HomeMy WebLinkAboutM091879September 18, 1979
STATE OF CALIE'ORNTA )
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COUNTY OF BUTTE )
~y_ The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to recess.
~ Present: Supervisors Dolan, Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke.
Clif Mickelson, administrative officer; Dan Blackstock, county counsel;
anal Clark A. Nelson county clerk, by Cathy Pitts, assistant clerk to the
Board.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
Invocation by Supervisor Moseley
1499 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Bolan
and unanimously carried, the minutes of September 7 and September 11,
1879 were approved as mailed.
1500 PUBLIC BEARING DATE SET -- S~IAI, DISTRICT AUGMENTATION P'[TND PER AB 8
Discussion of the special district augmentation fund was held
at this time.
Supervisor Winston stated that he received calls from smaller
districts. He was lead to believe `Shat there was a meeting of the special
districts (,representatives and the Auditor. He was lead to believe that
the districts were pretty much in agreement with the suggested distribution
of tYte money. Now he has been told that the fire districts want to revise
this suggested distribution.
Jim Johansen, auditor, distributed a draft of the results
of the meeting held with the special district representatives. They had
sent out three alternatives prior to the meeting and asked the urepresent~
atives to come up with some suggestions. There was a compromise reached.
He felt that there had been general agreement on distribution at the
meeting. Most of the representatives felt that in the interest of
fairness that there was no one alternative that was going to satisfy
everyone's needs. The multi--county districts were not included in the
distribution. The districts such as sewer and irrigation were not
included as they can receive fees for their services. They ended
up with a list that has been determined that the basic amount is X650,000
to be distributed according to the schedule three base years average
compared to the $4 tax rate. The difference is shortfall.- The
representatives felt that the county fire department should share in
the distribution in the amount of $250,000.] This would make~:a~total of
$900;0DO andcth~ynard es GimatiHgetha~hm$3:*,060,000 will be received.
This will leave X100,000 to be distributed. This would be up to the
Board on special need basis. The committee recognized two special
districts that have special needs. Durham Recreation and Park District
and Lime Saddle Community Services District.
Mr. Johansen stated that there are some inequities and problems.
Most districts will not receive the amount that would bring them up to the
point they .would like.
Chairman Lemke stated that last year the augmentation funds were
distributed to the polite and fire as the prime recipients for help
under Proposition 13. That was suppose to be two things not to be affected
by Proposition 13. The Board was remiss and this has not been done by
the committee. The committee was not given direction as to whether this
was to be tYce policy for this year.
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~g_ Mr. Johansen stated that if ;it was the Board's intention to
~, set priorities he would have felt better about it before the meeting
was held with the special districts. The Board has 100' ,discretion.
on the distribution. The reason for setting up the committee was to
hopefully avoid the Board having to worry at the last minute.
Chairman Lemke stated that his concern was with the Paradise
Fire Department. There is a shortfall and the possibility of losing
almost one-half of their staff and two fire stations as a result of
the allocation. He was disturbed by the fact that the Fire District
was at the meeting on Friday and did not object to the distribution.
John Tolle, Paradise Fire Department, stated that he was at
the meeting on Friday and did agree~to the proposal. The problems
ranged from pool fees to cemetery fees. On further consideration, it
boils down to a ~5 million shortfall for special districts and $1 million
augmentation. It comes down~to whether you close a swimming pool or a
fire station. Many of the special districts can charge fees. The
Fire Department cannot charge fees for fire protection. He did not know
how they were going to fund fire protection without a major portion of
the augmentation funds. Even if they are funded to ~g25,000 for the
1878 level they will face four layoffs. If they are funded as set out
in the proposal there will be 16 to 18 layoffs and the closure of fire
stations. If they were funded to the average of three years, which is
$784,000, they would be faced with the layoff of eight men. The layoff
of the eight men would result with the elimination of all of the reserves
for all capital outlay and training operation and maintenance for essential
cost. The cost to the district for salaries is close to $1 million.
The $784,000 will be eight to ten men short not closing stations.
Ronald Fry stated that he would like the Board to consider
the impacts if it becomes necessary to close or reduce fire protectnn.
The insurance rates will be increased substantially so that the total
cost will exceed the reduction. With the additional cost there will
not be the same level of fire protection.
Jerry Hughes, Chico Area Recreation and Park District, stated
he attended the meeting last Friday. He felt that he left the meeting
with the understanding that there was general agreement of those present.
He appreciated Mr. Tolle's s~!tuation. Their district increased fees for
services substantially and reduced expenditures to 87%. Their average
expenditure for a three year period was $800,000. The three years were
as follows: $764,000; $855,000 and $7$0,000. The augmentation fund itself
is related to unmet needs of all special districts in Butte County. He
felt that was an important aspect of the whole issue. It is a fact of
life that it would have been higher had the library and fire protection
been on the property tax for the last three years., They recognized
that the County Fire Department should be considered as part of the
whole process along with the Library. Mr. Hughes distributed a memo
to the Board from the district. There was no indication of the Legislature
that there should be any preference given to any district this;,year.
e hoped that the Board would take into consideration the efforts made
_y the special districts by increasing fees. He hoped they would not be
ut in a position of not receiving the funds.
Clif Mickel'son, administrative officer, set out the police
d. fire budgets at this time: The budget for the Sheriff's Department
~3,503~000; the Fire Department is X1,640,000 plus volunteer fire of
78,000 for a total of police and fire of $5,321,000. Last year the
tal amount of property taxes in the whole county they were allowed to
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collect-came to $5,272,000.) This left a net deficit of $50,000. The
budget for this year will consume $50,000 more in property taxes than
was cut last year. They are all facing a disaster July 1, 1980.
Supervisor Winston stated that he had an opportunity to
talk to Paul Gann regarding local problems. He felt there was agreement
that the small counties have problems the big counties do not have.
The property tax revenue even before Proposition 13 were the major
part were being used to fund safety functions. He felt that there was
no question but that expenditures had to be prioritized.
He suggested that the Board be afforded the opportunity to
prioritize the requirements for fire protection services. This does not
mean that ,by requesting the study that the Board is necessarily agreeing
to it.
Auditor to prepare another alternative giving priority to
fire protectien including Paradise Fire Protection District, E1 Medio
Fire Protection District, County Service Area #53 (Upper Ridge Fire
Protection District), and the County Fire Department.
Mr. Mickelson stated that there were no service areas in the
augmentation funds except for the two swimming pools and the fire
protection area as the rest of the districts are going to service charges.
The districts were relieved of this distribution burden.
Chairman Lemke requested a list of where the following are
located: Drainage•Districts 1, 2, 100, 200; Maintenance Districts
5 and 13; and Reclamation District 833.
A public hearing date of September 25, 1979 at 2:00 p.m. was
set for consideration of distribution of special district augmentation
funds pursuant to AB 8.
RATIFY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BCEA FOR rFnrF:Rar, AND MANAC~NIENT,
CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPERVISORY UNITS: WAIVE FIRST READING OF SALARY
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION: WAIVE FIRST READING OF SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
REGARDING BOARD OF SIIPERVISORS COMPENSATION ORDINANCE
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the first reading of the salary ordinance
amendment relating to the BCEA and the Law Enforcement Officers Association
was waived.
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On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the memorandums of understanding with BCEA for
the General Unit and the Management, Confidential and Supervisory Unit
were ratified.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the first reading of the salary ordinance
amendment regarding the Board of Supervisors compensation ordinance
was waived.
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION IN FY 80 BUDGET - RETIRED EMPLOYEES' ACTUARIAL
iTUDY CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 25, 1979 TO BE CONSIDERED AT BUDGET TIME
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Supervisor Winston stated that after reading the memo regarding
the retired employees retirement study that if the Board agrees to the
increases the total cost would be $57,6b6 per year.
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Jim Rackerby,personnel director, stated that for those who
retired prior to 1974 there would be varying degrees of increase.
Many of the other members of the retirement system have executed contracts.
The .cost of_the impact would not be as great as he had anticipated. In
the past, the Board has come back and picked up retroactive increases for
employees that have retired long ago. Social Security moves along and
barely keeps the retired Qmployees even.
The matter was continued to September 25, 1878 to be considered
at budget deliberations.
APPROVE MERIT INCREASE FOR ENVIRONMIIQTAL REVIEW DIRECITOR
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and unanimously carried, the merit increase for the Environmental Review
Director was approved.
APPROVE STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES FOR REVENUE SHARING FOR ENTITLEMENT
PERIOD ELEVEN (OCTQSER 1, lg7g THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 19$O)
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the statement of assurances for revenue sharing
for Entitlement Period Eleven (Odtober 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980)
was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
APPROVE BLOOD, URINE AND BREATH TESTS CONTRACT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT
aF JvsTICE
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the contract with-the California Department of
Justice for analysis of blood, urine and breath tests in drunk driving
cases for the 1979-80 fiscal year at a rate of X20 per analysis was
approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-184 DESIGNATING SHERIFF AS PROJECT DIRECTOR FOR
POLICE ATHT'~TIC LEAGUE GRANT APPLICATION
It was moved by Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
that the grant application with the ,Office of Criminal Justice Planning
to sponsor the Butte County Police At~etic League Program for the period
Dctober 1, 1979 through September 30, 1880 in an amount of $28,880 total
federal funding was approved; Resolution 7g-184 designating the Sheriff
as the project director for the grant was adopted; and the contract between
the county and the Police Athletic League was approved; and the Chairman
authorized to sign contract and resohlion.
Supervisor Winston wondered whether this program would be
patterned after tkte programs in the metropolitan areas.
Sgt. Clute, stated that the program would primarily be for
juvenile delinquency. The child would be exposed to officers on maybe
a one or two officers for every ten youths. It is not meant to be a
one on one situation. There will be facilities in Chico, Gridley,
Paradise and Oroville.
Clif Mickelson, administrative officer, stated that there were
two areas of concern. He was concerned with the county being in the
position of being exposed to either overtime or industrial compensation.
Che Superintendent of Schools might be the ones to hamdle the program
to avoid these problems. '
Sgt. Clute stated that they have been working on the program
Since 19'77 and no one has put in an overtime claim for the program.
Chia includes all law enforcement throughout the county. Tt is a volunteer
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Chairman Lemke stated that he grew up in New Jersey where there
was such an organization. Most of the people who did not join. the league
went to prison.
Supervisor Winston agreed with Chairman Lemke. He was concerned
that the program has been operating since 1977 on a voluntary program.
They are now taking advantage of federal funds. He was concerned that
the county would be asked to spend money after the federal funds have been
exhausted.
Sgt. C1ute stated that after the funds are spent they are
going to have fund raising programs.
Vote on motion:"
AYES: Supervisors. Dolan, Moseley,~Wheeler, Winston and
Chairman Lemke.
NOES: None
Motion carried.
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RECESS: 10:09 a.m.
RECONVENE: 10:25 a.m.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-185: PUBLIC HEARING: PLUMAS AVENiTE (PORTION) -
ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF PLIIMAS AVENiTE BETWEEN 16TH AND 18TH STREETS,
THERMALITO
The public hearing on consideration of abandonment of a portion of
Plumas Avenue between 16th and 18th Streets, Thermalito., was held as
advertised.
Bettye Blair, planning director, set out the background-of the
proposed abandonment. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
The right-of-way west of this proposed abandonment has been proposed to
be diminished to 60 feet. The property is now vacant.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing: No one.
Hearing closed to the public and confi~?ad to the Board.
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On motion of Supervisor Winstan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the abandonment of a portion ofePlumas Avenue
between 16th and 18th Streets, Thermalito was approved; Resolution 79-185
was ..adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
PUBLIC HEARING; GARY MOORS - ABANDONMENT OF PORTION OF 14th STREET, ALL
THAT PORTION OF 14TH STREET LYING WEST OF LOT 6, BLOCK 93 OF MAP OF
THERMALITO - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 25, 1979 AT 11:30 A.M.
The public hearing on Gary Moore abandonment of portion of 14th
Street, all that portion of 14th Street lying west of Lot 6, Block 93 of
Map of Thermalito was held as advertised.
Bettye Blair, planning director, set out the background of the
abandonment. The Planning Commission recommended that the street not
be abandoned and that the request by TID for a 20-foot easement be
granted. The request for abandonment was by ten freeholders. The
Planning Commission had concerns about circulation. There is a physical
structure on the location of the street.
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Hearing open to the public. Appearing: Gary Moore. Mr.
Moore stated that he started a small parcel map so that his parents
could have one of the parcels. He has a house that sits on 14th Street.
He has talked to Ron Graves about the abandonment. The road could never
go through as the cost would be prohibitive. He would be happy to give
to 20-fodt easement to TID. The house has been there for 30 or 40
years.
Supervisor Moseley asked whether the abandonment would affect
access to the property behsnd Mr. Moore's property.
Ms. Blair stated that it would not affect the access.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
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Ms. Blair stated that'the Planning Commission discussed the
location of the existing building. The Commission's official concern
was for circulation in the area.
Clay Castleberry, public works director, felt that the major
streets would solve the circulation in the area. The county does not
have a policy to. extend the road.
Supervisor Winston asked ghat the matter be continued one
week so that he could have an opportunity to talk with his representative
on the Planning Commission and to take a look at the property.
The hearing was continued to September 25, 1979 at 11:30 ~.m.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-186: PUBZTC HEAR2NG: CONSIDERATION OF A PER PARCEZ
SERVICE CHARGE ON VARIOUS COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
The public hearing on consideration of a per parcel service
charge on the following county service areas was held as advertised:
CSA ~+, CSA ;~11(Zone 2 and 22), CSA #12, CSA#13, CSA #14, CSA #15, CSA #16,
CSA ,#17, CSA #18, CSA #f21, CSA x#23, CSA'#24, CSA x}25, CSA x}27;` CSA :.33,
CSA #36, CSA X39, CSA ~€0 and CSA #4g.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing: Orrin B. Stratton,_Chico.
Mr. Stratton stated that he had no objection to those having street lights
paying for them. He did not know how the parcel charges are going to
fair in the courts. He wondered how the charges were arrived at. He
noticed that some districts will have to pay more than other districts.
Chairman Lemke advised Mr. Stratton that the charges were
arrived at through looking at what the projected amounts would be to
maintain the services. It was evident that the increases in the electrical
charges would be higher than that collected.
Mr. Stratton stated that he was in favor of the service charges.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, Resolution 7g-186 setting a per parcel service
charge on the following county service areas was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to sign:
CSA ~~+ (Sierra Del_.Oro lighting:) =_$3:16Lper parcel
CSA #11 (Zone 2, Durham lighting) - X1.82 per parcel
C~1~1 #11 (Zone I2, Durham Zighting) - $4.30 per parcel
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CSA #12 -(Stirling City lighting) - x.74 per parcel
CSA #13 (paradise lighting) - $2.71 per parcel
CSA #14 (East Chico lighting) - $1.40 per parcel
CSA #15 (East Chico lighting) - $1.87 per parcel
CSA #16 (West Chico lighting) - $2.76 per parcel
CSA #17 (South Oroville lighting) - $2.48 per parcel
CSA #18 (Oro-Quincy lighting) - X2.89 pex parcel
CSA #21 (Oakridge sewer) - $108.43 for Burton's Mesa Restaurant;
$32.53e houses; $7.23, vacant parcels.
CSA #23 (Pleasant Valley drainage) - $7.87 per parcel
CSA #24 (Mud Creek drainage) - $2.78 per parcel
CSA #25 (Shasta Union drainage) - $11.75 per parcel
CSA #27 (Richvale lighting) - $6.13 per parcel
CSA #33 (Oro-Wyandotte lighting) - $1.76 per parcel
CSA #36 (Glen Haven lighting) - X8.65 per parcel
CSA #39 (Chico Rancheria lighting) - $5.77 per parcel
CSA #+0 (Ramada Street lighting) $7:56 per parcel
CSA #?~9 (Paradise lighting) - $b.45 per parcel
PUBLIC HEARING: BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION - -RAF"1' EIR AN- GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT - CONTINUE- TO OCTOBER 16 1979 AT 2:00 P.M.
•The public hearing on the Butte County Planning Commission
consideration of draft EIR and General Plan Land Use Element was held as
oontinued.
Letters have been received by the following people~.n opposition
to the Land Use Map being proposed:
Irene Lund Parker
Agricultural Advisory Commission
. Donald J. Blake
Joseph H. Hobson
George Johnson
Louis M. & Jacqueline Duncan
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Larry Brooks, planning department, stated that this is a hearing
in a series of hearing which began November, 1978 at the Planning Commission.
Phe map was worked up late in the process and was forwarded to the Board
s.long with the text. The text and the map were sent back to the Commission
with the request that the new map be drawn up in accordance with the policy
in-the text. The Commission opened hearing on July 25, 1979 after going
over the Board changes. The Commission received substantial testimony
cn the map proposal. There are areas that will be taken up after the
rural areas are agreed upon. All existing designations will be in effect.
Staff was asked to look at the rural-residential designation and to
strictly apply the criteria in the text. He set out with an overlay,
the projects in process at this time. The new proposal is to take all
area in TPZ, 40 acre plus zoning, Williamson Act property-and general
property over 40 acres with poor soil and place it in a 40 acre minimum.
Doe Mill Ridge should have been proposed for rural-residential. The east
side of Cohasset near the airport was intended to be designated a
commercial corridor.
Earl Nelson, environmental review director, stated that the
oropect has had potential adverse effects. He felt that ways to minimize
the effects have been done to a great extent by reducing the rural-
cesidential by about 50%. He felt that the current proposal with regard
to the map represents a great improvement over the initial proposal and one
that is going to be less environmentally damaging.
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- Mr. Brooks stated that staff relied on the site designation
criteria contained in each zone. He set out the site criteria at this
time. The reason for the change in the Chico area was to consider the
uses around the airport. .They are holding off on the Paradise ara~until
after the election has been held. He felt that the text and the new map
should be considered at this time. The county will leave the study areas
as they are and amend them as they are studied. The study lines will be
pulled in around the urban areas.
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Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. Don Blake. Mr. Blake stated that the map does not make
sense. Virtually the entire 1/3 of the county is in timber land. The
big timber companies do not need that much property. The middle 1/3
or 40% of the county are not into unproductive land. That was largely
suitable for some sort of development. It is not heavy development.
The other 1/3 of the county can be cut into five acre parcels. It can
be subject to intense development. He represented a property owner that
owned property north of Bangor and rice land on the other side of Biggs.
According to this map the property owner could divide the rice land but
not the other property. Mr. Blake set out what the income is for
agricultural-property and the selling price of property. He felt that
the map should be sent back to staff for changes that make sense.
Supervisor Winston stated that certain statements by Mr. Blake
about orchard and field crop are true except that the county through
zoning can zone the property from "A-5'~ to "A-160."
2. Gene Riegel. Mr. Riegel presented a presentation to the
Board regarding Camelot. He read the letter at this time. He asked that
the property be designated as low density commercial and residential.
3. Russ Croninger, Riegel and Associates. Mr. Croninger
stated that the old land use map shows Butte College as commercial
retail. It°•-:does.~~.not: chow: ori:,.tYieyriew map. Pentz and Hwy gg were shown.
as industrial. The new map does show this area. Hwy 70 and Clark Road
were shown as a commercial corner. It is now shown on the new map.
He took exception to the proposed map. It is going to become a black
and white document. A person is not going to sit down and read the text.
He took exception to the fact that within the Map Butte College is shown
as surburban on both sides. He stated that he would like to ask Lynn
Vanhart if the area along Clark Road to Paradise and the property west
of Butte College west of Pentz if the soil conditions would fit rural-
residential.
Lynn Vanhart, environmental health director, stated that the
soil conditions in the Butte College area are very marginal. This is
why Butte College has a sewage disposal site.
Mr. Croninger stated that there was a parcel map filed in 1973
on Clark Road. Tt was two parcels of eight to nine acres and the statement
was put on the map saying that there be no more parceling until sewage was
taken care of. He did not know how this area could be rural-residential
with one acre parcels. He took exception to the designation on the
Skyway. He did not feel that land use should be established on "A-2".
He did not feel that the open grazing designation on the land use map
should be 40 acre minimum. He did not feel that there could be rural-
residential designations without fire protection being provided for
those areas.
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4. Ted Corvallo, Northwest Paci£ie Resources in Oroville. Mr.
Corvallo stated that the land use map-was the most important thing on the
agenda. He did not feel that the map should be prepared by only the
Planning Department. He felt that it should be prepared by a cross-section
of everyone concerned in the county. He agreed with Mr. Blake regarding
the dividing of rice land. He £elt that a committee of maybe 15 to 21
people representing various segments of the county should do the map.
5. Nick Garcia. Mr.~Garcia agreed with Mr. Blake and Mr.
Corvallo. He felt there had been a major change in the map the last two
weeks. He has been told it was just a policy change and fits the
criteria of the text: He felt that this was a drastic change. He felt
this map would encourage growth to the rich production lands of the
county and discourage growth in the nonproductive areas of the county.
Under the original proposal his property was placed under orchard and
field crop. He opposed this. placement. He had the agreement of every
commissioner that this was bad grazing land. Everyone on the Planning
Commission agreed that the best use for his proprty was-rural-residential.
Up until the last meeting, he thought that his property was at lest 80%
in rural residential. Now with the changes his property is in three
categories. He was told that the reason for the changes was that they
followed the natural boundaries. The three different categories do not
follow any natural boundaries. He hoped that this would be sent back
far more input from the public. He wanted to lmow what his lands best
use and what category it will be placed in. This plan is completely
unworkable.
Supervisor Winston stated that there .have been 14 hearings
on this matter. As far as he was concerned the Board was going to make
a decision on the-Plan. He did not think it should.be sent back to the
Planning Commission:
Supervisor Wheeler stated that all the testimony has been
given to the Board. Beforg she makes a decision she will go through
the plan and apply it to the individual needs.
Mr. Garcia stated that the majority of his land falls in the
40 acre minimum category. He wondered if this requirement would be retained.
5. Cecil Johnson. Mr. Johnson stated. that it was his intention
to place 60% of about 5,000 acres of land into an estate for the benefit
of the community and charity. He'stated that he was amazed at the chages
that were to be presented to the Planning Commission, It seems as though
the protection of the green belt is being done away with. He felt that
everything should be done to protect the viable farmland in the county.
All o£ the people he has contacted regarding the new map do not like it.
one thing that should be considered is that the size of parcels will be
dictated in accordance with the slope and other properties such. as
percolation that would permit development. He felt that the minimum
requirement for marginal land should be taken out of the Plan. Mr.
Johnson spoke regarding grazing land. Grazing land represents about ~6%
~f the total land under consideration. The income developed from this
Land is $900,000 which represents approximately 6/10 of 190 of the total
agricultural income.. There is 6096 of the range land that is not capable
~f grazing. If the county denies the use of land in this area the land
that is n~ilviable for grazing there will be problems. This is a clear
ease o£ inverse condemnation. With this land restricted to any kind of
dvisa.on; , it is less than worthless. He felt that homesites should be
3eveloped on this property.
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Mr. Croninger stated that if the map is adopted there wall be
the criteria of rural residential versus open grazing. He wondered if
a person would have to come in for an amendment if their property did
not fit the 40 acre minimum.
Supervisor Winston stated that before the map is adopted,
they will be looking very carefully at it.
Mr. Ringel asked what the procedure was for having his
property changed? He will talk with Planning Counsel and Environmental
Health.
Chairman Lemke recommended that the hearing be continued to
give the Board time to look into all requests that have been made to
consider the changes requested and consider the total concept of the
changes.
7. Jerry Beckholt. He felt that it was about time that
people stand up and preserve agricultural land. He did not feel that
grazing land soils should be preserved, To adopt the math would be to
preserve grazing and destroy viva -loam soils.
8. Louise Ahart. Ms. Ahart felt that grazing was important.
She felt that planning was important. She is fighting development among
the grazing area. She felt that development should be placed near the
cities and not out in the farming community.
Mr. Garcia agreed with Ms. Ahart that there was a need for
grazing. He did not feel, however, that the area should be zoned to
a 40 acre minimum parcel. He felt that as growth continued people should
be encouraged to move toward that area. He felt that the Williamson
Act was fair because it gave people the choice regarding their property.
Mr. Johnson endorsed Mr. Garcia's comments. If the Board
does consider the grazing land, and all of his property is above the
1,000 foot elevation, the production of the land has diminished to a
point of no return. A person could not give the land away. Zf the
Board considers a viable use of the land to develop,.the~ire increasing
the tax base.
Supervisor Winston stated that perhaps it would be possible to
focus on the areas of agreement. He did not detect any objection to the
designation of the Williamson Act lend in the western Butte County being
included in Orchard and Field Crop. He wondered whether timber growth
zones were considered with the timber designat=ion:
Mr. Brooks stated that they were. One of the things at a
staff level was the consideration of the pla_!ned area cluster concept
within .grazing, open land and timber land. This would give the developers
an option to take and divide smaller lots and placing the rest of the
land under "PA-C'~ zoning. The density would be the same as a 40-acre
minimum per parcel. This would allow development while still maintaining
open space and agriculture. They were even entertaining a density
bonus. This is something that has been used in San Mateo and Santa
Clara counties. He felt that the developers and agricultural interests
should get together with staff and they would be able to adopt pretty
close to what they have and not change the map.
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Supervisor Winston stated that if there are vast areas of
+he county where there is a consensus such as the west and the. east
that the Board consider giving some thought to approving. He has been
hearing people from the area east of Oroville and one comment about the
area around Butte College and Clark Road. The area east of Oroville
has been used for grazing land.
Mr. Johnson stated that his property is around Richardson
Springs area. He felt that the Board could eliminate nearly all of the
differences if they will withdraw the 40 acre minimum and put it back into
the same category as the rural residential with one to forty acres.
Mr. Blake asked what the notificiation of future meetings would
be'. He wondered if there would be any possibility of forming a committee
like that requested by Mr. Corvallo. The central part of the county will
dictate what happens to the other sides of the county.
Supervisor Winston stated that south and east of Oroville there
is about 32,000 acres designated as open grazing. There are representatives
of the Farm Bureau that are aging the Board to preserve the nature of
grazing land. He felt that the Board has had a room full of people who
have been trying to give the Board ideas regarding the Map. if they
created a committe, it would be the same thing.
Mr. Brooks stated that either a committee or staff would
be happy to meet individually to go over the recommendations. He felt
that if everyone would lean on the text as much. as possible and unless
there are disagreements on intrepretaticn they should be able to work
the problems out..
fiettye Blair, planning director, asked if the Board envisioned
suspending the work on the Commission pending recommendations of anew
committee?
Chairman Lemke asked whether the Planning Department would
rather work on a one to one basis for those people who have individual
problems or woxk through a committee system?
Ms. Blair stated that if the Board went to a committee concept
she did not want the issue to go on forever. Whenever, there is a cross-
section of people there will be special interest groups.
Mr. Brooks felt that the map was closer than the Board might
:think. He felt that more could be accomplished on a one to one basis.
Chairman Lemke stated that he was going to continue the hearing
for 30 days and invite anyone with specific problems to get with staff
to determine their needs and discuss particularly the PA-C possibility
with the bonus density needs.
The hearing was continued to October 16, 1879 at 2:00 p.m.
Ken Brown stated that many people had bought property in
the Berry Creek, Borbestown, Swedes Flat area with the idea of parceling.
If the property remains in 40 acre minimum, this will not be possible.
RECESS: 12:31 p.m.
RECON'~]E~E: 12:40 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARTNG: NORTH VALLEY ENTERPRISES - APPEAL OF STATEMIIVT ''DEVELOPMENT
OF THESE PARCELS WILL .REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF URBAN IMPROVEMIIdTS" WHICH WAS
PLACED ON THE FINAL MAP, AP 31--212-24, FOUR LOTS, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 7th
STREET AND PLUMAS AVENUE, THERMALITO
The public hearing on North Valley Enterprises appeal of statement
"development of these parcels wa11 require installation of urban improvements"
which was placed on the final map, AP 31-212-24, four lots} southeast corner
of 7th Street and Plumas Avenue, Thermalito was held at this time.
Del Siemsen, deputy county counsel, stated that this was not
a proper public hearing. The map has been recorded. This matter is not
properly in front of the Board. He felt that this matter should be taken
up at the recognition of persons time. There is no provision under the
subdivision ordinance for this hearing.
The attorney for North Valley Enterprises stated that she
disagreed with County Counsel. Her client entered into an agreement
with the county ~reby the county agreed that when it is determined
that it isl`in the;.best~intene~ahat ~urbs;~ gutters and sidewalks could
be installed. Mr. Castleberry made that decision on August 13,.1979•
They are appealing the fact they do not believe it is in the best interest
of the county that the decision was made at this time. The decision should
be put off until. an assessment district has been formed in the area.
Mr. Siemsen stated that it was a question of ~nt~erpretation
of the statement on the map and the agreement. This is not an item that
can be appealed. The map is recorded and the timeline has passed. It
is the difference between a published public hearing from complying in
terms of the subdivision. This would not be an appeal of the subdivision
ordinance.
The attorney for North Valley Enterprises stated that she would
appreciate a vote on whether the appeal can be heart;
It was moved by Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
that the opinion of County Counsel be upheld.
Supervisor Dolan stated that this matter came .to the Board's
attention as a result of a letter and at that time Counsel advised that
a hearing was to be set. The attorney was .Ytere to discuss the matter
and was told that it must be set for hearing.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, advised the Board to just
consider the matter and forget the format.
Motion withdrawn.
The attorney stated that her client feels that the condition
should be .taken off the map. People should be allowed to decide when
they want curb, gutter and sidewalk. On this project, they are being
priced out of the market by conditions the county is putting on the
map. She felt they had complied with the sewer, water, fire hydrant,
and drainage and at this point because of the rural nature they feel
the people should be allowed to decide when they want curb, guttex and
sidewalk. It should not be imposed on them. If this is allowed to remain
on the map as each parcel is developed it will have to have curb, gutter
and sidewalk installed rather than at one time which would save considerable
expense. At this point two parcels-have been sold. Thase two parcels will
have to have curb, gutter and sidewalk. The other two parcels would not have
to be developed.
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Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated that these.
parcels have been before the Advisory Agency at various times with a
series of maps. These parcels are about 1-1/2 blocks from the city
limit. They are served by community sewer. The parcels .have a 65-foot
frontage which is not what some people consider rural type development.
The parcels are between 6th and 7th Streets. In September 1978 there
was a parcel map that created parcels 1, 2 and 3. Shortly after that,
in March 1979 four parcels were created from one of the parcels. At this
moment there are three homes on the 65--foot lots. Since ~_ r a map has
been filed with the one of the parcels of the second subdivision of parcels
and creating three additional lots. There would be eventually at least
11 lots and there are three homes constructed. The developer has asked
if he could have until next year to construct the improvements. He concurred
that to do =one parcel at a time was not feasible. This is not a rural
area there are eleven parcels created. In the past, the Board has authorized
the use of the covenant. By the time there are eleven homes or one-half
developed they should be calling in the covenant. There are no urban
improvements on the north and east side. The improvements should be put
in on the parcels. He suggested that the developers be advised that by
next year it will be necessary to put in the improvements.
Mr. Blackstock advised that when the first parcel is developed
all of the improvements must be put in. He asked whether any building
permits had been issued for the parcel map:
Mr. Castleberry stated that there had been none for this map.
Mr. Blackstock advised that when and if there is a building
permit requested it will be necessary to put in all of the improvements.
There is a lien existing on all four of the parcels and before a building
permit is issued the county can require that all improvements be built.
Chairman Lemke suggested that the developer sign a covenant
for the improvements. and at the county's discretion the covenant can be
called in and the improvements built.
Mr. Castleberry recommended that the covenant be called next
season. The construction would be done next year. This would be for the
entire area. The property owner developing on the corner has indicated
he will be happy with ,the covenant until next fall. The Board could
authorize Public Works to process an amended map using the covenant.
The attorney stated that her client would prefer that if the
Board was going to give public Works authorization that they authorize
Public Works to work with the individual property owners of the parcels
anal when the people agree they want curb, gutter and sidewalk that they
be installed at that point.
The gentleman stated that the map was submitted for six months.
~Ihen he was inotifed of this, he had presold one of the parcels. He agreed
to the recording of the map with the note ion it ~ubde~uress. He wanted to
get the map recorded.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
end unanimously carried, the note on the map that was recorded August 15,
x-979 as submitted was upheld and the Board will require installation of
urban improvements.
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PUBLIC HEARING: RICK SCHOLK - APPEAL OF GONDITTON 10 ON TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP, AP 46-173-02, TWO PARCELS, SOUTH SIDE OF 20TH STREET AT INTERSECTION
WITH MULBERRY STREET, CHICO
Tlie public hearing on Rick Scholk appeal of condition 10 on
tentative parcel map, AP 46-173-02, two parcels, south side of 20th Street
at intersection with Mulberry Street, Chico was held at this time.
Clay Castleberry, public works director, set out the background
of the appeal. This is a 7.4 acre parcel with a smaller parcel being
taken from it. It is adjacent to the city limit. The condition that is
being appealed is the City of Chico requirements. They have required
additional dedication along 20th Street. This would be an extension of
20th Street and full urban improvements were required. He felt that the
condition was appropriate.
'Hearing open to the public. Appearing: Rick Scholk. Mr.
Scholk stated that the first objection was to the sewer that he had to
overcome. He had hoped to use solar energy conservation measures before
he was told of the $1.3 million sewer assessment district. He is going
for a residential project on about five acres.- He missed the grant for
t'he solar energey due to delays in the project.: It will not be designed
for solar. Mr. Streeter called hime on June 2b, 1979 and advised that
the map had been sent to the City of Chico for their recommendations.
The property is in the county. The street is maintained by the city.
It is in the sphere of influence. He had applied for pre-annexation.
He will have to remain in the county. This was originally a four parcel
split. The map shows the continuance of Elm Street. This is one of the
conditions that has been requested by the City of Chico, The county is
accepting the recommendations of the City of Chico. He then .submitted
a revised map due to the extension of Elm Street. He was advised by
letter from Mr, Mendonza that the county was accepting the conditions
from the City of Chico. These were to dedicate in fee simple right-of-way
for the extension of Elm Street to East 20th Street. He was,to dedicate
to the City of Chico a 24-foot wide right-of-way. F5z11 improvements would
be required on Mulberry Street.
Dan_Slackstock, county counsel, advised that the condition was
illegal. The Board has not given the Advisory Agency authority to delegate
authority. The county does not set forth a condition saying meet our
approval as to this or that or delegate conditions. If they want to
pick up the conditions of the city, the conditions should be set out.
Phis is an illegal condition.
Mr. Scholk stated that this would take g/l0 of a acre away for
setbacks for the roads. If the city wants 24 feet off the front of his
property, they should pay for it.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
Mr. Blackstock stated that the Board could modify the condition
placed on the map. The existing condition is illegal. If Mr. Scholk
cants to have a parcel map with four parcels,.ihe will have to come back
with a new parcel map and file it with Public Works.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the appeal of condition 10 was upheld and the
~ondition was amended to read that full urban improvements will be
considered as the property is developed along Mulberry Street and 20th
Street.
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APPEARANCE: LORNA BARTH, BUTTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mrs. Barth read a petition urging that Counsel expedite the
transfer of the Ehman Home per their vote. The petition has 508 signatures.
She presented a copy of the petition for the record.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, advised that the proposed
legislation has been sent to Senator Johnson. The only problem getting
title to the Historical Society is constitutional. They would be in a
position to make a grant to the Historical Society-based on the provisions
of the legislation. In the meantime, the last he heard was that the county
could anticipate moving November 15, 1979. He has not had a chance to
prepare a temporary agreement to allow them to come in after the county
moves. He will have the agreement ready next week or longer.
APPEARANCE: ORRIN B. STRATTON
Mr. Stratton presented an analysis of Proposition 4 of the
Gann initiative for the Spira.t of 13. This analysis was prepared by
the California Taxpayers Association. There will be a meeting on
October 20 }.1879 at 7:30 p.m. in the Paradise Memorial Hall with a
presentation by Mr. Gann. He invited the Board mem_bers'to attend the
meeting.
Supervisor Wheeler stated she would like to see the Board go on
record in support of Proposition 4.
APPEARANCE: LOUD AHART
Ms. Apart handed out literature regarding her problem. This
involved Mr. Bradley's development of a subdivision and the road on her
property. She attended the meeting with Mr. Bradley and he was to get
hack to her. He teas not done so since the meeting with the county
officials. The county has a dedicated right-of--way on her property.
The deed and the blueprint mentioned in the deed do not coincide.
They are not~the same and the county is responsible for making sure
they are ~~ the deeded right--of-way. .,
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated that there is
a dirt road there with culverts that are in better shape than they were
same years ago. Mr. Bradley has indicated that he will put gravel on the
road. They did have a meeting with all parties concerned. There was
discussion of-the partnership in the construction of the fence. He has
riot heard from Mr. Bradley since that date. He did not feel that the
ccunty should be involved in the fence. He would be happy to call Mr.
Bradley again.
Ms. Apart wanted the county to make sure that the road is
traversable if there is a subdivision built on Mr. Bradley's property.
Mr. Castleberry stated that the county has never maintained
the road. It is in the maintained system. There is an existing recorded
subdivision. If Mr. Bradley gets public reports, he~-can build. Mr.
Bradley did do work on the county road right-of--way.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, advised that Ms. Apart had
a responsibility to keep her cattle off the county road. This is not
an open grazing county.
Ms. Apart stated that there was no encroachment permit granted
to allow Mr. Bradley to work on the county road.
Mr. Castleberry and Mr. Blackstock to discuss the matter with
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APPEARANCE: ANGELA BARNET, BUTTE COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PARADISE
Ms. Barnet stated that they have been working with the California
Art Council to get funds for Butte County. They are working with Butte
College and are looking for a performing art center. She asked that the
Board write a letter in support of the project. They are trying to get
the property on the corner of Pearson and Olive Streets in Paradise.
This property belongs to the Southern Pacific Railroad. They would a3so
like to obtain the old depot. The railroad is making a decision on how
they would like to see this area developed.
Chairman Lemke to write a letter for the Board's consideration.
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CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR GRIDLEY UNION
SCHOOL_DISTRICT - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 25, 1979
Consideration of the amended conflict of interest code for
the Gridley Union School District was continued to September 25,..1979•
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR FOR 3337 COLUMBIA (HCD)
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously ;carried, the purchase of a stove and refrigerator at
3337 .Columbia in Oroville at an estimated cost of $900 was authorized
with. funding to come from the Community Development Block Grant.
ACCEPT GRANT -FROM ;CAI,IF~R~12~1 • DEPAR'T'MENT OF AGING TO CONTINUE RURAL SENIOR
SERVICE PROJECT {CAA)
Orx motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
end unanimously carried, the grant award from the California Department of
Aging in the amount of $65,132 to continue the Rural Senior Service Project
through June 30,.1980 was accepted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
4PPROVE WEATHERIZATION CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH STATE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
)PPORTUNITY (CAA)
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
artd unanimously carried, the Weatherization Project contract amendment
pith State Office of Economic Opportunity extending the Community
Services Administration funding from September 30 through December 31,
X979 was approved and. the Chairman authorized to sign.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF HEAD START CARPETING
On motion of Supervisor Moseley seconded by Suprvisor Dolan
and unanimously carried, the purchase of two 9' x 12' carpets at $75
;ach for the Head Start classrooms based in Oroville was approved.
)ESIGNATE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY AS PROGRAM OPERATOR FOR TITLE VTT
1UTRITION PROGRAMS FOR BUTTE COUNTY
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the Community Action Ageny was designated as
;he program operator for Title VII Nutrition Programs in Butte County
From September 17 through December 31, 1979•
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIDNS FOR SENIOR NUTRITION PROJECT
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the acceptance of donations forrthe=Senior
~£rition Bro~e.ottiwasoauthorzed ~~~~•~ ___..
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
)F' COUNTIES AGING PROGRAM
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
end unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign membership
application to the National Association of Counties Aging Program membership.
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AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN FUNDING CERTIFICATION - CAA
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Su~ax•visor Dolan
and unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to sign the funding
certification for the Community Action Agency funds available.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET.
A public hearing date of October 2, 1979 at 10:00 a.m. was
set for consideration of Larry & Margie Tidwell petition for variance
to Sections 19-10 and/or 19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement
of a mobile home on AP 27-06-0-047, 7051 Citrus Avenue, Palermo Area.
Zoning: "A-5"
APPROVE VARIANCE RENEdAL - ALBERT A. LTNDQUIST
On motion. of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the variance renewal to Sections 19-10 and/or
19-12 of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on
AP 2"7-09-0-024-0, Louis Avenue, Palermo area, zoning: "A-5" for Albert H.
Lindquist was approved.
APPROVE VARIANCE RENEWAL - IRVING E. TYRER
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Wix~ton
and unanimously carried, the variance renewal to Sections 19-10 and/or
19-12 of the Butte County Code for ,placement of a mobile home on
AP 56-09-48, Box 112, Cohasset Stage, Chico, zoning: t'TM-5" for Irving E.
Pyrer was approved.
APPROVE RECEIPT OF LETTERS OF CREDIT FOR DRAINAGE ITEMS: APPROVE
STONERIDGE SUBDIVTSION UNIT #1 FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, receipt of letters of credit for drainage items:
($66,960)", drainage deposit; ($19,200), drainage improvements; and ($4,400)
installation of 72-inch pipe were approved; Stoneridge Subdivision Unit #1
Final subdivision map was approved; public utility easements, drainage
easements and road easements as shown on the subdivision map and offered
eor dedication were accepted; and the Chairman was authorized to sign the
subdivision agreement.
TOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE 50UTHGATE ACRES SUBDIVISION FINAL SUBDIVISION
~IAAP HELD OVER UNTIL LATER IN THE MEETING
It was moved by Supervisor Winston seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
ghat the. Southgate Acres Subdivision final subdivision map be approved;
public utility easements, drainage easements and road easement for
antler Avenue (but not accepting road easements for Dunn Drive or Lewis
)rive) as shown on the subdivision map and,offered-for dedcatonr;:be "
accepted; and the.:Chairmah:be authorized to sign subdivision agreement.
Vote on the motion held until later in the meeting.
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'UBLIC HEARING DATES SET
The following public hearing dates were set for consideration:
1. A public hearing date of October 23, 1979 at 10:15 a.m.
ass set for consideration of the extension of "Interim A-5" (agricultural)
property located in Richvale, a portion of "the NW 1/4 of the NW'1/4 of
Section 22, T19N, R2E MDB&M.
2. A public hearing date of October 23, 1979 at 10:30 a.m. was
set for consideration of Wheeler Orchards proposed negative declaration
fnd rezone from "A-2" (general) to 'rAR-MCi-1't (agricultural residential -
~obile home - one acre minimum) on property located on the northwest corner
~f Larkin Highway and Sheldon Avenue, AF 24-08-~ & 50, Gridley.
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3. A public hearing date of October 23, 1979 at 10:45 a.m. was
set for consideration of Carl Nordstrom proposed negative declaration and
rezone from "A-2'F (general) to '4TM-2-1/2'~ (timber mountain - 2-1/2 acre
parcels) on property located approximately 1/2 mile south of Bald Rock
Road, approximately 2 miles east of Oroville Quincy Highway, AP 62-21-122
and 71-02-25, Oroville.
4. A public hearing date of October 16, 1979 at 2:00 p.m. was
set for consideration of Richard Vermillion and William Drew draft EIR
and General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to change existing "Orchard and
Field Crops" designation to "Rural Residential" or "Grazing and Open Land,"
Chico.
TAKE PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR EXTENSION OF "INTERIM A-5" (AGRICULTURAL)
OFF AGENDA
Th,e public hearing date set for the extension of "Interim A-5"
(agricultural) in minute order 79-1531 was taken off the agenda.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-187 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR DELBERT J.
KATH ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, TIT 5, LOT 35, PARADISE PINES
On motion o£ Supervisor. Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dp1an
and unanimously carried, Resolution 7g-187 setting a public hearing date
of October 23,•1979 at 10:00 a.m. for consideration of Delbert J. Kath
abandonment o£ public utilities easement, unit 5, lot 35, Paradise Pines
was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-188 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FDR EDGAR H. HEALD
ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMIlVT, CC UNIT 4, LOT 219, PARADISE PINES
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, Resolution 7g-188 setting a public hearing date
for Edgar H. Heald abandonment of public utilities easement, CC unit 4,
lot 219, Paradise Pines tifa0ctober 23, 1979 at 10:00 a.m. was adopted and
the Chairman authorized to sign.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 79-189 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR RAY MARTIN
ABANDONMENT OF ALLEY, BLOCK 26, THERMAIITO
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, Resolution 7g-189 setting a public hearing date
~f October 23, 1979 at 10:00 a.m. for consideration of Ray Martin
abandonment of alley, block 26, Thermali~o was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to sign.
APPROVE SOUTHGATE ACRES SUBDIVISION FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP: VOTE TAKEN
Supervisor Dolan questioned why Dunn an Lewis Drive were not
accepted.
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated that the roads
sere constructed to current Subdi~sop; road standards but the storm
irainage is being provided on the property. The storm water is being
3eposited on their own property as part of their maintenance. Since the
irainage is not permanent, he talked to the property owner about constructing
end putting the maintenance under a property owners association.
Vote on motion from minute order 7g-1530=
AYES: Supervisors Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke
NOES: Supe±•visox Dolan
Motion carried.
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79- 1537 PUBLIC HEARING: 1-79/80 BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING HEARING
~ The pubbc hearing on the 1979- 0 budget and revenue sharing
hearing was held as continued.
RECESS: 2:05 p.m.
RECONVENE: 3:03 p.m.
Chairman Lemke advised that the Board had received a copy
of the letter from the Administrative Officer. The Board instructed
the Administrative Officer to fiitid X3.2 million. The contributions
for the senior citizens nutritional program has not been included in
these figures. Also not included in the figures are the retired employees
actuarial study.
Supervisor Winston stated that 90~ of the funds are revenue
sharing funds. He assumed that because the Administrative Officer speaks
about gains to the general fund that they expect to use revenue sharing
in the general fund. The day of the revenue sharing is going to be over
very shortly.
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, stated that his office
put a lot of thought into alternatives. They considered taking. revenue
sharing funds and putting them into the road department and then transferring
the money out of the road department into the General PS.m.d. They found
out that the road budget does not have enough eligible funds for this. They
could use revenue sharing to fund police protection. He knew that this runs
contrary to Supervisor Winston's position. The only i.a~her alternative
would be to lay off approximately l35 employees. The county knows they
will have one quarter guaranteed in revenue sharing next year.
Supervisor Winston stated that looking at the broad spectrum
the county is in trouble this year.
Mr. Nickelson stated that with the figures on the police and
fire protection it is impossible to try to make reductions. The layoffs
of the 135 employees would not be in the Welfare, Health, :Mental Health,
Fire and police. He did not know if the county had that many people in
the other departments to lay off 135 employees.
Supervisor Winston submitted that administrative expenses
for the county is under 1/10 of 1% of the budget.
- Mr. Nickelson stated that they considered cutting the reserve
for contingencies and the. Auditor felt that the money should be kept in
Ehe reserve for the possibility of the incorporation of Paradise.
Chairman Lemke spoke to the use of revenue sharing as a one
time solution to this problem with the answer as to how they are going
to adopt the budget next year. Immediately after adoption of the 1979-80
oudget the Auditor and Assessor are going to sit down and come up with
their best estimate of available revenue for the 1880-81 fiscal year
including the 2qo allowable under Proposition l3 for assessments and
coming back with the figure that includes those firm state and federal
subventions. Based on the last three years' budget they will determine
the percentage of each department's proportionate share. That figure
is going to be sent to each department head and will be told that this
is their budget for 198a-81. They are going to be told to send back a
Budget with ..that amount of funds. This way the county will be depending
~n _,no.one not bail out or revenue sharing.
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Supervisor Winston stated that the departments were asked to
submit information for the budget decision 'package and many did not
bother to answer. He felt that they should start now with the cuts that
need to be made.
Mr. Mickelson stated that in the meantime there are people
from the departments. asking for money.
Supervisor Winston stated that the people took their frustrations
out on local government. It is easy for every department head to make
a great case for funding and increases in their departments. He knew that
the county did not have the money.
Mr. Mickelson stated that the other big issue in revenue sharing
other than funding the budget and which he has been against doing is
the two libraries in Gridley and Chico. If the cities feel they would.
rather take back the libraries and build them themselves the agreements
can be canceled. Mr. Mickelson stated that he did not know i£ the
libraries are built how the county is going to staff them. The Librarian
does not agree with him on the staffing and material for both libraries.
Part of the proposal before the Board is to close the Durham Library and
eliminate the bookmobile and cut $50,000 from books. Also is the changing
of the funding concept of every one of the memorial halls. The county
could go completely out of the air pollution control business. The Veterans
Service 0£f ice could be eliminated and the Biggs Court could be closed.
Butte County is one of the few agencies in the state that has not spent
their whole life on revenue sharing. Most of the cities have been.
Supervisor Winston stated that if they start using revenue
sharing funds and bail out funds they are headed down the street to losing
local government control. They will not have a thing to say about the
libraries in another two or three years..
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. Jo Terry, librarian. Mrs. Terry stated that she was sure the
whole county would be satisi£ied if the revenue sharing money were used.
If the revenue''sharing funds were taken away from the libraries because
they have waited so long it would be sad. The price of books has gone up.
This is probably the deepest cut to the library services in the county,
She felt she might be able to negotiate other adjustments with the
Administrative Officer.
Mr. Mickelson stated that the reason they considered Durham
brary was that the people could use the Chico libraries and the libary
CSUC. The Chico Library could take over the entire building it is in
the present time.
2. Todd Radke, Chico Visitor and Convention Bureau. Mr. Radke
stated that tourism would make possible returns to the county in economic
development, sales and taxes. They have come up with something they would
like considered. They are requesting an allocation of $45,000 for
2dvertising. This would be new for Butte County. He felt that there are
cry identifiable sources coming.into the general fund that has a chance '
to grow for. investment. Counties throughout the United States have seen
fit to impose abed tax to try to promote tourism development.. There has
een only one county. that has cut back on their tourism funding this year.
his program would be voluntary administration and coordination set up
hrough a non-profit organization. There would be no money for the director.
e hoped that the Board would see fit to consider this program.
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Mr. Radke stated that he did not feel that revenue sharing
funds were appropriate. Two years ago, they came in with the owners of
motels"and asked that the Board increase the bed tax by one percent.
The bed tax was raised from 5% to 6%. The bed tax legislation was
to fund tourism. He did not have the figures showing the increased
revenue that could be expected throughout the county with the investment.
3. Joe Bandy, agricultural commissioner. Mr. Bandy stated
that without air pollution control the county will not be able to grow.
The county had a program for air pollution control instituted about seven
years ago. The state is about to send down regulations that will set
out growth and no growth areas for the 'state. There axe four paid staff
members in the air pollution control staff. ?tThese are four professional
people. When this recommendation goes back to them there will be a certain
amount of job insecurity. Mr. Bandy felt that the air;_;Pollution control
area was more important than another building for the weights and measures
section.
Mr. Nickelson stated that Mr. Bandy has done a good job..
What shows in the budget is the subvention for air pollution. There
is a cost in the fire department that could be pretty healthy. The state
is-giving the-county $31,000 to cover the cost of around X108,000
for air pollution control plus the cost in the fire department. If the
state mandates this program, they should give the county the funds. to
operate it.
~F. Hap Penn, veterans service officer. Mr. Penn stated that
the county will save $21,614 by elimination of his office. Last year,
his office helped with $7.4 million in Ca1Vet loans and $6,300,000 in
pensions and burials.
Supervisor Winston asked Mr. Penn to tell the veterans that
there is no mave'to close the memorial halls and the Board asked Mr.
Nickelson for .recommendations and possibilities.
Mr. Penn stated that without the office the county would lose
a lot of pens~,ons for older veterans-and widows who cannot go to the
regional office in San Francisco. There will not be additional compensation
awards unless the veteran goes to San Francisco. Mr. Penn stated that he
conducted a survey in Paradise and found that 77.1/ of the veterans did
not know what their benefits were. There were about $'0,000 new compensation
claims and $700,000 in Ca1Vet loans for this survey.
Mr. Nickelson stated that since this is a state program, then
the state should put up the money to fund the program.
Mr. Penn stated that he felt there were laws governing the
memorial halls and the. requirement to keep them open.
Mr. Nickelson stated that he knew of no laws saying that the
county has to build or 1€eep the memorial halls open. He felt that the
veterans organizations should get together and operate the memorial halls
and keep the revenue and the county would maintain the exterior of the
buildings.
PUBLIC ROAD ACCESS FOR BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE TARN OFF AGENDA
Consideration of the public road access for building permit
issuance taken off the agenda at this time.
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APPROVE 1979-80 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM AND APPROVE INCLUSION
IN REGIONAL TRANSIT PLAN
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated that this
amended claim includes the commitr~~ntt on the inter-city bus system.
There is $9,500 in local share for this system.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the 1978-80 Transportation Development Act claim
and inclusion in the Regional Transit Plan were approved.
r~ESCTNDERESOLUTION 79-174: ADOPT RESOLUTION 7g-190 ABANDONING THE NORTH
PORTION OF PIITNAM AVENUE ABOVE THECARCIA PROPERTY
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously ~earr2egl, Resolution 7g-174 abandoning a portion of Putnam
Avenue was rescinded.
On motion of Supervisor Moseley,,seconded by Supervisor Wiffiton
and unanimously carried, Resolution 79-190 abandoning the northern portion
of Putnam Avenue above the Garcia property was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to sign.
PUBLIC HEARING: 1879-80 BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING HEARING
The public hearing on the 1979-80.budget and revenue sharing
hearing was held as continued.
Heari~igsopeheto the public.,; Appearing:
1. Clay Castleberry, public works director, Mr. Castleberry
stated that he concurred with the reduction of staff positions in his
department.
2. Nora Wiley, Gridley. Mr. Wiley asked for clarification
regarding the libraries. Mr. Wiley asked if the. county was advising
that if they want to the cities can reopen the city branch libraries.
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, stated that he understood
what a proposal could cause. At the present time there is a uniform program.
If the cities were so disenchanted with the county, they have the power
to taker~he libraries over and build their own library. They are looking
at a need to cut $3 million out of the budget and they have made terrible
recommendations.
3. Bob Paulus, fire warden. Mr. Paulus stated that he was
very supportative of the suggestion to form a task force and study the
fire protection in the county. This would be of great assistance to
him in the long run. He asked the Board for policy regarding what level
of fire protection, how many engine companies the Board thinks should
respond and what kind of medical aid calls should be responded to ';~> how
many engines. He asked for policy as to how the Board wanted the department
equiped. There have been apartments built.
Chairman Lemke stated that this was the second or third time
he7 had heard about medical services. If an individual were to call
an ambulance, they would have to pay for those services. Why couldn~t
the fire department charge for the same service.
Mr. Paulus stated that there-was no existing legislation that
allows them to charge for medical aid calls.
Mr. Nickelson stated that this was a legal question and could
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{~ the answers.
Mr. Paulus stated that this year they responded to about
1,000 fire calls and 500 medical aid calls. Many medical aid calls are
to extricate people out of machinery. These are rescue type calls.
Mr. Paulus stated that they could look into charging. They are not operating
as an ambulance. In many cases, the fire department medlCal aid can get
there before the ambulance and sustain life until the ambulance arrives.
In the rural areas like Paradise Pines there is a squad available. The
volunteers and the county support systems are part of the county organization.
Mr. Nickelson stated that along the lines of transportation of
persons under the contract in the budget there are two areas that he is
concerned with. These are bad debts in the Oroville area and in the
Paradise area every time there is a call and-the ambulance goes out
there is quite often a dry run charged to the county. They are saying
they will no longer pay for dry runs..
Mr. Paulus stated that he knew there were funding problems
with the Paradise Fire Department. Whatever happens in Paradise as
far as fire protection and if there are.lay offs the county would be
spending more time in Paradise. What happens in Paradise and E1 Medio
affects Butte County. Mr. Paulus set out the trained personnel he
has to respond to medical aid calls. He would be rather uncomfortable
having to charge for medical aid calls. He did not know whether it will
be workable.
Supervisor Wheeler felt it was a good suggestion to put
together a task force to consider what the needs of the county are.
Chairman Lemke stated that whether it was right or wrong to
charge for medical aid services it bothered him that when the fire
department responds and the ambulance takes the person to the hospital,
the ambulance service is paid and the fire department does not receive.
any fees. The person will receive a bill from Caltrans if a person does
damage on a freeway.
Mr. Paulus stated that the fire department is to the hilt.
He has days when everything is committed. In the past it was maybe
two or three times per year. Now it is sometimes two or three days
a week.. The state is absorbing a deficiency of .clos:e to $50,000 in
gas for the county vehicles. The administrative costs for the contract
with the state is 8~. There is an attempt to terminate the contract in
Orange County.
Mr. Nickelson stated that the county is operating 12 firehouses.
Paradise is operating three firehouses. The county budget is 25~ more
than Paradise.
Mr. Paulus stated that there is a different level of service.
The county services a rural community.
Mr. Nickelson suggested that the task force be put together
and look into the fire protection effort.
RECESS: 4:30 p.m.
RECONVENE: 4:50 p.m.
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Mr. Mickelson stated that the budget projections that were
given to the Board by the Auditor included the transitioning of all
CETA people. Mr. Mickelson stated that if the Board could not afford
to transition all of the CETA positions he was proposing that the
following positions be, eliminated on a first tier and if that was still
too many then the Board cut all CETA:
Administrative Office - HCD Specialist. This would be a
savings of $10,627.
Administrative Office - Central. Communications - Mail Clerk.
This would be a $5,904 savings.
Health Services - Public Health Education Assistant. This
would be a savings of $13~539-
Oroville Justice Court - Typist~Clerk L
Planning - Planning Technican I. This would be a savings
of $11,754.
Sheriff - Four deputies.
If the Hoard eliminated all CETA positions, he recommended
that the Board start recruiting aides to give some sort of services to
the departments. The salaries are not too good. This would be a cut
of $360,874. These funds are not all out of property taxes. The first
tier cuts would be $101,780.
4. Sheriff Gillick. Sheriff Gillick stated that they have
trained officers. This would mean the loss of two officers out of the
Oroville and Paradise offices. He had thought that these positions
would meet all the criteria for deputies. These men have been through
the academy and the county has spent a lot of money training them.
The population is increasing and their calls are increasing. He will
have to pull men _'cfrom the different areas to cover the Paradise office.
All of these positions are night patrols. It would be very hard to lose
these officers. Ae could not lose the records technican that he has.
His job is a very important job. Sheriff Gillick set out the work that
the records technican does. At the present time, they-are 8th in personnel.
Sheriff Gillick set out the restrictions he has as far as the reserve
program is concerned.
Mr. Mickelson stated that the total cost per officer will
probably run close to over $30,000 by the time the vehicle and
clothing are figured in.
Chairman Lemke stated that the last he heard it was $22,500.
Sheriff Gillick stated that they had 286 felonies last month
and 2,600 misdemeanors:.
Supervisor Wheeler stated that there had to be cuts made but
she did not want to see cuts made in this area.
Chairman Lemke stated that the additional two deputies in
the Paradise area have been appreciated in the community.
Dick Steinberg, undersheriff, stated that several months
ago the Sheriff's Department transitioned four :`'of the deputies under
the CETA program. They are willing to sacrifice the four positions
that they have already transitioned. They are asking for four trained
persons. These people have been with them better.. than two years.
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b that the Board has the study that shows that they need seven people.
They have two CETA aids. She set out the problems she has had with
CETA. Every year she has-been told that when CETA runs out, she will
be given the positions. The Typist Clerk I has worked for the county
for two years. She works on small claims.
6. Joe Bandy, agricultural commissioner. Mr. Bandy
stated that_the CETA, secretary that is in his office has become adept
at the office procedures. He has nine people in the fi~3d, three
in weights and measures, and one trapper. It takes the clerical staff
to get the reports out on time. They are the backbone of the organisation.
He wondered what would happen with the second tier of CETA people.
Mr. Nickelson stated that the first tier would be the first
to be laved off if it were necessary. If that did not work, then he
recommended that all of the CETA positions be laved off and not transitioned.
7. Andy Gerber, records and investigation technican, Sheriff's
Office. Mr. Gerber asked if the Board had the proposal that he was
presenting regarding photography? The work that he is doing now was
accomplished by a lieutenant and a technican in 1975 when he went to
work for the county. The department was using a total of nine cameras
for 4x3 format. The jail was booking about 4,000 prisoners per year.
The bill for the jail was $360 per year. Investigation was doing
3,000 photos. This comes to a total of 7,000 photos, not all of which
were printed: The total film cost was $630 per year. In 1979 the
35mm system was started with four cameras at a cast of $1,268.,'
The total film bill will be X396 for a total of 18,000 negatives or
prints. The volume of work has increased. They tried high school
help and two out of seventeen were worthwhile. The proposal submitted
by the department ,called for full color system automation. That is not
necessary.. The full color mug set up is not necessary.. The darkroom
will have to be rebuilt for the color system:
Mr. Gerber stated that his proposal call's for 1-1/2 second
fulltime person.. The full color system will prob~ly run $55,000 to
$60,000 initially. His alternative proposal with black and white and
going outside for color will cost around X40,000 to $45,000. He
proposed that the county go outside contracting for their photography.
This can offer everything that is provided in-house. He asked that
the Board: give consideration to his proposal. There would. be three
men available at any time of the day or night. This would be for
seven days per week. The Sheriff was in favor S..of the proposal up
to a point. They were afraid they might lose control. This proposal
would also alleviate a great deal of storage as there would not be the
need for a warehouse. The property could be returned after photos have
been taken for the trial. Photographs help the attorneys on small issues
and saves time.
Mr. Nickelson stated that the Board might want to instruct
his office to take a look at the proposals and see which proposal
would be best.
8. Ray Valverde, constable, Biggs.Justice Court. Mr.
Valverde stated that he was not prepared at this time to discuss the
proposal to eliminate the Biggs Justice Court. He would like to have
the matter discussed at a later time.
Mr. Nickelson stated that they keep coming back to revenue
sharing funds to fund the budget, There is enough money in revenue
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sharing if the Board were so inclined to solve this year's problem.
This would wave; employees today for another ten months until next year.
The Board should do everything possible this year to try and build a
large carryover to fund next year. The Board should continue very stiff
administrative review of any vacancies. They should analyze possible
phasing out of programs over a period of this year.
Chairman Lemke stated that the items he discussed earlier are
going to be instructions to the Auditor and the Assessor for next year.
The Board is not gcing to be in this problem next year. They will know
how much funding will be available. The departments will know -how
much money is available. They will know where the axe is going to fall.
It will be up to the department heads to decide where the cuts will be
made.
The hearing was continued to September 24, 1979 at 1:30 p.m.
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REPORT TO BOARD REGARDING FUNDING FOR PREPARATION OF EIR FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION INITIATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT REZONE FOR CHICO AIRPORT AREA
TYIe discussion of the report to the Board regarding funding for
the preparation of EIR for the Planning Commission initiated General Plan
Amendment rezone for the Chico Airport area held at this .time. .
Earl Nelson, environmental review director, stated that the
problem relates to using professional services fund money for the EIR.
His department provides services to various other county departments.
The Planning Department is asking for an EIR on 6,000 acres around the
airport. The indications are that the low bidding firm is excellent.
He had money in the budget to do the project. He wondered what they
would do for the rest of the year. There are other projects coming
~1.ong from Planning and Public Works. He wondered how this should be
handled. He wondered whether the department making the request should
pay for the services and reimburse his department. The total budget
for outside work is $12,000. They contract out for EIR preparation.
They have spent over $3,000 already.' Some of the projects have been
done in-house. The county is not going to get rid of the "A-2" zoning
unless these projects are initiated.
At the present time, the developer is required to pay~for
his project area. He felt that for a planning program they try to
proceed to get the available sources. If the budget proposal goes
through, and the fees are increased he will have another one-half
person to review the Planning Department items.
Chairman Lemke stated that maybe the Environmental Review
Department will not be able to go very far. They may have only $4,000
in the future to work with. The department will have to work with the
funding available.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
A public hearing date of October 23, 1979 at 11:15 a.m. was
set for consideration of Bicycle crossing of Southerm Pacific Railroad
tracks proposed negative declaration and decision to proceed with the
project located 900 feet north of Big Chico Creek, Chico.
WAIVE ~'TRST READING OF ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 13-120 AND 13-122 OF
THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY PERMITS
FOR GRAVEL AND AGGREGATE EXTRACTION
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, the first reading of the ordinance repealing
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Section 13-120 and 13-122 of the Butte County Code relating to the
establishment of temporary permits for gravel and aggregate extraction
was waived.
AUTHORISE COUNSEL TO NEGOTIATE WITH CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICES TO
AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES TO BRING DOWN THE
THE ACRE_'R';ETI'"RROM 11, 600 TO 1, 000
On motion of .Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and unanimously carried, Counsel was authorized to negotiate with California
Water Services to amend the contract with Department of Water Resources to
bring down the acre~,;,~ feet from 3.,600 to 1,000 acre .feet.
REPORT FROM CONSEL RE: QUESTION REGARDING USE PERMIT AND ROAD FOR
HAROLD WELBORN CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 25, 1979
Del Siemsen, deputy county counsel, report that Mr. Welborn
is talking about two different situations. There is no conflict between
the two road requirements. There is a question of whether the Board
would like to change the appeal procedure regarding appeals that
come to the Board.
The matter was continued to September ir25~ 1979-
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APPOINTMENTS TO NORT~IERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY
On motion. of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan
and unanimously carried, the following were appointed to the Northern
California Health Systems Agency:
Mardi Worley
Lewis Forbes
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COMMUNICATIONS •
Fred J. Bennett, Stirling City. Mr. Bennett writes appealing the Advisory
Agency's condition #~+ relating to traversable access for
AP 50-15-77, four lots, west side of Kathleen~~Lane, north of
Herman Lane, Paradise. Set for hearing October 23, 1979 at
11:30 a.m.
Irene Lund Parker, Oroville. Ms. Parker writes protesting the General Plan
Land Use map which is under Board consideration. Considered
earlier in the meeting.
Wendell J. and Mary Belle Grubbs, Oroville. Mr. and Mrs. Grubbs write
..giving notice of intention for non renewal of their land
Conservation Act Agreement for the ensuing year in the
Agricultural Preserve No. 8 as recorded in Book lg6g of Offiaal
Records at pages 18g-1g6 in the Butte County Recorder's Office.
Referred to Agricultural Commissioner, Planning and Assessor.
H. A, and Selma Owens, Stpckton. Mr, and Mrs. Owens write expressing their
opposition to the T. L. and Othel Mabrey rezone which is set
for hearing on September 25. Referred to the hearing.
Pam M. Figge, Paradise. Mrs. Figge forwards her resignation as a member
of the Paradise Municipal Advisory Council effective November 6,
1979. Administrative Office to post vacancy and send letter
of appreciation.
De Sabla Communities Volunteer Firemen, Tnc. The firemen write requesting
an additional amount of $40,000 in revenue sharing funds to help
in the purchase of afire engine and needed equipment. Referred
to revenue sharing items.
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County of Plumas. The County of Plumas forwards a copy of their letter
that was sent to the California Department of Aging concerning
the proposed contract on the Senior Meals Program. Information;
no action taken.
Senior Information and Referral Center, Chico. The Center writes offering
assistance to meet the needs of Butte County senior citizens
in the meal program. Information; no action taken. Clif
Mickelson, administrative officer, advised that it looks like
the cost to Butte County for the contract will be $8,700.
The total figure has been raised to $92,000.
Agricultural Advisory Commission. The Commission forwards its recommendations
concerning the .submission of a letter to the State Department of
Food and Agriculture with regard to the implementation of AB
3765 and also the Land Use Element of the General Plan. See
motion following communications.
The University Foundation, CSU - Chico. Rolland K. Hauser, professor of
~.ysical sdiences, writes requesting that the Board continue to
support budgetary assistance to the Fruit-Frost Program of the
National Weather Service which is included in the Agricultural
Commissioner's budget and also to assist in the proposed
NOWCASTING Weather Service for northern California. The
NOWCASTTNG Weather Service proposal is listed in the revenue
sharing portion of the budget.
State Department of Health Services. The department writes sending
notification of granting time extensions in the filing of
information as Fart of the county's Health Service Plan and
budget contained in AB 8. Information; no action taken.
U. S. Department of Labor. The department forwards its formal assessment
of the CETA Program which was completed August 31. CETAC will
be meeting September 19, 1979 to discuss this matter.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. The department sends
• notification of Butte County's substantial compliance with
Community Development Block Grant regulations. Referred to
Administrative Office for comment.
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO ADDRESS LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO AB 3765 1N ACCORDANCE
WITH SUGGESTED COPY SUBMITTED BY AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and carried, the Chairman was authorized to address,a letter in opposition
to AB 3765 in accordance with suggested copy submitted by Agricultural
Advisory Commission to be sent to Department of Food and Agriculture.
AYES: SUpervisors Moseley, Wheeler, Winston and Chairman Lemke. NOES:
Supervisor Dolan.
ADDITIONAL MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Winston asked how many people attended the public
forum meetings after the additional notification had been given?
Gerald Lively, deputy administrative officer, stated that ther
were about one-half dozen at the meeting in Chico, none in Oroville and
three in Paradise. There is one meeting left in Gridley tomorrow night.
Chairman Lemke advised that the Board had received t$e BCAG
letter on the changes in the contract. Administrative Officer to make
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Chairman Lemke advised that Air Resources Board had sent a letter.
There will be a meeting October 12, 1979 at 10:00 a.m. in Sacramento.
Chairman Lemke advised that there would be a Northern California
Supervisors Association meeting on October 12, 1979. The meeting will
be in Susanville.
COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUED
Department o£ Aging. A telegram has been received from the department
regarding the Senior Citizens Nutritional Program advising
that the lcal match will be only ten percent. Information;
no action taken.
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Letters, Letters have been received from: Donald J. Blake, Joseph H.
Hobson, George Johnson and Louis M. & Jacqueline Duncan in
opposition to the proposed General Plan Land Use Map.
Considered earlier in the meeting.
RECESS: There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was recessed. at 6:16 p.m. to reconvene on idondayT;,
September 24, lg7g at 1:30 p.m.
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