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3.01Adoption of Tax Rates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 - In accordance with Government Code section
29100, State law requires the Board of Supervisors to adopt rates of taxes on the Secured Roll
no later than October 3 rd of each year. The department requests the Board to adopt a resolution
approving the tax rates in the County of Butte for FY 2016-17 action requested ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Auditor-Controller)
3.02County Service Area and Permanent Road Division Charges for FY 2016-17 - In accordance with
Government Code section 25215.5, the Board of Supervisors must approve per parcel charges
and adopt a resolution confirming County Service Area and Permanent Road Division per parcel
charges in the County of Butte for fiscal year 2016-17 action requested ADOPT RESOLUTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Auditor-Controller)
3.03Agreement with California Housing Finance Agency - Participation Agreement - The California
Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), on behalf of jurisdictions throughout California, operates the
Local Government Special Needs Housing Program (SNHP). SNHP allows local governments to
use Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds with other local funds (collectively SNHP Funds) to
provide financing for the development of permanent supportive rental housing that includes
units for those with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The
MHSA housing program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services
(DHCS) and CalHFA, expired on May 30, 2016. The County has financed Valley View Apartments
as an MHSA housing project, and by entering into this agreement the County will continue to
partner with CalHFA in the development of supportive housing for eligible individuals. Approval
is requested to enter into a participation agreement with CalHFA for the coordination of any
future funding that may be received by CalHFA on behalf of the County for SNHP projects action
requested 1) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND, 2)
AUTHORIZE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND
ATTACHMENT A. (Behavioral Health)
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3.04FY 2015-16 Year End Budget Adjustments - As part of the year-end process, each year an analysis
is completed to identify necessary budget adjustments. The recommended budget adjustments
include appropriation transfers between budget units and increases that are offset by
unanticipated revenues or use of fund balance. The adjustments do not require the use of
General Fund contingencies. The FY 2015-16 results will be presented in greater detail as part of
the Fourth Quarter Financial Report action requested APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED). (County Administration)
3.05Contract with AECOM Technical Services Inc. for Groundwater Monitoring Services - Nitrate
contamination in Chico Urban Area groundwater has been an ongoing concern for over 20 years.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the Nitrate Compliance Plan on September 25, 2001, which
includes the Oversight and Monitoring Program for properties within the Chico Urban Area that
have not connected to public sewer. The Oversight and Monitoring Program provides for the
continued monitoring of Chico groundwater to document the effectiveness of nitrate reduction
efforts. Monitoring data from the Oversight and Monitoring Program is reported to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). County activities for Nitrate Compliance Plan
implementation are funded by County Service Area 114. The County published a Request for
Proposal for Groundwater Monitoring Services for the Chico Urban Area Nitrate Compliance
Program on April 7, 2016, and received five qualified proposals. A committee comprised of staff
from the Environmental Health Division and County Administration reviewed the proposals and
interviewed two firms. AECOM Technical Services, Inc., was selected as the most qualified
respondent. The contract is standardized for five years with an option for a five year extension
in order to maintain consistency in data collection, analysis, and advocacy with the RWQCB. The
total amount of the contract is $319,561, and the five year term ends June 30, 2021 action
requested APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
3.06Approval of Minutes action requested APPROVE AUGUST 23, 2016, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.07Letter to the Federal Railroad Administration about Hazardous Materials Transported by Rail in
the Feather River Canyon - Over the past several months, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)
has listened to presentations on the transportation of hazardous materials and has provided
comment to the Butte County Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This information was
utilized to help substantiate a successful grant application for critical supplies and equipment
that was coordinated by Butte County OEM and Butte County Fire / CALFIRE. Part of the
recommendation suggested by Congressman La Malfa's office was to issue a letter to the Federal
Railroad Administration detailing Butte County's concerns. The Committee and public agreed
that the topographical and geological nature of the Feather River Canyon makes it highly likely
that a serious environmental disaster will likely occur at some point, and discussed that there is
no completely risk free rail alternative. The FAC collaborated with Butte County OEM on this
matter. Furthermore, an offer to follow up on the issue has been extended by Congressman La
Malfa's office, should the County be unsatisfied with the response from the Federal Railroad
Administration action requested APPROVE THE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(County Administration)
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3.08General Assistance Rate Increase - The General Assistance program (GA) is a State-mandated
program, funded entirely by the County General Fund, and provides temporary financial support
to eligible individuals who are indigent. The Director of Employment and Social Services requests
approval of a resolution setting the GA rate at $335 per month, effective October 1, 2016 (an
increase of 1.43%, changing the GA amount from $330 per month to $335 per month). The rate
increase is in accordance with State Welfare and Institution Code section 17000.5, which links
any adjustment made in the CalWORKs program to a corresponding increase in the GA program
action requested ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Department of Employment and Social Services)
3.09Agreement with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services (Catalyst) for Domestic Violence Services
and Advocacy - Approval is requested for an agreement with Catalyst to provide domestic
violence services and advocacy for the Alternative Response Program. Catalyst will work in
collaboration with the Children's Services Division and on behalf of victims of domestic violence
and their families who are involved, or may become involved, in the Child Welfare System. The
term of this agreement is July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019. The maximum amount payable
shall not exceed $484,320, ($161,440 for each FY 2016-17, FY 2017-18, and FY 2018-19) action
requested APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Department of
Employment and Social Services)
3.10Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Council on Crime and Delinquency for
a Data Share Agreement - Approval is requested for an MOU with the National Council on Crime
and Delinquency (NCCD) to set forth the scope of responsibility as it relates to the sharing of data
for the evaluation of the Title IV-E Waiver California Well-Being Demonstration Project. NCCD
has been contracted by the California Department of Social Services to conduct a developmental
evaluation study to document and assess the implementation of the Title IV-E Waiver California
Well-Being Demonstration Project. Butte County was selected as one of nine California counties
to participate. The project enables the State to examine whether flexibility in the use of Title IV-
B and Title IV-E funds for programming helps achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for
children and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. As one of the
participating counties, Butte County is required to participate in the evaluation process. The term
of this agreement is September 13, 2016, through June 30, 2020 action requested APPROVE
THE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Department of Employment and Social Services
and Probation)
3.11Budget Adjustment and Contract with RGA Office of Architectural Design for Space Planning
The Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) has requested assistance from
General Services to evaluate Chico based facilities to ensure continuity of services over the long
term. The effort will require an architectural firm to provide space planning services forming the
basis for conceptual plans that will eventually become final construction documents for future
facilities needs. Staff recommends that the Board approve a $13,500 contract with RGA Office
of Architectural Design, located in Chico, to allow General Services and DESS to start the planning
process. In addition, staff recommends that the Board approve a budget adjustment from DESS
of $250,000 to establish a Capital Project action requested 1) APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND, 2) APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT, INCLUDING
AUTHORITY FOR CAPITALIZED COSTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (General Services)
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3.12Notice of Completion for 25 County Center Drive Accessibility Project - On April 12, 2016, the
Board of Supervisors approved a $145,741 contract with Santos Excavating, Inc., to construct an
accessible path of travel from the public right of way to the South entrance of 25 County Center
Drive. Despite the use of an "Underground Service Alert" intended to locate utilities in the area,
numerous electrical and water line components that were not properly recorded conflicted with
the original design. This forced design changes and the relocation of several utility components
which, in turn, required several Change Orders, as noted in the Change Order Log. While General
Services issued Change Order 1, Change Order 2 exceeded the authority of General Services to
approve, therefore the Board approved Change Order 2 on June 28, 2016, so the work could
continue. Subsequently, General Services issued the final Change Orders 3 through 8. The total
for all Change Orders is $32,612.53, bringing the final contract cost to $178,353.53. Although
General Services intends to complete additional work on-site, including landscaping, staff
recommends that the Board ratify contract Change Order numbers 1, and 3 through 8, and
accept the contract work as complete. In addition, staff recommends that the Board authorize
the Chair to sign the Notice of Completion to be filed with the County Recorder action
requested 1) RATIFY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBERS 1 AND 3 THROUGH 8; 2) ACCEPT
THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION; AND, 4) DIRECT STAFF TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY
RECORDER. (General Services)
3.13Contract with Discount Mail Service, Inc., for Mail Services - Subsequent to General Services
picking up outbound United States Postal Services (USPS) mail from County departments and
certain other agencies such as the local Courts, staff sorts the mail, applies postage using leased
metering equipment and, finally, the mail is picked up by Discount Mail Services (DMS) and
delivered to the main post office in Sacramento later than the typical cut off time required by
the post office. Overall, the County cost for postage, metering equipment lease payments, and
the DMS delivery service to the Sacramento post office runs approximately $515,000 per year,
depending on the volume of mail processed. Last fiscal year, in an effort to improve the process,
General Services issued a Request for Proposals from mail processing firms to determine if there
could be a more efficient and less costly process; the only respondent was DMS. Staff
recommends that the Board execute a 3 year not-to-exceed contract with DMS, a Butte County
firm, for $1,500,000. DMS obtains postage at a cost that is less than what is available to the
County, and already transports numerous County documents throughout the County each day.
The new process, with DMS processing the mail, will be more streamlined and free up General
Services staff for other functions. General Services will work with departments and other
agencies to transition from General Services processing the USPS mail to DMS processing USPS
mail on behalf of the County action requested APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
3.14Contract with Nacht & Lewis Architects for Design Services for the Main Jail Walk-In Refrigerator
and Freezer Reconstruction - The walk-in refrigerator and freezer units in the main jail kitchen,
located at 33 County Center Drive, are failing and are no longer serviceable as parts are no longer
available. Engineered design services are required to select and size replacement units to allow
for redundancy during future repairs and to comply with current code. Staff recommends that
the Board award a not-to-exceed $35,930 contract with Nacht & Lewis Architects, from
Sacramento, the firm currently providing design services for the SB 863 Jail Project, to design the
new walk-in refrigerator and freezer units. Funds for the design phase are included in the budget
and no additional appropriation is required action requested 1) APPROVE THE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND, 2) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS
THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT. (General Services)
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3.15Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance General Services - The Department of Human
Resources has prepared a resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance for General Services. The
General Services Department is requesting to delete one (1) vacant Project Manager, Capital
Improvement (term position to end 6/30/2018), and add one (1) flexibly staffed Administrative
Analyst, Senior/Administrative Analyst/Administrative Analyst, Associate (term position to end
6/30/2021). These changes will better suit the needs of the department allowing more
administrative support to the project managers overseeing several lengthy and complex building
projects action requested ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Human Resources)
3.16Butte County Correctional Officers Association - General Unit 12 Hour Shift Side Letter Correction
- On March 8, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved a side letter with the Butte County
Correctional Officer Association - General Unit in order to correctly report pensionable
compensation for Correctional Deputies who are regularly scheduled to work 84 hours per bi-
weekly pay period. Correctional Deputy Trainees were inadvertently left out of the side letter.
Human Resources requests the approval of a corrected side letter, which includes Correctional
Deputy Trainees effective March 12, 2016 action requested APPROVE THE SIDE LETTER AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.17Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - Add Probation Technicians to Probation Peace
POA) - In accordance with section 10.8 of the Butte County Personnel
Rules, petitions of support were submitted by PPOA, requesting to move the Probation
Technician classification currently residing in the Butte County Employees' Association - General
Unit to PPOA. This request was reviewed and approved by the Human Resources Director due
to the common interests of the Probation Technicians and the PPOA group which includes
Probation Officers. There are currently 9 Probation Technicians. At step one, Probation
Technicians currently make $15.11 per hour, the classification will be placed in the nearest salary
range in the PPOA salary schedule which, at step one, is $15.33 per hour. Staff request that the
Butte County Salary Ordinance be modified to implement said changes action requested
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.18Resolution Establishing Butte County Personnel Rules - On July 26, 2016, the Board approved
changes to the Butte County Personnel Rules, which were agreed to by all labor units with the
exception of Butte County Employees' Association - General Unit (BCEA-Gen) and Butte County
Employees' Association - Social Service Workers Unit (BCEA-SSW). The aforementioned units
now agree to the changes. The changes in Personnel Rules were in section 6.7 Promotional Step
Increases, 11.6 Merit Advancement Within Range subsection i) Step Adjustments, and 11.7
Promotion. Human Resources requests to remove the language in the Butte County Personnel
Rules in sections 6.7, 11.6 i), and 11.7 stating, "with the exception of BCEA General and BCEA
Social Services Workers", as well as section 7.13 which also had exception language for BCEA-
Gen and BCEA-SSW action requested ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
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3.19Side Letters and Resolutions Regarding Changes to Employee Benefits for 2017 - Currently the
County bundles health benefits which require employees who receive medical insurance to also
purchase dental and vision insurance. Similarly, employees who opt out of medical insurance
cannot purchase dental or vision insurance. At the recommendation of the Health Benefits
Review Committee, the County and its labor groups have agreed to unbundle health benefits
allowing employees more flexibility in the selection of health benefits. Additionally new Internal
Revenue Service guidelines require those employees who receive cash back in lieu of health
insurance to provide documentation that they and their dependents have qualifying group
health insurance. Staff recommend approval of side letters with represented labor groups (Butte
County Employees Association - General Unit, Butte County Employees Association - Social
Service Workers, Butte County Management Employees Association, Correctional Officers
Association - General Unit, Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory Unit, Deputy Sheriffs
Association - General Unit, Deputy Sheriffs Association - Management Unit, Probation Peace
Officers Association, Probation Peace Officers Association - Management, UPEC/Skilled Trades
Unit, and Professional Employees Association) and resolutions which set forth the benefits of
unrepresented groups (Appointed Department Heads, Elected Department Heads, Board
Members, Confidential Employees, Non-Represented Employees and Board Members' Executive
Assistants) memorializing the changes. Additionally, a second tier for cash back in lieu of health
insurance is proposed to be added to the Board Member and Elected Department Head
resolutions. Consistent with other employee groups, new Board Members and elected
department heads will be eligible for $200 per month cash back instead of $403.34. Finally,
language was added to the Board of Supervisors Resolution noting the legal requirements of
pension reform (PEPRA) consistent with other resolutions and MOU's action requested 1)
APROVE THE SIDE LETTERS; AND, 2) ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.20Tobacco Education Allocation Agreement for FY 2016-17 - The California Department of Public
Health has made available grant funding in the amount of $150,000 for the tobacco control
education program. The three objectives of the tobacco control education program for FY 2016-
17 are: 1) improve the health of the residents of the County by implementing measures aimed
at reducing secondhand smoke and secondhand vapor exposure derived from the use of
electronic nicotine delivery devices; 2) implement measures to reduce youth access to tobacco
products through the adoption of tobacco retail licensing policies in local jurisdictions; and, 3)
build advocacy for addressing the social determinants of health through partnerships between
health agencies, businesses, and cultural organizations. This funding will allow the department
to continue to provide tobacco related education to the community. The term of the funding is
July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017 action requested APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.21Resolution Recognizing the Month of September as National Emergency Preparedness Month -
The Office of Emergency Management and the Public Health Department are committed to
seeking ways to improve emergency preparedness throughout the County. One of the ways to
improve preparedness is to increase awareness about its importance. As September is
recognized as National Emergency Preparedness Month, the Office of Emergency Management
and the Public Health Department requests the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution
proclaiming September 2016 as National Emergency Preparedness Month action requested
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health / Office of
Emergency Management)
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3.22Capital Asset Surplus The Public Works Department requests the Board of Supervisors declare
surplus the following computer software and hardware capital assets that have become obsolete
and are no longer used:
Asset No. Manufacturer Description Year Purchased
21766 DCA Engineering Engineering Software License 1991
26038 Trimble Navigation 4800 Station Radio/Antenna 1999
26084.2 Cascade Software Solid Waste Software Module 2007
26240 DLT Solutions Civil 3D Software License 2000
26531 DLT Solutions Land Development 2001
Software License
26539 DLT Solutions Land Development 2001
Software License
26540 DLT Solutions Land Development 2001
Software License
26686 DLT Solutions Civil 3D Software License 2002
27439 HP Sales HP Proliant Server 2008
action requested 1) DECLARE CAPITAL ASSET ITEMS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY;
2) DIRECT THE ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CAPITAL ASSET LEDGER; AND, 3) AUTHORIZE
DISPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY POLICY. (Public Works)
3.23Capital Asset Authority to Purchase a Loader for the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility - The
Board of Supervisors approved purchasing authority in FY 2016-17 for the lease purchase of a
Loader as a Capital Asset for the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF). The lease
purchase amount requested for the Loader in the Schedule of Additions to Capital Assets was
$250,000. When preparing a price estimate for the budget, it was unknown which Air Resources
Board equipment tier would be available and at what price. Recently, the local Caterpillar dealer
provided a quote for the equipment including the latest tier motor (Tier 4), a "waste handler
package" which provides additional guarding of key components of the unit, solid tires, and an
extended warranty. The quote for the equipment is $345,078.23, which is $95,078 more than
the purchasing authority. The Department of Public Works requests purchasing authority to
purchase the capital asset at the price quoted. Board of Supervisors approval is required for
purchasing authority when the total cost of purchasing a capital asset exceeds the amount
originally approved by greater than 10% action requested APPROVE THE CAPITAL ASSET
PURCHASE. (Public Works)
3.24Relief of Accountability - From 2002 to 2012, the Sheriff's Office utilized a web-based software
system for "Reverse 9-1-1" services. The system was called CityWatch, and was owned by parent
company Avtex. The system is listed on the Sheriff's Certified Ledger as asset # 26695. The
Sheriff's Office is requesting the asset be removed from the Sheriff's ledger as it has been
replaced with another system action requested AUTHORIZE REMOVAL OF ASSET FROM
CERTIFIED LEDGER. (Sheriff)
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3.25Department of Finance Funding for Court Operations - In March of 2015, the Administrative
Office of the Courts (AOC) opened the new Chico Courthouse for north county court operations.
Prior to the opening, the Sheriff's Office completed a comprehensive application for
supplemental court security funding from the Department of Finance (DOF), in the amount of
$1,373,000 for 10.5 new security positions. Per Government Code seciton 69927, "it is the intent
of the Legislature to establish a process and funding mechanism for sheriffs that overall incur
increased trial court security costs as a result of court construction projects...". The Sheriff's
application for funding justified the need for additional staff given the 400% increase in building
square footage, 150% increase in courtrooms, additional screening station, and 22 holding cells.
On June 25, 2015, the DOF awarded the Sheriff $322,500 for 3.5 new staff positions. The Sheriff
filed an appeal in July of 2015 for 3.5 additional staff positions to maintain an appropriate level
of security at the courthouse. On May 26, 2016, the DOF awarded the Sheriff additional funding
in the amount of $87,493 for "one Sheriff's Sergeant to supervise staff at the new courthouse";
a budgetary shortfall of $62,104 for the actual cost of the position. In the meantime in November
of 2015, the DOF reduced the initial award of $322,500 down to $293,259 due to the Budget Act
of 2015 when the State again adjusted the funding down to "bottom step salary range for a
deputy sheriff". The Sheriff's Office is requesting the Board approve appropriation of the
additional $87,493 awarded to the Sheriff's Office for court operations to fund an existing
sergeant position assigned to the North County Courthouse action requested APPROVE THE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Sheriff)
3.26Jail Cosmetology Contract for Inmate Services - The Sheriff's Office recently completed a Request
for Proposal for cosmetology services for persons incarcerated in the Butte County Jail. One
response was received from Jose Diaz, the current provider of cosmetology services. Mr. Diaz
will conduct weekly haircuts and trims, within the jail facility, for $16 per haircut. Inmates with
funds will pay for their own haircuts, and haircuts for inmates requesting services who've been
deemed indigent, will be paid through the Inmate Welfare Fund. The proposed contract is three-
years with a not-to-exceed amount of $45,000. Term of the contract is September 13, 2016,
through September 12, 2019 action requested APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff)
3.27United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual
Operating Plans - Plumas and Lassen - The Sheriff's Office receives funding from the United States
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, for patrol services in specific campgrounds in the
Plumas National Forest and the Lassen National Forest. Per the agreements, the Sheriff's Office
provides uniformed law enforcement deputies to patrol in developed and undeveloped
campgrounds during visitor days and holidays during the summer months, typically from
Memorial Day through Labor Day. As the available funds for these special enforcements vary
from year to year, the Sheriff's Office did not anticipate revenue for these patrol agreements.
The Sheriff's Office has been notified that funding of $6,000 each has been approved for the
Plumas National Forest and the Lassen National Forest, for a not-to-exceed total of $12,000. The
funds will be used for wages and fuel. No county match is required action requested RATIFY
SHERIFF KORY HONEA'S SIGNATURE AND APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED). (Sheriff)
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3.28Accept State of California, Department of Boating and Waterways Equipment Grant- The Sheriff's
Office applied for and received an Equipment Grant from the State of California, Department of
Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) in the amount of $38,510. The
DBW Equipment Grant will afford the Sheriff's Office the opportunity to purchase maintenance
equipment for the State-owned 2003 Jetcraft patrol boat. The aging patrol boat is in need of a
new engine, a new canopy, a new steering unit and throttle, as well as a new trailer. In addition
to providing patrols on Lake Oroville, the Feather and the Sacramento Rivers, the patrol boat is
also used for search and rescue, and outside assists. DBW request a certified Minute Order
authorizing execution of this contract. The Minute Order must authorize by name and title
signatory of the contract and must be stamped with a certified county seal. No county match is
required action requested 1) RATIFY SHERIFF KORY HONEA'S SIGNATURE ON THE GRANT
AGREEMENT; 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT; AND, 3) PROVIDE MINUTE ORDER AS
REQUESTED BY THE STATE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Sheriff)
3.29Letter to the State Water Resources Control Opposing a Change in Water Rights for the California
WaterFix - For over a decade, the Department of Water Resources and U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation (project proponents) have been pursuing a project to restore the Delta ecosystem
and improve the reliability of water supplies of the State Water Project and Central Valley
Project. The initial project was called the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). The Board has
been actively engaged in this process and has provided comments at various stages. The BDCP
was split into two projects called the California WaterFix and the California EcoRestore. The
California WaterFix is focused on water conveyance actions that include the construction of two
water conveyance tunnels. In July 2015, State and federal agencies recirculated their draft
EIR/Supplemental EIS (EIR/EIS) on the California WaterFix project. In October 2015, the Board
of Supervisors submitted comments on the EIR/EIS. As part of the permitting process for the
California WaterFix, the project proponents must gain approval for a change in water rights from
the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The project proponents submitted a petition
(Joint Petition) to the SWRCB. In July 2016, the SWRCB initiated hearings to consider the Joint
Petition. Butte County appears on the List of Interested Persons intending to present a non-
evidentiary statement on the Joint Petition. Previous letters, including the October 2015 letter
submitted by the Board regarding the impacts from the California WaterFix, provide a basis for
comments to the SWRCB. The department recommends the Board send a letter to the SWRCB
opposing the California WaterFix and respectfully imploring the SWRCB to reject the Joint
Petition submitted by the project proponents to change water rights in support of the California
WaterFix action requested APPROVE THE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Water and Resource Conservation)
4.RA
EGULAR GENDA
4.01Boards, Commissions, and Committees
A.Appointments to Listed Vacancies
B.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)
4.02Update of Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.03Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
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4.04Butte County Tree Mortality Report - Drought and bark beetle infestation have lead Governor
Brown to proclaim a State of Emergency in California for tree mortality. As of 2010 there are 66
million dead trees throughout the State. In preparation for increasing tree mortality caused by
drought and bark beetle infestation, Butte County has formed a Tree Mortality Task Force made
up of public, private, non-profit, and government agencies. The desired outcome for this group
is to monitor the tree mortality in the County, prepare for the possibility of worsening tree
mortality, and identify resources to help private property owners, business entities, and public
agencies action requested ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. (County Administration)
4.05Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - On June 28, 2016, the Board approved wage
increases for certain Butte County Department of Behavioral Health classifications in Butte
County Management and Supervisory Unit and Professional Employees' Unit who provide mental
health and substance abuse services to this community. At that time Butte County Employees'
Association - General Unit (BCEA-Gen) had not agreed to the increases for their members who
provide mental health and substance abuse services. BCEA-Gen has now agreed to the increases.
The classifications to be adjusted are: Medical Records Technician, Senior/ Medical Records
Technician; Behavior Health Counselor III/II/I; Behavioral Health Worker; Licensed Vocational
Nurse; Psychiatric Technician, Senior and Psychiatric Technician. The average increase is 8.34%
action requested ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
4.06Septage Disposal Options at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility - The Neal Road Recycling
and Waste Facility (NRRWF) receives the majority of septage generated in Butte County dating
back to the late 1960s. The NRRWF currently has two lined ponds for evaporating septage liquids.
Removal of the septage ponds is now required to continue development of the Module 5 waste
cell, which will sustain landfill disposal capacity in accordance with the NRRWF master plan. The
Module 5 waste cell is projected to provide landfill capacity until approximately 2048. The Board
considered the Butte County Septage Management Plan in 2007 and directed staff to meet with
municipal officials to explore utilizing local wastewater treatment plants for septage disposal.
Since 2007, County staff has met with stakeholders, city / agency officials, and management of
local wastewater treatment plants in an attempt to develop an alternative all parties support.
Wastewater treatment plant management is concerned the biological strength of septage waste
may upset their treatment system, so no agreement has been reached. A Request for Proposals
was released by the Department in 2015 for a septage receiving facility at the NRRWF, but no
bids were received. Two private sepatage receiving facilities explored opening in Butte County,
but no development is currently planned. Staff has developed three options for the Board's
consideration: 1) septage transfer station at the NRRWF; 2) septage separation facility at the
NRRWF; or, 3) stop accepting septage at the NRRWF. Staff recommends implementing Option 1
(Transfer Station) because it would require less capital from the NRRWF Enterprise Fund than
Option 2, use less labor, and provide the lowest gate fee for septage disposal while still providing
a local disposal site. Staff recommends the Board provide direction to negotiate a contract for a
septage transfer station at the NRRWF while continuing to explore disposal of liquids at both
wastewater treatment plants in Chico and Oroville action requested DIRECT STAFF TO
NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR A SEPTAGE TRANSFER AT THE NEAL ROAD RECYCLING AND WASTE
FACILITY AND CONTINUE NEGOTIATING LIQUIDS DISPOSAL OPTIONS WITH WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANTS IN CHICO AND OROVILLE AS A CONTINGENCY PLAN. (Public Works)
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5.PHTI
UBLIC EARINGS AND IMES TEMS
5.019:30 am - Itemized Cost of Nuisance Abatement Enforcement to Record a Lien and Impose a
Special Assessment - On February 4, 2014, a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed
at: Property Address: 14151 Centerville Road; City: Chico; APN: 017-010-036; Case No.: CE13-
0225; Lien Amount $60,678.22. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of
Supervisors to record a lien to recover the County's costs action requested APPROVE THE
PROPOSED LIEN AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,678.22. (Development
Services)
5.029:45 am - 2016 County Initiated Amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning
Ordinance and Map - The following summarizes four proposed County-initiated General Plan
Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendments, one Zoning Map Amendment, and one Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment.
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS:
1) Lundberg Family Farms - A General Plan Amendment and Rezone from MDR (Medium Density
Residential) to AS (Agriculture Service);
2) Vineyard Lane - A General Plan Amendment and Rezone from GC (General Commercial) to
VLDR (Very Low Density Residential);
3) Entler Avenue - A General Plan Amendment and Rezone from AG (Agriculture) to LI (Limited
Industrial); and,
4) East Oroville Foothills - A General Plan Amendment and Rezone from LDR (Low Density
Residential, allowing up to 3 dwelling units/acre) to VLDR (Very Low Density Residential, 1-acre
minimum parcel size).
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONE):
Pentz Road Rezone - A Rezone from AG-40 (Agriculture, 40-acre minimum parcel size) to AG-20
(Agriculture, 20-acre minimum parcel size).
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS:
Table 24-22-1, Permitted Land Uses in the Commercial and Mixed Use Zones.
a. Allow Gas and Service Stations as a use permitted with a Minor Use Permit in the Mixed
Use Zone; and,
b. Allow Public/Mini Storage as a use permitted with a Use Permit in the Mixed Use Zone.
action requested 1) APPROVE AN EIR ADDENDUM PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AS SET FORTH IN THE RESOLUTION, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; 2) ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AS
SET FORTH IN THE RESOLUTION, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND, 3) ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24. ZONING ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
6.BSPC
OARD OF UPERVISORS UBLIC OMMENT
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five
minutes. Please note that pursuant to California state law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from
taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
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7.BSCS
OARD OF UPERVISORS LOSED ESSION
7.01Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations, Including
Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
1.Agricultural Commissioner
2.Behavioral Health Director
3.Chief Administrative Officer
4.Chief Probation Officer
5.Child Support Services Director
6.County Counsel
7.Development Services Director
8.Employment and Social Services Director
9.Human Resources Director
10.Information Services Director
11.Library Director
12.Public Health Director
13.Public Works Director
14.Water and Resources Conservation Director
7.02Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
1.Phillip Rubalcava; Wokers Compensation Claim No.: BUAK-550185
7.03Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: Jack Hughes and Brian Ring
Employee Organizations: - General Unit; Butte County
-
County Management Employees Association; Butte County
Probation Peace Officers Association; Butte County Probation Peace
Officers Association - Management Unit; Butte County Professional
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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:
Meeting Information:
Luis Mendoza
Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are
Assessor*:
held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At
Diane Brown
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
website page
Behavioral Health:
Dorian Kittrell
Agenda Information:
Chief Administrative
The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72
Officer:
hours before each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board
Paul Hahn
website. A copy of the agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to
Chief Probation Officer:
explain each agenda item (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public
Steve Bordin
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
the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have
Clerk-Recorder-Registrar
been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the
of Voters*:
Board of Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records
Candace Grubbs
Act) are available at the Administrative Office upon request.
County Counsel:
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
Bruce Alpert
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
Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in
District Attorney*:
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
Mike Ramsey
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:
2.Regular Agenda: this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items
Cathi Grams
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.
4.Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any
Fire Chief:
matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda,
Darren Read
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:
Public Participation:
Brian Ring
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow
Information Systems:
members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited
Art Robison
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
Administrative Office, or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website.
Public Health:
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.
Mike Crump
to request disability-related modifications/accommodations or to request materials in alternate formats. All
requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the
Sheriff-Coroner*:
meeting.
Kory Honea
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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