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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM091873September 18, 1973 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF BUTTE SS. The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman McKillop. Clef Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstoclc, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerlc. INVOCATION: Rev. Wayne Long, Gridley United Methodist Church, Gridley. Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 73-1448 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the minutes of September 11, 1973 were approved as mailed. 73-1449 COMMUNICATIONS Ed Robinson, County Welfare Director. Mr. Robinson sends notice of his 6 3,~3 intended retirement to become effective on December 28, 1973. See motion following communications. Id,O~ your 1]us. Two letters are received from Chico residents supporting your Bt=s• Additional letters also received. Letters discussed and Clerk requested to place them in the "Your Bus" file. Tom Fox, Chico. Mr. Fox sends letter supporting a variance for Dr.. Sonntag's '/~J~a~ rezoning request. Supervisor Cameron presented other letters regarding this item. To be placed in a £ile. No action taken at this time. County of Tehama. Sends notice of September 27th meeting of the Regional / ~]~~ D Council of Rural Counties in Red Bluff, See motions following communication. Supervisor Ladd to attend meeting. Regional Council of Rural. Counties. President Bob Mahan advises that a ~ slot en the Executive Committee of the Council is open. He also J ~~ requests your inda.cations to join the Association to be sent to him ` as soon as possible. Discussed, See motion following communications. City of Chico. Barbara Evans, City Clerk, sends notice of the appointment 0 of Norman Landerman to replace Steve Gilmore on the Chico Area B p~~ Planning Advisory Committee. Discussed. County Counsel, Administrative Officer and Planning Director appointed as members of the Committee. City of Chico. Sends notice that Davicl Rush, Dorothy Ingalls, Loren Andrews, Pats°i.ek McCafferty, Fred Davis, and Grayson Price leave been appointed qr~D ~O to the jo?..nt Ci_ty-County Library Study Committee for Chico. The study 00 now awaits action by the County designating the first scheduled meeti..ng. Discussed, Administrative Officer to send Chico a copy of the County agreement with 6roville. Meeting to be set in November. ~ City of Chico. Mayor Ringel acknowledges Board's resolution relating to the p~, establishment of County Service Axeas. County Counsel and City Attorney will meet to discuss this matter. Chico Area Recreation and Park District. Advises that it will be necessary r.~ to form a Ci..tizen's Advisory Committee for the State Bidwell Park/ ~ 0.~ Bidwell River Park study. A meeting to discuss formation of the Page 482. September 18, 1973 ______________September 183 1923= = = = =_________ Committee is set for Monday, September 24, at 12x30 p.m. in the CARD Office. Discussed, Supervisor Madigan will attend the meeting. City of Petaluma. Mayor Helen Putnam sends information concerning the legal ~ ~ ramifications and costs relating to their attempt to control growth b ~~ in their community. Mayor Putnam solicits Butte County's support in their litigation efforts. Discussed; no action taken. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sibling. Requests that the Board keep the Butte Meadows Road open during the 73-74 winter season. Discussed; to be discussed at 11;00 a.m. Butte County Grand Jury. John M. Logan, Foreman, sends letter to the Board ©~} of Supervisors requesting your consideration and thoughts on construction ~Q. of an addition to the 3uvenile Hall, Chairman McKillop felt there should be a study of the space needs. Letter to be answered; no action taken at this time. Paradise Chamber of Commerce. Set out their views concerning "Your Bus". To be discussed at the BCAG meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 19, 1973. Mt. Lassen Area Council, BoyScouts of America. Request to keep the Butte Meadows Road open during the ~•~inter months when there is snow on the roads. To be discussed at 11:00 a.m. California Water Commission. The request written comments to the Commission ~//,4 v on the proposed reorganization of the Department of Water Resources. Letter discussed. Referred to Public Works and George Stamm for study and comments. t~l0 O~a~ Ruth Sheldon, Request for variance for a building permit, Read and discussed. Referred to Public Korks and County Counsel, Northern Cali.forn.ia County Supervisors Association. Read and discussed. f ~ I,~ ~ Referred to Assessor and County Counsel with a request that they report back to the Board. bon L. Harris. Appeal of denial of request for a variance for setback j/ ~j,0 ~ requirements on Highway 32 at I:ennedy Avenue. Set for hearing on October 9th, 1973 at 2;00 p.m. Tom E. Powell, Petitions regarding cannery waste. Letter read and discussed. ~D b'~t7 cutwandsfgglsoperationmbybthehcompanye mReferreduto CountydCounsela for study and answering of the letter. Combined Health Agency Drive of Northern California. Request for payroll deductions from County employees paychecks. Referred to Administrative Officer and to Personnel. They will report back to the Board on this matter, Charles E. Harvey. Petition for interim zoning in West Chico. To be held until Planning Director is present to discuss the request. William W. Geddi.s, Kendall Engineering. Request for the Board to rescind f / 3 ~ Q their previous action on the George Burwell parcel map. To be discussed later in the meeting, 73-145_0_ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTOR On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the resignation of Ed Robinson, Glelfare Director, was accepted with regret, with the request that a letter of appreciation for. his services be sent to him. 73-1451 APPROVE_JO~NING THE REGTONAL COUNCIL OF RURAL COUNTIES On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, approval was given to the joining of the Regional Council of Rural Counties and the Administrative Officer was authorized to pay the required dues for the Bosrd. Page 483. September 18, 1973 September_18,_1973 On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Supervisor Ladd was nominated as the Board's representa- tive on the Executive Committee of the Regional Council of Rural Counties. 73-1452 AUTHORIZE DEFENSE FOR JIM GLANDER IN RE SUPERIOR COURT ACTION N0. 56170, LAWRENCE JOHNSON VS RICHARD NEVES, ET AL On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, pursuant to the provisions of the Tort Claims l 0 0'~~ Act, defense was authorized to be given to James F. Glander in the matter of Lawrence Johnson vs. Richard Neves, et al, Butte County Superior Court Number 56170, as requested by Mr. Glander in his letter to the Board. 73-1453 SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: TAKEN OFF AGENDA AT THIS TIME The proposed salary ordinance .amendment on the agenda was taken off the agenda at this time at the request of the Administrative Officer. 73-1454 APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY MENTAL T3EALTH SERVICES AND EDITH LAUSTEN: ITEMS DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following action was taken: 1. Approved the agreement between County Mental Health Services and Edith Lausten, a month to month agreement, and the Chairman was authorized to sign, subject to County Counsel and Auditor's approval. 2. Declared a 1967 Dog Control pickup, d~231 and Public Works sedan #290 surplus and authorized the Purchasing Agent to sell. 73-1455 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved: B-OOb Shasta Union Drainage - Reduces services and supplies $700 5-007 Biggs Swimming Pool - Reduces services and supplies $1,320 and Reserve for Contingencies $600 8-008 Gridley Swimming Pool - Reduces capital. outlay reserve $410. 73-1456 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS TO NINE DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT ~ SPECIAL DISTRICTS,,_PURSUANT TO SECTION 23520 OF STATE ELECTIONS CODE b ef, D On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, pursuant to Section 23520 of the State Elections Code, the following appointments were approved, as requested by the County Clerk; Paxadise Fire Protection District: Directors -Virgil F. Royer David R. Ross Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District Director, Division Cpl Barbara S. Bowman Director, Division ~k3 Oscar F. beakins Director, Division ~~5 James Rackerby Thermalito Irrigation District Director, Division #5, Ernest L. Reynolds Biggs West Gridley Water District Directors: James E. Storm Gary J. Rudd Doyle Justesonpage 484. September 18, 1973 ______________September_I8,_1973=====______ W ~- Treasurer, Assessor and Tax Collector; Willis C. Jensen Butte Water District ..... , Directors: Lewis E. Reynolds Charles Herrington Lester B. Breeding Secretary: Paul J. Hunzeker Drainage District ~~100 of Butte County Director, Division ~p2 Leroy Thengvall Director, Division ~F3, Marvin Lundberg E1 Medio Fire District Commissioners: Richard E. Nystuen James C. Andrew Richvale Irrigation District Directors: Arthur Lindberg Louis M. Anderson Table Mountain Irrigation District Secretary, Treasurer, Assessor and Tax Collector: Jeanne R. Chaffin 73-1457 PUBLIC WORKS TTEMS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following action was taken: 1. Approved the request by City of Chico to do building inspection work and collect fees on AP Nos. 43-29-62 & 70 (1425 Nord Avenue) 2. Approved the final map of Central Park Condominium (one lot, Maxwell Drive, Paradise, and accepted the offers of dedication. 3. Approved the following agreements for sale, for right of way acquisition, authorized the Chairman to sign and authorized the Auditor to issue warrants upon demand of County`s escrow agent: Skyway FAS 757(4) Lippow Dev. Co. 0.017 Ac. 1425 No Impr. $1425 " " D. Matteis 0.041 900 -0- $900 4. Accepted road and drainage work for Rancho De Castillos Subdivision, and instructed the Auditor to release the $9,100 cash deposit, subject to the maintenance bond which is posted. 73-1458 DISCUSSION: ROADSIDE WEID SPRAY PROGRAM Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, and Mr. Mackessy, Ag Commissioner, were present to discuss the weed spray program. Mr. Mackessy set up a map, diagraming the areas that are proposed to receive roadside weed spraying. They propose an additional 215 miles for this program. Costs for the proposed program set out and discussed. The work will be done with the same personnel and equipment and it is estimated to cost $25,000. Supervisor Gilman stated he has given quite a bit of thought to this matter. Because of the shoulder maintenance work, he feels that it would be better coordinated through Public Works. He feels that Mr. Castleberry has the personnel to handle this program. Mr. Castleberry said he would prefer to have someone else do this w Pa~eb~+t~5he would do whatever the Board wishes September 18, 1973 1 September 18, 1973 him to do. Supervisor Gilman said the Ag geople have the technical skills to advise Mr. Castleberry, but that Mr. Castleberry has more personnel to handle the work. Time spent discussing the program. Chairman McKillop suggested that it might be better to upgrade the present spraying program rather than extending the program. Supervisor Gilman felt the County Boas not doing enought at the present time. Mr. Castleberry explained how the would propose to handle the program. Supervisor Gilman felt that the function should be changed from the Ag Department to Public Works so that the work could be coordinated and be more effective. It was decided to .form an advisory committee to get the program on the road. Supervisor Gilman suggested that two people be appointed from each Supervisorial District, and that the scope of their duties should be set cut. Appointments to the committee will be made next week. No action taken at this time. RECESS: 10;20 RECONVENED: 10:35 73-1459 ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-157 DECLARING FOUR-WAY STOP AT 12th & TEHAMA APPROVE VARIANCES FROM ORDINANCE FOR PARCELS CREATED WITHOUT 60-FOOT ACCESS; AUTHORIZED PUBLIC WORKS TO INCLUDE PARK AVENUE BETWEEN CHICO CITY LIMITS & FREEWAY IN PAVING CONTRACT & APPROVE SAFEWAY BUILDING REMODELING Mr. Castleberry presented additional Public Worlcs items for Board discussion and action. Items discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the following action was taken: rj 1. Adopted Resoluti m 73-157, declaring four-way stop at the intersection of Tehama Avenue and 12th Street and authorized the Chairman to sign. 2. Approved variances from ordinance for parcels created without 60-foot access, access obtained after March 4, 1972, for the following, and approved others pending amendment, subject to vertification of recorded 60-foot access to Public Works; A. Jack L. Smith, off Concow Raad AP 58-17-35 B. W. M. Voyce - Craig Area AP 71-29-45 (others pending amendment) 3. Authorized Public Works to include Park Avenue between Chico City limits and Freeway in paving contract naw out to bid. 4. Approved the agreement for architect services for the Safeway ~~ ~ ~~ ~ library remodeling, and authorized the Chairman to sign. 0~' ~ Page 486. September I8, 1973 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _September=18,=1973 = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 73-1460 DISCUSSION: BLOCKING THOROUGHFARES TO QUESTION PEOPLE Supervisor Gilman said that in the Chico area, in the last. few weeks, there have been people blocking thoroughfares asking questions of people using these roads. He did not think that these people should be stopped when they are trying to get their crops to the market. Mr. Castleberry said fie would handle this immediately. This was preliminary work being done for the Chico Urban area survey. This is part of the transportation study. No action needed by the Board. 73-1461 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER TO COUNTY H05PTTAL Walter Atkin was present to request an advance of $150,000 from the Hospital Reserve Fund. He explained the request for the transfer. He explained the situation of finances at the hospital at the present time. Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, secanded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, a transfer of $150,000 was authorized to the Hospital, as requested. 73-1462 DISCUSSION: HOSPITAL MATTERS Supervisor Gilman questioned County Counsel about what the State Legislature had done about the Charter change. County Counsel explained what had been accomplished to date. Mr. Atkins stated he had met with Mr. Moore of the HCS Corp, Tfiey looked at the hospital facility so that Mr. Moore could make a recommendation to his company. Mr. Atkin asked Mr. Moore if his company would be interested in operating the hospital. Mr. Moore said the company was interested and they would be back with a proposal for the Board's consideration. 73-1463 REPORT BY GEORGE STAMM: WATER RESOURCES MATTERS George Stamm reported to the Board concerning Butte County's submission of estimated monthly requirements for entitlement to State Water Project waters. He also reviewed the Water Basin quality Control plans. He explained the forms for the annual estimate that have to be filed with the State. These forms are filed out each year; the estimate is made on a monthly basis. He said he has been meeting with the representatives from Bay Valley Consultants on the water plan. He said that Supervisor Madigan and himself would be meeting with. the committee in Sacramento on the 27th; they are proposing alternates that will enhance the quality of the water in the Sacramento Valley. Supervisor Gilman said he hoped that they would remember that the quality of the river is not the quality they would like but it is as good as the water in the other areas. Mr. Stamm said that Bay Valley recognizes that the water in the Sacramento River is excellant water. He said that the Regional Quality Water Board handed down a decision that affects Paradise Irrigation District. He said there would be additional information concerning this decision. 73-1464 APPEARANCE OF MAYOR WINSTON CITY OF O_R_OVILLE: LEGISLATION ON AB974 Mayor Winston of theCity of Oroville spoke to the Board relative to legislation on AB 974 (formation of service areas for less than county- wide services). He said he was not here to create a rift between the two entities; here to correct a misunderstanding. He said the remarks he was making were on behalf of the City of Oroville and City of Chico. He said a suggestion was made that an attempt be made to hold a meeting between County Counsel and the City CouxT~age ~~ both cities, He explained the September 18, 1973 _______________September_18,_I973 T_=_=_______ situation. He said that as of last Wednesday, they had not heard from County Counsel. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said he has talked to the City Attorneys fox Chico, Oroville, Gridley and Biggs. He is ,going to send them a review of the matter as he sees the situation, When they meet, they will have an understanding of what is to be discussed, Matter discussed; no action taken. 73-1465 APPEARANCE: MRS. LUCILLE GRIFFITHS, PRESIDENT, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: RAMIFICATIONS OF PROPOSITION 1 Mrs. Lucille Griffiths, President of the League of Women Voters, spoke to the Board concerning the ramifications of Proposition I scheduled to be on the November 6th ballot. They oppose Proposition 1. Proposition explained and discussed. Mrs. Griffiths said they would like to suggest that the County examine Proposition 1 and its affect on the County in the future. She said they do not ask for any commitment from the Board at this time, but would like the Board to give it their consideration. Chairman McKillop said the Board was aware of the proposition and they were studying it. 73-1466 DISCUSSION: BUTTE MEADOWS SNOW REMOVAL: APPROVE REMOVAL OF SNOW AS FAR SECOND STORE Members of the Butte Meadows community were present to speak to the Board concerning snow removal problems. Appearing; 1, Mr, Richard Plants, Butte Meadows. He said the people of this community would like to have the Board make a decision cancerning~he problem of snow removal, They are just requesting that the primary road have the snow removed; not the other roads. 2. Mrs. Rall, Butte Meadows. She stated that she has a home in Butte Meadows and would like to live there 12 months of the year, She asked about the Board's objections to the request for snow xemoval on this road. Mr. Castleberry said the road could be cleared with a motor grader and a blade. The County has only so many dollars for snow plowing. Supervisor Madigan asked what the. difference was between this road and the road to Inskip. These people would be happy with just regular working hours for the snow removal, 3. Mr. Harry Estes, Boy Scouts of America representative. He explained the matter of vandalism at the Boy Scout camp at Butte Meadows. He feels that the opening of this road during the winter months would help them. He urged that the Board approve the snow removal for this road. 4, Mr. Bob Raker, Butte Meadows. 5. Mr. Barney Plants. Chairman McKillop said the Board ,would have to make a determination of whether there would be enough utilization of the road to warrant keeping it open during the winter months. Discussed other areas of the county that would need snow removal, Equipment would be needed to expand the program, Time spent discussing the problem of snow removal in the county. Chairman McKillop said that if this snow removal were to b~ag~p~g~ed, it should be done so on a pilot September 18, 1973 September 18, 1973 program, to determine the amount of use the road receives so that the program could be evaluated for this year. It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and carried that the snow be removed on the Butte Meadows Road as far as the second store (Klein's), for this year as a pilot program to determine the use the road receives so that the grogram could be evaluated at the ead of the year, and that Purchasing Department be instructed to work with Public Works to acquire the necessary equipment to do this work in the Butte Meadows area. AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan and Chairman McKillop NOES: Supervisors Gilman and Ladd Mr, Castleberry said his proposal to the Board was to rent the necessary equipment. He suggested that the equipment be purchased from Revenue Sharing Funds. Statement discussed. ~..-73-1467 ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-158, AMENDMENT TO RE50LUTION 73-150, TAX RATE Mr. Leonard Rathburn, Thermalito School District, said the Board of Trustees have asked him to appear and explain the matter of a miscalculation regarding the tax rate, which would make them short on the State Revenue of about $70,000. They can recoup about $35,000 under the special provisions of AB 1627. They would have to add about .35 back into the tax rate. He requested that the Board tax computation be revised accordingly. Request discussed. This would change the tax rate from $1.606 to $1.961. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Resolution 73-158, amending Resolution 73-150, setting tax rates, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 73-1468 APPEARANCE OF RAY CUDNEY. MANAGER OF BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Ray Cudney, Manager of the Butte County Employees Association, said there was a problem at the hospital about the concern of the employees as to their jobs. He would like to know when or if the hospital was going to close. The employees are waiting for the notice of discharge, as they feel that the hospital is going to close. He is asking the Board to give the employees some idea when the hospital will be closed. Chairman McKillop said it was being determined if a contract would be feasible to run the hospital by a private concern. At this time, no decision has been made, He explained what was being done. He said some of the services would be closed, but that a portion of the hospital would have to be maintained. Request of Mr. Cudney discussed; no action taken. RECESS: 12;00 RECONVENED: 1:30 73-1469 DISCUSSION: PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH UNIVAC Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on the proposed contract with UNIVAC. He said he and Mr. Hindery had met with representatives from UNTVAC. Addendum of the contract set out and discussed, Installation and site preparation explained. Page 489. September 18, 1973 September 18, 1973 Maintenance of the equipment discussed. Increase in maintaince costs discussed. Mr, John Ziel, representative of UNIVAC, stated that they can not exceed 7% per annum for increase in costs of maintenance. County Counsel explained tine proposed contract, going over the provisions page by page. Items to be maintained set out and discussed. Mr. Blackstock will proceed with the negotiations of the contract. The matter of the printer discussed, The printer was ready for acceptance on September 4th, Mr, Hindery requested authorization to formally notify UNIVAC that the County accepts the trainer printer. The printer is to be part of the new system. Discussed; action to be taken on the 25th of September. 73-1470 PUBLIC HEARING: WARREN D, ROSE-PETITION FOR VARIANCE TO PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 19-10 and/or 19-12 OF COUNTY CODE TO PLACE OF MOBILE HOME ON PROPERTY LOCATID AT INTERSECTION OF NORD AND HENSHAW AVENOES.,,CHICO_ The public hearing on the Warren D. Rose petition for variance to provisions of Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code to place a mobile home on propexty located at the intersection of Nord Avenue and Henshaw Avenue, Chico, also identified as AP 042-07-0-001-0, was held as advertised. Application read and discussed. The petitioner explained the request. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: Warren Rose, petitioner. He explained the request and file use of the property at present. This would be for a trailer for an employee. The employee, Mr, Cervante would take care of the property and would wark for Mr. Rose on weekends. Dan $lackstock, County Counsel, said that a permit should not be required for this trailer, There is a septic tank system on the property; it is a separate system. Request discussed. Chairman McKillop felt that the $25.00 fee deposited by Mr. Rose should be refunded to him. This man will be under the Agricultural use for occupancy of a trailer. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the refund of the $25.00 fee to the petitioner, and stated that no action was necessary on the petition to place a mobile home on the property as this request comes under the Ag employee definition. It was suggested that a clearer definition of a ag employee be prepared for a guideline for the Board, Discussed; no action taken. No further action taken on the petition filed by Mr, Rose. 73-1471 PUBLIC HEARING: CONTINUATION OF THE CHARLES 0, JONES REZONE FROM "A-3" TO "A-2 LTA," PROPERTX LOCATES NORTH OF BIGGS: CONTINUED The continuation of the public hearing on the Charles 0. Jones request for rezone from "A-3" (Agricultural) to "A-2 LTD," for property located on the north side of Hamilton Road, approx. 2 mile west of State Hwy. 99E, containing 40 acres more or less, identified as a portion of AP 29-22-49, located north of Biggs, was taken off the agenda at this time Page 490. September 18, 1973 September 18, 1973 because Planning Commission has not acted on the matter as of this date. Hearing continued to a later date. 73-1472 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL, APPROVEB Tentative parcel maps recommended for approval discussed. The map of Sadie Gackstetter, northwest of Chico, discussed. Supervisor Ladd requested that this map be delayed one week. Map to be put back on Planning agenda for Tuesday, September 25, 1973. Urban standards discussed. It was felt that the standards shculd be sgelled out. Curbs, gutters and sidewalks are Bart of the urban standards as required on the parcel maps. The Dick Snyder, parcel map near Shasta Avenue, Chico, discussed. David Jeffries map discussed, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, secozd ed by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps recommended for approval were approved, subject to the conditions attached by Planning Commission; 1, James Dyer, Ap 26-03-9 & 10, 2 lots, east side of IrvinAvenue, north of Bohemia Avenue, Palermo. Surveyor: John W. Hamby 2. Chester N. Sherer, AP 41-09-03 and AP 55-01-79, 4 lots, both sides of Neal Road, below Paradise. Surveyor: John W. Hamby 3. Ray Orr, AP 71-30-11, 2 lots, 4 mile north of Enterprise Road,. off Lumpkin Road, above Lake Oroville. Engineer: Kendall Engineering 4. Ross A, & Shirley A. Newfarmer, AP 72-17-03, 2 lots, on Oro-Bangor Hwy. off Lower Wyandotte, south of Oroville. Surveyor: G. M. Elliott 5. Irene Deuel, AP 51-25-11, 2 lots, off Orchard Drive, near Skyway, Faradiseo Surveyors John W. Hamby On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map recommended for approval was approved, subject to the conditions, and zaith a 24' paved road and a corresponding cul-de-sac, and with no curbs, gutters or sidewalks; ' 1. Dick Snyder, AP 42-34-06, on Bay Avenue, near Shasta Avenue, Chico. Surveyor: C. W. Bachman The Jerome D. Peters, Jr., parcel map discussed. Jim Lawson, planning Directorjexplained the matter of the easement. County Counsel stated that the 60' easement could be placed on the map as a condition that if the property were to change ownership or was to be divided again, that this 60' easement would be required. Mr. Peters explained his request for approval with the 20° easement. The lane has no where to go except to his house. To build the 60' easement, he would have to remove a row of walnut trees. There is no way to use this lane as an access road to anything other than his house, He requested that the Board consider his request as a hardship case. Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map was approved, subject to the conditions, with the 20' access, with the understanding that there be 60' available if there is any ownership change, and that the smaller parcel could not be divided: Page 4910 September 18, 1973 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _September_1$,_1973 = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - 1. Jerome D. Peters, Jr., AP 42-15-01, 2 lots, north side of W. Sacramento Avenue, Chico. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map recommended for approval was approved, subject to the conditions: 1. David Jeffries, AP 40-15-15, 2 lots, on Lott Road near Cummings Road, Durham. Surveyor: C. W. Bachman On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps in an area that has previously been and is in the process of being four by foured and recommended for approval were approved, subject to the conditions: 1. Bryce Weeks, AP 53-17-83, 3 lots, off east side of Sawmill Road, north of Oak Road, Paradise. Surveyor: John W. Hamby 2. William J. Grogan, AP 62-21-67, 4 lots, off Bald Rock Road, off Oro-quincy Hwy., above Oraville. 3. Charles F. Brooks, AP 56-02-75, 2 lots, off west side of Cohasset Road. RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:15 to go into an Executive Session RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 3:40 following an executive session. 73-1473 AUTHORT2E COUNTY COUNSEL TO BRING AN LNJDNCTZON AGAINST CLOYD REYNOLDS Chairman McKillop reported that during the executive session, a litigation matter was discussed. County Counsel was directed to bring an injunction against Cloyd E. Reynolds of Pentz Road, Paradise. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, County Counsel was authorized to bring an injunction against Cloyd Reynolds, Pentz Road, Paradise, for an alleged zoning violation. 73-1474 APPROVE CONTINUATION OF CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY AND WELFARE CONTRACT ~ D REGARDING ADOPTIONS. ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS ?i0' Representatives of the Childress Home Society and the Welfare Department were present to discuss the Children's Home Society and Welfare contract regarding adoptions. Bob Crisan, representing the Welfare Department, presented a summary of the last nine months of the contract. He said the department would like to continue with the program. Mr. Crisan stated that there has been indications that mandates may be presented from the State and Federal Governments on Adoption regulations, which should be received by November 1st. Summary set out and discussed. The annual report will be presented later in the year. The present agreement is a continuing thing with a 30 day cancellation clause. It was stated that there was no problem with participation under the present contract until direction is received in the matter. It was stated that the Auditor would Iike a minute order so that he can continue paying under the present agreement. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the contract with the Children's Home Society and Page 492. September 18, 1973 September 181 1973 the Welfare Department was approved~to continue on a month to month basis. 73-1475 APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AND REQUESTING AN EXCEPTION ' ONE MAP REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Hom~xE. Rasey tentative parcel map discussed. He is requesting a 10' exception, as it would be impossible to acquire the additional 10'. Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map recommended for approval, requesting an exception, was approved, subject to the conditions with condition No. 3 being approved, 30' from the centerline of the road, and with the deletion of condition No. 5: 1. Homer E. Rasey, AP 51-172-48, 2 lots, on Harvey Road, and Azalea Lane, north of Bille Road, Paradise. The Martha Scott, AP 51-171-18, 4 lots, on Diamond Avenue, off Bille Road, Paradise, parcel map discussed. Mr. Lawson explained the request for exception of lot size. One parcel does not quite meet the county standards. Supervisor Ladd moved for approval of the tentative parcel map of Martha Scott, with the deletion of condition ~k2. Motion discussed and then withdrawn. Supervisor Cameron stated that there has been quite a bit of trouble with the mobile home that Mrs. Scott had allowed to be placed on the property. Mrs. Scott stated that these people were purchasing lots 1 and 2, and they are paying for the dawn payment on a monthly basis. Mr. Lawson claims the mobile home is on the property illegally. Supervisor Cameron said that everything has been done outside the legal procedures. He feels that the whole problem should be looked at; he set out his objections to the problem. Map discussed. Mr. Lawson stated he would work with Mrs. Scott's attorney on the map. Map referred back to the Planning Department, with request that Planning Director speak to Mrs. Scott's attorney and to the Health Department. To be placed back on the agenda at a later date. 73-1476 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE DENIED pn motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps recommended for denial without prejudice were denied; 1. W. E. Fitzgerald, AP 57-35-35, AP 57-37-11, 12, 13 & 14, and AP 57-3'8-30, 2 lots, west side of State Iiwy. 32, and on Harris Wagon. 2. Don Tremble, AP 51-091,49, 2 lots, northeast corner Oliver and Madrone, Paradise. Surveyor; Sohn W. Hamby 73-1477 JAMES MARTIN TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CONTINUED 30 DAYS / 3 p ~J A letter from James Martin concerning his tentative parcel map was read and discussed, Mr, Martin requested that this map be continued for the present. On motion of Supervisar Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the James Martin tentative parcel map, AP 53-14-31, 3 lots, north side of Bi11e Road, between Pebble Lane and Pentz-Magalia Page 493. September 18, 1973 _ _ _ _ = T = _ _ _ _ _ _ =September=18,=1473 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hwy., Paradise was continued for 30 days. 73-1478 APPROVE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS RECONI~IENDED FOR APPROVAL: KELLEY RIDGE On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following tentative subdivision maps recommended for approval were approved, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission, and with negative environmental statements filed on all maps: 1. Kelly Ridge Estates, Unit 1-A, 9 lots, north side of Royal Oaks Road, off Kelly Ridge Road, Oroville. Owner; Southern California Financial Corp. Engineer: Cook Assac. 2. Kelly Ridge Estates, Unit 1-B, 6 lots, on Royal Oaks Road, off Kelly Ridge Road, Oroville, AP 34-60-68. Owner: Southern California Financial Corp. Engineer: Cook Assoc. 3. Kelly Ridge Estates, Unit 1-C, 24 lots, on Lodge View Drive, near Silver Leaf Drive, Oroville. Owner: Southern California Financial Corp. Engineer: Cook Assoc. 73-1479 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1400, AN TNTERIM ORDINANCE ZONING A PORTION OF COUNTY AN "S-2" DISTRICT & ADOPT ORDTNANCE 1401, AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ZONING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY AN "A-3" DISTRICT. WEST CHTCO AREA The letter from Charles E. Harvey, Chico, with the petitions attached req~ sting interim zoning for the west Chico area discussed. The request was to interim zone the area of qak Park north as a S-2 district and the remainder of the area an A-3 district. Request discussed, On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following ordinances were adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign; Ordinance 1400, an interim ordinance zoning a portion of the County an "S-2" (suburban residential) district Ordinance 1401, an interim ordinance zoning a portion of the county an "A-3" (agricultural) District 73-1480 DISCUSSION: LETTER FROM WILLIAM GEDDIS REGARDING GEORGE BURWELL MAP The letter from William Geddis regarding the George Burorell parceparcel map discussed. Mr. Burwell did not understand the urban standards and he requests that the previous action of the Board be rescinded. The property is on 10th Street in Thermalito. There are no curbs and gutters in the area. Discussed the standard of road required by the County. Request discussed, Referred back to the Planning Commission to consider the request concerning urban standards, with the request that they be more specific concerning the matter of urban standards. 73-1481 APPROVE UIT CLAIM DEED TO CITY OF GRTDLEX County Counsel reported that the City of Gridley wishes to clear title on a parcel of land on which the County had an interest for removal of gravel dated around 1880. Mr. Castleberry advises that the County has not utilized the gravel from this area for many years and has no intention of doing so in the future. Action discussed, On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign a Quitclaim Deed to the City of Gridley for property located in the Gridley areap A~ofa~-e~ ~~ S o ~ ~'F r o n ~ 3- /.Sf ~ b Page 494 -~- h o r, L e. c~ C ~i a , r rn a -~ -~'~ S ~ y h September 18, 1973 -----------Septembgr_l8,_1973 ____-- 73-1482 AUTHORIZE LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO AB 914 Ban Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on AB 914. He said this was the bill that would provide that instead of having a filing fee for an elective office, it could be waived if the person secured 500 signatures or 2% of the registered voters. Siskiyou Caunty sent a resolution opposing the bill. Bill discussed, On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the Board authorized a letter of concurrence with Siskiyou Caunty's resolution opposing AB 914, to be signed by the Chairman. 73-1483 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CAROLYN MOLL, REGARDING CONDITIONAL ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR PARCEL CREATEB IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER Z0. SUBDIVISIONS County Counsel reported on the agreement with Caxolyn Mo11 regarding conditional issuance of permits for parcel created in violation of Chaptex 20, Subdivisions. The Board had directed him to work with Miss Moll on this matter; she did not have adequate access when this matter was presented to the Board at an earlier date. Proposed agreement discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the agreement regarding conditional issuance of permits for parcel created in violation of Chapter Z0, subdivisions, Butte County Code was approved, the Chairman was authorized to sign, and with the indication that there be no further divisions of this property. 73-.1484 APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUTTE COUNTY HISTORICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Appointments to the Butte County Historical Advisory Committee discussed. Supervisor Cameron made his second nomination as Mrs. Lorraine Hubb, Nunnelly Road, Paradise. Chairman McKillop nominated Mrs. Virginia Parker and Mrs. Lillian Tandy. 1973. Appointments placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, September ZSth, 73-1485 AUTHORIZE CLOSING OE STIRLING CITY AND LAKE MADRONE DISPOSAL SITES FOR SHORT PERIOD OI' TIME On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the closing of the Stirling City and Lake Madrone disposal sites for 10 days to two weeks was authorized, so that the contractor can build the retaining walls for the mini-sites, 73-1486 DISCUSSION: LOAN TO COUNTX SERVICE AREA N0. 49, AND PAYMENT TO S~A~E_BO_A__RD OT EQUALxZATION FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0. 18 Time spent discussing a loan of $130 for County Service Area No. 49 for the filing of the Resolution, map and description setting up a new district with the State Board of Equalization and request for authorization to have the Auditor issue a warrant in the amount of $110 payable to the State Board of Equalization for County Service Area No. 18, to cover filing fee for an annexation to the district. Discussed. County Counsel will report back next week on the requests, 73-1487 SUPERVISOR MADIGAN AUTHORIZED TO DISCUSS MATTER OE PRIVATE DUCK CLUBS WITH SENATOR MARLER Supervisor Madigan stated a special bill was passed to favor owners of pri- vate duck clubs in Merced County. He feels that this is setting a precedence for the other counties. Supervisor Madigan explained the bill; he felt that something should be done about the bill. It was suggested that he contact Senator Marler and discuss the matter, of the private duck clubs. Page 495, September 18, 1973 September 18,_1973 The Hoard requested that Supervisor Madigan contact Senator Marler and ask if there was something that could be done about the bill, 73-1488 LETTER OF COMMENDATION TO BE WRITTEN FOR PAT LAPP?N RETIREMENT DINNER On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board authorized a letter of appreciation to be written to James "Pat" Lappin, executive vice president of the Greater Chico Chamber of Commerce, to be signed by the Chairman, and presented to him at his retirement dinner. 73-1489 DISCUSSION: APPROVAL OF EXCEPTION FOR MOBILE HOME FOR A. J. BOINET Supervisor Cameron brought up the request of A. J. Boinet, Moore Road, for a exception for a permit to place a mobile home on property on Moore Road for a blind woman. He requested that an exception be approved so that the mobile home could be allowed on the property. Mr. Castleberry did issue a temporary electrical permit so someone could take care of this blind couple. This is in an area that the homes are not permitted, It was moved by Supervisor Cameron and seconded by Supervisor Ladd that an exception be approved so that the mobile home could be utilized by this blind coup lea Following a discussion the motion was withdrawn. Mr. Castleberry will give a full report on the request next Tuesday, September 25, 1973. 73-1490 SUGGESTION THAT NO BOARD MEETING BE SCHIDULED FOR OCTOBER 23rd Chairman McKillop said it might be well that if the Board dyes not schedule a regular meeting for October 23rd, as this is the day of registration for the annual Supervisors Association meeting, It was agreed that no meeting be scheduled for October 23rd. 73-1491 DISCUSSION: CHINESE CEMETERY Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that he tread been contacted by a citizen to tidy up the old Chinese Cemetery. It has been requested that "Keep Out" signs be posted. Mr, Castleberry will use some of the County signs to keep vandals out of the cemetery, 73-1492 COUNTY ASSESSOR TO PRESENT WRITTEN REPORT BEFORE ATTENDING SEPTEMBER 27th MEETING IN REDDING County Counsel reported that regarding the Northern California Supervisors Association invitation to attend meeting in Redding on September 27th, Dave Vasco, County Assessor will attend the meeting and testify. This concerns the matter of timber exemptions. The Board requested that Mr. Vasco present his statement to the Board next week, prior to testifying in Redding. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Dave Vasco, County Assessor, was requested to present his written report to the Board concerning timber exemptions next week, prior to testifying at the timber hearing. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting «as adjourned at 5:00 p.m, to reconvene on Tuesday, September 25th., 1973 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A, NELSON,~CO`D~NT~Y CLERK f "`i"~ BY~ ~ air man of the B and Board of Supervisors Clerk Page 496 September 18, 1973