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The following are available on the Butte County Water and Resource Conservation website:
Water Commission Agenda
Water Commission Packet
Correspondence
WaterSolutions Newsletter
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information please feel free to contact me.
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October 25, 2017
TO: Butte County Water Commission
FROM: Butte County Department of Water and. Resource Conservation
SUBJECT: Meeting Agenda
Date: November 1,2017
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: 25 County Center Drive
4roville, CA 95965
AGENDAITEMS
1) Roll call.
2) *Approval of minutes for the October 4, 2017 meeting. (Chair Skinner)
3) Public members wishing to address the Commission on items not listed on tine agenda. (The
Fater Commission is prohibited by State law from taking action on any itern presented if it is
not listed on the agenda. Comments will be limited to five minutes per person.)
4) *Update on activities associated with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
(SGMA). (Water and Resource Conservation staff)
a. Update on Groundwater Sustainability Plan development and governance.
b. Update regarding the Groundwater Pumpers Advisory Committee. (GPAC)
5) Discussion and possible recommendation to appoint a subcommittee to assist in the
development of a strategy to provide outreach to private well users. (Paul Gosselin, Water
and Resource Conservation)
6) *Discussion and possible recommendation on the 2018 Butte County State and Federal
Legislative Platform. (Paul Gosselin, Water and Resource Conservation)
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7) Update on the activities of the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan Board (NSV Board) comprised of representatives of the Counties of Butte,
Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, Sutter and Shasta. (Christina Buck, Water and Resource
Conservation)
8) Reports from Water Commissioners and staff on issues of interest.
a. Report on Water Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee and general
groundwater issues. (Christina Buck, Water and Resource Conservation)
b. *Update on Delta Issues. (Paul Gosselin, Water and Resource Conservation)
c. Report on water related activities of the Board of Supervisors. (Paul Gosselin, Water and
Resource Conservation)
d. Other issues.
9) Future meeting dates and locations: December 6, 2017
Board of Supervisors Chambers
25 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 96965
10)Commissioners wishing to address items not listed on the agenda. (The Water Commission
is prohibited by state law from taking action on any item presented if it is not listed on the
agenda)
11) *Communications received and referred. (Copies of all communications are available in the
Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation, 308 Nelson Avenue, Oroville,
California)
12)Adjournment.
*Materials attached
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Paul Gosselin,Director
WATER a RESCKIRa CONSERVATION
October 25, 2017
TO: Butte County Water Commission
FROM: Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation
SUBJECT: Meeting Agenda
Date: November 1,2017
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: 25 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
AGENDA ITEMS
1) Roll call.
2) *Approval of minutes for the October 4, 2017 meeting. (Chair Skinner)
3) Public members wishing to address the Commission on items not listed on the agenda. (The
Water Commission is prohibited by State law from taking action on any item presented if it is
not listed on the agenda. Comments will be limited to five minutes per person.)
4) *Update on activities associated with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
(SGMA). (Water and Resource Conservation staff)
a. Update on Groundwater Sustainability Plan development and governance.
b. Update regarding the Groundwater Pumpers Advisory Committee. (GPAC)
5) Discussion and possible recommendation to appoint a subcommittee to assist in the
development of a strategy to provide outreach to private well users. (Paul Gosselin, Water
and Resource Conservation)
6) *Discussion and possible recommendation on the 2018 Butte County State and Federal
Legislative Platform. (Paul Gosselin, Water and Resource Conservation)
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7) Update on the activities of the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan Board(NSV Board) comprised of representatives of the Counties of Butte,
Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, Sutter and Shasta. (Christina Buck, Water and Resource
Conservation)
8) Reports from Water Commissioners and staff on issues of interest.
a. Report on Water Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee and general
groundwater issues. (Christina Buck, Water and Resource Conservation)
b. *Update on Delta Issues. (Paul Gosselin, Water and Resource Conservation)
c. Report on water related activities of the Board of Supervisors. (Paul Gosselin, Water and
Resource Conservation)
d. Other issues.
9) Future meeting dates and locations: December 6, 2017
Board of Supervisors Chambers
25 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 96965
10)Commissioners wishing to address items not listed on the agenda. (The Water Commission
is prohibited by state law from taking action on any item presented if it is not listed on the
agenda)
11) *Communications received and referred. (Copies of all communications are available in the
Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation, 308 Nelson Avenue, Oroville,
California)
12)Adjournment.
*Materials attached
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Agenda Item
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MINUTES OF THE
BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION
October 4, 2017
Board of Supervisors Chambers
25 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
1. Roll call.
Commissioners present: Commissioners Chance, Grover, Jones, Kimmelshue,
Roethler, & Washington.
Commissioners absent: Commissioner Schohr, Skinner and Tennis.
2. Approval of minutes for the September 6, 2017 meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Kimmelshue, second by Commissioner Roethler to
approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioners
Chance and Washington abstaining.
3. Public members wishing to address the Commission on items not listed on the
agenda.
None.
4. *State Legislative Update.
Information only, no action.
5. Update on Delta Issues.
Information only, no action.
6. Update on activities associated with the Sustainable Groundwater Management
Act (SGMA)
a. Update on Groundwater Sustainability Plan development and governance
Shelby Herrgord addressed the commission. Jafet Serrato addressed the
commission.
Information only, no action
*Commission Roethler arrived 21 minutes into the meeting.
b. Update regarding the Groundwater Pumpers Advisory Committee (GPAC),
which is advisory to the Board of Supervisors and staff regarding SGMA
Information only, no action
7. Update on the activities of the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional
Water Management Plan Board (NSV Board) comprised of representatives of the
Counties of Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, Sutter and Shasta
Information only, no action
S. Reports from Water Commissioners and staff on issues of interest.
a. Report on Water Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee and
general groundwater issues
Information only, no action
b. Report on water related activities of the Board of Supervisors
Information only, no action
c. Other issues
None
9. Future meeting dates and locations: November 1, 2017, 1:30 pm
Board of Supervisors Chambers
25 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
10. Commissioners wishing to address items not listed on the agenda
None
11. *Communications received and referred
Information only, no action
12. Adjournment.
Agenda Item
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Resolution No.17-170
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
THE AGRICULTURAL GROUNDWATER USERS OF BUTTE COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN THE
SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT PROCESS
WHEREAS, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 ("SGMA") provides local agencies
(counties and cities with land-use authority and single and multipurpose special districts with water management
authority)with the directive and authority to manage groundwater locally,with State oversight; and
WHEREAS, high and medium priority groundwater basins must develop and be managed under a
Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), which must be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources
by January 31, 2022,for the subbasins within Butte County; and
WHEREAS, one of the steps in that process in Butte County is for eligible local agencies in each sub-basin to
determine the make-up of a governance structure in their respective groundwater subbasin. The governance
agencies, known as Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs), can be a single entity managing an entire basin or
sub-basin or multiple entities; and
WHEREAS, in many counties throughout the Central Valley of California, including Butte County, which are
subject to SGMA with high and medium priority sub-basins, there are tracts of land known as "white areas," which
are areas within counties that are not within the boundaries of an otherwise eligible local agency;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SGMA,these "white areas" may be covered and regulated by a county, or they may
elect to annex through a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) process to an eligible local agency with SGMA
authority,or petition LAFCo to form a new eligible local agency under SGMA such as a California Water District(Water
Code Sections 34000 et.al.); and
WHEREAS, Butte County is. located within the Sacramento Valley Basin, and the State has identified four
subbasins within the Sacramento Valley Basin per DWR's Bulletin 118, partially located within Butte County: namely
Vina, West Butte, East Butte, and Wyandotte Creek; and
WHEREAS, Butte County began a collaborative process in 2015 with all eligible local agencies to reach
consensus within the County on principles of GSA formation and future SGMA governance. The goal of this process
is to define a set of working principles that are shared among eligible local agencies and that consistently and
constructively shape SGMA interaction and decision-making; and
WHEREAS, those principles include the following:
1. Maximize value of familiar structures and relationships;
2. Acknowledge all key interests of eligible local agencies;
3. Respect legally recognized rights;
4. Anticipate GSP requirements;
5. Make use of basin boundary adjustments;
6. Comply with SGMA regulations;
7. Identify opportunities to address interests of current non-GSA stakeholders;
8. Distribute costs in an equitable manner as possible;
9. Respect mutual interests in maintaining independent decision-making; and
WHEREAS,the"white areas"of Butte County within the four subbasins are not represented by other eligible
local agencies and will therefore be represented by Butte County unless these areas choose to annex to an eligible
local agency or form a new one; and
WHEREAS, some landowners in Butte County that are within these"white areas"have expressed interest to
Butte County and the Butte LAFCo to explore the formation of a new California Water District to better represent
their interests in the on-going stakeholder process;and
WHEREAS, the Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County recognizes and respects the leadership of
Butte County and in its efforts to create a workable and cooperative structure to discuss GSP development and to
identify GSAs among the existing eligible local agencies and eliminate overlap within the four subbasins by June 30,
2017;and
WHEREAS, the Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County recognizes and respects the leadership of
Butte County to move forward to complete a comprehensive GSP by January 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, inherent in this process and timeframe, Butte County will endeavor through the stakeholder
process to develop a governance structure, for SGMA oversight of each of the four subbasins within Butte County
consistent with the nine principles enumerated above; and
WHEREAS, principle number 7 above, recognizes that"private pumpers" in "'white areas" can at any point
now or in the future pursue formation of additional local agencies for purposes of water transfers, delivery,storage
or other uses identified in the enabling legislation and perform such other activities typically performed by water
districts; and
WHEREAS, Butte County recognizes the value of input into the SGMA process by the Agricultural
Groundwater Users of Butte County,which is comprised of a group of landowners who farm in Butte County.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The County of Butte will continue to work with eligible local agency stakeholders within Butte County
with the collaborative process to identify subbasin GSAs and an ultimate governance structure, and the
Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County will openly and earnestly participate and cooperate in
that process as"private pumpers".
2. If, and when,the Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County desire to move forward with creation
of a new California Water District or other type or eligible local agency with the dual purpose of: a)SGMA
responsibility, and b) exercising powers and duties as a special district as authorized by the Water Code
for water purveyance and ancillary activities, Butte County will work constructively, cooperatively and
collaboratively with landowners on the formation process of a new eligible local agency for involvement
in SGMA issues.
B. As a governance structure for implementation of SGMA is discussed among, and ultimately decided by
all eligible local agencies within the four subbasins within the County, the County of Butte and the
Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County will work together to advocate for and implement
landowner representation within each applicable governance structure/entity as applied to each of the
four subbasins.
4. Furthermore, the County of Butte and the Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County support
governance structures in each subbasin that will recognize and allow for new eligible local agencies to
become members of the governance structure in compliance with SGMA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 10th day of October, 2057, by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Wahl, lambert,Teeter, and Vice Chair Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chair Connelly
NOT VOTING: None
Maur e Fifk,Vice Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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—Data, Tools, and Reports
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The Department of Water Resources(DWR) is providing data,tools and guidance to help Groundwater Sustainability
Agencies (GSAs)develop Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs),and implement the requirements of the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act(SGMA).
Data—Available Datasets
• SGMA Portal–Submit and view SGIVIA data: Additional related datasets:
http://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal – Urban water use and land use. Find out more at:
• Groundwater levels,water quality,and more: http://www.water.ca.gov/landwateruse/
– Water Data Library: http://www.water.ca.gov/ – Precipitation,evapotranspiration and temperature. Find
waterdatalibrary/ out more at:http://www.cimis.water,ca-gov/,or at
– California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring https://cdec.water.ca.gov/snow rain.html
(CASGEM):http://www.water.ca.pov/
groundwater/casgem/i ndex.cfm
Upcoming Datasets for Climate Change Analysis and Water Budget Development:for 2030 and 2070 planning purposes,the
following datasets below will be available. Please refer to the Climate Change Fact Sheet for more information:
htt www_water.ca.goy(groundwater/sgm/pdfs/SGMP Climate Change Fact Sheet.pdf
• Precipitation and reference evapotranspiration change • Streamflows at select locations
factors • Information related to unimpaired flows throughout the state
• Central Valley water diversions and deliveries
• Reservoir inflows and outflows
Tools—Interactive Maps
California DWR Land Use Viewer—The CADWR Land Use Viewer allows you to easily view
and download both statewide(as recent as 2014 crop data)and existing county land use
datasets that have been collected over the last 30 years.The application also enables you to
filter crop specific information and visualize land use change over time.Find out more at
., https://gis.water.ca.gov/agg/CADWRLandUseViewer/
Well Completion Report Map Application—This interactive map provides access to copies of
Well Completion Reports.Well Completion Reports contain information collected by drillers
during the drilling and construction of water wells, including the location,dates of
construction,planned use,depth of the well,subsurface geologic units encountered,well
construction,and well yield. Find out more at https://gis.water.ca.gov/app/WCR/
®w :. Groundwater Information Center Interactive Map—This interactive map displays
groundwater and subsidence data.The application allows users to view and download
individual geographic information systems(GIS)layers containing geospatially referenced
groundwater-related information.Find out more at https://gis.water.ca.goy/app/gicima/
Water Management Planning Tool—This interactive map displays jurisdictional boundaries.
l The application allows users to overlay various GIS boundary layers onto a map of California.
Find out more at httpsa/gis.water.ca.gov/app/boundaries/
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GSP DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES,PLEASE CONTACT:
STEVEN SPRINGHORN,SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST AT STEVEN.SPRING HORN @WATER.CA.GOV AUGUST 2017
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http://water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/data
Tools—Models Provided by DWR
Integrated Water Flow Mode(IWFM): IWFM is a water resources management and planning model that
simulates groundwater,surface water,stream-groundwater interaction,and other components of the
hydrologic system. Find out more at: http:Llbaydeltaoffice.water.ca,gov/modeling/hydrologv/IWFM/
'= �W California Central Valley Groundwater Surface Water Simulation Model(CZVSim):C2VSim applies the IWFM
-� to Central Valley groundwater.C2VSim simulates the historical response of the Central Valley's groundwater
and surface water flow system to historical stresses,and can also be used to simulate the response to
ro'ected future stresses.This model is currently being enhanced and is expected to be available in earl 2018.
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Find out more at:http.:Zlbaydeltaoffice.water.ca.govjmodeling/hydroloC2VSim index C2VS1M.cfm
Sacramento Valley Simulation Model(SVSIM;Under Development):SVSIM is being developed using the
IWFM modeling platform,and is based on the C2VSim fine-grid dataset,allowing for more detailed analysis of
stream depletion due to groundwater substitution transfers in the Sacramento Valley;anticipated release is
early 2018.
For additional information on DWR's modeling tools,visit:http://water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/pdfs/DWR Modeling Tools Fact Sheet.pdf
Reports and Guidance—Best Management Practices
• Best Management Practice 1—Monitoring Protocols,Standards and Sites.Find out more at
t httwww.water.ca. ov roundwater s m dfs BMP Monitoring Protocols Final 2016-12-
fi 23 pdf
® k • Best Management Practice 2—Monitoring Networks and Identification of Data Gaps.Find out
more at http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/pdfsl,BMP Monitoring
Networks Final 2016-12-23.pdf
Best Management Practice 3—Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model.Find out more at
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htte:ZLwww.water.ca.gov/groundwater/`sgm/`pdfs/`BMP HCM Final 2016-12-23. df
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• Best Management Practice 4-Water Budget.Find out more at htt : www.water.ca. ov
groundwater/sgm/pdfs/BMP Water Budget Final 2016-12-23.pdf
• Best Management Practice 5—Modeling.Find out more at
http:lLwww.water.ca.gov/groundwaterLsgmZpdLsZBM P Modelin Final 2016-12-23. df
Reports and Guidance—Other Guidance Documents and Groundwater Reference Reports
Preparation checklist for GSP submittal.Find out more at: r Sustainable management criteria.This item is underdevelopment.
http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/pdfs/GD GSP Checklis r Guidance for performing climate change analysis.This item is under
t Final 2016-12-23.0 development.
• Annotated GSP outline.Find out more at: • Groundwater References Reports:
http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/GO GSP Outline Final _ Bulletin 118 Interim Update 2016.Find out more at:
2016-12-23.pdf www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/bulletin118/update.cfm
• Engaging with Tribal government.Find out more at: — California Groundwater Update 2013.Find out more at:
http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/pdfs/GD Tribal Final www.water.ca.gov/waterplan/topics/groundwater/index.cfm
2017-06-28.pd
• Stakeholder communications and engagement.Find out more at:
htt www.water.ca.govlgroundwater s m dfs GD C&E Final 2
017-06-29.pd#
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUTGSP DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES,PLEASE CONTACT:
STEVEN SPRINGHORN,SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST ATSTEVE N.SPRINGHORN @WATER.CA.GOV AUGUST 2017
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Butte County is a place of natural beauty with countless
opportunities for recreation in both rural and urban environments. Many
Bufite County residents live in one of fihe five incorporated towns or cities:
Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville or Paradise. Butte County government
provides services to residents through 23 diverse departments. Services
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waste disposal, and health and human services to name a few.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Bill Connelly, District 1
Larry Wahl, District
DistrictMaureen Kirk,
Steve Lambert, District
Doug Teeter, District
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CountyPaul J, Hahn
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PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE................................................................................................................................................5
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE................................................................................................................... 5
CaliforniaWater Issues....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Flood Management and Flood Control Summary of the Issue..........................................................................5
Highway and Other Infrastructure Improvements..................................................................................................6
Solid Waste— Renewable Energy Projects--Conversion Technology.............................................................7
StormWater Permits..........................................................................................................................................................7
PROTECTING THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.....................................................................................8
AgricultureIssues.................................................................................................................................................................8
PROTECTINGOUR CITIZENS...................................................................................................................................................8
ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR LOCAL SERVICES...................................................................................... 9
Adequate Reimbursement for Activities Related to the California Department of Water Resources'
OrovilleFacility............................................................................................................................ 9
Funding for Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services..............................................................................10
Mental Health Services Act Funding...........................................................................................................................11
CalPERS Actuarial Separation of Court Employees...............................................................................................11
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Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund.................................................................................................................12
Marketplace Equity and Consumer Protection.......................................................................................................12
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CommunityChoice Aggregation.................................................................................................................................13
Protection of Local Revenue..........................................................................................................................................14
Timely Payment for State and Federal Programs/Mandates.............................................................................14
2011 Realignment..............................................................................................................................................................15
CHILDREN.............................................................................................................................................15
ChildSupport Services.....................................................................................................................................................16
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DrugEndangered Children.............................................................................................................................................17
FIRE/EMERGENCY SERVICES...............................................................................................................T7
Cal-Fire Contract................................................................................................................................................................17
HEALTHCARE......................................................................................................................................18
Changes to Welfare and Institutions Code 5150...................................................................................................18
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County Health Care Insurance Options.....................................................................................................................19
LAIN ENFORCEMENT...........................................................................................................................19
VehicleLicense Fee............................................................................................................................................................19
Probation — Use of Third Party Researchers............................................................................................................20
PRESERVING OUR COMMUNITIES.......................................................................................................................................20
COMMUNITYSUPPORT........................................................................................................................20
Efficient Operations of County Clerk-Recorder Functions.................................................................................20
ElectionOperations...........................................................................................................................................................21
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RequiredPublic Notices..................................................................................................................................................21
HousingNeeds Plans........................................................................................................................................................22
HousingRehabilitation....................................................................................................................................................22
Off-Highway Vehicles and Green Sticker Funding................................................................................................23
Regulationof Marijuana Cultivation...........................................................................................................................23
SolidWaste Issues.............................................................................................................................................................24
State Funding Cuts for Community Services...........................................................................................................25
PropertyTax Administration..............................................................................................___.....................................25
StateSurcharges Collected by Counties...................................................................................................................25
DroughtResponse.............................................................................................................................................................26
PUBLICFACILITIES...............................................................................................................................27
Veterans' Facilities .............................................................................................................................................................27
CommunityFacilities.........................................................................................................................................................27
Energy Efficiency in Public Facilities............................................................................................................................28
Public Facilities — Deferred Maintenance..................................................................................................................28
Public Facilities — Project Delivery................................................................................................................................29
AlternativeEnergy.......................................................................................................... 30
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PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
California Water Issues
Summary of the Issue
The Northern Sacramento Valley region is the area-of-origin for much of the water that flows
through the Delta. Butte County's surface water resources, including Lake Oroville and a network of
creeks and rivers that are tributary to the Sacramento River, feed the Delta. Many of the streams
provide invaluable habitat necessary for the sustainability of threatened and endangered species
such as the Spring Run Chinook Salmon.
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 fundamentally changed how water
resources and land use are managed. Although the Act will take many years to implement and its
impact may not be felt for over a decade, a number of important implementation decisions will be
made in the next few years. As implementation unfolds, efforts may be advanced to amend the Act
to clarify its intent. Butte County should actively engage in any effort to amend the Act to preserve
County police powers, land use, water management and well permitting authorities. Additionally, the
State of California has a financial obligation to offset the local cost of implementing the Act. Butte
County will work to assure the Act does not place any unnecessary local obligations and that the
State provides funding to local agencies. The State of California, through previous water bonds and
the recently enacted one, will provide an opportunity to fund projects beneficial to Butte County.
Requested Action and Strategy
Support additional storage, protection of area of origin water rights, existing water right priorities,
and local control over water management.
® Support implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act that eliminates
unnecessary local obligations, provides financial assistance to local agencies and preserves
county land use, water management and well permitting authorities.
® Identify and advocate for projects that will benefit Butte County and the Northern Sacramento
Valley Integrated Regional Water Management efforts in the water bond and other funding
opportunities.
Contact: Paul Gosselin, Water and Resource Conservation Director, 530-538-4343
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Flood Management and Flood Control
Summary of the Issue
Levees in Butte County are in need of upgrading, repair and maintenance, to meet new Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accreditation and State certification requirements. In
order to address the new requirements by FEMA and the Central Valley Flood Protection Board,
funding is needed for planning and capital improvements. Examples of areas in need of funding
include the urban and non-urban levees that protect much of the Chico Urban Area, levees along
the Feather River that protect south County residents, the Butte Creek Levees, the Cherokee Canal
Levees and the Rock Creek/Keefer Slough area.
If levees do not meet FEMA accreditation and State certification requirements, many residents in
the south County and the Chico Urban Area will face increasing annual costs for flood insurance, as
well as stricter development regulations.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Pursue budget action and/or legislation to provide access to funding for the improvement, repair
and maintenance of levees in Northern California.
• Continue to advocate for inclusion of local water quality and flood control projects in Butte
County to be funded from voter-approved bonds.
Contact: Dennis Schmidt, Public Works Director, 530-538-7681
Tom Fossum, Deputy Director-Public Works Department, 530-538-7266
Highway and Other Infrastructure Improvements
Summary of the Issue
Reliable, safe, and modern public infrastructure is vital to the economic development of the County.
Upgrading and maintaining our roads, water supply, and wastewater infrastructure not only helps
the County provide basic services to our current citizens, but also provides the foundation for future
economic growth and business development.
From the Butte County line to Highway 162 in Oroville, Highway 70 has seen numerous fatalities
since 1992. Between 2003 and 2009 there were 286 collisions recorded on Highway 70 between
Oroville and Marysville, based upon data available from the Highway Patrol. This critical trade and
travel corridor connects Butte County with Yuba, Sutter, and the Greater Sacramento Valley.
Additional improvements are needed for the safety of those traveling Highway 70.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Identify and pursue funding for economic development and infrastructure improvement
opportunities.
• Support the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) and CalTrans in their efforts to
secure funding for Highway improvements.
• Support CSAC efforts promoting transportation legislation to fund necessary road upgrades and
repairs.
Contact: Dennis Schmidt, Public Works Director, 530-538-7681
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Solid Waste — Renewable Energy Projects — Conversion Technology
Summary of the Issue
State and federal mandates require local jurisdictions to increase waste diversion and decrease
greenhouse gas emissions. New, green technology can be highly effective in helping jurisdictions
achieve the mandates, but currently there are many obstacles preventing the development of
facilities utilizing new conversion technologies. Obstacles include lack of proper definitions for new
technologies, improper placement in CalRecycle's hierarchy of waste handling priorities, unclear
permitting pathways, inability to qualify as a renewable energy project and inability for a conversion
technology facility to qualify for diversion credits. Developing facilities that convert waste to energy
are often infeasible without economic and other incentives. Currently, it is not feasible to implement
some new, green technologies either due to the cost or an inability to qualify for financial incentives,
or compliance programs. For example, conversion of solid waste to energy reduces dependence on
landfills and creates a fuel source for renewable energy; however, such technology does not
currently qualify for AB 939 diversion credits or renewable energy credits, making it infeasible to
implement.
Requested Action and Strategy
Support the passage of State and Federal legislation and regulations that would establish a
clear pathway to encourage the development of conversion technologies; including clarification
of the definition of conversion technologies and ensuring they qualify for appropriate renewable
energy project status, financial and other incentives for producing renewable energy, reducing
landfill disposal, and producing low carbon fuels.
Contact: Bill Mannel, Deputy Director, Waste Management Division, 530-879-2350
Storm Water Permits
Summary of the Issue
California's Water Resources Board has adopted changes to its Industrial and Municipal General
Storm Water Permits. In the opinion of a broad coalition of stakeholders, including the Rural County
Representatives of California and the California State Association of Counties, the changes are
above and beyond what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mandates and will result in
hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs with no proven environmental benefits.
Requested Action and Strategy
Support efforts by CSAC to create a new funding method for local agencies to finance storm
water management and flood control projects.
Contact: Bill Mannel, Deputy Director, Waste Management Division, 530-879-2350
Tom Fossum, Deputy Director-Public Works Department, 530-538-7266
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PROTECTING THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
Agriculture Issues
Summary of the Issue
Agriculture is one of the primary economic drivers in Butte County. Reductions in funding and
services, or increased costs to agricultural businesses, can cause harm to the local economy.
Requested Action and Strategy
* Support efforts to prevent the introduction and potential spread of invasive pests and diseases
harmful to agriculture, including strengthening inspections at borders.
Support an Irrigated Lands Program that will not increase costs to the growers and will provide
reasonable, regulatory oversight in agricultural practices that may affect water quality of the
state.
* Support proposals that maintain or increase funding for pesticide regulatory activities to protect
the safety of workers, the public, and the environment, including funding for education,
outreach, and compliance assessment activities related to the safe use of pesticides.
Contact: Louie B. Mendoza, Jr., Agricultural Commissioner, 530-538-7137
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PROTECTING OUR CITIZENS
ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR LOCAL SERVICES
Adequate Reimbursement for Activities Related to the California Department of
Water Resources' Oroville Facility
Summary of the Issue
Butte County has been the host jurisdiction to the California Department of Water Resources'
(DWR) Oroville Facilities for over 50 years and during that time Butte County taxpayers have been
subsidizing DWR's operation of the facilities. To date, the State has not properly compensated the
residents of Butte County for the costs incurred by the County providing services supporting the
construction and operation, of the Oroville facilities. The County and its residents experience an
annual loss of between $1 million and $6.9 million in property tax revenue because the state is not
currently required to pay property taxes on the 41,000 acres of land associated with the Project. In
addition, the County incurs costs of more than $5 million per year for local law enforcement,
criminal justice, road maintenance, and fire and emergency response related to the facilities with no
reimbursement from DWR.
DWR is currently seeking a renewal of its license for the facilities through the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the County has asked that any new license include a provision
of benefits to the County and its residents for the financial drain the project has had, and will
continue to have, over the life of a new license.
DWR does generate revenue and inexpensive power from these facilities for the benefit of itself and
others outside of Butte County.
Requested Action and Strategy
Explore all opportunities for successful resolution of this issue, including, but not limited to,
provision of lower cost water and electricity
for the residents and businesses in Butte
County.
Contact: Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative
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Funding for Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services
Summary of the Issue
Changes to behavioral health treatment funding as a result of the 2011 Realignment promised
future improvements to funds available for both mental health and alcohol and drug treatment. For
some time, the State had delayed payment to counties creating problems. It is acknowledged that
these payments are now, for the most part, more timely. However, proposed changes to the
Affordable Care Act (ACA) that are anticipated from the new federal administration may have
significant financial impact to Behavioral Health funding with regard to state and federal
reimbursement for the newly expanded population which has grown substantially since January
2014.
Since January 2014, increased reimbursements for Medi-Cal eligible behavioral health services
have allowed the County to expand services in the areas of substance use treatment, and mental
health services to all adults with income below 133 percent of the poverty line (currently, 90 to 100
percent of cost for these services are now reimbursed to the County for this expanded population).
This has resulted in increased services to special populations, including AB109 (early prisoner
release populations), homeless youth, adults, and families. More individuals are now covered by
Medi-Cal than ever before and receiving needed services with almost all costs to the County being
reimbursed by state and federal dollars. Without the expansion of Medi-Cal to these individuals the
entire cost of treatment and services will likely become the responsibility of local government and
private institutions (counties, hospitals, law enforcement, etc.).
Requested Action and Strategy
• Advocate that any future changes to the Affordable Care Act provide adequate reimbursement
of treatment to individuals with mental illness and/or substance dependence.
® Advocate for the continued inclusion of adults with income under 133 percent of the federal
poverty line.
Contact: Dorian Kittrell, Behavioral Health Director, 530-891-2857
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Mental Health Services Act Funding
Summary of the Issue
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) placed a 1 percent tax on personal income in excess of$1
million to fund mental health services in California Counties. In Fiscal Year 15116 MHSA provided
approximately $9 million for Butte County Department of Behavioral Health services. This act was
intended solely for Counties to provide direct services to severely mentally ill clients, both youth and
adult, as well as fund prevention and early intervention programming aimed at reducing serious
mental illness. In 2016, for the first time, the State Legislature voted to take 7 percent of funds
collected and designated for counties each year under the MHSA to fund a bond for a
housing/homeless initiative. While the initiative has merit, it is anticipated to reduce funding to for
mental health services in Butte County by approximately $700,000 per year. Furthermore, and most
important, it has opened the door for MHSA funds to be considered for other projects that would
divert important local funding to statewide issues at the discretion of the legislature. MHSA was
intended for local jurisdictions to increase and enhance mental health services. Any potential
legislative action rerouting these dollars for special projects leaves counties with uncertainty of
sustainability of programming, and potentially reducing effective local initiatives.
Requested Action and Strategy
Advocate for no further reductions of MHSA funding to Counties by the legislature or special
interest groups.
Contact: Dorian Kittrell, Behavioral Health Director, 530-891-2857
CalPERS Actuarial Separation of Court Employees
Summary of the Issue
In 2000, SB 2140 enacted the Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act, which
requires a trial court and county to participate under a joint PERS contract if the trial court is located
within a county that contracts with PERS for retirement benefits. This results in pooled assets and
liabilities, a single employer contribution rate, and a single benefit package. Recent changes in
required reporting under GASB 68 and CaIPERS' separation of normal cost and required
contributions against accrued liabilities have taken a difficult situation and made it unsustainable.
Requested Action and Strategy
Support efforts to separate assets and liabilities of contracting counties from those of trial
courts.
Contact: Meegan Jessee, Deputy Administrative Officer, 530-538-7632
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Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund
Summary of the Issue
The Indian Gaming State Distribution Fund (SDF) was established in 1999 as a mechanism by
which Tribes operating more than 200 gaming machines would contribute a percentage of net win
dollars to address the impacts of gaming. Some of these funds were designated for local
government agencies to mitigate the local impacts of gaming. Over the years Butte County has
designated these funds primarily for public safety functions. SDF funds have been decreasing over
the years, primarily due to the State renegotiating compacts with Tribes to have the percentage of
net win dollars bypass the SDF and go directly to the State. In 2014, all mitigation funds from the
SDF to local government ended.
Requested Action and Strategy
® Support efforts to restore funding for mitigating local impacts of gaming.
• Support provisions to increase local autonomy in how funds are spent.
Contact: Andy Pickett, Deputy Administrative Officer, 530-538-7052
Marketplace Equity and Consumer Protection
Summary of the Issue
Weights and Measures programs are important to businesses and consumers in California as they
ensure a level playing field for business. These programs are also critical in providing protection for
consumers. Inspection programs to verify the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices are
partially funded by device registration fees. The authority for these fees, in Business and
Professions Code Sections 12240 and 12246, sunsets January 1, 2019.
Requested Action and Strategy
Support efforts to extend or eliminate the repeal date in Business and Professions Code Section
12246 pertaining to device registration fees.
Protect local authority for device registration fees.
Contact: Louie B. Mendoza, Jr., Agricultural Commissioner, 530-538-7137
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Community Choice Aggregation
Summary of the Issue
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), authorized by AB117, allows local governments to pool
their electricity load in order to purchase and/or develop power on behalf of their residents,
businesses, and municipal accounts. CCA allows local governments to become an energy purveyor
and to purchase electrical energy on the wholesale market from any source. CCA is a supply model
that works in partnership with the existing utility, which continues to deliver power, maintain the grid,
provide consolidated billing, and other customer services.
The County is currently exploring the feasibility of CCA formation in Butte County or partnering with
an existing CCA.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Oppose legislation that would restrict CCA formation, establish an opt-in only program, or add
additional fees or surcharges to which an Investor Owned Utility is not subject.
• Support efforts to protect local governments' right to participate in, or establish, community
choice aggregation programs.
Contact: Brian Ring, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, 530-538-7631
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Protection of Local Revenue
Summary of the issue
The State has chosen in the past to use local County resources to balance its budget. Historical
efforts have included suspension of Proposition 1A and Proposition 42 -two initiatives that were
approved by the voters in an attempt to safeguard local property tax revenues and transportation
monies from being used too frequently to balance the State Budget. In 2010, California voters
passed Proposition 22, which protects gas tax funds from being taken by the State, further
narrowing the State's options for balancing its budget, as well as Proposition 26, which reduces the
State's ability to adopt new fees and revenues. The State is left with few options for reducing its gap
between on-going expenditures and revenues, which puts local County resources further at risk.
Local resources are the primary funding source for public safety programs at the County level.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Oppose any effort by the State to borrow, defer, or take local discretionary revenue.
® Oppose the redirecting of existing revenues and/or the creation of additional unfunded
mandates.
® Support efforts to generate new intergovernmental revenue and/or enhance existing revenue
and reimbursement levels.
Contact: Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer, 530-538-7631
Timely Payment for State and Federal Programs/Mandates
Summary of the Issue
Butte County provides a variety of public services on behalf of the State and Federal governments
including, but not limited to, mental health, elections, social services, and roads. During the Great
Recession, the State delayed payment of millions in State and Federal funds to Butte County.
When the State delays payment, the County has difficulty meeting all of its obligations. This could
delay payments to vendors (ranging from landlords to supply stores to child care providers to non-
profit agencies providing services); contractors; and ultimately employees. The State has
historically had an unfortunate tendency to pass cash flow problems on to counties. Although things
have improved dramatically since the Great Recession, there are insufficient protections in place to
shield the County in the event of another significant downturn.
Requested Action and Strategy
® Advocate for payment of remaining SB 90 claims and oppose actions to eliminate, delay or
reduce payments to counties.
Contact: Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer, 530-538-7631
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2011 Realignment
Summary of the Issue
In the 2011 Legislative session, the State Legislature transferred responsibility for providing a
number of public services from state government to counties and other local governments. The
transferred responsibilities included law enforcement and public safety services, care for abused
and neglected seniors and children, mental health and substance abuse recovery programs, and
monitoring and detaining specified felony offenders. Though funding is provided for the realigned
programs, it may not be sufficient to implement all programs fully, especially the realignment of
felony offenders.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Advocate for full funding of realigned programs and a local funding allocation formula that
provides a fair share to cover realigned programs in Butte County.
• Support legislation to prohibit the State from passing any new law or regulation that imposes
additional costs on local governments to provide these services unless the State provides a
source of state funding to pay the additional costs.
Contact: Andy Pickett, Deputy Administrative Officer, 530-538-7052
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CHILDREN
Child Support Services
Summary of the Issue
The Child Support system in California has made great improvements and can continue to do so
with some meaningful changes. Current law provides that the filing of abstracts be handled within
each county and that each Local Child Support Agency issue income withholding orders to
employers for child support obligors with cases in the child support enforcement program. A central
statewide system to centrally house all state filings related to Child Support Services would be more
cost-effective and would help facilitate services more efficiently.
Additionally, the current 10% interest rate on child support obligations is so high that balances are
nearly impossible for parents to pay off, even if they are making sincere efforts. The result is many
of these parents become discouraged and stop making payments altogether.
Many employers in California pay their employees in cash, enabling those employees who owe
child support to avoid their legal obligations. Penalties for this practice should be to create a
disincentive for allowing parents to avoid their financial responsibility to their children.
Requested Action and Strategy
® Support legislation to amend Family Code Section 4506, in order to require that all abstracts for
Child Support Services be filed in a central statewide system.
• Support legislation to add a Family Code Section to require that all income withholding orders
for child support obligations be filed in a central statewide system.
• Support legislation to eliminate or decrease the amount of interest on Child Support arrears.
• Support legislation to amend current law in order to increase the civil liability and penalties to
employers who pay their employees cash.
Contact: Sang Kim, Deputy Administrative Officer, 530-538-4738
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Drug Endangered Children
Summary of the Issue
The Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Program started in Butte County in 1993 and has been a
model throughout the country. On average 200-300 children are removed from drug endangered
living conditions each year. In drug raids prior to DEC , children at the scene—which was their
home and included drugs, violence, chemical exposure, and filth—were not cared for as a priority.
DEC involves personnel at the scene with the sole priority to remove the children safely and render
immediate assessment and services. The DEC Team includes personnel from law enforcement,
social services, the District Attorney's Office, medical services and the Fire Department. All
personnel assigned to the DEC Team require special and exceptional training.
Children removed from drug endangered homes have been found to have serious respiratory
problems, delayed development, malnutrition, injuries from abuse and lack of medical treatment,
emotional trauma and damaged internal organs. DEC provides interdisciplinary assessment,
immediate services, referrals for specialist care and case management to ensure ongoing care and
treatment.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Explore options for the State to fund the DEC program including providing a means of
reimbursing county staff to periodically train personnel in other counties with respect to DEC
procedures and processes.
Contact: Mike Ramsey, District Attorney, 530-538-7411
FIREOEMERGENCY SERVICES
Cal-Fire Contract
Summary of the Issue
Butte County contracts with CAL FIRE to provide personnel to the Butte County Fire Department for
countywide fire suppression and emergency response services. While this arrangement proved to
be cost-effective in the past for both the County and the State, there are inherent issues that cause
fiscal stress in the relationship. The State continues to pass on higher overhead rates every year in
the form of a pro-rata statewide share of costs in
addition to the Cal-Fire Admin Fee. The resultant
increases in contract payments for fire services
are paid from discretionary revenues at the
County level.
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Requested Action and Strategy
Oppose legislative or administrative actions
that will increase costs borne by the County.
Contact: Andy Pickett, Deputy Administrative _
Officer, 530-538-7052
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HEALTH CARE
Changes to Welfare and Institutions Code 5150
Summary of the Issue
Welfare and Institutions Code 5150 etseq has provided a confusing and at times conflicting set of
codes to provide for involuntary detainment and evaluation of individuals who are at immediate risk
of harm due to a mental illness. While SB364 was signed into law in 2013, clarifying a few points of
contention, there continue to be challenges to the process and resources related to involuntary
detention and treatment of individuals with mental illness. SB 82 has also provided for short term
funding to improve the crisis outreach and response system in the State. However positive this
recent attention to mental health response to persons in crisis has been, there are continuing
concerns related to an insufficient number of psychiatric hospital beds, inadequate funding for
locked placements (IMD's), and emergency departments struggling to work with psychiatric patients
while awaiting placement.
Requested Action and Strategy
® Continue to advocate for sufficient funding and resources to improve access and continued care
for individuals in crises
® Address resource issues related to unengaged individuals who come to the attention of law
enforcement either through homelessness or criminal behavior due to untreated mental illness
or alcohol and drug abuse, including the need for transitional housing.
* Continue to support efforts to further clarify the 5150 statutes.
* Support State efforts to modify Federal Medicaid regulations, Title 42, CFR, §35.1009/1010
(known as the "Institute of Mental Disease [IMD] Exclusion") that prohibits federal
reimbursement for mental health treatment in psychiatric inpatient facilities that have more than
16 beds. California is currently participating in a Federal demonstration project (sponsored
under the Affordable Care Act and spearheaded by Senator Matsui in Sacramento and Contra
Costa) to show the clinical and fiscal benefits of short-term emergency inpatient psychiatric care
for individuals who receive these services in free-standing psychiatric hospitals that have more
than 16 beds. Counties currently pay the entire cost when residents are served in these facilities
which make up the majority of inpatient beds in the State. This regulation, enacted in 1965, has
not kept up with the modernization of inpatient psychiatric care and should be modified so that
these services are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement when provided in licensed, Medicaid
eligible, psychiatric hospitals that are greater than 16 beds.
Contact: Dorian Kittrell, Behavioral Health Director, 530-891-2857
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County Health Care Insurance Options
Summary of the Issue
The County currently contracts with California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for
the provision of employee health insurance. In recent years, PERS has implemented significant
health insurance premium increases, especially for the Northern California region. The County has
requested rate setting and utilization information to better understand the extraordinary increases,
and PERS claims it is unable to provide the requested information due to prohibition by State law.
The County believes aggregate data should be available to contracting agencies in order to analyze
health care utilization trends and to allow contracting agencies to seek other options on the market.
Lack of aggregate data makes it impossible for contracting agencies to launch effective, targeted
wellness programs that could positively impact future utilization and premiums, as well as seek
quotes from other providers. Without utilization data, any quotes the County receives are estimates
at best, and pure conjecture at the worst. Absent firm quotes, the County cannot make informed
decisions regarding other options.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Continue advocacy efforts to compel PERS to release aggregate data and information to
contracting agencies, including legislative efforts to modify the Government Code, where
applicable.
Contact: Shari McCracken, Deputy Administrative Officer, 530-538-2863
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Vehicle License Fee
Summary of the Issue
In 2009, the State passed legislation increasing Vehicle License Fees (VLF) from 0.65% of the
purchase price to 1,15% of purchase price. Of that increase, 0.15%was dedicated to support a
range of local public safety programs that were formerly supported by the State General Fund.
Local programs included the Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS), Rural and Small County
Sheriffs Assistance Grants, and various intervention and prevention services for juvenile offenders.
The increased VLF went away on June 30, 2011, reducing funding again for these vital local
criminal justice programs.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Protect funding for local law enforcement efforts and support legislation to provide additional
funding to rural areas.
Contact: Kory Honea, Sheriff, 530-538-6759
Mike Ramsey, District Attorney, 530-538-7411
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Probation — Use of Third Party Researchers
Summary of the Issue
Probation departments have a long-standing history of contracting with researchers to evaluate the
effectiveness of their programs. Research and evaluation is often a requirement of state and federal
grant programs. Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 827 provides a list of individuals and agencies
that may access confidential juvenile case records. Third party researchers are not included in the
WIC827 list. WIC787 allows access to "sealed records" by researchers if the court is satisfied that
the project includes a methodology for the protection of confidentiality.
WIC787 applies only to sealed records and does not included access to
unsealed records. The inability to use third party researchers restricts
the ability to pursue certain grant opportunities and effectively
implement evidence-based programs and practices.
Requested Action and Strategy 1
• Support efforts to amend WIC827 and/or WIC787 to allow third
party researchers access to confidential case records in order to �h
evaluate program effectiveness and meet grant requirements.
Contact: Steve Bordin, Chief Probation Officer, 530-538-7661
PRESERVING OUR COMMUNITIES
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Efficient Operations of County Clerk-Recorder Functions
Summary of the Issue
Current laws lead to inefficiencies in the Clerk-Recorder functions, as well as additional unfunded
mandates that will lead to further decline in the services the County is able to provide with
discretionary revenue sources. There are many changes to laws that, if enacted, would help these
aspects of county government function more efficiently.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Support efforts to protect all vital and official records against fraud, while ensuring their
availability to authorized users.
• Support greater flexibility in the use of electronic recording for real property records that include
appropriate precautions to protect consumers and homeowners against fraud.
• Oppose changes in the required format of public records that impose an unfunded mandate on
counties.
• Oppose the addition of state fees to recordings where no clear nexus is drawn between the
instrument and the proposed use of funds.
• Oppose decreasing the definition of reasonable response, which is currently defined as 10 days.
• Oppose a state mandated retention schedule for general documents.
• Seek grant funding for the preservation and storage of county archives.
Contact: Candace Grubbs, Clerk-Recorder, 530-538-7654
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Election Operations
Summary of the Issue
Increasing rules and regulations at the State level regarding elections are costing local jurisdictions.
Voting equipment and upgrades to electronic voting equipment currently approved by the Federal
government are not allowed to be used in California, which further increases the costs of elections,
restricts services to voters, and negatively impacts the discretionary resources available to all local
governments to fund local programs such as law enforcement, fire and emergency services, and
libraries.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Oppose legislation and administrative actions that increase the local cost of elections.
• Oppose legislation that does not lead to improvements in the election process.
• Support efforts to allow counties to fully utilize federally approved electronic voting systems and
upgrades within California.
Support legislation to hold election-by-mail in counties where the Board of Supervisors chooses
to do so.
• Oppose legislation that increases local costs or administrative burdens if no funding is provided.
• Support funding for new voting equipment and systems that would enable more efficient
elections at a reduced cost.
Contact: Candace Grubbs, Clerk-Recorder, 530-538-7654
Required Public Notices
Summary of the Issue
Current laws require public notices to be published in newspapers within the County for a variety of
notifications. Allowing the notice information to be provided online has the potential to increase
access to information because anyone with internet access may view this information, not just those
that read the local newspaper. With the advent and continually increasing use of mobile devices
from smartphones to tablets, traditional newspapers continue to experience a declining readership
base. Online publication also makes the information available continuously for the entire required
period.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Support legislation allowing agencies to meet state noticing requirements by posting detailed
information on agency websites.
Contact: Tim Snellings, Development Services Director, 530-538-6821
Peggy Moak, Treasurer-Tax Collector, 530-538-7443
Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer, 530-538-7631
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Housing Needs Plans
Summary of the Issue
State law requires the Department of Housing and Community Development and councils of
governments/metropolitan planning organizations to prepare a Regional Housing Needs Allocation
Plan to allocate a share of the regional housing need to each city and county. These allocation
plans do not adequately recognize the limited availability of necessary public infrastructure in
unincorporated portions of counties, particularly community sewer systems, community water
systems, and public transportation. Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plans conflict with efforts to
develop and implement the Sustainable Communities Strategy required by Government Code
§65080 of seq, resulting in counties being unable to take advantage of streamlining in the California
Environmental Quality Act and being at a disadvantage in transportation funding decisions in the
Regional Transportation Plan process.
Requested Action and Strategy
® Support legislation to require the Department of Housing and Community Development and
councils of govern mentlmetropolitan planning organizations to consider availability of necessary
infrastructure and the Sustainable Community Strategy in the preparation of Regional Housing
Needs Allocation Plans or pursue a process to exempt counties that are members of the Rural
County Representatives of California from the requirement for Regional Housing Needs
Allocation Plans.
Contact: Tim Sneilings, Development Services Director, 530-538-6821
Housing Rehabilitation
Summary of the Issue
In order to assist in bringing the housing stock in the unincorporated area of the County up to
current health and safety standards, the County offers a housing rehabilitation loan program for
qualifying low and moderate income property owners. Assistance is provided to home owners in the
form of small grants or low interest loans. The program is typically funded through grants obtained
through the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the State HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), as well as payments and payoffs from existing loan
recipients. Due to a reduction in the amount available from CDBG, HOME, and other State grant
programs, and the level of competition for the funds that do exist, it has been difficult for the County
to secure the amount of grant funds necessary to respond to requests for assistance from County
property owners. The types of improvements needed range from roof repair, to heating, to failed
septic systems, to adequate cooking facilities.
Requested Action and Strategy
® Support efforts to provide funding to local jurisdictions for housing rehabilitation.
Contact: Casey Hatcher, Economic and Community Development Manager, 530-538-6182
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Off-Highway Vehicles and Green Sticker Funding
Summary of the Issue
Green Sticker funds are collected from Off Highway Vehicles (OHV's) and used by various State
agencies to operate the OHV program with the remaining going to grants to enhance OHV
opportunities throughout the state. Recently there have been attempts to use green Sticker funds
for programs not related to the OHV program. OHV opportunities typically help support rural
business by purchasing fuel and other supplies.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Protect green sticker funding for OHV program use only.
• Require the U. S. Forest Service to partner with local non-profits or governmental agencies in
order to apply for green sticker funding.
Contact: Dennis Schmidt, Public Works Director, 530-538-7681
Regulation of Marijuana Cultivation
Summary of the Issue
Proposition 215 (the Compassionate Use Act of 1996) allows patients with a valid doctor's
recommendation, and the patient's designated Primary Caregivers, to possess and cultivate
marijuana for personal medical use, and has since been expanded to protect a growing system of
collective and cooperative distribution. The initiative was partially implemented through the
California Medical Marijuana Program created by Senate Bill 420 (2003). Since SB 420, the
production of medical marijuana has developed into a model that is functionally indistinguishable
from a for-profit business. What the State of California has failed to realize is that marijuana, not
just medical marijuana, has grown into a full-fledged industry in the State, yet there is no
infrastructure designed to regulate such a complex issue.
Senate Bill 643 and Assembly Bills 243 and 266 enact the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety
Act (MMRSA) and Proposition 64, passed by voters on November 8, 2016, enacts the Adult Use of
Marijuana Act (AVMA). The MMRSA provides a licensure and regulatory scheme for medical
cannabis activities and AUMA provides the same for recreational marijuana including: cultivation,
manufacturing, testing, dispensing, distribution, and transportation. The legislation and the voter-
approved measure each provide local control for licensing commercial marijuana activities. The new
regulations are not yet operational, but the intention is to provide comprehensive, statewide
regulations that effectively deal with marijuana activities and assist local governments in managing
the myriad effects of this burgeoning industry.
Local government agencies continue to face many impacts arising out of the cultivation and
distribution of marijuana, including the potential effects on the environment caused by cultivation
(i.e., excessive water usage, uncontrolled pesticide use, and erosion); the creation of public and
private nuisances due to strong odors; the heightened risk of electrical fires presented by indoor
grows; negative health impacts, including those related to unregulated edible cannabis products;
and safety concerns created by a high value crop or dispensary inventory. In addition to addressing
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these concerns, local agencies must balance the concern of availability to qualified patients.
Regulation at the local level is more effective because the potential impacts of marijuana vary
broadly depending upon the geography and urban versus rural nature of counties and cities
throughout California. Uncertainty in State legislation needs to be addressed to help guide local
jurisdictions in balancing these concerns.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Support legislation that creates specific statutory authority to preserve local control but also
establishes supportive compatible State regulation with regard to environmental, health, and
safety standards for medical marijuana activities.
Support legislation addressing the distribution of marijuana through delivery services rather than
storefront dispensaries,
Contact: Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer, 530-538-7631
Solid Waste Issues
Summary of the Issue
In the County's experience, the State Legislature passes bills that ban certain products from
disposal without having a plan to finance the diversion of such products from disposal. The end
result is that the County becomes responsible for the costs through its Waste and Recycling Facility
and those costs are passed on to consumers through the gate fees that support the Facility.
Currently, the County's Waste Management Division spends upwards of$700,000 per year to
manage household hazardous and other prohibited waste properly. In addition, costs of solid waste
regulatory compliance are disproportionately high in rural areas of the State.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Support statewide planning for convenient identification and recovery of all material and
products banned from California landfill disposal or requiring separate handling or processing
and producer responsibility for financing and arranging for the collection and recycling of their
products at end-o#--life.
® Support the proper disposal of prohibited waste through programs that place the cost of
compliance on manufacturers and consumers, rather than on county-operated landfills or waste
management programs.
® Support efforts to ensure that costs of complying with regulations are commensurate with
environmental and public health risks associated with solid waste operations.
Contact: Bill Mannel, Deputy Director, Waste Management Division, 530-879-2350
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State Funding Cuts for Community Services
Summary of the Issue
State funding for public libraries and other community services has been eliminated over the years.
The County has backfilled these lost State dollars with County General Fund dollars-, funding that
could have been used for other local priorities.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Pursue full funding for library programs including, but not limited to, the Public Library Fund and
the Transaction Based Reimbursement Program.
Contact: Melanie Lightbody, Library Director, 530-538-7525
Property Tax Administration
Summary of the Issue
The County is responsible for all property tax administration activities, including apportionment and
distribution of funds to all taxing agencies. The County is allowed to recover less than half of the
more than $3 million annual cost of property tax administration because schools are included in the
calculation, but exempted from collection. This exemption costs the County more than a million
dollars every year, funds that could otherwise be spent on county services, including libraries, fire,
and police protection.
Requested Action and Strategy
Advocate for fuller allocation of Property Tax Administration costs, with schools paying a
reasonable share of the cost to assess, collect, and distribute taxes.
Contact: Diane Brown, Assessor, 530-538-7314
Peggy Moak, Treasurer-Tax Collector, 530-538-7443
David A. Houser, Auditor-Controller, 530-538-7607
State Surcharges Collected by Counties
Summary of the Issue
There is a growing trend by State agencies to add an administrative surcharge to local fee-based
programs. This practice places additional hardships on local businesses and gives the appearance
that the County is charging higher fees. There are existing state surcharges on local fees related to
land use, agriculture, and recording of documents, to name a few. Not all State surcharges provide
for the administrative costs incurred by counties to collect the fees on the State's behalf.
Requested Action and Strategy
Oppose legislation that places a state surcharge on local fee-based programs and requires
counties to act as collection agencies for the State.
For mandated surcharges, support full funding by the State for the administrative overhead the
County incurs for collecting the fees.
Contact: Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer, 530-538-7631
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Drought Response
Summary of the Issue
California has been experiencing drought conditions of historic proportions. Butte County,
through its Drought Preparedness and Mitigation Plan and the Emergency Operations Center,
has identified local drought impacts and taken steps to mitigate and/or secure resources. The
primary impacts will be to individual and small community water supply wells. Broad economic
impacts may occur from surface water cutbacks and changes to the reservoir operations of
Lake Oroville. If the drought persists, the impact to water supply reliability and the local
economy will increase substantially. State and Federal assistance should include funding to
mitigate the local impacts of the drought.
Requested Action and Strategy
® Support legislation that will assist Butte County in addressing localized drought impacts.
® Support legislation that will protect the local agricultural economy and local water supply needs.
® Oppose legislation that weakens area of origin water rights and water right priorities.
Contact: Paul Gosselin, Water and Resource Conservation Director, 530-538-3804
Cindi Dunsmoor, Emergency Management Officer, 530-538-7373
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Veterans' Facilities
Summary of the Issue
The County is responsible for a variety of community facilities utilized by the residents of Butte
County. Included in that responsibility are facilities that support veterans and veterans'
organizations, as well as facilities with local historical importance. The County is responsible for
provision and maintenance of Veterans Halls for veterans in Butte County. Most of the halls are in
aging buildings that require extensive maintenance and are in need of upgrades to meet Americans
with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. Along with the Veterans Halls, the County acquired property in
2008 to allow development of a Veterans Memorial Park in Oroville. Although the County does not
develop or operate parks, it does wish to support the Veterans Memorial Park Committee and the
future operator in seeking funding for development of the proposed Park.
The County also owns a unique, historical building located at 900 Esplanade in the City of Chico.
The building was built in 1926 as a Veterans Memorial Building and is located on the premier
central boulevard of the City, enhancing its importance to the community. Numerous civic,
philanthropic, cultural and education organizations would benefit from the rehabilitation of the hall
and the use of this building's large auditorium and performance stage. The only other structure with
similar qualities in this community of nearly 100,000 people, and a region of over 200,000, is
Laxson Auditorium on the campus of CSU-Chico. The lack of large meeting facilities limits the
cultural and economic life of Chico.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Pursue funding to support the maintenance and upgrades of the County's Veterans Halls.
• Pursue funding to support the Veterans Memorial Park Committee and future operator in their
efforts to develop a Veterans Memorial Park.
• Pursue funding to support restoration of the facility located at 900 Esplanade in the City of
Chico.
Contact: Grant Hunsicker, General Services Director, 530-538-2511
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Community Facilities
Summary of the Issue
The County owns Southside Oroville Community Center in Oroville, home to the Boys & Girls Club
and E-Center(the local Head Start program), as well as a community resource center and culturally
appropriate behavioral health services. The facility is also used for a variety of community purposes
including weddings, meetings, community band practice, senior dances and cooking classes. While
only twelve years old, those in the community are unable to afford rental rates sufficient to properly
maintain the building and no capital reserves have been accumulated for any form of maintenance
program.
Requested Action and Strategy
O Pursue funding to support the operation and upgrades of community facilities/centers.
Contact: Grant Hunsicker, General Services Director, 530-'538-2511
Energy Efficiency in Public Facilities
Summary of the Issue
In delivering services to the public, Butte County staff occupy more than 1 million square feet of
office space in more than 100 buildings spread across the entire county. Given the age of most
County buildings and limited funding, facilities budgets are not able to accommodate anything other
than the most urgent major maintenance projects. This leaves no funding for installation of energy-
saving fixtures and equipment that can save money in the long run. Funding is necessary for the
replacement of aged electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and energy efficient
roofing components throughout the County inventory.
Requested Action and Strategy
Support efforts to provide funding to local jurisdictions for the replacement of energy related
furniture and fixtures in public facilities.
Contact: Grant Hunsicker, General Services Director, 530-538-7064
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Public Facilities — Deferred Maintenance
Summary of the Issue
The average age of County facilities is nearly 50 years old with millions in deferred maintenance,
inefficient building components and inadequate accessibility. Libraries top the list with law
enforcement and general government facilities also in need of major renovation. In addition,
facilities funding is often required to construct new facilities to accommodate state and federal
mandated responsibilities. Local revenue sources are not sufficient to fully modernize existing
County facilities, improve accessibility, and minimize unplanned service interruptions to the public.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Support efforts to provide funding to local jurisdictions for Facility Condition Assessments to
aid County's in planning methodology to address deferred maintenance.
• Support efforts to provide funding to local jurisdictions to modernize dated facilities with
building envelope, energy and accessibility improvements.
Contact: Grant Hunsicker, General Services Director, 530-538-7064
Public Facilities — Project Delivery
Summary of the Issue
Senate Bill 854 negatively impacts the County's ability to deliver even small facilities related
projects efficiently. The bill requires contractors to register with the state when bidding on public
works projects and any non-routine project valued $1,000 or more must be registered with the
state so that prevailing wage payments can be audited. This creates significant administrative
burden for just about every facilities related work order the County receives and the state
registration process is not well implemented. As an example, a contractors license number is
required to register a project but not all work completed under Senate Bill 854 is completed by a
licensed contractor.
Senate Bill 785 negatively impacts the County's ability to deliver large capital construction
projects efficiently. This Bill requires that, when utilizing the Design — Build Project Delivery
Method, labor must have graduated from an approved apprentice program. However, the
County is in a rural setting that lacks such programs. This results in the County not being able to
use local labor and it increases cost by forcing the County to bring in labor from other areas.
Requested Action and Strategy
• Support modifications to Senate Bill 854 in two ways:
o Change the dollar threshold from $1,000 to the amount, currently $45,000, the California
Uniform Public Cost Accounting Commission allows Counties to utilize force labor
instead of contracted labor.
o Remove from the definition of Public Warks project any work that is performed by labor
that does not require a contractor's license such as systems furniture installation and
window treatment services.
• Support modifications to Senate Bill 785 providing options for rural counties when the
apprenticeship requirements cannot be met by local contractors.
Contact: Grant Hunsicker, General Services Director, 530-538-7064
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Alternative Energy
Summary of the Issue
When the County completed the solar array installation in Oroville in 2004, it was the fourth
largest in the nation at the time. The solar array powers portions of the main administration
building, the main jail and other facilities on the Oroville government campus. In addition to $1
million in County funds, the project included $4.2 million in the form of a PG&E Grant and $3.2
million from a low interest loan from the California Energy Commission. Although a second
phase was planned, the County lacks funds for the design and construction of additional solar
arrays.
Requested Action and Strategy
® Support efforts to provide funding in the form of Grants or low cost loans to local jurisdictions
for the design and installation of alternative energy production including solar.
Contact: Grant Hunsicker, General Services Director, 530-538-7064
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C A L I F O R N I A BUTTE COUNTY ASSOCIATION
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Butte County Butte County Association
Board of Supervisors of Governments (BCAG)
Board of Directors
Bill Connelly Bill Connelly John Busch
District I Butte County City of Biggs
Larry Wahl Larry Wahl Reanette Fillmer
District 2 Butte County City of Chico
Maureen Kirk Maureen Kirk Ray Borges
District 3 Butte County City of Gridley
Steve Lambert Steve Lambert Linda Dahlmeier
District 4 Butte County City of Oroville
Doug Teeter Doug Teeter Jody Jones
District 5 Butte County Town of Paradise
Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer Jon Clark, Executive Director
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 326 Huss Drive, Suite 150
Oroville, CA 95965 Chico, CA 95928
(530) 538-7631 (530) 809-4616
www.buttecounty.net www.bcag.org,
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Land Use and Natural Community Public Safety
Infrastructure Resources and Support
Agriculture
• Forest
• Highway 70 • Homelessness Management and
Expansion • Forest - Mental Health, Fire Protection
• Local Roads Management and Drug,and • Juvenile Justice
• Wastewater Fire Protection Alcohol Services Programs
Infrastructure • Public Access to • Federal Income • Drug
• Table A Water Federal Lands Tax Intercept Endangered
Transfer • Preservation of • Child Welfare Children
• Butte Regional Water Rights Program Program
Conservation • Agricultural - Support for • Public Safety
Plan Floodplain Veterans Facilities,
• Northern Management - Community Equipment,and
Sacramento • Pest Prevention Facilities and Personnel
Valley IRWMP - Drought Parks • State Criminal
• Local and Response and • National Flood Alien Assistance
Regional Water Mitigation Insurance Program
Infrastructure • Marijuana Program
• Flood Protection Related Issues
• Butte 313's • Secure Rural
Project Schools Program
• Radio and
Communications
Infrastructure
Butte County Regional 2017 Federal Legislative Platform
Land Use and Infrastructure
Smart economic expansion, growth, and sustainability are top priorities for Butte
County. The County strives to enhance the local economy to support our citizens
. today while providing them with new opportunities for the future. Regional planning
provides a strategy that will lead to prosperity within the region for all local
jurisdictions and helps provide for organized future growth and the public services that
will need to be established to accommodate that growth. Upgrading and maintaining
our roads, water supply, flood, and wastewater infrastructure not only helps the
County provide basic services to our current citizens, but it helps provide the foundation for future economic
growth and business development.
ExpansionHighway 70 -Pursue funding for improvements to the Highway 70 corridor to
enhance economic development and public safety.
LocalRoads •Pursue funding for maintenance and construction of local roads
and transportation infrastructure:
-Pursue funding for wastewater infrastructure projects throughout
Wastewater Infrastructure the County including, but not limited to, Palermo, County s"eptage
ponds,, and the SC-OR Wastewater Treatment Plant.. -
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-Pursue funding for a feasibility study,and eventual construction of
Table - facilities to transfer the County's Table A allocation from Lake
Oroville to local water purveyors:
RegionalButte -Support funding for the finalization and implementation of the.
Conservation Plan Butte Regional Conservation Plan:
Northern • •Pursue funding for in•iplementatio6 of projects and programs
Valley IRWMP including in the Northern Sacramento Valley IRWMP.
LocalandRegi* � _ *Advocate for funding of water supply infrastructure projects that
increase the reliability and efficiency.of the County's groundwater.
Supply and surface water supplies.
•Support Sutter-Butte Flood Control Agency construction'of the
West Feather River Levee Improvement Project Develop
. . • Protection projects identified in the Mid-Upper Sacramento River Regional
Flood Management Plan. Engage with Corps of Engineers on
certification and maintenance of levees throughout the County.
-Pursue funding for design and construction of the 311's flood
Butte 313's Project
management project.
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Communications -Pursue funding for public telecommunications, radio,and
broadband infrastructure and technology.
Infrastructure
Buttef'ounry BCAG
Butte County Regional 2017 Federal Legislative Platform
Natural Resources and Agriculture
Butte County is a place of natural beauty with countless opportunities for recreation
in both rural and urban environments. The County supports efforts that enhance and
protect those natural resources and allows the public to utilize and enjoy all that Butte
County has to offer. Agriculture is the #1 industry in Butte County, acting as a major
base for economic gain. Butte County strives to ensure the agriculture industry
remains strong for our citizens, our community, our region, and our state.
�. . . •Monitor and track federal assistance opportunities for improved
Forest
Management forest management and fire protection programs. Pursue
Fire Prevention legislative and regulatory changes to address tree mortality on,
federal lands.
•Support preservation and enhancement of public.'access to federal
Public Access to Federal lands for diverse purposes, such as off-road vehicle use,wood',
cutting and dispersed camping. Support:uniformity of rule
Landsapplication across national forests. !Support least restrictive, '.
versus most restrictive; rules to protect endangered,,species.
Preservation of ater •Support preservation of water rights, area o#origin, local control
of land use and water management, and development of increasedRights _
storage.
-Advocate for changes to the National Flood'Insurance Program
Agricultural Floodplain
that create regulatory relief for Agricultural areas:and rural
Management Issues communities located in the floodplain..
-Pursue additional funding and track.regulations for the detection,
Pest Prevention and control of various invasive pests harmful to agriculture in
California.
•Support.legislation that will provide emergency economic' .
Response + assistance to Butte County to address localized droDrought ught impacts
Oppose legislation that.would result in changes.to water right
Mitigation priorities and/or weakening of environmental standards in the.
Delta.
-Monitor and track legislation and.policy related to the sale and
distribution of marijuana and other related issues. Advocate for
RelatedMarijuana Issues federal policies that provide directiori to federal'agencies and local
governments on the regulation of land use and environmental
impacts associated with the cultivation of marijuana.
•Monitor legislation reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools Act.
Secure Rural Schools Support full funding of the program and.pursue changes:to the.
. .ram programs to allow local,control and more flexible use of the
funds.
ButteCounty BCAG
Butte County Regional 2017 Federal Legislative Platform
x Community Support
One of Butte County's all-encompassing goals is to preserve and enhance our local
communities and ensure that the way of life our citizens love so much is not impacted
by the challenges of today or the changes of tomorrow. To this end, we strive to
promote community unity through unique opportunities and dependable public
. service. Butte County understands that many of our citizens, including our youth, face
a variety of challenges related to mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness,
and gangs. A priority of the County's is to provide our at-risk populations with the services they need to
overcome these challenges.
-Support programs and funding to provide housing and support
• services for the County's homeless population.
Mental Health, Drug,and *Pursue funding and support for mental health, drug,and alcohol
services for the County's adult poulaiion'as.well.as the County's at-.
Alcohol Services risk youth population.
Health - Reform •Monitor key provisions from the Patient.Protection Affordable Care
Act related to county programs.
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Child ®�
Program -Support continued funding for child welfare programs and programs
that benefit the physical, mental,and financial well-being of children.,
-Monitor legislation pertaining to FEMA flood zone mapping and the .
National • • • Insurance reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Engage
Programwith FEMA and Congress on ways to ensure the NFIP remains
affordable.
-Pursue funding for veteran support facilities and programs including
Support • - - veterans memorial.halls, 900 Esplanade,.and a VeteransMemorial.,.
Park.
-Pursue funding for improvement and/or replacement of community.
Community ' facilities including parks, libraries, community centers,government
Parks support buildings,a new Emergency Operations Center;and the.
County fairgrounds.
-Grow an already comprehensive program and pursue funding for
Workforce * • workforce and.economic development,as;well as:infrastructure-
Development • . improvements,to serve business'development and expansion in the
County.
-Monitor and track policy initiatives and legislation pertaining to
casino development on tribal lands. Monitor legislation that.will allow
the,Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for'all tribes: In
Tribal Issues order to address critical problems in the existing fee-to-trust,
process'support legislation to better define the roles of Congress,
and the executive branch,establish clear and specific.congressional
trust acquisition standards, and create a more transparent process
•Monitor and track legislation pertaining to local election'regulations
Election + and processes.Support federal initiatives;that provide funding for
reform and equipment that bring efficiences to tle.election process.
Services -Advocate for funding of senior care and service programs including
Senior those authorized under the Elder Care Act
-Support legislation giving counties.the ability to collect debts owed to
Federal ' the County and/or victims of crimes committed'in the:County by
Intercept • . a intercepting federal income tax refunds and maintaining a hierarchy of
Counties intercepts that makes Child Support enforcement a priority over
ordinary debt.
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Butte County Regional 2017 Federal Legislative Platform
Public Safety
Butte County endeavors to provide a safe and healthy community for its citizens. To
this end, the County focuses on ensuring that all communities are protected from
public safe threats and have access to critical health and safe services. We also
p safety safety
strive to ensure we support our citizens in their everyday lives by providing reliable
law enforcement and emergency response services. A large portion of Butte County
F y is either located in the regulatory floodplain or is protected by public flood protection
infrastructure. To ensure that citizens remain protected, the status of the County's
flood control infrastructure remains a top priority.
-Monitor and track federal assistance opportunities for improved
Forest ' I forest management and.fire protection programs. Pursue
Fire Protection legislative and regulatory changes to address tree mortality on
federal lands.
-Pursue funding for juvenile justice programs of the County's at-
juvenile justice Programs risk youthincluding opportunities to create.child protective.
custody shelters.
DruT �
• - - -Pursue funding for "staff and operations of the Drug Endangered
, . Children Program:
-Pursue funding for contruction And rehabilitation public safety
Publicfacilities including the jail, a forensic computer center,.and fire
Equipment, and Personnel stations. Pursue funding for public safety equipment,technology,
training, and personnel.
State Criminal Alien
•Support full funding for states and counties of costs associated
Assistance Programwith incarcerating undocumented aliens for the federal`
AP) government
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The various Bay-Delta processes continue with the Task Force continues to meet monthly to coordinate
State Water Board moving forward with the Water all the various efforts in the Sacramento River Basin
Quality Control Plan IWQCP) update; the state surrounding the Delta and to bring our team of
administration is advancing Cal WaterFix(tunnels);and Directors, water resources managers, attorneys,
the federal agencies are consulting on new biological biologists, and engineers together to strategize and
opinions for the operation of the Central Valley Project take action to protect Northern California water rights
and the State Water Project.These processes are all and supplies and to help manage the water resources
looking to redirect water from the Sacramento River in our region for naukgle beneficial Uses.The following
Basin to serve various water needs in the Bay-Delta. is an update on these various processes and the
For context, these processes appear to be looking to actions that NCWA and the Sacramento Valley Water
redirect 500,000 acre-feet (af) to 1,000,000 of from Users are taking as part of this unified and concerted
the region. strategy.
In Northern California, we all know What's at Stale NewTask Force Chair
in these various processes. The NCWA Bay-Delta After 25 years on the NCWA Board of Directors, Tib
Sacramento River Basin 8elza retired from the NCWA Board and was honored
by NCWA with the !1f;lE S. Green Award. NCWA
Chairman Bryce Lundberg appointed Roger Cornwell
as the new Chair of the Bay-Delta Task Force. Roger
is the General Manager for River Garden Farms,
he serves on the RD 108 Board of Trustees, he is
R..; the Chairman of the Sacramento River Settlement
Contractor Group, and a Vice-Chair for the NCWA
Board of Directors.
SWRCB —Water Quality Control Plan
a.
1) Regulatory Process
:= The State Water Board continues to move forward
- with the phased review and update of the 2006 Water
Quality Control Plan for the Bay-Delta (2006 Say-Delta
Plan} and flow objectives for priority tributaries to
the Delta to protect beneficial uses in the Bay-Delta
watershed. The update to this plan continues to be
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the primary focus for Northern California water right
Sourm Daparrmonr of Karat Rosouecos holders and suppliers, as many people want to use
this process to redirect water rights and supplies away take place in Phase II with respect to the Sacramento
from the Sacramento Valley to the Delta. The Bay- River and its tributaries.
Delta Plan identifies beneficial uses of water in the
Bay-Delta, water quality objectives for the reasonable ° Phase II involves other comprehensive changes to
protection of those beneficial uses, and a program the Bay-Delta Plan to protect beneficial uses not
of implementation for achieving the water quality addressed in Phase I,which includes the Sacramento
objectives. River Basin (see map page 1). Phase II focuses on
the following issues: (1) Delta outflow objectives,
° Phase I of this work involves updating San Joaquin (2) export/inflow objectives, (3) Delta Cross Channel
River flow and southern Delta water quality Gate closure objectives, (4)Suisun Marsh objectives;
requirements included in the Bay-Delta Plan. The (5) potential new reverse flow objectives for Old
Phase I plan has relied upon additional unimpaired and Middle Rivers; (6) potential new floodplain
flows from the San Joaquin River—approximately habitat flow objectives; (7) potential changes to
40% of unimpaired flows from February through the monitoring and special studies program, and
June as the preferred alternative (a range of 30- (8) other potential changes to the program of
50%).The State Water Board is currently reviewing implementation. The State Water Board will also
the comments it received on its Substitute consider other potential changes to the Bay-Delta
Environmental Document (SED)for the San Joaquin Plan during this phase, including issues identified
River (Phase 1). NCWA and the Sacramento Valley through the scoping process, and information that is
Water Users are concerned about the approach produced as part of the Cal WaterFix.
in this process and commented on the SED on
March 17, 2017. The comments provided that: the ° Phase III involves changes to water rights and other
unimpaired flowapproach isnot supported by the measures to implement changes to the Bay-Delta
best available science; by proposing to amend Plan from Phases I and II.
the wrong water quality control plan, the State ° Phase IV involves developing and implementing
Water Board fails to undertake the statutorily flow objectives for priority Delta tributaries outside
mandated balancing of the public interest on of the Bay-Delta Plan updates, i.e.smaller tributaries
the affected streams; complex delta systems in the Central Valley, see fere.
require a coordinated approach to management;
and the unimpaired flow approach would impose The State Water Board last fall issued its scientific
significant costs, without evidence of significant basis report for Phase Il, essentially proposing that it
benefits. In July will consider a range of 35 to 70 percent unimpaired
2015, a broadp rou ' ~° "� -�° N'C%VA flows. NCWA and many others commented on the
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of water suppliers Ii � o �`N document an December 16, 2016, basically saying
from throughout the �°° "-° -= the unimpaired flow approach does not work for
state sent a letter - California and instead the SWRCB should focus on
to the State Water '� w w - a functional flow approach for the Sacramento River
Board encouraging __ °_-_�- _=` Basin. As part of these comments, MBK Engineers
it to abandon the _- - - has estimated that a 40% unimpaired flow for Delta
unimpaired flow _ _ �� outflow would redirect 480,000 of of water and a
approach, which also - - --_ 50% unimpaired flow 1.1 maf away from storage
raises concerns that and beneficial uses in the Sacramento River Basin.
a similar approach will
. NCWA -