HomeMy WebLinkAboutM112073November 1`3., 1973
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF BUTTE
SSo
The Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m, pursuant to adjournment.
present: Supervisors Cameron, Cilman, Ladd, Madigan and Chairman McKillap;
Clif Nickelson, Administrative Officer, Dan Blackstock, CountyCounsel,
and Clark A. Nelson, County Clerk, by Margie Catt, Board of Supervisors Clerk.
INVOCATION: Rev. Ralph Bower, Jr., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oroville
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
73-1771 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the minutes of October 30th, 1973 were approved as
mailed,
73-1772 COMMUNICATIONS
Robert S. Anderson, Paradise, Appeal is filed to Planning Commission denial
~ on November 8, 1973 of use permit to construct a duplex on Happy
~l3•G Wood Lane, Paradise, Set for hearing on December 11, 1973 at 2;00 p.m.
Cho Area Recreation and Park District. The District writes regarding
D Q, s the setting of their 1973-74 tax rate, To be discussed later in
the meeting.
County of Placer. The County forwards Resolution No. 73-61b relating to
land acquisition of Fibreboard Corporation property by the U.S.
Forest Service. Discussed. Supervisor Madigan suggested that a letter
be written in the matter.
C J m y of Lake. Eugene P< Collins, public works director of Lake County,
L~•p writes regarding the County's experience with their newly constructed
solid waste transfer station. Copies to be made for Board members.
o my Supervisors Association of California. The Association forwards
/ Q 0.~ ~ analysis of Assembly Bill 703, the Campaign Disclosure Act. County
Counsel to grepare a condensed memo explaining this bill.
Public Utilities Commission. The Commission forwards interim order on
Q ~• y ~ Case No. 9581 re energy and fuel requirements and supply of
/ electric public utilities in California. Discussed. Administrative
Officer to report next week on steps County is taking to conserve energy,
Senator Fred W. Marler, Jr. Senator Marler acknowledges the Board's
~•~ Ietter of October 11 expressing concern as to the cost of the
~ ~• November 6 election on Proposition I. Information only.
State Resources Agency-Division of Water Rights. The Division of Water Rights.
~ The Division sends copy of proposed sections to be added to the
of/~ ~ Administrative Code, setting forth procedure which theBoard will
follow.:.~n connection with violation of permit or license terms
and conditions. Referred to George Stamm with request that he
report back to the Board.
6 rS~ ~, Claude Macey. Request to transfer ambulance contract. Referred to Counsel Counsel
to study. See motion following communications.
7 3 ~~ Mrs. Harold E. Anthony. Urges the Board to prevent hunting at any time on
~•-~ p•d p any areas of Lake Oroville or in State parks. To be placed in file.
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0~ Gary T. Lippincott. Appeals conditions made by Planning Commission for
~~ ~~ improvement of Orchard Drive to County standards. Continued ane
week.
Lynn R. Thomas. Opposes any relaxation of prohibition of hunting in California
s(~n,0 d State Parks or Recreation Areas. To be placed in file.
73-1773 APPROVE ASSIGNING OF GRIDLEY AMBT.Ti4NCE SERVICE AREA N0. 37 TO ROBERT SHARER
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Claude Macey to assign
the Gridley Ambulance Service Area No. 37 to Mr. Robert A. Sharer, subject
to County Counsel's approval.
73-1774 REPORT BY COUNSEL ON WARD BLVD.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, reported on the Ward Blvd, lot splits,
He said he had contacted the Title Company and they have still be unable to
contact Mr. Fields. Matter of right of way discussed. The agreement was that
this property was to be put back into two parcels and that there would be no
other lot splits.
Supervisor Madigan felt that County Counsel should be authorized to
proceed with the cease and desist order. Supervisor Ladd stated that Mr. Fields
had contacted him some time ago and told him that he had to move to Redding
because of illness. Mr. Fields had signed an acceptance to have this
property deeded back to him.
Chairman McKi.llop referred the matter back to County Counsel to
locate Mr. Fields, with the request that the matter be placed back on the agenda
next week.
73-1775 REPORT BY DR. ENLOE RE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:
~ MOTION OF INTENT APPROVID TO PARTICIATE IN PROGRAM
,~ Dr. Enloe reported on the Sickel Cell Anemia research and education.
The Board members have received correspondence from Dr. Enloe on this matter.
He stated that he does not have a complete report. at this time. They still
see some potential problems in getting this matter implimented. funding
set out. Administration of the research set out.
Mr, White appeared to answer questions that the Board members
might have regarding the matter. Supervisor Ladd said he would like to have
a breakdown of the costs. Mr. White stated that there are twelve counties
involved in the research program. Supervisor Cameron said he had met with
Mr. White and Dr. Enloe to dzS.euss,:th~~.pzogram.It was interesting to note that
Butte County has more than 50% of the total number of persons to be tested.
In-kind contributions discussed. County Counsel was requested to
work with Dr. Enloe and Mr. White on an agreement to be presented to the
Board for their consideration. Dr. Enloe stated that Mr. White should get
started on the program. He explained how the funds would be used. Funds
discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, a motion of intent to participate in the Sickle Cell
Anemia research and education was adopted, up to $3,000 in funds, with the
understanding that County Counsel would present an agreement to the Board
for approval.
gospital surplus items that might be used discussed.
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73-1776 REPORT ON CHICO AREA RECREATION DISTRICT BY COUNTY AUDITOR
F. H. Seely, County Auditor, reported on the Chico Area Recreation
District tax rate. He said that because of the Chico Area Recreation and
Q ,~ ~ Park District Board of Director's blatant and flagrant attempt to illegally
I 1 levy and collect excessive taxes from the district taxpayers, he was compelled
to respond to their letter to the Board of Supervisors, dated November 13,
1973, wherein they make implication of improper conduct by the Auditor's
office. He assured the Board that the 1973-74 tax rates for CARD were
computed in full accordance with existing statutory provisions and are correct
as established by the Board of Supervisors.
A copy of Mr. Seely's report filed with the Clerk,
Chairman McKillop thanked Mr. Seely for his report and assured
him that the news media would carry this rebuttal.
73-1777 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ITEMS
Award of typewriter bids discussed. Award taken off at this time
with the request that it be placed back on the agenda for Tuesday, November 27th.,
with a delineation of where each typewriter was to be placed.
Surplus items at Hospital discussed. It was felt that some of these
items could be used by some of the county departments.
Budget Transfer B-21-Library discussed, Supervisor Ladd questioned
the use of the unanticipated revenue. Transfer taken off the agenda at this time.
Administrative Officer to give the Board members a memo explaining this matter.
On motion of Supervisor Oilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, the following action was taken;
1.Confirmed the alternate members to the Appeals Commission as follows:
1. Dave Vasco's alternate - Don Nissen
2. Roy McKernan to serve as alternate for either Dean Cofer
or Darrel Stevens
2. Adopted Ordinance 1412, amending the salary ordinance and authorized
the Chairman to sign.
3. Approved the mo8i.fication extension of the NYC in-school program
through September 3, 1974 with an addition of $59,610 of federal funds and
authorized the Chairman to sign the agreements
4. Declared the Tsted Hospital items surplus and authorized the
Purchasing Agent to dispose of the same:
(a) Manual and electric typewriters, adding machines,
calculators and addressographs which are saleable or useable
(b) Obsolete items which are still useable and in a saleable
condition, including bedside stands, chests of drawers,
cabinets, dictaphones, chairs, lamps, stools, conveyors, etc.
(c} Unuseable, broken, unrepairable or damaged beyond repair
and worthless items located in the yard, including
furniture and miscellaneous equipment
(d) Additional listings of items located in the yard as
described in (c) above.
(e) Miscellaneous equipment and various parts used for repair
of equipment which are not saleable and are deemed to be
worthless.
(f) Various items of saleable quipment, including side rails,
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old style beds, wheelchairs, mattresses, cabinets, etc.
(g} One wood Hi-back wheel chair located in the historical
room which has little or no value except possibly
historical
(h) One Therardyne standard wheel chair and one movie
projection screen which are useable and resaleable
equipment which had previously been donated to the
/ Hospital.
t.~ 5. Adopted Resolution 73-185 amending Resolution 73-138 re travel and
expenses for county officers and employees, and authorized Chairman to sign.
~ 6. Adopted Resolution 73-186 awarding sale of real property located
in Glenhaven Estates Subdivision Unit No. 1 by Resolution No. 73-155 and
authorized tine Chairman to sign deed to Merle A. Webb.
6. Approved Budget transfer B-20, public Works-Refuse Disposal,
transferring $44S from maintenance of dumps account to fixed assets-equipment.
73-1778 REPORT BY WELFARE DIRECTOR REGARAING STAFFING PATTERNS AF,PER THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF HR 1.
Ed Robinson, Welfare Director, spoke to the Board regarding staffing
patterns after the implementation of gR 1. He presented the Board members
a copy of the organizational chart for his office. He explained the quandry
that the Welfare Department is in. He explained the people that would be
necessary to implement HR l..anda,f"eels that with the implementation of this
bill that there will be a personnel shortage problem in his office.
Mr. Robinson stated that at this point they would have to play
the matter of personnel by ear, and that he would keep the Board informed
of the situation. No action taken at this time.
RECESS: 10:35
RECONVENED: 10;50
-1779 ADOPT. RESOLUTION 73-187 SALE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-187 authorizing the sale of tax deeded
property by the Tax Collector of AP 062-16-0-019-0,located in Bald Rock-
Ceder Path, minimum price $669 and the Clerk was authorized to sign.
73-1780 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Tom Evans, Supt. of Schools, reported that because the school districts
are waiting for County taxes to be paid and their share apportioned to them,
some of the schools are running in the red. He said he would like to request
that the Board assist the school districts, pursuant to Education Code
Section 2105.1 and authorize the Auditor to transfer sufficient funds from
the General Fund, as needed, until the first property tax apportionment is
made. Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the Auditoran.d Txeas~arex_we~e auth~~zed>.:ta~ transfer funds froc
General Fund to the school districtspsFsuant to Education Code Section 21051,
during this period of time that the tax funds axe being collected and
apportioned to the various districts, up to 85% of the funds due them.
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73-1781 APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF PAVING OF VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS:
APPROVED AGREEMENT FOR SALE RIGHT OF WAY AC UISTTTON E 1st AVENUE AND MADRONE AVE.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Gilman and
unanimously carried, the following action was taken;
1. Accepted the work of Butte Creek Rack Co. for the paving of
various Butte County Roads-Project No. AG 73-1, authorized the Chairman to
sign the Notice of Completion and instructed the Clerk to record said
Notice of Completion with. the County Recorder.
2. Approved the following agreements
acquisition for E 1st Avenue and Madrone Avenue
Chairman to sign and authorized the Auditor to
of County's escrow agent;
Madrone Avenue Extension
Margaret Backus
Baldwin ContractiAg Co.
Highnell & Hignell, Inc.
East 1st Avenue Extension
Erika Alm
for sale for right of way
extensions, authorized the
issue warrants upon demand
$1,000.00
2,129.33
4,906.41
124.61
73-1782 DISCUSSION: URBAN IMPROVEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND MULTI-
FAMILY USE IN URBAN AREAS
Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works, reported that County
Counsel advises that Board's existing policy is not adequate to assure the
installation of urban improvements for commercial, industrial, and multi-
family use in urban areas that have been required by the Board, A proposed
ordinance regarding this matter presented and discussed.
Chairman McRillop requested that this be placed back on the agenda
for Tuesday, November 27th. Matter placed on agenda for Tuesday, November 27th.
73-1783 PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, JUVENILE HALL: AUTHORIZE
RETAINING OF LORRIN WARD ARCHITECT
Proposal for architectural services for Juvenile Hall discussed.
Supervisors Ladd and Cameron met with the Juvenile Hall staff. They felt
this proposal was suitable. Proposal explained. Fee for architectural
services discussed. Alternative proposals discussed. Mr. Castleberry said
his department was asking for approval for the architect to proceed with
plans, not to exceed the $2,000 fee at this time. Supervisor Ladd said he
would recommend that the County proceed with the $2,000 general plan study.
On motion of Supervisor Ladd, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, Lorrin Ward was retained at a fee of $2,000 for the
architectural services for Juvenile Ha11 proposal.
73-1784 REPORT: NEW FEDERAL INSPECTION OF BRIDGES ON FEDERAL AID. ROUTES
Mr. Castleberry reported on the new federal inspection of the bridges
on federal aid routes. He said it has been indicated that the load limits
should be lowered due to changes in criteria. Discussed; no action necessary.
/ 73-1755 ADOPT RESOLUTION 73-188 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DWR ENCROACHMENT
d'ERMIT ~~265 RE FISHING ACCESS DEVELOPMENT - LAKE OROVILLE
Mr. Castleberry stated that when the fishing access agreements were
approved, encroachment permits were omitted. A resolution needs to be
adopted... authorizing the execution of Department of Water Resources encroachment
permit ~k165 for fishing access development. Resolution discussed.
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On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, Resolution 73-188 authorizing execution of DWR encroachment
permit ~~265 re fishing access development - Lake Oroville was adopted and
the Chairman was authorized to signo
73-1786 APPEARANCE OF KEITH LYRE: SPEAKING TO THE BOARD CONCERNING DR. OLSON'S CLAINF
Keith Lyde, attorney at law, spoke to the Board concerning Dr. Olson's
claim, setting out the background of the claimo He said he had an affidavit
from Mra Williamson stating that Dro Olson was a County officer and was
acting within the scope of his duties at the Hospital. Mro Lyde said he
felt the case has real merit; he submc%tedl that this Board should approve the
claim. ~~
It was the feeling of this Board that the claim be referred to
County Counsel for his guidance, Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, explained
the term "scope of his employment"
Matter referred to County Counsel for his study and recommendation
to the Board fox decision in the matter.
73-1787 APPEARANCE OF PATRICK PORGANS, SAFEGUARD ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH GROUP,
_ ^ Qf~ RE CONTAMINATION OF WELLS IN THE WEST CHICO AREA
?~. !~ ' Patrick Porgans, Safeguard Environmental Research Group, reported
on the contamination of wells in the west Chico area. He presented a
13 page report to the Board and stated that this information would be
submitted to the Health Department. Area in question set out and discussed.
He stated that the sewer lines in the area have been proved to be defective.
He explained the tests that were made and the results of the testso This
group appealed to the Board of Supervisors to have a field study made of
this problem. He stated that the group would be willing to assist by
donating the time and energy needed for this study. They would like to see
this problem resolvede
Chairman McKillop suggested that the matter be referred to the
Health Department and Water Engineer to review and report back to the
Board, Howard Toussaint, County Sanitarian, stated that they have a man
out in that area doing research; they will work with. Mr. Porgan and his
group in this mattere
Mx. Guy Hall, W. 7th Ave,, Chico, presented a petition signed by
people in the area requesting that the Board of Supervisors take positive
action in this matter.
Mr. Ralph Crosby also presented a petition requesting Board action
regarding the water and wells in the area.
Claude Willis, Forest Ranch, spoke on the practices of well drilling
and contamination of wells.
Mr. Orrin Stratton, Chico, stated he has been working with Mr. Porgans
in this matter. He said that part of the solution might be to implement
the recommendation of the water well standards of the State of California,
Memo No. 74; it lays down the qualifications of how you should drill a well.
He feels that it is incument on the County to determine where the pollution
lies.
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73-1788 APPEARANCE: MRS. ALBRECHT, YANKEE HILL
Mrs, Albrecht, Yankee Hill, stated she felt the claim of Dr. Olson
should be paid. She also felt that the new Courthouse contractor should be
paid. She said she resents as a taxpayer to having to pay the costs of
suits against the County. Mrs. Albrecht also felt that the minutes should
reflect what the Board discusses in Executive Sessions. She also recommended
that maybe the eou~.ty could cut back on committee meetings.
73-1789 APPEARANCE OF GORDON RIGGS, OROVILLE, REPRESENTING. SOUTHERN FINANCIAL
CORP.e_-_ADOPT ORDINANCE 1413, INTERIM RT-1 ZONING ORDINANCE
Gordon Riggs, representing Southern California Financial Corp ,
stated that a mistake had been made on one of their maps concerning 9 lots
near the Club House. These lots are at present zoned R-3 but they should be
zoned RT-1. He is present to request that the Board adopt an interim ordinance
zoning these lots as an RT-1 district. Request discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Ordinance 1413, an interim ordinance zoning a portion of
the County an "RT-1" (minimum-density residential-trailer) district, Ke11y
Ridge Estates, Unit 1A, was adopted for a period of 120 days, and the Chairman
was authorized to sign.
73-1790 APPEARANCES: REQUEST FOR THE BOARD TO LAUNCH A FORMAL INVESTIGATION
REGARDING ACTIONS OF MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL CONCERNING DEATHS OF MR. GIBBON
AND MR. MC NULTY
Mr, David Favor, Orchard Lane, Chico, requested that the Board
launch a formal investigation in the death of Mr. Gibson and Mr. McNulty. These
men died November 13th in an area south of Oroville called the Rock pile,
near the Western Pacific tracks. He stated that Mr. Gibson had been taken
to Medical Center Hospital by a taxicab driven by Mr. Lawson. A store owner
paid for the taxi-cab. The Emergency Center at the Hospital looked at
Mr. Gibson, gave him some tranquilizers and told him to go home and take a
bath. Mr. Gibson and Mr. McNulty liven in a burned down shack in the rock piles.
Mr. ~Eavor feels that there is something terribly wrong with the
delivery of services to indigent persons in this area. He said he has been
told other stories of the treatment received by these people at this hospital,
Chairman McKillop stated that most of the Board members have
received telephone calls concerning this matter. Supervisor Ladd said
he also has received numerous calls relating to these situations. There is
a shortage of doctors in the area. He set out his views concerning the
shortage of doctors and what he felt should be done about the problem.
Request discussed, Supervisor Gilman set out his views concerning
the care of indigent people.
James Hansen, Oroville, asked the Board who had set up the Butte
County Comprehensive Health Counsel. He said he felt that the Butte County
Hospital should be put back on its feet.
Burney Richter, teacher in the Chico area, also spoke concerning the
death of the two men on November 13th. He feels outraged at the treatment
rendered to Mr. Gibson by the Hospital.
Father Sower spoke concerning the treatment of these two men;
he feels that the County should determine who was negligent in this matter.
Dorothy Paradis, Oroville, said she was asham$d of the actions leading
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up to the death of these two men. She also set out her objections to the
closing of the County Hospital.
Mr. Bill Talbitzer, reporter for the Sacramento Bee, pointed out
that his newspaper was going to proceed with this investigation of the
facts leading up to the death of these two men. He said the Medical Center
Hospital had made a deal with the County to take care of the indigents for
the County. He requested that a thorough investigation be made of this
matter. Chairman McKillop stated that the Board will ask the District
Attorne}/ request the Grand Jury to make an investigation into the matter.
Mrs. Albrecht asked questions concerning clinics in the County.
She feels that there should be clinics in individual areas to take care of
people who need help.
RECESS: 12:35
RECONVENID: 1:30
73-1791 MR. MANNION, DISTRICT RANGER, SPOKE TO BOARD CONCERNING PLOMAS NATIONAL
FOREST TIMBER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mr. Mannion, District Ranger, spoke to the Board concerning Plumas
National Forest timber management plan. He introduced Mr. Loyd Britton and Mr.
Norm Wykoff, members of his staff.
He stated that the Forest provided jobs, products and revenues
to the people of Butte County. Last year Butte County derived $425,000 in
revenue from this forest.
He said the timber management plan is prepared every ten years;
plan explained.
timber
Mr. Wykoff spoke concerning the/management plan. He said it
is necessary to keep the timber inventory current. The previous plan did
not include the word "Environment". This word has a very important part
in this new plan. He said that timber is a renewal resouxre;b Mr. Wykoff
presented colored slides to illustrate the plan and the different types of
forest lands. Available forest land was set out by diagram.
Dan Blackstock, County Counsel, asked questions concerning putting
timber out to bid, Mr. Wykoff explained the procedure follow `.in going
out to bid on timber in the National Forests. The trees are marked that can
be cut. They determine haw the trees are to be harvested, Terms of the
sales set out and discussed.
Chairman McKillop asked about the reforestation of an area near
Onion Valley, and said that he has been questioned about this. Mr. Wykoff
said lack of trees in the area may be due to inadequate soil or growth
failure following reforestation. He said he would look into the matter.
Supervisor Madigan questioned Mr. Britton regarding gates on
Forest Service roads. Mr. Britton explained. He stated that he is trying
to inform people about this before closing these roads.
Mr. Britton stated that hearings axe still being held on the
managerment plan until December 1 and anyone with constructive ideas or
thoughts would be welcome.
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73-1792 REAPPOINTMENT OF LOUIS DA MASSA TO OROVILLE CIl~tETERY DISTRICT BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried, Louis DaMassa was reappointed to the Oroville Cemetery
Bc.~rd of Trustees. with his texnn to expire December 30, 1977.
73-179 APl'ROFIE`:~PA~7~:~EDIIC~~TIONS:::OF3`AD'ON ONE YEAR_BASIS
Clif Mickelson,_Administrative Officer, set out the proposed payroll
deductions for C.H.A.D. (Cornba~d"FIealth"Agency Drive}.
Don Bowlby, president of CHAD, was present to explain the organization.
Supervisor Cameron felt that with this particular payroll deduction
people can determine to which organization their money could go. He felt
the Board should consider this.
Bill Lawrence, assistant auditor, was present to discuss the matter.
He explained the costs involved in setting up payroll deductions. He set
out what has happened with the United Way payroll deductions. At this time
there are about ~~ employees with this deduction.
Matter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor McKillop and
carried, Combined Health Agency Drive was authorized to be on payroll deduction
for County employees on a trial basis for one year with a $1 minimum deduction.
AYES: Supervisors Cameron, Madigan and Chairman McKillop
NOES: Supervisors Gilman and Ladd
7~-1794 APPOINT SUPERVISORS MADIGAN AND LADD AS DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPERVI50RS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1974
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, stated that Norm Waggoner
has requested that Butte County designate a Director and alternate Director
to serve on the Northern California Supervisors Association Board of Directors
for 1974.
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Supervisor Madigan explained what Shasta County is doing this matter.
The Board Chairman is also director for the Association and the v~.ce-chairman
is the alternate. Discussed.
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
and unanimously carried, Supervisor Madigan was+. appointed as director and
Supervisor Ladd was appointed as alternate director to serve on the Northern
California Supervisors Association Board of Directors fdr~.1974.
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73-1795 AUTHORIZE- LETTER, T„•,,,_
0 REGIONAL FORESTER
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron
end~~•.unani~ously carried, a letter u~~~~the Chairman's signature and with the
scrutiny of County Counsel, was direct®d~: to the Regional Forester,
with said letter to be similar to the-Nine Northern CQUmtd:es Supervisors'
Association letter which was distributed to the Board.
73-1796 REQUEST INVESTIGATION RE TWO DEATHS OF INDIGENTS AND AUTHORIZE LETTERS
TO HOSPITALS IN COUNTY
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Cameron and
unanimously carried, a minute order was directed to request the Grand Jury
through the District Attorney to investigate the situation discussed prior
to lunch regarding the two deaths of indigents, with letters to the County
Hospitals requesting them to take the necessary steps to be sure their staffs
are aware that this could happen to=their°hospitals.
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73-1797 REPORT RE PLANNTNG COMMISSION'S DBNIAL OF REZONINGS
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, rer;~rted that the period to appeal
the denial of the following rezonings is fi.e days beginning with today:
1. Rezone from "R-1" (single family residential) to "A-R"
(agricultural-residential) for property located on the
northwest corner of Dean Road and Chapman Lane, identified
as AP 50-12-10, containing one acre, more or less, Paradise.
2. Rezone from interim "S-2" (minimum-density suburban residential)
to "S-1" (medium-density suburban residential) for an area in
northeast Chico, south of Sycamore Creek, east of Cohasset Road,
west of Wildwood Avenue, containing 1,160 acres, more or less,
73-1798 PUBLIC HEARING SET RE PROPOSID AMENDMENT mB THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE
BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN FOR DECEMBER 18 AT 2;00 P.M.
The public hearing for the proposed amendment of the Housing Element
of the Butte County General Plan was set for December 18, 1973, at 2;00 p,m.
73-1799 APPROVE FOUR TENTATIVE MAPS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AND ONE TENTATIVE
MAP RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL IN A FOUR BY FOUR AREA
Jim Lawson set out the tentative parcel maps recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission.
Clara Garnett map discussed. Mr, Lawson set out the area on a map,
This parcel map was continued one week.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, the following tentative parcel maps were approved with
the conditions of the Planning Commission and negative Environmental Impact
Reports:
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A-2 Stanle H. Moe, AP 40-06-47, 2 lots, south
Zoned
side o~ Oroville-Chico Hwy., east of Hwy.
99E, north of Durham.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County
Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been
reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee ~~~recommends
approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditons:
1. Verify that the subject parcel was legally created prior to
March 4, 1972,
2. Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft, right-of-way measured from
• the centerline of Oroville-Chico Hwy,
3. Indicate 50 ft. building setback lines measured from the
centerlines of Oroville-Chico Hwy, and the proposed easement.
4. Provide traversable access.
A Negative Environmental Impact Declaration was filed with the
County Clerk on October 23, 1973.
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Zoned A-2 K/T Investments, Inc., AP 40-02--04, 2 lots ,
south side of Humbug Road, off Skyway, Chico.
Surveyor: C. W. Bachman
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County
Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been
reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the
Planning Commission.
Zoned A-2 Charles Breedlove, AP 42-07-17, 4 lots,
soutkiw corner Hensh•aw and Alamo Avenues,
Chico.
Pursuana to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County
Code, the tentative parcel map of the above property has been
reviewed by the Butte County Subdivision Committee and the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft. rights-of-way measured from
the centerlines of Alamo, Cussick and Renshaw Avenues.
2. Indicate 50 ft, building setback lines measured from the
centerlines of Alamo, Cussick and Renshaw Avenues.
3. Provide 20 ft. radius returns at the intersections.
A Negative Environmental Impact Declaration was filed with the -~
_ County Clerk on October 23, 1973.
Zoned A-3 Leo Silvestrini, AP 40-29-20, 21, 22 & 23 and
AP 38-19-23, 2 lots, east side of Stanford
Lane, approx. 300' south of Sycamore Lane,
Durham. Surveyor: Gordon Shields
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 20.3 of the Butte County
Code. the tentative parcel map of the .above property has been
reviewed by the Butte County`Subdivi~sion Committee and the
Planning Commission.
The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission:recomends
approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Deed to the County of Butte 30 ft. right-of-way measured from
the centerline of Stanford Lane.
A Negative Environmental Impact Declaration was filed with the
County Clerk on October 23, 1973. ~~
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The Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the tentative map, subject to the following conditions:
1. Statement to be placed on final map - Parcel 1 is unsuitable
£or development on septic tank system -- per requirements of
the Butte County Health Department.
2 . Show Parce 1 2 .
3. Deed to the County of Butte 60 ft. of right-of-way where the
property is on both sides of Humbug, and 30 ft. of right-of-way
measured from the centerline of Humbug Road where the property
is on one side only.
A, Indicate 50 ft. building setback Lines measured from the
centerline of Humbug Road.
A Negative Environmental Impact Declaration was filed with the
County Clerk on October 23, 1473.
73-1800 DISCUSSION: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN: TIMBER
MOUNTAIN-MOUNTAIN RECREATION
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that the Board was presented
with an amendment to the General Plan regarding the proposed timber mountain
element at the same time that it considered the Open Space plan. There was
never a motion to include this amendment when the Open Space element was
adopted, He asked for the Soard's feelings on this. Matter discussed.
Density and "A-2" zones discussed.
Action on this matter was put over one week.
~3-1801 ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 73-18q ADVISING THE THERMALITO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
OF THE CHARGES TO BE MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 8, PART 10,
DIV.CSION 11 OF THE WATER CONE
~4ei1 McCabe, deputy county counsel, set out the proposed resolution
setting out charges incident to the County's assumption of assessment and
collecting functions for Thermalito Irrigation District. Matter discussed.
On motion of Supervisor Gilman, seconded by Supervisor Ladd and
unanimously carried, Resolution No, 73-189, advising the Thermalito Irrigation
District of the charges to be made pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8,
Part 10, Division 11 of the Water Code was adopted, subject to approval by
County Counsel, and the Chairman was authorized to sign.
73-1802 PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR DECEMBER 11 at 2;00 p.m. RE STANLEY APPEAL FOR KENNEL
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, set out the matter of an appeal with
regards to a use permit relating to a dog kennel on Steifer Road owned by
Mrs. Owens. The appeal has been made by H. D. Stanley and Mr. Blackstock
recommended that the Board set hearing on the matter.
public hearing was set for December 11, 1973 at 2;00 p.m.
73-1803 APPOINTMENTS MADE TO PARADISE LIBRARY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Supervisor Cameron felt the Board should authorize a committee to
be formed to select a site for the Paradise library. Supervisor Cameron and
Chairman McKillop were directed to come up with a site selection committee
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for Board approval.
On motion of Supervisor Cameron, seconded by Supervisor Madigan and
unanimously carried,the following appointments were made to the Paradise
Library Site Selection Committee;
1. John Hodgkins, 6165 Pentz Road.
2. Mrs. Flo Barnett, 7542 Skyway
3. Mrs. Jo Sickler, 9061 Skyway
4, Mrs. Florence Bruhl
5. Dick Bowen, 5911 Maxwell Drive
Chairman McKillop felt that someone from the Paradise Chamber
of Commerce and the senior citizens groups should be included on the committee.
73-1804 DISCUSSION: PAPER CONSERVATION
Supervisor Gilman questioned why the agenda, minutes, etc, are
not printed on both sides of the paper. Discussed, Mr. Nickelson will
include this on a list he is compiling of steps to be taken for energy
conservation.
73-1805 APPOINT GENE OPENSHAW TO THE BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
On motion of Supervisor McKillop, seconded by Supervisor Gilman
and unanimously carried, Gene Openshaw,c64:Grand Avenue, Oroville, was
appointed to the Butte County Housing Authority.
RECESS: The Board recessed at 3:45 p.me for an Executive Session regarding
personnel and litigation,
RECONVENED: The $oard reconvened at 5:10 p.m. following an executive
session.
Chairman McKillop stated that the executive session was for the
purpose of discussion of a personnel matter and a Litigation matter.
ADJOURNNIGNT:
There being nothing further before the Board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, November 27,
1973 at 9:00 a,m,
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
By:
Board of Sup visors Clerk
irman of the Board
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