HomeMy WebLinkAboutA091223BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 12,, 2023
9:00 AM "
ANDY PICKETT MEETING LOCATION
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
CLERK OF THE BOARD 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
Rules of Decorum
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2
TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4
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 Resolution Setting Tax Rates in the County of Butte for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 - In accordance with
Government Code section 29100, the Board of Supervisors is required to adopt by resolution the
rates of taxes on the secured property tax roll on or before October 3 of each year. State law
requires that the tax rate not exceed the 1% limit specified in the Constitution except for the
voter -approved indebtedness. For voter -approved indebtedness, the Board is also required to
adopt the rates necessary to support the annual debt requirement within each specific school
district. The Board has previously approved each bond upon issuance via resolution and has
directed the Auditor -Controller to maintain on its tax roll, taxes sufficient to fulfill the requirement
of the debt service schedules for those bonds — action requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Auditor -Controller)
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3.02 Suicide Prevention Week - The Department of Behavioral Health recommends that the Board of
Supervisors proclaim September 10 through September 16 as Suicide Prevention Week. These
dates are representative of the National Suicide Prevention week, which is formally acknowledged
and proclaimed by countless counties across the Unites States — action requested — ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.03 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Caminar for Support Services at the Avenida
Apartments and the Department of Behavioral Health - The Department of Behavioral Health
collaborates with Caminar, who operates Avenida Apartments, to provide support services for
seriously mentally disabled residents at Avenida Apartments. The Department provides services
including mental health services, case management and programs for substance use recovery.
Caminar provides Personal Vocational Social Adjustment (PVSA) services. PVSA services assist
clients to develop or re-establish skills and functional capacities to achieve and maintain positive
employment outcomes. Caminar also provides employment preparation and job placement
training. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a non-financial
MOU between the Department and Caminar for the provision of services for seriously mentally
disabled residents at Avenida Apartments. The term of the agreement is date of execution
through June 30, 2043 which coincides with the agreement for placement of seriously mentally
disabled residents at Avenida Apartments. The MOU includes protective language for continuity
of care for those receiving services regarding amending and terminating the agreement — action
requested — APPROVE THE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.04 Ratifv Letter of Opposition for AB 505 The Office of Youth and Communitv Restoration - AB 505
(Ting) proposes significant changes to the 2020 legislation that realigned responsibility for the full
juvenile justice continuum to counties. These proposed changes add new requirements not
included in the 2020 realignment legislation, including potential for both increased costs and
funding delays, changes to the Board of Supervisors' authority to make local expenditure
decisions, and removal of the Chief Probation Officer, who is responsible for the care and
supervision of youth, as the Chair of the Juvenile Justice Coordination Council. Given the time -
sensitive nature of this legislation, which was scheduled to be heard by the Senate Appropriations
Committee August 28th, the letter of opposition was sent prior to the September 12, 2023 Board
of Supervisors meeting. Staff recommends the Board ratify the letter— action requested — RATIFY
LETTER OF OPPOSITION. (County Administration)
3.05 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) - Victim/Witness Assistant Grant
Subaward - The CalOES Victim/Witness (VW) Assistance Program awards funding to provide
assistance and advocacy to victims of crime. The District Attorney's Office (DA) has applied for
and has received these funds through a Request for Application (RFA) for many years. These funds
are used to support the majority of the DA's Victim Assistance Program. Pursuant to new
guidelines, CalOES requires the Board of Supervisors to authorize the District Attorney to enter
into grant subaward agreements for specific grant performance periods. Due to the DA being in
compliance under the prior CalOES guidelines for this item, the District Attorney has already
signed the subaward agreement for the performance period of October 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2024. The District Attorney recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve
the grant subaward agreement and authorizes the District Attorney to sign the subaward
applications and any amendments, extensions and other supporting documents for the grant
performance periods October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024; October 1, 2024 through
September 30, 2025; and October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 — action requested —
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (District Attorney)
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3.06 Contract Amendment with Bamford Inc. for Abatement Services -In July 2021, the Department of
Development Services released a request for qualifications for vendors to provide abatement
services related to the implementation of Chapter 38A of Butte County Code (Fire Prevention and
Protection). Two vendors were selected as the most responsive and qualified. On September 17,
2021, the County entered into a contract with Bamford, Inc., the term of the contract was through
September 16, 2022, not -to -exceed $50,000. On August 25, 2022, the contract was amended to
extend the term to September 16, 2023. On September 21, 2022 the contract was amended again
to increase the maximum amount payable by $100,000, not -to -exceed $150,000. The estimates
for abatement of the properties which have received judgments, exceed the current contracted
amount and the term of service. Abatement costs for the implementation of Chapter 38A are
difficult to project and vary greatly case by case. The expense for the contract is included in the
Departments budget for FY 2022-23. The Department recommends amending the contract with
Bamford Inc., increasing the maximum amount payable by $100,000, not -to -exceed $250,000,
and extending the term of the contract to September 15, 2026. All other terms remain the same
— action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Development Services)
3.07 Contract Amendment With Greentek LLC. dba Arborworks Debris Removal for Abatement
Services — In July 2021, the Department of Development Services released a request for
qualifications for vendors to provide abatement services related to the implementation of
Chapter 38A of Butte County Code (Fire Prevention and Protection). Two vendors were selected
as the most responsive and qualified. On September 16, 2021, the County entered into a contract
with Greentek LLC. dba Arborworks Debris Removal. The term of the agreement was through
September 15, 2022, not -to -exceed $50,000. On August 25, 2022, the contract was amended to
extend the term to September 15, 2023. On September 21, 2022 the contract was amended again
to increase the maximum amount payable by $100,000. The estimates for abatements which have
received judgments, exceed the current contracted amount and term of the service. Abatement
costs for the implementation of Chapter 38A are difficult to project and vary greatly case by case.
The expense for the contract is included in the Departments budget for FY 2023-24. The
Department recommends amending the contract with Greentek LLC. dba Arborworks Debris
Removal, increasing the maximum amount payable by $100,000, not -to -exceed $250,000, and
extending the term of the contract to September 15, 2026. All other terms remain the same —
action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Development Services)
3.08 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: Employment and Social Services and Sheriff -Coroner.
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Add 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Assistant / Senior
Administrative Assistant position. The new position will provide direct administrative support to
the Director and better suit the current and future operational needs of the department. The
Department will run an internal recruitment for the new position and return to the Board with an
action to delete the resulting vacancy. The Department anticipates the position to be an overall
annual decrease once the new position is filled and the existing one deleted. Total allocations to
increase temporarily by 1.
SHERIFF -CORONER: Add 1 Senior Sheriff's Clerk position. The new position will better suit the
needs of the Sheriff's Office. An internal recruitment for the new position will be held and the
Sheriff's Office will return to the Board with an action to delete the resulting vacancy. The Sheriff's
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Office anticipates the position to be an annual increase of less than $5,000 once the new position
is filled and the existing one deleted; which will be absorbed in existing appropriations. Total
allocations to increase temporarily by 1.
Action Requested — ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.09 Contract with Workday, Inc. for Workday Success Plans — In January 2022 the County went live
with Workday, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software that includes financial, human
resources, timekeeping, payroll, benefits, grants, projects and the related security and
integrations. County staff continue to work to support the implementation and continuous
improvement of the software. To support this effort, staff recommend a contract with Workday
for software support. Workday Success Plans provides comprehensive expertise, support, and
guidance to drive engagement thus increasing the value of the software. Approval of this contract
is strongly recommended by both the Workday Program Board as well as the Support Services
Department Head Committee. The term of the contract is December 14, 2023 through January
25, 2030. The cost is $63,878 per fiscal year with a final payment of $7,385 to align the end date
of Workday Success Plans with the end date of the Workday software contract. The total for the
6 year term is $390,653. Funding for this contract in this and future years will be housed in the
Information Systems operating budget, which as a central service department is cost -allocated
across the County. The Department recommends approval of the contract and authorize the Chair
to sign — action requested — APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Information Systems)
3.10 Library Budget Adjustment To Include Grant Funds - The County Library was granted $120,000 in
federal grant funds through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for the project eBooks
for all. The purpose of these funds is to purchase eBooks for the Library. In recent years, the
Library has observed a significant increase in the use of eBooks and audio books. This additional
funding will allow the Library to expand the FY 2023-24 e -Book collection for residents of Butte
County. The Department recommends approval of a budget adjustment for the allocation of those
additional funds — action requested — APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
(Library)
3.11 Library Budget Adjustment to add Grant Funds -The Library Department received $9,245 in State
grant funds for the Zip books program. The Zip books program provides library patrons with quick
access to books not available in their local libraries. A patron can request the item, the library
buys it from Amazon, and the book is shipped directly to their home. When finished, the patron
returns it to the library, and the library adds it to the collection. The library collection becomes
more closely matched to the needs of the local community due to Zip books being a user -driven
program. Butte County Library participates in this program alongside 96 other library jurisdictions.
The California State Library is responsible for administering the funds. The Department
recommends approval of a budget adjustment for the allocation of those additional funds—action
requested —APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Library)
3.12 Grant Agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Office of Safetv for the Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) program -
The Department of Public Health has received grant funding from FHWA for the SS4A program.
The funds will be utilized to update or create new bicycle and pedestrian safety plans for Gridley,
Oroville and unincorporated Butte County. The safety plans will expand and support general
planning for infrastructure improvements, as well as increase safety for Butte County users. The
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Department will work in coordination with community partners to gather public input, look at
future infrastructure needs and outline the latest safety measures in the completed plans to
ensure they are functional for at least 10 years. A budget adjustment is not necessary as the
revenue and expenses were included in the Departments FY 2023-24 budget. The Department
recommends entering into a grant agreement with USDOT FHWA. The term of the grant
agreement is upon execution through September 30, 2025, with a maximum amount receivable
of $788,000—action requested —APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAI R TO SIGN.
(Public Health)
3.13 Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP), CHDP Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program (LPP) and Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) Annual Certification
for Fiscal Year 2023-24 - Per California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) guidelines and
regulations, each year the Department of Public Health is required to sign Certification Statements
agreeing to comply with all applicable provisions of the Health and Safety code, Welfare and
Institutions Code and the Integrated Systems of Care Plan and Fiscal Guidelines Manual for the
CHDP, CHDP LPP and HCPCFC programs. The CHDP program focuses on complete health
assessments for the early detection and prevention of disease and disabilities in children and
youth. In addition, CHDP focuses on medical provider resource development, informing about
CHDP services to eligible families, and health education activities during community outreach
events to help link families to Medi -Cal services for their children. As part of the medical provider
resource development, the LPP program is for CHDP staff to verify that providers are following
the established health care standards for blood testing of children for lead exposure by
conducting chart reviews. The HCPCFC program administratively coordinates the health care
needs of children in foster care, such as their development, dental, and mental health needs. A
Public Health Nurse (PHN) ensures that identified health needs are monitored and support the
continuity of health care services while in foster care placements. The PHN consults with
physicians and other medical and non-medical professionals regarding the health and well being
of children in the HCPCFC program and in coordinating appropriate medical treatment — action
requested — AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN PROGRAM CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS. (Public
Health)
3.14 Grant Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to implement the California
Nursing Home and Long Term Care Infrastructure and Preparedness Project - The Department of
Public Health has received grant funding from CDPH to implement the California Nursing Home
and Long Term Care Infrastructure and Preparedness project. The primary objectives of the
project are to strengthen the preparedness and response capabilities of long-term care facilities
in the face of emergencies, ensure the availability and proper utilization of personal protective
equipment (PPE) and facilitate the creation and maintenance of comprehensive emergency plans.
The Department will conduct on site and virtual meetings to develop and evaluate emergency
plans, provide training sessions on proper PPE utilization and storage and facilitate drills to test
the preparedness of the long-term care facility staff. The Department recommends entering into
a grant agreement with CDPH to implement the California Nursing Home and Long Term Care
Infrastructure and Preparedness project. The term of the grant agreement is June 1, 2023 through
May 10 2024, with a maximum amount receivable of $70,000 — action requested — APPROVE
GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.15 Resolution dissolving a Revolving (Imprest Cash) Fund for Tobacco Education Program Operations
The Department of Public Health requests approval from the Board of Supervisors to dissolve a
revolving (imprest cash) fund for the Department in the amount of $250.00 for the purpose of
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Tobacco Education Program operations. In accordance with Government Code Section 29320
et.seq., the Department had established the Tobacco Education Revolving Fund under resolution
#21-063 on May 11, 2021. The fund was established for the decoy operations under the Stop
Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) grant. The Stake grant ended on June 30, 2023 and
the fund is no longer needed. The Department recommends the Board adopt a new resolution
dissolving the Tobacco Education Revolving Fund — action requested — ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.16 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Holt of California for Eauioment Rentals - The
Department of Public Works regularly rents specialized equipment to supplement equipment
used for the maintenance and operations in the Department's Road Division and at the Neal Road
Recycling and Waste Facility. Historically, the Department has utilized the "all-inclusive"
exemption to solicit equipment rentals from local rental yards. The County currently holds BPAs
with 1-5 Rentals, Inc., located in Redding (expires April 29, 2026); United Rentals, located in Chico
(expires October 27, 2023); Rental Guys, located in Chico (expires May 10, 2025); and Holt
Equipment, located in Yuba City (expires September 15, 2023). Funds for equipment rental are
included in the FY 2023/24 Road Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets. The Department
recommends entering into a BPA with Holt of California, of Yuba City, for equipment rental. The
term of the BPA is three years from the date of execution, not -to -exceed $250,000 — action
requested — APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Public Works)
3.17 Approve Final Contract Chante Order (CCO) and Notice of Completion for the Lower Wvandotte
Road Rehabilitation Project - On May 9, 2023, the Board of Supervisors awarded the Lower
Wyandotte Road Rehabilitation Project to Knife River Construction of Chico, CA, for $441,901. The
project replaced existing asphalt concrete with new asphalt concrete on Lower Wyandotte Road
from District Center Drive to Foothill Boulevard. All contract work has been completed per the
project plans and specifications. One final contract change order (CCO) needs approval before the
project can be deemed complete. CCO No. 1 provides for changes in contract quantities to match
actual quantities at the contract unit prices for the various line items, and approves miscellaneous
extra work items. CCO No. 1 increased the contract by $60,102.50 due to underestimated
shoulder backing quantities in the engineer's estimate. The resulting total cost of work is
$502,003.50. The Department of Public Works recommends that the Board take concurrent action
to approve the contract change order, accept the contract work as complete, and authorize the
Chair to sign the Notice of Completion — action requested — 1) APPROVE CCO NO. 1; 2) ACCEPT
THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION. (Public Works)
3.18 Approve Final Contract Change Order (CCO) and Notice of Completion for the Miners Ranch Road
Rehabilitation Project - On May 9, 2023, the Board of Supervisors awarded the Miners Ranch Road
Rehabilitation Project to Knife River Construction of Chico, CA, for $1,564,142. The project
replaced existing asphalt concrete with new asphalt concrete on Miners Ranch Road from
Highway 162 to Oro Bangor Highway. All contract work has been completed per the project plans
and specifications. One final contract change order (CCO) needs approval before completing the
project. CCO No. 1 provides for changes in contract quantities to match actual quantities at the
contract unit prices for the various line items, and approves miscellaneous extra work items. CCO
No. 1 increased the contract by $101,169.29 due to underestimated shoulder backing quantities
in the engineer's estimate. The resulting total cost of work is $1,665,311.24. The Department of
Public Works recommends that the Board take concurrent action to approve the contract change
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order, accept the contract work as complete, and authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of
Completion — action requested — 1) APPROVE CCO NO. 1; 2) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS
COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Public Works)
3.19 Authorization to Approve Project Plans and Specifications and Advertise and Solicit Bids for
Module 4 Landfill Gas Collection and Control System Expansion Project at the Neal Road Recycling
and Waste Facility - The Module 4 Landfill Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) was
developed to capture, collect, and convey landfill gas (methane). Recently, ambient and below -
ground methane readings have exceeded the permitted limits. The NRRWF must expand the GCCS
and capture the exceeded landfill gas to comply with permit requirements. The project will drill
and install nine additional landfill gas wells, vertical landfill gas wellheads, gas conveyance pipes,
and various pipe fittings and fixtures. The work will allow NRRWF to comply with existing Federal
and State air emissions requirements. The engineer's estimate for installation is $349,397. The
Department did not anticipate installing new gas wells, so the project costs were not included in
the 2023-24 fiscal year budget. The Department intends to request a budget amendment when
the contract award is submitted to the Board of Supervisors for approval to reflect the actual
project costs accurately. The Department of Public Works recommends that the Board of
Supervisors authorize the Director of Public Works to approve plans and specifications, advertise,
and solicit bids for Module 4 Landfill Gas Collection System Expansion - Phase 3—action requested
— 1) APPROVE THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT. (Public
Works)
3.20 Approve Notice of Completion for the New Skyway Rehabilitation Project - On August 23, 2022,
the Board of Supervisors awarded the New Skyway Rehabilitation Project to Knife River
Construction of Chico, CA, for $603,740. The project removed and replaced 3 inches of asphalt
concrete on New Skyway from the Paradise town limits to Coutolenc Road. All contract work has
been completed per the project plans and specifications. One contract change order (CCO) was
executed during the contract that provided changes in contract quantities to match actual
quantities at the contract unit prices for the various line items and approved miscellaneous extra
work items. CCO No. 1 resulted in a decrease to the contract of $9,725, resulting in a total cost of
work of $594,015. The Department of Public Works recommends that the Board accept the work
as complete and authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of Completion — action requested —ACCEPT
THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION. (Public Works)
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 Children and Families Commission (First 5) - First 5
is part of a Statewide effort to create a seamless system of integrated and
comprehensive programs and services by establishing community-based programs to
provide parental education and family support services relevant to effective
childhood development; encouraging pregnant women and parents of young children
to quit smoking; and educating the public on the importance and the benefits of
nurturing, health care, family support, and child care. First 5 is a nine -member
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commission comprised of a member of the Board of Supervisors, the Directors of the
Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health, and the
Department of Employment and Social Services, and five members of the public
appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors also
appoints two alternates to First 5. First 5 recommends the Board of Supervisors
appoint the following: Mr. Paul Arnold as an alternate Commissioner, with a term
ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Arnold is a retired educator, and fulfills the role of
representatives of local school district — action requested — APPOINT MR. PAUL
ARNOLD TO THE BUTTE COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION AS AN
ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER WITH TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (Butte County
Children and Families Commission — First 5)
2. Appointment to Drainage District 200 in Lieu of an Election - In Drainage District 200,
the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Director 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 Directors seat in lieu of election.
Drainage District 200 requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint Joe Manes to a
two year term, and Sherry LaMalfa-Smith to a four year term, in lieu of an election
pursuant to Elections Code section 10515 — action requested — APPOINT JOE MANES
TO A TWO YEAR TERM, AND SHERRY LAMALFA-SMITH TO A FOUR YEAR TERM TO
SERVE AS DIRECTORS ON THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT 200 IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION
PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10515. (Drainage District 200)
3. Appointment to the Lake Madrone Water District in Lieu of an Election - In the Lake
Madrone Water District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of
Director 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
Directors seat in lieu of election. The Lake Madrone Water District requests that the
Board of Supervisors appoint Holly Mason to a two year term, and Roger D. Williams,
Timothy Jay Beers, and Jess C. Vickery, each to a four year term on the Board of
Directors of the Lake Madrone Water District in lieu of an election pursuant to
Elections Code section 10515—action requested —APPOINT HOLLY MASON TOA TWO
YEAR TERM, AND ROGER D. WILLIAMS, TIMOTHY JAY BEERS, AND JESS C. VICKERY,
EACH TO A FOUR YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LAKE MADRONE
WATER DISTRICT IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION
10515. (Lake Madrone Water District)
4. Appointment to Richvale Irrigation District in Lieu of an Election - In the Richvale
Irrigation District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Director
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 Directors
seat in lieu of election. The Richvale Irrigation District requests that the Board of
Supervisors appoint Kelby Sheppard and Lyle D. Job, each to four year terms on the
Richvale Irrigation Disctrict Board of Directors in lieu of an election pursuant to
Elections Code section 10515 — action requested — APPOINT KELBY SHEPPARD AND
LYLE D. JOB, EACH TO FOUR YEAR TERMS ON THE RICHVALE IRRIGATION DISCTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE
SECTION 10515. (Richvale Irrigation District)
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5. Appointment to the Western Canal Water District in Lieu of an Election - In the
Western Canal Water District, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board
of Director 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
Directors seat in lieu of election. The Western Canal Water District requests that the
Board of Supervisors appoint Eric Larabee, Bryce Lundberg, and Coreen Davis, each
to a four year term on the Board of Directors of the Western Canal Water District in
lieu of an election pursuant to Elections Code section 10515 — action requested —
APPOINT ERIC LARABEE, BRYCE LUNDBERG, AND COREEN DAVIS, EACH TO A FOUR
YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN CANAL WATER DISTRICT
IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10515. (Western
Canal Water 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 Agreements with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Providing Access and
Transferring Health (PATH) Capacity Building Grant Funds - On January 26, 2023, the DHCS
received approval under its California Advancing and Innovating Medi -Cal (CaIAIM) 1115
Demonstration for PATH capacity building funds to support the Justice -Involved Reentry Initiative.
Under the CaIAIM 1115 Demonstration, DHCS received approval to disseminate up to $410 million
in capacity building funds to support the planning and implementation of pre-release and reentry
services in the 90 days prior to an individual's release from incarceration into the community.
PATH grant funds have been released over three rounds in the last several months. The Sheriff's
Office has been awarded a total of $5,500,000 in PATH grant funds in Round 2 and Round 3 to be
used for software, planning, and implementation of 90 -day pre-release and reentry services at
the Butte County Jail as mandated by DHCS through CaIAIM. The funds do not need to be spent
by a certain date, however, the County will have 180 days to come up with a plan on how to spend
the money. The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into two (2) grant agreements with DHCS,
the first agreement is for receipt of Round 2 funding in the amount of $500,000 and the second
agreement is for receipt of Round 3 funding in the amount of $5,000,000, and authorizing staff to
electronically submit both agreements — action requested — 1) APPROVE TWO GRANT
AGREEMENTS (ONE FOR ROUND 2 AND ONE FOR ROUND 3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF THE AGREEMENTS BY STAFF. (Sheriff)
4.04 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.05 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.
4.06 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:15 AM — Timed Item — Resolution for Closeout of Communitv Development Block Grant 20-
CDBG-CV2-3-00003 - In 2021, Butte County received a Community Development Block Grant from
the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the amount of $337,297
to continue mobile food bank distribution to low -to -moderate income, food -insecure households
in unincorporated Butte County. To provide these services, the County contracted with the
Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc., to distribute food to 12,343 individuals. Grant
recipients are required to collect and report information on activities, as well as hold a public
hearing before the Board of Supervisors and the public to discuss the accomplishments of the
grant. Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors hear public comment regarding the grant
accomplishments, adopt the resolution, and authorize the Chair to sign — action requested —
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
5.02 9:45 AM — Timed Item — Itemized Costs and Penalties Related to Nuisance Abatement to Record
a Lien and Impose a Special Assessment
A. Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-00930; 0 Craig Access Road, Feather Falls APN No. 071-
150-006 - On September 14, 2022 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the
property listed. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record
a lien to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-00930 at 0 Craig
Access Road, Feather Falls (Assessor's Parcel Number 071-150-006) in the amount of $93,406.44
($87,000.00 for penalties and $6,406.44 for cost recovery) — action requested — APPROVE THE
PROPOSED LIEN OF $87,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $6,406.44. (Development
Services)
Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-01530; 1021 Encina Grande Road, Berry Creek APN No.
061-590-001- On November 25, 2022 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the
property listed. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record
a lien to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-01530 at 1021
Encina Grande Road, Berry Creek (Assessor's Parcel Number 061-590-001) in the amount of
$50,851.34 ($45,000.00 for penalties and $5,851.34 for cost recovery) — action requested —
APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $45,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $5,851.34.
(Development Services)
C. Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-00819; 382 Encina Grande Road, Berry Creek APN No. 061-
480-011 - On September 8, 2022 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the
property listed. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record
a lien to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-00819 at 382 Encina
Grande Road, Berry Creek (Assessor's Parcel Number 061-480-011) in the amount of $52,687.21
($46,500.00 for penalties and $6,187.21 for cost recovery) — action requested — APPROVE THE
PROPOSED LIEN OF $46,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $6,187.21. (Development
Services)
D. Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-01185; 0 Cochise Drive, Feather Falls APN No. 071-280-
038 - On September 14, 2022 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
listed. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien to
recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-01185 at 0 Cochise Drive,
Feather Falls (Assessor's Parcel Number 071-280-038) in the amount of $108,715.04 ($102,000.00
for penalties and $6,715.04 for cost recovery) — action requested —APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN
OF $102,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $6,715.04. (Development Services)
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Code Enforcement Case Number CE21-01818; 268 Old Mount Ida Road, Oroville APN No. 079-
280-010 - On December 12, 2021 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the
property located at 268 Old Mount Ida Road, Oroville (Assessor's Parcel Number 079-280-010).
The parcel owner and the county reached a settlement agreement on February 24, 2022 in the
amount of $11,874.02. An initial down payment of $6,000 was made with the remaining balance
of $5,874.02 to be paid in twelve consecutive monthly payments of $489.50 starting on March
24, 2022. The agreement included a clause that specified if any payment is more than thirty days
past due, the agreement would be null and void and the County can initiate cost recovery via a
property lien. After the down payment was made on February 24, 2022, the parcel owner made
one monthly payment of $500 and has failed and refused to make any further payments. The
account is now over 30 days past due rendering the agreement null and void. This hearing has
been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien to recover the County's
costs and penalties for Code Enforcement Case Number CE21-01818 for the property located at
268 Old Mount Ida Road, Oroville (Assessor's Parcel Number 079-280-010) in the amount of
$11,734.02 ($12,000 for penalties and $6,234.02 for cost recovery totalling $18,234.02, less
payment previously received of $6,500) — action requested — APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF
$11,734.02. (Development Services)
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6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.01 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations, Including
Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. 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; 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
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 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - one case:
a. California Open Lands v. County of Butte, United States District Court, Eastern District Case No:
2:20-cv-00123 KJM - DMC
6.04 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - one potential case:
a. See August 1, 2023 letter from U.S. Department of Justice.
6.05 Closed Session Public Comment
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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
Chief Administrative
clocumentsthat are not a public record within the meaning of the Public RecordsAct) are available for your 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 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
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
before the time listed.
Fire Chief:
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
Information Systems:
committed to making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with special needs should call the Clerk of the
Paul La Valley
Board at 530.552.3300, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to request disability-related
Library:
modifications/accommodations, or to request materials in alternate formats. All requests for special accommodations
Narinder Sufi
and/or alternative format documents must be 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
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
UCCooperative
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 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
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