HomeMy WebLinkAboutM081071August l0y 1971
STAIR OF CALIFORNIA
COJNTY OF BiTT'TE
SSa
The Board of Supervisors met at 9000 a.m. pursuant to adjournment.
Presents Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop and Chairman Reynolds;
>cv Bosworths Assistant Administrative Officer; Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel,
and Clark A. 1_VeTson, County Clerk, by Penny Marquis, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
YNVOCA'T'iONs Rev, Gilberts Sommer, 'Unity Church of Oroville,
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
71-1557 APPROVA'l, OF MiN"dTFsS
On the motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan, and
unanimously carriedo the minutes of August 3, 1971 Were approved as mailed.
71=1558 _COMMUNICA':fIO?~S
Mr. and Mrs. MacKinnon, Paradise. 'The MacKinnons, who-live at 5634 Glen Drive in
Paradise,, write regarding the drainage problem on their property. `They
5~/2~ 0o have-previously, contacted:~upervi, o r. Maxon and Mr,~,,,Cas,c:l,eber,~y,,,on..,~h~s ,.,~..,_
_ 'problem. See discussion foilowin~g communications. '~"
Joseph F. Vielbig, Jro,.Fresno.. Mr. Vielbig owns property on CORCOw Reservoirs which
is property of the Thermalito arrigatio.c. District and details problems in
/ O O. S 7 trying to get together with thE,District Manager to settle certain problems.
He requests assistance from the Board in this matter. Referred to Super
visor•Maxon.
Mr, and Mre. `lo W. liennetty Chico. `F.'he Benneti.S, wrire -regarding the .rezoning of
Merri-T1 Road in Paradise and request that if this rezoning is effected,
// X3.0 D their property on Whee-ler Road be excluded. ~:he Board can take no action
until Planning hears the matter; letter to be kept on file,
A. H. Wheeler, Gridley, and Loris L. Root, Chico. Mr. Root and Mr. Wheeler own ad~-
joining pieces of property on Sheldon P,venue in Gridley and request that
y O / O o they be allowed to deed to the County a righr of way between these properties
to provide access 'to the rear of said propertieso Sketch of proposed right
of way deed enclosed, Referred to Public Works.
Butte County `Trails Council, Mrs.. Peggy Vanatta~ chairman, writes that the Trails
Council recommends naming of the trail from the upper overlook to the
~po,O/ lower overlook at Oroville Dam as the "Dan Beebe l:rail,~" Referred to the
hake Oroville Recreation Committee for their recommendation.
Butte County Safety Council. `T'he Council, requests the Board to correct the severe
safety problem at the intersection of Clark and Elliott Reads, suggesting
,~ S v,/ that even the installation of four°way stop signs would .have some beneficial
effect on-this hazard. Clay Castleberw~y, Director of Public 'Works, stated
that his department is correcting this hazard today.
City of Gridley. The City forwards copy of its Resolution No, 31 setting its tax rate
/Oh,b~S for 't he fiscal year 1971w72 at $1.,40. Referred to Auditor.
Yuba County Water District. he District forwards a listing of standby charges which
// O ~ p ~ were de"1}nquent and are to be. added to the 1971°72 tax rolls. Referred to
Auditor.'
Public Y7tilities Commission. `?'he Commission sends copy of order discontinuing Case
No. 9051 regarding a General Order requiring railroad corporations to pre-
/ ~ ~• ~ ~ vent the discharge of waste of railroad rights of way. For information
only.
Department of Commerce. Robert A. Podesta, assistant secretary for Rconomic Develop~•
meat, forwards notification of continued qualification of this area for
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des~nati.on as a `~i.tle I17 redevelopment area ur+.der sec*_i:on 401 of the Public.
?dorka and Economic Development Act of 19b5. For information only.
State Division of Highways. W. :€.. Warrens dis"tract engineer, sends notification that
at its J::ly meeting the California Highway Comm.i;ssion adogted a conventional
highway routing for State Route 162 in the City of ~roviile and in Butte
~/ ~ ~,~jj County from Route 70 to Foreman Creek Road, via Orovilye Dam Boulevard,,
Olive Highway and Urovil:ie=•Quincy Highway. Assumption of maintenance was
effective as of August 1, 1971. Certified copy of Cam~ission's resolution
and a route adoption map is attached. 'For i:nf.ormation only. Supervisor
McKiilop and Clay Castleberry-will attend.
State Division of Highways. W. L. Warren, district engineer, writes regarding the
purpose of the public hearings that are going' to be held a~-part of the
y y~ ~ review of the state highway system that is being made by the Department
of Public Works. Copy enclosed with agenda. For information only. Clay
Castleberry explained the purpose .of the hearings.
Harold T. ~Bizz~j Johnson. Mr. Johnson replies to Butte County's comments concerning
6 ~ ~ ~j the Family Assistance .Plan. Copies enclosed with agenda, For information
only;'
,John kT.'Hxtughton; Sealer, Weights and Measures. Mr. Houghton requests that he be
given the salary increase as recommended iri the Griff_en~Hagen~Kroeger Report
/ o ' ~ ~ of February 1970, Referred to Jim Rackerby,'Personnel Director, for a
r°epoxt to the Board at a later date.
1~umerous landgxaners in Butte County. The landowners state their support and request
for the formation of a reclamation district within the Upper Butte Basin.
/ v G.f~ whey express opposition to County Counse.lP~s attack on the district forma-
- tion,. See ,discussion fo17.owi.tg communications.
Ned .S?~lj.ak, Li:brariany University of California, Davis. Mr. Suljak requests the re-
~ p 07 ceipt.of the comments on tl-:e .1970 Grhnd'Jury-ieport: "Referred to Adminis•~
tration.
California Council on Criminal Justice. The Council states that it acted favorably
toward the Board`s proposal fora drug control resource center in Butte
~ /S_ O7j County. Hawever9 the Baax'd is not to begin. expenditure of funds on this
project-until an approved contract and instructions are received. Pursuant
to this letter, item No. 42 on the agenda., Budget Adtjustment far Drug Abuse
Contro]. Program, will be taken off today's agenda.
Field Tran Workers Apprenticeship 'Training Program. Mr. Arthur Ronz requests a listing
of the percentages of each ethnic group i,n Butte County. Referred to Jim
~ ~ ~~ ~ Rackarby for• reply.
71°1559 DZSG<JSSIONo DRllINAGE PROBLEM ON PROPER`I"~' OF MR,... & MRS, W..MAC ICINNON
Glay Castleberry explained the situation, stating that he is hesitant to
divert the water because it would require extensive pipe work. If Mr. MacKinnon
would pay for the work, Glay Castlebe.r.ry srta,ted that d_e would consider doing the
works bur he is not in favor of doing this at the taxpayers' expense. Supervisor
Maxon Expressed opposition to Mr. Cast`leberxy's statements. It was decided to postm
pone any action until word is received from Mr. Mae:K.in.non°s attorney.
711560 DISCUSSION? o THR CO'UNT'Y ` S POSITION WI'IT1 REGARD TU F'OBMATION OF RECLAMATION
DISTRICT; AUT:i30RI~E ADMI:NZSTRATION TO SEND LEl°TER._ IN ANSWER TO LANDOWNERS
Chairman Reynolds stated that a letter should be written to the persons who
signed the letter in support of the proposed reclamation district. The letter should
state that.County Counsel is acting-on direction from the Board of Supervisors,~and
the Board is representing the people of the County, the majority of whom are opposed
to fo.r~tation of such a district. Supervisor Madigan expressed agreement with the
landowners who wrote the letter with regard to the County spending money for the
benefit of some people and the detriment of other people. HE feels that the Board
will be faced with a "taxpayers' lawsuit i~ it continues in the same direction.--This
is a taxpayer=landowner controversy, and Supervisor Madigan feels that it is their
responsibility to obtain an attorney. Chairman Reynolds stated that County Counsel
is merely ir_vestigating three or four areas and will report on litigation. Supervisor
McKillop stated that he does not object to County Counsel`s merely researching the
matter, but he does object if it goes beyond that point.
On the motion of Supervisor..Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman; and
carried, Ev Bosworth, Assistant County Administrator, was d:i.r~.ated.,.; to write a
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:Letter f+~x° ~-he ~::h:r-~rman~°s si.gnayasr~e to_ '°he. a.~s3ow.nex's who s~.g~ta.ed the letter.
R&C&SSs 440 a,m. Sxecu~:ave Sesaon
RRCO~7~NR; 1.Os10 a,m.
711561 APP~.4REltiCR ~ Wl~t:::fAM 'IHOMPSO?V RR RESI::DENCY R.~, U7:RRMSN;p
- --- Q......
s Mr Thompson 't'egeaested that *hE Board enact an. ordinance•amending the
resiuency req~.iremen.t as soon, as pos'~ibleo Dan Bl.ackst-ock stated that this would
require a Char"ter amendment which must be submi"teed to the voters at an election.
Supervisor Maxon stated that this should be done. No action takene
711562 APPFµ4RAD1CRo DORO'I'11Y PA1tt1D'3:S RR c0UN:1Y GO~~~?SBL'S AC;?':ION IN RECf1~MA~ION
DZSIR.IC~ IAWSTYI;T
Mrs., Paradis supported Supex'viWor Madigan in opposition to County Counsel's
part~.cipation inrhe Reclamation District Lawsuit. She stated that County Counsel's
budget comes from the general fund ia.ro which every e:axpayer pays. No action taken.
;71m1563 APPEARA~?CEe DON RY.S`~ROM, PRBST:DFN'Z, 'B'u:?:~IF COUN:7'Y FARM BURRAU
DAB MA'Y.DO~~ S1aGRla'7AR'Y, BU`l:'T7a GO'U!~'T'Y FARM BURI'iAU
Mr. Ry,strom handed out pamphlets entitled "ioconomics of Conserving Agriw
cu3.ture i.n Ventura"county."', He alsa stated that Santa G1ara Goun±~y has conducted
a workshop on land use, the workshop is sponsored by the vn.iversity. Mr. Rystrom
feels that the same thing eoo.ld be done in Bur_te County, sponsored by Chico State
Golleg~. the chairman asked Mx•.'R.ysi:r.om'to keep the Board i:oformed of the activities
of the Farm Bureau,
71LL-1564 D'1:SGUSS1ONa MAGA'L',;1"li R~SRRVOI:R WA'~R~HRD STUDY
Dr,..,Heindl~ Director of the Butte County Health Department, and two repre~
sentatives from the Department-of'Water.Resour.ces, Mr.•. '.Lowe-and Mr. Gentry, appeared
to explain the projected study of the Magalia Reservoir Watershed. Mr. d.,owe showed
slides of the .Magalia ridge to show the supervisors the a:r•ea which is being dealt
with. He explained that the purpose of the study would be to define the existing
water' quality conditions ire. the Magalia control watershed and to show the effects
of urbanizaFion on this water. Fhe study would entail gathering water and geological
data with an emphasis on the flow of the water. `Ihe study would start. in November
1971 to_.culmi_nate in ozae year with a x'eport to the Board in December 1972. The cost
would be ~419000.00y with 50% to be shared by the DepartmenT' of Water Resources and
50~ by the .participating agencies. $30y000.00 is needed to operate; $11,000,00 is
needed fox' services. $9500.00 is to be paid by the participating agencies and can
be spread over a two~year period with $5,800.00 to be paid the fix'st year and. $3,700.00
to be paid the secand year. Mr. Lowe explained the distribution of work.
Upon question from Supervisor Maxon, Mr, Lowe-explained previous studies
which had been conducted by the Department of Water Resources.
Mro Phillip-Kelly; manager. of ~Faradise :Cx°rigation Distr•i.ct, was present
to give further information to the Board, kte stated that P.3.aD. has appointed a
committee to meet with a committee to be formed by Che Beard to discuss the distri~°
bution of costs. Supervisor McKil;lop s'aggested including Lax°win Developments, Inc,
and other large land developers to share in. the cost..
Lt was decided co form a com~!.a.ttse consisting of Clay Castleberry, George
Stamm, Llro Heb,ni31 ;. and Don .Maxon to meet with the cotnmit.t:eF formed by P.IeD, and
with representatives of Larwin. Developments 7.nc, to discuss distribution of costs
and repoa:t back to the Board at a later date.
RBGBSSo 10,55 a,m.
REGON'VENEo 11.005 a.m.
71.1565 PUBI,IG HRAR.INGa FOR ORAER FRERING ADUL:1' CH:I:I,D FROM RESPON'S:LBII,I;CY FOR
sue~oR~r of PARI'iNT G.oN~~r?~:o `ro Aucr~s~r_ 24, L971
Aan Blackstock requested "that the hearing of the request of Mr'. Delvin
Fulton for ox'der freeing adult child from responsibility for support of parent be
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continued to A.~1gi;.st 24, '197:1., at °~he x•eq=nest of the attornney-for• -the petiti.oner>
71~156b COU[~`7:Y. '.~`0?INSE:C~`S REPORT ON AB 5:1..5
Dan B:Lack.stock expi.ained AB 51.5 which would establish an Envixonmental
Planning Coun~;i.l whose duties wov.ld be tc prepare en.vironme~?.tal qualify planning
for the antire region "by .7uly 15 1974. '1:hi.s bil:i has passed t:he Assembly and is
now in ttie Senate. - _.
On the motion. o:E Super: ,ri,sor Maxon; seconded by Supervisor Gilman, and
unanimous:f.y car.r.ied, County Goun.sel was autho:r•ized to prepare a resolution stating
the Board"s opg:osi.t:i.on r~o AB 5:1.5.
71=1567 ADOPT R>aSO:C~'U':1:lO:N N0. 71176 IN O:PPOS:CT:IOS~ fi'0 AS~EMB:C'y Bl::L~ 7.05.6
On the motion of Supervisor McK.il.l.ops seconded by:Supervi.sor•Maxon, and
unanimously c3rried5 R.eso7-cation No. 71-•176 in Oppositio~a ca Assembly Bi7.l 1056 was
adopted a:nd t•.h.e chairman was a~uthori.zed to sign..
711568 CO'1~''1'Y COTIi@'SE:LSS R7aPOC~T 0?~ 1~`~:'',T.."ER':FR.OM HOWARD SEL:f.GMAN OP REST HOMES
AssoczA`~xo~
Dar~:Biack.stock reported that- he had received a letter from Howard Seligman9
attorney for-the Res *, Hpme Ase,O;:latlOSS~ i:n which he stated that there should be
some clarificatioc.~ t:o the providexs of •the services as we 1'l as to the recipients of
the services. Ev 1?osworth stated that $d Robinson and Dr. Maguire will report back
to the .i~oa.rd.,as soon as the prdgram i.s approved,
7lµ15.69 S'.I'.A':L•>a~TEN'IS BY ASS:ISTAN'.I ASSiaSSOR REGARA7:N~G ASSFsSSMENTS ON PRiY ,E TREES
iuhaT.rman "Reynolds asked Ed Brown, As~;ista~•At Assessor., if Butte County has
done anything ~bo'd~ ie~evaluafing the prune or;chax•ds. Ed Brown stated that our
county h,as not done anything yet, but i,f the trend of lower values continues9 the
Assessor plans on chan.gi.ng schedu:l.es oo. prunes and peaches in particular. Chairman
Reynolds-asked $d .Brown to keep the 'Boa rd infoxmed on such matters.
71°1570 PUBV~CC H~ARLNC~ k,BANDONME'h'1`OlF A POR;?`:1:0~T O:F A P17B1,:I:C ~IIGHWAY (~OW~ OF NORD)
The public hearing for the abandonment of a portion of a public highway
(in the *_own of Nord) was held as advex'ti.sed. Clay Cast:Leberz=y summarized the rem
quest for "this abandonment.
Hearing opened to the pub:Lic. Appearing in opposition ~• no one. Hearing
closed to the public and confined to the :Hoard for act%on.
711571 .A DO:P'Z:_RESO].,''J7';10\ NO._7i~1.77 ABANDO_NME:~?:T.' OF A PORTION OF` A PUBLIC HIGHWAY
On the motion. of Supervisor. Mr,k.illop, seconded by Supervisor Madigany
and ur_animous7_y carxied~ Reso:lut.i.on No, 71°1.77 in re abandonment of a portion. of
a public highway was adopted and the chairman was authorized to sign..
71P1572__B7D O7?7:NIIv"G~ PARADISE -FINNS ~TIN3`IS 10~11.._and-_15.
Bids were opened for paradise Pines Units 1.0, 115 and 15 from the followings
Bidder Bid
:Tei.chert Construction ~6S8o814.98
Butte Creek Rock Compa:fy 70.5,970.75
Clay Castiebe'r.°~y seated "that the engineer"s estimate was $622,000.00.
The bids were referred to Public Works fora report back to the Board at a later date.
_71.4.15.73 P'UTs:C;:£C WORKS IyRMi AP:4"ROUED
On the motion of Supe.rviso.r:Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan, and
unanimously c.arxied, the fo7.lowi.ng action was taken on :Publi.c Works items presented
by Clay Castelberx•yo
1. Authorize Public Worksr_o pr.•oceed w:i.th force account crews on removing
seven txees and the preparation of road grade for base and paving contract for
Durham Highway co.n:scruction (ber_ween Bur•te Cz•eek and Midway) 44251•°691.
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2, ..Approve i:he fol.li,owing agreements Eos: sale, authorize chairman to sign
and aui:hox•ize A~xdito:c to i:ue wax•r_•az~.cs upon demand of County°s escrow agentsa
Skyway F. W, :Lewis, et. al 0.066 ac x:198 No impr. $198
Skyway A, E, `L'he Lander Oo 192 ac _576 No imps. 576
Skyway ~J. F, McDon..ld9 et ux Oo028 ac 84 No imps. 84
Skyway B. W. ~11S:i.aa, et •~x Oo005 ac .50 No imps. 50
East Avenue R, I„ R.a.tta.*c.; et ~:x 0.004 ac 72 No impr, 0 72
Forbestown Lt.oad C. H, Be:l.:. 0.090 ae. 72 No impr. 72
Forbestown Road ~'. `,C. Ke:1.:1.e:y, et ~i.,x 0,.5.5 ac 440 No impre 440
3. tlecept the fo:l.:l.owiag der-ds a~~.d a~~~:hori.ze chairman to sign certificates
of accepi:anceo
Manzani.*_:a Avenue ~Bui.l.din.g permi~j AP 48°20.11 Sohn D. Drake
Eoothil.. R~tul.eaard Parcel. 1 _ R. 'D. Gresham
Pen.tz°M.agali:a- ~'se .permit Roma Dent
4,- A°+aT:horze adve:ctisin,g .~.:o.d open.ing of bids for. Neal Road equipment
rental a:rrd ca'v~r mater:a:L on Aug~~~~t 26, b97"1 at :L:~.~00 a,m. in. the Public Works
office wi.i:h a report to the Rea:rd or,. Rugu.~i:.37., :L97:L.
5, Establ.i,sh work oxdrx.• for the Pentz Road bridge at Horsethief Canyon,
6, Approve .f.i.na.:L ma.p fo:r, pheasant Acres (7 7.ots ° _Neilsen anal Gilstrap,
Gridley anal accept offers of deda.cation.
7;, Approve find. map foc Camelot Spring tYal'].ey Ranch Subdivision (250
lots, Coazcow) and accept let.°:e:c of cxedit. '.Lhe reeds within the development are
private roads to be mainTa:i.n.ed by a roadowner.•s association.. :The owner has presented
an ir:e'evocab"l.e letter of credit in 7.ieu of the normal per.•formance bond for construct~:on
of roads a;o.d drainage faci.lie.i.es and requested thai: i:he County accept i.t. '
8. Autho:t: i ze C:Lay Cas cleberr.•y i:o write a letYe r, in the name of the 'Board
of Supervisor, to Mra Sievers requesti.n.g him to act up a regular schedule by which
he could be =;:os:~-t.acted by Mr. f~asi.leberr_•yo
71_1574 AL~~HOB1:Z1•o_P17:B1,:C WOR_:KS '.%'9 PTJ~B.CHA eE SNOWv.P:~9[~T
9n the motion of S'+_.;pervi..sor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor. Gilman, and
unanimously ca:cried, Publ..i.c Works ~ra:s authorized 'o proceed in getting quotations
fora snow pa.ow,
71.°1575 AU'~'~9R.;tZ~_~'a_~_O:F MO;~?E"__-~};7'T_OF ~0~1'`r:li4GENC'Y' F'L1N.DYFOR~PAR.9BISE P:LNES N05. 1 & 2
9n the mots.-cn. of S+~.pervisor McKi.L:l.op, seconded by Supervisor Maxon, and
unanimously CaX::r°i.ed, authorizaroo. was give.t, to use .a portion of the contingency fund
which l:ar•win. Deve'iopmer:ts, :ln.e.. posted for. 'Paradise Pines Nos. 1 & 2. Larwin has
posted ate. add!.i.ti.onel $34,000.00 mak.t:f~g a Iota"1 of $50,000,00 to $609000.00 for cons
tinge:ncy money.
71°1576 SK:YWA'Y_~9_~STRUC'TION_° PAR,AD;I;SE P:l_N~S vHE:C,D Or1ER 01~E WEEK
Di.sv~.s~.on of accepi:i,n.g a :ri.der or amendment to the $400,00.00 bond posted
by Larwin Company :o elari,fy and assure '.i~arwi.n`s funding construction, to the easterly
end of Magali.a Dam was he:Ld over to Tuesday, August 17, 1971.
711577 PU,B'l,l:C HEARLNGa HEBtIA:N :8R_YO~,_E:T Al.,, HE;L,D Oi1ER_
Jim lawson, P:l.an.ni.ng Director, stated that the Planning Commission will
conduct ~-~. the hearing for Herman :Etryon~ et al. on August 19q 7.971, No action taken.
,7~~1578 APPR9'V.E .E~:~E'~'~:T9u_ R9y H,_F_ER.NA_N_DO_
O:o. the motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan, and
unanimously carried, exception from the Subdivision Ordinance was granted to Roy H.
Fernando off. Porter Zane in Paradise,
l:t was moved by S~!pervisor Maxon. to approve the exception for F. P. Paxson
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far a building perms=.o EScti.on was wi~-.hhE:id on =:hi.s motion while Phil Mace, Assistant
Coun~y Goun.sel, reported on the pe"licy of grantir..g exceptions.
7_1_1579 R~P'OR:?`a POLICY OF RA_N,?'.7:~~`,.r I<B:C~.P_:T':-:!QIyS__~_F__H7.~,WMAC~
Phil Mace repozFed^that exceptions are not fi:o be gr.anY:ed merely for 'khe
purpose of obFaining a b+ailding permit, but at the present this i.s what is being
done, for there are no requiremen.*_:s on this matt:er.a 'T'he Board has jurisdiction
in gren`_'ing exceptions for :sot splits only, not for building permitsd Jim Lawson
stated that there should be some means for informi.:ag the innocent purchaser that
if he buys a Iand~lecked parce:t, the Gcunty cannot assumerhe responsibility for
correc~:i.ng L:he situation> Phil Mace seated that a procedure is being worked out
which wil'1 state on the fa~.e of .he building ;permit that this does not constitute
approval by the County of aav :i.and di.visi.on. Phi:L Mace e:xplai.ned that when dealing
with an. il~legpll.y created parcel,- *_he building permit can be withheld until the
situation i.scorrecred. 'The law is more limited when dealing with an innocent
purehas~r than ii is when dealing with the persona who i1:Legally divided the Land,
Chairman Reyx~o.ds expressed the thought that realtors should be required
to inform ai.l. purchasers i.f the i.and has access or no c. d- Oan fs-tacCcstoc~C stated that
r.'ealtors and ti.t?.e companies canna. bw effec~:ively co.nt.rolied by county law alone;
there mus* be laws in the State legis:latur.e if '_:his pro'b:Lem i.s to be solved.
I'he pos„ibi"iity of havA.ng the Building Department- processche building
permir.s 'was di.sc~s=ed. No a~:i:icn taken, Motion t.o approve exception for Fa P.
Paxson withdrawn.
71580 __~~.7OGR'" S~i7M~~`:,°:L~Oh'_}ZRPOR:ti °_tllRB S~~L_Y~ €.OL?N~r'Y. AUD7:`T`OR
Herb Seely;, Counr:y A~dit:ar;, submitted a report analyzing the 64c increase
in the 1971-72 tax race over 7.97071. 28C of the increase is ateribucable to the
depletion of residual fund balances available for fTr.:anci.ng the budget k16~abf the
increase is rela;_ed co r:he 5400.000 i.:e.crease in the Reserve for Cont'ingenB2es made
neceYsary by the demands of the d;ounty Haspir.al and by tie pending changes in
Medi~Cal cost sharing. "'he remai-ring 20~. of the increase is the result of increased
spending requirements.
Ac the request ef. 5uper.visor MclCillop, Rv :BoWworth was directed to pre-
pare a telegram _o be sent to Senator Fred-Marler_y Assemblyman Ray )a. Johnson, and
Randolph Collier s"atin.g that S:B 949 Medi~Cal reform is merely a means of shifting
tax from State to 8,~~.e Gounty r.expayers, ',L he telegram requeseed the assistance
of these legislat-.ers co stop shif<_ of this tax burden to local property taxpayers,
71~~1583 A~J`?HORi~R AUn.l:`T"OR'fi OF:F.'1:CE `U B~r:S?~ SR:~.,R+,`:.I:OH Ok' ACCOU?~'.T~A~l' ZAZ
Herb Seely e:xp7.ai.ned his request. for an additional position of an Accountant
ZII, slating r'hac chic pai.ticn wi7.:i be needed due to the-Joint Powers Sewer Agency.
However,. this posi*'ion is reimb•ursible chraugh the three agencies involved.
On the motion of Supervisor. McA~.i.ls,op, seconded by Supervisor Madigan, and
unanimously carried authori.aati.on was given. for an ordinance to be drafted to in~~
elude this posici.os: in the 9a7ary Ordinance, and authorization was given to begin
recruiting for this positi.on..
71-1582 t1U_`CEIORl:ZR RRI~ASR OE` L:I:E:A?S
On the motion of Supervisor: Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilmany and
unanimously carried, the following six liens were released°
Mr. and Mrs. John Beal
Mrs„ Grace M. Higgins
Mr. Jahn Hipes
P,G,& R.
Mr, and Mrs, Pat Se-otr
Mr, and Mrs. John Tr.'uitt
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RBCk~SS'e 'L2:20 p.m.
RECON•IIENRo 1:33 p.m.
71 W 1.5_83 C9NT7:Ni7A'1ZON OB' PTJBL~C _IiEAI~.:~:I~G__ IaDOPTIOI~ OF TT-FH GENER4L -P:~.4N
The public hearing,on the adopt_ign of•e11e Generai~Plan was held as conW
tinued.~from August 3, 1971.° the heari.rxg was opened to the publica
1. Mr. Charles l7an.zandta Orovi"lxe., Mr_.: Vanzandt read from 'Documents of
Freedom" and expressed the view that the government is overstepping the boundaries
of legality, This General Plan appears to be one of the paths to sociaiismo
2. Mr.'William Hazeltine,'Oroville.. Mr. Hazeltine proposed "that the
General Plan. could be possibly strengthened by setting up a system of priorities
whereby people would come first.
3. Mr. Dan H. Green, Or•oville. Mr'. Green, opposing the adoption of the
General Plan, presented a detailed objection to the Plan and its inherent socialism.
4. Mr. Lewis Camenzind, Chico. Mr ..Camenzind stated his opposition to
the General Plan,
5. Mr. James Hansen, Orovf.l~.e. Mr. Hansen stated his opposition to the
General-Plan, saying that it wil'i be a "tool" rather than merely a guide.
6. Mrs. Helyn Hi1ke; Paradise. Mrs, Hilke expressed approval of the
Plan, stating that we must plan the use of our land; for it is not inexhaustible.
7. Mr. Otto Hansen, Orovii.le. Mr.. Hansen-opposed the Plan, stating that
it is transgressing on other generatians.
8. Mrs. Mary 7~urrell,'Ox•oville. Mrs. Turrell stated that the Plan is
merely another means of constraining the individual.
9. Mrs. Dorothy Paradis, Oroville. Mrs. Paradis suggested to the Board
that they hold an evening meeting so that the people who work could have a change
to attend and voice their opinion.
10. Mrs. Margerie McNairn, Chico. Mrs, McNairn spoke in favor of the
General Pi.an,
11. Mr. J. P. Nard, 'Mr, Nard stated that it is not 'the people.~who are
doing the planning. The planning is subjected on the people.
RB~E55: 2:55 p.m,
RECONVENE: 3:10 p.m.
12. Mr. Robert Britton, Chic-o. Mr'. Britton, in favor of the Plan, stated
that our society has become so complex that planning is necessary.
l3. Mrs. James M. Best, Paradise. Mrs. Best read a statement in favor
of planning and zoning.
`The hearing was closed to the public and confined to the Board for action.
Supervisor McKillop stated that the General Plan is solely a guide, Super-
visor Gilman stated that philosophically, he agreed with many of the people; but the
make-up of our society means that some sort of planning must be done. Supervisor
Maxon stated that he will vote against the Plan because if is a movement toward
total government control. Supervisor Madigan stated that this plan is only a first
step and can be amended and changed to fit the needs of our County. He gave his
support to the-Plan.
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.71.1584 ADOPT RESOLUTION NOs 71mi78 ADOPTING THE .AMENDED BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL.PI~BN:, _,_.,.,,_ _
On the motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor.:Madigan, and
~carried,,Resolution No.. 71178 Adopting the Amended Butte Count-y General Plan was
adopted and the chairman was authorized to sign,,.
On the motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon, and
unanimously carried, a yearly review of the General Plan by Planning Commission and
the `Boa rd of Supervisors was mandated..
71°1585 ADOPT AGREEMENT DESIGNATING COUNTY LIBRARY AS DEPOSITORY FOR STATE-DOCUMENTS
Ev Boysworth explained that Mrs... :Gerry.,; County, L~,brarian,,;.i~s,:x.e,quest;ing
~•`authorization to sign a contract designating._the But.ee County~Librar.y as a selective
depository for California documents.. No additional staff would be required, and .there
is no additional cost.
On the. motion of S9spervisor Gilman,. seconded by Supervisor Madigan, and
car•i•ied,•Mrs, Terry, County Librarian, was given authorization to sign a contract
designating the Butte County Library as a selective depository for California documents,
711586 ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.., 1.90, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0~ 1095 KNOW? AS SALARY ORD~
INANC$
On the motion of Supervisor. Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman, and
ca rried,~Ordinance No. 1190, amending the Salary Ordinance to add the positions
authorized by the Board at the final budget session to the Mental Health Department,
was adopted and the chairman was authorized to sign,
71 15.87 APPROt7E LEAVE OF ABSENCE
On the motion of Chairman Reyaolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon, and
carried, a leave of absence of five weeks, non compensated, for Jerry Brumley, .
cook's helper, was approved effective August 4, 1971. .~
•71W1588 AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
The Superintendent of Schools requested the Board to declare•an Underwood
typewriter (manual) surplus property and to request the 'Purchasing Agent to dispose
of it. On the motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supexvisor Gilman, and
carried, an Underwood typewriter was declared surplus and the Purchasing Agent was
authorized to dispose of it.
711589 AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION TO SEND LETTER TO DEPARTMENT HEADS RE BUDGET
Ev Bosworth asked the Board members for comments on the Letter he had
enclosed in the supervisors' agenda regard9.ng department heads9 budgetary control,
Supervisor Maxon approved of the letter and recommended some type of awards program
for employees who come up with more economical ways to operate. Ev Bosworth said
that this could be referred to Personnel Department for development.
Supervisor Madigan suggested a quarterly review of the various department
budgets. Ev Bosworth stated that Administration had thought of this idea and perms
haps-even a monthly review, but thus far nothing had been done.
On the motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman, and
carried, the Board authorized Administration to write a letter to the department
heads regarding budgetary problems of the County and caution in expending money.
71m1590 DISCUSSIONo SUPERVISORIAL REDTSTRICiTING
Dan Mollenberndt, Administrative Analyst, presented the Board with maps
showing the .present supervisorial districts and the .proposed districts. He com-
pared the maps generally and in relation to each individual district.
Supervisor Maxon reminded the-Board that the deadline for adopting a
redistricting is November-1, 1971. If a new redistricting is not adopted by that
time, another group of individuals will do it.
Supervisor McKillop suggested adopting Mr. Mollentterndt's plan contingent
upon remarks from citizens in the County. Supervisor Maxon suggested waiting one
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week and haying a public hearing„.,
71-1591 SET PUBLIC HEARINGo SUPER'UISORIAL.REDISTRICTLNG
A public hearing was set for August 249,197,1 at_1 30,~p,:m.- to hear comments
from-citizens in the County on this plan as .proposed by Dan Mollenbe~cndt today,..
___ 71-1592 REQUEST REPORT -0$~ AB 1301 _and 1302 ,. ;, - .
Supervisor Madigan requested that Jim Lawson and Phil Mace report to the
Board . ne~t• week „o~ ,Q~ 1301,. and _AB- 1302,,,,
71-1593 AUTHORIZE COUIlT~1 COUNSEL TO"RETAIN LAW FIRM TO HAND7~E BRAT,zL NUT LITIGATION
= Dan Blackstock stated that at the present .time he is working with another
~law'Tfirm on t1-~e Continental Nut litigation. He .requested that the Board authorize
him to'•,retain the same firm to handle the brazil nut litigation also, for the two
cases are related.
On the motion of Supervvisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan,
and url~nimously carried, the Board authorized County Counsel to retain the same firm
that is .handling-the Continental Nut litigation for the brazel nut litigation.
_ ADJOURNMENT,
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at 4x20 p.m. to reconvene .on Tuesday, August 17, 1971 at 9000 a.m.
ATTESTo CLARK A, NELSON, COUNTY' CLERK
BY o ~ ~~
Board of S perv° ors erk Cha° an-of the Bo rd
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