HomeMy WebLinkAboutM071773July 1'7, 1973
STATE OF CALIFORgLA
COUNTY OF BUTTF
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The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to ads
~ournment. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, Madigan
and Chairman McEillop; Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan
Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by
Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
INVOCATION: Rev. J. S. Belcher, Taylor Memorial Christian Methodist
Episcopal Church, Oroville
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
~-113`] APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the minutes of July 10, 1973 were approved
as mailed.
73-113$ COMMUNICATIONS
Donald W. French, Chico. Appeal is filed to Planning Commission
'decision on July 5 regarding tentative parcel map filed by
Mr. French. To be discussed when Planning Director is
present.
Nicholas C. Quackenbos, Claremont. Mr. Quackenbos recently had occasiox
to deal with the offices of Tax Collector, Assessor and
D ~~~~ Recorder and writes to compliment their respective staffs for
their fine assistance. Information only.
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of Women Voters of Butte County. The League in their study of
land use feels that responsive decision making in this area
depends on the capabilities of the Planning Department staff to
meet demands imposed by rapid growth in the County. They .
express support for additional. staffing requests of the Butte
County Planning Director, and also request for additional
space for the Planning Department. To be Qiscussed during
gguy! et, time.
a Com~unit3es Volunteer Firemen, Inc. The Groslp requests
consideration for a grant from revenue sharing funds for
construction of a fire station and for equipment to be placed
on the lot donated for this purpose by the Larwin Company.
Disc~zssed; Count Counsel to answer letter.
f Oroville. The Ci~y Administrator, Mr. Gonce, forwards copy of
his letter to Mr. William E. Hazeltine in response to an
earlier letter from him. Information only.
of Sacramento. The Chairman of the Board, Mr. Speedy, writes
regarding Governor Reagan's communication on proposed tax
limitation plan. He encloses copy of his letter to Governor
Reagan responding to the communications on this matter.
o~~~~f~~~~~~e~~Yie County states its position regarding
implementation of the Adult Aid Program under provisions of
HR 1. Information only.
County
a~•y
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State Board of Equalization. The Board sends notice regarding
contractual amendments which must be made prior to
January 1, 1974 between the County and the State to
implement amendments to the Bradley-Burns Local Sales
and Use Tax Ordinances. Information only.
State Department of Transportat'~vn. The District Director forwards
~ negative declaration and environmental study relating to
~ Q~,O proposed four-lane widening on Route 99 between Route 149
and near Pentz Road. Discussed. This will have a negative
affect on the County. Mr. Castleberry to answer letter.
U. S. Department of Commerce. The Department forwards a covenant
to be completed by the County regarding the industrial '
access road, Project 07-1-00573. Information only.
Paradise Fire Protection District. County Fire Protection cost
~~ y equalization. Request to have equalization factors adjusted
~ ~o~ to reflect increased costs. Chief Tolle explained the
request. To be discussed during budget time.
Claude Pope. Request to extend interim zoning, set out in Ord. 1346.
To be discussed later in the meeting.
County of Planer. Discussed the Regional Council of Rural Counties to
delay adoptioxz of new organization's policies until the northe7
Of,q a California counties who have been invited to join RCRC can be
heard. Read and discussed. Supervisors Ladd and Madigan felt
the County should participate in this matter. To be discussed
during budget sessions.
r p(~ Petition. Request snow removal in Butte Meadows during the winter
Z ~' months. Read and discussed. To be discussed during budget
time.
d~ Reva Robinson. Request for snow removal during winter months. Read
~`fZ` and discussed. Mr. Castleberry to answer.
State Water Resources Board. Cancellation of hearing concerning a
proposal to adopt a new regulation numbered 657.2, entitled
,/ d 0 Stockwatering and Private Recreational Reservoirs. No action
7'~~ taken.
73-1139 REPORT CONCERNING WATER CONTRACT AND SCHEDULE OF CONSUMPTION
AND SALES
eorge Stamm, County Water Resources Engineer, repo-~~ed to the
Board concerning our water contract and schedule of consumption and
sales. He gave a brief background of the contract, which was made in
1963 after many months of negotiations. After 1975 the count' will
receive an additnnal 250 acre feet. Mr. Stamm explained the alternati•
to the use of this extra water. He could begin negotiations for
disposal of this add'tional water.
Water discussed. It was the feeling of the Board that
Mr. Stamm should negotiate to use all the water that is apportioned
to the County. Mr. Stamm will continue along these lines.
73-1140'ADOPm ORDINANCE 1371, SAFETY MECIBER RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Mr. Mickelson stated that an ordinance has been prepared
to implement the contract amendment with the State Retirement System t
provide safety member coverage for eligible police employees. Ordinan
discussed.
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July 17, 1973 _ _ _ _ _
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor
Cameron and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1371 to implement
contract amendment with the State Retirement System to provide
safety member coverage for eligible police employees was adopted
and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
73-1141 MILEAGE REPORT
Chf ickelson, Administrative Officer, reported on mileage.
Before any action can be taken it will be discussed with representativE
of the Employees Association. No action taken at this time.
73-1142 DISCUSSION: STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS WEED CONTROL CONTRACT
e annual-contract for Butte County to provide labor,
equipment and materials to control or eraiicate puncture vine is
presented by the Department of Transportation. Maximum reimbursement
to County for work performed not to exceed X4,000.
Supervisor Gilman said he has serious feelings about
this contract. He said he was not happy with. the road side
spraying. He feels that it should be study; there is something
definitely wrong with the program.
Contract discussed. Contract put over one week. Mr. Mackesse5
Ag Commissioner, to be present next week to discuss the program.
73-1143 PUBLIC.WORg,S ITEMS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and unanimously carried, the following action was taken:
1. Approved force account construction and establishment of
work orders on the following:
a. Power House Hill Road
b. Dos Rios-Larkin Roads
c. West Liberty Road
d. Biggs-Princeton Road
e. Railroad Avenue
f. Smith Avenue
g. Prances Road
h. Palermo-Honcut Highway
i, Cox Lane
j. District Center Drive
k. Bangor Park Road
1. Robinson Mill Road
m. Caballo Wao
n. H/osler Avenue
Item 73-1143 (cont. ApproveA Q~~ree~eni, for sale for right of way us~r~v~~
for Skyway FAS 757(4] project as folJ~~ws:
Skyway FAS 757(4) A. Winter Pcl. 53 0.057 ae
" R. West Pcl. 90 0.022
$5,000
No impr. -----
Total X5,000
X1,281
No impr. ----
Total X1,281
Authorized Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrants ~_~.
upon demand of County's escrow agent.
3. Authorized the release of one-year maintenance bonds for
Paradise Piarxes Assessment Districts 1 & 2, 3, 5 & 6.
4•. Approved the work for Paradise Pines Country Club
Assessment District No. 4, authorized the Chairman to sign the
Notice of Completion and directed the Clerk to record said Notice
with the County Recorder.
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On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor
Cameron and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 13']1 to implement
contract amendment with the State Retirement System to provide
safety member coverage for eligible police employees was adopted
anal the Chairman was authorized to sign.
73-1141 MILEAGE REPORT
lif ickelson, Administrative Officer, reported on mileage.
Before any action can be taken it will be discussed with representative
of the Employees Association. No action taken at this time.
'73-1142 DISCIJSSION:_ STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS WEED CONTROL GONTRAGT
he annual contract for Butte County to provide labor,
equipment and materials to control or eraiicate puncture vine is
presented by the Department of Transportation. Maximum reimbursement
to County for work performed not to exceed X4,000.
Supervisor Gilman said he has serious feelings about
this contract. He said he was not happy with the road side
spraying. He feels that it should be study; there is something
definitely wrong with the program.
Contract discussed. Contract put over one week. Mr. Flackessey
A~ Commissioner. to be present riPX'l: waek to _~_c~i~ec the pI'O~ram.______ _ ___
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On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by upervx.sor
Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board authorized $311 for addition
al work on the platform for the remodeling of Courtroom #3, Superior
Courts.
73-1145 ADOPT ORDINANCE No. 1372, ESTABLISHING SPEF]D LIMIT ON LIBERTY LAND
AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-125, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TOPICS PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENTS N0. 3 and No. 4 TO CHICO URBAN AREA LOCAL AGENCY-STATE AGR~
On motion of Supervisor Gilman., seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and unan~esusly carried, the Board took the following action:
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July 17, 1973
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1372 establishing speed limit an
certain road within County of Butte (Liberty Lane) and authorized
Chairman to sign.
2. Approved Programs #3 and #4, East Avenue and Manzanita
Avenue TOPICS Projects EPS-T~3014C3) and (4) and adopted Resolution
~r 73-125 authorizing execution of TOPICS program supplements No. 3
and No. 4 to Chico Urban Area Local Agency State Agreement and
authorized the Chairman to sign.
7~-1146 AWARD OF BIDS, EAST AVENUE PROJECT, MANZANITA AVENUE T 3014(3) and
PENTZ ROAD 43731-69-1
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor
Madigan and unanimously carried, the low bids for (1) East Avenue
T 3014(4) to Butte Creek Construction Co. in the amount of $216,600.34
•~ras accepted; the low bid for (2) Manzanita Ave. Bridge and approaches
to K. S. Mittry, Construction Co. in the amount of $137,042.00 and
the low bid for the Pentz Road project was awarded to Robinson
Construction Co. in the amount of $203,440, Messila Valley to Pentz
Magalia, with the postponement (not cancellation) of SB325 Bald Rock
Road, and granted authorization to recuest this postponement of BCAG
and appropriate transfer from Bald Rock to Pentz Road.
Mr. Castleberry explained the matter of the Palmetta Ave.
construction. Mr. Castleberry will work an the matter; no action
taken. ]He stated that some of the property owners wanted to reconstruct
Macy Avenue; he will work with Mr. Swinney about back taxes and to
see if part of the easement can be reacquired back from the State.
RECESS: 9:50
RECONVENED: 10:05
73-1147 APPROVE RE APPOINTMENT OP LOUIS CAMENZIND-PLANNING COMMISSION
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded tiy~~Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Louis Camenzind was reappointed to the Planning
Commission, for a term commencing July 1, 1973.
73-1146 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO CHARTER STUDY COMMITTEE
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd
and unanimously carried, Mrs. Margaret Dietz, Chico as a Member of
the Charter Study Committee.
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ASSEMBLX BILL
~n motiion or supervisor Laaa, secanaea oy ~uperv~.sor lpadigan
and unanimously carried, Resolution 73-126 in gpposition of Assembly
Bill 920 was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
73-1150 PUBLIC T-iEARINGS BET: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING AND CONSOLIDATING
"PA-C" AND DURHAM COMMUNITY REZONING FROM "A-2" TO "R-3"
Public hearings were set on the following; hearings set for
Augvtst 14, 197 at 2:00 p.m. ~ ~~
~i. Proposed ordinance repealing and consolidating PA-C
(planned area-cluster) Ordinances Nos. 1120, 1152, 1181, 1328 and 1338,
and establishing regulations in "PA-C" districts.
2. Durham Community-Planning Commission initiated rezoni=
from "A-2" to "R-3" (multi-family residential), "S-2" (minimum density
suburban residential}, "R-1" (single family residential), "C-C"
(community commercial), "C-2" (commercial), A-3 (agricultural), and
"M-1" (light industrial}.
73-1151 DISCUSSION: PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO EXPAND THE
URBAN AREA BOUNDARY AS ESTABLISHED TN CHAPTER 20, FOR PARADISE. ETC.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, reported on Planning Commission's
recommendation to expand the urban area boundary as established in
Chapter 20, Butte County Code (and resolution establishing standards),
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for Paradise to include all of the Paradise Irrigation District and
Lime Saddle Community Service District. Iie set up a map setting out
the areas involved, and explained the recommendation. Time spent
discussing the recommendation and expansion of the urban area
boundary.
Supervisor Cameron said he would like this matter put over
at this time.
Planning Commission will schedule a public hearing on this
recommendation.
73-1152 DISCUSSION: SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20 O1' THE BUTTE
COUNTX CODE SUBDIVISIONS AND RESOLUTION' ESTABLISHING STANDARDS
~~ p d Letters from the League of Women Voters read concerning
amendments to Chapter 20 of the Butte County Code {subdivisions)
and resolution establishing standards.
This matter had been referred to County Counsel last week
to research the matter of standards regarding this matter.
Mr. Castleberry ran through the standards concerning road width,
curbs and gutters, etc. He asked the Board what type improvements
would be required. The type improvements that will be requested
should be set out in the ordinance.
Standards discussed. Mr. Castleberry suggested that in the
rural areas, the requirements for road construction should be to the
general subdivision levels.
There is also a requiremen~ in the resolution set out by
the Planning Commission relating to water problems. Proposed
resolution read. He explained the matter of three gallons of water
per minute per parcel. Water standards discussed.
Gene Sylva explained the feelings of the Planning Commission
regarding these standards. It is felt that standards should be
developed to let people know that they are going to have proper
roads and proper development. Orderly development is necessary in
these areas, it was felt.
Chairman McRillop opened the discussion to the audience
at this time. Appearing:
1. Mr. Bill Geddis, Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville.
2. Mr. Ed Parker, .~aradisem He stated he was
speaking for the Board of Realtors in the Paradise area. He
presented a letter from the Board of Realtors. They request that
action on the resolution and ordinance be delayed two weeks.
Supervisor Gilman said he would not be opposed to the extension
of time.
3. Irvin Shinn, Chico. He spoke on behalf of the
Sierra Club. They feel that the ordinance and resolution should
be passed today.
4. Mr. Howard Johnson, Magalia. He requested that the
Board do nothing at this time.
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5. Mr. Robert Sampson, Chico. Opposes the resolution.
6. Mr. Dan Grigsby, Chico. Opposes the resolution.
7. Mr. Homer Rasey, Paradise. Opposes the resolution.
8. I,eo Tarish, Chico. Opposes the resolution.
9. Mr. Bill Taylor, Paradise. He opposes the regulatio:
concerning blacktopping roads, particularly in the Paradise area.
10. Mr. Fred Meyer, Crestmoor Drive, Paradise.
It will be considered by the Board members more deeply
and will be placed back on the agenda at a later date. The Board
stated they would like to have mare in--put by the people of the
County. It was stated that prior to adopting this resolution there
would be an evening meeting for the public to set out their views.
The in-put by the public should be in writing, it was felt.
No action at this time.
73-1153 APPEARANCE: P'hR._ ~ AARTHE, GILMORE LANE CONVALESCEN~~ HOME
Mr. I,aBarthe, operator of the Gilmore Lane Convalescent
hospital, reported to the Board concerning a patient that had been
sent to him from Butte County Hospital. This woman is without funds.
He was denied admission of this patient back to the hospital.
He stated that he needs the Board's help in his matter.
Chairman McKillop stated that this would be discussed
during the executive session.
73--11~r-!-~_?~PP_E_ARANCE: HOWARD JOHNSON: HIGH LAKES AREA
Mr. Howard ~ ~Johrison~ stated he would like to talk t~~ the
Board about the High Lakes area; the area is being over used by
automobiles. The roads are being torn up by these cars. He
asked if a committee could be formed with Plumas County to keep
this area somewhat primitive. Mr. Castleberry said there was
work 3c~re on the road into Philbrook. Request discussed; the
Board will take a look at the area. No action at this time.
73-1155 APPEARANCE: MRS. MARJORTE COX, PARADISE
Mrs. Marjorie Cox, Paradise, spoke tp the Board concerning
the appointments to the Planning Commissicn. She felt the Board
should make their selections for the appointments very carefully.
Mrs. Cox stated she had brought this to the Board's attention so
that they could have better representation an the Commission.
73--1156 APPEARANCE: BOB RAKER: SNOW RII''IOVAL FROM BUTTE MEADOWS
Mx. Bob Raker said he was interested in snow removal from
the Butte Meadows area. He would like to live there the year
round. Most of the property owners there would like to spend
more time in the area if they could reach their homes during the
winter months. He explained his request; no action taken.
73-115']_APPEARAN'C~: 13ICHARD_PLATSON: BUTTE MEADOWS
Mr. Richard Platson 'sa~,d }ae ~~,ved in the Butte Meadows
July 17, 1973
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area. He plans to live there the year round; he has moved his
family there as he feels it is a good place for his children.
iie, also, ~~ould like to see the roads kept open during the winter
months.
73-1158 APPEARANCE: BARNEY PLANZ, BUTTE MEADOWS
Barney Planz also appeared to discuss the matter of
snow removal in the Butte Meadows area. He feels that the County
should maintain this road. Most of the citizens in that area are
senior citizens and they feel that they are entitled to have
their roads maintained for year round use.
Chairman McKillop stated that the Board was looking at
this problem. Additional equipment would have to be purchased.
No action taken at this time.
73-11 9 APPEARANCE: MRS. KATHERINE HARRIS PARADISE
Mrs. Katherine Harris, Paradise, asked if anything had
been done about the purchasing of a right-of-way on Crestwood
Drive. Mr. Castleberry stated that there was no such negotiation bein@
made for any purchase of right-of-way on Crestweod Drive.
73-1160 APPEARANCE OF MR. AUBURN COLEMAN, DURHAM, RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF
DURHAM JUSTICE COURT
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~~~'~ Mr. Auburn Coleman, Durham, presented a petition with about
200 signatures upon it requesting the re-establishment of the
Durham Justice Court. The Board stated that the matter would be
discussed at another time.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 11:55: to go into an Executive
Session and then to go to lunch.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 1:30 p.m. following an executive
session and the noon lunch break.
73-1161 PUBLIC HEARING: LYLE CLOSE, APPEAL OF ~rANNING COMMTSSION'S
DECISION FOR PARCEL MAP AP 3-1 --111
b is hearing for Lyle Close, appeal of Planning Commission's
decision for tentative parcel map, AP 53-15-111 was held at this time.
Jim Lawson, planning director, explained that the Planning Commission
recona~ended denial on a 5 to 2 vote.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no one.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
Supervisor Cameron stated that he had spoken to Mr. Close regarding
road improvements, and he would like Mr. Close to appear because
he seemed willing to improve the road.
Hearing continued one week.
73-1162 PUBLIC HEARING: MARK COOPER, APPEAL DECISION OF PLANNING
C~~~MMISSION FOR PARCEL MAP, AP 50-10-108
Public hearing for Mark Cooper, appealing the decision of
the Planning Commission for tentative parcel map, AP 50-10-108 was
held at this time. Mr. Lawson set the action taken by the Planning
Commission. The Commission recommended denial on a t to 2 vote.
He suggested that if the Boardpags~s3~~r road improvements, it should
be for a cul-de-sac. July 17, 1973
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Hearing opened to the public: Appearing in favor:
1. ~!?.il Mace, attorney, representing Mr. Looper. Mr. Mace
stated that the map complies with alI County. standards, and discussed
the matter of access.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
Access discussed. Mr. Blackstock questioned whether the long
deadend road would be dangerous to the health and safety of people
living on the road. Mr. Lawson stated that this map has been
submitted to the Paradise Fire Protection district and they only
recommend the installation of a fire hydrant.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the tentative parcel map of Mark Looper,
AP 54-10-108, was approved with the conditions of the P1anu.ing
Commission; and the conditions that the access be improved to
County standards, a cul-de-sac be installed at the road's end,
and a fire hydrant be installed 500 feet from Pentz Road.
73--1163 PUBLIC HEARING: STEVEN A. & KATHRYN C. SCHMIDT, APPEAL PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION FOR PARCEL MAP AP 54-191-68
Public hearing for Steven A. & Kathryn C.Schmidt, appealing
the Planning Commission's decision for parcel map AP 54-1g1-68
was held at this time. Mr. Lawson stated that the Planning Commission
recommended denial of the map, He• questioned the access.
Hearing opened to the public. Appearing in favor:
1. Steve Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt explained that Jeanne Lane,
which is paved to his house, is the access and runs east and west.
The road is paved to his home. He stated that it i~ his intention
to create a neighborhood that would consist of larger secluded lots.
There is a deed restriction against mobile homes.
Appearing in opposition:
1. Miles Tyler. Mr. Tyler has three acres on Libby Road
and was concerned that there be no further land divisions until
there is mere access off Libby Road.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, tentative parcel map for Steven A. &
Kathryn C. Schmidt, AP 54-1g1-68, was approved with the conditions
of the Planning Commission and the added conditions that the access
road be improved to County standards and it be placed ol_ ;,he map that
there be no further divisions on this parcel.
']3-1164 APPROVE _TWO TENTATIVE :PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Jim Lawson set out three tentative parcel maps recommended
for approval. Map of Manuel Azevedo, AP 44-03-26, 2 lots, west side
of Hwy. gg, south of Nord Hwy., Chico, discussed. Supervisor Madigan
explained the split of the land. Discussed. The map has a waiver
on it. Supervisor Gilman stated he would like to leok at the area.
Map of Manual Azevedo, AP 44-03-26, 2 lots, west side of Hwy. gg,
south of Nord Hwy., Chico; engineer; Ringel & Assoc. was put over
one week. Page 342
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It was moved by Suervisor Gilman and seconded by Supervisor
Ladd to approve the following tentative parcel :maps with the
conditions of the Planning Commission:
1. Edward B. Jensen, AP 57-194-9 ~ lo, 4 lots, southwest
corner Skyway and Wycliff Way, Magalia. Engineer:
Gary Wheeler.
2. Richard L. Ramsey, AP 53--23-»32, 4 lots, east side of
Kibler Road, 1100 ft. north of Nunnelly Road, Paradise.
Surveyor: John W. Hamby.
Motion discussed. Standards of access road for Ramsey
map discussed. Supervisor Cameron felt the County road standards
for the area are too high.
Supervisor Gilman amended the above motion to state that
a fourth condition on Richard L. Ramsey parcel map AP 53-23-32,
is to bring the access road to County rural standards.
AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman Mcgillop
NOES: Supervisor Cameron
73-1165 APPROVE ONE TENTATXVE PARCEL MAP RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL IN AREA
BEIATG FOUR BY POURED
Jim Lawson stated that the tentative parcel map for Harry 9.
Anderson, AP 50-33-39, 2 lots, on Lone Cedar bane, off Herman Road,
Paradise, (Surveyor-Gary Lippincott) was recommended for approval with
two conditions.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the above tentative parcel map was
approved with the conditions of the Pla~u~ing Commission.
73-1166 PUBLIC HEARINGS SET
The following was set for public hearing July 24-, 1973 at
2:00 ~:.m.:
1. Donald W. French, appeal Planning Commission's decision
for his tentative parcel map.
The following tentative parcel maps were set for
public hewing Tuesday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m.:
1. William W. Geddis, appeal Planning Commission's decision
for tentative parcel map of A. P. Luciano.
2. William W. Geddis, appeal of Planning Commission's decision
for tentative parcel map of Elmer P. Roderik.
Mr. Lawson stated that a letter from Claude Pope requesting
an extension of R-1 interim zoning will be on the agenda next week.
Mr. Lawson reported on the request of Mr. Harvey for more
restrictive interim zoning in the West Chico area. He will study
the matter and contact the people involved.
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73-1167 DISCUSSION: HEARING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20 OF THE COUNTY
CODE
The possibility of night hearings for amendments to Chapter 20
of the County Code discussed. Supervisor Madigan felt that anyone
who desires to come to a Board meeting strongly enough, should be
wi1LC_~.g to take time off from his job.
The Board discussed areas in the code that need to be
changed and amended. Supervisor Cameron felt that access roads
represent one problem. Improvement of the Code is needed for lot
splits with dirt roads. Chairman McKillop felt that the Code
should be more specific in regard to rural areas.
Matter continued for two weeks.
73-1168 DISCUSSION: PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT
Supervisor Madigan felt that if the County is going to keep
the contract system for the Public Defender, it should be put out
for proposals. He felt that it would keep the cost of the contract
down. Supervisor Gilman stated that the contract system is superior
to anything that has been proposed at this point. Proposals discussed.
County Counsel was requested to prepare specifications
and guidelines! which would be mailed to members of the B«.r
Association in the County. Supervisor Ladd requested the Board
review the specifications and guidelines before mailing.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 2:35 p.m. for an executive session
to discuss litigation.
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 3:40 p.m. following an executive
session.
73-1169 APPROVE APPOINTMENT_T4.FII,L VACANCY, THERMALITO IRRIGATION DISTRIC
The Board reported-that during the executive session they
had interviewed the following candidates to fill the vacancy on the
Thermalito Irrigation District Board:
1. Glynn Douthit
2. Warren Evans
3, Ernest Reynolds
It was stated that Mr. Douthit does not own property in
the district. The Board thanked Mr. Evans for appearing for his
interview and showing interest in this matter.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and .unanimously carried, Ernest Reynolds was appointed to the
Thermalito Irrigation District Board to fill the unexpired term of
Paschal Yarbrough, who has resigned from this post.
73-11']0 REQUEST TO PLACE MOBILE HOME ON PROPERTY SET FOR HEARING
The request of Mrs. Nicea Lindquist to place a mobile home
for her aged parents on her property in the Palermo area, as set
out in her petition on file with the Clerk, was set for hearing on
July 31, 1973 at 2:00 p.m.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:45 to reconvene at 10:00 a.m. on
July 18, 1973. Page 31+x+- July 17, 1973