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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM101574October 15, 1974 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) } SS. COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, MclCillop and Chairman Madigan. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk. Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America 74-1530 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the minutes of October 8, 1974 were approved as mailed, with the suggestion that Planning Director flag the Lorna Heights Subdivision and determine that the agreement has been signed and that the agreement and the additional conditions were included on .:he map, subject to County Counsel's approval. If lots were to be divided in the future, then the road would have to be brougYit up to County standards. 74-1531 COMMUNICATIONS Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The Company files nine claims for damages O G. Z ~ which occurred during the widening of the Skyway project in Paradise. / Claims total $950. Claims discussed; see motion following the communications. Local Agency Formation Commission. The Commission forwards Resolution ~ 3 p.~ p No. 74-22 establishing maxfm~.m tax rate for County Service Area No. 47. Resolution discussed. Chairman instructed the Clerk to forward a copy of the resolution to the County Auditor. Butte County .juvenile .justice Commission. William H. P. Dolan, Jr., chaiYman writes regarding Ordinance No. 748I which sets up the merit system / 0 ~'~-ti charter amendment. Letter discussed. Mr. Rackerby stated that they had met with Employees representative and discussed the matter. County of Mariposa. The County writes in support of the EI Dorado County f d 0 0 S Resolution No. 487-73 opposing the California Council on Intergovern- mental Relations proposal for su~state redistricting. Board members to read resolution; no action taken at this time. Department of Transportation, The Department sends notice that Butte County has been allocated $96,783 for the Federal Aid Safety Pavement rj( ~ ~ ~ Q Marking Demonstration Program. They request notificaticn by I7ovember 1, 1974 if the County wishes to participate in the Program and to what extent the allocated funds will be used. Mr. Castleberry explained what the funds were to be used for; referred to Mr. Castleberryo Air Resources Board. The Board sends suggested rules for controlling hydro- carbon emissions during transfer of gasoline into service station Z S ,Q ~ storage tanks and vehicle fuel tanks. These regulations are not required in the Butte County District. They suggest these rules to be an alternative t~ regulations promulgated by the EPA. Supervisor Gilman explained this letter; no action taken. State Controller. Controller sends notice of computation of Butte County's share contribution under the Medical Program for 1974-75. Butte O County contribution for that year is $1,269,016. Also he notifies the / ~ Z-• L County that under Section 12400 of the W & I Code, Butte County's share of cost of state supplementary aid programs for aged, blind and disabled is $6,670,251. This is a $6,000,000 error which was not corrected in the legislation. Correct amount of Butte County's share is $670,251. Information. Mr. Nickelson stated that the Legislation has to be amended to carrect this. Mr. Blackstock stated that all that needs to be done is to correct the figures Pale 331. October 15, 1974 ________W _____October 15, 1974______________ in the Legislation. Discussed; no action taken. Governor Reagan. The Governor writes regarding backlog of food, medicine, clothing, and supplies collected for-;i-ictims of the recent f 0 0•~ ~ disaster in Honduras. Information, Supervisor Gilman said that if there is such a condition in Butte County, this letter should be referred to the Civil Disaster Officer. No action taken. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Regional Administrator sends notice of an in-depth briefing on the new Housing and Community / O O•~-Z" Development Act of 1974 to be held on Wednesday, October 23, 1974 in San Francisco. Informatinn, Scott Tandy will be going to the meeting. Regional Council of Rural Counties. Notification of meeting for Wednesday, ~ O (7 .(0 ~ October 23, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. in Camellia Room A of the Sacramento Airport Hotel. Read and discussed; no action taken. H. W. Schmier, Commander of American Legion Post 259. He states that the members of the three Veterans Organizations of Paradise request the S ~ ~,D © use of the Memorial Hall in Paradise on Sunday Nov. 3 at 1:00 p.m. for about 2 hours for ::he purpose of allowing the Cardiac Alert team to explain to the general public as well as the members of the said organizations what to do ,should a cardiac arrest occur, before the arrival of the ambulance. They request that the Lee for the use of the Ha11 be waived. Discussed. See motion following communications. Larry S. Jacks~~rey Chico. He writes stating that the property on the Big ~~ O.D O Chico Creek side of East First Street sounds like the most favorable site in the best interests of the general public for the proposed City-County library. Read; referred to Administrative Officer. 74-1532 REJECTION OF CLAIMS FILED BY PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY On motion ofSupervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the claims of Pacific Gc:s and Electric Company for damage s which occurred during the widening of the Skyway project in Paradise, totaling $950. were rejected and referred to the insurance carrier of the contractors and to the County's insurance carrier. 74-1533 AUTHORIZE WAIVING OF FEE FOR USE OF PARADISE MEMORIAL HALL: CARDIAC ALERT •.TEAM On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board concurred with the request of the Veterans organizations of Paradise for the use of the Paradise Memorial Hall on Sunday, November 3, 1974 at 1:00 p.m. to allow the Cardiac Alert team to explain to the general public what to do should a cardiac arrest occur, and authorized the waiving of the fees for the use of the Hall. 74-1534 APPROVE RECRUITMENT OF INTERIM DTRECTOR OF EOC Mr. Jim Rackerby, Personnel Director, was requested to report on the procedures for the appointment of an interim EOE director. He stated that in essence there is no procedure set up for the interim appointment. It is a subject of policy. The Board has never gone outside the County for this type appointment. If this was an open recruitment, the suggested man could be considered. Chairman Madigan delivered an application £or this position to Mr. Rackerby. Mr. Rackerby stated hat the Board had not instructed Personnel to recruit for an interim director. He has reviewed Mr. Berry's application, It now depends on how the Board would like to proceed in this matter of the appointment of an interim director. Mr. Rackerby explained the procedure for recruitment. Mr. Nickelson said the basic question is-Do you want to set up an interim director or do you want to go to a regular direc~,ag~ 332. October 15, 1974 = W==-==__=====Octoherl5*19Z4=~ ___-_______ Time spent discussing whether an interim director should be appointed or whether a permanent director should be appointed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, approval was granted for the recruitment of an interim director of EOC, going through the regular procedures as though a permanent director was going to be appointed, 74-1535 APPROVE GRANT MODIFICATION TO THE CETA TITLE II PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Mr. Rackerby stated that a grant modification has been prepared to the CETA Title II Public service Employme.-!t Program which designates the positions and funds for jobs to the various Local public agency subgrantees. The allocation has been made on the basis of the county's distribution formula. He stated that 131 positions have created for the use of these funds. A List of the positions has been given to the Board members. Mr. Rackerby said this grant modification has to be down in Sacramento by tomorrow afternoon and would appreciate Board action at this time. Priority list for placing these positions discussed, Supervisor Ladd said he would have to vote against this grant. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the grant application modification was approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-1536 AUTHORIZE MANPOWER DIVISION STAFFING NEEDS On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for the addition of two (2) manpower counselors, one (1) personnel analyst, and one (l) clerk to the Panpower Division to be funded 100% with federal funds. RECE55: 10:10 RECONVENED: 10:25 74-1537 AUTHORIZE CLA'Y' CASTLF.BERRY, SUPERVISOR GILMAN & CHAIRMAN MADIGAN TO GO TO SACRAMENTO TO DISCUSS RESTORATION OF THE SdASHOUT UPSTREAM PROM CHICO LANDING Supervisor Gilman requested permission for the Board to consider a qu.ck item. He requested authorization for Clay Castleberry, himself and anyone else that is interested to go to Sacramento and talk to the Corp of Engineers about restoration of the washout upstream from Chico La-ding, beyond the sway back bridge. The Corp of Engineers would like the County to take over the maintenance of the site. Mr. Castleberry set out the area and stated that there was an :%-~zfarmal request that the Co°snty ~sssume the maintenance of the site. hSr. Castleberry could set up a meeting date. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, Ciay Gast~.eberry, Supervisor Gilman and Chairman Madigan were authorized to go to Sacramento when arrangements can be made to meet with the Corp of Engineers to discuss the washout upstream from Chico Landing, and the maintenance of the site. 74-1538 WAIVE RENTAL FEE FOR USE OF BIGGS F~fEMORIAL HALL FOR SHOWING OF MOVIES uperv soy La stated that in Biggs this past summer the PTA has been showing movies for the youngsters. They have been showing them in the Memorial Ha11. The cost of the film is more than they receive for the showing of the films. They always take care of the cleaning. They have two more silms Page 333. October 15, 1974 October 151_ 1974__ __ _ _ _ _ to~show, They do not have the funds to pay for the use of the Hal1~ and. they would like to use the Hall for the showing of these films with the fees waived. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by SupervisorMcKillop and unanimously carried, rental of the Biggs Memorial Hall was waived for the showing of two films by the PTA, subject to the Hall Committee's concurrence. 74-1539 TAKEN OFF AGENDA AT THIS TIME: ACCEPTANCE OF PLANNING ADDITION AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION At the request of Mr. Castleberry, acceptance of Planning addition and notice of completion was taken off the agenda at this time. 74-1540 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron, and unanimously carried, Public Works was granted authorization to do work by force account on the Ceres and Sunland street drainage problem, and curb and gutter replacement by purchase order with funds to be transferred from unused project balances in area in the amount of $8,000. 74-I.54I. EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION-LOADER, PORTABLE GENERATOR: DISCUSSED-NO ACTION Two 1964 Trojan lowbed loaders have broken down and have become inoperable most of the time since parts are not available. Changes in the equipment acquisition budget will b2 presented for approval. Mr. Castleberry stated that purchasing would bring Back some alternatives in this. Supervisor McKillop said he felt it would be in order to secure proposals at this time. Discussed; no action taken. 74-1542 PUBLIC WORKS: INFORMATION & DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. Castleberry reported that Caltrans has requested that he be allowed to address the Board on October 22, 1974 regarding public transportation. Request discussed. Matter placed on the agenda for Tuesday, October 22, 1974. Mr. Castleberry stated that Yuba County has indicated that they would participate in the Rackerby Bridge restoration. An agreement is being drafted for Board approval. No action needed at this time. 74-1543 PUBLIC WORKS TO RESPOND TO OSHA REPORT-ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Mr. Castleberry reported on the OSHA report concerning the County Administration Building. He said that most of the items listed in the reported have been handled by Dave Davis's crew. Last Friday OSHA had received a complaint from the Welfare Department that there are not enough toilet units for the women employees. Mr. Castleberry explained how this problem would be handled. They will convert a small mens room into another toilet unit for the women's use. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Mr. Castleberr was authorized to respond to the report filed by OSHA concerning the County buildings and will inform Chem of what the County is going to do about the complaint at the Welfare Department. 74-1544 DISCUSSION: CLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE IN OROVILLE OFFICE IN OROVILLE The County has been informed the Federal Social Security Office in Oroville will be closed November 5. There will be no layoff of people, just a savings in rent. The net result will be an unbelievable increase in costs, and an intolierable inconvenience to the OAS, AID, and blind recipients in the whole County. Mr> Cris an will Iay out the ramifications of this impending closure. Page 334. October 15, 1974 October 15, 1974 Mr. Crisan explained the problems to his department that would be caused by this closure. It would create a backlog in the Welfare Department. The General Assistance program will be used to helg the adult recipients. He is requesting that theBoard contact any person on a higher level that would help keep this office open in Oroville. Mr. Nickelson explained the severity of this problem; he would suggest that the Board contact by letter and telephone Congressman Johnson and the two Senators representing this area. The problem should be pointed out to them. Supervisor Ladd suggested that maybe they could get by with one less employee and this savings would pay the rent on this office. Supervisor Cameron suggested that maybe they could place the unit in the mobile unit and this could help keep the services in Oroville. Mr. Crisan will leave the figures and costs that would be affected by dais move. Mr..Mickelson will telephone Washington after lunch time and see if he can talk to Congressman Johnson or our two Senators. 74-1545 CONFIRMATION GIVEN TO MANPOWER POSITIONS LISTED The Administrative Office has solicited the various county departments and developed a list of proposed positions to be funded through the Manpower Program. Positions Listed discussed. These are all additional positions from those approved at budget time. Chairman Madigan suggested that it was time that the County consider hiring Harold Berliner to investigate the lot split violations. No action taken. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, confirmation was given to the application for position allocations as set out by Mr. Rackerby. 74-1546 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-140 AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL RESOLUTION HOLIDAYS Recently Veterans Day was changed at the state level from the fourth Monday in October back to the traditional November LL date. This requires a change in the County's personnel rules. Change has been discussed with employee and department head representatives. State Legislation discussed; it states that if the 11th falls on a Saturday, then the preceeding Friday would be a holiday. Changes discussed, On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-14C amending Section 918 of the Butte County Personnel Rules was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-1547 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the following action was taken: 1. Declared one black walnut tree on Bidwell Avenue surplus as it is dead and authorized disposal by Purchasing Officer. 2. Awarded bid for burster/imprinter to Standard Register Company of Sacramento for $4,&90 plus sales tax and freight. Page 335. October 15, 1974 October15~ 1974 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. Awarded bid for video equipment for the County Jail to Arcal Sound and Video of Sacramento in the amount of $3,500.77, including tax and that funds be authorized from the reserve or from revenue sharing money to cover the purchase as it was not budgeted. 4. Approved plans and specifications fox Gridley holding cell and authorized the Chairman to sign and authorized advertising of the project with bid opening at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 1974 in the Purchasing Office. 74-1548 BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following budget transfers were approved: B-O18 Gridley Justice Court - $1,500 from the reserve for contingencies to professional and special services 74-•1549 SUPERVISORS CAMe;1~ON & LADD PLACED ON CONiMLTTEE TO SCREEN CANDIDATES FOR INTERIM DIRECTOR OF E.O.C. Mr. Nickelson stated he had talked to Jane Rutherford and Nadeen West. They will stay on for the present. Mr. Rackerby will start recruiting for an interim director. The deadline for applying for this position Baas set far November 8th. A review committee will meet on a Saturday or Sunday and go over the applicants qualifications and will then decide who could be intervie*.•~ed. An appointment could be made by tree Board on November 19th. On motion of Supervisor MclCillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and carried, Supervisor Cameron and Ladd ~~rere placed on the committee for screening of the candidates for interim director of EOC. Supervisor Cameron abstained from voting. 74-1550 BOARD INDICATED THE INTEREST IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION STUD'I Howard Casagrande spoke to the Board concerning the final report on the Public Safety Communicatian Study, A preliminary report has been received of the study. The final report consists of some lI recommendatio=.is. Ile is contacting three County Board of Supervisors today to determine if they feel the Counties should continue with this application. Mr. Casagrande asked if the Board was interested enough to p~•oceed trith this application, Butie County is the largest area within the region. Supervisor Ladd said that maybe the Board should hear some comments from Mr. Struthers before giving an indication. He said he believed the County had to have the 911 plan by January 3lst, 1975. Plan discussed. 911 system discussed. Use of the system discussed, The grant application will be for the total cost of the system. There will be funds available for operation of 911. Mr. Casagrande explained what the County Board needs to do at this time. On ~~totion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, theBoard indicated their interest in the application grant for the Public Safety Communication System, on a regional basis. 74-1551 AUTHORIZE CROSSING OF ONE FOOT STRTP OF COUNTY LAND AS REQUESTED BY C. W. BERTO, PARADISE Mr. C. W. Berto, Paradise, said he would Iike to get some relief Page 336. October 15, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > _ T ~ Qctoher I5~ 19Z4_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ from the restrictive access to his property. His property consists of a parcel of two-acres in size. Nielson Drive stops at the border of his property. In July of this year he applied for a division of this property into two-one acre parcels. There is a one foot strip deeded to the County when the adjacent subdivision was created. The street to the North is Elliott Road. If the County relinquishes the one foot strip, he said his property could not be developed any further, Supervisor Cameron stated that Mr. Berto had contacted him and he suggested that he appear before this Board to request relief. All this man desires is an easement acr®ss the one foot strip. Request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, the Board granted permission for Mr. Berto to cross the one foot strip of county-owned land to provide egress to his property. 74-1552 APPEARANCE: MR. WENDELL PEW, MEMBER OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REVENUE SHARING Mr. Wendell Pew, Chico, appeared as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Revenue Sharing. He stated that the Committee was awaiting the Board's action in this matter. He urged that the Board take action so that the agencies and the people will know what they can depend on. 74-1553 DISCUSSION OF REVENUE SHARING PROPOSALS: APPROVE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS AGENCIES Supervisor McKillop recommended that perhaps the Board should take action on the agencies that have been recommended for funding. The Board could act on a couple of them today and take actinn next week on the others. Supervisor Cameron stated that there were people present that would like to discuss the use of these funds. It was felt that the Health Officer should be present to discuss some of the uses of these funds. There was a report from Dr. Enloe regarding the Sickle Cell Anemia proposal. Proposal discussed. Supervisor Gilman questioned whether the use of Revenue Sharing funds should be used for this proposal. He felt that maybe the proposal should be funded from the General funds. It was funded last year through the general fund. Joe Persons, Chico, spoke on the use of the money last year. The funds were to be given to them after the services were provided. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board approved a maximum o€ $3,000 from the General Fund for the Sickle Cell Anemia Program, subject to the approval of the Health Officer. A group of people from Paradise was present to discuss the Meals on Wheels proposal. Chairman Madigan said he felt that this was a worth while project. Margaret Caldwell, Coordinator for the Meals on Wheels, stated that they had submitted a proposal to the Revenue Sharing Committee. This is under the Paradise Agancy on Aging, She explained the proposal. Request discussed. Page 337. October 15, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _O~tgbgr=15,=1874 = - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the Board granted the Paradise "Meals on idheels" a grant of $6,789 from the Revenue Sharing funds, and instructed that a proger contract be prepared by County Counsel. Tt was stated that this would be a one time funding; they feel that they will be self-sustaining by next year. County Counsel asked which County Department would administer this contract and what date should be placed on the contract. Mr. Nickelson stated that any contract that will be proposed by the Board will not go ' past thas fiscal year; the Auditor will be watching these contracts. RECESS: 12:20 RECONVENED: 1:30 Continuation of discussion of use of Revenue Sharing funds. Agencies suggested to be funded discussed. 1. El Medao Fare District. Supervisor McKillop said he would like this one put over at this time. 2. Butte County Association for Retarded. 1. Jeannie Lash appeared to answer any questions that the Board might like to ask about this program. She said the program has been funded by Federal funds in the past. They are now in the process of working on another proposal through the Department of Health. Total amount requested from Revenue Sharing: $21,718. Supervisor Gilman saad he has some real feelings about funding some of these private agencies. They are voluntary organisations that have not been funded in the past. He set out his feelings concerning this matter. Supervisor McKillop felt that Dr. Enloe should be present when this is discussed. He suggested that this be put over and have Dr. Enloe present when this is discussed. Supervisor Gilman agreed with Supervisor McKillop that Dr. Enloe should be present Mr. Dorenzo Diamond, Director of Association for the Mentally Retarded. He explained the services that they rendered. He stated that they are operating on a deficit budget. This request put over until such time as Dr. Enloe can be present. 3. Family Service Association Marjorie Bryan, Director of Family Service, gave the background of this Association. They do receive some funding from the United Way. The requests for their services are growing, The City of Chico has given them $1,000 this year. There are unmet needs that exist. Mrs, Bryan feels that they do a tremendous amount of work. They have referrals made from theCourts and the Probation Department. Supervisor McKillop stated that this particular service was high on the list of the investigating committee; he thinks that they need funding. finding of this service discussed. Tt was moved by Supervisor Ladd and seconded by Supervisor Gilman that the Board approved the seven .programs that were recommended to be funded by the committee and that they be funded on the same percentage basis of their request. Page 338. October 15, I97~+ ___ ~=___v____TOctober 15=1974_____________~T AYES: Supervisors Gilman and Ladd NOES: Supervisors Cameron, McKillop and Chairman Madigan ffiotion failed. Family Services request discussed further. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the Board requested that a contract be prepared to support the Family Services Association for the balance of the fiscal year, in the amount of $9,000. It was requested that the balance of the ceque,ts be looked at next week. It was stated that they would only be discussed if Dr. Enloe could be present. 74-1554 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: ADOPT ORD':iANCES_NO_. 1503 through 1512 Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that the minutes of October 8, 1974 regarding the rezoning for tI-.e Magalia-DeSabla area, be amended to include the zoning for TM-10. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the minutes of October 8, 1974, page 314, Item 74-1505 was amended to waive the first reading of the ordinance zoning a portion of ~~he area as a TM-10 zone. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following ordinances were adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign: Rezone frofn A-2 to P-Q, S-1 & S-2 for Northeast Chico Area: Grdinance No. 1503 No. 1503 No. 1504 Pacific Coast Producers, south of Palermo: Ordinance No. 1506 amending County Ordinance No. 1071, consolidating "A-3" (Agricultural) districts Rezone to TM-5, TM-LO & TM-20 for Magalia-DeSabla area: Ordinance No. 1507 zoning a portion of the County a TM-5 (Timber-Mountain) District Ordinance No. 1508 zoning a portion of the County a TM-10 (Timber- Mountain) District, pursuant to Ordinance No. 475, as amended Ordinance No. 1509 amendi:..g County Ordinance No. 1472, consolidating "TM-20" (Timber-Mountain) Districts. Rezone from Interim TAI-1 to TM-1, TM-5 and C-1 for the Lake Madrane area: Ordinance No. 1510 Ordinance No. 1511 Ordinance No. 1512 RECESS: 2:40 RECONVEA'PD: 2:45 Page 339. October 15, 1974 ___--____====October 15~ 1974====_________ 74-1555 MEETING G7ITH CITY OF CHICO REPRESENTATIVES ON CHICO AREA PLANNING ,1 The meeting scheduled for this time with the City of Chico O (~~7 representatives on Chico area planning was held. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, made the opening remark concerning the situation. A firm had been hired to make a study and their report of the study has been filed and accepted. At this time, the Board of Supervisors and the City of Chico are either ready to form the Chico Area Pianni~tg Commission or not form it. Supervisor Gilman said he would like to have someone point out the advantages of forming such a commission. Betty Smith, Chico vice-mayor, stated that both the Mayor of Chico and the County advisory committee believe that there should be a joint commission formed. There could be a joint powers agreement. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said he would like to recommend that the Board consider the sphere of influence as the boundary for this commission, if it is formed. It was felt that if the boundaries are changed, then the costs would have to be re-computed so they would have some idea of the costs before they gat in tao far on this matter. It was felt that it would take a few weeks to come back with the recomputed costs. Supervisor Gilman stated that if the Chico Planning Commission is so disenchanted with the County Planning Commission, he would like to know why. There are complaints from both the County Planning Commission and the City Planning Commission that they have so many meetings that they do not have much chance to meet. It is felt that it would be more efficient with this type commission to study this area. Supervisor Gilman said the legal jurisdiction would still lie with the County. Mrs. Smith agreed that the Board would have the final decision making power. Right now the City of Chico only has one representative on the County Planning Commission. Supervisor Gilman said he did not see why they could not do the same thing that is proposed under the area planning commission through the present City Planning Commission and the County Planning Commission. He said he has not heard that much dissatisfaction with the present set-up. Supervisor Ladd said that to him, and he believes to a lot of people, that they would have to agree that the County Planning Department is doing a god job. The Planning Commissions for both the City of Chico and the County of Butte are doing a good job. He feels that the City-County line is the anly practical line to have the separate jurisdiction. There is no better way to create dissention and bad feelings than to start doing something like this. He said that there has always been a heavier concentration of building and permits around the city, especially one that is growing like Chico. He feels real sure that if the Line is spread, it would be spreading the urban sprawl outside the city. That is not desirable nor good. Pat McCafferty, Chico councilman, said that one of the things that concerned him was the representation. Dave Murray, Chico councilman, said that one of the major problems that brought about this study was that the City lines have many county islands so that there are two jurisdictions making decisions in these areas. Tt seems to him that it would be very helpful to have the area planning commission. He set out the problems created by East Avenue improvement, stating that if there had been glanning done for the whole area, then it would 'have been helpful there in that location. There are areas whel'® Chere are insufficient roads and sidewalks. He feels that it is important that the planning commission meet in the areas where the rezoning or permits are being requested Page 340. October 15, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Qctoher 15~ 19Z4= _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mr. Loren Andrews said that he supported Mrs. Smith's statements. He has been on the committee since its inception. He ha:. followed it through quite thoroughly, and is sold on it. Ross Lawler, member of the Committee that was appointed by the City and the County, said he was greatly concerned with the suggestion that the commission, if formed, would be dominated by the City. He wou ki like to take exactly Che opposite approach. He feels that the City is getting very unfair representation on the County Planning Commission. He set out his reasons why he felt that a single planning commission in the area, made up of people living within the area, would be the most effective.way to plan for the area. Supervisor Cameron said he was happy to hear that the boundary line was going to be changed. He said he agreed with the over all concept of the area planning commission. Chairman Madigan said he would like to see this matter given a little more study. Hogan Mathew, attorney at law, Chico, said he was a member of the committee. They approached this matter from three angles. The purpose of the committee was to unify the conditions that these people were to live by. He Feels that it would be in the best interest of everyone involved if the zoning would be the same for everyone within the area. He endorses, and urged the Board to endorse, the recommendations of the cnmmittee in this matter. Louis Camenzind, Chico, a member of the Butte County Planning Commission, said he was concerned about creating a new area planning commission. This would mean a new general plan. He feels that the County has a good planning commission. Chairman Madigan asked Mr. Lawson if a new planning commission for the Chico area were formed would the county need a new general plan. Mr. Lawson said it would take a substantial revision of the County Ceneral Plan. A letter from the Butte County Taxpayers Association was received and filed in this matter. Supervisor Gilman said he still has not heard anything today that cooperation between the two planning commission could not be accomplished. There really isn't any reason for the leap frogging that has been set out. If the County continues with the zoning proposals, this potential seems to be pretty well handled. ilelma Smith, member of the County Planning Commission, said she lives in ttiae County part of the Chico area. She said that if the people and the County wants the Planning Commission to do a good job, then the sibdivision ordinances needs revisions. Mrsa Betty Smith asked if the Board would like them to grepare the revised figures of the costs and the Board agreed they would like them to prepare these costs. Chairman Madigan thanked the representatives from Chico for appearing and making their presentation. No action taken at this- time. Page 34I. October 15, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - -- - _ =0~tnber=l~,=1g74 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 74-1556 REPORT BY GEORGE STAMM CONCE°.1VING WORK OIL? THE SACRAMENTO RIVER George Stamm, water resources engineer, said he would like to speak about the work that is being done on the Sacramento River. The preliminary o~or3c has been done on Murphy Slough. There has been a request to form a maintenance district. At the time the work is completed, a district would have to be formed to maintain the work. The State has contacted him and requested that he obtain the Board's thinking. There would be hearings involved in this matter, They would like tp commence the preliminary procedures on this matter. Supervisor Gilman said he has been aware of this and he had tentatively agreed with Col. McCollum that this might be a good thing. He is wondering as it relates to the meetings on the washout problem if perhaps this should be he7.d over until that problem has been solved, Ma*.ter discussed; no action taken at this time. To be placed back on the agenda for October 29th. 74-1557 APPROVE_RELEASE OF BOND FOR A WATER WELL IN PARADISE PINES Howard Toussaint, county sanitarian, reported that they had received a request from Larwin Company for release of bond for a water well in Paradise Pines. Health Department feels that the well is a satisfactory well. On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the request for release of bond for a water well in Paradise Pines was authorized. 74-1558 APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH CITY OF OROVILLE AND PARADISE IRRIGATION DISTRICT FOR PURCHASE OF TAX DEEDED LAND The Tax Colle^tor presented two agreements for purchase of tax deet~ed property. These agreements are under Section 3800 of the Revenue and Taxation Code which allows public entities to purchase land useful to them under certain conditions. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, the agreements with City of Oroville and Paradise Irrigation District for their purchase of tax deeded land were approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign. 74-1559 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-141 PROVIDING FOR COUNTING OF THE BALLOTS AT CENTRAL LOCATION On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-141 providing for counting of the ballot4 at central location was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign, 74-1560 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the following appointments were made to the Comprehensive Health Planning Council: _-Term ending December 31, 1974 Shirley Olsen Term end_in_g December 31, 1975 Dorothy Paradis ~~ Ron Edmundsen Dean Hill Page 342. October 15, 1974 October 15, 1974 Term ending December 31, 1976 Margaret Worley Dr. Leno J. Mastache 74-1561 PUBLIC HEA.'27NG SET A public hearing was set for November 12, 1974 at 2:00 p.m, on the following: Thomas R. & Jane Chase - extension of interim zone to RT-1 £or property located at the northwest corner of Clark and Warren Rds., Paradise. 74-1562 TENTATIVE. PARCEL MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL APPROVED On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel map was approved, subject to the Condit-ions and with the note that a negative Environmental Impact Report has been filed: Zoned R-1 A&C and A-2 Elizabeth L, ,zones, AP 51-072-02, 03, 0$, & 09, 3 lots, west side o£ Wagstaff Rd, north of Oliver, Paradise, Surveyor: Gary Lippincott Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County Cody, the tentative parcel map of the above property Maas been re- viewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the planning Commission, The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends approval of the tentative map, subject~to the following conditionse k. Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft. right -of-way from the centerline of Wagstaff Rd. 2. Indicate a 50 ft, building setback from the centerline of Wagstaff Rd, 3. Provide 65 ft, frontage on_Parcel 2. 4. Statement on map that building site be located within the Paradise Irrigation District boundaries unless there is proof of water on Parcel ]., A Negative Declaration regarding Environmental Impact was filed with the County Clerk on September 23, 1974. Mr. Lawson explained the tentative parcel map of Earl and Marjorie Roberts, 4 lots, east side of French Avenue, north of Evans Reimer Road, Gridley. Neil McCabe, attorney for the owner, said he hoped that the Board would give this favorable consideration. He set out the parcel map showing the parcels in question. He set out the background o£ the parcels and explained what was on the property at this time. Access to the proposed parcels explained. The owner has a prospective buyer and it is contingent upon the approval of this map. There has been a negative Environmental Empact report filed. This map had been denied by the Board at a previous meeting. Page 343. October 15, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _October=l5 , =1974 = _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Board rescinded their previous action and approved the Earl and Marjorie Roberts tentative parcel map, 4 lots, east side of French Avenue, north of Evans Reimer Road, Gridley, subject to the conditions and with the note that a negative environmental impact report has been filed. Mr. Lawso_: sta ted that he was concerned. When does action become final on a map. He read the code regarding this matter. He suggested that maybe the 15 days should be struck; Planning Department is trying to operate within the scope of the ordinance. He said he would like some direction about the time of appeal. Nr. Blackstock said the decision of the Board is final. Matter discussed; no action taken. 74-15b3 APPROVE APPEAL OF CONDITIONS OF MAP: WAKEMAN Thad iJake:nan appeals conditions to tentative parcel map AP 30-35-60, three lots north side of Grand Avenue between 12th and 14th Street, Thermalito. Background of this map discussed. Condition being appealed concerns the building of the access road. The property is in the Oroville urban area, and they are under two acres. Supervisor Ladd stated that this was within his district. He has looked at the site. The developer is running a 60' road back to serve the two parcels in the rear. Under the ordinance it would not require paving. The developer would agree to pave the drive way and would go along with having the map stamped "No further divisions". He would like to provide a less wide road with base seal; 16' wide with 4 inches of gravel with two inces of base seal. He would be complying with all the conditions but the paving width that is being required. Appeal and request discussed. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Thad Wakeman appeal to conditions of the tentative parcel map (A~' 30-35-60, 3 lots north side of Grand Avenue between 12th and 14th Street, Thermalito), with the change in the conditions to allow a 16' road, with 4 inches of base and 2 inches of A-C paving. RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:50 to go into an executive session. RECONVENED: The Board reconvened following an executive session. RECESSED: The Board recessed at 5:15 to reconvene Wednesday, October 16th, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. October 15, 1974 RE WNVENED: The Board reconvened at 9:i5 a.m, Present: Supervisors Cameron, Gilman, Ladd, McKillop and Chairman Madigan. Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Debra Clanton, deputy. 74-1554 DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO CONTRACT PROBLEI4S WITII WATER RESOURCES Mr, Blackstock said that there had been a meeting scheduled with George Stamm and the Auditor for November 14 concerning the contract problems with Water Resources. However, Mr. Blackstock will have to be in Federal Court that day so the meeting will have to be re-scheduled. Page 344. October 15, 1974 _____~-__==___October 15s 1974_______________ Mr. Blackstock explained the four areas to be discussed with the Water Resources people: 1. Relates to surplus water. They are going to suggest to the State that a rule be implemented that their surplus water not be sold until all unused water of the County's allocation has been considered for sale. 2. Revision of Table A TiCle contract for approximately 5 years. 3. Discussion of contract amendment ~~3. Would have the effect of reducing our price per acre faot by $2o Auditor's office feels because of inc~'eased interest, it will eventually cast us more than thato 4. Flow by City of Oroville. The Board is interested in i.tcreasing the flow by the City o~ Oroville. Supervisor McKillop stated he would like to discuss these before the meeting. No action taken at this time. 74-1565 SUPERIOR COURT BUTLDTNG ARCHTTECTUP~AL COiITRACT REPOF~T: PUT OVER Mr. Blackstock stated that he does not have the information to date and would like this taken off the agenda for the present. No action taken. 74-1566 PARKING ON LONGFELLOW AVE. ON LINDO CHANNEL Mr. Blackstock stated that the Board can modify the ordinance relating to parking in this area. The ordinance could be amended to make it a violation to park there or could direct public works to remove the parking places and fence the area off. fine property is in the possession of CARD but they want the Board to ';andle the matter. Supervisor Mad.igar: suggested leasing the land i:o the businesses for parking. Discussion of leasing the property on yearly basis held at this time. County Counsel will approach CARD and the businesses with the idea of leasing the property for parking. 74-1567 DISCUSSION: AGREEMENfi FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN GRIDLEY The agreement has been signed but the deed had a condition attached to it that conflicted with a paragraph in the agreement. This agreement is in conjunction with the `ire station. They executed the agreement and deed. Discussion of reversion clause in the agreement and the deed held. The deed reads that the property reverts back if not used for a fire hallo Supervisor Ladd stated he didn't feel that a deed Baas the place far special conditions. If it is, it should be in the contract also. County Counsel is to indicate to that that there is no need ;`or a reversion clause in the deed. He is also to ask them to remove the clause from the deed. No action taken at this time. 74-156$ DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO DANCE ORDINANCE County Counsel stated that he had written regarding the suggested Chang>s in the dance ordinance. ~.e asked if there were any changes the Board would like added. Matter discussed. County Counsel is to make a provision that the number of deputies at the dance would be determined by the Sheriff. Matter is to be put on the agenda. 74-1569 RESIGNATION OF TOM EVANS, SUPT. OF SCHOOLS Clif Nickelson explained that Tom Evans requer`~d this action so that his retirement would begin in January of 1975 instead of February. This would be no cost to the County;" Page 345. October 15, 1974 ITT=_=___ f___~October 1511974___T__=________ On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Came::on and unanimously carried, theBoard accepted the resignation of Tom Evans, with a letter of appreciation to be sent to :aim, and appointed Duane Powers for the interim period. 74-1570 PLANNING ADDITION BUILDING Gene McFarren, architect, explained that he and Clay Castleberry and aim LaF7son, Planning Director, had viewed the groject this morning and that the work would be completed today. He would like acceptance of the work so the offices can move into the building. The Notice of Completion will be put on the agenda for next week. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and unanimous:y carried, theBoard accepted the work for the Planning addition, with a 10% retention, until the project is done. 74-1571 DISCUSSION OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS SET FOR OCTOBER 29 Discussion of dates for discussion of the remaining four departments requesting Revenue Sharing Funds held at this time. October 29th agenda set as time for discussion. Supe~~.isor Gilman stated that he doesn't want this thing to drag out; he would like to make a decision as soon as possible. 74-1572 LETTERS OF APPRECIATION TO BE ti4RITTEN Supervisor Cameron requested that letters of appreciation be sent to the people that helped with the Northern California Supervisors Association's meeting, which includes the Chamber Maids and Chamber of Commerce. 74-1573 DISCUSSION OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BUDGET Supervisor Cameron stated that he had been contacted in regard to the budget. It was his understanding that the budget had been passed as a whole with the specific amounts ~-1loted to each Chamber to be decided at a later date. He stated that the Auditor is preparing a sheet with the proposed breakcflowns of the budget. Discussion was .held at this time. The Board was under the impression that the budget had been adopted with the amounts as suggested in the proposed budget. Supervisor Gameron stated he would wait until the Auditor's report ties sent to the Board before discussing this further. 74-1574 ADOPT RESOLUTION 74-142 Supervisor Cameron explained that this was the second Emergency Medical Sezvices meeting he had attended. Supervisor Ladd also attended. He explained the proposal and how it had been sent back to the counties for: further consideration. The committee voted in favor of a grant application in the amount of $45,000 for a study under a one-year project. There are five counties invalved in this: Colusa, Butte, Glenn, Yuba and Sutter. This was relunctantly okayed by the Committee since this will be undex the steering committee' guidance. On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, Resolution 74-142 supporting the planning project for area wide emergency medical services was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign, Page 346. October 15, 1974 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _O~tnbgr=lb= 19Z4= _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 74-1575 DISCUSSION OF ARFA PLANNING Superc~isor Gilman stated that he is concerned about the time being spent on the concept of area planning. He would like a decision reached as soon as possible. He di3r..'t feel he had received satisfactory answers at yesterday's meeting. He doesn't feel the area planning would improve the - planning procuedure used now, He would like to see this settled before he leaves office. Discussion of boundaries was held. Supervisor McKillop stated that LAFCO has a map outlining the area. No action taken 74-1576 DISCUSSION: GENERAL PLAN RE FEATHER FAILS REZONING .7im Lawson would like some direction on the progress of the General Plan zoning committee for the Feather Fa11s area. Supervisor McKillop stater' that this is not just Fey".:er Fa11s but the whole open space area. Mr. Lawson stated he was concerned the 120 days would slip by before a decision is reached. Supervisor McKillop stated that he and Supervisor Gilman will bring a recommendation back i:o the Board as soon as Supervisor Gilman has time to work on this. 74-1577 DISCUSSION: FLOOD CONTROL ASSOCIATIONS MINUTES Supervisor Gilman stated he felt the Corps was walking away from a problem regarding a wash or.t area. Discussion of portions of the minutes held. Discussion was held concerning the Attorney General's opinion in thie matter. No action taken. RECESS: The Board recessed at 10:00 a.m, for an executive session regarding litigation. RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 10:25 following an executive session; Chairman Madigan reported there had been no decision reached. AD.70UR11MENT: There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 to reconvene on Tuesday, October 22, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK ~ Sy:_ ~i ,T airman of the Boar Board of S rvisors•Clerk Page 347. October 15, 1974.