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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM082675~ ~. August 2b, 1975 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) 55. County of Butte ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan, McKillop, Richter and Chairman Ladd, Ev Bosworth, Assistant Administrative Officer, Dan B lackstoek, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 75-1429 APPROVAL OP MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the minutes of August 19, 1975 were approved with the correction on Page 122, under communications, letter from .bhn S. Freeman, changing hearing date from September 3, 1975 to September 16, 1975 so hearing can be noticed in the newspaper. 75-1430 COMMUNICATIONS att, Leverenz & VWr ,Chico. On behalf of Gary B. Strauss, owner of 40 acre parcel ~ located on Meridian Road, request is filed that this lot be removed from those subjecf /f 3 • S to the determination of non-compliance. Referred to Subdivision Commute for study and report next week. Graves, and Geddis, Inc., Oroville. Appeal is filed on behalf of Mr. Horace Crowley to denial ~~ 3, p V of building permit based on lack of legal access on the Crab' Access Read. Discussed; set for September 3, 1975 at 10:00 a.m. Thiel F. Lippincott, Paradise. Appeal is~filed to the denial of land division re AP 51-083-15, Emii ~~3 cps Meyers parcel map. Discussed and set over until Planning Director is present. K'rng, Harris $ McCabe, Gridley. The Attorneys file notice that County of Butte is not complying with provisions of contract with Gridley Transmission and Auto Wrecking ~~ ~' O ~ for the abandoned vehicle abatement program. County Counsel to answer letter; request that contractor and his attorney appear at Board meeting of Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. Minerva Winifred wlliams, Paradise, Claim is filed against the County in the amount of 'QQ . Z$' $1,674• See motion following communications. Daughters of the American Revolution, Chico Chapter. The DAR Chapter requests the ~4/' ~d as ConstitutioineWeek.o A uggest d form off p clamationf is attached.l7 Seer oticbner 23 following communications. State Association of Real Property Agents, The Association writes to ucge the support of / o d . Z 'L SB 100 to alleviate the financial crisis in the California Department of Transportation. Supervisor Cameron stated that this deals with gas tax. See motion following communications. Superior California Senior Services, Inc. The Organization has been granted federal funds to start a nutrition program in Butte County and one location which has been picked ~QO.1 for this purpose is in Palermo. They request use of the Palermo Community Center for Page 146. August 26, 1975 ~ ~ ________ ___ _--_=====August26~ 1=75---=-- -------- for a nutrition site to feed 25 senior citizens in that area. Discussed; matter to be cleared through Center prior to action being taken. City of Chiw. Mayor Stewart requests the Board to authorize Bob Crisan, Butte County (, LG•~ ~ 7.30 p@m.rfor purposePaf discussing the matte~of p a ing a welfaeptworlcer on t permanent assignment in the Chico area. Discussed. Mr. Crisan will discuss matter later in the meeting. City of Gridley. The City fornards copy of its Resvlution No. 28 concurring in the ~f~f~ p d Butte County solid waste management plan. Information only. City of Gridley. The City forwards copy of its Resolution Nv. 29 establishing the city ~v~p tax rate for 1975-76 fiscal year. Referred to Auditor. Oroville-Wyandotte Irrigation District. The District forwards copies of Resolutions 7-75-1 and -~ 7-75-2 setting tax rate for the District for 1975-76 and certifying assessments for ~ OD' piecing on the tax rolls. Referred to Auditor. County of Siskiyou. The County forwards copy of the "Siskiyou County Employee's Motto " r C 3 • d O Board felt this was a good motto. No action taken. California Central Valleys Flood Control ss~ociation. The Association writes to request the Board to continue support of the Association during 1975-76 by ~ p 7,,, .4 V including an item of X500 in the budget for membership. Information only; no action taken. Arnericcm Revolution Bicentennial Administration. A telegram informs Butte County that a d "a ~ it has been designated as an official Bicentennial Community. Information only; no action taken. R. E. Watson, executive director of CSAC. Mr. Watson sends telegram re SB 599 (Presley} which threatens major inroad on county control over local affairs by prohibiting .a,7/ ability to transfer jail from Sheriff #o Department of Corrections and other matters. r bd• Urges immediate phone or telegram to Assemblyman to urge a 'ho"vote. Supervisor McKillop would like more information regarding this matter; ~: County ro secure more information and will report back to the Board. L~arle Gary Soudan, Santa Rosa. Protests the request of the Planning Commission for ,i,~ ~ p , p U additional right-of~-ftiay along Misiiorn:Olive Rd. Referred to Public Works to determine what this roan is requesting. Biggs-West Gridley Water District. Enclosed resolution requesting an exclusion from the ~po•~~ Butte County Resources Conservation District. To be placed in the file concerning the formation of this district. Margo Yertnan, Paradise. She presents petitions with 3,339 signatures requesting Board not to adopt in its entirety the BCAG proposal for changing Butte addresses and street names. Discussed. Supervisor Cameron felt the committee utos doing a good job in the Paradise area. Street Name change Committee in Paradise. They report on what They are doing regarding the street name changes . A list of names are sent that should be studied for changes. They request that they be officialDdesignated by the Board as the ones respons~le for street name changes. Supervisor Cameron stated he was grateful for the work that this committee has been doing and felt they should be designated by the Board as the Committee. See motion following communications. 75-f431 REJI:CTCLAIM "o~unty "Counsel reported on the claim submitted by Minerva Winifred Williams of Page 147. August 2b, 1975 t^ (~ __________________~=Av,~s~i_~b~19Z5 =_________-- - a a a Paradise in the amount of $1,674. He recommended that the claim be rejected. On motion of Supervisor McKlllop, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the claim of Minerva Winifred Williams of Paradise in the amount of $I,d74 was rejected -and r~ferrred to County Counsel and Insurance Carriers. 75-1432 LETTER AUTHORIZED TO BE WRITTEN TO DAUGHERS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION,CHICO CHAPTER-BOARD RECOGMZES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17 AS CONSTITUTIOJ WEEK Letter rom t e ~~ t e American Revo ution, G ico C apter iscussed. It was stated that it has been the Board's policy not to proclaim weeks for any purpose. Suggested that the Board have a fatter written f+o this group stating that they recognize the purpose of this weak but that it has been the Board's policy not to proclaim weeks for any organization or purpose. It was requested that a similar letter be written regarding the request for the Muscular Dystrophy Marathon weak. On motion of Supervisor McKilfop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign a latter addressed to the Daughters of the American Revolution, Chico Chapter, and a letter addressed ro the Musculor Dystrophy Marathon committee, indicating the Board's recognition of the weeks indicated but stating that the Board has a policy of not proclaiming weeks fior any specific reason or purpose. 75-1433 AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO TELEPHONE STATE LEGISLATORS TO REITERATE BOARD'S FEELINGS REGARDING 56100 SB 00 discusse is i re aces to t e gas tax increase. This increase would not mean any increase to Butte County. It was suggested that letters be sent to the Governor requesting that he veto this bill. Clay Castleberry, Director of public Works, stated ha had heard from CSAC this morning and they feel that they will be able to get the .DI for Butte County back into the Bill. He requested authorization to contact Pauline Davis and request that she endorse the one cent tox to the County as she is a member of the Committee. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, sewnded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Cloy Castleberry, Director of public Works, was ovthorized to telephone Assemblywoman Doris and Assemblyman Chappie and reiterate to them what has been said this morning wnceming 56100; a letter confirming this telephone conversation will also be sent to Assemblywoman Davis and Assemblyman Chappie by Mr. Castleberry. dL3i ~IG J~ 75-1434 APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE PARADISE STREET NAMING C MfTTEE r n motion o pervrsor ameron, sewn e y upervrsor ameron an unanimously carried, the Board confirmed the appointment~~of the Paradise Street Name Coordinating Committee, which includes representatives from the Paradise Fire District, the Paradise Safety Council, the U.S. Postal Service, the Paradise Irrigation District, the Paradise Chamber of Commerce, the Community Council, paradise Fact and Folklore, incorporated, and independent volunteers, as set out in the letter written by Helen Kirk, Secretary/Treasurer of the Paradise Street Name Coordinating Committee. 75-1435 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS Superv iso r McKi op announced t at emon Stump is putting on a ride for the Bi-Centennial. There will be a large parade on September 19, 1975 at 1:00 p.m. The Board of Supervisors are requested to judge the floats, The parade will be in Oroville. Supervisor McKillap will get out the infor~natfc~r~nd will report back ro the Board. age . August 2b, 1975 Supervisor Cameron felt that the Board should clarify their thinking about the action they took recently about bringing houses up to what they were prior to the earthquake. People have been told that when their property has been inspected i# must be brought up to the Building Code. The Board should infiarm the people making the inspections that this is not the Board policy. Mr. Castleberry reported on this complaint. The Building Department representatives have found in some of the older homes some conditions that are dangerous. A wnvalescent home had electrical wiring so bad that the State Fire Warden closed the home. If there is no immediate danger to life and limb, then the inspectors overlook the problems. If there is a dangerous situation, it is felt that the people should be made aware of it. Supervisor Cameron will give some of the names of the people complaining to Mr. Castleberry and he will study the problems. Damages created by the eas~h4uake discussed. 75-1436 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 EXTENDED CARE FACILITY C airman L state tat a requests Tom Fox, arc itect, ro be present this rooming and present Change Order No. 2 for the remodeling of the extended care facility. This needs to be acted upon right away. The item in question had been taken out of the contract. P.G.$ f. does not own the line and the gas line has to be placed back into the contract. There are four other items that are requested to be put back in the confract. items in question discussed. The total increase of the change order amounts to $1670.00 On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Change Ostler No. 2for the remodeling of Extended Care Facility at Butte County Hospital was approved in the increasing amount of $1,:570.00. 75-Id37 APPROVE GRANT PROPOSAL CETA TITLE III SECTION 303 5u mission o t e grant propose r 5, fo owing t e preapplication os submitted by the Board of Supervisors. Title III, Section 303 provides Funding for 400 seasonal aril migrant farm workers. This grant wi11 be sub-contracted by the Butte County Economic Opportunity Council to operate program activities. The program activities include institutional training to upgrade agricultural skills and to open new career opportunities for these workers. Other activities include a coordination d'' effort by several agencies such ass Manpower, EOC, Butte Community College, Employment Development Department, and Superintendent of Schools. Jim Rackerby, R:rsonnel Director, reported on this item This service will be based out of the Gridley Center. Services discussed. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the grant proposal for CETA Title 111 Section 303 was approved, and the Manpower Director was authorized to Sign. The grant is for a period of six months. Supervisor Ifschter would like a copy of the written grant and the program suggested. Supervisor McKillop would also like a copy of the grant application package and of the total grant. Mr. Rackerby stated he would have copies made For them. 75-1438 ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1601 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT n matron o pervisor i op, sewn e y pervisor Rie ter and unanimously carried, the second reading of salary ordinance amendment was waived, Orclinance No. (601 salary ordinance amendment was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 75-1439 APPROVE EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE On motion o Supervisor igan, sewn a by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the extension ro they 9ed~~$I non-compensated leave of absence for Janie 41Mitson was approved. August 26, 1975 ~"' I'k ________ _________=--Au9v_st 2b~147~__~=___-_-_____,_~ 75-1440 APPROVE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, none-half cent increase in mileage reimbursement rates effective August 1, 1975 was approved. 75-1441 AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF BUTLER TYPE BUILDING TO HOUSE RADIO REPEATER EQUIP. wring v get iscussions t e question o t e nee to pure ase a new ut er type building to house the radio repeater equipment at glder Springs was discussed. The Purchasing Officer states that the control and possession of the other building remains with theChico radio station and that it is necessary to authorize expenditure of $2,000 to purchase the needed but Iding. Matter discussed. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, purchase of butler type building at estimated cost of $2,000 was authorized to house radio repeater equipment. 75-1442 MOTION OF CONCURRENCE-THERMALITO IRRIGATION DISTRICT CONTRACT AWARD arms eta rr~gahon istnct as y rasa ut on eterm ne awest qua i ie ~ er r ase 11 of the CountyService Area No. 26 construction. was the low bidder far the sanitary sewer system inBthe sum of $Ia20676 77 f Sacramento ~ Bid discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the Board concurred with the award of bid for phase II construction contract, CSA X26, to Burdick Contractors, Ina. of Sacramento, in the amount of $I , 210, 676.77. 75-1443 AUTHORIZE DR. ENLOE TO NEGOTIATE fOR CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE PRACTICE DOCTORS IN CHICO OBSTETRICAL CARE 1N CHICO r. n oe present fo ~scuss t e report on proposes concerning obstetrical care in Chico. Proposal explained. Thts is a proposal from the Chico area by four doctors b provide obstetrical care in Chico. This service was all set to go until it was found that the hospital could not supply the insurance. Dr. Enloe felt this will c;fie. a chance to demonstrate whether group practice wtll be able to be applied in the private sector. Dr. Enloe suggested that the Board look at the information sent to them concerning this proposal . Proposal discussed. The doctors will have free time for this service; the main thing is that they~~will be paid for their OB services. The real thing that the doctors will be asking is that they not be left holding the bog. It was stated that the County does have to give some assurance that these doctors will not be stuck with the costs in this matter. Dr. Enloe stated that another proposal was given by Dr. DeMetry that indicates another approach ro subsidize the physicians through out the County to give the care needed. Dr. Enloe said that he was asking that the Board authorize him to negotiate far a study of this project that would allow the group practice in Chico to get started. It was moved by Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, that Dr. Enloe be authorized to negotiate for a contract with private practice doctors in Chico. Dr. DeMetry, Oroville, and Dr. Hecbahl~ ~co, spoke concerning the proposal. g August 2G, 1975 ________ __________At~ust2b~19Zi=====_ ------------ RECESS: 10:511 RECONVENED; {1;05 75-1444 DISCUSSION: REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BRIDGE CONTRACT Dr , En oe spo a concerning the report on Mental Health Advisory $oard's recommendations on the Bridge contract. Ha explained the background of the contract. The County asked for proposals on how the organizations would handle the program. T.wo proposals were received; one fromf The Bridge and the other from Family Services. Both organizations would have difficulty in implementing the services. Dr. Enloe stated that at the time of the earthquake the Family Services instituted the Quake Line. This extra facit of the program has not been reviewed by Mental Heal#h. Contract explained. It is an important program and the Mental Health staff wants this program implemented. Dr. Enloe said that the family Services Association has a new director and this has removed some of the ob(ections of the handling of this program. Dr. Enloe recommended that the contract be written with The Bridge and that it be very closely reviewed by the Board. Supervisor Cameron stated that this was discussed last Thursday of the Mental Heolth Committee meetin8. It was moved by Supervisor Cameron and seconded by Supervisor McKillop fihat the contract be approved with the Bi+iclge and that there should be an evaluation of the program as it progresses every three months. Motion discussed. Supervisor Richter stated that he would not be happy to support this motion. He said there is a real problem that he has about not giving a contract to the organization because of there not being a person in this organization qualified to supervise psychiatric services. Supervisor McKillop suggested that these two organizations work together on this program. He said he was concerned about the services. Both orgonizations should be going in the same direction and he feels that #hey will if the Board encouralges them. Dr. Maguire set out his views concerning tho contract and the program. Daisy Renshaw, Director of the Bridge, said the Boarcl could contract wi#h both of the organizations separately. The Bridge could hire someone to supervise this program. Mrs. Carl Stvdenberg stated that she has been helped by the Bridge trod her family has been helped by the Bridge. She has volunteered her services as a counselor for the Bridge. She said she wished the Board could see how they helped people in need. the Chairman of the Bridge Board stated that they have discussed the program with Family Services. They hope that it can work as a cooperative venture. Vote on the motion: AYES: Supervisors Cameron and McKillop NOES: Supervisors Madigan and Richter and Chairman Ladd Matter put over for one week, page 151. August 26, 1975 ~"" r..ti ________~_________~~Au~ust26~1975 ____ _ _ 75-1445 PUBLIC HEARING: DR. & MRS. JOHN C. DEERE, APE AL 8Y AREA RESIDENTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT TO ALLO W A FOSTER CARE HOME: APFtCa,Tl4~iN~iEpA~4QlSE PERMIT WITHDRAWN The continuation of the Dr. 8 Mrs. John C. Deere appeal by area residents of the Planning Commission's approval of a use permit to allow a faster care home for a maximum of six children on property located on the north side of E. Ree Road, approximately 1,000 feet -east of Libby Faad, paradise, was held at this time. A letter from Dr. Deere is on file withdrawing application for use permit so hearing may be closed and no action needed. Hearing closed; no action taken. 75-1446 APPEARANCE: MR. KIMMELSHUE-BANK EROSION PROBLEM ON SACRAMENTO RIVER . E Kimme s ue, Du am, sal a wou i e to iscuss o severe n erosion problem on the fiacramenro River. The properly owners have contacted the Corp of Engineers about this to keep the bank from eroding more. The response from the Corp of Engineers is that the erosion would not Kann the levees. The property owners ara watered with the erosion. Mr. Kimmeishue stated that Congressman Johnson will be here in Butte County Thursday and Friday. He requested that the Board use their influence to gat some work done at this point of the river. Supervisor Madigan agreed with Mr. Kimmeishue; Supervisor Richter also agreed. The Supervisors will discuss this pn~l•emwith Congressman Johnson at one of the meetings this Thursday. They are having breakfast with Congressman Johnson at tfie Red Bam in Gridley Thursday morning at 7;00 a.m. George Stamm will also be present fa discuss this problem. 75-1447 APPEARANCE: MR. GERALD DE ROCQ3A: PROCEDURAL PROBLEM WITH PLANNING DEPT. Mr. Gera DeRocm state a a proce ura pro em wou i e to iscuss with the Board. He has applied for a use permit for an enterprise west of town. He explained the problem. He talked to the health deportment yesterday and they agreed that the possible requirement of a dry well test hole prior to the issuance of the permit delays the permit. His property is out by the airport. He wants to locate his home and business on the property. To obtain a use permit for the recreation vehicle park, he must dri[i the holes for the dry wells. He has been taken off fhe committee's agenda unti I such time as he comes up with a soil sample. Situation discussed. Bettye Blair, Planning Department, explained the actions of the Planning Commission and the E.I.R. Committee. The use permit when granted by the Planning Commission is binding. The Commission has to make findings as to whether the property could be used for the requested activity. Mr. DeRoct)n spoke regarding the use permit application. The conditions hove to be specific on the Use Permit so they can be enforced. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained what this man should do as a practical matter. Situation discussed; no action taken. 75-1448•PUBLIC NEARING: JOtiEV MOREHEAD: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO REQUIRE AN EIR FOR A LOT SPLIT NORTHEAST OF WONEY RUN ROAD, ADJACENT TO LITTLE ' BUTTE FREE K _ -- hilt hearing on the Jokri ~ge ~~z appeal of PlanningCommission's decision to August 26, 1975 ~`~ ~`' require an EIR for a lot split northeast of Honey Run Road, adjacent to Little Butte Creek was held at this time, os advertised. Hearing continued to 1;30 p.m. RECESS: 12:15 RECONVENED: I :30 Continuation of hearing. Bettye Blair, Planning Department, set out the background of this appeal. Hearing opened to the public: Appearing; John Morehead Mr. Nb+ehead set out the background of his reasons for appealing this matter. He opposes the condition that a E.I.R. Is required. He explained what has been done to comply with the requirements of the Planning Commission. Bettye Blair said there hod been a great deal of activity in this area recently. The minutes of fhe E.1. R. Committee set out the history of the property. Mr. Morehead said he did not believe that there are any c~~~gejBgjEBI findings or sites on this property. A plot plan of the property was given to the Chairman by Mr. Morehead. Hearing closed #o the public and confined to the Board. Appeal and condition requiring a E.LR. discussed. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Board upheld the appeal of John Morehead of planning Commission's decision to require an EIR for a lot split northeast of Hone Ian Road, adjacent to Little Butte Creek, as they felt an E.I.R. was not necessary, making the determination that there are no grounds for the requirement of an E.I.R. and that the basis for the requirement does not exist. 75-1449 PUBLIC HEARING: GARY HART-APPEAL C7O PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO REQUIRE AN EIR FOR PROPERTY ON BELL ROAD CHICO e pu is Baring on t e Gary Hart appea to P arming Commission's decision to require an EIR for property on Bell Road, Chico was held cs dlltirltBiai se°k'laut Blair set opt the background of the matter. The Planning Commission did determine that an E.1. R. should be required as it relates to the sewage disposal system. The fifth unit to be built requires that a~ro~osed septic tank system be reyiewed.by.the_Environmental Rsview Cpmml'ttee~ thesLan environmental rev_iey~;s_~equired._Mr. Blackstock stgted..that the County ordirianc_e .required thQt_wherey~r_there.are~ivs-septlc-#ank~systems-on ane parcel 6~f land, ~~ then anenvironmental review is required. It was stated that there was another question regarding this hearing. Another group is requesting rezoning for this area. There are people in the audience that have requested that they be heard. Hearing opened to the public. page 153. August 26, ! 975 August 26~ 1975 Appearing: Mr. Gary Harte„ applicant. He set out the background of this appeal. Plans for the property explained. He intends to build the duplexses•IC~se together and in clumps. There will be good landscaping. He requested the Board's held so he could get the project going. 2. Keith Humphreys, attorney at law. He spoke in opposition to the appeal and in favor of the requirement for the E.I.R. He has petitions requesting the rezoning by an interim ordinance for the area. 3. Mr. Jack ~~,t6~~+,. He set out his opposition to this appeal. 4. Mr. Bart Blair, spoke in opposition to the appeal. 5, Le Pay Barker, spoke in opposition. Mr. Harte said that #here would only be three septic tank systems for the development. 6. Mr. Frank Purcell, spoke in opposition. Hearing closed to the public and confined to fhe $oard. Supervisor Richter stated that this property was within his district. He said that based on the statements of the expert, there will not be any water vontamination. The zoning should be changed in the area, but he said he wuld~.not support the appeal for the requirement of an E.I.R. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the appeal for an E. LR. for property on Bell Road, Chico, being developed on Bell Rraad, Chico, was denied, with the ending that there will be no adverse affect to the area and that an f.l. R. is not needed. 75-1450 REQUEST FOR INTERIM ZONING FOR BELL ROAD CHICO AREA Kept Hump reys, attorney at aw, spo a wncerning t request for rezoning on an interim basis for the Bell IL~ad, Chico. They took a sampling in the neighborhood and it was felt that the S-~Izoning would be the most acceptable to the people. They have worked with the Planning Commission on this matter; they hwe about 35-40 of the landowners requesting the interim type zoning. Boundaries of the proposed rezoning set out. They are requesting interim zoning for a period of approximately 120 days. Uses allowed in S-2 zoning set out by Mrs. Blair. Petitions presented to the Board requesting the interim zoning. Supervisor Cameron requested that thia interim zoning be put over one week. Supervisor McKillop said he would support the request fior rezoning iE it were put over one week. (t was moved by Supervisor Richter, xand seconded by Supervisor Madigan that S-2 interim zoning 6e adopted for the area outlined in red on the exhibit map as requested. AYES: Supervisor Madigan, Richter and ~l-atrfngn Ladd NOES: Supervisors Cameron and McKillop' August 26, 1975 Page 15'4. ~^~ ~ Motion failed as it takes four votes to adopt an interim zoning ordinance. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the request for interim zoning for the Ball Road, Chico, area was placed back on the agenda for Wednesdgl, September 3, 1975 at 10;30 a. m. RECESS: 3:15 RECONVENED: 3:25 75- 1451 PUBLIC HEARING; HEARING OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 4 : ADOPT RESOLUTION 75-128 e pu is eanng on notice o mtentmr. to annex terntory to County Service Arco No. 4 was held as advertised. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing; No one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, Resolution 75-126 approvins annexation of territory to County Service Area No. 4 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign. 75-1 X52 CONTINUED HEARlNGs APPEAL OF SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE'S DECISION REGARDING CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE FOR AP 5706 and 57-20, PENTZ ROAD e continuance o t e ear n8 on t e appea o Su ivison Committee's ectsion regarding certificates of compliance for AP 57-06 and 57-20, Pentz Road, held at this time. Phil Mace, attorney at taw, stated that due to delays in Public Works Department and his office, the papers have not been completed. He requested a four weeks continuance. Matter continued to September 23, (975 at Is30 p.m. 75-1453 DISCUSSION AND REPORT: ANIMAL CONTROL PROBLEMS Dic Sten rg, un ers eri an og contro o ~cer, an Ken Wils•ron, animal control officer, reported to the Board conceming problems experienced in the field by the animal control officers. Comments were made conceming the calls received by the Board members about dogs running loose, barking at Nights, etc. Mr. Wilson explained the problem of barking dogs. This must happen in the presence of the officer. If the complaining people are willing to sign a complaint, then the officer will file the complaint with the District Atromey. He set out the problem of dogs running at large cr:i Dog problems discussed. Mr. Stenberg explained how they were handling the problems. Supervisor Richter asked if there would be any help in transferring this operation to the Health Department. Sheriff Gillick stated that if the Health Department takes over the operation it would 6e on a 3b5 day a year basis. He explained the operation and set out his feelings concerning the operation. Time spent discussing the pr oblem and how it was being handled. Reclaiming of the dogs picked up set out. Fee schedule far the licensing of the dogs set out and discussed. Supervisor Cameron felt the fees should be looked at and wnsidered. Page 155. August 26, 1975 r~'` •''~ ---- - ------------- August 26, 1975- ---- -- ---- Helen Hilke, Paradise, asked if there had been any consideration given to a neutering clinic in the County. Suggestion discussed. County Counsel will report back on the fee schedule. 75-1454 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT-l5 SCANNERS rscusse a regrona communrcatrons equ pment pure ase o scanners rn t e total amount of $2,820.44. Butte County's share of this purchase was 15 scanners at a total cost of $549.45. This was to be purchased last year but the billing came in too late and it was not included as a prior year encumbrance. The Sheriff requests Board authorization fio purchase the scanners from this year's budget. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, sewnded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously rcerried, purchase of regional communications equipment - 15 scanner systems, at a total cost of $549.45, was authorized. 75-1455 WELFARE DIRECTOR TO SPEAK TO CITY OF CHlCO ON PLACEMENT OF A WELFARE WORKER IN CHICO AS REQUESTED BY CITY OF CHICO r son, a are rector, spa a to t e a concerning tha invitation tendered by the City of Chico to discuss placement of a welfare worker in Chico. He explained how the Welfare requests from Chico were being handled at present. The Social 1Nelfare Workers are in the field all day. The Meth-Cal applications are the biggest problem in Chico. The initial application can be handled by mail. One worker in Chico cannot supply all the services needed 'in Chico. He asked if the Board would like him to attend the meeting in Chico on September 2, 1975. Chairman Ladd suggested that the write-up presented to the Board members by Mr. Crisan be sent to the City of Chico and that he should also attend the meeting. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Bob Crisan, Welfare Director, was requested to attend the meeting in Chico to discuss placement of a welfare worker in Chico, respond to the questions presented by the City of Ghico and give them the information that he had presented to the Board members. 75-1456 REPORT ON SALE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY BY SEALED SID AND 8Y PUBLIC AUCTION: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 75-129 and 75-13fl AUTHORIZING SAID SALES Carl Norton, Treasurer-Tax Collector, presented parcels forme a tad property with 17 sealed bid parcels and 96 public auction parcels. He requested the Board members to study the list of properties listed for sale; they followed a different formula for the safe of these parcels. They set the price based on the amount of taxes owed, plus the advertising costs. The proposed formula set out and discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillap, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Resolutions 75-129 and 75-130 authorizing sale of tax deeded property by sealed bid and by public auction were adopted and the Chairman . authorized to sign. Original resolutions and descriptions of said parcels on fi4e with the Clerk. 75-1457 DISCUSSIONS LETTER FROM 5TATE LIBRARIAN CONCERNING 'THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY FOR SYSTEMS AND SERVICES{LASS"COUNTY LIBRARIAN TO BECOME A SIGNATOR Ja lent', county Librarian, was present to discuss ttre letter and material received from the State~"Cibrarian approximately t~o w~s ago regarding '?he California Library for age August 26, 1975 t~`~ ~ ___________________Au~ust~~,J97~====_-_-=_=----_ --- systems and services -class". She reported on the use of the libraries. There has been a 10°!o increase in use of the libraries. The new headquarters in Oroville has had a IS% increase in use. Mrs. Tenry explained the service set out in the request. This is just an invitation to enter as a signator. They would be a signator on the governing board during the planning stage. The County would not be under obligation to contract fior any services. There is no charge for joining in this service at the present time. She would like to see this County represented in this matter. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKllop arxf unanimously carried, the Boarc[ approved the County Librarion becoming a signator on the governing board for 'The CaliFomia Library for Systems and Services-CLASS". 75-1458 D15CUSSION: REQUEST OF MR5. A1LEEdN JENNINGS FOR REFUND OF USE PERMIT FEE etrye a r reporte on t e een enn ngs request or re n o use permit application fee. This use permit was denied by the Planning Commission on August 7, 1975, and no appeals have been received. Request discussed. A letter will be sent to Mrs. Denning asking her what she is requesting and informing her that a refund cannot be granted. No action taken. 75-1459 REPORT FROM SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE AT REQUEST OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING DESIGN CRITERIA FOR DRAINAGE FOR MERIDIAN-MUNJAR AREA Report rom t e Su ivislon Committee at t e request a t Board o Supervisors concerning the design criteria fur drainage for the Meridian-Rtiunjar area discussed. RNs. Blair asked if the Board would like to read and study the matter and put the matter over for discussion at a later date. Exhibit map explained by Mrs. Blair. These are the parcels being considered under this violation. Mr. Castleberry explained the drainage systems. The least expensive system would have ho be installed as these people cannot aFford an expensive system. Plan for drainage system discussed. liow system would be paid for by property owners discussed; it was felt that a service area vrould have to be established. No action taken at this time. 75-14b0 APPROVE TENTATNE PARCEL MAP RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL On motion o 5uperv sor i op, seeon y perv€sor ameron and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map was approved, subject to the conditions, with the finding that the map has been found to be consistent with the Butte County Gen~~` Plan and that a negative declarations has been filed with the County Clerk; Zoned S-? aorna Smith, AP 39-3? --4~3 tporticn) , 3 lots, G.P. 1-~4 du/ac saixtheast ai 23r~rtt:g-±-~.ye, h.vs3., Lot Y2 & 13, l~orthgrav©s ~,~Ctit:n, Ctaco. i2ursustit to the requ.3xeu~nfcs aL Scotian 2f3.s o~ the Butte County COcie, t'he tentative parc::l map of the aflove is3enfi~i.ed pzaprri^,f hgs been se- vieozed by the Butte County Subdiv3.eiaa Committee ~cnd the psennrng commi,ssian. Page 157. August 26, 1975 /"` ~'-, c=°-e=cc c=a~aocoesa~~~~6~~=scaer_ao=ceecccesa=a The Subdivi~aion Ctim:aittQa acid the Planuixeg Cc~.l.ss},cu recoa~mcend appzoval of the tentative gyp, subject to thm following coacli.tiatts: 1. Parcel l ~ 2 sub~eot to deveiopfag a s~parat_ water suggly px~i©x ~to any d~velapmnnt. 2. Verify legal. ~xeel. 3. ~ieau to tihe Coant_r ok ~Rt'te ~~ rt, rigi~w-c+w-caay fzom ~e .' - - i'~~t8Tl~.«.e d£ i~atthtJS3VE3 r'1Y~. 4. Ind~.csice 8 50 ft. laLll.ding'setl~~ck fsam i.nc eexzterline at Nort+xgcaves Ave. 5. t ~e parcels axe to 1~e ~~ less t~aci one t:i•? ;~cr~e minfmunt e%cciusive of r1gY:ts-of-'uay. 11 tsegat~ivtt DeclaratioL i'egatdittg ~uir4n~entai Fmnact was filed wf th the Cquttty Clerk an 3ulg 20, 1975: 75-ldbl MAp RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL SET OVER FOR HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1975 e tentative map recommen e r 8n a y P ann ng mm ss on ~ e y Emil Meyers. AP 51-083-15, 3 lots, west side of Lucky John Read, approximately 900 feet south of Wagstaff Read, paradise discussed. Mrs. Blair sat out the background of this map. Map sat for hearing on September 3, 1975 at 1:30 p.m. 75-1462 DISCUSSION: REMOVAL OF VACATED UNSAFE BUfLDINGS-COUNTY~,ADMINISTRAT[ON BUILDING SITE Remove o vacated unsafe buildings, County Administration building site discussed. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public lhbrks, feels that the ofd building's should be removed, Supervisor McKillop felt the County should move along on getting these old buildings removed. Mr. Castleberry said he would suggest that the removal of the buildings be put out to bid. There area lot of things stored there that will have to be moved from the building. Mr. Castleberry suggested that these items sostored be removed to another location, It was stated that there would be no storage space available unfit the print shop is moved. Ev Bosworth stated that they hove been working on the storage problem. On motion of Supervisor McKillap, seconded by SupervlsorRichter and carried, Director of public N6rks was authorized to prepare bids far the removal of the vacated unsafe buildings at the County Administration building site. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan, McKillop and RFchter NOES: Chairman Ladd 75-l463 APPROVE GRADLEY TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT (AMENDED) e agreement as een amen a to re eet t e , Bete r this program and o paragraph added to facilitate paymenF to the City of Gridley. Tlie contractor and the City of Gridley have both signed the agreement. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the agreement was approved and chairman authorized 'S-I~BLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE FOR WORK ON RIVER ROAD WASHOUT SLOPE PROTECTION . Caste erry reports t of s ope protection r a s i e on sestet y si e o vet Poaad @ washout on Sacramento River will exceed funds previously approved by Board in the amount of X8,000. On motion of Supervisor Cameron~'z~~n~g~ by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously Page 158 August 26, 1975 ~ ~ --------------------August 26, 1975---- - --------- - carried, the following action wns taken: 1. Public VWrks authorized to negotiate with Luhn Brothers (Corps of Engineers Cantraator) to perform work on basis of equipment rental and purchaseonf material; 2. Authorized closure of River Road for a period of approximately twv weeks in order to expedite the completion of work; and 3. Postponed budgeted project 5aeramenta Avenue and Grape Way and transfer funds ($8,000) from this budgeted project to, River Road WO X1896. '75-1465 AUTHORIZATION FORCOUNTY BRIDGE CREW TO PERFORM NECESSARY REPAIRS ON WILSON LANDING ROAD BRIDGE @ ROCK CREEK pH motion o upemsor 'c ter, secon e y Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, authorization for county d~ridge crew to perform necessaryr repairs at the Wilson Landing Read Bridge @ Rock Breek was granted, and establishment of work order from budgeted Wilson Land Road project in the amountofof $5,000 was approved w€th Auditor to bring bo~i< a change order d 75-1466 AWARD OF BID: LA PORTS ROAD 03532-74-I . Caste rry reports on t e resu is for the LaPorte RAad Project. The lowest bid was BaldwinConstruction Company of Maiypxville, in the amount of $83,748 for reconstruction of athree-quarters mi la section of the LaPorte Road between Bangor and Honcut, south of Oroville. He recommended that the bid be awarded to them. -~ On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the bid for the recons#ruction of a section of the LaPorte Read was awarded to Baldwin Construction Company of Marysville In the amount of $83,74$, and the Auditor was authorized to bring back a transfer of $9,000 from the Nelson West Read work:.~~der to cover the additional funds needed. 75-1467 DISCUSSION: CRAIG ftECREATIONROAD DISTRICT ast a rry state t at t ey ave en try ng to form a district up at the Craig Recreation Road. The property owners have finally secured an engineer to work on this project. They would like the County to lend them some money for the initial planning of the road. He told them that this could not be done. Mr, Castleberry reoommended to these people that the bring a resolution to the Board setting up a district. He will tell them to try to set up a district and bring back something to the Board that can be considered to form the district, Discussed; no action taken. 75-1468 ANNOUNCEMENTS & DISCUSSIONS . Caste ny announce t at t e Feather Over Blvd. would be closed for installation of a sewage system for three days. Mr. Castlebeny said he was going to go ahead with the FROC building; Cook & Associates are preparing the plans. They will proceed with the tests. for the drilling of the dry wells. Chairman Ladd questioned the matter of the bids for the demolishing contracts, Ha questioned Mr. Castleberry about the old annex building. Mr. Castleberry said they were going to have to tear down the old fireplaces. 75-1469 DI5CUS5EON OF LAND LEVELING ORDINANCE-PUT OVER THREE WEEKS iscussion o t e an eve ing oi~finance was put over to Septem er , 5 in give the Board members time to study Pcge 159, August 26, 1475 .~ ~ t 75-1470 ADOPT RESOLUTION 75-131 SETTING TAX RATE The proposed resolution setting tax rates presented by County Auditor. He stated that the EI Media Fire District rate should be $1.447. All other rates have been properly computed. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Resolution 75-131 setting tax rates was adopted, with the change to show the EI Media Fire District to be $1.447, and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 75-1471 DISCUSSION: COUNTY INSURANCE PROGRAM Mi a Pyeatt reported on t county insurance program and storage coverage in the old building. This concerns the old iatl, the old courthouse and the old nurses training room that have received earthquake damage. The question is whether #hese should be removed from the county policy. The insurance agent estimated that there would be a saving of some $7f~8 per year that would be deleted from the policy. This would be a Board decislan, Then premium is due this month. Mr. Pyeatt stated there was a 60 day cancellation clause within this policy. It was the Board 's feel that these buildings should not be deleted from the policy at this time. 75-1472 EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE REPORTING FORM APPROVED A rrn was presente r approva to a use as a mailer to evaluate damage done by the August I earthquake. Supervisor Richter suggested tha# one change be added: on the question relating to water pipes add 'br water systems"so that this would wver wells. L~IVIaCendiscussed. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the form for use as a mailer to evaluate damage done by the August I earthquake was approved, with the change suggested by Supervisor Richter relating to wafer systems. 75- 1473 APPROVE TEN QUESTIONS FOR SPECIAL CENSUS ppropose specs census questrons were iscussed 6y BGAG at the August 20, 1975 meeting and were improved Informally. Board approval for use of these questions is requested, Discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gameron and unanimously carried, the ten questions for special census were approved as presented. 75-1474 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED On motion o Superv sor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved: B-008 Personnel. Transfers X21.3$ from ofrice expanse to extra help within the Personnel budget. This covers for June 30, 1975 (one day only) expense -Mike Ramsey was still on Personnel's payroll at that time and there is no provision for extra help in tha current year's budget. ~B-OOS Sup~l_amental t4anaower Protrrams. This sets up X97,017.49 in the salaries end sslary overhead accounts. This increases county share of appropriation of the federally funded CETA 1T ?+Ianpower Program •b~f reallocating unexpended cub-agent appropriations as rec}uested by the Manpower Director. ,. Page i60, August 26, (975 ~ r", B-Q12 Mentt~. Health. This transfers €'109 fror¢ medical-dental and lab supplies to out-patient services -ambulances. This is to transport medically ill patients to hospital for acute txe~tment. This occurance has been so rare that £vnds are not usual~.,y appxopristsd in the regular budget for this, therefore, the transfer 1s necess~r,7 at .this time. 75-1475 APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM OWENS-CORNING FIBERGLASE:CORP. FOR REPAIR TO ACOUSTICAL CEILI NG_ IN SUPERIOR COURT BLDG., DUE TO EARTHQUAKE DAN Ev Bosworth, Assistant Administrative Officer, reports on a propose rom Owens; Coming Fiberglas Corporation for repair of the acoustical tailing throughout the Superior Court Building, Butte County Center, due to earthquake damage. The price for such work including applicable taxes totals ii2,293.00. Proposal discussed. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the proposal from Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation in the amount of X2,393 for repair t+o the acoustics( ceiling fihroughaut the Superior Court Building, Butte County Genter was approved. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan, McKillop and Chairman Ladd NOES: Supervisor Richter RECESS: The Board recessed at 6x25 for an executive session. RECONVENED: The Boarcl reconvened at 5:40 following an executive session. 75-1476 AUTHORIZE DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS Dan B ac tot ,County Counse ,reported on the executive session. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, sewnded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, County Counsel was authorized to request dismissal of the following actions; County of Butte vs. Taft Superior Court Action No. 59329 " Warner „ 54332 " Wilmsen " " " 5933! " " Marcotte " " S933fl 75-[477 PLANNING DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED TO WRITE LETTER REGARDING REQUEST OF OFFICE OF PLANNING & RESEARCH PERTAINING TO COPIES OF EIR MATTERS Supervisor Cameron refereed to a cite: m t e State O ice o Panning and Research addressed to the Planning department. They are requesting that i5 copies be sent to them of all matters pertaining to E. L R.s. He felt That if they want copies of these matters, then Planning Department could sent them one copy and they can make all the other copies that them might want. Supervisor Cameron suggested that Mr. Lawson be directed to ignore the letter and submit only one copy of all such matters to them. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Jim Lawson, Planning Director, was instruo#ed to send only one copy of E.I.R. matters to the Office of Planning and Research, subject to County Counsel's approval of such action. It was suggested that a fietter be sent to the Governor requesting a slowing down of this paper mill. 75-1478 STATEMI[iNT CONCERNING SCHOOL DEPARTMENT DP WORK Supernsor Ma igan reports tat severe wee ago t e Board objected to the payment of funds for the data processing system fo~ taghe ~~~ools department. This is a question of taking August 2b, i975 .r.,.~ ~Y.., __ ________ August26 1975_ _____ money from one pocket and putting it another. The County will have to pay for the data processing program for the schools department. Information; no action needed, ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 to reconvene on Wednesday, September 3, 1975 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK ~ By airman o t e Boar ar o up nson er c J Page 162. ' August 26, 1975