HomeMy WebLinkAboutM121377December 13, 1977
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF BUTTE )
The Board of Supervisors met at g:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley, Winston and Chairman Richter.
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer; Dan Blackstock, county counsel, and
Clark A. Nelson, county clerk by Cathy Pitts, deputy clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Invocation by Supervisor Lemke
77°2375 APPROVAL OF MINi]`PES
On a motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the minutes of December 6, 1877 were approved as
mailed.
77-2376 COMMUNICATIONS
Alva W. Mitchell, Oroville. Mr. Mitchell, farm advisor, sends notification
~ of his retirement from the University of California, Cooperative
o~v ~ - p a Extension Service effective April 1, 1878. The board thanked Mr.
Mitchell fox his years of service to the county.
~ Mitchell K. and Leona M. Winters, Redwood City. Mr. and Mrs. winters file
a petition for variance to provisions of Section 19-10 and/or 1g-12
of the Butte County Code for placement of a mobile home on AP 50-10-1~+,
'r 3- p ~.., 7126 Pentz Road, Paradise. Set for hearing January 3, 197$ at
g:30 a.m.
~ Jean C. Lepper, et al, Paradise. Mrs. Lepper appeals condition one on a
parcel map approved by the 'advisory agency for AP 52-31-18, two
lots, south side of Castle Drive, 250'west of Oliver Road, Paradise.
~~~•a S Set for hearing January 3, 1978 at 9:30 a.m.
Jesse J. James, Chico. Mr. James submits his resignation as a member of the
Butte County Economic Opportunity Council Board. A letter to be
~vZ~, oq sent in appreciation.
' USDA, Forest Service. Royal Mannion, district ranger, submits a request for
comments on the proposed joint procedures for authorizing rights-of-
way on National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands. Referr2d~
~~~"3¢ to'Public Works.
Ed Dutro, Tehama. Mr. Dutro requested permission to close a portion of Beil
Road on December 15, 1977 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public Works to
l~g,~ . oo answer.
Gilbert F. Jones, attorney at law. Mr. Jones writes in support of SB-38
3 ~ p. p o program. Referred to item on the agenda. Copies to be made for board,
Paradise Municipal Advisory Council. The Council writes regarding review
~ o£ activities pertaining to a Paradise land use study recently
completed by the Planning Committee and community volunteers.
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j~ 3' C i To be placed on the agenda December 20, 1977.
Marsh, Mastagni and Marsh. The Attorneys, on behalf of Richard Thomas
Wainwright, Kathleen Wainwright, Jennifer Wainwright, Jean
Wainwright and Walter Wainwright, present a claim in the amount
)00.2 g I of $3,000,000.00 as a result of personal injuries, property damage,
and general damages. See motion following communications.
Maxim N. Bach. The Attorney, on behalf of Stanley and Emily Fortier, files
~/I a claim for personal injuries, denial of civil rights, etc. in the
IQ p _ Z-p amount of $565,000. See motion following communications.
Maxim N. Bach. The Attorney, on behalf of Kenneth Jenkins, a minor, and
his parents, Kenneth and Lucille Jenkins, files a claim for
personal injuries, denial of civil rights, etc, in the amount
~O O-~ ~ of $750,000. See motion following communications,
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77-2377 REJECT CLAIM
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the claim of Richard Thomas Wainwright, Kathleen
Wainwright, Jemnifer Wainwright, Jean Wainwright and Walter Wainwright in
the amount of $3,000,000.00 as a result of personal injuries, property
damage, and general damages was rejected and referred to Counsel and
the insurance carrier.
77-2378 REJECT CLAIM
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Zemke
and unanimously carried, the claim of Stanley and Emily Fortier for
personal injuries, denial of civil rights, etc, was considered a petition
to file a late claim and was denied and referred to Counsel and the insurance
carrier.
77-2379 REJECT CLAIM
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, the claim of Kenneth Jenkins, a minor and his
parents, Kenneth and Lucille Jenkins in the amount of $750,000 was rejected
and referred to Counsel and the insurance carrier.
77-2380 SET PUBLTC..HEARING RATE - DISCUSSION_OF PROBLEMS INVOLVING FEDERAL
PROGRAMS IN LOW INCOME ANA ELDERLY HOUSING - HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE PRESENT
Supervisor Winston stated that problems exist involving the
federal programs in low income and elderly housing. Mr. Melton, Housing
Authority, should be asked to attend as well as-Ward Connerly, Connerly
and Associates. There should be an open discussion of the problems.
The Administrative Office to have Mr. Melton attend the meeting
and assign an analyst to him to discuss some of the problems.
The matter is set for hearing December 20, 1977 at 10:00 a.m.
77-2381 APPROVE SAFETY MEMBER RETIREMENT STUDY
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, a safety member retirement study was approved with
the full cost of the study to be $197 with the cost equally shared with the
county and the Chairman-authorized to sign.
77-2382 REAPPOINTMENT -PERSONNEL APPEALS COMMISSION
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the following people were appointed to the
Personnel Appeals Commission:-for a four year term:
Roy McKernan
Ed Bronson
77-2383 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1891: SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: WAIVE SECOND READING
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor-Lemke
and unanimously carried, the second reading of the salary ordinance amendment
was waived; ordinance 1891 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to signo
77-2384 APPROVE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION
DEPARTMENT - PRINTING CALCULATOR ($16S) AND DRAFTING STOOL ($23)
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Winston
and unanimously carried, the purchase of a printing calculator ($165) and
a drafting stool; ($23) for the Administration Building, Construction
Department from within existing department fixed asset appropriations were
a pproved.
77-2385. AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO NEGOTIATE, .AND RETURN.A FIRM OFFER
FOR BOARD CONSIDLRATION - OROVILLE PARKING FACILITIES 'FOR COUNTY STAFF
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, the Administrative Officer was authorized to
negotiate and return a fir€n offer for board consideration for downtown
Oroville parking facilities for county staff.
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77-2386~AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION. OF PURCHASING RECORDS - PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 26202 FOR RECORDS OVER THREE YEARS OLD
On .motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, destruction of purchasing records pursuant to
Government Code Section 26202 for records over three years old was authorized,
77-2387 AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT - ASSOCIATED
STUDENTS AT CHICO STATE AUTHORIZING USE. OF COUNTY.. OFFICE SPADE IN THE
CHICO MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING BY THE CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENGY
On .motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the administrative Officer was authorized to
execute an agreement between the county and the Associated Students at
Chico State authorizing use of county office space in the Chico Municipal
Court Building by the Consumer Protection Agency.
77-2388 AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION FOR ARCHITECTUR?.L':SERVICES TO EXPAND ANIMAL
SHELTER FACILITIES
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by.Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, negotiation for architectural services to expand
Animal Shelter facilities was authorized.
77-2389 REPORT CONCERNING PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 20, 1977
The report concerning proposed establishment of Human Services
Advisory Committee was continued to December 20, 1977.
77-2390 APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER
On motion of Supervisor Moseley, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, the following budget transfer was approved:
B-68 Federal Revenue Sharing - miscellaneous projects. Transfers
$6,276.50 from unallocated appropriations to resurface parking lot in order
to increase the appropriation for the Feather River Opportunity Center
parking lot engineering and resurfacing to meet the requirements of the
contract award by the Board of Supervisors on October 11, 1977; Minute
-Order 77-1975; Change Order No. 1, approved November 29, 1977, Minute Order
77-2285; acceptance of work approved November 29, 1977; Minute Order 77-2286;
and the contract for engineering services approved September 18, 1977,
Minute-Order 77-1796.
77-2391 ADOPT RESOLUTION 77-190: ESTABLISHMENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE - 2 311 D
STREET - HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, Resolution 77-190 establishing fair market value
for 2311 D Street was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
77-2392 APPROVE LOANS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - HALTIWANGER,
$20,578, 3% @20 YEARSe YOUNG, $11,200, 3% @30 YEARS
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and carried, Community Development block grant loans to Haltiwanger,
$20,578, 3% @ 20 years and Young, $11,200, 3% @30 years were approved.
AYES: Supervisors Zemke, Madigan, Moseley and Chairman Richter.
NOES: Supervisor Winston.
77-2393 AUTHORIZE ENROLLMENT OF EOC EMPLOYEES IN DENTAL PLAN COMMENCING
JANUARY_I 2978
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimois ly carried, enrollment of EOC employees in county group dental
plan commencing January 1, 1978 was authorized.
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77-2394 APPROVE CONTRACT AMENAMENT - DEPARTMENT OF AGING - INCREASING THE
AMOUNT OF THE GRANT FROM $68,626 TO $82,343
On motion of Supervisor Winstari, seconded by Supervisor-Lemke
and unanimously carried, the contract amendment with the Department of
Aging increasing the amount of the grant from $68,626 to $82,343 was
approved and the Chairman authorized to sign.
77-2395 APPROVE CONTRACTUAL CONCEPT - SB 38 - CONTRACTING WITH AN ORGANIZATION
TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE AND THAT THE ALCOHOLISM ADVISORY BOARD BE ASKED TO
REVIEW PROPOSALS
Discussion of the contractual concept of SB 38 had at this time.
This is the establishment of optional county programs under which persons
convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol may participate in a
treatment program.
Chairman Richter stated that the program should be monitored and
measure the result so the board can see the results.
Supervisor Winston stated that this program gave the courts some
latitude and judgment.
It was moved by Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
that the contractual concept of SB 38 be approved with the added provision
t hat the program be monitored as closely as possible so the board can be
appraised of this.
Discussion of the program had at this time. The program is to
be self supporting.
Supervisor-Lemke stated that there should be some kind of an
inventory of the accidents, injury and fatalities as to probable cause
and the history of accidents in Sutte County. -Early next year the board
should start some kind of program to start eliminating causes of accidents.
Roll call on the motion.
AYES:: Supervisors Lemke, Madigan, Moseley, Winston and Chairman
Richter.
Motion carried.
On .motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Madigan
and unanimously carried, a request was made to the CHP and appropriate
agencies for a fatality and accident inventory.
77-2396 APPROVE AUCTIONEER'S BOND AND APPLICATION - BUTTE COUNTY AUCTION
AND RANCHg BANGOR
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
a nd unanimously carried, auctioneer's bond and application for Butte County
Auction and Ranch, Bangor was approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board recessed at 9:25 a.m. to hold an executive
session regarding a personnel matter.
RECONVENE: The board reconvened at 9:55 a.m. following an executive session
regarding a personnel matter. The board instructed the Admin-
istrative-Officer as to how to proceed.
77-2397 AAOPT ORDINANCE 1892: PUBLIC HEARING: EXTENSION OF INTERIM R-N
(RESIDENTIAL NONCONFORMING) RESIDENTIAL PROPERTX LOCATED IN SOUTH OROVILLE
The public hearing on the extension of interim R-N (residential
nonconforming) residential property located in South Oroville was held
as advertised. Tim Lawson, planning director, set out the background
of the interim zoning.
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Hearing open to the public. Appearing: _ T
1. Warren Knudson. Mr. Knudson stated that he was concerned
that the South"Oroville area would be built up like the San Francisco
area due to the small lots.
2. 3anet Lewis. Ms. Lewis stated that she would like for
this zoning to be flexible for mobile homeso
3. Carolyn Higgins. Ms. Higgins-asked the board what non-
conforming means. Chairman Richter set out the meaning of the interim
zoning.
4. Mr. Inger. Mr. Inger stated that the area is in very bad
c ondition. The county should condemn-and tear down some of the shacks
in the area.
5. Lew Coleman. Mr. Coleman stated that he did not think
that any zoning was necessary in the area. Mr. Coleman stated that he
did not think that the people in the ,area wanted reconstruction and
r ehabilitation.
6. Audrey O'Neal. Ms. O'Neal stated that she would like
to see the zoning stay. Ms. O'Neal was in support of the interim.
7. Luther Ford. Mr, Ford stated that the area should be
cleaned up and the shacks should be taken down.
8. Steven Martinez. Mr. Martinez stated that he was in favor
of the interim zoning.
9. Eva Perrish. Ms. Perrish asked if small businesses would
be allowed in the area.
10. Seal Patterson. Mr. Patterson stated that he was concerned
the city of Oroville would try to annex South Oroville after it has been
fixed up. Mr. Patterson stated that the rehabilitation is a good thing
and that the interim should be continued.
11. Norval Ingasser. Mr. Ingasser stated that he was also
c oncerned that the city of Oroville would try to annex the area.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the interim R-N zoning was extended for a period
of 8 months; Ordinance 1892 was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
77-2398 PUBLIC HEARING: JOHN R. HART - APPEAL OF VARIANCE DENIAL TO ALLOW
BUILDING 3.75 FEET FROM THE SIDE PROPERTY LINES ON PROPERTY ZONED "S-R"
(SUBURBAN-RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LUPIN AVE., APPROX.
100 FEET EAST OF SAN VERBENA WAY, IDENTIFIED AS AP 48-23-38 & 39
The public hearing on the John R. Hart appeal of variance denial
to allow buildings 3.75 feet from the side property lines on property zoned
"S-R" {suburban-residential) located on the north side of Lupin Ave.,
approximately 100 feet east of San Verbena Way, identified as AP 48-23-38
and 39 was held as advertised. Jim Lawson, planning director, set out
the background of the appeal. The project is categorically exempt from
environmental review.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing: Sally Hart. Mrs. Hart
stated that the reason she was given that the variance was denied was that
vehicles could not get to the buildings. There is a great deal of property.
The request for the variance is so the property can be sold.
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Hearing closed to the public and confined to the board.
Supervisor Winston stated that looking at the parcels it looks
like it is the only way the property can be divided.
Mr. Lawson stated that there are two existing houses. It is
a matter of them being able to divide for their convenienceo The applicant
admit s.4 that the property is useable as it is.
Tt was .moved by Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Chairman Richter
that the appeal be denied.
AYES: Supervisor Madigan and Chairman Richter.
NOES: Supervisors Lemke, Moseley and Winston
Motion fails.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by 'Supervisor .Moseley
and carried, the applicant is deprived of the right of the other. property
owners for they cannot divide about 4-1/2 acres, the appeal is upheld and
the variance is granted to allow a building 3.75 feet from the side property
lines with the findings that because of, special circumstances applicable
to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings,
the strict application of this chapter deprives such property of privileges
enjoyed by other property in the 'vicinity and under identical zoning
classification.
AYES: Supervisors Lemke, Moseley and Winston
NOES: Supervisor Madigan and Chairman Richter
77-2399 PUBLIC HEARING: ROBERT GROHS - APPEAL OF VARIANCE DENL4L TO ALLOW A
CARPORT 1.5 FEET FROM THE SIDE PROPERTY LINE ON PROPERTY ZONED "A-R"
(AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GASA LOMA WAY,
APPROA. 600 FEET SOUTHWEST OF QUINCY ROAD,-IDENTIFIED AS AP 34-152-13,
OROVILLE
The public hearing on the Robert Grohs - appeal of variance
denial to allow a carport 105 feet from the side property line on property
zoned '"A-R" (agricultural-residential) located on the north side of Casa
Loma Way, approximately 600 feet southwest of Quincy Road, identified as
AP 34-152-13, Oroville was held as advertised. Jim Lawson, planning
director, set out the background of the appeal.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. Robert Grohs. Mro Grohs stated that his driveway is a 10%
grade and in order to back his boat into the carport i:t necessary to have
the carport wider than normal, Mr. Grohs stated that the request was
b ecause of the steepness of the lot.
2. Jeanette Grohs. Mrs. Grohs stated that this is the only
place that the carport can be placed. Any other place would mean traveling
across leach fields or cutting down trees on the property.
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the board.
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and carried, the appeal was upheld with the finding because of topographic
features involved, the nature of the use is such to allow the applicant
full use of the property and the variance is necessary to prevent ahem
being denied muse that is granted to other neighbors.
AYES: Supervisors Lemke, Moseley and Winston
NOES: Supervisor Madigan and Chairman Richter
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77-2400 PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED USE HEARING - REVENUE SHARING DISTRICT
ALLOCATION PROGRAM - SET HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 3, 1977 AT 11:15 A.M.
The public hearing on the planned use hearing of the Revenue
Sharing district allocation program was held:-:as advertised.
Gerald Lively, administrative analyst, stated that there will
have to be another hearing on, the proposed budget for the revenue sharing.
The board will need public imput in the hearing. A proposed budget must
b e established and published for the hearing.
Hearing open to the public. Appearing:
1. Nora Wiley, Gridley, representing the library study group.
Mrs. Wiley stated-that the board has allocated $200,000 for the library
in Gridley. Mrs. Wiley stated that an additional $75,000 would be needed
and would like the board to consider a request for that amount.
2. Dorothy Russell, Quota Club, Mrs. Russell stated that
she concurred with Mrs. Wiley.
3. Sally Copeland, Gridley. Mrs. Copeland stated that she
concurred with. Mrs. Wiley.
4. Mrs. Ralph Osborne. Mrs. Osborne stated that she was
representing the Gridley Women's Club. Mrs. Osborne stated that she
concurred with Mrs. Wiley.
5. Ran Rorea, president, Gridley Junior Women's Club. Mrs.
Korea stated that the Gridley 3unior Women's Club is supporting the
request of Mrs. Wiley as is the g~~aniS Club.
6. Steve Evans, Butte Environmental Council. Mr. Evans stated
that he had been before the board to: request $15,000. Mr. Evans stated
that he would appreciate any consideration,
Hearing closed to the public and confined to the board.
Clif Nickelson, administrative officer, set out the amount of
revenue sharing funds available for the district allocation program,
There is $615,000 which amounts to $123,000 for each district.
Proposed allocations for each district set out at this time.
Distract 1
Golden Feather Fire Department $12,000
Berry Creek Volunteer Fare Department 11,000
Feather Falls Volunteer Fire Department 2,000
Air conditioning for Oroville Municipal
Auditorium 20,000
Butte County Humane Society 5,000
Drainage project of Oroville Aam 30,000
Balance to be divided between
Paradise senior citizens and
Orovalle seniox citizens
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Sidewalks~:for rsehouls $1177:00--
Engineering for bike pane on
Lindo Channel 4,300
District 3
Access paths for schools $104 ODO
Forest Ranch Fire Station 12,000
Cohasset Fire Station 2,000
Butte County Humane Society 4,006.
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District 4
Gridley Fire District $10,000
Gridley Library 40,000
Biggs 50,000
Honcut Volunteer Fire Department 4,000
Palermo Community building 6,000
Thermalito senior citizens 5,000
Wyandotte for building materials 3,000
Bangor 3,000
The rest to be place in miscellaneous
District 5
Stirling City Community Center
nutrition program $10,000
Sidewalks for Chapmantown school 18,500
Engineering for grant for Performing
Arts Center 20,000
Material fox garage on Coutelenc for
fire engine 11,500
Butte County Humane Society 5,000
Public works necessary for Gold Nugget
Museum 10,000
Heating and cooling system for Paradise
Library 20,000
Senior citizens center in Paradise 10,000
Safe walks for Park View school 6,000
Miscellaneous 6,000
Discussion of funds for the Butte County Humane Society
had at this time. In order for them to receive funds there would
have to be an agreement drawn up.
The hearing on the proposed budget is set for January 3, 1978
at 11:15 a.m.
77-2401 APPROVE PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the following Public Works items were approved:
1. Waived the second reading of the ordinance establishing speed
limits on roads in Thermalito area; adopted Ordinance 1893 and authorized
the Chairman to signo
2. Adopted Resolution 77-191 accepting in full 1977-78 federal
aid safer off-system funds apportionment in the amount of $151,499 and
authorized the Chairman to sign.
3. Approved contract change order no. 1, ~Baggett-Marysville
Road,project no. 21461-74-1 in the increasing amount of $1,050.88 for
installation of an additional cross culvert to alleviate a drainage problem
at the bridge over the WPRR tracks and authorized the Chairman to sign.
4. Accepted the work of Robinson Construction Co, Inc. far the
Baggett-Marysville Road, project no. 21461-74-1; authorized Chairman to
sign Notice of Completion and instructed Clerk to record said Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder.
5. Authorized release of maintenance bond and accepted roads
for maintenance for Kelly Ridge Subdivision Unit 4A, road and drainage
improvements.
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77-2402 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR, STATE ROUTE 32 PUBLTG ROAD
CONNECTIONS ~ CONCUR TO PROCEED WITH THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Clay Castleberry, public works director, stated that the
agreement would require the developer to put up money to pave the approaches
when the state takes action. This would allow the filing of parcel maps.
At the present time, a freeway fence and agreement restricts access from
Forest Ranch to Chico. There are a lot of proposed developments at
the present time>
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, stated that the access is :•under
state control. There is a problAm of determining the amount of the
deposit.
Mr. Castleberry recommended that the board approve the proposed
agreement and allow Public-Works to proceed in an orderly manner while
waiting for state approval.
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, the baard concurred with proceeding with this
type of agreement.
77-2403 DISCUSSION: MEMORANDUM FROM ADVISORY AGENCY CONCERNING APPEALS TO
MAP CONDITIONS
Clay Castleberry, public works director, set out the memo from
the Advisory Agency. This is for information only.
Supervisor Lemke stated that Public Works should present a list
of the conditions to the applicant when they apply for splitting a parcel.
Clay Castleberry stated that the 1968 master drainage study
for Paradise was a good plan until the state law changed. The law says
that the county is not to have drainage fees unless there is a master
plan that shows the location of the pipes.' The proposed plans that the
b oard approved will provide the rational basis for fees.
Chairman Richter stated that maybe the board should establish
a building and development advisory committee. The committee could
monitor the services provided by Public-Works.
Mr. Castleberry stated that the building inspectors meet with
contractors and crafts people in the Chico area. There is also a Building
Code Appeals Committee.
Supervisor Winston stated that he would like to discuss this
matter with Chairman Richter and Mr. Castleberry.
77-2404 DISCUSSION OF FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR CUSSICK AVENUE STORM DRAINAGE
PROJECT TN CHTCO
Discussion of funding considerations for Cussick Avenue storm
drainage project in Chico was held at this time. Clay Castleberry, public
works director, stated that by using revenue sharing funds it is more
difficult to go to bid and mare costly. Mr. Castleberry stated that the
b oard could save 10~ if the project was not funded by revenue sharing
money becuase of the Davis-Bacon Act.
Dan Blackstock, county counsel, stated that the county must
pay the prevailing wage. The only thing would be additional reporting
accounts.
Supervisor Lemke asked that Counsel check into the minority
requirement that was struck down in Los Angeles.
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Mr. Blackstock stated that he had a copy of the decision.
Chairman Richter stated that this matter had been researched
before the vote was taken on the Administration Building.
77-2405 APPOINTMENTS.- CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE FOR THE BUTTE COUNTY
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
On .motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, the following:.: were appointed to the Citizens
Advisory Task Force for the Butte Gounty General Plan Housing Element
Update:
Donna Lewis
Richard Fast
On motion of Supervisor Lemke, seconded by Supervisor Winston
a nd unanimously carried, Raymond Holt was appointed member to the Citizens
Advisory Task Force for the Butte County General Plan Housing Element
Update.
77-2406 APPOINTMENT -A3R5~FOIsLUTION HEARING BOARD
On motion of Supervisor Winston, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
a nd unanimously carried, the following were appointed to the Air Pollution
Hearing Board:
Carl Leverenz
Harry Hansen
77-2407 APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS AND ASSESSOR TO RTCHVALE SANITARY DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 23520 OF THE ELECTION CODE, APPOINTMENTS IN LIEU OF
ELECTION
On motion of Supervisor I+ioseley, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, the following were appointed to the Richvale
Sanitary District pursuant to Section 23520 of the Election Code, in
lieu of election, for a term until November 27, 1981:
Raymond Bultema (Director)
Dennis Thengvall (Director}
Oliver Bjorklund (Assessor)
77-2408 ADOPT POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL SECTION 14.0
On motion of Supervisor Winston seconded by Supervisor Moseley
a nd unanimously carried, Policy and Procedure Manual Section 14.0 was
adopted as submitted.
77-2409 AUTHORIZE LETTER ENDORSING STATEMENT ON SB 346 (PERIPHERAL CANAL AND
RELATED WATER FACILITIES) BY NINE NORTHERN COUNTIES
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Lemke
and unanimously carried, a letter endorsing statement on SB 346 (Peripheral
Canal and related water facilties) made by the Nine Northern Counties was
authorized.
77-2410 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - CUSSICK AVENUE DRAINAGE - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A public hearing date of January 3, 1978 at 9:30 a.m, was set
for consideration of the environmental review for the Cusick Avenue
drainage.
77-2411 ADDITIONAL MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Lemke stated that at the Nine Northern Counties
meeting in Redding there was discussion of the initiation of a rural
development strategy. The Nine Northern Counties is respoinsible for
the initiation of this strategy. A meeting will be held tonight at
7:30 p.m, in Eureka. This will be the only one in Northern California.
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There was a resolution passed.,on Saturday morning at board level to request
imput and for the Governor to hold the urban development in abeyance until
the rural development strategy is completed.
77-2412 ADOPT RESOLUTION 77-192: NOTTCE OF TNTENTTON TO PURCHASE EAST FIRST
AvENTTE SITE FOR CHICO-COUNTY,LIBRARY SETTING PU$LIC HEARING DATE OF
JANUARY 24,.1977 AT 9:30 A.M. - RESCIND ACTION OF DEGEMBER 6, 1977, MTNUTE
ITEM 77-2328 RESOLUTION 77-18b
On motion of Supervisor Madigan, seconded by Supervisor Moseley
and unanimously carried, the action of December 6, 1977, Minute Item
77-2328 adopting Resolution 77-186' setting. a hearing date of January 17,
1978 at 9:30 a.m. for consideration of the purchase of the East First
Avenue site for the Chico-County Library was rescinded; Resolution 77-192
giving natice of intention to purchase East First Avenue Site for Chico-
County Library setting a public hearing date of January 24, 1977 at
9:30 a.m. was adopted and the Chairman authorized to sign.
77-2413 ADDITIONAL MATTERS PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Madigan stated that there was a news release from
the Governor's office stating that 43% of the permits issued by the cities
and counties were illegalo This matter should be referred to Counselo
Chairman Richter stated that this is because the general plans
-are not completed, Chairman Richter stated that he views the action taken
by the Attorney General and the Offiee of Planning and Research against
the County of Butte as discriminatory and punitive when 437 of the state
is doing the same thing. Chairman Richter stated that it is regretful
that Butte County was singled out.
Supervisor .Madigan stated instead of the state trying to build
a pipeline from Oregon to transport water to Southern California they
should be looking at the coastal rivers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further before the board at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m, to reconvene on Tuesday, December 20,
1977 at 9x00 a.m.
ATTEST: CLARK A. NELSON, COUNTY CLERK
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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