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BUTTECOUNTY
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BOARDOFSUPERVISORS
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
LARRY WAHL, DISTRICT 2
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EGULAR EETING GENDA
MAUREEN KIRK, DISTRICT 3
S29,2015
STEVE LAMBERT, DISTRICT 4
EPTEMBER
DOUG TEETER, CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
MEETING LOCATION
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR CHAMBERS
PAUL HAHN,
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
CLERK OF THE BOARD
1.9:00 a.m. -Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Silence
Observation of a Moment of
2.Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda
3.Consent Agenda
3.01* Resolution in Appreciation of Richard B. Price upon his Retirement from Butte County - Butte County
Agricultural Commissioner and Director of Weights and Measures is retiring on September 30, 2015.
This is a resolution in appreciation of Richard Price's more than 27 years of service to the County of
Butte - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Agriculture)
3.02* Resolution Recommending Licensure of Solutions for Positive Choices Paradise Location - Solutions
for Positive Choices provides Driving Under the Influence (DUI) programs to Butte County residents,
and provides revenue to the County based on a percentage of revenue received under the DUI
programs. Solutions for Positive Choices is applying for full licensure of its Paradise location to serve
the populations of Paradise, Magalia, Stirling City, and surrounding areas. The location was
previously operating as a satellite site under the Chico license. Title 9, Section 9805 of the California
Code of Regulations requires a recommendation by the County Board of Supervisors for approval by
the State of applications for licensure of DUI programs and services - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.03* Budget Adjustment for Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant Award - Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health (BCDBH) has been awarded a grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a DFC Program. The department's prevention unit will be
working in collaboration with the Butte Youth Now Coalition towards the goal of strengthening
collaboration among communities, public, and private non-profit agencies as well as federal, state,
local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and
reduce substance use among youth. Key grant strategies are aimed at the reduction in use of alcohol,
tobacco, and marijuana among 9th -11th grade youth. The term of the grant is September 30, 2015
through September 29, 2020 with a total award of $625,000 ($125,000 per year for 5 years).
Approval is requested for a budget adjustment allocating DFC funds to the fiscal year (FY) 2015-16
budget in the amount of $104,425 to be utilized per grant requirements - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote required). (Behavioral Health)
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3.04* Agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. -BHC Sierra Vista Hospital provides inpatient
psychiatric hospitalization services. The State mandates contracting with managed care hospitals
based on a county’s historical utilization. BCDBH began drafting the managed care hospital
agreements in May 2015 but needed to wait for each “host county” (county in which the hospital
exists), to negotiate their rates with the hospital for the new fiscal year. Once negotiated, the
contract must be fully executed by the respective governing board. The State is notified by the host
county of the contracted rates, and all other counties that contract with the hospital utilize those
rates per the direction of the State. Due to these requirements, agreements with managed care
hospitals are typically approved later in the fiscal year. Approval is requested for an agreement with
BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. to provide inpatient psychiatric services for clients referred by BCDBH.
The term of this agreement is July 1, 2015 throughJune 30, 2017. The maximum financial obligation
under this agreement shall not exceed $700,000 ($350,000 in FY 2015-16 and $350,000 in FY 2016-
17) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
3.05* Continuation of Local Drought Proclamation- On July 22, 2015, the Chief Administrative Officer
declared a local emergency caused by drought, which was proclaimed by the Governor on January
17, 2014. The Board of Supervisors reaffirmed and ratified the proclamation of local emergency
associated with drought. State law requires that the Board of Supervisors review the need for
continuing the local emergency every 30 days. As the State continues through its fourth year of
drought, Butte County is feeling the effects as the number of landowners with dry wells is increasing.
At this point, the final duration of the emergency has not yet been determined - action requested -
CONFIRM THE NEED FOR CONTINUING THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY; AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.06* Resolution Recognizing Sierra Nevada Brewery as a 2015 Sustainable Business of the Year Recipient -
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors established the Business Environmental Resources
Center (BERC) in 1993 to provide regulatory, technical, and pollution prevention assistance,
incorporating all environmental aspects (air, water, and waste). Each year, during Pollution
Prevention Week, which the United States Environmental Protection Agency has set as the third
week in September, BERC recognizes businesses that are exemplary models of sustainable
businesses in the Sacramento region. This year, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company was chosen as
one of the eight recognized "Sustainable Businesses of the Year" for their efforts in pollution
reduction - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
3.07* Approval of Minutes – action requested – APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 2015 AND SEPTEMBER
15, 2015. (County Administration)
3.08* Amendment to Employment Contract - Director-Libraries - The Board of Supervisors approved an
employment contract with Melanie Lightbody, Library Director on May 5, 2015. The Board of
Supervisors has directed that the contract be amended to reflect vacation accrual at the rate of 200
hours per year effective October 10, 2015. All other terms of the contract remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
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3.09* Employment Contract - Director, Development Services - Board approval of an employment contract
renewal with Tim Snellings, Development Services Director, is requested. The initial salary of the
position is $170,783 per year, which is a 2% increase from the current salary. The term of the
contract is October 31, 2015 through November 2, 2018 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.(County Administration)
3.10* Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to Conduct a Feasibility Study of Public Safety Answering
Points - The Board of Supervisors authorized the Emergency Services Officer to apply for funding
under the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Grant. One of the approved projects is to conduct a
feasibility study of the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in Butte County. A request for
Proposals (RFP) was issued to find a consultant with experience in conducting these types of studies
within the budget constraints of the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Grant. A selection panel was
assembled from local agencies representing the PSAPs in Butte County. There were six responses to
the RFP ranging in cost from $62,080 to $345,998. After consideration of qualifications and
references of the four proposals that were within budget, two finalists were chosen by the panel to
give presentations. Matrix Consulting Group was chosen by the panel as offering the service required
at a cost of $62,080 to begin October 1, 2015 through May 1, 2016. This is a 100% reimbursed grant
activity - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (County Administration)
3.11* Agreement Amendment with Granicus, Inc.- Granicus, Inc. assists local, state and federal agencies
become more accessible and transparent to the public through the use of on-line media. Services
provided by Granicus include: the management and storage of unlimited public meeting data,
documents, and archived videos; the creation and delivery of paperless agendas for
Board/Commission members; and live video streaming of public meetings through the County
website. In November 2011, Butte County implemented the live streaming Board of Supervisors
meetings. This amendment adds the same live streaming services for the Butte County Planning
Commission (PC) and Water Commission (WC) utilizing a fixed camera recently installed in the Board
Chambers and also includes: 1) an upgrade of the encoder; 2) six technical training sessions for staff
to the PC and WC; 3) technical support for PC and WC agenda/minutes templates; and 4) updates to
the Granicus viewpage on the County's website. The amendment extends the term of the agreement
through June 30, 2016 and increases the maximum amount payable by $14,300. All other terms and
conditions remain the same. It is expected that the County will begin live streaming PC and WC
meetings by the end of this year. At the beginning of 2016, the County plans to issue a Request for
Proposals to evaluate other options on the market for these services - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO BY COUNTY COUNSEL
AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (County Administration)
3.12* Lexis Advance Subscription Agreement Amendment- Request approval of an amendment to an
agreement with Lexis Nexis for online research. The term of the amendment is September 1, 2015
to June 30, 2017. The monthly rate is $520 per month until June 30, 2016 and then increases to
$675 through June 30, 2017. With this amendment, the term of the agreement will exceed three
years and the not-to-exceed amount for the total contract will be greater than $25,000, which
requires approval by the Board of Supervisors - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Counsel)
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3.13* Agreement for Legal Services Between the County of Butte And Kimberly J. Merrifield - Request
approval of an agreement with Kimberly J. Merrifield for attorney services related to Children's
Services Division Appeals and Writs; and Public Guardian and Behavioral Health Capacity Hearings.
Compensation is $100 per hour, and the term of the agreement is October 1, 2015 to September 30,
2018, or until the completion of any matters, cases and/or claims that are submitted under the
agreement during said term and until the same are finally resolved, whichever is later - action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Counsel)
3.14* Agreement with Lilliput Children's Services-Approval is requested for an agreement with Lilliput
Children's Services to provide the Family Finding and Kinship Support Services Program for kin
caregivers and the children they care for.This program provides the following: 1) Family Finding
Services to locate and engage extended family, kin, or other caregivers known to the child; and 2)
Kinship Support Services designed to support and educate relatives and close family friends caring
for children who have been removed by the child welfare system or are at risk of removal. Based on
competitive solicitation, Lilliput Children's Services was selected to provide this service. The term of
the agreement will be October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017 with a maximum payable amount of
$393,175, ($168,475 for FY 2015-16; and $224,700 for FY 2016-17) - action requested - APPROVE THE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Employment and Social Services)
3.15* Chico Veterans Memorial Hall Committee -The Chico Veterans Memorial Hall Committee, on behalf
of the Veterans Organizations using the Chico Veterans Memorial Hall, submit the following
nominations for appointment to serve on their Committee for the term ending June 30, 2016.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 125: Joe Kyle, Delegate and Hank Snow, Alternate -
action requested –APPOINT NOMINEES. (General Services)
3.16* Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall Committee-The Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall Committee, on
behalf of the Veterans Organizations using the Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall, submit the
following nominations for appointment to serve on the Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall Committee
for the term ending June 30, 2016. American Legion, Paradise Post 259: Thor Sparre, Delegate and
Bob Wilson, Alternate; Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 106: Garry "Wayne" Noel,
Delegate; Paradise Veterans Council (PVC): Ray Johnson, Delegate and Barbara Allen, Alternate;
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Max Bille Post 2039: Wes Cochran, Delegate; Citizen Veterans:
Harry Hudson, Delegate- action requested – APPOINT NOMINEES. (General Services)
3.17* Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance -The Department of Human Resources has prepared a
resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance for the following departments. These changes will add one
(1) FTE position allocation to the Salary Ordinance.
: The Human Resources Department is requesting the classification of Manager,
Human Resources
Support Services-C be added to Section 57, Reference F of the Salary Ordinance titled "Confidential
Classifications (Effective 12/20/14-2%)". This classification was not included in the original creation
of the Confidential Unit because it was not being used at that time. The Salary Range for the
classification shall be set at Range 40 (Bi-weekly Salary: $1,561.85-$2,093.03), which is the same
Range it is set at in the Management and Supervisory Unit for non-confidential classifications.
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Behavioral Health: The Behavioral Health Department is requesting the addition of one (1)
Behavioral Health Education Specialist, Associate/Behavioral Health Education Specialist/Behavioral
Health Education Specialist, Senior. The department was recently awarded a five year, $625,000
Drug Free Communities grant that will pay for the position, which will facilitate and coordinate grant
strategies and activities. The total allocations in the department will increase by one (1) position.
There will be no budgetary impact on the General Fund.
County Administration: The County Administration Department is requesting to delete one (1)
Administrative Assistant, Senior-C/Administrative Assistant-C/Office Specialist, Senior-C and add one
C to the department's allocations to address current operational
(1) Manager, Support Services-
needs. The total allocations in the department will remain unchanged, and there will be no
budgetary impact on the General Fund.
District Attorney: The District Attorney’s Department is requesting to delete one (1) Administrative
Assistant, Senior and add one (1) Administrative Assistant, Senior/ Administrative Analyst, Associate
to address current operational needs. The total allocations in the department will remain
unchanged, and there will be no budgetary impact on the General Fund.
Sheriff-Coroner: The Sheriff’s Department is requesting to delete one (1) Accountant, Senior/
Accountant and add one (1) Administrative Analyst, Senior/Administrative Analyst/ Administrative
Analyst, Associate to address current operational needs. The total allocations in the department will
remain unchanged, and there will be no budgetary impact on the General Fund – action requested –
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.18* Butte County Library Named as a Beneficiary of the Martha L. Dunbar Revocable Trust - Acceptance
of Gift - The Butte County Library was notified that it is a beneficiary of the Martha L. Dunbar
Revocable Trust. The amount of distribution to the Library will initially be $320,000, with up to an
additional $10,000 upon final distribution, for a total of $330,000. In order to receive the distribution
however, the County is required to sign an Agreement for Trust Distribution agreeing not to
challenge the Trust and to waive an accounting of the Trust distributions. The Library has no
information that would question the proposed distributions nor any reason to challenge the Trust or
request an accounting – action requested - PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 25355,
ACCEPT THE GENEROUS GIFT TO THE LIBRARY OF UP TO $330,000 AS ONE OF THE BENEFICIARIES OF
THE MARTHA L. DUNBAR REVOCABLE TRUST AND AUTHORIZE THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR OR HER
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. (Library)
3.19* Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Agreement for Federal Fiscal Year 2015-16 -Approval is
requested for a revenue agreement with the State of California OTS for the provision of an education
campaign titled "Partnership to Keep Kids Boosted" that will provide training to a variety of local
professionals to assure that parents receive the same vehicle occupant protection information
wherever they go in Butte County. Staff will work with elementary schools to reinforce the message
of using booster seats in vehicles. Police and fire personnel will also be educated in basic occupant
protection, best practices related to car seats, and California laws regarding the use of car
seats/booster seats so they provide consistent messaging. Pediatricians will be equipped to provide
accurate occupant protection information to their clients. Car seat classes, community car seat
checkups/fittings and education events will be held. The term of the agreement is October 1, 2015
through September 30, 2016 with a maximum amount receivable of $128,881 - action requested - 1)
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; 2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC HEALTH GRANT DIRECTOR AND
THE PUBLIC HEALTH FISCAL OFFICIAL TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AS REQUIRED BY OTS.(Public Health)
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3.20* Agreement with California State University Chico (CSUC) Research Foundation - The Public Health
Department currently has an agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to
participate in efforts to improve the nutritional status and obesity rate among California’s low
income population under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed)
Program. The program focuses on individual and group nutrition education, physical activity
promotion, partnering with local schools and churches to promote healthy eating/physical activity,
and collaboration with existing local nutrition promotion partners. Included in the agreement with
CDPH is a subcontract with CSUC Research Foundation in order to implement a variety of nutrition
education and physical activity programs for middle and high school students within Butte County.
The Foundation will follow the same guidelines as the County SNAP-Ed program. The term of the
agreement is October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 with a maximum amount payable of
$295,000-action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT
TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Public Health)
3.21* Board Letter to U.S. Forest Service -Butte County's Federal/State Land Use Coordinating Committee
(Coordinating Committee) is supported by citizen stakeholders via the Forest Advisory Committee
(FAC) which has been meeting monthly for the past year. At their meeting held on August 24, 2015,
the FAC voted to recommend issuance of a letter from the Board of Supervisors to the U.S. Forest
Service, covering the points that summarized discussions held over a period of several months. This
action was strongly endorsed by the Feather River District Ranger of the Plumas National Forest, who
was present at the FAC meeting. Accordingly, the Coordinating Committee met on September 15,
2015 to discuss the issuance of such a letter to the Regional Forester, Randy Moore, and to the
Supervisors of the Lassen and Plumas National Forests regarding the County's interests during the
upcoming issuance of guidance for revision of the Forest Plan for each Forest in the Sierras, and
specific project interests in the Lassen and Plumas National Forest lands in and around Butte County,
including requests specific to the Travel Management Plan and a fuel reduction project in the
Forbestown area. The draft letter was approved for submission to the Board of Supervisors at the
Coordinating Committee's meeting of September 15, 2015. The minutes for the September 15, 2015
and August 24, 2015 FAC meetings are included in the staff report – action requested – APPROVE
LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.22* Agreement for Trash Collection Rate Analyses Services - Approval is requested for an agreement with
Crowe Horwath to assist the County in reviewing rate applications submitted by franchised haulers
as part of the annual rate setting process. A rate setting methodology was established in the Refuse,
Recyclable Materials and Green Waste Collection Services Franchise Agreements wherein the three
franchised haulers submit financial and operations information, and the County evaluates the
information in order to determine the collection fees for the next calendar year. The County
previously contracted with Crowe Horwath to review the three haulers' financial and customer
information for the purpose of establishing three franchise collection areas. Franchised services
commenced March 1, 2015. Per the rate setting methodology, collection fees are adjusted annually
by a cost of living index with a detailed review of financial and operational information every fourth
year. The detailed review of hauler's revenue and expenses is known as a "Base Year". The first Base
Year review will occur in the fall of 2016. The Public Works Department recommends using the same
consultant, Crowe Horwath that developed the rate setting methodology, to review annual rate
applications for the first two years to develop a consistent process and procedure. In addition to
analysis related to annual collection fees, Crowe Horwath will assist the County in developing a
collection fee structure for commercial organic waste to address requirements set in AB 1826
(Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling), which becomes effective in 2016. The cost of the
agreement will be $40,000 to $50,000 per fiscal year depending on the actual work performed -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN ON
BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AFTER REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL. (Public Works)
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3.23* Module 5, Phase A Excavation at the Neal Road Recycling at Waste Facility Contract Change Order
No. 1- In May of 2015, Wood Bros., Inc. of Lemoore, CA was awarded the Module 5, Phase A
Excavation Project at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility contract in the amount of
$3,506,160. When complete, Module 5 will be the next waste containment module. As part of the
landfill's development plan, Module 5 is anticipated to be in operation in 2017 when Module 4 is
projected to reach capacity. Phase A excavation is the first phase of development of the new
module. Additional excavation and installation of the base liner system will occur in 2016.The
original contract provides for 48-inch diameter concrete manholes. However, it was evident that the
48-inch diameter concrete manholes as originally planned would not accommodate the 36-inch and
30-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipe. Therefore, staff and Wood Bros., Inc. researched
alternative sizes of manholes and decided to eliminate all of the 48-inch diameter concrete manholes
replace them with 60-inch, 72-inch, and 96-inch diameter concrete manholes. This contract change
order provides additional compensation in the amount of $40,795 to Wood Bros., Inc. for the
increased costs associated with increasing the size of the concrete manholes - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.24* Resolution Approving Application for Grant Funds from the California Recreational Trails Program -
The California Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreational Trails Program (RTP) annually provides funds
for recreational trails. Butte County, along with the Plumas National Forest, California Conservation
Corps, and the Butte County Resource Conservation District, is working to submit a RTP grant
application to prepare a detailed Trail Assessment Study for 19 motorized trails totaling 15.25 miles
within the Feather River Ranger District. The 2010 Plumas National Forest Travel Management Plan
approved the use of the 19 motorized trails but identified resource concerns that needed mitigation
before they were open for motorized use. The study and report will include the assessment of each
trail’s existing conditions for accessibility and needed maintenance and the required mitigation work
necessary to add them to the Forest's Motorized Vehicle Use Map. The trail assessment and
mitigation identification work will be conducted by trained personnel from the California
Conservation Corps as well as resource personnel, such as biologists and hydrologists from the
Plumas National Forest. The Trail Assessment Report will be used by the County, Plumas National
Forest, and volunteer groups to prioritize and plan for future projects to complete the necessary
mitigations and maintenance work to open up these trails for public use. It is expected that future
projects can be achieved with a mix of the Forest’s appropriated funds, OHV State grants, and
volunteer labor. The completion of the mitigation work and the opening up of the approximately
15.25 miles of new motorized trails will significantly improve the riding experience in the Feather
River Ranger District by increasing the trails miles by 47%. Total project cost is $37,150. The RTP
grant requires a 12% local match equals $5,780 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.25* Technical Advisory Committee Appointment - The Groundwater Conservation Ordinance (Chapter 33
of the Butte County Code) has provisions regarding the membership of the Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) and how members are appointed. The ordinance defines the TAC as a seven
person committee nominated by the Butte County Water Commission and appointed by the Board.
TAC members must have substantial expertise in water management or hydrology. A vacancy on the
TAC resulted from the resignation of one of its members. On September 2, 2015, the Butte County
Water Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Supervisors appoint Pete
Bonacich to the TAC - action requested - APPOINT PETE BONACICH TO THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. (Water and Resource Conservation)
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4.Regular Agenda
4.01* Boards, Commissions and Committees
A.Appointments to Listed Vacancies
B.Board Member/Committee Reports and Board Member Comments
(
Pursuant to CA State law, the Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.)
4.02Update of Current Budget/Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer -action requested -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
4.03Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action.
5.Public Hearings and Timed Items
5.01* 9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing - Consideration of a Resolution of Formation for the Butte County Tourism
Business Improvement District - On August 11, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution
of Intention to establish the Butte County Tourism Business Improvement District (BCTBID) and set a
public hearing for September 29, 2015 to hear testimony and consider a Resolution of Formation for
the BCTBID. The Resolution also requested each local jurisdiction consider a Resolution of Consent
for the BCTBID. A Resolution of Consent must be considered by each local jurisdiction prior to the
Board of Supervisors considering a Resolution of Formation for the BCTBID. The City of Chico
adopted a Resolution of Consent for the BCTBID on September 1, 2015. The Town of Paradise and
the City of Biggs each adopted a Resolution of Consent on September 8, 2015. The City of Oroville
and the City of Gridley will each consider a Resolution of Consent in October of this year. The item to
consider the Resolution of Formation for the BCTBID is requested to be continued to October 27,
2015 at 9:30 A.M. in order to allow each local jurisdiction adequate time to consider a Resolution of
Consent for the BCTBID - action requested - OPEN PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUE OPEN TO
OCTOBER 27, 2015, AT 9:30 A.M. (County Administration)
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5.02* 9:35 a.m. - Public Hearing - Adopt Updated Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services Program
Guidelines- On July 21, 2015, Butte County and the State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) executed an agreement through the Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) for Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services in the unincorporated area as well
as the non-entitlement jurisdictions of Oroville, Gridley and Biggs in Butte County. The $279,070
grant awarded for Microenterprise Technical Assistance will allow Butte County to continue the
Butte County Business Incubator Program (BCBIP). The BCBIP provides technical assistance to
qualified businesses that meet low and moderate income guidelines and have five or fewer
employees. A variety of business assistance services are available including, but not limited to,
strategic business planning, identity branding, marketing, e-commerce, sales, accounting and loan
readiness. The Program Guidelines were previously adopted by the Board on June 11, 2013. The
County has decided to take the administration of the program in-house instead of contracting with a
Program Administrator. This will give the County better oversight of the program and the consultants
providing the technical assistance to the microenterprise businesses. The new Guidelines reflect this
change. The grant agreement between the County and the HCD requires the Board of Supervisors
hold a public hearing to solicit input from the public and to approve a resolution adopting the
Guidelines for the Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services Program - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
5.03* 9:40 a.m. - Timed Item -Status Report on the Implementation of the Butte County Regional
Economic Development Strategy - The Economic Development Element of General Plan 2030
included Action Item ED.A1.1, which calls for the creation of a countywide Economic Development
Strategy. On January 25, 2011 the Board of Supervisors approved the Butte County Regional
Economic Development Strategy which contained goals, initiatives, and action items to be attained
during the period 2011-2013. On February 11, 2014 the Board of Supervisors approved a revision to
the Strategy, extending the life of the Strategy through 2017 and adding additional action items to
support the previously approved goals and initiatives. The approved action items support the
following key initiatives: 1) Grow existing businesses; 2) Ensure Butte County is a competitive
location for new investment; 3) Create a sustainable reputation for the county; and 4) Improve the
coordination of regional economic development resources and efforts. Per the Board’s request, staff
is providing a status report of the implementation of the Butte County Regional Economic
Development Strategy - action requested - NO ACTION REQUIRED. ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
(County Administration)
(
6.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.Closed Session
7.01 PUBLIC 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 RESOURCE CONSERVATION DIRECTOR
7.02 ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9(d)(1) -TWO CASES:
1.JACQUELINE DEVLIN V. BUTTE COUNTY AND MICHAEL SANDERSON; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR
COURT CASE NO. 163271;
2.MICHAEL SEARS V. COUNTY OF BUTTE; BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; ANDY DUCH; JOHN
KUHN; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 100; USDC-EASTERN DISTRICT COURT, CASE NO. 15-CV-00589-
MCE-CMK; AND
3.LAVIOLETTE V. COUNTY OF BUTTE, ET AL -BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO: 159472
7.03 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
LABOR NEGOTIATORS: JACK HUGHES AND BRIAN RING
EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BCEA, SSW, BCMEA, PPOA, PEA;
DSA - MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT;
DSA- GENERAL UNIT;
BCCOA - SUPERVISORY UNIT;
BCCOA - GENERAL UNIT;
CONFIDENTIAL UNIT;
PPOA - MANAGEMENT UNIT;
NON-REPRESENTED UNIT;
SKILLED TRADES UNIT
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Butte County
Department Heads
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and
Board of Supervisors Meetings
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Meeting Information:
Richard Price
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
Clerk of the Board
meeting calendar for the year are available in the County Administrative Office or on the
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
Chief Probation Officer: website. A copy of the agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain
Steve Bordin
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
Child Support Services:
do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk of the Board website. Copies of supporting materials can
Sharon A Stone
be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications included with the agenda packages is not
Clerk-Recorder-Registrar
comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have been received but not included
of Voters*:
in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the Board of Supervisors (excluding
Candace Grubbs
documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available at the
County Counsel:
Administrative Office upon request. An (*) appearing before an agenda item signifies that material has been
Bruce Alpert
provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain that item.
Development Services:
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
Tim Snellings
The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
District Attorney*:
1. Consent Agenda: these are items that are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the
Mike Ramsey
Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in the
Employment & Social
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
Services:
asks if there is anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium
Cathi Grams
and request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Farm, Home & 4-H Advisory:
2. Regular Agenda:this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items
Randall Mutters
removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
3. Public Hearing and Timed Items: this is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are
Fire Chief:
set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time
Greg McFadden
listed, but will never start before the time listed.
General Services:
4. Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any
Grant Hunsicker
matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda,
Human Resources:
but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction.
Brian Ring
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.
Information Systems:
Art Robison
Public Participation:
Library:
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow
Melanie Lightbody
members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited
Public Health:
to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. The
Cathy Raevsky
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,
Public Works:
Mike Crump
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
Sheriff-Coroner*:
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
Kory Honea
request disability-related modifications/accommodations or to request materials in alternate formats. All requests
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Peggy Moak
For further information contact the:
Water & Resource
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Conservation:
County Administrative Office
Paul Gosselin
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-7631
*Elected Official
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