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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM110822ANDY PICKETT, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CLERK OF THE BOARD BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD CONNELLY, Regular Meeting Agenda BILL DISTRICT November 8, 2022 DEBRA LUCERO, 8:15 AM DISTRICT 2 TAMI RITTER, MEETING LOCATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISOR CHAMBERS TOD KIMMELSHUE, 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205 DISTRICT OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380 DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5 BRAD STEPHENS, COUNTY COUNSEL PDF of Agenda How to Submit Public Comment Virtually 1. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Observation of a Moment of Silence 2. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Item 3.05, 3.06, 3.10, and 3.14 were pulled from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for further Board consideration and discussion. Item 6.04 was removed from Closed Session Agenda, will return at a later date. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Supervisor Comments on Consent Agenda Items B. Adopt Consent Agenda Action: Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 3.05, 3.06, 3.10 and 3.14, which were pulled from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for further consideration and discussion. Motioned: Supervisor Ritter Seconded: Supervisor Kimmelshue Motion passed unanimously. 3.01 Agreement with Rumneet Kullar, DO for On -site Psychiatric Services Rumneet Kullar, DO is a General and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is qualified to provide on -site psychiatric services. The Department of Behavioral Health is required to ensure adequate mental health services are available to the county. Staffing on -site psychiatric care in the area of child and adolescent treatment remains a challenge. The Department recommends approving an agreement with Rumneet Kullar, DO to provide a minimum of 1 day per week on - site services at Chico Stepping Stones clinic. The term of the agreement is November 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, not -to -exceed $103,000.(Behavioral Health) Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Staff Report 3.02 Cash Advances for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investments Partnerships Program (HOME) On July 10, 2018 the County of Butte entered into a grant agreement with the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for grant 17-CDBG- 12012 for $1,500,000. Additionally on February 12, 2019 the County of Butte entered into a grant agreement with HCD for grant 18-HOME-12578 for $500,000. Activities for both of these grants include housing rehabilitation and grant administration. In order to prevent delays to housing rehabilitation and grant administration due to reimbursement from HCD, the Department requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize a cash advance of up to $1,500,000 from the General fund to the CDBG Program Grands Fund. The cash advance will allow rehabilitation to continue without interruption until reimbursement is received and the advance is repaid in full. The HCD could take between 60-120 days to reimburse the County for expenses. The cash advance impact to interest earnings in the General Fund will be minimal as the advance will be for a short period of time. The Board has approved similar cash advances for the CDBG Program Grants Fund over the last ten years.(County Administration) Action Requested - APPROVE A CASH ADVANCE FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CDBG PROGRAM GRANTS FUND OF UP TO $1,500,000. Staff Report 3.03 Cash Advance for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Projects The County was allocated $71,185,473 in CDBG-ER funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP). The County is slated to provide funding for nine multifamily housing projects, of which two are already under construction. Additionally, the County was allocated $72,772,679 from HCD for the CDBG-DR Infrastructure Program. The Board of Supervisors set project priorities on October 25, 2022 and staff are working on project implementation. CDBG-DR project expenses must first be paid by the County and then reimbursed by HCD. The Board previously provided authority to advance cash from the General Fund to the CDBG Program Grants Fund for community development projects. Given that CDBG-DR funds are related to the Camp Fire and the significant costs for the MHP and DR -Infrastructure projects, staff recommend the Board authorize a cash advance from the PG&E Settlement Fund to the CDBG Program Grants Fund or the Capital Projects fund as needed for CDBG-DR MHP or DR -Infrastructure projects. The HCD could take between 60-120 days to reimburse the County for expenses. The cash advance impact to interest earnings in the PG&E Fund will be minimal as the advance will be for a short period of time. (County Administration) Action requested - AUTHORIZE THE AUDITOR -CONTROLLER TO USE THE PG&E SETTLEMENT FUND TO COVER CASH AS REQUIRED FOR THE CDBG PROGRAM GRANTS FUND AND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR CDBG-DR MHP OR DR - INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Staff Report 3.04 Resolution Approving Application for the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant The Butte County Operational Area has been allocated $177,188 by the California Office of Emergency Services through the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program, to support activities that contribute to the mitigation, prevention, preparation, response, and recovery of emergencies and disasters whether natural or human -caused. Participation in this grant would require a match and would reimburse 50% of eligible emergency management expenses up to $177,188. The grant and required match is included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget. Approval of the resolution authorizes the Office of Emergency Management to apply for the grant and also gives authorization to the Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, and Deputy Administrative Officers, to sign grant documents. (County Administration) Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-159 3.05 Resolution Authorizing Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Application for Office of Emergency Management In order for the Butte County Operational Area to apply for grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Board of Supervisors must approve a resolution authorizing the County to apply. Approval of the resolution also gives authorization to the Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, and Deputy Chief Administrative Officers, to sign grant documents. The funds would be used to enhance prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities from threats and incidents of terrorism and all hazards natural or human -caused. The grant specifies that an Anti - Terrorism Approval Body (Approval Authority) will determine the best use of funds. The Approval Authority consists of the Public Health Officer, County Fire Chief, County Sheriff, a municipal Fire Chief, and a municipal Chief of Police. The Approval Authority creates sub -committees to make expenditure recommendations that will be forwarded to the Board for final approval. All expenditures for equipment, training, planning, and exercises must meet grant guidelines. (County Administration) Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-160 Public Comment Packet This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for further consideration and discussion. 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 17, 2022, not -to -exceed $50,000. On August 25, 2022, the contract was amended to extend the term to September 16, 2023, all other terms remained the same. The original contract and first amendment were within contract authority. The estimates for abatement of the initial 11 properties which have received judgments, exceeds the current contracted amount, and an additional 37 cases are pending hearings. Abatement costs for the implementation of Chapter 38A are difficult to project and vary greatly case by case. The Department recommends amending the contract with Bamford Inc., increasing the maximum amount payable by $100,000, not -to -exceed $150,000. All other terms remain the same. (Development Services) Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Public Comment Packet This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for further consideration and discussion. 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 17, 2022, not -to -exceed $50,000. On August 25, 2022, the contract was amended to extend the term to September 15, 2023, all other terms remained the same. The original contract and first amendment were within contract authority. The estimates for abatement of the initial 11 properties which have received judgments, exceeds the current contracted amount and an additional 37 cases are pending hearings. Abatement costs for the implementation of Chapter 38A are difficult to project and vary greatly case by case. The Department recommends amending the contract with Greentek LLC. dba Arborworks Debris Removal increasing the maximum amount payable by $100,000, not -to -exceed $150,000. All other terms remain the same. (Development Services) Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Public Comment Packet The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: John Stonebraker (electronically) 3.08 Ordinance Amending Butte County Code, Chapter 26 "Buildings" to Adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code The Department of Development Services recommends adoption of an ordinance amending Butte County Code, Chapter 26 to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code. The recommended amendment maintains compliance with State law by adopting the latest California Building Standards Code and providing administrative exceptions to accommodate local procedures. On October 25, 2022, the Board of Supervisors waived the first reading of the ordinance. Upon adoption, the ordinance is effective January 1, 2023. (Development Services) Action requested - ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Ordinance 4222 3.09 Resolution Recognizing November as Adoption Awareness Month The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing November 2022 as Adoption Awareness Month in Butte County. (Employment and Social Services) Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-161 Supervisor Teeter read the resolution. Shelby Boston, Director of Employment and Social Services, spoke and accepted the resolution. 3.10 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 2022 as In -Home Supportive Services Home Care Workers Month. (Employment and Social Services) Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-162 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for further consideration and discussion. 3.11 Agreement with Experian Information Solutions, Inc. for Foster Youth Credit Reports Credit reporting agencies provide a method for County staff to request credit reports on behalf of foster youth and non -minor dependents, which enables the County to provide assistance in interpreting their credit reports and clearing any inaccuracies. The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Experian on May 24, 2022. The contractor requested the agreement be updated on a new contract template and resubmitted. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a non -financial agreement with Experian Information Solutions, Inc. for credit report services on behalf of foster youth and non-dependent minors. The term of the agreement shall begin upon the date of execution and shall continue in effect until the termination in accordance with Section 13 of the Agreement. Either party may terminate the agreement upon giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of an intention to terminate. There is no charge associated with this agreement . (Employment and Social Services) Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.12 Change Order 3 to Converse Construction's Contract and Budget Adjustment for Underground Conduit Repair at the Hall of Records While funding for a backup generator was not available at the time the Hall of Records was constructed, conduit was installed for a generator once funding could be identified. A CalOES grant was identified for the generator and, subsequent to the design phase of the project, General Services executed a $109,987 contract with Converse Construction for the acquisition and installation of the generator. General Services also executed Change Order 1 for $10,299 to add a 510 gallon, 24 hour emergency diesel tank and Change Order 2 to extend the contract term out - through the end of the 2022 calendar year. Now, it has been discovered that there is an unknown problem with the underground conduit. Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors execute Change Order 3 for $30,390 to allow the conduit to be repaired or replaced. Approving the Change Order will not prevent the County from seeking reimbursement for its costs from the responsible party if it is determined that liability exists. This Change Order, bringing the total contract to $150,676, exceeds the authority of General Services to execute. In addition, staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a $35,000 budget adjustment from the General Services unallocated major maintenance to the capital fund as this is a capital project. (General Services) Action requested - 1) APPROVE CHANGE ORDER 3 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Staff Report 3.13 New Lease Agreement with Trinet West WA LLC for 2080 East 20th Street Suite 180, Chico, for the Department of Public Health On November 10, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved a lease agreement for the Department of Public Health to relocate their Women, Infants and Children and California Children's Services programs into 2080 East 20th Street Suite 180 in Chico. The suite is comprised of 10,657 square feet with a five year initial term starting at $1.88 per square foot inclusive of all utilities and common area maintenance costs. To meet their current space needs for additional programs, the Department desires to expand Suite 180 into the adjacent vacant space within the same building for a total of 29,107 square feet. To accomplish this expansion, the current lease agreement for Suite 180 (County contract X24097) will be terminated and replaced with the new proposed lease agreement. The Departments of Public Health and General Services recommend that the Board approve entering into a new lease agreement with Trinet West WA LLC for 2080 East 20th Street Suite 180, Chico. The new lease includes an initial term of ten years beginning December 1, 2022 and terminating November 30, 2032. The lease includes the option to extend an additional ten years at a rent rate to be negotiated at the time. The rent rate through the initial term will maintain at the existing rate and square footage through the completion of landlord pre -occupancy improvements to the additional space, and then will increase to the full rate and square footage at rate of $2.00 per square foot totaling $58,214 per month for the first three years with an annual increase of 2.6% beginning year four. The rent rate remains inclusive of all utilities and common area maintenance costs. (General Services) Action requested - APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.14 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary. Ordinance for the following departments: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Add 1 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Counselor II position (sunset to end June 30, 2025) and flexibly staff 1 current Information Technology Analyst II position up to the Principal level. The sunset position will support the County Medical Services Program (CMSP) Local Indigent Needs program in collaboration with the Department of Employment and Social Services. The Principal Information Technology Analyst position will assist the Department in better meeting the operational needs of the Information Technology Support unit. Total allocations to temporarily increase by one. The cost of the Behavioral Health Counselor position is funded through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Employment and Social Services in the amount of $83,500 annually. The cost increase of $27,507 to flex the current allocation up to Principal Information Technology Analyst will be funded with salary and benefit savings within the Department's adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION: Extend the term date of 1 Program Development Manager position (term to end November 17, 2023) to November 17, 2025. The Board approved a Program Development Manager position focused on securing funding for Camp Fire recovery projects and programs. There is an ongoing need for the position as recovery continues. The NVCF committed granted funds to extend the position an additional two years and the Board committed PG&E Settlement Funds for the required grant match. Total allocations to remain unchanged. The expense for the position is included in the Department's FY 2022-23 budget. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Add 1 Program Manager position and 1 Department Public Information Officer position. Delete 1 vacant flexibly staffed Inventory Warehouse Worker position, 2 vacant flexibly staffed Account Clerk positions, and 1 vacant flexibly staffed Office Assistant position. The addition of 1 Program Manager position is needed to provide administrative leadership and project management to the Department, including capital projects and facility maintenance. The addition of 1 Department Public Information Officer position is needed to oversee all public communication for the Department to ensure the community is well informed of the Department's various programs and activities. Total allocation to decrease by 2. Both requested positions are fully funded by the 4 position deletions. HUMAN RESOURCES: Amend Section 28C of the Salary Ordinance No. 4213 of the County of Butte entitled "General Unit" by adding Class Code 11639-Senior Library Assistant Range 20. Amend Section 280 of the Salary Ordinance No. 4213 of the County of Butte entitled "Classifications With Flat Rate Assignments" by deleting Class Code 6836-Correctional Technician I, Class Code 6835-Correctional Technician II, and Class Code 6834-Correctional Technician III. Applicable bargaining units have agreed to the requested changes. PROBATION: Add 1 Juvenile Hall Assistant Superintendent and delete 1 vacant Juvenile Detention Officer Supervisor and 1 vacant flexibly staffed Juvenile Detention Officer II. The request to add a superintendent position will better meet the Department's needs for Juvenile Hall operations and support additional organizational structure. Total allocations to decrease by 1. These changes will result in a net savings of approximately $31,159. PUBLIC WORKS: Delete 1 vacant Fleet Administrative Assistant position. At the September 13, 2022 Board meeting the Board approved the addition of a Department Fleet Technician position. The vacant Fleet Administrative Assistant position is the result of an internal promotion into the recently added position. Total allocations to decrease by 1. These changes will result in an annual increase of approximately $2,142, which will be funded by savings within the Department's adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and are paid by the Road Fund. (Human Resources) Action requested -ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-163 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for further consideration and discussion. 3.15 Budget Adjustment for the County Firewall Upgrade Project On August 9, 2022, the Board of Supervisor's approved $615,000 in one-time American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to upgrade the County firewall appliances. The Department of Information Systems budgeted $325,000 in year one for the purchase of the firewall equipment, and planned to budget $145,000 per year in years two and three for licensing. Negotiations with Cadence. Teams have produced a significant discount to the previously negotiated licensing, maintenance, and support terms. Under the new terms, the County will receive an additional three years of licensing, maintenance, and support for the original cost of two years. This change provides a total of five years of support with no additional costs, but will require the County to pay in full in year one verses spreading the cost across three years. The Department of Information Systems recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget adjustment for $290,000. (Information Systems) Action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). Staff Report 3.16 Contract Amendment with the Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley for After School Programs and Activities The Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley provides after school programs and activities to at risk youth and families of the Butte County Juvenile Detention Facility, as well as the community based teen centers. Programs offered include: character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness and recreation, youth mentoring, interactive journaling, STEM education, and other evidence -based programs. The County entered into the current contract with the Boys and Girls Club on July 1, 2021. The contract was amended on December 2, 2021 to add compliance with federal regulatory requirements and again on June 9, 2022 to extend the contract amount and completion date. The Boys and Girls Club has worked with the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council to develop a program to provide diversion and restorative justice services to at risk youth. The Boys and Girls Club will conduct screenings and interviews of youth referred from the County and provide these services if it would be beneficial to the involved parties. Services included in this program are Girls Moving On, Career Launch, Forward Thinking, Courage to Change, and Youth Mentoring. The goal of these programs is to reduce the risk of lower level youthful offenders from re -offending and help them reintegrate to the community. The Probation Department recommends amending the contract with The Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley for the additional services and increasing the amount by $100,000, not -to -exceed $300,000. All other terms remain the same. (Probation) ACTION REQUESTED - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.17 Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Proposal for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Funds The Board of State and Community Corrections released the JAG Program Request for Proposals on October 14, 2022. JAG Program Priority Areas of Need include prevention and education programs, law enforcement programs, and/or prosecution, courts, defense, and indigent defense. The Department may request up to $715,000 annually, with no match requirement. If awarded, JAG Program funds will be used to implement new programs or to expand existing services to implement strategies to reduce recidivism. The funds will help provide probationers access to recovery residences, residential treatment facilities, housing assistance, and various evidence -based training programs to assist with re-entry into the community. The term of the JAG Program will be June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 if awarded. The Probation Department recommends the Board of Supervisors authorize submission of a proposal for JAG Program funding. The proposed resolution authorizes the Chief Probation Officer, or designee, to execute JAG Program documents on behalf of the County, including but not limited to, proposals, payment requests, agreements, and amendments necessary to secure JAG Program funds and to implement the JAG Program if approved. (Probation) Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-164 3.18 Capital Asset Purchase and Budget Adjustment - Crack Seal Pot In July 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted the FY 2022-23 budget, which included the purchase of a crack seal pot as a capital asset within the Road Fund Budget. After adoption, the Department of Public Works began the procurement process for a crack seal pot and received bids higher than 10% of the budgeted cost. Under Budget Policy, increases in capital asset appropriations of more than 10% require approval from the Board. The Department recommends the Board increase appropriations and capital asset authority by $51,000 for the crack seal pot for a revised total price of $81,000. Savings from other budgeted capital assets will pay for the increase in expenses. (Public Works) Action requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Staff Report 3.19 Approve Final Contract Change Order (CCO) and Notice of Completion for Pentz Road Rehabilitation Project On June 14, 2022, the Board of Supervisors awarded the Pentz Road Rehabilitation Project to Knife River Construction of Chico. The project consisted of replacing existing asphalt concrete with new asphalt concrete on Pentz Road from Highway 70 to Paradise Town limits. The contract award amount was $4,559,954. All contract work has been completed per the project plans and specifications. One final 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 provides a payment adjustment for asphalt price index fluctuation per Caltrans Standard Specifications. CCO No. 1 increases the contract amount by $56,748, for a total amount of $4,616,702. (Public Works) Action requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Staff Report 3.20 Capital Asset Surplus - Vehicles for Auction The Board of Supervisors declares vehicles surplus that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County before auctioning the items. The Department of Public Works recommends the Board declare six vehicles and six assets as surplus to the needs of the County, as the assets are either in poor condition, no longer utilized or the repairs exceed the value of the asset . (Public Works) Action requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (12) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY Staff Report 3.21 Contract Amendment with RELX, Inc. for Providing the Address Search Program for Unlocated Parties with Delinquent Accounts The Treasurer -Tax Collector's Office has contracted with RELX, Inc. ("RELX") since May 1, 2018 for providing the address search program for unlocated parties with delinquent accounts for the Central Collections and Property Tax Divisions. The program has seen a 75% success rate in locating parties since the contract was originally executed. It was also used after the Camp Fire to assist with locating fire survivors and notifying them of the debris removal program. The original agreement and first three amendments were not approved by the Board of Supervisors due to it being lower than the financial threshold. This amendment will be the first time the contract has gone before the Board due to the threshold now being above $25,000. The Department recommends amending the contract with RELX for providing the address search program. The amendment extends the term of the contract by one year through December 31, 2023, and increases the maximum payable amount by $9,100, not -to -exceed $33,600. All other terms remain the same. (Treasurer -Tax Collector) Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.22 Resolution in Support of the Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency's Application for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Round 2 Application The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program SGMA Implementation Grant Round 2 solicitation opened on October 4, 2022 for eligible applicants located within high and medium priority groundwater basins. The solicitation closes on November 30, 2022. The mission of the SGM Grant Program is to provide funding to GSAs and other responsible entities under SGMA to promote healthy and sustainable groundwater basins, to reduce and eliminate undesirable effects, and to promote projects that provide multiple benefits while also improving groundwater supply and quality. DWR will accept one grant application per subbasin. There are three groundwater subbasins within Butte County: Vina Subbasin, Wyandotte Creek Subbasin, and Butte Subbasin each consisting of one or multiple Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs). There are two GSAs in the Vina Subbasin; the Vina GSA and the Rock Creek Reclamation District GSA (RCRD GSA). The Vina GSA is comprised of three member agencies, the City of Chico, Durham Irrigation District, and Butte County. The Vina GSA will submit one application on behalf of the Vina GSA member agencies and RCRD GSA for the Vina Subbasin. The Vina GSA and RCRD GSA will be considering projects for inclusion in the SGMA Implementation Grant Round 2 at a joint meeting of the Boards of Directors on November 9, 2022. The SGM Implementation Grant Round 2 Proposal Solicitation Package recommends that letters of support be included in the grant application; therefore, the proposed resolution acknowledges the County's support of the Vina GSA's SGM Implementation Grant Round 2 application. (Water and Resource Conservation) Action requested -ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-166 3.23 Resolution Supporting the Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agency's Application for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Round 2 The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program SGMA Implementation Grant Round 2 solicitation opened on October 4, 2022 for eligible applicants located within high and medium priority groundwater basins. The solicitation will close on November 30, 2022. The mission of the SGM Grant Program is to provide funding to GSAs and other responsible entities under SGMA to promote healthy and sustainable groundwater basins, to reduce and eliminate undesirable effects, and to promote projects that provide multiple benefits while also improving groundwater supply and quality. DWR will accept one grant application per subbasin. There are three groundwater subbasins within Butte County: Vina Subbasin, Wyandotte Creek Subbasin, and Butte Subbasin each consisting of one or multiple Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs). There is one GSA in the Wyandotte Creek Subbasin, the Wyandotte Creek GSA. The Wyandotte Creek GSA is comprised of three member agencies, the City of Oroville, Thermalito Water and Sewer District, and Butte County. The Wyandotte Creek GSA will submit one application on behalf of the GSA member agencies for the Wyandotte Subbasin. The Wyandotte Creek Advisory Committee will review and prioritize proposed projects for consideration by the Wyandotte Creek GSA Board of Directors. On November 10, 2022, the Wyandotte Creek GSA Board of Directors will select and finalize the projects for the GSA's SGMA Implementation Grant Round 2 application. The SGM Implementation Grant Round 2 Proposal Solicitation Package recommends that letters of support be included in the grant application; therefore, the proposed resolution acknowledges the County's support of the Wyandotte Creek GSA's SGM Implementation Grant Round 2 application. (Water and Resource Conservation) Action requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-167 3.24 Contract with Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE) for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Annual Reporting Implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is achieved through the formation of Groundwater Sustainable Agencies (GSAs) and the preparation and implementation of Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs). Annual reporting to DWR is a required component of SGMA for GSAs. Annual reports determine whether the GSPs are being implemented in a manner that will likely achieve the sustainability goal for the basin. A Request for Proposals was issued on September 6, 2022 and four proposals were received. Proposals were reviewed by a committee of managers from each subbasin and County staff. The review committee selected LSCE of Woodland based on capabilities, experience, references, scope of services, schedule and cost. The proposed contract with LSCE is to conduct the annual reporting for the next four years for the Vina, Butte and Wyandotte Creek subbasins in compliance with SGMA including a summary of drought impacts per subbasin and presentation of report summaries to the respective governing boards. Using those three annual reports as attachments, staff will develop and present a report to the Board of Supervisors in compliance with the Groundwater Conservation Ordinance in spring of 2023. The cost for the year 1 (2022) report is $115,000 which is offset by American Rescue Plan Act funds committed by the Board as well as contributions from the Butte subbasin agencies. The proposed contract includes a scope of work for years 2 through 4 (2023 - 2025), but it is contingent upon identifying funding. Annual Report costs will likely be included in the SGMA Implementation grant proposals for each subbasin and/or GSA funding mechanism, as applicable. If funds are not obtained, the contract may be terminated with a 30-day written notice by either party. Securing a four-year contract will allow staff and the GSAs to streamline future planning and budgeting for annual reporting and will result in cost -savings to both the Department and the GSAs. The Department recommends entering into a contract with LSCE for GSP annual reporting for the Vina, Butte and Wyandotte Creek subbasins for four years. The term of the contract is November 8, 2022 through May 1, 2026, not -to -exceed $420,850. (Water and Resource Conservation) Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.25 Resolution Proclaiming November 2022 as National Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month National 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 underserved youth and young adult populations. (Other - District 3) Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-168 Supervisor Kimmelshue read the resolution. Shelby Boston, Director of Employment and Social Services, spoke and accepted the resolution. 4. REGULAR AGENDA 4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees (List available at www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/appoinmentslist) A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies 4.01. Al. Appointment to the Butte County Behavioral Health Board ,(BHB), The BHB was established pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 5604 to: review and evaluate the community's mental health needs, services, facilities and special problems; review County agreements entered into pursuant to the Mental Health Services Act; advise the local Mental Health Director regarding the local mental health program; review and approve the procedures used to ensure resident and professional involvement of the planning process; submit an annual report on the needs and performances of the County's mental health system; review and make recommendations on applications for appointment of a local Mental Health Director; review and comment on the County's performance outcome data and communicate its findings to the Behavioral Health Planning Council; and assess the impact of realignment from the State to the County on services delivered to clients and the local community. The BHB consists of 13 to 15 members, with 50% of the membership being direct consumers or family members of consumers who are receiving mental health services, with three being direct consumers and three being family members of consumers receiving mental health services; one member of the Board of Supervisors; one law enforcement representative; one youth representative; and community members (up to six). The BHB voted unanimously to recommend Andrea Wagner to a vacant Consumer Representative seat with a term ending on December 31, 2025. (Other - Behavioral Health Advisory Board) Action requested - APPOINT ANDREA WAGNER FOR A FIRST TERM CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE POSITION WITH A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 Staff Report Kayla Reaster, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: APPOINT ANDREA WAGNER FOR A FIRST TERM CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE POSITION WITH A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 Motion: Supervisor Ritter Seconded: Supervisor Kimmelshue Motion passed unanimously. 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). Supervisor Kimmelshue — Attended a meeting with the City of Gridley and City of Biggs and met with Walt Shaffer regarding rebuilding the Honey Run Covered bridge. Supervisor Ritter — Attended the usual meetings, also attended the Local Government Committee meeting, met with City of Chico, attended the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meeting, participated in a Climate Day with California Volunteers, and attended the Long Range of Master Plan on Aging meeting. Supervisor Teeter — Attended the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meeting and remembered the Camp Fire Anniversary — 4 years. Chair Connelly — Attended the Chair meeting, Butte County Association of Government (BCAG) and Air Quality meeting, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Long Term Recovery meeting, met with Walt Shaffer regarding the covered bridge, attended the State and federal lobbyist meeting, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meeting, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting, Cal Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Leg meeting, and attended a meeting where the Kennedy Foundation awarded grants to local Oroville schools. 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. Public Comment Packet The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Diana Dreiss (electronically) Diana Dreiss, Patrick Burns, Rose Ford, Cynthia Joy, and Julie Threet (in person) 4.03 Employment Contract for Director - Employment and Social Services and Public Guardian/Public Administrator Approval is requested for the employment contract with Director of Employment and Social Services and Public Guardian/Public Administrator, Shelby Boston. The term of the contract is from December 17, 2022 through December 16, 2025. The proposed annual salary is $180,620, which is a 7% increase from current salary. The annual salary shall increase by 4% to $187,845 beginning December 17, 2023 and by 4% to $195,512 beginning December 17, 2024. (County Administration) Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Ritter Seconded: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously. 4.04 Memorandum of Understanding-(MOU) Between Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) and County of Butte Regarding Implementation of Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant, CPUC Consent Form and Budget Adjustment On August 24, 2022, Butte County staff submitted an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for $500,000 in Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) funds for planning work that will facilitate high-speed broadband infrastructure projects. Established by the CPUC according to Senate Bill 156, the LATA grant program has a $50 million dollar budget to support tribes and local agencies in their efforts to expand broadband service to unserved and underserved Californians. The LATA application submitted by Butte County was prepared in conjunction with Golden State Connect Authority, the Joint Powers Authority founded by Rural County Representatives of California, of which Butte County is a member. On October 18, 2022, the CPUC notified Butte County that it had been awarded $500,000 in LATA funds. To accept and implement this LATA grant, staff recommends ratifying the CPUC Consent Form and entering into an MOU with the GSCA to administer and manage the program. GSCA will contract with the professional network design firm for the development of the county network design, oversee the development of work product, manage the grant cash flow, and provide required grant reports for timely submittal and reimbursement. (County Administration) Action requested - 1) APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) RATIFY THE CPUC CONSENT FORM; AND 3) APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). Staff Report Katie Simmons, Deputy Administrative Office - Economic and Community Development, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: 1) APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) RATIFY THE CPUC CONSENT FORM; AND 3) APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). Motion: Supervisor Teeter Supervisor: Supervisor Ritter Motion passed unanimously. 4.05 Contract with DH Slater & Son for Construction of Fire Station #37 (Concow) Fire Station #37, located at 3595 Shuman Lane in Concow, was destroyed in the 2018 Camp Fire. In March 2020, the Department of General Services contracted with NorthStar Engineering for design of the new facility, and in August 2022, the Department published a formal invitation for bids for construction. A total of two qualified bids were received ranging in cost from $2,148,000 to $2,802,746. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the plans and specifications which are available for review at the General Services office located at 2081 2nd Street in Oroville, execute a contract with Chico based DH Slater & Son, the lowest qualified bidder, and appoint the General Services Director as the officer of the project. The term of the contract is 365 days from Notice to Proceed for a fixed fee of $2,148,000. This expense has been accepted by the County's insurance carrier and will be reimbursed under the County's insurance claim. (General Services) Action requested - 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT Staff Report Sara Miller, Assistant Director General Services, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT Motion: Supervisor Teeter Seconded: Supervisor Kimmelshue Motion passed unanimously. 4.06 Resolution Authorizing the Human Resources Director to Sign Benefit Related Documents for the 2023 Plan Year The County offers a variety of benefits to its Regular Help employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible/dependent spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. Various plan related documents must be reviewed and signed prior to the start of each plan year. The Department of Human Resources recommends adopting a resolution authorizing the Director of Human Resources to sign plan documents related to the 2023 plan year. An update on the benefits for 2023 are as follows: 1) CalPERS medical plan rates for 2023 in the Butte County Region will see the following changes: PERS Gold 17.7% increase, PIERS Platinum 13.5% increase, PORAC an average of 5.23% increase, and the Blue Shield HMO Access + plan will see a decrease of -7.2%; 2) Teamsters medical plan rates for 2023 will see a 2.0% increase; 3) Delta Dental will see a decrease of -2.0%; and 4) VSP Vision plan, Claremont EAP, MetLife Products, and Wex flexible spending accounts will have no change in proposed premium. (Human Resources) Action requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-169 Sheri Waters, Director of Human Resources, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Kimmelshue Seconded: Supervisor Ritter Motion passed unanimously. 4.07 2023 Public Works Infrastructure Master Plan In 2018, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Butte County Capital Improvement Program (County CIP), which primarily focuses on projects and programs managed by the Department of General Services or the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility. The Department of Public Works road maintenance and improvement projects and programs were included as an attachment to this document and provided limited information. Significant events over the past five years have shifted how the Department programs and delivers projects. On March 8, 2022, the Board approved a detailed Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (Public Works CIP) for road and maintenance improvement projects. The Department recommends renaming the Public Works CIP to the Public Works Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP) to avoid any confusion with the County CIP. The 2023 IMP represents a five-year, $109 million investment in the community and establishes a planning and programming process to better address community needs and improve transparency and accountability. The Department has expanded the 2023 update to include Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility projects and a multi -year pavement preservation plan. Upon approval by the Board, the IMP will be utilized for future operating budget implementation efforts and will be available on the County's website. The Public Works IMP will return to the Board annually. The Department recommends that the Board approve the IMP. (Public Works) Action requested - APPROVE THE 2023 PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN Staff Report Public Comment Packet Josh Pack, Director of Public Works, presented this item to the Board. The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: John Stonebraker (electronically) Action: APPROVE THE 2023 PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN Motion: Supervisor Teeter Seconded: Supervisor Ritter Motion passed unanimously. 4.08 Resolution Authorizing Paradise Unified School District to Sell Bonds Directly. On November 6, 2018, voters in the Paradise Unified School District ("the District") approved the issuance of $61,000,000 in bonds for educational facilities within the District. On February 4, 2021, the District issued its "Paradise Unified School District General Obligation Bonds, 2018 Election, 2021 Series A" in the principal amount of $10,000,000. On March 31, 2022, the District issued its "Paradise Unified School District General Obligation Bonds, 2018 Election, 2021 Series B" in the principal amount of $10,000,000. Additionally, $41,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds of the District remain for issuance under the same authorization. The Board has received a certified, adopted copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the District, authorizing the issuance of the 3rd series of bonds pursuant to the original bond measure in an aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000 for the proposed "Paradise Union School District General Obligation Bonds Election of 2018, 2022 Series C Bonds." The District Board is requesting that the Board of Supervisors adopt a new resolution allowing the District to issue General Obligation Bonds directly without the involvement of the Board as a conduit issuer under Government Code 15140 (b). Pursuant to the District Resolution, the District is formally requesting the Auditor -Controller of the County to levy ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the debt service schedule for the Bonds, which will be provided by the District following the sale of the Bonds. The District Board additionally requests that the Treasurer be authorized and directed to execute documents necessary to complete the transaction. (Treasurer -Tax Collector) Action requested -ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-165 Troy Kidd, Treasurer -Tax Collector, presented this item to the Board. The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Julie Threet Action: ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Teeter Seconded: Supervisor Kimmelshue Motion passed unanimously. 4.09 Update on Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Activities and Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Implementation The Department of Water and Resource Conservation will provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on its activities involving the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) and Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) implementation. Specifically, the Department will discuss: 1) SGMA Implementation Status: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is assisting with the administration and preparation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program Sustainable Implementation Grant Round 2 applications for the three groundwater subbasins within Butte County. The SGM Grant Program will provide GSAs funding to help implement projects and implementation activities identified in their GSPs. The Final Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package describing project eligibility and the application process were released in December 2021. The solicitation officially opened on October 4, 2022 and the application submission deadline is November 30, 2022. Only one application can be submitted for each subbasin, therefore, the Vina GSA, Wyandotte Creek GSA, and County of Butte GSA will each be submitting grant applications on behalf of their subbasins. 2) Annual Reports Request for Proposal: The Department issued a Request for Proposal RFP soliciting proposals from consultants to develop Annual Reports for three GSAs for the Implementation of their Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs). 3) Long -Term Financing Request for Proposal: The Department issued an RFP soliciting proposals from consultants to develop and implement a funding mechanism for the operations of two GSA for the Implementation of their GSPs. It is anticipated that the award of contract will be in December 2022. (Water and Resource Conservation) Action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION Staff Report Kamie Loeser, Director of Water and Resource Conservation, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION 4.10 Drought Update Continued dry weather throughout California has led to Extreme Drought conditions in Butte County and the North State. In response to this evolving disaster, several County Departments are working together to address immediate needs, gather data for analysis, and provide drought relevant information to the public. The Environmental Health Division of the Public Health Department (Division) is tracking well permits, dry well reports, and is working with local small water systems to address drought related well issues. The Division is also working to integrate data collected at the County level with State run programs. The County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) executed Phase 1 of the immediate drought relief program. This program provides hauled water to County residents with drought related well issues. As of November 1, 2022, 202 households have applied for the assistance. Water deliveries began on July 13, 2022. Phase 2 of the program started on October 25, 2022, and as of the October 26, 2002, seven water tanks have been installed with 54 tanks scheduled for installation over the next few weeks. The Department of Water Resource and Conservation has been working with OEM and the Division of Environmental Health to ensure the County website, www.buttecounty.net/drought, is up to date with current County and State resource information. In addition, the Department applied for several grants to repair and update small community water systems. (County Administration) Action requested -ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION Staff Report Josh Jimerfield, Deputy Administrative Officer - Office of Emergency Management, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION 4.11 Butte County Fair Association Update The Butte County Fair has been in existence since 1937 and has been managed by the Butte County Fair Association since the 1940's. The Fair Association Executive Director will provide an update on a number of Fair related matters: the 2022 Butte County Fair, recent facility improvements, Flower Bowl update, long term master facility plan, Fair Association Executive Director successor and the agreement between the Fair Association and the County. (Other - Butte County Fair Board) Action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION Staff Report Steve Kenny, Butte County Fair 'outgoing' CEO, and Matt Reed, Butte County Fair 'incoming' CEO, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION 4.12 North Complex Fire: Long Term Recovery Group Update The Bear Fire, which ultimately, became the North Complex Fire burned from August 17, 2020 to September 8, 2020. 16 lives were lost, 2,455 structures destroyed and 318,935 acres were burned. The fire left 2,265 Butte County residents displaced. Representatives from the Long Term Recovery Group program will be presenting on their efforts to help survivors rebuild as well as highlighting where they still needs help to ensure the survivors have the best possible path forward. (Other - Northern Valley Catholic Social Service) Action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION Staff Report Norma Lacy, Program Manager, and Rosy Reyes, Program Supervisor, of Long - Term Recovery Disaster Case Management (DCM) Committee Chairs, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION 4.13 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer 4.14 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as Needed) - Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. Public Comment Packet The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: John Stonebraker (electronically) 4.15 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action 3.05 Resolution Authorizing Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Application for Office of Emergency Management Josh Jimerfield, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer - Office of Emergency Management, presented this item to the Board. The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Julie Threet (electronically) Diana Dreiss and Julie Threet (in person) Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. Motion: Supervisor Kimmelshue Seconded: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously. 3.06 Contract Amendment with Bamford Inc. for Abatement Services Paula Daneluk, Director of Development Services, presented this item to the Board. The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: John Stonebraker (electronically) Action: APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Teeter Seconded: Supervisor Kimmelshue Motion passed unanimously. 3.10 Resolution Recognizing November as In -Home Supportive Services Home Care Workers Month Supervisor Ritter read the resolution. Shelby Boston, Director of Employment of Social Services, spoke and accepted the resolution. The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Lizzie Phillips, Carmella Marks, and Justin Meyers (in person) Action: RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Ritter Seconded: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously. 3.14 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Loren Freeman (in person) Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Motion: Supervisor Ritter Seconded: Supervisor Kimmelshue Motion passed unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS 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 0. Water and Resources Conservation Director 6.02 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, and Casey Hatcher Employee Organizations: Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services Workers' Unit; Butte County Management Employees Association; Butte County Probation Peace Officers Association; Butte County Probation Peace Officers Association - Management Unit; Butte County Professional Employees' Association; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association - General Unit; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association - Management/Supervisory Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - General Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory Unit; UPEC Local 792 - Skilled Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District Attorneys Association - Attorney Unit; Confidential Unit; Non -Represented Unit; Board of Supervisors Executive Assistants Staff Report 6.03 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - one case: A. Coulombe v. Butte County Probation, Butte County Superior Court, Case No. 18CV02884. 6.04 Workers' compensation liability claim pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.95(a) - one case: A. Hugh Hooks, Workers' Compensation Claim, Claim No. BAUP-551112. COUNTY OF BUTTE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY NOVEMBER 8, 2022 MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (NONE) 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.01 Resolutions Authorizing the County of Butte GSA to Submit an Application to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program Round 2 The DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program SGMA Implementation Grant Round 2 solicitation opened on October 4, 2022 for eligible applicants located within high and medium priority groundwater basins. The solicitation will close on November 30, 2022. The mission of the SGM Grant Program is to provide funding to GSAs and other responsible entities under SGMA to promote healthy and sustainable groundwater basins, to reduce and eliminate undesirable effects, and to promote projects that provide multiple benefits while also improving groundwater supply and quality. DWR will accept one grant application per subbasin. There are three groundwater subbasins within Butte County: Vina Subbasin, Wyandotte Creek Subbasin, and Butte Subbasin each consisting of one or multiple Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs). There are 11 GSAs in the Butte Subbasin. The County of Butte GSA will submit one application on behalf of the GSAs as the Fund Administrator for the GSAs. The grant application includes projects that have been developed by the Butte Subbasin GSA, each consisting of a project description, scope of work, budget and schedule for implementation. The County of Butte GSA has proposed four projects that would be that would be administered by the County of Butte GSA and Department of Water and Resource Conservation staff. These include: the Integrated Groundwater -Surface Water Modeling for Interbasin Analysis Project, GSP Administration and Management Project, Monitoring Program, and Data Management System. The Proposal Solicitation Package for the grant requires two resolutions be adopted by County of Butte GSA, as the entity acting as the applicant. The first resolution designates an authorized representative to submit the application and execute an agreement with the DWR for the grant. The resolution also authorizes the designated representative to enter into a funding agreement with DWR and administer the grant on behalf of the Butte Subbasin GSAs. The second resolution requires the County of Butte GSA to acknowledge its authorization to work on behalf of the Butte Subbasin GSAs. Additionally, each Butte Subbasin GSA that developed a project for inclusion in the grant application must also adopt 9a resolution authorizing the County of Butte GSA to act on its behalf. (Butte County Water and Resource Conservation) action requested - ADOPT THE TWO RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 22-170 Resolution 22-171 Kamie Loeser, Director of Water and Resource Conservation, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action: ADOPT THE TWO RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Kimmelshue Seconded: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously. 4. REGULAR AGENDA (NONE) 5.CO UNTY OF BUTTE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY CLOSED SESSION (NONE) Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Conduct of the Board of Supervisors Meetings Meeting Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are Information: 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 at the Clerk of the Board website at www.buttecounty.net/cob. Agenda The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72 Information: 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 Administrative Office upon request. 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