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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Regular Meeting Agenda
January 25, 2022
9:00 AM
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OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
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BILL
CONNELLY,
DISTRICT I
DEBRA
LUCERO,
DISTRICT 2
TAMI RITTER,
DISTRICT B.
TOID
KIMMIELSHUE,
DISTRICT 4
DOUG TEETER,
DISTRICT 5
BRUCE
ALPERT,
COUNTY
COUNCIL
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 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.
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2. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
5.01 B should read "Health and Safety Code 101000, as opposed to 10100."
3.07 pulled to be brought back at a later date.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Supervisor Comments on Consent Agenda Items
B. Adopt Consent Agenda
3.01 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
On January 11, 2022 the Board of Supervisors discussed the draft State
and federal legislative platforms and directed staff to make a number of
changes to the documents. These documents provide a basis for
advocacy throughout the year. The 2022 platforms were prepared in
consultation with department heads, input from Board members, and
assistance from the County's State and federal consultants. The
platforms continue to address issues such as public safety, health and
human services, water, public infrastructure, local government finances,
and general government. In addition, the documents contain legislative
matters directly related to recovering from the numerous disasters that
the County has faced. (County Administration)
Action requested - APPROVE THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORMS
Staff Report
Public Comment Packet
The following members) of the public submitted public comment for
item 3.01: Tasha Levinson (electronic).
3.02 Budget Adjustment for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding
to Provide Shelter to the Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in the
City of Chico
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On October 12, 2021, the Board of Supervisors committed $1.7 million of
r—, one-time ARPA funding to the City for a joint City/County project to
assist individuals experiencing homelessness. Specifically, the City will
use this funding to purchase pallet shelters to provide housing to those
experiencing homelessness. On November 9, 2021, the Board approved
an MOU with the City of Chico for the ARPA funding. County
Administration recommends approval of a budget adjustment to move
the appropriation of $1.7 million from the ARPA fund to the County
Administration budget unit so payment may be made to the City of
Chico. (County Administration)
Action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN (4/5TH VOTE REQUIRED)
Staff Report
3.03 Letter to CalOES Director Ghilarducci Requesting Support for Changes
with how Counties are Reimbursed by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for Damaged Roads after Disasters
The Camp and North Complex Fires created an estimated $153,460,041
,--, in damages to County maintained roads. The County has completed less
than 5% of the repairs needed. FEMA denied over $54 million in
requested road repairs, stating repairs should be the responsibility of
State Contractors. The cost to repair these roads back to pre -event
conditions is over 21 times the annual County Public Works operations
and maintenance budget. Without the support of FEMA Region IX, Butte
County roads will continue to deteriorate, leaving residents increasingly
vulnerable to wildfire and hampering response of vital emergency
services. Butte County is requesting FEMA Region IX rescind their denial
and approve the proposed damage repairs in alignment with the Public
Assistance Program and Policy Guidebook Chapter 7, Part III. The appeal
documentation for the denied projects will be filed through FEMA's
Grants Portal and a letter will be sent to Director Ghilarducci requesting
CalOES support Butte County's repair request. (County Administration)
Action requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
Staff Report
3.04 Rescind and Replace Resolution No. 99-147 Increasing the Self -Insured
Workers' Compensation Inter -governmental Service Fund (ISF) and
Trust Account
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Butte County's Workers' Compensation program is self-insured and
utilizes a Third Party Administrator to administer its claim payments. In
July of 1979, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 79-149 to
establish an ISF and trust account with a Fiscal Agent and to maintain an
adequate balance to pay workers' compensation benefits during a 30
day period. In October of 1999, the Board adopted Resolution No. 99-
147 to establish a specified balance to be held in trust as $175,000 and
assign specific duties to Risk Management and the Auditor's Office. Due
to an increase in claims activity and payments, the current ISF trust
account balance of $175,000 is insufficient to handle all payments that
are processed in one month. Risk Management and the Auditor -
Controller recommend that the Board rescind and replace Resolution
No. 99-147, amending the amount placed in the ISF trust account from
the existing $175,000 to $375,000. (County Administration)
Action requested - RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 99-147 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN REPLACEMENT RESOLUTION
Staff Report
Resolution 22-006
3.05 Contract Amendment with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services for
Emergency Shelter Services
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus Act, federal
funds were made available to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
COVID-19 among individuals and families who are experiencing
homelessness or receiving homeless assistance, and support additional
homeless assistance and homeless prevention activities to mitigate the
impacts created by COVID-19. The funds are awarded to Continuum of
Care (CoQ service areas and contracted to the designated administrative
entity. The County of Butte is the administrative entity for the local CoC.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends
amending the contract with Catalyst Domestic Violence for emergency
shelter operations and services to extend the term of the agreement
from January 31, 2022 to June 30, 2022 using existing unspent
contracted funds. The maximum not -to -exceed price remains $295,000.
All other terms remain the same. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
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3.06 Contract Amendment with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. (TNHA) for
Emergency Shelter Services
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus Act, federal
funds were made available to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
COVID-19 among individuals and families who are experiencing
homelessness or receiving homeless assistance, and support additional
homeless assistance and homeless prevention activities to mitigate the
impacts created by COVID-19. The funds are awarded to Continuum of
Care (CoQ service areas and contracted to the designated administrative
entity. The County of Butte is the administrative entity for the local CoC.
The Department Employment and Social Services recommends
amending the contract with TNHA for emergency shelter operations and
services to extend the term of the agreement from January 31, 2022 to
June 30, 2022 using existing unspent contracted funds. The maximum
not -to -exceed price remains $300,000. All other terms remain the same.
(Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.07 Contract Amendment with United Way for Emergency Shelter Services
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus Act, federal
funds were made available to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
COVID-19 among individuals and families who are experiencing
homelessness or receiving homeless assistance, and support additional
homeless assistance and homeless prevention activities to mitigate the
impacts created by COVID-19. The funds are awarded to Continuum of
Care (CoQ service areas and contracted to the designated administrative
entity. The County of Butte is the administrative entity for the local CoC.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends
amending the contract with United Way for emergency shelter
operations and services to extend the operations of the non -congregate
shelters from January 31, 2022 to June 30, 2022 using existing unspent
contracted funds. The maximum not -to -exceed price remains
$2,000,000. All other terms remain the same. (Employment and Social
Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
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Item pulled to be brought back at a later Board date.
3.08 Resolution Recognizing January 24th through January 28th, 2022 as
Employment and Eligibility Staff Recognition Week
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the
Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing January 24th
through January 28th, 2022 as Employment and Eligibility Staff
Recognition Week in Butte County. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 22-007
Reader: Supervisor Ritter read; Shelby Boston, Director of Employment
and Social Services received virtually and spoke.
3.09 Managed Procurement Contract with Gager Distributing, Inc. for
Cleaning Supplies and Monthly Service and Appliance Maintenance for
Jail Facility Industrial Appliances
The Department of General Services conducted a solicitation for cleaning
supplies and appliance maintenance for the Butte County Jail. One bid
was received. Chico based Gager Distributing, Inc. met all requirements
and is a responsive and responsible bidder. The Department
recommends entering into a contract with Gager Distributing, Inc. for
cleaning supplies and monthly service and maintenance for jail facility
industrial appliances. The term of the contract is Date of Execution
through five (S) years, not -to -exceed $215,000. (General Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN
Staff Report
3.10 Change Orders #7 through #11 of Contract with United Building
Contractors Inc. for the Butte County Jail HVAC and Roof Project
The County is in the process of replacing the Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) system and portions of the roof of the main jail
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located at 5 Gillick Way, Oroville with a project budget of $4.6 million.
The project budget includes contingencies to address dry rot and
unforeseen conditions anticipated in the nature of this project. On
February 23, 2021, the Board approved a construction contract for this
project with United Building Contractors Inc. in the amount of
$3,399,000. In addition to this contract, there are other contracts and
services such as design services, abatement and permitting for this
project totaling approximately $464,000. On November 9, 2021, the
Board approved change orders #1 through #6 to address the various
repairs and conditions to allow this project to move forward. The total
cost of change orders #1 through #6 was $462,140.84 and was funded
within the current project budget. At this point in construction, five
additional change orders are required to address additional various
repairs and conditions to allow this project to move forward. The total
cost of change orders #7 through #10 is $224,599.86 and will be funded
within the current project budget, leaving approximately $50,000 in
project contingencies for additional change orders if needed. The cost of
change order #11, $223,941.53 to replace a deteriorated and failing
make up air unit not originally included in the project plans due to
budget, will be funded by the Countywide HVAC replacement project
that was approved by the Board on August 10, 2021. The Department of
General Services recommends the Board ratify change order #7 that was
previously executed by General Services, and approve change orders #8
through #11 to the contract with United Building Contractors Inc.
(General Services)
Action requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDER #7; AND 2) APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS #8 THROUGH 11, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.11 Contract with Russell Gallaway Associates, Inc. for Design Services for
the Oroville Veterans Memorial Park in Oroville
The State Office of Grants and Local Services awarded the County of
Butte $400,000 for the next phase of design and construction of
landscape, hardscape and metal covered shade structure at the Oroville
Veterans Memorial Park. The Department recommends entering into a
contract with Russell Gallaway Associates, Inc. for design services for this
next phase at the Oroville Veterans Memorial Park. The term of the
contract is Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2022, not -to -exceed
$32,500. (General Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN
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Staff Report
3.12 Adoption of the Salary Ordinance
The Department of Human Resources has prepared an updated Salary
Ordinance. The ordinance includes details on allocated positions, and the
salary plans for classified positions, elected and appointed officials and
members of the Board of Supervisors. A new salary ordinance is typically
adopted once per year and is then amended with resolutions during the
course of the year. The ordinance being considered incorporates
changes the Board made by resolution to the Salary Ordinance through
December 8, 2020. The Board waived the first reading of the ordinance
at the January 11, 2022 Board Meeting. (Human Resources)
Action requested - ADOPT SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Ordinance 4213
3.13 Alight Solutions Application Management Services Contract and Budget
Adjustment
In January 2022 the County went live with Phase One of the Workday
implementation. Workday is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
software that includes financial, human resources, timekeeping, payroll,
grants, projects and the related security and integrations. County staff
continue to work to refine and support Phase One of the
implementation. To support this effort, staff recommend a new contract
with Alight Solutions, the County's implementation partner, to provide
technical and functional expertise related to Workday. The contract for
application management services includes 500 general support hours
which can be used for anything related to Workday, Alight support to
test and vet the twice yearly Workday updates, and 40 hours per week
for 8 weeks of a dedicated Alight expert in each of the following areas:
payroll, time tracking, security, integrations and human resources. The
contract also includes the possibility to extend if requested by February
25, 2022. The term of the contract is January 25, 2022 through January
30, 2023, not to exceed $270,405. The Support Services Department
Heads recommend entering into a contract with Alight Solutions for
application management services and a budget adjustment from the
General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies of $170,389 to cover
anticipated expenses for the remainder of fiscal year 2021-22.
(Information Systems)
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Action requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5TH VOTE
REQUIRED).
Staff Report
3.14 Budget Adjustment for the Adult Literacy Program and the Family
Literacy Program
The County Library received additional funds from the California State
Library for the California Library Literacy Services Program. The program
supports adult literacy services and family literacy services in the County
by providing services to low -literate adults and their families. In
collaboration with community partners, the Department will offer a
professional development opportunity around adult and family literacy,
engaging family literacy outreach, literacy materials, and the
development of a tool to assist staff. The Department recommends
approval of a budget adjustment of $35,369. (Library)
Action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
Staff Report
3.15 Notice of Completion for the Foothill Boulevard Rehabilitation Project
On August 24, 2021, the Board of Supervisors awarded the Foothill
Boulevard Rehabilitation Project to Knife River Construction of Chico.
The project provided for a full -depth rehabilitation of Foothill Boulevard
from the Oroville city limits to approximately 350 feet south of
Greenbank Avenue. The full -depth rehabilitation added cement to the
existing roadway section and mixed it to a depth of approximately 18
inches deep, re -compacting the mixed material and then paving the
roadway with 3 inches of asphalt concrete. The project included removal
of existing storm drain pipes; installation of new storm drain pipes,
inlets, and rock slope protection; and placing shoulder backing, striping,
and retro -reflective markers. The contract award amount was $796,616.
One contract change order was executed that resulted in a decrease to
the contract of $11,654. The total cost of work is $784,961. All contract
work has been completed per the project plans and specifications.
(Public Works)
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Action requested - ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETED AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
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Staff Report mmm"1
3.16 Authorization to Advertise and Bid the Pentz Road Rehabilitation
Project
The Pentz Road Roadway Rehabilitation Project, County Project No.
533.2020.10, will consist of removing 3 inches of existing asphalt
concrete and replacing it with 3 inches of new asphalt concrete on Pentz
Road from Highway 70 to Paradise town limits, approximately 200 feet
south of Malibu Drive. Total project length is approximately 6 miles. The
engineer's estimate for construction is approximately $4,150,000 for this
section of roadway. The total project cost is $4,980,000, which includes
preliminary engineering, construction, and construction engineering. On
January 11, 2022, the Board of Supervisors provided direction to the
Department of Public Works for cash flow options for this and other
disaster projects. The solicitation process and cash flow analysis will
occur concurrent to ensure the project continues as planned. The project
is fully reimbursable with Emergency Relief and SB1 Funding. The
Department recommends the Board authorize advertisement and
solicitation of bids for construction of the Pentz Road Rehabilitation
Project. (Public Works) MORI
Action requested - 1) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT;
AND 2) APPOINT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS OFFICER OF THE
PROJECT
Staff Report
3.17 Authorization to Advertise and Bid the New Skyway Road Rehabilitation
Project
The New Skyway Roadway Rehabilitation Project, County Project No.
533.2020.11, will consist of removing 3 inches of existing asphalt
concrete and replacing it with 3 inches of new asphalt concrete on New
Skyway from the Paradise town limits, 415 feet north of Pentz Road to
Coutolenc Road. The engineer's estimate for construction is
approximately $900,000 for this section of roadway. The total project
cost is $1,080,000 which includes preliminary engineering, construction,
and construction engineering. On January 11, 2022, the Board of
Supervisors provided direction to the Department of Public Works for
cash flow options for this and other disaster projects. The solicitation
process and cash flow analysis will occur concurrent to ensure the
project continues as planned. Construction will not occur until cash flow
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is identified and approved. The project is fully reimbursable with
Emergency Relief and SBi Funding. The Department recommends the
Board authorize the advertisement and solicitation of bids for
construction of the New Skyway Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)
Action requested - 1) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT;
AND 2) APPOINT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS OFFICER OF THE
PROJECT
Staff Report
3.18 Authorization to Advertise and Bid the Skyway Road Rehabilitation
Project
The Skyway Roadway Rehabilitation Project, County Project No.
533.2020.09, will consist of removing 3 inches of existing asphalt
concrete and replacing it with 3 inches of new asphalt concrete on
Skyway from the Chico City limits at Potter Road to Paradise town limits
at Cross Roads. Total project length is approximately 8 miles. The
engineer's estimate for construction is approximately $14,400,000 for
this section of roadway. The total project cost is $17,300,000, which
includes preliminary engineering, construction, and construction
engineering. On January 11, 2022, the Board of Supervisors provided the
Department of Public Works with direction for cash flow options for this
and other disaster projects. The solicitation process and cash flow
analysis will occur concurrent to ensure the project continues as
planned. Construction will not occur until cash flow is identified and
approved. The project is fully reimbursable with Emergency Relief and
SB1 Funding. The Department recommends the Board authorize
advertisement and solicitation of bids for construction of the New
Skyway Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)
Action requested - 1) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT;
AND 2) APPOINT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS OFFICER OF THE
PROJECT
Staff Report
3.19 Resolutions Authorizing Submission of Funding Applications to the
California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Small Community
,,-n Drought Relief Program for Drought Related Projects
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The County received technical assistance funds in the Northern
Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (NSV
IRWMP) Mountain County Funding Area to help understand the water
needs in Palermo and other small water systems in the County that need
technical support and assistance. Project applications for the NSV
IRWMP were developed documenting small Disadvantaged Community
(DAC) projects needing funding and identifying funding sources for those
water systems in need of repair, rehabilitation and/or replacement in
order to meet drinking water regulations and reliably meet customer
water needs during all water year types. On September 14, 2021, the
Board directed staff to pursue funding through grant application
development for several of these identified small water systems through
the DWR Small Community Drought Relief Funding Program (Program).
Prioritized projects included: 1. Feather River School; 2. Berry Creek
School; 3. Foothill Solar Community; 4. Feather Ridge Estates. The
Feather River School project was determined to not be an appropriate fit
for the timing of this funding source. Development of an application was
not pursued. The Berry Creek School project application will be
submitted, and the project implemented, through the Butte County
Board of Education. The remaining projects, Foothill Solar and Feather
Ridge Estates, will both require replacement wells and associated water
distribution system improvements to become self-sufficient with water
facilities meeting water industry standards. Staff recommends the
County submit grant applications to the Program for these two projects.
The County will serve as the fiscal agency and administer the funds to
these projects. The Foothill Solar Community entity is not an eligible
applicant, but is prepared and able to implement the project if funding is
secured by the County. Feather Ridge Estates is supportive of the project
and pursuit of funding, however it has limited technical, managerial, and
financial capacity to implement its project. The County will need to
provide additional project support through staff time to Feather Ridge
Estates if funding is secured for successful project completion. The
project budget will include funds to support staff time and project
administration costs of the project. The Department recommends the
Board adopt resolutions authorizing applications for the Foothill Solar
and Feather Ridge Estates projects. (Water and Resource Conservation)
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 22-008
Resolution 22-009
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3.20 Resolutions Authorizing Submissions of Funding Applications to the
n Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and California Department of
Water Resources for Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project
The Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project (Project) will connect
parcels within the project area in the Palermo community to the South
Feather Water and Power Agency's (SFWPA) water system to provide a
safe, reliable drinking water supply to households. The SFWPA is the
logical water solution for the Palermo community given the existing
distribution system in the area, which already serves 110 parcels. On
September 28, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract to
develop all elements of a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
application for the Project as well as up to three additional grant
applications to assist with funding the Project. At its September 28, 2021
meeting, the Board approved an MOU between the County and SFWPA
establishing roles and responsibilities for the County and SFWPA from
grant application to Project implementation. At its October 12, 2021
meeting the Board obligated three million of the County's American
Rescue Plan Act dollars to the Project and directed staff to identify grant
funding for the remainder of the Project. The best available funding
sources identified for the Project include the DWSRF and California
Department of Water Resources (DWR) Small Community Drought Relief
Funding program opportunities. Multiple sources of funding are
necessary to fully fund the Project. The Department of Water and
Resource Conservation recommends submittal of both funding
applications at this time to provide adequate funding for implementing
the Project in a timely manner. The Department recommends adopting
two resolutions: 1. a resolution authorizing a construction application
and execution of a grant agreement for funding under the DWSRF
program, and 2. a resolution authorizing submission and execution of a
grant agreement through the DWR Small Community Drought Relief
Funding Program. (Water and Resource Conservation)
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 22-010
Resolution 22-011
Motion: To adopt consent agenda with the exception of item 3.07 to be pulled
and brought back at a later Board meeting date.
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Motion moved by Supervisor Teeter; Seconded by Supervisor Ritter.
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Motion passed 4-0-1.
Ayes: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Teeter and Kimmelshue
Absent: Chair Connelly
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards. Commissions, and Committees (List available at
http://www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/AppointmentsList.aspx)
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
1. Appointments to the Housing Authority of the County of
Butte
The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB)
assists low and moderate income residents of Butte
County to secure and maintain high quality affordable
housing. Subsidized housing is provided to families,
seniors and disabled individuals whose income is
between 50% and 80% of median area income. Funding
for the various programs is provided by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and the
USDA Rural Development. The HACB is governed by a
seven -member Board of Commissioners appointed by the
Board of Supervisors. Five of the seven commissioners
are appointed by the Board of Supervisors, with each
Supervisor recommending one member. The Board of
Supervisors also appoints two Tenant Commissioners,
with one Tenant Commissioner being over the age of 62 -
years -old. The terms of Commissioners appointed by the
Board of Supervisors shall coincide with the term of the
appointing Supervisor. Tenant Commissioners shall serve
two-year terms. The HACB requests that the Board of
Supervisors appoint either Bonnie Leschner or Regina
Sayles -Lambert as a Tenant Commissioner being over the
age of 62 -years old. In addition, Supervisor Ritter
recommends Robert Crowe be appointed as District 3
representative, and Supervisor Teeter recommends that
Sarah Richter be appointed as District 5 representative.
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(Other - Housing Authority of the County of Butte)
Action requested - APPOINT BONNIE LESCHNER OR
REGINA SAYLES-LAMBERT TO THE TENANT
COMMISSIONER - OVER 62 -YEARS OLD SEAT WITH A
TERM ENDING JANUARY 25, 2024; ROBERT CROWE TO
THE DISTRICT 3 SEAT WITH A TERM ENDING JANUARY 9,
2023; AND SARAH RICHTER TO THE DISTRICT 5 SEAT
WITH ATERM ENDING JANUARY 06, 2025.
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment for item 4.03: John Miller -George.
Motion: Appoint Robert Crowe to the District 3 seat
with a term ending January 9, 2023.
Motion moved by Supervisor Ritter; Seconded by
Supervisor Teeter.
Motion passed 4-0-1.
Ayes: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Teeter and Kimmelshue
Absent: Chair Connelly
Motion: Appoint Sarah Richter to the District 5 seat with
a term ending January 06, 2025.
Motion moved by Supervisor Ritter; Seconded by
Supervisor Lucero.
Motion passed 4-0-1.
Ayes: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Teeter and Kimmelshue
Absent: Chair Connelly
Motion: Appoint Regina Sayles -Lambert to the Tenant
Commissioner with a term ending January 25, 2024.
Motion moved by Supervisor Ritter; Seconded by
r� Supervisor Teeter. .
Motion passed 4-0-1.
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Ayes: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Teeter and Kimmelshue
Absent: Chair Connelly
2. Reappointment to the Butte County Behavioral Health
Board
The Behavioral Health Board 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 Behavioral Health Board and 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 director of mental health services;
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
Board consists of 13 to 15 members, three members
being direct consumers; 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 up to 6
community members. The Behavioral Health Board is
requesting to reappoint Supervisor Debra Lucero to the
Board of Supervisors seat, Alternate member, with a
term ending, December 31, 2023. (Other - Butte County
Behavioral Health Board)
Reappoint Supervisor Debra Lucero to the Board of
Supervisors seat, Alternate member, with a term ending
December 31, 2023.
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment for item 4.03: John Miller -George.
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Motion: Reappoint Supervisor Debra Lucero to the
Board of Supervisors seat, Alternate member, with a
term ending December 31, 2023.
Motion moved by Supervisor Ritter; Seconded by
Supervisor Teeter.
Motion passed 4-0-1.
Ayes: Supervisors Ritter, Teeter, Kimmelshue and
Lucero
Absent: Chair Connelly
3. Appointment to the Butte County Fair Association
The Butte County Fair Association advises the Board of
Supervisors (Board) on matters concerning the conduct
and management of the Fairgrounds and the Butte
County Fair. The Fair Association is comprised of an eight
member Board of Directors appointed by the following:
One resident within the District 1 Supervisorial
boundaries, appointed by the District 1 Supervisor; one
resident within the District 2 Supervisorial boundaries,
appointed by the District 2 Supervisor; one resident
within the District 3 Supervisorial boundaries, appointed
by the District 3 Supervisor; one resident within the
District 5 Supervisorial boundaries, appointed by the
District 5 Supervisor; four residents within the District 4
Supervisorial boundaries, appointed by the District 4
Supervisor. Should a Supervisor be unable to appoint
within their district, due to lack of desire or interest on
behalf of community members from that district, then
that Supervisor can appoint outside of their district but
within the boundaries of Butte County. Supervisor
Kimmelshue recommends Kari Wheeler be appointed to
a District 4 seat; and Supervisor Teeter recommends Erin
Junge-Dewell be reappointed to the District 5 seat.
(Other - Butte County Fair Association)
Action requested - APPOINT KARI WHEELER TO A
DISTRICT 4 SEAT; AND REAPPOINT ERIN JUNGE-DEWELL
TO THE DISTRICT 5 SEAT WITH TERM END DATES OF
JANUARY 25, 2026.
Staff Report
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The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment for item 4.03: John Miller -George.►
Motion: Appoint Kari Wheeler to a District 4 seat; and
reappoint Erin Junge-Dewell to the District 5 seat with
term end dates of January 25, 2026.
Motion moved by Supervisor Teeter; Seconded by
Supervisor Ritter.
Motion passed 4-0-1.
Ayes: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Teeter and Kimmelshue
Absent: Chair Connelly
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
a enda
Ritter: Point in time count (1/26/2022), survey to count the
number of individuals without homes to Housing and Urban
Development to see what funding can come into community to
house people. Use Website ButteCountycontinuumofcare
Kimmelshue: Attended Butte County Veterans Treatment Court,
January 18th, 2022. Program to move veterans with substance
use in a different direction.
Supervisors Teeter and Lucero passed on commenting and Chair
Connelly was absent.
4.02 Update on Water Activities
The Department of Water and Resource Conservation will provide the
Board of Supervisors with an update on the following water resource
activities. 1. Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
Implementation Status - a) The GSAs for the Butte, Vina, and Wyandotte
Creek subbasins held public hearings and adopted Groundwater
Sustainability Plans (GSP) on December 14, 15, and 16, 2021,
respectively. The GSPs are on track for submittal by January 31, 2022. b)
Annual Report - SGMA requires GSAs to submit annual reports to the
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Department of Water Resources (DWR) each April 1 following adoption
of a GSP. The Annual Report being prepared will also meet the
requirements of Butte County Chapter 33, Groundwater Conservation.
The Annual Report will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in
March 2022. 2. Northern Sacramento Valley (NSV) Integrated Regional
Water Management (IRWM) - At the November 9, 2021 Board of
Supervisors meeting, a new NSV IRWM Board member, Donna Bayles,
and a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) member, Eric Johnson, were
appointed as landowner representatives. The NSV IRWM TAC met on
January 19, 2022 and the NSV Board is scheduled to meet March 7,
2022.3. Drought Update - Drought Task Force met on December 6, 2021.
A Drought Impacts Analysis Study is underway with an anticipated final
document by April 1, 2022. 4. Palermo Clean Water Consolidation
Project - a public meeting for the project was held November 17, 2021. A
statement of interest is currently being circulated to landowners to
determine interest in connecting to the South Feather Water and Power
Agency water system. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
environmental documentation for the project is available for public
review. 5. Table A Agreements - The south of Delta districts were given
the option to pick up and pay for this "Additional Water," the water
purchase option was made available to Palmdale Water District and the
Westside Districts and they chose to purchase the water. (Water and
r" Resource Conservation)
Action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION
Staff Report
Speaker(s): Kamie Loser, Director of Water and Resource Conservation.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment for
item 4.03: John Miller -George.
Accepted Information.
4.03 Budeet Adjustment and Capital Asset Authority for Paradise Library
Self -Serve System
The County Library received a $50,000 grant from North Valley
Community Foundation for the Paradise Library Self -Serve System
project. The project includes a software system that will allow patrons
to access the building and utilize self -check out of library materials. It will
also increase security, safety and ADA measures within the library.
Currently the Paradise Library is open three days a week, 15 hours in
total. Automated key card system will increase access to the library
outside these hours for approximately 25 additional hours each week. All
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patrons in good standing with the library will be able to get an Open+
library card to get access during these additional hours. The Department rte+
recommends approval of a budget adjustment and capital asset
authority increasing the capital project by $50,000, which will increase
the allocation to $300,000 in the current fiscal year. (Library)
Action requested - 1) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED); AND 2) APPROVE THE INCREASE IN CAPITAL ASSET
AUTHORITY
Staff Report
Speaker(s): Narinder Sufi, County Librarian.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public comment for
item 4.03: John Miller -George.
Motion: Approve budget adjustment (4/5 vote required); and 2)
approve the increase in capital asset authority.
Motion moved by Supervisor Teeter, Seconded by Supervisor Ritter.
Motion passed 4-0-1.
Ayes: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Teeter and Kimmelshue
Absent: Chair Connelly
4.04 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and
Action
Item 3.07 pulled to be brought back at a later Board date.
S. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 10:00 AM - Timed Item - Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other
Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
A. COVID-19 Update by the Public Health Director
Public Comment Packet
Speaker: Danette York, Director of Public Health.
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The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment for item 4.01 A:Julie Threet (electronic & in-person),
Diana Dreiss (electronic & in-person), Linda Thompson,
Catherine Posey, Carla Mezo and John Miller -George.
B. Agreement Amendment with David Canton D.O., M.P.H, J.D.
(Dr. Canton) to Serve as the Interim Health Officer
Under California Health and Safety Code Section 101000, "Each
Board of Supervisors shall appoint a Health Officer who is a
county officer." Dr. Canton is currently performing the duties of
the Interim Health Officer under an agreement. Dr. Canton's
duties include, but are not limited to, providing consultation on
communicable diseases, reviewing and approving medical
protocols utilized in the Public Health Department, directing the
issuance and recordation of birth and death certificates, and
acting as a medical and Public Health consultant to the Board and
a variety of other agencies and individuals, such as hospitals,
schools, and physicians. The agreement with Dr. Canton is
effective October 1, 2021 through March 3, 2022 for a payable
amount of $24,999. The Department of Public Health
recommends amending the agreement to extend the term
through September 29, 2022 and increase the amount payable
by $60,690, for a maximum payable amount of $85,689. The
increase will cover reimbursement for necessary travel expenses
and a new biweekly rate of $3,846 due to increased workload
effective with the invoice period starting February 4, 2022 (Public
Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment for item 5.01 B: Julie Threet, Carla Mezo and John
Miller -George.
Motion: Approve agreement amendment and authorize the
Chair to sign.
Motion moved by Supervisor Lucero; Seconded by Supervisor
r-+► Teeter.
Motion passed 4-0-1.
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Ayes: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Teeter and Kimmelshue
Absent: Chair Connelly►
C. CAO Comment
Speaker(s): Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer.
5.02 10:15 AM - Timed Item - Board of Supervisors Public Comment
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.
The following member(s) of the public submitted public
comment for item 5.02: Diana Dreiss, Alan Harris, Catherine
Posey, Julie Threet and John Miller -George.
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
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I. Human Resources Director
J. Information Services Director
K. Library Director
L. Public Health Director
M. Public Works Director
N. Water and Resources Conservation Director
6.02 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)
(2) - two potential cases.
6.03 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - two cases:
1. Burke v. Butte County Behavioral Health, Butte County Superior
Court, Case No. 20CV01731.
2. Jackson v. Butte County, U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA Case No.
9-3290-19-712.
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
Information: 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25
County Center Drive, Oroville. At the end of each year the Board adopts a meeting schedule for
the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed as a result of holidays or other events so
please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted meeting calendar for the
year are available in the County Administrative Office or 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
Information: Building at least 72 hours before each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail
subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board website. A copy of the agenda and supporting materials
provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain each agenda item (excluding
documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are
available for your review at the County Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and Paradise
libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk of the Board website.
Copies of supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of
communications included with the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional
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communications to the Board of Supervisors may have been received but not included in the
agenda suppoiting, materral. Copies of all communications received by the Board of Supervisors
(excluding clociumews that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act)
are available at tire Administrative Office upon request, An (1) appearing before an agenda item
signifies that inateiiial has been provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain that
itern,
Agenda The agenda is usually organized into the following areas ;and meetings generally proceed in the
Format and following order:
Meeting 1. Consent Ali these are items that are considered routine and are handled by one
Order: motion and votes of the Board. If you wish to discuss any items oil tile Consent Agenda you
can either fill out a speaker card (located in the back of the board room) and give it to the
Clerk of tile Board (sitting to the right of the Board) or, when the Chair asks if there is
anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent Ager'ici stand and approach the
podiUrIn and requ,est the item be removed. The removed iteirins are discussed at the end of
the Regular Agenda,
2. Regular Agendx—thus is where presentations to the Boaird: and items that require full
discussion are heard, Items removed frons the Consent Agenda are discussed under Oils
section.
3, public Hearing ,lLid�Tiined lt�erns� this is where items that are required by law to be heard
is as public hearing are :set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually
discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will never start before the time
listed.
4. Public Comment: this is the area, of the agenda where members of the audience may
address the Board on array matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take
action an any matter not listed on the agenda, but may respond to statements or
questions arid provide staff direction.
S. Closed Sessiow the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a cloised session in certain
circumstances, rins area of the agenda idenbfies those items that will be discussed during
the closed session.
Public It is the policy of the Board Of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings
Participation: Law, to allow members of tile public the opportunity to comment oil all matters before the
Board. Public participation is limited to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954,3. The Board has adopted policy and
procedures to facilitate the meeting process and conduct, A complete listing of these policies
and procedures can be found in the printed booklet agenda, obtained at the County
Administrative Office, or viewed at the Clerk ofthe Board website,
The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all citizens.
Individuals with special needs should call the Clerk of the Board at 530,552,3300, Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.m. to request disability -related
modificaitionis/ziccommodations or to request materials in alternate formats. All requests for
special accommodations and/or alternative format documents most be made 48 hiour5 prior to
the meefing.
ATTEST:
Andy Puckett, Chief Administrative Officer and
Clerk of the Board,
Deputy
For further information contact the:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Administrative Office
25 County Center Drive, Croville, CA 95965
530.552.3300
www,buttecounty,net/cob
Bill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors