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ANDY PICKETT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER &
CLERK OF THE BOARD
1. CALL TO ORDER
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
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
A. Supervisor Comments on Consent Agenda Items
B. Adopt Consent Agenda
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
DEBRA LUCERO, DISTRICT 2
TAM RITTER, DISTRICT
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT
DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5
BRUCE ALPERT, COUNTY COUNSEL
3.01 Contract with PlaceWorks Inc. for Planning Services — The contract for planning services with
PlaceWorks Inc. provides ongoing planning application processing, planning building permit
review, and other planning services as needed by the Department of Development Services.
Contracting planning services allows the Department to continue providing timely service to the
public when staff resources are unavailable because of high demand for planning -related
services. The agreement allows the Department the option to contract for planning services
during an emergency or disaster recovery. The Department issued a Request for Proposals for
planning services on September 26, 2020 and received six responses. Three firms, Birdseye,
Raney, and now PlaceWorks, were selected as the most qualified for the planning services
requested. The Birdseye and Raney planning services contracts have already been approved by
the Board. The Department recommends entering into a contract with PlaceWorks Inc. for a
term of January 26, 2021 through January 25, 2026, not -to -exceed $99,999 — action requested —
APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
3.02 Contract Amendment with Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread for Non -Congregate Shelter Meal
Delivery Services — The County entered into a contract with Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread on
May 1, 2020 to provide meal delivery services for those in non -congregate shelters related to
Project Roomkey, California's effort to protect sick and medically vulnerable individuals
experiencing homelessness in the COVID-19 response. The contract was amended on August 25,
2020 to extend the term and increase the maximum payable amount from $90,000 to $340,000.
To continue this service, the Departments of Employment and Social Services and General
Services recommend amending the contract extending the term of the contract by 272 days
through June 30, 2021, and increasing the maximum payable amount by $421,200, not -to -
exceed $761,200. All other terms remain the same — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services and
General Services)
3.03 Contract Amendment with Oroville Rescue Mission, Inc. for Non -Congregate Shelter Meal
Delivery Services — The County entered into a contract with Oroville Rescue Mission, Inc. on
September 15, 2020 to provide meal delivery services for those in non -congregate shelters
related to Project Roomkey, California's effort to protect sick and medically vulnerable
individuals experiencing homelessness in the COVID-19 response. To continue this service, the
Departments of Employment and Social Services and General Services recommend amending
the contract. The amendment extends the term by 272 days, through June 30, 2021 and
increases the maximum payable amount by $40,000, not -to -exceed $145,000. All other terms
remain the same — action requested —APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services and General Services)
3.04 Budget Adjustment - FM Global Fire Prevention Grant — In Fiscal Year 2020-21, the Fire
Department applied for the FM Global Fire Prevention Grant. The Department received notice
that the Grant has been awarded in the amount of $1,770. This grant has no match, and there is
no cost to the County. The funds have been received and deposited into the Fire Department
budget. The Grant provides for the purchase of combustible gas detectors, which will be used
for detecting propane, natural gas, and carbon monoxide leaks — action requested — APPROVE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Fire)
3.05 Budget Adiustment for Replacement of Sanitary Sewer Line Serving 25 Countv Center Drive and
1 Court Street — On February 2, 2021, the sanitary sewer line serving 25 County Center Drive and
1 Court Street that runs outside of and parallel with the Western boundary of the Cemetery on
Court Street failed. Temporary repairs have been made and camera footage indicates that the
305 foot long line requires replacement. Risk Management has opened an insurance claim in an
attempt to recover the costs associated with the repair. The Department recommends a budget
adjustment from General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies in the amount of $165,000 to
allow General Services to complete the project, which will include installing a new sewer line. No
service interruptions are anticipated. Temporary repairs of the existing line will allow service to
continue until the project is complete in approximately three months — action requested —
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (General Services)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA— FEBRUARY 23, 2021
3.06 Side Letter Agreement with Butte County - SSW (Teamsters Local 137 - Social Services Workers
Unit — The California Statewide Automated Welfare System Consortium (CaISAWS) is a
longstanding collaboration between all 58 counties and the State to develop a single statewide
eligibility and case management system for public assistance programs. Butte County is a
member of CaISAWS, which is staffed by county employees. The employees maintain their
county employment and CaISAWS reimburses the counties for their time. The County has a small
number of employees assigned to CaISAWS. Approval is being requested for an updated side
letter agreement with the Teamsters Local 137 -Social Service Workers Unit (Butte County -SSW)
on behalf of Nicole Nava. Ms. Nava is employed by the Department of Employment and Social
Services as an Employment Case Manager, Senior and is currently working on the CaISAWS
project. CaISAWS has asked Ms. Nava to temporarily fill a higher level role with the CaISAWS
project, and Ms. Nava will receive a seven percent (7%) temporary pay upgrade while performing
these higher level duties for the next 9-12 months. The updated side letter agreement includes
the temporary pay upgrade. This side letter and Ms. Nava's assignment is consistent with the
Memorandum of Understanding between CaISAWS and Butte County — action requested —
APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.07 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:
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION: Add 1 Management Analyst -C position (term to end May 1, 2021).
The additional term position provides two months training overlap for an upcoming retirement
and will support the transition of duties. Total allocations to increase by 1. The additional cost
will be absorbed by the County Administration Budget due to salary savings from vacant
positions.
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Add 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst position, 1
flexibly staffed Health and Human Services Program Analyst position, and 1 Department
Maintenance Coordinator position. The Administrative Analyst position is needed to support the
Fiscal division due to an increase in Department program services; the Human Services Program
Analyst position is needed to assist the Children's Services Division associated with workload
from the Continuum of Care Reform; and the Department Maintenance Coordinator position will
better suit the Department's operational needs in coordinating facility maintenance within the
Department's multiple facilities. Total allocations to increase by 3. The Analyst positions are fully
funded by federal, State, and local County Realignment funds. The Department Maintenance
Coordinator position is fully funded by a future deletion of a vacant Supervisor Support Services
position and salary savings.
Action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.08 Budget Adjustment for County Service Area (CSA) 149 - Biggers Glen Subdivision Street Lighting,
Drainage, Police, Fire Protection and Snow Removal District — County Service Areas (CSA) 149 -
Biggers Glen Subdivision is located in the unincorporated mountain community of Butte
Meadows and provides services for drainage maintenance and snow removal. While previous
historical annual snow removal maintenance costs ranged from $0 to $3,964, heavy snowstorms
this winter exhausted the $4,000 budgeted for this fiscal year. The Department recommends
budgeting an additional $6,000 this fiscal year for snow removal in anticipation of future
snowstorm events and drainage maintenance in the spring. The current Fund balance is $90,392.
The expense will reduce the fund balance by $6,000 and the estimated fund balance at the end
of the current fiscal year is $84,392 — action requested — APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED). (Public Works)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
3.09 Contract with Dawson Landscaping for Landscaping Services for County Service Area (CSA) 172
Autumn Park Subdivision — The Autumn Park subdivision is located north of Chico. A County
Service Area (CSA) for the subdivision was formed in 1999 that provides fire suppression, storm
drainage maintenance, street lighting, and landscape maintenance services. Installation and
maintenance of landscaping along Kittyhawk Road and Garner Lane are required as a condition
of approval for the subdivision, and the CSA provides the annual revenue for these services.
Landscaping services before 2018 were provided by the Work Training Center (WTC) for $550
per month until the WTC terminated the contract. Since that time, the Department of Public
Works has solicited bids for annual maintenance agreements. Previous solicitations yielded a
single bidder, Dawson Landscaping for $1,600 and $1,300 per month respectively. The current
agreement expires at the end of February 2021. The County issued a Request for Quotations for
services for a term of three years, and no bids were submitted. Consistent with Public Contract
Code 22038(c), the Department directly negotiated with other vendors. Only two bidders
expressed interest, with Dawson Landscaping providing the lowest bid for these services. The
Department recommends awarding the contract to Dawson Landscaping for a not -to -exceed
amount of $60,000 for a term of three years. Monthly maintenance costs will continue to remain
at $1,300 per month for an annual amount of $15,600. The remaining funding may be utilized
for other non -routine repairs as needed. Dawson Landscaping has been performing these
services successfully for the past two years — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.10 Capital Asset Purchase - Crash Attenuators —The Department of Public Works budgeted $30,000
for the purchase of two Crash Attenuators in the current fiscal year. The Department of General
Services posted an Invitation for Bids that resulted in four bids received, and the lowest bid was
$31,360, which does not include tax. The total anticipated overage for this purchase with tax is
$4,000, which exceeds the capital asset by more than 10%. In accordance with Budget Policy, the
purchase requires Board of Supervisors approval. The Department recommends an increase in
capital asset authority for the two Crash Attenuators in the amount of $4,000, for a revised
authority of $34,000. The expense for the equipment will be accommodated by savings from
other budgeted capital assets — action requested — APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET (2)
PURCHASES. (Public Works)
3.11 Capital Asset Purchase - SUV Vehicle and Budget Adjustment — Sheriff's Office Vehicle 2203 was
damaged beyond repair and needs to be replaced this fiscal year. The cost of the replacement
will be offset by insurance claim proceeds. The Sheriff's Office recommends capital asset
authority of $36,850 for the purchase of the replacement vehicle and related equipment along
with the associated budget adjustment for the expense — action requested — 1) APPROVE
CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED). (Sheriff)
3.12 Resolution Honoring DC Jones — DC Jones served on a number of Butte County advisory
committees since 2002 including the Butte County Water Commission. Mr. Jones passed away
in January 2021. On February 3, 2021, the Butte County Water Commission voted unanimously
to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution honoring DC Jones. The
Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution honoring DC Jones
— action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water and
Resource Conservation)
3.13 Resolution Recognizing February 11, 2021 as National 211 Day — 2-1-1 requests the Board of
Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing February 11, 2021 as National 2-1-1 Day — action
requested —ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Other- Butte 2-1-1)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA— FEBRUARY 23, 2021
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(List available at http://www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/ApJ)ointmentsList.asl)x)
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
Reappointments to the Butte County Board of Law Library Trustees (Board of Trustees)
—The Board of Trustees was established to govern the Butte County Public Law Library
(BCPLL) under the provisions of Business and Professions Code sections 6300 et seq.
The membership of the Board of Trustees consists of seven voting members and one
advisory member. Pursuant to the Board of Trustees Bylaws, the Law Library Director
serves as the advisory member and Secretary. The Judges of the Superior Court, who
shall elect either four or five Judges from the County to serve as trustees and may
appoint designees in their place, have appointed Judge Deems, Commissioner Worley
(Designee for Judge Lucena), and Gary Knippen (Designee for Judge McLean), to serve
on the Board of Trustees in 2021. The Board of Supervisors shall appoint as many
additional trustees as may be necessary to constitute a board of at least six, and no
more than seven members. No more than two trustees may be appointed who are not
Judges, members of the State Bar, or members of the County Board of Supervisors. The
Chair of the Board of Supervisors is an ex officio trustee pursuant to Business and
Professions Code section 6301(a)(4), but may request the Board appoint a trustee in
place of the Chair. The Board may appoint a member of the State Bar, any other
member of the Board of Supervisors, or a resident of the County to serve as trustee in
place of the Chair. On January 23, 2018, the Board of Supervisors reappointed R. Bruce
Finch, as Chair -Designee to the Board of Trustees. The appointment expired on January
12, 2021, when Supervisor Connelly was selected as the new Chair of the Board of
Supervisors. The BCPLL requests the Board of Supervisors reappoint R. Bruce Finch, as
Chair -Designee and Raoul J. LeClerc, as At -Large Designee, with terms ending January
11, 2022. Mr. Finch and Mr. LeClerc are both active members of the State Bar — action
requested -1) REAPPOINT R. BRUCE FINCH AS CHAIR -DESIGNEE TO THE BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF LAW LIBRARY TRUSTEES, WITH ATERM ENDING JANUARY 11, 2022; AND 2)
REAPPOINT RAOUL J. LECLERC AS AT -LARGE DESIGNEE BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF LAW
LIBRARY TRUSTEES, WITH A TERM ENDING JANUARY 11, 2022. (County
Administration)
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
A. COVID-19 Update by the Public Health Director
B. North Complex Fire Recovery Update
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
4.03 Agreement with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Drug Medi -Cal (DMC) Treatment
Program Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services and Resolution Authorizing the Director of
Behavioral Health to Sign the Agreement — The DHCS standard agreement for DMC Treatment
Program SUD services provides State and federal funding for a majority of the Department of
Behavioral Health's substance use disorder programs. The agreement allows the Department to
provide substance use treatment services available to Medi -Cal beneficiaries in Butte County.
The Department recommends entering into a revenue agreement with DHCS. The term of this
agreement is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $16,146,746 broken down as
follows: $6,920,034 for FY 2020-21; $4,613,356 for FY 2021-22; and $4,613,356 for FY 2022-23
— action requested — 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
4.04 Resolution Establishing the Deadline for Acceptable Alternative Debris Removal Program
Applications — On November 4, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Urgency Ordinance No.
4190, amending Chapter 54 "North Complex Fire Recovery' of the Butte County Code. Chapter
54 prohibits the removal of wildfire ash and debris from private property that contains structural
debris from a qualifying structure, unless removed by contractors through the (1) Government
Program or (2) County's Alternative Program. Section 54-17(A) provides that the Board of
Supervisors may set a deadline for submission of an acceptable application for the Alternative
Program. The County's Fire Debris Removal Division recommends that the Board set this
deadline for April 1, 2021. Chapter 54-17(C) addresses enforcement of the requirements. If a
property owner has structural fire debris from a qualifying structure and has not submitted an
approved Right of Entry (ROE) form or an acceptable County Alternative Program application by
the required deadlines, the debris may be declared a nuisance and health hazard. California
Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has set a deadline of February 15, 2021 for the submission
of ROES for the Government Program. The resolution sets the County's deadline for submission
of acceptable applications in the Alternative Program for April 1, 2021. Once deadlines have
passed, properties declared a nuisance and health hazard may then be abated by the County,
and all costs of abatement will be charged to the property owner. Ultimately, the costs may be
filed as a lien against the property. Based on the request made by the County and past practice,
it is anticipated that Cal OES will conduct fire debris removal for abated properties using
government -hired debris removal contractors who have been utilized for the Government
Program in Butte County — action requested —ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (County Administration)
4.05 Financial Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2020-21 — The Financial Report for the
Second Quarter of FY 2020-21 provides an economic update, summarizes the quarterly analysis
of expenditures and revenues, provides an update on disaster impacts, budget outlook, cash
balances and reports on current pension, retiree health liabilities and long-term debt obligations
for the period ending December 31, 2020 — action requested — ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (County Administration)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
4.06 Budget Adjustment - Additional State Allocations — Each year, the Department of Employment
and Social Services prepares a budget for its various programs based on anticipated funding
allocations from the State. Since the State funding allocations are not finalized until after the
Board approves the Recommended Budget, a budget adjustment is often required during a fiscal
year. For FY 2020-21, the Department received additional allocations totaling $2,208,715 for
programs including: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS),
CalWORKS Housing Support Program, Medi -Cal, Child and Family Team Program (CFT),
Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Program (CSEC), Family Urgent Response System
(FURS), Private Adoption Agency Reimbursement Program (PAARP), Child Welfare Services
Augmentation, Level of Care Protocol Tool, and Project Roomkey and Rehousing Strategy
funding. The Department also received a grant from North Valley Community Foundation for
North Complex fire survivor needs. These additional allocations will support ongoing efforts for
contracted CalWorks Child Care, CSEC and CFT needs, Housing Support program rental
assistance, PAARP payments to adoption agencies as well as overtime costs related to CalWorks,
Medi -Cal and Child Welfare Services efforts. The allocations also support the new program FURS
which will provide a coordinated effort for phone -based and in-person mobile response for
foster caregivers and youth, funding for Project Roomkey expenses, and grant funding for unmet
needs for North Complex Fire survivors — action requested — APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Employment and Social Services)
4.07 Contracts Related to Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Funding — On December 21,
2020, the Butte Countywide Continuum of Care (CoC) awarded a total of $224,329 in HEAP
funding to the following agencies to address the homelessness crisis in Butte County.
1) Caminar, Avenida Apartments for fencing and heat pump for community room for
$21,172 (new contract);
2) Oroville Rescue Mission, Inc. for the Mission Outreach Center for $100,000 (contract
amendment); and
3) Oroville Southside Community Improvement Association, Inc. for the Haven of Hope
Housing Program for $103,157 (contract amendment).
The CoC was able to award these funds due to unspent HEAP funding totaling $224,329 from
previous contracts from the following agencies:
1) Ampla Health, Homeless Healthcare Outreach for Services: $175,090 (out of $971,716);
and
2) Chico Housing Action Team, Hand Up Supportive Housing for Rental Assistance: $49,239
(out of $455,044).
The CoC has sole discretion over how HEAP funding is spent and who receives the funding. The
Department of Employment and Social Services serves as the Administrative Entity for the CoC
and will be monitoring the contracts and distributing the funding based on the CoC Council's
recommendation and the terms set forth by the State of California.
Action requested —APPROVE (1) CONTRACTAND (4) CONTRACT AMENDMENTS AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
4.08 Project Plans and Specifications and Contract with United Building Contractors, Inc. for the Jail
Roof, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Project — The roof and heating, ventilation and
air conditioning components of the main jail are no longer serviceable and require replacement.
The General Services Department published a formal invitation for bids on the project and three
submittals were received ranging from $3,399,000 to $3,799,929. The project includes
demolition of the failed components, installation of a new roof, mechanical equipment and
affected acoustical tile and lighting. The department recommends that the Board of Supervisors
approve the plans and specifications which are available for review at the General Services office
located at 2081 2nd Street in Oroville, execute a not to exceed contract of $3,399,000 with Chico
based United Building Contractors, the lowest bidder, and appoint the General Services Director
as the officer of the project. The term of the project is 277 days from the Notice to Proceed date
issued once insurance documents are validated. Additionally, on January 14, 2020, the Board
authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to submit an application for a United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Community Facilities Grant in the amount
of $500,000 to be utilized for the HVAC portion of this project, as well as establishment of the
HVAC portion as a capital asset in line with USDA funding requirements. It has since been
determined that USDA funds will not be available for this project and that the project can be
completed without USDA funds — action requested — 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE
OFFICER OF THE PROJECT. (General Services)
4.09 Update on Flood Risk Reduction Items for the Rock Creek and Keefer Slough Watershed — On
February 11, 2020, the Department of Public Works provided the Board of Supervisors with a
detailed analysis of the challenges associated with the Rock Creek and Keefer Slough Watershed.
The Board directed staff to pursue and implement the nine flood risk reduction activities listed
below and return with a progress report in late 2020. Staff presented an update on these
activities at the November 11, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting. At the January 26, 2021 Board
of Supervisors meeting, the Board directed staff to provide an update on flood risk reduction
activities for the Rock Creek and Keefer Slough Watershed including development activity. The
Department of Public Works will provide updates on the flood risk reduction activities, and the
Department of Development Services will present updated development activity and the North
Chico Specific Plan. Flood Risk Reduction Activities for the Rock Creek and Keefer Slough
Watershed.
1) Update rainfall criteria;
2) Refine Outfall Criteria and increase detention volumes;
3) Update NFIP Ordinance — more resilient building requirements;
4) Support Rock Creek Reclamation District—channel maintenance;
5) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage, public information;
6) Update drainage improvement standards;
7) Stabilize Bifurcation — design;
8) Update FIRM (FEMA project); and
9) Flood Risk Reduction Study — develop preferred project.
Action requested — ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Public Works)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
4.10 2020 Groundwater Status Report and the Basin Management Objectives (BMO) 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 BMO Program. The
2020 Groundwater Status Report includes a summary of hydrologic conditions for the 2020
water year, groundwater conditions, results from the water quality trend monitoring program,
and land subsidence data. Chapter 33A 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 2020 water year (WY) was classified as a dry water year in the
Sacramento Valley with below average precipitation according to the Northern Sierra 8 -Station
index. Decreases to groundwater levels were observed from the last WY, specifically in
groundwater dependent areas of the County. Close to 50% and 70% of the wells monitored
which have assigned Alert Stages to them were in an Alert Stage in the Spring and Fall of 2020
respectively. 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 4, 2021 and
was presented to the Water Commission on February 3, 2021 which made a recommendation to
the Board of Supervisors to accept the report. The full report and the appendices are available
online at: https://www.buttecounty.net/waterresourceconservation/Groundwater-Status-
Reports/Current-Groundwater-Status-Report — action requested — ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Water and Resource Conservation)
4.11 Update on Water Issues - The Department of Water and Resource Conservation will provide the
Board of Supervisors with an update on the following water resource issues:
1) Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Implementation Status - The
Groundwater Sustainability Plans are on track for completion by January 31, 2022. The
Department will report on the status of Groundwater Sustainability Plan development
with an emphasis on the Butte subbasin. Butte County is a groundwater sustainability
agency in the Butte subbasin.
2) Grant Projects - The Department will provide the Board with an overview and status of
the Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant and a grant from the
Sierra Institute.
3) Miocene Canal - The Department will report on the status of Pacific Gas & Electric's
progress to restore water to the Miocene Canal.
4) State Water Project Table A Lease Agreements - Butte County has agreements with
Palmdale Water District and Dudley Ridge Water District (on behalf of the "Westside
Districts") to lease a portion of the Butte County State Water Project Table A
allocation. The term of these agreements were extended in 2017 to December 31,
2031. The long-term lease of Butte County's State Water Project Table A allocation
requires separate agreements with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to
utilize the State Water Project facilities which expire on December 31, 2021. The
Department will present potential steps to amend the conveyance agreements to
extend the termination date and seek direction from the Board.
Action requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. (Water and Resource Conservation)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
4.12 Introduction of an Ordinance Entitled Ban on the Establishment and Operation of Needle
Exchange or Distribution Programs —The Board of Supervisors recognizes that the establishment
and operation of needle exchange or distribution programs will increase improperly disposed
needles which pose a serious risk to the public health, safety and welfare, given the potential for
personal bodily injury, property damage, and contaminated waterways in the event of high-
water levels. It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to ban the establishment, operation,
engagement, use, and/or participation in needle exchange or distribution programs within the
unincorporated areas of the County of Butte to protect the public health, safety, and general
welfare of its residents — action requested — WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE
ENTITLED "BAN ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NEEDLE EXCHANGE OR
DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS" (Board of Supervisors)
4.13 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 10:OOAM — Timed Item — Resolutions Approving an Application for Funding and Execution of
Grant Agreement from the 2020 Community Development Block Grant COVID Response Round
2 and 3 and Approving an Amendment to the Standard Agreement CDBG-CV Round 1 — The
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) receives funding from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and allocates funds to CDBG eligible non -entitlement
jurisdictions. Approximately $71 million in new Coronavirus Response Round 2 and 3 (CDBG-CV2
and CDBG-CV3) federal funds authorized by Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act will be allocated to eligible jurisdictions to perform activities related to COVID-19
response and recovery. Eligible CDBG-CV activities include: public services related to COVID-19
support; improvements and acquisition of healthcare and homeless facilities in response to
COVID-19 impacts; housing assistance for vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19; and
assistance to businesses and micro -enterprises impacted by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and
shut -downs. Butte County's allocation for CDBG-CV2 is $768,276 and for CDBG-CV3 is $250,325,
totaling $1,018,601. County Administration recommends adopting a resolution to utilize the
maximum allocation for two new public service activities and one expanded public service
activity from CDBG-CV1. The expanded activity requires a resolution authorizing the amendment
of a Standard Agreement for CDBG-CV1 funds approved by the Board of Supervisors on August
25, 2020 to expand the Food Bank Distribution program:
1) Public Services (new CDBG-CV2 and CV3 activity) — Butte County Older Adult Home
Delivery Nutrition Relief ($200,101);
2) Public Services (new CDBG-CV2 and CV3 activity) — Butte County Public Health COVID
Testing and Vaccination Response ($392,634);
3) Public Services (expansion of CDBG-CV1 activity) — Butte County Food Bank Distribution
Expansion ($293,448); and
4) General Administration ($132,418).
Action requested — 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT COVID RESPONSE ROUND 2 AND 3 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD AGREEMENT CDBG-CV ROUND
1 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
5.02 10:20AM — Timed Item — Letter of Support and Informational Presentation by Assemblyman
Gallagher's Office for Assembly Bill 36 - Design -build Contracting: Town of Paradise — At the
request of Supervisor Kimmelshue, District 4 and Supervisor Teeter, District 5, staff prepared a
letter in support of Assembly Bill 36 - Design -build contracting: Town of Paradise. AB 36 would
help the Town of Paradise recover from the devastating impacts of the Camp Fire by authorizing
the use of the design -build project delivery method for a water pipeline and a sewer treatment
project — action requested — APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Supervisor Kimmelshue, District 4 and Supervisor Teeter, District 5)
5.03 1:15PM — Timed Item — Housing and Homelessness Programs Overview — The Departments of
Employment and Social Services and Behavioral Health operate programs that provide services
for Butte County residents in regards to housing and homelessness. These programs vary in the
eligible activities and population served based on requirements from the funding sources.
Individuals and households served could be homeless or at risk of homelessness. The programs
provide resources, services and supports aimed at relieving the stress, insecurity and trauma of
experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The Directors of Employment and Social
Services and Behavioral Health will provide presentations with information about the various
programs offered within their respective Departments — action requested — ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Employment and Social Services and Behavioral Health)
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
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSENT AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
3. REGULAR AGENDA
3.01 Nomination of one Special District Regular Non -Enterprise member and one Special District
Alternate Enterprise or Non -Enterprise Member to the Butte Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) — LAFCO is calling for nominations for one Special District Regular Non -
Enterprise Member and one Special District Alternate Enterprise or Non -Enterprise Member to
serve on the Commission through May 31, 2025. The Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of
Trustees may submit nominations, however is not required to. Currently, Al McGreehan from
the Paradise Recreation and Park District holds the Regular Non -Enterprise seat until May
2021; and Larry Bradley from the Durham Recreation & Park District holds the Alternate
Enterprise or Non -Enterprise seat until May 2021. If nominations are made, a written
nomination letter must be provided to LAFCO no later than Thursday March 11, 2021— action
requested — 1) NOMINATE ONE SPECIAL DISTRICT REGULAR NON -ENTERPRISE MEMBER TO
LAFCO, OR NOT; AND 2) NOMINATE ONE SPECIAL DISTRICT ALTERNATE ENTERPRISE OR NON -
ENTERPRISE MEMBER TO LAFCO, OR NOT. (General Services)
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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 Butte County Public Facilities Financing Corporation 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.
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.
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
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- FEBRUARY 23, 2021
7.02 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
7.03 Actual Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
A. Cody Ray Pettigrew v. County of Butte; USDC-Eastern District Court Case No. 2:20-CV-00927-
MCE-KJN;
B. Christine Bryan/Meagan Ramsey v. County of Butte, et al.; Butte County Superior Court
Case No. 19CV03490;
C. California Open Lands, a non profit land trust organization v. Butte County Department of
Public Works, et al.; USDC - Eastern District Court Case No. 2:20-CV-00123-KJM-DMC; and
D. Andy Estrada v. Butte County, et al.; Butte County Superior Court Case No. 19CV00668.
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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
Andy Pickett
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, you can do so by following the public comment protocol
Mike Ramsey
which can be found at bcadmin.net/PublicComment. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular
Employment & Social
Agenda.
Services:
2.
Regular Agenda: this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items
Shelby Boston
removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
Fire Chief:
3.
Public Hearing and Timed Items: this is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are
John Messina
set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time
listed, but will never start before the time listed.
General Services:
4.
Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the public may address the Board on any
Grant Hunsicker
matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda,
Human Resources:
but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction.
Sheri Waters
5.
Closed Session: the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area
Information Systems:
of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the closed session.
Dino Cabal
Public Participation:
Library:
Narinder Sufi
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow
members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited
Public Health:
to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3.
Danette York
Due to COVID-19, the Board of Supervisors Chambers is closed to members of the public. For the latest
Public Works:
information on how to submit public comment and/or participate virtually at the meeting, visit
Joshua Pack
bcadmin.net/meetings or contact the Clerk of the Board. The Board has adopted policy and procedures to
Sheriff -Coroner*:
facilitate the meeting process and conduct. A complete listing of these policies and procedures can be found the
Kory Honea
County Administrative Office, or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website.
Treasurer -Tax Collector*:
The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with
Troy Kidd
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.
to request disability -related modifications/accommodations, or to request materials in alternate formats. All
UC Cooperative
requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the
Extension Advisor:
Luis Espino
meeting.
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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