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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA062822BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ANDY PICKETT MEETING LOCATION CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS CLERK OF THE BOARD 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205 OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 BRAD STEPHENS, INTERIM 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 Amend Capital Asset Policy - The last revision of the County Capital Asset Policy was adopted by the Board of Supervisors April 23, 2019. The Governmental Accounting Standard Board has issued a new pronouncement known as GASB 87, necessitating a revision to the Capital Asset Policy. The revised policy now includes leases, the right to use other's assets that meet the qualification to be capitalized. In addition, minor standardizations were updated to utilize improved functionality of Workday. This brings the policy into compliance with new Accounting Standards — action requested — ADOPT AMENDED CAPITAL ASSET POLICY. (Auditor -Controller) Page 1 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.02 Contract Amendment with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (Aegis) for Narcotic Replacement Therapy (NRT) - Aegis operates one of the largest networks of narcotic treatment programs (NTP) in the nation. Aegis' goal is to support the successful recovery of clients and improve the quality of lives through the provision of evidence -based comprehensive treatment. To receive NRT in a licensed NTP, all clients are required to participate in a comprehensive treatment program which includes a medical evaluation and screening for diseases that are overly represented in the opiate - addicted population. Clients are evaluated and provided counseling for medical, alcohol, criminal, and psychological problems. Aegis currently has licensed capacity to serve up to 580 clients at any given time. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends amending the agreement with Aegis to provide additional NRT services in the current year. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $75,483, not -to -exceed $2,088,963. All other terms remain the same. The agreement is not measured in terms of number of clients served, as the length of services vary based on each client's specific needs. This is a State -mandated service — action requested—APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.03 Agreement with California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS) Training for the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCIA) Workforce Education and Training Program (WET) - CIBHS is a behavioral health consultancy for systems, organizations, and providers to improve outcomes for people with mental health and substance use challenges. CIBHS provides training and mentoring webinars for the HCIA WET Program. CIBHS develops plans for the use of HCIA WET Superior Regional Partnership (SRP) funding to administer the SRP Retention Activities Program. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends entering into an agreement with CIBHS for 12 webinars over 12 months, starting in July 2022. The term of the Agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $156,323 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.04 Agreement with Counseling Solutions for Mental Health Services - Counseling Solutions is a nonprofit agency that provides mental health services to Butte County youth living in the foster care system. These services include individual counseling and case management as part of the mandated services by the State. The Department of Behavioral Health must manage the system of care across all direct service providers to ensure services are available based on federally mandated time and distance standards. The Department holds many agreements with local community organizations to assist in meeting the required level of mental health services available to the county. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with Counseling Solutions to provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $407,215. This agreement is not measured based on the number of clients served, it provides additional capacity of direct service providers within the system of care — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) Page 2 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.05 Agreement with Stonewall Alliance of Chico (Stonewall) for Outreach Services - Stonewall is a non- profit agency serving the Northern Sacramento Valley that works to create an open, safe and inclusive environment for all members of the gender and sexual minority and ally community. Stonewall provides suicide prevention, education, and outreach services throughout the County to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and more (LGBTQI2S+) youth and young adults, as well as their families, friends, allies and institutions, organizations, service providers, and educational facilities. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends entering into agreement with Stonewall to provide providing training to a minimum of 1,185 participants per fiscal year. Training shall be provided to various community organizations to promote safety, non -stigmatization, and non-discriminatory practices when serving members of the LGBTQI2S+ community. Stonewall shall include approaches that are culturally congruent with the values of the populations for whom changes in attitudes, knowledge, and behavior are intended. Stonewall shall track outreach and engagement activities and number of participants. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $122,236 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.06 Contract with Traditions Psychology Group, dba Traditions Behavioral Health (TBH) for Outpatient Psychiatric Services - TBH is a locum agency, which provides on-site, on-call, and telemedicine psychiatrists for placement at hospitals and clinics on a short-term basis. Due to the shortage of psychiatrists, the Department of Behavioral Health contracts annually with TBH to supply psychiatrists to work at various Department Outpatient Clinics via telehealth, as needed. The psychiatrists provide clinical psychiatric services and assists the Department in meeting the required level of mental health services available to the County. The Department recommends entering into a contract with TBH for the provision of psychiatric services. The term of this contract is July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $374,400. This contract is a result of a Request for Proposal the Department released for outpatient psychiatry services — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.07 Contract Amendment with Environmental Alternatives (EA) for Mental Health Services - EA is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. EA specializes in relationship -centered treatment in working with families, children, and placement agencies. The Department of Behavioral Health must manage the system of care across all direct service providers to ensure services are available based on federally mandated time and distance standards. Services include individual counseling, crisis services, medication support and case management as part of the services mandated by the State. The Department holds agreements with local community organizations that assist in meeting the required level of mental health services available to the County. The Department recommends amending the agreement with EA for fiscal year 2021-22 to provide additional mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $121,491, not -to -exceed $191,492. All other terms remain the same. The agreement is not measured based on the number of clients served, but instead, serves to provide additional capacity of direct service providers with the Department's system of care — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) Page 3 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.08 Agreement with Environmental Alternatives (EA) for Mental Health Services - EA is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. EA specializes in relationship -centered treatment in working with families, children, and placement agencies. The Department of Behavioral Health must manage the system of care across all direct service providers to ensure services are available based on federally mandated time and distance standards. Services include individual counseling, crisis services, medication support and case management as part of the services mandated by the State. The Department holds agreements with local community organizations that assist in meeting the required level of mental health services available to the County. The Department recommends entering into a new agreement with EA to provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $191,492. The agreement is not measured by the number of clients served, but instead, serves to provide additional capacity of direct service providers in the system of care — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.09 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Behavioral Health, Pacific West Communities, Inc., Butte County Affordable Housing Development Corporation, and John Stewart Company -This non-financial MOU between the Department of Behavioral Health, Pacific West Communities, Inc., Butte County Affordable Housing Development Corporation, and John Stewart Company, is proposed so that all parties may work together to develop the new affordable housing development Oleander Community Housing, where the No Place Like Home (NPLH) program will be administered. The MOU outlines the roles and responsibilities of all parties, and assist in the coordination of resources and efforts to provide permanent affordable housing to the NPLH program target population utilizing the supportive housing model. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends entering into the MOU for affordable housing. The term of the agreement is upon final execution through the conclusion of the NPLH permanent loan, (approximately 55 years) unless terminated early or extended, in whole or part — action requested — APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.10 Mental Health Services Agreement - Outreach with Paradise Unified School District (PUSD) - In February 2022, the Department of Behavioral Health received a "Notice of Intent to Award" from the Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) for the Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) grant. The grant will fund expanded access to mental health services for children and youth, including campus -based services. Paradise Unified School District will provide outreach services to its students under this agreement. These outreach services will facilitate linkages and access to mental health services. Emphasis will be placed on reaching a targeted population consistent with Women Infant and Children (WIC) section 5886 including those children and youth who are in foster care, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and those who have been expelled or suspended from school. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with Paradise Unified School District to provide Mental Health Services to children and youth. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and shall not exceed $274,800— action requested —APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) Page 4 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.11 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Mental Health Services at the 6th Street Drop -In Center - YFC is a nonprofit organization licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in community collaboration, which supports the healing of children and families. The 6th Street Center provides shower facilities, access to computers, laundry services, food, clothing, hygiene items, groups, classes, and workshops, which focus on development of independent living skills, youth leadership opportunities, and healthy use of leisure time. Many of the youth have had traumatic experiences with families, friends, schools, and other community support systems making trust building a major focus of the program. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends entering into an agreement with YFC to provide emotional support, mental health services, transition into housing, assistance with participation in an employment program and securing employment, increased access to educational services, and enrollment in school to youth at the 6th Street Center. All goals have a measurable outcome. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $515,335 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.12 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Housing Assistance Program - YFC is a nonprofit organization licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in community collaboration, which supports the healing of children and families. The TAY (ages 16 through 25) Housing Assistance Program serves the seriously mentally ill, homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who have no other options for housing. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends entering into an agreement with YFC to assist eligible low-income TAY with the process of securing both long-term and short-term housing. The agreement includes providing housing to a minimum of eight consumers, and maintain an average length of stay to a minimum of nine months in a fiscal year. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $114,165 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.13 Contract Amendment with Willow Glen for Psychiatric Residential Care - Willow Glen operates 24-hour residential care facilities for adults and the elderly with severe and persistent mental health conditions. These facilities provide a structured program to assist clients with the development of skills necessary to transition from supervised care to independent living. The Department of Behavioral Health utilizes up to four facilities within the Willow Glen Care system. On July 1, 2021 the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Willow Glen for Psychiatric care. In December of 2021, the contract was amended to increase the maximum payable amount and extend the term through March 31, 2022. Willow Glenn continues to maintain a continuum of 24-hour board and care and mental health services to the Departments clients. The Department recommends amending the contract with Willow Glen for provision of services occurring during Fiscal Year 2021-22. The amendment extends the term by three months, through June 30, 2022, and to increases the maximum payable amount by $449,948, not -to - exceed $1,417,360. The contract is not measured in terms of number of clients serviced, as the length of stay varies upon each client's specific needs — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) Page 5 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.14 Contract Amendment between Butte County and Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) for Federal Advocacy with The Ferguson Group (TFG) - The County has utilized TFG for federal legislative advocacy since 2009. In recent years (since 2014), these services have been memorialized via a contract with the BCAG to piggyback onto BCAG's contract with TFG. The most recent contract with BCAG expires on June 30, 2022. The contract amendment extends the relationship with TFG by 24 months, through June 30, 2024 and increases the maximum payable amount by $120,000, not -to -exceed $615,000 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 3.15 Subrecipient Agreement with the Habitat for Humanity: Yuba/Sutter and Amended CalHome Disaster Assistance Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines - Butte County executed a grant agreement on December 29, 2020 with the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for CalHome Disaster Assistance funding. The funding provides a loan program that offers zero percent interest, deferred payment loans up to $150,000 to assist low and moderate income households with rehabilitation or reconstruction of single-family homes. Target households include those affected by the 2018 Camp Fire. HCD allows jurisdictions to enter into agreements with Subrecipients to administer HCD-funded activities on the jurisdiction's behalf. Butte County had contracted with the Regional Housing Authority (RHA) to administer the County's Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program. In February 2022, Butte County was notified by RHA that they no longer had the capacity to administer the program. Butte County Administration issued a request for proposals and one proposal was received by Habitat for Humanity: Yuba/Sutter. Habitat for Humanity: Yuba/Sutter has the experience, capacity and mission to administer this program. County Administration recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the Subrecipient Agreement with Habitat for Humanity: Yuba/Sutter to administer the CalHome Owner Occupied Reconstruction Program. The term of the agreement is June 28, 2022 through January 27, 2025, not -to -exceed $1,808,387. The Disaster Assistance Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program guidelines specifically reference Regional Housing Authority throughout the document. The Department recommends the Board adopt amended guidelines replacing Regional Housing Authority with Program Administrator throughout. All other guidelines remain the same — action requested — 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT DISASTER ASSISTANCE HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM AMENDED GUIDELINES. (County Administration) 3.16 Indigent Defense Contracts - The County is required by State and federal law to provide an attorney for persons charged with a crime or in other special circumstances if they cannot afford an attorney. Butte County contracts this service with a consortium of local attorneys who provide full service public defender work. The consortium has been an effective component of the criminal justice system, and has the support of the Superior Court Bench, District Attorney, Chief Probation Officer, and Sheriff. The consortium has also been a cost effective model for the county, providing a high level of service for substantially less than similar counties pay. The County contracts with 18 full-time attorneys and 2 half-time attorneys in the consortium. Robert Marshall, who served as a full-time attorney, will resign from the consortium effective July 1, 2022. The consortium selected John Paul Brennan to serve as a full-time attorney to fill the role held by Mr. Marshall. County Administration recommends entering into a contract with Mr. Brennan for indigent defense services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; not -to -exceed $320,269, which is $13,345 per month — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) Page 6 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.17 Appointment to the Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) Board of Directors - PRISM, previously known as CSAC Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA), was formed as a joint powers authority in 1979. It is a member -directed risk sharing pool of counties and other public entities providing risk coverage programs and risk management services. PRISM offers volume discounts and strategic blending of self-insurance and insurance to its member agencies, including workers' compensation, general liability, property, medical malpractice, employee health and benefits, and many other coverages for public entity exposures. Its services include loss prevention, online training, technology support, legislative review and several cost containment service programs. Pursuant to Article 7 of PRISM's Joint Powers Agreement, the Board of Supervisors of each member county shall appoint a director and an alternate director to serve on the PRISM Board of Directors. On June 14, 2016, Julia Ogonowski, Risk Manager, was appointed the director and Sang Kim, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, was appointed the alternate director. As the organization changes, the ability to make these appointments based on job title instead of by employee name provides necessary flexibility and allows for smoother transitions in representation. Therefore, it is recommended that the Risk Manager position be appointed as the director and the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer assigned to Risk Management be appointed as the alternate director — action requested — APPOINT THE RISK MANAGER POSITION AS THE DIRECTOR AND THE DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ASSIGNED TO RISK MANAGEMENT AS THE ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE PRISM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (County Administration) 3.18 Ratification of Letter in Support of Bill Amendments for Senate Bill (SB) 1338: Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program - On June 13, 2022 Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom as well as the Chair and members of the Judiciary and Health Committees, requesting amendments to SB 1338. SB 1338 would require a court ordered CARE plan to be followed for certain individuals who are determined to be in need, however, does not include committed funding, among other things, for Counties to perform the new duties — action requested — RATIFTY LETTER IN SUPPORT OF BILL AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL 1338. (County Administration) 3.19 Ratification of Letter in Opposition of Senate Bill (SB) 443: Emergency medical services (EMS): prehospital EMS - On June 22, 2022 Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, sent a letter to Assembly Health Committee Chair, the Honorable Jim Wood, as well as the members of the Health Committees, opposing SB 443. SB 443 would permit local municipal agencies to act outside of the medical control of the local emergency medical services agency (LEMSA) medical director in the response and delivery of prehospital emergency care. Cities and districts would have the ability to separate themselves from the county's organized EMS system and its oversight, thereby impeding the county's ability to assure the coordination, integration, and availability of equitable services countywide. Rural and/or lower-income areas of the county could consequently experience reduced or limited services — action requested — RATIFY LETTER IN OPPOSITION OF SENATE BILL 443. (County Administration) 3.20 Contract Amendment with Sedgwick - Sedgwick (formally York Risk Services Group, Inc.) currently administers Butte County's Workers' Compensation Program. Sedgwick, referred to as a third party administrator (TPA), carries out the day-to-day claims management activities and ensures all claims reporting and legal requirements are met. Activities include: investigating claims, adjusting and settling claims, maintaining claim documentation, monitoring defense plans and costs for litigated claims, reporting claims to the County's excess insurer (i.e. Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM)), and maintaining an automated claims reporting system. The Department recommends amending the contract with Sedgwick for continued Worker's Compensation third party administration services. The contract amendment extends the term through June 30, 2023, and increases the maximum payable by $221,861 not - Page 7 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 to -exceed $2,334,991— action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration/Risk Management) 3.21 Contract Amendment with Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs, a Professional Law Corporation for Attorney Services - On October 21, 2014, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Griffith & Masuda, a Professional Law Corporation for the provision of specialized legal services for County water related issues. The term of the agreement was approximately three years through June 30, 2017, with billing and payment by hourly rates. Since that time, the Board approved three contract amendments extending the contract through June 30, 2022, and increasing the hourly rates. This amendment will extend the end of the one year, through June 30, 2023, and increases the hourly rates as of July 1, 2022. All other terms to remain the same — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Counsel) 3.22 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 printer 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, the fourth contract amendment extended the term by 115 days and increased the not -to -exceed amount by $250,000 and the fifth contract amendment extended the term by 365 days and increased the maximum payable amount by $535,580 bringing the contract total to $3,835,580. Due to shortages of new equipment in the current market, the Department of General Services recommends amending the contract with Ray Morgan Company for county -wide multi -function copier services. The sixth amendment extends the term by 184 days through December 31, 2022, and increases the maximum payable by $300,000 not -to -exceed $4,135,580. All other terms remain the same — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services) 3.23 Contract with Ampla Health for Homeless Healthcare Outreach Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) - Under the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) letter dated October 18, 2019, California's Whole Person Care (WPC) program coordinates physical health, behavioral health and social services in a patient -centered manner with the goal of improving overall health and well-being to vulnerable populations. The WPC program addresses unmet needs and helps to improve the quality of care and outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness through a range of comprehensive services and supports. June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, the CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant Corona Virus (ESG-CV) is funding the Ampla Health MMU and has served a total of 129 participants. As early as July 1, 2022, the MMU will provide preventive care to individuals experiencing homelessness to ensure continuity care through WPC. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Ampla Health for homeless healthcare street outreach service through the MMU. The term of this contract is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, not -to -exceed $600,000 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services) Page 8 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.24 Contract Amendment with Valley Oak Children's Services (VOCS) for CalWORKs Stage One Child Care Management - VOCS is a private nonprofit organization that provides Stage One Child Care Management Services to CalWORKs Welfare -To -Work (WTW) participants engaged in, preparing for, or participating in employment in the pursuit of self-sufficiency. There are three stages of child care funding. Counties receive Stage One funding and the State of California provides funding directly to VOCS for CalWORKs Stages Two and Three child care. This sets up secure pricing for all levels of CalWORKs child care services. In order to participate in an approved WTW activity for Stage One, participants often need supportive services to assist them in meeting their child care needs. The Department of Employment and Social Services contracts with VOCS to provide child care management services. An average of 257 children per month are served through this program. The Department recommends amending the contract with VOCS for stage one child care management services to CalWORKs WTW participants. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $175,000, not -to -exceed $5,425,000 due to an increased need for services. The original contract was approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2019. All other terms remain the same — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services) 3.25 Approve and Adopt a Resolution Accepting the SB 1205 State Mandated Inspection Report - The California State Fire Marshal, through the California Health and Safety Code, mandates that certain occupancies are to be inspected annually. During the grand jury investigations of the Ghost Ship Fire, it was determined that, while the State had mandated inspections on various occupancies, these inspections were not mandated to be reported to any governing body. Senate Bill 1205, authored by Senator Jerry Hill, was successful in requiring the mandated reporting of annual inspections to its administering authority on an annual basis — action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FY 2021-22 CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL MANDATED INSPECTIONS REPORT. (Fire) 3.26 Contract with American Fire Training Systems Inc. for Fire Training Tower at 1222 Openshaw Road, Oroville - On May 25, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved the request of the Fire Department for use of $690,000 from the Community Cost Share Fund for design and construction of a fire training tower to be located at the fire training facility on County leased space within the Sheriff's Mounted Posse facility at 1222 Openshaw Road, Oroville. In March 2022, the Department of General Services published a formal invitation for bids for the fabrication and installation of the fire training tower. No bids were received, allowing the County to directly source and negotiate proposals. Three tower contractors were contacted and two proposals were received, at costs of $499,936 and $636,195. The Department of General Services and the Fire Department recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the contract with Illinois based American Fire Training Systems Inc. for the fabrication, delivery and installation of the fire training tower and appoint the General Services Director as the officer of the project. The term of the contract is 360 days from Notice to Proceed for a fixed fee of $499,936. The project budget will fund the cost of the contract plus the related project expenses including, permitting, geotechnical inspections, foundation design, project management and contingencies — action requested — 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT. (General Services) Page 9 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.27 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 Administrative Analyst position and delete 1 flexibly staffed Management Analyst position. This request will better suit the current and future needs of the Department and allow for cross -training in multiple functional areas. Total allocations to remain unchanged. Position funding is available in the Department's budget. HUMAN RESOURCES: Amend Section 280 of the Salary Ordinance No. 4213 of the County of Butte entitled "Classifications With Flat Rate Assignments" Class Code 6817 -Deputy Sheriff Trainee by aligning it fifteen percent below Deputy Sheriff at step one of the new pay range Flat Rate $28.84- 31.23/HR. Add Class Code 4927 -Associate Contracts/Procurement Agent Flat Rate $22.55- $30.22/HR, Class Code 4015 -Senior Environmental Health Specialist Flat Rate $26.15-$35.04/HR, Class Code 1061 -Fleet Administrative Assistant Flat Rate $16.35-$21.89/HR, Class Code 1211 - Principal Property Appraiser Flat Rate $25.51-$34.20/HR, Class Code 4076 -Public Health Education Specialist Flat Rate $22.00-$29.49/HR, and Class Code 4075 -Senior Public Health Education Specialist Flat Rate $24.29-$32.56/HR. These classifications as part of the 2022 Class/Comp Study Implementation are being removed from Teamster's General Unit however need to be preserved until the new classification in a different bargaining unit is agreed upon by the applicable unit. Amend Section 29C of the Salary Ordinance No. 4213 of the County of Butte entitled "Appointed Officials with Bi -Weekly Range Assignments" Class Code 7001 -Chief Deputy District Attorney Range 88 by increasing the bi-weekly rates by five percent. Action requested —ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) 3.28 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance -The Department of Human Resources recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance consistent with the FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget for Regular Help positions for the following departments (effective July 1, 2022 unless noted): CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES: Delete 2 vacant flexibly staffed Office Specialist positions. Total allocations to decrease by 2. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Delete 1 vacant flexible staffed Registry and Referral Specialist position and 1 vacant flexibly staffed Deputy Public Guardian/Public Administrator position. Total allocations to decrease by 2. SHERIFF: Add 2 Sheriff's Sergeant positions and delete 1 vacant Correctional Deputy position. Total allocations to increase by 1. Action requested —ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) Page 10 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.29 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance to adjust the end date of sunset and term positions consistent with the fiscal year 2022-23 Recommended Budget for the following departments: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Extend the term of 1 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Clinician II position, 3 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Counselor positions, 4 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Education Specialist position, and 1 Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor position to term June 30, 2023. Add 1 Behavioral Health Clinician Supervisor position, 1 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Clinician II position, 4 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Counselor II positions, 2 Peer Support Specialist positions, .5 Medical Recorders Technician, and .5 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst position sunset to end June 30, 2027. Total allocations to increase by 9. These changes are funded by Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovations grant to support the Resiliency and Empowerment Support Team (REST) at Everhart Village. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION: Change .5 Senior Management Analyst position (term to end June 30, 2023) to .5 Senior Management Analyst position (term to end June 30, 2022) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Convert 1 Senior Office Specialist position (term to end June 30, 2025) to 1 Regular Help Senior Office Specialist position. DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Extend the sunset date of 1 Investigative Assistant position, 1 Crime Analyst position to sunset June 30, 2023. INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Add .5 Senior Management Analyst position (term to end June 30, 2023). LIBRARY: Extend the sunset date of .5 Senior Library Assistant position to sunset June 30, 2023. PROBATION: Extend the sunset date of 5 flexibly staffed Probation Officer III positions, 1 Legal Office Specialist position, 1 Probation Officer Supervisor position and 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst position to June 30, 2023. Extend the sunset date of 5 flexibly staffed Probation Officer III positions, 1 Senior Administrative Assistant position, and 1 Probation Technician position to sunset September 30, 2023. PUBLIC HEALTH: Extend the term of 7 flexibly staffed Senior Administrative Analyst positions, 4 flexibly staffed Senior Administrative Assistant positions, 1 Community Relations Coordinator position, 1 Health Assessment Planning & Equity Coordinator position, 1 flexibly staffed Senior Public Health Microbiologist position, 5 flexibly staffed Senior Public Health Nurse positions, 2 Public Health Nursing Supervisor positions, 2 Public Health Program Manager positions, 1 flexibly staffed Senior Public Health Assistant positon, 1 Public Health Education Supervisor position and 8 flexibly staffed Senior Public Health Education Specialist positions to term June 30, 2023. Extend the term of 1 flexibly staffed Senior Environmental Health Specialist to September 30, 2022 and 2 flexibly staffed Senior Public Health Educations Specialist positions to August 31, 2023. Page 11 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Extend the sunset date of 8 Deputy Sheriff positions, 2 Sheriff's Sergeant positions, 2 Sheriff's Lieutenant positions, and 1 Investigative Assistant position to end June 30, 2023. Action requested —ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) 3.30 Contract Amendment with the Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley for After School Programs and Activities - The Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley provides after school programs and activities to at risk youth and families of the Butte County Juvenile Detention Facility, as well as the community based Teen Centers. Programs offered include: character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness and recreation, and other Evidence -Based Programs. The contractor has provided services since 2001. In 2019, the Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley provided services to 556 youth aged 12-17 throughout the community utilizing the ongoing Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act funding. In 2020, services were limited due to COVID-19, however, services were still provided to 347 youth. Programs included interactive journaling, youth mentoring, STEM education, and education and career programs. The Probation Department recommends amending the contract with The Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley to extend the term by one year to June 30, 2023 and increases the amount by $100,000, not -to -exceed $200,000. All other terms remain the same — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation) 3.31 Contract with Noble Software Group, LLC (Noble) for Software Services - Noble provides software, software licensing, account configuration, annual maintenance, customizations, implementation consulting, and staff training for a program designed to evaluate the criminogenic risk factors and treatment needs of adult and juvenile offenders. The contractor has provided services to Butte County since 2015. The competitive procurement process has been waived as General Services determined it is in the best interest of the County to continue hosting services from the existing vendor to avoid a disruption of services and the added expense of data conversion and staff training required with a new product/vendor. The Probation Department recommends entering into a contract with Noble for continued services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, not -to -exceed $95,001— action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN (Probation) Page 12 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.32 Contract Amendment with Justice Benefits, Inc (JBI) for Targeted Case Management (TCM) and Title IV -E Coordination of Administrative Activities and Case Management Services - Under TCM and Title IV -E programs, the federal government reimburses State and local agencies for case management services provided to Medi -Cal beneficiaries (clients). After completing a competitive solicitation in 2017, the Probation Department selected the consulting firm JBI. The firm specializes in revenue maximization, and assists the Department in navigating the federal and State government process, provides support and assistance with each phase of program claiming requirements, and provides comprehensive program support and training. The Department engages in evidence -based practices that allow approximately 55 Probation Officers to coordinate, provide, and monitor services to clients. Additionally, clients are referred to beneficial services, such as social, health, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services, as well as educational and vocational opportunities, and housing programs. In order to provide services that are effective and financially sustainable to clients, the Department must maximize all available revenue sources. JBI facilitates revenue generation through a web -based software program that allows Probation Officers to track services for maximum reimbursement through each program. The Department recommends amending the contract with JBI for the provision of TCM and Title IV -E services. The amendment extends the term of the contract by two years and through June 30, 2024. All other terms remain the same — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation) 3.33 Contract Amendment with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services (NVCSS) for Home Visiting Program - The Department of Public Health has received grant funding from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for a home visiting program. The purpose of the home visiting program is to improve pregnancy outcomes, prevent child abuse, and enhance parent- child bonding by providing one-on-one assistance to mothers to strengthen their parenting skills. The Department has received this funding for multiple years and has contracted with NVCSS since October 2012 to meet the scope of work outlined in the grant. The program serves pregnant and postpartum women who reside in Butte County and gave birth at any Butte County hospital. Families are encouraged to remain enrolled if they require the support services until the child begins school. NVCSS is the only Butte County agency accredited to provide these services through a Healthy Families America Model, as required by the State as part of the CDPH grant that funds the program. The CDPH Home Visiting Program has approved NVCSS to continue meeting the deliverables of the program's work plan for fiscal year 2022-23. The Department recommends amending the contract with NVCSS to continue the Home Visiting Program. The amendment extends the term of the contract by one year through June 30, 2023, and increases the maximum payable amount by $527,894, not -to -exceed $879,781— action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health) 3.34 Contract with Communicable Disease Solutions, Inc. for Public Health Laboratory Director Services - To operate a public health laboratory, the Department of Public Health is required to have a laboratory director who meets education and experience requirements under State law and is eligible to register with the State as the County's Public Health Laboratory Director. The Department has contracted with Communicable Disease Solutions, Inc. for many years to provide oversight and management of the Public Health Laboratory. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Communicable Disease Solutions, Inc. for laboratory director services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $93,600 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health) Page 13 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.35 Budget Adjustments for County Service Areas (CSA) 069, 071, 075 and 078 - On May 2, 2019, the Butte Local Agency Formation Commission adopted Resolution No. 15 2018/19, which annexed 675 parcels into the City of Chico. Services provided by CSA 069 - Lindo Gardens Lighting District; CSA 071 - Joshua Tree #2 Lighting District; CSA 075 - North Park Lighting District; and CSA 078 - Woodside Lighting District were transferred to the City, and the CSAs were dissolved. In Fiscal Year 2019-20, the Department of Public Works anticipated completing the transfer of funds for each CSA to the City of Chico. Due to delays in transferring the utilities from the County to the City, the Department was unable to complete the transfers. The transfer of utilities to the City is now complete. The Department recommends approving budget adjustments for CSAs 069, 071, 075, and 078 to transfer the remaining fund balance of each fund to the City of Chico and close the funds — action requested — 1) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (4) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED); AND 2) APPROVE CLOSURE OF THE FUNDS. (Public Works) 3.36 Approve the Final Subdivision Map and Subdivision Agreement for Harvest Pointe Subdivision - Harvest Pointe Subdivision is located on the easterly side of Nord Avenue, approximately one-half mile north of Henshaw Avenue in the northwest Chico area. This is a conditionally approved subdivision dividing an 18.9 -acre parcel into 18 one -acre lots. The developer is Harvest Pointe Inc., a California Corporation. The County Surveyor has approved the subject map and found it in conformance with the Tentative Map and Butte County Code, Chapter 20, Subdivisions. Harvest Pointe Inc. has completed the required construction improvements and provided assurance to guarantee the maintenance of the improvements for one year through the adoption of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for one year from the date of acceptance of said improvements. The Department of Public Works recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the Final Map for Harvest Pointe Subdivision and approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement — action requested —1) APPROVE THE FINAL MAP; AND 2) APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works) 3.37 Contract Amendment with Dundas Geomatics, Inc. for On -Call Consulting Services - On July 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors entered into a contract with Dundas Geomatics, Inc. of Grass Valley for on-call consulting services to provide supplemental capacity for land use assistance and flood protection grant administration. The term of the contract is July 20, 2021, through July 20, 2022, not -to -exceed $100,000. The Department continues to utilize on-call services for land use assistance and flood protection grant administration and recommends the Board amend the contract with Dundas Geometrics, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $50,000, not -to -exceed $150,000, and extend the term of the contract by one year through July 20, 2023 — action requested —APPROVE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works) 3.38 Contract with Chico State Enterprises for Student Legal Research Assistants (LRAs) - The Butte County Jail is required to offer inmates LRAs, which assist inmates with legal research via computer searches and library book searches in the Jail Law Library. LRAs staff the Jail Law Library an average of 56 hours per week, and inventory Jail law books and research materials as well as conduct material updates as appropriate. The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a contract with the Chico State Enterprises for LRAs. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $64,607 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff) Page 14 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 3.39 Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Use Policy and Ordinance - Effective January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill 481 (2021-2022) ("AB -481"), which is codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, requires a law enforcement agency ("LEA"), which includes Sheriff's Offices, to obtain approval from the applicable governing body, via adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy (the "Policy") by ordinance (the "Ordinance"), prior to the LEA funding, acquiring, or using military equipment. On May 10, 2022, the draft Policy was presented to the Board at an open meeting and was subsequently posted to the Sheriff's website to allow public review and comment for 30 days as required by law. The Ordinance was introduced to the Board on June 14, 2022. The Sheriff's Office recommends approval of the Policy and adoption of the ordinance — action requested — ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff) 3.40 Butte County Treasurer Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23 - The Treasurer - Tax Collector requests approval of the Butte County Treasurer Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Investment Policy). The Investment Policy, in accordance with Government Code sections 53600 through 53686, guides investment of surplus funds and funds under the custodianship of the County Treasurer. The Treasurer -Tax Collector holds and invests the County's, School Districts', and Special Districts' funds. The Butte County Investment Pool Oversight Committee (Committee) is comprised of Debra Lucero, District 2 Supervisor, Butte County Board of Supervisors Representative (Chair); Travis Haskill, Butte County Office of Education Senior Director of Fiscal Services, Superintendent of Schools Representative (Vice Chair); Graciela Gutierrez, Butte County Auditor -Controller; Heather Childs, Finance Manager, Chico Area Recreation and Park District, Special Districts Representative; and Susan Watts, Oroville Unified High School District Assistant Superintendent of Business, School Districts Representative. The Committee provides oversight to the Treasurer -Tax Collector and each Year considers the renewal of the Investment Policy prior to its submission to the Board of Supervisors (Board). The proposed Investment Policy, by recommendation of the Committee, updates to the new fiscal Year with changes in title from Supervisor, Banking and Cash Management to Manager, Finance & Investment due to a restructure within the Treasury division. Approval of the Investment Policy also constitutes renewal of the investment authority delegated to the Treasurer -Tax Collector by the Board. Details to such are within the staff report. The Investment Policy was reviewed and accepted on April 12, 2022 by the Committee. With Board approval, the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23 will become effective JuIY 1, 2022 — action requested — APPROVE THE BUTTE COUNTYTREASURER STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23. (Treasurer -Tax Collector) Page 15 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA—JUNE 28, 2022 4. REGULAR AGENDA 4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees (List available at www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/appoinmentslist) A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies 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 Board of Supervisors Public Comment - Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. Please note that Public Comment is in two separate sections. One as the first regular item on the agenda, which will last a maximum of 15 minutes, with another to follow as the last item on the regular agenda with no time limits. 4.03 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Deputy Sheriff's Association -General Unit (DSA -General) - The County and the bargaining team for DSA -General have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are 1) Base Wage adjustments in July 2022, July 2023 and July 2024; 2) Change in the methodology for how Holiday hours are earned and paid to employees; 3) Existing Basic POST Premium Pay being included into the base wage; 4) Term is from Board adoption through September 30, 2025 — action requested — 1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) 4.04 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Deputy Sheriff's Association -Management & Supervisory Unit (DSA-Mgmt) - The County and the bargaining team for DSA-Mgmt met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are 1) Base Wage adjustments in July 2022, July 2023 and July 2024; 2) Change in the methodology for how Holiday hours are earned and paid to employees; 3) Existing Basic POST Premium Pay being included into the base wage; 4) Term is from Board adoption through September 30, 2025 — action requested —1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) 4.05 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Teamsters -General Unit (Teamsters -General) - The County and the bargaining team for Teamsters -General have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are 1) Implementation of the Koff & Associates Classification and Compensation Study; 2) a one-time payment of $2,000 in July 2022, one-time payments of $1,000 in July 2023 and 2024; 3) Increase to the County Contribution to the Health Plan; 4) Increase to the Cashback amount for both employee tiers; 5) Increase to the amount for Bilingual Premium; 6) Increase to the amount of Standby Pay; 7) Term is from Board adoption through September 30, 2025 —action requested -1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) Page 16 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 4.06 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Teamsters -Social Service Workers Unit (Teamsters -SSW) - The County and the bargaining team for Teamsters -SSW have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are 1) Implementation of the Koff & Associates Classification & Compensation Study; 2) a one-time payment of $2,000 in July 2022, a one-time payments of $1,000 in July 2023 and 2024; 3) Increase to the County Contribution to the Health Plan; 4) Increase to the Cashback amount for both employee tiers; 5) Increase to the amount for Bilingual Premium; 6) Increase to the amount of Standby Pay; 7) Term is from Board adoption through September 30, 2025 — action requested —1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) 4.07 Amendment to Employment Agreement with Madison Wyman for Assistant County Clerk - Recorder - The Clerk -Recorder's Office recommends amending the employment agreement for Assistance County Clerk -Recorder Madison Wyman. The term of the amendment is July 21, 2022 through July, 20 2024, includes a salary of $115,325.34 an annual increase of $9,547.69 (step 4 to step 6) and amends the language to reflect movement across the salary steps to match the current At -Will contract language. The salary range for this classification is $ 99,621.60 to $133,514.42 — action requested — APPROVE AT -WILL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Clerk -Recorder) Pull from transmittal. 4.08 Amendment to Employment Agreement with Chief Deputy District Attorney - The District Attorney recommends amending the employment agreement for Chief Deputy District Attorney Mark Murphy. The term of this amendment is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The amendment includes a salary of $202,209.54, an annual increase of $9,629.10. The salary range for this classification is $150,897.76 to $202,209.54 — action requested — APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (District Attorney) 4.09 Amendment to EmDlovment Agreement with Mark Lundberg. M.D. for Addiction Treatment Services - Mark Lundberg, M.D. is a licensed physician who provides services specializing in substance abuse addiction. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends amending an employment agreement with Dr. Lundberg for addiction treatment services to Butte County clients participating in substance use disorder programs. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $133,358 per year. This agreement continues the employment status to 60% full-time equivalent (FTE). All benefits are prorated based on the reduced employment status with the exception of the county share contribution of the health insurance premium. County will contribute the full county share portion of the premium — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 4.10 Agreement with North Valley Behavioral Health (NVBH) for Psychiatric Health Facility Inpatient Services - NVBH operates a licensed 16 -bed acute care psychiatric inpatient treatment facility. NVBH provides psychiatric treatment, rapid stabilization, and coordinated discharge planning that encourages wellness and recovery with support from community based services. This psychiatric health facility provides diagnostic assessment of mental health status, stabilization and maintenance of mental health conditions, improvement of patient's functioning ability and transitional planning with appropriate referrals to post -hospitalization settings for clients referred by the Department of Behavioral Health. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with NVBH for Psychiatric Health Inpatient Services. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $1,032,460. This agreement is not measured in terms of number of clients served, as the length of stay varies based on each client's specific needs — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) Page 17 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 4.11 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Mental Health Services - YFC is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in community collaboration, which supports the healing of children and families. The Department of Behavioral Health holds several agreements with local community organizations that assist the Department in meeting the required level of mental health services available to the County. The Department must manage the system of care across all direct service providers to ensure services are available based on federally mandated time and distance standards. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with YFC to provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. Services under the agreement include individual counseling, crisis services, medication support, and case management as part of the services mandated by the State. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $3,795,861. The agreement is not measured based on the number of clients served, but instead, serves to provide additional capacity of direct service providers within the system of care — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 4.12 Agreement with Traditions Psychology Group, dba Traditions Behavioral Health (TBH) for Outpatient Telemedicine Services - TBH is a locum agency, which provides on-site, on-call, and telemedicine psychiatrists. The Department of Behavioral Health's Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a critical facility that provides in-patient psychiatric services to clients needing more intensive services in a residential environment. Between July 1, 2021 and May 30, 2022, the PHF served 260 clients with varying lengths of stays. With the current shortage of and difficulty hiring psychiatrists, TBH would play a crucial role in securing doctors to staff the facility. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with TBH for long-term psychiatry services at the PHF. TBH will provide on-site and on-call psychiatrists coverage, rotating a pool of eight to 12 psychiatrists in 16 -hour shifts, as well as daily on-call shifts. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not to exceed $1,832,300. The contract is a result of Request for Proposal for long term psychiatrist placements — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 4.13 Contract with Youth for Change for SB 163 Wraparound Services - Youth For Change specializes in social services programs, which support the healing of children and families by drawing upon community resources with the goal of family reunification. Services involve families directly in identifying needs, problem solving, and decision-making to assist them in successful transition out of the child welfare system. In 1997, Senate Bill 163 established wraparound services as an alternative to placing children in high-level group home care. Wraparound is a practice of partnering with families to provide intensive services to children and families with complex needs using a team -based approach. The SB 163 wraparound services program provides comprehensive, collaborative treatment and support services to Butte County youth and their families. In FY 2021- 22, Youth for Change provided SB 163 wraparound services to an average of 27 youth per month. Youth for Change currently provides visitation supervising and monitoring at visitation centers located in Oroville; this service will be expanded to include visitation coaching and a visitation center in Chico for FY 2022-23. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with Youth for Change for SB 163 Wraparound services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $2,769,400 — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services) Page 18 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 4.14 Contract with Hankins Group Inc. for Generator System Replacement at County Public Safety Facilities - The generator backup systems that support the public safety facilities on the Oroville Government Campus were originally designed to provide backup electricity for very short durations and do not include any support for heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC). The County was forced to rent long term generators to support the HVAC during Public Safety Power Shutoff events spanning multiple days and the potential of rolling brownouts. Some of these rental generators remain in place today. On October 13, 2020, the Board approved a budget adjustment and contract with PACE Engineering to design a comprehensive generator backup system for the public safety facilities. The capital project budget of $1,816,400 to fund replacement of the backup generators was approved in the FY 2021-22 budget. In March 2022, the Department of General Services published a formal invitation for bids for construction of generator backup systems for the jail, juvenile hall, and dispatch facilities. A total of three bids were received ranging in cost from $1,820,472 to $2,152,021. The Department of General Services 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 contract with Chico based Hankins Group Inc., the lowest bidder, and appoint the General Services Director as the officer of the project. The term of the contract is 189 days from Notice to Proceed for a fixed fee of $1,820,472. The proposed budget for FY 2022-23 includes appropriations to bring the project budget to $2.5 million, to fund the cost of the contract plus the related project expenses including, permitting, inspections, project management and contingencies— action requested —1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT. (General Services) Brian to update 4.15 Contract with Tri County Treatment (TCT) for Licensed Residential Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery/Treatment -The Probation Department has contracted with Tri County Treatment since 2015 for Licensed Residential Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery and Treatment for Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) participants suffering from chemical dependency. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) developed an MCRP in 2015 to achieve prison population reduction benchmarks, as ordered by the Court. The MCRP is a voluntary program for male inmates committed to State prison to serve the end of their sentences in the community in lieu of confinement in State prison. The MCRP provides or arranges linkage to a range of community-based rehabilitative services that assist with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues. In addition, the MCRP provides educational, employment, and housing support. No request for proposal has been done as TCT is the only one of three contractors originally contacted to provide services that is both qualified (state approved) and interested in providing services for the MCRP in Butte County. From 2015 through June of 2022, the Department, in collaboration with TCT, enrolled 407 participants with 310 successfully completing the MCRP. During this time, over 250 hours of community services have been completed. California identification cards and drivers licenses, Social Security cards, and birth certificates were obtained to help participants gain employment. In addition, most participants were able to obtain stable housing and employment or income upon their release. The Department recommends entering into contract with TCT for Licensed Residential Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery and Treatment. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $1,387,000— action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation) 4.16 Amendment to Revenue Contract with California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) and Amendment to Contract with California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) for Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) Program Expansion - In November, 2021, the Sheriff's Office entered into a contract with the DSH for a JBCT program. The purpose of the program is to provide Page 19 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 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 DSH and the Sheriff's Office have agreed to expand the scope of the JBCT program to increase the capacity of the program from five to ten participants. The Department recommends amending the contract with DSH to increase the anticipated revenue by $1,727,758 for a total anticipated revenue of $3,834,106. The Sheriff's Office contracts with CFMG for provision of medical services to the inmates housed in the jail. In addition, the contract includes staffing and services necessary for provision of JBCT program in accordance with the contract between the County and the DSH. The Department recommends amending the contract with CFMG to increase staffing, budget for supplies, and services necessary to treat the additional JBCT Program participants. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $1,090,914, not to exceed $31,501,051, which is funded entirely by revenue from DSH. All other terms remain the same—action requested —APPROVE AMENDMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff) 4.17 Library Funding Structure and Ballot Measure Process - At the request of Chair Connelly and Supervisor Teeter, staff have prepared a report outlining the costs and funding structure of the Butte County Library. In addition, staff have included in the report information on the process that would need to be followed in order to get a revenue generating measure on the ballot — action requested — RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION. (County Administration) 4.18 2022 Federal Legislative Platform Amendment - On January 25, 2022 the Board of Supervisors approved the State and federal legislative platforms, which provide a basis for advocacy throughout the year. The 2022 platforms were prepared in consultation with department heads, input from Board members, and assistance from the County's State and federal consultants. The platforms address issues such as public safety, health and human services, water, public infrastructure, local government finances, general government, and disaster recovery. The federal legislative platform is designed in coordination with the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG), who have requested an edit be made to update the BCAG Board of Directors and to add in support for funding for two significant transportation projects — action requested — APPROVE AMENDED FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM. (County Administration) 4.19 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer A. Drought Update B. CAO Comment 4.20 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as Needed) - Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. 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. 4.21 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action Page 20 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS 5.01 9:45AM —Timed Item — Application for Outdoor Festival License for Butte Environmental Council, Inc. (MISC22-0016 — Chico Bicycle Music Festival) - Butte Environmental Council, Inc. has submitted an application for an Outdoor Festival License per Chapter 12, Article III. Outdoor Festivals. The festival is proposed for one day, Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The applicant anticipates a total of 200 attendees. The festival site is located at 2500 Estes Road (the end of Estes Road), south and west of Chico (APN 039-410-032) with parking on APN 039- 410-039. The 13th annual installment of the Chico Bicycle Music Festival is proposed as a free event featuring dozens of local musical performances powered by bicycles and will include vendor, food and beverage booths. The Department of Development Services completed an environmental review of the application, completed a site visit and determined since no permanent structures will be built, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15304 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines - "Minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, including carnivals, etc." The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the application for an outdoor festival license, subject to the recommended conditions that include potable water, solid waste management, restroom and hand washing stations, waste water management, encroachment permits for applicable signs, outreach to California Highway Patrol , and a detailed event map with emergency and evacuation plans to Butte County Fire Department — action requested — FIND THE FESTIVAL TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15304(E) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL LICENSE (MISC22-0016), SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS. (Development Services) 5.02 10:OOAM — Public Hearing - Butte County Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommended Budget - On June 14, 2022, the Board of Supervisors directed a public hearing for consideration of the Recommended Budget to commence on June 28, 2022. The Recommended Budget can be found on the County website at: www.buttecountV.net/countVbudget. At the public hearing, staff will provide an overview of the Recommended Budget and recommended adjustments (including both Schedule A and Schedule B). At the conclusion of the public hearing, staff will request Board direction establishing the Adopted Budget for fiscal Year 2022-23. The Board of Supervisors will also be asked to hold a public hearing to consider a 10% transfer (currently estimated at $1,020,582) of 1991 Public Health Realignment revenue to the Social Services Fund. This transfer is recommended to provide funds for public assistance programs such as foster care, aid for adoptions and In -Home Supportive Services. Section 17600.20(a) of California Welfare and Institutions Code allows the County to transfer up to 10% of 1991 Realignment between public health, mental health, and social services subaccounts to meet local needs — action requested — 1) APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET AS ADJUSTED FOR SPENDING AUTHORITY, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO TRANSFERS AND CAPITAL ASSETS AS IDENTIFIED ON THE CAPITAL ASSET SCHEDULE (PAGE 545-547), ROAD FUND WORK PROGRAM (PAGE 215-216), SCHEDULE A AND SCHEDULE B UNTIL THE BUDGET IS ADOPTED; 2) PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF TO PREPARE A BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION ON JULY 26, 2022; 3) PROVIDE DIRECTION THAT IF THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AVAILABLE EXCEEDS $27.2 MILLION THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT WILL BE USED TO INCREASE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES. IF THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AVAILABLE IS LESS THAN $27.2 MILLION, ANY SHORTFALL WILL BE ADDRESSED BY REDUCING GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES AND ANY SHORTFALL GREATER THAN THE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES AMOUNT WILL BE ADDRESSED BY REDUCING THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE; 4) ACCEPT THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PARTNERSHIP BUDGET OF $10.8 MILLION WHICH IS INCORPORATED INTO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET; AND 5) HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A 10% TRANSFER OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1991 REALIGNMENT REVENUES TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES FUND (ESTIMATED TO Page 21 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 BE $1,020,582), AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFERS. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION) Page 22 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 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. General Services J. Human Resources Director K. Information Systems Director L. Library Director M. Public Health Director N. Public Works Director O. Water and Resources Conservation Director 6.02 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, and Casey Hatcher 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 Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property APN: 005-580-022 Agency Negotiator: Grant Hunsicker Negotiating Party: City of Chico Negotiations: Terms and Conditions of Conveyance of Real Property Rights 6.04 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - two potential cases: 6.05 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - two cases: A. California Open Lands v. Butte County Department of Public Works, et al., U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Case No. 20-cv-00123. B. Coulombe v. Butte County Probation, Butte County Superior Court, Case No. 18CV02884. Page 23 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 28, 2022 IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD AGENDA JUNE 28, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONSENT AGENDA 2.01 Approval of Butte County In -Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority (PA) Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 - The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends approval of the IHSS PA budget of $409,434 for FY 2022-23, which is a decrease of 4.3% compared to FY 2021-22. This budget pays for the operations of the PA and not the IHSS providers — action requested —APPROVE THE IHSS PA BUDGET. (Employment and Social Services) 3. REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS) 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Comments to the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to three minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. 5. Closed Session (No Items) Recess as the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board and convene as the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees. Page 24 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA—JUNE 28, 2022 THOMPSON FLAT CEMETERY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD AGENDA JUNE 28, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONSENT AGENDA (No Items) 3. REGULAR AGENDA 3.01 Thompson Flat Cemetery District - Recommended Budget for FY 2022-23 - On August 10, 1999, the Butte County Board of Supervisors became the Board of Trustees for the Thompson Flat Cemetery District (District). Daily cemetery business is conducted by the Director, General Services, and maintenance and cemetery operations are provided by the Gridley -Biggs Cemetery District through an operational agreement with the County. An expenditure budget in the amount of $11,000 has been prepared for Fiscal Year 2022-23 covering the operation and maintenance of the Cemetery. Routine expenses typically total $1,000-$2,000 per year, but staff recommend appropriating additional funds so that unanticipated maintenance can be addressed if necessary. Thompson Flat Cemetery District receives an anticipated $4,075 in revenue through property taxes. The total recommended budget is $11,000 with the difference between revenues and expenditures covered with anticipated fund balance. Approval of the Recommended Budget also provides the authority for continuing District expenditures until the Adopted Budget is approved in July. Budget hearings provide an opportunity for the community to comment on the Recommended Budget and for the Board of Trustees to make adjustments to the budget. The Recommended Budget is prepared by the Department of General Services and may be found at http://www.buttecounty.net/generaIservices — action requested — 1) APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AS THE AUTHORITY FOR EXPENDITURES DURING PREPARATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ADOPTED BUDGET; AND 2) DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGETJULY 26, 2022. (GENERAL SERVICES) 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Comments to the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to three minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. 5. Closed Session (No Items) Recess as the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees and reconvene as the Butte County Board of Supervisors. Page 25 Butte County For further information contact the: Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Department Heads Kami Loeser Board of Supervisors Meetings Agricultural 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 1 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 Interim County Counsel: Act) are available at the County Administrative Office upon request. Brad Stephens 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. Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any District Attorney*: matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda, Mike Ramsey but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction. Public Comment limited to 3 minutes, Employment & Social and may be adjusted to the discretion of the Chair. Services: 2. Consent Agenda: These items are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the Board. If Shelby Boston you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in the back of Fire Chief: the board room) and give it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of the Board) or, when the Chair asks if Garrett Sjolund there is anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda. General Services: 3. Regular Agenda: this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items Grant Hunsicker removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section. Human Resources: 4. Public Hearing and Timed Items: this is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are Sheri Waters set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time Information Systems: listed, but will never start before the time listed. Paul LaValley 5. Closed Session: The Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the closed session. Library: Narinder Sufi Public Participation: Public Health: It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow Danette York members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited Public Works: to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. Joshua Pack The Board has adopted policy and procedures to facilitate the meeting process and conduct. A complete listing of these policies and procedures can be found in the printed booklet agenda, obtained at the County Sheriff -Coroner*: Administrative Office, or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website. Kory Honea 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 LIC Cooperative requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the Extension Advisor: meeting. Luis Espino Water & Resource For further information contact the: Conservation: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Kami Loeser County Administration Office *Elected Official 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 1 530.552.3300 Page 26