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ANDY PICKETT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER &
CLERK OF THE BOARD
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
Rules of Decorum
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 Approval of Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes - Submitted for approval are the
October 24, 2023 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes – action requested – APPROVE
THE OCTOBER 24, 2023 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. (County
Administration)
3.02 Update from the Alliance for Workforce Development (AFWD) on Operations in Butte County - As
part of the Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium, AFWD delivers the federal
Workforce Investment Act programs for Adults, Youth, Dislocated Workers, and Businesses
throughout Butte County. AFWD has prepared an update for the Board of Supervisors with an
update on the status of services provided in Butte County during the 2022-2023 program year –
action requested – ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (County Administration)
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
9:00 AM
MEETING LOCATION
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2
TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4
DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5
BRAD STEPHENS, COUNTY COUNSEL
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3.03 Contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers Chartered (NCE) for Environmental Consultant
Services for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Infrastructure Program - The Department of Housing and Community Development, (HCD)
allocated Butte County $72,722,680 for CDBG-DR Infrastructure funds. The Board of Supervisors
has authorized staff to execute and deliver all project applications under the Master Standard
Agreement (MSA). As directed by the Board, these projects include roads, facilities, and sewage
treatment facility improvements. In preparation to submit the applications under the MSA,
environmental studies are needed for the facilities projects. A Request for Qualifications for
Environmental Consultant Services was issued on July 25, 2023, and the County received six
proposals. The selection committee comprised of representatives from the Department of
General Services selected NCE of Sacramento as the most qualified respondent. The term of the
contract is November 7, 2023 through November 7, 2025; not-to-exceed $223,100. These
expenses are appropriated in the 2023-24 project budgets and are eligible for reimbursement
from the CDBG-DR grant. County Administration recommends the Board of Supervisors approve
the contract and authorize the Chair to sign - action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.04 Contract with Housing Tools, LLC, for Labor Compliance Services for the Community Development
Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Program - The Department of Housing
and Community Development, (HCD) allocated Butte County $72,722,680 for CDBG-DR
infrastructure grant funds. The Board of Supervisors has authorized staff to execute and deliver
all project applications under the Master Standard Agreement (MSA). As directed by the Board
of Supervisors, these projects include roads, facilities, and sewage treatment facility
improvements. In preparation for the facilities projects, Labor Compliance Services are needed. A
Request for Proposals for Labor Compliance Services was issued on July 5, 2023, and the County
received one proposal. The selection committee comprised of representatives from the
Departments of General Services and Public Works selected Housing Tools, LLC, of Sacramento,
as the most qualified respondent. The term of the contract is November 7, 2023 through October
30, 2028; not-to-exceed $136,440. These expenses are appropriated in the 2023-24 project
budgets and are eligible for reimbursement from the CDBG-DR grant. County Administration
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the contract and authorize the Chair to sign -
action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
3.05 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Year End Budget Adjustments - Each year, as part of the year-end process, an
analysis is completed to identify budget adjustments to address deficit budget balances from the
previous year. The recommended budget adjustments include net increased appropriations of
$179,082 in various funds, offset by intra-fund transfers and the use of fund balances – action
requested – 1) APPROVE FY 2022-23 YEAR END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED);
AND 2) CAPITAL ASSET AUTHORITY FOR BOTH THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL
SERVICES 78 TABLE MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PROJECT AND ANNUAL PAYMENT FOR THE TREASURER-
TAX COLLECTOR'S TAX SALE MODULE. (County Administration)
3.06 Behavioral Health Capital Asset Surplus - The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare capital
assets surplus that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The Department
of Behavioral Health recommends that the Board declare one mechanical-assist mobile shelving
system (shelves for medical records) surplus to the needs of the County as the item is no longer
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needed by the Department – action requested – DECLARE CAPITAL ASSET SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS
OF THE COUNTY. (Behavioral Health)
3.07 Amendment to Agreement with Wayfinder Family Services (Wayfinder) for Youth Specialty
Mental Health Services (SMHS) - Wayfinder is a nonprofit organization licensed by the State of
California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community.
Wayfinder provides SMHS services for vulnerable youth (ages 8 to 14) and transitional age youth
(ages 15 to 25) populations. The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Wayfinder for
SMHS on June 26, 2023. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, not-
to-exceed $38,397. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends amending the agreement
with Wayfinder. The amendment adds Crisis Intervention services, redistributes SMHS line items,
revises the financial summary and rate table to better reflect services provided, and adds rates
and duration ranges in accordance with the State's CalAIM reform. The amendment will increase
the maximum payable by $2,095, not-to-exceed $40,492. All other terms remain the same -
action requested – APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral
Health)
3.08 City of Chico Request for Consolidation of Measure on Ballot - Chico City Council submits
Resolution No. 63-23 calling for an election to be held on March 5, 2024 for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified voters the referendum of the Valley's Edge Resolution 09-23 and the
General Plan Amendment 08-23. The City of Chico requests the election for these two measures
to be consolidated with the Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024. In addition, the City of
Chico is requesting the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s Office to perform all duties to conduct this
election for which the City of Chico agrees to reimburse the County. If the measures are approved
by a majority of eligible votes cast on the measure, the City of Chico shall adopt the Valley's Edge
resolution and the amendment to the General Plan respectively – action requested – APPROVE
CONSOLIDATION. (Clerk-Recorder)
3.09 Contract with BPR Consulting Group for Building Permit Services - In June 2023, the Department
of Development Services released a request for qualification for vendors to provide plan review,
permitting, and inspection services for Building Permits as needed. Three vendors were selected
as the most responsive and qualified. The Department of Development Services recommends
entering into a contract with BPR Consulting Group, allowing the Department of Development
Services to utilize contracted Building Permit services when the demand for such services is in
excess of the capacity of County staff. The term of the contract begins January 1, 2024 and ends
on December 31, 2029, not-to-exceed $500,000 – action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
3.10 Contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. for Building Permit Services - In June 2023, the Department
of Development Services released a request for qualification for vendors to provide plan review,
permitting, and inspection services for Building Permits as needed. Three vendors were selected
as the most responsive and qualified. The Department of Development Services recommends
entering into a contract with CSG Consultants, Inc., allowing the Department of Development
Services to utilize contracted Building Permit services when the demand for such services is in
excess of the capacity of County staff. The term of the contract begins January 1, 2024 and ends
on December 31, 2029, not-to-exceed $500,000 – action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
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3.11 Contract with TRB & Associates, Inc. for Building Permit Services - In June 2023, the Department
of Development Services released a request for qualification for vendors to provide plan review,
permitting, and inspection services for Building Permits as needed. Three vendors were selected
as the most responsive and qualified. The Department of Development Services recommends
entering into a contract with TRB & Associates, Inc., allowing the Department of Development
Services to utilize contracted Building Permit services when the demand for such services is in
excess of the capacity of County staff. The term of the contract begins January 1, 2024 and ends
on December 31, 2029, not-to-exceed $500,000 – action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
3.12 Contract Amendment with enCodePlus, LLC to add Planning and Zoning Consulting Services - In
September 2022, the Department of Development Services entered into a contract with
enCodePlus, LLC. The term of the contract was through October 1, 2027, not-to-exceed $90,905.
enCodePlus, LLC provides County staff a tool for managing and reporting Land Use Ordinances to
the web, increasing the efficiency of communicating Land Use and related regulations to the
community. enCodePlus, LLC offers On-Call Planning and Zoning Consulting Services that the
Department of Development Services can utilize as needed to support the design, development,
and production of Land Use and related regulatory reports. The Department of Development
Services recommends amending the contract with enCodePlus, LLC, to include on-call planning
and zoning consulting services, increasing the maximum amount payable by $34,500, not-to-
exceed $125,405. All other terms remain the same – action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
3.13 Resolution Recognizing November as In-Home Supportive Services Home Care Workers Month
Since the 2000 Proclamation of National Family Caregivers Month by President Bill Clinton,
November has been designated as National Family Caregivers Month to honor millions of
caregivers across the country who support aging parents, ill spouses or other loved ones with
disabilities who remain at home. Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month
is a time to raise awareness of care giving issues, educate communities, and increase support for
caregivers. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing November 2023 as In-Home Supportive Services Home
Care Workers Month – action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Employment & Social Services)
3.14 Resolution Recognizing November as Adoption Awareness Month - The National Adoption Month
campaign seeks to increase public awareness of the needs of children waiting for permanent
homes, as well as the enduring and valuable contribution of adoptive parents. Butte County
recognizes that all children need a place to call home, that provides them with security, support
and most of all love. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board
of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing November 2023 as Adoption Awareness Month in
Butte County – action requested – ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Employment & Social Services)
3.15 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with County Library for Continuation of the Access To
Technology (ATT) Program and Budget Adjustment – The California Department of Aging created
the ATT Program to improve broadband speed and Internet access to adults 60 years of age and
older, and adults with disabilities. The Department of Employment and Social Services was
awarded funding for the ATT program on October 1, 2022. The funding provides technology and
training to older adults and adults with disabilities in Butte County through outreach programs;
hardware acquisitions; internet connectivity; and technical training and support. The intention of
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the ATT Program is to help reduce isolation, increase connections, and enhance self-confidence.
The funding for the ATT Program ends December 31, 2023. The Department plans to continue the
ATT Program and partnership with the Library to serve older adults and adults with disabilities,
and extend the ATT Program to include parents with children living in Butte County. The
Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an MOU between the Department
and the Library for the continuation of the ATT program. The term of the MOU is three years-
January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, not-to-exceed $1,000,000 – action requested – 1)
APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Employment & Social Services)
3.16 Contract Amendment with Northern California Youth and Family Programs for the Transitional
Housing Placement Plus (THP-Plus) Program - Northern California Youth and Family Programs
provide comprehensive social services to foster care and probation youth by assisting them with
the transition to independent adulthood. The THP-Plus Program works with community
resources, such as Independent Living Program, education, housing and support services to meet
the needs of young adults leaving the foster care system. On June 8, 2021, the Board of
Supervisors approved a contract with Northern California Youth and Family Programs for THP -
Plus Program services. The term of the contract was July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, not-to-
exceed $118,140. The contract was amended on May 24, 2022, to increase the maximum payable
amount by $236,280, not-to-exceed $354,420 and extend the term through June 30, 2024. The
Department of Employment and Social Services has received an allocation from the California
Department of Housing and Community Development to allow for the expansion of THP-Plus
Programs. The expansion will add five additional participants to the THP-Plus Program, for a total
of 10 participants at a time and includes funding for a Housing Navigator to assist youth with
finding affordable housing. The Department recommends amending the contract with Northern
California Youth and Family Programs for THP-Plus Program services. The amendment increases
the maximum payable amount by $179,382, not to exceed $533,802. All other terms remain the
same – action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Employment & Social Services)
3.17 Contract Amendment with Youth for Change for the Transitional Housing Placement Plus (THP-
Plus) Program - Youth for Change provides comprehensive social services to foster care and
probation youth by assisting them with the transition to independent adulthood. The THP-Plus
program works with community resources, such as Independent Living Program, education,
housing and support services to meet the needs of young adults leaving the foster care system.
On June 8, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Youth for Change for THP -
Plus Program services. The term of the contract was July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, not-to-
exceed $114,420. The contract was amended on May 10, 2022, to increase the maximum payable
amount by $222,840, not-to-exceed $334,260 and extend the term through June 30, 2024. The
Department of Employment and Social Services received an allocation from the California
Department of Housing and Community Development to allow for the expansion of THP-Plus
Programs. This expansion will add five additional participants to the THP-Plus program, for a total
of 10 participants at a time and includes funding for a Housing Navigator to assist youth with
finding affordable housing. The Department recommends amending the contract with Youth for
Change for the THP-Plus program services. The amendment increases the maximum payable
amount by $172,662, not to exceed $506,992. All other terms remain the same – action requested
– APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social
Services)
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3.18 Resolution Proclaiming November 2023 as Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month
Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month is a statewide awareness campaign
spearheaded each November by the California Coalition for Youth (CCY), its members, supporters,
and advocates for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in California. It also
coincides with National Runaway Prevention Month, the national effort of the National Runaway
Safeline. The CCY's mission is to increase awareness, advocate, and educate on behalf of youth
and young adults experiencing homelessness and youth runaways in California. Through a month-
long social media campaign and a variety of events being held by their member organizations, CCY
hopes to point out the overlap between at-risk and under-served youth and young adult
populations. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board adopt a
resolution recognizing November as Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month – action
requested – ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social
Services)
3.19 Contract with Parents in Training, Inc. for Wraparound Services – Wraparound services are the
practice of partnering with families to provide intensive services to children and families with
complex needs using a team-based approach. Parents in Training is an organization that provides
Wraparound services with the goal of educating and empowering parents and caregivers in order
to create healing environments for the children in their care. Services involve education, intensive
family based coaching, therapeutic group sessions, in-home support, and community advocacy.
Parents in Training has locations outside Butte County and can assist in providing Wraparound
services for Butte County youth in out-of-county placements. The Department of Employment
and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with Parents in Training for Wraparound
services. The term of the contract is November 7, 2023 through November 6, 2024, not-to-exceed
$195,936 – action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Employment & Social Services)
3.20 Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (CAL FIRE) for the Fire Prevention & Safety Program, Budget Adjustment, and Capital
Asset Purchase - Following the 2017 Honey Fire, the District Attorney secured $1,500,000 from
PG&E for an enhanced Fire Prevention & Safety program. The settlement agreement designates
funding for Defensible Space Inspectors, two vehicles, an all terrain vehicle, and other associated
costs to effectuate the program. At the June 9, 2020 Board meeting, in support of the Fire
Prevention & Safety Program, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to amend Chapter 38A of
the Butte County Code, entitled "Fire Prevention and Protection" to add wildfire safety
requirements and enforcement provisions in order to mitigate the impacts of future wildfires to
Butte County communities. Since February of 2021, the fund has supported one Code
Enforcement position to enforce the provisions of Chapter 38A. To continue the efforts of the
program, the Butte County Fire Department is requesting use of the settlement funds to carry out
the terms of the program, to continue inspections and enforcement and purchase a vehicle. Butte
County Fire Department and Cal Fire have prepared a Cooperative Agreement to staff seven
positions for six months over the course of two years. The purchase of the vehicle will support the
contracted inspectors in completing inspections at a more efficient rate. In addition, the Butte
County Fire Department was recently awarded $4.9 million through the USDA Community
Wildfire Defense Grant Program to implement a 5-year comprehensive year-round Defensible
Space Inspection program, in partnership with Development Services Code Enforcement Division,
that focuses on community outreach and voluntary compliance while also providing a process to
enforce local defensible space and vegetation management regulations for parcels that remain
persistently non-compliant. The Butte County Fire Department recommends approval of the
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cooperative agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and
adoption of a resolution to staff the Butte County Fire Prevention & Safety Program. The term of
the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $527,858.00. Additionally
recommended is a capital asset purchase and budget adjustment in the amount of $90,000 for
one (1) vehicle to support the program – action requested – 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE AND BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (Fire)
3.21 Budget Adjustment for Cost Increase of Capital Asset Purchase – The Butte County Fire
Department is requesting approval for cost increase of vehicle asset purchase for two Type VI Fire
Engines. The Type VI engines were ordered in Fiscal Year 2020-21, which was a year of widespread
labor market difficulty and raw materials shortage as the country struggled with the COVID-19
pandemic. The increase of $48,134 is due to the increased supplier costs as well as increased
labor costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a total purchase amount increase
from $437,580 to $485,714 – action requested – APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED) (Fire)
3.22 Change Order Ratifications and Notice of Completion for the Fire Training Tower Project - On June
28, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with American Fire Training Systems, Inc.
in the amount of $499,936 for the fabrication, delivery and installation of a fire training tower
located on the fire training facility at 1222 Openshaw Road, Oroville. Through the course of
construction, the Department of General Services executed five changes orders totaling $28,021
to complete the project. The work has been inspected and approved by the Departments of
General Services and Development Services. The Department of General Services recommends
that the Board ratify the five change orders, accept the work as complete, and authorize the Chair
to sign the Notice of Completion – action requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS ONE THROUGH
FIVE; 2) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (General Services)
3.23 Budget Adjustment for Access Control Project at 25 County Center Drive, Oroville for the District
Attorney's Office - On August 9, 2022, the Board of Supervisors committed $160,000 in American
Rescue Plan Act funding for the installation of an access control system ("Project") at 25 County
Center Drive including the various suite doors to the District Attorney's Office and select common
area doors. The Project will allow for an electronically-controlled door lock system that eliminates
the frequent access code reprogramming and expensive re-keying when a key is lost, and allows
for identifying doors left ajar/unlocked after hours, reducing the opportunity for safety and
security events. The access control system will integrate with the security camera system installed
in 2022. The 2022 solicitation for the camera system included the potential for future addition of
access control, and the same contractor, Gaynor Telesystems, Inc. of Redding, will complete the
Project in a contract to be executed by the Department of General Services for a cost of $164,074.
To fund the cost of the contract plus the related project expenses including permitting, hazardous
material testing and abatement, project management and contingencies, the Department of
General Services and the District Attorney's Office request a budget adjustment in the amount of
$25,000 from the District Attorney's Office budget to the capital project budget. The Departments
are seeking a Risk Mitigation Grant in the amount of $25,000 and will reimburse the District
Attorney's Office budget if awarded – action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED) (General Services)
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3.24 Resolution to Approve Three Non-exclusive Easement Deeds to Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E) for the Improvement of Underground Utilities - The County of Butte owns the real
property identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 031-040-045, 031-040-047, 031-040-020, and
031-040-023, which comprise much of the Oroville Government Campus. Facilities on these
parcels include 3, 5, and 7 Gillick Way and 41 County Center Drive in Oroville (Properties) and
public safety facilities occupied by the Sheriff's Office and Probation Department. The Department
of General Services has appropriation in the FY 2023-24 budget for the Public Safety Facility
Generators Construction Project (Project) which replaces the generator backup systems that
support these facilities. Through the engineering for the Project, PG&E determined it necessary
to replace and improve the main electrical service to the Properties; therefore, making it
necessary to grant non-exclusive easements across three portions of the Properties for the
construction, installation, use and maintenance of the utility lines. Once construction of the lines
is complete and accepted, the Easement Deeds will constitute covenants that will run with the
lands for the benefit of PG&E. The Department of General Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the conveyance of non-exclusive easement rights to
PG&E, and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the Easement Deed and any
other documents necessary to complete the conveyance – action requested – 1) ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF
GENERAL SERVICES TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE
CONVEYANCE. (General Services)
3.25 Side Letter Agreement with Teamsters Mid-Management Unit-Move from CalPERS Health to
Teamster's Health - On March 28, 2023 the Board of Supervisors adopted an MOU between the
County and the Teamster's Mid-Management Unit. The adopted MOU contained a re-opener
regarding the potential move from CalPERS Health Insurance to the Teamsters Health Plan. The
County and the Teamsters Mid-Management Unit have met and conferred with respect to
transitioning members from CalPERS Health Insurance to the Teamsters Health Plan. This Side
Letter Agreement documents the new language needed and the operational changes needed to
facilitate this transition. Additionally, the Side Letter Agreement includes the agreed upon
language with regards to a limited number of current retirees impacted by this change. The
effective date of this transition from CalPERS Health Insurance to Teamsters Health Plan would
be January 1, 2024 – action requested - 1) APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT; AND 2) AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.26 Side Letter Agreement with Skilled Trades Unit-Move from CalPERS Health to Teamster's Health
On December 13, 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted an MOU between the County and the
Skilled Trades Unit. The County and the employee representative for the Skilled Trades Unit have
met and conferred with respect to transitioning members from CalPERS Health Insurance to the
Teamsters Health Plan. This Side Letter Agreement documents the new language needed and the
operational changes needed to facilitate this transition. The effective date of this transition from
CalPERS Health Insurance to Teamsters Health Plan would be January 1, 2024 – action requested-
1) APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.27 Contract with OCCU-MED, Ltd. For Pre-Employment Occupational Medical Testing Services
In August of 2023, the Department of Human Resources released a Request for Proposal for pre-
employment occupational medical testing services. The two vendors that submitted proposals
were OCCU-MED, Ltd. of Fresno, California and Work Health Solutions of San Jose, California.
They were scored based on qualifications of staff, experience of the firm/proposed work plan,
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references, and cost proposal. OCCU-MED was determined to the be highest scoring respondent.
The Department of Human Resources recommends entering into a five-year contract with OCCU-
MED beginning on November 7, 2023 and ending on November 7, 2028, not-to-exceed $100,000
– action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.28 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources recommends
the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for the following
departments:
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES: Add 2 flexibly staffed Child Support Specialist I / Child Support
Specialist II / Senior Child Support Specialist positions. Delete 1 vacant flexibly staffed
Administrative Analyst I / Administrative Analyst II / Administrative Analyst III / Senior
Administrative Analyst position and 2 vacant flexibly staffed Account Clerk I / Account Clerk II /
Senior Account Clerk positions. The proposed changes will better meet the current needs of the
Department and result in an estimated annual decrease of $31,949. Total allocations to decrease
by 1.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Extend the term of 2 flexibly staffed Building Inspector I / Building
Inspector II term positions from 12/31/2023 to 6/30/2024. The proposed change is an estimated
increase in salary and benefits of $116,133 that will be funded by the Department until a FEMA
Hazard Mitigation grant award is received. The award is anticipated early 2024. Total allocations
to remain unchanged.
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.29 Capital Asset Authority and Contract with mk Solutions, Inc. for Library Radio Frequency ID (RFID)
Self-Serve Technology - On August 9, 2022, the Board of Supervisors committed $300,278 in
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for upgrades and expansion of the RFID Self-Serve
technology in County Libraries. The upgrade will replace current technology at four branches that
has reached end-of-life and adds technology to two additional branches. Patrons will have more
accessibility to checkout and return items independent of staff. The Library issued a Request for
Proposal for the RFID Self-Serve technology and received four responses; Envisionware, Inc of
Alpharetta, GA; FE Technologies of Southlake, TX; Bibliotheca of Norcross, GA; and mk Solutions
of York, PA. mk Solutions, Inc. was determined to be the highest scoring respondent. The Library
recommends the Board approve a contract with mk Solutions, Inc. The term of the contract is
eight years from the date of execution, not-to-exceed $399,000. The ARPA funding will cover
initial implementation and software subscription and support for years one through three
($300,278). Years four through eight will be paid for by the Library budget ($98,722). The cost to
the Library budget is not a new cost as RFID is an annual operating cost – action requested - 1)
APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Library)
3.30 Grant Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program - The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act was enacted in
1991 to address environmental lead contamination that results in childhood lead exposure. CDPH
administers the act, providing grant funding to local jurisdictions. The Department of Public Health
receives grant funding for its Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The purpose of the
program is to provide public health prevention, education and case management services focused
on the reduction of lead poisoning in the County. Case management services are provided to
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children within the county who have been exposed to lead poisoning from circumstances such as
deteriorating paint in older homes, houses undergoing renovations, contamination of imported
food or toys, and take-home exposure from work sites. The Department recommends entering
into a new grant agreement with CDPH for the administration of the Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with a
maximum amount receivable of $226,776 – action requested - APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.31 Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Partnership HealthPlan of California Commission (PHC) - On
September 14, 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 4207 authorizing Butte
County to join the PHC to negotiate an exclusive contract with California Department of Health
Care Services (DHCS) to provide Medi-Cal managed health care services in Butte County. The PHC
successfully negotiated an exclusive contract with DHCS authorizing the expansion into Butte
County. On September 1, 2023, DHCS announced PHC has met the criteria for operational
readiness and the 2024 Medi-Cal contract requirements. The Departments of Public Health,
Behavioral Health and Employment and Social Services recommend the Board repeal Ordinance
No. 4207 and replace with a new Ordinance. The new Ordinance authorizes the County to join the
existing PHC and implement a county organized health system (COHS) in order to provide the
delivery of publicly assisted medical care for Medi-Cal recipients in the County. Under the
Ordinance, the Board is required to appoint three commissioners. Upon adoption of the
Ordinance, the Departments and the Chief Administrative Officer will provide a recommendation
of commissioners to the Board for consideration. On October 24, 2023, 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. Per Section 3(b) of the
Ordinance, the Board of Supervisors must appoint three (3) commissioners to serve on the PHC
for a term of four (4) years by a majority vote. The Chief Administrative Officer and Directors from
the Departments of Behavioral Health, Employment and Social Services and Public Health
recommend the following individuals be appointed: Dr. Andrew Miller - Enloe Medical Center;
Shelby Boston-Director, Employment and Social Services; and Scott Kennelly - Director, Behavioral
Health – action requested – 1) ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
2) APPOINT BUTTE COUNTY PHC COMMISSION MEMBERS AS RECOMMENDED. (Public Health,
Behavioral Health, Employment & Social Services)
3.32 Resolution Accepting the Operation, Maintenance, Repair, Rehabilitation & Replacement
(OMRR&R) Agreement and Funding from the Flood Maintenance Assistance Program (FMAP) for
Named Area 3 – Butte County Public Works - As the Local Maintaining Agency (LMA), the
Department of Public Works maintains the Mud and Sycamore Creek levees, part of the Chico
area's flood control system (Named Area 3). The County-maintained levee system is an integral
part of the State's Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) system, which is eligible for specific programs and
funding opportunities through the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). FMAP is one
program that provides grant funding to eligible Local LMAs to ensure proper maintenance of SPFC
facilities, including levees. The primary objective of FMAP is to ensure SPFC facilities meet the
requirements outlined in Title 33, section 208.10, of the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as
the applicable Operation and Maintenance Manual requirements. FMAP funding will support the
maintenance and development of the Mud and Sycamore Creek levees, including essential
documents like the US Army Corp of Engineers' Letter of Intent and the System-wide
Improvement Framework Plan. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute the funding agreement with DWR
and any amendments and take necessary actions to obtain funding for the Named Area 3 - Butte
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County FMAP Project. The Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 23-094, which authorized
the application package on August 22, 2023. Before receiving FMAP funding, a resolution
accepting the OMRR&R Agreement is required. This ongoing program will require a resolution
accepting the OMRR&R Agreement annually – action requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN
THE AGREEMENT. (Public Works)
3.33 Approve Project Plans and Specifications and Award Contract to Dirt and Aggregate Interchange,
Inc. for the East Foothills Metal Beam Guardrail (MBGR) Upgrade Project - On February 14, 2023,
the Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Public Works to advertise and solicit bids
for the construction of projects included in the Public Works Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP),
which included the East Foothills MBGR Upgrade Project. The project will remove the existing,
outdated MBGR and replace it with the current standard Midwest Guardrail System (MGS), which
has a taller height, improved end treatments, and additional design features that enhance
motorist safety. Approximately 3.57 miles of new MGS will be installed along the following
County-maintained roadways: Skyway, from Toadtown Way to Humbug Summit Road;
Forbestown Road, from Rex Lane to Weiss Hill Road; Lime Saddle Road; Hurles Circle; Pentz Road;
Humboldt Road; Stringtown Road; Hurleton Swedes Flat Road; and Lumpkin Road. The project
was advertised on September 21, 2023, and two bids were received on October 12, 2023. The
lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Dirt and Aggregate Interchange, Inc. of Fairview,
Oregon, with a bid amount of $797,797. The Department recommends that the Board of
Supervisors approve the plans and specifications, award the contract to Dirt and Aggregate
Interchange, Inc., and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract and order
changes or additions in the work being performed per Public Contract Code section 20142 – action
requested - 1) APPROVE THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; 2) AWARD THE CONTRACT
TO DIRT AND AGGREGATE INTERCHANGE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO SIGN THE CONTRACT AND ORDER CHANGES OR ADDITIONS PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
SECTION 20142. (Public Works)
3.34 Contract Amendment with Ontario Systems, LLC, dba Finvi (Finvi) for programming services to
make required changes to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Intercept File - The Treasurer-Tax
Collector's Office has used Finvi software (formerly Columbia Ultimate Inc.) since the inception of
the Central Collections Division in 2001. On August 25, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved
the Software Support contract that is currently in place. Since then, there have been seven
amendments increasing the maximum payable amount or extending the term that dealt with
reflecting the business name change, performing custom work to incorporate new AB177 Facility
Codes, converting the database from a legacy system to a cloud-based system, and general data
migration, service continuance, and database upgrades. The FTB is making enhancements to their
Annual and Modification Files that requires changes to the layout of the FTB Intercept File. These
changes are required to be migrated into production prior to December 31, 2023. The Department
recommends amending the contract with Finvi for programming services to make the required
changes to the FTB Intercept File. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by
$3,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $264,970. All other terms remain the same – action
requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Treasurer-
Tax Collector)
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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) Nomination of California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors
Members – Under provisions of the CSAC Constitution, members of the Board of
Directors and alternates are nominated by their respective Board of Supervisors to one-
year terms of office commencing the first day of the CSAC annual conference. The 2023
conference begins November 13, 2023. Any member of the Board of Supervisors is
eligible to be nominated as Director. Appointments will be done by the CSAC Executive
Committee. Currently, Chair Kimmelshue is the Delegate Member, and Supervisor Ritter
is the Alternate Member – action requested – 1) NOMINATE ONE MEMBER OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO THE CSAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 13, 2023; AND 2) NOMINATE ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AS THE ALTERNATE TO THE CSAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR A TERM OF
ONE YEAR BEGINNING NOVEMBER 13, 2023. (Other – CSAC)
2) Appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee
(Committee) - Established pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 12301.2,
the IHSS Committee provides recommendations and initiates proposals and forwards
them to the Board of Supervisors on the preferred modes of service to be utilized in the
County for IHSS. Additionally, the Committee provides recommendations to any
administrative body in the County that is related to the delivery and administration of
IHSS including the governing body and administrative agency of the Public Authority,
nonprofit consortium, contractor, and public employees. The Committee consists of 11
members composed of a combination of IHSS recipients, providers, community/agency
members, and/or County staff. The Committee recommends the Board appoint Melinda
Rayford as Provider Representative, with a term ending December 31, 2026 – action
requested – APPOINT MELINDA RAYFORD TO THE IHSS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS A
PROVIDER REPRESENTATIVE, WITH A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. (Employment
& Social Services)
3) Appointment to the Biggs-West Gridley Water District in Lieu of an Election - In Biggs-
West Gridley Water District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the three
Director at Large Board of Directors seats did not exceed the number of positions to be
filled and no petition calling for election was submitted. Pursuant to California Elections
Code section 10515, the Butte County Board of Supervisors shall appoint nominees to
the seat in lieu of election. Biggs-West Gridley Water District requests that the Board of
Supervisors appoint Clark Becker, Dominic Nevis and Charles Sheppard each to four year
terms as Directors at Large on the Board in lieu of an election – action requested –
APPOINT CLARK BECKER, DOMINIC NEVIS AND CHARLES SHEPPARD EACH TO FOUR YEAR
TERMS TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR AT LARGE ON THE BIGGS-WEST GRIDLEY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION. (Other – Biggs-West Gridley Water District)
4) Appointment to Reclamation District 833 in Lieu of an Election - In Reclamation District
833, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Trustees seat did not
exceed the number of positions to be filled and no petition calling for election was
submitted. Pursuant to California Elections Code section 10515, the Butte County Board
of Supervisors shall appoint nominees to the Board of Trustees seat in lieu of election.
Reclamation District 833 requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint Jon Moss to a
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four year term in lieu of an election pursuant to California Water Code section 50742 –
action requested - APPOINT JON MOSS TO SERVE A FOUR YEAR TERM ON THE
RECLAMATION DISTRICT 833 BOARD IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA STATE WATER CODE SECTION 50742. (Other – Reclamation District 833)
5) Appointment to Rock Creek Reclamation District in Lieu of an Election - In Rock Creek
Reclamation District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Trustees
seats did not exceed the number of positions to be filled and no petition calling for
election was submitted. Pursuant to California Elections Code section 10515, the Butte
County Board of Supervisors shall appoint nominees to the Board of Trustees seat in lieu
of election. The Rock Creek Reclamation District requests that the Board of Supervisors
appoint Jon Lavy, Daniel Paiva and Jay Payne each to a four year term in lieu of an
election pursuant to California Water Code section 50742 – action requested - APPOINT
JON LAVY, DANIEL PAIVA AND JAY PAYNE EACH TO A FOUR YEAR TERM ON THE ROCK
CREEK RECLAMATION DISTRICT IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
WATER CODE SECTION 50742. (Other – Rock Creek Reclamation District)
6) Appointment to Sacramento River Reclamation District in Lieu of an Election - In
Sacramento River Reclamation District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the
Board of Trustees seats did not exceed the number of positions to be filled and no
petition calling for election was submitted. Pursuant to California Elections Code section
10515, the Butte County Board of Supervisors shall appoint nominees to the Board of
Trustees seat in lieu of election. The Sacramento River Reclamation District requests that
the Board of Supervisors appoint Roy Roney and James Strong, each to a four year term
on the Board, in lieu of an election pursuant to California Water Code section 50742 –
action requested - APPOINT ROY RONEY AND JAMES STRONG, EACH TO SERVE A FOUR
YEAR TERM ON THE SACRAMENTO RIVER RECLAMATION DISTRICT BOARD, IN LIEU OF
AN ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STATE WATER CODE SECTION 50742. (Other –
Sacramento River Reclamation District)
7) Appointment to the Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Wyandotte
Creek GSA) Board of Directors - Domestic Well User Stakeholder Director Primary
Position - The Wyandotte Creek GSA is responsible for implementing the provisions of
the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and, specifically, the Wyandotte
Creek Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) that was adopted in December
2021. The Wyandotte Creek GSA is comprised of three member agencies through a Joint
Powers Agreement that includes Butte County, the City of Oroville, and Thermalito
Water and Sewer District. The Wyandotte Creek GSA Board of Directors has one seat for
each Member Agency and two Stakeholder Directors that consist of an Agricultural
Stakeholder and a Domestic Well User Stakeholder. The Stakeholder Directors are
appointed by the Butte County Board of Supervisors. The term for the Domestic Well
User Stakeholder Director primary position expired on August 27, 2023. The Butte
County Clerk of the Board and Department of Water & Resource Conservation issued a
notice of vacancy (from August 24 to September 13, 2023) and received one application
to fill the Domestic Well User Stakeholder Director position for a term ending four years
from the date of appointment. One application was received by the Clerk of the Board
from the incumbent, Mr. William Bynum. Mr. Bynum meets the eligibility requirements
for appointment. As per the Joint Powers Agreement Amendment #1, Article 7 Section
7.3(b), the Wyandotte Creek GSA Board of Directors confirms a nomination for the
Domestic Well User Stakeholder Director from a list of qualified nominees submitted to
Butte County. On October 26, 2023, the Wyandotte Creek GSA Board of Directors
recommended that Mr. William Bynum be appointed as the Domestic Well User
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Stakeholder Director– action requested - APPOINT WILLIAM BYNUM TO THE DOMESTIC
WELL USER STAKEHOLDER DIRECTOR PRIMARY POSITION ON THE WYANDOTTE CREEK
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A TERM ENDING
NOVEMBER 7, 2027. (Other – Wyandotte Creek GSA)
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 Authorization to Advertise Projects for Bid and Approval of the 2024 Public Works Infrastructure
Master Plan (IMP) - The 2024 IMP represents a five-year, $114 million investment in the
community and establishes a planning and programming mechanism to address community
needs better and improve transparency and accountability. Upon approval by the Board of
Supervisors, the 2024 IMP will be utilized for future operating budget implementation efforts and
will be available on the County's website. Under the Government and Public Contract Codes, the
Department of Public Works traditionally requests authorization from the Board to advertise
projects for bid and to adopt the project plans and specifications on a project-by-project basis. To
improve efficiency in delivering Public Works projects, the Department also requests broader
authorization to advertise for projects, in the amount of $37 million, scheduled for construction
in the 2024 IMP. Approving an authorization to advertise projects for bid in this manner will allow
the Department to begin advertising projects for construction immediately after project design is
complete. Upon completion of the bidding process, the Department will request that the Board
approve the construction contract and the project plans and specifications per the Public Contract
Code. Any projects not identified in the attached document would require separate action by the
Board on a case-by-case basis – action requested – 1) APPROVE THE 2024 PUBLIC WORKS IMP;
AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 IMP; AND 3) APPOINT THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS AS OFFICER OF THE PROJECTS. (Public Works)
4.04 Contract with Scarberry Trucking, LLC for Export of Landfill Liquids from the Neal Road Recycling
and Waste Facility (NRRWF) - On August 16, 2023, the Department of Public Works released an
Invitation for Bids (IFB) for hauling and disposal of landfill leachate to Publicly Owned Treatment
Works (POTW) receiving facilities. NRRWF relies on leachate exports to sustain on-site storage
capacity in the NRRWF liquid waste impoundment to comply with waste discharge requirements.
On September 13, 2023, the Department received six bids, and the lowest, most responsive bidder
was Scarberry Trucking, LLC of Gridley. Scarberry Trucking, LLC provided unit prices ranging from
$0.075 to $0.19 per gallon depending on the travel distance to receiving POTW facilities. In recent
years, the NRRWF averaged 10,000 to 14,000 gallons per day transported off site. The Department
recommends the Board approve a contract with Scarberry Trucking, LLC, for three years, not to
exceed $1,500,000 – action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Public Works)
4.05 Cost Share Agreement with Vina Groundwater Sustainable Agency and Wyandotte Creek
Groundwater Sustainable Agency (GSA) for a GSA Program Manager - The County of Butte is a
Member Agency to both the Vina and Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
(GSAs) by Joint Powers Authorities (JPA) and has been providing financial and in-kind
administrative, management, and technical services to the GSAs to fulfill activities required by the
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Per Section 12.3 of both JPAs, "the Agency
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may engage one or more of the Members to manage any or all of the business of the Agency on
terms and conditions acceptable to the Board of Directors. Any Member so engaged shall have
such responsibilities as set forth in an agreement for such Member's services, which shall be
approved by a super-majority vote of the Directors." The GSAs, in coordination with the County,
have opted to employ a GSA Program Manager through the County to be housed in the Butte
County Department of Water and Resource Conservation. This position would be funded
completely by the GSAs. This Cost Share Agreement, sets forth the terms on which the County
will continue to provide administrative, management, and technical services to the GSAs. The
Scope of County Services shall include the appointment of a single employee as the GSA Program
Manager, with additional technical services provided by existing County staff or consultants. The
Cost Share Agreement also includes details on the duties and responsibilities of the parties to the
agreement to make fiscal contributions on a semi-annual basis, in arrears on January 15 and July
15, or on a schedule otherwise agreed upon by all parties. The GSAs will share in the costs on a
70% Vina GSA/30% Wyandotte Creek GSA split for program management and administration with
a 50% split for both GSAs for technical services and office costs. Other contract items (i.e., terms,
insurance, mutual indemnity, and general provisions) are also described in the Cost Share
Agreement. The Exhibit A of the Agreement further elaborates on the scope of services and terms
of compensation that are included in the Cost Share Agreement. On October 11, 2023, the Vina
GSA Board of Directors unanimously approved the Cost Share Agreement and authorized the Vina
GSA Board of Directors Chair to sign. On October 25, 2023, the Wyandotte GSA Board of Directors
approved, with a 4-0-1 vote, the Cost Share Agreement and authorized the Wyandotte Creek GSA
Board of Directors Chair to sign – action requested – APPROVE THE COST SHARE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water & Resource Conservation)
4.06 Butte County Ground Ambulance Provider Contract Update - The Sierra-Sacramento Valley
Emergency Medical Services Agency (S-SV EMS) serves as the local EMS agency (LEMSA) for Butte
County through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) (CA Health & Safety Code Section 1797.200 and
CA Government Code Section 6500, et seq.). A LEMSA may create one or more exclusive ground
ambulance operating areas in the development of a local plan, if a competitive process is utilized
to select the provider or providers of the services pursuant to the plan (CA Health & Safety Code
Section 1797.224). The current Butte County exclusive ground ambulance provider (Butte County
EMS, LLC.) was previously selected through a competitive process approximately 10 years ago,
and their previous contract expired on September 30, 2023. S-SV EMS conducted a competitive
process and Butte County EMS (current provider) was selected as the successful proposer. On
September 8, 2023, the S-SV EMS JPA Governing Board of Directors approved a contract with
Butte County EMS to ensure that a new EOA is in place. The term of the contract is October 1,
2023- September 30, 2028. Regional Executive Director of S-SV EMS, John Poland will provide an
update – action requested – ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Other – Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS
Agency)
4.07 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.08 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.
4.09 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 10:00 AM – Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Development Plan (PUD21-
0002) for the Enterprise Rancheria - Proposal to develop 12 single-family residences, site
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improvements, and access roads on a 64.1-acre parcel. The project includes a General Plan
Amendment to change the land use designation from Rural Residential to Planned Unit
Development, Rezone from RR-5 (Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum parcel size) to PD (Planned
Development), and development plan approval. The project also includes abandoning a County
“1-foot No Access Strip” easement (RA23-0003) along the easterly end of the Crane Avenue right-
of-way within the Copley Acres Subdivision, west of the project site, which will be scheduled
before the Board of Supervisors at a later date. The project site encompasses 64.1 acres east of
the Copley Acres Subdivision, off Crane Avenue, 500 feet east of Melrose Drive, in an
unincorporated area of Butte County, approx. one mile southeast of the City of Oroville; APN:
079-150-001. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the Project
in accordance with CEQA. The Mitigated Negative Declaration supports that the Project will not
cause a significant adverse effect on the environment because recommended mitigation
measures will address potentially significant impacts identified during the review. The Planning
Commission considered this item at a public hearing held on September 28, 2023 and
recommended adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the General Plan
Amendment, Rezone, and Development Plan to the Board of Supervisors on a 5-0 vote – action
requested – 1) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2)
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
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 Director
J. Human Resources Director
K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water & 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; Teamsters - Mid Management Unit; 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
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County Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory Unit;
Skilled Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District Attorneys
Association - Attorney Unit; Confidential Employee Unit; Non-
Represented Employee Unit; Board of Supervisors Executive
Assistants
6.03 1. Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(D)(1) – Six Cases:
A. Chadwick Walberg v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board `
Case No: ADJ13908082, Claim #BTWC-551019
B. Chadwick Walberg v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
Case No: ADJ18337852, Claim #4A2310LBMTQ-0001
C. Penny Stratton v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case
No: ADJ16044817, Claim #4A2204H235B-0001
D. Penny Stratton v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case
No: Unassigned, Claim #BUAN-551201
E. Penny Stratton v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case
No: Unassigned, Claim #BUAN-551218
F. Penny Stratton v. Butte County; Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board Case
No: Unassigned, Claim #Unassigned
6.04 Closed Session Public Comment
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Butte County
Department Heads
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Louie Mendoza
Assessor*:
Alyssa Douglass
Auditor-Controller*:
Graciela Gutierrez
Behavioral Health:
Scott Kennelly
ChiefAdministrative
Officer:
Andy Pickett
Chief Probation Officer:
Melissa Romero
Child Support Services:
Sean Farrell
Clerk-Recorder/
Registrar of Voters*:
Keaton Denlay
County Counsel:
Brad Stephens
Development Services:
Paula Daneluk
District Attorney*:
Mike Ramsey
Employment&Social
Services:
Shelby Boston
Fire Chief:
Garrett Sjolund
General Services:
Michael Hodson
Human Resources:
Sheri Waters
Information Systems:
Paul LaValley
Library:
Misty Wright, Acting
Public Health:
Danette York
Public Works:
Joshua Pack
Sheriff-Coroner*:
Kory Honea
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
Troy Kidd
UCCooperative
Extension Advisor:
Luis Espino
Water&Resource
Conservation:
Kamie Loeser
*Elected Official
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Board of Supervisors Meetings
Meeting Information:
Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the
Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At the end of each year the
Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be 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 on the Clerk of the Board website page.
Agenda Information:
The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72 hours before
each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board website. A copy of the
agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members 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 Paradise libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk
of the Board website. Copies of supporting materials can be made for you 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
been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the Board of
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.
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
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
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
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.
2. 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 t o
statements or questions and provide staff direction. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes, and may be adjusted at the
discretion of the Chair.
3. Regular Agenda: This is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items removed
from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
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
the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will never start
before the time listed.
5. Closed Session: The Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda
identifies those items that will be discussed during the Closed Session.
Public Participation:
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow members of the
public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited 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 making its proceedings accessible to all residents. 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.
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate
in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises,
discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions
from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively
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
a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding.
Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made
either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time o f the
hearing.
For further information contact the:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Administration Office
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
530.552.3300
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Board of Supervisors Agenda – Commonly Used Acronyms:
AB – Assembly Bill EIR – Environmental Impact Report
APN – Assessor’s Parcel Number EOC – 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 OES – California Office of Emergency Services OEM – Office of Emergency Management
CalTrans – California Department of Transportation RFP – Request for Proposals
CDBG – Community Development Block Grant SB – Senate Bill
CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act SBFCA – 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 TAC – Technical Advisory Committee
DOT – Department of Transportation YTD – Year-to-date
DWR – Department of Water Resources