want to set up an isolated clinic that would not have
obstetricians to help the patients.
Supervisor Richter commented an the whole Medi-Cal probiem. He
felt the Board could adopt a resolution addressed to the State legislature
to help solve the problem.
Oa motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the Soard declared their latent to utilise whatever
mechanisms are necessary to effect changes in the Medi-Cal program so that it will
in fact, fulfill its Legislative intent to provide necessary high quality medical
c++re to the medically indigent citizens of Butts County and that a resolution be
prepared setting out the~.Board's'intent"and the inequities incthe~Medi-Cal program
and that it be sent to the•:apprupriate people in Sacramento.
Supervisor Richter said he would like to see the County have the
Health Agency and the Director develop and bring back a proposal for a
possible solution of the OB problem. Chairman Ladd send he would go along
with this proposal.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the County Health Agency and the Health Services Agency
Director become involved in this problem and work with the medical community
and the doctors presenC today to study the problem and bring back a recommendation
for the solution (possible) o£ the OB problem.
75-1015 DISCUSSION: HEFORT OF SID-ERTENDED CARE FACILITY REMODELING
Report of hid discussed. Chairman Ladd said it was the recommendation
of the committee and the architect and purchasing that this be put over for
one week to arrive at g recomme~~~i~s~Of.-or award of the bid. Dr. Bnloe J
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questioned the Board about the funds for this facility, i+~r. Nickelson said
the Funds could be encumbered. Chairman Ladd said he could see nothing
to be gained by approval of the bids this week.
Award of bid discussed.
Award of bid put over to Tuesday, June 17, 1975.
AATOURNMENT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:20 to recoriVene on Tuesday, Jvne 17, 1475 at
9:00 a.m.
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ATTEST: CLERK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
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