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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
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STEVE LAMBERT, DISTRICT 4
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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* MentalHealth Services Act (MHSA) Plan Annual Update - In August 2014, the Board of Supervisors
approved the MHSA Three Year Program and Expenditure Plan after an extensive community input
process that engaged stakeholders in meetings, focus groups and surveys. The Mental Health
Services Oversight and Accountability Commission requires an annual update to the plan. The 30-
day public comment period began on October 9, 2015 and concluded on November 16, 2015.
Stakeholders were notified through an extensive email distribution that was sent to over 1,000
different email addresses. Meetings were held in Oroville, Gridley, Chico and Paradise. Public
comment was captured through these meetings, via email, and one-on-one meetings. On November
21, 2015 the Behavioral Health Board recommended the update be sent to the Board of Supervisors
for approval – action requested - APPROVE THE MHSA PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE AND AUTHORIZE
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR AND AUDITOR CONTROLLER TO SIGN ACCOUNTABILITY
CERTIFICATION. (Behavioral Health)
3.02* Agreement with MLN Consulting Services, Inc. - Amendment 1 - MLN Consulting Services, Inc.
currently provides State-regulated monitoring and compliance evaluations for Driving Under the
Influence (DUI) programs for multiple California counties. Approval is requested to amend the
agreement with MLN Consulting Services, Inc., to add mandated audits for Butte County's drug
diversion programs in addition to the DUI programs. Butte County receives a percentage of the fees
collected from each drug diversion and DUI program to cover the State-mandated monitoring costs.
The term of this agreement will remain July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The maximum financial
obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $36,425 (this is an increase of $10,125) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
3.03* Surplus Equipment - The Clerk-Recorder Office requests the Board of Supervisors to declare surplus
the following capital asset: 1996 Electric Forklift, Asset No. 27059. The Hyster Electric forklift was
originally purchased in 2005 and is no longer able to do the work that is needed by the department.
A new forklift was recently purchased to meet current and future operational needs - DECLARE
CAPITAL ASSET ITEM SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY AND DIRECT THE ITEM TO BE
REMOVED FROM THE CAPITAL ASSET INVENTORY LIST. (Clerk-Recorder/Elections)
DECEMBER 8, 2015 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
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3.04* Amendment to Agreement with Butte County Association of Governments for Federal
Representation - Butte County has contracted with the Ferguson Group, L.L.C. (Ferguson) to assist
with federal representation in Washington, D.C. for more than a decade. During the same period,
the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG), of which Butte County is a member, also used
Ferguson for its federal representation. Since the two agencies often pursue similar federal funding,
each agreed to a single contract with Ferguson for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015 to share the cost of
federal representation rather than paying for two separate contracts. The agreement was an
effective and economical arrangement for both BCAG and the County last year. Approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with BCAG to share the cost of federal
representation by Ferguson for FFY 2016. The amendment will increase the not-to-exceed amount
of the agreement by $67,500, for a total of $135,000. This amount includes $60,000 for shared
representation, plus $7,500 for additional work Ferguson will perform for the County in
agriculture/flood protection work. The amendment extends the term of the agreement to
September 30, 2016 – action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR CONTROLLER. (County
Administration)
3.05* Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Services Agreement Between the Butte County Superior Court and the
County of Butte - The Butte County Superior Court and the County of Butte acknowledge that
pursuant to Government Code §77212(d)(1), all services, excluding Court security, provided by the
County to the Court and the Court to the County are identified in the FY 2015-16 agreement and its
attachment, which identifies the services to be provided, the method of service delivery, the term of
the agreement, the anticipated service outcomes and the cost of the services to be provided. The FY
2015-16 agreement contains similar services, charges and payment method as in previous years –
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
3.06* Donation of Evacuation Traffic Trailer and Equipment- In partnership with PG&E and the Butte
County Fire Safe Council, the County Administration Department/Office of Emergency Management
received a donation of an evacuation traffic trailer, which includes a 16-foot cargo trailer, two (2)
electronic message boards, and associated signs, barricades and cones. The total value of the
donation is approximately $51,360, of which the County provided $2,499 in matching funds from its
Homeland Security Grant – action requested – ACCEPT DONATION OF TRAILER AND EVACUATION
SUPPLIES FROM THE BUTTE COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL. (County Administration)
3.07* 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. On July 28, 2015 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 there continue to be land owners with dry
wells. 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 CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
DECEMBER 8, 2015 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
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3.08* Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Compensation of Members of the Board of Supervisors - The
salary of members of the Board of Supervisors (Board Members) is set by ordinance. The current
ordinance, Ordinance No. 4079, specifies that each year the salary of each Board Member shall be
increased by the percentage increase of the salary for judges, as specified in Government Code
Section 68203, provided, however, that the annual increase in the salary shall in no case exceed five
percent. Historically, the County has received notification from the Judicial Council of California -
Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) on any changes in judicial salaries, often retroactively. No
notifications have been received by the County from the AOC since November of 2013, when judicial
salaries increased by 1.4% retroactively to July 1, 2013. Board Members then received the 1.4%
increase 12-months later, on July 1, 2014. The County just received notification from Superior Court
staff on November 19, 2015 that judicial salaries were increased twice in the past 18 months: by
1.83% effective July 1, 2014 and by 2.4% effective July 2015. With the current annual salary set at
$53,756, the combined increases of 1.83% and 2.4% will increase the annual salary of Board
Members by $2,274 to $56,030 per year, effective February 13, 2016. The new ordinance replaces
Ordinance No. 4079 to reflect the new annual salary of Board Members – action requested – ADOPT
ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.09* Appointment of Interim Child Support Services (CSS) Director - The Child Support Services Director
retired on November 30, 2015. The Chief Administrative Officer recommends that the Board of
Supervisors appoint the current Assistant CSS Director, Rhonda Ross, effective December 1, 2015 as
the Interim CSS Director until such time the County hires a new Director. Per Resolution No. 13-177,
Section 1.15 (Temporary Assignment to Higher Paid Classification), "If a non-represented employee
covered by provisions of this resolution is appointed to a position of interim department head, said
employee's salary shall be set by Board of Supervisors minute order." Per the requirements of
Resolution No. 13-177, the Chief Administrative Officer recommends the Board of Supervisors set
the salary for the Interim CSS Director assignment at the minimum annual salary for the CSS Director
classification, which is currently $129,193. Any change in the minimum salary for the CSS Director in
the salary ordinance will be provided to the Interim CSS Director, if she is still serving in that capacity
on the effective date of the change – action requested – APPOINT RHONDA ROSS AS INTERIM CSS
DIRECTOR; AND SET THE SALARY FOR THE INTERIM CSS DIRECTOR AT THE MINIMUM ANNUAL
SALARY FOR THE CSS DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION. (County Administration)
3.10* Agreement with Harvest Accounting & Management Systems - The County has been awarded
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to provide microenterprise technical assistance
to low and moderate income small businesses within the unincorporated areas of the County, as well
as the incorporated cities of Oroville, Gridley and Biggs. The assistance is provided through the Butte
County Business Incubator Program which has been providing technical assistance to small
businesses in Butte County for over a decade. Harvest Accounting & Management Systems was
selected through a competitive process to provide one-on-one technical assistance to small
businesses in the area of loan readiness. The term of the agreement will begin December 8, 2015
and will terminate October 31, 2017. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall
not exceed $50,000 – action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR CONTROLLER. (County Administration)
3.11* Distribution of Excess Proceeds from the Sale of Tax-Defaulted Property - In June 2014 the Butte
County Treasurer-Tax Collector sold 37 parcels of tax-defaulted property and claims for excess
proceeds were received on 25 of the parcels. The Treasurer-Tax Collector requested that County
Counsel’s office evaluate the claims received and recommendations regarding the claims are
included in the staff report – action requested - ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
DISTRIBUTION OF EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY AND ORDER
DISTRIBUTION PURSUANT TO REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 4675.(County Counsel)
DECEMBER 8, 2015 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
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3.12* Amendment 2 to the TRB and Associates, Inc. Agreement-Amendment 2 to the TRB and Associates,
Inc., Agreement provides ongoing building permit application processing, building plan check, and
building inspection services as needed by the Butte County Department of Development Services.
Contracting building permit services allows the department to continue providing timely service to
the public when department resources are unavailable because of high demand for building-related
permits. On average, the contract services are used only when the estimated processing time for
plan review exceeds three (3) weeks. Additionally, the agreement allows the department the option
to contract for permit and inspection services during an emergency or disaster recovery.The original
agreement was executed for eight (8) months in order to evaluate the viability of utilizing the
contractor for building-related permits. The department has determined the contract services are a
key element in providing timely service to the public. Amendment 2 increases the amount of the
agreement from $99,000 to $300,000 and extends the expiration date from June 30, 2016 to
December 31, 2017. Contract services are used on an as-needed basis and estimated not-to-exceed
$100,000 per year – action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER.
(Development Services)
3.13* Reappointments to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee - On December 19, 2000,
the Board of Supervisors established the Butte County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory
Committee. Eleven members were appointed in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code
12301.3. Membership must include a combination of IHSS recipients, providers, community/agency
members and/or county staff. The members of the IHSS Advisory Committee serve staggered terms.
The Advisory Committee is recommending the reappointments of Mr. Mark Gordon (Recipient
Representative) and Ms. Laura Loriano (Advocate Representative) with terms to end December 31,
2018. Advisory Committee Chairperson, Sarah May, has provided a letter supporting this request –
action requested –REAPPOINT MARK GORDON AND LAURA LORIANO. (DESS)
3.14* Butte County Children's Services System Improvement Plan -The Director of Employment and Social
Services (DESS) and the Chief Probation Officer request approval of the 2015 Children's Services
System Improvement Plan, which includes the service provision plan for the Child Abuse Prevention,
Intervention and Treatment (CAPIT), Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP), and
Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) programs. As required by the California – Child Family and
Services Review (C-CFSR), an outcome based review mandated by the 2001 Child Welfare Outcome
and Accountability Act (Assembly Bill 636), each county is required to complete a Child Family and
Services Review at the county level. Butte County DESS and the Probation Department completed a
comprehensive County Self-Assessment of the child welfare and probation placement programs,
from prevention and protection through permanency and after care. The development of the 2015
System Improvement Plan is a continuation of the Butte County Self-Assessment, completed in July
2015. The development of the System Improvement Plan was guided by the assessment outcomes
and is a collaborative effort between Butte County Probation and the DESS, in partnership with the
California Department of Social Services. The Service Provision Plan for CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF programs
is integrated as part of the System Improvement Plan. The System Improvement Plan will be in effect
for the five-year period, December 15, 2015 through December 14, 2020. An executive summary and
a complete copy of the Children's Services System Improvement Plan, including the Service Provision
Plan for the CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF programs are included in the staff report – action requested – 1)
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE
OF INTENT TO MEET ASSURANCES FOR THE CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF PROGRAMS; 2) APPROVE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTEGRATED SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND THE CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF SERVICE PROVISION PLAN; AND 3) APPROVE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE CALIFORNIA - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEW (2015
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PLAN) SIGNATURE SHEET.(DESS/ Probation)
DECEMBER 8, 2015 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
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3.15* Agreement between Youth for Change and DESS for SB 163 Wraparound Services -Approval is
requested for an agreement with Youth for Change for the provision of SB 163 Wraparound Services
Program that provides comprehensive, collaborative treatment and support services to Butte County
youth and their families. Based on a competitive solicitation, Youth for Change was chosen as the
most responsible bidder. The Wraparound Program provides supports and services to Butte County
children and youth who are currently or would be placed in a group home licensed at a Rate
Classification Level 10 or higher and where a family member, legal guardian or potential care
provider has agreed to a strengths-based, family-centered approach and has the willingness and
ability to utilize the Wraparound Services. The department expects to assist up to 40 children at any
one time throughout each fiscal year. The term of the agreement shall be January 1, 2015 through
June 30, 2018 with a contract maximum not-to-exceed $7,488,150 ($1,497,630 for FY2015-16;
$2,995,260 for FY 2016-17; $2,995,260 for FY 2017-18) The DESS is also requesting a budget
adjustment to appropriate funding needed for these services for the remainder of the current fiscal
year – action requested – APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR CONTROLLER; AND APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT. (4/5 vote required) (DESS)
3.16* Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Federal Fire Safe Funding) - FY
2015-16 - The Federal Forest Reserve Funds under Title III of the Secure Rural Schools and
Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 have been extended an additional year. The Board
directed that all community input to this process be funneled through the Butte County Fire Safe
Council in lieu of forming a Resource Advisory Committee. The Fire Safe Council solicited requests for
Title III FY 2015-16 projects by advertisement in local newspapers on August 12, 2015. The
application period closed with proposals received by the Fire Safe Council prior to the close of
business on September 25, 2015. Following approval by the Fire Safe Council, the recommended list
of projects was advertised in the local newspapers initiating a 45-day public comment period on
October 14, 2015. During the public comment period, no correspondence was received by the Fire
Department prior to the end of the 45-day comment period on November 27, 2015. Funds were
received in FY 2014-15 but were re-budgeted in 2015-16. In addition, a master agreement has been
developed to contract with the Butte County Fire Safe Council to implement the HR 1424 projects
approved by the Board. A copy of the agreement is included in the staff report. The amount of
available funding for FY 2015-16 will be $25,845.67. All funds will be administered through the Fire
Safe Council – action requested – APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BYCOUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR CONTROLLER. (Fire)
3.17* Contract Amendment with Rod Johnston to Provide Resident Inspection Services for the Hall of
Records- On August 26, 2014, the Board of Supervisors awarded the Resident Inspector Contract to
Rod Johnston for the Hall of Records Project, to assist the County in completing technical on-site
inspections to verify that all aspects of the new building comply with the plans, specifications, and
generally accepted building practices. Unforeseen minor plan changes, along with construction
contractor delays caused extension of certificate of occupancy and commissioning testing.
Contractor's responsibilities and tasks are tied to the project construction. On October 27, 2015, the
Board approved extending this contract an additional 31 days, and increased the maximum payable
to $124,000. Staff is now recommending extending the contract an additional 88 days, for a revised
contract term completion date of February 26, 2016 and increasing the contract amount by $5,000,
for a new total not-to-exceed cost of $129,000, to compensate for the additional required inspection
services. This cost increase is within the budget allocated for the Capital Project, and no additional
appropriation is necessary – action requested – APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
DECEMBER 8, 2015 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
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3.18* Award of Contract to Twin Trees, Inc., for Construction Work at Behavioral Health Crisis Residential
Facility, 556 Cohasset Rd - Subsequent to Behavioral Health receiving California Health Facilities
Financing Authority (CHFFA) grant funding, the Board approved the purchase of the property and
building located at 556 Cohasset Road, in Chico, on July 28, 2015, to use for a Behavioral Health Crisis
Residential Facility. The facility improvements necessary to support the program have now been
designed and put out to bid. A total of three bids were received, ranging from a low of $188,819
(Twin Trees, Inc.) to a high of $216,350 (Slater and Son, Inc.). Staff recommends that the Board
approve the plans and specifications, available for review in the General Services Office, and award
the construction contract to Twin Trees, Inc. in the amount of $188,819. In addition, the project will
require approval of a budget adjustment from the CHFFA grant to increase appropriations in the
Capital Project fund $90,900 to allow General Services to complete the construction phase of the
project – action requested – 1) APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote required); 2)
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IFB NO. 38-16, BUTTE COUNTY INTERIOR ALTERATION
FOR BUTTE COUNTY CRISIS RESIDENTIAL; 3) AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TWIN
TREES, INC., AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN: AND 4) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT. (General Services)
3.19* Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Real Property from the County of Butte to the City of Oroville
for the Hall of Records - One of the requirements for the development and construction of the Hall of
Records project, located at 155 Nelson Avenue, in Oroville was the construction of curb, gutter and
sidewalk (frontage improvements) on both Nelson Avenue and 2nd Street. Nelson Avenue and 2nd
Street are owned and maintained by the City of Oroville. To ensure all frontage improvements are
contained within the City of Oroville Right of Way, approximately 1,395 square feet of the Hall of
Records real property together with its improvements must be conveyed to the City of Oroville. All
of the required frontage improvements have been constructed and approved by the City of Oroville.
Staff recommends that the Board, by resolution, authorize the General Services Director to execute
the grant deed and any other documents necessary to effect the transfer of a portion of the Hall of
Records real property to the City of Oroville - action requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
THE GRANT DEED AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE CONVEYANCE OF THE
REAL PROPERTY. (General Services)
3.20* Contract - Rideout Medical Associates - Butte County had a contract with Fremont-Rideout for the
provision of pre-employment medical examinations for certain job classifications. This new contract
reflects the name change of the vendor to Rideout Medical Associates. The term of the new contract
is the date executed by the County through June 30, 2018. The contract amount of $45,000 per
fiscal year is based on an estimate of total number of pre-employment physicals – action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY
COUNSEL AND AUDITOR CONTROLLER. (Human Resources)
3.21* Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance -The Department of Human Resources has prepared a
resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance. The following are the sections of the Salary Ordinance to
be amended. These changes will increase the total allocations in the County by 0.5 full-time
equivalents:
ADMINISTRATION: Administration is requesting to delete one (1) Administrative Assistant, Senior,
effective 12/30/15, and add one (1) flexibly staffed position of Administrative Analyst,
Senior/Administrative Analyst/Administrative Analyst, Associate effective 12/30/15. This will leave
the total allocation unchanged, and there will be no budget impact on the General Fund.
DECEMBER 8, 2015 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: The Department of Behavioral Health is requesting to delete one (1)
Behavioral Health Clinician III/II/I, and one (1) position Supervisor, Behavioral Health Clinician, and
add two (2) Supervisor, Behavioral Health Counselor. The Supervisor, Behavioral Health Counselors
will provide supervisory support within the Crisis Unit. The total allocations in the department will
remain unchanged, and there will be no budget impact on the General Fund.
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LIBRARY: The Library is requesting to add a one-half (0.50) Library Assistant, Senior erm position to
end 06/30/16) to backfill for an employee who is on a long-term leave of absence, and also to
address the current operational needs of the department. The total allocations in the department
will increase by one-half (0.50), and there will be no budget impact on the General Fund.
HUMAN RESOURCES: The Risk Manager and Safety Officer classifications were added by the Board of
Supervisors' actions at the 11/10/15 and 11/24/15 Board meetings. The salaries for the positions
were inadvertently left off the resolutions at t
he time they were approved. The Department of
Human Resources has included the salaries in this Salary Ordinance Amendment. There will be no
budget impact on the General Fund – action requested – ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.22* California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Probation Male Community Reentry
Program - On November 24, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved the California Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the Butte County Probation Department to enter into
agreement to perform services for the Male Community Reentry Program, for the term of December
1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, for a maximum amount of $2,624,600. It has come to our attention
that a signed resolution of the local governing body, which by law has the authority to enter into an
agreement, authorizing execution of the agreement is also required – action requested – ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation)
3.23* Authorization of Submittal of Public Health Accreditation Board Application and Letter of Support -
Since the launch of the national public health accreditation program in 2011, 79 governmental health
departments have achieved accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).
The goal of the national accreditation program is to improve and protect the health of the public by
advancing the quality and performance of tribal, state, local and territorial public health
departments. Following a significant self-assessment and preparation process, Butte County Public
Health Department is ready to submit its application to PHAB to become accredited. The application
is a formal notification to PHAB of the department's official commitment to initiate the Public Health
Department Accreditation Process. The application is completed on-line and submitted by the Public
Health Director. As part of the application, a letter of support issued by the governing entity must be
included. Upon receipt and approval of the application, PHAB will invoice the department for
$31,800 for the application fee. The PHAB application fees are based on the size of the jurisdictional
population served by the department and cover PHAB support services throughout the accreditation
process. The department will have up to one year to identify and submit documents that
demonstrate conformity with PHAB's standards and measures. Final accreditation status is then
determined by a selection committee appointed by PHAB – action requested – 1) AUTHORIZE LETTER
OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE PAYMENT OF $31,800 PHAB
APPLICATION FEE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT PHAB APPLICATION.
(Public Health)
DECEMBER 8, 2015 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
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3.24* Notice of Completion and Contract Change Order No. 3 for Foothill Boulevard Bridge across Wyman
Ravine - In December 2014, the Butte County Board of Supervisors awarded the Foothill Boulevard
Bridge across Wyman Ravine bridge replacement contract to Franklin Construction, Inc. of Chico,
California in the amount of $849,446. Change Order No. 3 settles miscellaneous extra work claims
and increases contract items to reflect the actual amounts used during construction. The total
amount of Change Order No. 3 is $22,193.41. In general, work consisted of constructing a 29’- 8”
long, three span, cast-in-place triple box culvert bridge, having an overall width of 58 feet, together
with removal of an existing reinforced concrete bridge, as well as reconstructing approximately 800
lineal feet of roadway. All contract work is complete in accordance with the plans and specifications
– action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN; AND ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION. (Public Works)
3.25* Blanket Purchase Agreement for Trucking Services - The Department of Public Works Department
contracts for trucking services to haul road materials for ongoing road maintenance projects. The
Invitation for Bids was released on the County's online procurement system, Public Purchase, on
November 10, 2015, and bids were opened on November 24, 2015. Public Works received two bids.
The apparent lowest bidder was Pro Aggregate, Inc., of Chico, California with a total bid of $166,500.
The department recommends awarding the contract to Pro Aggregate, Inc., and executing a contract
in the amount of $166,500 for one year – action requested – AWARD CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER, PRO AGGREGATE, INC. AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Public Works)
3.26* Letter of Support for the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency's (SBFCA) Oroville Wildlife Area Flood
Stage Reduction Project - The SBFCA is in the process of developing a Flood Stage Reduction project
that will be located in the Oroville Wildlife Area southwest of the City of Oroville and adjacent to the
east bank of the Feather River. The project is fully described in the report prepared by SBCFA entitled
"Oroville Wildlife Area Flood Stage Reduction Project.” The project will provide three main benefits;
Flood Protection, Ecosystem Restoration, and Recreation Enhancements. SBFCA is in the process of
applying to a number of funding entities and has requested the Board of Supervisors consider
providing a letter of support to be used as SBFCA makes multiple applications for funding of the
project. The letter of support, along with other such letters from SBFCA member agencies, will show
the strong support in the region for this multi-benefit project – action requested - APPROVE LETTER
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.(Public Works)
3.27* Glenn Haven Storm Drain Flap Gate Notice of Completion - In October 2015, Public Works awarded
Omni Pipelines, Inc. of Red Bluff, California the Glenn Haven Storm Drain Flap Gate Project contract
in the amount of $20,969. In general, the work consisted of clearing the area, excavation, installation
of a storm drain manhole, placement of backfill material around the installed manhole, patch paving,
and installing a flap gate within the manhole. All contract work is complete in accordance with the
plans and specifications – action requested – APPROVE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
DECEMBER 8, 2015 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
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3.28* Contract Amendment for Security Services - The Sheriff's Office contracts with private security
companies to manage inmates who are admitted to the hospital for medical treatment. Last year,
the Sheriff's Office signed a one-year contract with a company new to the Sheriff's Office, AG
Security Services. The one year contract had a maximum payable of $24,999, due to an excessive
number of inmate medical cases, the contract maximum has been exceeded in less than six months.
Based on AG Security's performance, the Sheriff's Office desires to extend their contract for an
additional three years for a total term of four years and a total maximum payable of $150,000 –
action requested – APPROVE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Sheriff’s Office)
3.29*Resolution to Increase the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Change Fund-The Treasurer-Tax Collector is
requesting approval to increase their change fund from $750 to $1,000 in order to improve service to
walk-in clients. The increase of $250 will allow the addition of two cash drawers, one for the Tax
Collector Division and the other for the Central Collections Division. Each drawer will consist of $125.
Currently, Central Collections operates with two cash drawers and will be able to accept payments at
the counter more expeditiously with a third drawer. The Tax Division currently has four drawers and
would benefit from a fifth drawer during the busy seasons, in April and December, when property
taxes are due – action requested – ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Treasurer-Tax Collector)
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.
4.03* General Plan Follow-Up and Implementation by Director of Development Services.
4.04Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action.
4.05* 2015 Resolution Honoring Butte County Employees for Dedicated Years of Service - Employees who
have reached specified periods of continuous service to Butte County are recognized for dedicated
years of service. The service increments are 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years. The groups
with the longest tenure with the County, (30, 35 years....), will be presented their awards by the
Board of Supervisors during the Resolution ceremony. For January, February, and December 2015;
there were two employees who have served 30 years of service, and one employee who has served
35 years of service. The 30-Year Employees are Diane Brown (hired 1/14/85) and Elsa Larsen (hired
12/30/85); and the 35-Year Employee is Vicki Catomerisios (hired 2/2/1980) – action requested –
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
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4.06* PERS Post Retirement Employment Exemption – Behavioral Health Clinician II- The California Public
Employees' (PERS) Pension Reform Act of 2013 requires newly retired persons to "sit out" for at least
180 days before returning to work for an employer in the same retirement system which they
receive a retirement allowance and provides an exemption to this rule with governing body approval
in a properly noticed public meeting on a regular agenda calendar (Government Code (GC) Section
7522.56(f)(1)). The Behavioral Health department has a Behavioral Health Clinician II position that is
responsible for a substantial number of departmental compliance and quality assurance functions
that are critical to department operations. The incumbent is scheduled to retire effective December
30, 2015. Although the position is in the process of being recruited for, there is a critical need to have
the retiree available for a short-term, interim period until permanent replacements may be hired.
Additionally, the department is currently scheduled for the Triennial Mental Health Plan State Audit
during the week of January 25, 2016 and the retiree's assistance during that time is imperative. The
Director of Human Resources has reviewed the facts and concurs that the requests are consistent
with the exemption permitted under GC Section 7522.56(f)(1). Behavioral Health requests approval
of the resolution allowing the extra-help hiring of Vicki Catomerisios as a Behavioral Health Clinician
ADOPT RESOLUTION
II – action requested – APPROVE PERS POST-RETIREMENT EXEMPTION; AND
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.(Behavioral Health)
4.07* PERS Post Retirement Employment Exemption – Behavioral Health Quality Assurance Coordinator-
PERS Pension Reform Act of 2013 requires newly retired persons to "sit out" for at least 180 days
before returning to work for an employer in the same retirement system which they receive a
retirement allowance and provides an exemption to this rule with governing body approval in a
properly noticed public meeting on a regular agenda calendar (GC Section 7522.56(f)(1)). The
Behavioral Health department has a Quality Assurance Coordinator position that is responsible for a
substantial number of departmental compliance and quality assurance functions that are critical to
department operations. The incumbent is scheduled to retire effective December 30, 2015. Although
the position is in the process of being recruited for, there is a critical need to have the retiree
available for a short-term, interim period until permanent replacements may be hired. Additionally,
the department is currently scheduled for the Triennial Mental Health Plan State Audit during the
week of January 25, 2016 and the retiree's assistance during that time is imperative. The Director of
Human Resources has reviewed the facts and concurs that the requests are consistent with the
exemption permitted under GC Section 7522.56(f)(1). Behavioral Health requests approval of the
resolution allowing the extra-help hiring of Diane Davis as a Quality Assurance Coordinator – action
requested – APPROVE PERS POST-RETIREMENT EXEMPTION; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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4.08* PERS Post Retirement Employment Exemption - Supervisor, Behavioral Health Clinician- PERS
Pension Reform Act of 2013 requires newly retired persons to "sit out" for at least 180 days before
returning to work for an employer in the same retirement system which they receive a retirement
allowance and provides an exemption to this rule with governing body approval in a properly noticed
public meeting on a regular agenda calendar (GC Section 7522.56(f)(1)). The Behavioral Health
Department has multiple Supervisor, Behavioral Health Clinician vacancies within its Crisis Services
division that are responsible for a significant number of clinical oversight functions that are critical to
department operations. The incumbent retired effective August 7, 2015. Although the position is in
the process of being recruited for, there is a critical need to have the retiree available for a short-
term, interim period until permanent replacements may be hired. Additionally, the department is
currently scheduled for the Triennial Mental Health Plan State Audit during the week of January 25,
2016 and the retiree's assistance during that time is imperative. The Director of Human Resources
has reviewed the facts and concurs that the requests are consistent with the exemption permitted
under GC Section 7522.56(f)(1). Behavioral Health requests approval of the resolution allowing the
extra-help hiring of Cynthia McDermott as a Supervisor, Behavioral Health Clinician – action
requested – APPROVE PERS POST-RETIREMENT EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 7522.56 OF THE
GOVERNMENT CODE; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral
Health)
4.09* Successor Salary and Benefits Resolution, Appointed Department Heads - Under direction of the
Board of Supervisors, the Department of Human Resources has prepared a successor Salary and
Benefits Resolution for Appointed Department Heads which includes increasing the County's
contribution to employee health insurance by $81 per month effective December 2015 and 2016.
Additional changes to the Resolution are highlighted in the staff report – action requested –
APPROVE SUCCESSOR RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
4.10* Contract Extension, Butte County Probation Peace Officers Association (PPOA) -The County and the
bargaining team for the PPOA have met and conferred over a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) extension for the existing MOU that is set to expire on February 12, 2016. PPOA has ratified
the terms of the County's offer for a MOU extension, extending the term of the MOU from February
13, 2016 to February 10, 2017. The terms of the extension are included in the staff report and the
Side Letter of Agreement. Concurrent with the Side Letter of Agreement extending the term of the
MOU, "Section 57J-Probation Peace Officers Association (PPOA) Unit Classifications" of the Salary
Ordinance needs to be amended to reflect the wage increase (Effective 02/13/16) that was
negotiated with PPOA and included in the Side Letter of Agreement extending their MOU – action
requested – ADOPT THE SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY PROBATION PEACE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (PPOA) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
TO AMEND THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
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5.Public Hearings and Timed Items
5.01* 9:00 a.m. - Public Hearing – Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Midway Bridge
Replacement Project at Butte Creek - The Butte County Department of Public Works proposes to
construct a new highway bridge, approximately 1,600 feet long, on the Midway that will span both
Butte Creek and the Butte Creek Overflow channel. This project will replace two existing bridges
originally constructed in 1915 and 1918. The proposed project will construct the new bridge
downstream and parallel to the existing bridges which allows the Midway to remain open to traffic
until the new bridge is complete. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires an
environmental analysis of all projects that are not categorically exempt from analysis and which may
have an effect on the environment. The Initial Study and supporting environmental studies provide
justification for a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA. The Proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines.
The 30-day public review period for the Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
began on October 21, 2015 and ended November 21, 2015. A Public Hearing was set for December 8,
2015 for the Board to consider adopting the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration. Public Works
held a public outreach meeting in Durham on November 16, 2015 where staff heard concerns from
adjacent property owners and others on the proposed bridge alignment. Requests were received for
the County to consider constructing the new bridge on the existing road and bridge alignment. This
request requires closing the Midway and providing detours for approximately 16 months, which is
the estimated construction schedule. Public Works recommends the Board hear public testimony
and continue the Public Hearing to January 26, 2015 to allow time for additional community
meetings, as well as consideration of alternate road and bridge alignments including potential traffic
impacts – action requested – OPEN PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUE OPEN TO JANUARY 26, 2016
AT 9:40 A.M. (Public Works)
5.02* 9:30 a.m. – Public Hearing - Oroville Area Urban Greening Plan-The Oroville Area Urban Greening
Plan (Plan) is a grant-funded, collaborative planning effort by Butte County, the City of Oroville, and
the Feather River Recreation and Park District (FRRPD). Urban greening is a low-cost, multi-benefit
approach to solving certain problems associated with development and the urban environment by
incorporating naturalistic features that mimic or restore aspects of natural systems. Urban greening
plans are intended to guide and coordinate future urban greening projects within the planning area
and support future funding applications. Urban greening provides increased functionality and
efficiency to services and infrastructure while enhancing civic, environmental, public health,
psychological, economic, social, and aesthetic value. Funding for the Plan was provided by the
Strategic Growth Council through the Urban Greening Grant program, funded by Prop. 84, the Safe
Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2006. The Plan establishes a community vision for improving the greater Oroville urban area through
voluntary "greening" approaches, programs, projects, and techniques. Opportunities for voluntary
greening identified in the Plan include: improvements to the urban forest, connections between
neighborhoods and parks, clean-up of alleys and vacant lots, community gardens, street flooding
management, sidewalks, bike lanes, parks, trails, and more. Implementation of the voluntary
greening opportunities identified in the Plan will help Butte County meet its General Plan and
Climate Action Plan goals. The Plan and associated documents may be viewed at
www.butteorogreen.net. The Initial Study/Negative Declaration may be viewed at
https://www.buttecounty.net/dds/Planning/CEQA.aspx. Staff recommends the Board accept the
Plan and adopt the Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA – action requested – ACCEPT THE PLAN
FOR INFORMATION; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development
Services)
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5.03* 9:50 a.m.–Public Hearing – Ordinance Amending the Definition Of “Oil And GasExtraction” in
Section 24-304, Entitled “Definitions,” of Chapter 24, Entitled “Zoning,” of the Butte County Code -
On April 21, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Zoning Code Amendment prohibiting the
storage or disposal of hydraulic fracturing byproducts and amended definitions for Acidizing,
Hydraulic Fracturing, Injection Well, Well Stimulation Byproducts, and Well Stimulation Treatment.
Well Stimulation Treatments are understood to be a type of Oil and Gas Extraction requiring a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) per Butte County Code (BCC) 24-13-1, but the definition of Oil and Gas
n October 22, 2015, the Butte
Extraction does not explicitly list Well Stimulation Treatments. O
County Planning Commission adopted Resolution 15-17 finding the proposed Ordinance categorically
exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
recommending the Board of Supervisors adopt the Ordinance adding Well Stimulation Treatments to
the definition of Oil and Gas Extraction. Staff recommends the Board find the Ordinance amending
Chapter 24 of the Butte County Code categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to
CEQA and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 24 to add “Well Stimulation Treatments” to the
definition of “Oil and Well Extraction" – action requested – ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND ADOPT ORDINAINCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development
Services)
5.04* 10:00 a.m. –Public Hearing – Appeal of Planning Commission Determination – Request to Add a
Condition of Approval on Minor Use Permit (MUP15-0003) - A Minor Use Permit (MUP15-0003) for a
105-foot monopine wireless communication facility was approved by the Planning Commission on
October 22, 2015. As part of its decision, the Planning Commission did not adopt a staff
recommended condition of approval requiring the applicant to deed to Butte County in fee simple 30
feet of right-of-way from each side of the physical centerline (60 feet total width) of Humboldt Road
along the entire property frontage. An appeal has been received from the Department of Public
Works regarding the decision not to include the recommended condition. The Public Works
Department supports approval of the proposed project, but also believes that the requirement of the
right-of-way is vital to the protection of services to the public. Public Works believes the removal of
the condition was not consistent with the requirements of Butte County Code Section 26-12.1.
Additionally, Public Works finds the removal of the condition inconsistent with existing policy
direction from the Board of Supervisors, which the department has been following since 1994. The
Board has two options for the appeal: 1) grant the appeal and add a condition requiring the
dedication of right-of-way to the approved MUP15-0003; or 2) deny the appeal and uphold the
Planning Commission's approval of MUP15-0003. Planning Commission appeals require a $450 fee,
but County Code allows the Board of Supervisors to waive fees if the applicant is a public entity. Staff
recommends waiver of the fee since the departments that would pay and receive the fee are both in
the General Fund and no non-General Fund resources would be involved – action requested –
1)APPROVE WAIVER OF FEES; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION TO GRANT THE APPEAL AND ADD A
CONDITION REQUIRING THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE APPROVED MUP15-
0003 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
– OR –
2)APPROVE WAIVER OF FEES; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION TO DENY THE APPEAL AND UPHOLD
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF MUP15-0003 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Development Services)
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(
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.
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 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
Interim Agricultural
Commissioner:
Meeting Information:
Rob Hill
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
Clerk of the Board
meeting calendar for the year are available in the County Administrative Office or on the
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 explain
Chief Probation Officer:
each agenda item (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act)
Steve Bordin
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
comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have been received but not included
Clerk-Recorder-Registrar
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
Administrative Office upon request. An (*) appearing before an agenda item signifies that material has been
County Counsel:
provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain that item.
Bruce Alpert
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
Development Services:
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
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
Employment & Social
asks if there is anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium
Services:
and request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Cathi Grams
2. Regular Agenda:this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items
Farm, Home & 4-H Advisory:
removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
Randall Mutters
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.
4. Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any
General Services:
Grant Hunsicker
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.
Human Resources:
5. Closed Session: the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of
Brian Ring
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
to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. The
Public Health:
Board has adopted policy and procedures to facilitate the meeting process and conduct. A complete listing of these
Cathy Raevsky
policies and procedures can be found in the printed booklet agenda, obtained at the County Administrative Office,
Public Works:
or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website.
Mike Crump
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
for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
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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