HomeMy WebLinkAboutM110271November 2, 1971
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTX OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 aomo pursuant to adjournmento
Present: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon, McKillop and Chairman Reynoldso
Clifton Mickelson, Administrative Officer; Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel;
and Clark A, Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk,
INVOCATION: Revd Ivan Williams, First Christian Church, Gridleyo
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
71-2000 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the minutes of October 26, 1971 were approved as
mailedo
71-2001 COMMUNICATIONS
Kenneth Ke11y, Orovilleo Mra Kelley, who is a blinded veteran of World War
D II, writes to compliment the Board of Supervisors on their selection
Q ~~ of Mra Robert O'Brien as Butte County Veterans Service Officer,
Discusseda
Jo Wa Swaim, Chico, Mro Swaim files an appeal to the Butte County Planning
Commission's decision made on October 26, 1971 re the proposed division.
of Lot 26 in Ranchos Rabledos Subdivision of Chico, Tolle placed on
the November 9th agenda for hearings Not as advertised hearingo
John Jaekel, Chicoa Mra Jaekel writes regarding the tremendous increase in
~~~~b0 taxes and several other matterso Discussed; no action necessary,
Mrso E, 0, Strong, Orovilleo Mrso Strong protests the increase in taxeso
~//, b U Information only,
Albert Po Williams, Paradises Mro Williams writes to protest the increase
// /, D b in taxeso Information only,
Mrso Violet Brehm, Oroville, Nlrso Brehm writes to ask the Board to use
Q O ~ d caution regarding closure of the County Hospital, Place in a file
for Hospital Study,
Gladyce M, Dealey, Orovillee Mrs, Dealey writes to request the continued
(~ D d•0 O maintenance of the Butte County Community Hospitalo Place in a
special hospital study filed
Butte County Chapter of Gold Star Mothersa The Chapter requests that consideration
~c0 0.0 p be given to maintaining the County Hospitalo Place in a special
hospital study filed
Sierra Club, Monier Lode Chapter, The Club indicates support for the withdrawal
ter- p 0,~ of public lands to create the Butte Recreation Area north of Paradise,
Action taken at an earlier meetingo
Durham Community Councilo The Council writes regarding the proposed
interchange on Highway 99E at Pentz Road and suggests that a similar
need for an interchange type intersection exist at the intersection
of Highway 99E and the Durham-Oroville Highway, They feel that the
small sharp left hand lane presently there is inadequate and that
there will be considerably more traffic at this intersection when the
college is moved, (The original of this letter directed to District
Engineer, Division of Highwayso) Refer to Department of Public
Works for answero
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Durham Community Councilo The Council asks that consideration be given by
the Public Works Department to either remove the yellow line near
the south edge of pavement on the Durham-Oroville Highway from
Butte Creek Bridge to the railroad tracks, or a similar line be
painted on the north edge of the road also, The lane is used as a
bicycle lane and therefore necessitates bicyclists going against
traffic, Referred to Public :forks Director for answer,
City of Chico, Mayor Nichols requests a definition of a "community sewer
systemo" The Council noted this terminology in the permits and
conditions relative to Vistee, Inc, and feel that a clarification
will aid them in future discussions with the developers,-Letter
dis,^.uss:~:], County Counsel will co~.ivey the Board's intent to the Cityo
Sacramento Valley Military Liason Committee, The Cormt€ittee extends an
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No action necessary,
Superior California Water Association, The Association sends notice of a
meeting to be held November 3, 1971 at Red Bluffs Supervisor Madigan
will attend the meetings
Governor Reagan, The Governor responds to letter from the Chairman of
of the Board regarding the longshoremen's strike, Informations
Dan.i~~l Do Mikesell, Vi :e-Chairman, Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino Countyo
Request that this Board send letter or telegram to Governor E~eagan,
1 O ~ ~~ requesting him to sign Senate Bill 325, Mi11s, which permits a scales
/ tax orl gasolinee Letter read, It was stated that this Boa;:•d does not
desire to take action on this bills
~~/,o o Cecil La Graf, Chicoo Objecting to the increase in his taxeso
Petitiono Residents in the friendly Woods Subdivision, Paradiseo Request
for interim zoning.o Letter to be discussed when Mro Lawson is presento
Mrs, Helynn Me Hilke, Paradiseo Article appearing in the Chico Enterprise-
Record, Request that this Board adopt resolution to form a select
3,~ study-committee to study all aspects of mobile home taxation, Copies._
of the letter will be given to all Board memberse
71-2002 Mr',TTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Gilman had copies of tax bills sent to Herb Kitridgee
This man has lived in h~.s home for 25 years; he feels That the increase
in the taxes was not warranted, Discussed; no action taken,
~4~ervisor Max:~n stated that after attending Legislative hearings,
he thinks that the Legislature in Sacramento needs the Board's feelings in
determining some of the programs that aze under consideration at this timed
Supervisor Maxon said he would like to see this Board approve a resolution
urging the State Legislature not to transfer costs at the local level
but make an effort to reduce expenditures that would give the taxpayers
reliefs The Legislature needs to hear from local government concerning this
mattero Supervisor Maxon said that a tax reform was needed; the Legislature
should reduce the total tax structured Supervisor McKillop stated that
there have been hundreds of resolutions sent to the Legislators concerning
this problem; they do not need soothers Request discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, County Counsel was requested to prepare a resolution
objecting to any transfer or added costs to local governments and to
express the concern and the Beard's protest of new State programs that
would increase future taxes in the State of Californian
Supervisor's
This resolution to be sent to the Northern California/Association;
Caifornia Supervisors Association; to Governor Reagan, Senator Marler and
to Assemblyman Ray Johnsono
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70-2003 APPEARANCE OF MAYOR WINSTON, CITY OF OROVILLE, REGARDING THE RESULTS OF
CONFERENCE HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 1971 REGARDING SALE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY:
POLICY CONCERNING THESE SALES ADOPTED
Mayor Robert Winston, City of Oroville, read a letter concerning
the sale of tax deeded property in the Gity of Orovilleo Mayor Winston
stated that as a result of the conference held on October 28, 1971, the
City of Oroville was withdrawing their ohject~.an to the sale of the tax
deeded properties as follows:
1e AP 012-03-2-007-0
20 AP 012-03-3-00$-0
3o AP 012-03-4-002-0
4o AP 012-09-7-020-0
5o AP 012-09=7-006-0
Mayor Winston requested that the 'Treasurer keep the City of Oroville
informed as to when the sales will be held,
Supervisor McKillop said the Board should set a policy on these saleso
There should be a minimum grits set, plus the back taxes not paido
Recommendation discussed,
Do Co Swinney, Treasurer and Tax Collector, spoke to the recommendation
made by Supervisor McKillopo He said the Board had authorized the sale of
these parcels at a previous Board meetingo
IC •.o ~. •. ~ov~:_ by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervis~~r Maxon a:~d
unanimously carried, that in the future, all tax deeded property sales will
have a minimum bid set, plus all back taxes to be paid, and this would be
the price placed on all tax deeded property to be s:~1do
Mr, Swinney stated he would inform the Board members when the
sales of the tax deeded property would be heldo
STUDENTS OF LAS PLUMAS NIGH SCHOOL AND FROM T`iE GRIOLEY HIGH SCHOOL
WELCOMED TO THE BOARB MEETINGo CHAIRMAN REYNOLDS STATitiD T':IEY WOULD BE GIVEN
AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS
71-2004 AUTHORIZE PLACING OF BARRICADES ON HUMBOLT ROAD THROUGH GRAHAM PROPERTY
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that City Sciences
Corporation requests that Butte County temporarily barricade and close
Humbolt Road between the old city disposal area and Highway 32 through
Jack Graham's property because of littering and dumping problemsa Request
discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the placing of barricades on
Humbolt Road between the old city disposal area and Highway 32 through Jack
Graham's property, removal to be at the Board's discretione
71-2005 APPROVE NOTICES OF COMPLETION: HEGAN LANE AND NORD HIGHWAY, PROJECT
NOo 48203-71-1 and ADDITION BUTTE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER OROVILLE
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the Board took the following action:
le Accepted the work of Butte Creek Rock Co, for the reconstruction
of Hegan Lane from Midway westerly to the Southern Pacific Railroad and
Nord Highway from Esplanade to 1,17 miles west, authorized the Chairman to
sign the Notice of Completion and instructed the Clerk to record said
Notice of Completion with the County Recordero
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2, Accepted the work of Deakins Construction Coo for the addition
to the Butte County Health Center, Oroville, authorized the Chairman to
sign the Notice of Completion, authorized the final payment less 10% withold
to handle the cleanup of the items set out in the punch list, and
instructed the Clerk to record said Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder,
71-2006 LIMB SABDLE AGREEMENTS: HELD OVER AT THIS TIME
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, requested that the
Lime Saddle agreements (a) amendment to construction and operation
agreement with Navigation & Ocean Development and (b) construction and
operation Agreement for the funding of the new parking lot be held over
at this times He said that the State Parks and Recreation Commission
requested that this be held up for at least a week, Mro Castleberry
explained the reason for the delay in this matters
No action taken at this time,
71-2007 ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS, RIGHT OF WAY AC UISITION
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McRillop and
unanimously carried, the following right of way acquisition deeds wera
accepted and the Chairman was authorized to sign the certificates of
acceptance:
Magalia-Nimshew Road Pcl, 5 To Ao Stewart & D,Oo Bowler
Skyway 51261-70-2 Pcl, 23 Lo Mo Law
Clark Road 57452-71-1 Pcl, 4 Ao L, Hawks
Oroville-Concow Road Parcel map Hudson-Whitney Corp,
Paradise Pines CoC, ~~3 1' strip/s/end Larwin Developments
" " Adrian Dro
" " " ~.' strip/s/end "
Andover Drive
71-2008 DISCUSSION: REPORT-HILLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SACRAMENTO AVENUE IMPROVE
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, stated that tcao weeks
ago this Board approved the taking over of the jurisdiction by the City
of Chico of the Sacramento Avenue improvements9 subject to conditions
Mro Castleberry explained the work to be donea Mro Castleberry said it
would be in order to go on with the first four units and do the others
at a later date, He said they were single units and would add approximately
12 to 20 additional trips per day on these roadso Request discussed,
Chairman Reynolds said he would not vote for this matter unless the work
to be done is spelled out entirely, Mr, Castleberry said he would secuxe
a list of what was to be done and will bring this matter back to the Board
later in the meetings
71-2009 DISCUSSION: BRUCE_ROAD EXTENSION, RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, said he was confirming
the Board's previous authorization to acquire right of way for the Bruce
Road extension, and he stated that Public Works would Like to advise
that the eminent domain procedure will be necessary, He said it would
be necessary to condemn 2/2 to 3/4 of an acre from one property owner and
the same amount from another property owner, Mrs, Benedict objects to
this property being condemned, Mro Castleberry reported that to acquire
this property, it will be necessary to have eminent domain proceedingso
Mrsa Benedict filed a letter with Mr, Castleberry today objecting to the
condemning of the propertyo This presented for Board information only,
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71-2010 CROSSING OF ONE FOOT STRIPS, WEST PARADISE DEVELOPMENT
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported to the Board
on the West Paradise development (crossing of one foot strips), He said
that sore one had graded and graveled a road across the one foot strip,
The pipe line has been placed across the one foot strips He said he had
talked to the developer and the contractor at the time of the Soard's earlier
action and had asked them not to cross this strip of land, He said the
Board has a right to barricade this one foot strip of land; this could be
-done legally, The developer had been informed that they were not to cross
this strip until further access was provided for this west Paradise area,
Mro Castleberry stated that their crossing this one font strip of land
was a direct violation of the Board's directives
Time spent discussing this situation, ,
Ori motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Public Works Department was directed to barricade
the two roads at the one foot strips that were reserved for future roadways,
and which have been crossed by the developers,
71-2011 REPORT TO BOARD ON PROBABLE CHANGE IN RAILROAD CROSSING PROTECTION
,PRIORITIES FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Mr, Castleberry reported to the Board on probable change in railroad
crossing protection priorities from the Public Utilities Commissions
He said he had received a new priority list from the Public Utilities
Commission, Mra Castleberry said he would give copies of the priority
list to the Board memberso No action necessary at this timed
71-2012 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-266 FOR SUMMARY ABANDONMENT OF PORTION OF CANYON DRIVE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-266 for summary abandonment of portion
of Canyon Drive was adopted and theChairman was authorized to sign,
RECESS: 10:20
RECONVENED: 10:30
71-2013 APPEARANCE: MR', EUGENE WARNER PARADISE
Mro Eugene Warner, Paradise, requested that this Board refuse to set
up a special Butte County Junior College Assessment District until it has
been decided by a vote of the peoples He reported on the taxpayers'meeting
which was held in Durham last Friday night, He said that Supervisors Gilman
and Maxon had attended this meeting, Mro Warner gave the background of the
establishment of this junior college, He said the students were receiving
as good an education in the present facility as they would receive in a
multi-million dollar structure in a remote area of the Countyo He said it
is proposed that the new college structure be built at a cost of over
$23,000,OODo He said Yuba College was built for a little over $6,000,OOOo
He objected to the building of this new colleges He said a special assessment
district is proposed for this areas He gave a breakdown on how the
assessment district money would be spento He said he respectfully requests
that this Board of Supervisors extend a helping hand to the taxpayers of this
County by rejecting the request for the establishment of a special
assessment districts
71-2014 APPEARANCE: MRSa ERNIE ALBRECHT, YANKEE HILL
Mrs, Ernie Albrecht, Yankee Hill, said she felt that there was a need
for the Butte .junior College, The people will not object to the financing
of the college but they will object to the assessment districts
Mrs, Albrecht said she objecteged to the Board's portio of her tax bills
She said she also objected to tPagea169u1eo She said that 3/4ths of the tax
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budget was mandated by State or Federal programs, She asked questions concerning
the hospital, Supervisor McKillop told Mrs, Albrecht that these questions
would be answered when the Committee has been formed to study the hospital
situationo
71-2015 APPEARANCE: MRo GEORGE HOUGHTON. PARADISE
Mr, George Houghton, Paradise, said he endorsed the request made
by Mro Warnero He said this *,=aa a place where the Board could take
responsibility by saying a flat "No" to the request for the establishment
of the special assessment district for the junior college, Construction
Of the college set out and discussed, He said it is felt that the college
does not need all the special equipment they are requestingo Chairman
Reynolds stated that before the assessment district could be formed, there
would have to be public hearings on the matters No action taken at this
time.
71-2016 APPEARANCE: NR~. ANDY GERBER BERRY CREEK
Mro Andy Gerber, Berry Creek, referred to the tax bills being
received by the taxpayers of Butte County, He mentioned the Boston Tea
Party. He said there will be the same type rebellion over the increases
in the tax billso He explained his feelings concerning the Supervisors
pay raises and the building of the new courthouses He challenged the Board
to take the road tour in the winter when the roads are bad. He explained
the construction of his home, stating that he does not have city conveniences,
He feels that the tax rate is too high in the mountain areas, He said he
was paying his taxes under protesto He said that increased taxation is
sometimes due to inept handling of the County's finances, He said this
Board has made no move to study the matter of taxation of mobile homes.
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, stated that the Board had taken
action concerning the mobile homes; they had referred the matter to his
office, His office has not had time to study this matter to this date,
71-2017 APPEARANCE: MRo STEVE LAMKIN,. GRIDLEY
Mr, Steve Lamkin, Gridley, asked if he would be able to speak on
Item ~+1 when it is discusseda He was assured that he would ge given the
opportunity to speaks He said he was not on Welfare or Social Security,
He said he rejoices in paying taxes for services rendered, He said he
was proud of the services he is giveno
7I-2018 APPEARANCE: MRo J. W`a HANSEN, OROVILLE
Mro Jo W. Hansen, Oroville, said he was present today to try to get
a wrong straightened out that has hit several miners, He gave each of the
Board members a letter concerning this matters Chairman Reynolds stated
that until County Counsel has looked at the letter, this matter should not
be discussedo Mr. Hansen requested that this matter be placed on the agenda
for next Tuesdayo He was requested to discuss the matter with County Counsel,
No action taken at this time.
71-2019 APPEARANCE OF_ MR'o FRANK CLEGG, OROVILLE
Mro Frank Clegg, Oroville, stated he had appeared before the Board
last week and had requested a zoning changed He said he has been unable
to get the petitions signed due to a death in the family. He said he
would discuss the matter with Mro Lawson this weeko Chairman Reynolds
told Mro Clegg to go ahead with the request for zoning and to discuss
the procedure with Mr, Lawsono Mro Clegg explained his objection to the
development to be built across the street from his home,
No action taken at this timed
71-2020 APPEARANCE: MRS, STAN SEDOR, OROVILLE
Mr, Stan Sedor, Oroville, said he was speaking for Seco Enterprises,
He said his company welcomes a public hearing and concurs with Mro Clegg,
Mro Sedor said they have made application with the Planning Commission
for a PAC zoning Districto He said there was to be a public hearing this
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Thursday evening to be held by the Planning Commissiono There will be
people from that area that are desirous to have this development builto
No action taken at this timed
71-2021 APPEARANCE: DR~. BAILEY, OROVIDLE
Dro Todd Bailey, Oroville, said he was speaking as a taxpayer and
a citizen of the County. He said that there was a resolution passed by the
Board of Trustees of the County Hospital stating that information of the
operation of the hospital should come from the Board of Trustees. He said
it was the right of everyone to wake comments. He said the hospital could
pay its own way if managed properly. He explained how the matter could be
handled. He said the hospital might have to have funds to operate until
the hospital receives state fundso He said there was almost a two million
dollar payroll at the hospitalo Dro Bailey explained how the payroll
affects the business in the Countyo Statements discussed; no action takeno
71-2022 REPORT BY COUNTY ARCHITECT: SUPERIOR COURT PROJECT: CHANGE ORDER APPROVED
Mr, Gene McFarren presented the need for a change order to provide
installation of plastic pipe need for which was not indicated at time of
4 b contracts Mra McFarren gave a progress report of the Superior Court project.
~~ ~p, He said it was his opinion that the contractor was some three weeks behind
schedule, He said he had met with Nr, Nickelson and the contractor to
discuss the projecto He said he had visited the project his morning and
the roof decking was being doneo Delays explained and discussed,
Chairman Reynolds requested that the architect and the administrative
officer make progress reports weeklyo Mr, McFerren said they would keep the
Board informed of the progress. Mro Nickelson said that CenVal Leasing
Company has been looking very closely at the contractor,
Payments to the contractor discussed,
Mro McFarren explained the request for a change order for
installation of a conduit under the paved area, It was estimated that
the cost for this work would be $2087.21, Funding for this change
discussedo It was stated it would be up to the Board how they wanted
to fund these additional costs, It was felt the work should be done
now,
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, Change Order ~~2 for the Superior Court Building was
approved in the amount of $2087o2i, said funds to be taken from the construction
funds of the CenVal loano
71-2023 PUBLIC HEARING: EXTENSION OF INTERIM "R-1" ZONING IN BUTTE CREEK ESTATES
The public hearing for the extension of interim "R-1" zoning in
Butte Creek Estates, for area described as Lots 1 through 107 of Butte Creek
Estates, per map recorded in Map Book 34 on pages 34, 35, 36 and 37 in
the office of the Recorder, County of Butte, was held as advertised.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, explained the actions of the Planning
Commission in this matter,
Hearing opened to the public at this timed
Appearing in opposition:
1, Mr, Charles Purchy, Jra He said he owns lots in this area;
his lots are designated as a multi-family lot, He said he could see no reason
to extend this interim zoning, He said he proposed to build a two-story
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structures
Mro Lawson explained the purpose of the extension of the interim
zoningo He said there were some 12 or 13 lots in this area that were
designated as multi-use lots, Mro Lawson summarized the feelings of the
Planning Commission in this mattero If the zoninging is not extended, the
land will go back to a A-2 Districto Mro Lawson said the question in this
matter is the number of units that should he allowedo Planning Commission
and the developer are negotiation as to the exact number of units that will
be allowed,
20 Mr„ Bob Lincoln, Chico„ 1Te said he was involved with lots 54 & 55,
He set out his opposition to the extension of this zoningo
Appearing in favoro
to Mrs Al Ricicland, 51 Fair Way Driven He said he is Chairman of
the AD HOC Committee in this area, He spoke on the extension of the interim
zoning, He explained what has been done in the past 90 days on this zoning
situations He requested that the Board grant the extension of the interim
zoning
Hearing closed to the public at this time and confined to the Board
for discussion„ Chairman Reynolds stated that if the Poarcl is going to grant
the continuance of the i.nte;'i.m zoning, the Pnard will have to direct the
Planning Corcunissi_on to come un tri.th some di.recti.ono It was feat the
Planning (:nn~i_ssinn cans going to Have 1_o move gttickJ.y in this mattcro
71^2024 ADOPT ORDTNt1NCE iVO, 1209 7'0 BX`CE=rT?) !1ii ITTTRP,IM (?12DT.Nf1NCE ZON')l?G r1 PORTION
OF THE COUPITY AN "R^1" SINGLE FAIvI1:LY R?iSIDPNTIAL) ;:IS~i~R;.f:T
On motion of Supr~rvisor C:.-1l.man, second~:cl by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Ordinance No, 1209 to extend an i_ntnrim ordinance zoning a portion
of the County an "R^1" (si.ngle^family residential) cl?.s tri.c:t (1,ot 1 through
Lot 107 of Butte Cr.eelc Iistates) t<=as adopted, the Chairman was authorized to
sign, and the Planning 7)i.rector and the Planning Co;rnnission was directed to
came up with an appropriate use for the land in this arena AXES: Supervisors
Gilman, Madigan, McKi_llop and Chairman Reynoldso NOES: Supervisor Maxon
RECESS: 12:20
RECONVENED: 1:30
71-2025 PUBLIC HE6~RTNG SET: A„ Eo HOLM, PT AL, PR~1'OS}aD ItrZONTNC; FROi`[ "A-R"
(AGRICUI~T[7RAL RL'S.T,DIiNT%A7,) TO "Ii•~." !S1'l.~;C;7 i 1'AP':~,~` rt,Sil"i~"~I;T)=~1I,) D:EST1iT.C ~' FOR
PROPERTY I~OCATJiD SOU'I'H OF THE SI:Y?aAYw PAP,,\T? S_??
A pulpublic hearing was set foa 1`:nvembc~r 23, 1971 at 1J.:00 aotn~
on proposed rezoning from "A-P." (agri.cul.tura7.~r.FSi.dential) to "R^I." (single-
famiiy residential) district for property located south of Y.he Skyway,
west of Neal Road, particularly desc,-ibecl as "Skyway Pines Tract ~kl,"
"Skyway Pines Tract 1Tn.i.t ~k2," "Skwlay Orchard SuUo" "Raley's Orchard Sub"
and a portion of Sc:ct_i.on 27_, T22_N, R3P, Paradi_see
71-2026 REQUEST FOR INTERIM ZON_1NGOtZnZNANCE, FRIENDLY WOODS SiTBDIVISION
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, said he was not famil_ar faith the Friendly
Woods Subdivisiono He said they would prepare a ordinance in this matter and
present the ordinance next week for Board actiono
71-2027 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUT'Ili COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following were reappointed to the Butte County
Fair Board:
Ra R, Cassady
Herbert Ja McClanahan
C, H, Duborg
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71-2028 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-267 APPROVTNG CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISICIN OE
CARE AND SERVICES TO THE MENTALLY AISORDERED
Ed Robinson, Welfare Director, and Dro Maguire, Mental Health
Director, presented the contract which has been prepared by the State
Department of Social Welfare for protective services and placement care
to November 1, 1971 and monitoring services thereaftero Mro Robinson
stated that this contract covered the period 3uly 1, 1971 through
October 31, 1971, The purpose of this contract is to recoup funds for
that periodo Contract discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Klaxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried, Resolution 71-267 approving contract for services
for the mentally disarderecl was adopted and the Chairman was authorized
to sign, subject to approval by County Counsel and the Auditor, as to
budgetery and fiscal controlo
71-2029 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PARADISE WATERSHED STUDY
Last week the Board authorized Dro Heindl to negotiate a contract
for the Paradise watershed studyo Howard Toussaint appeared on behalf
of Dr, Heindlo Dro Heindl had been requested to determine whether the
costs could be reduced for this studyo Mro Toussaint explained how
this matter ban been handleclo They discussed the problem with. the
Department of Water. Resources and with the engineering firm, The proposed
figure of $41,000 was substantiatedo
Supervisor Maxon said he had reservations on this study; he feels
that it is a little prematureo IIe said he had talked to a member, of i:he
Governor's staff and they had Stated that they would go for. the X39,000
figure, Supervisor Maxon also suggested i=hat the County's contribution
come out of the exisi_7.ng budgeted funds, and that he would not voi:e for
this study if the funds were to be transferred from the General Fund,
Discussed where the funds should he transferred from for this study,
It was moved by Supervisor Maxon that the Board accept the proposed
study on the basis of a $39,000 contract and that the County';; portion
come from a budget item, other than salary savings,
Motion died for lack of a secondo
It was moved by Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried that the contract for the Paradise watershed study he approved,
contingent to the corrections that have to be made, and that the contract
for this study be financed out of the Reserve for ConY.ingcncieso (Goimty's
share of the study to be $3167o00)a
AYES: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, McKillop and Chairman Reynolds
NOES: Supervisor Maxon
71-2030 AUTHORIZE AWARD OF BID FOR CRAWLER TRACTOR: 3 YEAR LEASE PURCIiASE BASIS
Public Worlcs and Purchasing recommend purchase of the International
Harvester Tractor which was low bido They further recommend that t_he purchase
be made on a lease purchase basis over a three-year period at a total lease
purchase of cost of $60,305e56o
On motion of Supervisor Reynolds,, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the Board authorized the purchase of. a International
Harvester tractor crawler on a three-year lease purchase basis, at a total
cost of $60,3050560
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71-2031 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-268 RESULTS OF ELECTION OF BUTTE COUNTY SERVICE
AREA NOo 26
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-268 conva:~aing votes cast and declaring
results of special bond election within County Service Area Noo 26 was
adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign,
71~_ RESOLUTION 71-269 ACCEPTING PARADISE FOR YOIJT;i GRANT----
A resolution accepting the Paradise for Youth Grant Noa 0306 in the
amount of $7,791 was presented for adoption and fox authorization for the
Chairman to sign the app 7.i.cation and special conditions form of the grant,
Supervisor Gilman question Howard Casagrande about the funding of the granto
Mro Casagrande explained the fundingo
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Reynolds and
unanimously carried, Resolution 7I-269 accepting grant from the. California
Council on Criminal Justice for a model community plan for total youth
i-nvo7.vement to be administered by the Paradise Recreation Di.stri.ct tags
adopted and the Chairman was authori~ecl to signo
77--2033_SURPLUS PROPERTY TAKEN OFl~ AGENDA
The request for certain items to be declared surplus property was
taken o:Ef the agenda at this timed Items had previously been declared
sur--plus propertyo
71-2034_ CONFIRM APPOINTMENTS TO AD'(T.I;SORY COMMITTEE ON_1IOSPZTAL STIIDY
...Time spent discussing the appointments to the advisory committee on
the hospital study, Supervisor McKillop said he teas going t~ insist that
Dro Bailey be a member of this commute e Supervisor Maxon said he does not
taant this committee to turn into a circuso He would not think that Dro Bailey
should be on the cornmitteeo Discussed the appointment of Dro Bailey to
the Hospital advisory committeeo Supervisor Madigan felt that Dro Bailey
was in a biased position; he is an employee of the hospitalo Supervisor Madigan
said that as far as he was concerned, Dro Bailey was expendable Chairman
Reynolds set out his feelings concerning the appointments to this committee,
Following a discussion of the appointments, Supervisor Madigan said
he would like to be dismissed from this committee since there has been a
question of his conflict of interesto Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer,
said that the last paragraph of the information supplied to the Board stated
that it is presumed that there might be a conflict of feels and that there
might be minority reports filed, This study will be a study and reco~rmienclatian
to the Board, Supervisor McKil-lop said he would insist that Mro Mickel.son
be present at every meeting of this committees Chairman Reynolds said he
thought the suggestion of the Administrative Officer to have Dan Beebe on the
committee was a good oneo Supervisor McKillop said he would second any
motion that was made if the list of appointments included Supervisor Madigan,
Supervisor Gilman said the only thing he had to say was that he hoped that
this study group would move with hasten
It was moved by Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop
and unanimously carried that the following named persons be appointed to
the Adv*~ory Coirnnittee on Hospital study;
to Supervisor McKillop
20 Supervisor Madigan
3o Robert Charlebois, manager of Employees Association
4, Frank Harland, Superior California Comprehensive Health Planning Assno
5o Dr, Irene Heindl, Health director
6o Dr, Maguire, Mental IIealth Director
7o Dro Philip M, Morgans, representing the Hospital Board of Trustees
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8o Fa H, Seely, Auditor
9o Dr, D, Stonex, Butte-Glenn Medical Society
loo Paul Hoff, Medical Center administrator
71-2035 DISCUSSION: JUVENILE HALT, CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
A progress report on the Juvenile Ha11 construction program was
made to the Board concerning financing and time schedule for this projecto
Don Nissen, Senior Probation Officer, and Howard Casagrande, of CCCJ,
were present to discuss the matter with the Board,
The Administrative Officer gave a background of this mattero
Because of the problem of financing, the County only budgeted $100,000
this year and $100,000 is proposed to be budgeted next year for this
projecto It had been suggested that CCCJ could be requested to participate
in the funding of the construction, Under the CCCJ funding, the concept
changed Lo a regional .Tuvenile hallo Clif Nickelson, Administrative
Officer, presented information to the Board concerning tahat he had told
thc:,;:~rerior Court Judges on this matter, He has received a response from
the--~ S~~perior Court judges, Mro Nickelson explained this responseo
tiro i~ickelson said he questions the hauling of juveniles here from other
countieso Counties to participate in this matter sot out and discussedo
Plumes County and Glenn County would participate in the outlay of
funds for this building project, Funding discussedo,
T'.ni: was fnr'.her sa;:nt d:i,3cussi_ny tLe problem of travelo Mro Niss_,n
stated that these juveniles ha~~~ to have a detention hearing within 48 hours
aftez they a.re arrested, Dan Blackstock; County Counsel, st.+ted that there
was nothing the County could do to extend the 48 hourso The agreement: woz.ild
specify that it would be up to the County in question to get the juvcstile
to the County of origin for these detention hearingso Mro Nissen stat~ci
he has reservations about this mattero
Time spent discussing the proposa'lo It was felt that there should
be a meeting of the interested parties to discuss this mattero Mro Nissen
said the other probation officers think that it is a good thing to have
a regional juvenile hall in Butte Countyo Clif Nickelson, Administrative
Officer, said that maybe the, Board should instruct him to contact Judges
Marony and Vandegrift to have them set up a conference with the appropriate
people to further discuss this matter, Howard Casagrande will be invited
to attend the conferenceo Mro Casagrande explained the matter of CCCJ
fundingo
Meeting discussedo It was felt there should be the Superior Court
Judges, the Administrative Officer, Probation Officer and a member of the
Board of Supervisors at this meetings Mro Casagrande will appear on behalf
of CCCJo A representative from each of the interested parties will also
be invited to attend the conferenceo Mra Casagrande stated that i.f the
County was going to apply for federal funds, the County will have to approach
the matter on a larger area than this Countya It has to be on a regional
basisa Mro Steve Lamkin, Gridley, stated he was a representative of the
ministerial council from the Gridley-Biggs areas He said his pe~nle are
concerned about this mattero He said that a good many of the juveniles that
go through this hall are first timerso Their exposure is tragic, He said
it was felt that it was time this Beard included a Lay person to help with
this mattero He said that it might be wise to reach dotan and get some of
the young people; they might be able to help the County in this mattero
The Administrative Officer was requested to move forward with this
matter with as much speed as possibleo
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71-2036 APPOINTMENTS TO OROVILLE WYANDOTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the following persons were named to the Oroville
Wyandotte Irrigation District, to serve terms of four years:
Daryl Weston, Director-Division No° 2
Ruth Gillis, Treasurer
71-2037 APPROVE PHASE N0, L HILLEY CONSTRLTCTION COMPANY SACRAMENTO AVE° DEVELOPMENT
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
unanimously carried, the recommendation of Public Works was accepted for
a change in previous authorization for Chico to take jurisdiction of Hilley
Development in Sacramento Avenue subject to the following phase development:
Phase No° 1 - Four living units, complete improvements along frontage
of Sacramento Avenue or annex Sacramento Avenue,
RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:00 p,m, to go into an executive session°
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 3:10 following an executive session°
71-2038 SUPERVIS_OR_GILMAN APPOINTED TO SIGN DOCUMENTS IN CHAIRMAN REYNOLDS ABSENCE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Supervisor Gilman was appointed to sign documents
for Chairman Reynolds while the Chairman is absent from the meeting and
the Countyo
71-2038 MATTERS PRESENTED FOR DISCUSSION BY SUPERVISORS
Supervisor Madigan stated that the Board members hed received
letters about the meeting in Quincy concerning the Fish & Game Commission,
Dan Moellenberndt will attend the meeting; Gene Mercer will also attend,
Chairman Reynolds informed Supervisor Madigan that he would
get the rice material to him as quickly as he could gather it together°
Supervisor Madigan set out the flood control news and the funding
proposed for the Chico Landing project° He felt the figure quoted should
be upped, He said that if there was no objections from the Board, he would
make contacts in Sacramento to further discuss the funding for this project,
There were no objects expressed by the Board members°
Supervisor Maxon said that the Board had opposed Bill 130.,
He said he would like to have County Counsel check on these billso He
said he would like to have the Board urge Senator Marley and Assemblyman
Johnsb^ request the Governor to veto these bills, Senator Marley will
be requested to urge the Governor to veto the bills, The Administrative
Officer will send a letter to Senator Marley setting forth the Boards
feelings concerning this bill and request that he urge the Governor to
veto this series of billso County Counsel will report back next-week on
these billso
Supervisor Gilman said that the bayton Cemetery in his district has
indicated that they will not pay their tax bill this year, County Counsel
said he would recommend that this District file an exemption certificate,
Discussed; no action takeno
71-2039 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-270 IN MEMORY OF MATTIE R, LUND
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Gi.Iman and
unanimously carried, Resolution 71-270 in memory of Mattie Ro Lund was
adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signo
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further before the Board, the Board adjourned
at 3:25 in memory of Mattie R° Lund, to reconvene o Tuesday, Novemb 9,
1971 at 9:00 a°m, ~
ATTEST: CLARK A, NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
BY° `~' n o the Board
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