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25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205 DISTRICTS
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 959,65-3380
BRUCE ALPERT,
COUNTY COUNSEL
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Public Comment Packet
Danette York, Director of Public W presented , the
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment Julie
Castaneda (electronic), Jesica Giannola (electronic), Faun Witten
(electronic), Loree Monroe (electronic), Chris Nelson (electronic), Diane
Garner (electronic), Diane Suzuki-Brobeck (electronic), Emily Alma
(electronic), Emily Gallo (electronic), Heather Springer (electronic), Jill
Menditto (electronic), Kathleen Faith (electronic), Kelly Munson
(electronic), Linda Cartier (electronic), Maggie Wisdom (electronic),
Malama MacNeil (electronic), Marvey Mueller (electronic), Melissa
Nelson (electronic), Molly Heck (electronic), Ruth Gordon (electronic),
Serra Wells (electronic), Ann Slocum (Electronic), Danetta Cordova
(electronic), Leah McKean (electronic), Thelda Eli (electronic), Danielle
Beauchamp (electronic), Antoinette Peppier (electronic), Catherine
Posey (electronic & in-person), Cheryl Downey (electronic & in-person),
Diana Dreiss (electronic & in-person), Cari T., Sasch.
2. Board of Supervisors Public Comment
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda.
Presentations will be limited to three minutes. Please note that pursuant
to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking
action on any item not listed on the agenda.
Public Comment Packet
The following members of the public submitted public comment Julie
Castaneda (electronic), Faun Witten (electronic), Jenna Duckhorn
(electronic), Diana Dreiss (electronic & in -Person), Cari T., Sasch, Jylieia,
John Miller -George, Pat Jones, Joyce Davis, Nichole Nava, Antoinette
Peppier, and Catherine Posey.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Supervisor Comments on Consent Agenda Items
B. Adopt Consent Agenda
3.01 Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and
Agriculture (CDFA) for the High Risk Pest Exclusion Program
The County and the CDFA have participated in a long-standing
agreement where the County performs high risk pest exclusion
inspections and enforcement activities for parcel terminal
inspections, air freight forward and nursery stock shipments from
other states and countries. The term of the revenue agreement is
July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, not -to -exceed $37,614.
(Agriculture)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE REVENUE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.02 Contract with Megabyte Systems, Inc. for Tax Cycle Software
Since 1988, Megabyte Systems, Inc. has provided the software
package for the tax cycle departments in Butte County. The
software includes the integrated processing of assessed value,
property tax bills and payments. The Assessor's Office, Auditor -
Controller's Office, and Treasurer -Tax Collector's Office
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the annual renewal
of the Property Tax System Maintenance/Support contract with
Megabyte Systems, Inc. for a total of $244,643 plus the provision
for extra services including emergency support if requested by the
County, with a term beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30,
2022. In response to the financial burden caused by the COVID-19
pandemic and other natural disasters, Megabyte chose not to
increase support rates for FY 2021-22. The Megabyte contract
includes a Tax Sale Module payment of $5,000 which has been
determined to be classified as a capital asset. A budget adjustment
moving appropriations within the Treasurer -Tax Collector's Office
budget and approval of capital asset authority of $5,000 is also
recommended. (Assessor's Office)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
AND CAPITAL ASSET
Staff Report
3.03 Resolution Setting Tax Rates in the County of Butte for Fiscal Year
2021-22
In accordance with Government Code section 29100, the Board of
Supervisors is required to adopt by resolution the rates of taxes on
the secured roll on or before October 3 of each year. State law
requires that the tax rate not exceed the 1% limit specified in the
Constitution except for the voter -approved indebtedness. For
voter -approved indebtedness, the Board is also required to adopt
the rates necessary to support the annual debt requirement within
each specific school district. The Board has approved each voter -
approved school bond at the time of the issuance of each series.
(Auditor -Controller)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-129
3.04 Agreement with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for
Performance Requirements Under Mental Health Services Act
(MRSA) and Resolution Authorizing the Director of Behavioral
Health to Sign the Agreement
DHCS administers the MHSA and oversees the provision of mental
health services provided with realignment funds. DHCS requires
the Department of Behavioral Health to enter into an agreement,
which describes terms and conditions to remain in compliance
with the regulations of providing specialty mental health services
and to remain eligible for State funding. OHCS also requires a
resolution authorizing the Director of Behavioral Health to sign the
agreement. The Department recommends entering into an
agreement with DHCS for performance requirements. The term of
the agreement is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. (Behavioral
Health)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-130
3.05 Agreement with State of California Department of Rehabilitation
(DOR) for Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible adults and
transitional age youth which will prepare them with skills
necessary to secure and maintain employment. Under this
agreement, mutual clients of DOR and the Butte County
Department of Behavioral Health will receive the following
services: personal, vocational and social adjustment, vocational
assessment, employment services, and employment job coaching.
These services will be delivered through contracts with Caminar
and Dreamcatchers. To qualify for services, clients must be a
resident of Butte County, have a mental health diagnosis, and be a
client of the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health. The
Department recommends entering into an agreement with DOR.
The term of this agreement will begin July 1, 2021 and will
terminate June 30, 2022. DOR will contribute services and funding
in the amount of $400,968. BCDBH will provide matching dollars in
the form of certified expenditures for specified BCDBH
personnel/positions in the amount of $133,656. (Behavioral
Health)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT; AND 2) ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-131
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic).
3.06 Resolution Proclaiming National Suicide Prevention Week
Butte County Department of Behavioral Health recommends that
the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution proclaiming
September 5 through 11, 2021 as National Suicide Prevention
Week. These dates reflect the national Suicide Prevention week,
which is formally acknowledged and proclaimed by counties across
the United States. (Behavioral Health)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
Staff Report
Resolution 21-132
Speaker: Scott Kennelly, Director of Behavioral Health.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Cheryl Downey (electronic), Jenna
Duckhorn (electronic).
3.07 Contract Amendment with Netsmart Technologies, Incorporated
(NTST) for the Electronic Health Record
NTST provides an electronic health record, which consists of
practice management, electronic clinical records, service billing to
appropriate payers including Medi -Cal, managed care, eligibility
verification, and report writing for both mental health and
substance use disorder services. This electronic health record fully
complies with the federal confidentiality standards required by the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The
Behavioral Health Department recommends amending the
agreement with NTST to add additional licenses and annual
subscription and maintenance fees for existing software. The
amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $364,099
not -to -exceed $4,321,877. (Behavioral Health)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.08 Ordinance Regarding Compensation of Members of the Board of
Supervisors
The salary of members of the Board of Supervisors (Board
Members) is set by ordinance. The current ordinance, Ordinance
No. 41481, specifies that upon notification of any increase in the
salary of the judges, the Board of Supervisors may adopt an
ordinance or amended ordinance increasing the salaries of each
Board Member by the same percentage increase as the judges, as
long as the increase does not exceed 5%. The increase shall not be
effective prior to the effective date of the related increases in
salary for the judges. The County received notification of
retroactive increases to the judicial salaries in the amount of
.778% effective July 1, 2018, 3.46% effective July 1, 2019 and 4.3%
effective July 1, 2021. To date, the Board has taken no action on
these increases totaling 8.538%. Staff recommend implementing a
3% increase at this time, while retaining the ability to take
additional actions at a later date with the remaining 5.538%. With
the current annual salary set at $60,997, the increase of 3% will
increase the annual salary of Board Members by $1,830 to $62,827
per year, effective November 27, 2021. The new ordinance, which
was introduced at the regular Board meeting held on August 24,
2021, replaces Ordinance No. 4148 to reflect the new annual
salary of Board Members. The ordinance will become effective
November 15, 2021, which is greater than 60 days after adoption
as required by law. (County Administration)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Ordinance 4206
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Steve Jackson and Timothy Merrill.
3.09 Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the
Execution of a Grant Agreement from the 2020 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Coronavirus Response
Round 2 and 3
The California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) receives funding from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the
CDBG Program and allocates funds to CDBG eligible non -
entitlement jurisdictions. Approximately $71 million in new
Coronavirus Response Round 2 and 3 (CDBG-CV2 and CDBG-CV3)
federal funds authorized by Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security (CARES) Act will be allocated to eligible jurisdictions to
perform activities related to COVID-19 response and recovery.
Butte County was awarded CV1 and CV2-3 funds to expand the
Food Bank Distribution program in collaboration with the
Community Action Agency. On February 23, 2021, the Board
adopted Resolution 21-025 authorizing the amendment of a
Standard Agreement for CDBG-CV1 funds approved on August 25,
2020 to incorporate CV2-3 funding to expand the program an
additional year. Instead of amending the CDBG-CV1 Standard
Agreement, HCD is requiring a separate Standard Agreement for
the CV -2-3 Program and requires an updated CV2-3 resolution be
adopted. The application submitted and activities awarded for
CV2-3 are as follows: 1) Public Services (expansion of the CDBG-
CV1 activity) - Butte County Food Bank Distribution Expansion
($293,448); and 2) General Administration ($43,849). "Public
Services" funds for expansion of the program are allocated to
cover program activity costs. "General Administration" funds are
allocated to cover the costs related to grant funds management,
including: financial management; reporting requirements; contract
management; and, coordination with and monitoring of
subrecipient. County Administration recommends the Board adopt
the updated CV2-3 resolution authorizing the County to execute a
new CDBG-CV 2-3 Standard Agreement with HCD for the Food
Bank Distribution Expansion Program and associated General
Administration funds. (County Administration)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-133
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola(electronic).
3.10 Approval of Minutes for Board of Supervisors Meeting
Submitted for approval are the minutes for the May 25, 2021 and
June 08, 2021, Board of Supervisors Meetings. (County
Administration)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE THE MAY 25, 2021 AND JUNE 08,
2021, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.11 Continuation of Local Drought Proclamation
On March 5, 2021, the Secretary of the United States Department
of Agriculture designated California's 58 counties as a primary
natural disaster area due to recent drought. On April 21, 2021, the
Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of
Emergency to exist in two California counties due to the current
and potential impacts caused by the widespread drought
conditions. On May 10, 2021, the State of Emergency was
expanded to include a total of 41 counties, including Butte County.
The Butte County Drought Task Force recommended that the
Board of Supervisors proclaim a Local State of Emergency for Butte
County due to current drought conditions, which enables the
County to apply for available State and federal dollars to help with
response and recovery. The Board of Supervisors signed the
Drought Proclamation Resolution on July 20, 2021. State law
requires that the Board of Supervisors review the need for
continuing the local emergency every 60 days. At this point, the
final duration of the emergency has not yet been determined .
(County Administration)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) CONFIRM THE NEED FOR CONTINUING
THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY, AND 2) ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-134
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic) and Steve
Jackson.
3.12 Chico Housing Action Team (CHAT) Request for County Building
Permit Fee Waiver
CHAT, a 5010 charitable organization, has requested that the
Board of Supervisors waive County building permit fees associated
with the Everhart Village project. The Everhart Village project is a
planned shelter community for homeless people with severe
mental illness consisting of 20 individual shelter units and a
community building. The planned location is the intersection of
Cohasset Road and Rio Linda Avenue in the city of Chico. The
estimated cost of the building permit fees is $6,830. Butte County
Code section 1-18 allows the Board of Supervisors to waive fees
under certain circumstances. As stated in the Code: "all or part of
any fee set forth in the Butte County Code that they have the legal
authority to waive, if the applicant is a public entity or nonprofit
charitable organization or if the Board finds that it is otherwise in
the public interest to do so". (Development Services)
ACTION REQUESTED - AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR
CHAT FOR THE EVERHART VILLAGE PROJECT
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic).
3.13 Contract Amendment with Youth for Change for 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.
wraparound services provides comprehensive, collaborative
treatment and support services to Butte County youth and their
families. The Department of Employment and Social Services
recommends amending the contract with Youth for Change for
wraparound services. The amendment decreases the maximum
payable amount by $399,780 not -to -exceed $2,463,600 and
implements changes to services and payment to follow updated
State claiming guidelines. Due to the decrease in the number of
children/youth served, the amendment also reduces the number
of participants from 40 to 35. All other terms remain the same.
Additionally, the Department recommends approval of a budget
adjustment to reflect State requirements, which provides claiming
instruction for the wraparound program. Under this guidance,
costs related to children/youth at home with family or legal
guardian are to be paid for out of a different cost center than
originally budgeted. (Employment and Social Services)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic).
3.14 Resolution Adopting a Standard of Aid for General Assistance (GA)
and Amendments to the GA Manual
GA is a State -mandated program providing temporary monthly
support to indigent adults who are not supported by their own
means, other public funds, or assistance programs. Butte County
currently has approximately 325 eligible clients in the program. GA
is a loan program, and participants are required to pay back
support received from the program. All recipients are required, as
a condition of eligibility, to sign a repayment agreement to the
County for all GA payments received based on their ability to pay.
Those applying as disabled and unable to work are required to
apply for Supplemental Security Income as a condition of eligibility.
Able-bodied clients are provided job search services designed to
help them obtain employment and reach self-sufficiency. The
Department of Employment and Social Services recommends that
the Board approve a resolution setting the GA rate at $548 for a
single individual effective October 1, 2021. This is an increase of
5.3% changing the GA amount from $520 per month based on the
Cost of Living increase provided to CalWORKs households. The
Department estimates the increase to be $81,900 through the
remainder of fiscal year 2021-22. This rate increase is in
accordance with State law that links any adjustment made in the
CalWORKs program to a corresponding increase in the GA
program. (Employment and Social Services)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-135
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic).
3.15 Contract Amendments with Caminar, Chico Housing Action Team,
Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc., and Youth for
Change for Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Funding
The Department of Employment and Social Services, as the
administrative entity brings forward a recommendation from the
Butte Countywide Continuum of Care, amending HEAP contracts
with various agencies so they can fully expend available funding.
Otherwise, unused HEAP funds will be returned to the State. 1)
Caminar, Base Camp Village 1 - Paula Court - original contract:
$790,092.00, revised contract: $790,091.19, a decrease of $0.81;
2) Chico Housing Action Team, Hand Up Supportive Housing for
Rental Assistance - original contract: $405,804.58, revised
contract: $412,959.57, an increase of $7,154.99; 3) Community
Action Agency of Butte County, Inc., Esplanade House Housing
Voucher - original contract: $277,704.00, revised contract:
$271,066.55, a decrease of $6,637.45; and 4) Youth for Change,
Transitional Age Youth Apartments - original contract:
$60,6000.00, revised contract: $60,083.27, a decrease of $516.73.
The term of the contracts remains May 21, 2019 through June 30,
2021. All other terms remain the same. (Employment and Social
Services)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS (4)
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic).
3.16 Contract Amendment with Davey Resource Group for Inspection
Services on the North Complex Fire Private Hazard Tree Removal
Program
The Butte County Board of Supervisors adopted Hazard Tree
Removal Ordinance 4190 for removal of hazard trees related to the
2020 North Complex Fire (NCF.) The ordinance requires removal of
hazard trees as defined in section 54-15 of the Butte County Code
from private property threatening roads and/or right-of-ways and
improved public property. Property owners can meet the
mandatory requirements for hazard tree removal by either
enrolling in the Government or in the Private Hazard Tree Removal
Program. The Private Hazard Tree Removal Program requires the
County to enter the enrolled properties to verify the property
owner has removed any and all hazard trees. After soliciting for
services to assist the County with these verifications, it was
determined that Davey Resource Group was the qualified
responsive bidder and a professional services contract was
executed by General Services for a term of May 7, 2021 through
December 211 2021 and maximum payable amount of $100,000.
To meet the need for services to complete the Program
verifications, the Department of General Services and County
Administration recommend amending the contract with Davey
Resource Group for services on the North Complex Fire Private
Hazard Tree Removal Program. The amendment increases the
maximum payable amount by $50,000, not to exceed $150,000. All
other terms remain the same. Appropriations are included in the
FY21-22 budget and it is anticipated this cost is reimbursable.
(General Services/County Administration)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.17 Project Plans and Specifications, Contract with TNT Industrial
Contractors Inc. and Budget Adjustment for Boiler Replacement
at 9 County Center Drive, Oroville
The Department of Public Works fleet operations occupies 9
County Center Drive in Oroville. The boiler providing heat to the
facility has entirely failed. Plans for a replacement boiler system
were drafted in 2017 though the project was deferred due to a lack
of sufficient funding. The County budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21
included appropriations which were re -appropriated in Fiscal Year
2021-22, to proceed with the project, and the plans were updated
to current building code by Frontier Consulting Engineers Inc. In
June 2020, the Department of General Services published a formal
invitation for bids for construction of the replacement boiler
system as well as optional additive alternates for replacing the
inefficient interior lighting and the wall and ceiling insulation. A
total of two bids were received ranging in cost from $401,840 to
$431,542 including the optional additive alternative work. The
Department of Public Works has selected to defer the optional
additive alternative work and proceed with only the replacement
boiler system. 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
Sacramento based TNT Industrial Contractors Inc, the lowest
bidder, and appoint the General Services Director as the officer of
the project. The term of the contract is 90 days from the Notice to
Proceed date issued for a fixed fee of $275,268. Additionally, to
fund the cost of the contract plus the related project expenses
including permitting, abatement monitoring, project management
and contingencies totaling $382,371, the departments request
approval of a budget adjustment to move appropriations in the
amount of $245,371 from the General Services Department
budget to the Capital Project Fund and also request a budget
adjustment in the amount of $137,000 from the Road Fund
Appropriation for Contingencies. In addition, the departments
request approval of an update to the Capital Improvement Plan.
(General Services/Public Works)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 3) APPOINT THE
GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT, 4)
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED); AND 5)
APPROVE UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Staff Report
3.18 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:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Add 1 Community Services Program
Manager and 1 Behavioral Health Clinician Supervisor. Delete 1
vacant Clinical Services Program Manager and 1 vacant flexibly
staffed Behavioral Health Clinician II. These changes are requested
to address operational and supervisor needs within the
Department. Total allocations to remain unchanged. There is a net
savings of $30,690 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 as a result of the
requested changes. SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Flexibly staff 2 vacant
allocated Public Safety Dispatcher positions to include the
classification of Sheriff's Clerk III. Add 1 Undersheriff position and
delete 1 vacant Sheriff's Captain position. These changes will
better suit the staffing needs of the Department. Total allocations
to remain unchanged. Funding for the positions is already included
in the Sheriff's Office Budget. The estimated net savings is $8,600
for Fiscal Year 2021-22 as a result of the requested changes.
(Human Resources)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-136
3.19 Budget Adjustment for the Federal Library Services and
Technology Act Grant
The California State Library has awarded $99,916 in Federal Library
Services and Technology Act grant to the Butte County Library. The
grant will allow the Department to create, develop, host and
deliver workshops and webinars on workforce and business
development related topics in library branches. The library staff
will align with the communities impacted by the disasters through
outreach to provide access and assistance in the areas of job
seeking and business start up resources for economic recovery. A
layered program approach will be implemented emphasizing
personal well being through connections, confidence building and
leadership development. The grant requires matching funds of
$260,560 for the total cost of the project $360,476. The matching
funds will include partners in-kind contribution of $34,560 in staff
time, North Valley Community Foundation grant of $20,000, and
Butte County Library's in-kind contribution of $206,000 in staff
time, equipment and services. The Department recommends
approval of a budget adjustment (Library)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED).
Staff Report
3.20 Contract with DAX -IT Recovery Services (DAX -IT) for Substance
Use Disorder Treatment Services for Community Alliance Program
Participants (CAP)
DAX- provides alcohol and drug free recovery residences at six
IT facilities in Oroville. Services include clean bedding,
showers, full kitchen with stove and refrigerator, and
utilities. Recovery residences meet all health and safety
requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Drug and alcohol use is strictly prohibited at
the recovery residences and the contractor cooperates with
in-home visitations/searches by the Probation Department
as well as drug and alcohol testing of residents. Since
October 1, 2019, approximately 73 individuals participated
in CAP and approximately 23 participants successfully
completed the program. Participating in recovery residence
services leads to sustained sobriety, gradual transition to a
less intensive level of supervision, reduced homelessness,
and greater employability for CAP participants. The
Department anticipates eight CAP participants will require
recovery residence housing per month. This creates the
opportunity for CAP participants suffering from chemical
dependency to help re-establish their lives. The Probation
Department recommends entering into a contract with
DAX -IT to provide recovery residence services CAP
participants funded by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program. The term of the contract is
October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; not to
exceed $38,400. (Probation)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.21 Contract with Skyway House, Inc., for Substance Abuse Treatment
Services for Community Alliance Program (CAP) Participants
Skyway House, Inc. (Skyway House) provides licensed residential,
intensive outpatient, and outpatient substance use disorder
treatment services for adults at two facilities in Chico. Services
include case management, group and individual counseling,
relapse prevention, and transitional planning. The core educational
curriculum is evidenced -based and complies with all State licensing
requirements. Since October 1, 2019, approximately 73 individuals
participated in CAP, and approximately 23 participants have
successfully completed the program. From October 1, 2019, to
June 30, 2021, approximately 14 CAP participants utilized
substance use disorder treatment services provided by Skyway
House. Participating in substance use disorder treatment leads to
sustained sobriety, gradual transition to a less intensive level of
supervision, reduced treatment needs, and greater employability
for CAP participants. The Probation Department anticipates two
CAP participants will require residential, intensive outpatient, or
outpatient substance use disorder treatment per month. The
Probation Department recommends entering into a contract with
Skyway House to provide continued substance use disorder
treatment services to CAP participants funded by the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The term of the
contract is October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; not to
exceed $96,000. (Probation)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic).
3.22 Contract Amendment with Stacy Johnson DBA Johnson House of
Sobriety for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services for
Community Alliance Program (CAP) Participants
Stacy Johnson DBA Johnson House of Sobriety provides alcohol
and drug free recovery residences at five facilities in Chico.
Services include clean bedding, showers, full kitchen with stove
and refrigerator, and utilities. Recovery residences meet all health
and safety requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. Drug and alcohol use is strictly prohibited at
the recovery residences, and the contractor cooperates with in-
home visitations/searches by the Probation Department as well as
drug and alcohol testing of residents. Since October 1, 2019,
approximately 73 individuals have participated in CAP, and
approximately 23 participants have successfully completed the
program. From October 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021, approximately
22 CAP participants utilized recovery residences provided by
Johnson House of Sobriety. Participating in recovery residence
services lead to sustained sobriety, gradual transition to a less
intensive level of supervision, reduced homelessness, and greater
employability for CAP participants. The Probation Department
anticipates eight CAP participants will require recovery residence
housing per month. This creates the opportunity for CAP
participants suffering from chemical dependency to help re-
establish their lives. The Department entered into an agreement
with Johnson House of Sobriety in 2019 for alcohol and drug free
recovery residence services. The contract was amended in 2020 to
extend the term and again on July 20, 2021 to extend the term to
September 30, 2021 and increase the contractor compensation by
$19,200 to $44,199. The Department recommends amending the
contract with Johnson House of Sobriety to extend the term to
June 30, 2022 and increase the amount by $28,800; not -to -exceed
$72,999. (Probation)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic).
3.23 Adoption of an Ordinance to Authorize Butte County to Join The
Partnership Healthplan of California (PHC) Commission
In 2013, Medi -Cal Managed Care was expanded to 28 rural
California counties, including Butte County. Butte County was
assigned the Regional Model in which the State contracts with two
commercial plans, Anthem Blue Cross and California Health &
Wellness, to administer Medi -Cal benefits in the county. After
several years of experience with the Regional Model and review of
other models, County staff recommended a transition to a County
Organized Health System (CONS) operated by PHC to improve
healthcare to Medi -Cal recipients in the County. PHC is a COHS that
has consistently received higher quality scores than other plans.
Along with providing health care, PHC works to improve the
coordination of care, conducts outreach to enroll uninsured
populations and supports population based initiatives. At the
March 23, 2021 Board Meeting, a Letter of Intent to the State
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) was approved and
signed by the Board to demonstrate Butte County's intent to
transition to the PHC COHS. The transition was recommended by
all three hospitals in Butte County. The next step of the transition
to the PHC COHS is the adoption of an ordinance authorizing Butte
County to join the PHC Commission and establish standards
pertaining to Butte County's Commissioners. DHCS requires that all
counties that desire to change Medi -Cal Managed Care models
adopt an ordinance approved by the Board of Supervisors no later
than October 1, 2021. On August 24, 2021, the ordinance came
before the Board of Supervisors and the Board voted to waive the
first reading. It is now recommended that the Board of
Supervisors adopt the ordinance. (Public Health)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Ordinance 4207
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Melissa Garrett (electronic).
3.24 Contract with Dokken Engineering Inc. (Dokken) for Right of Way
Services for the Autrey lane/Monte Vista Safe Routes to School
(SRTS) Project
The Department of Public Works executed a Request for
Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) to select a firm to provide
Right of Way Services for the Autrey Lane/Monte Vista SRTS
Project. The RFQ process generated six proposals to perform the
necessary work. Dokken from Folsom was selected as the most
qualified firm to provide these services. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors enter into a contract with
Dokken to provide summary appraisals and negotiation services
for up to 23 parcels for acquisitions and temporary construction
easements. The term of the contract is September 14, 2021
through September 14, 2024, not -to -exceed $143,903 (Public
Works)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
Staff Report
3.25 Resolutions and Agreement with the State Department of Water
Resources (DWR) for the Deferred Maintenance Project on the
Mud -Sycamore Levee System
The Department of Public Works serves as the maintenance entity
for the Mud and Sycamore Creek levees in the Chico area. These
levees are part of the State's plan of flood control and are eligible
for certain programs and funding opportunities. Operations and
maintenance activities are funded by County Service Area 24
which includes 15,200 parcels. The Department utilized the DWR
sponsored Deferred Maintenance Project, which uses State
General Funds and bond funds to investigate culverts under
levees. Based on the investigation, 18 culverts are eligible for
rehabilitation and 4 are eligible for removal and replacement at a
value of over $1 million. DWR is prepared to begin rehabilitation
work this fall, with more comprehensive culvert replacements
scheduled to begin next summer. Participation in the Deferred
Maintenance Project requires the Board of Supervisors to adopt a
resolution approving the submission of a Notice of Intent and
authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the letter and
related project documents. DWR also requires the Board to adopt
two additional resolutions authorizing the acceptance of the
funding terms and authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign
the agreement. The agreement will be finalized by DWR after the
resolutions are adopted by the Board. County Counsel has
reviewed the agreement terms and conditions, and resolutions
and has no exceptions. Once the agreement is finalized, the
Director of Public Works will only execute the final agreement if
there are no substantive changes . (Public Works)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT THREE
RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-137
Resolution 21-138
Resolution 21-139
3.26 Notice of Completion for Module 4 Landfill Gas System Expansion
Project at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF)
On April 27, 2021, the Board of Supervisors awarded the Module 4
Landfill Gas System Expansion Project at the NRRWF to Tetra Tech
BAS, Inc. of Diamond Bar. The project involved drilling and
installing seven additional landfill gas wells, abandoning and
decommissioning a damaged extraction well, installing vertical and
horizontal landfill gas wellheads, installing various pipe fittings and
fixtures, and restoring soil erosion cover. The contract award
amount was $295,213. All contract work has been completed in
accordance with the project plans and specifications. Total cost of
work is $290,755. (Public Works)
ACTION REQUESTED - ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS
COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
Staff Report
3.27 Contract Amendment with Compliance SFO, Inc. for Retention of
a Biological and Human Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Consultant at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility,
,(NRRWF)
On November 18, 2020, the California State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB) issued an Investigative Work Order
requiring NRRWF to prepare an Investigative Work Plan (IWP) to
assess the environmental, storm water, soils, biological, and
human health and safety risks posed by the leachate seeps
discharges at NRRWF. On January 12, 2021, the Board of
Supervisors ratified a contract with SFO Compliance, Inc. for
environmental compliance services at NRRWF related to the IWP.
The term of the contract is one year from December 20, 2020
through December 28, 2021, not -to -exceed $85,000. The County
retained a wetlands/biological consultant to prepare the biological
and human health and safety assessment portions of the IWP. This
consulting firm was unable to prepare these IWP components due
to unforeseen constraints. Given an approaching IWP submittal
deadline to the SWRCB, the Department recommends amending
the contract with Compliance SFO, Inc. to provide consultant
services to prepare the biological and human and health and
safety risk assessment component of the IWP. The amendment
increases the maximum amount payable by $140,000 not -to -
exceed $225,000. All other terms remain the same. (Public Works)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic) and Steve
Jackson.
3.28 Fiscal Year 202021 Annual Inmate Welfare Fund Expenditure
Report
Per Penal Code section 4025(e) the Sheriff shall report annually on
Inmate Welfare Fund expenditures. In FY 2020-21, $716,778 was
expended to benefit the inmates of the Butte County Jail. A
detailed list of expenditures is included in the report. (Sheriff -
Coroner)
ACTION REQUESTED - ACCEPT AS INFORMATION
Staff Report
3.29 Resolution Recognizing Deputy Charles Brown upon his
Retirement
The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution recognizing Deputy Charles Brown on the occasion of
his retirement after 20 years of service to Butte County. (Sheriff -
Coroner)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 21-140
Speaker(s): Supervisor Todd Kimmelshue, Sheriff Korey Honea,
and Charles Brown, retired Deputy Sheriff.
3.30 Accept Vehicle Donation from the Center to Combat Human
Trafficking
The Center to Combat Human Trafficking has donated a 2021 Ford
F-250 with a value of $48,880 to the Sheriff's Office for use as a
front line law enforcement vehicle. Because the vehicle was
purchased in another state and has never been registered, the
Sheriff's Office is required to pay use tax on the vehicle in order to
register it with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The
Sheriff's Office recommends accepting the donated 2021 Ford F -
2S0 and requests authorization to pay the use tax of $4,033 as a
capital asset expense. (Sheriff -Coroner)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) ACCEPT DONATION; AND 2) AUTHORIZE
CAPITAL ASSET
Staff Report
Consent Agenda Public Comment Packet
Motion: To approve the consent agenda with the exception of items
3.08, 3.11 and 3.27 which were pulled from the consent agenda and
placed on regular agenda for public discussion.
Motion moved by Supervisor Lucero; Seconded by Supervisor
Kimmelshue.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees (List available at
http://www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/AppointmentsList.aspx)
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),
Chair Connelly_ Went to a Meeting Wednesday September
8th, 2021 at Lakeside Village. There were non -profits
getting together to feed and cloth people. The Bear fire is
the forgotten fire. U.S. Forest Service should be held
accountable. Regular meeting Eagles, Mouse Lodge and
V.A. ect.
Supervisor Kimmelshue: Attended the Nothern California
Water Association (NCWA) meeting and went to the Sites
Reservoir location on Mary Wells ranch. Meeting at Sites
Reservoir Authority in Maxwell. Hopefully this can be
completed in this decade.
Supervisor Teeter: See your doctor in regards to the COVID
vaccine if needed. Supervisor Teeter and family waited for
FDA approval. Touched on the Tuscan Water District item
on the next meeting. Keep it congeal and not personal.
Supervisor Ritter: Mostly Behavioral Health related
meetings. Meeting with the new Economic Development
Director. Missed a number of community events because of
sons COVID exposure.
Supervisor Lucero: Talked on Chico closing the airport
location. Their are over 30 families living out there
including disabled people. Concerns on what is happening
out there and communication with Shelby Boston, Director
of Employment of Social Services. Andy Pickett, Director
Butte County Administration spoke on reviewing options
and plans. The County is moving forward in the partnership
and developing plans. Shelby Boston, Director of
Employment and Social Services spoke on how the people
from the Chico airport location can connect with a
Homeless Service Providers like Torres Shelter, United Way
and contacting one of the Housing Navigators to get in with
Project Room Key or another program. Scott Kennelly,
Director of Behavioral Health spoke of his departments
outreach to the airport location weekly.
4.02 Update of Budget,legislative, and Other Current Issues by the
Chief Administrative Officer
4.02. A North Complex Fire Recovery Update
Presenter(s): Anna Lockman, Assistant Director for
Employment and Social Services and
Casey Hatcher, Butte County Administration
(Report on the Camp Fire).
4.02. B. CAO Comment
Andy Pickett, Director Butte County Administration.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jynaia, Sach, Joyce Davis, Carry T.
and Nichole Nava.
4.03 Agricultural Hoop Structures
At the June 22, 2021, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board
directed staff to prepare a discussion of Hoop Structures. Hoop
structures are widely used for crop protection and cultivation due
to their low cost and ability to be relocated. These structures
typically do not meet minimum building standards and are
exempted from building permits statewide up to 120 square feet
and further exempted by a select few jurisdictions up to 1,000
square feet.
ACTION REQUESTED - PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION TO EITHER; 1)
DRAFT AN EXEMPTION FROM PERMITS FOR AGRICULTURAL HOOP
STRUCTURES, OR 2) CONTINUE REQUIRING PERMITS FOR
AGRICULTURAL HOOP STRUCTURES THAT EXCEED 120 SQUARE
FEET. (Development Services)
Staff Report
Power Point Presentation
Public Comment Packet
Paula Daneluk, Director Development Services, Louie Mendoza,
Agricultural Commissioner, Bruce Albert, Director of County
Counsel, and Curtis Johnson, Building Division Manager
presented this item to the Board.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: John Stonebraker (electronic), Candace
Grubbs and Richard Coon.
Motion: Provide staff direction to either: 1) Draft an exemption
from permits for agricultural hoop structures; or 2) Continue
requiring permits for agricultural hoop structures that exceed 120
square feet. (Development Services)
Supervisors requested that this item be brought back by
Administration at a later date for further discussion and
consideration.
4.04 Letter of Support for the Arts for Any Given Child Program
At the request of Supervisor Connelly, staff prepared a letter of
support for the Arts for Any Given Child program scheduled to
begin in three elementary school districts in Butte County (Oroville
City Elementary, Thermalito, and Palermo). (District 1)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Motion: Approve letter of support.
Motion moved by Chair Connelly; Seconded by Supervisor
Kimmelshue.
Motion passed unanimously.
4.05 Employment Agreement Amendment for Chief Deputy District
Attorney, Mark Murphy,
The District Attorney recommends amending the employment
agreement for Chief Deputy District Attorney Mark Murphy. This
amendment does not provide for any change in salary or benefits.
The annual salary is $192,581. The term of this amendment is from
October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (District Attorney)
ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Michael Ramsey, District Attorney presented this item to the
Board.
Motion: Approve employment agreement.
Motion moved by Supervisor Ritter; Seconded by Supervisor
Kimmelshue.
Motion passed unanimously.
4.06 Resolution Authorizing the County to Apply for the Permanent
Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Non -Entitlement Local
Government Competitive Program Grant
The State Department of Housing and Community Development
(DHCD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability for PLHA Non -
Entitlement Local Government Competitive Grant Program to
provide up to $29 million from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust
Fund for eligible cities and counties. Eligible activities include
providing assistance to persons who are experiencing or at -risk of
homelessness through rapid rehousing, rental assistance, case
management and supportive services. The Department of
Employment and Social Services has completed an application
requesting $847,350 to provide case management and supportive
services for a 24 -month period for those individuals or families
who are experiencing or at -risk of homelessness. The Department
recommends the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the
submission of a PLHA Non -Entitlement Local Government
Competitive Program Grant application and authorizing the
Director of Employment and Social Services to execute the
application, standard agreement and any subsequent amendments
or documents required. (Employment and Social Services)
ACTION REQUESTED - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Power Point Presentation
Resolution 21-141
Public Comment Packet
Shelby Boston, Director of Employment and Social Services
presented this item to the Board.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (electronic).
Motion: Adopt resolution.
Motion moved by Supervisor Lucero ; Seconded by Supervisor
Kimmelshue.
Motion passed unanimously.
4.07 Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 B, Entitled
"Water Wells" to Discontinue Exploratory Wells and Allow
Exploration Holes or Borings
The use of exploratory wells began in the early 2000's to allow
developers and potential purchasers of land to verify the presence
of an adequate supply of groundwater prior to making significant
investments in their projects or purchases. Problems arose with
some property owners using exploratory wells to provide water for
unpermitted activities, some of which are damaging to the
environment. In 2018, the Board of Supervisors directed the
Department of Public Health to work with other County
departments to determine if property owners, in violation of Butte
County Code section 23B, could be brought into compliance by
following the County's existing code enforcement process. A
workgroup comprised of several County departments performed a
thorough analysis and presented the findings at the March 9, 2021
Board of Supervisors meeting. The Board requested additional
information, and the information was presented at the May 25,
2021 Board meeting. At the meeting, the Board directed staff to
prepare an ordinance eliminating the exploratory well program
and allow the construction of exploratory holes or borings. The
department worked in coordination with County Counsel to
amend Butte County Code Chapter 23B, sections 23B -2(I), 2313-
5(d), 23B -5(e), 23B -5(f), and 2313-10(b) to reflect this Board
direction. (Public Health)
ACTION REQUESTED - WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE
ORDINANCE
Staff Report
Danette York, Director of Public Health presented this item to the
Board.
Motion: Waive the first reading of the ordinance.
Motion moved for approval by Supervisor Kimrnelshue;
Seconded by Supervisor Lucero.
Motion passed 3-2.
Ayes: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter and Kimmelshue
Nays: Supervisor Teeter and Chair Connelly
4.08 Job Order Contracts (JOC) with North Star Construction and
Engineering, Knife River Construction, and RCI General
Engineering
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 July 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors
authorized the Department of Public Works to advertise for bids
for JOC. JOC was advertised on July 21, 2021, and five bids were
received on August 18, 2021. The lowest responsive and
responsible bidder was North Star Construction and Engineering,
Inc. of Yuba City. The second responsive and responsible bidder
was Knife River Construction of Chico. The third responsive and
responsible bidder was RCI General Engineering of Oroville.
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 $50,000 and
has a maximum value of $5,185,092. Per prior direction, any
proposed JOC work orders in excess of $500,000 will require
additional Board of Supervisors approval. The Department
recommends that the Board award JOC contracts to North Star
Construction and Engineering, Inc., Knife River Construction, and
RCI General Engineering. (Public Works)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) AWARD JOC CONTRACTS (3); AND 2)
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE
CONTRACTS
Staff Report
Josh Pack, Director of Public Works presented this item to the
Board.
Motion: 1) Award JOC contracts (3); and 2) authorize the Director
of Public Works to sign the contracts.
Motion moved by Supervisor lucero; Seconded by Supervisor
Teeter.
Motion passed unanimously.
4.09 Drought Funding for Identified Disadvantaged Community Water
System Projects
On August 24, 2020, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to
bring forward a report on identified needs of small water systems
serving Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) and the opportunity to
pursue State drought funding through the Small Community
Drought Funding Program (Program). The State announced $200
million in funding and is currently accepting applications. Five
projects have been identified and described for inclusion in the
Northern Sacramento Valley (NSV) Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan (IRWMP) by a technical assistance grant the
County is managing on behalf of the NSV region. The five projects
were added to the project list of the NSV IRWMP by the NSV Board
at its meeting on August 25, 2021. The projects include: 1. Foothill
Solar Community Drinking Water Compliance Project; 2. Feather
Ridge Estates Drinking Water Compliance and Fire Damage
Replacement Project; 3. Feather River School Drinking Water
Compliance Project; 4. Berry Creek Elementary School Drinking
Water Compliance and Fire Damage Replacement Project; and 5.
Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project. The water systems for
projects 1-4 do not have the technical, financial, or managerial
capacity to pursue drought funding on their own. Financial
resources and a consultant are required to complete a Program
application. The Foothill Solar Community and Feather Ridge
Estates are prepared to implement the project is awarded funds.
The interest and capacity of the schools needs further discussion.
The estimated cost of completing a grant application for each
project is approximately $5,000-$10,000. The County entered a
contract with Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers for
drought response assistance and can begin the grant application
work within this contract if directed by the Board. The Department
recommends the Board approve $40,000 from the General Fund
Appropriation for Contingency for the work. An update on the
status of the Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project and the
complete source of potential funding options will be presented to
the Board on September 28, 2021. (Water and Resource
Conservation)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) DIRECT STAFF TO COMPLETE FUNDING
APPLICATIONS FOR FOUR SMALL COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS;
AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
Staff Report
Dr. Christina Buck, Interim Director for Department of Water and
Resource Conservation presented this item to the Board.
Motion: 1) Direct staff to complete funding applications for four
small community water systems; and 2) Approve budget
adjustment (4/5 vote required).
Motion moved by Supervisor Lucero; Seconded by Supervisor
Kimmelshue.
Motion passed unanimously.
Apply for five and receive update at next meeting.
4.10 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board
Consideration and Action
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment for item 4.10 Steve Jackson.
Item 3.08: Motion: Adopt ordinance.
Motion moved by Supervisor Kimmelshue; Seconded by
Supervisor Teeter.
Motion passed 3-2.
Ayes: Supervisors Kimmelshue, Teeter and Chair Connelly
Nays: Supervisors Lucero and Ritter.
Item 3.11: Continuation of Local Drought Proclamation.
Motion: Confirm the need for continuing the proclamation of a
local emergency; and 2) Adopt resolution.
Motion moved by Supervisor Lucero; Seconded by Supervisor
Ritter.
Motion passed unanimously.
Item 3.27: Contract Amendment with Compliance SFO, Inc. for
Retention of a Biological and Human Health and Safety Risk
Assessment Consultant at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste
Facility(NRRWF).
Bruce Alpert, Director of County Counsel presented this item to
the Board.
Motion: Approve contract amendment and authorize the Chair to
sign.
Motion moved by Chair Connelly; Seconded by Supervisor Ritter.
Motion passed unanimously.
S. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:30AM - Timed Item - Discussion of Potential Termination of
Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID
On July 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to bring
for discussion the COVID proclamation that was ratified by the
Board on March 10, 2020. On August 10, the Board discussed the
topic and directed staff to return with the proclamation to
terminate the local disaster or the alternative to end the
proclamation at a later date based on potential benchmark(s) that
indicate the pandemic emergency has ended. These could include
labor market stabilization, school classroom closures, mask orders,
congregate sheltering, rental assistance programs, enhanced
unemployment benefits, COVID infection figures, or existence of
State emergency declarations . (County Administration)
ACTION REQUESTED - 1) DETERMINE DESIRED BENCHMARK TO
TERMINATE EMERGENCY; OR 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Public Comment Packet
Speaker: Andy Pickett, Director of Butte County Administration.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment on this item: Jessica Giannola (virtually), Madison Greb
(electronic), Jeff Downey (electronic), Julie Castaneda
(electronic), Antoinette Peppier (electronic), Catherine Posey
(electronic), Jenna Duckhorn (electronic), Scott Klopcic
(electronic), James Plummer (electronic), Celina Layton
(electronic), Kristin Smith (electronic), Sarah
Blakeslee(electronic), Diana Dreiss (electronic), Cheryl Downey
(electronic & in-person), Catherine Posey (electronic & in-
person), Faun Witten (electronic & in-person), Cari T, Reed
Johnson, Ezra D., Erin, Pat Jones, Sandra Brolliar, Harold T.,
Marybeth Wuerthner, Marylou Johnson, Jill Williams.
Motion: 1) Determine desired benchmark to terminate
emergency; or 2) Adopt resolution.
Motion passed: 3-2 to keep the emergency proclamation.
Ayes: Supervisors Teeter, Kimmelshue and Chair Connelly.
Nays: Supervisors Lucero and Ritter.
Motion: Supervisor Teeter to send a letter to the Legislator
regarding another process.
Supervisor Teeter moved; Supervisor Lucero seconded.
5.02 1:30PM - Timed Item - Butte County 2021 Redistricting Hearing
Redistricting Partners, the consultants hired to manage the 2021
redistricting process in Butte County, will provided an update on
community input received; receive additional public input; and
receive direction from the Board for draft maps to be presented on
October 12, 2021. (County Administration)
ACTION REQUESTED - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO CONSULTANTS
Staff Report
PowerPoint Presentation
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment for item 5.02: John Stonebraker.
Brian Ring, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer presented this
item to the Board along with Chris Chaffee, Consultant with
Redistricting Partners.
Accepted for information.
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 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec.
54956.9(d)(2): One potential case.
6.03 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4)
One potential case.
Resolution 21-142
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Conduct of
the Board of supervisors Meetings
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Information: held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, OrovilIe.
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changed 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 at the Clerk of
the Board website at www.buttecount net cob.
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to 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
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Agenda The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
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start after the time listed, but will never start before the time listed.
4, Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board
on any 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.
S. 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.
Publilc It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow
Participation: members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation, is
limited to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.3. 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 Administrative Office, or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website,
The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all citizens. Individuals with
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 requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to
the meeting.
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of
thBoard
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For further information contact the:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Administrative Office
25 County Center Drive, Croville, CA 95965
530.5523300
wwwbuttecounty. net/cob
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Bill Connelly, Chair a
Butte County Board of Supervisors