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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM101976~' ~. October 19, 1976 STATE OF CALIFORNf.q j SS. COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment. present: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan, MclCillop, and Chairman Cameron. Clif Micketson, Administrative Officer; Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Clerk of the Board. Absent: Supervisor Richter Pledge of allegionce to the Flag of the United States of America 1/ 76-1772 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor MoKillop and carried, the minutes of October 12, 1976 were approved as mailed and the minutes of October 5, 1974, Item 76-I6$I was amended to state that all parcel sixes, under timberland preserves, would be 160 acres, and that parcels may be smalEer that 160 a s nth .event that t~, re is a oint agreement that Would add up to 160 acres, s: ned`~i t{'ie a~o:nmg prope-rfy owner. .. __~- 4 _ __.. , hico. The Andersons appeal the rezoning of the O ~ property of James and Peggy Sorrell. To 6e read at the time of the ' hearing. M. C. Totman, et a! Forbestown. An appeal is filed for the Planning Commission ~ ~ 3, GS denial of a parcel map for AP 73-18-102. Set for hearing on November 30, 2:00 p.m. Ringel & Associates, Inc. The engineers, on behalf of Tri-B, Inc., appeal the planning Commission's denial of a parcel map for 20 lots in AP 47-23-43, 56 & 5i // 3 .b,~ & 57, and AP 47-28-54 & 55, in northeast Chico. Set for hearing on November 30, 1976 at 2:04 p.m. Ringel 8, Associates, Inc., Chico. The engineers, on behalf of Ellis Matthews, appeal the Planning Commission's denial of a variance to a building setback for / ~ 3.60 property located on Almond and Cedar Streets, Paradise, AP-52-202-14. Set for hearing on November 30, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. Bachman Engineering, Chico. The engineers on behalf of Thermon B. Walker, ~, appeal the planning Commission's determination that a land division ! ! 3.0 S for AP 47-30-05 be denied on the basis of poor parce I de_'s3gn . Set for hearing on November 30, 1976 at 2:00 p,m. MHM Engineering, Marysville. The engineers, on behalf of Joseph Hughes, request recanside:atton of a tentative parcel map which was denied by the Board, f (~ , OS~ AP 24-25-05 8 12 and AP 28-03-I9 & 22. Set for heoring on November 30, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. on basis that man had been misinformed. Lippincott Land Surveyors, Paradise. The surveyors, on behalf of William J. Beasley, appeal the Planning Commission's recommended denial of a ~ l 3 ,p S parcel map for AP 58-20-49, Set for hearing on November 30, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. Bachman Engineering, Chico. The engineers, on behalF of Errol H. Hail, appeal ~ the denial of a parcel map for AP -42-09-06 and requests that the ~) 3,0 S map be reconsidered by the Board. Set for hearing an November 30, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. John W. Hamby, Paradise. The engineer, on behalf of Henry Jory, appeal conditions relating to sewer and curbs and gutters for AP 46-25-21, next f f 3 C ~ to the fairgrounds in Chico. Discussed; set for hearing on November 30, .. 1976 at 2:00 p.m. Page 228. October 19, 1976 ~ P` John W. Dilger, Oroville. Mr. Dilger requests permission to crow the one foot y/ off, 60 easement on the end of iCeko Street, Oroville, Mr. Castleberry explained the request; letter referred to Mr. Castleberry. Jordan N. Peckham, Chico. The attorney presents claims for George L. Burdick, ~Q ~~ ~„ David Lyons, Steve Boyle and Judy Gridahl. See motion following communications. Region C. Criminal Justice Planning Board. Mr. Casagranda advises that up to ~ ~G• ~ u $25,000 in 1977 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act funds may be available to counties through Region C to implement provisions of AB 3121. Discussed; Mr. Casagrande to take to meeting in Chico today at 1:30 p.m. Northern California County Supervisors Association. The Association requests that the Board appoint either the Agriculture Commissioner or Farm ~ 4 O • b ~ Advisory to serve on the Association's Water Advisory Committee. Discussed; see motion following communications. Bidwell Junior High P.T.A. The Association writes concerning traffic safety at John McManus and Jay Partridge schools and Bidwell Junior High t{01. OD School. Mr, Castleberry reported that SupervisarsMadigan $ Richter have a proposal on this mat#e r; Mr. Castleberry to answer letter . Local Agency Formation Commission. The Commission forwards resolution denying the Amer E. Paters annexation to County Service Area No. 4. Discussed; ~ 3' ~' ~ no action taken. Local Agency Formation Commission. The Commission requests the Board re-examine the present policy on meeting conditions established for the approval ~ p p. tf2~ of parcel maps. Change in policy discussed; parcel map could be filed while annexation was being processed. Map stands even if annexation denied. N. T. Enloe Memorial Hospital. James Sweeney, executive director, writes concerning a medical indigent policy for Butte County. Discussed; ~ 9 ~~ ~ ~ letter referred to Walt Atkins to rev sew the request and report back to the Board; no action taken at this time. Hubert F. Hostick. States there are a couple of items on tentative parcel map that ~ / 3,OS he would like to appeal before parcel map is approved. Put over until next week ro be taken up when other maps are considered, Mrs. Margaret Anthony. Requests that Board shed some I fight on the activities on the golf course of Country Club Drive. Chairman Cameron and Supervisor ~ / 5• D 0 MclCillop mat last week with the developer and went over the conditions with him. Letter refrred to Mr. Castleberry to handle . ~ Resolution. County of Kern send resolution in the matter of the Petition for s pecial / ~ ~•~-'~ session of Legislature for property tax reform. No action. John Polsan, Chairman, Butte County Mental Health Advisory Board. Request Board to take action to fill three vacancies on the Mental Health Advisory Board. 3 ~d a~ Discussed appointment of the hasps#al administrator representative; felt that only a few people could fill that category. Administrative Officer to write and request the Board to submit names to the Board of Supervisors as possible appointees to fill the vacancies. ( State Fa ) Clairs in the amount of $44.00 for damage to car from painting yellow strip on road ~ a •'t' from Citico to Durham. .inferred to Adm. OffEcer;tox~egotiate with adjuster. Mrs. Moe Mc Nichols, Chico. Butte Child Care Council requests funds for a resource center for referral purposes pertaining to licensed day care homes in Butte ta~,~,U ~ County. Read and discussed; no action taken, Mr. Mickelson to answer the setter. 76-1774 MATTERS PRESENTED BY CHAIRMAN CAMERON arrman ameron rea petrtron ram t property owners of the Helltown Pnad ' Page 229. October 19, 1976 r.. P'+ . CO ~~CCCL'-~C.~Oi~J~~.I "JS~L`~ ~ ~ CCU _..`~ ~ ~... C-. Sr.CC C requesting abandonment of the County's prescribed rights to the road and to declare the road a private road. Referred to County Counsel. Chairman Cameron stated he thought the County had a policy and that the Board had taken action to prohibit insurance salesmen to go into the County offices and discuss insurance policies with county employees. He did not think these salesmen should be allowed in to discuss policies with the employees during working hours. I# was felt the Board should take action to eliminate this type thing occurring. Mr. Mickelson will bring back an ordinance that involves all salesmen being prohibited from selling in county offices. 78-1775 SUPERVISOR RICHTER EXCUSED On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, Supervisor Richter was excused for non-attendance at this meeting. 76-1776 REJECT CLAIM: GEORGE L. BURDICK, DAVID LYONS, STEVE BOYLE 8, JUDY GRINDAHL On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the following claims were rejected and referred to County's insurance carrier: Claim of David Lyons, Steve Boyle and Judy Grindahl in the amount of $200,360,00; and Claim of George L. Burdick in the amount of $202,350.00. 76-1777 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF CARL WICK OF FARM ADVISORY OFFICE TO WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE NORTHERN CALIF. CO. SUPERVISORS ASSN. Discusse appointment to Water A visory ommittee, Nort em Ca ifornia County Supervisors Association. Alva Mitchel, Farm Advisor,,. had telephoned Administrative Officer and stated he had a top man that is very knowledgeable in the field of water uses. Discussed recommendation of Farm Advisor. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKiNop and carried, Carl Wick of Farm Advisor's staff to serve on the Water Advisory Committee, Northern California County Supervisors Association. 76-1778 BUTTE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD TO BE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT NAMES TO FILL VACANCIES ON BOARD On motion o Supervisor McKi op, sewn ed by Supervisor Madigan and coaled, Administrative Officer to request the Butte County Mental Health Advisory Board to submit names for .Board consideration to fill..yacancies_on.said Boardf 76-1774 RAp ISE 11BRARY -SE TTI.E ME NT Vn mOrlon or ]Upervlfor MCICIIIOp, seconded by Supervisor Nlpolgan and carded, Chairman Cameron was authorized to sign letter re Harold Welborn, contractor for construction of Paradise Library, for final settlement of payment for said work. 76-1780 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL APPEALS COMMISSION The new merit system provides procedures for nomination of members to the Personnel Appeals Commission. The labor and management representatives and the community member have been agreed upon pursuant to fhe rules. On motion of Supervisor McICNiop, sewnded by Supervisor Madigan Page 230. October 19, 1976 r„r ~"', October 19` 1976 and carried, the Personnel Appeals Commission was appointed consisting of Rny McKeman, community member; Art Gilman and Jim Kennemer, management representatives and Dean Cofer and Ed Bronson, labor representatives for staggered terms as drawn by lot by the Chairman. Terms of members of the Personnel Appeals Commission as follows, as drawn by Chairman Cameron: Roy McKernan, to serve until December 31, 1977 Art Gilman, to serve until December 31, (979 Jim Kennemer, to serve until December 31,• [980 Dean Cofer, to serve until December 31, 1979 Ed Bronson, ro serve anti[ December 31, 1977 76-1781 WAIVE FIRST READING OF 5ALARYORDINANCE AMENDMENT Asa ary ordinance amendment as en prepared is creates the position of Community Health Aide for the Child Health and Disability Prevention program, as approved 6y the Board. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the first reading of the salary ordinan a: amendment was waived. 76-1782 AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES Pursuant to the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 Anti-Recession (Title II, Public Law 94-369), the Department of Treasury requires each agency to adopt a "Statement of Assurances' The "statement" is applicable to revenue sharing, manpower, and local public works bill projects. Discussed. On motion of $upervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the Chairman vats authorized to sign Statement of Assurances. 76-1783 APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR RESERVE DEPUTY SHERIFFS An agreement as en prepare wit Ca ifornia State University-Chico for reserve deputy sheriff's services at various University functions. Supervisor Ladd set out his views concerning this agreement. Agreement and services of the reserve deputy sheriffs discussed. The Sheriff has reviewed the agreement and approves;.County Covnsel and ,auditor have also approved the agreement as to form. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKil lop and carried, agreement for reserve deputy Sheriffs with California State University- Chico was approved and the Chairman authorized to s ign. RECESS: 'The Board recessed at 10:05 for marring break and then to go into an Executive Session to discuss litigation and meet and confer with county employee representative. RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 11:05 following an executive session to discuss meet and confer and well as litigation. Chairman Cameron stated that there was nothing to report at this rime. Page 231. ~ October 19, 1976 ~ ,^ October !9 1976 76-1784 PUBLIC HEARING: 1977-78 HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PREAPPLICATION PROCESS AND PROPOSED PROJECTS: APPROVE HCD CONTRACT & HCD ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION PROJECT Pu is Hearing on - Housing an Community Development preapplication process and proposed projects held at this time. Jerry Lively, Administrative Analyst, set out the background of this project. Last night the advisory committee held a meeting and they recommend,, after much debate, that the major emphasis should remain in South Orov€Ile and the second emphasis should be in Chapman Town, south of Chico. Mr. Ward Connerly sold he had attended the meeting last night and he concurred with the recommendation that South Oroville should continue to receive the primary effort and that Chapman Town should now receive some wnsideration. Drainage for Chapman Town discussed. A plan is being prepared by Rolls and Associates for the preliminary design and cost estimates. Hearing opened to the public at this time. Appearing; I. Mr. Louis Forbes, Oroville, member of the Advisory Board. He feels strongly about the program. The grant should 6e extended at this time to include Chapman Town in the 1977-78 application. They should have soma kind of assistance such as sidewalks, curbs, etc. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. Mr. Connerly and the Committee would like to have some type concurrence from the Board on the HCD contract and acquisition. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Superv€sor McKiNop and carried, the following action was taken: I. Approved HCD contract, 1976-77 program administration, and authorized Chairman to sign. 2. Authorized appraisal and negotiations for purchase of real property for temporary relocation purposes upon receipt of 1976-77 HCD funds. Mr. Connerly stated that there are owners that have property in the south Oroville area that can do with rehabilitation. Next year there might be some funds to purchase some of these parcels. Mr. Connerly would like to have authority when there is a willing buyer, that he would be able to secure an appraisal of fair market value . Each piece of property would be brought back to the Board. They have two at the present time that they would like authorization to negotiate for an option to purchase. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, authorization was granted to allow negotiation far a portal of property at 2435 D Street and another at Roseben and '~"Street, and authorized that when have other properties that they can negotiate far option and bring them to the 13oard for approval . 76-1785 DISCUSSION OF REFUSE SERVICE AREAS C ay Caste rry, Director of Pu is Works, brought the Board up to date on the matter of refuse service areas. Several things hove been done. Have Page 232. October 19, 1976 ' ~+. ~, _~~_~~~__--===QctabgrJ2rJ47fi=====_____=-__~TT amended the fees to get Neal Road operation off the properly taxes. Mr. Castleberry has given the Board a memo regarding alternatives. Last week the collection people from Chico and Paradise presented proposed contracts for the operation. pollowing proposals set out: Refuse Collection Chico -- Paradise I. Qo nothing 2. Approve submitted contracts 3. Mbdify and approve 4. Bid franchise Refuse Collection So. County Area I. I)o nothing ($65,000 - $70,000) 2. Approve Amendment and transfer 3. Bid collection and transfer 4. l~6id transfer only for cost comparison with no collect franchise Discussed No. 2, approve amendment and transfer, for south county area. County Counsel Felt this was not the best way to go. Discussed proposed agreements between County and garbage collectors. This would be an exclusive contract between the collectors and the County; it would set standards. All collectors would have to be licensed. Alternatives set out by Mr. Castleberry. Transfer stations discussed. At the present time, the County is paying in property tax funds for Neal Road operation. It is hoped that the new fees w111 take this operation oFf the tax mte. Appearing: I. Jim Lynch, Greater Chico Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is proposing to do a study on their own of this operation. It will be submitted to the Board within 30-days. They are concerned with the total refuse problem. The Greater Chico Chamber of Commerce recommends that the Board take no action until after the Board receives the report of their study. 2. Orrin Stratton, GlenHavenDrive, Chico, member of the Solid Waste Committee. Up to this point, the committee has made progress on the solid waste disposal problem. The Committee has talked to Mr. Castleberry and Supervisor Richter briefly about the franchising of this operation. The Committee would like ro see the Board defer action until the Committee has a chance to consider the franchising procedure. Requested that the Board let the Committee pursue this procedure a little further. 3. Mark Merin, attorney from Sacramento, associated with Neil McCabe, ottomey at law, and representing the Johnsons, Melvin Morris and Mr. Phillips. They have been handed the complexity of the refuse disposal problem and would like more time to study the operation. He is not prepared to present foil information to adequately evaluate the different procedures. Page 233. October 19, 197'6 ~ ~ ________________Qctnbpr193197k.====____________ 4. Mr. W. W. Herrin, resident of Oroville area. He spoke of the free enterprise method of doing business. Refuse operations and matter of franchising discussed. 5. Neil McCabe, representing Mr. Elmer ,}ohnson, spoke concerning alternative No. 2. He also requested more time to study this matter. He felt that the franchising in the Oroville area could be a squeezing out of the Phillips operation and termination of the Morris operation. 6. Mr. Mike McInnis, wanks for a re-cycling service in Chico area. They have a service that they are providing and would like to continue prodiding said service. Fie requested that the County look at the solid waste program which includes recovery service. 7. Pat Porgins, Chico, stated he had reviewed the solid waste program. He Felt that Mr. McInnis had o good point and that the County should take an analysis of the records of the materials that could be recycled. B. Mrs. Donna Barker, Oroville, spoke out in behalf of free enterprise. She voiced her opposition to franchises and spoke in favor of free enterprise. Hearing closed and conFined to the Board. Chairman Cameron said it appears that the majority of the people feel that there should be a little more time to study this matter. Supervisor McKillop suggested that a time be set to again wnsider the matter. The Greater Chico Chamber of Commerce and the Solid Waste Committee have stated that they would have their studies made in about one month. Hearing continued to November 23, 1976 to further discuss this operation . Chairman Cameron reported on the meeting held in Stirling City. tie and Mr. Pritchard listened to the comments of the people. The residents there Feel there should be more policing of the area, especially of the uncovered trucks. There is also a•problem in that area of people going out on the old logging roads and dumping their trash. The residents also requested a split system of operating the station, being open on Sunday and maybe Wednesday of each week. The committee will study this matter. It was stated that it now appears that the public does not seem to wont the franchising of this operation. Service discussed. It was stated that the County should not limit the licenses for this type operation. It was moved by Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, as a motion of intent, that the Board does not intend to limit the system in any nvay by going to the franchise method of operation. AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan and McKillop NOES: Chairman Cameron ABSENT: Supervisor itichter Page 234. October 19, 1976 /"'.. - October 19~ 1976 7d-1786 PUBLIC HEARING: BUTTE FALLOW CO. REZONE FROM "A-2" (GENERAL) TO "M-2" (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) PROPERTY ON N/E CORNER OF SHIPPEE RD. 8~ HWY. 99E NORTHWEST OF OROVILLE The continuation o t e public hearing on the Butte Tallow Co. rezone from A-2 (general) to "M-2" (heavy industrial) property on the northeast corner of Shippee Ib~ad & Hwy, 99E, approx. 8 miles northwest of Oroville held at this time. It was announced that action could not 6e taken at this time . Appearing: Mr. Jim Herrington, general manager of Butte Tallow Co., asked if he would be notified when action could 6e taken. Mr. Herrington presented a letter signed by J. C. and Ethel Clark, property owners adjacent to this operation, in favor of the granting of the request. Pictures were also presented of the property in question. Hearing continued to next week, to be heard under Planning Commission's agenda items. 76-1787 PUBLIC HEARING: DEAN GRISSOM: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION TO REQUIRE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF ESPLANADE NORTH OF EATON RD., CHICO T pu is caring on t e Dean Grissom appea o Panning Commission's determination to require on Environmentai Impact Report fora 15-lot subdivision located on the west side of Esplanade, north of Eaton Rd., north of Chico was held at this time. Background of the appeal set out, The Environmental Review Committee determined that a. negative E.LR. was required. The Friends of Butte County filed a letter of protest appealing the determination. On September Id, Planning Commission determined that a E.I.R. would be required as this development would have an affect on the community. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: I . John Luvaas, attorney at law, speaking for Friends of Butte County. He explained why they appealed this matter. Some of the property is not prime soil; some of it does have some Fine soil: Peacock Subdivision set out and discussed. Need for the E.I.R. explained. It is felt that this is the only way to obtain all the information to make a decision. Heoring closed to the public and confined to the Board. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Mckillop, and carried, the Board supported the Planning Commission 's determination to require an E.I.R., with the finding that the subdivision would have a sufficient impact on the environment to require said E.I.R. AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop and Chairman Cameron NOES; Supervisor Ladd ABSENT: Supervisor Richter Page 235. October 19, 1976 ~`` r'' ______ Octoberl9~1976 ____ _ _____ 76-1788 APPEARANCE: MR, MC KEENAN RE CLARIFICATION OF ACTION ON BEERS & GUSTAFSONDETERMINATION TO REQUIRE AN E.I.R. FOR SEWAGE OUTFACE . Mc Keenan requeste c ari cation o action to en y t e Boar ast week on the Beers and Guftafson appeal of Planning Commission's determination to require an environmental impact report for sewage outfall from 40-unit apartment complex on easterly side of Norseman Avenue, Chico. The Board upheld the determination of Planning Commission. They directed that a previously prepared E. L R. be used. Planning does not have a E.I. R. for the area in question. Motion should be clarified. Supervisor Madigan requested that this be put over to next week in order that Supervisor Richter could be present at the time action is taken. 7b-1789 APPEARANCE: STEVE JENKINS RE PARCEL MAP $taNe Jen ins questione t e Boar a out whether action could be taken on his map today. His request is for a variance. Matter will 6e discussed at time Planning items are handled. 7b-1790 APPEARANCE: CHARLES KASZA RE CONFIRMATION OF WIDTH OF ROAD IN COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES ar es Kasza, Bille Road, Paradise, commented on action taken by the Board last Spring concerning the approval of a road within his subdivision. Fle explained the matter of inspections ,and ~iswaocei:of oedanarksron the subdivision. The contractor will not be able to do the work this winter. Mr. Kasza feels he has been damaged by the issuance of these red marks. Ha would tike to have the Board investigate the action taken on this subdivison. Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated he had given Mr. Kasza a set of plops and told hrn That if his plans were like those pions, he would not receive any red marks. The inspector dtd take an additional amount of time the first time he inspected the subdivision so that the developer could correct the problem areas. Public Works does not want to do the work of the engineers ; Mr. Castleberry stated that when the developer submits the plans, Public Works checks the plans and sends them back to fhe developer. Public Works does have to go through the plans, but feel it should be without doing the engineer's work. Mr. Kasza stated that he had met with Mr. Flannery regarding Country Club Drive. Mr. Flannery checked the plans and stated that 4' would have to be added to the road's width. Mr. Castleberry had told him at the last meeting that he would have to do a half section of.the road over. Mr. Kasza requested clarification of what the county was demanding regarding Country Club Drive. The Board stated chat it was meant afour-foot widening, rather than the ~ section construction. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the Board confirmed the intent to have the 4-jFoot widening of Country Club Drive, within Country Club Estates. 7b-1791 APPEARANCE OF MR. JOHN M. DIGGER, OROVILLE, REQUEST TO CROSS ONE FOOT EASEMENT ON END OF KEKO .STREET, OROVILLE ~ r, ...~....,,..... ...o w.a... w wn~n. o. n~a Page 236• October 19, 1976 ~. ___________= Qctob~r19~~97fz________________ request to cross a one foot easement on end of Keko Street, Oroville. Access to his property discussed. The other access to this property is off 14th Street, Thermalito area, Orovilfe. Mr, pilger stated he was going to move the location of the house far enough back so if the street is extended, he will have a 50' setback from the center of the street. Request discussed. Supervisor Ladd coufd not see anything wrong with approving the request. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried, the request of Mr. Dilger to cross one foot easement on end of Keko Street, Thermalito area, Oroville was approved. 13ECECON EVE 3E: 121330 p.m. '2 PUBLIC HEARINGS CASA DE FLORES 3~i0BILB HOME PARK - REZONE FROM "R-4" ... (MARIMUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), "R-2" {DUPLEX-RESIDENTIAL) & "R-1" (SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TD "MAP" {MOBILE HDME PARK) PROPERTY. ON THE SOUTH SIDE _ OF LA3SEN.AVENUE AT.MORSEMAN AVENUE, CONTAINING 12 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, CHICO. SCONT. FROM 10/5/7fi). The•contiaued public hearing on the Casa De Flores Mobile Home Park rezone from "R-4" (maximum density residential), "R-2" (duplex-residential) and "R-1" (single-family residential) to "MiiP" (mobile home parks property on the south side of Lassen Avenue at Norseman Avenue, containing 12 acres, mare or ieae, Chico was held at this time. Hearing open to the public: Appearing: No one. The hearing was continued to petober 26, 1976 at 1:30 p.m. 1793 PUBLIC HEARINGS I~UDSEN & SON, INC. - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMtiISSION'S DENIAL OF A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FRUIT JUICE PROCESSING AND BOTTLING PLANT, OFFICE, & WAREHOUSING FACILITIES, LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF PENTZ-MAGALIA HWY. ,, APPROX. 1 MILE NORTH OF PENT2 ROAD, CONTAINING 209.28 ACRES, MORE OR LESS SOUTH OF PARADISE. The public hearing on the Knudsen & Soas, Inc. appeal of Planning Commission's denial of a use permit to allow a fruit juice processing and bottling plant, office and warehousing facilities, located on both aides of Pentz-Magalia Hwy., approximately 1 mile north of Pentz Road, containing 209.28 acres, more or less, south of Paradise was held as advertised. The Plaaniag commission vats was 6 eyes - 1 No -,2 Absent to deny the Use permit. Mr. Lawson set out the background of the area. Hearing open to the public: Appearing: 1. 8111 Spruaace, attorney representing Mr. Knudsen. Mr. Spruaace stated this is a small family operation. Mr. Spruaace set out the area involved. Mr. Spruaace stated that this use ie peimitted in the A-2 zone. 2. Mr. Brown, Cook and Associates, eet~out the water supply and the conditions of the percolatfon tests. Diacuasioa of the evaporation ponds had at this time. Mr. Spruaace stated that this Land would be under the Mosquito Abatement Distri~t_~oAt=oL.end that there would.ype;,three_buildings ia_the. ~ _new_ complex. •' Page 2vi~. T ~ October I~, 1976 ~' t", r"'1 Applicant Exhi it A, map of proposed site, presented et this time. t 3. Bill Kirby, owner Feather West Travel Trailer Park. Mr. Kirby stated that he waa nearest the property and was opposed to the issuing of a use permit. Mr. Kirby waa concerned about fruit flies, noise, and odor from the proposed pleat. 4. George Hacks, property owner. Mr. Hacks stated that he was opposed to issuing of a use permit. Mr. Aacke is concerned about the vermin, noise, filth and odor. Mr. Hack~'stated that this should be kept as residential area and sot industrial. 5. Clint Bennett, representing brother who owns property in the area. Mr. Bennett stated that he is ogpoeed to the plant being placed in the area. 6, Bill Spruance, on rebuttal. Mr. Spruance stated that the County needs operations like this to lower the unemployment. Mr. Spruance stated that Mr. Knudsen is willing to provide a tree and shrub screen for noise: Mr. Knudsen is willing to do what is required and help as much as possible. Mr. Spruance stated that Mr. Knudsen is selling the pulp for cattle feed. _ 7. George Hacks, oa rebuttal. Mr. Hacks stated that he ie very concerned with the flies, sores, and odor. Mr. Aacke stated that this is a beautiful quiet area and would like it to stay that way. 8. Mr. Rnudaea, property owner. Mr. Knudsen stated that he dumps same of~the pulp ea it makes good compost. The rest of the pulp is sold for cattle feed. . Hearing closed to the pub3ic and confined to the Soard. Del Siemsea, County Counseh's office, stated that the Board would have to make findings in this fact. , Supervisor McKillop stated that there are problems in opening this area up to semi or industrial area. There is a community service group but there is lack of activity. Supervisor McKillop made the motion to concur with the Pianaing Commission with the findings that it is sot in the bast interest, and welfare of the people. Motion dies for Iack of second, Discussion of possible conditions had at this time. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the use permitis granted with the fiadiags that the proposed uses of the property wilt not, impair the integrity sad character~of the zone iti which the land lies sad that the use would not be unreasonably incompatible with, or injurious to surrounding properties or detrimental to the health and general welfare of the persona residing or working in the 'neighborhood or to the general health, welfare and safety of the County; with the conditions that a complete evergreen screen of trees is placed on three sides of the complex, that materials, certoas, bottles, remain inside the building as much as feasibly possible, that all safeguards used•be within the conformace of the Hosquito Abatement District. AYES: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan sad Chairman Cameron. 1i0E5: Supervisor McKiliop. _ __ ABS£~Ti Supervisor Richter.'Pd~e ~~ ~ _ ~`""'""'°" ..........___ _.._...._ ...__._...... October 19, (976 ~~ n CSS.... RGCaaC C CSO C~~ crC 7~~~SCS CaC=i-C G'C C CS CC C C 7b-179d PtTBLIC HEARING: LAWRISNCE W. ACHESON - REZONE FBLIti "R-I" (SINGLE-FAMILY • RESIDENTIAL) TO~"C-2" (GENERAL COMMERCLAL) PROPERTY ON THE SODTH SIDE OF ELLIOTT ROADS APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET Wg$T OF SKYWAY, CONTAINING .57 ACRES, MORE OR LESS PARADISE CONT 0 12 6 . The continued public hearing of Lawrence W. Acheson request for rezone from "R-1" (single-family residential) to "C-2" {general Commercial) property on the south side of Elliett Road, approximately 400 feet west of Skyway, coataiaing .57 acre, more or less, Paradise was held at this time, Hearing open to the public: Appearing: No one. The hearing was continued to October 26, 1976 at 1:30 p.m. 76-1795 ~PUbLIC HEARING: M. & T. INCORPORATID - REZONE FRAM "A-2" (GENERAL) TO "C-2" (GENBRAL COMMERCLAL) PROPERTY ON THE WEST SIDE OF ESPLANADE APPROX. 270 FT. SOUTH OF FATON ROAD, CONTAINING 1,22 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, CRICO. (CONT. FROM 10/12176). The continued public hearing of M. & T. Incorporated - rezone Erom "A-2" (general) to "C-2" {geaeraL commercial) property on the west aide of Esplanade approximately 270 feet south of Eaton Road, containing 1.22 acres, more or lees, Chico was held at this time. Rearing open to the public: Appearing: No one. The hearing ie continued to October 26, 1976 at 1:30 p.m. 76-1796 PUBLIC HEARINGt R08ERT J. AUBOSE - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF REZONING FROM "5-R" (SUBURBAN-RESIDENTIAL) TO "C-2" (GENERAL COMtdERCIAL) 'PROPERTY ON THE SOE)THWEST SIDE OF HWY. 32, APPROR. 114 MLLES SOlTL'I~AST OF UNDO CHANNEL, CONTAINING 2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, CHICO. CONT. FROM 1J5/76). The continued public hearing of Robert J. Dubose appeal of Platming Commission's denial of rezoning from "S-R" (suburban-residential) to "C-2" (general commercial) property on the southwest side of Hwy. 32, approximately 1/4 miles southeast of Lindo Channel, coataiaing 2 acres, more or less, Chico was held at this time. Hearing open to the publics Appearing: Robert Dubose, owner. Mr. Dubose asked if the Board could make a decision at this time. Mr. Dubose was told that litigatian had not bean settled yet, and he would be notified when it wee. The hearing is continued to October 26, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. 797 PUBLIC HEARING: JAMES SORRELL - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF REZONING FROM "R-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO "R-1 A&C" (SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ARTS & CRAFTS) PROPERTY ON_THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF E. FIR5T AVE. & TERRACE DRIVE, WEST OF MIONE WAY, CONTAINING .20 ACRES, MORE gR LESS. BCD. "-'-'1'~ie"'public hearing of the James Sorrell appeal of the Planning Commisafon~s denial of rezoning From "R-I" (single-family residential) to to "R"R-1 A&C""'(single-family residential Arts & G`Y'&£ts property on the - northwest corner of E, Eirat Ave. 8nd Terrace Drive, west of Mioae Way, containing .20 scree, more ar less, Chico eras held as advertised. Hearing open to the public: Appearings James Sorrell, property owner. Mr. Sorrell stated that he was in favor of the rezone and set out what the property was to be ased for. Mr. Sorrell objected to the reasons that the Planning Counnission had given is denying the application for rezone. paw 239. ~ ~ '"' ' ' October 19, 197G ~~ - ~ - ccc.a~c ~.._~~~~TQct~!'~~r~~l~scsC~c.a~c~=s~~ Discussion of the area surrounding the property.had at this time. fine hearing is continued to October 26, 1976 at 2s00 p.m. 76- 798 PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM LAND CONSERVATTON AGRFFnTrrrar YES AND BUNCH CONT FRAM 2B 6 ' The continued public hearing for the request of Hayes and Bunch for withdrawal from the Land Conservation Agreement wen held at this time. Hearing open to the public: Appearing: 1. Mr. Gary Bunch, property owner. Mx. Bunch stated that Mr. Hayes and his attorney were to be present but dfd not know where they were. 2. Richard Cherry, Property Owner. Mr. Cherry stated that his land was under the Land Conservation Agreement and wanted it to stay that way. Mr. Cherry stated that at the last meeting there was discussion on combining property that had been sold Chat was under the Agreement. Mr. Cherry wanted to know how this would affect his land. He owns l60 acres. Del Siemsen, County Counsel's office, stated that the person would have to ask to withdraw from the Williamson Act, the Board could not t~kie~iptoperty nut of the Act unless the owner requested this. 76-1799 DISCUS O USE PERMIT FOR lIN[JDSEN & SONS INC. Supervisor Ladd stated that he would like to clarify the motion oa the iCaudsen & Soas, Inc. use permit that had dust been made. Supervisor Ladd stated Chat the motion should include the Pact ChaC the plant should be placed as shows on the map and not placed in any area o£ the property. Discussion of adding amendment to the motion had at this time. The clerk is to write a letter to the applicant asking hide to delineate the boundaries of Che buildings and state-that the"Board would like to include the map end that ao buildings or other operations will be allowed except ae shown on the map. Zf the Applicant has objections, then the Board will again consider this maCCar on November 2, 1976. 6-18 TENTATIVE PARGEL MAPS CONTIN[TID. The Centative parcel maps which are oa file with the Clerk a# the Board is continued to next weak, October 26, 1976. The people involved are to be notified personally when the parcel maps uaa ba considered. ~' -1801 APPRAVB D~'cgTloN o~,caNDIT~oN #2O ON xoRTHWOOD coMMONS svBDrvlsxoN ~Ln_? SUB,78CE TO APPROVAL OF 1fAP A'Y A LATER DATE. . . Mr. John Drake was present to ask the Board to delete Condition X20 which deals with the location of the tennis courts. Mr. Drake set out where the tennis courts ware proposed and where the courts would have to be located Mr. Castleberry stated that possibly the Board might want to consider making 3Jr..~Drake do•. the street work '~.as he does the developing instead of making him put in the streets first. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, condition l{20, concerning tfie tennis courts, is deleted subject to approval of subdivision map at a late_r_ date and streeC work authorized as developer progresses.~a~~ _ -- -. -...__._ ___._.,,......,_.__.__....... October 19, 1976 ~^ r"`, 802 ACCEPT PROJECTS AND 140TICE OF COMPLETION - NORTH DURHAM OVERHEAD AND APPROACHES ON MIDWAY (25311-72-1) AND MESSILLA VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE ACROSS DRY~CRBELL (41k42-75-1). On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the following action waa tokens 1. Accepted the work of Butte Creek Rock Company for the construction o£ North Durham overhead and approaches~on Midway (26311-72-1), authorized Chairman to alga the Notice of Completion and instruct the Cleric to record said Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. _ 2. Accepted the work of R. M. Harris Co. for construction of Mesail2a Valley Road Bridge across Dry Creak (k1442-75-1), authorized the Chairman to sign the Notice of Cctrcpletion and inatiucted the Clerk to record .. .. ..__. _.. ..... said Notice of Completion with~the County Racordcr. _ _ -1803 APPROVE REPORT'ON'PED$STRIA2i AND TRAFFIC CDNCERN9V- CAICO ,SCHOOL AREA...... On motion of 5uperviear Ladd, aeconded by Supervisor Madigan-and carried tie report on pedestrian and traffic concerns, Chico School area -was approved. 7 -1804 APPROVE U.S, FOREST SERVICE CONTRACT - ORO-QUINCY ROAD, END OF PAVEMENT TO COUNTrY LINE,_AUTHDRIZE PUBLLC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN: Clay Castleberry, Public Works Director, set out the costs for the project. On motion of Supervisor McK7.llop, aeconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, the U.S. Forest Service Contract for the Oro~Quincy Road to the end of the pavement to'County line was approved and the Public Works _._..,.-_,__._..- .Director authorized to sign. 76-1605 APPROVE CONTRACT: UPPER RIDGE FIRE STATION PLANS AND ENGINEERING WITH CODA AND ASSOCIATES. Mr. Castleberry set nut the background of the contract. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, aeconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried the contract of the Upper Ridge Fire Station plane and engineerigg with Cook & Associates waa approved and the Chairman authorized to sign with khe understanding contract;-~ administration, surveys, etc. sad printing of plena is subject to Board confirmation at a later date. 7b-1806 APPROVE APPLICATION GRIDLEY LIBRARX PLANS FOR EDA FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE ~ PA~N'P TO COOK AND ASSOCIATES. Eki motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the application is approved and will be held until future direction, authorize payment to Cook & Associates fox phase of payment. 76-1807 WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING $25 ADDITIONAL SUILDLNG PERMIT FEE. On motion o£ Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor MaKillop and carried, the first reading of the ordinance implementing $25 additional building permit fee was waived. 76-18pg ADOPT RESOLUTION 76-168: SUMMARY ABANDONMENT FORA PORTION OF HILLCREST AVENUE (ALMOND AVENUE PROJECT 28565-76-1) AND AUTHORIZE SIGNATURE TO QUIT CLAIM DEED. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried R,esolutioa 76-168, summary abandonment for a portion of Hillcrest Avenue (Almond Avenue Project 28565-76-1) was adopted sad Chairman authorized to sign; Chairman authorised to sign quit claim deed conveying a portion of Hillcrest Avenue to Frank D. Purcell etal ea a condition of the Agreement _ . _„for.,E'.achange between tha_ County, and. lSr. Purnell. Oetober 19, 1976 76-1$09 ACCEPT PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT SUBMLITID HX LLOYD R. KUftT2E AND GLEN HOUSE S - ON ROAD ON TO SR 92 - LOUISE HOUSEMAN PROPERTX. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried, proposal sad contract submitted by Lloyd R. Kurtze and Glen House Movers in the amount of $15,273 pursuant to the Agreement for Bschange of Real Property between County and Mrs. Louise D. Houseman was accepted. 76-1810 APPROVE ORO-OUINCY FA5 PR03ECT 10460?,,,PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by 3upervieor McKillop and carried, the pleas and specifications far Oro-Quincy FAS Project 1046(3] are approved. 76-1811 APPROVE ACTION ON GRAND AVENUE_PAVING PROJEL'r Oa motion of Supervisor McKillop,~seconded by Supervisor Ladd and carried the following actions were approved for the Grand Avenue Paving Project: 1. Extend limits from City limits to 18 miles. 2. Adopt wage scale oa file in Public Works Office. 3. Authorize Sid opening in Public Works office 11 a.m. on November 4, 1975. .__ . _._..__.._~ __ 4.__ Transfer from completed work .ardere. Warp Order 9007 $10,000 ~~ Work Order 8014 5000 idork Order 8017 5,000 REAFFIRM PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC COUNTERS - TRANSFER $200 FROM RDAD RESERVE FROM 6-29- 6 MTNUTSS. .mot oa p upervieor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried Che purchase of traffic counters is reaffirmed and transfer of $200 from the road reserve authorized. 7~-1813 APPROVE LETTER TO SACRAD4ENT0 VALLEY LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION. Mr. Castleberry presented a draft of a letter to the Sacramento Valley Landowners Association. Discussion of requirement for vegetation along the levees of the Sacramento River Hank Protection Project. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and carried a letter is authorized to be written to the Sacramento Valley Landowners Association and the Chairman authorized to sign. 76'-I $14 APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICES FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENAI3CE OF FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN COUNTY SERVICE AREA N0. 3S. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, the agreement between the County and California Water Services setting forth conditions for the installation and maintenance of fire hydrants within Gounty Service Area No. 35 was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign. 761815 DI$CUSSIONO MEMORIAL HALL RENTAL FEES. Discussion of the Memorial Hall Co®ittee taking the 107 cut had at this time. • This matter is continued uatii County Counsel is prepared. County Counsel will placa_this back on the agenda~~ ....-._! _. - __.__............., . ..._ ........----~-• Page 242. •~ ... . October 19, 1976 ~- r""~. __°====0=co=m~~'`tal78r_[$r~l£~~omoaea~mo====°=A= 816 APPROVE AUCTIONEER'S BOND - N. L. BLLERD - BANGOR AUCTION COMPANY. Oa motien of Su ervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, sn auctioneer's bond for N, L. E11erd - Bangor Auction Company vas approved. 817 REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM LAND CONSERVATION AGREEMENP - FIAYES AND C TO NO ER 9 •30 P M The public hearing of the request for withdrawal from Land Conservation Agreement, Hayes and Bunch was continued until November 9, 1976 at 1:30 p.m. IBIS DISCUSSION: MEDICAL A5ST.STANCE TO ILLEGAL ALIENS Supervisor Madigan stated that HR 4807 should be reintroduced and passed by the Congress. Supervisor Madigan stated that a Resolution should be adopted to be sent to the Congressmen. 1819 DISCUSSION: CONFLIGT OF INTEREST CODES. Discussion had at this time of Conflict of Interest Codes that have not yet been adopted. Aaa Blacketock stated that the Board might have to consider the possibility of adopting a Conflict of Interest Code for the Districts that have not submitted a Code. This matter is continued for three weeks to November 9, 1976. ADDITIONAL MATTERS PRESENTED BY TFIE BOARD MEMBERS. Discussion of the implementation of the Subdivision Ordinance. had at this time. Dan Blackstock stated that his office is working on this matter. Supervisor Madigan stated that the Emergency Medical budget was carving up. Supervisor Madigan stated that the proposed budget for Butte County is $69,000 with the addition possible of another $6,500• Supervisor Madigan stated that this was over and above the approved grants. 76 1821 APPEARANCE• BITS. LAWRENCE AUDITOR. Mr. Lawrence stated that he would Iike to talk to the Board about the Bract and Errtst Audit. }Ir. Lawrence presented the Board with _ __. _. __ a MB'DO,~ This batter will be discussed next veek, Dcober 26, 197fi. 76 1822 ~DDZTTONAL ~,.SATTERS 1~ESSNTED~Y THE BOARD MEMBERS ~~ ~ ° ' ___.._._.__, .__,, Supervisor Madigan st:ted that on oa individual's title report the water was designated as public water. Supervisor Madigan stated that this should not be right. Supervisor Ladd stated that the legislature would have to change this by law. Supervisor Madigan stated that one parcel in Butte Meadows had received three different parcel numbexa. The Assessor's office had on their own taken 63/100ths end 55/100tha of an acre out of the parcel and given them two different parcel numbers. Discussion of splitting parcels by parcel number and not having a parcel map On file had'at~'tliis time. 1823 AUFHORTZE COUNTY COUNSEL TO CONFER WITS CFi2PL•lILL AND ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE CONTRACT ON FOUR ~•'S AND THE FIRS ON GENERAL PLAN. On motion of Supervisor McRillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried, County Counsel is to confer with CH2M ffiLL sad Associates to draw up a contract for the four elements and the EIR for the four elements of the General Ylsa for its approval next week. ' RECESS: 4:05 r~_.~,^_,Prtge243. _~~_,-_._...__.,._,._..._._...._._....._. i - ~- p Vim. October 19, 1976 ;:x: ~. ~ 824 RECONVENES The Board reconvened•at 7:30 p.m. Boom 202, Paradise Sigh School, Paradise. Present: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop and Chairman Cameron: Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, Clark A. ~ Nelson, County Clerk, by Cathy Pitts, Clerk. (MAC) for Paradise was held as advertised. Council Hearing open to the public: Appearing: 1. Dick Ryan - Mr. Ryan set out what had happened at the previous meetings on the proposed MAC hearings. Mr. Ryan stated that MAC were started with the passage of SB 620 in 1971. Mr. Ryan then net out how MAC would work for Paradise. 2. B. A. Jacques, resident. Mr. Jacques stated that he thought that MAC would work if the people in the community would participate. 3. Sam Murray - Mr. Murray was concerned with the turn out for the meeting. Mr. Murray asked about the people who worked on the committee to form MAC. Mr. NTaury Smith net out how many people where on the original committee and how many worked an the research information. 4. John Tolle. Mr. Tolle stated that he was in favor of have MAC formed. 5. Joe Hilbe. Mr. Hilbe asked if the formation of MAC would ~~ stop the poasiblity of incorporating the area. He was told that it would not asap incorporation if the people wasted that. fi. Lee Cage. Mrs. Cage stated she was iatereated is the Magalia area. 7. Pauline Norton. Mrs. Norton stated that she was concerned with the special interest groups controlling the organization. Mrs. Norton is is favor of MAC. 8. Earl T. Lihme. Mr. Lihme stated that he was in favor of the formation of MAC. 9. Charles Kilgore. Mr. Kilgore stated that he was in favor of incorporation instead of MAC. Mr. Kilgore stated that there would not be enough participation to make MAC work. 10. Julie Michalowski. Mrs. Michalowski stated that she felt that young adults and women should be considered when considering the positions as the MAC Board. 11. George May. Mr. May asked the Board how they felt about MAC, whether it would be a help or a hindaraace. Supervisor Madigan stated that he was in Favor of incorporation first sad MAC seconded. Supervisor McKillop stated that the input would be of great help to the - ~-----Board.-'--------___ --.,....-..._......~_._._._. .__. ...... ------_..-° ~• -.-. ..._ -... ... - Poge 244. October I4, 1476 October 14,E 1476 12. Alice ~i.th. Mrs. Smith stated that she is in favor of MAC. i3. George Houghton. Mr. Houghton stated that he was.against incorporation. Mr. Houghton stated that he was in favor of MAC. i4. Conrad Rramsford. Mr. Rramsford stated that he was in favor of MAC. 15. D. P. Brown. Mr. Brown stated that he was concerned about the special interest groups. Mr. Brown stated that representation should be from different sectors of the area. 16. Sylvia Cooke, Chico Enterprise-Record. Mra. Cooke asked where the funding for the program would come from. Discussion of funding had at this time. Dick Ryan set out how the funding would come about. 17. M. Cox. Mre. Cox stated that this proposal should go to the voters on the ballot. Mrs. Cox is opposed to MAC sad feels it is going to coat the taxpayer money. 18. Maury Smith. Mr. Smith stated that he was in favor of MAC. Mr. Smith set out how the committee arrived at the information in the pamphlet distributed tonight. 19. Sill Holding. Mr. Holding stated that he was in favor of the formation of MAC. 20. Willard Shiaaas, Upper Ridge Council. Mr. 3hinnas stated that the Upper Ridge did not want to be included in the formation of MAC. The Upper Ridge has a group like MAC and do not want to change this. Hearing closed to the public sad confined to the Board. Chairmen Cameron stated that it is difficult to get the true feelings of the people. Chairman Cameron stated that it would help if a MAC was formed. That dose not mean that the people could not come to the Board meetings and voice their opinion as as individual. This would not stop that right. Discussion of possibility of putting MAC on the ballot.had at this time. Dan Blackstock stated that MAC can be placed on the ballot. Mr. Blacketock that if the Board elects to place MAC oa the ballot for extablishment then the people on the council must be elected at the same time. This matter will be placed back oa the agenda after the absent Board members have had a chance Co etudq the matter. Chairman Cameron stated that the earliest possibility would be two weeks. AD.TOURND~NT: There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting was adj¢uraed at 9:30 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, October 26, 1976 at 9:00 pa.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK ~/J~/~~~ - ~ ' • ~ *•`j~ 9f~ Chai~rmaa of/ the Board Clerk of th Board of Supervisors Page 245 October 14, 1476