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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM092915 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES- 9/29/2015 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, read a correction into record for item number 3.17 (Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance) related to the District Attorney's (DA) and Sheriff's Office (SO) portions of that item. Mr. Hahn indicated that the deletion of the DA and SO positions would not occur until the recruitments for each of the listed positions are completed.The positions listed for deletion (Administrative Assistant, Senior in the DA's office and Accountant, Senior/Accountant in the SO)will be deleted at a future meeting. Supervisor Kirk requested item 3.18 be removed from the consent agenda for discussion and Supervisor Teeter requested item 3.21 be removed from consent for discussion on the regular agenda. CONSENT AGENDA 3.01 Resolution in Appreciation of Richard B. Price upon his Retirement from Butte County - Butte County Agricultural Commissioner and Director of Weights and Measures is retiring on September 30, 2015. This is a resolution in appreciation of Richard Price's more than 27 years of service to the County of Butte-action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Agriculture) Richard Price accepted the resolution. 3.02 Resolution Recommending Licensure of Solutions for Positive Choices Paradise Location - Solutions for Positive Choices provides Driving Under the Influence (DUI) programs to Butte County residents, and provides revenue to the County based on a percentage of revenue received under the DUI programs. Solutions for Positive Choices is applying for full licensure of its Paradise location to serve the populations of Paradise, Magalia, Stirling City, and surrounding areas. The location was previously operating as a satellite site under the Chico license. Title 9, Section 9805 of the California Code of Regulations requires a recommendation by the County Board of Supervisors for approval by the State of applications for licensure of DUI programs and services - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.03 Budget Adjustment for Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant Award - Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) has been awarded a grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a DFC Program. The department's prevention unit will be working in collaboration with the Butte Youth Now Coalition towards the goal of strengthening collaboration among communities, public, and private non-profit agencies as well as federal, state, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. Key grant strategies are aimed at the reduction in use of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana among 9th -11th grade youth. The term of the grant is September 30, 2015 through BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 September 29, 2020 with a total award of $625,000 ($125,000 per year for 5 years). Approval is requested for a budget adjustment allocating DFC funds to the fiscal year (FY) 2015-16 budget in the amount of $104,425 to be utilized per grant requirements - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT(4/5 vote required). (Behavioral Health) 3.04 Agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. - BHC Sierra Vista Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric hospitalization services. The State mandates contracting with managed care hospitals based on a county's historical utilization. BCDBH began drafting the managed care hospital agreements in May 2015 but needed to wait for each "host county" (county in which the hospital exists), to negotiate their rates with the hospital for the new fiscal year. Once negotiated, the contract must be fully executed by the respective governing board. The State is notified by the host county of the contracted rates, and all other counties that contract with the hospital utilize those rates per the direction of the State. Due to these requirements, agreements with managed care hospitals are typically approved later in the fiscal year. Approval is requested for an agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. to provide inpatient psychiatric services for clients referred by BCDBH. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $700,000 ($350,000 in FY 2015-16 and $350,000 in FY 2016-17) - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR- CONTROLLER. (Behavioral Health) 3.05 Continuation of Local Drought Proclamation - On July 22, 2015, the Chief Administrative Officer declared a local emergency caused by drought, which was proclaimed by the Governor on January 17, 2014. The Board of Supervisors reaffirmed and ratified the proclamation of local emergency associated with drought. State law requires that the Board of Supervisors review the need for continuing the local emergency every 30 days. As the State continues through its fourth year of drought, Butte County is feeling the effects as the number of landowners with dry wells is increasing. At this point, the final duration of the emergency has not yet been determined - action requested - CONFIRM THE NEED FOR CONTINUING THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 3.06 Resolution Recognizing Sierra Nevada Brewery as a 2015 Sustainable Business of the Year Recipient-The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors established the Business Environmental Resources Center (BERC) in 1993 to provide regulatory, technical, and pollution prevention assistance, incorporating all environmental aspects (air, water, and waste). Each year, during Pollution Prevention Week, which the United States Environmental Protection Agency has set as the third week in September, BERC recognizes businesses that are exemplary models of sustainable businesses in the Sacramento region. This year, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company was chosen as one of the eight recognized "Sustainable Businesses of the Year" for their efforts in pollution reduction - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) Sherry Chastain, a representative from Sierra Nevada Brewery, accepted the resolution. Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy Administrative Officer, also addressed the Board. 3.07 Approval of Minutes -action requested -APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 2015 AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2015. (County Administration) PAGE 2 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 3.08 Amendment to Employment Contract - Director-Libraries - The Board of Supervisors approved an employment contract with Melanie Lightbody, Library Director on May 5, 2015. The Board of Supervisors has directed that the contract be amended to reflect vacation accrual at the rate of 200 hours per year effective October 10, 2015. All other terms of the contract remain the same - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 3.09 Employment Contract - Director, Development Services - Board approval of an employment contract renewal with Tim Snellings, Development Services Director, is requested. The initial salary of the position is $170,783 per year, which is a 2% increase from the current salary. The term of the contract is October 31, 2015 through November 2, 2018 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 3.10 Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to Conduct a Feasibility Study of Public Safety Answering Points -The Board of Supervisors authorized the Emergency Services Officer to apply for funding under the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Grant. One of the approved projects is to conduct a feasibility study of the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in Butte County. A request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to find a consultant with experience in conducting these types of studies within the budget constraints of the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Grant. A selection panel was assembled from local agencies representing the PSAPs in Butte County. There were six responses to the RFP ranging in cost from $62,080 to $345,998. After consideration of qualifications and references of the four proposals that were within budget, two finalists were chosen by the panel to give presentations. Matrix Consulting Group was chosen by the panel as offering the service required at a cost of$62,080 to begin October 1, 2015 through May 1, 2016. This is a 100% reimbursed grant activity - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (County Administration) 3.11 Agreement Amendment with Granicus, Inc. - Granicus, Inc. assists local, state and federal agencies become more accessible and transparent to the public through the use of on-line media. Services provided by Granicus include: the management and storage of unlimited public meeting data, documents, and archived videos; the creation and delivery of paperless agendas for Board/Commission members; and live video streaming of public meetings through the County website. In November 2011, Butte County implemented the live streaming Board of Supervisors meetings. This amendment adds the same live streaming services for the Butte County Planning Commission (PC) and Water Commission (WC) utilizing a fixed camera recently installed in the Board Chambers and also includes: 1) an upgrade of the encoder; 2) six technical training sessions for staff to the PC and WC; 3) technical support for PC and WC agenda/minutes templates; and 4) updates to the Granicus viewpage on the County's website. The amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2016 and increases the maximum amount payable by $14,300. All other terms and conditions remain the same. It is expected that the County will begin live streaming PC and WC meetings by the end of this year. At the beginning of 2016, the County plans to issue a Request for Proposals to evaluate other options on the market for these services -action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (County Administration) PAGE 3 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 3.12 Lexis Advance Subscription Agreement Amendment - Request approval of an amendment to an agreement with Lexis Nexis for online research. The term of the amendment is September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017. The monthly rate is $520 per month until June 30, 2016 and then increases to $675 through June 30, 2017. With this amendment, the term of the agreement will exceed three years and the not-to-exceed amount for the total contract will be greater than $25,000, which requires approval by the Board of Supervisors - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Counsel) 3.13 Agreement for Legal Services Between the County of Butte And Kimberly J. Merrifield - Request approval of an agreement with Kimberly J. Merrifield for attorney services related to Children's Services Division Appeals and Writs; and Public Guardian and Behavioral Health Capacity Hearings. Compensation is $100 per hour, and the term of the agreement is October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018, or until the completion of any matters, cases and/or claims that are submitted under the agreement during said term and until the same are finally resolved, whichever is later - action requested -APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Counsel) 3.14 Agreement with Lilliput Children's Services - Approval is requested for an agreement with Lilliput Children's Services to provide the Family Finding and Kinship Support Services Program for kin caregivers and the children they care for. This program provides the following: 1) Family Finding Services to locate and engage extended family, kin, or other caregivers known to the child; and 2) Kinship Support Services designed to support and educate relatives and close family friends caring for children who have been removed by the child welfare system or are at risk of removal. Based on competitive solicitation, Lilliput Children's Services was selected to provide this service. The term of the agreement will be October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017 with a maximum payable amount of $393,175, ($168,475 for FY 2015-16; and $224,700 for FY 2016-17) - action requested - APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Employment and Social Services) 3.15 Chico Veterans Memorial Hall Committee -The Chico Veterans Memorial Hall Committee, on behalf of the Veterans Organizations using the Chico Veterans Memorial Hall, submit the following nominations for appointment to serve on their Committee for the term ending June 30, 2016. Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 125: Joe Kyle, Delegate and Hank Snow, Alternate - action requested - APPOINT NOMINEES. (General Services) 3.16 Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall Committee - The Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall Committee, on behalf of the Veterans Organizations using the Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall, submit the following nominations for appointment to serve on the Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall Committee for the term ending June 30, 2016. American Legion, Paradise Post 259: Thor Sparre, Delegate and Bob Wilson, Alternate; Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 106: Garry "Wayne" Noel, Delegate; Paradise Veterans Council (PVC): Ray Johnson, Delegate and Barbara Allen, Alternate; Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Max Bille Post 2039: Wes Cochran, Delegate; Citizen Veterans: Harry Hudson, Delegate -action requested -APPOINT NOMINEES. (General Services) 3.17 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 add one (1) PAGE 4 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 FTE position allocation to the Salary Ordinance. Human Resources: The Human Resources Department is requesting the classification of Manager, Support Services-C be added to Section 57, Reference F of the Salary Ordinance titled "Confidential Classifications (Effective 12/20/14-2%)". This classification was not included in the original creation of the Confidential Unit because it was not being used at that time. The Salary Range for the classification shall be set at Range 40 (Bi-weekly Salary: $1,561.85-$2,093.03), which is the same Range it is set at in the Management and Supervisory Unit for non-confidential classifications. Behavioral Health: The Behavioral Health Department is requesting the addition of one (1) Behavioral Health Education Specialist, Associate/Behavioral Health Education Specialist/Behavioral Health Education Specialist, Senior. The department was recently awarded a five year, $625,000 Drug Free Communities grant that will pay for the position, which will facilitate and coordinate grant strategies and activities. The total allocations in the department will increase by one (1) position. There will be no budgetary impact on the General Fund. County Administration: The County Administration Department is requesting to delete one (1) Administrative Assistant, Senior-C/Administrative Assistant-C/Office Specialist, Senior-C and add one (1) Manager, Support Services-C to the department's allocations to address current operational needs. The total allocations in the department will remain unchanged, and there will be no budgetary impact on the General Fund. District Attorney: The District Attorney's Department is requesting to delete eRe ( ) Ad..,iRiS+.-., AssistaRt, SeRier ;;Rd add one (1) Administrative Assistant, Senior/ Administrative Analyst, Associate to address current operational needs. Once the position is deleted after the recruitment for the new position is completed, the total allocations in the department will remain unchanged, and there will be no budgetary impact on the General Fund. Sheriff-Coroner: The Sheriff's Department is requesting to delete eee (1)--AEse t F .+,.+ and_ add one (1) Administrative Analyst, Senior/Administrative Analyst/ Administrative Analyst, Associate to address current operational needs. Once the position is deleted after the recruitment for the new position is completed, the total allocations in the department will remain unchanged, and there will be no budgetary impact on the General Fund - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) 3.18 Butte County Library Named as a Beneficiary of the Martha L. Dunbar Revocable Trust - Acceptance of Gift- Supervisor Kirk requested this item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion in order to highlight the generous donation. Please refer to page 9 and 10 of this document. This item was not approved as part of the consent agenda. 3.19 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Agreement for Federal Fiscal Year 2015-16 - Approval is requested for a revenue agreement with the State of California OTS for the provision of an education campaign titled "Partnership to Keep Kids Boosted" that will provide training to a variety of local professionals to assure that parents receive the same vehicle occupant protection information wherever they go in PAGE 5 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 Butte County. Staff will work with elementary schools to reinforce the message of using booster seats in vehicles. Police and fire personnel will also be educated in basic occupant protection, best practices related to car seats, and California laws regarding the use of car seats/booster seats so they provide consistent messaging. Pediatricians will be equipped to provide accurate occupant protection information to their clients. Car seat classes, community car seat checkups/fittings and education events will be held. The term of the agreement is October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 with a maximum amount receivable of $128,881 - action requested - 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR- CONTROLLER; 2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC HEALTH GRANT DIRECTOR AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH FISCAL OFFICIAL TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AS REQUIRED BY OTS. (Public Health) 3.20 Agreement with California State University Chico (CSUC) Research Foundation - The Public Health Department currently has an agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to participate in efforts to improve the nutritional status and obesity rate among California's low income population under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) Program. The program focuses on individual and group nutrition education, physical activity promotion, partnering with local schools and churches to promote healthy eating/physical activity, and collaboration with existing local nutrition promotion partners. Included in the agreement with CDPH is a subcontract with CSUC Research Foundation in order to implement a variety of nutrition education and physical activity programs for middle and high school students within Butte County.The Foundation will follow the same guidelines as the County SNAP-Ed program. The term of the agreement is October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 with a maximum amount payable of $295,000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL AND AUDITOR-CONTROLLER. (Public Health) 3.21 Board Letter to U.S. Forest Service— Supervisor Teeter removed this item from consent for discussion on the regular agenda as a member of the FAC provided an email to the BOS by email early this morning. Please refer to page 10 of this document.This item was not approved as part of the consent agenda. 3.22 Agreement for Trash Collection Rate Analyses Services - Approval is requested for an agreement with Crowe Horwath to assist the County in reviewing rate applications submitted by franchised haulers as part of the annual rate setting process. A rate setting methodology was established in the Refuse, Recyclable Materials and Green Waste Collection Services Franchise Agreements wherein the three franchised haulers submit financial and operations information, and the County evaluates the information in order to determine the collection fees for the next calendar year. The County previously contracted with Crowe Horwath to review the three haulers'financial and customer information for the purpose of establishing three franchise collection areas. Franchised services commenced March 1, 2015. Per the rate setting methodology, collection fees are adjusted annually by a cost of living index with a detailed review of financial and operational information every fourth year. The detailed review of hauler's revenue and expenses is known as a "Base Year". The first Base Year review will occur in the fall of 2016. The Public Works Department recommends using the same consultant, Crowe Horwath that developed the rate setting methodology, to review annual rate applications for the first two years to develop a consistent process and procedure. In addition to analysis related to annual collection fees, Crowe Horwath will assist the County in developing a collection fee structure for commercial organic PAGE 6 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 waste to address requirements set in AB 1826 (Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling), which becomes effective in 2016. The cost of the agreement will be $40,000 to $50,000 per fiscal year depending on the actual work performed - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AFTER REVIEW BY COUNTY COUNSEL. (Public Works) 3.23 Module 5, Phase A Excavation at the Neal Road Recycling at Waste Facility Contract Change Order No. 1 - In May of 2015, Wood Bros., Inc. of Lemoore, CA was awarded the Module 5, Phase A Excavation Project at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility contract in the amount of $3,506,160. When complete, Module 5 will be the next waste containment module. As part of the landfill's development plan, Module 5 is anticipated to be in operation in 2017 when Module 4 is projected to reach capacity. Phase A excavation is the first phase of development of the new module. Additional excavation and installation of the base liner system will occur in 2016. The original contract provides for 48-inch diameter concrete manholes. However, it was evident that the 48-inch diameter concrete manholes as originally planned would not accommodate the 36-inch and 30-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipe. Therefore, staff and Wood Bros., Inc. researched alternative sizes of manholes and decided to eliminate all of the 48-inch diameter concrete manholes replace them with 60-inch, 72-inch, and 96-inch diameter concrete manholes. This contract change order provides additional compensation in the amount of $40,795 to Wood Bros., Inc. for the increased costs associated with increasing the size of the concrete manholes - action requested -APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works) 3.24 Resolution Approving Application for Grant Funds from the California Recreational Trails Program -The California Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreational Trails Program (RTP) annually provides funds for recreational trails. Butte County, along with the Plumas National Forest, California Conservation Corps, and the Butte County Resource Conservation District, is working to submit a RTP grant application to prepare a detailed Trail Assessment Study for 19 motorized trails totaling 15.25 miles within the Feather River Ranger District. The 2010 Plumas National Forest Travel Management Plan approved the use of the 19 motorized trails but identified resource concerns that needed mitigation before they were open for motorized use. The study and report will include the assessment of each trail's existing conditions for accessibility and needed maintenance and the required mitigation work necessary to add them to the Forest's Motorized Vehicle Use Map. The trail assessment and mitigation identification work will be conducted by trained personnel from the California Conservation Corps as well as resource personnel, such as biologists and hydrologists from the Plumas National Forest.The Trail Assessment Report will be used by the County, Plumas National Forest, and volunteer groups to prioritize and plan for future projects to complete the necessary mitigations and maintenance work to open up these trails for public use. It is expected that future projects can be achieved with a mix of the Forest's appropriated funds, OHV State grants, and volunteer labor. The completion of the mitigation work and the opening up of the approximately 15.25 miles of new motorized trails will significantly improve the riding experience in the Feather River Ranger District by increasing the trails miles by 47%. Total project cost is $37,150. The RTP grant requires a 12% local match equals $5,780 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works) 3.25 Technical Advisory Committee Appointment -The Groundwater Conservation Ordinance (Chapter 33 of the Butte County Code) has provisions regarding the membership of the Technical Advisory Committee PAGE 7 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 (TAC) and how members are appointed. The ordinance defines the TAC as a seven person committee nominated by the Butte County Water Commission and appointed by the Board. TAC members must have substantial expertise in water management or hydrology. A vacancy on the TAC resulted from the resignation of one of its members. On September 2, 2015, the Butte County Water Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Supervisors appoint Pete Bonacich to the TAC - action requested -APPOINT PETE BONACICH TO THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (Water and Resource Conservation) Request from Richvale Irrigation District for Special Election - Pursuant to Elections Code 10004, the 3.26 Richvale Irrigation District (District) submits a request for the Board of Supervisors to call a special election for December 21, 2015 for two District Board of Directors whose terms expire in 2015. The District failed to meet the statutory deadlines required to participate in the November 3, 2015 general election. The District, which is a landowner voting district, will conduct the special election in the same manner as regular district elections. Any costs of the special election will be covered by the District - action requested - CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR RICHVALE IRRIGATION DISTRICT ON DECEMBER 21, 2015. (Other departments or agencies) "This item was included on the supplemental agenda released on Friday, September 25, 2015. MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH CORRECTIONS TO ITEM 3.17 AS READ INTO RECORD AND WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 3.18 AND 3.21 WHICH WERE REMOVED FROM CONSENT FOR DISCUSSION ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. (Motion: Kirk; Second: Connelly) 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 Connelly said that a local hospital contacted him to report that mentally ill patients are not getting moved out of emergency rooms (ER) quickly enough creating disruptions in hospital services. Paul Hahn, CAO, indicated the County has been working to help alleviate this issue. Dorian Kittrell, Director of Behavioral Health (BH), informed the Board that BH staffs clinicians and peer staff in each of the three local hospitals from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the Mobile Crisis Team serves the ERs during other hours. Mr. Kittrell stated that this is a statewide issue as there are a limited number of in-patient psychiatric hospital beds available, especially in Northern California. PAGE 8 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 Supervisor Connelly also reported he attended a Northern California Water Association (NCWA) meeting in Sacramento. He requested support for the County's relicensing for the Oroville Dam. He also reported that NCWA supports the Sites Reservoir. Supervisor Wahl reported that he and Chair Teeter attended a water forum sponsored by State legislators regarding water in the North State, in particular the Sites Reservoir. He requested the County write a letter to NCWA in support of the Sites reservoir. Paul Gosselin, Director of Water and Resource Conservation, addressed the Board and reported that the Butte County Water Commission (WC) had a sub-committee that looked into the Reservoir. The Board requested the sub-committee and the WC review the issues related to the Reservoir and bring an informational item back to the Board at a future meeting. Supervisor Teeter reported that he, Paul Hahn, and Supervisor Connelly attended the annual Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) conference in EI Dorado County. Supervisor Teeter reviewed the sessions offered at the conference. He also reported that RCRC representative, Paul Smith, will be providing a report at the November 10, 2015 Board of Supervisors meeting on the new State regulations related to marijuana cultivation. Supervisor Teeter also mentioned a session he attended entitled "the future of federal land payments" given by members of Headwaters Economics. The organization has a website at headwaterseconomics.org that has information related to national forests. 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 the State Legislature is currently on break. He reviewed various bills that are on the Governor's desk. 4.03 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AND ACTION. 3.18 Butte County Library Named as a Beneficiary of the Martha L. Dunbar Revocable Trust - Acceptance of Gift - The Butte County Library was notified that it is a beneficiary of the Martha L. Dunbar Revocable Trust. The amount of distribution to the Library will initially be $320,000, with up to an additional $10,000 upon final distribution,for a total of$330,000. In order to receive the distribution however,the County is required to sign an Agreement for Trust Distribution agreeing not to challenge the Trust and to waive an accounting of the Trust distributions. The Library has no information that would question the proposed distributions nor any reason to challenge the Trust or request an accounting - action requested - PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 25355, ACCEPT THE GENEROUS GIFT TO THE LIBRARY OF UP TO $330,000 AS ONE OF THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE MARTHA L. DUNBAR REVOCABLE TRUST AND AUTHORIZE THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. (Library) Supervisor Kirk pulled this item to highlight the generous donation from Martha Dunbar Trust to the Butte County Library. Melanie Lightbody, Director of the Library, addressed the Board. PAGE 9 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 25355, ACCEPT THE GENEROUS GIFT TO THE LIBRARY OF UP TO $330,000 AS ONE OF THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE MARTHA L. DUNBAR REVOCABLE TRUST AND AUTHORIZE THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. (Motion: Kirk; Second: Lambert) VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0 3.21 Board Letter to U.S. Forest Service - Butte County's Federal/State Land Use Coordinating Committee (Coordinating Committee) is supported by citizen stakeholders via the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) which has been meeting monthly for the past year. At their meeting held on August 24, 2015, the FAC voted to recommend issuance of a letter from the Board of Supervisors to the U.S. Forest Service, covering the points that summarized discussions held over a period of several months. This action was strongly endorsed by the Feather River District Ranger of the Plumas National Forest, who was present at the FAC meeting. Accordingly, the Coordinating Committee met on September 15, 2015 to discuss the issuance of such a letter to the Regional Forester, Randy Moore, and to the Supervisors of the Lassen and Plumas National Forests regarding the County's interests during the upcoming issuance of guidance for revision of the Forest Plan for each Forest in the Sierras, and specific project interests in the Lassen and Plumas National Forest lands in and around Butte County, including requests specific to the Travel Management Plan and a fuel reduction project in the Forbestown area. The draft letter was approved for submission to the Board of Supervisors at the Coordinating Committee's meeting of September 15, 2015. The minutes for the September 15, 2015 and August 24, 2015 FAC meetings are included in the staff report - action requested -APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works) Supervisor Teeter removed this item from consent for discussion on the regular agenda as a member of the FAC sent an email to each Board member on this subject early this morning. Mike Crump, Director of Public Works, answered questions from the Board. MOTION: I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Motion:Connelly; Second: Wahl) VOTE: Motion carried 4- 1 YEA: Supervisor Connelly, Supervisor Wahl, Supervisor Lambert, Supervisor Teeter NAY: Supervisor Kirk PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS 5.01 9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing - Consideration of a Resolution of Formation for the Butte County Tourism Business Improvement District - On August 11, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution of Intention to establish the Butte County Tourism Business Improvement District (BCTBID) and set a public hearing for September 29, 2015 to hear testimony and consider a Resolution of Formation for the PAGE 10 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 BCTBID. The Resolution also requested each local jurisdiction consider a Resolution of Consent for the BCTBID. A Resolution of Consent must be considered by each local jurisdiction prior to the Board of Supervisors considering a Resolution of Formation for the BCTBID.The City of Chico adopted a Resolution of Consent for the BCTBID on September 1, 2015. The Town of Paradise and the City of Biggs each adopted a Resolution of Consent on September 8, 2015. The City of Oroville and the City of Gridley will each consider a Resolution of Consent in October of this year. The item to consider the Resolution of Formation for the BCTBID is requested to be continued to October 27, 2015 at 9:30 A.M. in order to allow each local jurisdiction adequate time to consider a Resolution of Consent for the BCTBID - action requested - OPEN PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUE OPEN TO OCTOBER 27, 2015, AT 9:30 A.M. (County Administration) Casey Hatcher, Principal Management Analyst, introduced this item. The public hearing was opened and continued. There was no other action taken. 5.02 9:35 a.m. - Public Hearing - Adopt Updated Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services Program Guidelines - On July 21, 2015, Butte County and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) executed an agreement through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services in the unincorporated area as well as the non- entitlement jurisdictions of Oroville, Gridley and Biggs in Butte County. The $279,070 grant awarded for Microenterprise Technical Assistance will allow Butte County to continue the Butte County Business Incubator Program (BCBIP). The BCBIP provides technical assistance to qualified businesses that meet low and moderate income guidelines and have five or fewer employees. A variety of business assistance services are available including, but not limited to, strategic business planning, identity branding, marketing, e-commerce, sales, accounting and loan readiness. The Program Guidelines were previously adopted by the Board on June 11, 2013. The County has decided to take the administration of the program in-house instead of contracting with a Program Administrator. This will give the County better oversight of the program and the consultants providing the technical assistance to the microenterprise businesses. The new Guidelines reflect this change. The grant agreement between the County and the HCD requires the Board of Supervisors hold a public hearing to solicit input from the public and to approve a resolution adopting the Guidelines for the Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services Program - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) Heather MacDonald, Management Analyst, Associate, provided a report the Board. MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Motion: Kirk; Second: Lambert) VOTE: Motion APPROVED 5 -0 5.03 9:40 a.m. - Timed Item - Status 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 PAGE 11 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 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. (County Administration) Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy Administrative Officer, provided a report to the Board. This item was for information only. There was no action taken. PUBLIC COMMENT(each speaker limited to five minutes) The following individuals addressed the Board: Ian Teves; Cece Matthews; and Carol Magee. Due to some of the comments provided by the public, Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer, clarified for all that the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program is a State program and that he is not aware of any discussion going on at the State or County level to end that program. CLOSED SESSION-Adjourned to Closed Session on the following items: 7.01 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT,APPOINTMENT, RECRUITMENT, PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING: GOALS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: 1. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR 3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 4. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER 5. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR 6. COUNTY COUNSEL 7. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR 8. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 9. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 10. INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTOR 11. LIBRARY DIRECTOR 12. PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR 13. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 14. WATER AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION DIRECTOR 7.02 ACTUAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9(d)(1) -THREE CASES: PAGE 12 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES - 9/29/2015 1. JACQUELINE DEVLIN V. BUTTE COUNTY AND MICHAEL SANDERSON; BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 163271; 2. MICHAEL SEARS V. COUNTY OF BUTTE; BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; ANDY DUCH;JOHN KUHN; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 100; USDC-EASTERN DISTRICT COURT, CASE NO. 15-CV-00589- MCE-CMK; AND 3. LAVIOLETTE V. COUNTY OF BUTTE, ET AL- BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO: 159472 7.03 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; SKILLED TRADES UNIT Announcement out of Closed Session: Bruce Alpert, County Counsel, announced that the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Rob Hill as interim Agricultural Commissioner beginning October 1, 2015 and ending when a new Agricultural Commissioner is appointed. 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 OCTOBER 13, 2015. DOUG TEETER, CHAIR BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTEST: Paul Hahn, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board PAGE 13