HomeMy WebLinkAboutM102671October 26, 1971
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COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met a'. 9:00 a.m. pursuan% to adjournmen~.
Prasent: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop and Chairman Reynoldso
Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer; Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel; and
Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerko
INVOCATTON: Wo Hamilton Aulenbach, Do Do, Rector, Sto David's Episcopal
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the Unified States of America
71-1946 APP~iO`~IAL OF idINUTS
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the minutes of October 19, 1971 were approved as mailedo
71194? COMMUNICATIONS
Mrso Wilbur Hamren, Paradise, Mrs, Hamren writes to protest the tax bill
she has just receiveda Administrative Officer was requested to
answer this letter and explain that the Board sets the tax rate but the
assessed value is placed on the groperty by the Assessor's Office,
Rose Bo Harris, Saratogao Mrs, Harris owns property in Butte County and missed
the filing date for the Assessment Appeals Board and request information
as to what she can do at this times Letter referred to County Counsel
for answering. It was requested that the Assessor prepare information
concerning assessment of prune trees and other farm crops and present
to the Boardo Representatives from the Farm Bureau will also be
requested to appear before the Board and report on the matter,
W. L~ Stile & Son, Chicoo Mr, Stile files an appeal to the Planning Commission
action in modifying its proposed rezoning of a portion of the East
~~3~0 ~ Avenue extensio:l, at the hearing on October 7 and October 140
Hearing set for November 16, 1971 at 11:00 aom,
Palermo Grange ~~493o i?velyn Do Beeson, secretary, writes to inform the Board
that the Grange requests the Board to peep the Butte County Hospital openo
Butte County Community Hospital Board of Trusteeso The Trustees fonaard their
Resolution No, 7I•-9 which recommends that the Board of Supervisors
phase out the Butte County Community Hospital provided all services now
being performed at the Hospital are available to patients who require
those services, This resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees
at a special meeting on October 20, 1971a See discussion following
communications,
Butte County Employees Associationo Robert D. Charlebois, manager, forwards
copy of his remarks and alternative proposal for the future of the
~ 0•v v Butte County Community Hospital which was presented to the special
meeting of the Board of Trustees on October 20, 1971, See discussion
following communicationso
Golden Feather Fairo Joe Whitaker, secretary-manager, states that the terms
of Ro Ro Cassady and Herbert Jo McClanahan, representing the fourth
district and Co H, Duborg, representing the first district will expire
on December 31, 1971e These directors are willing to serve again if
reappointedo The bylaws of the Butte County Fair Association require
notification of expirations to the Board of Supervisors 60 days prior
to the annual meeting which is held in January in order that Supervisors
may approve reappointment or make new appointments within 30 days
prior to tb.is meeting, Placed on agenda for November 2, 1971,
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Mental Retardation Program - Area Planning Board ~~2. Joyce Steven, secretary,
forwards copy of the "Area Mental Retardation Plan," Information.
Durham Irrigation District, Emmett A, Coon, secretary-manager, states that
the Board of Directors of the District unanimously passed the following
0 G S 7 resolution: Inasmuch as no nominees filed for the offices of Directors nor fox
J Assessor/Collector/Treasurer, be it resolved that Willis R, Smith
be appointed Director of Aivision 2,Martin Jo Zinniel be reappointed
Director of Division 3, and A. M. Strong be reappointed Assessor/
Collector/Treasurers See motion following communications.
State Department of Health Care Services, Dr, Brian, director, writes
8 ~ regarding the overall, changes taking place with the implementation
I~r of the Medi-Cal Reform Plan as of October 1, 1971 and announces the
assignment of Mr, Henry W, Stefani to act as his assistant to handle
all program and technical matters between the state and the counties,
Information,
Assemblyman Edwin L, Z'Berg, Mr, Z'Berg writes regarding AB 30bb which will
place a $250 million, bond measure on the ballot for November, 1972
and requests that we indicate support of this measure to the Governor.
Zetter discussed, hatter placed on the agenda for Tuesday, November 2,
1971, for further discussiono
County Superintendent of Schools, Nir, Evans conveys the continued interest
of the Butte County Board of Education in the matter of fiscal
Q /. Q C~ independence, and cites several instances where this would provide
better coordination between the county side and the school side of
his office, Discussed; no action taken,
Oroville-Wyandotte Irrigation District, 'Resolution requesting appointment of
/ 0 0~ S 7 officials, Referred to County Counsel.
Miriam Coon, Secretary-Durham Woman's Club. Copy of letter sent to William
Warren, District IIighway Engineer in regard, to a proposed highway
U 0.0 0 interchange at Durham Road off Highway 99Ea Referred to Clay
Castleberry, Director of Public Works, for answero
Mr, Mert Thomas, Jr, Operation of the Butte County Community Hospital;
request that the Board of Supervisors set aside the recommendation
of the Hospital Board of Trustees recommendation to close the hospital.
Petitions Request to have the last block of Williams Ave, in Palermo built
~~~ ~ ~ up with gravel and black topped, Referred to Public Works for answer
and recommendationo
7I-1948 DIRECT COMM{TTEE TO MAKE STUDY OF CLOSING OF BUTTE COUNTY HOSPITAL;
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Time spent discussing the resolution adopted by the Butte County
Hospital Board of 'Trustees which recommends the closure of the hospital.
Discussed the holding of a public hearing to obtain the feelings of the
community regarding the closureo It was felt that more study would have
to be given to the hospital prior to action being taken by this Board.
Supervisor McKillop felt that consideration would have to be given to health
planning in the County. Supervisor McKillop suggested that the Chairman
should appoint a committee to study the recommendation of the Hospital Board
of Trustees; he also felt that a hearing should be held on this matter.
Frank Dingfelder, Chairman of the Hospital Board of Directors
said the Board of Directors_ felt the Board should not take action at this
meeting. A great many answers are needed to questions that have arisen.
He said the County needed cost figures to determine what the costs would be
to farm these services out to other hospitals, Mre Dingfelder explained the
thinking of the Board of Trusteeso He said the Board of Supervisors
would need actual facts to rely on; it would take at least 6 weeks to
develop these factso
It was suggested that the Administrative Officer, a membe.r.of .the ,
Hospital Board of Trustees, the County Auditor and Supervisors Madigan and
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McKillop should study the matter and bring a report back to the Board.
Supervisor McKillop said some thought should be given to the electrical
problem at the hospital. He also asked if the Board of Trustees would
continue to function. Mr. Dingfelder said they would continue until
a decision has been made in this matter, It was stated that all areas of
the hospital problem will be studied and the committee will report back to
the Board,
It was moved by Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried that a study committee be appointed to study the hospital
situation, said committee to consist of the Administrative Officer,a member of the
hospital Board of Trustees. and a representative of the Comprehensive
Health Planning Council, the County Auditor, the Butte County Employee's
Association representative, and Supervisors McKillop and Madigan, and that
the committee shall report back to this Board following their study.
71-1949 APPOINTMENT '.f0 DURHAM IRRIGATION DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the Board confirmed the appointments to the Durham
Irrigation District, as set out in the Resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors of said District, for the following persons:
Willis R. Smith, Director of Division 2
Martin J, Zinniel, Director of Division 3
Ao Mo Strong, Assessor/Collector/Treasurer
71-19.50 ADOPT ORDINANCE NOo 1206, the PARADE ORDINANCE
Sheriff Gillick and Capt. Flamm of the California Highway Patrol were
present to d-_scuss the proposed parade ordinanceo The ordinance had been
prepared by County Counsel and approved by the Sheriff and Capt. Flamme
The ordinance would require t~~iat a permit be secured if a parade were to be
held. The ~~rdinance was explained by County Counsel9 The matter o{ the
fee discussed, It was felt that a fee might be more trouble than it was
worth to the Sheriff. It was stated that some of the parades might be
held if a fee were required, Following a discussion, it was the feeling
that the section requiring a fee should be deleted, It was the recommendation
of the Sheriff and Captain Flamm that the ordinance be adoptedo
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1206 amending Chapter 14 of the Butte
County Code by the Addition thereto of Article IX of the Butte County Code
relating to Parades was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
RECESS: 10:10
RECONVENED: 10:20
71-1951 APPEARANCE MRo LABARTH GILMORE LANE HOSPITAL
Mro Labarth, Gilmore Lane Convalescent Hospital, said he had received
his tax bill which indicated a larger assessed valuation than the card that
had been sent by the Assessor's office this spring, It was his feeling that
the assessed value should not have been raised after he had received his
notice from the Assessor's Office, Chairmar. Reynolds told Mra Labarth that
the Assessor's office sets the assessed value on property and that people
that have complaints should discuss these complaints with the Assessor's Office.
Dave Vasco, County Assessor, said that these cards are sent out to the
property owners but they do not include the personal property values The
personal property value should be added to the assessed value of the land and
improvements. No action taken,
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71-1952 APPEARANCE: CLAUDE WII,LIS, FOREST RANCH
Mra Claude Willis, Forest Ranch, stated he had two problems he
wished to discuss with the Boardo He said he has a problem with hunters
killing deer; they spook the deer that live in his area and they are
killed by automobiles and die from gun shot wounds, He said he has hauled
deer away; has called the Sheriff about deer and they have picked up
the fresh killed deer but when a deer has been killed and he dies away
from people, after awhile they become very smelly, He felt there should
be some agency that the people in that area could call to come up and
clean up the dead animals. The Administrative Officer was requested
to prepare a poster setting out the agency to call when there is an animal
to be picked up.
Mra Willis said his second problem concerned children riding
bikes on the roads, He feels that if something is not done about this
problem, someone will be hurto He feels that these people should observe
the rules of the road, Most of the riders do not have lights on their
bikes and they cannot be seen at nighto CLif Mickelson, Administrative
Officer, was requested to contact the Highway Patrol and the schools
and request that they instruct people on the safety of riding bikes nn
public highways,
71-1953 APPEARP,NCE:_C. Ls__WEiGLE, ORANGE AVE OROVILLE
Mr. C. L. Weigle, Orange Avenue, Oroville, complained about paying
an assessment to the Oroville-Wyandotte Irrigation Districts He said he
was amazed this year tc receive his tax bill from the County which included
a bill from the Oroville-Wyandotte Irrigation District in the amount of $204,00,
He feels he is paying for something he is not receiving, Supervisor
McKillop said that those people that were not receiving service were to
be deleted from the tax rollse Supervisor McKillop said he would speak
to Mr. Minasian, attorney for the district. Matter discussed; no action
t aken,
71-1954 APPEARANCE: ROBERT BRITTON, CHICII
Robert Britton, Chico, asked about the trip that the Planning
Commission staff is making to San Diego. He asked if he could see
a copy of their report when they returned, He was told that a report
would be filed by those members attending the meeting and he could see
the report when it has been filedo
Mr. Britton also requested an extension of the interim zoning
on the west side of Chico. A public hearing would have to be held on
this rezoning. The Board will present the request to Mr. Lawson when
he arrives„
Mr. Britton again presented his opposition to the lumber yard permit
granted to Mro Deitz in Chico, He argued against these strip commercials as he
feels that this is subsidizing commercial endeavorsa He would like the
Board to consider a new trend concerning commercial zoning,
71-1955 APPEARANCE: MAX KOENIG, OROVILLE
Max Koenig, Oroville, said he ~ uld like clarification and assurance
that there is equity in the assessment method used by Butte Countyo He
said he has heard that there is a problem with veterans exemptions.
He said there were quite a few veterans that could not file an exemption,
He said there was a rumor that Mr. Mickelson had filed a Veterans Exemptiono
Mr. Mickelson said he refused to enter into a debate with Mr. Koenig about
problems of his personal lifeo Matter discussed; no action taken.
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71-1956 APPEARANCE: MR, FRANK CLEGG, LOWER WYANDOTTE ROAD
Mr, Frank Clegg, Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, requested interim
S^1 zoning change for the area in which he lives, 'He said he would bring
the signatures of all the other people requesting this zoning. He said
that multiple units were to be built across the street from his propertyo
He set out the area that he was requesting to be rezoned, Supervisor
McKillog asked Mro Lawson about the matter. Mra Clegg was told to discuss
the matter with Mr. Lawson and then present the request to the Board
at a later meeting.
71-1957 APPEARANCE: MRS, WILLIAM TALLSIAN PLACER AVE OROVILLE
Mrs. William Tallman, 2245 Placer Ave., Oroville, complained about
the increase in her tax bill. She said she does not feel that the property
has raised in value. She was told to discuss the matter with Mr. Vascoo
No action taken.
71-195$ APPEARANCE: MRS. KATHERINE BEST,. PARADISE
Mrs. Katherine Best,'Paradise, was told that when the service area
was formed for Valley View Drive area that development in the area was
frozen. She said that last Friday bulldozers went to the area where all the
trouble had started. She set out the work that has been done on the property.
She asked if an encroachment permit had been issued to the developer.
Mr, Castleberry said he had not issued any encroachment permits in that
area. He said he would look at the area in question and will report back
to the Board next week,
71^1958 APPEARANCE' MRS' DOROTHY PARADIS OROVTLLE
Mrs, Dorothy Paradis, Oroville, said she felt that the Board should
make some resolution or order stating that if a person's property were to
be assessed at a certain value, then it. would be the County's obligation
to purchase the property if the assessed value were to be raised, Discussed;
no action taken.
71-1960 APPEARANCE: MR. BERT THOMAS, OROVILLE
1lert Thomas, Oroville, presented a letter concerning the hospital
closure. He requested that the letter be copied and presented to the
Board members for their study and consideration.
71-1961 APPEARANCE: MRS. EDNA M, SMLTH LOWER WYANDOTTE ROAD OROVILLE
Mrs, Edna M. Smith, Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, objected to the
large .development that is proposed to be built near her home on Lower
Wyandotte Road. She requested that the area be rezoned to allow only one
family dwellings. Discussed;. no action takeno
RECESS: The Board recessed at 11:15 to go into an executive session,
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 11:28 following an executive session,
71-1962 AUTHORIZE RETAINING OF 'D, FULLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, TO REPRESENT ASSESSOR
AT ASSESSMENT APPEAL HEARINGS
Chairman Reynolds stated that the Board concurred with the request
of Dave Vasco, County Assessor, for the hiring of an attorney to represent
the Assessor's Office for hearings to be held before the Assessment Appeals
Board. Dave Fuller, attorney at law, Chico, was the choice selected by the
Boardo It was stated that a transfer of $3,000 would have to be made from
the reserve fund to be placed into the Board's budgeto
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, David Fuller, attorney at law, Chico, was employed to
appear and represent the County Assessor in certain actions before the
Assessment Appeals Board and the transfer of $3,000 was authorized from the
Reserve Fund to the Board of Supervisor's budget.
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71-1963 DISCUSSION: PARADISE WATERSHED STUDY
Dro Heindl, Butte County Public Heath Director, appeared to discuss
the proposal for financing the local share of the Paradise watershed study
which has been prepared, Dr, Heindl explained the situation in the Paradise
area, She said they had contacted the Department of Water Resources and they
have stated that they are quite willing to undertake the study, Paradise
Irrigation District has expressed their willingness to partiapate in the study,
The developer (Larwin Development Company) has suggested that a committee I1E
appointed and charged with the supervision of the studyo Dr. Heindl stated
that Mr. Ceddis was present, representing Larwin, and representatives of
Paradise Irrigation District were also present.
Supervisor Maxon said he wanted it made clear that he was as
concerned with water quality as anyone elseo He had been appointed to a
committee by the Board to examine the feasibility of such a study, He said
it appears that there is more information available now; he questioned whether
the $42,000 would be needed for the study. He explained his feelings in
this matter. He said that Larwin only has a small amount of property in this
area. He said he feels that they are under pressure to accept the request
to contribute to the studyo Dr. Heindl said there has been no pressure put
on Larwin to contribute to this study,
Time spent discussing the study. It was felt that the study was neededa
Dr. Heindl said that the Dept. of Water Resources have stated that they will
use all information that is available to them. Dro Heindl said that the Department
of Water Resources would not spend the money unlesss they have to spend it.
Supervisor Maxon said he did not know if this study should be made at this
time; he felt the costs should be lowered, Chairman Reynolds said he did not
feel the amount for the study could be lowered.
KathErinE Fuller, Chairman of the Paradise Irrigation Board of Directors
was present and stated that the District was in favor of the study, She
introduced Mr. Phil Kelly, Manager, who stated that the District felt the
study was necessary in the interest of water quality. He set out the
District's offer to the County. He explained the necessity for this study.
It was felt that the study would guide the orderly development of the watersheds
Mx, Rolland Wright, member of the Board of Directors of the Paradise
Irrigation District,said hE was appointed to the committee to study this
matter. He said hE looked into all the facts of this study. He said he
felt the district would not suffer if there were to be a delay in this study,
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that from a planning standpoint
this study would be very hElpful to them, Mro Geddis explained how the
water was being monitored. TherE arE 12 sampling stations. Supervisor Maxon
said he would like to havE the matter delayed and have the Department of
Water Resources study the quoted figure and determine whether the costs
could be lowered,
Chairman Reynolds requested that the AdministrativE Officer call
the Department of Water Resources and discuss the costs for the study,
He will report back when the call has bEen completed, Supervisor Maxon
explained what information he w@31~ed.
RECESS: 12:15
RECONVENED: 1.:30 A11 Board membErs presento
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71-1964 PUBLIC HEAP.TNG: INTF..NTION TO ABANDON PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
The public hearing on the ini-.enti.on to abandon the public utility
easement was field as advertisedo Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works,
stated that these abandonments had been reviewed and approved by the utility
companyo
Hearing opened to the~ublic, Appearing in opposition: no one,
Appearing in favor: no one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to
the Board for actions
71-1965 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-254 ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-254 approving the abandonment of a public
utility easement was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signs
71-1966 PUBLIC HEARING: USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 41-SPACE MOBILE
HOME PARK ON PROPERTY ZONED "A-2" LIMITED LOCATED ON TME WEST SIDE OF PENTZ
MAGALTA ROAD APPROXIMATELY 335 feet SOUTH OF M[FLBERRY LANE PARADISE
The public hearing on the request of McCain & Associates for a use
permit to allow construction of a 41-space mobile home park on property
zoned "A-2 limited" located on the west side of Pentz ~lagalia Road,
approximately 335 feet south of Mulberry Lane, identified as AP 50-082-16,
Paradise, was held as advertised, Jim Lawson, Planning Airector, summarized
the actions of the Planning Commission in this matters Planning Commission
after 2 motions that failed, recommended denial of the request, Location
of the proposed site set out and discussed,
Hearing opened to the public at this time,
Appearing in favor: Everett McCain, representing a client by the
name of Charles James, Mro McCain explained the request, setting out the
area in~questiono He said this site would join the original mobile home
park that is now in existences He said he had not given all this data to
the Planning Commissions Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated
that there was a drainage problem in the area,
Appearing in opposition:
Ie Pete Larson, 6697 Mulberry Lane, Paradise; he set out his
opposition to the proposed mobile home parka
2, Mrs. Helen Hilke, Paradises She urged denial of the use permits
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board for discussion
and deliberations Supervisor McKillop said it might be better to refer
this request back to the Planning Commission for further study, He said there
was a drainage problem and the Planning Commission should know of this
problems
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, that the request for a use permit to allow construction
of a 41-space mobile home park on property located on the west side of Pentz
Magalia Road, idenitifed as AP 50-082-16, Paradise, be referred back to the
Planning Commission for their direction to the Board of action to be takena
71-1967 APPROVE FINAL MAP OF PARADISE PINES COUNTRY CLUB ~~4 (470 lots, MAGALIA
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the final map
of Paradise Pines Country Club ~k4 (470 lots, Magalia); he stated that
the bonds are posted guaranteeing road and drainage to the County standards,
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On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor T1cKillop and
unanimously carried, the final map of Paradise Pines Country Club ~k4
{470 lots, Magalia) was approved for recording, offers of dedication
accepted and the Chairman was. authorized to sign the road agreements and
the certificates of acceptance,
71-1968 AWARD OF BTD GRIDLEY SWIMMCNG POOL DRESSTNG ROOM BIDS-CSA #34
Swimming Pool Advisory Board recommends awarding low bid to Deakins
Construction for base bid and Alternate I in the amount of :
$31,407 Base bid
5,000 Alt, I
$36,407 Total
They also request that the Board grant CSA ~~34 a loan of $11,600
so that Alternate 2 and Alternate 3 can be constructed at the same time.
This $11,600 covers Alternate 2 ($7,700}, Alternate 3 (4,300), advertising
($200) and additional architect's fees ($400), In case loan is not granted,
recommend award of base bid and Alternate I to Deakinso If loan is granted,
award to Deakins Construction would total:
$31,407 Base bid
5,000 Alternate I
7,700 Alternate II
3.300 Alternate III
$47,407 Total
Mro Castleberry said the District did not have enough money to
take care of all the itemsa Action to be taken discussed, Loan to
district discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, award or bid to Deakins Construction for base bid
and Alternate I in the amount of:
$31,407 Base bid
5,000 Alternate I
$36,407
was approved, it being the Iow bid,
71-1969 APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR GUARDRAIL FOR FOUR
BRIDGES PENTZ ROAD FAS PROJECT
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, transfer of funds to provide funds for guardrail for
four bridges Pentz Road FAS Project in the amount of $5,000 was approved
from Account 53-12 FAS deposiCs to WoOo 1648 work to be done by county forces,
71-1970 APPROVE_PARADISE PIi`IES 4~3, CCO 4~6
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Change Order No, 6, Paradise Pines 4~3, was approved
and the Chairman was authorized to signo It was stated that the change order
would not affect the contract price,
71-1971 AUTHORIZE CLOSURE OF SPENCER AVENUE DECEMBER 17 1971
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, the request of E1 Medio Fireman's Association for
permission to close Spencer Avenue between B & C Streets on December 17,
1971, between the hours of 6:00 p,m. to 10:00 pom, was approved; Public Works
will loan barricades for their use,
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71-1972 APPROVE FINAL MAP: FRONTIER VILLAGE (10 lots Cohasset Road, Chico)
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the final map of Frontier Village (10 lots,
Cohasset Road, Chico) was approved, offers of dedication accepted, and
road and drainage work accepted; the Chairman was authorized to sign
said map. Maintenance bond is posted.
71-1973 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0, 1207 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN COUNTY
ROADS (LOTT ROAD AND OBERMEYE~
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, Ordinance No, 1207 establishing speed limits on
certain county roads (Lott Road and Obermeyer) was adopted and the
Chairman was authorized to sign.
71-1974 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-255' NO PARKING ON MANGROVE AVENUE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-255 in re Parking on certain county
highway (west side of Mangrove at E. Ninth Avenue, Chico) was adopted and
the Chairman was authorized to sign.
71-•1975 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-256 AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN REVISED FREEWAY
AGREEMENT RE ROUTE 99 BETWEEN NEAL ROAD AND SKYWAY
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the revised Freeway agreement re Route 99 between
Neal Road and Skyway and approved, Resolution 71-256 authorizing Chairman
to sign the agreement was adopted and the Chair:~an was auth~~~~~ized to sign.
71-1976 AUTHORIZATIsON GRANTED TO PURCHASE STEAM CLE_~NER, TWO CHAINSAWS ATTD
TWO SUR.?LUS VEHICLES
Public Works request authorization to purchase 250 GES Malsbary
Steam Cleaner (budgeted) and following equipment for brushing crews to be
manned by employees under Federal Emergency Employment Act: 2 chainsaws,
and 2 surplus crew cab pickups or suburban type vehicles for transportation;
Additional funds will be needed for the steam cleaner as well as funds for
two chainsaws and two vehicles. It is proposed to deer the purchase of
backhoe in order to have necessary funds to cover the purchase of these
items. Mr. Castleberry explained this request. Mr. Castleberry said this
should be authorized with the understanding that the purchase be allowed
to be computed in as the "in-kind" contributions.
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Public Works was authorized to purchase a steam clean
(a budgeted item) and 2 chainsaws and 2 surplus crew cab pickups or
suburban type vehicles for transportation, subject to the approval of the
application for Emergency Employment Act, and that the purchase of these
Emergency Employment Act items be delayed until the application is approved,
71-1977 APPROVE RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIONS, AGREEMENT FOR SALE, SKYWAY AND
GRANT DEEDS FOR OTHER ROAD PROJECTS
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the following action was approved:
1. Approved the following agreement for sale, authorized the Chairman
to sign and authorized the Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County's
escrow agent:
Skyway 51261-70-2 John Miller 0,002 ac. $50 No Imp. $50 total
2. Accepted the following grant deeds and authorized the Chairman
to sign the certificates of acceptance:
Skyway 51261-70-2
Lassen & Godman Ave.
(use permit}
Clark Rd, 57452-7i-1
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AP 44-38-29
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C. I. Perry
W. A, Retzer
W, B. Gilkeson
D. Spainhower
W. Ia Gleeson
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71-1978 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 71-257, 71-258 and 71-259 OF ABANDONMENT
6n motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following resolutions were adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign:
No. 71-257 Resolution of Summary abandonment for Old Oroville-Pentz Bond
Highway (Cole, Pcl. 5)
71-258 Resolution of Summary abandonment for Old-Oroville Pentz Bond
Highway (Killian, Pcl, 4)
71-259 Resolution of Summary Abandonment for Old Oroville-Pentz-
Magalia Bond Highway (Killian, Pcl. 4)
71-1979 REPORT ON APPLICATION TO .DIVERT 500 GALLONS OF WATER PER DAY FROM
UNNAMED CREEK
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the application
to divert 500 gallons of water per day from unnamed creek, This is for a
little creek that flows into Kaelin Greek, It does not affect the County's
position in water needs, No action necessary or indicated,
71-1.980 ADOPT MOTION OF INTENT TO ENGAGE IN A WATERSHED STUDY FOR PARADISE
Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, reported that he has been
unable to contact the pexson in the Department of Water Resources that is
v J concerned with the watershed study for Paradise, Dr. Heindl said she did
-I~~~ contact the gentleman who had introduced this matter, Dro Heindl asked if
the Board would consider giving her authorization to start this matter of the
study with the understanding that they will try to get the costs cute She
felt there should be no extended delays Request discussed,
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried that it was the Board's intent to engage in a watershed
study with the State Department of Water Resources, Paradise Irrigation District
and Larwin Developments, Inc, and that the final action will be taken at the
meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 1971, subject to confirmation that
negotiations were conducted for the lowering of the costs for said studya
71-1981 PUBLIC HEARING SET:FROM "A-2" (GENERAL) TO "A-R" (AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL)
TO "R-4" (MAXIMUM-DENSITY DWELLINGS RESTRICTED SERVICE) AND TO "C-2n
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL)_DISTRICTS. EAST AVENUE EXTENSION CHICO
A public hearing was set for November 16, 1971 at 11:00 a.m, for the
following:
A. From "A-2" (general) to "A-R" (agricultural-residential)
district for an area generally described as bounded on the north by a
line 660 feet north of East Avenue; on the east by a line 850 feet west of
the Esplanade; on the south by Linde Channel; on the west by a line 660
feet east of Nord Avenue; excepting that area within 250 feet north and south
of East Avenue centerline, Chico.
B. From "A-2" (general) to "R-4" (maximum-density dwellings restricted
service) district, for an area generally described as 250 feet north and
250 feet south of East Avenue, bounded on the west by a line 660 feet east
of Nord Avenue; on the east by a line 850 feet west of Esplanade; and an
area 400 feet north and 700 feet south of East Avenue, bounded on the west
by a line 850 feet west of Esplanade and on the east by a line 300 feet from
the Esplanade, Chico,
C. From "A-2" (general) to "C-2" (general commercial) district,
for an area generally described as 660 feet north of East Avenue and 1300
feet south of East Avenue, bounded on the east by Esplanade; on the west
by a line 850 feet west of the Esplanade; excepting therefrom that area 400
feet north of and 700 feet south of East Avenue, bounded on the east by a
line 300 feet west of East Avenue, Chico.
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71-1982 PUBLIC HEARING SET: EXTENSION OF THE INTERIM ZONING DISTRICT A-3 FOR
THE BUTTE COLLEGE SITE AREA
A public hearing was set for Tuesday, November 16, 1971 at 11:00 a.m,
for the extension of the interim zoning district A-3 for the Butte College
site area.
71-1983 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-260. AUTHORIZING USE OF HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUND TO
SETTLE THE CASE OF CLACK VS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ET AL
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-260 authorizing use of Highway Users Tax
Fund to settle the case of Clack vso State of California, et a1, was adopted
and the Chairman was authorized to signo
71-1984 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 71-261, 71-2 b2 and 71-263 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A COUNTY HIGHWAY
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, the following resolutions were adopted and the Chairman
was authorized to sign:
Resolution No. 71-261 Authorizing acquisition of real property by
eminent domain necessary for the construction of
a county highway known as Forbestown Road in the
County of Butte-Earl H. Blake and Eileen H. Blake,
husband and wife, and Natalie May Blake
Resolution No. 71-262 Authorizing acquisition of real property by eminent
domain necessary for the construction of a county
highway known as Forbestown Road in the County of
Butte-Mary Mullin
Resolution No. 71-263 Authorizing acquisition of real property by eminent
domain necessary £or the construction of a
county highway known as Forbestown Road in the
County ofButte-Earl C. Dailey & Mae H. Dailey,
Elinor M, Riveroll, Nancy Riveroll Kettman and
John Sheldon Riveroll, Margaret Huelskamp
and Elinor Riveroll
71W1985 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-264 IN OPPOSITION TO FORCED BUSING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-264 in opposition to forced busing of
school children was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. Copies
of said resolution to be sent to the Northern Counties Supervisors
Association, California County Supervisors Association and to the Senators
from the State of California.
71-1986 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-265. URGING UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
EDUCATION & WELFARE TO RESUME TIMELY ADVANCE OF WELFARE MONIES
Wm. Lawrence, Assistant County Auditor, spoke on the matter of
delayed receipt of federal welfare grant monies, He said this was a recurring
problem. He said the Auditor recommended that the Board adapt a resolution
addressed to the Federal Government requesting that they resume the advance
payments to the State, Resolution discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-265 urging United States Department of
Health, Education and Welfare to resume timely advance of Welfare monies
was adopted and the ~'.~.airmanlwas authorized to sign.
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71-1987 AWARD OF BID FOR CRAWLER TRACTOR: PUT OVER ONE WEEK
The award of the bid for crawler tractor was put over one weeks
71-1988 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1208 AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 1208 amending the salary ordinance was
adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
71-1989 APPROVE LEAVES OF ABSENCE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, the following leaves of absence were approved:
1. Mrs. Wilma Koontz, Sheriff's Department, for six month leave of
absence from November 1, 1971 to May 1, 1972 for medical reasons, Absence
will be non-compensatedo
2. Mrs. Sharon Angle, Treasurer's Office, for one month beginning
November 1, 1971 for medical reasons, Absence will be non-compensated.
71^1990 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE COMMLTTEE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Mr. Tom Yoeman was appointed to the Emergency Medical
Care Committee, as requested by Dr, Heindl,
71-1991 AUTHORIZE ADMENISTRATIVE OFFICER TO PREPARE LETTER CONFIRMING INTENT
TO PROCEED WITH THE CENTREX PROPOSAL AS OUTLINED
The Telephone Company has submitted a letter proposal containing
the same cast estimates for monthly rates, installation charge and basic
termination charge as was outlined to the Board on October 12. They request
a letter confirming the intention of the County t0 proceed as outlined in
the proposal, Proposal discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the Administrative Officer was authorized to
prepare a letter confirming the intent of Butte County to proceed with
the Centrex proposal as outlined,
71-1992_APPROVE SUB-LEASE FOR CHICO AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
The Chico Area Recreation and Park District requests Board approval
of sub-lease of portion of Bidwell River Park pursuant to sub-section 4 of
the District's lease agreement with the County. The sub-lease covers the
area commonly known as the "Pine Creek Landing." There are no monetary
considerations involved for the County. Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the sub-lease of a portion of Bidwell River Park as
requested by the Chico Area Recreation and Park District was approved and
the Chairman was authorized to indicate such approval by signature on
the sub-lease.
71-7.993 TRAVEL REQUESTS APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the following travel requests were approved:
to Mr. Hindery, Data Processing Director, to attend the California
Association of County Data Processors fall conference in Santa Barbara
November 2 thru do Faur•nights lodging, Estimated cost of trip $250,
Travel by private car.
2. Charles Entile, chief criminal investigator for the District
Attorney's Office, to attend the Gormac Polygraph Examiner's School
in Pasadena November 12 thru December 11, 1971, This schooling is covered
under the grant from the California Council on Criminal Justice, Estimated
cost under the grant $1,050,
3. Dave Vasco, County Assessor, to attend the State Board of
Equalization seminar to review methods of assessing public utility property
in Sacramento November 3 and 4, Number of night`s lodging-two, Estimated
cost of trip $100. Travel by private car, Administrative Officer will also
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attend the seminar on those dateso
4o Larry Strom, Health Department, to attend the state sponsored
annual Regional Institute for local personnel concerned with vital statistics
registration in Bijou, California November 9 thru 11, 1971. Two-nights lodgingo
Estimated cost of trip $84, Travel by private care
5, Roy Pritchard, Public Work's Department, to attend the 9th
annual Refuse Equipment Show at Fresno; 3 nights lodgingo Estimated cost
of trip, $120, November 17, 18th and 19th, 1971.
71-1994 DESIGNATION OF BRIAN FREEMAN AS INTERIM EOC DIRECTOR
Del Hyde, EOC Director, was in the audience and requested that Brian
Freeman be designated as the interim Director, Personnel Officer will do the
recruiting for this appointment of a directoro Mro Nickelson explained
how the recruiting would be handledo
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Brian Freeman was designated as the interim EOC
Director.
71-1995 DISCUSSION: DESIGNATION OF ARCHITECT
C1if Nickelson, Administrative Officer, explained the request for
designation of an architecto He said that at the present time they are
involved in pulling together a letter of intent to CCCJ for construction of
the new Juvenile Hall, Nr, Nickelson explained the need for architectural
services,
Time spent discussing the request for the designation of an architect,
Supervisor McKillop said he would like to see some type report from Mr, Nickelson
on the progress they are making with CCCJ on Juvenile Hall constructiono
A progress report on the Superior Court Building was also requested,
Chairman Reynolds requested that a report be submitted next week on the progress
on the construction of the Superior Court Building.
No action taken at this time on the designation of an architect.
71-1996 APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMNILSSION
On motion of Supervisor Gi1ffian, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, Louis Camenzind, Jro was appointed a member of the
Butte County Planning Commission,
AECESS: The Board recessed at 3:10 to go into an executive session,
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 3:35 following an executive session.
71-1997APPROV.E STIPULATION WITH GEORGIA FACIFI~ONCERNING SUPERIOR COURT ACTION
NCo 52533,GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPo V5 COUNTY 0__BT3TTE
-On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Stipulation with Georgia
Pacific, concerning the case of Georgia Pacific vs County of Butte and
County Counsel was authorized to sign said stipulation and have it made
part of the Court records,
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated that it has been agreed that
the law firm representing Georgia Pacific will not file a motion for
summary judgmento Mro Blackstock stated that the Assessment Apgeals Board
hearing on the applicatign filed by Georgia-Pacific will be held on December 9
and 19th, 1971 on the 1971-72 Roll, This hearing will be held pending the
outcome of the Court action. This was stipulated to by the Assessor's Office
as well as the applicant,
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71-1998 DISCUSSION: PROPOSED CUT BACK IN THE RICE ALLOTMENT
Supervisor Madigan said he felt the Board should take some action
in opposing the uropos,.d cutba,^.k ;.t t i~ rice allotments, Chairman Reynolds
said he could support the opposition to the cutbacks, It was stated that
some of the southern rice producing states are opposed to this cutbacko
It was felt the County should try and enlist the support of the Senators
in opposing the cutbacko Proposed cutbacks discussed,
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried that a letter be written and sent to the United
States Senators representing the State of California, asking that they
support the position taken by Senators Allender and k'ulbright and Congressman
Edwards, all from the State of Louisiana, regarding the proposed cutback
in allotments to the rice industry,
71-1999 BOARD DISCUSSION
Supervisor Madigan said that with regards to the County`s reservation
of one foot strips of land, he felt this matter should be strictly policed
and enforced. Matter to be placed on the agenda next week so that the
Director of Public Works could be present and participate in the discussion.
Supervisor Maxon said he would like to have authorization to call
Congressman Harold Johnson concerning the correspondence from the Bureau of
Land Management requested the withdrawal of 2,000 acres in the Butte Creek
area. He would like to see if Congressman Johnson could put pressure
on in this matter, It was suggested that Supervisor Maxon call Eugene Watson
in Roseville, Congressman Johnson's secretary, and Mr. Watson could talk
to Congressman Johnson about Supervisor Maxon's concern in this matter.
ADJOURNMENT•
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, November 2, 1971 at 9;00 a,m
ATTEST: CLARK A~, NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
BY:
Board of 5upe isors Clerk
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Cha' ian of the Soard
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