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SHARI MCCRACKEN
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER &
CLERK OF THE BOARD
1. CALL TO ORDER
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 9, 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
TAM RITTER, DISTRICT
DOUG TEETER, VICE CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL
3.01 Wildlife Services Cooperative Agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21— The County has engaged
in an on-going Cooperative Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture's
(USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service -Wildlife Services (APHIS -WS) to provide non-
domestic animal control services such as trapping skunks, and raccoons, and birds. The USDA's
Wildlife Specialist addresses the loss of livestock, wildlife rabies, and prevention of property
damage associated with predatory animals. Butte County provides 72% of the total cost of the
program by reimbursing the USDA. APHIS -WS provides staff, supervision, administration, and
equipment needed to carry out the program. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed $77,808. The Director of Development Services has reviewed the
agreement and determined that it is categorically exempt from CEQA as set forth in the staff
report — action requested — 1) FIND THAT THE AGREEMENT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
CEQA UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(B), 15307, AND 15308 AND THAT NO
EXCEPTION TO THE EXEMPTION APPLIES; 2) DIRECT THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TO FILE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION; AND 3) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Agriculture)
3.02 Revised Behavioral Health Board Bylaws — At its May 20, 2020 meeting, the Behavioral Health
Board unanimously adopted its bylaws and recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the
bylaws. The revised bylaws incorporate changes made in the Welfare and Institutions Code
sections 4848 and 4604 in October 2019, and a revised Rules of Order which includes a code of
conduct — action requested — APPROVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOARD BYLAWS. (Behavioral
Health)
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3.03 Agreement with California Locums, P.C. for Psychiatry Services — California Locums, P.C. is a
physician recruiting agency that provides psychiatrists for placement at hospitals and clinics on
a short-term basis. Due to the shortage of psychiatrists, the Department of Behavioral Health
uses California Locums, P.C. to supply psychiatrists to work at various sites as needed which
assists the Department in meeting the required level of mental health services available to the
County. This agreement is a result of a solicitation for short-term psychiatry services. The
Department recommends entering into an agreement with California Locums, P.C. for the
provision of psychiatry services. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021,
not -to -exceed $560,000— action requested —APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.04 Agreement with Counseling Solutions for Mental Health Services — Counseling Solutions is a
nonprofit agency that provides mental health services to Butte County children in the foster care
system. These services include individual counseling and case management as part of the
services mandated by the State. This agreement is one of many the Department of Behavioral
Health holds with local community organizations that assist the Department in meeting the
required level of mental health services available to the County. The Department must manage
the system of care across all direct service providers to ensure services are available based on
federally mandated time and distance standards. This agreement is not measured based on the
number of clients served, but instead, serves to provide additional capacity of direct service
providers within the Department's system of care. The Department recommends entering into
an agreement with Counseling Solutions to provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible
children. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed
$337,039 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Behavioral Health)
3.05 Contract with Golden State Physician Services, P.C. for Psychiatry Services — Golden State
Physician Services, P.C. is a recruiting agency that provides psychiatrists for placement at
hospitals and clinics on a short-term basis. Due to the shortage of psychiatrists, the Department
of Behavioral Health uses Golden State Physician Services, P.C. to supply psychiatrists to work at
various sites as needed. This contract assists the Department in meeting the required level of
mental health services available to the County. This contract is a result of a solicitation for short-
term psychiatry services. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Golden
State Physician Services, P.C. for the provision of psychiatry services. The term of this contract is
July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed $800,000 — action requested — APPROVE
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.06 Agreement with Stonewall Alliance of Chico (Stonewall) for Outreach Services — Stonewall is a
nonprofit agency serving the Northern Sacramento Valley, that works to create an open, safe,
and inclusive environment for all members of the gender and sexual minority and ally
community. Stonewall provides suicide prevention, education, and outreach services throughout
Butte County to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and more
(LGBTQ+) youth and young adults, as well as their families, friends, allies and institutions,
organizations, service providers, and educational facilities. Under this agreement, Stonewall has
a measurable goal of providing trainings to a minimum of 1,185 participants per fiscal year.
These trainings will be provided to various community organizations to promote safety, non -
stigmatization, and non-discriminatory practices when providing services to members of the
LGBTQ+ community. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with Stonewall
for the provision of prevention, education and outreach services for the LGBTQ+ community.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021, not -to -exceed $129,350—action
requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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3.07 Agreement with Valley Oak Children's Services (VOCS) for Mental Health Services — VOCS is a
nonprofit agency that provides mental health services to Butte County children ages infant to
five. These services include individual counseling and case management as part of the services
mandated by the State. VOCS's primary function is to support, empower, and advocate for
children, families, and child care providers through education, resources, and the promotion of
quality child care services. VOCS provides support to licensed child care centers, family child care
homes, and informal child care providers on dealing with and managing children with challenging
behaviors. This agreement is one of many the Department of Behavioral Health holds with local
community organizations that assist the Department in meeting the required level of mental
health services available to the County. The Department must manage the system of care across
all direct service providers to ensure services are available based on federally mandated time
and distance standards. The agreement is not measured based on the number of clients served,
but instead, serves to provide additional capacity of direct service providers within the
Department's system of care. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with
VOCS to provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The term of the agreement
is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed $80,394 — action requested — APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.08 Agreement with Victor Community Support Services, Inc. (VCSS) for Mental Health Services —
VCSS provides a wide array of community based mental health and family support services.
Working in a close partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health, VCSS addresses the
mental health needs of children and their families. Through this agreement, VCSS will provide
school-based counseling services, which include individual counseling, crisis services, medication
support, and case management as part of the services mandated by the State. This agreement is
one of many the Department holds with local community organizations that assist the
Department in meeting the required level of mental health services available to the County. The
Department must manage the system of care across all direct service providers to ensure services
are available based on federally mandated time and distance standards. The agreement is not
measured based on the number of clients served, but instead, serves to provide additional
capacity of direct service providers within the Department's system of care. The Department
recommends entering into an agreement with VCSS to provide mental health services to Medi -
Cal eligible children. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, not -to -
exceed $2,784,679 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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3.09 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Mental Health Services at the 6th Street Drop -In
Center — YFC is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide
specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in
community collaboration which supports the healing of children and families. Through the
agreement, YFC will operate the 6th Street Center in Chico, which provides services to homeless
youth between the ages of 14 through 24. Since many of the youth have had traumatic
experiences with families, friends, schools, and other community support systems, building trust
is a major focus of the program. Amenities available through the 6th Street Center are shower
facilities, access to computers, laundry services, food, clothing, hygiene items, groups, classes,
and workshops which focus on development of independent living skills, youth leadership
opportunities, and healthy use of leisure time. Under the agreement, YFC has measurable goals
of: providing emotional support a minimum of 100 times, providing mental health services to a
minimum of 50 consumers, transitioning a minimum of 32 consumers into housing, assisting a
minimum of 100 consumers to participate in an employment program and a minimum of 35 to
find employment, assisting a minimum of 25 consumers in accessing education services, and
enrolling a minimum of 70 consumers in school in a fiscal year. The Department of Behavioral
Health recommends entering into an agreement with YFC for the provision of mental health,
support and outreach services to consumers at the 6th Street Center. The term of the agreement
is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed $545,327 — action requested — APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.10 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Housing Assistance
Program — YFC is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide
specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in
community collaboration which supports the healing of children and families. Through the
agreement, YFC will assist eligible low-income TAY (ages 16 through 25) with the process of
securing both long-term and short-term housing. The population served include the seriously
mentally ill, homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who have no other options for housing.
Under the agreement, YFC has measurable goals of providing housing to a minimum of nine
consumers, and maintain average length of stay to a minimum of nine months in a fiscal year.
The Department of Behavioral Health recommends entering into an agreement with YFC for
housing assistance for eligible TAY consumers. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed $120,809 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.11 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Mental Health Services — YFC is a nonprofit
organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health
treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in community collaboration
which supports the healing of children and families. Services under the agreement include
individual counseling, crisis services, medication support, and case management as part of the
services mandated by the State. This agreement is one of many the Department of Behavioral
Health holds with local community organizations that assist the Department in meeting the
required level of mental health services available to the County. The Department must manage
the system of care across all direct service providers to ensure services are available based on
federally mandated time and distance standards. The agreement is not measured based on the
number of clients served, but instead, serves to provide additional capacity of direct service
providers within the Department's system of care. The Department recommends entering into
an agreement with YFC to provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The term
of the agreement is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed $3,615,114 — action
requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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3.12 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Program —
YFC is a nonprofit organization licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental
health treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in community
collaboration which supports the healing of children and families. Through the agreement, the
YFC YES program will provide mental health services to diverse consumer youths with a qualified
mental health diagnosis and their families. The YES program provides a variety of services
including wilderness outings, team building, events, seasonal activities, family outings, and staff
training. YES activities provide a safe and engaging platform for clinical staff to address treatment
plan objectives. Intervention opportunities include social skills building, life skills, vocational
skills, communication skills, problem -solving skills, independent -living skills, building self-
esteem, self -soothing skills, and anger management. Under this agreement, YFC has measurable
goals of improving participants' self-esteem and maintaining a 70% approval rate from program
participants. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends entering into an agreement
with YFC for the provision of mental health support and outreach services to consumers involved
in the YES program. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, not -to -
exceed $283,848 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.13 Budget Adjustment using General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies to Meet State Mandates
for Programs in the Department of Employment and Social Services — In 1991, the State shifted
significant fiscal and programmatic responsibility for many health and human services programs
from the State to counties, referred to as 1991 Realignment. Many changes have been made to
this system over the last 29 years, but in almost all cases 1991 Realignment increased counties'
fiscal responsibility for a wide range of programs and services including In -Home Supportive
Services (IHSS), child welfare, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids
(CalWORKs), low income health care, and low income mental health services. The State provides
counties dedicated State sales tax and vehicle license fee revenues to pay for their share of these
costs. In some years, however, those revenues have not been sufficient for counties to cover the
costs of providing the services. Therefore, counties have had to use local discretionary revenues
to pay for health and human services programs mandated by the State when there was
insufficient realignment funding. Furthermore in 2011, the State enacted another major shift of
State program responsibilities to local governments known as 2011 Realignment. This shifted the
responsibility of various criminal justice, mental health, and social services programs to counties
with dedicated funding, primarily from a portion of State sales tax revenues. Due to the
extraordinary economic slowdown from COVID-19, the County expects to receive $6.7 million
less in 1991 and 2011 Realignment revenues from the State for the Department of Employment
and Social Services than the current year budgeted amount. The Department cannot simply cut
$6.7 million in costs and still meet the State mandates. While the Department made significant
cuts to address the revenue shortfall, there remains a $2,075,000 gap in the current fiscal year
and the County Administration Department recommends a transfer from the General Fund
Appropriations for Contingencies to the Social Services Fund to meet State mandates. This will
leave less than $1 million in General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies in FY 2019-20— action
requested — APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM THE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR
CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (County Administration)
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3.14 Non -Departmental Budget Adjustments — A number of non -departmental functions are
accounted for in a non -departmental budget unit that includes the Butte County State Water
Project payment for the Table A allocation of 27,500 acre feet of water per year, the County's
financial obligation to the Local Agency Formation Commission, and the County Share of Trial
Courts, among others. These costs are estimated during the budget process, but the year-end
actual costs will be higher than budgeted. Table A Water Division requires an increase of $55,000
due to a larger increase in year over year costs than budgeted. In addition, under various statutes
the County receives revenue from court fines and fees, and is required to share a portion of them
with the State. The County Share of Trial Courts requires an increase of $102,000 related to the
County's revenue sharing costs associated with an increase in fines and fees. These increases are
offset by an increase of $111,000 in revenue in the County Share of Trial Court unit related to
the increase in fines and fees, and by savings of $42,000 in other units in the non -departmental
budget unit during the fiscal year. The remaining balance of $4,000 is recommended to come
from General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies — action requested — APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT FROM GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED). (County Administration)
3.15 Resolution Amending the Butte County Conflict of Interest Code (Code) — The Political Reform
Act (Government Code section 81000 et seq.) requires the County to review its Code biennially
to determine if the Code is accurate, or alternatively, if the Code needs to be amended. Each of
the individuals holding positions designated in the Code must file an annual Statement of
Economic Interests - Form 700, as described in the resolution and attachments. The Code was
most recently amended by Resolution No. 18-087 on June 12, 2018. Since that amendment was
enacted, positions have been created and deleted through adjustments to the County's
classification plan and salary ordinance. County Counsel's Office recommends the Board of
Supervisors adopt a resolution reflecting these changes — action requested — ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Counsel)
3.16 Contract Amendment with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for Plan Check and Inspection
Services — The County entered into an agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. on
April 29, 2015 for building services including permit application, plan check, and inspection
services as needed by the Department of Development Services. The contract was amended in
2016 to increase the total amount payable and extended the term. Contracting building permit
services allows the Department to provide timely service to the public when there is a high
demand for building -related permits. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors
amend the contract with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. to extend the term of the contract
by six months, through December 31, 2020. All other terms and conditions remain the same. The
termination date change will align with the other building services contracts, which will allow for
a single Request for Proposals when soliciting for these services — action requested — APPROVE
CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
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3.17 Land Conservation (Williamson Act) Contract with Farmland Reserve, Inc. for a Parcel on Ballard
Road — The Williamson Act Advisory Committee recommends entering into a contract to enroll
approximately 120 acres owned by Farmland Reserve, Inc. in the Williamson Act. The property
consists of one parcel (APN 047-100-169) located at the end of Ballard Road, approximately 9
miles northwest of Chico. The parcel will be enrolled in the Williamson Act under a contract for
orchard production. The Williamson Act Advisory Committee reviewed the application on March
2, 2020 and recommends enrollment of the property subject to the applicant's payment of any
outstanding fees. The making of Williamson Act contracts is exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act per Categorical Exemption 15317 Open Space Contracts or
Easements — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Development Services)
3.18 Contract with Valley Toxicology Service, Inc. (Valley Toxicology) for Forensic Toxicology Services
Valley Toxicology is a provider of forensic alcohol and drug toxicology specimen collection,
testing, reporting, and court testimony. Forensic toxicology testing for criminal evidence
purposes must meet the requirements of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, and
Valley Toxicology meets these requirements. The District Attorney's Office contracts with Valley
Toxicology to pick up evidence specimens directly from law enforcement agencies in the County,
calibrate testing equipment including five intoxilyzers and over 100 preliminary alcohol sensor
devices; provide specimen testing analysis and results for breath, blood and solid dosage
controlled substances; and provide expert witness testimony associated with the test results.
The Department recommends entering into a contract with Valley Toxicology for forensic
toxicology services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed
$309,000 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(District Attorney)
3.19 Resolution Recognizing June 2020 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month and
June 15, 2020 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day — The California Commission on Aging
partnered with the California Elder Justice Coalition in 2015 to pass a resolution declaring the
month of June to be Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month. The month was chosen
to align with the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, established by the United Nations and
recognized around the world each year on June 15. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness
Month aims to promote awareness, education, and resources to combat abuse, neglect and
exploitation of vulnerable adults. The Department of Employment and Social Services
recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing June 2020 as Elder and
Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in Butte County, and June 15 as World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day — action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Employment and Social Services)
3.20 Contract Amendment with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. (TNHA) for Assessment and
Treatment Services —TNHA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in their
efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and a more stable lifestyle. TNHA provides services to clients
staying at the Torres Shelter who have been identified as having a substance abuse disorder,
presenting barriers to employment and family self-sufficiency. TNHA has operated the Torres
Community Shelter for over 17 years, providing shelter and related social services to those
experiencing homelessness in the community. The Department of Employment and Social
Services recommends amending the contract with TNHA for assessment and treatment services.
The amendment increases the amount by $120,120, not -to -exceed $180,180, and extends the
term of the contract by one year through June 30, 2021. All other terms remain the same— action
requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Employment and Social Services)
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3.21 Contract with Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread (Jesus Center) for COVID-19 Prevention and
Containment Efforts — The State of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
provided funding to Continuums of Care and qualifying large cities and counties to protect the
health and safety of homeless populations and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Butte County
received funding totaling $473,709. The intent of the COVID-19 prevention and containment
services contract is to support emergency shelters and homeless service providers by providing
funding to assist agencies in the COVID-19 prevention and containment efforts. As one of the
primary homeless service providers within Butte County, the Jesus Center provides shelter,
meals, and other social services to those experiencing homelessness in the community. These
funds support the Jesus Center in their COVID-19 prevention and containment efforts. Funding
can be used for expanding emergency shelter spaces to meet social distancing requirements,
moving high-risk individuals in to non -congregate shelters (NCS), and ensuring their shelter
accommodations meet infection control standards. Other prevention and containment efforts
funded by this agreement include, but are not limited to, providing wraparound and monitoring
services to qualifying homeless individuals who are placed in NCS and expanding outreach
efforts. These outreach services include engagement and assessment for NCS for unsheltered
individuals. This would also include education on safe hygiene practices. The Department of
Employment and Social Services recommends entering into an agreement with Jesus Center to
provide COVID-19 prevention and containment efforts for temporary shelters and
enhancements to existing shelter facilities. The term of this contract is March 18, 2020 through
December 31, 2020, not -to -exceed $50,000 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Socials Services)
3.22 Contract with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. (TNHA) for COVID-19 Prevention and
Containment Efforts — The State of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
provided funding to Continuums of Care and qualifying large cities and counties to protect the
health and safety of homeless populations and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Butte County
received funding totaling $473,709. The intent of the COVID-19 prevention and containment
services contract is to support emergency shelters and homeless service providers by providing
funding to assist agencies in the COVID-19 prevention and containment efforts. As one of the
primary homeless service providers within Butte County, TNHA provides shelter and social
services to those experiencing homelessness in the community. These funds support the TNHA
in their COVID-19 prevention and containment efforts. Funding can be used for expanding
emergency shelter spaces to meet social distancing requirements, moving high-risk individuals
in to non -congregate shelters (NCS), and ensuring their shelter accommodations meet infection
control standards. Other prevention and containment efforts funded by this agreement include,
but are not limited to, providing wraparound and monitoring services to qualifying homeless
individuals who are placed in NCS and expanding outreach efforts. These outreach services
include engagement and assessment for NCS for unsheltered individuals. This would also include
education on safe hygiene practices. The Department of Employment and Social Services
recommends entering into an agreement with TNHA to provide COVID-19 prevention and
containment efforts for temporary shelters and enhancements to existing shelter facilities. The
term of this contract is March 18, 2020 through December 31, 2020, not -to -exceed $50,000 —
action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment
and Social Services)
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3.23 Lease Amendment with TW Dufour & Associates for the Department of Behavioral Health Office
at 109 Parmac Drive —The Department of Behavioral Health provides administrative support and
public services from a leased facility located at 109 Parmac Road, Suites 1, 2 and 2-A, in Chico.
The current lease agreement for approximately 17,083 square feet of office space has a rent
payment of approximately $1.3246 per square foot or $22,627.72 per month and will terminate
on November 30, 2020. The Department of General Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve the lease amendment. The rent payment will remain unchanged until
December 1, 2020 when the rent will increase by 2.5% to approximately $1.3570 per square foot
or $23,193.41 per month, with annual rent increases of 2.5% for the remainder of the three-year
term with a planned termination date of November 30, 2023. The amendment offers an option
to extend the term in any increments for up to an additional 24 -month period. The rent payment
for any extended term will increase 2.5% per year beginning December 1, 2023 — action
requested — APPROVE LEASE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General
Services)
3.24 Acceptance of Donation from the Chico Friends of the Library and Budget Adjustment for an
Outdoor Sign at the Chico Library — The Chico Friends of the Library plans to procure a custom
outdoor sign and donate funds to the Library for its placement at the Chico Branch Library. The
Department of General Services and County Library recommend the Board of Supervisors
approve an $11,000 budget adjustment to allow the Department of General Services to proceed
with the installation of the lit sign — action requested — 1) ACCEPT DONATION; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (General Services and Library)
3.25 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:
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Add 1 Housing Navigator position. The Housing and
Homeless Services Branch was created to address the homelessness crisis in Butte County. The
caseload has increased since implementation creating the need for an additional position. Total
allocations to increase by 1. There is no impact on the General Fund Budget, costs for this
position will be covered by the State funding.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Add 1 Deputy Sheriff position effective July 1, 2020 (sunset to end June 30,
2025) and 1 Sheriff's Community Services Officer position effective July 1, 2020 (sunset to end
June 30, 2025). The positions will fulfill terms of the Law Enforcement Memorandum of
Understanding with the City of Biggs. Total allocations to increase by 2. There is no impact on
the General Fund Budget, costs for these positions will be fully funded by revenue from the MOU
with City of Biggs.
Action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
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3.26 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance —The Department of Human Resources recommends
the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance to adjust the end
date of sunset and term positions consistent with the Recommended Budget for the following
departments:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Extend the term of 1 flexibly staffed Psychiatric Nurse term position, and
1 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Education Specialist term position to June 30, 2021.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Adjust the term of 1 flexibly staffed Deputy District Attorney term position,
1 flexibly staffed Investigator term position, and 1 Paralegal term position from June 30, 2021 to
June 30, 2020. Extend 1 Investigative Assistant sunset position, 1 Crime Analyst sunset position,
and 1 flexibly staffed Investigator sunset position to June 30, 2021. Change 1 Investigative
Assistant sunset position (sunset to end 6/30/2020) to a regular position.
PROBATION: Extend 7 flexibly staffed Probation Officer sunset positions, 1 Legal Office Specialist
sunset position, 1 Supervisor, Probation Officer sunset position and 1 flexibly staffed
Administrative Analyst sunset position to June 30, 2021; and extend 1 flexibly staffed Probation
Officer sunset position from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
PUBLIC WORKS: Extend the term of 2 flexibly staffed Road Maintenance Worker term positions
to March 30, 2023, and 1 Lead Road Maintenance Worker term position and 2 Landfill Equipment
Operator term positions to June 30, 2023.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Extend 4 Deputy Sheriff sunset positions, 1 Deputy Sheriff or Correctional
Deputy sunset position, 1 Sheriff's Sergeant sunset position, and 1 Investigative Assistant sunset
position to end June 30, 2021.
Action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.27 County Electronic Signature Policy — A multitude of technological changes have occurred in
private industry and public sector where there is broad acceptance of electronic signatures at
the federal, State, and local levels. Electronic signatures provide an ability to continue to do
business during pandemics, power outages, and emergency operations where staff are unable
to be in the office. Once the use of electronic signatures is adopted, business processes already
in place could be altered to take advantage of the automation, flexibility, and efficiencies, but
adoption is just the first step in the process. Before County departments may add electronic
signatures to their processes, staff will develop procedures and secure approval of the proposed
software solution from the Department of Information Systems. The Electronic Signature Policy
will ensure appropriate use of processes and technology to securely collect and preserve
signatures on electronic documents. Increased productivity and convenient, timely, appropriate
access to County information are added benefits. The Policy furthers the County's Climate Action
Plan goals through reduced consumption and storage of paper documents, decreased printer
supplies, and fewer demands for document courier services. The Policy encourages the use of
electronic signatures, but does not require Departments to use them, nor does it mandate that
any third party use electronic signatures — action requested — ADOPT THE ELECTRONIC
SIGNATURE POLICY. (Information Systems)
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3.28 Grant Application for Mobile Library and Literacy Services Vehicle (Bookmobile) — Butte County
Library plans to acquire a custom-built Bookmobile for the next fiscal year. The bookmobile will
have two primary uses: 1) It will provide mobile literacy services as the current literacy coach has
reached its end -of -life, and 2) It will also provide traditional and digital Bookmobile services to
residents of outlying areas, especially those impacted by the 2018 Camp Fire. The 36 -foot
bookmobile will carry approximately 3,000 items. The cost of the project is estimated to be
$662,000. The Library has already received a $200,000 grant from the State Library and is seeking
additional funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The balance of the project
cost, approximately $65,000, will come from Library Development Impact Fees. The County
Librarian recommends the Board of Supervisors authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to
submit an application for a USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant in the amount
of $397,335 — action requested — AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY FACILITIES GRANT. (Library)
3.29 Contract with the Bovs and Girls Club of the North Vallev for After School Programs and Activities
The Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley provides after school programs and activities to at -
risk youth and families of youth in the Butte County Juvenile Hall, as well as the community-
based Teen Centers. Programs include: character and leadership development, education and
career development, health and life skills, arts and sports, fitness and recreation, and other
evidence -based programs. The contractor has provided services since 2001. The Probation
Department recommends entering into a contract with The Boys and Girls Club of the North
Valley for continued services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021, not -
to -exceed $100,000 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Probation)
3.30 Contract with Lisa Creamer O'Donnell for Counseling, Assessment, and Case Management for
Youth of Juvenile Hall and Their Families — Lisa Creamer O'Donnell is a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist who provides counseling, including assessment, treatment, and case
management, to at -risk youth and families of the Butte County Juvenile Hall. The contractor has
been providing services for County youth since 2016 to assist the Probation Department in
meeting the level of mental health services available to the County. The Department
recommends entering into a contract with Lisa Creamer O'Donnell for counseling, assessment,
and case management services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023,
not -to -exceed $529,599 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Probation)
3.31 Contract with Noble Software Group, LLC, (Noble) for Software Services — Noble provides
software, software licensing, account configuration, annual maintenance, customizations,
implementation consulting, and staff training for a program designed to evaluate the
criminogenic risk factors and treatment needs of adult and juvenile offenders. The Probation
Department recommends entering into a contract with Noble for continued services. The term
of the contract is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed $29,610 — action requested
—APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation)
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3.32 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Program Supplement Agreement with the State
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the New Skyway Metal Beam Guard Rail (MBGR)
Replacement Project — On May 9, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved the Master
Agreement, Administering Agency -State Agreement for Federal -Aid Projects, No. 03-5912F15
with Caltrans for County projects receiving federal aid from the Federal Highways Administration
(FHWA). This Master Agreement is necessary to incorporate and conform to changes in the
federal statutes, regulations, and policies, including Caltrans Local Assistance procedures and
requirements relating to the federal aid funded programs. A resolution authorizing the Director
of Department of Public Works to sign Program Supplement Agreements is required for each
project. The Department recently received a Program Supplement Agreement F073 for the New
Skyway MBGR Emergency Response Project between Paradise Town limits and Coutolenc Road
(ER-38YO(007)) Project. This project was an emergency guard rail replacement project to replace
guard rails that were destroyed by the Camp Fire. Construction on this project is complete. The
estimated cost of the project was $328,660 and is 100% reimbursable through the FHWA
Emergency Relief Program —action requested—ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.33 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Program Supplement Agreement with the State
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Lower Skyway Metal Beam Guard Rail (MBGR)
Replacement Project — On May 9, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved the Master
Agreement, Administering Agency -State Agreement for Federal -Aid Projects, No. 03-5912F15
with Caltrans for County projects receiving federal aid from the Federal Highways Administration
(FHWA). This Master Agreement is necessary to incorporate and conform to changes in the
federal statutes, regulations, and policies, including Caltrans Local Assistance procedures and
requirements relating to the federal aid funded programs. A resolution authorizing the Director
of the Department of Public Works to sign Program Supplement Agreements is required for each
project. The Department recently received a Program Supplement Agreement F072 for the
Lower Skyway MBGR Emergency Response Project between Rocky Bluffs and Paradise Town
limits (ER-38YO(006)) Project. This project was an emergency guard rail replacement for MBGR
that was destroyed by the Camp Fire. Construction on this project is complete. The estimated
cost of the project was $692,840 and is 100% reimbursable through the FHWA Emergency Relief
Program —action requested —ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public
Works)
3.34 Contract Amendment with NRC Environmental to Operate the Butte Regional Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility— NRC Environmental operates the Butte Regional HHW Facility
located at 1101 Marauder Street in Chico under a contract with Butte County. The original
contract was amended on July 23, 2015 to update hazardous waste disposal pricing and include
emergency mitigation services; on March 27, 2018 to extend the expiration date and increase
the amount of the contract; and on May 21, 2019 to extend the expiration date, increase the
amount of the contract, and update the lease agreement. The Department of Public Works
recommends amending the contract with NRC Environmental to operate the Butte Regional
HHW facility. The amendment extends the term of the contract by one year through July 15,
2021, and increases the maximum amount payable by $800,000, not -to -exceed $3,000,000. The
Department plans to conduct a formal solicitation for hazardous waste facility management
services once this contract nears the expiration date to allow the County to consider other
potential service providers and ensure a competitive process — action requested — APPROVE
CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
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3.35 Contract with Geo -Logic Associates for Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Monitoring and
Reporting for the Construction of the Module 5, Phase C, Base Liner at the Neal Road Recycling
and Waste Facility (NRRWF) — Development of Module 5, Phase C, base liner will increase solid
waste disposal capacity at NRRWF. On April 28, 2020, the Board of Supervisors awarded the
construction contract to RCI General Engineering of Oroville for the Module 5, Phase C Base Liner
Project (Project No. 757-7520-08) at the NRRWF. Construction will commence in late June 2020.
CQA Monitoring and Reporting services are required to ensure construction is performed in
accordance with the plans and specifications and that construction quality meets regulatory
compliance. On April 2, 2020, the Department of Public Works released a Request for
Qualifications for CQA Monitoring Services to oversee the project and construction activities
associated with the expansion of NRRWF's landfill gas collection control system. Four CQA firms
submitted qualifications and two of these firms demonstrated express experience providing CQA
services for both solid waste and landfill gas construction projects. On April 23, 2020, the top
two firms were invited to provide cost estimates. Cost estimates were submitted May 13, 2020.
Geo -Logic Associates of Grass Valley provided an acceptable cost to perform CQA services. The
estimated amount to conduct CQA monitoring and reporting services for the Module 5, Phase C,
Base Liner project is $223,218. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Geo-
logic Associates for Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Monitoring and Reporting for the
Module 5, Phase C, Base Liner project at the NRRWF. The term of the contract is one year from
the Notice to Proceed, not -to -exceed $223,218 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.36 Approve Plans for Module 4 Landfill Gas Collection System Expansion at the Neal Road Recycling
and Waste Facility (NRRWF) and Award Contract to Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. —The Module 4 landfill
gas collection system expansion is the next phase in the development of Module 4 to capture,
collect, and convey landfill gas (methane) to the Ameresco landfill -gas -to -energy power plant
located on-site at NRRWF. The project includes the installation of landfill gas wells, piping, valves
and a condensate trap, the removal of the existing rain fly tarp, and the placement of soil erosion
cover to help NRRWF comply with existing federal and State air emissions requirements. The
engineer's estimate for construction is $566,210. The project was advertised in April 2020, and
four bids were received on May 19, 2020, ranging from a low of $599,545 to a high of $656,818.
The lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. of Diamond Bar with a
bid amount of $599,545. The contract allows 60 working days for completion of the project
starting from issuance of the Notice to Proceed — action requested — 1) APPROVE THE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) AWARD THE CONTRACT TO TETRA
TECH BAS, INC.; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE CONTRACT.
(Public Works)
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3.37 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Holt of California for Equipment Rentals — The
Department of Public Works has ongoing needs to rent specialized equipment. Holt of California
in Yuba City can provide the necessary paving equipment for maintaining County roadways. The
Department did not conduct a solicitation for this BPA. Exceptions to solicitation are provided in
the County's Center Led Manual for specific circumstances. The Department utilizes the "all-
inclusive" exemption by entering into agreements with all available rental facilities in the area.
This agreement falls under these exceptions to solicitation. Staff reached out to several rental
firms and Holt of California was the only firm that could provide the necessary asphalt paving
equipment. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the BPA with Holt
of California. The term of the agreement is June 9, 2020 through June 9, 2023, not -to -exceed
$200,000—action requested — APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.38 Resolution Reco2nizin2 Reserve Sergeant Al Imhoff upon his Retirement from the Butte Count
Sheriff's Office — The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution
recognizing Al Imhoff on the occasion of his retirement on June 9, 2020, after 60 years of
dedicated public service as a sworn peace officer with the Butte County Sheriff's Office — action
requested —ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff -Coroner)
3.39 Contract with Oroville Rescue Mission for Sober Living Housing — The Sheriff's Alternative
Custody Supervision (ACS) program utilizes sober living environments (SLE) to house ACS
participants. Oroville Rescue Mission is one of the available SLE providers that meets the needs
of the program participants while also being within a reasonable distance of the Day Reporting
Center. The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a contract with Oroville Rescue Mission
for sober living housing. The term of the contract is June 13, 2020 through June 12, 2023, not -
to -exceed $153,090 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Sheriff -Coroner)
3.40 Contract with Sentinel Offender Services for Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS) — The Butte
County Sheriff's Office contracts with Sentinel Offender Services for the provision of EMS, which
provides offenders with a highly structured supervision program in the community as an
alternative to institutionalization. Services include daily activity reports, 24-hour access to web
services, immediate round-the-clock tamper notification via live telephone contact with County
personnel, alcohol monitoring, equipment during the contract term, and all necessary training
and materials, including refresher training as needed. Available tracking units include land -line
or cellular radio frequency models, as well as passive, active, or hybrid global positioning system
models. On June 4, 2013, the Department of General Services approved a request to preclude
the competitive process. The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a contract with Sentinel
Offender Services, LLC. The term of the contract is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, not -to -
exceed $828,000 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Sheriff -Coroner)
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3.41 Revenue Contract with the Sierra Institute for Technical Assistance to Improve the Water Supply
in Palermo and Assist Small Community Water Systems — Butte County is a member of the
Northern Sacramento Valley (NSV) Integrated Regional Water Management Group (IRWM). NSV
IRWM began in 2011, and the Board of Supervisors appoints two seats on the NSV IRWM Board.
The NSV IRWM Board consists of representatives from Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Shasta, Sutter, and
Tehama Counties. Proposition 1 (Water Bond) IRWM funds for the Disadvantaged Community
(DAC) Involvement Program have been used to conduct needs assessments for DACs in the NSV
region of the Mountain County Funding Area (MCFA). The MCFA is located in Butte County in
the area in and to the south and east of Oroville. Technical assistance funds are available to each
IRWM region to further assist with needs of DACs in the MCFA. On December 9, 2019, the NSV
IRWM Board approved a work plan to conduct tasks to collaborate with and engage with the
Palermo community and the agencies involved to scope the details of a feasibility report,
evaluate funding opportunities to address the issues, and pursue a grant or other funding
opportunity to fund the needed feasibility study. In addition, tasks will include outreach to aid
small water systems in other DACs in the IRWM region toward grant application readiness. The
technical assistance revenue will support a consultant in FY 2020-21 who will conduct the needed
community outreach and tasks to identify and scope potential projects and funding sources for
the needs of Palermo and other DAC water and wastewater systems. The Sierra Institute was
granted Proposition 1 funds from the Department of Water Resources to support IRWM DAC
programs in the MCFA including the NSV IRWM projects. The County Department of Water and
Resource Conservation recommends entering into a revenue contract with the Sierra Institute
for technical assistance to improve the water supply in Palermo and assist small community
water systems. The term of the contract is June 9, 2020 through December 15, 2020, not -to -
exceed $45,000—action requested—APPROVE REVENUE CONTRACTAND AUTHORIZETHE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Water and Resource Conservation)
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(List available at http://www.buttecountV.net/clerkoftheboard/AppointmentsList.aspx)
A. ADDointments to Listed Vacancies
1. Appointment to the Kimshew Cemetery District (District) — The District is an
independent special district approved by the Butte County Board of Supervisors in 1952
to provide a respectful, low-cost place of burial to meet the needs of the diverse, local
communities of Magalia, Stirling City, Nimshew, and Coutolenc. The District owns and
maintains four active cemeteries and various inactive pioneer and historic cemeteries.
The District is managed by five trustees appointed by the Board of Supervisors, who
serve two-year terms. Supervisor Teeter recommends the Board of Supervisors appoint
Robert Meyer as Trustee to the District, with a term ending July 31, 2022 — action
requested — APPOINT ROBERT MEYER TO THE KIMSHEW CEMETERY DISTRICT AS
TRUSTEE, WITH A TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2022. (Ki mshew Cemetery District)
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
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4.03 Approve the Recommended Budget for FY 2020-21 as the Legal Authorization to Spend until
Approval of the Adopted Budget and Set Budget Hearings to Begin July 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM —
The FY 2020-21 Recommended Budget serves as the basis for Budget Hearings, scheduled to
begin July 21, 2020 at 10:30 am. If approved, the Recommended Budget will provide authority
for County expenditures from July 1, 2020, until the Adopted Budget is approved in August.
Typically Budget Hearings are held at the end of June but due to the drastic COVID-19 impacts to
the economy, the impacts from the pending State budget, and possible federal action, this year
Budget Hearings will be held in July to allow more time to better understand the impacts. The
County Budget Act (Government Code section 29000 et seq.) requires that the Board of
Supervisors approve a Recommended Budget for County expenditures by June 30, 2020, and that
an Adopted Budget is approved by October 2, 2020.
The Recommended Budget was mostly prepared prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated
economic downturn. Because of the significant changes in circumstances over the past few
months as referenced above, staff anticipate recommending a number of adjustments to the
budget at Budget Hearings. Approval of the Recommended Budget for continuing County
expenditures does not include capital assets unless specifically approved by the Board of
Supervisors. Detailed in the staff report are capital assets and projects that staff recommend be
approved prior to Budget Hearings, in line with the construction season.
Budget Hearings provide an opportunity for the community to comment on the Recommended
Budget and for the Board of Supervisors to make adjustments to the budget. Due to current
restrictions on public gatherings related to COVID-19, public comment will be made based on
the current temporary procedures for Board of Supervisors meetings including email and
voicemail. The Budget Hearings will include a presentation and recommended adjustments to
the budget for Board consideration. The Recommended Budget may be found at:
www.buttecounty.net/countybudget
Action requested — 1) APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 AS THE
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO SPEND UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTED BUDGET INCLUDING
SPECIFIED CAPITAL PROJECTS AND ASSETS AND AS THE BASIS FOR BUDGET HEARINGS; AND 2)
SET THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR TUESDAY, JULY 21,
2020, AT 10:30 AM AND DIRECT THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A HEARING NOTICE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 29080. (County Administration)
4.04 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:45 AM — Timed Item — Discussion Regarding Enhanced Weed Abatement Requirements —
Changes to California's fire environment have resulted in an observable increase in catastrophic
wildfires. The greatest risks from these changes are along the County's wildland-urban interface
(WUI). Fire reduction strategies that have been sufficient in the past need to be reconsidered for
current condition adequacy. Current strategies in the WUI include creating defensible space by
requiring fuel reduction around all structures to a distance of 100 feet or to the property line.
This requirement is enforced by the State in the State Responsibility Area (SRA), and by the
County in the Spheres of Influence of Paradise, Chico, Oroville, Gridley, and Biggs, as well as an
area within the community of Palermo. The Butte County Fire Department has researched
additional strategies employed by other counties, such as requiring defensible space in all
unincorporated areas of the county; requiring neighboring parcel owners to complete fuel
reduction to provide defensible space for adjacent properties that cannot achieve 100 feet; and
requiring fuel reduction along public and private roads, driveways, and designated evacuation
routes among others. On January 14, 2020, several enhanced weed abatement concepts were
presented to the Board of Supervisors. The Board directed staff to collect community input,
research potential funding sources, and further review other agency programs regarding what
works and does not, program costs, the process for forcing abatement, abatement costs and if
required, the lien process. Community meetings were held in Cohasset, Forest Ranch, Oroville,
and via Facebook live for District 5. In addition, staff further reviewed other programs, costs,
and the process of abatement during the winter and spring of 2020. The Butte County Fire
Department is returning to the Board to provide additional information and seek direction —
action requested — PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. (Fire Department)
5.02 10:30AM—Timed Item—Presentation bythe Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition (NVHRC)
on the Syringe Access Program — At the May, 26, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting, a request
was made by the Board for a presentation on the Syringe Access Program. The program is
operated by NVHRC in the City of Chico. NVHRC will make a presentation regarding how the
program works and potential or planned changes to the program — action requested — ACCEPT
FOR INFORMATION. (Public Health)
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five
minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from
taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
RECESS
Recess as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and convene as the In -Home Supportive Services Public
Authority Board.
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IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD AGENDA
JUNE 9, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSENT AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
2.01 Approval of Minutes for the May 12, 2020 In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board
Meeting- Submitted for approval are the minutes for the May 12, 2020 In -Home Supportive
Services Public Authority Board Meeting — action requested - APPROVE THE APRIL 28, 2020 IN-
HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
2.02 ADDroval of Butte Countv In -Home Surmortive Services (IHSS) Public Authoritv (PA) Budget for FY
2020-21—The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends approval of the IHSS
PA budget of $388,937 for FY 2020-21, which is an increase of 2.26% compared to FY 2019-20.
This budget pays for the operations of the PA and not the IHSS providers — action requested —
APPROVE THE IHSS PA BUDGET. (Employment and Social Services)
3 REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
4 PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board on issues and items not listed on
the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State
law, the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board is prohibited from taking action on any item
not listed on the agenda.
5 CLOSED SESSION (NO ITEMS)
ADJnLJRNMFNT
Adjourn as the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board and reconvene as the Butte County Board
of Supervisors.
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7. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
7.01 Public EmDlovee EmDlovment. ADDointment. Recruitment. Performance Evaluations. Includin
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. Leen v. Ramsey, Thomas, et al; USDC - Eastern District Case No. 12-1627 LKK-CMK and 9th
Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 20-15768.
7.03 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2)
A. Debra Trew; Workers' Compensation Claim, Claim Number: BUAM-550336.
7.04 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4)
A. One potential case
7.05 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, and Meegan Jessee
Employee Organizations: Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services Workers' Unit;
Butte County Management Employees Association; Butte County
Probation Peace Officers Association; Butte County Probation Peace
Officers Association - Management Unit; Butte County Professional
Employees' Association; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association -
General Unit; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association -
Management/Supervisory Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers
Association - General Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers
Association - Supervisory Unit; UPEC Local 792 - Skilled Trades Unit;
Butte County Deputy District Attorneys Association - Attorney Unit;
Confidential Unit; Non -Represented Unit; Board of Supervisors
Executive Assistants
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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
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