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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY,CHAIR,DISTRICT 1
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA LARRY WAHL,DISTRICT 2
MAUREEN KIRK,DISTRICT 3
JANUARY 24, 2017 STEVE LAMBERT,DISTRICT 4
C A L V r 0 R N I A a DOUG TEETER,DISTRICT 5
9:00 AM
PAUL HAHN
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MEETING LOCATION BRUCE ALPERT,COUNTY COUNSEL
CLERK OF THE BOARD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE,SUITE 205
OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
2. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
3.01 Amendment Agreement with the State of California for Exotic Pest Detection Trapping - The
Agriculture Department recommends an amendment to the Fiscal Year(FY) 2016-17 Exotic Pest
Detection Trapping Agreement with the State of California; an agreement that has been in place
for over 25 years. The agreement provides funding for placing and servicing traps for the
detection of exotic pests,which are considered hazardous to agriculture and to the economy of
California. Those insects may include, but are not limited to, Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Oriental
Fruit Fly, Melon Fly, Gypsy Moth, Japanese Beetle, and other invasive exotic pests. The
amendment will add $14,269 to the existing agreement, increasing the maximum amount to
$70,588, and will include trap deployment and servicing for the Asian Citrus Psyllid. The term of
the amendment is November 1, 2016, through April 30, 2017. The State of California, upon
submittal of a monthly invoice, reimburses Butte County — action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Agriculture)
3.02 Approval of Board Minutes - Submitted for approval are the minutes for the January 10, 2017
Board of Supervisors regular meeting — action requested - APPROVE BOARD MINUTES AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.03 Resolution Ratifying Local Disaster Proclamation and Requesting Gubernatorial Proclamation -
Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer, declared a local emergency on January 17, 2017, as a
result of a number of storms that included high wind, heavy snow,and torrential rain. The storms
resulted in several substantial road failures and the County anticipates the cost of repairing the
roads to be significant. In order to obtain State and federal dollars to help with the repairs, a
local emergency must be declared. In accordance with the California Emergency Services Act
Section 8630(b) the governing body must ratify the declared emergency within 7 days for it to
remain in effect—action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(County Administration)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA—JANUARY 24,2017
3.04 Surplus Property - The following items are being declared surplus by the Butte County Fire
Department (BCFD): a 1987 International Fire Engine and a 1997 HME Fire Engine. These items
no longer meet the needs of the department due to the age, condition, mileage, and excessive
costs to repair. BCFD has been asked by the Spalding Community Services District (Spalding
Volunteer Fire Department) in Lassen County if Butte County would sell them the above two fire
engines.The last fire engine sold at auction in the same condition as the above fire engines sold
for $3,700. Spalding has offered to pay the County $4,500 each for the above fire engines for a
total of$9,000. The Spalding Volunteer Fire Department will use the apparatus to respond to
emergencies in rural communities in Lassen County. The sale of the items will be coordinated
through General Services to comply with all procedural requirements — action requested — 1)
DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY; AND, 2) SELLTHE TWO FIRE
ENGINES TO THE SPALDING VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. (Fire)
3.05 Contract with Nacht & Lewis for Architectural, Programming, and Engineering Services at the
Main Jail and East Facility - It is essential to continue to maximize space utilization and
functionality in the existing Main Jail and the East Facility located at 33 County Center Drive as
the needs of the department change. Staff recommends that the Board approve a $69,600
contract with Nacht&Lewis,the Sacramento based firm assisting the Sheriff's Office with design
of the supplemental jail facility and evidence storage/ morgue projects, to provide professional
architectural program design and engineering services to analyze and plan for potential future
re-purposing of the existing Main Jail and East Facility. Services include seismic investigation of
the East Facility, and programming and conceptual design for modifications to the Main Jail —
action requested-APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
3.06 Contract with Ray Morgan for Desktop Printers, Scanners, and Maintenance - Departments
throughout the County require desktop printers and scanners, along with periodic maintenance
for such desktop equipment. The Shasta Unified School District recently managed a solicitation
and awarded a contract to Ray Morgan for the same products and maintenance services.
General Services recommends that the County utilize the same solicitation and that the Board
award a contract not to exceed $90,000 with Ray Morgan that will span three Years to allow
departments to obtain necessary desktop equipment and maintenance services — action
requested -APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
3.07 Facility Sub-License Agreement: Fire Station 10, Butte Meadows, and the Jonesville Community
Association - On January 26, 2016, the Board approved a sub-license agreement with the
Jonesville Community Association for non-exclusive use of portions of Fire Station 10.
Subsequent to approval,the Volunteer Fire Crew and the Jonesville Community Association wish
to rescind the agreement and request that the Board approve a new agreement which provides
more clearly defined rights and responsibilities of all parties—action requested -APPROVE SUB-
LICENSE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
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3.08 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance—The Department of Human Resources has prepared
a resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance. The following are the sections of the Salary
Ordinance to be amended:
HUMAN RESOURCES: The Health Officer is contracted to receive a 2% pay increase on December
31, 2016. The contracted increase was inadvertently left off the salary ordinance and Human
Resources requests to amend Section 29, reference C to accurately reflect the Health Officer's
contracted salary.
PUBLIC HEALTH: The Public Health Department requests to increase the Certified Nurse
Practitioner/Physician's Assistant by 0.2 and increase the Public Health Nutritionist by 0.5.These
additions will allow each position to be allocated as full positions and will also better meet the
current and future organizational needs. These additions will increase the total allocated
positions in the department by 0.7. There will be no impact on the General Fund — action
requested—ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.09 Benefit Plans - Contracts and Resolution -The County's contracts for vision insurance, life and
disability insurance, dental insurance, and the employee assistance program are all due for
renewal effective January 1, 2017. The Benefits Review Committee, with the assistance of
Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, reviewed quotes from vendors for the various benefits.
The committee recommended changes in either the contract terms and/or in the vendors
providing the benefits to provide enhanced benefits and/or reduced costs to employees with no
additional cost to the County. It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve
contracts, policies and/or resolutions with the following vendors for benefits services: Vision
Service Plan (VSP); MetLife for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-
term disability; Delta Dental and Claremont Behavioral Services, Inc.for the employee assistance
program — action requested — 1) APPROVE CONTRACTS AND POLICIES AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN; AND, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.10 Side Letters of Agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Association-General Unit and Management and
Supervisory Unit - Existing language in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the
Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) - General Unit and the Deputy Sheriff's Association -
Management and Supervisory Unit currently cap the County contribution towards disability
insurance at$22 per employee per month. The DSA contracts for both short term and long term
disability benefits with the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) instead of
the County's carrier for other employees,which is MetLife. The County has been informed that,
effective February 1, 2017, the premiums with PORAC will increase to $22.60 per employee per
month. Staff recommends the adoption of the side letters to change the existing language in the
MOUS to increase the cap to $22.60 per employee per month —action requested -ADOPT SIDE
LETTERS OF AGREEMENT(2)AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
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3.11 Contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Design of Septage Transfer Facility -At the
September 13, 2016 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board directed staff to pursue
negotiations for disposal of septage received at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility
(NRRWF). Department staff successfully negotiated a contract for septage hauling and disposal
services to a fully-permitted septage processing facility in Lincoln, CA. To prepare for the
referenced contract services, a septage receiving and transfer facility will need to be constructed
at the NRRWF. The Department of Public Works published a Request for Qualifications for
engineering design services of the proposed facility. Two responses were received. Department
staff interviewed the firms submitting statements of qualifications and selected Carollo
Engineers, Inc. (Carollo)of Sacramento to provide engineering, design, and construction support
services for the project.Carollo will design and engineer the plans and specifications to construct
the proposed facility, consisting of a concrete slab with containment berms,electrical, plumbing,
and grading. Carollo will provide recommendations for equipment designed for receiving,
storage, and transfer of septage. Carollo will also provide bidding support and construction
support services during the construction of the proposed facility. The contract has a not-to-
exceed cost of$115,797 and a term of one year. Carollo's project schedule anticipates a start-
up date for the septage receiving and transfer facility of September 2017—action requested - 1)
APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT. (Public Works)
3.12 Comment Letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Butte County's Federal/State Land
Use Coordinating Committee (Coordinating Committee) is supported by citizen stakeholders via
the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), which hold monthly public meetings. A public workshop
was held by the FAC on January 2, 2017 to review and discuss the draft BLM Northwest California
Integrated Resource Management Plan (NCIP). The NCIP will replace and update current
management direction for the Redding and Arcata Field Offices. The planning decisions in the
NCIP will cover approximately 400,000 surface areas and approximately 300,000 sub-surface
areas (mineral estates) of BLM managed lands across eight counties in northwestern California.
The BLM manages numerous scattered parcels of land within Butte County,the most well known
of which is the Forks of Butte Creek. Public scoping meetings are currently being held by the BLM
in Chico and Redding, and the comment period closes February 3, 2017.The proposed comment
letter was developed based on recommendations made at the FAC workshop and from other
public feedback received. Accordingly, the Coordinating Committee met on January 9, 2016 to
discuss the comments to the Bureau of Land Management and recommends the Board of
Supervisors send the proposed comment letter to the BLM — action requested - APPROVE THE
LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.13 Contract with Holdrege and Kull for Construction Quality Assurance Services Module 5 Phase A
Base Liner Installation - At the January 10, 2017 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board
authorized an award of contract for Module 5 Phase A Base Liner Installation at the Neal Road
Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF), County Project No. 757-7515-07. For landfill expansion
projects the State Water Resources Board requires a construction quality assurance(CQA) report
documenting the project was built to design specifications. The Department of Public Works
requested quotes from three CQA firms that responded to a previous Request for Qualifications
for CQA services. Each firm was asked to submit an estimated cost for the scope of work.
Holdrege & Kull Consulting Engineers of Chico was selected as the most responsive to the
request. Holdrege & Kull submitted a not-to-exceed cost of $157,981.61 for CQA services
requested for a term of one year. The Department of Public Works recommends awarding a
contract agreement to Holdrege & Kull Consulting Engineers to provide CQA monitoring and
reporting services for the construction of Module 5 Phase A — action requested - APPROVE
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
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3.14 Contract with Thrifty Rooter for Septage Transfer Operation, Hauling, and Disposal - At the
September 13, 2016 Board of Supervisors meeting, department staff presented the status of
septage management at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF) and timing for
decommissioning the septage impoundments.As part of the presentation, staff presented short
and long term options for management of septage after the NRRWF impoundments are
decommissioned. Staff informed the Board of Supervisors, the only viable short-term option is
to construct a septage transfer facility and contract for disposal of septage at a facility in Lincoln,
CA. The Board directed staff to negotiate a contract for septage transfer at the NRRWF and
continue negotiating liquids disposal options with wastewater treatment plants in Chico and
Oroville as a contingency plan. Department staff has successfully negotiated a contract with
Thrifty Rooter in Yuba City for hauling and disposal of septage at this fully-permitted septage
processing facility in Lincoln, CA. As part of proposed contract services, Thrifty Rooter will
provide a trained attendant to operate a County-owned septage receiving and transfer facility to
be constructed at the NRRWF (currently in design).The Department of Public Works and Thrifty
Rooter agreed upon a price of $0.24 per gallon as compensation for services provided. The
current gate fee for septage is$0.15 per gallon.Term of the contract is 5 Years with an optional
extension of 3 Years based upon mutual agreement. When the new facility is operational, an
increase to gate fees for septage to include Contractor costs and the cost of the proposed
septage receiving and transfer facility will be proposed to the Board for consideration. Staff
previously informed the Board the cost would range between $0.25 - $0.32 per gallon —action
requested -APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.15 Grant Agreement for 2017 CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Fee Grant- For the past several grant cycles,
the State of California's Fire Prevention Fund State Responsibility Area (SRA) fee that is paid by
each privately owned parcel in the unincorporated SRA areas of the state has been awarded to
County of Butte to reduce fire fuels and improve public safety. Looking forward, the SRA fee
grants are becoming a larger part of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Butte Unit. In September 2016, Butte County
Department of Public Works applied for an SRA fee grant and CAL FIRE awarded $55,370 to the
Centerville & Nimshew Roads Fire Fuels Reduction Project. The Project has a total estimated
cost of$85,184, and the Road Fund will cover the remaining $29,814. The work will be done
using hand-clearing crews from the Butte County Sheriff's Alternative Custody Program and CAL
FIRE work crews. This new project of fuels reduction work is anticipated to begin in spring 2017
and to be concluded before the end of 2017. As part of the award package, CAL FIRE requires a
Board resolution,granting authority to sign the grant documents. The Department recommends
the Board accept the grant award and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works
to execute the grant documents on behalf of Butte County — action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Public Works)
3.16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, Year 2 -The Sheriff's Office receives
grant funds managed by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to enhance the
Sheriff's Alternative Custody Supervision (ACS) program. The grant funds support the Sheriff's
Office's collaboration with the Chico Unified School District, which oversees the Youth Build
Program. The Youth Build Program teaches the selected Youth about the construction trade and
assures a high school diploma or GED for participants between the ages of 16-24. Grant funds
are on a three-year cycle and are awarded annually. In 2015 the grant amount was $714,960
and in 2016 it was 672,803. Of the amount awarded in 2015,$478,643 has not been spent,which
will be allowed to be added into the 2016 award. Therefore, the 2016 grant will be a total of
$1,151,466—action requested-APPROVE GRANT AWARD AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT(4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED). (Sheriff-Coroner)
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3.17 Contract with Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company for 2017 Tax Auction - The Treasurer-Tax
Collector's Department will be conducting a public auction of tax defaulted properties in June of
2017. As part of the auction preparation process, the department must notify all parties with a
financial interest in the properties that an auction has been scheduled and the deadline to
redeem the taxes prior to the sale.The department requested quotes from local title companies
to provide the service and Mid Valley Title & Escrow Company was selected through this
competitive process.The term of the contract is January 30, 2017 through June 30, 2017,with a
price not to exceed $42,500.The cost will be offset by auction fees collected by the department
when defaulted property taxes are redeemed or when parcels are sold at a tax sale — action
requested-APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Treasurer-Tax Collector)
3.18 Drought Task Force Report - In 2004, Butte County adopted the Drought Preparedness and
Mitigation Plan. A key element of the Plan was the creation of the Drought Task Force(DTF).The
charge of the DTF is to monitor hydrologic conditions throughout the water Year and report the
findings to the Water Commission and the Board of Supervisors biannually,quarterly,or monthly
as needed. On January 17, 2014, Governor Brown declared a statewide drought emergency and
issued an executive order. Butte County activated the 2014 Drought Emergency Operation
Center starting January 31, 2014 through June 13, 2016. The Drought Action Plan remained at a
Level 1 response while activated. The DTF met on December 1, 2016 to discuss fall groundwater
level measurements, hydrologic conditions,drought impacts,and state drought restrictions. The
DTF did not have any recommendations for the Butte County Board of Supervisors. The DTF
report was presented to the Water Commission at their January 4, 2017 meeting. The Water
Commission did not have any recommendations. The DTF will meet in spring 2017 to review
spring groundwater conditions, water supply, and drought impacts—action requested -ACCEPT
FOR INFORMATION ONLY. (Water and Resource Conservation)
3.19 Resolution Recognizing School Choice Week in Butte County - In recognition of the importance
of effective education and the various opportunities in education within Butte County, it is
requested that the Butte County Board of Supervisors recognize the week of January 22, 2017 as
School Choice Week in Butte County and urge all citizens to participate in the scheduled activities
and programs sponsored by Butte County School Choice Week to raise awareness of K-12
education options available to Butte County children — action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Other— Butte County Office of Education)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA—JANUARY 24,2017
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
B. Solid Waste Enforcement and Appeal Independent Hearing Panel Appointments - Butte
County Code Chapter 31A established a Solid Waste Enforcement and Appeal Independent
Hearing Panel (Hearing Panel). Although historically there have been very few solid waste
appeals,it is necessary to maintain a viable hearing panel in order to meet legal requirements
when an appeal is filed with the Public Health Department. As specified in Public Resources
Code Sections 44308 and Section 18060,Title 14, California Code of Regulations,the hearing
panel consists of three positions appointed by the Board of Supervisors: Position One - a
member of the Butte County Board of Supervisors; Position Two-a member who is a subject
matter expert in solid waste; and Position Three - a member representing the public. In
addition, Butte County Code Chapter 31A authorizes selection of alternative members to
provide for a full hearing panel in the event the primary member declares a conflict of
interest or is otherwise unavailable. Requested is the appointment of the following
individuals to 4-year terms effective January 24, 2021 and ending January 23, 2021: Position
Two (Subject Matter Expert) Alternate: Don Holm, term expiring January 23, 2021; Position
Three(Public Member) Primary: Mark Adams, term expiring January 23, 2021; and, Position
Three (Public Member) Alternate: John Starr, term expiring January 23, 2021 — action
requested - MAKE APPOINTMENTS. (Public Health)
C. Board Member/Committee Reports and Board Member Comments
(Pursuant to California State law,the Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda)
4.02 Update of Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
A. Recognition of Building Official of the Year Award for Nancy Springer, Building Manager
4.03 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
4.04 An Ordinance Creating Butte County Code Section 34C Entitled Nonmedical Marijuana Ordinance
- On November 8, 2016, voters of the State of California approved Proposition 64, entitled the
"Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act" (the"Adult Use of Marijuana Act" or the
"AUMA")to establish a comprehensive system to legalize, control, and regulate the cultivation,
processing, manufacture, distribution, testing, and sale of nonmedical marijuana, including
marijuana products,for use by adults 21 years and older, and to tax the commercial growth and
retail sale of nonmedical marijuana. AUMA generally provides that individuals 21 years of age
and older may cultivate up to six nonmedical marijuana plants within a private residence,or upon
the grounds of a private residence, and allows counties to enact "reasonable regulations" to
regulate cultivation activities, including the ability to require that cultivation take place indoors.
Accordingly, the County has prepared the Nonmedical Marijuana Ordinance, Chapter 34C of the
Butte County Code, to regulate nonmedical marijuana cultivation in Butte County. Chapter 34C
of the Butte County Code is modeled after Chapter 34A of the Butte County Code, which
regulates the cultivation of medical marijuana. The primary difference between the two
ordinances is that Chapter 34C requires nonmedical marijuana cultivation to take place indoors
only on all parcels less than 5 acres in size, but allows nonmedical marijuana cultivation to take
place either indoors or outdoors on parcels 5 acres in size and larger. Separately, in January of
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2018 the State is expected to begin issuing licenses to individuals and businesses who would like
to engage in commercial activities involving nonmedical marijuana, but in accordance with the
AUMA, the State will not issue a license if doing so would violate the provisions of a local
ordinance. Staff will bring this topic to the Board for discussion in summer 2017, and will
thereafter amend Chapter 34C as directed. The Butte County Nonmedical Marijuana Ordinance
is introduced on January 24, 2017 and will be adopted, if approved, at a subsequent regular
meeting of the Board of Supervisors — action requested - WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE
ORDINANCE. (County Counsel)
4.05 Annual Report for 2016 Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulation Code Enforcement Program—
The Butte County Code Enforcement Division enforces Chapter 34A of the Butte County Code,
Restriction on Cultivation of Medical Marijuana, supported by law enforcement officers from the
Butte County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office. Enforcement provisions in
calendar year 2016 changed in July after voters approved Measure H upholding amendments to
Chapter 34A approved by the Board of Supervisors in January 2016. Code Enforcement Officers
were enforcing one set of restrictions from March to July 2016, which focused on the use of
citations to achieve compliance. Enforcement shifted to a new set of provisions in July focused
on Nuisance Abatement Hearings and administrative penalties to achieve compliance. The Code
Enforcement Division received 433 complaints of violations to the ordinance, issued 20 citations
to growers from March to July 2016 when the process changed to utilizing Nuisance Abatement
Hearings and administrative penalties to garner compliance. After July 2016, Code Enforcement
Officers issued 60 medical marijuana Nuisance Abatement Hearing Notices. Of those 60 cases,
18 self-abated and the hearings were canceled.County Counsel prepared the remaining 42 cases
for Nuisance Abatement Hearings.The hearings were held and the County prevailed in 41 of the
cases. A total of 6,973 plants were removed through the Code Enforcement process; most of
those were removed prior to Nuisance Abatement Hearings. The enforcement program had
many successes throughout the year including gaining compliance in over 77% of the reported
complaints—action requested—ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. (Development Services)
4.06 Update on Special Event Facilities - On March 24, 2015, Ordinance No. 4093 (Special Events
Facilities)was adopted, adding Section 24-175.2 to the Butte County Zoning Ordinance. Special
event facilities may be approved via a minor use permit in the AG (Agriculture), TM (Timber
Mountain), RR (Rural Residential), FR (Foothill Residential), and VLDR (Very Low Density
Residential) zones. The Department of Development Services has worked to bring unpermitted
venues into compliance since the adoption of the ordinance. Of the approximately two dozen
venues known to be located in the AG, TM, RR, FR, and VLDR zones of the County, four are
operating under valid use permits or are considered to be a valid pre-existing non-conforming
use. These four locations are Centerville Estates, Chico Grange, Honker Bay Ranch, and Merlo
Park. Approximately half of the remaining facilities have contacted the County to determine if
their venue requires a permit or inquired about the permitting process. To date, only three
venues have submitted and have applications in process for the necessary minor use permit—
action requested — ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
(Development Services)
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMES ITEMS
5.01 9:20 am - Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Saving Toolkit Presentation -The Butte County Library is
collaborating with North Valley Energy Watch (NVEW)to launch the Do-It-Yourself Home Energy
Saving Toolkit project. The NVEW is a partnership between Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
Northern Rural Communities Development, Inc. and NoRTEC. This program is based on a very
successful program piloted in the Silicon Valley. The toolkit contains everything the borrower
would need to do a home energy audit with the goal of helping to lower energy bills. The
borrower will be allowed to keep some material included in the toolkit and other materials would
need to be returned to the Library. These kits are now available at the following Butte County
Library branches: Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and Paradise — action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION ONLY. (Library)
5.02 9:30 am- 2017 State and Federal Legislative Platforms - Each Year, the Board of Supervisors
considers and adopts platforms establishing priorities and policies with regard to state and
federal legislation and regulation. The proposed platforms for 2017 were prepared in
consultation with Department Heads and the County's state and federal consultants. The
platforms address issues such as energy,water, public infrastructure, local government finances,
general government, health and human services, and public safety. Paul Yoder of Shaw, Yoder,
Antwih will discuss the platform and provide updates regarding current legislative activities at
the state level. Kristi More of The Ferguson Group will discuss the platform and legislative
activities at the federal level—action requested-APPROVE THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORMS. (County Administration)
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five
minutes. Please note and it that pursuant to California state law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited
from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
7. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
7.01 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6:
Negotiators: Jack Hughes and Brian Ring
Employee Organizations: Teamsters-General Unit;Teamsters-Social Services Workers' Unit;
Butte County Management Employees Association; Butte County
Probation Peace Officers Association; Butte County Probation Peace
Officers Association - Management Unit; Butte County Professional
Employees' Association; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association -
General Unit; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association -
Management/Supervisory Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers
Association - General Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers
Association -Supervisory Unit; UPEC Local 792 -Skilled Trades Unit;
Butte County Deputy District Attorneys Association -Attorney Unit;
Confidential Unit; Non-Represented Unit
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Butte County Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and
Department Heads Board of Supervisors Meetings
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Luis Mendoza Meeting Information:
Assessor*: Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m.and are
Diane Brown held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers,County Administration Building,25 County Center Drive,Oroville. At
the end of each year the Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed
Auditor-Controller*: as a result of holidays or other events so please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted
Dave Houser meeting calendar for the year are available in the County Administrative Office or on the Clerk of the Board
Behavioral Health: website page
Dorian Kittrell
Agenda Information:
Chief Administrative
Officer: The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72
Paul Hahn hours before each meeting,and is available by mail subscription,e-mail subscription,or at the Clerk of the Board
website. A copy of the agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to
Chief Probation Officer:
Steve Bordin explain each agenda item (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public
Records Act)are available for your review at the County Administrative Office,the Chico,Oroville,and Paradise
Child Support Services: libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk of the Board website. Copies of
Sean Farrell supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications included with
Clerk-Recorder-Registrar the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have
of Voters*: been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the
Candace Grubbs Board of Supervisors(excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records
Act)are available at the Administrative Office upon request.
County Counsel:
Bruce Alpert Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
Development Services: The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
Tim Snellings 1. Consent Agenda: these are items that are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the
District Attorney*: Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in
Mike Ramsey the back of the board room)and give it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of the Board)or,when the
Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent Agenda,stand and approach the
Employment&Social podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Services:
Shelby Boston 2. Regular Agenda: this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items
removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
Farm,Home&4-H 3. Public Hearing and Timed Items: this is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are
Advisory: set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time
Randall Mutters listed,but will never start before the time listed.
Fire Chief: 4. Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any
Darren Read matter not listed on the agenda. The Board,by law,cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda,
but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction.
General Services: 5. Closed Session: the Board is authorized,by law,to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area
Grant Hunsicker of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the closed session.
Human Resources:
Pamela Knorr Public Participation:
Information Systems: It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow
Art Robison members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited
to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3.
Library: The Board has adopted policy and procedures to facilitate the meeting process and conduct. A complete listing
Melanie Lightbody of these policies and procedures can be found in the printed booklet agenda, obtained at the County
Public Health: Administrative Office,or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website.
Cathy Raevsky
The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all citizens. Individuals with
Public Works: special needs should call the Clerk of the Board at 530-538-7631,Monday through Friday,8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
Dennis Schmidt to request disability-related modifications/accommodations or to request materials in alternate formats. All
Sheriff-Coroner*: requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the
Kory Honea meeting.
Treasurer-Tax Collector*: For further information contact the:
Peggy Moak Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Water&Resource County Administration Office
Conservation: 25 County Center Drive,Suite 200,Oroville,CA 95965
Paul Gosselin 530-538-7631
*Elected Official
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