HomeMy WebLinkAboutM051016 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES— 5/10/2016
9:00 A.M. -CALL TO ORDER
Called 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 the Fiscal Year referenced in the subject line for
item 3.27 (Agreement with California Family Health Council, Inc (CFHC) for 2015-2016 Title X Family Planning
Program)should be FY 2016-2017, not 2015-2016.
CONSENT AGENDA
3.01 Resolution Proclaiming May 2016 as Mental Health Awareness Month -The Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health requests Board approval of a resolution proclaiming May 2016 as Mental Health
Awareness Month - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Behavioral Health)
Dorian Kittrell, Director of Behavorial Health accepted to resolution.
3.02 Agreement with Caminar, Inc. - Caminar, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation specializing in the planning,
development, and operation of vocational rehabilitation programs. Approval is requested for an
agreement with Caminar, Inc. to provide vocational rehabilitation services to Butte County clients who
have displayed severe and persistent mental illness and/or alcohol and drug problems, and for property
management services for Avenida Apartments in support of these services. The term of this agreement
will be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall
not exceed $299,788 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Behavioral Health)
3.03 Agreement with Casey Manor - Casey Manor is an adult residential care facility serving mental health
patients. Casey Manor provides a structured program to assist clients to develop the skills necessary to
transition from supervised 24-hour care to independent living. Approval is requested for an agreement
with Casey Manor to provide 24-hour board and care services. The term of this agreement will be July 1,
2016 through June 30, 2017. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed
$64,240 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral
Health)
3.04 Agreement with George Richard Heitzman, M.D. - George Richard Heitzman is a licensed medical doctor
who provides services in the specialized field of psychiatry,as required for adult clients at the Butte County
Department of Behavioral Health Oroville Adult Outpatient Clinic.Approval is requested for an agreement
with Dr. Heitzman for the provision of psychiatric services.The term of this agreement will be July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017.The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed$220,800
-action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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3.05 Agreement with Jesus Center - Jesus Center is part of a continuum of service providers that integrates
individuals into the community from a life of isolation. Staff at the Center ensure that food, shelter, and
vocational rehabilitation are provided in a supportive environment for those in need of services.Approval
is requested for an agreement with the Jesus Center to provide vocational rehabilitation services to Butte
County clients seeking community employment. The term of this agreement will be July 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2017. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $78,880 - action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.06 Agreement with J. Gregory Long, D.O. -J. Gregory Long is a licensed medical doctor who provides services
in the specialized field of psychiatry as required for adult clients at the Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health outpatient clinics, in addition to providing after-hours and on-call shifts on a rotating
schedule at the Psychiatric Health Facility. Approval is requested for an agreement with Dr. Long for the
provision of psychiatric services. The term of this agreement will be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $243,600 - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.07 Agreement with Skyway House, LLC - Amendment A - Skyway House, LLC is a drug rehabilitation facility
where persons suffering from chemical dependency can re-establish their lives in a structured, private
residential facility.Skyway House, LLC specializes in residential,short-term (30 days or less)and residential,
long-term (30 days or more) substance abuse treatment program. Approval is requested to amend the
agreement with Skyway House, LLC to increase residential housing needed for client placements through
fiscal year (FY) 2015-16, with no change in rates. The term of this agreement will remain July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2016. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed
$72,967.17 (this is an increase of$32,978.68) -action requested-APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.08 Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center - Willow Glen Care Center (Willow Glen) operates residential
care facilities providing a structured program to assist clients with the development of skills necessary to
transition from supervised care to independent living. The department was awarded funding by the
California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) grant for the purchase and startup of a new Crisis
Residential Treatment (CRT) facility within the county. The CRT facility offers additional voluntary
psychiatric treatment beds and services to keep the currently compounded system flowing, and provides
an alternative to costly and traumatic psychiatric hospitalization whenever possible. The department
completed a competitive solicitation for the services and Willow Glen was the chosen provider. Willow
Glen will provide a 24-hour crisis residential care program for adults with mental illness experiencing a
psychiatric crisis or other qualified mental health condition. Approval is requested for an agreement with
Willow Glen to provide crisis residential services to Butte County clients. The term of this agreement will
begin upon date of execution through June 30, 2017. The maximum financial obligation under this
agreement shall not exceed $1,158,125 -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.09 Agreement with Dora-Linda Lau Wang, M.D. - Dora-Linda Lau Wang is a licensed physician who is
experienced in the delivery of psychiatric services through telepsychiatry, whereby clients receive
psychiatric services by video-conferencing. Dr. Wang's services will supplement those of other Butte
County psychiatrists. Approval is requested for an agreement with Dr. Wang for the provision of
telepsychiatric services. The term of this agreement will be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The
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maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $266,240 - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.10 Resolution with the State Department of Health Care Services - The State Department of Health Care
Services (DHCS) standard agreement provides state and federal funding for a majority of the Department
of Behavioral Health's substance use disorder programs.The agreement and amendments have previously
been approved by the Board of Supervisors. DHCS has requested a resolution approving the signature
authority of Dorian Kittrel, Director of Behavioral Health,for the current agreement, amendments, and all
future amendments - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Behavioral Health)
3.11 Agreement with Debra Villasenor- Debra Villasenor provides a wide array of services associated with the
identification, development, and operation of housing for clients with serious mental illness who receive
services through Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH). The housing services include:
determining housing needs of BCDBH clients, identifying accessible housing, building partnerships with
housing owners and property management firms to obtain more available units for BCDBH clients,
developing plans for use of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) housing funds, and ensuring compliance
with reporting requirements of housing grants.Approval is requested to renew the agreement with Debra
Villasenor for the provision of housing services. The term of the agreement will be July 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2017. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $53,900 - action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.12 Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BCDBH for Medi-Cal Eligible Wraparound
Services-Approval is requested for an amendment to the MOU with the Department of Behavioral Health
(BCDBH) to set forth the types and terms of collaborative services for Medi-Cal eligible wraparound
services between the departments. These services are provided by BCDBH via a subcontractor in Butte
County. This amendment is requested due to the increased need for intensive mental health services for
the youth served by the Wraparound Program. The term of the agreement shall be July 1, 2014 through
June 30, 2017 with the maximum payable amount of$700,000 ($200,000 for FY 2014-15; $200,000 for FY
2015-16; and $300,000 for FY 2016-17. This is an increase of$100,000 for FY 2016-17) -action requested
-APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Department of Employment
and Social Services (DESS))
3.13 Amendment to MOU Between BCDBH and DESS for Youth Placement (PATCH) -Approval is requested for
an amendment to an MOU between BCDBH and DESS for the Youth Placement Agreement (PATCH).This
agreement allows for reimbursement to BCDBH for non Medi-Cal or non-recoverable Medi-Cal services for
DESS youth placements. Services may include day treatment and/or other specialty mental health services
to children placed in group foster homes. This MOU is being amended due to an increased need for
services. The term of the agreement remains July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. The maximum amount
is$425,000 ($175,000 for FY 2013-14; $100,000 for FY 2014-15; and $150,000 for FY 2015-16) an increase
of$50,000 for FY 2015-16-action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (DESS)
3.14 Recommended Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget Adjustment - The Department of Employment and Social
Services (DESS) was recently notified by the State of California that additional CalFresh Administrative
Allocation Redistribution funds are available for FY 2015-16 to provide for local resources needed to
comply with Federal and State mandated services. The DESS will receive additional CalFresh monies to
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administer increased caseload related activities in Eligibility Services. These funds will be used for
additional overtime and extra help hours for employees working in Eligibility Services -action requested -
APPROVE REQUESTED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (4/5 vote required)
(DESS)
3.15 MOU between the DESS and BCDBH for Youth Placement (PATCH) Services -Approval is requested for a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Butte County Behavioral Health (BCDBH) and the
Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS)for the Youth Placement Agreement (PATCH). The
MOU provides Behavioral Health services to children placed in group foster homes, as authorized by the
Inter-Agency Services Placement Unit consisting of staff from BCDBH, DESS, Probation, Education and
Public Health. Under this MOU, DESS reimburses BCDBH for the provision of non Medi-Cal or non-
reimbursable Mental Health Services. Services may include day treatment and/or other specialty Mental
Health Services to children placed in group foster homes. The term of this MOU is July 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2019. The total amount of the MOU shall not exceed $300,000 ($100,000 each year for three
years) -action requested -APPROVE THE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (DESS)
3.16 Agreement with California SAWS Consortium IV (C-IV) - Additional Workstations and Printers - The
Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) will be adding staff in the near future to comply
with State and federal mandates. Requested is approval of an agreement with California SAWS Consortium
IV (C-IV)for the purchase and installation of 11 additional dual-monitor workstations and 11 scanners for
new employees.This purchase includes software licenses, as well as administrative charges for equipment
installation, recurring production operations charges for remote workstation maintenance, and central
support for managed workstation image.The term of the agreement is May 10, 2016 through October 31,
2019 with a maximum amount of$71,364 ($54,260 for FY 2015-16; $1,344 for FY 2016-17; $1,353 for FY
2017-18;$13,836 for FY 2018-19;and$571 for FY 2019-20)-action requested-APPROVE THE AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (DESS)
3.17 Amendment to Agreement with Lilliput Children's Services to Provide Post Adoption Services-Approval is
requested for an amendment to the agreement with Lilliput Children's Services to provide post adoption
services. Post adoption services strengthen and support adoptive families through the provision of short-
term supportive services,training, information,and connection to resources.The amendment extends the
term of the agreement through June 30, 2017, with a maximum payable amount of $487,490.20
(99,990.20 for FY 2014-15; $193,750 for FY 2015-16; and $193,750 for FY 2016-17). This is an increase of
$193,750 for FY 2016-17 -action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (DESS)
3.18 Memorandum of Understanding Between DESS and Public Health to Provide Nursing Services for
Children's Services - Approval is requested for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Department of Public Health to provide nursing services to clients served by Children's Services in order to
help ensure medically appropriate services for children in out-of-home care are provided. The MOU
supports 1.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) Public Health Nurse positions to provide services. The term of this
MOU shall be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019,with a maximum amount payable of$643,605 ($214,535
per fiscal year for three years) - action requested - APPROVE THE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (DESS)
3.19 Memorandum of Understanding Between DESS and Public Health to Provide Nursing Services for Options
for Recovery Program -Approval is requested for a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with the Public
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Health Department to provide nursing services to Options for Recovery foster parents, relative caregivers,
and clients referred to DESS Children's Services in order to help ensure medically appropriate services for
children in out-of-home care. The MOU supports one full-time equivalent (FTE) Public Health Nurse to
provide these services.The term of this MOU shall be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019,with a maximum
payable amount of$422,925 ($140,975 per fiscal year for three years) -action requested -APPROVE THE
MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (DESS)
3.20 Memorandum Of Understanding Between DESS and Butte County Probation Department forthe Provision
of Drug Testing - Approval is requested for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Probation
Department for the provision of drug testing services. This agreement provides drug testing services for
DESS clients identified as needing alcohol and drug testing as a component of their service plan.The term
of the MOU shall be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. The total amount of the MOU shall not exceed
$510,000 ($170,000 for FY 2016-17; $170,000 for FY 2017-18; and $170,000 for FY 2018-19) - action
requested -APPROVE THE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (DESS)
3.21 Memorandum of Understanding Between DESS, Butte County Probation and BCDBH for Supportive and
Therapeutic Options Program (STOP) -Approval is requested for a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)
between Employment and Social Services (DESS), Probation, and Behavioral Health (BCDBH)for provision
of the Supportive and Therapeutic Options Program (STOP). The purpose of the STOP MOU is to expand
day treatment and other mental health services for families with children who are at risk and cannot access
continued services through current mental health programs due to incarceration.This MOU supports three
full-time equivalent (FTE) BCDBH Clinicians/BH Counselors to provide assessments, evaluation, and other
case management services to juveniles detained in the Juvenile Hall Facility with services to continue after
discharge as needed.The term of the MOU is July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum payable
amount $349,599 ($116,533 for FY 2016-17; $116,533 for FY 2017-18; and $116,533 for FY 2018-19).
Probation provides$52,440($17,480 for FY 2016-17;and$17,480 for FY 2017-18;and$17,480 for FY 2018-
19) in County matching funds to draw down the allocation and support the program - action requested -
APPROVE THE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (DESS)
3.22 Surplus Property for Disposal -The department has provided a list of vehicles and items,which is included
in the staff report, that no longer meet the needs of the department due to the age, condition, mileage,
and/or are not cost-effective to repair.The Capital Asset Disposition forms have been completed, and the
vehicles are ready to be disposed of at a future County auction - action requested - DECLARE ITEMS
SURPLUS AND APPROVE REMOVAL FROM THE CAPITAL ASSET LEDGER. (Fire)
3.23 Award of Contract to Ark Design Construction and Roofing, Chico Library Roof Replacement at 1108
Sherman Ave, Chico-The Chico Library was constructed in the early 1980s,with a roof structure consisting
of a combination of concrete barrel tile and a perimeter built-up asphalt surfacing. This roof is past its
useful life and is no longer serviceable resulting in water intrusion during rain storms. Local architects
Nichols, Melburg and Rossetto were retained to evaluate the existing roof and to design the installation of
a new roofing system with improved drainage. The design has been completed and the plans and
specifications can be reviewed in the General Services office. Bids for the construction phase of the
project, in accordance with the Public Contract Code, have now been received. A total of four bids were
received, ranging from a low of $487,726 to a high of$584,280. The lowest responsible and responsive
bid was submitted by Ark Design Construction and Roofing, based out of Palo Cedro, California, at
$487,726. In addition to roof construction, Ark Design Construction and Roofing is required to retain the
services of a licensed asbestos abatement sub-contractor and the work will be monitored by a separate
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licensed asbestos consultant retained by the County to ensure the safety of the employees and public
members using the facility-action requested - 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IFB NO.
87-16, CHICO LIBRARY ROOF; 2)AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ARK DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
AND ROOFING, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;AND 3) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
AS OFFICER OF THE PROJECT. (General Services)
3.24 Disposition of 1010 Cleveland Avenue, Chico, California 95928 - On February 23, 2016, the Butte County
Board of Supervisors accepted a Special Use/Vacant Facilities Report as presented by the General Services
Department. Included in that report was the County-owned real property known as 1010 Cleveland
Avenue in Chico which was determined to be functionally obsolete and surplus to the needs of the County.
The General Services Department, having exhausted all other options for disposal of the property,
suggested that the County consider offering the real property for sale at auction realizing that the
processing cost could exceed the value of the asset.Subsequently,on March 23,2016,the General Services
Department received a letter of interest from the Sherwood Montessori School; a 501(c)(3) public benefit
California corporation, Tuition-Free Public Charter School authorized by the Chico Unified School District
under the conditions of Proposition 39 to occupy the Chapman Elementary School property which is
adjacent to the County property. Sherwood Montessori School would like to purchase the County property
"As is, Where is" for $1.00 plus closing costs to use as part of their educational program to deliver a
Montessori-method education to over 150 children; grades K through 8. The School's intended use is
consistent with the Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood Plan and would provide benefit to the
Chapman/Mulberry Community. The Board of Supervisors may, by a four-fifths vote convey County owned
real property to a public agency pursuant to Government Code Section 25365(a) - action requested - 1)
APPROVE THE REQUEST TO CONVEY THE PROPERTY TO THE SHERWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL; 2)ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL
SERVICESTO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARYTO CONVEYTHE PROPERTYAND CLOSE THE ESCROW.
(General Services)
3.25 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources has prepared a
resolution to amend the Salary Ordinance for the following departments:
PROBATION: The Probation Department is requesting to delete one (1) vacant, flexibly staffed Office
Specialist, Senior, or Office Specialist or Office Assistant and add one (1) flexibly staffed
Inventory/Warehouse Specialist, Senior or Inventory/Warehouse Specialist. The department of Probation
is also requesting to delete one (1)vacant Crime Prevention Officer and add one(1) Community Relations
Coordinator. These changes will better suit the current and future needs of the department. There will
be no additional budget impact to the General Fund - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.26 Resolution Increasing the Butte County Library Change Fund-The Library requests approval of a resolution
increasing the Department's Change Fund from $150 to $210.The current level of the Change Fund in the
Library is insufficient for daily operations.An increase in the Change Fund will be beneficial to the efficient
operation of the Butte County Library and would allow for better cash handling practices and procedures.
The Auditor-Controller supports the requested increase - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Library)
3.27 Agreement with California Family Health Council, Inc (CFHC) for '^'tea 2016-2017 Title X Family
Planning Program -The California Family Health Council, Inc. (CFHC) has received a federal grant pursuant
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to Title X of the Public Health Services Act for the purpose of providing comprehensive family planning
services. CFHC is authorized and desires to contract with Butte County Public Health as a sub-recipient to
provide family planning services to residents within Butte County. The term of the agreement is April 1,
2016 through March 31, 2017 with a maximum amount receivable of $100,750. The funds from this
agreement will augment the existing family planning program within the Public Health Clinics - action
requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.28 Almond Avenue Mine Lease - The Almond Avenue Mine (Mine), located at the easterly end of Almond
Avenue is made up of three parcels owned by Butte County and consists mainly of old dredger tailings left
over from the turn of the century gold mining operations. Beginning in the 1950s and continuing into the
1970s, Butte County Public Works would operate a portable crusher and screen at the mine to obtain
materials for use on County roads. The Mine is currently under lease to Granite Construction Company
(Granite). Proceeds from this lease are deposited into the County's Road Fund. Granite no longer actively
uses the Mine due to changes in the market and their business plan. They sent a letter to the County
requesting early termination of the lease. Public Works evaluated the potential costs and benefits of
continuing the lease or soliciting for a new contractor to operate the Mine and terminating the lease with
Granite. Public Works recommends soliciting for a new contractor to operate the Mine in order to keep it
active and maintain revenue for the Road Fund -action requested - DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO BRING A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND CONDITIONS TO LEASE THE ALMOND AVENUE GRAVEL
MINE TO THE BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION. (Public Works)
3.29 Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility Module 5, Phase A Excavation-Contract Change Orders and Notice
of Completion - Wood Bros., Inc. of Lemoore, CA was awarded the contract for the Module 5, Phase A
Excavation Project at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility in the amount of$3,506,160 on May 19,
2015. Module 5 is the next phase of landfill operations and the Phase A Excavation Project is the first phase
of expansion of the new module. The Board approved Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 3 in the amount
of$119,448.81 on January 12, 2016 to increase the amount of soil material excavated during the project.
The quantities of excavation and general fill on CCO No. 3 were estimates. Supplement 1 to CCO No. 3
adjusts the estimated quantities to reflect the actual quantities used during construction in the amount of
$450. CCO No. 4 modifies the engineers estimate to reflect the actual quantities of materials used during
construction in the amount of$32,751.75.Contract work included the excavation and grading of the native
Lahar rock and sandstones within the proposed limits of Module 5, Phase A and hauling the excavation
material to the designated spoil areas, as well as improvements and installation of storm drainage
improvements. All contract work has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications -
action requested - 1) APPROVE CCOs (2), AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ACCEPT THE
CONTRACT WORK AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Public Works)
3.30 Authorization to Award Durham Pentz HSIP Cycle 5 Safety Project to the Lowest Responsive and
Responsible Bidder - In 2012, the County was awarded a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2012
Highway Safety Improvement/High Risk Rural Roads Cycle 5(HSIP/HR3) Program Grant. The grant provides
for certain safety enhancements to Durham Pentz Road to increase driver awareness.The work will include
microsurfacing (slurry sealing) the roadway, applying a profiled (rumbled) thermoplastic traffic stripe on
the white edge lines and the yellow centerline stripe, and applying other thermoplastic pavement
markings.The project was advertised beginning March 22, 2016. Four bids were received and opened on
April 12, 2016. The lowest bidder was American Pavement Systems, Inc. of Modesto, CA. The low bid
amount was$346,574.29.The bid amount from American Pavement Systems, Inc. was 31.96% below the
engineer's estimate of$509,142. Public Works has reviewed the bid and other required documents that
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were submitted with the bid and has determined American Pavement Systems, Inc.'s bid is responsible
and responsive to the bid request - action requested - AWARD THE CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN.
(Public Works)
3.31 Amendment 2 with Bender-Rosenthal for Right-of-Way Services - On April 9, 2013, the Board of
Supervisors approved a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), Task Order 1 with Bender-Rosenthal,
Incorporated (BRI) to provide Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for the Lincoln Boulevard Pedestrian
Safety project.The project is near the end of the right of way acquisition phase. Difficulty finding property
owners, eminent domain issues, difficult negotiations, and the number of parcels needing to be acquired
have created a need to extend the completion date six month for Task Order 1. The current completion
date is May 3, 2016 and the new proposed completion date is November 6, 2016 - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.32 CalRecycle Payment Program - The Department of Public Works requests authorization to submit an
application for funds from CalRecycle's City/County Payment Program (CCPP). CCPP funds are available
from the California Bottle Bill Program. The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction
Act(AB 2020), implemented in 1987,established the California Redemption Valuefor beverage containers.
Funds are to be used for outreach and education activities designed to increase beverage container
recycling. Applicants are eligible for funds based on population of the jurisdiction. CalRecycle recently
changed its policyto allow a jurisdiction's governing bodyto submit a resolution including"until rescinded"
language allowing staff to submit annual applications to the CCPP. The proposed resolution includes this
language to allow for annual applications.The Department currently receives approximately$21,000 per
year from the CCPP. Funds are used to provide community recycling containers in areas without curbside
recycling collection programs and portable recycling containers for special events - action requested -
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRTO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.33 Financial Assurance for Future Cost of Closure of Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility-Title
22 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 67450.30 requires all public agencies operating
Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities to submit a Certificate of Self-Insurance or
other financial assurance instrument that would provide funds for the cost of future closure of the facility.
Butte County is the public agency operating the Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility and,
as such, must conform to this regulation.A Certificate of Self-Insurance, signed by a public agency official,
must be filed annually with a revised closure cost estimate. The estimate for the Butte Regional Household
Hazardous Waste Facility was completed by the facility contractor, NRC Environmental Services Inc., and
is based on the projected annual disposal costs for the facility. The current closure cost estimate is
$147,018. Closure of the facility is not planned, but the cost of closing the facility will be funded by the
Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility Enterprise Fund when closure is necessary - action requested -
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF SELF-INSURANCE FOR THE BUTTE REGIONAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. (Public Works)
3.34 Jail Transport Van -Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) Conversion -The Sheriff's Office is requesting to
appropriate $16,000 of inmate welfare funds in order to convert a 2008 Ford passenger van into an ADA
van capable of transporting wheelchair bound inmates. Staff obtained two estimates from the only
modification companies located; Destinations Mobility of Sacramento quoted the cost of conversion to be
$22,900 and the Ability Center in San Luis Obispo quoted $15,735.The Ability Center will install a platform
lift, non-slip flooring reinforced for a wheelchair, an aerodynamic gel roof and extend the roof and doors
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all to industry and legal specifications. The Sheriff's Office is requesting fund appropriation and
authorization to install this enhancement to a Sheriff's van - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT(4/5 vote required) AND APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET MODIFICATION. (Sheriff-Coroner)
3.35 Resolution Recognizing Law Enforcement Memorial Week - May 10 - 16 is National Law Enforcement
Memorial Week, a time to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who have died in the line
of duty protecting their communities-action requested-ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Sheriff-Coroner)
3.36 Contract Amendment Newton Bracewell Mortuary-The Sheriff's Office contracts for morgue services from
local mortuaries. The mortuaries provide the services of field body retrieval, body storage, body transport
and space for autopsies performed by the County's primary pathologist. Mortuaries rotate monthly on-
call body retrieval and are divided by region. Due to higher demand in the Chico area,the Sheriff's contract
with Newton Bracewell is reaching the maximum allowable and needs to be increased so as to avoid
interruption in mortuary services.The Sheriff's Office is requesting to increase the contract by$80,000 for
the remainder of the term - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Sheriff-Coroner)
3.37 Contract Amendment Cundiff and Associates -The Sheriff's Office and Probation Department are under
contract for polygraph services with Cundiff and Associates. Due to the high volume of hiring,the Sheriff's
Office and Probation Department are requesting to increase the maximum payable to Cundiff and
Associates and extend the term of the contract an additional six (6) months to allow time to complete a
Request for Proposal. The Sheriff requests to increase the maximum payable by $40,000 through
December 31, 2016. Probation requests to increase the maximum payable by $2,500 through December
31, 2016. Additionally, original contractual points of contact within the two departments have been
updated in the amendment - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIRTO SIGN. (Sheriff-Coroner/Probation)
3.38 Contract Approval - Sober Living Environment for Alternative Custody Inmates - AB109 transfers
responsibility to local counties for supervising specified offenders released from State prison who would
have previously been placed on parole with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
(CDCR). Additionally, AB109 specifies that certain offenders and parole violators can no longer be housed
in State prison and will instead be incarcerated in the local County Jail. It is the Sheriff's Office desire to
provide offenders with a sober living environment(SLE)to further the offenders' participation in programs
and vocational work assignments through the Sheriff's Alternative Custody Program (ACS) at the Day
Reporting Center (DRC). The SLE, located in Oroville, is a safe, supportive alcohol and drug-free place for
individuals to live while participating in the County's ACS program. The three-year contract in the amount
of$602,140.50 will provide the County with up to 30 beds per month,three meals per day,water,garbage
services and utilities to residents identified by County. Males and females will be housed in different
buildings - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff-
Coroner)
3.39 Annual Statement of Investment Policy FY 2016-17 -The Treasurer-Tax Collector requests approval of the
Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2016-17. The Investment Policy, in accordance with
Government Code Sections 53600-53686, guides investment of surplus funds and funds under the
custodianship of the Treasurer. Approval of the Investment Policy also constitutes renewal of the
investment authority delegated to the Treasurer.The proposed policy removes reference to Government
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Code Section 27130 in Section X - Oversight Committee since the Treasury Oversight Committee was
dissolved in favor of a new Investment Pool Oversight Committee in FY 2015-16. The newly created
Investment Pool Oversight Committee is not subject to Government Code Section 27130 et seq. The
Annual Statement of Investment Policy was reviewed and accepted on April 12, 2016 by the Butte County
Investment Pool Oversight Committee. With Board approval, the policy for FY 2016-17 would become
effective July 1, 2016 -action requested -APPROVE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FY
2016-17. (Treasurer-Tax Collector)
3.40 Reappointments to Upham Cemetery District - request to reappoint Eric Manley, Trustee and Marvin
Larson,Trustee to terms to end June 30, 2020-action requested -MAKE APPOINTMENTS. (Other-Upham
Cemetery District)
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE CORRECTION TO ITEM 3.27 (AS READ INTO
RECORD BY THE CAO) (Motion: Kirk; Second:Teeter)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5-0
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 Kirk reported on an event honoring Foster Care youths who have graduated from High School.
She also attended the hearing held by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on the PG& rate increase
and potential Cal Water rate increases.
Supervisor Teeter reported that he worked in the Sheriff's pancake wagon at the Paradise Chocolate
Fest. He also reported that the PUC will be holding a meeting at the Paradise Methodist Church on June
15, 2016.
Supervisor Connelly reported on the Feather Fiesta Days in Oroville which were celebrated last weekend.
Supervisor Wahl reported that he attended the Solar Overlay Zone Public Community Meeting facilitated
by the Department of Development Services on May 5, 2016 in Chico.
4.02 Update of Current Budget/Legislative Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer -action requested -
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer, reported that the Governor's May revise to the State Budget will
be released this week. He indicated State Income taxes are not coming in as expected.
Mr. Hahn Introduced Tom Pisani as Assistant Agricultural Commissioner. He also requested that Louis
Mendoza,the Butte County Agricultural Commissioner provide a report on the prune crop.
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He also requested the Board approve a letter of opposition to AB2395, which would remove landline
services to rural communities. He indicated that opposition to this bill is consistent with the Board's
approved State Legislative Platform.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Motion: Kirk; Second:Teeter)
VOTE: Motion carried 4- 1
YEA: Supervisor Connelly, Supervisor Kirk, Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Teeter
NAY: Supervisor Wahl
4.03 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action. (NONE)
4.04 PG&E Community Pipeline Safety Program and Proposed Tree Planting Plan for the Midway - PG&E is
requesting permission to remove 32 County-owned trees that are located along the Midway between
Speedway and Oro Chico Highway. These trees have been identified through PG&E's Community Pipeline
Safety program as being too close to a high pressure natural gas main and pose a safety concern. The 32
identified trees are the younger, smaller ones located closer to the bike path and do not include any of the
larger trees lining the Midway. PG&E has held three community meetings in the Durham and Chico areas
to raise awareness of this proposed project and the restoration and replacement tree plan. PG&E has
partnered with the Butte County Resource Conservation District (RCD) and is proposing to replant 64 new
trees which include a variety of mostly native species including: Maples,Oaks,Gingko, and Autumn Purple
Ash along or near the Midway to replace the 32 trees being requested to be removed. All 64 new trees
will be maintained by the Butte County RCD for the first three years and by Butte County Public Works in
future years. PG&E's requests an Encroachment Permit to remove the 32 identified trees and plant 64 new
trees along or near the Midway - action requested - DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE PG&E AN
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO REMOVE 32 IDENTIFIED TREES AND PLANT 64 NEW TREES ALONG OR NEAR
THE MIDWAY. (Public Works)
Mike Crump, Director of Public Works, introduced this item. Joe Wilson, PG&E Government Liaison,
provided a report.
MOTION: I MOVE TO DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE PG&E AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO REMOVE 32
IDENTIFIED TREES AND PLANT 64 NEW TREES ALONG OR NEAR THE MIDWAY. (Motion: Lambert; Second:
Kirk)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
4.05 Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 Entitled, "Solid Waste Collection, Management and Recycling" of the
Butte County Code-At the April 12, 2016 Board Meeting, Public Works presented proposed amendments
to the Butte County Code to satisfy requirements of State law (AB 1826), which requires the County to
implement a mandatory commercial organic waste recycling program. The proposed amendments
establish requirements for the County's licensed waste haulers to provide organic waste collection services
for their commercial customers. The proposed amendments also require the licensed haulers to report
the amount of organic waste collected, outreach and education efforts, and monitoring of their
commercial customers' participation in the organic waste recycling program. The Board waived the first
reading of the Ordinance with the definition for recyclable materials modified to include, "food and organic
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waste." The Board also asked about the applicability of the amendments to agricultural businesses and
staff indicated they would confirm the requirement for such operations. The Department is proposing
amendments to Chapter 31, Solid Waste Collection, Managing and Recycling, to satisfy the requirements
of AB1826. The proposed amendments do not include changes to the definition for recyclable materials,
but instead includes Organic Waste in the formula for calculating diversion to provide credit for food and
organic waste when it is diverted. The Department has confirmed the amendments apply to agricultural
businesses, but only for organic waste currently being disposed of at the landfill-action requested-WAIVE
FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE. (Public Works)
Bill Mannel, Solid Waste Manager provided a report.
MOTION: I MOVE TO WAIVE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE. (Motion: Kirk; Second:Teeter)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:35 a.m. - Public Hearing -Amendment 1 to Task Order 2013-04 for BPA 317 with Gallaway Enterprises
for Environmental Services - The Department of Public Works currently contracts with Gallaway
Enterprises to provide environmental services for the East Gridley-Larkin Intersection Traffic Signal project.
The project is expected to extend beyond the current completion date by one year.The current completion
date is May 9, 2016 and the proposed completion date is May 9, 2017 - action requested - APPROVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
Tom Fossum, Director of Public Works, introduced this item.
MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Motion: Teeter,
Second: Kirk)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
5.02 9:40 a.m. - Public Hearing - Application for Outdoor Festival License (MISC16-0008) - Kelly Munson -
Weaving Women's Wisdom Gathering-Kelly Munson has submitted an application for an Outdoor Festival
License on behalf of the Chico Women's Club per 12, Article III. Outdoor Festivals (Butte County Code
Chapter Sections 12-25 through 12-33).The festival is proposed to be for three days(Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday, September 16 - 18, 2016), with events from 10:00 a.m. on Friday to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and
approximately 200 participants per day at the Lake Concow Campground. The festival does not include
amplified sound. On-site camping is proposed. Parking is proposed on site.The festival site will be on four
parcels (APN 058-350-001, -002, and -003), totaling approximately 60 acres, located on the west side of
Concow Road directly across from Ishi Trail (12967 Concow Road, Concow). The Department of
Development Services has completed an environmental review of the application, a site visit, and
determined since no permanent structures will be built, the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15304 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines - "Minor
temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, including carnivals,
etc." The festival application was circulated to affected County departments and other agencies for their
comments and requirements. Recommended festival requirements (conditions) are attached to this
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transmittal - action requested - 1) FIND THE FESTIVAL TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION
15304(E) OF CEQA; AND 2) APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL LICENSE MISC16-0008
SUBJECT TO RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS. (Development Services)
Mark Michelena, Senior Planner with DDS, provided a report.
MOTION: I MOVE TO: 1) FIND THE FESTIVAL TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15304(E) OF CEQA;
AND 2) APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL LICENSE MISC16-0008 SUBJECT TO
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS. (Motion:Teeter; Second: Kirk)
VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC COMMENT(each speaker limited to five minutes (NONE)
RECESS
Recessed as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and convened as the Butte County In-Home
Supportive Services Public Authority Board.
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IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD
MINUTES
MAY 10, 2016
1. Called to Order- Butte County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 25 County Center Drive,
2. Consent Agenda
3. Regular Agenda (No Items)
4. IHSS PA Board Closed Session
(To be held contemporaneously with the Board of Supervisors Closed Session)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
LABOR NEGOTIATORS: CATHI GRAMS,JACK HUGHES AND BRIAN RING
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: UDW
There were no announcements out of Closed Session.
S. IHSS PA Board Public Comment (each speaker limited to five minutes) (NONE)
Adjournment
Adjourned as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board and reconvened as the Butte
County Board of Supervisors.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
(To be held contemporaneously with the IHSS PA Board closed session)
7.01 Conference With Labor Negotiator Pursuant To Government Code Section 54957.6:
Labor Negotiators: Jack Hughes and Brian Ring
Employee Organizations: BCEA; SSW; BCMEA; PPOA; PEA; DSA- Management/Supervisory Unit;
DSA-General Unit; BCCOA-Supervisory Unit; BCCOA-General Unit;
Confidential Unit; PPOA- Management Unit; Non-Represented Unit; and
Skilled Trades Unit
7.02 Actual Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) -2 cases
A. Catherine Smith,joint successor-in-interest to Decedent Cory Bush; M.B.,joint-successor-
interest to Decedent Cory Bush,through his Guardian Ad Litem,Victoria Moseley v. County of
Butte, et al., and DOES 1-25; USDC Eastern District Case No. 15-cv-00988-KJM-CMK; and
B. Public Employment Relations Board v. County of Butte, (PEU Local 1 and Teamsters Local 137,
Real Parties in Interest); Butte County Superior Court Case No. 16CV00564.
7.03 Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - 1 case:
A. Christopher Nicodemus Worker's Compensation Claim Number: BUAK-550074
There were no announcements out of Closed Session,
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 MAY 24, 2016.
BILL CONNELY, CHAIR
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board
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