HomeMy WebLinkAboutA022520- CA LI F0RN!!IA -
SHARI MCCRACKEN
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER &
CLERK OF THE BOARD
1. CALL TO ORDER
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
9:00 Ann
MEETING LOCATION
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
2. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
STEVE LAMBERT, CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
DEBRA LUCERO, DISTRICT 2
TAW RITTER, DISTRICT 3
DOUG TEETER, VICE CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL
3.01 Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for Exotic
Pest Detection Trapping — The County and the CDFA have participated in a long standing
agreement for placing and servicing traps for the detection of exotic pests considered hazardous
to agriculture and to the economy of California. Those insects may include, but are not limited
to: Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Oriental Fruit Fly, Melon Fly, Gypsy Moth, Japanese Beetle, Asian
Citrus Psyllid, Khapra Beetle, and other exotic pests. The Department of Agriculture
recommends entering into a revenue agreement with CDFA for exotic pest detection trapping.
The term of the contract is July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, not -to -exceed $146,603 — action
requested —APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Agriculture)
3.02 Letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Regarding California Department of
Water Resources (DWR) Settlement with Butte County Prior to New License for the Oroville
Facilities Project—On February 11, 2020, Supervisor Connelly requested the Board of Supervisors
draft a letter to FERC, for Board consideration, clarifying that no other jurisdictions speak on
behalf of Butte County regarding the DWR Oroville Facilities Project, and reiterating the County's
request that FERC require DWR to negotiate a fair settlement with the County prior to issuance
of any new license — action requested — Approve the letter and authorize the Chair to sign.
(Board of Supervisors, District 1)
3.03 Approval of Minutes for Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — Submitted for approval are the
minutes for the January 28, 2020, Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — action requested —
APPROVE THE JANUARY 28, 2020 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
Page 1
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA — FEBRUARY 25, 2020
3.04 Budget Adjustment - Children's Services Division (CSD) Bringing Families Home (BFH) Program —
The BFH Program assists CSD families who are experiencing, or at imminent risk of experiencing
homelessness and is designed to offer housing supports in order for families to successfully
reunify. The Department of Employment and Social Services was awarded a BFH Allocation of
$60,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20, $98,000 for FY 2020-21 and $98,000 for FY 2021-22, totaling
$256,000. Counties participating in this program are expected to provide assistance using a range
of housing -related strategies. The Department will implement prevention and diversion services
including short-term financial housing assistance, housing -related case management, and
collaboration with partner agencies for longer-term assistance and engagement with the
community homelessness system. The Department estimates it will serve 67 families with short
and long-term assistance through the BFH program. The Department recommends approving a
budget adjustment to fund this new program — action requested — APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Employment and Social Services)
3.05 Contract with Russell Gallaway Associates Inc. for Design and Construction Management Services
for Phase III of the Oroville Veterans Memorial Park — The Oroville Veterans Memorial Park
Committee was successful in obtaining funding for Phase III of the Oroville Veterans Memorial
Park which will include a flagpole and shaded seating area. The Department of General Services
recommends entering into a contract with Russell Gallaway Associates Inc. for design and
construction management services for this project. The term of the contract is February 25, 2020
through January 29, 2021, not -to -exceed $27,500 — action requested — 1) APPROVE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS
THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT. (General Services)
3.06 Notice of Completion and Ratify Change Orders for Communication Tower Construction at 479
East Park Avenue, Chico CA 95928 — On August 28, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved a
$594,738 contract with LD Strobel, Inc. for construction of a new communication tower at 479
East Park Avenue in Chico. During construction, a total of six change orders were necessary to
complete the project. The change orders total $108,144 or 18% of the original contract amount,
bringing the total costs for the contract to $702,882. The work has been inspected and approved
by the Department of General Services and the Department of Development Services. The
Department of General Services recommends that the Board ratify the change orders and accept
the work as complete — action requested — 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS NO. 1 THROUGH 5 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND 3) ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (General Services)
3.07 Budget Adjustment for Camp Fire Expenses —The FY 2019-20 General Services budget includes
$1,250,000 for Camp Fire expenses. During the fiscal year, however, the Department of General
Services has incurred additional costs to support non -congregate shelters at Lime Saddle Marina
in Paradise and DeSabla Campgrounds in Magalia that continued into November 2019.
Additionally, the Department continues to incur costs to support tree removal efforts, and for
support expenses for other functions. The Department recommends a budget adjustment of $1
million from General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies. It is anticipated that these expenses,
except a 2.5% local share of cost, are eligible for State and federal disaster reimbursement
though it is not likely those funds will be received in the current fiscal year. With this budget
adjustment, the remaining General Fund Appropriations for Contingencies balance will be $2.9
million — action requested — APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (General Services)
Page 2
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - FEBRUARY 25, 2020
3.08 Memorandum of Understanding and Communications Vault License Agreement with DigitalPath,
Inc., fort he Flea Mountain Communication Tower—The DigitalPath, Inc. communications tower
on Flea Mountain is an essential component of the Butte County radio communications network.
The Departments of General Services and Information Systems recommend entering into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DigitalPath, Inc. to install the R56 grounding
equipment required by the County. The term of this MOU is date of execution through April 1,
2020, not -to -exceed $30,000. The Departments also recommend entering into a
communications vault license agreement with DigitalPath, Inc. to allow the County to install radio
equipment on the tower and in the vault. The term of the license agreement is February 25, 2020
through February 28, 2023 with a monthly rate of $1,800. The MOU allows three additional five-
year terms with a monthly rate of $1,854 for the first renewal; $1,947 for the second renewal;
and $2,044 for the third renewal, with a final termination date of February 28, 2038 — action
requested —1) APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE THE COMMUNICATIONS VAULT LICENSE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services and Information Systems)
3.09 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance —The Department of Human Resources recommends
the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for the following
departments:
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Add 1 flexibly staffed Assessment Clerk position and delete 1 vacant
Administrative Assistant, Senior position. This change will better suit the current and future
needs of the Department. Total allocations to remain unchanged. There is no impact on the
General Fund Budget.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Add 1 Quality Assurance Coordinator and delete 1 flexibly staffed
Administrative Analyst position. This change is in order to meet State mandated Medicaid
Managed Care Plan Network Adequacy Requirements. Add 3 flexibly staffed Psychiatric Nurse
positions and delete 1 vacant flexibly staffed Medical Records Technician position, 1 vacant
flexibly staffed Office Specialist position, and 2 vacant 0.5 flexibly staffed Psychiatric Nurse
positions. These changes will better suit the current and future needs of the Department; with
use of Telehealth a nurse is required to be present during sessions to assist with client needs.
Total allocations to remain unchanged. There is no impact on the General Fund Budget.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Delete 1 Director -Human Resources position. The Department is
requesting to delete the vacant duplicate position. Total Allocations to decrease by one. There is
no impact on the General Fund Budget. Amend Section 28(0) of the Salary Ordinance No. 4179
of the County of Butte entitled "Classifications With Flat Rate Assignments" by adding the Class
Code 1082 "Forester, Extra Help" Flat Rate $38.00-$52.00/HR. This new Extra Help classification
was created to assist with the Private Hazard Tree Removal Program.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Change the currently allocated Health Scientist position from 0.75 to 1 full time
position. This change will better suit the current and future needs of the Department and will
allow the Department to meet increased workload requirements that are beyond what current
staffing can accommodate. Total allocations to increase by 0.25. There is no impact on the
General Fund Budget.
Action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
Page 3
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - FEBRUARY 25, 2020
3.10 Budget Adjustment for Network Storage Expansion Capital Asset Purchase — The County's
network storage, known as a Storage Area Network (SAN), has finite capacity. The Department
of Information Systems is in the process of upgrading the current SAN to a modern platform with
increased storage capacity. It is expected to be completed mid-March. Near the end of the
procurement cycle, the District Attorney's Office and the Probation Department provided
requirements for additional storage that was not included in the original specifications. The new
platform can accommodate the Departments' needs with the purchase of additional storage
modules. The District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, and Department of Information
Systems will use $56,000 of existing budget appropriation for the purchase of the additional
modules. The Departments recommend a budget adjustment and approval of a capital asset
purchase for the new SAN — action requested — 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2)
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Information Systems)
3.11 Resolution Extending the Deadline for Completion of Work in the Alternative Fire Debris Removal
Program — Butte County Code Chapter 53, Article II, requires all fire debris within the Camp Fire
burn area to be removed through either the State's Government Program or the County's
Alternative Program. Chapter 53, section 53-16(C) of the Butte County Code allows for the Board
of Supervisors to set deadlines for the completion of the work in the Alternative Program. On
November 19, 2019, the Board adopted a resolution to set the deadline of February 29, 2020 for
the Alternative Program to be complete. The State has communicated the completion of
abatement of properties that did not enter the Government Program or Alternative Program and
plans to fully demobilize by the end of February. Currently, there are approximately 145
properties actively removing debris in the Alternative Program on an approved work plan. The
Department of Public Health has consistently conducted outreach to private contractors and
property owners participating in the program in an effort to identify progress toward completion.
Although properties are making progress toward completion, the majority do not expect the
meet the February 29, 2020 deadline. The Department and County Administration recommends
the Board extend the deadline to April 30, 2020 for fire debris to be removed for properties
participating in the Alternative Program — action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.12 Notice of Completion and Ratification of Contract Change Orders (CCO) for Module 5, Phase B
and Module 4 Slope Extension Base Liner at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF)
On March 12, 2019, the Board of Supervisors awarded the Module 5, Phase B and Module 4
Slope Extension Base Liner at the NRRWF to Anderson Dragline, Inc. of Gridley. The project
included excavation, general fill, installation of base liner components, and leachate collection
system all within the limits of Module 5. The contract award amount was $3,681,470. CCO No.
1, provides for minor changes in quantities to match the actual installed quantities at the
contract unit prices for various line items in the contract and provides for an adjustment of
compensation. The net change of CCO No. 1 is an increase in the contract amount by $18,751.20.
CCO No. 2 provides for minor changes in quantities to match the actual installed quantities at
the contract unit prices for various line items in the contract, settles miscellaneous extra work
claims, provides for an adjustment of compensation to the contractor for eliminated work items
from Module 4 and adds items to the contract for excavation work within Module 5, Phase C.
The net change of CCO No. 2 is a decrease in the contract amount by $62,720.20. Total cost of
work including the contract change orders is $3,637,501, or $43,969 less than the original
contract amount. All contract work has been completed in accordance with the project plans and
specifications — action requested — 1) RATIFY CCO NO. 1, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
2) RATIFY CCO NO. 2, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK
AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Public
Works)
Page 4
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - FEBRUARY 25, 2020
3.13 Letter of Support for Rock Creek Reclamation District's Petition to Butte Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCo) for a Service Extension to Perform Maintenance and other Activities Outside
of its Jurisdictional Boundaries — The Rock Creek Reclamation District requested a letter of
support for its petition to LAFCo to allow the agency to work outside of its jurisdictional
boundaries within the agency's Sphere of Influence. The Rock Creek Reclamation District knows
the area and the watershed challenges. It can operate in a cost effective manner to perform
channel maintenance and other work with the cooperation of private property owners in the
Rock Creek tributary area. The Rock Creek Reclamation District staff have offered to help with
the challenges in the Rock Creek and Keefer Slough drainages, and County staff recommend
these types of partnerships as a helpful tool to move channel maintenance and other types of
projects forward quickly with the overall goal of reducing the flood risk to residents in the north
Chico area — action requested — APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public
Works)
3.14 Award Contract for Construction of the Henan Lane Full Depth Reclamation with Cement
Treatment (FDR -C) Project to Knife River Construction — The Hegan Lane FDR -C Project will
provide for reconstruction of 2.4 miles of Hegan Lane from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks
westerly to Dayton Road. Revenue from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate
Bill 1) allows the construction on this project to move forward. The plans and specifications are
available for review at the Department of Public Work's office at 7 County Center Drive in
Oroville. The project will strengthen the road's foundation, replace all the asphalt concrete
pavement surfacing, replace failed and substandard storm drainage facilities, and install new
striping and driveway aprons. The roadway currently has a Pavement Condition Index score of
23 out of 100, and its condition continues to degrade due to the heavy traffic loading of fuel
tanker trucks and agricultural commodity trucks. Rehabilitation using full depth reclamation with
cement treatment is the best option to provide the improved load carrying capacity necessary
to support the current traffic loads. The engineer's estimate for construction is $1,966,773. The
project was advertised in the Chico Enterprise Record and on PublicPurchase.com. A total of six
bids were received on January 28, 2020, ranging from a low of $1,540,075.75 to a high of
$1,969,599. One of the six bids was deemed non-responsive. The lowest responsive bidder was
Knife River Construction of Chico with a bid amount of $1,540,075.75. The contract allows 35
working days for completion of the project starting from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The
work will be scheduled for early summer to avoid the late summer harvest traffic and related
conflicts. The Department recommends awarding the contract to Knife River Construction for
the construction of the project — action requested — 1) AWARD CONTRACT TO KNIFE RIVER
CONSTRUCTION; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE CONTRACT.
(Public Works)
3.15 Acceptance of Aircraft Donation — The Howard G. Buffet Foundation contacted Sheriff Honea
with an offer to donate a 2019 Bell Textron Canada Helicopter, Model 505 Jet Ranger X (505),
valued at $1,475,000, for Sheriff's Office use. The 505 has approximately 21 flight hours and is
still covered by the manufacturer warranty. The 505 will be used to replace an aging helicopter
that has been used by the Sheriff's Office since 1996. The Sheriff's Office recommends accepting
the donation of the aircraft and adding it to the capital asset ledger— action requested —ACCEPT
DONATION AND ADD TO CAPITAL ASSET LEDGER. (Sheriff -Coroner)
Page 5
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - FEBRUARY 25, 2020
3.16 Contract Amendment with California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) for Medical Services —The
Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department have a contract with CFMG for provision of
medical services in the Jail and Juvenile Hall that is scheduled to expire on February 29, 2020. A
request for proposal for medical services was recently completed and the only respondent was
CFMG. The Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department recommend extending the term of the
existing contract with CFMG to allow sufficient time to finalize the new contract. The amendment
extends the term of the contract by four weeks through March 31, 2020, and increases the
amount of the contract by $401,782, not -to -exceed $5,724,443. All other terms remain the same
— action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Sheriff -Coroner and Probation)
3.17 Public Auction Sale of Tax -Defaulted Properties —The Treasurer -Tax Collector recommends the
Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to hold a tax auction and requests approval to sell at
public auction via the Internet for the stated minimum price, the tax -defaulted properties which
are subject to the power of sale. There are currently 196 properties on the auction list that are
being offered. Annually, owners of tax -defaulted properties are notified of their tax delinquency,
how to redeem their property, and that if taxes remain unpaid five years afterthe date of default,
the property will be subject to the Department's power of sale and may subsequently be sold at
public auction. A list of parcels, which became tax -defaulted and subject to the power of sale
was published pursuant to Section 3361 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code in The
Chico Enterprise Record and the Oroville Mercury Register. The assessees of record and other
parties of interest as defined in Section 4675 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code will
be mailed a notice of sale of tax -defaulted property and have until 5:00 pm on Thursday, June
11, 2020, the last business day prior to the first day of the auction, to redeem their property. The
Department plans to schedule the auction for June 12 through 15, 2020 — action requested —
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Treasurer -Tax Collector)
3.18 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Butte County, Plumas County, Pacific Gas and
Electric (PG&E), and others to Produce the Recreation River Flow Management Plan for the Poe
Hydroelectric Project — On December 17, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) issued a new license (Order) to PG&E for the Poe Hydroelectric Project (Project), FERC No.
2107. Condition Number 26 of Appendix B of the FERC license requires PG&E to establish an
MOU with Butte County, Plumas County, California Department of Transportation, and the USDA
Forest Service for the Poe Interagency Recreation River Flow Management Plan (PIRRFMP). The
PIRRFMP will address management and integration of recreation opportunities provided by the
Poe Recreation River Flow release with other river recreation opportunities in the watershed.
The participation in the PIRRFMP will be advisory and will not obligate the County. The PIRRFMP
is the second agreement involving Butte County resulting form the Project FERC Order. On
September 20, 2019, the County entered into an MOU that established the Recreational River
Flow Technical Review Group (RTRG) that consists of representatives from the State Water
Resources Control Board, USDA Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife,
American Whitewater, California Sportsfishing Protection Alliance, Butte County, Plumas County
and PG&E (FERC 2107, Appendix A, Condition 6). Both agreements cover consultation on the
development of river recreational flows and access. The RTRG originated with the State Water
Resources Control Board, while the PIRRFMP originated from the USDA Forest Service. PG&E
intends to handle consultation of the two agreements through the same meetings — action
requested — APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water and Resource
Conservation)
Page 6
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA — FEBRUARY 25, 2020
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(List available at http://www.buttecountV.net/clerkoftheboard/AppointmentsList.aspx)
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies (NO ITEMS)
B. Board Member/ Committee Reports and Board Member Comments
(Pursuant to California State law, the Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda)
4.02 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.03 Financial Report for the Second Quarter of FY 2019-20 — The Financial Report for the second
quarter of FY 2019-20 provides an update on the national, state and local economies,
summarizes the quarterly analysis of expenditures and revenues, provides an update on the
financial impacts from the Camp Fire, provides an update on cash balances and reports on
current pension, retiree health and long-term debt obligations as of December 31, 2019 — action
requested — ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (County Administration)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:20 AM — Timed Item — Flavored Tobacco and Youth Vaping — The use of flavored e -cigarettes
(vapes) by youth has increased dramatically in recent years, potentially erasing decades of work
in tobacco prevention. The City of Oroville recently approved an ordinance eliminating the sale
of any flavored tobacco and vaping products. The City of Oroville has had a tobacco retailer
licensing program in place since 2013. The Chico City Council has directed staff to draft an
ordinance that would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco and require a local license to sell
tobacco products. Both communities have expressed a desire for consistency for retailers in both
the incorporated cities and the unincorporated areas within the County. Both jurisdictions have
suggested a presentation to the Board of Supervisors regarding youth vaping and flavored
tobacco. This presentation will describe what is behind the rise in youth vaping, how easy access
to flavored tobacco products is contributing to the problem, and how local tobacco control
policies can help to reverse the trend and protect youth from nicotine addiction — action
requested — ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. (Public Health)
5.02 9:40 AM — Timed Item — Camp Fire Recovery Update — The Camp Fire burned the Town of
Paradise, and the unincorporated communities of Berry Creek, Butte Creek Canyon, Butte Valley,
Centerville, Concow, Magalia, Paradise Pines, Pulga, Yankee Hill, and surrounding areas within
Butte County on November 8, 2018, taking the lives of 85 people, leaving nearly 19,000
structures destroyed and displacing more than 14,000 families. The Camp Fire recovery is an
ongoing effort in coordination with local jurisdictions and organizations, as well as State and
federal agencies. Staff from the County, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency will be available to answer questions about recovery
activities. An update of recovery activities and statistics will be added to the web page,
https://buttecountyrecovers.org/butte-county-weekly-recovery-statistics, on Monday prior to
the Board Meeting — action requested — ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (County Administration)
Page 7
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA — FEBRUARY 25, 2020
5.03 10:10 AM — Timed Item — 2019 Groundwater Status Report and the Basin Management
Objectives Program — Pursuant to Chapter 33 and Chapter 33A of the Butte County Code, the
Department of Water and Resource Conservation is required to collect data on groundwater
conditions (elevation, water quality) and land subsidence. The Department is required to report
to the Board of Supervisors each February on the status of groundwater conditions and the Basin
Management Objectives (BMO) program. The 2019 Groundwater Status Report includes a
summary of hydrologic conditions for the 2019 Water Year (WY), groundwater conditions, results
from the water quality trend monitoring program and land subsidence data. The BMO specifies
the methodologies for setting the BMOs (i.e., desirable groundwater conditions) and Alert Stages
(i.e. conditions relative to historical lows) for wells not meeting BMOs. The 2019 WY was
classified as a "Wet" WY in the Sacramento Valley with above average precipitation according to
the Northern Sierra 8 -Station index. Modest increases to groundwater levels were observed
from the last WY, specifically in groundwater dependent areas of the county. Close to 30% of
the wells monitored which have assigned Alert Stages to them were in an Alert Stage in the Fall
of 2019. Water quality results 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
Butte County Water Commission Technical Advisory Committee on January 14, 2019 and was
presented to the Water Commission on February 5, 2019, which made a recommendation to the
Board to accept the report. The full report and the appendices are available online at
https://www. buttecounty.net/waterresourceconservation/groundwaterstatusreports/2019-
Groundwater-Status-Report — action requested — ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Water and
Resource Conservation)
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to
three 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.
RECESS
Recess as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and convene as the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of
Trustees.
THOMPSON FLAT CEMETERY DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSENT AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
3. REGULAR AGENDA
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Page 8
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - FEBRUARY 25, 2020
3.01 Nomination of a Special District Alternate Enterprise or Non -Enterprise Member to the Butte
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) — LAFCo is calling for nominations for a Special
District Alternate Enterprise or Non -Enterprise Member to serve on the Commission through
May 31, 2021. Al McGreehan from the Paradise Recreation and Park District held the seat until
September 2019. Mr. McGreehan was elected to the Special District Regular Non -Enterprise seat
on the Commission leaving the Alternate seat vacant. The Thompson Flat Cemetery District
Board of Trustees may nominate a member to the Alternate seat on the Commission or decline
to nominate. If a member is nominated, a written nomination letter must be provided to LAFCO
no later than Friday, March 10, 2020 — action requested — 1) NOMINATE ONE SPECIAL DISTRICT
ALTERNATE ENTERPRISE OR NON -ENTERPRISE MEMBER TO LAFCO; OR 2) DECLINE TO
NOMINATE. (General Services)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees 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 Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees is prohibited from taking action on any item
not listed on the agenda.
5. CLOSED SESSION (NO ITEMS)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn as the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees and reconvene as the Butte County Board
of Supervisors.
7. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
7.01 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations, Including
Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
A.
Agricultural Commissioner
B.
Behavioral Health Director
C.
Chief Administrative Officer
D.
Chief Probation Officer
E.
Child Support Services Director
F.
County Counsel
G.
Development Services Director
H.
Employment and Social Services Director
I.
Human Resources Director
J.
Information Services Director
K.
Library Director
L.
Public Health Director
M.
Public Works Director
N.
Water and Resources Conservation Director
7.02 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1):
a. County of Butte v. PG&E Corporation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Butte County
Superior Court Case No. 19CV00151 and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District, San
Francisco Division Case No. 19-30088.
Page 9
Butte County
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and
Department Heads
Board of Supervisors Meetings
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Louie Mendoza
Meeting Information:
Assessor*:
Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are
Diane Brown
held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At
Auditor -Controller*:
the end of each year the Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed
Graciela Gutierrez
as a result of holidays or other events so please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted
meeting calendar for the year are available in the County Administrative Office or on the Clerk of the Board
Behavioral Health:
website page.
Scott Kennelly
Chief Administrative
Agenda Information:
Officer:
The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72
Shari McCracken
hours before each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board
Chief Probation Officer:
website. A copy of the agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to
Wayne Barley
explain each agenda item (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public
Records Act) are available for your review at the County Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and Paradise
Child Support Services:
libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk of the Board website. Copies of
Sean Farrell
supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications included with
Clerk -Recorder/
the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have
Registrar of Voters*:
been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the
Candace Grubbs
Board of Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records
County Counsel:
Act) are available at the County Administrative Office upon request.
Bruce Alpert
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
Development Services:
Paula Daneluk
The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
1.
Consent Agenda: these are items that are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the
District Attorney*:
Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in
Mike Ramsey
the back of the board room) and give it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of the Board) or, when the
Employment & Social
Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the
Services:
podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Shelby Boston
2.
Regular Agenda: this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items
Fire Chief:
removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
David Hawks
3.
Public Hearing and Timed Items: this is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are
set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time
General Services:
listed, but will never start before the time listed.
Grant Hunsicker
4.
Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any
Human Resources:
matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda,
Sheri Waters
but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction.
Information Systems:
5.
Closed Session: the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area
Art Robison
of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the closed session.
Library:
Public Participation:
Melanie Lightbody
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow
Public Health:
members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited
Danette York
to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3.
Public Works:
The Board has adopted policy and procedures to facilitate the meeting process and conduct. A complete listing
Dennis Schmidt
of these policies and procedures can be found in the printed booklet agenda, obtained at the County
Sheriff -Coroner*:
Administrative Office, or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website.
Kory Honea
The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with
Treasurer -Tax Collector*:
special needs should call the Clerk of the Board at 530.552.3300, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Troy Kidd
to request disability -related modifications/accommodations, or to request materials in alternate formats. All
requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the
UC Cooperative
Extension Advisor:
meeting.
Luis Espino
For further information contact the:
Water & Resource
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Conservation:County
Administration Office
Paul Gosselin
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
*Elected Official
530.552.3300
Page 10