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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM102676~.: ~,. October 2 6, 1976 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS. COUNTY OF BUTTE ) The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment. Present: Supervisors Ladd, Madigan, McKillop, Richter and Chairman Cameron. Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan 8lackstock, County C ounsel, and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Clerk of the Boa d, Pledge of allegiance to the Flog of the United 5totes of America 76-1825 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried,lhe minutes of October 19, 1976 were approved as moiled . 76-1826 COMMUNICATIONS na O. Sc umac er, C ico. Mr, Schumacher asks for return of his total building ~{D/, EJ fee permit rather than the partial return sent to him. Refer to Clay Castleberry with a• request that he report back on the matter. Superior California Senior Services, Inc., (tad Bluff. The non-profit corporation asks ~ p ~. E Y if you wish to reappoint Mr, Edwin Rounds to serve on their Board. Discussed; see motion following communications. Price, Bumess, price 8 Davis. Mr, Bumess sends request that your Board overrule the ~ ~3' G v decision of the Planning Commission relating to the public hearing set on the Lovedahl-Tri-B, Inc. hearing set for November 30, 1976 at 2 p.m. Discussed; referred to Director of Flarining, Paradise Chamber of Conine rce. Express toncem over current proposal with respect `7 O 3 , O V to the funding and function of a Paradise M.A.C. Copies to be made for Board members and to be discussed next week. Graves, Geddis & Driscoll. Appeal the decision regarding W tson Enterprises, Paradise. To be held until Planning Director is present. City of Chica I:y'Ronald Stewart, Mayor. Request the Board to give consideration / U 0 ~ ~{ C~ discussing the establishment of a Chico Area Planning Commission. Discussed; Administrative OFficer will notify them that the two Supervisors in Chico are ready to meet at any time with them to discuss this matter. Friends of Butte County. Appeal the ivling of the Board of Zoning Adjustments ~~ 3 0 ~ dated October 13, 1976 respecting allowance of a variance to Gary C. Jones. Referred to Planning Commission. Chairman Cameron. Letter stating the Board had wasted X30,000 of County money which was paid for an employee classification study and that the Board did not use this study. The records show that the Board did adapt #his wage-classification study. Board members concurred that the study had been adopted and implemented. Page 246. October 26, 1976 t.., r"? 76-1627 REAPPOINT EDWIN ROUNDS TO SERVE ON SUPERIOR CALIFORNIA SENIORSERVICES INC. RED BLUFF On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor MaKillop and unanimously carried, Edwin Rounds was reappointed for a term of one year to the Superior California Senior Services, fnc., fed Bluff, Board of Directors. 76-1828 APPROVE BUTTE COUNTY HEAD START GRANT SUBMISSION n motion of Supervisor REC ter, sewn e y Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Bu#te County Head Stort grant submission to Regional H.E.W. for program year 1977 funding was approved and the Chairman authorized to sign. 76-1829 APPROVE CHANGE IN THE BUTTE COUNTY E.O.C., INC. PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL The requested c ange deals with the fringe benefit of health insurance. Inasmuch as 90% of the insurance premium cost is borne by the agencies (E.O.C. and Butte County Head Start), it is considered that, with the limited funds involved, it is too costly to extend the benefit to other than full-time, permanent employees. Change discussed. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, change in the Butte E.O.C., Inc. personnel policy manual regarding fringe'#~efit of health insurance was approved. 76-1830 AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION-SPONSO RFD POVERTY PROGRAMS: PUT OVERONE WEEK Agreement providing or t e administration of Community Services Administration-sponsored Poverty Programs in Butte County discussed. Mr, Nickelson will detail this item and place it bock on the agenda for Tuesday, November 2, 197b. 76-1831 APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF PETTY CASH FUND FOR E.O.C. GENERAL OFFICE Petty cash fund for E.O.C. Centro Office discussed. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, establishment of a petty cash fund in the amount of $100 for E.O.C. Central Office was approved and County Auditor instructed to establish such a fund. RECESS: The Board recessed at 9:25 to ga into an Executive Session,. RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 10:30 a,m. following an Executive Session. 76-1832 ADOPT STIPULATED AGREEMENT WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL RE CASE OF CITY OF CHICO VS. COUNTY OF BUTTE C airman Cameron reported t at during t executive session the Board discussed the stipulation in the matter of the case of Ctty of Chico vs County of Butte. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, the Board approved the application for extension of time and the stipulation agreement with the intervener in the case of City of Chico vs. County of Butte, authorized County Counsel to sign said documents and deliver ro Attorney General for his signature and instructed County Counsel to write a narrative about the case so people would understand the matter. Page 247. October 26, 1976 r, ~''', ____=~~~~_ ~r~~rJ97b._________________ 76-1833 HEARING SET: VARIANCE TO SECTION 19-10 and i4-12 of County Code A hearing was set on the petitaun of Mary J. Rider-John T. Kennedy to place a mobile home on the property located at 1921 Palermo Read to be heard on November 9, 1976 at II :00 a.m. 76-1834 APPROVE RENEWALS OF VARIANCES TO SECTIONS 14-10 and 14-12 On motion of Supervisor La d, seconded y Supervisor McKi op and unanimously carried, the following variances to Sections 14-10 and 14-12 of Butte County Code for placement of mobile homes were approved: 1. Bonnie and Gerald Stephens, 206 Skyway, Stirling City (AP 54-23-2) 2. John S. Freeman, Jr., Olive Avenue and South Villa, Palermo, AP 27-8-d-32, Approved for one year period of time. 76-[835 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH STATEMENT DEPT. OF REHABILITATION: RESO. 76-172 Contract imp ements program approve, y t e Board Septem r augmenting !v{ental Health and Alcoholism Programs. No add;tiona) local money is involved. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, contract with State Department of Rehabif itation augmenting Mental Health and Alcoholism Programs was approved Resolution 76172 adopted and the_____ Chairman authorized to sign. 76-1836 APPROVE FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACT Annua renews o Famt y P arming Contract with the State discussed. Current contract is for $64,000, a decrease of $10,000 from previous year. Contract is in conFormity with budget adopted by ;#he~Board. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carcied, Family planning Contract was approved, Chairman authorized to sign and forward to State Deportment of Health. 76-1837 REPORT ON SWINE FLU IMMUNIZATION Dr. Svi us reported on t swine f u immunizotion clinics held in Butte County the last two weeks. 28,000 have been immunized during this program. He did not have any information concerning the immunization of children under 18. Chairman Cameron said that a number of volunteers helped out during these immunization clinics. He felt the County should have a letter prepared by Dr. Svihus thanking these helpers; Dr. Svihus said he would have the letter before the Board next Tuesday. 76-1838 APPROVE CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR GE NERAL PLAN ELEMENTS AND E.I.R. Report made concerning the proposal received by the committee for development of the missing four elements of the General Plan. Supervisor Richter said there has been some stories written about authorship of documents coming out of the Planning 'klepartaient; he fell the County should know who had written the elements. R Page 248. October 26, 1976 ~ ~"` Impact report of Highland Park protect discussed. Supervisor Richter said he was concerned about these documents. They are impartial documents based upon information. The Board of Supervisors are responsible for the documents so they should be written properly. Jim Lawson, planning Director, explained who had written the documents. The present documents an: written by a CETA employee. He recommended that the County contract with someone to prepare the impact reports and in that way the County would hove more experfiise. Mr. Lawson stated that the developer pays for the impact report. •Rhe sold: ^ County could contract for the reports. Mr. McKeeman stated he could nat continue to do all the other work and prepare the impact reports. Mr. Lawson said the County would be hard pressed if the County could not use the students and college personnel to prepare some of these reports. The Planning Department has o working arrangement with the college ro use student personnel. Mr. Lawson suggested that a consultant be hired to write the reports; the County does not have the staff to write the E. I.R.s People that write the E.I.R.s should be credited for writing them. Preparation of E. I. R.s discussed. Mr. Lawson again stated that planning Department does not have the staff to write these reports. It was felt it would be better to hire permanent staff than go to a consultant for preparation of the E.I.R.s. Mr. Lawson said he does not have the time to sit and read all the E.I.R.s that are being prepared. Planning does not have the personnel to do the work. TF~ey are asked to do ro many things that they are unable to do. Supervisor McKillop said he would rather add the additional personnel rather than go to the hiring of a consultant. 1Vlr. Jim Glander and Mr. Ivy From CH2M Hill present to discuss the consultant contract for development of the four General Plan elements and E.I.R. They stated they would be glad to answer any questions that the Board might have. Ak. Ivy stated they would do everything they can do meet the January 5th date of the draft. This would be for the draft of the elements. The draft reports will be ready by the first of the year. The contract states that the elements would be completed by the 15th of January. The firm will work closely with the Planning Commission. Mr. Geyser will be used to work with them on the elements. The county will do the printing of the elements. Supervisor Richter said that it should be pointed out that this firm was selected because they seemed to 6e the most outstanding in the State. Don Blacksrock, County Counsel, said there was not a budgetary appropriation for this contract. If the Board approves the contract, they should authorize a transfer of X25,000 From the reserve. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the consultant contract with CH2M Hill for development ~. Page 249. October 26, 1976 r of four General Plan elements and E.I.R. was approved, Chairman authorized to sign, and a transfer of $25,000 from the Reserve for Contingencies to the Board of Supervisors Budget was authorized, with the understanding that the work will be done as quickly as possible. 76-1839 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Emp oyes service awar s were presented by Chairman Cameron to the following: 30 year service; Dorothy A. Ashley, Assessor's Office 20 year service: Ensign G. Arbuckle, 5heriff's Department Raymond L. Baxter, Sheriff's Department Paul L. Bryan, Sheriff's Department Jack G. Burgess, Public Works Doris L. Hammons, Welfare Mary C. Kitchen, Welfare Louis L. Heinrichs, Agricultural Commissioner John W. Houghton , ' Donald L. Nissen, Probation Mildred O'Connell, County Clerk 76-1840 APPEARANCE: JAMES HANSON, OROVILLE James anson, rove e, state t Board had made an agreement not long ago for the General Plan. He felt the County should throw out the General plan. He also suggested that the County cancel out the Land Fraud.Unit and throw the whole thing out, 76-1841 APPEARANCE: JOHN M. SCHMIDT, PASTOR, METHODIST CHURCH n c mi t, Pastor o t e t o Est C urc , Orovi e, presented the County with a check in the amount of $4,171.16, for funds that had been paid out for the pre-school childrtn. He thanked the Board for the use of this money. 76-1842 APPEARANCE: ALLAN O'KELLY, COMBINED INSURANCE CO. REPRESENTATIVE Allan O'Kelly, representative for Combined Insurance Representative, extended his apology to Mr. Mickelson and Chairman Cameron for an incident that occurred in Paradise. He said he would like to propose a policy that the County hasahout going on the County property to discuss insurance matters with County employees. He requested that the policy remain as it now stands. Mr. Mickelson explained County policy. Mr. O'Kelly stated that as a resident of the Ccunrj, he would like to offer his services to the County to help cut dawn on accidents. Mr. O'Kelly's request taken under consideration. 7b-1843 APPEARANCE: ORRIN STRATTON. CHICO, PRES. OF $UTTE CO. TAXPAYERS ASSO. Orrin Stratton, Chico, President of Butfe County's Taxpayers Assoc'iafion , said he wos present today to discuss the proposed elements to the General plan. He pointed out a few of the pitfalls that should be watched out for in the adopting of the elements. Set out geological hazards in the County. Discussed; no action taken. --. Page 250. October 26, 1976 ~~ ~~ _,===s=--=--_-October 2611976 ________________ 76-1844 APPEARANCE: FRANK CUNY YANKEE HILL AREA Fran Cuny, Yan ee Hi area, sal wou Ike to discuss the matter of refuse areas with the county. Mr. Castleberry suggested that a service area be formed to pay for the service that is being provided in the other area. Garbage is being dumped be people other than the residents. 1V1r. Castleberry wil! talk to the people about garbage service in their area. 76-1845 ADOPT RESOLUTION X76»169 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LOWER HONCUT ROAD PROJECT X04452-75-! (FA364-I) T e aring on t e a option o reso ution or acquisition o property y eminent domain for construction of Lower Honcut Read Project was held at this time. This is a budgeted project. Property to be acquired discussed. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: No one. Hearing closed to the public and confined fio the Board. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, Resolution 76-169 far acquisition of property by eminent domain for construction of Lower Honcut Road Project was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign. 7b-1846 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1764 AMENDING SALARY ORDINANCE On motion of SupervisorMadigan, seeon e y Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, fihe salary ordinance amendment adding one Community Health Aide and reclassifying a vacant Eligibility Worker Iii position to a I) second reading Has waived, Ordinance 1764 adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign. 7b-1847 DISCUSSION: SOLICITORS ORDINANCE An ordinance as en prepared to regulate solicitation of county employees an county premises during working hours. Jim Rackerby read the ordinance, The intent is to prohibit County employees being bothered by solicitors during working hours. The proposed ordinance does give the Board the power to grant permission in specific cases. Supervisor Ladd felt that the provision allowing the Board to grant permission for solicitors to enter county property in specific cases shoujd not be included within the ordinance. This would be a waste of employees time. Proposed ordinance discussed. The employees could discuss insurance and other matters with solicitors before and after work or during their Ivnch hour. Mr. O'Kelly, insurance representative, explained how he contacted the people that have policies with his company. He requests permission from the department heads to talk b the employees about the renewal of their policies on their own time. Collection of insurance premiums discussed. Ordinance b be reviewed and brought back to the Board next Hreek. Page 251. October 26, (976 ~ ~ ________==~~~w9st~l~e~25tl9ZEe~_____________ 7b-1848 LETTER REQUESTING CLARIFICATION ON PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION RE LOVEDAHL-TRI-B, INC. Clarification on request of Price, Bumess, Price ~ Davis explained by Jim Lawson, Planning Director. . ,Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, stated he had discussed this matter with Mr. Burners. Letter to be taken up at the time of the hearing on November 30th. RECESS: 12:05 RECONVENED : I :30 7b-1849 WAIVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1765, IMPLEMENTWG ADDITIONAL $25 BUILDING PERMIT FEES: RESOLUTION76-170 Proposed or finance imp ementing t e a ditiona 25 building permit fees explained by Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works. This was requested by the Board of Supervisors during budget session. The Board directed Mr. Gsstleberry to bring back a fee schedule to finance that portion of,the budget. This would 6e for each new living unit. Revenue for this fee set out. Fees discussed. Appearing I. Mr. Harold Welborn, stated he felt this was a gross injustice. Views an fees set out. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the second reading of the ordinance implementing additional $25 building permit fees was waived. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and carried,Ordinance 1765 and Resolution 76-170 implementing additional $25 building permit fees was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign. AYES: Supervisors Madigan, McKillop, Richter and Chairman Cameron NOES: Supervisor Ladd. 76-1850 CONTINUATION OF HEARINGS: CASA DE FLORES MOBILE HOME PARK REZONE: LAWRENCE W. ACHESON REZONE: M & T INCORPORATED REZONE ~ BUTTE TALLOW COMPANY REZONE ont nuation o anngs an following ~operied~ to the public at this time : f. Casa DeFlores Mobile Home Park rezone from "R-4" (maximum density residential ), $R-2" (duplex-residential) and "R-I " (single-family residential) to "MHP" (mobile home park "property on the south side of Lassen Avenue at Abrseman Avenue, containing 12 acres, more or less, Chico. 2. Lawrence W. Acheson-rezone from "R-I"{single-family residential) to "C-2" (general commercial) property on the south side of Elliott Road, approximately 400 feet west of Skyway, containing .57 acres,rr~re or less, Paradise. 3. M & T Incorporated -rezone from "A-2" (general) to "C-2" -- (general comra rcial) proper#y.on the;yaest side of Esplanade approximately 270 page 252• October 26, 1976 ~ r _______====-October2b~ 197b===--------------- ------ -- -_W.- -.~__ feet south of Eaton Read, containing 1.22 acres, more or less, Chico. 4. Butte Tallow Company -rezone from "A-2" (general) to "M-2" (heavy industrial) property on northeast comer of Shippee Rood and Highway 99E, northwest of Oroville. Appearing: No one. Hearings continued to November 9, 1976 at 1:30 p.m. 76-1851 CONTINUATION OF HEARING: HAROLD E. RUBY RECONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, EAST OF SCHOi7P ROAD, NORTHEAST OF FOREST RANCH Continued hearings Haro E. Ru y reconsideration o tentative parce map east of Schott: Road, northeast of Forest Ranch, held at this time. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: no one. Hearing continued to November 9, 1476 at 1:30 p.m. 76-18520R0 HILLS SUBDIVISION: DISCUSSION RE DENIALOF MAP CONFIRMED PREVIOUS ACTION OF DENIAL OF MAP Hearing an t e Oro Hi s Su ivision reconsideration of denial of map held at this time. This map had been set for hearing on October 26 during communications. Later in the day at the time the Planning items were handfed, this map had been denied. Subdivision Committee hod approved the subdivision; Planning Commission made the recommendation for denial. Subdivision discussed. Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, set out the background of this map and how these matters should be handled. As the map stands now, the subdivision map is denied. Hearing opened to the public. Appearing. No one. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the Board confirmed their previous action of denial of the Oro Hills Subdivision map, without prejudice. 76-1853 HEARING: WILLIAM T. HEINRICH-APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION THAT AN EIR WILL 8E REQUIRED FOR LAND DIVISION, AP 42-09-07 Hearing on t e Wi lam T. Heinric -appea to Panning Commission s determination that an EIR will be required for land division, AP 42-09-47, held at this tune. Property is located on Highway 32. Background of the land division set out, masons for requiring the E IR set out. The project could result in soil d amnge . Hearing opened to the public. Appearing: No one. Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board. An impact report has been prepared for the people in that area. The impact report could be used for this parcel map. The parcel map would have to be delayed until the E.I.R. is completed. Page 253. October 26, 1976 l~ _ ~'' _ . ___ -____-- October 26, 197b------- -- On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the appeal to Planning Commission's determination that an EIR will be required for a land division by William T. Heinrich was denied, and the Board required that an EIR be filed, with the finding that there will be a significant affect on the environment. 76-1854 HEARINGS CONTINUER TO IVOVEMBER9, 1975 at 1:30 Hearings on t e o owing items were d at t is time, opened to the public and then continued to November 9, 1976 at 1;30 p.m.: 1. Robert J. Dubose-appeal of planning Commission's denial of rezoning from "S-R" {suburban-res€dential) to "C-2" (general commercial) property on the southwest side of Hwy. 32, approximately I/4 mile southeast of Linda Channel, containing two acres, more or less, Chico. 2. James Sorrell-appeal of planning Commission's denial of rezoning from "R-I " (single-fami fy residential) to "R-I A$C " (single-family residential arts and crofts) property on the northwest carver of East First Avenue and Terrace Drive, west of Mione Way, containing .20 acros, more or less, Chico. 76-1855 DISCUSSION: PARCEL MAPS 8. SUBDIVISION MAP BACKLOG: BACKLOG OF MAPS REFERRED BACK TO ADVISORY AGENCY FOR DECISION Dan Blackstock, County Counse ,state t at t re is a arge num r of maps that hove been continued from the Board meetings. ,He suggested that the maps beo'eferred back to the Advisory Agency to make their decision with appropriate findings and in that way they will be off the Board's agenda. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the backload of maps were all referred back to the Advisory Agency to make the decision with appropriate findings. Mr. Lawson slated that he does not have time to write the reports on the maps. Mr. Blackstock stated that the code states that a number of the duties designated to the officials could be performed by authorized deputies. Under the present ordinance, the Planning Commission no longer reviews parcel maps and subdivision maps. In the event that anyone is unhappy with the Subdivison Committee `s decision, they can appeal the decision to the Board of Supervisors. 76-1856 RE-WRITING ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES Mr. B ac stop roug t up t e matter o t e re.wtiting~.~f the environmental guidelines. The State has made an attempt to try and put more substance into the environmental reviews. The guidelines will re-define what the significant affect on the environment will be. Review of the substance of the E.I.R. discussed. Mr. Blackstock asked the Board if they wont the appeal of E. {. R. to follow the appeals of the appellate process. Or do you want the procedure to remain as it now stands. It was felt it would be logical fo follow the procedures that the County now has. The flow chart will have to be changed and the decision making body is to have a final E.I.R. before making their decision. Mr. Blackstock asked ipahB ~o~p.d wants the appellate process of the E.I.R. g L~~44 October 25, 1976 _--__=====S2ctofrer2f~197~====` to follow the same process. In the past, appeals have gone to the Planning Commission . Appeals and method of handling them discussed. Discussed the hiring of an environmental coordinator. Someone is needed to get in-put from all the agencies. Mr. I„awson recommended that an environmental coordinator be hired. He would be serving as a coordinator between Planning and the Board. Mr.,~:awson stated he was not an expert on the environmental side. Someone is needed to monitor these E.I.R.s and to make sure that they are correct. Someone should be hired to do this work. It would take about three people to staff such an office. Costs for the E.I.R.s would be charged to the people developing the property. Discussed whether the unit could be made self-sustaining. Mr. Nickelson will study the matter of such a coordinator and staff and will report back to the Board on the way it should be handled. Matter to be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, November 2, 1976. 76-1857 E. I. R. TO BE WRITTEN ON BEERS 8. GUSTcaFSON PROJECT Mr. Lawson requests c ari ication of t e Board action on the Beers $ Gustafson projecF. It had been assumed that an impact report had been written for the Norseman and Lassen Avenue area. There has been no impact report written. Last week the Board had acted to require an E.I.R. using one that had been previously written. Action clarified. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and unanimously carried, an E.I.R. was required to be written for the Beers and Guftafson 40-unit apartment complex on easterly side of Norseman Avenue, Chico, with the findings that there will be significant affect to the environment from this development. 76-1858 PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS APPROVED nc.motion o Supervisor igan, seconded by Supervisor Richter and unanimously carried, the following action was taken: 1. Approved agreement for sale, Oroville-Quincy Hwy. ,authorized Chairman to sign and authorized Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent for following: Melvin B. Aird, et us 0.597 ac. $716 No impr. Total $716 27561-75-I, FAS 1046(3) 2. Authorized Chairman to sign grant deed conveying property to Dr. Henry G. Evers, EI Abnte Avenue 552556-75-1, Parcel 2-S, as a condition of agreement far sale of real property between County and Dr. Evers. 3. Approved Change Order No. I, North Durham Overhead-Midway (Project 2631!-72-1 ), in the increasing amount of $1,934.26 for spreading topsoil and seeding the embankment slopes. 4. ~1;1#dz~c7 acquisition of portable compactor and transfer of $1,600 from road reserve to fixed assets equipment acquisition. Page 255. October 26, (976 ~"' !"'~ 76-1859 REPORT ON TABLE MOUNTAIN BRIDGE Mr. Cost a erry requested permission to hold an informational meeting to discuss brdge project, retaining of existing bridge for pedestrians, bike path and utilities; need, aspects of building four-lane structure, general provisions of federal bridge replacement program including funding. This will allow Mr. Castleberry to determine how the community feels about the replacement of the bridge. Meeting wilt be held as requested. 76-1864 AWARD OF BIDS: BRUCE ROAD PROJECT 51263-76-I Award of ids requested or t e Bruce Road project. Report on bids received set out by Mr. Castleberry. On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, bid for the Bruce Road Project 51263-76-I awarded to Butte Creek Rack in the amount of X84,287 and the Auditor was authorized to transfer fronds from within the road and bridge construction funds. 76-1861 REPORT ON STATUS OF PAVEMENT MARKING PROGRAM Mr. Caste rry reports on t pavement ma rng program. Purchasing Department put out bids for this work in two separate bids and there wil I be a saving of .60 for each marker. 76-1862 REPORT ON MEETING TO BE HELD BY CAL STATE TRANSPORTATION Mr. Castleberry reported that on Wednesday evening the State is holding a meeting in Chico on the State transportation plan. The meeting will be held in the Chico Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Castleberry stated he would speak at this meeting regarding the plan. 76-1863 DISCUSSION: MOUNTAIN REFUSE AREAS Mr. Caste rry state t ere are many dump area problems. The fences enclosing the refuse areas hove been cut down and cables have been destroyed. The bins are being filled on the days that the area is not open. Mr. Castleberry wil! meet with the people in Concow. Chairman Cameron stated that the people in Stirling City have asked that there be a split schedule for that area. Schedules for the mountain areas discussed. Supervisor Ladd suggested that the Board make a strong request of the SherifF to find out who is destroying the dumps in the mountain areas. On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Richter end unanimously carried, the Sheriff will be requested to find out who is doing the vandalism at the mountain refuse stations, if necessary, to use extra help funds. Mr. Castleberry will continue spending money for the clean up and repairs. 76-1864 AUTHORIZE HIRING OF GENE MC FERRAN,~~-RCHITECT, RE REPAIRS TO FIRE DAMAGE AT WELFARE BUILDING Mr. Caste rry reported t at t e fire damage at .the Welfare Building is pretty extensive and that an architect will 6e needed. He suggested that the County hire Gene McFerran, architec~y to put this together and have the Page 256. October 25, 1976 ~ ~"~+ --__--~=====Octobe~26~1976 =^~______________ work done as quickly as possible. Dave Davis has already repaired the roof. On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Gene McFerrin, architect, was hired to prepare plans for the repairs to Welfare Building, under the supervision of Public Works Director. 76-1865 AUTHORIZE 51GNS TO BE PLACE ON COUNTY PROPERTY IN CHICO Supervisor Madigan asked Mr. Caste rry a ut t e pa ing area around the County Building in Chico. The property is close to the university and the students park in the county tot and take up the parking spaces along the street. It was felt that the Sheriff's Department should be authorized to write down the car licenses and issue warnings, and then if they continue to park there, hove the cars towed away. Property discussed. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, signs were authorized to be placed on the County property in Chico stating that the cars will be towed away, if they are unauthorized vehicles. 76-1866 AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF BIDS FOR OPERATION OF OROVILLE TRANSFER STATION Supervisor Richter questioned Mr. Castleberry about the alternatives for the operation of the Oroville transfer station. Operation of the station discussed. It was felt that Ak. Castleberry could be directed to put this out to bid for the operation. Preparation of the bids discussed. Fees have not been raised at the Oroville transfer station. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, Public Works was authorized to prepare bids for the operation of the Oroville Transfer Station. RECESS: 3:30 RECONVENED; $:q~5 76-1867 MANPOWER DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE TITLE II PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT $ AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF FIVE USED CABINETS FOR DATA PROCESSING e Manpower P inning Counci os reviewe t o Tit a II a t e Public Works Bill. They understand that the Title 1 element is being coordinated by the Administrative Office. They request that the Title II element be coordinated by the Manpower Office. Mr. Rackerby explained this item. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and unanimously carried, the following action was taken; I. Instructed the Manpower Director to coordinate Title II public Works project with existing manpower programs. 2. Authorized purchase of Five used cabinets for Data Processing Department. Page 257. October 26, 1976 __~~____-====Qctnber~~,_I97~==--~"_~~___-____ 76-1868 APPROVE 1977 CALENDAR YEAR BUDGET FOR COUNTY FAIR The 1417 County Fair budget has been prepared for submission to the State Department of Agriculture. Total amount of expenditure budget is $170r3~.. No local tax funds are required. On motion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and gnanimously carried, the 1977 calendar year budget was approved and transmittal to State Department of Agriculture approved. 76-1869 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE FOR CHICO HIGHWAY PATROL BUILDING WITH OWNER C if Mic a son, Administrative Offi a:r, reported on the acquisition•af the Ca~ifomia Highway Patrol building in Chito. He has been in contact with the owner about leasing this building. The Highway Patrol will be moving out of the building next July. There is a tower on the building that would cost about $10,000 to replace. The location is ideal. Highway patrol are paying $1,000 per month for rental of the building. Mr. Mickelson would like authorization to negotiate with the owner for the property. $4.4,000 has been quoted as the price that the building could be purchased for; this figure will be used far negotiotion purposes. Request' For negotiotion with owner discussed. Highwoy Patrol will leave the tower if the County allows them to use it for their dispatching. (a1r.1•Mickelson will go ahead with negotiations using the $49,000 figure. 76-1870 LETTER OF APPRECIATION FOR DARRELL STEVENS 8 NEAL MC CABE FOR SERVICE ON PERSONNEL COMMITTEE On motion of Supervisor Ric ter, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, letters of appreciation were requested to be written to Darrell Stevens and Neal McCabe for their services on the Personnel Committee, 76-IB7! ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE PROPOSAL FOR REDRAWING SUPERVISORIAL BOUNDARIES Supervisor Ric ter sal a wou d ope that the Boord would instruct the Administrative Officer to prepare a proposal for the re-drawing of the boundaries of the Supervisorial Districts. There are inequities and #here should be equal population in each district. Suggestion discussed. On mo#ion of Supervisor Richter, seconded by Supervisor AMdigan and unanimously carried, Administrative Officer was instructed to come up with a proposal for the redrawing of the Supervisorial boundaries and to look into the legal aspects of the ne-drawing of said boundaries. 76-1872 DISCUSSION: REQUEST TO HIRE CONSULTANT FOR PREPARATION OF E.i.R.s Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that there is a backlog of 8 E.E.R.s to write. Following quotations were given for preparing said E.I.R.s by consultants: • Ringel Associates $5,000 to $10,000 AI Beck Page 258. $8,550. October 26, 1976 ~"' I*q Del Davis Association $8,550 Elgar Hill $13,987 - $15,487. Discussed. Mr. Lawson requested thot a consultant be hired for the Bartram area. Mr. Blacksbck stated it would be appropriate to instruct the Planning Commission to cease holding any more hearings on this at this time. The County is under an agreement with the Attorney General and Planning Commission cannot adopt a zoning ordinance. On motion of Supervisor,:Richter, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and unanimously carried, request for preparation of the E.I.R. for the Bartram property denied and Planning Commission was instructed not to hold hearings as they are not timely . It was felt it would be better to go to a consuitant for the Highway 32 rezoning, that would include the West Chico area. This is a sensitive area. Mr. Lawson said he would like some direction. He asked if Planning should write the E.I.R.s ore go to the consultant. The Board felt these should be held in abeyance and go in the direction of a coordinator. Administrative Offiaer.to come back with a staffing pattern for the coordinator's office. Time to set up a coordinator's office discussed. Mr. Lawson requested to bring back figures for casts of hiring a consultant for the Highway 32 rezoning project next week. :`Suggestion was 6nade to contact a firm and negotiate for a contract to prepare these outstanding E: I.R,S. Mr. Lawson will bring back figures for the Highway 32 project and for a contract to do all the E.I.R.s that have stacked up. 76-I$73 DISCUSSION: HEARING PROCEDURE ON GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS •• ... •~, err.••..~-~..+ •v• v~•.• •V • . Y.aVVa IY.. VY nliVll YiM1GY 11 the elements that have been prepared would be used. Mr. Blackstock told Mr. Lawson that the Planning Commission should go ahead and hold the hearings on the four elements; make notes and supply said notes to the consultants. He is also to request the Planning Commission to hold three hearings between now and December in various locales of the County and obtain in-put that could be fed to the consultants. The Planning Department should have a member of the department evaluate the elements. Mr. Geyser will help the consultant in the preparation of the four elements. The County printshop will print the elements. 7b-1674 HEART NG SE T FO R WATSO N E NTE RPR15E A Baring was set for Novem r 2 , 97G at 2:00 p.m. on the Watson Enterprise, app: al, Paradise. 76-1875 ANNOUNCEMENT: JUVENILE JUSTICE MEETING airman Cameron announce t at i ere wou d be a joint meeting of the Juvenile Justice Commission and the Mental Health Advisory Committee on November 8, at noon, at the Holiday !nn in Chico. It will be a luncheon meeting. He requested that Board members attend. Page 259. October 2b, 1976 /'"`, ~. October 26l 1976 76-1876 ERNST 8. ERNST REPORT Clif Mickelson, Administrative Officer, stated that on Friday afternoon a meeting would be held with the Audit Committee regarding the Ernst & Ernst report. He asked if the Board would like to invite the Gra nd Jury audit committee. The Chairman of the Grand Jury Audit Committee and balance of the committee will be invited to attend the meeting. Report discussed, Chairman Cameron appointed Supervisors Madigan and McKillop to meet with this committee in Administrative Officer's office at 2;30 p.m. 76-1877 ADOPT RESOLUTION 76-171 TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION REGARDING ILLEGAL ALIENS MEDICAL EXPENSES: TO COMPENSATE COUNTIES FOR EXPENSES On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconds y Supervisor c i op and unanimously carried, I~solution 76-171 to support legislation regarding illegal aliens medical expenses was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign. Supervisor Madigan requested that copies be sent to Norm Waggonerso that the Supervisors Association could consider that at the State convention. The whole intent of the resolution 'is to have the Federal Government c~b s'omething about the alien medical problems. It was felt that this burden should be shared by the whole country. 76-1878 REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO Bf GIVEN TO PAVING PROBLEM AT F. R.O.C. BUILDING Supervisor McKillop requested Board consideration of a paving problem at the FROC building . A bid of $9,000 has been received. Mr: Mickelson will determine if there is anything left in the fund and will report back to the Board. RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:40 to go into an executive session. RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 4:45 following an executive session. Chairman Cameron reported on the executive session. It has been recommended That this meeting be recessed to Thursday, October 28, 1976 at 5:00 p.m. RECESS: Meeting recessed of 4:'50 to reconvene on Thursday, October 28, 1976 at 5;00 p.m. October 28, 1976 RECONVENED: The meeting reconvened at 5:00 p.m. AD JO U,RNME NT: There being nog one,-present,the meeting was adjourned to reconvene on Tuesday, November 2, 1976 at 9:00 a.m. ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK By: `~ r~ C irmon o t Boar C er o t r Page 260. October 26, 1976