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September 22, 1981
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment,
esent: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley. Clif
ckelson, administrative officer; Del Siemsen, acting county counsel; and
ark A, Nelson, county dlerk-recorder, by Nancy Wilson, deputy clerk,
sent: Supervisor Lemke
edge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United Stated of America
nvocation by Supervisor Saraceni
SED SESSION: The Board recessed at 9:09 a.m. to hold a closed session
on meet and confer and litigation.
The Board reconvened at 9:44 a,m. following a closed session
regarding meet and confer and litigationo Action was taken
concerning the Christian case, No action was taken regarding
meet and confer,
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The minutes of August 3, 1981 were continued to September 29, 1981.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
arried, the minutes of September 15, 1981 were approved as mailed.
Supervisor Dolan would discuss AB 893 the small communities bill
ch was on the governors desk.
TO SEPTEMBER 29, 1981 AWARDING OF CONTRACT TO BUTTE COUNTY OVERALL
TIT7.TTQTl1PMRAiT TAT!? - ('.F.TG TTTT.R ~TTT
There was a motion by Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor
olan, to concur with the Private Industrial Council and award the economic
evelopment activities contract under CETA Title VII to Butte County Overall
conomic Development, Inc, and the Personnel Director be authorized to sign
aid contract subject to review by the Auditor and County Counsel<
Supervisor Saraceni stated this document was pretty heavy to go
rough over the week end. He would like additional time to go over the
terial presented.
Jim Rackerby, personnel director, stated the contract must be approved
y October 1, 1981.
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
arried, the previous motion was tabled a.c~ to be considered on September 29,
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THORIZE RELIEF FROM ACCOUNTABILITY OF FIRED ASSETS - AUDITOR
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
rried, relief from accountability by the Auditor for fixed assets of three
ding machines (asset numbers 2b81, 2b91 and 2701) ;w,as= authorized,
RESOLUTION 81-212 - PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE AGREEMENT - NORTH BURBANK
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
arried, Resolution 81-212 accepting the proposal of waiving their rights to
~roperty taxes for three current annexation proposals and an agreement with
orth Burbank Public Utility District was :adopted:,a and the Chairman authorized
~o sign said agreement, Page 264.
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APPROVE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION ITEMS
On motian of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, the following Administration-and Operation items were approved:
1, Approved agreement with Alameda County Bay Area Placement
ommittee in the amount of $1,108 which .covers a proportionate share of a
onsultant coordinator for the Bay Area Placement Committee (Hrayr Terzian)
or rate setting for boarding homes and institutions located in Butte County
or 1981-82 and authorized the Chairman to signo
20 Approved General Revenue Sharing statement of assurances with
e Office of Revenue Sharing for entitlement period 13 (October 1, 1981 ."
rough September 30, 1982) which is necessary in order to receive the revenue
aring allocation estimated at $1,764,432 and the Chairman authorized to sign,
3a Approved the following penalty abatement requests - change of
rship reports:
ae Geneva T, Boone, AP 069-16-0-008-0
bo Nro & Nrsa Jerald Zavalney, et al, AP 040-10-0-031-0
ca Thomas No Saker, AP 072-30-0-005-0
de Noy Lee, AP 052-36-D-D24
ea Mro & Mrso William Wo Colvin, AP 045-30-3-012-0
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TO SEPTEMB$R 29, 1981 - REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REGARDING
Supervisor Wheeler stated there were no comments from the Adminis;
rative staff regarding the adoption of the resoluttions for modification of
ffice hours in the various departments within the countye She would like
o see a coordinated effect as far as these office hours are concerned, She
as not in dispute with them, just some equityo She would like to see a
oordinated effort between the different departmentso
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, stated they could check
pith the various departments and make a diagnostic lay-out of the opening
end closings,
Chai rman Moseley questioned if they really needed these hour changes
n the Recorder's Office, She has received a few complaints the last few'
ayso She is not prepared to go into this today,
Supervisor Wheeler stated there should be more uniform hours, Our
eing here is to serve the publico
Mr, Nickelson stated they would try to get something back to the
Ioard by next week, The ordinance went into effect several days agoo There
s a difference of opinion on whether to open or closed
Bettye Blair, planning director, stated as one of the departments
Which their budget position offer cost cut back was in man power and clerical
it•has had a tremendous effect and impact on their clerical staff in regards
to telephones and.foot~itraffic with less bodieso She had anticipated the
actual ordinance would be in effect by Fridayo The Board accepted her proposed
budget and she felt they gave certain assurances to her being able to close
the office for limited time each dayo They anticipated being open from 8:00 a,m~
and close to the public at 1:00 p,mo She is asking for four hourse She would
like their consideration soono They„need _to•`discuss. it_on: go 'back- and talk
aboutrbudget.as~Chey_are inra:::bind clerically,. ..
Supervisor Dolan stated she wanted to bring up the Recorder's Officeo
These issues were listed during budget. The Board did not reduce the staff
by 2z peopled The Clerk, Recorder, and Probation in granting the request for
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additional rearranging of office hours, As far as Planning, it was Wha:~, they
acted on in the budget sessiono In terms of the Clerk and Recorder there is
a different_purpose.a The hours have already been implemented, What was
presented was 8 to 1 and the Recorder being open five hours was acceptable.
dow the~Clerk is open two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoons
a is an entirely different arrangement of hours. She realizes the Clerk's
office is dealing with the courtso But it does not address the public access
~r other informations It is for the convenience of the courts while they
are in process, in property titlements in everything else which is rightly so.
:here has been comments to the fact the Clerk's office did not wait for the
ordinance to take effect or the Board to review case by case.
Mr. Nickelson stated this was a gray area. There are other offices
ch as libraries which are not open the five days a week 8tto 5 hours. They
11 get back to the Board next week and arrive at a good compromise.
Supervisor Saraceni stated they are finding there are more depart-
ents who are looking at cutting back in time. Like in the Building Depart-
ent, people come in during their lunch hours to obtain permits. Some
epartments are open and others closed. They should make every effort to
over these time periods. Some departments lack the flow of traffic they
ad previously,
Ms. Blair stated the department was bringing maps up to date, by
losing the office hours they can do this. She questioned if the Board had
eceived her memo to Mr. Lively. She had outlined she felt the five hours
day were pretty adequate. There is a clerical problem. They are slipping
urther and further behind. There are time lines to meet and they cannot go
y. She may have to come in and request funds for extra help. There has
een some delay since the employees were laid off, She would like a response
oday statin~she could close the office at 1:00 p,m.
Supervisor Saraceni stated he would object to thiso He felt they
ould get into a great problem by closing down. There needs to be time for
he people to have access to coma into the officesa
Supervisor Dolan stated they are to service the public. There are
lot of difficulties, In Planning the public is going to get a lack of
mmediate service, It will be delayed because it is not staff time but
ontracting timed People complain now about delays. The Advisory ..Agency
ill be ready with projects for hearing and there will be delays because
lanning is not ready. Possibly they could trade offo
Ns. Blair stated the Planning Department does not issue use permits
r the counters By remaining open there will be delays in projects and not
ng done in a timely manner. She asked that they give her this time they
de They need it desperately.
Supervisor Saraceni stated he felt one person could handle the
ounter. People could stand in line. Someone could answer their questions
nd help with some things. without full staff available at the counter. But
till have people busy working on projects and paper work.
Supervisor Dolan stated one person could answer the telephone and
would depend on the questiono They could just assign one person which means
e whole office Cis opens Ns. Blair could state there was just one person to
saver questions from 1 to 'S and if they wished more specific help to come
ck or call from 8 to 12,
Supervisor Saraceni stated they could have someone there who knows
11 the answers. One person working in the back can answer questions and do
hangs that are helpfulo That woulvd:be better than closing or shutting down
rom 1 to 5. Page 266.
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y ~ Ms, Blair stated she was disappointed in her budget proposal,
Supervisor Dolan stated no questions have been answered in questions
with the number of people that were theree This is all very sensitiveo Hear-
ings and projects must go through in a timely fashiono There are reports
and they have correspondence, she has no problem with thisa Only concerns
of the Recorder and Clerk having changed their hours prior to it being legala.
The Recorder's office is differento They started this reduction of 22 people
and want everything done as beforeo
Supervisor Saraceni stated he did not think they were asking thiso
is only asking for one person there, not the whole amount of people they
e thereo He questioned how many people came to the Planning offices
Mso Blair stated if he would like the number of telephone calls
foot traffic, she would provide that information,
Mro Mickelson stated to hold off for one weeko
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Supervisor Dolan stated there should be some coptinuity at least
the Planning, Probation, Clerk and Recorder's offices, But people are
ng to come to the county offices and not know which ones they will catch
n or closed, that is the problem,
Mro Mickelson stated perhaps the Clerk and Recorder's office was.
little over enthusiastic by closing the affices before the ordinance or
solution was adopted, It was done for the benefit of the courts and it
ould be for the general citizenso~
Matter was continued to September 29, 1981 for a report back from
Administrative Officeo
There was a motion by Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor
er, that the following budget transfers be approved:
B-23 - Community Action Proeramo Transfers $837035 from benefits,
080 from travel and $441021 from rent, Iease, purchase of equipment; with
+3015 going to consumable supplies and $441x21 to other costs within the
nmunity Action Agency 1978 Housing Winterization Program pursuant to a
get modification approved by the Coumtunity Services Administration on
ptember 10, 1981°
B-24 - Community Action Proeramo Transfers $3,037 from salaries
nd wages and $1,602 from benefits; with $325 going to travel, $1,923 to con-
umable supplies, $1,000 to rents, lease and purchase of equipment, and $1,391
0 other costs within the Community Action Agency 1981 Crisis Intervention
rogram pursuant to budget modification 4~1 as approved by the Community Services
dministration on September 10, 19810
B-25 - various departments__o Transfers a total of $40,602 from fixed
ssets to services and supplies fox equipment items which have been reclassified
s minor controllable assets within numerous departmentsa
B-27 - Community Action Proeramo Transfers $350 from salaries and
ges to benefits within the 1980-81 Senior Nutrition Project and tranfers
50 from salaries and wages to benefits within the Senior Nutrition Program -
me Delivery in order to cover final payments of compensation insurance within
ch of the programso
B-28 - Fire Protection - Volunteer Proeramo Transfers $20,665 from
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e reserve to fixed assets - structures, improvements and grounds in order to
ver the contract for the metal building at Richvale Fire Station, for which
ntract funding was not encumbered at the end of last fiscal year.
B-29 - Personnels Transfers $b,600 from the reserve to professional
d specialized services to cover the entire obligation under the contract with
e labor relations consultanto
B-30 - Manpower Administration. Establishes an appropriation within
fixed assets - equipment of $1,292 to ..cover freight charges for Westinghouse
3stems furniture which was delivered in February 19810 Funding is from
nanticipated revenue - manpower revenue sharing,
B-31 - Public Works - road construction, Transfers $6,000 from
he road reserve to the Lassen Avenue at Esplanade traffic signal project
n_+.order to cover the difference between the budgeted contract amount and
he low bid for signals for the contract awarded on September 1, 19810
Supervisor Saraceni questioned Transfers 28 and 29 as they were
ng from the reserves
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, stated B-28 was hand
arried forward and it was a reduction and B-29 was for specialized services
f which part was to be paid fam this years budget and part from next years
udgeto The contract was negotiated before the fiscal year endedo It is
or the total contract, but no addition,
Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carried,
10:10 aem,
Li3E: 10:25 aom,
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TWO TO THREE WSHKS - PUBLICF.HEA$ING:= CONSIDERAT~ON~OF THE ESTABLISH-
The public hearing on consideration of the establishment of a leash
aw within certain unincorporated areas of the county was held as continuedo
Supervisor Wheeler stated she had received telephone calls from
ogle from the Upper Ridge requesting that the leash law consideration be
ntinued until such time as Supervisor Lemke could be present,
Hearing open to the publics Appearing: No one>
Hearing continued for two to three weekso
2408 ONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 29, 1981 - PUBLIC HEi47.iING: MEL MULLEARY APPEAL OF
ONDITIONAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ADVISORY AGENCY'S DENIAL OF TENTATIVE
ARCEL MAP, AP 27-29-14, FOUR LOTS, PROPERTY LOCATID ON THE WEST SIDE OF
The public hearing on the Mel Mulleary appeal of conditional
gative declaration and Advisory Agency's denial of tentative parcel map,
27-29-14, four lots, property located on the west side of Grier Avenue,
st of Reservoir Road, Palermo was held as cantinued.
Supervisor Wheeler stated this is the hearing in which they are
3eadlocked on a 2 to 2 votes Nobody has changed their mind on the voted
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gl_ J Hearing open to the public, Appearing: No one.
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', Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
The hearing was continued to September 29, 1981 at 10:45 a.m,
upon the anticipation of the return of Supervisor Lemke to make the determining
vote. Public Works staff was directed for forward all information regarding
the hearing to Supervisor Lemke for his review.
2409 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR ENERGY CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM -
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, the purchase of a 16 mm film projector, $600; 35 mm slide projector,
$300; and a solar site selector, $100 in order to continue the energy con-
servation education program indefinitely after the grant terminates on
September 30, 1981 for the Energy Crisis Intervention Program through
Community Action Agency was authorized,
2410 APPROVE AUCTIONEER LICENSE AND BOND - TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, the auctioneer's license and bond for Jack Dennis Harbour, dba
Chico Auction Gallery for the conduct of auctions at 926 West Eighth Street, -
Chico and unincorporated areas of Butte County was approved.
2411 ADOPT TEMPORARY DISPLACEMENT OF HOMEOWNERS DURING HOUSING REHABILITATION POLICX
AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO INCUR COSTS FOR CURRENT APPLICANT - HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
John Meyer, Connerly and Associates, stated their office had
received a response from Housing and Urban Development regarding their
approval of this policy.
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler
and carried, the temporary displacement of homeowners during housing rehab-
iliatation policy upon approval of Housing and Urban Development was approved
and staff to incur costs for a current applicant under consideration was
authorized.
2412 ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-213 - HOME MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM - GRANT APPLICATION
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
John Meyer, Connerly and Associates, stated they were requesting
the Board's approval for the grant of $15,000, Tt is divided into two parts,
There will be two seminars held during the next year. The Housing Counseling
Services Program will be administered through Community Action Agency. They
would assist the Agency in more technical matters that would be highly
envolved. It is aimed at home owners assistance to construct and get off the
ground on building. They have not applied for this type of grant before.
There is a strong need for new home ownership. The budget items will he
split by Community Action Agency.
Supervisor Saraceni stated this would allow all interested persons
to attend from the low and modest income people, There will be-no cost to
anyone. It will be individually counseling people.
Supervisor Dolan stated there would be personnel costs between the
two seminars and for the counseling servicesa She felt having the seminars
first was backwards to her. She felt there would be a lot of staff time
put into the seminars.
Mr. Meyers stated they would be using the present staff of Community
Action Agency. There are funds to allow this. They may hire a half time person
They felt there would be about $5,300 for personnel for counseling and $7,700
for personnel costs. Page 269.
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Supervisor Dolan stated the given statistics of home owners for
low income and counseling and management prior would be costly,
Mra Meyers stated both counseling activities and instruction
activities would be performed, There are other low income assistance
programs such as CHIP, that are available. There is money available for
this type of programs, They are giving the people the informationo
Chairman Moseley remembered a previous program where they taught
the people. It was similar to this .pxogram.
There was a motion by Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor
Wheeler, that Resolution 81-213 authorizing submission of the Home Manage-
ment Training Program grant, if funded, with the State Department of Housing
and Community Development in the amount of $15,000 per year for public and
private sponsors engaged in expanding housing opportunities for lower income
residents be accepted and authorize entering into a contract with the skate
be 'ad'opted.~nd~,the Chairman authorized to"sign said agreement and resolution,
Supervisor Dolan stated there is no free money even if there is
no charge to the county. There is costs somewhereo She has no problem with
putting on the housing seminars with Community Action Agency and allowing
more people to become home owners. She questioned why there was so much
money for the housing seminar and the counseling.
Mro Meyers stated he felt the reason was because of the guidelines
within the program, The information must be written up and developed before
it can be presented to the participantso A lot of the material developed
will be useful. There is an amazing amount of information. Many of the
applicants have never purchased a homed
Supervisor IJheeler stated there are many ways in which to fund
housing today. It will never go back to when she first purchased a homes
Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carried.
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CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 29, 1981 REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNSEL ON LEGAL RULING
PUBLIC HEARING: BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION - GRIDLEY-BIGGS AREA
REZONE
The public hearing on the Butte County Planning Commission, Gridley-
Biggs area rezone (item on which an environmental impact report was previously
certified) in order to bring the zoning into consistency with the recently
adopted General Plan for that area as required by state law, Parcels
designated for the various land uses may be rezoned to the consistent or
conditionally consistent zones of orchard. and field crops; agricultural-
residential; low density residential; medium density residential; high density
residential; commercial; industrial; and public. The area under consider-
ation contains approximately 42 square miles of publicly and privately owned
unincorporated land bounded generally by Highway 162 on the north, the
Feather River on the east, the.Butte County line on the south, and a line
extending south from the Richvale South Highway on the west, and including
the unincorporated areas surrounding Gridley and Biggs was held as continueda
Bettye Blair, planning director, stated this is a continued hearing.
The Board has received copies of all staff information and Planning Commission
informationo This is a follow ~up~on the General Plan. The environmental
impact is referenced in the motiono Ms< Blair posted a map at the board.
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Ms. Blair set out the location of the area to be rezoned on the mapo
The area of Los Rios and Manzanita was discussed and specialized cropsa Staff
had recommended smaller parcels. She wauld not recommend at this time all
of'the;axEabe placed in these special crop designations.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1, Mike Greer, City of Gridley Councilman, stated the City of
Gridley was not aware of what was happening as far as the zoning was concerned,
Previously there had been meetings with Bob Geiser of the county Planning
staff, He felt Planning Commission should have notified the city. This is
within their Sphere of Influences They want to know .what is happening.
They did not get any input.
Supervisor Wheeler stated she felt they wexe aware and had an
active participation.
Ms. Blair stated in her file there was correspondence with the
City of Gridley in June of 1981. There was a letter from David McIntpre.
Supervisor Dolan stattdiit was a matter of timing with the General
Plan changes and now the rezoning. There were a considerable number of
complaints from the citizens on what the County was anticipating changing.
She did feel the Gridley Planning Commission and County Planning Commission
had received and discussed the proposal,
Ms. Blair stated when the impact report was prepared the City of
Gridley was contacted as well as the school districts of both Gridley and
Biggs back in 1980, The impact report was sent back down.
2, Howard Hamlin, Gridley, Manzanita area; stated he hoped the
Board would consider changing the area to at least five acreso He is
representing the farmers of the areao
Chairman Moseley stated maybe they did not understand the discussion
at the last hearing. The Planning Commission is to make a study on the
specialized crops. Tt will remain in "A-40" until Planning completes the
study,
Mr. Hamlin questioned what guarantee did they have the zoning
would be changed. The people would be against the overall zoning. There
is one Gridley project coming upe People are wanting to plant kiwi's and
they need the five acre parcels,
Chairman Moseley stated the people and staff was working on it.
You can guarantee nothing. She is only on~nember on the Boardo Gridley does
not have much area~to~grow. Everyone went along with the General Plan., The
"A-40" is a way out. She discussed the problem with placing the five acre
parcels within the farming areas and problems they create. The Planning
Commission realizes the problems and want to study this more. Many people
and farmers in the area are willing to go with the ~0 acre parcels. There
seems to have been a lack of communication between the Gxidley City Council
and County and she would like to hold off a decision and bring this back.
She felt maybe the people should become a little more responsible about these
matterso
Ms. Blair stated since they were talking about preserving agriculture
in Butte County, they cannot really begin to talk about five acre parcels or
the intent on broad areao Many cases it is five acreshome sites and it
infringes on the intent of agriculture useso They would like to study the
issue of kiwi's and special crPage Z~ly may want to provide for that type
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~f land used They will have to consider whether specialized crops should be
5, 3 or 2 acres and if home sites for residences should be allowedo There
sre the problems of spraying, dust and other agriculture uses when allowing
smaller acreages close to the agriculture landso She would like to look at
the "A-5" closer<
Mr> Hamlin stated with kiwi's their problem is how many acres
3oes it take to make a livingo You need 80 acres to make a living with
other crops except kiwis Eighty percent of California's industry is from
agriculture such as fresh fruit, There is a time line now on the project
in the Gridley areao People are wanting to get started an new projectso
They do not have any guaranteeso They can go out and buy five acrese Talk
is about 40 acres and the average person cannot get into ito He felt they
were shuting Gridley out,
Supervisor Dolan stated this was a large area~for the "A-5" zoning
designation, maybe it will be in the areao There is a considerable amount
being proposedo All of this area is now "A-2" and that allows just about
everything but a rendering plants Kiwi's is not the only thing that can
be growna Some may need larger parcelsa She has difficulty with thiso
You need from 80 to 100 acres for peaches and prunes and then they would
have a big problemo There is a real need to zone and to not conflict with
the usese There is a need for special crops in Gridleyo There are some
40 acres involvedo
Mro Hamlin stated a lot of the land is split into five acres nowo
Most of the ranches will not be split up as they are in families and they
will remain in the families and the farmingo It is easy to say "A-2", but
it must first past a p.excol~aliion~e test9,environmental impact report and
everyoneo You must p8y to split themo He was not as concerned about the
Biggs areas
Msa Blair stated it would take approximately 4 to 6 months to
get this item back from Planning for Board consideration, The Planning
Commission must study specific recommendationso She would defer to
Counsel to whether they could hold hearings, discussions and if it would
be required to readvertise to consider the five acrese
Chairman Moseley stated the Planning Commission could say not to
consider thato
Mro Hamlin stated he still felt the Flanning Commission should
decide that and have more views of it from the peopled The people are just
starting to realize what the zone and the kiwi's will do and that there
could be a specialized cropo
3> George Cox, Gridley, Manzanita area, stated when he left the
last Board meeting the people in the audience was under the impression they
were given the time to get together and discuss this issues The residents
in the area would like to enter suggestions on the zoning in the area,
Chairman°: Moseley stated there were many hearings.before the
Planning Commission and input into the issueso It is difficult for them
to send back to Planning after there is new input, If these discussions
could take place at the Planning hearing levels it would be much betters
She was prepared to get together with the area residentso The Board ten~hativel;
asked Planning to consider zoning of "A-5" on the south line being Camp Road
west and the extension of Camp Road which extends on to Turner, Areas were
set out on the mapo
Mro
get some home
He is a membe
Cox stated he would like to see the five acres, They will
siteso They could.;sti11 place two to three acres into kiwis
r of the community and a farmers
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- Supervisor Wheeler stated that would be astronomical costs-:for a
person involved with a five acre parcel, There is a large investment on that
and it takes 5 to 7 years to receive capital. There are not that many farms
on five acres that are owned or investors backing themo They need a minimum
of five acres, unless they are wanting x°anchettes,
Msa Blair stated the issue of kiwi's and smaller parcels were not
addressed at the Planning levelo If they could be assured it could be put
into kiwi's it would be viable and of general planning contribution. There
is mechanisms available to have a specialized crop zone. If Mre Cox should
purchase property with 7Z acres he would be precluded, Staff would like to
look at and come up with some alternatives-maintaining the larger agriculture
zoning for residents for agriculture and zoning to limit it to five acres.
Their concerns are for the integrity of the agriculture community not be
~mp_aaz:~d. They have the vehicle of a use permit, There are many different
special cropsa
Mso Blair informed Mro Cox the area is zoned "A-2" and the General
Plan is much less than five acreso But finding on the General Plan is the
condition of orchard and field cropo It is difficult for staff on large
parcels. That he may not be able to get down to the five acreso
William Houston.
RECESS: 11:17 a.m.
RECONVENE: 11:27 a.m.
4. David McIntyre, City of Gridley, stated some of the Board's
recommendations are within their Sphere of influence. One of the. concerns
is preserve agriculture landsa They are concerned about checkerboard
development. Development effects the public services of the people in
Gridley. They must follow the rules. They would like to have a buffer
zone between the city limits and the developmento They are requesting of
developers provide a border of open ground and an easement on buffer zone
by a 100 foot plus road.
Chairman Moseley stated these are items she would like the Board
to consider before approving the zoning on the maps She would like the
Gridley Planning and Council to be able to review this zone change.
5. Jean Richins, Gridley, stated her family had planned to move
to north Biggs on 9.3 acres which is presently zoned "A-2", If the proposal
goes through it will change to "A-5". South of them there are two or four
one:. acre parcels. The property is agriculture. The original homesite
burned downs They have a large family and had plans to build, Because of
finances it would be fantastic to purchase the two acres adjoining propertyo
She realized the importance of agriculture. If they were able to purchase
the parcels they would have 7.03 acres and would allow a buffer between the
agriculture areas
Ae1 Siemsen, acting county counsel, stated Mrs. Richins could
proceed with their project, but it depends on the General Plan and orchard
and field crop designation because of the criteria for less than 20 acre
parcelso
Ms. Blair stated homesite segregation of 9 acre:~parcels is set
up for two homesites or residents. It would achieve the end resulto If
it was in orchard and field crop it would require a minimum of 5 acre parcels.
Ms. Blair will work with Mrs. Richins further on this matter.
6o Bill Cox, Gridley, stated he did not want to see the Board
come down with the 40 acre propA~sal.
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gl_ 7, Marvin Stolle, Manzanita area, Gridley, stated he was in favor
~,' of the five acre parcels because of young familieso They cannot afford to
', farm larger parcels, There are other uses besi{les kiwi's and cow pastures
that can be profitableo The 40 acre proposal would send people to other
areasa It is inviting large groups to come in and buy up the property,
The American way of life is farmingo Because of costs and finances today
', it is impossibleo He would like this extended to another dated
Mso Blair stated she would like to give Gridley ample time for
them to study the proposal and how it effects their Sphere of Influenced
It will cost additional money to readvertise and go back to public hearingso
They could continue this hearing as being open, She was hoping for a dead-
line in Novembers People will not be notified by first class mail but through
display ads in both the Gridley and Biggs newspaperso
Mra Siemsen stated it was his understanding the Board was directing
', Planning Commission to consider a new zoning proposal in the areao
Mso Blair stated they are rehearing the same proposal that is
before the Boarde The Planning Commission may modify that recommendation
for a:~new type of zoningo It will give the Commission the benefit of more
information,
Mro Siemsen requested the matter be continued to September 29,
1981 to give him time to research the government code, rather than make
a decision today and run afoul latero He would like to report back<
', He was questioning whether or not they have to specify the zones the Board
wants to send back to Planning Commissions
The matter was continued to September 29, 1981 at 10:30 aamo
for a report from County Counsel on a legal rulings
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OE` COUNTY SERVICE AREA BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS
The public hearing on consideration of county service area benefit
assessments was held as advertisedo
James Johansen, auditor, stated the members had been provided with
backup informationo They have calculated the amounts of service charges for
the various county service areas9 This will enable them to continue with
the same level of benefitso Some are for lighting, drainage, sewer and
ambulances The amounts will be levied on their tax billso These must be
presented and approved annuallyo County Service Area ~k21 is different than
the rest asr; it involves some treatment pondso
Hearing open to the publico Appearing: No oneo
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Boardo
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, the following per parcel service charges were approved:
GSA ~kl, Lindo Manor Lighting - $ -0-
CSA ~k4, Sierra Del Oro Drainage - $ 3002
CSA ~kll, Durham Lighting, Zone 1 - $ -0-
CSA ~kll, Durham Lighting, Zone 2 - $ 3029
CSA ~k12, Stirling Gity Lighting:- $ e98
CSA ~~14, East Chico Lighting - $ 073
CSA #15, Bast Chico Lighting - $ 097
CSA ~1k16, West Chico Lighting - $ 1069
CSA ~~17, South Oroville Lighting - $ 068
CSA ~~18, Oro-Quincy Lighting - $ -0-
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CSA #21, Oakridge Sewer: The Mesa Restaurant, $x`;788,10•, houses,
$823.34; vacant parcels, $168<42
CSA ~~22, North Chico Drainage - $ .66
CSA ~~23, Pleasant Valley Drainage - $ -0-
CSA ~~24, Chico MUD Creek Drainage - $ -0-
CSA ~~24, Chico MUD Creek Drainage - $ 1<09
CSA ~k25, Shasta Union Drainage - $ 6.57
CSA ~~27, Richvale Lighting - $ -0-
CSA ~F30, Vallombrosa Lighting - $ ,88
CSA ~~33, Oro-Wyandotte Lighting - $ ,83
CSA d~36, Glen Haven Lighting - $ -0-
CSA ~k37, Gridley-Biggs Ambulance - $ ,70
CSA ~~39, Chino Rancheria Lighting - $ 3.52
CSA 4k40, Ramada Street Lighting - $ -0-
CSA ~~47, East & Guynn Lighting & Drainage - $ -0-
CSA ~k56, Glen Olive Estates Lighting - $ -0-
CSA ~k59, Park Vista Lighting - $15.58
CSA #60, Lassenwood Lighting - $24.20
CSA ~~61, Shasta Park Lighting - $25091
CSA ~~b2, Rancho de Thunder Lighting.- $42,47 ,
CSA ~k63, Ward Subdivision Lighting - $ 8.90
CSA ~k66, Peach Tree Place Lighting - $20.23
CSA ~~67, Vista Del Cerro Lighting - $22.26
CSA ~~68, Crestwood Street Lighting - $ 8.59
CSA ~~69, Lindo Gardens Lighting - $24.10
CSA ~~70, Joshua Tree ~F'1 Lighting - $14.00
CSA ~~71, Joshua Tree ~~2 Lighting - $22.48
CSA ~F'72, Shasta Estates Lighting - $33.17
CSA ~k73, Meadow Estates Lighting - $20.50
CSA ~k74, Brentwood Street Lighting - $23058
CSA ~k75, North Park ~kl Lighting - $14054
CSA ~k76, Quail Run Light & Drainage - $ -0-
CSA ~~77, Walnut Woods Lighting - $23086
CSA ~F78, Woodside Street Lighting - $49.82
CSA ~~80, Lindo West Drainage - $33.34
CSA ~~81, Ash Way Estates Lighting - $38,80
APPEARANCES: BILL HOUSTON
Bi11 Houston, Oroville, pleaded with the Board to pay his bills
regarding the automobile accident he had been involved in,. He needs further
medical care or money or insurance to pay for them. There has been two
offers within the last nine months. They had not received the medical report.
before they made offers to him. The $5,000 he was offered would not cover
the medical bills. He has talked with the District Attorney. He read from
Section 2652 b. The District Attorney is to be the legal advisor for the
Board of Supervisors. County Counsel is serving illegally, He has the right
to freedom of speech, He discussed the county budget, \
ADOPT ORDINANCE 2248 - PUBLIC HEARING: ROBERT AND JUDITH SHEPHERD EXTENSION
OF INTERIM "C-2" ON AP 45-061-17
The public hearing on the Robert and Judith Shepherd extension of
interim "C-2" on AP 45-061-17 was held as advertised,
Bettye Blair, planning director, set out the background on the
extension of the interim, It was a request to allow the applicants to
construct on the property linen She requested they continue the interim
based on the fact the Commission found with the General Plan and following
a specific request. The Department of Public Works has not issued final
permits to date. She recommended an 8 month extension.
Hearing open to the public, Appearing: No ono.
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On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Dolan and
carried, Ordinance 2248 granting an extension of an interim "C-2" zone on
AP 45-061-17 for Robert and Judith Shephexdfor a period of 8 months was
adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
ADOPT ORDINANCE 2249 - PUBLIC HEARING: DOUGLAS S. STARK PROPOSED NEGATIVE
DECLARATTON REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND DENIED REZONE FROM "TM-5"
(TIMBER MOUNTATN - FIVE ACRE PARCELS) TO "TM-1" (TIMBER MOUNTAIN - ONE ACRE
PARCELS) LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF NOPEL DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET 5017TH
The public hearing on the Douglas 5. Starr proposed negative
declaration regarding environmental impact and denied rezone from "TM-5"
(timber mountain - five acre parcels) to "TM-1" (timber mountain - one
acre parcels) located on both sides of Nopel Drive, approximately 700 feet
south of State Highway 32, identified as a portion of AP 63-09-Ob, Forest
Ranch was held as advertised,
Bettye Blair, planning director, stated the Board had received
copies of staff findings, Planning Commission minutes. The Planning Commission
acted to not approve the rezone requesto
The following letters were received in support:
1. Marcia Eckman, Forest Ranch
2. George A, Havel, Forest Ranch
3. Aarla Williams, Forest Ranch
4, Henry Kitsch, Forest Ranch
5. Nora Eckman, Forest Ranch
6. Carl Finley, Forest Ranch
7. Noel Williams, Forest Ranch
8. Jim Bocast, Forest Ranch
9. Richard Young, Forest Ranch
10. Gary Allspaugh, Forest Ranch
lI. Bruce Oliver, Forest Ranch
12. C, L. Sells, Forest Ranch
13. Richard Vaughn, Forest Ranch
I4, Elmer Moore, Forest Ranch
15. Ron Shute, Forest Ranch
16, Gary Johnson, Forest Ranch
17. Revo Ca M, Haover, Forest Ranch
18, Jeri Johnson, Forest Ranch
19, Gary Martone, Forest Ranch
20, Larry`I,Zavattero, Forest Ranch
21, Gay L, Shute, Forest Ranch
22, Alvin L, Ogle, Forest Ranch
23o Patty Hall, Forest Ranch
24, Michael Matich, Forest Ranch
25o Margaret Wakefield, Forest Ranch
2fi. Margaret Awilson
Hearing open to the public. Appearing9
1. Douglas Starr, Forest Ranch, set out the background on the
project. There are 13,58 acres and he is requesting a zone change from
"TM-5" to "TM-1". There will be 9 or 10 sites and will be set backs. A
stream runs through the propertye Mr. Paulson a professional geology engineer
will speak to the water in the area, A major problem in the area is afford-
able housing. He plans to build solar and affordable-solar homes. He
believes solar will perform better in the foothills because of the lack of
fog, He plans to build 1. 0.0,0;0 :square foot homeso
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J Supervisor Saraceni stated there was some additional information
which was contained in the geologists report which referenced to State Water
Reports in 19760 He provided copies to the supervisors.
2, Wesley Paulson, professional engineer registered geologist,
Chico, Mr. Paulson stated he and his staff did a lot of water supply and
sewage supply information for Mr, Starr's development. He did detailed
work for Mr. Martone and appeared before the Planning `.Commission. He has
worked for the Bureau of Reclamation for 8 years, 5 of which was in Chico,
He has lived in the Chico area for 19 years. There were questions which
came up concerning water supply in the Forest Ranch area, He has worked
in the Paradise Pines area. There has been problems with shallow wells
in the Forest Ranch area. If the wells are not as deep as three feet they
can be deplet,ed.;a, The same tuskin water supply is in the Pines area.
Three to five people living in this area have adequate supporting water,
even in the drought period. Water was even supplied to PID several years
ago, He feels the ground water is very stable and good course of water supply.
The water table ranges from 50 feet to 200300 feet. Martone`s was 200 feet.
The tuskin formation is from 800 to 1,000 feet. There were significant
points of water supply. In his opinion it has not been tapped significantly
as yeto Present wells are obtaining water from the upper portion of the
wall, He felt assured there would be water at all times for many more
people than they will serve nowo Mr, Pauisnn displayed a graph which was
prepared for the Martone project. Tt was pump tested. Tt showed no decline
after several hours. They measured close to the Fitzgerald Trailer Court
and the Mart which are much closer to Starr property and there was no effect.-
On the sewage tests they dug adequate seals and standards of the State
Quality Water Board with reasonable and highly successful with no damage
to the water quality.
Mr. Paulson answered Acting County _Counsel Del Siemsen that
he would supply a copy of the graph he displayed for the Board for evidence.
3. Noel Williams, Cherry Lane, Forest Ranch, stated he felt the
project fell within the General Plan. He is very much in favor of the solar
home concept as well as building homes that are affordable to low and moderately
low income people in Forest Ranch.
4. Tommy Varzo, Forest Ranch, stated he felt the geologist did
a wonderful job of providing the information, There is a lot of no growth
people in the area, This is planned development, Mr. Starr has researched
water quality, septic quality, quality of living and affordable solar homeso
He urged a yes vote,
5, Don Dorshalz, Forest Ranch, has lived in the area since June
1970. His one main concern was the issue of whether this has water and
accesso He felt they were important in dealing with the report, There
is a spring that runs about k0 to 50 gallons per minute of watero
6. Carl Finley, Forest Ranch, wanted to give his support to
the project.
7. Paul Ord, Forest Ranch, felt the engineers report addressed
the issues. He expressed his support for affordable solar housing in the area.
8. Gary Allspaugh, Forest Ranch, pointed out the fact agriculture
land in the Chico area is being used for housing. Mr. Starr would not be
using vital agriculture land. He is supportive of Mr. 5tarr's project,
9. Grover Jones, Forest Ranch, stated he had lived in the area
since November 1963. He owned the Shell Service Station, served as the
Volunteer Fire Chief and the Fire ,Departmento He is not against growth,
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He is against too much costs until provisions are made for the costs. They
know from a survey there is a water problem in Forest Rancho Until outside
water is brought in he highly recommended the Board stand with the five acre
zoning until outside water is brought in. When Mra Paulson made his report
the ground water was saturated and running across the street from his station,
There are no provisions for larger schools. He is not against growth because
he owns a station and it makes his business more valuable. His position is
He does not want to see it changed because of the lack of watero The ground
will have to be tested before there is development. He felt if they had a
rule book they should stick with it.
10. Bill Bi~cFr„ Forest Ranch, presented a petition and a letter
from Edmund E. McRae to Board memberso He is not a no growth advocate.
He is for controlled growth. He does not feel the Forest Ranch area has
been adequately surveyed as to the availability of the density problem,
They do expect growth. He would like to see a survey completed by the
county staff and to make a specific zoning in the area that would answer
questions and pre-applications before the Planning Commission•-and the
Board has that to be answered before hand. He would like assurances that
even this particular application and othezs that have been accepted that
the land can support the growth in the area. He appealed his project 2z
years ago and was told he was required to obtain an impact report. It
was resolved by the county departments through cooperation. The decision
on his project was on the availability of water, sewage and density impact
on schools and the community. He questioned who would be responsible should
there be problems in the future with unuseable wells.
11, Claude T,a Willis, Butte Meadows Estates, Chico, stated he
did live in Forest Ranch. He felt a hired geologist always favored the
individual who hired him. He felt there was a lack of nitrates in the
analysis. There are water problems in the area. There is one well that
is chlorinated, The people in Forest Ranch cannot afford this type of
water quality study. He felt the situation in Forest Ranch was different
from Paradise Pineso There is good ipercol.a.tiia~ifor wells in the Pines.
The ridge in the Forest Ranch area is only one mile wide. There are large
springs in the ground on the south side. The area is tough tuskin ash.
There is a lot of water in the valleys There has been an environmental check
list done on the water availability. He has drilled many wells in the area,
Supervisor Wheeler questioned Mra Willis regarding the contamination
of wells. He has drilled many of them and he continues to witch theme Why
did he continue to witch them if there was no water. She felt he was
responsible for many of the wells in the area.
Mr. Willis stated one mans money is as good as another, He informs
people what to expect. The one concern of his fs the strata is not exactly
the way it says the actual flow of the water is opposite, The law was changed
in 1976 not 1971.
Mr. Paulson felt some of Mr. Willis's information was incorrect.
They call the work as they see it and do not slant it to favor anyone.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board,
Supervisor Wheeler stated she felt she was caught in the middleo
She knows all of the individuals listed on the petition and letters. The
two groups are divided. She cannot base her decision on emotionalism and
friendship. There was expert testimony and documents. If they are going
to have a rule book they should stick with. it, Circumstances often justify
changing that rule. They are in the process of making changes with the
community. It has been discussed with the Planning staff and the Soard
to have a land use committee wor?r~..on future growth in the areao The Health
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gl- Department will determine when projects come through if it passes the ordinance
~', requirements. Rules are always open to changes. Before a map is final and
recorded it must have proof of water and proof of septic disposalo It will
', be up the the Health Department and State Water Quality to rubber stamp it.
She spoke with a well driller. One of the wells has a 47 foot tables and is
producingo It is not drawing from other peoples Mr, Besser of Chico has
drilled many wells in the Upper Ridge and Forest Ranch, She felt Mr. Willis
was responsible for some of the water level drop. One well is at 75 feet and
puts out 75 gallons a minute. Lower down there is _:. artesian material. The
gallons per minute depends on where you sink the well. She is aware there
are concernse She checked with the Health Department and to their knowledge
there is no well that has= clorine nowo
Mr. Starr stated there is water 50 feet deep in the northeastern
areao He has been up there and talked to a lot of people. He wants to work
with them so they can have growth that is beneficialoc~•He felt the project
could support itself.
There was a motion by Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor
Saraceni,.af~nding that the proposed project could not have a significant
effect on the environment a negative declaration was recommended.
Supervisor Saraceni stated more information came through to the
Boardo It is difficult to make this type of decision, There are pros and
cons on both sides. You must look at all of the information and use it to
make your decision. There is no other choice but to grant thiso
Chairman Moseley stated she had met with Mr. Starr. She studied
the material presented to her.
Vote on motion:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Saraceni, Wheeler and Chairman Moseley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Lemke
Motion carried,
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, finding that the Douglas So Starr project conforms to the
Butte County General Plan; Ordinance 2249 rezoning from "TM-5" (timber
mountain - fueaacre parcels) to "TM-1" (timber mountain - one acre parcels)
property located on both sides of Nopel Drive, approximately 700 feet south
of State Highway 32, identified as a portion of AP 63-09-06, Forest Ranch
was adopted and the Chairman authorized to signo
', RECESS: 1:08 p.mo
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2418 CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 29, 1981 - PUBLIC HEARING: BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION AMENDMENT TO BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, HOUSING ELEMENT (FINAL
BRAFT OF HOUSING ELEMENT APPLICABLE TO THE UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF THE
', COUNTY
', The public hearing on the Butte County Planning Commission amendment
to Butte County General Plan, Housing Element (final draft of housing element
applicable to the unincorporated portions of the county) was held as continued.
Charlie Woods, planning department, stated at the last hearing there
were concerns regarding the densityo They are looking to the future of status
quo for residents and they recommend increasing the density. The Planning
Commission recommended for low density 1 to 6; medium density 7 to 13; and
', high density 14-to 20. This is in addition to the table on the existing
proposal. The consultant from the Housing Task Force and Planning were there
', at the meeting, The Planning C;ommiasion proposal was concerned with sewage.
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There could be afsingle standard to implement in the "R-3" and "R-4" zone,
Phey have prepared a motion of intent should the Board care to use it,
Supervisor Dolan stated the single density is more greater density,
Mro Woods stated that it was close enough and well within the Health
Department recommendat~;onsa The Planning Commission standards are the sameo
The areas with septics with 20 units and a higher density will be constrained
by the soil, It might be the 15 to 16 range where three bedrooms require
septic tankso The density would be about 12 for a high in Chico, It would
provide latitufle in the area of septics not necessarily guaranteeing the
20 units with bedrooms and septicso
Supervisor Dolan stated she liked the idea and understood the
easement of standards and compaomise and is pretty close to what was being
recommended to people without sewero Hhe felt it was better for higher
density on sewero Better soils will achieve higher densityo Paor soil
should be on sewer,
Hearing open to the public> Appearing:
Lee Colby, Oroville, stated he would like to correct the minutes
of September 15, 1981 regarding the housing elemento On page 246, paragraph
3, it stated Bi11 Teie's main concern was not in this ordinance, Mro Colby
sated they are concerned with the hold fire coded There would be no action
until they i-have met with him until October to On page 251, 3rd line down
from the top page and second sentence, he meant there were two philosophies
being idealist and realisto On the 7th line, half way down should be that
he realized lot size is not the only concern of densityo There is traffic,
schools and drainage an the environmental impact report, The second line
from the bottom should read 477,000 families instead of peopled The next
paragraph, third line from bottom, should read 60 foot roads were cut to
40 feet and that should have read lotso
Mr, Colby stated he would like to request they consider the density
as he proposed last week which would be less than was suggested by the'
Housing Task Forced He agrees with Supervisor Dolano It is for the people
of Butte County to provide housing for geopleo They Reed to attract industry
and must have the housing in order for them to come to this areas The "green"
line was a complex problem and made enemies of peopled He recommended that
they goon sewersa He is not going to argue about non sewer areaso He felt
they should keep Low on sewerso One to eight for low; nine to sixteen for
medium; and seventeen to thirty for higho It will come to a time where 25
is not enough, San Matoe limited their density to where 100 persons can live
on one acted He felt the Board should strike square acres and let density
take care of itselfo They can reference the Planning Commission minuteso
He suggested changes in the Planning Commission minuteso He would recommend
minimum parcel sized He would like them to adopt a higher densityo We need
housing for the peogleo
2, Jay Halbert stated if they were talking about flow density for
Chico area that would be in non sewer areaso In that area 23 percent is low
density, Half of the area is on septic< It would be a significant change
on "PAC" zoning if they change from 1 to 6 to 1 to 4a There is problem with
soil and drainage and traffico If they are going to do something for single
family home ownership it would be more feasible than a low density stead
Higher densities would be for apartments, The 1 to 6 dwelling units would
not change the ground water in those low density unitso. The 1 to 6 would be
changed 50 percent in the development and development costs .n the homesa
Mre Colby suggested there -should be a sep'era~te designation in the
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3e Dan Shed, Hignel and Hignel, Chico, spoke in regards to continued
development in rental property. in the area. They manage property. Further
development of rentals should be considered or we will be in troubled To
reduce or lower the number of units of high density by putting parking or
sa-litation construction is justified. He felt the high density could go
higher if the units were of e££icentcy or studio, Oae person would live
in the unite Smaller in size and would allow greater leach line area.
4o Evelyn Reeder, Thermalito, spoke regarding .: Favor of the
low densitya 'She questioned what they were going to do with the compromise,
She did not feel this would be affordable housingo It would be low rentals.
She does not want crime right next door to her.
Supervisor Saraceni stated she could rezone the area to where the
density would be lower>
5. A. C. Ryan, Nelson Avenue, Thermalito, agreed with Mrs. Reedera
If you put that much density you would be stacking houses like cord wood.
Who is going to fix sewers when they overflow.
6. Pete Giampoali, Chico, submitted two letters from John Da
Drake and himselfa They are supporting a compromise with.the Planning
figureso They feel it should be a higher density from 25 to 30. Chico
had compromised with 22 to 23 for septic and non septico He would be in
support of higher sewer density from 7 to 230,.~~-_` Sewer requirements
would preclude that, If they would say no he felt there would be a problem
with density. There are areas in the Chico community that can support the
density in scree. He felt 12 units would be the highest and best use. If
in the General Plan a particular area does have the traffic, drainage and
schools they could limit it to 1 to 12 which would not exceed the goals of
the General Plane
7> Del 811is, Tehema Street, questioned if the plan was for the
developer as 'they were all putting in suggestionso Are residents being
considered. Most developers are in it for the moneys She questioned why
they were getting such high density. She felt people came to the area because.,
they are told there are jobs available. She was concerned about density
and- leach lines. She felt they should get industry yinto the area,
Mr. Colby stated sewers are available but not in~Thermalito.
When Score was formed they got the best for the highest .density. People
can handle density by zoning. Costs are passed onto the home owners.
Many individuals wish to own homes but cannot afford to build because of
high financing, He felt it was the old gang plank rule, I have mine so
do not allow any more in.
Chairman Moseley stated a lot of people are moving into mobile
home parks so they do not have the responsibility o£ upkeep on lawn main-
tenance and other problemsa
The matter was continued to September 29, 1981 at 11:15 a.m.
2419
CONTINUE TO OCTOBER 6, 1981 - REPORT BY LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CONCERNING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEi~ENT RESOLUTION
Discussion was held regarding the report by the Land Aevelopment
Committee concerning development agreement resolution at this time.
Bettye Blair, planning director, stated the reso~:iition agreement
is a vehicle where the Board can enter into agreements. Mro Colby did
submit information from their committee. On page 2, paragraph. 3 it states
they must respond to an application within 39 days or it is deemed complete.
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8~_ Their office is already responding per laws in effect, Their recommendation
b on page 2, refers to policy directiono She would have a problem with ttate
', She would like approval on this matter as they cannot enter into an agreement
without the resolution approvalo
Mro Colby stated they agree it ~shofild~:be approved as it gives
them a vehicles Their committee has submitted a reporto They have a
problem with policya Most things are set out by ordinance or resolution,
Policy direction can be interpreted differently, They are trying to eliminate
', appeals which are not reasonableo
Discussion was held regarding policy given out by the Board and
the effects of ordinances and resolutionso If there is disputed information
it can be brought to the Boards Sometimes there is not adequate information,
', If an impact report is required it can be appealed to the Boards
Mso Blair stated they have not discussed conditional zoningo
', It would be generated from a General Plan Amendment as each developer
agrees on conditional zoningo You Head a resolutiono.,
The matter was continued to October 6, 1981a
2420 COMMUNICATIONS
Ron Graves and Associates, Orovilleo The engineers, on behalf of Evelyn
Hollandsworth, writes appealing the Advisory Agency's Conditions
Noo 4 and 6 on a tentative parcel map, AP 27-08-2-05, two lots,
', property located on the northwest corner of South Villa Avenue
and Citrus Avenue, Palermo areao See motion following communications<
Reginald Aa Loftus, Los Gatoso Mro Loftus writes requesting a time extension
to October 8, 1981 to file a parcel map (the second 18 month
extension expired 9/7/81), on a tentative parcel map, AP 27-18-14,
four lots, property located on Mackintosh Avenue at the easterly
end, Palermo areao Discussion; Mro Loftus to be notified state
law does not allow for further extensionso Referred to Public
Works for responseo
L, Howard Casagrande, Orovilleo Mra Casagrande writes requesting consideration
of appointment to fill the unexpired term of the Trea§urero To be
placed on file and considered at later dated
Biggs, Warren's Clubo The organization writes supporting the retension of
the Biggs Justice Courto Tnformation; to be considered on
September 29, 1981 hearingo
Chico Housing Improvement Programe The corporation writes forwarding
information with regard to their activities within the El Medio
and Community Development Block Grant target areao Information;
no action takeno
Northern California Emergency Medical Care Councilo The organization writes
concerning the week of October 5 - 10, 1981 as being designated
Trauma Week in the nine county Northern California Emergency Medical
Care Council region, Discussion; the Board recognizes the week
but do not issue resolutionso
Upper Ridge Coordinating Council, The council writes concerning the relocation
of the Sheriff's substation to the upper ridge area, Information;
', **** to be considered upon Supervisor Lemke's returno
Sacramento Municipal Utility Districto The district writes forwarding its
', application for lice~e~e 282ooject No, 8177 (Rock Creek - Crests
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Project on the north fork of the~Feather River)e Information; no
action takeno
State Historical Resources Commissiono The commission sends notice that they
have approved the application for registration of the Little
Chapman Mansion as a point of historical interest in the county,
Information; no action takeno
State Department of Parks and Recreation, The department sends notification
that the Fong Lee Company in Oroville has been nominated for the
National Register of Historic Places inventory and that the
application will be considered at their meeting of November 140
Information; no action taken,
State Department of General Services - Real Estate Services Divisiono The
"department sends notification that they have acquired property in
Oroville for the Employment Development Department and that they
have not and will not reimburse the grantors for any prepaid taxeso
Information; no action taken,
State Department of Transportations The department sends notification that
the proposed recission of an Bab mile freeway route adoption on
Highway 99 in Butte County will be considered by the State Trans-
portation Commission on September 24, Information; no, action takeno
Department of Housing and Urban Development, The department forwards the
results of its comprehensive monitoring of the county's Community
Development Block Grant Program, Information; no action taken,
U, Se Department of Laboro The department forwards its assessment of the
Butte County Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Programs
Information; no action taken,
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET - EVELYN HOLLANDSWORTH APPEAL OF ADVISORX AGENCY'S
CONDITIONS ON TINTATIVE PARCEL MAP, AP 27-08-2-05, TWO LOTS, PROPERTX LOCATID
ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH VILLA AVENUE AND CITRUS AVENUE, PALERMO AREAS
MOTION TO MATE FINDINGS TO SET HEARING
Del Siemsen, aching county counsel, stated the appeal of Evelyn
Hollandsworth was not timely filed and the Board must make findings in order '
to set it for public hearingo
Mike Evans, Ron Graves and Associates, stated the appeal is beyond
the 15 day periodo There are five acreso The bids to do the work on the
driveways were not timely completed within the 15 dayso The bids were high
and they did not feel there was a drainage problemo Some of the driveways
have been there for yearso The bids for the construction for the asphalt
for the road was higho
Supervisor Saraceni stated there was a problem with agreement on
the property line with the adjacent parcelo
On motion of Supervisor Saraceni, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, finding that it was beyond Evelyn Hollandsworth's control as to the
time element in bringing the appeal before the Board in ~ time'.th~at-:they
grant this appeal of Advisory Agency's Canditions No, 4 and No, b on a
tentative parcel map, AP 27-OS-2-05, two lots, property located on the
northwest corner of South Villa Avenue and Citrus Avenue, Palermo area;
further finding there was some questions on the boundary lines and it could
not be ironed out until after the 15 day time period; therefore, the applicant
was unable to get in on the appeal time limit; a public hearing date of•
October 13, 1981 at 10:00 aeme be set; further finding the C~me~zness ,of the
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gl'. applicants contractors asphalt bids caused further delayo
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2422 AUTHORIZE SENDING TELEGRAM TO GOVERNOR BROWN ON ASSEMBLY BILL 893
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, a telegram to Governor Brown urging him to veto Assembly Bill 893
which is on his desk regarding the small communities of 1000 acres or greater
for making a new city with local impact was authorizeda
2423 ADDITIONAL MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Wheeler stated on September 8, 1981 the Computer Center
put on the wants and warrants system on the computero In November=they will
put the Highway Patrol on the systemo
', On September 23, 1981 Shasta County will be oneline with their
voter registrationo Nex month there is a scheduled demonstration of
information on wants and~arrants and stolen property in E1 Dorado Countye
Butte County Elections Department is happy with their on-line system for
voter registrationo
2424 ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-214 - AUTHORIZING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER TO MAKE
APPLICATION FOR STATE SUBVENTION FUNDS
', On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, Resolution 81-214 authorizing the Air Pollution Control Officer
to make application for State Subvention Funds was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to signo
2425 LETTER TO BE FORWARDED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL AS REQUESTED DiJRING BUDGET SESSION
The letter to Attorney General George Deukmejian requesting his
', apology concerning comments made over the media was presented for the
Chairman's signature and mailingo
2426 ADOPT_ RESOLUTION 81-215 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR WALTER Ra HANSEN
ABANDONI~NT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT LOT 151 PARADISE PINES UNIT ~k4
On motion of Supervisor Dolan, seconded by Supervisor Wheeler and
carried, Resolution 81-2i5 setting a public hearing date of October 27, 1981
at 10:00 for the abandonment of the public utilities easement, Lot 151,
Paradise Pines, Unit ~~4 fox Walter Ro Hansen was adopted and the Chairman
authorized to signo
2427 REJECT CLAIM OF JEFFERY LAMB
On motion of Supervisor Wheeler, seconded by Supervisor Saraceni
and carried, the claim of Jeffery Lamb in the amount of $10,000 as a result
of alleged damages sustained on or about June 26, 1981 while incarcerated
', in the jail was rejected; referred to County Counsel and Risk Management
Coordinatoro
242 CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 29, 1981 - APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY
Continued to September 29, 1981 appointments to the Northern
California Health 'v.Systems Agencya
2425
CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 29, 1981 - APPOINTMENT TO THE CHILD HEALTH AND DISABILITY
PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD
Continued to September 29, 1981 the appointment to the Child Health
and Disability Prevention Advisory Board.
Supervisor Wheeler stated she would like more information regarding
the appointments they are requested to make, .What is the individual being
appointed going to contribute to the Board,
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CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 29,.1981 - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS TO THE FINAL
GRAND JURY 1980-81 REPORT
Comments to the final report of the 1980-81 Grand Jury report by
the Board of Supervisors held at this time.
Supervisor Wheeler stated all of the recommendations are well and
good, but please place a price tag-~ on them, She suggested each member type
up a memo and have them inserted,
Mike Pyeatt, assistant administrative officer, stated the members
could do it individually or collectively.
Clif Mickelson, administrative officer, stated there was not much
space for comment. They could continue the matter until next week if they
wished to review it further,
Supervisor Dolan suggested they prepare notes and while they are
all together they can make a final comment,
The matter was continued to September 29, 1981,
ADDITIONAi. MAT'1'~1LS tsz tsvexu L~usnica
Chairman Moseley stated she had received information from Nor Cal
Cablevision from the Town of Paradise.
The matter was referred to the Administrative Office.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 4:14 p.m, to reconvene on Tuesday, September 29,
1981 at 8:00 a.ma to hold a closed session on meet and confer.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTX CLERit-
RECORDER and ex-officio Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
Chairman, Board of S ervisor •
By
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