HomeMy WebLinkAboutM062673June 25, 1973
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS,
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a,m, pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman McKillop.
Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock,County Counsel, and
Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk,
INVOCATION: Rev, Ray Singer, Bethany Bible Foursquare Church, Chico
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
73_1013 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, the minutes of June 19th, 1973 were apgroved as mailed
with the substitution of pages 290 and 296, which changes items, 73-987, 73-988,
73-1008 and 73-1010, as suggested by. Neil McCabe, deputy county counsel.
73-1014 COMMUNICATIONS
Carolyn J. Moll, Oroville. Miss Moll writes xegarding problems in obtaining
~~,0 v permit to build on her property because of inadequate access easement.
Discussed. Mr. Castleberry will work with Miss Moil and County Counsel on this,
Mr. and Mrs, Donald J. Hester, Chico. The Heeters write regarding what they consider
a Q ~,0 ~ a fire and safety hazard on a lot at Rio Lindo and The Esplanade, Supervisor
Madigan will discuss this matter with attorney for the owner.
Petition from Durham residents. A petition from approximately 303 residents
~ of the Durham area is filed requesting .that the bus services provided
~ O ~'~ S between Chico and Paradise be extended to Durham when it is suitable to
do so. Discussed; to be discussed at a Association of Governments
meeting. No action taken at this time,
Paul R. Minasian, Oroville, Mr, Minasian states that the air conditioning and
D..7 ~~ thermostatic controls throughout the new Superior Court complex are not
functioning properly cussing excessive temperatures in certain areas at
various times. Mr. Castleberry explained the situation, A written demand
will be made on the contractor; Mr, Castleberry will continue to work on this.
Larry D, Cilley, Sutter County Administrator. Mr. Cilley forwards copy of
O (~} his letter to the State Controller regarding funding of costs related
~ O to implementing minimum standards for local detention facilities,
Discussed; no action taken.
Butte County Employees Association, The Association sends notice that Mr. Dean
/ ~ ~ g' Z Cofer is the Butte County Employees' Association nominee to the Appeals
Commission for the 1973/74 fiscal year. Discussed; see motion following
communications.
Local Agency Formation Commission. The Commission files Resolution No. 73-9 approving
~-z~ O,dd annexation to County Service Area No, 18. Discussed. See motion following
communications.
C ~nty of Imperial. The County sends copy of resolution requesting amendment to
~ 5 the Relocation Assistance Act. Discussed. Mr. Castleberry felt Board should
b ~' take action. See motion following communications.
Lt. Governor Reinecke. Mr. Reinecke sends invitation on behalf of the Governor's
Council on Intergovernmental Relations to testify before the subcommittee
~ 0,~-a" on local Government reform in Chico July 20, 1973. Discussed, Mr. Mickelson
will write letter and determine where meeting will be held.
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l+7omen's Improvement Club, They write their thanks to the Board for its help
~ S'.~ ( at the dedication of the Freedom Tree and Plaque in the Memorial Hall
grounds in Paradise, May 30, 1973.
Larwin Corporation by N. D, Geddes, Project Operations Manager, Appeal of
0 ~ Planning Commission's denial of application for re-zoning of Paradise
// ~' Pines Skyway Plaza tract from A-2 General to C-C (community Commercial),
Set for hearing on July 24, 1973 at 1:30 p,m,
O dp David Snook, .Chico. .Comments on the upcoming decision concerning Public Defender's
~ S Contract, Copies to be made and sent to the Board members,
Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson, A note to tell Soard that the President did sign the
~~',d ~ Economic Development Act of 1973.
73-1015 CONCURRED WITH RE-APPOINTMENT OF BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION NOMINEE
TO THE APPEALS COMMISSION
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the Soard concurred with the Butte County Employees Association's
nominee to the Appeals Commission and appointed Mr, Dean Cofer for the 1973/74
fiscal year, as the employee's representative,
'°~f73-1016 ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-101, ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0, 18
On motion ofSupervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-101 and Notice of Intention to annex territory
to County Service Area No, 18 and setting public hearing on said proposed annexation
to July 24, 1973 at 1:30 p,m, was adopted and theChairman was authorized to
sign,
73-1017 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED TO WRITE LETTER SUPPORTING IMPERIAL COUNTY'S
RESOLUTION REQUESTING AMENDMENT TO THE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor atadigan and
unanimously carried, Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, was authorized
to write letters to Senator Fred Marler and Assemblyman Ray Johnson supporting
Imperial County's Resolution requesting amendment to the Relocation Assistance Act
and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
73-1018 DISCUSSION: RESIGNATION OF PASCHAL R. YARBROUGH: LETTER OF RESIGNATION TO
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECEIVED: PETITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT FILED
~ A letter from Paschal R. Yarbrough resigning as a Director of the
~~~ Thermalito Trrigation District was read and discussed. Also read and discussed
was a letter from the Thermalito Irrigation District stating that they had
accepted Mr. Xarbrough's resignation and suggested the appointment of Mr. Warren
Evans to fill the remaining term of Mr. Yarbraugh. Thelma Pryor filed petitions
requesting and recommending the appointment of Mr, Warren L. Evans to fill the
vacancy,
Mr, Dean Gofer spoke to the Board at this time about the request
presented previously for the appointment of Mr, Ernest Reynolds to fill the
vacancy. He stated that the residents of the area would elect Mr. Reynolds
if an election were to be held.
Appointment discussed; no action taken at this time,
73-1019 DISCUSSION: CLOSING OF VIA VERONA CIRCLE,_CHICQ JULY firth,
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated he had received
a request to close Via Verona Circle, Chico, for the afternoon and evening of
July 4th. Purpose of the closure was not stated. Mr, Castleberry will
contact Mr. Roberts and determine why the request was presented, No action
taken at this time.
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73-1020 MEETING WITH CHICO CITY COUNCIL ON CHICO AREA PLANNING:
AGREEMENT WITH CONSULTANTS APPROVED
Members of the Chico City Council met at this time with the
Board to discuss the Chico Area Planning concept, and the agreement with
the planning consultants. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated he had
copies of the agreement, as proposed.
Mayor Eugene Ringel spoke concerning the study to set up a Chico
area Planning Commission, Hogan Mathew, Chico attorney, stated he felt there
was a need for such a study,
Supervisor Ladd said he felt that the County had a county wide
planning commission. He said he has not heard any discussion on who would
have the final authority in the area of approving planning items. It was
stated that the Area Planning Commission would be an advisory board to the
Board of Supervisors and to the Chico City Council.
Fred Davis commented on the concept of the Area Planning Commission.
Time spent discussing the formation of an area planning commission.
Mr, Lawsan's comments concerning the matter discussed. Chairman McKillop stated
that there was a need for some conformity and uniformity in zoning ordinances
by the County and the cities.
Agreement discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the agreement between the City of Chico, the County of Butte and
Duncan & Jones, Urban and Environmental Planning Consultants, for the study
of the feasibility of establishing a Chico Area Planning Commission was approved
as proposed by County Counsel, the Chairman was authorized to sign, and
that the funding was approved in the amount of $7,500. AYES: Supervisors Cameron,
Gilman, Madigan and Chairman McKillop NOES: Supervisor Ladd
RECESS: 10:20
RECONVENED: 10:35
~''~73-1021 PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1973/74
The Administrative Officer presented the compilations for the
1973/74 fiscal year budget to the Board and pursuant to Government Code Sections
29,000 et seq, requests adoption of the budget as the "Proposed Budget of the County
of Butte fox the Fiscal Year 1973/74." The resolution sets 9:QO a.m. on Tuesday
the 10th day of July, 1973 as the date for commencement of hearing on the final
budget pursuant to Government Code Sections 29,066.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-102 adapting proposed budget for 1973/74
was adopted, July 10, 1973 at 9:00 a,m, was set as time for hearing and the
Chairman was authorized to sign.
(s7'~-1022 PRESENTATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR FIRLAND ACRES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT:
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 73-103 through 73-107
Robert Brunsell, attorney from the law firm of Sturgis, Den-bulk, Douglass
& Anderson, presented the initial proceedings in the matter of the Firland Acres
Assessment District. District discussed, Mr. Castleberry stated that it was
in the area north of Wagstaff Road, Paradise,
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Supervisor Cameron explained the protests expressed by George Hoffman.
Mr, Hoffman has requested that a stipulation be made that if a car or something
ran into his store, he could rebuild his store, His store is at the corner of
Skyway and Firland. Mr, Castleberry explained the problems involved. Mr. Hoffman
has indicated that if he had some assurance that the Board recognized his problem,
he would not protest the establishment of this district. Request discussed and
it was felt the Board should indicate that they recognize his problem.
It was moved by Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried that the Board recognized the problem of Mr. George Hoffman,
owner of the store at the corner of Firland and Skyway, and that
this Board would consider his problem if he were to have to rebuild said store,
Mr. Castleberry stated he would send a copy of this minute order
to Mr, Hoffman,
Assessment district discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolution 73-103 approving boundary map of Firland Acres Assessment District
''73-104 of preliminary determination
''~73-105 appointing project engineer and authorizing execution
of agreement
~'~73-106 appointing bond counsel and authorizing execution of
agreement
73-107 of intention
Petition requesting the establishment of district, also, filed
at this time.
73-1023 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: MANZANTTA AVENUE E%TENSION AND
LIME TREATMENT OF VARIOUS BUTTE COUNTY ROADS
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, plans and specifications for the following projects were
approved:
1, Manzanita Avenue Extension - Project No. 56212-70-1
2, Lime treatment of various Butte County roads-Project No. LT-73-1
(b) authorized the Chairman and Director of Public Works to sign plans; (c) adopted
wage scale; and (d) approved bid opening on July 19, 1973 at 11:00 a,m,, Public Works,
Oroville,
It was also stated that in the matter of the Manzanita Avenue Extension
Project, that the Board has reviewed and approved the Environmental Impact Report
and passed upon their submission.
73-1024 APPROVER CHANGE ORDERS, PARADISE PINES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT UNITS 10, 11 & 15;
~, APPROVED AGREEMENTS FOR SALE AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION 73-108, AUTHORIZTNG ABANDONMENT
OF A PORTION OF MANZANITA AVENUE
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
1. Approved Contract Change Orders No, S, 6 and 7 and Paradise
Pines Assessment District Units 10, 11 and 15 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
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2, Approved following agreements for sale for right of way acquisition
authorized the Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon
demand of County's escrow agent:
East Avenue (Ceres Avenue) H. M, Heaton 0.01 ac, Exchange
57192-70-1
Midway @ Yocum L. Sloan 0,181 ac. $1,971 $256 impr, $2,227 total
26311-72-1
3. Adopted resolution 73-108 authorizing abandonment of a portion of
Manzanita Avenue, and authorized the Chairman to sign,
73-1025 APPROVE CONCEPT OF USING PUBLIC ACCESS-PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO
HIGHWAY 32
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, explained the request for
use of public right of way adjacent to Highway 32. He stated that Cunningham and
Nolty were filing their map for the improvements on their property adjacent to
this area. The developers have requested authority to keep the right of way open
but to have permission to make improvements to this right of way, Mr. Castleberry
said that as long as this property was preserved for public use, the request was
not out of order. He explained how the matter could be handled,
Supervisor Gilman stated he has looked at the site. As long as the
public right to cross this land would be maintained, he would have no objection
to the request,
Request discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the concept of Cunningham and Nolty
rasing the public right of way adjacent to Highway 32, Chico, approved an
encroachment permit being issued to them, with the understanding that the
access would be approved for public use, but that this approval in no way
reflected the Board's approval of the plans for the use.
73-1026 DISCUSSION: DRAINAGE DEPOSITS ON PARCEL MAPS: AUTHORIZED PREPARATION OF
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY CODE CONCERNING DRAINAGE DEPOSITS
Mr. Castleberry explained the matter of drainage deposits on parcel
maps. He does not feel that the $100 deposit is sufficient. Deposits discussed.
County Counsel stated that he would recommend that the Board direct Mr, Castleberry
to work on a Code amendment that would increase the amount of the deposit;
Mr, Blackstock said he would work with Mr, Castleberry in the preparation of the
amendment.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Public Works Director and County Counsel were authorized to
draft an amendment to the County Code concerning drainage deposits on parcel
maps, bringing back said amendment for the Board's consideration.
73-1027 APPROVE CLOSING OF VIA VERONA CIRCLE CHICO 4th OF JULY
Mr, Roberts, Chico, was present at this time and explained the
request for closing Via Verona. He stated that the residents were going to
hold a block party on the 4th of July and would like permission to close the
street from 2 p.m. to approximately 10 p.m. Request discussed.
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On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, permission was granted to close Via Verona Circle, Chico,
on the 4th of July, 1973, from 2:00 p.m, to 10:00 p.m, fora neighborhood block
party,
73-1028 APPROVE COUNTY'S 1973-FAIR EXHIBIT
Mr, Nicholson, Development Director, showed a drawing of the proposed
Butte County's 1973 fair exhibit for Board approval. The exhibit would be
built by Mr. Skidmore, Cost for the exhibit would be $3,600 for the three fairs,
plus the prize money. The funds for this exhibit was included in the 1972-73
budget and it has been encumbered, Exhibit discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the County's 1973 fair exhibit was approved and the Chairman
was authorized to sign the agreement.
73-1029 APPEARANCE: LAWRENCE WEBB PETITION CONCERNING SKYWAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 1
Mr. Lawrence Webb, Paradise, requested permission to read a petition
into the records, which had been signed by property owners within the Skyway
Assessment District No, 1. Petition read; no action taken at this time,
73-1030 APPEARANCE: MR. DEAN COFER, THERMALITO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Mr. Dean Cofer, Thermalito, stated that Mr, Yarbrough had stated that
Mr. Ernest Reynolds was not a freeholder within the Thermalito Irrigation District.
He presented a certified copy of an agreement of sale which was in Mr, Reynold's name,
Mr. Cofer said it was important that the vacancy be filled. He said he had a
certified copy of Mr. Yarbrough's resignation directed to the Thermalito
Irrigation District Board of Directors, Discussed; no action taken,
73-1031 GRANT RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR UNSECURED TAXES AND PENALTIES FOR FISCAL YEARS
0 LISTED
-~ ~ The Treasurer-Tas Collector requests relief of accountability under
~~ i Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 25257, 25258, and 25259 for. unsecured taxes and
penalties as follows: Fiscal year 1956-67 $5.36, 1967-68 $13.33, 1968-69 $.20,
1969-70 $1.23 and 1970-71 $2,28. Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, relief of accountability for unsecured taxes and penalties
for the fiscal years listed was granted and ordered the County Auditor to
adjust the unsecured tax penalty charge against the Tax Collector for the fiscal
years involved.
73-1032 REPORT: HOWARD TOUSSAINT REGARDING WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD RESOLUTION 7.3-188
Howard Toussaint, sanitarian, summarized the resolution of the Water
Quality Control Board, He asked the Board for guidance of whether they wanted the
County staff to forward lists to the Water Quality Control Board, He said that
if the Board desires that they forward all of the requests to the State, a
problem might result, Problems involved set out and discussed, Discussed whether
the applicant should be informed that the permits were subject to review by the
State Water Quality Control Board. County Counsel said that the State has requested
that the Health Department send the documents down to them; the Health Department
could send them down and explain the situation to the applicants.
Time spent discussing action to be taken. Discussed whether 5 days
would be adequate for the State Water Quality Control Board to~review the
applications, The Board would like to set a firm time for the handling of these
applications.
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Mr. Toussaint will write to the State Water Quality Control Board
and ask them to please advise the County how long it will take to process the
applications, He will report back to the Board when he has received a reply to
his letter,
73-1033__D..R_, HEINDL-DISCUSSION ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Dr, Heindl gave the background on Emergency Medical Care, She
stated that seven counties to the North of Butte County have banded together
to become the Northern California Emergency Council. They are looking for a
better system of emergency medical care, It has been suggested that maybe
Butte County would be interested in a similar five county group, The Comprehensive
Health people would like to present the matter to the Board and then the County
could start talking to the neighboring counties to determine if they are interested
in such a plan,
Supervisor Gilman said the Board members were exposed to this matter
at the meeting in Alturus. Letters of intent were presented to the Board members,
Supervisor Ladd said he would sooner have the opinion of Dr, Heindl than the
Comprehensive Health Planning group. Dr. Heindl said the group does have good
ideas; they have spent a great deal of time working on this, Supervisor Gilman
felt the best way to approach this matter would be to authorize Dr, Heindl to
contact the people in the surrounding counties and report back to the Board,
Dr. Heindl was regtE sted to communicate with the other counties
and determine what their feelings are regarding this program. No action taken
at this time.
73-1034 APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT: EXTENSION OF THE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHICO
WORK TRAINING CENTER
Dr. Ely was present to speak to the Board as requested regarding the
~0,0 ~ extension of the services agreement with the Chico Woxk Training Center, He
said the number of hours would be extended from 500 days to 700 days. Agreement
discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the amendment to the agreement with Chico Work Training
Center, extending the number of days from 500 to 700 days was approved and
the Chairman was authorized to sign said amendment; funds to be from the Support
and Care Section of the Mental Health Budget.
73-1035 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, _1361, ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF ABAN_DONED_VEHICLES
The proposed ordinance £or the abatement and removal of abandoned vehicles
discussed, The State is making available funds to be used for the removal of these
vehicles, if the County has an agreement with Highway Patrol.
Board members stated that they had reviewed the ordinance. Ordinance
discussed, Mr, Castleberry feels that this would be worth a trial; he would use
his present staff to handle the problem,
Dan Grigsby, Chico, presented his views concerning the ordinance.
He asked if the ordinance would include the removal of trailers and he was told
that it would. He set out his objections to the ordinance. It was felt that
the ordinance should be changed so mobile homes are not included to be removed,
also travel trailers should not be included,
Mr, McCabe explained the matter of the Section referring to the
abandoning of a vehicle being a misdemeaner. It was felt that the County could
comply with the program without having the misdemeaner provision.
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Ordinance discussed, It was felt that the misdemeaner section
Should be deleted, also delete mobile homes and travel trailers,
On motion of Supexvisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Ordinance 1361, an urgency ordinance adding Article XII to Chapter 14 of
the Butte County Code providing for the abatement and removal as public nuisances
of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or paxts thereof from
private property or public property not including highways and recovery of costs
of administration thereof as authorized by Section 22660 Vehicle Code was adopted,
with the stipulation that the people could keep the vehicle on their property if
they build a fence to obscure the vehicle and with the deletion of the sections
that relates to mobile homes and trailers and the misdemeaner section, and the
Chairman was authorized to sign,
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Madigan and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Supervisor Ladd
RECESS: 12:20
RECONVENED: 1:30
73-1036 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: FORMATION OF SKYWAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
The continuation of the public hearing on the £ormation of Skyway
Assessment District No. 1 was held at this time. Gale Peck, attorney at law,
Sacramento, stated that at the last hearing the hearing had been closed to protests.
The engineering report on this matter has been filed. Petitions opposing the
formation had been filed at this mornings session of this meeting.
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, recommended that the
County proceed with the establishment of the District. Supervisor Madigan
had not attended the public hearing in Paradise and it was discussed whether
or not he could vote on this matter, Mr. Peck stated that there would have to
be a 4/5ths of the Board voting for this matter in order to have the district
formed,
Time spent discussing whether the petitions of protest would be considered,
Supervisor Cameron felt that the Board must overrule the protests and go ahead
with the project. There will be a further opportunity for the people to express
themselves.
~-73-1037 ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-109 DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE IMBROVEMENTS AND ACQUISITIONS TO BE MADE AND PAID FOR BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS,
SKYWAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0, I
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, Resolution 73-109, determining that the public convenience and necessity
require improvements and acquisitions to be made and paid for by special assessments,
and determining that the special assessment investigation, limitation and majority
protest act of 1931 shall not apply to proceedings therefor, Skyway Assessment
District No, 1, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron Gilman, Ladd and Chairman McKillop
ABSTAINING: Supervisor Madigan
73-1038 PUBLIC HEARING: INTENTION TO ABANDON STORM DRAIN EASEMENT IN LORI GARDENS
SUBDIVISION CHICO
The public hearing on the intention to abandon storm drain easement in
Lori Gardens Subdivision, Chico was held as advertised. Hearing opened to the
public. Appearing in opposition: no one, Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing
closed to the public and confined to the Board for discussion and action,
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On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-110 0£ abandonment of storm drain easement
was adopted and the Chairman was authoxized to sign,
73-1039 PUBLIC HEARING: INTENTION TO ABANDON PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, LOTS 5 and 6,
LINCOLN PARK SUBDIVISTON CHICO- ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-111
The public hearing on the intention to abandon public utility easement,
lots 5 and 6, Lincoln Park Subdivision, Chico, was held as advertised. Hearing
opened to the public. Appearing in opposition: no one. Appearing in favor: no
one, Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-111 of abandonment of public utility easement
was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
73-1040 PUBLIC NEARING: LEE H. IKEHORN, ET AL, REZONE FROM "A-R" TO "C-1" ATSTRICT,
WITHIN EL SOBRANTE PARK, PARADISE
The public hearing on the Lee H. Ikehorn, et a1, rezone from "A-R"
(agricultural-residential) and "C-1" (light commercial) to "R-1" (single family
residential) district, within E1 Sobrante Park, Paradise, was held as advertised.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, summarized the actions of the planning commission.
The Planning Commission recommended that the rezoning be approved.
Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing in favor: Mr. Lee Ikehorn, Paradise
Appearing in opposition: Mr, Robert Aisthorpe, attorney at law,
on behalf of Dr, and Mrs. Mitchell, owners of a parcel of property on the
southwest corner of the intersection on the rezoning request, He set out
the objections of the owners.
Mrs, Barbara Oddy, Merryhill Drive, spoke in rebuttal. She explained
why the residents of the area were opposed to the deletion of the Mitchell property
from the proposed rezoning,
Dr. Mitchell spoke in rebuttal to the statements made by Mrs, Oddy,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
73-1041 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1362 AMENDING CO. ORDINANCE 925, CONSOLIDATING "R-1"
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL}
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Ordinance 1362 amending Ordinance 925, consolidating "R-1"
{single-family residential) districts (Lee Ikehorn) was adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign,
73-1042 PUBLIC HEARING: LEE IKEHORN, EXTEND INTERIM ZONING FROM C-1" TO "R-1"
DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY EAST OF STEARNS ROAD, ADJACENT TO PARADISE IRRIGATION
DISTRICT BOUNDARY, PARADISE
The public hearing on the Lee Ikehorn extension of 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, was held as advertised. The interim zoning expires July 9, 1973,
Mr, Lawson explained the background of this item. He said that
the Board should also consider interim "N-C" (neighborhood-commercial) for a
portion of the area. Zoning discussed.
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Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in favor: Mr, Ikehorn
and Mrs. Oddy, Appearing in opposition: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
73-1043 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1363 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 925,
CONSOLIDATING "R-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1363 an interim ordinance amending ordinance
No, 925 consolidating "R-1" (single-family resid~:ntial) districts, (Ikehorn) was
adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
73-1044 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1364 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ZONING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY
AN "N-C" (NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE
USE OF LAND A_ND THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS (IKEHORN AREA)
On motion ofSupervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, Ordinance 1364 an interim ordinance zoning a portion of the
County an "N-C" (neighborhood-commercial) district, and establishing regulations
for the use of land and the construction of buildings (Ikehorn area) was adopted
and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
73-1045 PUBLIC HEARING: ROBERT C. VTETTI-REZONE FROM "A-2" (GENERAL) AND "S-H" (SCENIC
HIGHWAY) TO "R-3" (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICTL CHICO
The public hearing on the Robert C, Vietti-rezone from "A-2" (general)
and "S-H" (scenic highway) to "R-3" (medium density residential) district for
property located on the south side of Highway 32, approximately 900 feet west
of Forest Avenue, identified as AP 46-26-119, containing 1.4 acres, more or less,
Chico, was held as advertised, Mr, Lawson summarized the actions of the
Planning Commission. Planning Commission recommend approval of the rezoning.
Hearing opened to the public, Appearing in favor: no one,
Appearing in opposition: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
73-1046 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1365 AMENDING ORDINANCE 927, CONSOLIDATING "R-3" (MEDIUM-DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICTS (Vieth)
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Ordinance 1365 amending Ordinance 927, consolidating "R-3"
(medium-density residential) districts was adopted and the Chairman was
authorized to sign.
73-1047 PUBLIC HEARING: BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION INITIATED-REZONE FROM "N-C"
~EIGHBORHOOD__COMMERCIAL) TO "R-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL}. CHICO
The public hearing on the Butte County Planning Commission initiated
rezoning from "N-C" (neighborhood commercial) to "R-1" (single family residential)
for property located on the west side of Larch Avenue between Hooker pak Avenue and
Vallombrosa, identified as AP 45-33-77 and 45-33-78,.containing 1,8 acres, more
or less, Chico, was held as advertised. Mr. Lawson summarized the actions of the
Planning Commission, setting out the background of the requested zoning.
Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing in opposition: no one,
Appearing in favor: no one,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
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73-1048 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1366 AMENDING ORDINANCE 925, CONSOLIDATING "R-1" (SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICTS
On motion o£ Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1366 amending Ordinance 925, consolidating
"R-1" (single-family residential) districts was adopted and the Chairman was
authorized to sign, (It is to be noted that the EIR was negative),
73-1049 PUBLIC HEARING: WM, M, & IVA C, HAYWARA AND ED, M, POOR: REZONE FROM "AR-MH"
(AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAh MOBILE HOME) TO °M-2" (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRIC_T,OROVILLE
The public hearing on the Wm. M, and Iva C. Hayward and Ed, M. Poor
rezoning 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, identified as AP 36-291-03, containing 1,8 acres, more or less,
Oroville, was held as advertised. Mr, Lawson summarized the actions of the
Planning Commission in this matter, County Counsel requested that the record
show that the EIR reports were negative.
Hearing opened to the public.
Appearing in favor; George Chames, representing the petitioners.
Appearing in opposition: no one,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
73-1050 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1367 AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 947, CONSOLIDATING "M-2" (HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICTS (HAYWARD~
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Ordinance 1367 amending Ordinance No, 947, consolidating
"M-2" (heavy industrial) districts (Hayward and Poor, Oroville) was adopted
and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
73-1051 PLANNING COMMISSION INITIATED PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES:
PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing on the Planning Commission initiated proposed
amendment to all residential zones: "R-1" (single family residential), "R-2"
(duplex residential), "R-3" (medium-density residential),"R-4" (maximum-density
dwellings restricted service), "A-R" (agricultural-residential), "RT-1" (minimum
density residential-trailer), "R-1 A&C" (minimum-density single family dwelling,
arts and crafts and professional classifications), "AR-MH" (agricultural
residential mobile home), "S-1" (medium-density suburban residential), and
"A-S R" (agricultural-suburban residential) to allow, subject to a use permit
being issued, was held as advertised, Mr, Lawson summarized the purpose of
this hearing.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: Mrs, C. L, Harris, Paradise,
She asked if this would apply to new subdivisions only, Mr. Lawson explained
how the ordinance would be handled.
Time spent discussing procedures for removal of the sales tract office.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
73-1052 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1368 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO
ALLOW A SALES TRACT OFFICE
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1368, an ordinance amending all residential
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zones to allow a sales tract office was adopted and the Chairman was authorized
to sign.
73-1053 PUBLIC HEARING: INTENT.TON TO ESTABLISH COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0, 49, PARADISE
ADOPT"RESOLUT3~D~1 NO 73-112 ESTABLISHING DISTRICT
The public hearing for establishing of County Service Area No, 49,
Paradise, was held as advertised, This is a street lighting district at
Conifer and Norwood.
Hearing opened to the public, Appearing in opposition: no one.
Appearing in favor: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-112, establishing County Service Area to be
entitled "County Service Area No. 49" was adopted and the Chairman was authorized
to sign.
73-1054 APPROVE DONA?•D D, MADAM, PARADISE, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, BILLE ROAD NEAR
VIRGINIA WAY, PARADISE
The hearing on the appeal of Planning Commission's denial of
Donald D, Madam, Paradise, tentative parcel map AP 50-211-64 and 65, four lots
on Bille Road near Virginia Way, Paradise, was held as continued from June 19th
meeting. Howard Toussaint, Health Department, was present to discuss the
map. Chairman McKillop said he was under the imgression that the map was to
be amended to show 3 lots, rather than 4. Mr. Toussaint stated that they had
recommended that lots 3 and 4 remain as one lot.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
1. Mr. Phil Mace, attorney for applicant. Mr. Mace stated that
the applicant would go along with the requirement that lots 3 and 4 remain as
one lot, rather than being split. This would result in the map being amended
to a 3 lot split, rather than a 4 lot split.
The environmental Impact Report was a negative one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the Donald D. Madam, Paradise, tentative parcel map AP 50-211-64 and 65,
3 lots, on Bille Road near Virginia Way, Paradise, was approved, subject to the
conditions, and that lots 3 and 4 be combined into one lot, and that it be piaced
on the map that there will be no further splits of these lots,
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman McKiilop
NOES: Supervisor Gilman.
73-1055 PUBLIC HEARING: RICHARD P, DOAK, JR., APPEAL OE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION
ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AP 53-15-72, THREE LOTS, SOUTHEAST CORNER BILLE AND LIBBY
ROA~ARADISE ~
The hearing on the Richard P, Doak, Jr,, appeal of Planning Con¢nission s
decision on tentative parcel map AP 53-15-72, three lots, southeast corner Bi11e
and Libby Roads, Paradise, was held as continued from June 19th, Mr, Lawson
summarized the background o£ this map. There was some question about the
sequence of splits on this map. The Planning Department has gone back over the family
tree of these lots; he explained the situation. The property has good access.
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Hearing opened at this time. Appearing: Mr, Phil Mace, He stated
that the only question last week was the question of the family tree of the lots.
Question discussed,
Hearing closed and confined to theBoard, Supervisor Cameron stated
he had looked at this area and he could see no reasan to deny the map,
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the Richard P. Doak, Jr, tentative parcel map AP 53-15-72, three lots,
southeast corner Bille and Libby Roads, Paradise, was approved, with the stipulation
for curbs, gutters and paving of the street to the existing pavement, as a
condition to the split, and with the finding that it is for the public health
and safety. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Madigan and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Supervisor Ladd
73-1056 PUBLIC HEARING: R & A BUILDERS, APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION
ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AP 53-14-05 four lots on PECK LANE NEAR SYLVAN LANE, PARADISE
The public hearing on the R & A Builders appeal of Planning Commission's
decision on the tentative parcel map AP 53-14-05, four lots on Peck Lane near
Sylvan Lane, Paradise, was held as continued £rom June 19th, The question was
raised last week as to who R & A Builders were and if they were the owners of the
property, Area discussed, Mr, Castleberry stated that this was just north
of Maxwell Drive,
Hearing opened to the public, Appearing in opposition: no one.
Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the
Board. Supervisor Cameron question the matter of the cul-de-sac, Mr. Castleberry
stated that it could be constructed so it could be traversable.
On motion of SupervisorCameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the Board concurred with the Planning Commission and denied the
tentative parcel map of R & A Builders, with the findings that this is not
applicable to the health and safety of the people in the area and with the
deletion of the finding that this is a third generation split, and that the
cul-de-sac road be brought up to County standards,
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Madigan and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Supervisor Ladd
RECESS: 3:20
RECONVENED: 3:30
Chairman McKillop stated he would like to go back to the above
action and discuss the action again, County Counsel feels that the findings
should be changed, Supervisor Gilman suggested that the County Counsel word the motion
as it should be worded, Mr. McCabe explained how the map should be denied.
Motion discussed, It was felt that rather than deny the map, it should
go back to Planning and Public Works for consideration of the cul-de-sac and the
improvements to the roads,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, the previous action was rescinded denying the map, and
this hearing was continued to the next Board meeting to give Public Works a
chance to look at the area and make a reasonable recommendation concerning
the roads.
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73-1057 PUBLIC HEARING; ANNUAL REVIEW OF BUTTE COUNTX GENERAL PLAN ANDFPLANNING R
COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS
The public hearing on the annual review of Butte County General Plan
and Planning Commissioners' recommendations was held as advertised, Jim Lawson,
Planning Director, stated that the Board members have copies of the plan and
the Environmental Impact Report for the Open Space Element, These must be
adopted as mandated by State legislation, He gave a status report on the extension
of time, He said the plan itself was not in ordinance form, but it is a general
set of policy guidelines, He explained the guidelines; the definition of the
open space plan set out.
Mr. Lawson turned the report discussion over to Mr, Bob Gaiser, of
the Planning Department staff, who stated that the staff felt the plan would
meet the requirements of the State Resources Agency, Plan set out and discussed,
Mr. Gaiser set out the 8 sections of the plan and explained the recommendations.
He also summarized the Environmental Impact Report for the Open Space Element of
the General Plan,
Hearing opened to the public at this time,
Appearing:
1. Mr. James Hansen, Oroville. He went through the plan,
setting out various sections that he had objections to and felt should be
discussed,
,2, Mr, Bud McNamar, Paradise, He felt the information within the
plan was very specific, He went through the plan, page by page, setting out his
comments on each section.
3, Mr, Trenton Bennett, Paradise, He set out his thoughts concerning
the plan and report, He said he does not feel that the plan has had enough study,
County Counsel explained the law and the section that states that the County must
adapt the plan and what would happen if the County did not adopt the plan,
Mr. Bennett felt the Board should adopt a minimum Open Space Plan and
Governmental lands should be designated as open space,
Chairman McKillop stated that the adoption of the Open Space Plan is
done by resolution and will have no affect on the law, The actual rezoning of
areas will be a change in the law.
4, Jim Overholtzer, Paradise, He explained his feelings concerning
the Open Space Plan in regard to construction of homes,
5. Marjorie Cox, Paradise, Mrs. Cox explained that she was opposed
to the Plan because it will have too much control over the people, She questioned
the EIR which is required for tentative parcel maps, Mr, Lawson explained the EIR
and the appeal procedure for positive EIR's,
General Plan deadline discussed, Mr. Blackstock read the Attorney
General's statement in regard to the deadline, Chairman McKillop stated that if
the Board doe s, not adopt the Open Space Plan and the EIR, it may jeopardise funds
from the Williamson Act and prevent issuance of building permits,
Mr. Lawson stated that the plan is a philosophical guideline, If the
County cannot protect its Ag lands, timber lands and control further types of
development and adopt ordinances to provide for orderly development, the County
is in serious shape, Mr. Lawson explained that there is nothing restrictive in
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the plan. If the hearing is continued, not meeting the deadline will be risked,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
Supervisor Ladd questioned several statements in the Open Space Plan,
He questioned the urban area statement. Mr, Gaiser explained that the present
land use plan states that about 10% of the County will become urban areas.
He felt that as much as 1/3 of the County is suitable for development.
Plan discussed,
x%73-1058 ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-113, ADOPTING OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, Resolution 73-113 adopting the open space element of Butte County
Beneral Plan was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign; said element
being submitted by the Planning Commission and approved by said Commission.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Madigan and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Svpervisox Ladd
RECESS: 6:10
RECONVENED: 6:20 p.m.
73-1059 APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL MANPOWER GRANTS
Jim Reckerby, Personnel Director, appeared to explain the Federal Manpower
grants available to Butte County. The Department of Labor has indicated that
Butte County is eligible for prime sponsorship of various categorical manpower
and training programs. The revenue manpower sharing concepts place program
determination with elected officials of counties of 100,000 or more population.
Mr, Rackerby stated that the grant application has been prepared and is ready
for the Chairman's signature, He stated that the administrative staff for this
program will be paid with federal funds and only a place to house them would be
needed,
Mr, Martin, from the Department of Labor, appeared to discuss the program
with the Board, He explained that the "In-School" program wilt be starting in
September, and although there is no summer program for NYC this-year, elaborate
plans are being made for the summer program for 1974,
Mr, Rackerby stated that this year funds for summer employment comes
from the PEP money from Shasta County, and is limited to students that are at
a poverty level,
Sponsorship of program discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, submission of grant application to the Department of Labor
for the NYC Out-of-School Program sponsorship was authorized, and the Chairman was
authorized to sign,vpon approval of County Counsel and the Auditor.
Mr, Rackerby stated that there will be modifications of this grant
application for the 1974 NYC Summer Program and In-School Program at a future
date when these contracts are available.
73-1060 CONCUR WITH PLANNING COMMLSSION RE PROPOSED INSTALLATIONS OF 115 KV P/L,
TABLE MOUNTAIN-SYCAMORE-,,,-BY PG&E CO,
Jim Lawson explained that the Planning Commission has reviewed the
proposed installations of 115 kv P/L, Table Mountain Sycamore, by P.G.&E, Company
as required by Resolution 66-2, It was the findings of the Planning Commission
that the project is not in conflict with County Plans or projects, Resolution 66-2
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discussed. The Board felt this resolution should be reviewed,
Bob Grant, and another representative from PG&E, were present to
answer the Board's questions, Mr, Grant exp7a fined the route of the proposed line,
which will run parallel to the U,S,B,R, line, This line will provide an extra
source of power for the Chico area. An additional 50 feet right of way parallel
to the existing line will be• needed.
The Board questioned Mr, Grant regarding the proposed line,
On. motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the Board concurred with the Planning Commission's review
of proposed installations of 115 kv P/L, Table Mountain-Sycamore, by P.G. & E. Co.
Resolution No, 66-2 was referred to the Planning Commission to obtain
more input concerning ecology, Mr. Lawson will report to the Board on the matter,
73-1061 APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS OF MC INTIRE AND BOWEN IN FOUR-BY-_F6UR AREA
Jim Lawson, planning director, set out the tentative parcel map for
.~ Patrick R, McIntire, AP 44-47-19, two lots, on Hackamore Lane off Eaton Road,
Chico. This map is in an area that has previously been and is in the process of
being four-by-foured, Planning Commission recommended denial on a 6-2 vote.
Standards discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map was approved subject to
the conditions of the Planning Commission and with a change in condition ~~2 to
require $250 per lot deposited for permanent drainage:
Patrick R. McIntire, AP 44-47-19, two lots, on Hackamore Lane, off
Eaton .Road, Chico, Engineer: McCain Assoc.
Jim Lawson expiained that the Planning Coxrm~ission recommended denial
of the tentative parcel map fox Ray Bowen, AP 42-07-116, four lots, southwest
corner East and Cussick Aves „ Chico, This map is in an area that has previously
been and is in the process- of being foux by foured,
Standards discussed, Supervisor Gilman stated he would like to see the
area to find out whether curbs and gutters should be required for the lots,
Mr. Lawson stated that this is the last date in which the Board could act on this
map because there will be no Board meeting next week,
Conditions of Planning Commission and drainage discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map was approved subject to
the conditions of the Planning Commission, modifying Condition ~~2 to "Minimum" of
$100 per lot for drainage, and adding Condition ~~5 requiring curbs, gutters and
sidewalks:
Ray Bowen, AP 42-07-116, four lots, southwest corner East and
Cussick Avenues, Chico, Engineer: Walter B. Grimes,
73 =1062 INFORMATION ITEM PRESENTED BY PLANNING DIRECTOR
Mr, Lawson reported that he has been requested to appear at a CIR
hearing on Jvly 20, and requested Board permission to appear,
Chairman McKillop stated that the County is preparing a "Position Paper"
and Mr, Lawson's input can be included in this. Mr, Lawson was also made a member
of the committee to prepare this paper.
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RECONVENED: 7:40 p,m, following an executive session
73-1063 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF HOSPITAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE HOSPITAL
ADMINISTRATOR TO HIRE REPLACEMENT
Chairman McKillop stated that Dr, McDaniel's resignation as Butte
County Hospital Medical Director has been discussed during executive session,
It was the feeling of the Board that the resignation be accepted and that
Mr, Atkins, Hospital Administrator, be authorized to hire a new medical director.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the resignation of Dr, Mcpaniel, Butte County Hospital Medical
Director, was accepted, and the Hospital Administrator was authorized to hire
a new Medical Director.
73-1064 AUTHORIZE MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, a 90-day non-cangp®nsated medical leave of absence for Delia
Agers, registered nurse, was authorized,
,~~73-1065 ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-114 INTENTION TO AMEND RETIREMENT CONTRACT
Biif Mickelson explained that a resolution has been prepared indicating
the Board's intention to amend the retirement contract providing safety member
retirement, 2% at age 55 formula for qualified law enforcement personnel,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-114, of intention to amend the retirement
contract providing .safety member retirement, 2% at age 55 formular for qualified
law enforcement personnel, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
73-1066 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF DRAPES FOR COUNSEL'S OFFICE
As requested by the Board last week, the Purchasing Officer has
obtained quotations for suitable draperies and also for venitian blinds for
County Counsel's Offices. Draperies would be $800.40 including tax and installation,
Venetian blinds can be purchased and installed for $758,46 including tax. There
were venetian blinds in the offices pricer to remodeling, but were badly worn and
stained,
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, purchase of draperies at $800,40, including tax and installation,
from available funds in the Building Construction budget, was authorized,
73-1067 AUTHORIZE EXERCISE OF PURCHASE OPTION FOR IBM TYPEWRITERS FOR HOSPITAL
Clif Mickelson explained that three IBM typewriters were leased by
the Hospital three years ago and the agreement fox lease is now concluded.
The County has the option under the agreement to purchase the three typewriters
at a total of $151.20. Typewriters have been maintained and are in exceptional
condition and the Board should exercise option to purchase,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, exercising of purchase aption for three IBM typewriters
at a cost of $151,20 was authorized.
73-1068 DANCE LICENSE APPROVED FOR DURHAM SPORTS BOOSTERS
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron, and
unanimously carried, Durham Sports Boosters application for dance at Durham
Memorial Hall, August 25, 1973, wftA approval of Sheriff, was approved, -
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73-1069 AUTHORIZE LETTER TO TID RE INABILITY OF BOARD TO MAKE REVENUE SHARING FUND LOAN
Clif Nickelson stated that Administration had sent a letter to County
Counsel regarding Thermalito Irrigation District's request for revenue sharing
fund loan, County Counsel's opinion in this instance is negative, Mr. Nickelson
'requested Board authorization to send a letter to TID informing them of the
inability of the Board to make a loan,
0n motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Administration was authorized to write a letter to the
Thermalito Irrigation District informing them of the inability of the Board
to make revenue sharing fund loan,
x.73-1070 ADOPT RESOTUTION N0, 73-115 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE DIVISION OF FORESTRY
Clif Nickelson set out the annual agreement for fire protection which
must be executed prior to July 1 in order that there be no interruption in fire
service. The Schedule A State contract amount if $618,441. The agreement has been
approved by the Auditor and Counsel.
Om motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-115 approving the agreement for fire protection
with the State Division o£ Forestry was adopted and the Chairman was authorized
to sign.
73-1071 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF KEYPUNCH DESK FOR DATA PROCESSING
Data Processing has need for an additional keypunch desk and requests
authorization to purchase this at a cost of $79,50, plus taxes and shipping costs.
Monies are available in the equipment budget to cover this purchase,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, purchase of keypunch desk for $79,50 plus taxes and shipping
costs was authorized,
73-1072 CONFIRM ALLOCATION OF 503 FOR CSAC COUNTY MODERNIZATION COMMISSION
President Hillman, of CSAC, and Chairman Peterson, of CSAC County
Modernization Commission, have advised that Butte County's share to fund this
most important commission will be $503, They requested confirmation of participation
from the Board, Request discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, allocation of $503 for the County Modernization Commission was
confirmed. President Hillman will be notified of the Board's action,
73-1073 TRAVEL REQUEST APPROVED
The Air Pollution Control Officer requests authorization to send two
inspectors, Eldon Tipp and Leslie Going to the three day session to be held in
Redding for certification as qualified smoke inspectors, The Air Resources Board
is holding these sessions on July 10 through 12 at Shasta College, Redding,
Number of nights lodging, two; travel by county car; estimated cost of trip $124.
Mr. 0, 0, Newsome who was previously qualified will go to the last day of the
session for recertification which is required every six months, but he will not
require overnight travel.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, authorization was given for Eldon Tipp and Leslie Going to
attend a three day session held by the Air Resources Board on July 10 through 12th,
at Shasta College, Redding. Number of nights lodging, 2; travel by county car;
estimated cost of trip - $124,
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73-1074 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED
Clif Nickelson set out the budget transfers,
Supervisor Ladd questioned B-207 for Operation Mainstream, Jim
Rackerby, personnel director, explained the need for the transfer,
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron, and
unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved:
B-198 - Board of Supervisors - $9 from professional and special services
to office expense
B-I99 - Purchasing - $i44 from equipment with $9 going to overtime and
$135 to communications
B-200 - County Building - $3,400 from salaries and wages-regular with
$2,600 going to extra help and $800 to
transportation and travel
B-201 - Paradise .justice Court - $100 from jury and witness expense
to professional & special services
B-202 - District Attorney - $250 from extra help to professional and special
services
8=203 - Public Works Building & Subdivision Inspection-sets up $350
additional in communications account
B-204 - Agriculture - $560 from Ag, account and $100 from professional
and special services with $560 going to
transportation and travel
B-205 - Public Guardian - $358 fzom salaries and wages regular to extra help
B-206 - Memorial Halls - $1,350 from the Reserve for contingency with
$1,200 going to extra help and $150 to
maintenance of structures,
B-207 - Personnel - sets up appropriation for Operation Mainstream of
$92,500 financed by $9,300 of in-kind
services and $83,200 of unanticipated
revenues - Federal Aid Other
B-208 Personnel/Auditor - sets up appropriation for the PEP administrative
costs with $6,189 going to Auditor-Controller
and $13,917 to Personnel with the total
of $20,106 financed frrnn unanticipated revenues-
federal aid other (PEP Admin,)
73-1075 AUTHORIZE MILEAGE FOR CHARTER STUDY COMMITTEE
At their last meeting the Charter Study Committee voted to request the
Board of Supervisors to authorize mileage to those members of the Committee who wish
to claim for same in. mileage to their regular study committee.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman,s?conded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, mileage to those members of the Charter Study Committee who
wish to claim for same in mileage to their regulaz study committee was authorized,
73-1076 PUT OVER: APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND CHARTER STUDX CONMLLTTEE
The following items were put over to the next meeting;
1. Appointment to Planning Commission (Louis Camenzind's term expires
on July 1)
2, Appointment to Charter Study Committee,
73-1077 FISCAL INDEPENDENCE FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: DENIED
Fiscal independence for the Superintendent of Schools discussed.
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It was moved by Supervisor Gilman and seconded by Supervisor Ladd
to deny fiscal independence for the Superintendent of Schools,
Motion discussed, Supervisor Cameron felt that fiscal independence
should be granted, Supervisor Madigan stated that he had talked with a Plumas
County Board member who said that fiscal independence has worked well in Plumas
County.
Supervisor Ladd stated that he has had several calls from people
who object to fiscal independence. Chairman McKillop felt that if given fiscal
independence, it should be by a unanimously vote of the Board basis,
ROLL CALL: AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Ladd and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Supervisors Cameron and Madigan
Supervisor Cameron stated that he voted "no" because he felt fiscal
independence is needed, An elected board of education and an elected official
should be able to stand on their own feet and directly be answerable to the
people, Supervisor Gilman felt the Superintendent should be appointed if
fiscal independence is to be granted because of possible conflicts between the
elected officials,
73-1078 AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH SAFEWAY INC FOR PURCHASE OF OROVILLE SAFEWAY BLDG.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, reported that the committee of Supervisor
Ladd and Chairman McKillop have looked into the possibility of acquiring the
Oroville Safeway store for housing the County Library, As a result of negotiations,
the County has an offer of $6,00 per square foot for office space with a total
purchase price of $115,000,
Mr, Blackstock set out some of the conditions of the agreement,
Safeway, Inc, must first acquire the building before selling it to the County.
The agreement calls for 75 days for close of escrow,
Escrow discussed,
Chairman McKillop stated that the County Librarian feels a fine
library can be made from the Safeway building,
Funding discussed. Clif Mickelson stated that it should be designated
that funds will come from revenue sharing for the purchase.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, authorization was given to enter into an agreement with
Safeway, Inc. for the purchase of the Safeway Store in Oroville for $115,000,
with funds to come from revenue sharing for capital outlay and remodeling, and the
Chairman was authorized to sign.
Chairman McKillop complimented Supervisor Ladd for his part in the
negotiations for the purchase of the store,
73-1079 APPROVE LAND CONSERVATION AGREEMENT CORRECTION: PEEKEMA
Dan Blackstock reported regarding the change in a land conservation
agreement for the Peekema's, The change corrects an error in the description.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the land conservation agreement correction for Peekema
was approved and theChairman was authorized to sign,
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73-1080 PETITION FOR VARIANCE TO PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 19-10 and/or 19-12
OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE; NO ACTION TAKEN
Supervisor Cameron questioned the variance to provisions of
Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code which is a deposit of
$300 bond for a mobile home to pay for costs if the County had to remove
the mobile home from the property,
Howard Toussaint, county sanitarian, stated that the bond can be
a condition of the variance,
No action taken,
73-1081 REAPPOINTMENT OF HARRY PHILLIPS TO ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD
With the permission of the Board, it was moved~by~Chairman McKillop,
seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried to reappoint Harry
Phillips to the Assessment Appeals Board for a term of three years,
73-1082 APPOINTMENTS MADE TO PARADISE TREE COMMITTEE
Chairman McKillop reported that he had a list of suggested names for
a Paradise tree committee. This lay committee would be independent of -the
County Tree Committee and would be purely advisory to the Board and Public Works.
Committee discussed,
It was moved by Chairman McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, to appoint the following to the Paradise Tree Committee,
which would function within the Paradise Irrigation District;
1, Mrs, James (Evelyn) Ripley 877-7195
6440 Graham Road, Paradise
2, Mrs, William Nesbit 877-2558
1362 Meriam Road, Paradise
3,3, Donald & Doris Nolte 877-0486
1254 Deer Lane, Paradise
4, Maurice & Vonnie Smith 877-1071
1849 Mosure Lane, Paradise
5, Mrs. Harry (Bertha) Smith 877-4874
858 Bille Road, Paradise
6, Mrs. James (Helynn) Hi1ke 877-9474
6004 Kibler Road, Paradise
73-1083 APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GRTDLEY SWIMMING POOL DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Penny Wickman was appointed as an alternate to the
Board of Directors of the Gridley Swimming Pool District.
73-1084 DISCUSS: APPOINTMENT TO TID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointment to the Thermalito Irrigation District Board of Directors
discussed,
It will be the intent of the Board to accept Mr, Yarbrough's resignation
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at the meetin¢ of July ~.Oth, i973~ end it was the wish of the Board to consider
all applicants, including Mr. Evans and Mr. Reynolds, who wish to apply for
Mr. Yarbrough's remaining term. Interview dates for the applicants will be set
July 10th, 1973.
ADJOURNMENT :
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. to reconvene on fiuesday, July 10, 1973 at 9:00 a,m.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
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BY~ ~ airman of the oard ~~
Board of S pervisors Clerk
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