HomeMy WebLinkAboutM021114 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 2/11/2014
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 to the Flag of the United States of America.
Observation of a Moment of Silence.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA. (None)
1403-001 CONSENT AGENDA
1. Star View Adolescent Center, Inc. - Star View offers a multilevel program combining psychiatric
crisis intervention, residential care, educational services, mental health treatment, and
rehabilitation. Developed in 1996, in conjunction with Los Angeles County, Star View serves up to
fifty-six severely emotionally disturbed youth between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. In addition
to serving Los Angeles County youth, Star View serves youth from across the state through
contracts with multiple counties. Approval is requested for an amendment with Star View to add
additional services based on the actual cost of the placement, which ended in mid November. The
term of this agreement remains unchanged. The maximum financial obligation shall not exceed
$67,819.25 (This is an increase of$14,520.38) (Behavioral Health)
2. SunGard FinancePlus - The County completed a gap analysis and business process review of the
County's current financial system in July 2013. The results of the evaluation process determined
that the current system can meet the County's needs, if the County completes a full
implementation of the system as designed, including re-engineering many of the County's business
processes to utilize the full functionality of the system where appropriate and practical. Investing
in the system the County already has will be more cost effective than purchasing and
implementing a new system, which would cost hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. The
project is dependent upon a complete project team consisting of County staff, outside technical
experts, and staff from SunGard, the provider of the County's financial systems. The Board has
already taken the following actions to build the team: 1) approved the fiscal year (FY) 2013-14
budget, which included appropriations for the project; 2) on October 8, 2013, approved an
agreement with Anderson &Associates for technical experts and program management assistance;
and 3) on January 14, 2014, approved a shift of funding from Administration to the Auditor-
Controller's Office to provide sufficient staff resources for the project. As stated in the memo to
the Board on October 8, 2013, the final piece of putting together the project team is an agreement
for services with SunGard to provide on-site and WebEx trainings and consultations, project
management, and support. The not-to-exceed amount for training, "Go Live" services, and project
management is $89,960, with travel estimated at $9,000 and billed separately at actual costs. The
estimated project ending date is July 2015 with the term of the amendment through August 31,
2015. (Chief Administrative Office)
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3. Resolution Authorizing an Application for Grant Funding Under Proposition 84 - The proposed
resolution pertaining to the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program
under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) allows staff of the Development Services
Department to file an application with the Strategic Growth Council for grant funding for the
development of a Butte County Renewable Energy Overlay. The Renewable Energy Overlay would
help site renewable energy facilities (e.g., solar power) within the County, specifically determining
the most suitable regions for such facilities, and developing a streamlined permit process for
project review and approval. (Development Services)
4. LexisNexis -The District Attorney's Office wishes to amend the current agreement with LexisNexis
for Online Legal Resources. With the changes in the court structure, specifically the 4th Felony
Court,the District Attorney has had to increase its legal staff, and those employees need access to
the legal resources that LexisNexis provides. The not-to-exceed price will increase by $2,022. The
end date of the agreement will remain the same, which is October 31, 2015. (District Attorney)
5. General Assistance Rate Increase Effective March 1, 2014 - The Director of the Department of
Employment and Social Services (DESS) requests that the Board of Supervisors set the General
Assistance (GA) rate at $314 per month. GA is a program which provides temporary support to
eligible indigent County citizens. It is a mandated program which is funded entirely by the County
General Fund. The rate increase is in accordance with State Welfare and Institution Code 17000.5,
which links any adjustments made in the CalWORKs program to a corresponding increase in the
GA Program. The CalWORKs grant level is set to increase 5% as of March 1, 2014. The
corresponding increase of 5%to the GA rate equates to $15 per month per case from the current
level of $299 per month. This increase will also become effective on March 1, 2014. The
annualized cost of this increase is $76,500. The cost increase for the current budget year is
estimated to be $25,500. The Board is requested to adopt the proposed resolution establishing
the local standard of aid for GA and adopt the GA regulations reflecting the approved rate change
effective March 1, 2014. (DESS)
6. Agreement with California SAWS (California Statewide Automated Welfare System) Consortium IV
Joint Powers Authority - Approval is requested for an agreement with SAWS Consortium-IV Joint
Powers Authority for the provision of ongoing operations for the County's Customer Service
Centers. This agreement provides ongoing production operations for wide area network
administration, central support, and remote workstation maintenance located at the local
hospitals and the Behavioral Health Department.The term of the agreement is November 1, 2013
through October 31, 2019 with a maximum financial obligation of $2,721,199 ($260,226 for FY
2013-14; $448,573 for FY 2014-15; $451,097 for FY 2015-16; $453,668 for FY 2016-17; $456,292
for FY 2017-18; $458,969 for FY 2018-19; and $192,374 for FY 2019-20). (DESS)
7. Surplus Vehicle and Equipment Auction - Prior to auctioning for sale County assets that are no
longer serviceable and no longer needed, the Butte County Contracts/Purchasing Policy and
Procedure Manual requires the Board of Supervisors to declare such equipment surplus. Staff
recommends that the Board declare the listed items included in the staff report as surplus and
authorize the County Purchasing Agent to auction the items. (General Services)
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8. Agreement with ByWater Solutions - In December 2013, the Library conducted a competitive bid
process in order to procure an open source Integrated Library System (ILS),which helps the library
manage inventory, circulation, and patron information. ByWater Solutions was the only firm that
responded to the request for proposals. After checking ByWater Solution's references with other
current open source users in neighboring Northern California libraries,the Library has determined
that ByWater Solutions will meet the Library's needs in providing for the installation and
implementation of an open source ILS. ByWater Solutions will install and configure the new ILS
and migrate data from the current ILS. ByWater Solutions will provide initial training on the
system for Library staff and technical support and manage software upgrades throughout the
term of the agreement. The agreement is for a five year period, February 15, 2014 through
February 14, 2019, at a not-to-exceed price of$104,500. (Library)
9. Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Closure of the Oroville Branch Library for Building Upgrades
and All Branches for Staff Training - Board authorization is requested for a temporary closure of
the Oroville branch library, for a period not-to-exceed 60 calendar days beginning April 1, 2014.
This closure is required to provide for safety of the public and employees during the removal of all
books and bookshelves, controlled abatement of the asbestos-containing flooring materials,
replacement of the flooring in the main public areas of the library, installation of new flooring and
shelving units, and restocking all books and reading materials. Once the asbestos abatement,
monitoring and testing is completed, limited library services will be provided in the branch
meeting room during the established branch hours as listed on the proposed resolution. Staff
anticipates that this limited library service will be available by April 15, 2014. The branch will re-
open with all improvements completed no later than May 30, 2014. All work is being planned,
designed and coordinated by General Services' staff. In addition, authorization is requested to
close all branches of the Butte County Library on Monday, October 13, 2014 for staff training.The
library will be providing staff training on safety, customer service, and other aspects of service
delivery. (Library)
10. Capital Asset Purchase-The Butte County Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) is tasked
with the enforcement of illegal marijuana grows.The Sheriff's Office is a participant in the Federal
Equitable Sharing Program which allows agencies to receive forfeited funds and/or equipment
found and utilized in illegal cultivation sites, for use in official operations, only after the U.S.
Marshall receives their 20%share of the seizure.The SEU often patrols areas of Butte County that
are only accessible with special all terrain vehicles (ATV) and the SEU is requesting to utilize an
ATV that was seized and forfeited.The Sheriff's Office is obligated to pay the U.S. Marshall's Office
$3,146.42 to finalize the transfer of the ATV to the Sheriff's Office. The vehicle is a 2011 Kubota
with an estimated value of$12,000. (Sheriff-Coroner)
11. California Forensics Medical Group (CFMG) - The Sheriff's Office maintains an agreement for
inmate medical, dental and psychiatric services for inmates housed in the Butte County Jail. The
demand for dental services currently outnumbers the available staff hours and funding, thus an
adjustment must be made.The Sheriff's Office is requesting to increase the medical agreement to
allow for two additional days of dental service per month. The cost per day of dental service is
$1,280. The term of the agreement amendment is February 11, 2014 through the expiration of
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the existing contract, June 30, 2014. Maximum payable for the contract term is an additional
$12,800. (Sheriff-Coroner)
12. Accept Donated Truck - The Department of Justice is offering to donate an equipped truck for
Butte County's use. The Department of Justice is no longer in need of the vehicle that was
previously used for carrying equipment for the disassembly of clandestine laboratories. The
vehicle is in excellent condition and is described as a 1997 Ford F350 XLT dually with less than
42,000 miles.The online value of the truck is$9,775. (Sheriff-Coroner)
13. Donated Boat from Butte County Search and Rescue - The Butte County Sheriff's Search and
Rescue Team is an all-volunteer, self-supporting auxiliary team of the Sheriff's Office. The
primary purpose of the team is to provide skilled search and technical rescue services to the
residents and visitors of Butte County. The team receives limited financial support from the
Sheriff's Office and is primarily funded through donations and fund raising efforts. When
acquiring new equipment, the team customarily purchases equipment with the donated funds
then donates the equipment to the County via the Butte County Sheriff's Office for insurance,
maintenance and fuel. The team recently purchased a new inflatable boat which is a 2014
Achilles inflatable boat. The value of the boat is $6,611.25. The team proposes to donate the
boat to the Sheriff's Office consistent with the past practice. (Sheriff-Coroner)
15 Resolution Recognizing February 2014 as National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and
Awareness Month. (Catalyst Domestic Violence Services)
MIKE MALONEY, CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CATALYST DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE SERVICES ACCEPTED THE RESOLUTION.
16. Resolution in Recognition of C. Linda Barnes, Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector Upon Her
Retirement. (Treasurer/Tax Collector)
LINDA BARNES, BUTTE COUNTY'S TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR, ACCEPTED THE
RESOLUTION. PEGGY MOAK AND SUSAN PETERSON, ASSISTANT TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTORS PRESENTED LINDA WITH FLOWERS AND CONGRATULATED LINDA UPON
HER RETIREMENT.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: LAMBERT)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
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REGULAR AGENDA
1403-002 Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector Vacancy -The Butte County Treasurer-Tax Collector,
C. Linda Barnes, has announced her retirement effective February 22, 2014. Since Ms.
Barnes' elected term runs through the first Monday following January 1, 2015, staff
requests Board discussion and direction on filling the vacancy. Appointment of a qualified
individual to this elected office is authorized under Government Code Section 25304,
which states "The Board of Supervisors shall fill by appointment all vacancies that occur in
any office filled by the appointment of the Board and elective County officers, except judge
of the superior court and supervisors." Board options include accepting the
recommendation of the Treasurer-Tax Collector and appointing Peggy Moak, Assistant
Treasurer-Tax Collector, appointing another qualified individual, or requesting that Human
Resources conduct a recruitment for qualified candidates to fill the vacancy.
(Administration)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT PEGGY MOAK AS TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR. (MOTION: CONNELLY;
SECOND:WAHL)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
1403-003 Boards, Commissions and Committees
1. Appointments to Listed Vacancies (NONE)
2. 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 LAMBERT REPORTED ON A MEETING RELATED TO WATER IN GRIDLEY ON
FEBRUARY 10, 2014.
SUPERVISOR CONNELLY REPORTED THAT HE HAS RECEIVED CALLS THAT GRADING
NEEDS TO BE DONE ON DUNSTONE ROAD IN OROVILLE. SUPERVISOR KIRK REPORTED
SHE HAS RECEIVED CALLS THAT DOE MILL ROAD NEEDS TO BE GRADED AS WELL.
SUPERVISOR TEETER REPORTED THAT REFLECTORS HAVE BEEN EFFECTIVE ON THE
ROAD IN THE UPPER SKYWAY AREA.
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1403-004 Update of Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer.
PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PROVIDED A REPORT.
1403-005 General Plan Follow-Up and Implementation by Director of Development Services.
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED A REPORT.
1403-006 9:25 a.m. - Public Hearing - Amendment to Program Guidelines for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) Housing Assistance
Program - On October 11, 2011, the Butte County Board of Supervisors approved the
"Reuse Plan Governing Program Income from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Assisted Activities for the County of Butte." The Reuse Plan also incorporated, as Exhibit C,
the Program Guidelines for the CDBG Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) Housing Assistance
Program. The guidelines were developed based on the County's existing Program
Guidelines for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program while incorporating the specific
requirements of the DRI Program. On September 25, 2012, the Butte County Board of
Supervisors approved amendments to the Program Guidelines to better serve the
homeowners impacted by the 2008 wildfires. Butte County staff has worked with the
contracted Program Operator over the last year to implement the DRI Housing Assistance
Program utilizing the amended Program Guidelines. Currently, twelve housing
reconstruction projects have been completed and four are in process. The screening
process for applicants over the last two years has helped the program team understand
how additional modifications to the Program Guidelines may allow more homeowners
impacted by the 2008 wildfires to be assisted while still meeting the overall DRI Program
objectives. The recommended amendments to the Program Guidelines are outlined in a
memo to the Board of Supervisors. The amendments have been reviewed and verbally
approved by the County's CDBG representative. (Administration)
CASEY HATCHER, MANAGER OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDED A REPORT.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED EXHIBIT C, PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE DRI
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. (MOTION: CONNELLY; SECOND: KIRK)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
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1403-007 9:30 a.m. - Timed Item - Butte County Regional Economic Development Strategy - 2014-
2017 Update - Butte County General Plan 2030, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on
October 26, 2010, included an Economic Development Element. The Element details the
goals, objectives, and action items associated with economic development planning over
the next twenty years. Action Items ED.A1.1 calls for the creation of a "bold, powerful,
forward-looking countywide Economic Development Strategy that identifies key sectors and
sites for business expansions and programs to achieve that expansion." On January 25,
2011,the Board of Supervisors approved the Butte County Regional Economic Development
Strategy. The Strategy provides a three year program of work based on key initiatives
including: 1) Grow existing businesses; 2) Ensure Butte County is a competitive location for
new investment; 3) Create a sustainable reputation for the County; and 4) Improve the
coordination of regional economic development resources and efforts. The 2014-2017
update continues with the previously set goals and initiatives, and updates the program of
work to include various new action items which will further the economic development
efforts of the County over the next three years. (Administration)
JENNIFER MACARTHY, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
PROVIDED A REPORT.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: BOB EVANS.
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM
THE BOARD.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE 2014-2017 UPDATE TO THE BUTTE COUNTY REGIONAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
1403-008 10:00 a.m. - Public Hearing-Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Sections 34A-4, 34A-5, and
34A-8 to Article I, Chapter 34A Entitled "Restrictions on Cultivation of Medical Marijuana" of
the Butte County Code - At the meeting of January 28, 2014, the Board introduced and
waived the reading of an ordinance proposing amendments to County Ordinance 4051,
entitled "Restrictions on Cultivation of Medical Marijuana." The amendment proposes to
make the following major revisions: 1) Sets the cultivation limits as follows: a. Parcels 0.5
acre and less - indoor cultivation only, in a detached structure no larger than 120 sq. ft. in
size, 15 ft. setbacks (unchanged from previous requirements); b. Parcels >0.5 acres -<;5 acres
-50 sq.ft. of cultivation area, 50 ft. setbacks -with at least 1 recommendation; c. Parcels >/=
5 acres - <10 acres - 100 sq. ft. of cultivation area, 75 ft. setbacks - with at least 2
recommendations; d. Parcels >/=10 acres and up - 150 sq. ft. of cultivation area, 150 ft.
setbacks - with at least 3 recommendations; 2) Requires cultivation to be in a single
cultivation area; 3) Revises the setback requirements for harvesting (drying, processing and
storage) to the same as cultivation setbacks; 4) Limits the harvesting of marijuana to the
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marijuana grown on that parcel (not allowed to bring material in to process); 5) Revises the
complaint process to allow anyone to complain; 6) Includes the definition of
"recommendation"; and 7) Permits a reduction or waiver of setback requirements when
there is a finding of unusual hardship for a parcel. A strike-out and clean version of the
proposed amendment and a copy of Ordinance 4051 are included in the staff report.
(Administration)
PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, INTRODUCED THIS ITEM.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: BONNIE MASARIK; THOMAS
WAHL; JO JO LANDRY; DAVID MASARIK; EVERETT GRIMMINGER; BENSON; LORETTA
TORRES; SHIRLEY REEVES; CHRIS NICODEMAS; HARVEY RECTOR; JAY RUFF; ANDREW
MERKEL; SANDY MILLER; JERRY ?; RICHARD TOGNOLI; JAMES VOGEL (SP?); JESSICA
ALLEN; PAT DANE (SP?); DAVE GEORGE; ROB ?; DAVID PALMERLY; SUNNY TETTLETON.
MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (MOTION:
WAHL; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
1403-009 Financial Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013-14 -The Financial Report for the
Second Quarter FY 2013-14 provides economic, expenditure, revenue, cash balance, long-
term debt and summary information for the period ending December 31, 2013. The report
includes tables and graphs of historical data to help provide context and demonstrate trends
in the economy, expenses, revenues and balances. (Administration)
GREG ITURRIA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ADDRESSED THE BOARD. THE FOLLOWING
INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: RUDY JENKINS.
THIS ITEM WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THERE WAS NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN.
1403-010 State Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant Application for Maintenance Work in Plumas
National Forest-Supervisor Teeter along with County staff recently met with representatives
from the Plumas National Forest-Feather River Ranger District (PNF-FRRD)to learn about the
process for an agency, such as Butte County or other local agencies, to apply to the State of
California for OHV grants to perform certain work within the PNF-FRRD. The PNF-FRRD has
not been able to perform on some previously approved OHV grants and may not be applying
for future OHV grants for the 2015 grant cycle. There is a potential opportunity for the
County or other local agencies to apply for an OHV Ground Operations Grant to perform on-
going road maintenance on selected PNF-FRRD roads that are open for use by OHV's as well
as possible campground maintenance on OHV accessible campgrounds. The OHV grants
require a 25% local match which may be in-kind or voluntary services. Grant applications are
due on March 4, 2014. (Public Works on behalf of Supervisor Teeter)
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SUPERVISOR TEETER INTRODUCED THIS ITEM.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR AN OHV GRANT FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA OR PROVIDE OTHER DIRECTION TO STAFF. (MOTION: CONNELLY SECOND: KIRK)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
1403-011 2013 Groundwater Status Report and Basin Management Objectives - Pursuant to Chapter
33 and Chapter 33A of the Butte County Code, the Department of Water and Resource
Conservation (Department) is required to collect data on groundwater conditions (i.e.,
elevation, water quality) and land subsidence. The Department is required to report to the
Board of Supervisors each February on the status of groundwater conditions and the Basin
Management Objectives (BMO) program. The 2013 Groundwater Status Report includes a
summary of hydrologic conditions for the 2013 water year groundwater conditions, results
from the water quality trend monitoring program, land subsidence data, and the 2014 BMO
reports.This is the third year the BMO reports have been incorporated into the Groundwater
Status Report, as a result of amendments made to the BMO Ordinance in 2011. The BMO
documents for each of the 16 sub-inventory units (SIU) describe land and water use activities
in the SIU, geology, current conditions and the management objective as stated by SIU
stakeholders. Spring and fall hydrographs for each BMO well show groundwater levels over
time in comparison to their Alert Stage. The BMO Ordinance specifies the methodologies for
BMOs (i.e., desirable groundwater conditions) and Alert Stages when BMOs are not reached.
2013 was classified as a dry water year in the Sacramento Valley. Groundwater levels are
generally lower than in 2012, although most wells did not see a large change in levels either
up or down (mostly within a few feet) compared to 2012. However, the number of wells
reaching a BMO Alert Stage increased. Water quality results showed no significant changes
with respect to temperature, pH, or electrical conductivity and the basin appears to be free
of saline intrusion. No inelastic land subsidence has been recorded in Butte County. The
report was reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee on January 15th and was
presented to the Water Commission on February 5, 2014. (Water& Resource Conservation)
PAUL GOSSELIN, DIRECTOR OF WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION INTRODUCED
THE ITEM. CHRISTINA BUCK, WATER RESOURCES SCIENTIST PROVIDED A REPORT.
THIS ITEM WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THERE WAS NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN.
1403-012 Drought Update - On January 17, 2014 Governor Brown proclaimed a state of emergency
due to statewide drought conditions and issued an executive order directing immediate
State actions to deal with the crisis facing California. The declaration of a state of emergency
was attributed to the record dry conditions with 2014 projected to become the driest on
record. In 2004, Butte County adopted the Drought Preparedness and Mitigation Plan
(Resolution 04-200). A key element of the Plan was the creation of the Drought Task Force
(DTF). The charge of the DTF is to monitor hydrologic conditions throughout the water year
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(October 2012-September 2013) and report the findings to the Water Commission and the
Board of Supervisors biannually, quarterly, or monthly as needed. On January 14, 2014 the
report from the DTF was presented to the Board of Supervisors. With the increasing drought
conditions the DTF will meet at least quarterly. The DTF will submit a report to the Water
Commission and Board of Supervisors based on its meeting scheduled for February 18, 2014.
The Water and Resource Conservation Department will present the Board with a status
report of the drought conditions facing Butte County and the implications of the statewide
drought declaration of emergency and Executive Order. (Water& Resource Conservation)
THE FOLLOWING BUTTE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES PROVIDED REPORTS: PAUL
GOSSELIN, DIRECTOR OF WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION; JOHN GULSERIAN,
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER; VICKIE NEWLIN, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION; KRISTEN MCKILLOP FROM BUTTE COUNTY
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH; RICHARD PRICE, BUTTE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER; AND DAVID HAWKS FROM NORTH DIVISON OF CALFIRE.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: SANDY MILLER AND THOMAS
WAHL.
THIS ITEM WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THERE WAS NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN.
1403-013 PUBLIC COMMENT (each speaker limited to five minutes)
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be
limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California state law,the Board of
Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ADDRESSED THE BOARD: THOMAS WAHL AND PAUL
CARNER.
1403-014 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Probation Peace Officers Association
(PPOA) and Resolution Amending the Salary Ordinance - Over the past several months, the
County and the bargaining team for the PPOA have met and conferred over a new MOU.
PPOA has ratified the terms of the County's offer for a new MOU that will supersede and
replace the expired 2010-2013 MOU. Concurrent with the adoption of the MOU, "Section
57J-Probation Peace Officers Association Unit Classifications" of the Salary Ordinance needs
to be amended to reflect the wage increases (02/15/14-2% and 02/14/15-2%) that were
negotiated with PPOA and included in their MOU. As part of this change, the Salary
Schedules reflecting these wage increases also need to be added to the Salary Ordinance.
The new Salary Schedules will be titled "Reference U (Effective 02/15/14-2%)" and
"Reference U (Effective 02/14/15-2%)". The new Salary Plans and Salary Schedules for the
PPOA are attachments to the resolution. (Human Resources)
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MOTION: I MOVE TO: 1) APPROVE MOU FOR PPOA AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2)
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIRTO SIGN. (MOTION: LAMBERT; SECOND: KIRK)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
1403-015 Successor MOU, Butte County Employees Association-General Unit (BCEA-General) and
Resolution Amending the Salary Ordinance - Over the past several months, the County and
the bargaining team for BCEA-General have met and conferred over a new MOU. BCEA-
General has ratified the terms of the County's offer for a new MOU that will supersede and
replace the expired 2010-2013 MOU. The major changes for the BCEA-General Unit are a 2%
wage increase effective February 1, 2014 and a combination of a 1% wage increase and an
additional $55 per month contributed by the County to employees' health care premiums
effective December 20, 2014. Concurrent with the adoption of the MOU, "Section 57C-BCEA-
General Unit Classifications" of the Salary Ordinance needs to be amended to reflect the
wage increases (02/01/14-2% and 12/20/14-1%) that were negotiated with BCEA-General
and included in their MOU. As part of this change, the Salary Schedules reflecting these wage
increases also need to be added to the Salary Ordinance. The new Salary Schedules will be
titled "Reference O (Effective 02/01/14-2%)" and "Reference O (Effective 12/20/14-1%)".The
new Salary Plans and Salary Schedules for the BCEA-General are attached to the resolution.
(Human Resources)
MOTION: I MOVE TO: 1) APPROVE MOU FOR BCEA-GENERAL AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
1403-016 Appointed Department Head Contract Amendments and Resolution Amending the Salary
Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources is requesting the Board of Supervisors to
approve amendments to the employment contracts for thirteen (13) Appointed Department
Heads to include a 2% wage increase effective February 15, 2014 and a 2% wage increase
effective February 14, 2015. These increases are consistent with what other employee
groups have received through labor contract negotiations. Concurrent with the amendments
above, the Department of Human Resources is requesting to amend Section 58, Reference A
of the Salary Ordinance titled, "Appointed Department Heads" to include the wage increases
included in the contract amendments. (Human Resources)
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MOTION: I MOVE TO: 1) APPROVE THE APPOINTED DEPARTMENT HEAD CONTRACT AMENDMENTS
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE
SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND:
LAMBERT)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
RECESS:
THE BOARD RECESSED 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
FEBRUARY 11,2014
CALL TO ORDER - Butte County Board of Supervisors Room, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville.
Members present: Connelly Wahl, Kirk, Lambert and Teeter
1402-001 CONSENT AGENDA
1. Appointment 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 two year terms. The Advisory Committee is
recommending the appointment of Ms. Sue Handley, with a term expiring December 31,
2016. Advisory Committee Chairperson, Mark Gordon, has provided a letter supporting this
request. (Public Authority)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: LAMBERT)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
PUBLIC COMMENT(each speaker limited to five minutes) (NONE)
CLOSED SESSION (NO ITEMS)
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED AS THE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD AND
CONVENED AS THE BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING CORPORATION.
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BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING CORPORATION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11,2014
CALL TO ORDER - Butte County Board of Supervisors Room, 25 County Center Drive,
Oroville.
Members present: Connelly Wahl, Kirk, Lambert and Teeter
1401-001 CONSENT AGENDA
1. Annual Meeting - Approval of Minutes and Appointment of New Officers - The Butte County
Public Facilities Financing Corporation (BCPFFC) was formed on November 9, 1993. The Board of
Directors of BCPFFC consists of the same individuals comprising the Board of Supervisors of
Butte County.The Board of Directors of BCPFFC must hold an annual meeting, for the purpose of
organization and the transaction of other business, following the first scheduled County Board of
Supervisors' meeting in February of each year. Consistent with Section 4.02 of the Amended
Bylaws, the Certificate of Authorized Officers appoints Doug Teeter, President; Maureen Kirk,
Vice President; Bill Connelly, Secretary/Treasurer; and Gregory F. Iturria, Chief Financial Officer;
Thomas F. Limper; Deputy Chief Financial Officer; and Joanne Wilson, Financial Analyst, the
Lessee Representatives for BCPFFC. (Administration)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
PUBLIC COMMENT(each speaker limited to five minutes) (NONE)
CLOSED SESSION (NO ITEMS)
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED AS THE BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING CORPORATION AND
RECONVENED AS THE BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
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1403-017 ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4):
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANTTO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957.6: LABOR NEGOTIATORS:JACK HUGHES& BRIAN RING EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS: BCEA, SSW, BCMEA, PPOA, PEA; DSA-
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY UNIT; DSA-GENERAL UNIT; BCCOA-SUPERVISORY
UNIT; BCCOA-GENERAL UNIT; CONFIDENTIAL UNIT; PPOA- MANAGEMENT UNIT;
NON-REPRESENTED UNIT
THERE WERE NO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION.
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