HomeMy WebLinkAboutM110971November 9, 1971
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Gilman, Madigan, Maxon and McKillop. Clifton Nickelson,
Administrative Officer; Daniel Blackstock, County Counsel; and Clark A,
Nelsan, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
Absent: Chairman Reynolds
INVOCATION: Revo Patrick Murphy, Sto Thomas Catholic Church, Oroville
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
71-2040 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, the minutes of November 2, 1971 were approved with the addition on
Page 172, Item 71-2024, to state the interim ordinance was for 9p days, rather
than the 180 requested,
71-2041 GHAIRMAN REYNOLDS EXCUSED
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and carried,
Chairman Reynolds was excused for non-attendance of this meeting.
71-204,?.COMMUNICATIONS
Fra,-~4is Jones, Paradise. Mr. Jones writes to protest the increase in his
taxes. Informationo
Mrs. Laverne Longacre, Gridley. Mrs. Longacre writes to protest-the raise
in taxes, Informationo
Mrs, Bernice Cumbuss, Oroville. Mrs. Cumbuss writes to protest the condition
y~r~ ~,DD ,of the 2900 block on Greenville Street. Referred to Clay Castleberry.
He will report back to the Board after discussing the matter with Mrs. Cumbuss.
Paul Hoff, administrator, Medical Center Hospital. Mr. Hoff informs the
~ Board that he must decline to serve on the Advisory Committee to
p O.~ the Administrative Office for purposes of the Butte County Hospital
study, Board members have copies of this letter, No action taken
at this time.
Daniel Vo Blackstock, county counsel. Counsel refers a letter of petition
from Dr. Frank Go Bennett to remove a parcel of land from a land
b 0 aJ 9 conservation agreement. Counsel has requested Dra Bennett to supply
the county with date and recording information on the agreement.
Discussed., It has been referred to Land Conservation Committeeo
John W. Houghton, sealer of weights and measures, Mr. Houghton writes
regarding change of title concerning his position to Director of
Weights and Measures, Referred to Personnel Airectoro
Powell, Offutt and Coolidge. As Attorneys for Wilbur E, Hutchison and Betty
J. Hutchison, the firm files claim for personal injuries in connection
O ~• Z ~ with treatment at the County hospital. See motion following
Communications,
Butte Creek Estates, Tobias Kelly, secretary, sends copy of letter written
to Butte Creek Country Club, Butte Creek Estates Hame Owners Ad Hoc
Committee, Mr, Robert Lincoln, and Mr. Joe Lantsberger regarding the
l ~ 3' ~ ~ decision to postpone the zoning of properties in the Butte Creek
Estates Subdivision and to advise that a meeting among all interested
parties has been tentatively set up to try to resolve the situation,
Information only.
Herbert J. McClanahan, C,P,A, Mr, McClanahan, who was the contract
auditor for the Grand Jury and Board of Supervisors for the 1970-71
v,OC~ annual audit, presents his audit report. To be studied by
Board memberso
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~S aO.d~Mercede M. Je n' s. In regard to the proposed Assessment District for Butte
~unior ~o~~ge, She oppo es tie district.
Paradise Chamber of Commerce. 1~he Chamber requests permission to remove the
O D stump left from the dead tree in the Foster Triangle located at
r1 Q 3~ 6052 Foster Road in Paradise and to plant there a living Douglas
Fir as part of the annual Christmas program. Boy Scout Troop 8 has
volunteered to do this work for the Christmas project. See motion
following communications.
County Supervisors Association of California, The Association sends
correspondence supporting SB 325-relating to imposition of sales
J D ~' ~""~ tax on gasoline> Mr, Castleberry explained the bill. He will go to
Sacramento and determine what it will mean to the County and will report back.
St&t~ Division of Highways, The Division forwards copy of its letter to
Mr. Castleberry, director of public works, containing notice of
~ p d completion on state freeway project on Highway 99 near Chico and
Y notifying that transfer of responsibility for control and maintenance
is effective as of October 27, 1971, Mr. Castleberry reported on
this road. No action needed.
President Nixon. The President writes to urge support of the Emergency
/ O 3,5~ Employment Act of 1971. Letter read by Clerk.
Lucille Seeman. Complaint about septic tank operation in the Paradise area.
~// 3, ~ O Referred to Planning Commission.
Judge Wm. Savage. Recommending that Mr. Fordyce E, Sickels, Animal Control
Officer, be considered as Constable for the Oroville Judicial District
Sheriff Larry Gillick, Recommending the appointment of Fordyce Sickels
as constable for the Oroville Judicial District. Clerk to place in
file. Copies to be referred to Administrative 0£fice and to the
Personnel Director for recruiting to fill this position.
_Thomas F. & Diane Odekirk. Protest about the shocking rise in County taxes.
~ n s ~~ d Read and discussed. No action taken.
A. Gerhard, Request for Board to consider mobile home owners paying their
/~3'c7z~ fair sha a to ta~e~,
~~.,OOLaw Offices of Sptone an oc~., Request a schedule of wood shipments from Don Erby
Ca as representative of Moving Enterprises, Inc," Discussed; no action.
7~.-2043 CIAIM REJECTED
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
O U Z~carried, the claim of Wilbur E, Hutchison, Betty J. Hutchison, Tammy L.
Hutchison and Deborah J. Hutchison in the total amount of the claim as of
date of presentation of claim of $500,000 for personnal injuries was rejected
and referred to County Counsel.
71-2043 APPROVE REQUEST FOR PARADISE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO REMOVE STUMP
3N THE FOSTER TRIANGLE
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, the request of the Paradise Chamber of Commerce for permission to
remove the stump :eft from the dead tree in the Foster Triangle located at
6052 Foster Road in Paradise was approved and they were authorized to plant
there a living Douglas Fir. as part of the annual Christmas program.
71-2044 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. ORD RANCH ROAD TRANSFER STATION
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, plans and specifications for the Ord Ranch Road transfer station
were approved, call for bills authorized to be opened December 2, 1971, at
11:00 a,m, at Public Works office.
71-2045 APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS: PALERMO FIRE STATION
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the plans and specificatians for the Palermo Fire Station were
approved, call for bids were authorized, to be opened December 2, 1971 at
11:00 a,m. at Public Works office,
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71-2046 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: LIME SADDLE RECREATION AREA BOAT
LAUNCHING FACILITIES
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported on the plans and
specifications for the Lime Saddle Recreation area boat launching facilities,
Project No, REC 71-1, He said they were sent an agreement for this work
and they returned the Agreement to the State Parks and Recreation Department,
for their agproval. The attorneys for the State Parks and Recreation Department
are trying to iron out the problems in the agreements Mr, Castleberry suggested
that the Board approve the plans and go ahead with call for bidsa The
agreement should be approved before the bids are awarded, Matter discussed,
On motion of Supervisor Maxon,s econded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the plans and sgecifications for the Lime Saddle Recreation
area boat launching facilities, Project No. REC 71-1, were approved;
(b) Chairman and Director of Public Works were authorized to sign the plans;
(c) wage scale adopted; (d) call for bids authorized with opening at 11:00
a.m. December 2, 1971, in Public Works office, contingent to the agreement
being approved by the State Parks and Recreation Department prior to the
awarding of the bids,
71-2047 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: FORBESTOWN ROAD FAS PROJECT 759 L)
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, the plans and sgecifications for the Foxbestown Road FAS Project
759(4) were approved and the Chairman and Director of Public Works were
authorized to sign the plans,
71-2047 APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR'S MAINTENANCE BOND: RAMADA ACRES ~k3
It was moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillog and
carried that the contractor's maintenance bond for road and drainage
improvements for Ramada Acres ~~3 be rel~a~~ed,
71-2049 APPROVE CCO ~k5 PARADISE PINES #3 & CCO~k7 FOR PARADISE PINES ~ 5 & ~~6
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, the following contract change orders were approved and the Chairman
was authorized to sign:
Paradise Pines ~~3, Change Oxdex No, 5 in the increasing amount of $809060
Paradise Pines ~~5 and ~~6, Change Order Noo 7, no increase in cost.
71-2050 PARADISE PINES ~~3 STREET & DRAINAGE WORK: HELD OVER
At the request of the Director of Public Works, the notice of
completion of the street and drainage work for Paradise Pines ~~3 was held
over at this time.
71-2051 INTENTION TO FORM AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: SKYWAY STORM DRA][NAGE:CONSULTANT CONTRAC'
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, explained the formation of
an assessment district under the 1913 procedure for constructing and financing
the drainage and curb and gutter work for Skyway storm drainage, He said it
appears that the only way to finance this project is through an assessment
district proceedings, Public hearings will have to be heldo Mr, Castleberry
requested that the Board indicate their intent to form the district and
authorize him to negotiate for a contract with Everd McCain of McCain &
Associates fox engineering work, Matter discussed, County Counsel recommended
that the motion be one of intent and that the matter would have to be cleared
by County Counsel.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, the Board (1) indicated their intention to form an assessment
district under the 1913 procedure for constructing and financing the drainage
and curb and gutter work; (2) authorized Public Works to negotiate a
contract with Everd McCain of McCain & Associates for engineering work;
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(3) interim financing of engineering work be approved from County Service
Area No. 38 and repayment be made when assessment district is formed.
71-2052 RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, AGREEMENTS FOR SALE AND ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT DEEDS
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the following action yaas taken by the Board:
Approved agreements for sale, aut~iorized the Chairman to sign and
authorized the Auditor to issue warrant upon demand of County's escrow agent
on the following:
Muir Avenue H. L. Clark 0,161 ac. $209 No impr. $209
54153-68-1
Manzanita Ave. L. E, Foster 0,67 ac. $1,901 " $1,901
2, Accepted right of way acquisition grant deeds and authorized
Chairman to sign certificates of acceptance on the following:
Skyway 51261-70-2 Pcl. 28 B, W, Akins
Pcl. 21 A. E, Thelander
Clark Road 57452-71-1 Pcl. 9 L. A, Hovey
71-2053 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-271 OF ABANDONMENT: PORTION OF THIRD STREET, RICHVALE
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, Resolution 71-271 of intention to abandon a portion
of Third Street, Richvale was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to
sign. December 7, 1971 at 11:00 a.m. set as hearing date.
71-2054 INFORMATION ONLY: P.E.P. PROGRAM
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that with the
P.E.P, program and some rearrangement of PublicWorks staff, they are starting
slowly into the house numbering and street name study and in the establishment
of level monuments within the special building permit zone along the
Sacramento River, Mr. Castleberry reported on what these employees are
doing in these projects, He stated they were working with Personnel office
on a change of designated employee to supervise these employeeso Matter
discussed; no action taken.
71-2055 DISCUSSION: ACTION TAKEN ON ABANDONMENT OF THIRD STREET. RTCHVALE
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said he would like to discuss the
action the Board had taken in the adoption of the resolution of intention
to abandon a portion of Third Street, Richvale. He said he thought that
a public hearing had been held on this abandonment back in 1963 but that
a resolution had never been prepared and adapted. Public Works will research
the matter and will report back later in the meeting,
71-2056 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-272 SALE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY
D, C. Swinney, Treasurer and Tax Collector, files notice of intention
to sell two parcels of tax deeded property. Tt was stated that these sales
are not in conformity with the Board's policy. It was felt that the new
policy should apply to these saleso Mro Swinney explained the progerty
involved in these sales, Following a discussion of the sales, the parcel
located at 721 West 3rd Street, Chico was held up at this time,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, Resolution 71-272 authorizing sale of tax deeded property, being
AP 004-26-1-001-0, located at 145 West 7th Street, Street, for a minimum
price of $2392,86 was adopted.
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RECESS: 9;50
RECONVENED: 10:05
71-2057 RESCIND ACTION TAKEN ON ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 71-27~; ADOPT
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, action taken on adoption of Resolution 71-272 was rescinded and
Resolution 71-273 of abandonment of Third Street, Richvale was adopted
and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
71-2058 APPEARANCE MR. ROBERT CHARLEBOIS BUTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Mr. Robert Charlebois, manager of the Butte County Employees Association,
said he was appearing on behalf of the Hospital employees. He said the
morale at the hospital is very low, He suggested that the Board should adopt
a resolution setting forth that no action would be taken at the hospital
concerning the employees until the Hospital study committee has had an
opportunity to mare their study and present their reconmiendations concerning
the operations at the hospital. The employees have a fear that at the
Thursday night meeting of the Hospital Board of Trustees that the executive
session will go on to such a late hour that the employees will be unable to
remain for the completion of the meeting. Mr. Charlebois requested that
the Board preclude any change at the hospital so that the employees would be
assured that the trustees will not phase out the hospital by eliminating
some of the staff. The employees want assurance that their jobs are
secured at least until the study is completed.
Request discussed. The Administrative Officer was requested to discuss
the matter with the Hospital Board of Trustees. Supervisor McKillop stated
that he would be at the meeting Thursday night and he will convey this
request to the Board of Trustees, also. The matter could be handled in this
mannero
No action taken on the request at this time.
71-2059„ANDY GERBERs OROVILLE (BERRY CREEK) APB ARANCE BEFORE THE BOARD
Andy erber, Berry Creek, stated he had appeared before the Board
last week. ~e said it was not easy to admit that you are wrong. Last
week he talked about his tax bill. He said he gave wrong figures. He
said his assessment had gone up 8d0%; .that is not true. The rate went up
1000%. The assessment on the land last year was $300; this year it has
been assessed at $3000, He again stated that tax increases could be
attributed to lack of management. He explained his feelings concerning
these assessment increases.
He also questioned the Board about the mobile home problem.
He felt an~ordinance should be adopted setting up regulations for mobile
home taxation. He said that the broadening of the tax rate is what
is needed in this County.
71-2060 APPEARANCE OF MR. C. H. NIELSEN, PARADISE
Mr. C, H. Nielsen, Paradise, appealed to this Board concerning the
ruling of the Department of Public Works relating to a subdivision on
Nielsen Road. He has given right of way easements so that there would be
access to the property. He is bringing these apcesses up to County road
standards. He has been requested to place barricade on these roads.
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Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, said this appeal of the action of the
Public Works Department and Planning Commission would have to be filed with
the Board in writing. After the Board has received this written appeal,
then the matter could be heard the following week. Mr. Nielsen stated
he would send a letter to the Board of Supervisors, with copies being sent
to the Department of Public Works. Mr. Castleberry said he would be
happy to meet with County Counsel and Mra Nielsen and discuss this
matter, Mr, Nielsen will meet with Mr. Castleberry to discuss this matter,
Mr, Nielson said he was also objecting to the request that there be
underground drainage on the extension of Elliott Road to his property. This
road is about 500' longo Public Works is requesting a ZS' drain with 4
drop-ins, It will cost about $5000 to do this work being required,
Mr, Nielsen said he did not think this work is necessary nor should it be
required. Chairman Gilman suggested that he meet with Mr. Castleberry and
work out some of these difficulties.,
71-2061 APPEARANCE: MRS. DOROTHY THRESHER SECRETARY-BUTTE COUNTY TAXPAYERS ASSN.
Mrs. Dorothy Thresher, secretary of the Butte County Taxpayers
Association, set out protests of the taxpayers, She said that this
Board had the control over the O,E,O, programs. She said that they had
been doing research on these programs, She reported that they had
discovered that there was a $5,000 bill from the Pizza Parlous in Chicoo
She requested that the Board have a complete audit made of the O,E.O.
program; she said she was speaking for the woodcutting program.
Request discussed, Supervisor Maxon said he felt that there should
be an audit and a complete investigation oaf these programs, The Board
stated that this matter would be discussed 3ater in the meetingo
71-2062 APPEARANCE: WM. TOMPKINS PARADISE.
Mr, William Tompkins, Paradise, set out the matter of the building
of the new courthouse. He said the taxpayers had voted this matter down,
He said the Board went ahead and started the construction even though the
taxpayers were opposed to the matter, He questioned the Board members
about the requested assessment district for the junior college.
Mr, Mickelson said that this Board is mandated by law to provide adequate
facilities for county government. The present court building could not be
continued to be used. The argument on the ballot set this matter out
and it was for the financing method for the construction of the court
building. Chairman Gilman agreed that it was wrong to circumvent the
rights and views of the people, Supervisor McKillop agreed with the
statements of Chairman Gilman,
71-2063 APPEARANCE OP MR. RICHARD MAWHORTER, OROVILLE
Mr, Richard Mawhorter asked the Board about the proposed boundaries
of the Skyway storm drainage districto He was told that the boundaries
would be the same as the Paradise Irrigation District and it was for the
installation of storm drainage on the Skyway between Bille Road and Neal Roado
Mr. Castleberry explained the situation, stating that this was requested to
get the design work started.
71-2064 APPEARANCE O1' MRS, KATHERINE BEST: VALLEY VIEW-GRESTMORE SITUATION
Mrs. Katherine Best, Paradise, stated that last week the Board had
ordered the barricading of the end of Valley View Drive. She said the
matter is quite involved. County Counsel stated that there was to be an
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executive session later to discuss this mattero This request by Mrso Best
could be considered at that time. Mr. Castleberry said he had reviewed this
matter. There are extenuating circumstances. He set out the work that
has been done in this area. It is now a question of whether the people
had the right to do this work. County Counsel will report on this matter
later.
No action taken at this time.
71-2065 FEATHER RIVER DEVELOPMENT STUDY: APPEARANCE OF BERNARD RICHTER CHAIRMAN
Mr, Bernard Richter, chairman of the Feather River development study
committee, spoke to the Board concerning a resolution in support of the
redevelopment of the Feather River. They are attempting to get the river
restored, He presented a study book to the Chairman, he also presented
copies of the proposed resolutiono He said they hoped to get the river restored
by putting in a dam below the bower Thermalito Bridge. A large amount of
data has been collected in this matter.
Mr. Richter presented a slide presentation setting out the condition
of the river at the present time. Supervisor Maxon said the Board has no
intention of losing the River. They have been working with the State
in this matter. Mr. Richter said that on November 29th there will be a
tour for Senator Marler and Assemblyman Johnson.
71-2066 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-274 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE AND VARIOUS
STATE DEPARTMENTS TO ASSIST IN THE RESTORAfiION OF A PORTION OF THE FEATHER RIVETt
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, Resolution 71-274 requesting the Governor of the State of California
and various state departments to assist in the restoration of a portion of
the Feather River was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
71-2067 APPEARANCE OF .TAMES [~fg HANSEN OF OROVILLE
Mr. 3ames W, Hansen requested time to speak to the Board about
actions that need rectifyingo He said his comments were directed to the
actions of the Forest Service personnel, He said he has received a letter
from Mr. fiurpins office, The ownership of the mines has been questioned,
He offered evidence of the acts of the Division of Forestry personnel,
Supervisor Maxon said he would recommend that this matter be referred to
the Sheriff's Department. If there has been harassment, then the Sheriff
could take action.
Matter referred to the Sheriff's Department with the request to
~~estig~te the complaint.
71-2068 PARADISE PINES UNITS 10 11 and 15 CONTRACT AWARD
The Paradise Pines Units 10, 11 and 15, contract award, was taken
off the agenda at this time at the request of Robert Brunsell, attorney
for the district.
71-2069 PARADISE PINES COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES UNITS N0, 1 2 and 3 ASSESSMENT DTST.
Robert Brunsell, attorney at law, presented the proceedings
in the Paradise Pines Country Club Estates Units No, 1, 2 and 3
assessment district. He presented petitions for the formation of the
district representing owners of more than sixty per cent of the property.
Petition filed.
time:
Boundary Map filed, Following documents filed and received at this
Certificate of Engineer certifying that petitions are signed by owners
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Certificate of Onwership
Certificate of value of Appraiser
Engineer's Estimate of cost.
Engineer's report, plans and specifications,
Notice inviting sealed bids
Notice of improvement
Mr, Brunsell requested that the Board adopt the necessary resolutions
at this time.
71-2070 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 71-275 through 71-282, PARADISE PINES COUNTRX CLUB
ESTATES UNITS N0._1, 2_and 3_ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Maxon
and carried, the following resolutions were adopted and the Chairman was
authorized to sign:
Resolution No. 71-275 Approving Boundary Map
" " 71-2~6Preliminary Determination
rr n 71_277 Authorizing execu~ion of agreement with Sturgis,
Den-Dulk, Aouglass & Anderson as Special Bond
Counsel
71-278 Authorizing execution of agreement The Murray-
- McCormick Environmental Group, as Project Engineer
71-279 Setting time and place for hearing on public
convenience and necessity
" " 71-280 of Intention
" " 71-281 and Order Preliminaxily adopting Engineer's
Report, setting public hearing thereon for
December 14, 1971, with bids to be received
" November 30, 1971
" " " 71-282 adopting scale of prevailing wage rates
71-2071 PUBLIC HEARING, J. W. SWAIM, APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION's
DECISION OF OCTDBNR 26 RE PROPOSED DIVISION OF LOT 26 IN RANCHO ROBLEDOS
SUBDIVISION, CHICO (Not an advertised hearin~~
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, presented this matter. He summarized
the conditions of the Planning Commission, One of the requirements or
conditions was that the easement should be relaCated off the access. The
applicant suggests that it should go down the west property line, Mr, Castleberry
explained where the easement was recommended to be placed. He said the
proposed location would be better for future development.
Applicant present and he stated that he was in agreement with
Mr. Castleberry's recommendation. Agreement has been reached in this
matter by all parties concerned.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the recommendation of the Public Work's director to to relocate
~gi~e easement leading to one of Mr. Swaim's lots was approved for a distance
of •12' to fhe west, as a result of the agreement between Public Works
Department and Mr. Swaim,
71-2072 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 1210-INTERIM "R-1" 20NING DISTRICT FOR THE
"FRIENDLX WOOD SUBDIVISION " PARADISE
A proposed ordinance for interim "R-1" zoning district for the
"Fiendly Woods Subdivision," Paradise was presented by Mr. Lawson. It
was stated that this business of zoning for a use permit was a poor way
to do thingso Proposed ordinance discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, reconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Ordinance No, 1210 an interim ordinance zoning a portion of the County
an "R-1" (single-family residential) district, pursuant to Ordinance No. 475,
as amended was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
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71-2073 HEARING SET: EXTENSION OF INTERIM ZONING FOR AREA LOCATED SOUTH
OF SACRAMENTO AVENUE, NORTH OF CHICO RIVER ROAD, WEST OF CHICO CITY LIMITS
A public hearing was set for November 23, 1971 at 11:00 a,m, for
the extension of the °interim S-1" district, described as being located
south of Sacramento Avenue, north of Chico River Road, west of Chico
city limits and east of the existing "A-3" district, containing 407 acres,
more or less, west of Chico,
71»2074 DISCUSSION: REQUEST TO CHARGE PUBLIC FOR REPRODUCTING CORRESPONDENCE,
MAPS AND MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS BY PLANNING COMNJISSION
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, requested authorization to
charge the public for reproducing correspondence, maps and miscellaneous
documents, They have a 3 M machine, Costs would be 05, per sheet and it
would cost about ,50 per copy to reproduce maps 24 x 80" in size, Request
discusseda Mro Lawson was requested to discuss this request with other
departments and determine what they are charging for these copies, The
Administrative Officer was also requested to set forth a uniform charge
to be used by the various departments for this work,
No action taken at this timed
71-2075 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BOARD TO SCREENING
COMMITTEE FOR RECRUITMENT FOR EOC DIRECTOR
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, reported that the Economic
Opportunity Council has selected three representatives to serve on the
screening committee for the Economic Opportunity director applications,
Two members of the Governing Board will also serve on the committee,
Appointments discussed,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, Supervisor Gilman and Chairman Reynolds were appointed to
the screening committee as the Board of Supervisor's representatives,
71-2076 ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. I211 AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE
A salary ordinance amendment has been prepared to: (1) reclassify
two road maintenance man III, R, 17.5 to foreman I, R. 1905. These positions
are in the Public Works Department and will be used to supervise the roadside
maintenance crews fonder under the Emergency Employment Act. (2) fine
Welfare Director has requested the deletion of one vacant eligibility
worker II position, Ra 1300 and the addition of one mental health technician,
R, 12,0. Request discussed,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, Ordinance No. 1211 amending the salary ordinance was adopted and
the Chairman was authorized to sign.
71-2077 ITEMS DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, the following items were declared surplus and the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to sell the items:
1. One old obsolete wooden cabinet value estimated at $1
2, One National Cast Register machine serial no, 5164105, estimated
value $100
71-2078 DENY AWARDING OF BID FOR THREE MOBILE RADIOS, TWO-WAY
Time spent discussing the bids for three mobile radios, two-way,
and a base station remote control unit for the Ag Commissioner and Air
Pollution Department, Bids were received from: General Electric Company-
$2,537085; Motorola C & E, $2,849x86; Chairman Gilman questioned the
purchase of these radios. It was suggested that the awarding of the bids
be taken off the agenda at this time and make the department document their
request.
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
carried, the Board denied the awarding of the bid for the mobile radios and
base station remote control unito
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71-2079 APPROVE TRAVEL REQUEST
On motion of Supervisor Maxon, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
carried, the travel request by County Counsel was approved for Jim Griffith
to be at an eight day trielin Sacramento Superior Gourt, in the matter of
Alice vs. State Department of Social Welfare, et al, Travel by private car,
Number of nights lodging five; estimated cost of trip $2040
71-2080 DISCUSSION: AGREEMENT WITH "THE BRIBGE"
Dr. Maguire of Mental Health requests Board approval of
agreement to extend emergency out-patient counseling services to mental
health patients who possess drug. problems, Provision for this agreement
was made in Mental Health budget. Maximum compensation and mileage under the
agreement $6,7170 Agreement has been approved by Counsel and Auditor.
It was requested that Dr. Heindl explain the services that are being
provided, Supervisor Maxon said he has some reservation in this matter.
More information should be given to the Board on this item.
Request discussed. Mro Nickelson was requested to have the head
of "The Bridge" and Dr. Heindl and Dr. Maguire appear to speak on this
subjecto Matter to be placed back on the agenda,
RECESS: 11:45 to 1:30
RECONVENED: 1:30
71-2081 DISCUSSION: ASSEMBLX BILLS 1301 through 1305
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained Assembly Bills 1301 and 1305.
Zt was Supervisor Maxon that had requested that these matters be placed on the
agenda. AB 1301 has been signed into law by Governor Reagon,
Time spent discussing these bills and their effect on the county,
Supervisor Maxon suggested that a letter be written to the Governor critizing
him for signing these bills, No action taken on this suggestion.
71-2082 FUND TRANSFER APP ROVED:
Time spent discussing budget transfer B-6 for the Emergency Manpower
Program. This sets up the program. There are decreases in various department
budgets. There would be a transfer from the Reserve fund to cover the
amount needed by the Chico Constable in the amount of $400,
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, Budget transfer B-6 was approved in the amount of $7"">577.00
to the Emergency Manpower Act - Section 5 and that the transfers be made
from the budgets as follows:
Personnel ~~360 $3,593
Personnel ~f~430 374
Auditor ~k350j 600
Sheriff ~~330 2,450
Public Works X400 150
Marshal 410 (from the Reserve for Contingency)
RECESS: 2:05 to go into an executive session
RECONVENED: The Board reconvened at 3:30 following an executive session.
71-2083 AUTHORIZE SILING OF SUIT AGAINST PROPERTX OWNERS & DEVELOPERS OF LAND
ADJACENT OF CRESTMOOR ESTATES, PARADISE
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, County Counsel was authorized to file a suit against the praperty
owners and developers of land adjacent to the Crestmoor Estates, Paradise,
and that the developers be enjoined to future development until an adequate
access is approved.
AYES: Supervisors Madigan and McKillop and Chairman Gilman
NOES: Supervisor Maxon Page 186.
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71-2084 DISCUSSION: WOODCUTTING BUSINESS CASH PROBLEM
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, set out the background of the
New Era Enterprises wood business, set up under the Community Action program,
Application for funding for this program had been made last April or May.
Funds were made available for this program, The program was stated using
versatile funds, The expenditure of these funds authorized back in
July? Mr, Nickelson explain the present problem of the cash deficit.
Mr. Blackstock, the County Auditor, Brian Freeman and Mr. Nickelson
went to San Francisco to discuss additional financing by the regional office,
It was stated that the wood market in San Francisco was terrific. The
San Francisco office said they had been posted on this matter and they
would be willing to give additional funding with the understanding that the
advance would have to be paid back next year. Mr, Nickelson explained how
the funding could be handled. Mr. Nickelson said that because of the time
factor involved, there had been a question of whether the Governing Board
of G,A.A, could make a decision. The usual procedure was for the
administering board to give their approval first.
Mr. Nickelson reported that they have received notice that people
have been complaining to their Congressmen alluding to fraud in this matter.
He said the Auditor has a control on every expenditure, $ecause of these
complaints, it will be necessary that the administering Board give their
approval before the versatile funds can be put into this project.
Brian Freeman, Director (interim), Don Erby, operator of the woodcutting
operation and Mr. Mealy, San Francisco, were present to answer questions
concerning this matter, Supervisor McKillop requested that Mr. Neely
set out his actions of the distribution of the wood in San Francisco.
Mr. Mealy explained how the wood was distributed in the bay area. Mra Neely
stated they have sold about $25,000 worth of wood. Mr, Freeman said they
have received about $5,000 from these sales and that there was abou~C
$20,000 outstanding. They era treating and aging the balance of the wood now.
Mr. Erby stated he had been given the responsibility of handling
this program. They have kept a book on ail woods sald, He said the auditor
would have no difficulty finding out where the money has gone, He said
he had told Mr, Hyde that they had over expended. Mr. Hyde felt that the
cash flow would cover the over expenditures.
Time spent discussing the wood cutting operation, Supervisor Maxon
said he would recommend at this point that there be a complete audit by the
State O.E.O, and the Federal O.E,O. and the County's auditing department.
He said that nothing further should be done until the audit has been done.
Chairman Gilman said he did not think that the Board is ready to make
a determination at this time. There will be a meeting Thursday evening of
the Administering council, He said that he hoped in the meantime they
could pull together some basic figures so that this Board of Supervisors
could make a determination. It is necessary that this Board make a determination
in the matter, It was suggested that there be a meeting of the Administering
council on Wednesday evening so that they could make a determination in this
matter, They were requested to inform the press and the interested parties
about the special meeting.
Mr, Blackstock requested that the Board direct the acting director of
E.O.C. to prepare amended special conditions, Mr, Freeman will meet with
Mr, Blackstock and these special conditions can be approved Thursday at
the special Board of Supervisors meeting.
Appearing to discuss this matter of the woodcutting operation:
1. John Harris, Foothill Blvd,, Oroville. He questioned the
Board about the operation and expressed his concern and stated that the
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operation should be properly supervised, He said the,taxpayers are against
any further funding of this program,
2, Mrs> Dorothy Thresher, Gridley, She questioned Mr, Freeman about
the hauling of the wood to San Francisco,
3, Mr, Richard Mawhorter, Oroville, Mre Mawhorter asked who would
be responsible for the grant; he was told the Board was the signing agent
for the application for the grants The $75,000 grant will have to be repaido
Discussion on this matter and determination will be made Thursday,
November 11, 1971 at 2:30 pomp
71-2085 ADOPT RESOLUTION 71-283 IN MEMORY OF BILL ANDERSON CONSTABLE
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Maxon and
carried, Resolution 71-283 in memory of Bill Anderson, deceased, former constable
of Oroville, was adopted and the Chairman was authorized to signs
RECESS: The Board recessed at 4:45 pomp in memory of Bi11 Anderson, to
reconvene on Thursday, November 11, 1971 at 2:30 p,mo
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