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Bill Connelly, District 1
Larry Wahl, District 2
Maureen Kirk, District 3
Steve Lambert, District 4
Kim Yamaguchi, District 5
Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board
Bruce S. Alpert, County Counsel
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Butte County Deoartment Heads
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Agricultural Commissioner Richard Price
Assessor* Fred Holland
Auditor-Controller* Dave Houser
Behavioral Health Director Anne Robin
Chief Administrative Officer Paul Hahn
Chief Probation Officer Steve Bordin
Child Support Services Director Sharon A. Stone
Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters* Candace Grubbs
County Counsel Bruce S. Alpert
Development Services Director Tim Snellings
District Attorney* Mike Ramsey
Employment and Social Services Director Cathi Grams
Farm, Home & 4-H Advisory Joseph Connell
Fire Chief George Morris
General Services Director Grant Hunsicker
Human Resources Director Brian Ring
Information Systems Director Robert Barnes
Library Director Melanie Lightbody
Public Health Director Phyllis Murdock
Public Works Director Mike Crump
Sheriff-Coroner* Jerry Smith
Treasurer-Tax Collector* C. Linda Barnes
Water and Resource Conservation Paul H. Gosselin
* Elected Official
PAGE 1 September 25, 2012
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
9:00A.M. 1.00 CALL TO ORDER
1.01 Call to Order -Board of Supervisors Room, County Administration Building, 25 County
Center Drive, Oroville.
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
1.03 Observation of a Moment of Silence.
2.00 CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA.
3.00 CONSENT AGENDA
BEHAVIORAL 3.01* Butte County Probation Department - The Butte County Probation Department
HEALTH (Probation), in collaboration with Butte County Superior Court and the Butte County
Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH), established a comprehensive Drug Court
Program designed to serve adult drug offenders. Participants are non-violent convicted
criminals with substance-abuse issues. BCDBH requests approval for an agreement with
Probation for drug testing, ongoing judicial oversight and team management for
substance-abusing offenders. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2013. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement is $70,000 for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2012-13 -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.02* A. A. Mental Health Resources, Inc. - AdeEoke A. Adeyemo M.D - Dr. Adegoke Adeyemo,
of A. A. Mental Health Resources, Inc. (Dr. Adeyemo) is a licensed physician and surgeon
who is experienced in the delivery of psychiatric services through telepsychiatry, whereby
clients receive psychiatric services by video-conferencing. Telepsychiatry has been
growing in acceptance and usage over the past decade as a means of serving people living
in areas where psychiatrists are unavailable or in short supply. BCDBH requests approval
to amend the agreement with A. A. Mental Health Resources, Inc. to provide
telepsychiatric services. This contract is being amended due to a renegotiation of Dr.
Adeyemo's contract. BCDBH has a shortage of psychiatrists and Dr. Adeyemo has agreed
to provide additional days of telepsychiatric services for BCDBH. The terms of the new
contract will include a revised pay rate from $150 per hour to $160 per hour and BCDBH
will pay his liability insurance. The term of this agreement will remain July 1, 2012 and will
terminate on June 30, 2013. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement
shall not exceed $211,710 (this is an increase of $31,710 for FY 2012-13) -action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
3.03* Glad Investments, Inc., dba Riverside Convalescent Hospital -Riverside Convalescent
Hospital, a skilled nursing facility, was selected as a result of a competitive Request for
Proposal to provide daily meals for inpatients at Butte County's Psychiatric Health Facility.
BCDBH requests approval to amend the agreement with Riverside Convalescent Hospital
to extend the term by three months. The term of the agreement began July 1, 2012 and
will terminate on December 31, 2012. The maximum financial obligation under this
agreement shall not exceed $26,812.80. This is an increase of $13,406.40 for FY 2012-13.
There will be no change in the cost of meals -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.04* Stonewall Alliance of Chico -The Stonewall Alliance of Chico is the contract provider for
the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender) suicide prevention program, which
provides services for youth and their families. BCDBH requests approval to amend the
agreement with Stonewall, to add funding for the Butte County Suicide Prevention Task
Force activities, including an insert in the Chico News and Review which will address all
aspects of suicide prevention and local resources, and to provided QPR (Questions,
Persuade, and Refer) or similar suicide prevention training for community members. The
term of this agreement will remain July 1, 2012 and will terminate on June 30, 2013. The
maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $94,150 (this is an
increase of $10,000). This contract will be funded by Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
funds. There is no impact to the County General Fund -action requested -APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.05* Thomas Lancaster, M.D. -Thomas Lancaster (Dr. Lancaster) is a licensed medical doctor,
who provides services in the specialized field of psychiatry as required for adult and youth
clients at BCDBH, and participates in after-hours and on-call shifts on a rotating schedule.
BCDBH requests approval to amend the agreement with Dr. Lancaster for the provision of
psychiatric services. This contract is being amended due to a renegotiation of Dr.
Lancaster's contract and a reduction of psychiatric service hours for BCDBH. The terms of
the new contract will include a revised pay rate from $160 per hour for psychiatric
services at the BCDBH Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) to $150 per hour for psychiatric
services at BCDBH clinics. His pay rate for on-call services at the PHF and 23-Hour Crisis
Stabilization Unit (CSU) will remain the same. The term of the agreement will remain July
1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The maximum financial obligation under this contract shall
not exceed $206,945. This a decrease of $178,930 for FY 2012-13 -action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.06* Appointments to the Behavioral Health Board -The Behavioral Health Board requests
approval of the following appointments to its Board: Appoint Dennis Hyde as a Family
Member to a current vacancy previously held by Salvador Ventura with the term ending
on December 31, 2013; and appoint Jerald Lea as a Family Member to a current vacancy
previously held by Tom LeBlanc with the term ending on December 31, 2014 -action
requested -MAKE APPOINTMENTS.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
CHIEF 3.07* Amendment to ProEram Guidelines for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
ADMINISTRATIVE Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) HousinE Assistance ProEram - On October 11, 2011, the
OFFICE Butte County Board of Supervisors approved the "Reuse Plan Governing Program Income
from CDBG Assisted Activities for the County of Butte". The Reuse Plan also incorporated,
as Exhibit C, the Program Guidelines for the CDBG DRI Housing Assistance Program. The
guidelines were developed based on the County's existing Program Guidelines for the
CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program while incorporating the specific requirements of
the DRI Program. Butte County staff has worked with the contracted Program Operator
over the last year to implement the DRI Housing Assistance Program utilizing the
approved Program Guidelines. Currently, two housing reconstruction projects have been
completed and 11 are in process. Over the last year, the program team has screened over
35 applicants for the DRI Housing Assistance Program. The screening process has helped
the program team understand how modifications to the Program Guidelines could allow
more homeowners affected by the 2008 wildfires to be assisted while still meeting the
overall DRI Program objectives. The Program Guidelines have previously been reviewed
and verbally approved by CDBG staff -action requested -APPROVE AMENDED PROGRAM
GUIDELINES FOR THE DISASTER RECOVERY INITIATIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION
PROGRAM.
3.08* The Ferguson Group -The agreement with The Ferguson Group, the County's federal
legislative advocate, expires on September 30, 2012. An amendment to the current
agreement is recommended that retains costs, terms and conditions of the existing
agreement, and extends the agreement through September 30, 2013. The maximum
amount payable shall not exceed $140,000. Funds have been budgeted for this purpose
in the Administration Department's FY 2012-13 budget. Over the past eight years, The
Ferguson Group has worked with the County's congressional delegation and secured over
$15 million for priority projects in Butte County. Details regarding the successful
partnership between Butte County and The Ferguson Group are included in the agenda
report -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
3.09* Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Year End BudEet Adjustments -The Administration Department has
completed its annual analysis of expenditures as part of the year-end process and submits
herewith a list of recommended budget adjustments for FY 2011-12. The adjustments do
not require use of contingencies nor do they result in any change to final fund balances.
The attached memo provides a summary of the recommended transfers and adjustments
requiring Board approval. FY 2011-12 results will be presented in greater detail as part of
the Fourth Quarter Financial Report delivered to the Board at a later date -action
requested -APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (4/5 vote required).
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
CouNTV 3.10* Kim Merrifield -request to approve agreement to retain attorney services between
COUNSEL County of Butte and Kim Merrifield for services performed relating to Children's Services
Division Appeals and Writs, and Public Guardian and Behavioral Health Capacity Hearings.
The term of this agreement is October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2015 or until the
completion of any matters, cases and/or claims that are submitted to the attorney during
said term and until the same are finally resolved, whichever is later. Costs for attorney
services are $100 per hour plus out of pocket court costs and other expenses incurred on
behalf of the County -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER.
3.11* Resolution AmendinE the Butte County Conflict of Interest Code -The Political Reform Act
(Gov. Code Sections 81000 et seq.) requires the County to review its Conflict of Interest
Code biennially to determine if the Code is accurate, or, alternatively, if the Code needs to
be amended. The County's Code was most recently amended by Resolution No. 12-002 on
January 10, 2012. Since that amendment was enacted, positions have been created and
deleted through amendments to the County's classification plan and salary ordinance.
This office has reviewed the Conflict of Interest Code, in conjunction with all County
department heads and staff in Human Resources and the Elections Department. It has
been determined that changes were necessary and this resolution and its attachments
reflect these changes. Each of the individuals holding the positions designated in the Code
must file an annual Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) as described in the
resolution and attachments. These attachments include: Attachment A entitled Conflict
of Interest Code County of Butte; Attachment B which is a revised list of Designated
Employees; Attachment C which is a list of Committees and Commissions; Attachment D
entitled Disclosure Categories for Designated Positions; and Attachment E entitled Place
of Filing Statement of Economic Interests -action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
DISTRICT 3.12* LexisNexis -The District Attorney's Office has had a subscription plan with LexisNexis since
ATTORNEY 2003 for on-line legal resources. The current agreement term ends on October 31, 2012.
The department wishes to extend the term of the contract to October 31, 2015. The not-
to-exceed price will increase from $101,196 to $132,288, an increase of $31,092 -action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
3.13* Accept Unanticipated Revenue and Budget Adjustment - Chico Police Department
received approval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding their request to expend
remaining funds from the 2009 JAG Recovery Grant. As asub-grantee, the County of
Butte received approval to spend the funds allocated to the Butte County District
Attorney's Office in the amount of $18,300 for Electronic Data & Communications
Upgrades. These funds must be expended and reimbursement requested from the City of
Chico prior to the grant end date of February 28, 2013. Additionally, award documents for
the 2012 JAG Award have allocated $9,481 for the Butte County District Attorney's Office
for Electronic Data & Communications Upgrades - action requested - ACCEPT
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote required).
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
EMPLOYMENT 3.14* Butte County Department of Behavioral Health -Approval is requested for Amendment
AND One to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Butte County Department of
SOCIALSERVICES Behavioral Health to provide mental health and/or alcohol and drug treatment services
for children, their parents and family members who are at risk of child abuse and in need
of prevention or intervention services. All clients served will be referred by Children's
Services and the Substance Abuse Assessment Referral Program. It is anticipated that this
MOU will provide services to approximately 300 persons on an annual basis. The
amendment is intended to expand intensive mental health services to the DESS youth at
risk of placement or currently placed in group homes. The term of this MOU remains July
1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 with a maximum amount payable of $442,000, an increase
of $42,000 for these additional services -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE RELATED BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote required).
3.15* Butte County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority (PA) -Approval is
requested for a MOU with IHSS PA for compliance of additional enrollment requirements
for all IHSS providers. These requirements were implemented with the adoption of the
California State Budget Act of 2009. Pursuant to State law, new provider applicants must
provide fingerprints, submit to a criminal background check by the Department of Justice
(DOJ), and participate in an enrollment orientation regarding rules and regulations. The
term of the MOU will be July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with a maximum payable
amount not to exceed $45,000 -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
GENERAL 3.16* Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall Committee -The Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall
SERVICES Committee on behalf of the Veterans Organizations using the Paradise Veterans
Memorial Hall, submit nominations for appointment to serve on the Paradise Veterans
Memorial Hall Committee for the term ending June 30, 2013. California Veterans Square
Dance Association: Dave Curry, Delegate and Bob McMullen, Alternate - action
requested -MAKE APPOINTMENTS.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
HUMAN 3.17* Resolution to Amend The Salary Ordinance -The Department of Human Resources has
RESOURCES prepared a resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance for the following departments:
Behavioral Health and Human Resources. These changes will increase the total allocations
in the County by two positions.
Behavioral Health: The department is requesting to delete one (1) position of Mental
Health Clinician III/II/I and one (1) position of Financial Technician, Senior/Financial
Technician and add one (1) position of Supervisor, Mental Health Clinician and one (1)
position of Accounting Specialist/Account Clerk, Senior/Account Clerk. These changes will
allow for a smaller span of supervision for the Chico Youth Clinic and will allow for greater
flexibility of assignments in the department's Administrative Offices.
In addition the department is requesting to add two (2) positions of Mental Health
Clinician III/II/I. These positions will help support youth who are involved with the
Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) and are placed out of county. These
positions are supported by revenue received from DESS and Federal Financial
Participation (FFP).
Additionally, the department is requesting to flexibly staff one (1) position of Accountant,
Senior to Accountant, Senior/Accountant. There is no fiscal impact as it was initially
placed in the budget at the Accountant, Senior level. These changes will increase the total
allocations in the department by two (2) positions and have no fiscal impact on the
County General Fund. (see related DESS item 3.14 on this agenda)
Human Resources: The department requests to add the Paralegal, Senior (Class Code
7131) to Section 57e, "Management, Confidential and Supervisory (BCMEA) Unit
Classifications" of the Salary Ordinance. The salary range for this classification will be set
at Range 41. This classification is being added to provide a senior level opportunity within
the Paralegal series and to bring the series in line with classifications within the County -
action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.18* Deferred Compensation Committee By-Laws -With the approval of Resolution 11-042,
which clarified the structure and status of the Butte County Deferred Compensation
Program and Committee, came the need for the development of By-Laws for the Deferred
Compensation Program. The By-Laws have been in the process of being drafted since
early this year. The process has been a collaborative effort with input from the entire
committee, which includes the Auditor-Controller, Treasurer Tax-Collector, Human
Resources Director and two Employee Members. In addition, Supervisor Kirk, Yamaguchi
and both of the Deferred Compensation plan providers, ICMA-RC and Great-West, have
been involved throughout the process and have reviewed the final By-Laws. The purpose
of the Deferred Compensation Committee By-Laws is to serve as a guide for the process
for Committee members and others. These By-Laws are intended to assist the Committee
in meeting its fiduciary obligations by effectively constructing, supervising and evaluating
the Deferred Compensation Program -action requested -ADOPT THE BUTTE COUNTY
DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE BY-LAWS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
3.19* Deferred Compensation Committee Investment Policy Statement -With the approval of
Resolution 11-042, which clarified the structure and status of the Butte County Deferred
Compensation Program and Committee, came the need for the development of an
Investment Policy Statement for the Deferred Compensation Program. The Investment
Policy Statement has been in the process of being drafted since early this year. The
process has been a collaborative effort with input from the entire Committee, which
includes the Auditor-Controller, Treasurer Tax-Collector, Human Resources Director and
two Employee Members. In addition, Supervisor Kirk, Yamaguchi and both of the
Deferred Compensation plan providers, ICMA-RC and Great-West have been involved
throughout the process and have reviewed the final Investment Policy Statement. The
purpose of the Investment Policy Statement is to record the investment objectives and
policies for plans established under the Butte County Deferred Compensation Program.
This Investment Policy Statement is an outline of the Committee's general investment
policies and is intended to assist the Committee in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities by
effectively constructing, supervising, and evaluating the investment program(s)
established for the plan(s) - action requested - ADOPT THE COUNTY DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PROGRAM INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
PROBATION 3.20* ISD Corporation -The Probation Department requests approval for a contract with ISD
Corporation to provide CASE Management Software consulting, technical, and
programming services consisting of application software fixes and application software
modifications of the department's data processing system. ISD maintains the "source
code" to the department's CASE management system and is the only provider. Funding
will be provided by department and SB 678 (Community Corrections Performance
Incentive Act of 2009) funds. The term of the contract is August 1, 2012 through July 31,
2017, and the maximum amount payable over the full contract term is $324,035 -action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
PUBLIC WORKS 3.21* Quincy EnEineerinE, Inc. -The Butte County Department of Public Works is planning to
replace the two existing bridges on the Midway that cross Butte Creek and the Butte
Creek Overflow channels that were originally constructed in 1915 and 1918 respectively.
The proposal is to design and construct a new single bridge approximately 1,600 feet long
that will span the entire floodway between Butte Creek and the Butte Creek Overflow.
Total construction cost of the project is estimated to be $13,000,000. Quincy Engineering
Inc, of Sacramento, CA, was selected by an interview committee in January of 2011 to
participate in the design phase of work following the solicitation of a formal Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) process completed by the Public Works Department. Staff is
recommending the Board authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Quincy
Engineering Inc., of Sacramento, CA, for the development of contract plans, specifications,
and estimate (PS&E) required to construct the Midway Bridge across Butte Creek and
Butte Creek Overflow at a cost not to exceed $1,677,999.12. This projects design phase is
funded through the Federal Highway Bridge Program, which provides 88.53% funding.
The remaining 11.47% of the project will be funded by local match funds provided
through the State Transportation Improvement Program -action requested -APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
TREASURER 3.22* Treasurer's Investment Report -The Treasurer-Tax Collector submits the Monthly
TAX COLLECTOR Investment Report for August 31, 2012, in accordance with the Butte County Statement
of Investment Policy dated July 1, 2012 -action requested -ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
4.00 REGULAR AGENDA
4.01* Boards, Commissions and Committees
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
2. Board Member or Committee Reports
4.02 Update of Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer.
4.03 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action.
S.OO PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
9:30 A.M. 5.01* Public Hearing -User Fee Adjustments for Agriculture, Assessor, Library, Public Works, and
Public Health -The Board of Supervisors established the Butte County Master Fee Schedule
by Resolution on March 24, 2009. Department recommendations to adjust the fee
schedule are presented herein as follows:
• The Library Director recommends a change in inter-library loan request fees to reduce
the number of free requests available each year.
• The Public Works Director recommends the addition of a divisional hourly rate for
Maintenance & Fleet Services.
• The Assessor recommends a reduction in fees collected for map copies.
• The Agriculture Commissioner recommends clarifying that the fee for direct marketing
certificates includes livestock/poultry.
• Staff from the Animal Control division of Public Health recommends the transfer of fees
for Dangerous Animal permits from Butte County Code to the Master Fee Schedule -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF BUTTE COUNTY CODE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
9:40 A.M. 5.02* Timed Item -Final Report for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) PlanninE
and Technical Assistance (PTA) Activity, Entrepreneurial, KnowledEe-Based Enterprise
Action Plan - On July 21, 2009 the Butte County Board of Supervisors approved submittal
of an application for a CDBG PTA activity from the Economic Development Allocation to
complete an Entrepreneurial, Knowledge-Based Enterprise Action Plan. The County was
awarded funds for the Action Plan in 2010. On October 11, 2011, the Board of Supervisors
approved an amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with 3CORE, Inc. for completion
of the Action Plan. 3CORE, Inc sub-contracted with Chabin Concepts to implement the
activity. The Action Plan was completed in August 2012. The goal of the Action Plan was
to develop a process for identifying, networking, recruiting and connecting high impact
entrepreneurial knowledge-based enterprises to available Butte County business
assistance resources and services including the existing Butte County Business Incubator
Program. Entrepreneurial, knowledge-based enterprises may be defined as private or non-
profit business entities that: Innovate on the basis of knowledge and know-how of its
management and employees to create, design or manufacture a unique product or service;
Specialize in what they do best and then develop long-term relationships with partners,
suppliers, and subcontractors to do; Create, adapt, and use technology, basic as well as
sophisticated, to constantly improve products and processes; and Develop and dominate
specific regional, statewide, or national markets -action requested -ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Administration)
6.00 PUBLIC COMMENT (each speaker limited to five minutes)
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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7.00 CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
7.01 ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SECTION 54956.9(a): 3 CASES
1. LAKE OROVILLE INTERVENTION (FERC PROJECT 2100);
2. SOLANO COUNTY WATER AGENCY v. CALIFORNIA DWR, SACRAMENTO SUPERIOR
COURT CASE NO. 016338; AND
3. COUNTY OF BUTTE, COUNTY OF PLUMAS v. DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES,
YO LO CO. SUP. CT CASE NO: CV09-1258;
7.02 SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(b)(1) -ONE POTENTIAL CASE
1. MOTHER NATURE'S TEMPLE, et al., v. BUTTE COUNTY
7.03 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957.6:
LABOR NEGOTIATORS: JACK HUGHES & BRIAN RING
EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BCEA, SSW, BCMEA, PPOA, PEA,
DSA -MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT,
DSA-GENERAL UNIT,
BCCOA -SUPERVISORY UNIT,
BCCOA -GENERAL UNIT.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Conduct of
the Board of Supervisors Meetings
Meetine Information: Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m.
and are 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 as a result of holidays or other events so please check the meeting
calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted meeting calendar for the year are available in the County
Administrative Office or at the Clerk of the Board website at www.buttecounty.net/cob.
Aeenda Information: The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at
least 72 hours before each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, a-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 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 libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at
the Clerk of the Board website. Copies of 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 been received but not included in the agenda
supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the 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. An (*) appearing before an agenda item signifies that material has
been provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain that item.
Aeenda Format and The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following
Meetine Order: order:
1. Consent Aeenda: 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 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 podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are
discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
2. Reeular Aeenda: 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.
3. Public Hearine and Timed Items: this is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public
hearing are set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may
start after the time 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 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.
5. Closed Session: the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances.
This area of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the closed session.
Public Participation: It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to
allow 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. The Board has adopted policy and procedures to facilitate the
meeting process and conduct. A complete listing 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.
The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all citizens. Individuals
with 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. 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 meeting.
For further information contact the:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Administrative Office
25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-7631
www.buttecounty. net/cob
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