HomeMy WebLinkAboutM012715 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES — 01/27/2015
9:00 A.M.- CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order- Board of Supervisors Room, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville.
Members present: Supervisors Connelly,Wahl, Kirk, Lambert and Teeter
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence.
Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda. (None)
CONSENT AGENDA
3.01 Agreement with Aramark Uniform Services - Amendment 3 - Aramark Uniform Services provides linen
services to multiple Behavioral Health facilities. Services include delivery, pickup, laundering, and
inventory control and management with a system to avoid facility cross contamination and a wash
solution to kill bacteria. Approval is requested to amend the agreement with Aramark Uniform Services.
This amendment extends the term and provides additional linen services to account for the level of
services required. The term of this agreement will be extended through June 30, 2016, with no change
to the rates. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $41,600 (this is
an increase of $21,600 over two fiscal years (FY): $7,600 for FY 2014-15 and $14,000 for FY 2015-16) -
action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT
TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
3.02 Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service - Mother's Well - Amendment A - Northern
Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) provides mental health, housing, vocational and support services
to individuals and families in California's Northern Sacramento Valley. NVCSS was founded in 1986 and
now serves six northern California counties. Approval is requested to amend the agreement with NVCSS
for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) counseling. The purpose of this amendment is to
increase PMAD services based on additional program funding provided by the First 5 Children and
Families Commission (the "Commission"). Behavioral Health's MOU with the Commission has already
been amended in order to add this additional funding. The term of this agreement will remain July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2015 with no change to the rates. The maximum financial obligation under this
agreement shall not exceed $220,889.22 (this is an increase of $82,894.32) - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
3.03 Budget Adjustment for Capital Asset Purchase - On November 18, 2014, the Board approved the
purchase of up to fifteen (15) vehicles in the Mental Health budget unit. The department requests a
budget adjustment in the amount of $53,000 in the Alcohol and Drug budget unit to allow for 2 of the
15 vehicles to be purchased for the department's alcohol and drug programs. The two vehicles
(passenger vans) will be used within the Stepping Stones programs to transport women and their
children. Even though the capital asset purchase has already been approved by the Board, a budget
adjustment is needed to purchase the passenger vans in the Alcohol and Drug budget unit - action
requested -APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. (Behavioral Health)
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES- 1/27/2015
3.04 District 5 Appointment to the Butte County Fair Board - Supervisor Teeter submits his nomination to
appoint Jerry W. Smith as District 5 Representative to the Butte County Fair Board to fill the remainder
of the term vacated by Laurie Foster. The term will end January 2, 2017 - action requested - MAKE
APPOINTMENT. (Board of Supervisors)
3.05 Budget Adjustment for Bangor Fire Station Debt Service -While preparing for the debt service payment
due to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Bangor Fire Station on February 2,
2015, it was discovered that the amount budgeted in FY 2014-15 for debt service is insufficient by
$5,600. An increased transfer from the Capital Projects Fund to the Debt Service Fund is necessary to
make the required payment to USDA - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote
required). (Chief Administrative Office)
3.06 Budget Adjustment-Assessor Vehicle Replacement-The Assessor received approval to purchase a new
vehicle through the Equipment Replacement Fund as part of the FY 2014-15 budget. Following
adoption of the budget, the cost to purchase the vehicle increased by approximately $2,500. Although
the increase is less than 10% of the original approved amount, there is insufficient appropriation
available. Approval is requested to increase appropriations by $2,500, offset by use of fund balance in
the Equipment Replacement Fund, to complete the purchase of this vehicle - action requested -
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT(4/5 vote required). (Chief Administrative Office)
3.07 Budget Adjustment and Agreement - Proposition 47 Implementation_- On November 4, 2014, California
voters approved Proposition 47, titled "The Safe Neighborhood and Schools Act". The law reduces the
classification of most non-serious and non-violent property and drug crimes from a felony to a
misdemeanor. The law also permits re-sentencing anyone currently serving a prison sentence for any of
these offenses. To date, the Butte County Superior Court has received over 600 petitions for re-
sentencing. The Court, along with the criminal justice agencies, has developed a method by which to
process these cases in a timely manner. Each re-sentencing case requires investigative and legal workup
by the prosecution, and a competent legal defense. The District Attorney and Public Defender cannot
absorb the temporary increase in the workload. It is anticipated that these cases will be resolved by
June of 2015. The District Attorney has hired as Extra Help an experienced retired annuitant prosecutor,
and the Public Defender Consortium has brought on Denver Latimer, a local criminal defense attorney.
The District Attorney requests $54,030 in additional appropriations for the Extra Help costs, and the
Public Defender requests approval of a limited contract with Mr. Latimer from November 5, 2014
through May 2015. The increased cost in the District Attorney's Office will be offset by a transfer from
General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies. No increase in funding is needed for the additional
Public Defender contract - action requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT WITH DENVER LATIMER AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES(4/5 vote required). (Chief Administrative Office)
3.08 Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE JANUARY 13, 2015 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES. (Chief Administrative Office)
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3.09 Agreement with Burghardt-Dore Advertising, Inc. for Advertising Services for Foster and Adoptive
Parent Recruitment - Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with Burghardt-Dore
Advertising, Inc., for the provision of advertising services for foster and adoptive parent recruitment.
The Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) released a request for proposals (RFP), and
Burghardt-Dore Advertising, Inc. best met the criteria under the RFP. The goal of advertising services for
prospective foster and adoptive parents in Butte County is to recruit and retain high quality caregivers
who can provide excellent care to children in foster care. Informative advertising and outreach services
are necessary to give potential foster and adoptive parents information about the process to become
licensed and trained to care for children in foster care. These services are needed to build a foundation
that will assist the County to provide necessary support, training and education to the community with
the goal of increasing the number of quality caregivers for children in out-of-home care.The term of the
agreement is February 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, with a maximum contract amount of$78,000 (FY
2014-15: $23,000 and FY 2015-16: $55,000) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Employment and Social Services)
3.10 Retirement Resolution for Tracy Conley - The Director of the Department of Employment and Social
Services requests that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution acknowledging the retirement of
Tracy Conley on the occasion of her retirement after 25 years of service on December 30, 2014 - action
requested - APPROVE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social
Services)
TRACY CONLEY ACCEPTED THE RESOLUTION AND CATHI GRAMS, DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND
SOCIAL SERVICES, CONGRATULATED TRACY.
3.11 Resolution Recognizing Employment and Eligibility Staff Week -The Director of Employment and Social
Services requests that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing the week of January 26
through January 30, 2015 as Employment and Eligibility Staff week - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services)
CATHI GRAMS, DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES,ACCEPTED THE RESOLUTION.
3.12 Agreement with Exemplar Human Services, LLC to Provide Customized Automated Performance
Management Monitoring - Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with Exemplar Human
Services, LLC for the provision of customized automated performance management monitoring reports
and services. These reports will provide the data necessary to administer the mandated CaIWORKs,
Welfare-to-Work (WtW), CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Child Care, KinGAP, Adoption Assistance Program (AAP)
and Foster Care programs, and to manage caseloads within these programs. This level of reporting is
not available from the Statewide Automated Welfare System (C-IV) currently in use. As C-IV is not
currently programmed to provide DESS with the reports necessary to effectively monitor performance
and manage workload activities and productivity, DESS has determined the need to purchase these
services from another provider. Exemplar is the only vendor currently providing these needed services
in California. Over the past two years, DESS caseloads have increased dramatically. Despite these
increases, federal and state performance standards have not been relaxed. Use of Exemplar's reports
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and services will provide the DESS with the necessary tools to effectively monitor performance and
outcomes. The term of the agreement is February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017, with a maximum
amount of $481,000 ($120,000 FY 2014-15, $228,000 FY 2015-16; $133,000 FY 2016-17) - action
requested - APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Employment and Social Services)
3.13 Budget Adjustment to Fund a New Position in Human Resources -The Department of Human Resources
has prepared a resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance to add a Human Resources Analyst, Principal
position that will be dedicated to the Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS)(Item 3.16
on page 5 of this agenda). This position will help address a backlog of personnel actions related to DESS.
The cost of the new position for the current fiscal year is $38,475. DESS will fund this position from
state and federal funds and is requesting a budget adjustment to the FY 2014-15 budget - action
requested -APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. (Employment and Social Services)
3.14 Approve Appointments to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee - On December 19,
2000, the Board of Supervisors established the Butte County In-Home Supportive Services Advisory
Committee. Eleven members were appointed in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code
12301.3. Membership must include a combination of IHSS recipients, providers, community/agency
members/and or county staff. The members of the IHSS Advisory Committee serve staggered terms.
The Advisory Committee is recommending the re-appointment of Mr. Thomas Edgar (Recipient
Representative), Ms. Patricia Anthony (Recipient Representative) and Ms. Sarah May (Agency
Representative), with terms expiring December 19, 2017. The Advisory Committee is also
recommending appointment of Ms. Sarah May (Agency Representative), as their new Chairperson, and
Mr. Mark Gordon (Recipient Representative) as their new Vice Chairperson with terms expiring
December 31, 2016. Advisory Committee Chairperson, Mr. Mark Gordon, has provided letters
supporting this request-action requested - MAKE APPOINTMENTS. (Employment and Social Services)
3.15 Notice of Completion: D.H. Slater & Son, Inc., North County Public Works Yard, 44 Bellarmine Court,
Chico, CA-On February 25, 2014,the Board of Supervisors awarded the contract for the construction of
the new North County Public Works Yard located at 44 Bellarmine Court, in Chico, to D.H. Slater and
Son. This project included the construction of various site improvements, along with offices and a shop,
vehicle wash station, and covered materials storage bins. The original contract amount was $2,794,000
and a total of thirty five change orders, as listed on the change order list in the staff report, were
written during the course of the project to improve functionality for Public Works. The change orders
totaled $78,627.47, or 2.81%, raising the total contract cost to $2,872,627.47. This project was
completed within the 300 calendar days allotted for construction, and all items of work have been
completed in accordance with the project plans and specifications. Staff recommends that the Board
ratify the change orders, execute the Notice of Completion and direct staff to record the Notice with the
Butte County Recorder's Office-action requested - 1) RATIFY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS NOs. 1-35; 2)
ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION; AND 3) DIRECT STAFF TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY
RECORDER. (General Services)
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3.16 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources has prepared a
resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance. The following are the sections of the Salary Ordinance to be
amended:
PROBATION: The Probation Department is requesting to delete one (1) vacant position of Legal Office
Specialist and add one (1) flexibly staffed position of Office Specialist, Senior/Office Specialist/Office
Assistant. This change will better represent the current and future needs of the department. This
change will leave the total allocations in the department unchanged and will have no fiscal impact on
the County General Fund.
DESS: The Department of Employment and Social Services is requesting to add one (1) position of
Administrative Assistant. This position is needed to help organize and facilitate the growing number of
recruitments and related interview processes by the department. This change will increase the total
allocations in the department by one (1) position and will have no additional fiscal impact on the County
General Fund.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Concurrent with the budget adjustment agenda item for DESS (agenda item 3.13
on page 4 of this agenda), the Department of Human Resources is requesting to add one (1) flexibly
staffed position of Human Resources Analyst, Principal/Human Resources Analyst, Senior/Human
Resources Analyst/Human Resources Analyst, Associate. This new position will be funded by DESS and
will provide Human Resources with the staffing needed to effectively manage the growing service
demands in DESS. Funding for this position will be fully covered under the DESS current fiscal year
budget.This change will increase the total allocations in the department by one (1) allocation.
ADMINISTRATION: The Administration Department is requesting to change the following flexibly
staffed allocations to better meet the department's needs: 1) Change one (1) vacant Deputy Chief
Financial Officer/Management Analyst series to Management Analyst-C series; 2) Change one (1)
Manager, Program Development/Management Analyst series to Management Analyst-C series; and 3)
Delete one (1) vacant Manager, Economic& Community Development. These changes will decrease the
total allocations in the department by one (1) allocation and have no fiscal impact on the County
General Fund.
PUBLIC HEALTH: The Public Health Department is requesting to delete one (1) vacant flexibly staffed
Staff Nurse position and one (1) vacant flexibly staffed Public Health Microbiologist position. In addition
the department is requesting to add one (1) position of Division Director, Public Health and one (1)
position of Supervisor, Public Health Microbiologist. These changes are partially a result of a
restructuring within the department that will allow appropriate supervision and oversight of programs.
These changes will leave the total allocation in the department unchanged and have no fiscal impact on
the County General Fund.
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: The Auditor-Controller's Office is requesting to delete one (1) vacant position
of Auditor-Accountant/Auditor-Accountant, Associate/Accounting Specialist and add one (1) flexibly
staffed position of Administrative Analyst.This change will better meet the current and future analytical
needs of the department. This change will leave the total allocation in the department unchanged and
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have no additional fiscal impact on the County General Fund - action requested - ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.17 Budget Adjustment and Capital Asset Purchase - The Butte County Information Systems Department is
implementing a system upgrade to replace an old Storage Area Network (SAN) at a cost of $69,000
(capital asset) and add a server ($18,000) and related licensing ($10,000) to address data access
performance needs, future computer and storage capacity needs, and system availability needs. The
upgrade is necessary in order to support County business processes. Based upon increased storage and
system availability needs,funding for the replacement SAN and the new server and licenses is provided
by the Development Services Department ($6,000), the District Attorney ($38,000), the Probation
Department ($10,000), and the Support Services Equipment Replacement Fund ($43,000) - action
requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote
required). (Information Systems)
3.18 Capital Asset Appropriation Adjustment - In FY 2013-14, the Probation Department ordered and
purchased a vehicle for the Juvenile Hall. Unfortunately, the vehicle arrived late in the fiscal year, as
well as an accessory requiring Public Works to install. The installation occurred in July, resulting in a
Public Works charge in the new fiscal year. Due to the requirement of costs involved in the initial set up
for a vehicle being charged to a capital asset account, and no appropriations set up in the Juvenile Hall
Vehicle Fund in the current fiscal year, a budget transfer is required. Also, on September 23, 2014 and
November 4, 2014, the Board approved two capital asset vehicle purchases for the Title IV-E Child
Welfare Demonstration Project, a joint project between Department of Social Services and Probation
and Youthful Offender Block Grant. After receiving quotes for the vehicles, the low bid exceeded the
anticipated costs. In order to increase appropriations to purchase the vehicles plus related accessories,
and cover anticipated costs from Public Works to set up the vehicles for department use, Board
approval is required - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote required).
(Probation)
3.19 Surplus Equipment - The Public Health department requests approval to declare surplus the following
capital assets: 1) Biological Safety Cabinet (Hood) -Asset No. 23348; and 2) Standard Lab 16 Microscope
and Accessories - Asset No. 21278. The biological safety cabinet was purchased in 1993 for $8,503.94.
During the recent lab remodel/expansion this item was replaced with a new, larger and more powerful
model. The Standard Lab 16 microscope and accessories was purchased in 1990 for $11,871.31. The
microscope was replaced with a newer model with better technology. Both items are no longer needed
by the department and, if approved, can be sent to County Surplus - action requested - 1) DECLARE
CAPITAL ASSET ITEMS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY; 2) DIRECT THE ITEMS TO BE REMOVED
FROM THE CAPITAL ASSET INVENTORY LIST; AND 3) AUTHORIZE TRANSFER TO COUNTY SURPLUS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY POLICY. (Public Health)
3.20 Tuberculosis Real-Time Allotment Funding Agreement for Additional Funds for FY 2014-15 - The
department currently has an agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to
receive funding in the amount of$32,117 for FY 2014-15 to provide services related to tuberculosis (TB)
control services in Butte County. The main priorities of this grant are: 1) Identify and treat persons who
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have active TB and ensure they complete appropriate therapy and 2) Find and evaluate persons who
have been in contact with TB patients to determine whether they have TB infection or disease and
provide them with appropriate treatment. CDPH is making an additional $6,183 available to the
department for these TB services for FY 2014-15. The new maximum amount receivable under this
agreement is $38,300. The term of the agreement remains July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 - action
requested - 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote
required). (Public Health)
3.21 Contract Change Order No. 1 and Notice of Completion for Skyway Safety Improvements Project - In
July of 2014 Knife River Construction of Chico, CA was awarded the Skyway Safety Improvements
contract in the amount of$1,448,334.61. The Contract Change Order No. 1 increases and decreases the
engineer's estimate to reflect the actual quantities used during construction and compensates the
contractor for the extra work involved in placement of aggregate base shoulder backing along isolated
areas of the Skyway. The contract change order is an overall decrease to the contract for the amount of
$114,200.34. In general, the work consisted of pavement milling and overlay portions of Skyway using
Type "A" polymer modified hot mix asphalt (HMA), including seal coating the inner and outer paved
shoulder, installation of new thermoplastic traffic striping and pavement markings, retro-reflective
pavement markers and solar powered driver feedback signs. All contract work has been completed -
action requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZE THE RECORDING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Public Works)
3.22 Authorization to Advertise for Bids: Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, Project No 757-7515-01 -
The Butte County Department of Public Works continues to work on short and long range plans for the
Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility. The facility's fill sequencing plan calls for the next waste
containment unit to be developed by 2017. This project will include excavation of the area that will
become the next waste containment unit, Module 5 Phase A, and relocating the facility's storm water
system infrastructure needed to accommodate development of Module 5. This project is scheduled to
be completed this calendar year. It is anticipated that installation of the base liner system will take place
in the summer of 2016. Staff will request authorization to bid for that project in early 2016. Golder
Associates has prepared the plans and specifications for the project. The project will include excavation
of approximately 845,000 cubic yards of soil/lahar.The storm water drainage improvements will include
installation of 1,100 feet of 30-36 inch diameter pipe. The engineer's estimate for the project is
$4,000,000. A map is included with this agenda highlighting the project site for reference.The project is
included in the current fiscal year budget. However, based on the engineer's estimate, additional
appropriation for the project may be required for this fiscal year. Once bids are received, staff will
evaluate the need and return to the Board for approval - action requested - AUTHORIZE THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. (Public Works)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
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REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions and Committees
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies (NONE)
B. Board Member/Committee Reports and Board Member Comments
(Pursuant to CA State law,the Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the
agenda.)
SUPERVISOR TEETER REPORTED HE AND PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER,ATTENDED A
MEETING SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES(CSAC) IN WILLOWS, CA
REGARDING GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT.
4.02 Update of Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer.
PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PROVIDED A REPORT TO THE BOARD. HE REPORTED ON
THE JANUARY 22, 2015 ANNUAL ECONOMIC FORECAST CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY THE CENTER FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HE ALSO REPORTED ON A PRESENTATION ON THE NEAL ROAD RECYCLING AND WASTE FACILITY THAT
COUNTY STAFF PROVIDED TO THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL AT THE JANUARY 20, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING. HE
SHOWED A VIDEO THAT WAS USED AS PART OF THAT PRESENTATION.
4.03 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action. (NONE)
4.04 Authorization to Award Lower Wyandotte Road and Monte Vista Avenue Signal Project, County Project
No. 23513-2012-02 -The Lower Wyandotte Road and Monte Vista Avenue Signal Project was authorized
for advertisement at the October 7, 2014 Board of Supervisors meeting. Two (2) bids were received and
opened on December 16, 2014. The low bidder was M & M Electric of Sacramento, CA. The low bid
amount was $210,172. The bid amount from M & M Electric was 4.98%above the engineer's estimate of
$200,197.50. The first phase of this intersection safety project was completed in 2010 as a Safe Route to
School project which included the construction of curb, gutter and sidewalks curb ramps and storm
drainage improvements. At the same time, this intersection was pre-designed and constructed with
underground conduit and hardware required for the installation of a future traffic signal. This phase of
the project will complete the balance of improvements, which will include the installation of the traffic
signal components and include a roadway surface treatment with pavement re-striping. As part of the
project improvements, a dedicated left turn lane must be implemented on Lower Wyandotte Road to
accommodate current and future left turn movements onto Monte Vista Avenue. Due to the addition of
the left turn lanes, and the lack of existing roadway width, on-street parking will be eliminated
throughout the limits of the project along Lower Wyandotte Road - action requested - AWARD THE
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CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER, M & M ELECTRIC OF SACRAMENTO,
CA IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,172.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE
SUBJECTTO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL. (Public Works)
SUPERVISOR CONNELLY ANNOUNCED THAT HE WAS RECUSING HIMSELF FROM THIS ITEM AS HIS SON
LIVES CLOSE TO THE PROJECT. HE LEFT THE CHAMBERS DURING THE DISCUSSION.
MIKE CRUMP, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND TOM FOSSUM, DEPUTY DIRECTOR PROVIDED A
REPORT TO THE BOARD.
THREE INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE ON LOWER WYANDOTTE ADDRESSED THE BOARD. THEY DID NOT STATE
THEIR NAMES.
MOTION: I MOVE TO NOT APPROVE THE CONTRACT. (DENYTHE PROJECT) (MOTION:WAHL; SECOND: KIRK)
VOTE: Motion carried 4-0
YEA: Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Wahl, Supervisor Kirk, Supervisor Teeter
RECUSED: Supervisor Connelly
4.05 Local Streets and Roads Report-The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), League of California
Cities and regional transportation planning agencies recently released the results of the 2014 California
Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment Report (www.savecaliforniastreets.org). The
Statewide Streets and Roads Pavement Condition Index (PCI), which ranks pavement conditions on a
scale of zero (failed) to 100 (excellent) is 66, an "at risk" rating. Without any new additional funding, by
2020 the PCI is projected to deteriorate from 66 to 54 and the percentage of "failed" streets will grow
from 6%to almost 25%. The statewide funding shortfall over the next 10 years is estimated to be almost
$78 billion. The local roads in Butte County are in similar condition with a PCI of 66 and an estimated 10
year funding shortfall of $658 million. California's population continues to increase, but motorists are
buying less fuel due to vehicle fuel efficiencies resulting in less gas tax revenue. However,the total miles
traveled in the State is still increasing causing more wear and tear on our roads. Moreover, inflation has
seriously eroded the buying power of California's gas tax dollar. The base 18 cents state excise tax on
gasoline which was last adjusted in 1994 is now only worth 9 cents when adjusted for inflation and fuel
efficiency. Proposition 113 bond funds provided Butte County$10.5 million over a 6 year period (FY 2007-
08 to 2013-14). During the same 6 year period, Road Funds also assisted in these road projects with an
additional $6,135,501 for a total of $16,635,850 or approximately $2.77 million spent each year on
pavement maintenance projects. All Prop 113 bond funds are now expended, and the County is now back
to just basic Road Fund sources estimated to be approximately $1 million per year for pavement
maintenance such as chip seals-action requested -ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Public Works)
MIKE CRUMP, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, PROVIDED A REPORT TO THE BOARD.THIS ITEM WAS FOR
INFORMATION ONLY. THERE WAS NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:30 a.m. - Timed Item - 2015 State and Federal Legislative Platforms - Each year, the Board of
Supervisors considers and adopts its legislative platform both at the state and federal levels. The
County's state and federal legislative advocates have submitted proposed platforms, after consultation
with County department heads, for the Board's consideration. The platforms address issues such as
energy, water, public infrastructure, local government finances, general government, health and human
services, and public safety. Paul Yoder of Strategic Local Government Services will discuss the platform
and provide updates regarding current legislative activities at the state level - action requested -
APPROVE THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS. (Chief Administrative Office)
SANG KIM, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER,AND PAULYODER WITH STRATEGIC LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SERVICES, PROVIDED A REPORT TO THE BOARD. MR.YODER ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD
MEMBERS.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS. (MOTION: CONNELLY; SECOND:
LAMBERT)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
5.02 9:40 a.m. - Public Hearing which was Opened and Continued -Amendments to Chapter 24. Zoning
Ordinance, and Chapter 35. Right-to-Farm Ordinance-A variety of amendments to Butte County Code
Chapter 24. Zoning Ordinance are proposed. Additionally, Butte County Code Chapter 35, Protection of
Agricultural Land ("Right-to-Farm") Ordinance, has been amended to extend the Right-to-Farm
Ordinance to interim agricultural uses within non-agricultural (residential, commercial and industrial)
designations and zones. An EIR Addendum to the previously Certified General Plan 2030 Environmental
Impact Report(EIR) and Supplemental EIR for the amendment to the General Plan and the amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance has been prepared consistent with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) -action requested -
1) ADOPT THE ORDINANCE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF REPORT ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 24 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE REGARDING ZONING" AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
2) WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF REPORT ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 35 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE
REGARDING PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND"AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;AND
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3) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE STAFF REPORT APPROVING THE EIR ADDENDUM TO
THE GENERAL PLAN 2030 EIR (CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD ON OCTOBER 26, 2010) AND
SUPPLEMENTAL EIR (CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012) FOR THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA)AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (DDS)
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INTRODUCED THIS ITEM. DAN BREEDON, PRINCIPAL
PLANNER, PROVIDED A REPORT TO THE BOARD.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: CHRIS NICOLAUSON.
Re:ARTICLE 4. AGRICULTURAL ZONES
MOTION: I MOVE TO AMEND THE USE TABLE FOR AG WORKER HOUSING IN THE AG ZONE FROM AN 'A'
(ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT REQUIRED) TO A 'C' (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED). (MOTION:
LAMBERT; SECOND: CONNELLY) (1:55:00)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
Re:ARTICLE 2. INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE—SECTION 24-8 F
MOTION: I MOVE TO "AMEND SECTION 24-8 AS FOLLOWS: F. ALIQUOT DIVISIONS OF AN IRREGULAR SECTION OF
LAND. LAND DIVISIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
STATE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND CHAPTER 20 (SUBDIVISION) OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE, SHALL
HAVE A MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE AS INDICATED BY THE ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-11,
ZONES AND ZONING MAP (E.G., AG-160, AG-80, AG-40, AG-20, RR-10, RR-5, FR-40, FR-20, FR-10, FR-5,
TM, TPZ, RC, ETC.). HOWEVER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE AS
REQUIRED BY THE ZONING DISTRICT, SURVEYED SECTIONS OF LAND AS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE PUBLIC
LAND SURVEY SYSTEM CONTAINING LESS THAN 640 ACRES SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE EQUIVALENT TO A
FULL 640-ACRE SECTION OF LAND, PROVIDED THE DEVIATION IS LESS THAN TEN PERCENT, AND BE
INTERPRETED BY THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: ..............(MOTION: CONNELLY; SECOND: KIRK)
(THIS MOTION WAS READ VERBATIM INTO RECORD BYTIM SNELLINGS FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
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Re: ENTIRE ORDINANCE ENTITLED"AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 24."
SUPERVISOR ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL BE RECUSING HIMSELF FROM APPROVAL OF SECTION 24-158. COUNTY
COUNSEL, BRUCE ALPERT RECOMMENDED TWO SEPARATE MOTIONS FOR THE ORDINANCE. THOSE MOTIONS
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MOTION: I MOVE TO: 1) ADOPT THE ORDINANCE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF REPORT ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 24 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE REGARDING ZONING" WITH
THE EXCEPTION OF ARTICLE 24-158.ANIMAL KEEPING AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (MOTION:
CONNELLY; SECOND: KIRK)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE ARTICLE 24-158. ANIMAL KEEPING. (MOTION:TEETER; SECOND: KIRK)
VOTE: Motion carried 4-0
YEA: Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Wahl, Supervisor Kirk, Supervisor Teeter
RECUSED: Supervisor Connelly
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO GENERAL PLAN 2013 EIR AND SEIR
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE STAFF REPORT APPROVING THE EIR ADDENDUM
TO THE GENERAL PLAN 2030 EIR (CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD ON OCTOBER 26, 2010) AND
SUPPLEMENTAL EIR (CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012) FOR THE ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA)AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (MOTION: LAMBERT; SECOND:TEETER)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
ORDINANCE ENTITLED"ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 35 REGARDING PROTECTION OF
AGRICULTURAL LAND"
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: COLLEEN CECIL; RICHARD
PRICE,AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER;ANDREW MCCLURE.
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MOTION: I MOVE TO WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 35 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE REGARDING PROTECTION OF
AGRICULTURAL LAND" (RIGHT-TO-FARM ORDINANCE) (ATTACHMENT B AND EXHIBIT A) AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND APPROVE AN EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060 (C) (2) AS THE ACTIVITY
WILL NOT RESULT IN A DIRECT OR REASONABLY FORESEEABLE INDIRECT CHANGE IN THE
ENVIRONMENT, AND UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B) (3) AS IT CAN BE SEEN WITH
CERTAINTY THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACTIVITY IN QUESTION MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT
EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion carried 4- 1
YEA: Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Connelly, Supervisor Kirk, Supervisor Teeter
NAY: Supervisor Wahl
5.03 10:15 a.m. - Public Hearing - Update to the Master Fee Schedule - Administration, Public Health, and
Clerk-Recorder - The Board of Supervisors established the Butte County Master Fee Schedule by
resolution on March 24, 2009. Three departments recommend adjustments to the Master Fee Schedule.
Administration recommends adjusting the countywide fee for providing photocopies to the public.
Should the recommended fee be adopted, an existing copy fee in the section of the Master Fee Schedule
pertaining to the Assessor's Department would be eliminated. The Public Health Department is
recommending several types of adjustments to fees charged by the Environmental Health Division,
including clarifications in wording, fee reductions resulting from the addition of new fee subcategories,
and new fees based on changes in state law. The Clerk-Recorder is recommending adjusting the fees for
filing an affidavit to amend a confidential marriage license, for the release of lien, public agency, and for
initial access to the online map indexing program. Adopting the recommended county wide copy fee
would not significantly impact county revenues related to providing copies. Adoption of the fees for new
subcategories of services provided by Environmental Health would reduce departmental revenues by an
estimated $12,000 annually, and adoption of new fees made necessary by changes in State law for
services provided by Environmental Health would produce an estimated $16,500 in revenue for the
department annually. Adoption of the fees recommended by the Clerk-Recorder would result in a
minimal increase in departmental revenue. Each department has included a memo in the staff report
that explains the recommended adjustments in detail - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Chief Administrative Office)
LOUIS JARVIS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST, PROVIDED A REPORT TO THE BOARD.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND:
CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion carried 3 - 2
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YEA: Supervisor Connelly, Supervisor Kirk, Supervisor Teeter
NAY: Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Wahl
SUPERVISOR CONNELLY REQUESTED THAT THE BOARD RE-NOTICE AND RE-HEAR THE MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM AT THE FEBRUARY 10, 2015 BOARD MEETING. HE REQUESTED
THAT THE PORTION OF THE FEES RELATED TO COUNTYWIDE COPY FEES BE SEPARATED FROM THE
OTHER FEES.
PUBLIC COMMENT(each speaker limited to five minutes) (NONE)
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five
minutes. Please note that pursuant to California state law,the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking
action on any item not listed on the agenda.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION (No Items)
Adjournment
Adjourned as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and convened as the In-Home Supportive Services
Public Authority Board.
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IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD
MINUTES
JANUARY 27,2015
1. CALLED TO ORDER- Butte County Board of Supervisors Room, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville.
Members present: Supervisors Connelly,Wahl, Kirk, Lambert and Teeter
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.01 Agreement with Pan American for Health Insurance Policy and Administrative Services - The Butte
County Public Authority and California United Healthcare Workers have agreed to move to a new
health plan for the In-Home Support Service (IHSS) Workers. The term of the new plan is February 1,
2015 through January 31, 2016. The cost remains the same as the existing plan, which is $281 per
month for each eligible provider up to a cap of 525 providers, with a not-to-exceed cost of$1,770,300
for the 12-month term - action requested - 1) APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR, IN HER CAPACITY AS THE EX-OFFICIO IHSS PA DIRECTOR, TO SIGN ALL ADMINISTRATIVE
DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE REVISED INSURANCE PROGRAM. (Human
Resources)
*This item was included on the Supplemental Agenda released on Friday,January 23, 2015.*
A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, CONNIE GRAM, REQUESTED THIS ITEM TO BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ON REGULAR AGENDA. MS. GRAM ADDRESSED THE BOARD.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND AUTHORIZE
THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, IN HER CAPACITY AS THE EX-
OFFICIO IHSS PA DIRECTOR, TO SIGN ALL ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENTTHE REVISED INSURANCE PROGRAM. (MOTION: CONNELLY; SECOND:TEETER)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
3. REGULAR AGENDA(No Items)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT(each speaker limited to five minutes)(NONE)
5. CLOSED SESSION: ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEM:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
LABOR NEGOTIATOR: CATHI GRAMS,JACK HUGHES AND BRIAN RING
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CUHW
THERE WERE NO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION.
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD,
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AND WILL RECONVENE AT
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD TO BE HELD
FEBRUARY 10, 2015.
DOUG TEETER, CHAIR
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board
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