HomeMy WebLinkAboutM022415 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 2/24/2015
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.
PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, INFORMED THE BOARD THAT ITEM 3.02 (APPOINTMENT OF
MARTIN NICHOLS TO THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION) IS BEING REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
CONSENT AGENDA
3.01 Agreement with Therapeutic Solutions -Therapeutic Solutions provides services in the specialized field
of psychiatry as required for clients of the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH).
Approval is requested for an agreement with Therapeutic Solutions for the provision of psychiatric
services. Therapeutic Solutions is sponsoring a J-1 Visa (non-immigrant visa category for individuals
approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs) for psychiatrist, Karim
Lotfy, M.D., and has made Dr. Lotfy's services available to the department, in order to address the
significant need for psychiatric services in the community. Dr. Lotfy will provide services in the BCDBH's
clinics and Psychiatric Health Facility. Due to J-1 Visa requirements, the term of this agreement will be
July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Services will begin upon the start date of the agreement. The
maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $453,520 ($157,840 for FY 2015-
16; $147,840 for FY 2016-17; and $147,840 for FY 2017-18) -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-
CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health)
3.02 Appointment to Butte County Water Commission/Landowner-District Water [M. Nicholsl — This item
was removed from the agenda. The Board did take action on this item.
3.03 Approval of Minutes - action requested - APPROVE FEBRUARY 10, 2015 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES. (Chief Administrative Office)
3.04 Agreement with PlaceWorks for the Preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
SEIR - Development Services staff requests that the Board of Supervisors approve the contract and
scope of work for professional services with the consulting firm of PlaceWorks (formerly The Planning
Center'DC&E), to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the proposed
amendment of Policy AG-P5.3 in the Agricultural Element of Butte County General Plan 2030, in an
amount not-to-exceed $56,113. The term of the agreement begins upon execution and runs through
December 31, 2016 - action requested - APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Development Services)
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3.05 Adoption of Ordinance Adopting Amendments to Chapter 35 of the Butte County Code Regarding
Protection of Agricultural Land - 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. The first
reading of this ordinance took place on January 27, 2015. At that meeting the Board waived the first
reading and provided staff with direction necessary to finalize the ordinance for a second reading and
Board adoption - action requested - 1) ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
2) 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. (Development
Services)
3.06 Request for Approval to Replace Capital Asset Vehicle Purchase - The Director of the Department of
Employment and Social Services (DESS), requests Board approval to purchase a vehicle to replace a
departmental vehicle that was totaled as the result of an accident - action requested - 1) APPROVE
CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE (SMALL 4X2 SUV); AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 vote
required). (Employment and Social Services)
3.07 Notice of Completion: Franklin Construction, Inc., Jail Road Rehabilitation Project/Sidewalk Project, 33
County Center Drive - On August 26, 2014, the Board of Supervisors awarded the contract for the
construction of the Jail Road Rehabilitation/Sidewalk Project, located adjacent to 33 County Center
Drive, in Oroville, to Franklin Construction, Inc. in the amount of $191,431. In addition to the
installation of the curb, gutter and sidewalk designed to improve accessibility,the project also included
an asphalt street overlay, LED lighting and improved drainage control components. A total of 6 change
orders were negotiated resulting in an approximate 2% reduction in cost to the County; the $3,889.93
credit brought the total final contract cost to $187,541.07. All items of work have been completed in
accordance with the project plans and specifications and staff recommends that the Board of
Supervisors ratify the change orders, execute the Notice of Completion and direct staff to file the
Notice of Completion with the Butte County Recorder's Office - action requested - 1) RATIFY
CONTRACT CHANGER ORDERS NOs. 1-6; 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)
3.08 Authorization to Negotiate Real Property: Crisis Residential Treatment Center - On September 23,
2014, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 14-070 recognizing the need for a Butte County
Crisis Residential Treatment Center and accepted the California Health Facilities Financing Authority
(CHFFA) grant totaling more than $800,000 designated for the acquisition and remodel of a suitable
facility. Staff is requesting that the Director, General Services be designated as the agency negotiator
to negotiate terms and conditions, with Enloe Medical Foundation, for the acquisition of a portion of
Assessor's Parcel Number 006-240-047. Upon successful negotiations, General Services will conduct
due diligence to ensure the facility meets the needs of the County. Staff will return to the Board with
the results of negotiations and due diligence findings prior to completing the acquisition. Funding for
the acquisition has been provided through CHFFA grant funding and is contained within the FY 2014-15
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Behavioral Health Operating Budget; no additional appropriation is required - action requested - 1)
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR, GENERAL SERVICES TO NEGOTIATE THE ACQUISITION; AND 2) DIRECT
STAFF TO RETURN TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION OF THE ACQUISITION. (General Services)
3.09 Lease Agreement Renewal - 2233 Nord Ave. Chico, with Robert Ramat/ for Occupancy by District 2
Supervisor - The term of the office lease located at 2233 Nord Avenue in Chico for the District 2
Supervisor has expired. After having been flat for four (4) years, the lease rate for the 611 square foot
facility will increase from the current rate of approximately $0.90017 per square foot to a new rate of
$1.05 per square foot, or $641.55 per month, effective March 1, 2015, for two years. The lease rate
will then increase March 1, 2017 to $1.10 per square foot, or $672.10 per month, through the end of
the term January 31, 2019. The lease rent payment includes utilities, janitorial services, common area
maintenance and access to a common conference room. Funding for this lease is identified within the
FY 2014-15 budget and no additional appropriation is required - action requested - APPROVE THE
LEASE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
3.10 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources has prepared a
resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance for the following departments. These changes will decrease
the total allocations in the County by one:
General Services: The General Services Department is requesting to delete one (1) vacant position of
Graphics Machine Operator. On September 9, 2014 the Board approved the addition of a Courier
position with the understanding that when the Graphics Machine Operator became vacant it would be
deleted. This request deletes that position. This change will decrease the total allocations in the
department by one (1) position and will have no fiscal impact on the County General Fund.
Behavioral Health: The Behavioral Health Department is requesting to add one (1) position of
Behavioral Health Counselor II/1 and delete one (1) vacant position of Behavioral Health Education
Specialist, Senior/Behavioral Health Education Specialist/Behavioral Health Education Specialist,
Associate.This change will create clinical classification consistency within the Chico Adult Services Unit.
This change will leave the total allocations in the department unchanged and will have no additional
fiscal impact on the County General Fund - action requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.11 State Department Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Application - The pre-applications
for the California State Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Grant (OHV Grant)for
fiscal year (FY) 2015-16 are due on March 2, 2015. Public Works staff attended the OHV Grant
workshops and have worked with local partners, Butte County Resource Conservation District and
Plumas National Forest (PNF), to develop the work proposed for the 2015-16 OHV Grant pre-
application. In summary, the 2015-16 OHV Grant application proposes the following work projects: 1)
$160,000 for Ground Operations Grant that will provide maintenance and repair on various sections of
the approximately 898 miles of ML-2 PNF roads and/or 200 miles of single tract trails in the PNF's
Feather River Ranger District. 2) $20,000 for Planning Grants to do the following: A) Identify the
repairs and or mitigation on single track trails that were approved through the 2010 PNF Motorized
Travel Management Plan (MTMP) but are closed until such repairs or mitigations are complete.
(Schedule A of the 2010 PNF MTMP Environmental Impact Statement) and B) Conduct a Feasibility
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Study for the approximately 1.2 mile private road section of Four Trees Road. Four Trees Road is the
only road access to the Plumas National Forest along State Highway 70 corridor. Opening up this
section of road to the public will provide convenient and easy access to OHV routes in the PNF. The
Feasibility Study will include working with the five individual property owners and the PNF to develop a
reasonable and acceptable road standard, develop estimated costs to bring the road up to the
standard, preliminary environmental analysis, estimated costs for property title work, legal
descriptions and surveys as well as road ownership options - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.12 Amendment to the Franchise Agreement for Refuse, Recyclable Materials and Green Waste Collection
Services - The Department of Public Works requests approval of an amendment to the franchise
agreements with Waste Management, Recology Butte Colusa Counties, and Northern Recycling and
Waste Services by reducing collection fees for mobile home parks and multi-family facilities that have
individual trash collection service. When mobile home park collection fees were recommended as part
of Exhibit B of the franchise agreements, staff used information provided by the haulers to determine
the collection fees. The haulers provided summary information of their charges. Under terms of the
negotiations, County staff was not to have any of the haulers' detailed financial information. Instead,
the County contracted with a consultant to analyze the haulers' detailed information. The consultant
concentrated on total revenue for each company, and his collection fee study focused on single family
and commercial accounts only. Since the franchise agreements have been executed, County staff now
has more detailed account information from the haulers. Staff has evaluated the collection fees for
mobile home parks currently being charged by the haulers and has determined that the adopted
collection fees should be reduced. The haulers agree that the franchise agreements should be
amended to reflect this change. Requested action is to approve an amendment to the franchise
agreements which amends Exhibit B, reducing collection fees for mobile home parks and multi-family
facilities. Proposed amendment is included in staff report (changes are found on page 2) - action
requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS AND GREEN WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES. (Public Works)
3.13 Budget Adjustment for County Service Area 102 - Meadowlark Acres Drainage - County Service Area
102, known as Meadowlark Acres Drainage, provides drainage maintenance to 28 parcels in the north
Chico area. The current year's budgeted amount for maintenance was not sufficient to meet the
expenses incurred from Public Works road crews performing maintenance work within this CSA in
December 2014. Requested is a budget adjustment ($500) to pay for this unanticipated cost - action
requested -APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT(4/5 vote required). (Public Works)
3.14 State of California, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division (OHVMR) Grant - 2015 - On Nov. 4, 2014, the
Butte County Board of Supervisors approved the Sheriff's Office application for grant funding from the
State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, OHVMR by authorizing a resolution in support
of a grant application. The Sheriff's Office has since been awarded a grant in the amount of $32,064.
The funds will support the Sheriff's commitment to patrolling recreation areas in the Plumas and
Lassen National Forest, the Jonesville Snowpark, and Butte Meadows during high usage periods. Staff
will use snow machines and/or off-road vehicles to assist recreational ists, perform rescues and
educate the public as to safe practices when in the remote outdoors. The grant will be utilized for
personnel costs and a capital asset purchase of a Ranger Utility Vehicle (UTV) estimated to cost
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$18,000. The grant requires matching funds of 25%which will be met by Sheriff's Office staff providing
supervision of grant activities, financial oversight, as well as Butte County Search & Rescue volunteer
time, and the purchase of a $1,200 trailer to transport the UTV. The trailer will be purchased with OHV
green sticker funds -action requested -ACCEPT GRANT AWARD, APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A CAPITAL ASSET. (Sheriff)
3.15 Letter to Governor Brown Supporting the Inclusion of Funding for AB 303 (Groundwater Assistance Act
of 2000) in the Budget - In 2000, the State passed AB 303 and included funding in the budget the
following three years to assist local agencies in the implementation of local projects. Butte County
received funding through this program to install groundwater monitoring wells and extensometers to
measure land subsidence. Currently, under the Governor's 2015-2016 Budget Summary,there is$21.3
million identified for "grants that develop and implement local groundwater plans." Requested is
approval of a letter encouraging the Governor and the Legislature to approve the funding in the State
budget and to make it available to local communities through the Groundwater Assistance Grant
Program - action requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water and
Resource Conservation)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 3.02 WHICH WAS
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions and Committees
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
MOTION: I MOVE TO REAPPOINT D.C. JONES TO THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER COMMISSION (AS
LANDOWNER-DISTRICT WATER MEMBER). (MOTION: CONNELLY; SECOND; KIRK)
(CLERK'S NOTE: MR.JONES'TERM WILL END MARCH 1,2017)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
B. Designation of 2015 Delegate and Alternate for the Rural Counties' Environmental Services Joint
Powers Authority (ESJPA) Board of Directors - action requested - APPOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEMBER AS DELEGATE AND APPOINT BILL MANNEL, SOLID WASTE MANAGER AS ALTERNATE.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPOINT SUPERVISOR TEETER AS DELEGATE AND APPOINT BILL MANNEL, SOLID
WASTE MANAGER AS ALTERNATE. (MOTION: KIRK; SECOND: LAMBERT)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
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C. 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 KIRK REPORTED ON A MEETING OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
(CSAC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
SUPERVISOR CONNELLY REPORTED THAT HE, TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,
AND CODE ENFORCEMENT MET WITH MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FROM SOUTH COUNTY REGARDING
MARIJUANA CULTIVATION ENFORCEMENT.
SUPERVISOR CONNELLY ALSO REPORTED HE MET WITH ASSEMBLYMAN GALLAGHER REGARDING
STATE RESPONSIBILITY AREA(SRA) FEES.
SUPERVISOR LAMBERT REPORTED THAT HE, SUPERVISOR KIRK AND PAUL HAHN MET WITH PG&E
REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE POTENTIAL UPCOMING TREE REMOVAL ON THE MIDWAY.
SUPERVISOR TEETER REPORTED THE SHERIFF WILL BE HOLDING A "COFFEE WITH THE SHERIFF" AT
THE PARADISE PINES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 5:30.
4.02 Update of Current Budget and Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer.
PAUL HAHN, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER PROVIDED A REPORT. HE REPORTED THAT BUTTE
COUNTY WILL BE REQUESTING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW BUTTE COUNTY TO CONDUCT ALL
MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS. HE PROVIDED A DRAFT LETTER TO EACH BOARD MEMBER REQUESTING
BOARD APPROVAL TO FORWARD THE LETTERS TO BUTTE COUNTY'S STATE LEGISLATORS.
MR. HAHN ALSO REPORTED ON THE RESPONSES BUTTE COUNTY RECEIVED FROM STATE OES (STATE
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES) AND CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING TRAIN
SAFETY AND DERAILMENTS. HE INDICATED THE COUNTY WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE STATE
AND WILL REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD WHEN NEW INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
MR. HAHN INTRODUCED TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. MR. SNELLINGS
REPORTED THAT BUTTE COUNTY WON THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY CHAPTER AMERICAN PLANNING
ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BUTTE COUNTY'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN.
MR. HAHN REPORTED THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVED THE ANNEXATION OF THE CHAPMAN
NEIGHBORHOOD IN CHICO. THE ANNEXATION WILL MOVE FORWARD IN FIVE YEARS. COUNTY STAFF IS
WORKING WITH THE CITY AND LAFCO TO DETERMINE HOW THE TRANSITION PROCESS.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LETTER (REGARDING MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS TO OUR STATE LEGISLATORS)
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (MOTION:TEETER; SECOND: LAMBERT)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
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4.03 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action. (NONE)
4.04 Report on the Implementation of the Butte County Regional Economic Development Strategy - The
Economic Development Element of General Plan 2030 included Action Item ED.A1.1, which calls for the
creation of a countywide Economic Development Strategy. On January 25, 2011 the Board of
Supervisors approved the Butte County Regional Economic Development Strategy which contained
goals, initiatives, and action items to be attained during the period 2011-2013. On February 11, 2014
the Board of Supervisors approved a revision to the Strategy, extending the life of the Strategy through
2017 and adding additional action items to support the previously approved goals and initiatives. The
approved action items support the following key initiatives: 1) Grow existing businesses; 2) Ensure
Butte County is a competitive location for new investment; 3) Create a sustainable reputation for the
County, and 4) Improve the coordination of regional economic development resources and efforts. Per
the Board's request, staff is providing a status report of the implementation of the Butte County
Regional Economic Development Strategy - action requested - NO ACTION REQUIRED. ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Administration)
JENNIFER MACARTHY, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, PROVIDED A REPORT TO THE BOARD. THIS
ITEM WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
4.05 Behavioral Health Update for December 9, 2014 Consent Agenda Items - At the December 9, 2014
Board meeting, a member of the public requested that three consent agenda items be pulled and made
the following allegations: 1) Item 3.03 - Caminar Inc. - Caminar staff acted inappropriately toward a
client; 2) Item 3.04 CSU, Chico Research Foundation/Passages - The elevator in the Passages facility
was not functioning properly and was not ADA compliant; and 3) Item 3.10 Jesus Center - The Jesus
Center shelter was not ADA compliant. The Board directed staff to review these allegations and report
back at a later Board meeting. After conducting an investigation, staff found that the allegations were
unfounded. The details of staff findings are included in the staff report -action requested -ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Behavioral Health)
DORIAN KITTRELL, DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PROVIDED A REPORT.THIS ITEM WAS FOR
INFORMATION ONLY.
4.06 2014 Groundwater Status Report/Basin Management Objectives (BMO) - Pursuant to Chapters 33 and
33A of the Butte County Code, the Department of Water and Resource Conservation 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 BMO program. The 2014 Groundwater Status Report includes a
summary of hydrologic conditions for the water year (October 2013-September 2014), groundwater
conditions, results from the water quality trend monitoring program, land subsidence data, and the
2015 BMO reports. The BMO documents for each of the 16 sub-inventory units (SIU) describe land and
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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. 2014 was classified as
a critical water year in the Sacramento Valley. Groundwater levels are generally lower than in 2013 and
the number of wells reaching a BMO Alert Stage increased. Water quality results showed a number of
samples with new lows for pH and new highs for electrical conductivity but observations show no
indication of saline intrusion into the basin. No inelastic land subsidence has been recorded in Butte
County to date. The report was reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee on January 21, 2015 and
was presented to the Water Commission on February 4, 2015 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Water and Resource Conservation)
DR. CHRISTINA BUCK, WATER RESOURCES SCIENTIST WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND
RESOURCES CONSERVATION, PROVIDED A REPORT.THIS ITEM WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:20 a.m. -Timed Item - Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) Basic POST and 12 Hour Shift Side Letters -
The Sheriff and Human Resources staff have been working together on developing a three-pronged
approach to address the existing staffing shortage and inability to recruit qualified Deputy Sheriff
applicants. The strategy includes enhanced compensation (5%) along with the 12-hour scheduling for
Deputy Sheriff and Sergeant classifications to address immediate needs, as well as a long term outreach
plan with regard to recruiting. In order to fund the increase in costs associated with these changes, the
Sheriff will be deleting four (4) of the fourteen (14) vacant Deputy Sheriff allocations that have been
unfilled due to the inability to recruit qualified applicants. The Sheriff will also keep the Undersheriff
position unfilled through the balance of the current fiscal year, as well as the majority of FY 2015-2016.
The total annual cost to add 5% Basic POST Certificate incentive pay for Deputy Sheriff and Sergeants in
the DSA-General unit is $428,173. In order to fund the increase, the Sheriff proposes deleting four (4)
vacant Deputy Sheriff allocations, which will provide an annual savings of $383,737. The balance of
$44,436 will be funded by the Sheriff on an ongoing basis. The change to 12-Hour shifts is designed to
be cost neutral with no additional fiscal impact to the County General Fund - action requested - 1)
ADOPT THE SIDE LETTER WITH THE DSA-GENERAL UNIT THAT INCLUDES THE 5% BASIC POST
CERTIFICATE INCENTIVE PAY AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT THE SIDE LETTER
WITH THE DSA-GENERAL UNIT THAT INCLUDES THE ADDITION OF 12 HOUR SHIFTS AND A 2.5% 1112
HOUR PATROL PREMIUM"AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
BRIAN RING, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF KORY HONEA PROVIDED
A REPORT.
MOTION: I MOVE TO: 1) ADOPT THE SIDE LETTER WITH THE DSA-GENERAL UNIT THAT INCLUDES THE 5% BASIC
POST CERTIFICATE INCENTIVE PAY AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT THE SIDE
LETTER WITH THE DSA-GENERAL UNIT THAT INCLUDES THE ADDITION OF 12 HOUR SHIFTS AND A 2.5%
"12 HOUR PATROL PREMIUM" AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (MOTION: WAHL; SECOND:
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CONNELLY)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
5.02 9:30 a.m. -Timed Item -2015 Update of Activities of the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency- It has been
a year since the staff of the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency (SBFCA) has updated the Board on their
activities. They have achieved significant progress on the project in a number of areas including
construction, design, right of way, environmental clearance and permitting. Michael Bessette, Director
of Engineering for SBFCA will update the Board on the activities of the agency over the last year. SBFCA
has provided a Power Point presentation to guide the presentation and discussion - action requested -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Public Works)
TOM FOSSUM, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND MICHAEL BISSET WITH SBFCA PROVIDED A
REPORT.THIS ITEM WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
5.03 9:45 a.m. - Public Hearing - Amendments to Butte County Code Chapter 24. Zoning Ordinance, Draft
Special Events Facilities Ordinance and Final SEIR -The proposed Special Events Facilities Ordinance is a
County-initiated amendment to the Butte County Zoning Ordinance that would be located under Part 4,
Supplemental Use Regulations, as new Section 24-175.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. A Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Special Event Facilities Ordinance is applicable to the
unincorporated area of Butte County.The Special Events Facilities Ordinance sets forth a permit process
and various standards and requirements for special event facilities. A special event is defined as a
celebration, ceremony, wedding, reception, corporate function, or similar activity for the benefit of
someone other than the property owner that takes place on a periodic basis, involving the gathering of
individuals assembled for the common purpose of attending a special event. A special event facility is a
facility where special events are permitted to occur subject to a use agreement between a private group
or individual and the facility owner, and subject to a minor use permit approved in compliance with the
Special Events Facilities Ordinance. The provisions set forth under the proposed Special Events Facilities
Ordinance apply in the AG (Agriculture), TM (Timber Mountain), RR (Rural Residential), FR (Foothill
Residential), and VLDR (Very Low Density Residential) zones. The Ordinance would not allow special
event facilities in other zones - action requested - 1) CERTIFY THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA), AS SET FORTH IN THE RESOLUTION FOR THE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 24. ZONING
ORDINANCE, PERTAINING TO SPECIAL EVENTS FACILITIES, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2)
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 24. OF THE
BUTTE COUNTY CODE REGARDING SPECIAL EVENT FACILITIES, TO BE INCLUDED UNDER SECTION 24-
175.2 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE" AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Development Services)
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND DAN BREEDON, PRINCIPAL PLANNER,
PROVIDED A REPORT.
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THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESSED THE BOARD: JAMES GODDARD; ROGER
JARDIN; DONNA WHIT E; DONALD SCHAEFER; BARBARA SCHAEFER; STEVE TWIST; NAOMI TICKNOR;
DON MOONEY; BROOK SMITH; DAVID PALMERLY; AND COLLEEN CECIL.
THE BOARD MEMBERS PROVIDED COMMENTS AND DIRECTION TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF.
MOTION: I MOVE TO NOT APPROVE THE EIR AND REJECT THE ORDINANCE. (MOTION: WAHL)
MOTION FAILED TO CARRY FOR LACK OF SECOND.
MOTION: I MOVE TO CONTINUE TO THIS ITEM OPEN TO THE MARCH 24, 2015 BOARD MEETING SO THAT STAFF
MAY CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND QUESTIONS BY THE BOARD. (MOTION: CONNELLY;
SECOND: KIRK)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
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.
PRESTON DICKINSON ADDRESSED THE BOARD.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
7.01 ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1) -4 CASES:
a. SILVER v. ARRIAGARAZO, ARRIAGA-RODRIGUEZ; ARRIAGA-RODRIGUEZ V. COUNTY OF
BUTTE, ET. AL.; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 161863;
b. JACQUELINE DEVLIN v. BUTTE COUNTY AND MICHAEL SANDERSON; BUTTE COUNTY
SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 163271;
c. DENISE RUSSELL v. COUNTY OF BUTTE;TOWN OF PARADISE; AND DOES 1-100; USDC-
EASTERN CASE NO. 14-CV-00694TLN CM K; AND
d. EHRSAM v. BUTTE COUNTY; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 163741.
THERE WERE NO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION.
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
FEBRUARY 24,2015
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. CONSENTAGENDA (No Items)
3. REGULAR AGENDA (No Items)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT(None)
S. 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& BRIAN RING
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: CUHW
(This closed session was held contemporaneously with the Board of Supervisors closed session)
THERE WERE NO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board.
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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 MARCH
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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