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ANDY PICKETT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER &
CLERK OF THE BOARD
1. CALL TO ORDER
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 27, 2023
9:00 Ann
MEETING LOCATION
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
Rules of Decorum
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2
TAW RITTER, DISTRICT 3
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT
DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5
BRAD STEPHENS, 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 the 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.
2A. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
2B. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) OF RECUSAL
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Supervisor Comments on Consent Agenda Items
B. Adopt Consent Agenda
3.01 Budget Adjustment - Maintenance and Replacement Fund Transfer - In January 2000, Butte,
Colusa and Glenn Counties entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the joint purchase
and shared use of a Heavy Capacity Weight Truck (HCWT). The HCWT is used by the County Sealers
to test and certify heavy capacity scales throughout their respective counties. In October 2021,
Glenn County formally withdrew from the JPA after purchasing their own HCWT. Due to California
Air Resource Board regulations, starting January 1, 2025 Butte County will no longer will be able
to use the HCWT because it will not comply with diesel particulate emission standards, and
retrofitting is not an option. Due to low mileage usage and population statistics, Colusa County
meets an exemption from these regulations. On March 28, 2023 Colusa County approved the
amendment to the existing JPA which would allow for Butte County to transfer ownership to
Colusa County and allow Butte County to keep the maintenance and replacement funds of the
HCWT. There is approximately $72,972 in the HCWT Maintenance and Replacement Fund. On
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May 8, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved the amendment to the JPA. On June 12, 2023,
Colusa County provided a letter requesting the transfer of ownership as outlined in the JPA
amendment. The Department of Agriculture recommends that the Board approve a budget
adjustment to transfer the HCWT balance of $72,972 in the Maintenance and Replacement Fund
to the department's equipment replacement fund for the purchase of a replacement HWCT —
action requested —APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Agriculture)
3.02 Mental Health Services Agreement - Outreach with Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) - In
February, 2022 the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health received a Notice of Intent to
Award from the Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission for the Mental
Health Student Services Act grant. This grant award expands access to mental health services for
children and youth, including campus based services. BCOE is available to provide outreach
services to its students under an agreement with the Department. These services will facilitate
linkage and access to mental health services. Emphasis will be placed on reaching a targeted
population consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code 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. Due to BCOE providing
services to its own students on its own campuses, the agreement has a sole source solicitation
exception. The Department recommends entering into an Agreement with BCOE to provide
outreach for mental health services to children and youth. The term of the agreement is July 1,
2023 to June 30, 2024, not -to- exceed $323,080— action requested —APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.03 Agreements with Wayfinder Family Services (Wayfinder) for Specialty Mental Health Services
(SMHS) and the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Program - Wayfinder is a nonprofit
organization licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and
support services in the community. The Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for
Proposal (RFP) in 2021. The RFP is valid for three years. There were two respondents to the RFP,
Wayfinder and Youth for Change; Wayfinder was the sole awardee. The SMHS and YES program
are broken into two agreements per Cal Aim Reform; one for Medi -Cal covered SMHS services,
and one for non -Medi -Cal covered services. Wayfinder specializes in servicing vulnerable youth
(ages 8 to 14) and transitional age youth (TAY) (ages 16 to 25) populations. The YES program is a
collaborative program that offers services for youth and provides a safe and engaging platform
for clinical staff to address treatment plan objectives for diverse youth populations. The program
provides a work -based program that includes a focus on mental wellness and youth
empowerment to learn, earn, and connect to destigmatize mental health. Clinical staff apply
behaviorally rehabilitative treatment plan interventions to youth during YES recreational
activities. The Department estimates that Wayfinder will engage a minimum of 60 youth and TAY,
provide a minimum of 120 hours of planned groups and training and have a minimum of 30
successful graduates of the program. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors
approve two agreements with Wayfinder for the SMHS and YES programs. The term of each
agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The Medi -Cal covered SMHS agreement is not -
to -exceed $38,937 and the not -to -exceed of the YES program non -Medi -Cal agreement is
$229,153. The combined total of the agreements is $268,090 — action requested — APPROVE
AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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3.04 Agreement with Chico State Enterprises (Foundation) for the Passages Connection Program
(Passages) - The Foundation is a private non-profit corporation that serves as an auxiliary of the
California State University, Chico. Passages, a program supported by the Foundation, provides
information and support services to older adults and their family care givers experiencing
significant emotional disturbances or serious mental illness. Passages services seek to establish a
network of information, services, and supports throughout the county designed with the unique
needs of older adults in mind. The program works to reduce stigma around issues of mental illness
and treatment, promote recognition and early intervention in regards to challenges to mental
health, decrease the incidence of psychological crisis, and improve suicide prevention efforts. The
Department recommends entering into an agreement with the Foundation to provide outreach
services to older adults within the County. The agreement has a sole source competitive
solicitation exception, as the Foundation is the only provider in the area who can provide this type
of service on the level required. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,
not -to -exceed $152,250. Under the agreement, the Foundation has a measurable goal of
providing services to a minimum of 28 clients in a fiscal year — action requested — APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.05 Agreement with Compassion Valley, LLC for Adult Residential Services - Compassion Valley, LLC
operates a 24-hour residential care facility for adults with severe and persistent mental health
conditions. The residential facility provides a structured program offering professional services
for adults in need of mental health services, including medication support if necessary. The facility
assists clients with care and treatment needed for improved stability and potential future
transition to an independent living environment. Due to high level and emergent need the
Department contracts with facilities who can perform services required by the Department. The
Department recommends entering into an agreement with Compassion Valley, LLC for 24-hour
residential care and mental health services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $174,720. The 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)
3.06 Agreement with Environmental Alternatives dba EA Family Services (EA) for Short -Term
Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - 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. Some children tend to do well in a community setting but may need a
higher level of residential support than a foster home is able to provide. EA's STRTP provides a
safe, consistent and therapeutic environment that allows for youth in placement to receive
emotional and environmental support and guidance. 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. Through an all inclusive solicitation exception, 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 the agreement with EA to
provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The term of the agreement is July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $199,056. The agreement is not measured by 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)
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3.07 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. Due to high level and emergent need the Department
contracts with facilities who can perform services required by the Department. The Department
recommends entering into an agreement with NVBH for Psychiatric Health Inpatient Services. The
term of this agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $500,070. 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)
3.08 Agreement with North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) for Mental Health and Outreach
Services - In February 2022, the Department of Behavioral Health received a Notice of Intent to
Award from the Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission for the Mental
Health Student Services Act grant funding. This grant expands access to mental health services for
children and youth, including campus based services. NVCF provides outreach and mental health
services to Butte County students. These services facilitate linkage and access to ongoing and
sustained mental health services. Emphasis is placed on reaching a targeted population consistent
with Welfare and Institutions Code 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. NVCF has the capacity and relationship to support
Paradise Unified School District and the Butte County Office of Education for campus youth, and
meets the sole source solicitation exception. The Department recommends the Board of
Supervisors approves an agreement with NVCF to provide mental health and outreach services to
children and youth. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed
$292,307 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Behavioral Health)
3.09 Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) for the Latino Promotores and
Hmong Tus Txhawb Programs - NVCSS provides mental health, housing, vocational, and support
services to individuals and families in California's Northern Sacramento Valley. In February 2023,
the Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Latino
Promotores and Hmong Tus Txhawb. NVCSS was the only respondent, meets the criteria of the
RFP, and was selected for the award. NVCSS provides Latino Promotores and Hmong Tus Txhawb.
Both programs are designed to provide strength based, wellness focused services, and group
support. Services include outreach and education, mental health consultation, youth services (for
youth six to 17 years of age), and early intervention services. The services and groups are located
in various community locations. The involvement of local residents who are trained as community
health promoters and community liaisons are vital to the success of the programs. The
Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with NVCSS to provide
outreach and education services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,
not -to -exceed $220,956. Under the agreement, NVCSS has a measurable outcome of serving a
minimum of 200 clients — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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3.10 Agreement with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. (TNHA) / Torres Community SheIter-TNHA is a
non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency
and a more stable lifestyle. For 20 years, TNHA has operated the Torres Community Shelter
providing shelter and related social services to those experiencing homelessness in the
community. Services at the Torres Community Shelter utilize peer partners to provide support to
shelter guests who are experiencing mental illness. The goal is to increase the ability of individuals
at the shelter to effectively partake in services, decrease stigma around mental health issues,
reinforce stable and secure housing, and guide individuals at the shelter towards self-sufficiency.
TNHA is the only provider in the area who can provide this type of service on the level required
and meets the sole source solicitation exemption. The Department of Behavioral Health
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a mental health services agreement with TNHA
for support and outreach services at the Torres Community Shelter. The term of the agreement
is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $147,995. Under the agreement, measurable
goals for the fiscal year include assisting a minimum of 170 consumers in gaining employment and
assisting a minimum of 70 individuals in transitioning to housing — action requested — APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.11 Agreements with Youth for Change (YFC) for Mental Health Services (MHS) at the 6th Street Drop-
in Center - YFC is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide
specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. The Department of
Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) in 2021. The RFP is valid for three years.
There were two respondents to the RFP, Wayfinder and YFC; YFC was the sole awardee. The MHS
and 6th Street Drop-in Center are broken into two agreements per Cal Aim Reform; one for Medi -
Cal covered MHS services, and one for non -Medi -Cal covered services. YFC specializes in
community collaboration which supports the healing of children and families. Through two
agreements, YFC will operate the 6th Street Center in Chico. The center provides services to
homeless youth between the ages of 14 through 24. Since many of the youth have had traumatic
experiences with families, friends, schools, and other community support systems, building trust
is a major focus of the program. The 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. Under the agreement, YFC has measurable goals to provide emotional support a
minimum of times, provide mental health services to a minimum of 250 youth, transition a
minimum of 20 youth into housing, assist a minimum of 95 youth to participate in an employment
program and a minimum of 20 to find employment, assisting a minimum of 80 youth in accessing
education services, and enrolling a minimum of 50 youth in school in a fiscal year. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two agreements with YFC for the provision of
mental health, support and outreach services to consumers at the 6th Street Drop-in Center. The
term of each agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The Medi -Cal agreement is not -to -
exceed $86,670 and non -Medi -Cal agreement is not -to -exceed $428,665. The combined total of
the agreements is $515,335 — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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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 Housing Assistance
Program (ages 16 through 25) serves the seriously mentally ill, homeless or at risk of
homelessness who do not have any other options for housing. The Department of Behavioral
Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Housing Assistance Programs in March 2023. The
Department received one response, from YFC. The RFP was awarded to YFC, and is valid for three
years. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with YFC to
assist eligible youth with the process of securing long-term and short-term housing. The term of
the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $114,165 — action requested
— APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.13 Letter of Concern Senate Bill (SB) 43 (Euman) - SB 43 was introduced by Senator Eggman to
amend Section 1799.111 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 5008, 5350, and
5358 of, and to add Section 5122 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health.
SB 43 would add a new set of criteria to expand the State's current "gravely disabled" criteria
under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act. Expansion of the involuntary treatment and
conservatorship criteria in the ways proposed under SB 43 would allow clinicians to detain and
conserve individuals who have or have had a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder
(AUD) based on a prediction that their SUD places them at risk for being unable to care for
themselves. SB 43 does not include the requirement to prove that an individual lacks the capacity
to make decisions for themselves, or that they are at imminent risk of harming themselves or
others. SB 43 does not address the lack of infrastructure available to support the housing and
treatment of individuals who would be newly eligible to be placed on a Welfare and Institutions
Code Section 5150 hold due to SUDS or AUDs. The only locked facilities where involuntary
treatment can occur currently would be jails and prisons. SB 43 has significant equity implications
and threatens California's progress in addressing equity and disparities for marginalized
populations — action requested —APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
3.14 Resolution Exempting the County of Butte from the Small Claims Advisory Requirements -
California law requires that small claims advisory services be provided by counties without charge
to litigants. Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 116.940(c), in a county where the number
of small claims actions filed annually is 1,000 or less as averaged over the immediately preceding
two fiscal years, the county may elect to exempt itself from the requirements of Code of Civil
Procedure section 116.940(b), and instead provide small claims advisory services through a
recorded telephone message and small claims booklets. On June 23, 2020, the Board of
Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 20-074 exempting the County of Butte from the requirements
of Code of Civil Procedure section 116.940(b) during fiscal years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23,
and provided small claims advisory services through a recorded telephone message, and small
claims information booklets. In addition to the phone message and booklets, the County
partnered with the Butte County Law Library to provide litigants resources to assist them in their
small claims actions. The recorded phone message directs litigants to the Law Library for this
assistance. The County redirected the portion of filing fees allocated for small claims advisory
service, approximately $5,000 annually, to the Law Library to cover the costs of this increased
traffic for their service. While the Law Library already provided services to litigants, there was an
increase in more direct assistance requested from litigants as a result of the partnership. In the
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County of Butte, the number of small claims filings in FY 2020-21 was 226 and FY 2021-22 was
229, for a two-year average of 227.5, which is below the 1,000 annual filings that would require
the County to provide individual personal advisory services. Further, annual small claims filings
over the last twelve years have averaged approximately 466 filings per year, with a high of 812
filings in 2010-11, and a low of 226 filings in 2020-2021. County Administration recommends
adopting a resolution exempting the County of Butte from the small claims advisory requirements
of Code of Civil Procedure section 116.940(b) for three years (FY 2023-24; 2024-25; 2025-26) —
action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
3.15 Revenue Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with City of Oroville for Child Abuse
Investigative Services -The District Attorney's Office (DA) will provide investigative services to the
City of Oroville for child abuse cases at the request of the Oroville Police Department (OPD). The
City of Oroville has been experiencing extreme law enforcement staffing shortages and has
requested assistance from the DA to investigate cases of child abuse. The DA will receive
compensation from the City of Oroville for the cost of at least one (1) full-time equivalent (FTE)
DA Investigator and one (1) .20 FTE DA Investigator Lieutenant for investigative supervisory
oversight. The MOU also provides for an additional DA Investigator should the workload require
it. The DA recommends entering into a revenue MOU with the City of Oroville for child abuse
investigative services. The term of the agreement will be June 27, 2023 through June 26, 2024,
with a not -to -exceed amount of $400,000 — action requested — APPROVE REVENUE MOU AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (District Attorney)
3.16 Contract Amendment with Housing Tools for Continuum of Care (CoQ Consultation Services -The
Department of Employment and Social Services, on behalf of the Butte Countywide CoC, has
contracted with Housing Tools for homelessness activity support. The contract was approved by
the Board of Supervisors on May 10, 2022, the term of the contract is March 2, 2022 through June
30, 2023, not -to -exceed $83,828. Activities include updating the 10 -Year Strategy to End
Homelessness in Butte County, manage and support funding applications, produce the 2023
Point -In -Time (PIT) census report, and analyze and incorporate 2023 PIT data in the longitudinal
study. The Department recommends amending the contract with Housing Tools for CoC
consultation services. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $11,704, not -
to -exceed $95,532. The amendment also updates the description of services and method and rate
of payment to expand and revise provided services. All other terms remain the same — action
requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Employment and Social Services)
3.17 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 in Oakland in
2016, 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 and signed into law September 2018, requires the mandated
reporting of annual inspections to its administering authority on an annual basis — action
requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE
MARSHAL MANDATED INSPECTIONS REPORT. (Fire)
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3.18 Contract Amendment with Kitchell Corporation for Project Management of Camp Fire
Reconstruction Projects - Subsequent to the Camp Fire, the County's insurance provider approved
funding for a Project Manager to assist the County in reconstructing County facilities affected by
the fire. The term of the original project management contract with Kitchell Corporation, was
from December 11, 2018, through January 31, 2019, not -to -exceed $24,500. The first contract
amendment extended the term through June 30, 2020, and increased the maximum payable by
$275,500, not -to -exceed $300,000. The second contract amendment extended the term through
June 30, 2021 and increased the maximum payable by $180,000, not -to -exceed $480,000. The
third contract amendment extended the term through June 30, 2022 and increased the maximum
payable by $100,000, not -to -exceed $580,000. The fourth contract amendment extended the
term to June 30, 2023 and increased the maximum payable by $100,000, not -to -exceed $680,000.
The Project Manager has assisted the County with completing 17 projects at County facilities
affected by the Camp Fire. The single remaining project is reconstruction of Fire Station #37 in
Concow, which began construction in December 2022 and is anticipated for completion in Winter
2024. The Department of General Services recommends making a fifth amendment to the
contract, to extend the term by one year through June 30, 2024 and increase the maximum
payable by $100,000, not -to -exceed $780,000. This cost is fully reimbursable under the County's
insurance claim. All other terms remain the same — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
3.19 Contract Amendment with Kitchell Corporation for Project Management of North Complex Fire
Reconstruction Projects - Subsequent to the North Complex Fire, the County's insurance provider
approved funding for a Project Manager to assist the County in reconstructing County facilities
affected by the fire. The term of the original project management contract with Kitchell
Corporation was from March 22, 2021 through June 30, 2021, not -to -exceed $40,000. The first
contract amendment extended the term through June 30, 2022, and increased the maximum
payable by $125,000, not -to -exceed $165,000. The second contract amendment extended the
term through June 30, 2023, and increased the maximum payable by $50,000 not -to -exceed
$215,000. The Project Manager has assisted the County with completing two projects at County
facilities affected by the North Complex Fire. The project of repairs and roof replacement at Fire
Station #60 was completed in 2022 and the reconstruction of Fire Station #61 is currently nearing
completion of design, with full reconstruction anticipated for Summer 2024. The Department of
General Services recommends amending the contract to extend the term by one year through
June 30, 2024, and increase the maximum payable by $50,000, not -to -exceed $265,000. This cost
is fully reimbursable under the County's insurance claim. All other terms remain the same —action
requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General
Services)
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3.20 Contract with Russell Gallaway Associates, Inc. (RGA) for Architectural and Engineering Services
for 254 Cohasset Road, Chico - On May 23, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved the County
acquisition of 254 Cohasset Road in Chico, for the Department of Behavioral Health to relocate its
Chico Community Counseling Center. Escrow was successfully closed on June 8, 2023. Through
the property purchase process, the Departments of Behavioral Health and General Services have
been working with RGA, based in Chico, to complete a feasibility study verifying the new building
is suitable to the Department's needs. Now that the purchase is complete, architectural and
engineering plans are required to prepare construction documents for the tenant improvement
project ahead of the Department's occupancy. The Departments of Behavioral Health and General
Services recommends that the Board approve a contract with RGA for a cost of $332,550 and term
of upon notice to proceed through December 31, 2024–action requested –APPROVE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
3.21 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 (effective July 1, 2023 unless noted):
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Add 8 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Worker I/ Behavioral Health
Worker II positions and 1 Senior Program Manager position. Add 1 Recreational Therapist term
position set to end on 6/30/2024. Convert 1 Support Services Supervisor position into a Medical
Records Supervisor position to correct an administrative error in a reclassification that should
have occurred as part of the classification and compensation study. Delete 6 flexibly staffed,
vacant Behavioral Health Clinician I/Behavioral Health Clinician II/Quality Management Clinician
positions. Extend two flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Education Specialist I/Behavioral Health
Education Specialist II/Behavioral Health Specialist III term positions—one from 9/30/2023 to
9/30/2025 and one from 6/30/2023 to 11/24/2023. Total allocations increased by 4.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES: Add 2 flexibly staffed Child Support Specialist I/Child Support Specialist
II/Senior Child Support Specialist positions and 1 Administrative Analyst Supervisor position.
Delete 1 vacant Department Maintenance Coordinator position. Total allocations increased by 2.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION: Add 1 Assistant Chief Administrative Officer position effective
5/23/2023 that will in time replace future vacancy. Delete 1 vacant Administrative Technician
position. Total allocations to remain unchanged.
CLERK -RECORDER: Delete 2-0.5 flexibly staffed Information Technology Analyst I/Information
Technology Analyst II/Information Technology Analyst III/Principal Information Technology
Analyst positions. Total allocations decreased by 1.
LIBRARY: Delete 2 vacant, flexibly staffed Library Assistant I/Library Assistant II positions. Total
allocations decreased by 2.
PROBATION: Delete 1 vacant Assistant Chief Probation Officer position. Total allocations
decreased by 1.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Add 1 Program Supervisor position, 3 flexibly staffed Health Education Specialist
I/Health Education Specialist II/Disease Intervention Specialist I/ Disease Intervention Specialist II
positions, 1 Staff Development Officer, 2-0.5 and 3 flexibly staffed Health Services Assistant
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I/Health Services Assistant II positions, and 1 Patient Account Technician. Total allocations
increased by 10.
PUBLIC WORKS: Add 1 Public Works Maintenance Operations Superintendent term position
effective 5/23/2023 set to end on 1/5/2024 to allow the Department to provide continuity of
operations and succession planning for an upcoming retirement. Total allocations increased by 1.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Delete 1 vacant Sheriff's Lieutenant position. Total allocations decreased by 1.
Action Requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.22 Contract with the Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley (Boys and Girls Club) 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 Hall, 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
(JJCPA) 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 entering
into a contract with The Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley for continued services. The term
of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $200,000 — action requested
— APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation)
3.23 Agreement with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for Pine Grove
Youth Conservation Camp (PGYCC) Services - PGYCC has operated since 1945, providing
rehabilitation and re-entry services to participants through therapy, training and teamwork. The
program is designed to help participants transition successfully to the community upon discharge,
with mentors and life coaches connecting with participants through treatment programs that
address childhood trauma using education, individual mentorship, and group therapy. CDCR
jointly operates PGYCC to provide services to participants, age 18 or above, who are transferred
to PGYCC. Services include housing, care and fire -fighting training. The Probation Department
requests the Board of Supervisors approve the proposed resolution and enter into an agreement
with CDCR, to provide services to eligible participants. The term of the agreement is the date of
execution through June 30, 2025, not -to -exceed $41,180 — action requested — 1) APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation)
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3.24 Resolution Recognizing July 16-23, 2023 as Probation Services Week - Probation is an essential
part of the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Probation professionals uphold the law with
dignity and integrity, while recognizing the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal
activity. Probation professionals are responsible for supervising adult and juvenile offenders in
the community, and are responsible for the supervision and care of juveniles in our local
institution. Probation professionals are highly skilled and trained professionals who provide direct
services and referrals for offenders, and work in partnership with other county agencies and
community-based organizations. Probation professionals promote prevention and intervention
strategies and advocate for community and restorative justice, as well as provide services,
support, advocacy and protection for victims. Probation professionals are a true force for positive
change in our community. The Probation Department requests the Board of Supervisors recognize
July 16 - 23, 2023 as Probation Services Week — action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation)
3.25 Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road
Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - The Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
(RMRA) was established by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and provides
the County with an additional $7.76 million to invest in various road maintenance efforts for FY
2023-24. Following the guidelines established by the California Transportation Commission (CTC),
a list of proposed projects for which the RMRA funds will be used, must be submitted to the CTC
each year. The project list must include the location, description, estimated useful life, and
anticipated construction date for each project. These funds are also utilized to leverage various
State and federal grant funding sources, such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program,
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program, and Active Transportation Program. The
Department recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution to approve the new list
of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 for FY 2023-24 — action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
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3.26 Authorization to Advertise and Solicit Bids for Job Order Contracting (JOC) Umbrella Construction
Contracts and Approve Project Plans and Specifications - JOC is an alternative project delivery
process allowing contractors to complete many 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
according to fixed unit prices under a single umbrella contract executed by the Board of
Supervisors. The JOC program has allowed the Department of Public Works to complete
numerous minor repair and maintenance projects that it may have struggled to deliver through
more traditional methods. The Department recommends that the Board adopt the General and
Special Provisions for JOC project for Public Works, authorize the Director of Public Works to
incorporate any final changes into the respective bid documents before advertising for bids, and
authorize the Department to solicit formal construction bids. Per prior Board direction, individual
job orders over $500,000 will return to the Board for supplemental approval. The Department
prepared JOC general and special provisions that contain individual construction tasks for general
conditions, maintenance, repair, and other repetitive work, which is included in the Staff report.
Due to the considerable size of these documents, electronic links to the documents can be found
below: haps://www.buttecounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/7751/Technical-Specifications and
https://www.buttecounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/7752/Construction-Task-Catalog---
Distribution - action requested - 1) ADOPT THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR JOB
ORDER CONTRACTING PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS; 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO INCORPORATE ANY FINAL CHANGES INTO THE RESPECTIVE BID DOCUMENTS BEFORE
ADVERTISING; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SOLICIT FORMAL
CONSTRUCTION BIDS. (Public Works)
3.27 Contracts with Geo-LORic Associates. NV5, and Advanced Earth Science for On -Call Construction
Quality Assurance (CQA) Monitoring and Reporting at Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility
NRRWF - On March 7, 2023, the Department of Public Works released a Request for
Qualifications for on-call CQA monitoring and reporting services at NRRWF for construction
projects scheduled within the next five years. The projects may include but are not limited to
developing the Module 5E base liner system, installing a wind -aided leachate evaporation system,
and expanding the landfill gas collection system. Each project will be directed via individual task
orders. On-call CQA monitoring and reporting services contracts will enable NRRWF to coordinate
CQA monitoring and reporting with construction more efficiently. The Department received three
Statements of Qualifications from the following: Geo -Logic Associates of Grass Valley, NV5 of
Chico, and Advanced Earth Sciences of Irvine, California. All three were evaluated based on
experience, capacity, and overall professional qualifications and demonstrated the ability to
provide CQA monitoring and reporting services. Additionally, all three and have previously
conducted CQA monitoring and reporting services for NRRWF. The Department recommends the
Board of Supervisors approve contracts Geo -Logic Associates, NV5, and Advanced Earth Science
for CQA monitoring and reporting services at NRRWF. The term of each contract is the date of
execution through July 1, 2028, each contract as a not -to -exceed of $500,000 — action requested
— APPROVE CONTRACTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
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3.28 Contract with Waste Tire Products (WTP) for Tire Amnesty Services at the Neal Road Recycling
and Waste Facility (NRRWF) - On March 21, 2023, the Department of Public Works issued an
Invitation for Bids for tire amnesty services and received one bid from WTP of Orland, California.
The Department reviewed the proposal and determined that WTP met the bid qualification
criteria. Under the contract, WTP will process tires collected at the NRRFW during three collection
events made available to County residents and maintain compliance with all requirements for
completing CalRecycle's Tire Amnesty Grant Program. The Department recommends that the
Board of Supervisors approve a contract with WTP for tire amnesty services. The contract term is
June 27, 2023, through June 27, 2024, not -to -exceed $40,000 — action requested — APPROVE
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.29 Capital Asset Surplus - Vehicles for Auction - The Board of Supervisors declares vehicles surplus
that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County prior to auctioning the items.
The Department of Public Works recommends the Board declare six vehicles as surplus to the
needs of the County, as the repairs exceed the value of the asset — action requested — DECLARE
CAPITAL ASSETS (6) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. (Public Works)
3.30 Budget Adjustment for Helicopter Maintenance and Repair - The Sheriff's Office (SO) utilizes four
aircraft in the performance of its day-to-day public safety operations. In addition, the SO contracts
with outside agencies for use of the aircraft for a fee. The revenue received from outside agencies
pays for direct operating expenses incurred during each flight and is also intended to offset the
cost of planned major maintenance of the aircraft. In 2021, the SO established an Air Operations
Equipment Repair and Maintenance fund as part of the Sheriff's Equipment Replacement Fund to
hold the revenue received to offset major maintenance costs. During FY 2022-23, the SO received
$94,549 in Air Operations revenue. The department recommends transferring $45,271 of the
revenue received from the General Fund to Sheriff's Equipment Replacement fund to pay for
future aircraft maintenance and repairs when needed in accordance with the related budget
adjustment — action requested — APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Sheriff)
3.31 Resolution Recognizing Jacgi Liddiard Upon her Retirement -The Sheriff's Office recommends that
the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing Jacqi Liddiard on the occasion of her
retirement on June 30, 2023 after 25 years of service to Butte County — action requested — ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff)
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3.32 Contract Amendment with Sentinel Offender Services LLC for Electronic Monitoring Services
EMS - The Butte County Sheriff's Office contracts with Sentinel Offender Services for the
provision of EMS, which provides offenders with a highly structured supervision program in the
community as an alternative to institutionalization. Services include daily activity reports, 24-hour
access to web services, immediate round-the-clock tamper notification via live telephone contact
with County personnel, alcohol monitoring, equipment during the contract term, and all
necessary training and materials, including refresher training as needed. Available tracking units
include land -line or cellular radio frequency models, as well as passive, active, or hybrid global
positioning system models. On June 4, 2013, the Department of General Services approved a
request to preclude the competitive process for ten (10) years. The Sheriff's Office recently
completed a solicitation for EMS and is in the process of reviewing proposals. The current contract
with Sentinel Offender Services LLC needs to be extended to allow for selection and contract
negotiations based on the recent solicitation. The Sheriff's Office recommends amending the
contract with Sentinel Offender Services LLC for Electronic Monitoring Services. The amendment
extends the term of the contract by three months through September 30, 2023. All other terms
remain the same — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff)
3.33 Butte County Treasurer Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-24 - The Treasurer -
Tax Collector requests approval of the Butte County Treasurer Statement of Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year 2023-24 (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 funds for
the County, School Districts, and Special Districts. The Butte County Investment Pool Oversight
Committee (Committee) is comprised of Peter Durfee, 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; vacant, 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.
The proposed Investment Policy, by recommendation of the Committee, updates to the new fiscal
year with changes in title from Manager, Finance & Investment to Banking and Cash Management
Supervisor 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 May 2, 2023 by the Committee. With Board approval, the Investment Policy for Fiscal
Year 2023-24 will become effective July 1, 2023 — action requested — APPROVE BUTTE COUNTY
TREASURER STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24. (Treasurer -Tax
Collector)
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3.34 Contract with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE) for Feather Ridge Water System
Improvements Project - The Feather Ridge Estates is a 38 -unit rural residential community that
suffered severe water damage in the North Complex Fire. The community's water system has two
wells, water storage facilities, water distribution network, and service connections. The
Department of Water and Resource Conservation received a grant award in August of 2022 from
the California Department of Water Resources Small Community Drought Relief Program Project
to replace two existing drinking water wells including well development, pump and motor
installation, and chlorination equipment installation. This overall project includes installing a
30,000 -gallon water storage tank, distribution yard piping, security fencing, backup emergency
generator, and distribution network piping to provide drought resiliency to this disadvantaged
community. The first phase of this work requires planning, engineering and design of the project,
which includes permitting, contracting, procurement support and construction management for
the construction phase of the project. The Department released a Request for Proposals for the
first phase on December 30, 2022 and received one proposal from LSCE of Woodland. The
proposal was reviewed and deemed responsive and responsible. The Department recommends
the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with LSCE for the first phase of the Feather Ridge
Water System Improvements project. The term of the contract is June 27, 2023 through
December 31, 2024, not -to -exceed $234,537. The contract is fully funded by the State grant award
— action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water and
Resource Conservation)
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4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(List available at www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/appoinmentslist)
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
1. Appointment to the Butte County Resource Conservation District - Resource
Conservation Districts are special districts that help private landowners protect soil,
water, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources. Resource Conservation Districts
make available technical, financial and educational resources, whatever their source,
and focus or coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land manager
with conservation of soil, water and related natural resources. The Butte County
Resource Conservation District is governed by a five -member Board of Directors
comprised of local landowners, ranchers, and farmers appointed by the Board of
Supervisors, with one member appointed by each supervisory district. Terms of member
of the Board of Directors coincide with the term of the appointing Supervisor. Supervisor
Durfee requests that the Board appoint Andrew Sohnrey to the District 2 Representative
Seat with a term ending January 2, 2027 — action requested — APPOINT ANDREW
SOHNREY TO THE DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVE SEAT WITH A TERM ENDING JANUARY 2,
2027. (Other —Resource Conservation District)
B. Board Member/ Committee Reports and Board Member Comments
(Pursuant to California State law, the Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda)
4.02 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 Agreement with Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, LLC for the Crisis Residential Treatment
Program (CRT) - In 2015, the CRT facility at 556 Cohasset Road in Chico opened, providing a home-
like, temporary (up to 30 days), safe and therapeutic environment where adult community
members struggling with a mental health crisis can receive 24-hour support and services. The CRT
is a ten bed, drug and alcohol -free facility that includes laundry facilities, a kitchen, multiple
community gathering spaces, and a fenced -in backyard. The CRT provides individualized care
plans that support a successful transition back into the community. The CRT consistently serves
an average of seven clients per night and maintains effective outcomes with a high satisfaction
rate among program participants. The Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for
Proposal (RFP) for crisis residential services. Compassions Pathway Behavioral Health responded
and was determined to have the experience, knowledge, mindset, and resources to successfully
fulfill crisis residential services at the CRT facility. The Department recommends entering into an
agreement with Compassions Pathway Behavioral Health for crisis residential services from July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $1,379,699 — action requested — APPROVE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
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4.04 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Mental Health Services - The Department of
Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal for Youth Mental Health Services in May 2023.
There were five respondents: Youth for Change (YFC), Victor Community Support Services (VCSS),
Counseling Solutions (CoSol), Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS), EA Family Services.
The Department selected four respondents: YFC, VCSS, CoSol, and NVCSS. YFC is a nonprofit
organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health
treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in community collaboration,
which supports the healing of children and families. Services under the agreement include
individual counseling, crisis services, medication support, and case management as part of the
services mandated by the State. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve
an agreement with YFC to provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The term
of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $3,945,798. 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)
4.05 Agreement with Victor Community Support Services, Inc. (VCSS) for Mental Health Services - The
Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal for Youth Mental Health
Services in May 2023. There were five respondents: Youth for Change (YFC), Victor Community
Support Services (VCSS), Counseling Solutions (CoSol), Northern Valley Catholic Social Service
(NVCSS), EA Family Services. The Department selected four respondents: YFC, VCSS, CoSol, and
NVCSS. VCSS provides a wide array of community based mental health and family support
services. VCSS provides specialty mental health services including individual counseling, crisis
services, medication support, and case management as part of the services mandated by the
State. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with VCSS
to provide mental health services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The term of the agreement is July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $3,039,394. The agreement is not measured by
number of clients served as client needs vary — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
4.06 Agreement with Counseling Solutions for Mental Health Services (MHS) - The Department of
Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal for Youth Mental Health Services in May 2023.
There were five respondents: Youth for Change (YFC), Victor Community Support Services (VCSS),
Counseling Solutions (CoSol), Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS), EA Family Services.
The Department selected four respondents: YFC, VCSS, CoSol, and NVCSS. 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, case management and crisis
intervention as part of the services mandated by the State. The Department recommends the
Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Counseling Solutions to provide mental health
services to Medi -Cal eligible children. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2024, not -to -exceed $423,300. 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)
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4.07 Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) for Mental Health Services -The
Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal for Youth Mental Health
Services in May 2023. There were five respondents: Youth for Change (YFC), Victor Community
Support Services (VCSS), Counseling Solutions (CoSol), Northern Valley Catholic Social Service
(NVCSS), EA Family Services. The Department selected four respondents: YFC, VCSS, CoSol, and
NVCSS. NVCSS provides mental health, housing, vocational, and support services to individuals
and families in California's Northern Sacramento Valley. Services include individual counseling,
case management and crisis intervention as part of state -mandated services. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with NVCSS to provide specialty
mental health services to children eligible for Medi -Cal. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $2,216,040. This agreement is not measured based on the
number of clients served, it instead ensures adequate capacity of direct service providers within
the system of care — action requested — APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
4.08 Employment Contract for Assistant Chief Administrative Officer - Approval is requested for the
employment contract with Meegan Jessee for the position of Assistant Chief Administrative
Officer. The term of the contract is from July 24, 2023 through July 23, 2026 at an annual salary
of $219,586 — action requested — APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
4.09 Employment Contract Amendment for Chief Deputy District Attorney - The District Attorney
recommends amending the employment contract for Chief Deputy District Attorney Mark
Murphy. This amendment does not provide for any change in salary or benefits. The term of this
amendment is from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, at an annual salary of $202,209.54 —
action requested — APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (District Attorney)
4.10 Contract with Tri County Treatment (TCT) for Licensed Residential Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Recovery and Treatment — The Probation Department has contracted with TCT 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 a 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. A
request for proposal was not 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. 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, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not to exceed $1,387,000. The contract serves over 40
participants per year. All other terms remain the same — action requested —APPROVE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Probation)
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4.11 Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Use Policy, Annual Report and Ordinance Renewal - Effective
January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill 481 (2021-2022), which is codified in Government Code sections
7070-7075, 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
(Policy) by ordinance, prior to the LEA funding, acquiring, or using military equipment. In addition,
the Sheriff's Office is required to provide an annual report on use of military equipment and the
Board is to determine if the adopted ordinance shall be renewed annually. The Sheriff's Office
recommends the Board review the Military Equipment Use Policy, accept the annual report for
information, and waive the first reading of the ordinance. The ordinance will return in the future
for public comment and adoption — action requested - 1) ACCEPT THE ANNUAL REPORT AS
INFORMATION; AND 2) WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE. (Sheriff)
4.12 Consideration of a Letter to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Regarding Local Recharge
Opportunities - At the Butte County Water Commission (Commission) meeting on April 9, 2023,
the Department of Water and Resource Conservation provided an update on the status of
Governor Newsom's March 10th Executive Order (EO), N-4-23, which makes it easier for agencies
to divert floodwater to recharge groundwater. The EO temporarily lifts regulations and sets
specific conditions under which flood waters can be diverted without permits to boost
groundwater recharge and mitigate flooding. In addition to the staff update, the Commission
received multiple comments from the public urging the Commission to encourage action be taken
this year on groundwater recharge efforts. The Commission engaged staff and ultimately decided
to form an Ad -Hoc Committee (Ad -Hoc) to further discuss the recharge issue generally and to
determine what, if anything, could be done locally this year under EO N-4-23 to capture
floodwater to recharge groundwater. Ad -Hoc members and staff concluded that locally there
would not be recharge opportunities under the EO since it was highly unlikely that conditions
would arise over the next several months to cause an "imminent risk of flooding." As a result, the
Ad -Hoc redirected their efforts to draft a letter to be sent to DWR that would address the EO and
its limitations locally, identify potential action steps by the County to enhance natural recharge,
and identify the local needs to advance recharge efforts. The Ad -Hoc revised and refined a drafted
letter and on June 7, 2023 the Commission discussed the letter and amended it by adding one
additional bullet point. The Commission unanimously recommended the letter be considered for
approval by the Board of Supervisors. The Department recommends the Board approve the letter
to DWR and authorize the Chair to sign — action requested — APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water and Resource Conservation)
4.13 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.14 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.
4.15 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:30AM — Timed Item - Grant Closeout for 17-CDBG-12012 Housing Rehabilitation Assistance
Program - In 2017, Butte County received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from
the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to operate a Housing
Rehabilitation Assistance Program. The Standard Agreement with HCD was in the amount of
$1,500,000 to rehabilitate fourteen (14) low -to -moderate income households in unincorporated
Butte County communities. The program met or exceeded financial and activity goals of the
Standard Agreement. With the end of the grant on June 30, 2023, a total of fourteen (14) low -to -
moderate households will have received home repair and rehabilitation. Of the awarded
$1,500,000 in grant funds, a total of $1,763,930 was used to fund the program: $1,326,253 in
grant funds and $437,677 in CDBG Program Income. Due to wildfire insurance proceeds and
changes in property ownership between 2018 and 2023, the County received increased program
income during the life of the grant. Due to the HCD requirement to utilize Program Income prior
to drawing down grant funds, the County will disencumber $173,747. Housing rehabilitation
assistance will continue at Butte Countyfunded by several grants including the 2018 HOME Single -
Family Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program currently at $399,000 available and the newly
awarded 2022 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program in the amount of $500,000. Grant
recipients are required to collect public comment on each activity funded by a Grant Agreement
and provide it to HCD when a grant is complete. Grantees are also required to hold a public
hearing before the Board of Supervisors and the public to discuss the accomplishments of the
grant — action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
5.02 9:35AM — Timed Item - Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mechoopda
Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria - On January 14, 2014 the United States took 626.55 acres of land
located off Openshaw Road and Highway 149 in Butte County into trust for the benefit of the
Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria (Mechoopda Tribe), and the land was subsequently
designated as "restored lands" within the meaning of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA).
The IGRA provides a regulatory framework for the operation of gaming by Indian tribes, and
requires Class III gaming to be conducted in conformity with a tribal -state compact. On August 8,
2018 the Mechoopda Tribe entered into a tribal -state gaming compact with the state, which
entitles the Tribe to conduct Class III gaming on its trust lands in compliance with IGRA. The
Compact also creates the opportunity for government -to -government negotiations between the
Tribe and the County to mitigate off -reservation impacts related to the operation of a Class III
facility. After much planning, the Tribe has determined that it is not immediately feasible to
construct a permanent Class III facility on its land, and has instead decided to develop a smaller
Class II facility. The Class II facility is a temporary structure that will provide approximately 45,000
square feet of gaming space and approximately 300 Class II gaming devices. The Class II facility is
nearing completion, and is scheduled to open to the public in the near future. Although the Tribe
is not required to mitigate off-site impacts related to the operation of a Class II facility, in an effort
to foster and maintain good relations, the Tribe and the County have negotiated an MOU that
provides for the Tribe to compensate the County for the provision of fire protection and law
enforcement, and other services. If the Mechoopda Tribe decides to construct a Class III facility at
some point in the future, the Tribe and the County will negotiate a new agreement at that time —
action requested — APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration
and County Counsel)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 27, 2023
5.03 1:00PM - Public Hearing - Butte County Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommended Budget - On June 13,
2023, the Board of Supervisors directed a public hearing for consideration of the Recommended
Budget to commence on June 27, 2023. The Recommended Budget can be found on the County
website at: www.buttecountV.net/1427/Budget. At the public hearing, staff will provide an
overview of the Recommended Budget and recommended technical adjustments in Schedule A.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, staff will request Board action establishing the Adopted
Budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The Board of Supervisors will also be asked to hold a public hearing
to consider a 10% transfer (currently estimated at $2,222,543) of 1991 Public Health and Mental
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 subaccountsto meet local needs—action requested — SEVEN REQUESTED ACTIONS.
PLEASE SEE STAFF REPORT FOR DETAILS. (County Administration)
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 27, 2023
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 Andy Pickett
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 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - two cases:
a. Richard Barton v. Butte County; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ7033804
(Claim No.: CBTE-160361)
b. Jedidiah Hancock v. Butte County; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ13998082 (Claim No.: BAUD -550578)
6.04 Workers' compensation liabilitv claim pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.95 (a) - four claims:
a. Michael Legg; Workers' Compensation Claim, Claim Number: BTWC-550990
b. Darrell Butch Hindman II; Workers' Compensation Claim, Claim Number: BTWC-551034
c. Sam Burnett; Workers' Compensation Claim, Claim Number: BTWC-550970
d. Sam Burnett; Workers' Compensation Claim, Claim Number: BTWC-551084
6.05 Public Comment
ADJOURN AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND CONVENE AS THE THOMPSON FLAT CEMETERY DISTRICT BOARD OF
TRUSTEES.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 27, 2023
THOMPSON FLAT CEMETERY DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR AGENDA
JUNE 27, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.01 Thompson Flat Cemetery District - Required Meeting - The Board of Supervisors became the
Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees on August 10, 1999. Pursuant to Health and
Safety Code section 9029, the Trustees are required to meet at least once every three months.
This meeting satisfies compliance with that code. No action is required. (General Services)
3. REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees on issues and items not listed on
the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State
law, the Thompson Flat Cemetery District is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the
agenda.
5. CLOSED SESSION (NO ITEMS)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn as the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees and convene as the In -Home Supportive
Services Public Authority Board.
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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA -JUNE 27, 2023
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD REGULAR AGENDA
JUNE 27, 2023
1. CALLTOORDER
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.01 Approval of Butte County In -Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority (PA) Budget for
Fiscal Year 2023-24 - The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends approval
of the IHSS PA budget of $426,760 for FY 2023-24, which is an increase of 4.2% compared to FY
2022-23. This budget pays for the operations of the PA and not the IHSS providers — action
requested -APPROVE THE IHSS PA BUDGET. (Employment and Social Services)
3. REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board on issues and items not listed on
the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State
law, the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board is prohibited from taking action on any item
not listed on the agenda.
5. CLOSED SESSION (NO ITEMS)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn as the In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board and reconvene as the Butte County Board
of Supervisors.
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Butte County
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Board of Supervisors Meetings
Department Heads
Meeting Information:
Agricultural
Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the
Commissioner:
Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At the end of each year the
Louie Mendoza
Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed as a result of holidays or other events
Assessor*:
so please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted meeting calendar for the year are available in the
Alyssa Douglass
County Administrative Office or on the Clerk of the Board website page.
Auditor-Controller*:
Agenda Information:
Graciela Gutierrez
The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72 hours before
Behavioral Health:
each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board website. A copy of the
Scott Kennelly
agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain each agenda item (excluding
ChiefAdministrative
documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available foryour review at the County
Officer:
Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and Paradise libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk
Andy Pickett
of the Board website. Copies of supporting materials can be made foryou at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications
included with the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have
Chief Probation Officer:
been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the Board of
Melissa Romero
Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available at
the County Administrative Office upon request.
Child Support Services:
Sean Farrell
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
Clerk-Recorder /
Registrar of Voters*:
The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
Keaton Denlay
1.
Consent Agenda: These items are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the Board. If you wish to
discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in the back of the board room) and give
County Counsel:
it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of the Board) or, when the Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to
Brad Stephens
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.
Development Services:
2
Public Comment: This is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any matter not
Paula Daneluk
listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda, but may respond to
District Attorney*:
statements or questions and provide staff direction. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes, and may be adjusted at the
Mike Ramsey
discretion of the Chair.
3.
Regular Agenda: This is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items removed
Employment&Social
from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
Services:
4.
Public Hearing and Timed Items: This is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are set. This is
Shelby Boston
the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will never start
Fire Chief:
before the time listed.
5.
Closed Session: The Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda
Garrett Sjolund
identifies those items that will be discussed during the Closed Session.
General Services:
Michael Hodson
Public Participation:
Human Resources:
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow members of the
Sheri Waters
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 of Supervisors is also committed to
Information Systems:
making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with special needs should call the Clerk of the Board at
Paul LaValley
530.552.3300, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to request disability-related modifications/accommodations, or to
Library:
request materials in alternate formats. All requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be
Narinder Sufi
made 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Public Health:
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Danette York
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate
Public Works:
in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises,
Joshua Pack
discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions
Sheriff-Coroner*:
from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively
Kory Honea
supports or opposes the County's decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the Board of Supervisors who
have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding.
Troy Kidd
Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made
UCCooperative
either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the
hearing.
Extension Advisor:
Luis Espino
For further information contact the:
Water&Resource
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Conservation:
County Administration Office
Kami Loeser
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
530.552.3300
*Elected Official
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Board of Supervisors Agenda — Commonly Used Acronyms:
AB— Assembly Bill
EIR — Environmental Impact Report
APN — Assessor's Parcel Number
ECIC — Emergency Operations Center
AQMA— Air Quality Management Act
EPA — Environmental Protection Agency
ARPA— American Rescue Plan Act
FEIR— Final Environmental Impact Report
BCAG —Butte County Association of Governments
FEMA — Federal Emergency Management
Agency
BLUF— Bottom Line Up Front
FY— Fiscal Year
BOE — Board of Equalization
GP —General Plan
BCFD — Butte County Fire Department
IMP — Infrastructure Master Plan
BCGP —Butte County General Plan
JPA — Joint Powers Authority
BCOE — Butte County Office of Education
LAFCO — Local Agency Formation
Commission
BCSO — Butte County Sheriff's Office
MOU — Memorandum of Understanding
BINTF — Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force
MUP —Minor Use Permit
BRCP — Butte Regional Conservation Plan
NOC — Notice of Completion
CAL FIRE — California Department of Forestry and
Fire
NOP — Notice of Preparation
Cal CIES — California Office of Emergency Services
OEM — Office of Emergency Management
CalTrans — California Department of Transporta
FRFP — Request for Proposals
CDBG — Community Development Block Grant
SB — Senate Bill
CEQA— California Environmental Quality Act =FSBFCA
— Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency
CSA— County Service Area
SGMA— Sustainable Groundwater
Management Agency
DEIR— Draft Environmental Impact Report
SHARP — Self -Help Assistance and Referral
Program
DID—Durham Irrigation District
ITAC —Technical Advisory Committee
DOT— Department of Transportation
YTD — Year-to-date
DWR — Department of Water Resources
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