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July 8, 1975
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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County of Butte )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9s00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan, ZRcxillop, Richter sad Chairman
Ladd. Clif ?Sickelsoa, Administrative Cfficer; Dan Blackatock, County
Counsel. Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Masgie Catt, Board o£
Supervisors Clerk.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
75-1157 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion o Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the minutes of July 1, 1475 were approved as
mailed.
75-If58 COMMUNICATIONSOroville Bicentennial Committee. Mrs. Jack Minasian forwards Bi-
centennia Committee application sponsored by the Oroviile Are League
/ l~ y~. ~ to occupy and maintain the old "Ehmann "home at comer of Lincoln and
Rabinsan Streets. Discussed; to be held until bid opening date
and then considered.
Street naming and numbering. Communications have been received from the following
sue. o ~ on thissvbject: El Medio Fire District; Mrs. Alida C. Flexer, Paradise;
~{ petition from residents of the Paradise area with approximately 25 signatures;
petition from property owners on Clara Lane, Paradise, with approximately
10 signatures; petition from residents of Ward Boulevard, Oroville, with
approximately 35 signatures. Information. Place in file until
date of hearing.
Vernon McMath and Frank Seowall, Chico. Action by the Board to have a land
r p p ~ ~' clearing ordinance drafted, is commended and assistance is offered.
~fi1~ Information.
DeVere Pace, Chico. Mr. Pace writes in apposition to formation of resources
/ od , S ~ conservation district. Read and discussed. Placed in file until
date of hearing.
Family Service Association. The Association requests the Board to canslder a new
b Z.. contract in the amount of $15,000 for Family Service Association services
~ Z S to 6e funded from revenue sharing monies. Discussed. Referred to
Dr. Rnloe for consideration after budget time.
County of Mariposo. County forwards its Resolution No. 75-97 in support of the
Z p ~ C @ action taken by the Plumes County Board of Supervisors in the matter of
administration of welfare programs. Information; place in file.
County of Tehama. Supervisor Larry Lalaguna of Tehama County is requesting members
of the R.C. R. C. to provide information regarding our current increases in
liability insurance coverage in order to work towards a mutual solution to this
common problem. Referred to Administrative Officer for handling.
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Department of Water Resources. The Department forwards statement of charges under
~7~. p O Article 29 of our contract for water with the Department. Referred to
County Counsel for study and for a report back Co the Board.
United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service. Royal Mannion, district
~ ~ ~ ,~~ ranger, sends information regarding change to proposed land exchange between
Southern Pacific Land Companyy and the U. S. Forest Service. Location of
land discussed. Property fa near Elka Retreat. No action taken.
Claim of Rose Marie dlvares in the amount of $100,000.00. See motion
following communications.
Letters from residents of Paradise opposing road same changes. Placed
in file for hearing.
75-11 9 APPEl1RANCE: BETTY BEGLE:Y REGARDING "EFDfANNr' HOME
Betty Beg1eY spoke regarding the request of the Oroville Bicentennial
Committee to occupy and maintain the old "Ehmaaa" home. The Art Group would
like to develop it as a cultural center. It is felt that artiste seed a
place to meet sad show their works. She ezplained how they would use thin
building. No action taken.
75-1160 REJECT CLAIM QF R05E MARIE dLVdREZ
Oa motion of Supervisor Msdigea, seconded by Supervisor Richter sal
unanimouslq carried, the claim of Rose Marie dlvares in the amount of
$100,000 was denied as it wan not timely filed, and claim was referred to
County Counsel and insurance carrier.
75- 160 SUPBRVISOR CAMERON EXCUSED TO ATTEND HEFTING IN CHICO
Oa motion of Supervisor McKiilop, atcoaded by Supervisor Madigan
sad carried, Supervisor Cameron was excused at 9:30 to attend a meeting in
Chico for the formation of a Medical Health Committee.
Oa motion of Supervisor McRillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter and
ananimously carried, the Board authorised a letter to be written to Now York
Life Insurance Company approving the equal division of the premium commission
between Jack dndrews and his aoa, Hike Andrews, as both are providing services
to the County health insurance plan.
75-1162 APPROVE AWARDING OF BID-REROOFING OF COUNTY BUILDINGS
Bids for reroofing of Bfggs Memorial Hall; County Administration
Building, Oroville; Paradise Memorial Hall; and Gridley Memorial Hall were
opened on July 2, 1975 with one complete bid and one partial bid being
received. Bid from Permatfte Roofing of Yuba Citq in the amount of $22,$00
is complete sad acceptable. Supervisor Richter #elt the Board should ask
the Purchasing Officer to put this out for a re-bid. The specs were
written far that one specific type roofing material. Bid discussed.
Tom Struthers, Purchasing Officer, stated that 24 bid forms were sent out
and they only received one bid back. Bids diecueaed. Chairman Ladd would
like to have either Dave Davis or Tom Struthers give the square footage this
bid would cover. Hr. Castlebesrq stated that there would be a building
inspector present at all times that the work:r~paa being done.
Chairman Ladd suggested that this matter be held off until later
in the day fox action so that the amount of square footage involved could
be computed. The Board members stated that they would like this information.
Oa motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McRillop
and carried, award of bid for reroofin of county buildings was approved
to be awarded to Permatite Roofing o~cge b~2City in the amount of 522,800,
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the Chairman vas authorized to sign the contract, aad.Pudget Transfer B-372 in the
amount of $11.561.00 was approved, subject to the obtaining of the information
requested by the Board.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan, Mc811iop and Chairman Ladd
NOES: Supervisor Richter.
75-1163 SPACE ALLOCATION FOR CENTRAL SERVICES: PUT OVER ONE iJEEK
A study of the Central Services apace needs has bees made end 1t is
recommended by the Admiastrative Office that the Central Services functions
be moved to the old hospital complex end would include storeroom, mail
metering, tourist station headquarters, microfilming, part of the car pool,
and the Print Shop. A11 of the previously mentioned services excdpt the
Print Shop would be located in the former hospital warehouse sad the Print
Shop would be located in the former hospital kitchen and laundry room
area.
Clif Hiclceleon, Administrative Officer, ~ezplaiaed this proposal.
He stated that the micro-filming operation would also be moved out to the
old hospital. Costa explained. He stated that the most expensive cost
would be the movipg and remodeling for the priest shop.
Recommendation discussed. Board members felt they would like to
look at the area to be used for these facilities prior to taking action.
On motion of Supervisor McRillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and unanimously carried, action oa the approval of space allocation for
Central Services was put over one week to allow the Board members a chance to
familiarize themselfa with the plans.
75-1164 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF BUTTE COUNTY MEDICALLY INDIGENT ILLEGAL ALIEN
AND TRANSIENT CLAIMS
Claims have been received totaling $41,165.81 for the Butte County
medically indigent illegal aliens and transients. After review by the
Administrative Office and the Health Agency Office, $8,918.51 worth of claims
are suggested for possible consideration. Claims discussed.
It was suggested that the Board authorize the payment of these
claims proposed to be paid, subject to the concurrence of the Auditor and
County Counsel. Supervisor Richter stated he would not support such a
motion. Time spent discussing the claims and action to be taken.
It vas stated that a transfer of funds would be necessary to handle the
payment of these claims. Supervisor Richter eteted he would note for the
transfer but not for the payment of the claims sa he feels all of the claims
should be paid. Mr. Nickelson stated that the transfer would be prepared
for next weeks meeting.
Supervisor McKiliop felt that the payment of these claims should
be handled bq the federgl and~~tate governments.
It vas moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cemeroa
and carried, the payment of the Butte County sedically indigent illegal
$lien and transient claims in the amount of $8,918.51 be approved, subject
to concurrence by the County Auditax sad County Counsel, with the proviso
that a resolution be •ent to ehc County's representatives in Washington,
sad that the California Svperviaors Association and R.C.R.C. take the
matter of payment of these claims under consideration sad bring back a
suggestion to the Counties as to how they should be handled, and that
County Counsel be directed to prepare the proper resolution for presentation
next week.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Mc&i~lop and. Chairman Ladd
ABSTAINTNG: Supervisor Madigan age 4E33
NOES: Supervisor Richter Jufy 8, 1975
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75-1165 APPROVE HEAD START CONTRACT WITH MRS. JANE RUTHERFORD FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Head Start contract with Mrs, Jane Rutherford for technical aseiataace
in grant writing for the new "Head Start Grantee Plaa of Action." Amount of
contract not to exceed X400. Contract approved as to farm and for fiscal
and budgetary control.
Pat Barry, EOC Director, commented on the contract. He stated that
Mrs. Rutherford had resigned last week from the Administrative:Board of
the Coomunitp Action Agency. Contract discussed.
Supervisor Richter felt there might be a conflict in this matter.
Mr. Barry etstcd that this matter has never been before the Administering
Board.
On motion of Supervisor Mc&illop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the contract with Mra. Jane Rutherford was approved and the Chairman
was authorised to sign,•eubject to County Counsel's approval.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop sad Chairman Ladd
NOES: Supervisor Richter
ABSENT; Supervisor Cameron
Mr. Blackstock stated he would give the Board members a written
report on the natter.
7S-116fi REPORT: LOW INCOME POPULATION BREAKDOWN
Pat Barry, executive director, reported to the Board on the Iow
income population within thi^ County, This rcport was prepared to give
the Board an in-depth knowledge of the low income people. Mr. Barry Pelt
that it was very necesearq to identify this population to determine what
type programs should be approved.
Robert Borchers has been obtaining the information for the census
and he presented a chart that they have prepared to show the law income
population and where these people are located. There are 17,000 people
in the low income bracket. Population distribution and characteristics
explained. There are 3,233 family units in the low income level. Oroville
has the highest concentration of the #amily units.
Report discussed. Mr. Barry felt the information contained in this
report will be invaluable to thaw the needs of the disadvantage is the County.
No action Cakes.
75-].167_APPROVE GRANT MODIFICATION FOB_TITLE II CETA PROGRAM
A grant modification has been prepared to extend the CETA Title II
program beyond July 1, 1975 pursuant to the funding conditions of the
coatimuing resolution. This will assure the county's ability to maintain CETA Title I
II workers on a month-to-month basis. Further modifications will be seeded to
continue the program through the fiscal year.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the grant modification for Title II program was approved and the
Chairman was authorised to sign.
75-116$ AUTHORIZE LETTER TO STATE DEPT. OF EhPIAYMkNT DEVELOPMENT, CETA TITLE I:
APPROSiE GRANT MODIFICATION FOR SUl4dER YOUTH PROGRAM S P E.D Y
The county has been notified of a vnilaterai modification by the
Department of Labor emending CETA Title I Eor the month of July with the
use of carry war money. This extension will permit the eontiauhtion of
the Adult and Youth Training Programs and OJT this month.
A grant modification has bees prepared to increase the amount of
Title III money for S.P.E.D.Y. ~a~7,930 to $142,267. This increase of
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$54,337 will permit the emplogmeat of an additional 65 youth workers this
summer bringing the total to 250 under this program.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the following action was ta'ken:•
1. Authorised a letter to the State Department of Employment
Development advising them of the one month extension of the OJT subcontract
to be funded with carry over swaey.
2. Approved the grant modi€ication for the Summer Youth Program, S.P.E.D.Y.
and authorized the Chairman to sign.
RECESS: 10:15
RECONVENED: 10:30
75- 6 BUDGET TRANSFEB APPROVED
On motion of 5uperviaor McR111op, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Budget Transfer B-001 Supplemental Hanpower Program vas approved;
this records appropriatioaa for the 1975-76 fiscal year for the 100X federally funded
CETA III (S.P.E.D.Y.) Program in the amount o£ $87,930 which was approved by
the Board on May 27, 1975.
75-1170 8EPO8T: LETTEB RECEIVED F80M WALTEB NELSON 88GARDING FIBS HAZARD LN
FOBEST RANCH AREA-MR. PAULUS
.~ Mr. Paulus of the Dlvisioa of Forestry reported on the letter
received from Mr. Walter Nelson regarding fire hazard in eheForest Ranch
area. He stated he had gone to the area and inspected the property owned by
Mr. Tony Santos. He also toured some other areas of the County where
Chere is timbcr. in researching this, thep find that there are several
things that are being dose up there.
A few years ago Mr. Santos was involved is a timber operation. Ile met
all the rules. Ia inepectiag the logging site, the area is is good shape.
The area is question ie the area where he cleared the property to pleat a
vineyard. Hei•has quite a pile of slash material. This pile caaaot qualify
as a fire hazard for thbt area. Ia converting this property, he did not
have to comply with the fair Limber practices. 8e did not sell the trees
£rom the area cleared for the vineyard. There were taken to a saw mill and
converted for his own use.
Mr. Santos has cleared enough around the slash piles that they cannot
be termed a fire hazard.
Board members questioned Mr. Yaulus concerning the sew ;+orest practice
rules. Mr. Paulus stated that some counties do have county ordinances that are
more restrictive than the State Forest Practice Holes. The State Forest
Practice Act states that a land owner can clear sad sell timber up to
three scree. ~~
Supervisor Richter stated he would like to see the County proceed
with the clearing ordinsace. Mr. Paulus stated he would attempt to find
some sample ordinances oa the clearing and erosion point of view. They will
cork in that direction. He will send the Board members copies of the
Forest Practice Act.
I~Sr. Paulus stated that there is nothing they can do about the Santos
property in the Forest Ranch area. No action Oaken.
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75-1171 APPROVE IMPOUNDING OF TAXES PAID UNDER PROTEST: LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP.
On motion of Supervisor Hexl.llop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the Board authorised the Auditor-Controller to impound taxes
paid under protest by Louisiana-Pacific Corporation io the amount of
$24,768.57.
75-11 2 AUTHORIZE INTERIM F(TNDING FOE LEGAL ADVISOR TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
The District Attorney reported that the appiicatioa for funding
by the O.C.J.P. for the legal Advisor to Law Enforcement Program is still
being processed. The Board suthorited interim funding with county funds up
to July 12th. Mr. Leach requests the Board authorise funding of this
program for another 30 days.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter
sad carried, the Board authorized interim funding for an additiaaal 30 days
for the Legal Advisor} to Law 8aforcement Program.
75-l1~ PUBLIC FTORKS ITEMS APPROVED
Oa motion of~~Supervieor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor xi.chter
and carried, the following action was taken:
1. Approved:the Eoliowiag agreement for sale for right of vay
acquisition CPentz Sand 43431-69-1), authorised Chairman to sign and
authorised Auditor Co issue warrant upon demand of county's escrow agent:
Leah Martin 0.70 acre $350 No improvement Total - $350
2. Approved the Rancho Madera Subdivision final nap and accepted offers
of dedfcation. Performance, labor and materials and maintenance bonds
bout been furnished to guarantee construction of the required improvements
to county standards.
75- 1 APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS RECOMl~NDSD FOR AP ROVAL
Oa notion of Supervisor McAillop, seconded by Supervisor xiehter and
carried, the following tentative parcel nape recommended for approval were
approved, subject to the conditions, vith the findings-that the maps have
been found to be conaietent with the Butte County General Plan end that
negative declarations have been filed sad no appeals received:
2onsd•A-2 Marlee tai. Barns, 71P 26-26-19, 2 late, east of•L3ne
G.P. 1-4 du/aC T~3 Read. Qrcville.
~xrstant to-~he regtairomsnts of Secfcion 2a.3 of the Butte County Code,
size tPnta~tive parcel snag of the abovea iderz'tific~d property has been re-
visstad by the Btvttse County Subdivision Goranitt8e and the Planning
Commission.
The Subdivision Cpmm~.ttee cad the Ylannixzg Commission recazrauend approval
of the tentative parcel map,. sub~sct to the following conditions:
1. Provide traversable access, sad obtain necessary eiscroachrsent paixr~it.s.
2. Deed to.the Comnty of Butter 30 ft. xi9ht-of-~vay~from t2z.~e cmnterline; .
of Lone Tree Road. - ~ ;
3. xudicate a 50 ft. build3ag s~etbsck from the ceiitezllxze Of Lone Tree
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4. Zadicste 8 20 ft. buildirtg:aetbacic raxth of thg soath line of Parcel ~•~
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A i~3egative Ilecl`aration RecJardiag Environmental Impact was filed with
the County Clerk on Muse $, .1975.. ~ ~.
zaraed A-Zt7~-.{-;,nt.} 4~Ji;Zir~ Hengst, AP 39-08-39, 2 lots, Southeast of
zo'1ed A°3 Hpgan Lane, snpxax. 2 3/4 miles southwest of Chico.
G.P. ares:atd & Enginse?'r ~~X ASbert
~1ele r'.vans
Pursu2at th the requiremetlt3 of Secfion 20.3 of the ButtQ County Code,•
th° tent;atzve parcel map of the above id?ntified property has bseri xe-
viawed by thQ Butte County Subclivis39n Committee and the Planning
Cr~rnmi ss ion .
mhe Sursdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommend anp~rovai
of the tentative parcel map, subject to the~fallowinq conditf.oas:
1. Provide traversable access.
2. ne~ad to the County of Butte., 30 ft, right-of-way from the centerline
of Regan Lane .
3. Provide a 60 ft. easement to Parcel 1.
4. Indicate $ 50 ft. building setback from the centerline of Hegan
Lane and the easement.
A r7egative Declarati.an Regarding Environmental Impact was filed with
the County Clerk an May 27, 1975.
311 reasonable efforts should be made to protect AgriculturQ, not only
for its economic advantages to the County, but, as an important and
desirable use of the lz,~td which establishes many of the values for
urban areas.
AgricuZ•cural land should be preserved against piecemeal urbanization
which ;could tQnd 'to adversely effQCt the economic potentials of this
importa:t segment of the Cotu~.ty's base.
~ '. In providing fox urban growth and eycpansitm, the fertile areas shaztld
be preserved, wherever passible, to encourage prior use'of .land that
.has less•..Rgxicnltural noteatial.
75-1175 APPROVE TELEVENTS OF PARAHISE RE SST TO LOWER COR3NTY'S FRANCHISR FEE:
County Counsel explained the request of Televente of Paradise to
lower countq's franchise fee. He sent letters to the Board s~embers explaining
the request. Supervisor HcRil3op stated he would coaeur with the #indiags
and that the 5x should be left on the coatracta as it would not be consistent
with the other coatracta. Congreae hoe decided to relegate these ayatems.
In a very recent Supreme Court decision, it wga determined that the federal
gQVernment did have authority to relegate. They will approve only a 3x
Franchise fee.
14r. Blackatock explained actioaa that could be taken in this matter.
At this time, there are two franchises for the Paradise area. The Couatp
is sow talking about State Law and Federal regulations. The Eoard could
amend the franchise with Televents to allow the 31; could hold tight on the
5x as bid or could hold tight on t~te.5'A~and then put it out to bid oa the
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Action Co be taken discussed. Mr. Nickelson seC out his feeling
in the e-atter. FCC took the pooition that the County could collect the
ST if could show expenses that would document the need for the 5x.
Unless the County could show thaC the 5X 1a juseified, they will not grant
the cerCificate. Televents has stated that they would be glad to pay the
Sx.
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan and seconded by Snperviaor Bichter
that the request of Televents of Paradise to lower couaty~s franchise fee to
3X be approved.
Motion discussed. Supervisor MciCillop stated he would like to have
this action put off ;one week to give him time to look •t the reader file.
Nation withdi~awa at this time. Nr. Nickelson will contact the
City of Orovilie and City of Chico concerning their franchise contracts
and will bring back a recommendation by ne:cL seek.
75-1176 PUBLIC HEARING: ABANDONMENT OF CLOVBx 8T. BETWEEN HUMBOLDT ROAD AND E. 10th
STREET AND ADJOINING LOTS 1. 18. 12 ~ 13. BIDWELL 9Ch ADDITION. CHICO
The public hearing requested by T. J. 8aloae for the abandonment of
Clover St. beCweea Humboldt Road cad E. 10th Street and adjoining lots 1, 18,
12 & 13, Bidwell 9th Addition, Chico, vas held as sdvertiaed. aim Lawson,
Planning Director, set out the background of this request for abandonment.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no one.
Hearing closed to the publle and confined the hearing to the Board.
' On motion of SupervisorMcKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan sad
carried, Resolution 75-166 abandoning a public highway was adopted and the
Chairman authorised to sign.
75-x177 eCCEPT_ALTERNATE #1 ON BID FOR DETO% BUILDING
It wan reported that Che committee now recommends that the Board
approve alternate #1 to the Detoxification building bid. This would
include the Health Agency portion of the buildings in the amount of
$30,000.
Bid discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Mc&illop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the contract with the contractor for the Detox building wan
amended to add Alternate #1, is the amount of $30,000.00.
supervisor Richter asked how people catered the Detox center. It
was stated thaC they could be admitted by volunteerilp request of a
patient ox by the Judges is the local CourCS. The ProbaCion Department
and the people~:in thaC field could encourage and recommend shat people
enter the facility.
75-11 8 MATTERS PRESEZTTRD FOR DISCUSSION
Supervisor Richter said he would 11ke the Board to take some action
regarding to:i service for Pico. Request discussed. Supervisor McKiilop
suggested that this request be planed on next week's agenda. Bill Lawrence,
Audikor, stated that there is ao surplus is the sales Cax fund.
Supervisor McKiliop agreed that there was a need for this service
in Chico, but there was also the same need in Paradise and Oroville.
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Cley Castleberry, Director of Public Works, will put together a
packet Chat would show that is a senior citizen and what is a handicapped
person. Funding for such service will ciao be studied.
Matter to be placed back oa the agenda for Tuesday. July 15, 1975.
75-1179 COUNTY COUNSEL ADTHORIZED TO FILE COURT ORDER TO ALLOW SURVEY ON
ORO QUINCY ROAD
County Counsel reported that Public Works needs to go out and do a
urvey in the Oro-Quincy Road area. The owner refuses to allow them on
the property.
Oa motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and carried, County Counsel was authorized to file a petition for a Court
Order to allow the County go go in and make a survey on property located
on the Oroville-Quincy Road.
75-1180 BUDGET SESSIONS DISCUSSED
Supervisor Mcxillop felt that to speed the budget sessions ahead,
the Board should head the department heads first that disagree with their
budget. Budget hearings discussed. The Board agreed that the hearings
should be conducted ss set out above.
Cost of Board approved travel discussed. No action.
75-1181 ENDORSE FONAING FOR THE S1UDX OF COTTONWOOD.CREE& DAM
Supervisor Madigan stated that the House of Representatives has
included $370,000 for the etudq of Cottonwood Creek Dam. Shasta County
has written to Senators Cranston and Tenney urging them to endorse this
funding. Fending discussed.
Oa motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and carried, Clif 13ickelaon, Administrative Officer. was authorized to
write letters endorsing the funding for the study of Cottomaood Creek
Dam. with copies of said letter to go to Congressman Harold "Bizz" Johnson
and to Senators Cranston and Tunaey.
75-1152 MATTERS PRESENTED FOS BOARD DISCUSSION
Supervisor Madigan questioned the matter of costs for aliens in
hospital and costs for the Sheriff's Search and Rescue activities.
It was stated that this group are volunteers. The Deputy Sheriff's are
paid for their time. lSr. Nickelson will Obtain information on the Costs
of this activity and will present the information to the Board.
Chairman Ladd asked the other Board members if they would like to
contim~e the budget sessions on July 16th following the BCAG meeting. It
was felt this would be a good time to hold budget hearings.
Chairman Ladd asked the Press Table representatives if they had
say comments they would like to make..
Mr. Richard Piefer, of ehe Bugle, said he was eoacernad.-about not
being abie to get through to the Superior Court. Yau have to call the
County Clerk, then the County Clerk's Office calls aver to the Court sad
gets the information that you need. Chairman Ladd requested that
Nr. Nickelson look into this and find oat the reasons for this action.
Mr. Nickelson will report back to the Board.
Mr. Piefer naked Mr. Elackstock about the meetings held on lrrideye
with the District Attorney. He asked if Mr. Blackatock was briefing the
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press. Mr. Blackstock ataCed thep were discussing litigation matters;
there is no peed to alert the press. He explained the purpose of these
conferences.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 11:40 to go into an executive session.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 12:05 following an executive session.
Chairman Ladd reported Chat items-0f litigation were discussed.
No aeCion Co be taken.
RECESS: 12:07
RECONVENE: 1:30
75-1183 PUBLIC HEARING: MRS. AILEEN JENNTNGS APPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR AN
EIR TO ALLOW A DOG KENNEL, CHICO
The public hearing of Mre. Aileen Jennings' appeal of requirement
for an EIR to allow a dog kennel, 1246 Guill 5t., Chico, was held as
advertised. Supervisor Richter geeationed Mr. Lawson regarding the zoning
and the uses allowed. Mr. Lawson explained to the Board that this is the
Chapman Town area and is an A-2 zone. The Environmental Review Committee
required the EIR and their decision waa upheldb~y the Planning Commission.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
Mrs. Aileen Jennings. Mra. Jennings presented letters supporting
her request from Mra. Elizabeth Craig, Dorothy Johnaan and Mrs. D. Grsves.
These letters were read by the clerk. Mrs. Jennings stated that this is
a residential area, although there is manufacturing of boats in the area.
There is also a clinic in the area but is over a mile from the Jennings'
property. Mra. Jennings stated that the area fe rather rundown. She plane
to raise paodlea to sell and has na plans to board doge. Mrs. Jennings
showed the plans for her kennel.
Discussion of an EIR being required. Supervisors Richter and
McKillopp felt this is an improper use of an EIR. Discussion of what an
EIR could show in this situation.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the Board of Supervisors upheld the appeal of Mrs. Jennings
that she not be required to file an EIR, with the findings that this
does not have a significant effect on the environment.
Supervisor McKillop stressed that this is not approval of the
use permit. Mrs. Jennings stated that she understood this. Chairman Ladd
discussed briefly conditions that could apply to the use permiC. Supervisor
Madigan requested that Mrs. Jennings' matter be on the Planning Commission
agenda as soon as possible.
75-1184 PUBLIC HEARING: RALEIGH HARRIS - APPEAL OF DENIID USE PERMIT FOR A
JOINT BUSINESS VENTURE II1 ONE BUILDING SRYUTAX PARADISE
Thn public hearing on the Raleigh Harris appeal of a denied use
permit far a joint business venture in one building for Harris Sharpening
and Coast Mirror, AP 50-06-57, south of Moore Road on Skyway, adjacent to
Sierra Mobile Home Supply, Paradise, was held as advertised.
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Hearing opened to the public. Appearing:
Mrs. Helen Harris showed the Board a map on which she had
indicated over twenty businesses located along the Skyway. Mrs. Harris
discussed their objections to their use permit being denied. She stated
that the Health Department has tentatively approved their plans as far as
sewage, etc. She has no abjection to the conditions on the use permit.
Kenneth Taylor, owner of Coast Mirror, explained his business,
which is the fabrication of mirrors for distribution to stores in the Bay
Area. He explained that the busiadrsses are being combined for both
financial and security 6enefits~. Mr. Taylor explained that is the two
hearings held, only one objection was heard and that was from Planning
Commissioner Watson of Gridley. Mr. Taylor objected to Mr. Watson voting
regarding this ae he has a su®er home in the area. Mr. Taylor read a
letter from Robert Scott and another signed by four people supporting the
venture. Mr. Taylor explained that there will be no'outaide work for
either business.
Charles Kaeza, real estate agent, stated he had Bold the property
to the parties and that he supported their businesses. He felt that no
one would want to build a residence in the area.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
Mr. Lawson explained that this is an area that is difficult to
plan as there ie a mixture of residential and commercial uses. This is an
A-2 Ltd. zone. Mr. Lawson does not reco¢anend further commercial development
in the area. Discussion.
Supervisor McKillop requested that this be put over so Supervisor
Cameron could be present and also so that•ha can look at the area.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the hearing was continued to July 15 for Board decision only,
and to be listed as an agenda item.
75-1185 PUBLIC HEARING: RICHARD OLSEN APFEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR AN EIR FOR
A LAND DIVISION
Hearfngsopehe8ito~phe public. Appearing: no one. Hearing
closed to the public and confined to the Hoard.
Mr. Lawson stated that this is a lot split in the Bloomer Mountain
area. He pointed out that a Setter had been received from the Fish and
Game Department stating that this is a wildlife migration area.
Supervisor McKillop requested that this matter be held over so
he can view the property involved.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the hearing was continued to July 15 for Board decision only
to enable the Board members to look at the area. Matter to be placed
under Planning items as agenda item only.
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75-1186 PUBLIC HEARING: ELBERT F. HARTE APPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR AN EIR
FORA LBND DIVISION
Supervisor McKillop stated that he had viewed this property and
that this is about the only parcel that has not been split in the area.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no vne. Hearing
closed to the public and confined to the Board.
Supervisor MclCillop didn't feel an SIR would be of value and
that the sanit~aton and water problems would limit any further splits in
the area.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and carried, the Board upheld the appeal of Elbert Aarte that an EIR is
not required and that there will be no significant effect on the environment.
75-1187 AWARD BID FOR REROOFING OF COUNTY BUILDIISGS
Supervisor Richter stated that he had checked into coats of
reofing and that he ie now eatie£ied that the bid received is reasonable.
Oa motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and carried, the Board awarded the bid for reroofing of county buildings to
Pegmatite Roofing of Yuba City in the amount of $22,800.
75-1188 DECISION RE BERME KNAPP CLAII~I
Supervisor McKillop stated that the claim of Bernie Knapp had
been discussed during the executive session this morning and that he felt
a decision should be made in the matter.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter
and carried, the Board instructed the Auditor to pay the diffi®renbe°_betweea
the .workmeit•`.eppompbaeationt6modie€fendnthei~amount .of et~ierk~afahstooBptmiet :.
Ktxapp; whicbhela~ZnLmasssixbmttbddonn8ec hdbmn Code Section 4850, and that the
Board of Supervisbra work in a direction to establish a policy for such
matters as this, attd this action be comaenced immediately.
75-1I89_ DISCIISSION: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS ANA MATTERS PRESENTED BY 3UPERVISOR5
Mr. Nickelson discussed the budget hearing that is to be opened
next Tuesday. There has bean a mixup so that the hearing cannot be started
until 1:30. He asked if the Board wished to start on the budgets at that
time. The Board stated that they will and that the department heads should
be notified to be ready to discuss the budgets that day.
Mr. Mitkelson reported that he had called the telephone number
listed in the published telephone hook and that he had bees able to contact
the courts. No further action necessary.
Supervisor Madigan requested that Mr. Nickelson prepare'a written
report on the mosey missing in the County Clerk's o#fice and also a report
on his missing nomination papers.
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75-1 90 AUTHORIZE SALE OF GRAVEL TO CITY OF GREDLEY
On motion o£ Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and carried, the Board authorized Public Works to sell 1,500 yards of
gravel per 'year•t~o• fherEiby;of,~prid'ley~ffddiephetGry{~lbp stockpile, at a
rate to be established by the Auditor.
75-1191 AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN PAPERS REGARDING WATER ENTITLEMENTS
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained that staff is prepared
to send information relative to Table A entitlements to the Department of
Water Resources. This ie to show interest fa selling water, and is to
give the state an idea of how much water ie available. It is not a binding
agreement.
On motion of Supervisor McRillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, the £hairman was authorized to sign the papers as prepared by
staff to send to the DepartmenC of Water Resources re Table A entitlements.
75-1192 AUTHORIZED LETTER RE FEATHER RIVER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
On motion of Supervisor McRillop, seconded by Supervisor :Madigan
and carried, the Board authorized letters to be sent to Assemblypersona
Davie and Chappie and Senator Collier stating that the City of Oroville
has approved the M & 0 agreement for the enhancement of the Feather River
and requesting that action be taken as soon as possible by the Department
of Water Resources and the Department of Parke and Recreation, and the
Chairman authorized to sign.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further before the Board at this time,
the melting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, July 15,
1975 at 9:00 a.m.
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ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTX CLBRR
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Soar f Supervisors Clerk
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