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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
OCTOBER 26, 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
Rules of Decorum
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
The Board of Supervisors welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and appreciates public
engagement. The Board of Supervisors expects members of the public to act in a courteous, civil, and
respectful manner. Individuals who address the Board shall not make personal, impertinent, slanderous,
or profane remarks to any member of the Board, staff, or general public. The Board of Supervisors will
not tolerate loud, threatening, personal or abusive language, or disorderly conduct which disrupts,
disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of Board meetings. Violation of these rules of decorum
will result in the meeting being recessed.
2. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Supervisor Comments on Consent Agenda Items
B. Adopt Consent Agenda
3.01 Behavioral Health Capital Asset Surplus - The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare
capital assets surplus that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The
Department of Behavioral Health recommends that the Board declare one photocopier (asset
number 27315) surplus to the needs of the County as the item is no longer needed by the
Department — ACTION REQUESTED — DECLARE CAPITAL ASSET SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE
COUNTY. (Behavioral Health)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- OCTOBER 26, 2021
3.02 Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for Funding from the CalHome Program
for Disaster Assistance for First -Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance - In October 2017,
November 2018 and September 2020 Butte County experienced wildfires that destroyed a
significant number of homes in the unincorporated area of Butte County. The State Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability for
disaster assistance from its CalHome Program. The County received similar CalHOME disaster
assistance funds in 2019 as a result of the 2017 La Porte and Cherokee fires, but the funds have
been turned back as they went unspent due to program constraints. The County has an open
grant with similar CalHOME disaster assistance funds as a result of the 2018 Camp Fire and the
funds have gone unspent so far primarily due to program constraints. Another round of funding
is now available as a result of the 2020 North Complex Fire, which Butte County is eligible for up
to $2,650,000. Eligible activities include: first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance, owner -
occupied rehabilitation assistance, accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units,
technical assistance for self-help housing projects, technical assistance for shared housing
programs, and homeownership project development loans. After coordination with other
eligible jurisdictions and non -profits, County staff recommends the County apply for funding for
first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance in the amount of $800,000. A separate resolution will
be presented to the Board for consideration of an application seeking funding for owner -
occupied rehabilitation assistance and accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling
units. The available grant funds do not cover the full cost to administer the program and will
require approximately $10,000 in General Fund if awarded — ACTION REQUESTED —ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.03 Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for Funding from the CalHome Program
for Disaster Assistance for Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation and Accessory Dwelling Units
or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Technical Assistance - In October 2017, November 2018 and
September 2020 Butte County experienced wildfires that destroyed a significant number of
homes in the unincorporated area of Butte County. The State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability for disaster assistance
from its CalHome Program. The County received similar CalHOME disaster assistance funds in
2019 as a result of the 2017 La Porte and Cherokee fires, but the funds have been turned back
as they went unspent due to program constraints. The County has an open grant with similar
CalHOME disaster assistance funds as a result of the 2018 Camp Fire and the funds have gone
unspent so far primarily due to program constraints. Another round of funding is now available
as a result of the 2020 North Complex Fire, which Butte County is eligible for up to $2,650,000.
Eligible activities include: first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance, owner -occupied
rehabilitation assistance, accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units, technical
assistance for self-help housing projects, technical assistance for shared housing programs, and
homeownership project development loans. After coordination with other eligible jurisdictions
and non -profits, County staff recommends the County apply for funding for Owner -Occupied
Housing Rehabilitation and the Accessory Dwelling Units or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in
the amount of $1,850,000. A separate resolution will be presented to the Board for consideration
of an application for first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance. The available grant funds do not
cover the full cost to administer the program and will require approximately $75,000 in General
Fund if awarded — ACTION REQUESTED — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (County Administration)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- OCTOBER 26, 2021
3.04 Resolution Designating Authorized Agents for Butte County - State law requires designation of
Authorized Agents for purposes of engaging with FEMA and CalOES regarding grants and
financial assistance related to Public Law 93-288 (Stafford Act) and the California Disaster
Assistance Act. This resolution designates the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy
Administrative Officers as Authorized Agents for Butte County — ACTION REQUESTED —APPROVE
THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.05 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 2021-22, the Department received additional allocations totaling $6,902,034 for
programs including: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Housing
Support Program (HSP), CalWORKs Mental Health and Substance Abuse (MH/SA), CalWORKs
Home Visiting Program (HVP), CalWORKs Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE), Adult
Protective Services (APS) Covid-19, CalWORKs Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (PEAF),
Medi -Cal, Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) and Homeless Housing, Assistance,
and Prevention Program (HHAP). These additional allocations will support ongoing efforts for
contracted CalWORKs MH/SA, HVP, and ESE, HSP and HDAP financial assistance to support
housing, APS Covid-19 expenses, overtime costs related to Medi -Cal efforts, and funding for
HHAP. HHAP is a one-time block grant to large cities, counties, and local Continuum of Care
agencies to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address the
immediate homelessness challenges. Also included in the budget adjustment is the allocation for
the PEAF payment. CalWORKs families with an active CalWORKs case, as determined by the
Statewide Automated Welfare System on July 10, 2021 received a one-time PEAF payment of
$640. Butte County had approximately 2,000 CalWORKs households eligible to receive payment
which was fully funded by federal funds — ACTION REQUESTED — APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Employment and Social Services)
3.06 Resolution Authorizing Application and Acceptance of the Housing Navigators Program (HNP)
Allocation Award - The California Department of Housing and Community Development made
$5 million available to counties to help young adults (18 to 21 year olds) secure and maintain
housing, with priority given to young adults formerly in the foster care system. The Department
of Employment and Social Services received the first allocation of $35,505 in FY 2019-20, and will
receive a second allocation of $35,505 paired with additional resources that will support a
Housing Navigator position that was added during FY 2020-21. Funds must be expended by June
30, 2022. The role of a Housing Navigator is to act as a housing specialist to assist young adults
locating available housing and overcoming barriers to locating housing. Housing Navigator
activities may include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Assist young adults secure and
maintain housing; 2) Provide housing case management which includes essential services in
emergency supports to foster youth; 3) Prevent young adults from becoming homeless; and 4)
Improve coordination of services and linkages to key resources across the community, including
those from within the child welfare system and the local Continuum of Care. The Department
recommends adopting a resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of the HNP
allocation award — ACTION REQUESTED — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Employment and Social Services)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- OCTOBER 26, 2021
3.07 Resolution Authorizing Application and Acceptance of the Transitional Housing Program (THP)
Allocation Award - The California Department of Housing and Community Development made
$8 million available to counties for the purpose of housing stability to help young adults (18 to
25 years olds) secure and maintain housing, with priority given to young adults formerly in the
foster care or probation systems. The Department of Employment and Social Services received
the first and second allocations of $41,600 in FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21. The Department will
receive a third allocation of $41,600 that will support a Transitional Housing Program. Funds
must be expended byJune 30, 2024. Funds will be used to help young adults secure and maintain
housing. Use of funds may include, but are not limited to: 1) Identify and assist housing services
for this population in the community; 2) Assist this population to secure and maintain housing
with priority given to those in the State's foster care or probation system; 3) Improve
coordination of services and linkages to community resources within the child welfare system
and the Homeless Continuum of Care; and 4) Provide engagement in outreach and targeting to
serve those with the most severe needs. The Department recommends adopting a resolution
authorizing the application and acceptance of the THP allocation award — ACTION REQUESTED —
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services)
3.08 Budget Adjustment and Capital Asset Authority for Purchase of a Vehicle for the Fire Prevention
and Safety Program - The Fire Department's fiscal year 2021-22 budget includes appropriation
and capital asset authority for a vehicle in the amount of $36,663. Revenue from the Fire
Prevention and Safety Grant Program offsets the expense for the vehicle. The vehicle was
ordered from Bob Wondries Motors, but it was canceled because the vendor can no longer
provide the vehicle. A vehicle can be provided by Downtown Ford Sales based on a State
contract. The new price to purchase and fully outfit the emergency vehicle with emergency
lighting, radios, camper shell, and vehicle striping is $50,000. The Department recommends the
Board of Supervisors authorize the purchase of the vehicle and approve a budget adjustment in
the amount of $13,337 for the additional vehicle expense — ACTION REQUESTED — 1) APPROVE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED); AND 2) AUTHORIZE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE.
(Fire)
3.09 Contract Amendment with Ray Morgan Company for County -wide Multi -Function Copier
Services - The County entered into a contract with Ray Morgan Company on March 8, 2016 to
provide county -wide multi -function copier services. The contract was amended in 2017, and
again in 2018, to update the model numbers serviced with no changes to the rates in either
amendment. The third contract amendment increased the not -to -exceed price by $650,000 and
the fourth contract amendment extended the term by 115 days and increases the not -to -exceed
amount by $250,000, bringing the contract total to $3,300,000. The Department of General
Services recommends a fifth amendment to the contract with Ray Morgan Company extending
the term by 365 days through June 30, 2022, and increasing the maximum payable by $535,580,
not -to -exceed $3,835,580. Beginning November 1, 2021 a new rate structure was negotiated for
an estimated monthly savings of $9,000. All other terms remain the same —ACTION REQUESTED
— APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA— OCTOBER 26, 2021
3.10 Contract Amendment with Ray Morgan Company for Desktop Printers, Scanners and Service -
The County entered into a contract with Ray Morgan Company on January 24, 2017 to provide
county -wide desktop printers, scanners and service. The contract was amended in 2018 to
change the billing frequency and allow for updates to the model numbers of the printers and
scanners, and again in 2020, to update the pricing sheet and to extend the term by 730 days and
increase the not -to -exceed amount by $160,000, bringing the contract total to $250,000. The
Department of General Services recommends a third amendment to the contract with Ray
Morgan Company for desktop printers, scanners and service to update the pricing structure with
a minimal reduction in monthly cost, extend the term by 157 days through June 30, 2022, and
increase the maximum payable by $80,000, not -to -exceed $330,000. All other terms remain the
same — ACTION REQUESTED — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (General Services)
3.11 Non-exclusive Easement Grant Deed with Thermalito Water and Sewer District for a New Water
Line to Service the Evidence Storage and Morgue at 1 Gillick Way, Oroville -The County is in the
process of constructing Evidence Storage and Morgue facilities (ESM) located at 1 Gillick Way in
Oroville. In order to provide a new water line to serve the ESM, the Thermalito Water and Sewer
District (TWSD) requires that the County grant a non-exclusive easement across a portion of
County owned real property for the construction, installation, use and continued maintenance
of a new water line. The Department of General Services contracted with NorthStar Engineering
to survey and prepare the legal description of the easement and a plat map depicting the
easement location. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution authorizing the Director of General Services or their designee to execute the
Easement Grant Deed and any other documents necessary to facilitate the conveyance to TWSD
on behalf of the County. Once executed and accepted, the Easement Grant Deed will constitute
a covenant and will run with the land for the benefit of TWSD — ACTION REQUESTED —1) ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF
GENERAL SERVICES TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO FACILITATE THE CONVEYANCE OF THE REAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS INCLUDING THE EASEMENT GRANT DEED. (General Services)
3.12 Side Letter Agreement with all Bargaining Units Expanding Vacation Buy -Back - The Human
Resources Department recommends a temporary expansion of the existing vacation buy-back
option currently in place with all bargaining units via side letter agreement. All bargaining units
have agreed to the proposed expansion, which increases the maximum allowable buy-back
amount by 80 hours, from a maximum of 144 hours of vacation per year to a maximum of 224
hours per year subject to individual department head approval and the availability of funds. The
recommended expansion also allows for the buy-back of excess accrued administrative leave in
addition to accrued vacation not to exceed the total additional 80 hours. The recommended
buy-back expansion will be in place until December 2022 with final requests under the
agreement to be submitted no later than December 21, 2022. The recommended expansion of
the vacation buy-back option seeks to reduce current and future unfunded liabilities resulting in
potential future budget savings by allowing employees the opportunity to cash out select
accruals in excess of the 144 hours of vacation identified in the current Memoranda of
Understanding (MOUS) —ACTION REQUESTED —APPROVE THE SIDE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA- OCTOBER 26, 2021
3.13 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:
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Add 1 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Education
Specialist position and delete 1 vacant flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Clinician position. The
requested change will address operational needs within the Quality Management/Patient's
Rights Division. Total allocations to remain unchanged. There is a net savings of $26,716 for Fiscal
Year 2021-22 as result of the requested change.
CLERK -RECORDER: Add 2 Deputy County Clerk -Recorder positions (1 term to end May 1, 2022
and 1 term to end November 1, 2022). The Elections Division is preparing for the 2022 California
Primary Elections and requires additional short-term support to meet the operational needs of
the Department. Total allocations to temporarily increase by 2. The cost of the term positions
will be covered by salary savings within the Department's budget.
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Convert 2 flexibly staffed Health &
Human Services Program Analyst positions (term to end June 30, 2022) to regular help positions.
Add 1 Housing Navigator position (sunset to end October 31, 2024) and 1 flexibly staffed
Information Systems Analyst position. These positions are needed to support the various
program services available to those in the community who are experiencing homelessness. The
additional costs for these positions are funded by federal and State allocations and have been
budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. Add 2 flexibly staffed Social Worker positions and 3
flexibly staffed Inventory Warehouse Specialist positions. Delete 2 vacant Social Worker
Supervisor positions and 3 vacant flexibly staffed Office Specialist positions. These changes
better suit the current and future needs of the Department and there are no additional costs for
the requested changes. Total allocations to increase by 2.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Amend Section 280 of the Salary Ordinance No. 4198 of
the County of Butte entitled "Classifications with Flat Rate Assignments" by adding the Class
Code 6862 "Aircraft Pilot" Flat Rate Range $29-$49 per hour. This classification is Extra Help and
utilized by the Sheriff's Office.
ACTION REQUESTED — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
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3.14 Contracts for On -Call Engineering Services - The Department of Public Works issued a Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) on May 14, 2021, for on-call engineering services. The RFQ identified
that the Department intended on issuing five on-call contracts to the top firms selected, and
services would be provided as -needed with work performed on a task order basis. These
contracts will provide the Department with additional capacity to meet emerging needs and
recently approved Board of Supervisor priorities, with project funding identified in the current
operating budget. On June 14, 2021, the Department received 13 Statement of Qualifications,
which were evaluated and ranked based on experience, capacity, and overall professional
qualifications. The Department invited eight of the 13 firms to participate in a final selection
interview, and selected Dewberry Drake Haglan of Rancho Cordova, Nichols Consulting Engineers
CHTD of Sacramento, Dokken Engineering of Folsom, Mark Thomas of Sacramento, and Quincy
Engineering, Inc. of Rancho Cordova, as the top five firms. The Department recommends
entering into a contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers CHTD, Dokken Engineering, and Mark
Thomas for on-call engineering services. Each five-year contract will run from October 26, 2021,
through October 26, 2026, for a maximum not -to -exceed amount of $500,000. The Department
prepared these contracts for potential use on federally funded programs and projects. Part of
this process requires contract review and approval from the Caltrans Office of Audits and
Investigations. While the Department has received authorization for three of these firms from
Caltrans, it is still waiting on contract approval for Dewberry Drake Haglan and Quincy
Engineering, Inc. The Department anticipates this contracts coming before the Board of
Supervisors for consideration at its meeting in November. — ACTION REQUESTED — APPROVE
CONTRACTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.15 Revenue Contract with California Department of State Hospitals for Jail Based Competency
Treatment (JBCT) and Resolution - The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a revenue
contract with the California Department of State Hospitals for JBCT program. The purpose of the
program is to provide treatment services in an effort to restore competency to inmates that have
been found by the courts to be incompetent to stand trial under Penal Code section 1370. The
State requested a resolution from the Board of Supervisors authorizing the contract. The term
of the contract is November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2024, not -to -exceed $2,106,348 —
ACTION REQUESTED — 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2)
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff -Coroner)
3.16 Contract with NMS Labs for Forensic Toxicology Services - The Coroner's Office is required to
perform autopsies and inquests into certain deaths under Government Code sections 27460 et
seq. Most forensic examinations and autopsies necessitate biological samples be removed from
the deceased and tested for a variety of intoxicants to assist in determining the cause of death.
Laboratories with accreditation required to perform forensic toxicology are limited. Solano
County performed a solicitation in October 2020 and selected NMS Labs, which resulted in a
contract that permits the use of its terms by other local government agencies in need of the
same services as allowed by State law. Due to the urgent need for services, the Sheriff's Office
recommends entering into a contract with NMS Labs for forensic toxicology services. The term
of the contract begins upon execution through June 30, 2023, not to exceed $350,000 — ACTION
REQUESTED — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA— OCTOBER 26, 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
Appointment to Drainage District 200 in Lieu of Election - In Drainage District 200, the number
of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Directors did not exceed the number of positions
to be filled and no petition calling for election was submitted. Pursuant to California Elections
Code section 10515, the Butte County Board of Supervisors shall appoint nominees to the
Board of Directors in lieu of election. Drainage District 200 requests that the Board of
Supervisors appoint both Brad Mattson and Audrey Stephens with a term of four years each,
in lieu of an election pursuant to Elections Code section 10515 — ACTION REQUESTED —
APPOINT BRAD MATTSON AND AUDREY STEPHENS TO THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT 200, WITH A
TERM OF FOUR YEARS EACH. (Other— Drainage District 200)
2. Appointment to Lake Madrone Water District in Lieu of Election - In the Lake Madrone Water
District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Directors did not exceed the
number of positions to be filled and no petition calling for election was submitted. Pursuant to
California Elections Code section 10515, the Butte County Board of Supervisors shall appoint
nominees to the Board of Directors in lieu of election. The Lake Madrone Water District
requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint Michael Camodeca, with a term of four years,
in lieu of an election pursuant to Elections Code section 10515 — ACTION REQUESTED —
APPOINT MICHAEL CAMODECATOTHE LAKE MADRONE WATER DISTRICT, TO ATERM OF FOUR
YEARS. (Other - Lake Madrone Water District)
3. Appointment to Richvale Irrigation District in Lieu of Election - In the Richvale Irrigation
District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Directors did not exceed the
number of positions to be filled and no petition calling for election was submitted. Pursuant to
California Elections Code section 10515, the Butte County Board of Supervisors shall appoint
nominees to the Board of Directors in lieu of election. The Richvale Irrigation District requests
that the Board of Supervisors appoint Walt Meyer, with a term of four years, in lieu of an
election pursuant to Elections Code section 10515 — ACTION REQUESTED — APPOINT WALT
MEYER TO THE RICHVALE IRRIGATION DISTRICT TO A TERM OF FOUR YEARS. (Other — Richvale
Irrigation District)
4. Appointment to Western Canal Water District in Lieu of Election - In the Western Canal Water
District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Directors did not exceed the
number of positions to be filled and no petition calling for election was submitted. Pursuant to
California Elections Code section 10515, the Butte County Board of Supervisors shall appoint
nominees to the Board of Directors in lieu of election. The Western Canal Water District
requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint Correen Davis to a 2 year term, and Josh
Sheppard and W. Gregory Johnson to a 4 year term each in lieu of an election pursuant to
Elections Code section 10515 — ACTION REQUESTED - APPOINT CORREEN DAVIS TO A 2 YEAR
TERM, AND JOSH SHEPPARD AND W. GREGORY JOHNSON TO A 4 YEAR TERM EACH TO THE
WESTERN CANAL WATER DISTRICT. (Other —Western Canal Water District)
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5. Appointment to Election Board of Rock Creek Reclamation District - On September 30, 2021
the Board of Trustees of Rock Creek Reclamation District unanimously adopted a resolution
that, among other things, recommended for appointment by the Butte County Board of
Supervisors three landowners to serve on the Election Board for Rock Creek Reclamation
District's 2021 election to be held on November 2, 2021. The three landowners recommended
for appointment, and their respective election board positions, are Richard Wallace
(Inspector), Jeff Shimizu (Judge), and Kevin Rice (Judge). Pursuant to Water Code Section
50700, the election board "shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall consist of
one inspector, and two judges." The Rock Creek Reclamation District requests that the Board
of Supervisors appoint Richard Wallace, Jeff Shimizu, and Kevin Rice to serve on the Rock Creek
Reclamation District Election Board — ACTION REQUESTED - APPOINT RICHARD WALLACE
(INSPECTOR), JEFF SHIMIZU (JUDGE), AND KEVIN RICE (JUDGE) TO SERVE ON THE ROCK CREEK
RECLAMATION DISTRICT ELECTION BOARD. (Other — Rock Creek Reclamation 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 Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CaIMHSA) for Mental Health
Services Act (MHSA) Workforce Education and Training Program (WET) Superior Region
Program Fund Management - The 2021-2025 Statewide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
Workforce Education and Training (WET) program aims to address the shortage of mental
health practitioners in the public mental health system through a framework that engages
regional partnerships and supports individuals through five potential categories including:
pipeline development, undergraduate college and university scholarships, clinical master and
doctoral graduate education stipends, loan repayment program, and retention activities. As
outlined in the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development 5 -year WET
Plan, California is separated into five different regions with each region designating its local
priorities within the five categories. Butte County is serving as the lead agency for the Superior
Region Partnership consisting of Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen,
Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties.
The Superior Region has selected three categories as their local priorities that include loan
repayment, educational stipends, and peer scholarships. CaIMHSA will provide the
management of these funds for the Superior Region. The Department recommends entering
into an agreement with the CaIMHSA for fiduciary management of WET Superior Region
program activities. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025, not -to -
exceed $2,860,245 — ACTION REQUESTED — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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4.03 Comment Letter Regarding State Assembly and Senate Redistricting Visualizations - At the
request of Supervisor Kimmelshue, staff prepared a comment letter regarding proposed
changes to the existing State Assembly and Senate district composition during the redistricting
process — ACTION REQUESTED — APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Board of Supervisors — District 4)
4.04 Employment Contract for Director - Child Support Services - County Administration
recommends entering into a new employment contract with Sean Farrell as Director - Child
Support Services. The term of the contract is February 13, 2022 through February 12, 2025.
The contract includes a proposed salary of $164,164, the same as his current salary — ACTION
REQUESTED — APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(County Administration)
4.05 Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing Section 2-25 of the Butte County Code Relating to
Boundaries of the Supervisorial Districts - Every ten years following the federal census, the
boundaries of the supervisory districts of the County must be adjusted so that the districts are
similar in population. The existing district boundaries are codified in section 2-25 of the Butte
County Code. This ordinance would repeal section 2-25 effective December 9, 2021, or the
effective date of a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors establishing new
supervisorial boundaries, whichever is later — ACTION REQUESTED — WAIVE THE FIRST
READING OF THE ORDINANCE. (County Administration)
4.06 Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application for Small Community Drought Relief
Program (SCDR) with California Department of Water Resources (DWR) -Two hundred million
dollars have been appropriated for the Department of Water Resources Small Community
Drought Relief Program. This grant opportunity is intended to fund programs for interim and
immediate drought relief. The Office of Emergency Management proposes applying for
$2,000,000 to fund a two-year program providing temporary storage tanks and contracted
water hauling to residents of Butte County experiencing residential water loss due to dry wells
and springs. The Temporary Tank and Water Delivery Program will serve as a bridge to more
permanent and drought resilient solutions. Expenditures for FY21 are estimated at $1,000,000.
Pending continuation of drought conditions, expenditures for FY22 are also estimated to be
$1,000,000. Funds will be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2024 —
ACTION REQUESTED—ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
4.07 Miocene Canal Acquisition Follow Up Discussion - The Miocene Canal system is a PG&E
hydroelectric water conveyance facility that includes PG&E's Upper Miocene and Middle
Miocene Canals and California Water Service's Lower Miocene. The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed
the Upper Miocene, thus, preventing water from entering the Miocene Canal system and
ceasing hydro -power operations. As the cost of repairs and operation have become a
prohibitive factor, PG&E is actively pursuing an entity to acquire the Upper and Middle -
portions of the Miocene Canal. On June 22, 2021, your Board directed staff to look into three
specific questions regarding the potential acquisition of the Miocene canal. Staff are returning
with these answers — ACTION REQUESTED — PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. (County
Counsel/County Administration)
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4.08 Resolution and Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to Butte County Code Chapter 24,
Zoning Ordinance — Agricultural Buffers (Sections 24-83, 24-84, and 24-266 A) and the
Agricultural Buffer Implementation Guidelines - On February 9, 2021 the Department of
Development Services held a workshop for the Board of Supervisor to discuss the exceptions
for agricultural buffer setbacks to discretionary and ministerial permits. On April 27, 2021 the
Board directed the Department to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Article 17, Agricultural
Buffers, and the Agricultural Buffer Implementation Guidelines to remove the exception
allowance and unusual circumstance process for discretionary permits. On April 22, 2021 the
Board directed the Department to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Article 17, Agricultural
Buffers, and the Agricultural Buffer Implementation Guidelines. At a public hearing held on
September 23, 2021, the Butte County Planning Commission unanimously recommended
adoption of the amendments to the Zoning Code and the Agricultural Buffer Implementation
Guidelines to the Board of Supervisors. The following amendments are proposed: 1) Amend
the Agricultural Buffer Sections 24-83 and 24-84 to eliminate the unusual circumstances
request option for discretionary projects in or adjacent to Agriculturally zoned parcels; 2)
Amend the Appeal Subjects and Jurisdiction Section 24-266.A to add "exceptions to
agricultural buffer setbacks" for ministerial actions to Zoning Administrator Decisions; 3)
Amend the Agricultural Buffer Implementation Guidelines to eliminate reference to unusual
circumstances for discretionary projects and identify that non-agricultural intervening
features, such as roads, railroads and canals provide separation and/or barriers and serve as
part of the buffer area. In addition to the proposed amendments, the Planning Commission
recommends that the Board adopt Section 15061(b)(3) exemption ("Common Sense") in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) — ACTION REQUESTED — 1)
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, (ZONING ORDINANCE) MAKING TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 24-83, 24-84 AND 24-266 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGRICULTURAL BUFFER IMPLEMENTATION
GUIDELINES AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
4.09 Job Order Contracts (JOC) with Hignell, Inc. DBA Experts in Your Home, Staples Construction
Company, Inc. and North Star Construction and Engineering, Inc. - JOC is an alternative project
delivery process that allows contractors to complete a substantial number of individual
projects with a single bid. Public Contract Code section 20128.5 allows the County to
implement a JOC services process to select vendors to complete specific individual projects for
repairs, maintenance and other repetitive work to be done according to fixed unit prices under
a single umbrella contract executed by the Board of Supervisors. On August 10, 2021, the
Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of General Services to advertise for bids for
JOC. JOC was advertised on August 27, 2021 and five bids were received on September 28,
2021. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Hignell, Inc. DBA Experts in Your
Home of Chico. The second lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Staples Construction
Company, Inc., which holds multiple office locations in Northern California. The third lowest
responsive and responsible bidder was North Star Construction and Engineering, Inc. of Yuba
City. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20128.5 and current California Consumer Price
Index, each contract is for a period of one year, and carries a minimum work guarantee of
$25,000 and has a maximum value of $2,000,000. Per prior direction, any proposed JOC work
orders in excess of $250,000 will require additional Board of Supervisors approval. The
Department recommends that the Board award JOC contracts to Hignell, Inc. DBA Exerts in
Your Home, Staples Construction Company, Inc. and North Star Construction and Engineering,
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Inc. —ACTION REQUESTED —AWARD JOC CONTRACTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(General Services)
4.10 Update on Water Activities - Department of Water and Resource Conservation will provide the
Board of Supervisors with an update on the following water resource activities: 1) Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Implementation Status: a) Report on the status of GSP
public review and adoption process. The GSPs are on track for submittal by January 31, 2022.
b) Inter -Basin Coordination - an overview of the Northern Sacramento Valley (NSV) Inter -Basin
Coordination Report and facilitation services of Consensus Building Institute, review of the
framework for inter -basin coordination and how the framework can be used by the GSAs to
support GSP implementation. 2) General Plan Water Resources Element Update: At the
October 6, 2021 Water Commission meeting, the Commission formed an ad hoc committee to
discuss, identify, and summarize recommendations so that the Water Commission can provide
input on policy options. 3) Drought Task Force - Met on September 7, 2021 with an update
provided to the Board on September 28, 2021: a) The RFP for the Drought Impacts Analysis
Study was issued on October 15, 2021 to solicit proposals for the Study and the proposal
submission deadline is November 15, 2021. b) Small Community Drought funding for four small
water systems are underway. 4) Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project: The consultant
Ludhorff Scalmanini Consulting Engineers initiated work on the project and is planning to
conduct a public meeting in Palermo by mid-November 2021. 5) NSV Integrated Regional
Water Management Board and Technical Advisory Committee Vacancies: The County's
appointed seats on the NSV IRWM Board and TAC are vacant; staff will provide a summary of
the process, activities, and status for filling these seats. 6) Table A Agreements: The County
has at least 3,050 acre feet of Table A water available for in -County use and staff is exploring
options for Table A water to bring forward to the Board for discussion. 7) Paradise Irrigation
District Options Identification Report: Discuss current status of the study and next steps —
ACTION REQUESTED — ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Water and Resource Conservation)
4.11 Contract with Public Health Institute, Inc. (PHI) for Case Investigation, Contact Tracing (CI/CT)
and epidemiological services - The Department of Public Health has received funding to
support CI/CT and epidemiological work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the
start of the pandemic, the Department has utilized redirected State staff to support the local
CI/CT work. The State is now ending the redirected staff program. To continue supporting
counties in CI/CT work, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) was expected to
enter into a single contract with Public Health Institute (PHI) on behalf of counties. However,
the Department was informed in late August 2021 that individual counties needed to contract
directly with PHI. PHI uses specialists with training, supervision, and access to California's
contact tracing and data management system used to submit COVID-19 data to CDPH. The
Department does not have sufficient specialized staff to support the CI/CT function and are
unable to hire and train quickly enough to fill this gap. Contracting with PHI to complete this
work is the best action to support the COVID-19 response efforts for the community. The
Department recommends entering into a contract with PHI for CI/CT and epidemiological
services. The term of the contract is November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022, not -to -exceed
$1,170,911 — ACTION REQUESTED — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Public Health)
4.12 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:15AM — Timed Item - General Plan Amendment (GPA21-0001) and Rezone (REZ21-0001) -
Applicant Jim Miller requests a General Plan Amendment (GPA21-0001), from a Very Low
Density Residential (VLDR) to an Industrial (1) General Plan designation, and a Rezone (REZ21-
0001) from a VLDR to a Light Industrial (LI) zone on a 3.55 -acre eastern portion of parcel located
at 200 Speedway Avenue south of the City of Chico, within its sphere of influence; APN 040-
030-104. There is no industrial development proposal associated with this project at this time.
The Planning Commission considered this item at a public hearing held on September 23, 2021
and recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment and Rezone to the Board of
Supervisors on a 5-0 vote. This amendment would be the first General Plan Amendment in the
2021 calendar year, and its approval would not exceed the four total amendments allowed
under Government Code section 65358 (b) — ACTION REQUESTED - 1) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
5.02 9:30AM — Timed Item - Presentation on the Butte Subbasin Draft Groundwater Sustainability
Plan - Butte County is one of eleven Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) in the Butte
Subbasin. Through a Cooperation Agreement executed in 2019, the eleven GSAs agreed to
develop and adopt a single Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Butte Subbasin by the
statutory deadline of January 31, 2022, which is established by the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act. The GSAs in the Butte Subbasin announced the draft GSP is available for
public review and comment. The public comment period began on September 7, 2021 and will
end October 31, 2021. During this time, individual GSAs are receiving an overview presentation
of the draft GSP and are encouraged to provide input and recommendations on the draft plan.
The Butte Advisory Board, comprised of a representative from each GSA Board, will consider all
public comments and GSA Board input when they meet on November 18, 2021 and will make
final recommendations on revisions to the GSP. The Board of Supervisors will consider adoption
of the GSP in December 2021. The Department of Water & Resource Conservation recommends
the Board of Supervisors receive information about the draft GSP and either provide direction
to staff or provide direction to the County's representative on the Butte Advisory Board
regarding public comment — ACTION REQUESTED — PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF OR TO THE
COUNTY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BUTTE ADVISORY BOARD. (Water and Resource
Conservation)
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5.03 10:30AM —Timed Item - Resolutions Amending the Master Fee Schedule with the Employment
Cost Index (ECI) - The Master Fee Schedule is made up of user fees charged for services or
products that benefit individuals or businesses. On June 13, 2017, proposed changes to the
Master Fee Schedule, which were based on a comprehensive user fee study, were adopted by
the Board of Supervisors. User fees may be amended periodically, to more accurately reflect
actual costs, by applying the change in the ECI pursuant to County Code section 3-331.
Traditionally the annual ECI recommendation is brought before the Board in the fall, and the
fees become effective around the beginning of the calendar year. On November 10, 2020 the
Board of Supervisors approved resolutions amending the Master Fee Schedule based on the net
percentage increase in the ECI through the second quarter of 2020. The ECI in the second
quarter of 2020 was 142.9 and the ECI in the second quarter of 2021 was 145.8, with a net
percentage increase of 2.03%. The Department of Agriculture, Assessor's Office, Clerk -
Recorder's Office, Department of Development Services, Fire Department, Department of
Information Systems, County Library, Probation Department, Department of Public Health,
Department of Public Works, Sheriff's Office, and Treasurer -Tax Collector's Office recommend
that the 2.03% ECI increase be applied to their eligible user fees, and County Administration
supports the recommendation. Pursuant to County Code section 3-331, a fee mandated by
another jurisdiction will be automatically adjusted to reflect the adjustments made to the fee
by the other jurisdiction. The Department of Agriculture, Clerk -Recorder's Office, Probation
Department, and the Sheriff's Office are applying changes to State mandated fees and general
cleanup of fees to their fee schedules. The proposed changes in user fees will be implemented
by adopting resolutions amending the Master Fee Schedule, and will become effective January
1, 2022 —ACTION REQUESTED —ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(County Administration)
5.04 11:00AM — Timed Item - Update from the Alliance for Workforce Development on Operations
in Butte County - As part of the Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium, the
Alliance for Workforce Development delivers the federal Workforce Investment Act programs
for Adults, Youth, Dislocated Workers, and Businesses throughout Butte County. The Director
of Business Services, Amy Velazquez, will provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on
the status of services provided in Butte County — ACTION REQUESTED — ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Other- Alliance for Workforce Development)
5.05 11:10AM — Timed Item — Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of Minor Use Permit
(MUP20-0002) - A hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's August 19, 2021,
approval of Minor Use Permit MUP20-0002 for Carl and Nicole Hickman to establish a Special
Event Facility in the AG -40 (Agriculture -40 acre minimum parcel size) zone. The project site
encompasses a portion of a 10.38 -acre property located at 400 Marmore Road, west of the
intersection of Marmore Road and Morehead Avenue, and approximately 1.6 miles west from
the City of Chico city limits; APN: 039-570-032 — ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT A RESOLUTION
DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF MINOR
USE PERMIT (MUP20-0002) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
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5.06 1:45PM —Timed Item — Butte County 2020 Crop and Livestock Report - In accordance with the
California Food and Agriculture Code, section 2279, Butte County Agricultural Commissioner
prepares an annual crop and livestock report that shows the agriculture production and
agriculture value in Butte County. The Agriculture Commissioner will present the Butte County
2020 Crop & Livestock Report to the Board of Supervisors — ACTION REQUESTED — ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Agriculture)
5.07 2:OOPM — Timed Item - Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief
Administrative Officer
A. North Complex Fire Recovery Update
B. Camp Fire Update
C. COVID-19 Update by Director of Public Health
D. CAO Comment
5.08 2:15PM —Timed Item - Board of Supervisors Public Comment
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6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.01 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations, Including
Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. Human Resources Director
J. Information Services Director
K. Library Director
L. Public Health Director
M. Public Works Director
N. Water and Resources Conservation Director
6.02 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
6.03 Conference with Real Prooertv Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Assessor Parcel Numbers:
013-310-024
013-310-027
013-310-036
013-310-037
013-300-098
Agency Negotiator: Grant Hunsicker
Negotiating Parties: County of Butte, City of Oroville, Oroville Southside Community
Improvement Association
Negotiations: Terms and Conditions of Conveyance of Real Property Rights
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6.04 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - 1 case:
A. Doherty, et al. v. County of Butte, et al., Butte County Superior Court Case No. 19CV02464.
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Butte County
Department Heads
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Louie Mendoza
Assessor*:
Diane Brown
Auditor -Controller*:
Graciela Gutierrez
Behavioral Health:
Scott Kennelly
Chief Administrative
Officer:
Andy Pickett
Chief Probation Officer:
Wayne Barley
Child Support Services:
Sean Farrell
Clerk -Recorder/
Registrar of Voters*:
Candace Grubbs
County Counsel:
Bruce Alpert
Development Services:
Paula Daneluk
District Attorney*:
Mike Ramsey
Employment & Social
Services:
Shelby Boston
Fire Chief:
John Messina
General Services:
Grant Hunsicker
Human Resources:
Sheri Waters
Information Systems:
Dino Cabal
Library:
Narinder Sufi
Public Health:
Danette York
Public Works:
Joshua Pack
Sheriff -Coroner*:
Kory Honea
Treasurer -Tax Collector*
Troy Kidd
LIC Cooperative
Extension Advisor:
Luis Espino
Water & Resource
Conservation:
Kamie Loeser
*Elected Official
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matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda,
but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction.
2. Consent Agenda: These items are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the Board. If
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request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
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County Administration Office
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
530.552.3300
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