HomeMy WebLinkAboutADM.Minutes.9.Minutes 06.13.23ANDY PICKETT,
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
CLERK OF THE BOARD
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBERS OF THE
BOARD
Regular Meeting Agenda
BILL CONNELLY,
DISTRICT
June 13, 2023
PETER DURFEE,
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
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
2A. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Item 3.13 was pulled from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for
further Board consideration and discussion.
Item 3.29 Not -to -exceed amount is listed incorrectly as $231,00 and should be $126,000.
Item 4.08 Board action should be "Provide direction to staff", not "Accept for
information".
Item 5.01 transmittal should read, "The Department of Public Works recommends the
Board open the public hearing to consider increasing the annual parcel charges for CSA
82."
2B. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) OF RECUSAL
Supervisor Connelly recused himself from item 3.28.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Supervisor Comments on Consent Agenda Items
None
B. Adopt Consent Agenda
Action: Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item 3.13, which was
pulled from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for further
consideration, 3.28, which Supervisor Connelly recused himself from and the
correction to 3.29.
Motion: Supervisor Teeter
Seconded: Supervisor Durfee
Motion passed unanimously.
Item 3.28
Motion passed 4-0-1
Ayes: Supervisor Durfee, Ritter, Teeter and Chair Kimmelshue
Nays: None
Recused: Supervisor Connelly
3.01 Agreement Amendment with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (Aegis) for Narcotic
Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Aegis operates one of the largest networks of narcotic treatment programs (NTP) in
the nation. Aegis' goal is to support the successful recovery of clients and improve
the quality of lives through the provision of evidence -based comprehensive
treatment. To receive NRT in a licensed NTP, all clients are required to participate in
a comprehensive treatment program which includes a medical evaluation and
screening for diseases that are overly represented in the opiate -addicted
population. Clients are evaluated and provided counseling for medical, alcohol,
criminal, and psychological problems. Aegis currently has licensed capacity to serve
up to 580 clients at any given time. On May 24, 2022, the Board of Supervisors
approved an agreement with Aegis for NRT, with a term from July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023, with a not -to -exceed amount of $2,047,986. The Department of
Behavioral Health recommends amending the agreement to increase the contract
maximum by $368,031, not -to -exceed $2,416,017 to cover projected costs for the
remaining term of the agreement. All other terms remain the same. This is a State -
mandated service. This agreement is not measured in terms of number of clients
served, as the length of services vary based on each client's specific needs.
(Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
Charlotte Jolley (electronically)
3.02 Agreements with Willow Glen Care Center (Willow Glen) for Board & Care Adult
Residential Services and for Mode 5 Medi-Cal Adult Residential Services
Willow Glen operates 24-hour residential care facilities for adults and the elderly
with severe and persistent mental health conditions. These facilities provide a
structured program to assist clients with mental illness who need 24-hour care and
supervision. Due to the high level and emergent need for board and care residential
services and Mode 5 Medi-Cal adult residential services in Butte County, the
Department of Behavioral Health contracts with providers who can perform
services required by the Department within the target budget, and falls under the
all inclusive solicitation exception. The Department may utilize up to four facilities
under these agreements. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors
approve two agreements with Willow Glen to provide 24-hour board and care adult
residential services and Mode 5 Medi-Cal adult residential services. The terms of
the agreements are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The board and care adult
residential agreement is not -to -exceed $521,875 and the Mode 5 Medi-Cal adult
residential is not -to -exceed $755,935. The total amount for both agreements is
$1,277,810. The Department may utilize up to four facilities under these
agreements. The agreements are not measured in terms of number of clients
served, as the length of stay varies based on each client's specific needs. (Behavioral
Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.03 Agreement with African American Family and Cultural Center (AAFCC) for
Outreach Services
The AAFCC provides services that focus on early detection, prevention, and
awareness of mental health illness in Butte County. These services include:
outreach to families, increasing access and linkage to medical care, reducing stigma
associated with mental illness, and reducing discrimination against people with
mental illness. The AAFCC was planned and designed by community residents to
address a wide array of issues with the goal of decreasing the impact of historic and
current trauma which impact the African -American community. The AAFCC
outcomes include providing services to a minimum of 138 clients in the fiscal year,
addressing the Mental Health Services Act required strategies, and managing
mental illness symptoms, and improving functioning. The agreement meets the sole
source competitive solicitation exception as AAFCC is the only provider in the area
who provides the type of service at the level the required. The Department of
Behavioral Health recommends entering into a mental health services agreement
with AAFCC for outreach services based in Oroville. The term of the agreement is
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $340,161 (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Staff Report
3.04 Agreement with California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS)
Training for the California Department of Health Care Access and Information
(HCAI) Superior Regional Partnership Workforce Education and Training (WET)
Program
CIBHS provides training and mentoring webinars for the HCAI Superior Regional
Partnership WET Program. CIBHS has 12 years of experience managing WET
Regional Partnerships. The Department recommends entering into an agreement
with CIBHS for the identification and coordination of trainings and mentoring
webinars that target increased retention of professionals in the mental health
system. The agreement meets the sole source competitive solicitation exception as
CIBHS is the only entity that can provide the specific administration,
communication, and training needed for the Superior Regional Partnership WET
Program. The term of the Agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -
exceed $156,323. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
Elias Kell and Daisy Montano (electronically)
3.05 Agreements (2) with Caminar for Vocational Rehabilitation Services for State
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and County led Services
The Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
vocational rehabilitation services in January 2023. The Department received two
responses, Caminar of Chico and Dreamcatchers of Fairfield. The RFP was awarded
to both respondents, and is valid for three years. Caminar provides Personal
Vocational Social Adjustment (PVSA). PVSA services assist clients to develop or re-
establish skills, attitudes, interpersonal skills, work behaviors, and functional
capacities to achieve and maintain positive employment outcomes. Caminar also
provides employment preparation services, which include interviewing techniques;
resume development; application preparation; and job development and
placement training. The Department will facilitate DOR State service goals through
an agreement with Caminar to provide vocational rehabilitation services to
individuals recovering from and/or living with mental health issues and people with
physical disabilities as they transition to independent living within their
communities. A County led agreement will provide vocational rehabilitation services
to support the County's efforts in providing services to its Behavioral Health clients.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two agreements
with Caminar, the terms of the agreements are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
The DOR supported agreement is not -to -exceed $142,371 and the County led
contract is not -to -exceed $312,632. The total amount for both agreements is
$455,003. Under both agreements, Caminar has State -assigned, measurable goals
to provide supported employment vocational training. The County led agreement
will also provide vocational rehabilitation services to support the County's efforts in
providing services to its Behavioral Health clients. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN
Staff Report
3.06 Agreements for Vocational Rehabilitation Services Through Dreamcatchers
Empowerment Network (Dreamcatchers) for State Department of Rehabilitation
(DOR) and County led Services
The Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
vocational rehabilitation services in January 2023. The Department received two
responses, Caminar of Chico and Dreamcatchers of Fairfield. The RFP was awarded
to both respondents and is valid for three years. Dreamcatchers is a nonprofit
organization providing employment preparation services, job placement assistance,
and retention services. Dreamcatchers provides vocational support to individuals
recovering from and/or living with mental health issues and people with physical
disabilities as they transition to independent living within their communities.
Services provided include effective communication training, multi -tasking skills,
direction following, and time management skills. The Department will facilitate DOR
State service goals through an agreement with Dreamcatchers. A County led
agreement will provide vocational rehabilitation services to support the County's
efforts in providing services to its Behavioral Health clients. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two agreements with
Dreamcatchers. The terms of the agreements are July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2024. The DOR supported agreement is not -to -exceed $147,371 and the County led
agreement is not to exceed $135,866. The total amount for both agreements is
$283,237. Under the agreements, Dreamcatchers has measurable goals of providing
supported employment vocational training and to transition consumers to
community employment and/or a higher level of vocational services. (Behavioral
Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.07 Agreement with Intentional Sustainable Wellness for Psychiatry and Special
Mental Health Services
Intentional Sustainable Wellness is the private practice of Dr. Lori LaRiviere, MD, a
specially trained and experienced Psychiatrist who is an expert in her field and
competent to perform professional and special medical services in psychiatry. The
Department of Behavioral Health has faced significant challenges hiring
psychiatrists to provide on -site or in -person services to clients. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Intentional
Sustainable Wellness (Dr. Lori LaRiviere, MD) for in -person, on -site psychiatry for
the Resiliency Empowerment Support Team services. This agreement meets the all
inclusive source solicitation exception. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 to
June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $107,000. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.08 Agreement with Kullar Psychiatry, Inc. for On -site, In -person Youth Psychiatric
Services
Dr. Rumneet Kullar is a General, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is available
for on -site services to clients at the Chico Stepping Stones clinic at a minimum of 20
hours per week. The Department of Behavioral Health has faced significant
challenges hiring psychiatrists to provide on -site or in -person services to clients to
meet the required level of mental health services available to the County. The
Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Dr.
Rumneet Kullar for the provision of on -site psychiatric services. This agreement
meets the all inclusive source solicitation exception. The term of the agreement is
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $263,000. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.09 Agreement Amendment with Netsmart Technologies, Incorporated (NTST) for the
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
On March 27, 2007 the Board of Supervisors approved a long term system
agreement with NTST to develop, implement, and maintain an EHR system. Butte
County was the first County in California to deploy the NTST Avatar EHR system. The
agreement was negotiated for 24 months by a consulting firm to insure the
longevity of the system's viability at the most economic terms. The County entered
into this "Evergreen" agreement commencing March 27, 2007 with the term ending
at the "completion of services" with purchased maintenance and upgrades as
required. Maintenance Services have increase caps of 5% annually. The nature of
this agreement requires yearly amendments for the life of the system. The EHR
consists of practice management, electronic clinical records, service billing to
appropriate payers including Medi-Cal, managed care, eligibility verification, and
report writing for both mental health and substance use disorder services. This EHR
fully complies with the federal confidentiality standards required by the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. With the changing State
requirements for EHR's and the likely future shift to a new EHR, the Department of
Behavioral Health recommends amending the agreement for a three year term
instead of three annual amendments. The amendment will add additional licenses
and annual subscription and maintenance fees for existing software. The
amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $1,274,348 (FY 2023-24
$404,853, FY 2024-25 $424,447, FY 2025-26 $445,047) from the previous annual
amendment, not -to -exceed $5,908,588, and extends the term through June 30,
2026. All other terms remain the same. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.10 Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) for Mental
Health, Housing, Vocational, and Support Services via Iversen Center and North
Valley Talk Line (NVTL)
NVCSS provides mental health, housing, vocational, and support services to
individuals and families in California's Northern Sacramento Valley. Two NVCSS
programs are the Iversen Center and the NVTL. The Iversen Center offers
opportunities to develop the skills needed to pursue goals such as attending school,
or acquiring and maintaining employment in the community. The Iversen Center
serves clients challenged by a variety of mental health, alcohol, and drug issues.
Services include weekly groups, organizing and planning center activities,
participating in community outings, fundraising, finding support from others with
similar life experiences and difficulties, and opportunities to become a peer
coordinator. The NVTL is a free, consumer run, peer support, telephone service that
offers nonemergency, non -crisis support and referrals. The NVTL is located within
the Iversen Center. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve an agreement with NVCSS to provide mental health, vocational
and support services. The agreement meets the one source solicitation exemption.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed
$777,511. Under the agreement, the Iversen Center has goals for providing support,
education, medication services, and connecting consumers to primary care. The
NVTL has a measurable goal of providing a minimum of 200 non -crisis calls
redirected from the Department's crisis line. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.11 Contract with Onsite Medical Services Physician Assistant Cooperation (Onsite
Medical) for Health Histories and Physical Examinations for Clients in Butte County
Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)
Onsite Medical conducts health histories and physical examination for clients in the
PHF. The PHF provides inpatient psychiatric care to clients in a locked 16 bed facility,
and this contract provides the physical examinations required by law for each
client's admission to the PHF, as well as treatment for chronic or mild acute illnesses
for clients while under the care of the PHF. This contract meets the all inclusive
solicitation exception. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends entering
into a contract with Onsite Medical for the provision of physicals and medical
evaluations. The term of this contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -
exceed $135,000. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.12 Agreement with Skyway House, Inc. (Skyway House) for Substance Use Disorder
Recovery Services
Skyway House is a substance abuse disorder facility that provides long-term
residential recovery program services to clients in urgent need of care. Skyway
House is licensed by the State of California and serves individuals and families in the
treatment of substance abuse and provides treatment that is founded on evidence -
based curriculum that is offered in a therapeutic environment. Skyway House
clients work in close collaboration with treatment teams to set short and long term
goals, evaluate progress, and determine how best to prepare for lifelong success.
Due to the ongoing need for direct service providers, the Department of Behavioral
Health recommends entering into an agreement with Skyway House to provide
substance use disorder recovery services. The agreement meets the all inclusive
source solicitation exception. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $98,739. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.13 Agreement with Stonewall Alliance of Chico (Stonewall) for Outreach Services
Stonewall is a non-profit agency serving the Northern Sacramento Valley working to
create an open, safe and inclusive environment for all members of the gender and
sexual minority and ally community. Stonewall provides suicide prevention,
education, and outreach services throughout Butte County to Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Inter -sex, and More (LGBTQI+) youth
and young adults, as well as their families, friends, allies and institutions,
organizations, service providers, and educational facilities. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Stonewall for
the provision of prevention, education and outreach services for the LGBTQI+
community. Stonewall will provide trainings to various community organizations to
promote safety, non -stigmatization, and non-discriminatory practices when
servicing members of the LGBTQI+ community. Under the agreement, Stonewall has
a measurable goal of providing trainings to a minimum of 1,185 participants per
fiscal year. This agreement meets the sole source solicitation exception. The term of
the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $122,236.
(Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
This item was removed from the Consent agenda and placed on the Regular
agenda for further Board consideration and discussion.
3.14 Agreement Amendment with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. / Torres Shelter
True North Housing Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates the
Torres Community Shelter, providing shelter and related social services to those
experiencing homelessness in the community. Services at the Torres Community
Shelter utilize peer partners to provide support to homeless individuals who are
experiencing mental illness. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends
amending the agreement with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. to provide
additional services in the current year. The amendment increases the maximum
payable amount by $41,526, not -to -exceed $147,995. All other terms remain the
same. (Behavioral Health)
Action requested - APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.15 Contract Amendment with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for Audit Services
The Butte County Audit Committee recommends amending the contract with
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for annual audit services. The amendment will extend the
term of the agreement from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 to provide audit services
for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023.The scope of services for this agreement
includes examination of all County funds governed by the Board of Supervisors. The
contractor shall provide the County an opinion on the County's Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report, perform financial and compliance audits to meet
Single Audit Act requirements, and report on the Neal Road Landfill Enterprise
Fund. Additionally, the contractor will provide additional audit services, as required,
during the course of the contract. The amendment extends the term of the contract
by one year and increases the maximum payable by $103,430 not -to -exceed
$897,430. (County Administration)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.16 Contracts for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Public
Defense Pilot Program (Program)
The California Budget Act of 2021 established a noncompetitive Program for
indigent defense providers to be utilized by public defenders, alternate defenders,
and other qualifying entities that provide indigent defense services in criminal
matters associated with the provisions in Penal Code (PC) sections 1170 (d)(1),
1170.95, 1473.7, and Penal Code 3051 (Franklin Hearing) as well as youthful
offenders (aged 18-25). Butte County's annual allocation is $287,130. BSCC
anticipates similar appropriations for the program in fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-
24. The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on December 14, 2021
authorizing submission of a Program application for Project Upstream, which was
developed by the County's Indigent Defense Services Consortium. The cornerstone
of Project Upstream is its use of clinical and criminogenic assessments and
evaluations, and case management to assist system -impacted individuals in using
their period of incarceration as an opportunity for transformation. An element of
Project Upstream is the Prison Pre -Entry Program. The Prison Pre -Entry Program's
overarching goal is to increase youthful offenders' motivation to engage in prison
programming in pursuit of behavioral change and personal growth facilitating an
opportunity for PC 1170(d)(1) consideration. A five member team will implement
Project Upstream, including Ronald Reed and Eric Ortner as attorneys, Joaquin
Jordan as an associate director, Sarah Smith, Ph.D., as a program evaluation and
data collector, and Brittany Sampson as a case manager. County Administration
recommends the Board approve contracts with each of the Project Upstream
consultants with a term of April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. The not -to -exceed
amounts are as follows: Ronald Reed, $80,067; Eric Ortner, $80,067; and Joaquin
Jordan, $72,000. (County Administration)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.17 Contract Amendment with Sedgwick for Workers' Compensation Claims Third
Party Administration Services
Sedgwick (formerly York Risk Services Group, Inc.) administers Butte County's
Workers' Compensation Program as a third party administrator (TPA). The TPA
carries out the day-to-day claims management activities and ensures all claims
reporting and legal requirements are met. This includes such activities as:
investigating claims, adjusting and settling claims; maintaining claim
documentation; monitoring defense plans and costs for litigated claims; reporting
claims to the County's excess insurer (i.e. Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and
Management); and maintaining an automated claims reporting system. The Board
of Supervisors approved the agreement in 2011. The contract has been amended
five times with the most recent amendment extending the contract through June
30, 2023. County Administration recommends amending the contract with
Sedgwick for continued Workers' Compensation TPA services to allow the County
time to go out for Request for Proposal. The contract amendment extends the term
through December 31, 2023, and increases the maximum payable by $114,816, not -
to -exceed $2,449,807. All other terms remain the same. (County
Administration/Risk Management)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.18 Contract Amendment with Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs, a Professional Law
Corporation for Attorney Services
On October 21, 2014, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Griffith,
Masuda, & Hobbs, a Professional Law Corporation for the provision of specialized
legal services for County water related issues. The term of the agreement was
approximately three years through June 30, 2017, with billing and payment by
hourly rates. Since that time, the Board approved four contract amendments
extending the contract through June 30, 2023, increasing the hourly rates, and
updating the firm's name. This amendment will extend the contract for three years
until June 30, 2026 and increase the hourly rates as of July 1, 2023. All other terms
to remain the same. (County Counsel)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.19 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with California Victim
Compensation Board (CaIVCB)
CaIVCB pays for the immediate needs of victims of crime using a local revolving
fund, governed by an agreement with CaIVCB and operated by the Victim
Assistance Bureau of the District Attorney's Office. Pursuant to the requirements of
the agreement, Board approval is requested for a resolution which will authorize
Butte County District Attorney to enter into the agreement with CaIVCB, and further
authorizes the District Attorney to execute any amendments, extensions and other
supporting documentation required by the terms of the agreement. The term of
this agreement will be July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. (District Attorney)
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 23-057
3.20 Contract with Child Abuse Prevention Council of Butte County for Child Abuse
Prevention, Intervention and Education Activities
The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Butte County was established in 1975 by
members of the public and private agencies dedicated to preventing, intervening in,
and addressing child abuse. The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides the
community with resources and educational tools to build healthy families and
strengthen family ties. The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides resources and
education throughout the County to increase the awareness of child abuse and
means to prevent future abuse from occurring. On a yearly basis, the Child Abuse
Prevention Council reaches over 4,000 members of the community in person at
various trainings and events. Over 2,100 people in the United States visit the Butte
County Child Abuse Prevention Council Facebook page on a yearly basis. The
Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve a contract with the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Butte
County for child abuse prevention, intervention and education activities. The term
of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $152,000.
(Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.21 Contract Amendment with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services to Provide
Domestic Violence Prevention and Support Services
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services reduces the incidence of intimate partner
violence through crisis intervention, community education and the promotion of
healthy relationships. A lack of safe and accessible housing options can be a barrier
to leaving an abusive partner, which is why domestic violence is one of the leading
causes of homelessness for women. All services, including housing, are available to
survivors of all genders and their children. Between October 1, 2022, and March 31,
2023, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services received 576 crisis calls and provided 722
individual counseling sessions to 116 individuals in Butte County. The Department
of Employment and Social Services recommends amending the contract with
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services to provide increased domestic violence
prevention and support services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2021 through
June 30, 2024. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by
$25,000, not -to -exceed $190,000. All other terms remain the same. (Employment
and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.22 Resolution Recognizing June 2023 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness
Month and June 15, 2023 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The California Commission on Aging partnered with the California Elder Justice
Coalition in 2015 to pass a resolution declaring the month of June to be Elder and
Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month. The month was chosen to align with the
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, established by the United Nations and
recognized around the world each year on June 15. Elder and Dependent Adult
Abuse Awareness Month aims to promote awareness, education, and resources to
combat abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults. The Department of
Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution recognizing June 2023 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness
Month in Butte County, and June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
(Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 23-058
Supervisor Ritter read the resolution and Shelby Boston, Director of Employment
and Social Services, accepted and spoke to the resolution.
3.23 Contract with FPG California, Inc. dba Brusie Funeral Home and Affordable
Mortuary (FPG California) for Indigent Cremation Services
Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services, through the Public
Guardian/Public Administrator, is responsible for administering the County's
Indigent Cremation Services Program. This is an eligibility program that allows for
payment of cremation services of a decedent once the individual and all responsible
relatives have met the program eligibility standards. FPG California, Inc. provides
cremation services for indigent decedents who meet eligibility requirements for the
program. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a
contract with FPG California, Inc. for indigent cremation services. The term of the
contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, not -to -exceed $126,000.
(Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.24 Contract Amendment with JUMP Technology Services for Licensing and
Enforcement for Adult Protective Services (LEAPS) Software Maintenance and
Support Service
JUMP Technology Services provides LEAPS software systems designed specifically
for Adult Protective Services investigations. The system is used by the Department
of Employment and Social Services as a case management system for elders and
dependent adults who have been abused or are at risk of abuse. JUMP Technology
Services provides Home Safe Program data collection required for mandatory
reporting to the California Department of Social Services as part of Butte County
Home Safe Adult Protective Services program participation. The Department
currently uses paper case files to save case specific documents and will be moving
to electronic case files, requiring a system upgrade in LEAPS to allow for digital
signatures that facilitate the conversion to electronic files. In order to address the
State's growing aging population, the Department also provides longer term case
management for clients with more complex cases. Additional training is needed for
new and existing staff to meet these provisions. The Department received 1,956
referrals last year, and an average of 163 reports a month. The Department
recommends amending the contract with JUMP Technology Services for LEAPS
software maintenance and support service. The original contract was approved by
General Services on June 19, 2020. The term of the contract is July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2024. The amendment adds a system upgrade, additional web -based
training services, changes the training payment method, and increases the
maximum payable amount by $17,696, not -to -exceed $144,756. All other terms
remain the same. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.25 Contract with Newton -Bracewell, Inc. dba Newton -Bracewell Chico Funeral Home
for Indigent Cremation Services
Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services, through the Public
Guardian/Public Administrator, is responsible for administering the County's
indigent cremation services program. This is an eligibility program that allows for
payment of cremation services of a decedent once they and all responsible relatives
have met the program eligibility standards. Newton -Bracewell, Inc. provides
cremation services for indigent decedents who meet eligibility requirements for the
program. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a
contract with Newton -Bracewell, Inc. for indigent cremation services. The term of
the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, not -to -exceed $111,00.
(Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.26 Contract with Northern California Youth and Family Programs for Independent
Living Program (ILP) Services
Northern California Youth and Family Programs provides direct services to children
and their families who have suffered a breakdown in the family unit and offers out -
of -home placement for children in need of alternative living arrangements due to
abuse, neglect, or juvenile delinquency. Northern California Youth and Family
Programs offer foster care, independent living, and transitional housing services. ILP
services provide resource and skill development to foster youth who live in the
County, ages 15 to 21. ILP services are geared to assist young adults with
succeeding in their daily lives after they leave foster care. Northern California Youth
and Family Services has provided ILP services to County youth for the past 27 years.
There are currently 126 youth eligible for ILP services in the County, with 96 active
participants. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the
Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Northern California Youth and Family
Programs for ILP services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2024, not -to -exceed $241,000. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.27 Contract with Parents in Training for Aftercare Wraparound Services
Wraparound services are the practice of partnering with families to provide
intensive services to children and families with complex needs using a team -based
approach. Parents in Training is an organization that provides wraparound services
with the goal of educating and empowering parents and caregivers in order to
create healing environments for children in their care. Services involve education,
intensive family based coaching, therapeutic group sessions, family coaching, in -
home support, community advocacy, and preparation for transition. Parents in
Training has locations outside Butte County. They assist in providing wraparound
services for the County youth in out -of -county placements. This contract will
provide aftercare wraparound services to one youth. The Department of
Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a
contract with Parents in Training for aftercare wraparound services. The term of the
contract is March 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023, not -to -exceed $91,686. Any
services provided by contractor prior to execution of contract and stated in the
contract are applicable at the time services are performed and covered under the
contract upon execution. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.28 Contract with Ramsey Group, Inc. for Indigent Cremation Services
The Department of Employment and Social Services, through the Public
Guardian/Public Administrator, is responsible for administering the County's
indigent cremation services program. This is an eligibility program that allows for
payment of cremation services of a decedent once they and all responsible relatives
have met the program eligibility standards. Ramsey Group, Inc. provides cremation
services for indigent decedents who meet eligibility requirements for the program.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with
Ramsey Group, Inc. for indigent cremation services. The term of the contract is July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, not -to -exceed $231,000. (Employment and Social
Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Supervisor Connelly recused himself from this item.
3.29 Contract with Rose Chapel, Inc. dba Rose Chapel Mortuary and Crematory and
Scheer Memorial Chapel for Indigent Cremation Services
The Department of Employment and Social Services, through the Public
Guardian/Public Administrator, is responsible for administering the County's
indigent cremation services program. This is an eligibility program that allows for
payment of cremation services of a decedent once they and all responsible relatives
have met the program eligibility standards. Rose Chapel, Inc. provides cremation
services for indigent decedents who meet eligibility requirements for the program.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with
Rose Chapel, Inc. for indigent cremation services. The term of the contract is July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2026, not -to -exceed $231,000. (Employment and Social
Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.30 Contract with Seneca Family of Agencies for Family Finding Services
Seneca Family of Agencies is dedicated to helping children and families through
challenging times of their lives and has expanded over the past thirty years to
provide permanency, mental health, education and juvenile justice services. Over
18,000 children and families receive services from Seneca Family of Agencies
annually. During fiscal year 2021-22, approximately 250 family -finding searches
were performed by Seneca Family of Agencies for the children in the County Child
Welfare System. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends
the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Seneca Family of Agencies. The
term of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $54,000.
(Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.31 Contract with Regents of the University of California, dba UC Davis for Training
Services
The Regents of the University of California has a team of professional instructors
who create customized education programs that meet the needs of the Department
of Employment and Social Services. The custom educational programs include a
variety of courses such as supervisory skills, the analyst series, eligibility foster care,
CalWORKs boot camp, homeless and housing field safety for entering homeless
encampments, and fiscal essentials. In fiscal year 2022-23, 43 staff members
attended various courses. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors
approve a contract with the Regents of the University of California for customized
educational programs. The term of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2024, not -to -exceed $106,717. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.32 Contract Amendment with Wayfinder Family Services for Interventions to Promote
Safe and Stable Families (IPSSF) Program
Wayfinder Family Services is an agency licensed by the State of California that
serves children by offering foster, adoption, and kinship care services in multiple
counties. These services include helping families and children who have entered the
foster care system by placing them with lifelong families as quickly as possible. The
IPSSF Program provides support and services to families who may benefit from
targeted early interventions with the goal of preventing them from entering the
traditional Child Welfare System via the juvenile dependency court system. The
IPSSF Program also provides support and services to families in the traditional Child
Welfare System to provide support as they transition from family reunification
through family maintenance and to case closure. From July 2022 to December
2022, Wayfinder Family Services served approximately 135 families through
Supporting Our Families in Transition services and 36 families through Early
Intervention Services. In May 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract
with Wayfinder Family Services for IPSSF. The term of the contract is July 1, 2022
through June 2023, not -to -exceed $300,000. On July 26, 2022, the contract was
amended to increase the maximum payable amount by $90,165, not -to -exceed
$390, 165. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends
amending the contract with Wayfinder Family Services for IPSSF program. The
amendment extends the term of the contract by two years, from July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2025, and increases the maximum payable amount by $780,329,
not -to -exceed $1,170,494 ($390,165 for FY 2023-24; $390,164ea for FY 2024-25).
All other terms remain the same. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.33 Contract with Youth for Change for the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program (HVP)
Youth for Change operates Parents as Teachers HVP, a nationally recognized
program designed to help expectant and new parents get their children off to a
healthy start. Families participate voluntarily in the program and receive weekly
home visits and service referrals from trained staff. Based on a competitive
solicitation, Youth for Change was determined to be the best candidate to meet
objectives and was selected to facilitate CalWORKs HVP. The Department of
Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a
contract with Youth for Change to provide services for the CalWORKs HVP. The term
of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $485,000. The
Department will provide the referrals to Youth for Change and estimates that
approximately 50 families will be served annually with this program. (Employment
and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.34 Contract with Youth for Change to Provide Post Adoption Services (PAS)
Youth for Change specializes in community collaboration which supports the healing
of children and families. These services include assisting families and children who
have entered the foster care system by placing them with lifelong families as quickly
as possible. PAS provides programs and initiatives that provide a strong foundation
for children and their families. These services support adoptive families by
providing short-term case management, training, community outreach, resources,
and support for adoptive families. In 2022, 60 children were adopted through Butte
County Adoptions Services. The PAS program served all these children and their
adoptive families with services and support throughout the adoption process. The
Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve a contract with Youth for Change to provide post adoption
services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not -to -
exceed $99,999. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.35 Budget Adjustment for Public Health Relocation and Tenant Improvements
The Department of Public Health is adjusting work space across four facilities in
Oroville and Chico. In November 2022, the Board approved a new lease for 2080 E.
20th Street, Chico to increase the square footage leased by Public Health.
Commensurately, the relocations will allow for Public Health to release the leased
facility at 82 Table Mountain Blvd, Oroville. The fiscal year 2022-23 budget included
an initial budget amount while the full plan for relocations was developed.
Additionally, $300,000 is required to meet the needs of PH for tenant
improvements bringing the total project budget to $479,470. The Departments of
General Services and Public Health recommend the Board of Supervisors approve a
budget adjustment from the Public Health budget to the capital project budget.
(General Services)
Action requested - APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Staff Report
3.36 Resolution to Approve a Non-exclusive Easement Deed to the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company (PG&E) for Installation of Underground Utilities Affecting 5571
Foster Road in Paradise
The County of Butte owns the real property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number
052-250-038, commonly known as 5571 Foster Road in Paradise (Property). In order
to provide underground utility services, PG&E requires that the County grant a non-
exclusive easement across a portion of the Property for the construction,
installation, use and continued maintenance of a new utility line. Construction of
the new line is complete, therefore, once executed and accepted, the Easement
Deed will constitute a covenant and will run with the land for the benefit of PG&E.
The Department of General Services recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution approving the conveyance of non-exclusive easement rights to PG&E and
appoint the Director of General Services to execute the Easement Deed and any
other documents necessary to complete the conveyance. (General Services)
Action requested - 1) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE CONVEYANCE
Staff Report
Resolution 23-059
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
John Stonebraker (electronically)
3.37 Contract with Russell Gallaway Associates, Inc. (RGA) for Architectural and
Engineering Services for 7 County Center Drive, Oroville
The Departments of Development Services and Public Works co -occupy 7 County
Center Drive. The Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget includes funding to address building
failures including roof replacement, exterior waterproofing and rehabilitation of the
Development Services staff restrooms. The Department of General Services
published a request for proposals for architectural and engineering design services
to address these failures. One response was received, from RGA, based in Chico.
The Department of General Services recommends that the Board approving the
contract with RGA for a cost of $42,500 and term of 160 days from the date of
execution. (General Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.38 Lease Agreement with Jon B. Chaney Trust for 82 Table Mountain Blvd, Oroville,
for Department of Behavioral Health
The Department of Public Health is vacating the leased property at 82 Table
Mountain Blvd as part of their relocation project into various other facilities
including their expanded location in Chico. The Department of Behavioral Health is
in need of additional space for Oroville staff as part of their relocating the Oroville
Outpatient Center out of 18 County Center Drive. The Department of Behavioral
Health currently leases adjacent spaces on the campus that includes 82 Table
Mountain Blvd making that facility advantageous for placement of the Oroville
Outpatient Center. To meet the needs of Department of Behavioral Health through
development of long term plans for Oroville facilities, the Departments of General
Services and Behavioral Health recommend approval of the lease agreement with
Jon B. Chaney Trust for 82 Table Mountain Blvd, Oroville. The term of the lease
initiates on the date of execution to August 31, 2026 with three additional six-
month extensions available. The base rent for the 8,335 square foot facility is $1.46
per square foot for the first year with an increase of 2.6% every other year
beginning year two and continuing through the initial and optional extended terms.
The cumulative cost of the lease through the initial term is $446,089 and if the
three additional six-month extensions are taken is a total of $679,136. (General
Services)
Action requested - APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN
Staff Report
3.39 Contract with American Alarm Co. Inc. for Design Services for the Integrated
Security System for the Jail Project
The County is constructing a new 35,706 square foot standalone detention facility
(Project) consisting of new medical/mental health housing, medical clinic,
programming space, and general housing, which requires the design and
construction of the integrated security system. Following solicitation of design and
construction services, the Department of General Services received six proposals
ranging in cost from $1,090,000 to $2,326,155 inclusive of design and construction.
The Department of General Services and the Sheriff's Office recommend approving
the contract with American Alarm Co. Inc., for design services only, for a fixed price
of $60,000 and term of notice to proceed through August 29, 2025. The services
will be provided throughout the construction of the Project with testing of the
system just prior to opening of the facility. (General Services/Sheriff)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.40 Contract Amendment with Lionakis for Architectural and Engineering Services for
the Jail Project
The County is constructing a new 35,706 square foot standalone detention facility
(Project) consisting of new medical/mental health housing, medical clinic,
programming space, and general housing. On February 23, 2016, the Board of
Supervisors approved Resolution No. 16-026 which appropriated to the Project
$4,445,000 as In -Kind and Cash Match matching funds to the $40,000,000 that was
conditionally awarded to Butte County by the Board of State and Community
Corrections for the Project. The matching funds include in -kind matching funds of
$1,080,000 derived from the value of the land and staff time, and the remainder
cash match funds of $3,365,000 derived from Jail Impact Fees, Sheriff Impact Fees,
and Local Assistance for Rural and Small County Law Enforcement funds. On
February 11, 2020, the Board approved a contract with Lionakis for architectural
and engineering services required for the Project for a cost of $3,287,750 and on
May 23, 2023 approved an amendment increasing the total cost to $3,427,996. The
Project will require modifications of existing jail facilities which are not allowed
costs under the State funding award, specifically: 1) Connection of the existing
integrated security system to the new jail facility; and 2) Replacing an existing
exterior security door on the existing jail with a wider security door to
accommodate meal deliveries from the existing jail kitchen to the new jail housing
units. Both modifications are estimated to cost a total of $85,600 for design and
construction. The Board approved funding for this work on May 23, 2023 utilizing
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Department of General Services and
the Sheriff's Office recommends amending the contract with Lionakis for
architectural and engineering services for the modifications required on the existing
jail facilities, to increases the maximum payable amount by not to exceed $24,500
for a total not to exceed cost of $3,452,496. (General Services/Sheriff)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.41 Contract with NV5 for Construction Special Testing and Inspection Services for the
Jail Project
The County is constructing a new 35,706 square foot standalone detention facility
(Project) consisting of new medical/mental health housing, medical clinic,
programming space, and general housing. The Project requires inspection by a
construction special testing and inspection service that is on the approved list as
provided by the Department of Development Services. Following solicitation for
testing and inspection services, the Department of General Services received five
proposal which were evaluated on the following: average hourly costs, total
projected costs, and vicinity to the project, as responsiveness and proximity are
critical with this service. The proposal costs ranged in average hourly rates from
$112.92 per hour to $157.31 per hour, total projected potential costs from
$197,836 to $340,204. Two of the respondents are local contractors and three
respondents are out of County. The Department of General Services and the
Sheriff's Office recommend approving the contract with NV5, Inc., of Chico, for
construction special testing and inspection services on the Jail Project, for a cost
not -to -exceed $232,416 and term of 730 days after notice to proceed. (General
Services/Sheriff)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.42 Side Letter Agreement with Butte County - SSW (Teamsters Local 137 - Social
Services Workers Unit)
Approval is requested for an updated side letter agreement with the Teamsters
Local 137-Social Service Workers Unit (Butte County -SSW) on behalf of Nicole Nava.
Ms. Nava is employed by the Department of Employment and Social Services as an
Employment Case Manager II. Ms. Nava was previously offered and accepted a
temporary position on the California Interim Statewide Automated Welfare System
(CaISAWS) Migration Program Team to provide services to the State, while
maintaining her employment status with the County of Butte. This is a continuation
of that assignment and includes a promotion with the State to a new position. This
assignment is consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding between the
California Statewide Automated Welfare System Consortium and the County of
Butte. (Human Resources)
Action requested - APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.43 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - Sunset Terms - The Department of
Human Resources recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution
amending the Salary Ordinance to adjust the end date of sunset and term
positions consistent with the fiscal year 2023-24 Recommended Budget for the
following departments:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Convert 2 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Counselor I /
Behavioral Health Counselor II positions (term to end 6/30/2023) to 2 Regular Help
flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Counselor I / Behavioral Health Counselor II
positions. Convert 1 Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor position (term to end
6/30/23) to 1 Regular Help Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor position.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION: Extend 1 flexibly staffed Account Clerk I / Account Clerk
II term position from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Extend 1 Crime Analyst sunset position and 1 Investigative
Assistant sunset position from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Extend a .5 flexibly staffed Management Analyst I /
Management Analyst II / Management Analyst III term position from 6/30/2023 to
6/30/2024.
LIBRARY: Extend a .5 flexibly staffed Library Assistant I / Library Assistant II sunset
position from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024. Change a .5 Library Assistant I sunset
position from 6/30/2026 to 6/30/2023.
PROBATION: Extend 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst I / Administrative
Analyst II / Administrative Analyst III sunset position from 6/30/23 to 6/30/2024.
Extend 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst I / Administrative Analyst II sunset
position from 6/30/23 to 6/30/2024. Extend 1 flexibly staffed Legal Office Assistant I
/ Legal Office Assistant II sunset position from 6/30/23 to 6/30/2024. Extend 5
flexibly staff Probation Officer I / Probation Officer II / Senior Probation Officer
sunset position from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024. Extend 5 flexibly staff Probation
Officer I / Probation Officer II / Senior Probation Officer sunset position from
9/30/2023 to 9/30/2024. Extend 1 Probation Officer Supervisor sunset position
from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024. Extend 1 Probation Technician sunset position from
9/30/2023 to 9/30/2024.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Extend 4 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst I / Administrative
Analyst II / Administrative Analyst III / Senior Administrative Analyst term positions,
1 Administrative Analyst Supervisor term position, 1 flexibly staffed Administrative
Assistant / Senior Administrative Assistant term position, 2 flexibly staffed
Environmental Health Specialist I / Environmental Health Specialist II /
Environmental Health Specialist III / Senior Environmental Health Specialist term
positions, 1 Environmental Health Technician term position, 6 flexibly staffed Health
Education Specialist I / Health Education Specialist II term positions, 1 flexibly
staffed Health Education Specialist I / Health Education Specialist II / Disease
Intervention Specialist I / Disease Intervention Specialist II term position, 1 Program
Supervisor term position, 1 Public Health Laboratory Aide term position, 1 flexibly
staffed Public Health Laboratory Technician / Public Health Microbiologist I / Public
Health Microbiologist II / Senior Public Health Microbiologist term position and 1
flexibly staffed Public Health Nurse I / Public Health Nurse II / Public Health Nurse III
/ Senior Public Health Nurse / Staff Nurse I / Staff Nurse II / Senior Staff Nurse term
position from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024. Extend 1 flexibly staffed Administrative
Assistant / Senior Administrative Assistant term position from 8/30/2023 to
6/30/2024. Convert 2 flexibly staffed Health Education Specialist I / Health
Education Specialist II positions (term to end 8/31/2023) to 2 Regular Help flexibly
staffed Health Education Specialist I / Health Education Specialist II positions.
Convert 1 flexibly staffed Health Services Assistant I / Health Services Assistant II
position (term to end 6/30/2023) to 1 Regular Health flexibly staffed Health Services
Assistant I / Health Services Assistant II position.
PUBLIC WORKS: Convert 1 flexibly staffed Public Works Maintenance Worker I /
Public Works Maintenance Worker II / Public Works Maintenance Worker III / Senior
Public Works Maintenance Worker position (sunset to end 01/05/2024) to 1 Regular
Help flexibly staffed Public Works Maintenance Worker I / Public Works
Maintenance Worker II / Public Works Maintenance Worker III / Senior Public Works
Maintenance Worker position.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Extend 4 flexibly staffed Deputy Sheriff Trainee / Deputy Sheriff
sunset positions from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2025. Extend 1 Investigative Assistant
sunset position from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024. Extend 2 Sheriff's Sergeant term
positions from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2024. Extend 1 Sheriff's Sergeant sunset position
from 6/30/2023 to 6/30/2025. Extend 1 Sheriff's Lieutenant term position from
6/30/2023 to 6/30/2025. (Human Resources)
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Staff Report
Resolution 23-060
3.44 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:
HUMAN RESOURCES: Amend Section 28D-Social Service Workers' Unit of Salary
Ordinance No. 4224 of the County of Butte by changing Class Code 11241
Employment Case Manager - Special Assignment from Range 92 to Range 118. This
change is concurrent with the requested approval for the Side Letter Agreement
between with the Social Service Workers' Unit on behalf of Nicole Nava on the June
13, 2023 Board of Supervisors consent agenda. Ms. Nava is employed by the
Department of Employment and Social Services. Ms. Nava was previously offered
and accepted a temporary position on the California Interim Statewide Automated
Welfare System (CaISAWS) Migration Program Team to provide services to the State,
while maintaining her employment status with the County of Butte. This is a
continuation of that assignment and includes a promotion with the State to a new
position thus the need to increase the salary range. This assignment is consistent
with the Memorandum of Understanding between the California Statewide
Automated Welfare System Consortium and the County of Butte. PUBLIC WORKS:
Add 1 Public Works Maintenance Operations Superintendent term position set to
end on 1/5/2024 to allow the Department to provide continuity of operations and
succession planning for an upcoming retirement. Add 1 flexibly staffed Principal
Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer
position and Delete 1 Senior Civil Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer/Assistant Civil
Engineer position. These changes will better suit the needs of the Department and
provide expertise and oversight of the Engineering Division. Total allocations will
temporarily increase by one allocation. (Human Resources)
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Staff Report
Resolution 23-061
3.45 Butte County Library Advisory Board (LAB) Annual Report
Pursuant to its bylaws, the LAB is required to provide an annual report to the Board
of Supervisors. This year's report highlights newly appointed LAB members, library
statistics, reduced branch hours, North Valley Community Foundation funds, LAB
efforts to promote library services, and others. (Library)
Action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION
Staff Report
3.46 Resolution in Support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
The Special Olympics supports nearly 200 million adults and children with
intellectual disabilities. Athletes and volunteer officers run the Flame of Hope to the
opening ceremonies of local Special Olympics competitions, as well as state and
national games. The Special Olympics yearly serves more than 4.2 million athletes
in 170 countries, and more than 85,000 law enforcement officers participate in the
Special Olympics world-wide. The Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1981, and
since its inception has become a global event, in which all 50 states and more than
46 countries participate. More than 3,000 law enforcement personnel from federal,
military, state, county and local agencies participate in California Torch Run events.
Butte County Law Enforcement Officers and staff participate in annual Law
Enforcement Torch Run activities, and support fundraising efforts, and recognize the
positive impact the combined contributions have on individuals and families with
intellectual disabilities. On June 22, 2023, the Probation Department, along with
the Sheriff's Office, the Chico Police Department and the California Highway Patrol,
Chico will participate in this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Probation
Department requests the Board of Supervisors approve a resolution in recognition
and support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Butte County
on June 22, 2023. (Probation)
Action requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 23-062
Supervisor Durfee read the resolution and Melissa Romero, Chief Probation
Officer, accepted and spoke to the resolution.
3.47 Contract Amendment with California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) for Medical
Services in the Jail and Juvenile Hall
In April 2020, the Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department entered into a
contract with CFMG for provision of medical services in the Jail and Juvenile Hall.
The contract was previously amended five times. Amendment 1 made a non-
financial change to the scope of work to clarify contractor staffing. Amendments 2
and 3 adjusted the cost of the contract in accordance with Section 6.3 of the
contract terms. Amendment 4 increased the provision of Jail Based Competency
Treatment (JBCT) in accordance with an increase in the contract with the
Department of State Hospitals. Amendment 5 added one Registered Nurse, funded
through California Department of Public Health COVID-19 grant funds. Section 6.3
Compensation Escalator of the contract allows for an increase in the base price and
per diem rates that is equal to any increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) that
occurs in October of each year. The proposed amendment will implement the CPI
increase from October, 2022, which was 5.8%. The Sheriff's Office and the
Probation Department recommend amending the contract with CFMG for the
provision of medical services. The amendment increases the maximum payable
amount by $335,549 ($320,241 paid by Sheriff; $15,307 paid by Probation), not -to -
exceed $32,053,607 ($30,665,367 paid by Sheriff; $1,388,240 paid by Probation). All
other terms remain the same including the expiration date of March 31, 2025.
(Probation/Sheriff)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.48 Contract Amendment with Northwest Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (NWSPCA)
The Department of Public Health currently contracts with NWSPCA to provide
sheltering services of impounded animals by the Butte County Animal Control
Program. The original term of the agreement is July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
On May 13, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract amendment to
extend the term for one year through June 30, 2023 and increase the amount
payable by $723,907, not -to -exceed $2,434,423. The Department recommends
amending the current contract with NWSPCA to continue sheltering services of
impounded animals. The amendment extends the term of the contract by an
additional year through June 30, 2024, and increases the maximum payable amount
by $723,907, not -to -exceed $3,158,330. All other terms remain the same. (Public
Health)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.49 Contract Amendment with SEPTechnology Consulting, LLC (SEPTech) for Support
and Enhancement services of the Accela Civic Platform Software
On November 9, 2021 the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with SEPTech
for the data implementation and migration of the Department of Public Health's
Envision Connect software to the next generation Accela Civic Platform Software.
The term of the contract was November 9, 2021 through November 8, 2022, not to
exceed $275,296. The contract had three change orders to add additional
support/enhancement services, extend the term for eight months through June 30,
2023 and increase the amount payable by $53,184, not -to exceed $328,480. The
Department continues to require implementation support and enhancement
services from SEPTech now that the system is live. The Department recommends
the Board approve a contract amendment to extend the term six months through
December 31, 2023 and increase the maximum amount payable by $49,984, not -to -
exceed of $378,464. All other terms remain the same. (Public Health)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.50 Agreement Amendment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
for the local Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
The Department of Public Health has a grant agreement with CDPH to participate in
the WIC Program. WIC is a federal and State funded program that provides
supplemental nutritious foods to mothers, infants and young children. Services
provided through the program include nutrition education, outreach and Electronic
Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with funds for designated food items from authorized
WIC food vendors. Participants must meet income guidelines and be a pregnant
woman, new mother, infant, or child under age five. The Department has received
funding to participate in this program as the Local WIC Agency for many years.
CDPH is amending the current agreement to make an additional $2,124 available
over the contract period October 1, 2022- September 30, 2025 and shifts funding in
subsequent fiscal years to better support program needs. The maximum receivable
will increase by $2,124, not -to -exceed $6,140,443 ($2,065,181 for FY 2022-23,
$2,037,631 for FY 2023-24, and $2,037,631 for FY 2024-25). All other terms remain
the same. (Public Health)
Action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.51 Contract Amendment with Youth for Change for the Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Home Visiting Program
The Department of Public Health currently contracts with Youth for Change to
operate a PAT Home Visiting Program. PAT is a nationally recognized program
designed to help expectant and new parents get children off to a healthy start.
Youth for Change provides early detection of developmental delays and/or health
issues, prevents child abuse and/or neglect and increases children's school
readiness by connecting parents with a PAT trained professional. PAT professionals
make regular visits to client homes to provide guidance, coaching, access to
prenatal and postnatal care, and other health and social services. Families
participate voluntarily in the program. The Department received funding from the
California Department of Public Health to continue the PAT Home Visiting Program.
The original term of the agreement was September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
with a maximum amount payable of $279,125. Two amendments have since been
executed. Amendment one extended the term by an additional year through June
30, 2022, increased the maximum amount payable by $279,125, with a new not -to -
exceed of $558,250. Amendment two extended the term an additional year
through June 30, 2023, increased maximum amount payable by $281,921, with a
new not -to -exceed of $840,171. The Department recommends amending the
contract with Youth for Change to continue the PAT Home Visiting Program. The
amendment extends the term of the contract by six months through December 31,
2023 and increases the maximum payable amount by $141,000, not -to -exceed
$981,171. (Public Health)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
3.52 Resolution Approving an Initial Study and Environmental Review Checklist Relating
to the Development of a Routine Maintenance Agreement (RMA) with California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
The County is responsible for approximately 1300 miles of roadway, which includes
culverts and roadside ditches. Due to environmental and cultural regulations, these
features are difficult to maintain and replace promptly. The Department of Public
Works recommends the development of an RMA with CDFW to streamline this
process. The RMA provides for vital maintenance projects to move forward with a
proper environmental and cultural review in a significantly shorter time frame. In
consultation with Dokken Engineering, the Department has developed the Initial
Study and Environmental Review Checklist, which is the first step in developing the
RMA with CDFW. The Initial Study and Environmental Review Checklist has been
circulated for review to CDFW, local interested tribes, and the public, and all
comments and concerns have been addressed. As CDFW requires, the Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the Initial Study
and Environmental Review Checklist. Upon approval, the Department will work with
CDFW to create the RMA, which will return to the Board at a future date for
approval. (Public Works)
Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INITIAL STUDY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 23-063
3.53 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 five vehicles as surplus to the needs of
the County, as the assets are either damaged beyond repair or the repairs exceed
the asset's value. (Public Works)
Action requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (5) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE
COUNTY
Staff Report
3.54 Budget Adjustment for the Sheriff's Office Comp Time Off (CTO) Balances
On May 23, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved $575,000 in one-time
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to pay down CTO balances in fiscal year
23/24 for staff in the Sheriff's Office to reduce the County's liability accrued by staff
during recent disasters and during the COVID-19 emergency. The ARPA request
included language that payments be made as soon as possible to reduce the
County's liability for outstanding comp time accruals that exist. Reducing the CTO to
below the cap in the current year will best address County liability and meet the
need of the Department. The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors
approve a budget adjustment for $575,000. (Sheriff)
Action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Staff Report
3.55 Contract with Hyas Group, LLC (Hyas) for 457 Deferred Compensation Financial
Advisory Services
The Treasurer -Tax Collector's Department recently conducted a Request for
Proposal and received one response from the incumbent consultant, Hyas. The
Department intends to renew the contract with Hyas to provide various tasks
assigned in the regular course of retirement plan administration. Some of these
tasks include assuring that the County's 457(b) Plan and 3121 Plans are well-
equipped with fiduciary best practices and plan governance oversight policies and
procedures. In addition, the consultant will monitor funds and work to ensure
investments meet the Investment Policy guidelines. The Department recommends
entering into a contract with Hyas for 457 Deferred Compensation Financial
Advisory Services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028,
not -to -exceed $185,000. (Treasurer -Tax Collector/Human Resources)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Staff Report
3.56 Contract Amendment with RT Lawrence Corporation for Remittance Processing
Solution Support
In 2012, the Treasurer -Tax Collector's Office purchased the RT Lawrence Remittance
Processing System to interface with the County's Megabyte Property Tax System to
electronically post and scan upwards of 200,000 payments annually and generate
electronic files to transmit directly to the County's bank. Prior to utilizing the
remittance processing system, the Department hand keyed the payments and
manually processed the checks for deposit. In 2013, the Board of Supervisors
approved a three-year agreement with RT Lawrence Corporation to provide
software support services. In 2016 the agreement was amended to extend the term
and increase the maximum amount payable based on a Consumer Price Index
calculation. The contract was amended a second time in 2019 to extend the term
and increase the maximum amount payable. The current contract for software
support service is set to expire on June 30, 2023. A review of the current contract
revealed the need to update the insurance requirements to current County
standards. The insurance requirements have been incorporated into the
amendment and Risk Management has approved a request to reduce the crime
policy requirement from $1,000,000 to $500,000. The Department recommends
amending the software support contract with RT Lawrence Corporation to
incorporate the new insurance requirements, extend the term by five years through
June 30, 2028, and increase the maximum payable amount by $40,082.41, not -to -
exceed $102,730.64. All other terms remain the same. (Treasurer -Tax
Collector/Human Resources)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN
Staff Report
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
John Stonebraker (electronically)
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. Reappointment to the Gridley -Biggs Cemetery District
The Gridley -Biggs Cemetery District is an independent special
district of the State of California, formed under Health & Safety
Code, by approval of the Butte County Board of Supervisors in 1927
to provide a respectful, low-cost place of burial to meet the needs of
the communities of Gridley, Biggs, and Richvale. The District owns
and maintains four active cemeteries and various inactive pioneer
and historic cemeteries. The District is managed by three trustees
appointed by the Board, who serve four-year terms. Members must
be registered to vote within the District boundaries. Supervisor
Kimmelshue requests that the Board reappoint Larry Evans to a
Regular Seat with a term ending June 13, 2027. (Other - Gridley
Biggs Cemetery District)
Action requested - REAPPOINT LARRY EVANS TO A REGULAR SEAT
WITH A TERM ENDING JUNE 13, 2027
Staff Report
Kayla Reaster, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to
the Board.
No public comment was submitted for this item.
Action: REAPPOINT LARRY EVANS TO A REGULAR SEAT WITH A
TERM ENDING JUNE 13, 2027
Motion: Supervisor Ritter
Seconded: Supervisor Connelly
Motion passed unanimously.
4.01. A2. Appointment to the Upham Cemetery District (District)
The District is an independent special district of the State of
California, formed under Health & Safety Code, by approval of the
Butte County Board of Supervisors in 1951 to provide a respectful,
low-cost place of burial to meet the needs of the residents in both
Butte and Yuba Counties. The District owns and maintains the
Upham Cemetery. The District is managed by three trustees
appointed by the Board of Supervisors, who serve four-year terms.
Members must be registered to vote within the District boundaries.
Staff recommends appointing Collin Mangus to a Trustee seat with a
term ending June 13, 2027. (Other - Upham Cemetery District)
Action requested - APPOINT COLLIN MANGUS TO THE UPHAM
CEMETERY DISTRICT TRUSTEE SEAT WITH A TERM ENDING JUNE 13,
2027
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 COLLIN MANGUS TO THE UPHAM CEMETERY
DISTRICT TRUSTEE SEAT WITH A TERM ENDING JUNE 13, 2027
Motion: Supervisor Ritter
Seconded: Supervisor Connelly
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 Durfee — attended the Durham Exchange Club meeting,
attended the Butte County Association of Government (BCAG) meeting, the
local Air Quality meeting, attended the local Women's Group at the Elks
Lodge in Chico, received a tour of Valley's Edge in chico, visited Bass Norte
and presented them a certificate of appreciation for their years of service in
the community.
Supervisor Teeter — took a trip with CAO Andy Pickett and met Chair
Kimmelshue in DC and met with the following; Doug LaMalfa, Angela
Coleman Associate Chief of US Forest Service, Senator Padilla, Paul Balmer
Program Manager from Department of Transportation, and met with staff
from Senator Feinstein's office
Supervisor Connelly — attended Junior Baker funeral, Memorial Day put
flags out and spoke, picked flags up after a picnic, met with several
constituents, met with AT&T, attended the Fire Safe council meeting,
attended a Clipper Mills community meeting regarding Code Enforcement
and crime reporting issues, attended Oroville's Concert in the park, and
attended mom's 88th birthday.
Supervisor Ritter — Local Master Plan on Aging Advisory meeting, Air
Quality meeting, attended the Butte County Association of Government
(BCAG) meeting, attended the First Five Executive meeting, attended the
last Library ad hoc meeting, attended the Sacramento Valley Air Basin
meeting, attended the Sonoma pride meeting, had conversations regarding
insurance with constituents.
Chair Kimmelshue — attended the Memorial Day celebration in Biggs and
Gridley, Library ad hoc committee discussion on moving forward with a
consultant and further develop some kind of revenue measure.
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.
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
Diana Dreiss (electronically) Julie Threet, Tara Pash, Diana Dreiss, Sascha Anya,
and Cynthia Joy (in person)
4.03 Receive the Butte County Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommended Budget and Set
Budget Hearings for June 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM
The fiscal year 2023-24 Recommended Budget serves as the basis for budget
hearings to be scheduled on June 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Budget hearings provide an
opportunity for the community to comment on the Recommended Budget, and for
the Board of Supervisors to make adjustments to the budget. The Recommended
Budget is the work product of many County employees in all 23 departments. The
efforts and cooperation put forth by department heads and staff resulted in a
balanced and responsible recommended spending plan. The Recommended Budget
may be found at: https://www.buttecounty.net/1427/Budget. (County
Administration)
Action requested - SET THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDED
BUDGET FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023, AT 1:00 PM
Staff Report
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, presented this item to the Board.
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
Amy McFarland, Dori & Charles Hamill, Karla Larsson, Lanita Fedorchuk, Michael
& Lisa Garland, Tara Pash, and Neil Meyer (electronically) Tara Pash, John Gaddie
and Julie Threet (in person)
Action: SET THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET
FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023, AT 1:00 PM
Motion: Supervisor Durfee
Seconded: Supervisor Connelly
The motion passed unanimously.
4.04 Enforcement of the Butte County Medical Marijuana Ordinance (Chapter 34A) and
the Butte County Nonmedical Marijuana Ordinance (Chapter 34C) of the Butte
County Code
The Department of Development Services is charged with the civil land -use
enforcement of Chapter 34A and Chapter 34C of the Butte County Code. During the
Board of Supervisors meeting held on February 28, 2023, the Board discussed the
existing code enforcement program and options for modifying or expanding the
program. The Department recommends that the code enforcement program
include the abatement of all illegal infrastructure through the nuisance abatement
process at the same time as the cannabis abatement. The abatement of the
infrastructure would include structures built without permits such as greenhouses
and exploratory wells where there is not a residence. Additionally, The Department
recommends that the code enforcement program extend to include proactive
enforcement of violations of Chapters 34A and 34C within residential areas that
contain a high concentration of cannabis violations or when violations of Chapters
34A and 34C are encountered within the following zones: Foothill Residential (up to
20 acres), Rural Residential (Up to 10 acres), Very Low Density Residential, Medium
Density Residential, or High Density Residential. The Department has prepared a
presentation to discuss the recommended changes to the code enforcement
program. (Development Services)
Action requested -APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff Report
PowerPoint
Paula Daneluk, Director of development Services, and Chris Jellison, Code
Enforcement Division Manager, presented this item to the Board.
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
Neil Meyer (electronically) Tara Pash and John Stonebraker (in person)
Action: APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS WITH EASILY DEFINABLE MAP
Motion: Supervisor Durfee
Seconded: Supervisor Connelly
The motion passed unanimously.
4.05 Mobile Home Park Community Outreach Presentation
At the October 25, 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting, Counsel provided a Mobile
Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance overview and the Board directed staff to
gather information about mobile home parks in the unincorporated area of the
County. On December 5, 2022, a memorandum was sent to the Board with park
registration data from the California Department of Housing and Community
Development. In April and May of 2023, outreach to mobile home park residents
and owners in the unincorporated area took place in the form of community
meetings and surveys. Staff will present information gathered from park residents
and owners. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Staff Report
PowerPoint
Shelby Boston, Director of Employment and Social Services, and Maria Hurtado,
Senior Administrative Analyst, presented this item to the Board.
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
Rose Ford, Laura Lambert Smith, Saluo Londono, Ellie Rosebosh, Claudia Miller,
Michael Gersonde, Julie Threet, John Stonebraker, and unidentified (in person)
Action: PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Bring more information.
4.06 Contract with Youth for Change for SB 163 Wraparound Services
Youth for Change specializes in social services programs that support the healing of
children and families by drawing upon community resources with the goal of family
reunification. Services involve families directly in identifying needs, problem solving,
and decision making to assist them in successful transition out of the Child Welfare
System. In 1997, Senate Bill 163 established Wraparound services as an alternative
to placing children in high-level group home care. Wraparound is a practice of
partnering with families to provide intensive services to children and families with
complex needs using a team -based approach. The SB 163 Wraparound services
program provides comprehensive, collaborative treatment and support services to
Butte County youth and their families. In fiscal year 2022-23, Youth for Change
provided SB 163 Wraparound services to an average of 30 youth per month. Youth
for Change also provides family time supervising and monitoring at family time
centers located in Chico and Oroville. The service was recently expanded to include
family time coaching, and Youth for Change has provided family time services to 58
families in fiscal year 2022-23. The Department of Employment and Social Services
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Youth for Change for
SB 163 Wraparound services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June
30, 2024, not -to -exceed $3,160,000. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Shelby Boston, Director of Employment and Social Serices, 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 Durfee
Seconded: Supervisor Ritter
Motion passed unanimously.
4.07 Side Letter Agreements for Compensatory Time Off (CTO) Accrual Cap Increases -
Multiple Bargaining Units
The Department of Human Resources has met and conferred with each of the
applicable bargaining units to increase the CTO accrual caps currently provided for
in each applicable Memorandum of Understanding for specific classifications. The
vast majority of the changes impact employees in the Sheriff's Office. The CTO
accrual caps are increasing to 200 hours from either 80, 100 or 160 hours
depending on current MOU. In addition to the CTO accrual cap increases there are
some minor cleanup language changes to the applicable sections of the MOU's.
(Human Resources)
Action requested - APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS (4) AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Sheri Waters, Director of Human Resources, presented this item to the Board.
No public comment was submitted for this item.
Action: APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS (4) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN
Motion: Supervisor Connelly
Seconded: Supervisor Durfee
Motion passed unanimously
4.08 Community Service Area (CSA) Program Update
County Service Areas (CSAs) are special districts established by county governments
to provide specific services to residents in designated areas within the county. CSAs
are created to administer and finance services such as street lighting, sewer
systems, fire protection, road maintenance, and other local amenities. These areas
are typically geographically defined within a county and are governed by the Board
of Supervisors. Butte County has utilized CSAs for over 65 years to serve numerous
communities. Funding for CSAs was significantly impacted by Proposition 218, a
ballot initiative passed by California voters in 1996 to limit local government's
ability to levy taxes, fees, and assessments. Proposition 218 gave property owners
the right to vote on most local taxes and assessments, ensuring that tax or fee
increases would require approval from the affected property owners. However,
Proposition 218 also impacted local governments by severely limiting their ability to
generate revenue for essential services and infrastructure improvements.
Unfortunately, many CSAs in Butte County have not had assessment increases since
1996. Over the decades, cost increases and deferred maintenance have severely
impacted the County's ability to provide essential services for these CSAs. In some
extreme instances, several CSAs cannot fund their annual administrative costs. The
Department will provide an update on the status of the CSA program for Board of
Supervisors consideration and discussion. (Public Works)
Action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION
Staff Report
PowerPoint
Joshua Pack, Director of Public Works, presented this item to the Board.
No public comment was submitted for this item.
Action: PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
4.09 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief
Administrative Officer
4.10 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.
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this item:
Neil Meyer (electronically)
4.11 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
3.13 Agreement with Stonewall Alliance of Chico (Stonewall) for Outreach
Services
The following member(s) of the public submitted Public Comment on this
item: Annelisa Krolack, Ash Y, Daniel Wenzel, Sunny Park, Nicole Kessler,
Meagan Meloy, Tyler Hoover, Calliope Penndrage, Mal Daneau, Ashley
Michelle Arnold, Robert Breeden, Morgan Mason, Sunny Carroll, Janet
Landess, Paralee Cooper, April Kramer-Hladik, Connie Dickens, Melissa
Hormann, Noah Lopez, Isabella Brightling, Kristina Miller, Kristin Drake,
Katie Applebaum, Morgana Gorre-Clancy, Sherry Butler, Jenn Breeden,
Kelly Munson, Marie Demers, Lisa Williams, Shannon Gray, Leighanne
Williams, Angela Silva, Molly Rudgers, Julie Postma, Molly German, Ann
Schulte, Scott itamura, Isabella Meadows, Sierra Kennedy, Morgan
Sanders, Lauren Alpert, Dahlia F., Desiree Gonzalez, Lauren Kennedy,
Liam Wilkinson, Ash Sandstrom, Nicole Coffield, Thistle Funsten, Khaleah
Lancaster, Mona Kazemi, Michael Pratt, Tina Day, Marlene Johnson,
Allison Guillen, Chantyl Estes, Alicia Trider, D.T., Corinne Knapp, Megan
Armstrong, Maitreya Badami, Paul Hood, Christina Comfort, Kirstina
Schierenbeck, Robin Indar, Cindy Triffo, Michele Lando, Chris Fosen,
Kevin Ska, Dr Shawn Adrian Chofla, Theresa Baker -Beale, Erin Whitney,
Jesica Giannola, Stephanie McCormick, Erick Nilsson, Erin Tarabini,
Morgan Kennedy, Evs Peterson, Kat Johns, Alicia Trider, Allison
McConnell, Amanda Leveroni, Annie Fischer, Arwen Funk, Ashley Arnold,
Autumn Brock, Chelsea Simkins, Christian Lucero, Dr Christine Leistner,
Elena Tomasetti, Harrie Schaufel, James Bishop, Jesica Giannola, Jill &
Ray Dwyer, Julie Anderson -Nilsson, Karin Willhoit, K Brazil, Lana
McKnight, Michael Lang, Nichole Nava, Paula Brackett, Rebecca Brunelli,
Regina Coffman, Shannon Hester, Silas Zelny, Tami Donnelson, Tom
Lando, and Whitney (electronically) Julie Threet, Loretta Torres, William
Monroe, Lorena Monroe, Kelly Munson, Dayttogna, and Patrick Newell
Action: APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Motion: Supervisor Ritter
Seconded: Supervisor Connelly
Motion passed unanimously
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:30AM - Public Hearing - Public Hearing to Consider Increasing the Maximum
Service Charge in County Service Area (CSA) 82 Stirling City, Resolution Increasing
Maximum Service Charge in CSA 82, and Resolution Authorizing Application for
Sewer Construction Project
CSA 82 manages the Stirling City sewer collection system which provides sanitary
sewer services to 95 parcels. The sewer system's lower section was replaced in
2006, while the upper section has not been rehabilitated and is failing. The State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) awarded the CSA a $1.2 million grant to
replace the upper section of the sewage collection system. However, the grant
requires a fiscal sustainability plan to ensure adequate ongoing maintenance of the
new system. In August 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved $128,938 in
American Rescue Plan Act funding for ongoing required State permitting,
monitoring, administrative costs, and other related operations. The current CSA
maximum per parcel service charge is insufficient to meet future maintenance
needs and does not meet the fiscal sustainability requirements of the grant. On
April 25, 2023, the Board authorized a resolution of intent directing the
commencement of procedures to impose an increased maximum service charge for
CSA 82 and set a public hearing for June 13, 2023, to consider such a charge. The
Department of Public Health recommends the Board open the public hearing to
consider increasing the annual parcel charges for CSA 82; accept all timely
submitted protest bids; and, if a majority protest does not exist; adopt the
resolution increasing the maximum service charge in CSA 82. Additionally, in
December 2016, the Board adopted Resolution 16-176 authorizing an application
for funding from the SWRCB and designating a representative to execute the
agreement and any amendments for the CSA 82 Stirling City Sewer System
Rehabilitation Planning and Design Project. The Department recommends the
Board adopt an updated resolution authorizing an application for funding from the
SWRCB and designating the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the
agreement and any amendments for the CSA 82 Stirling City Sewer System
Rehabilitation Construction Project. (Public Works)
Action requested - 1) OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION TO
INCREASE FEES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICES IN COUNTY SERVICE AREA
(CSA) 82 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION TO
PROCEED WITH SEWER CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION FOR CSA 82 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Staff Report
Resolution 23-064
Resolution 23-065
Joshua Pack, Director of Public Works, presented this item to the Board.
Hearing was open, Assistant Clerk stated 8 written protests were received, no CSA
property owners had additional written protest, no CSA property owners spoke,
no other interested parties spoke, no CSA property owners who submitted a
written response withdrew their protest, a last call for written protest was called
with no additional submissions, the Public Hearing was closed, the Assistant Clerk
of the Board opened and counted the protests and determined a majority to
protest does not exist, with 6.5%.
Action: 1) OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION TO INCREASE FEES
AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICES IN COUNTY SERVICE AREA (CSA) 82 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH
SEWER CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION FOR CSA 82 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN
Motion: Supervisor Teeter
Seconded: Supervisor Durfee
Motion passed unanimously.
5.02 9:45AM - Timed Item - Application for Outdoor Festival License for Spencer Rouse
(MISC23-0012 - For the Funk of It Music Festival)
Spencer Rouse has submitted an application for an Outdoor Festival License per
Chapter 12, Article III. Outdoor Festivals. The festival is proposed for three days,
Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13, the hours are 2:00 pm to 12:00 am on
Friday, 11:00 am to 12:00 am on Saturday, and 11:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sunday.
The applicant anticipates a total of 800 attendees, with capacity up to 400-500 on
each day of the event. The festival site (Lake Concow Campground) is located at
12967 Concow Road, north and east of Oroville (APNs: 058-350-001, -002, -003 &
058-230-010). The festival is proposed to feature outdoor musical performances
and camping activities. The Department of Development Services completed an
environmental review of the application, completed a site visit and determined
since no permanent structures will be built, the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15304 (e) of the CEQA
Guidelines - "Minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent
effects on the environment, including carnivals, etc." The Department recommends
that the Board of Supervisors approve the application for an outdoor festival
license, subject to the recommended conditions related to amplified sound, potable
water, solid waste management, restroom and hand washing stations, wastewater
management, fire control, encroachment permits for applicable signs, traffic
control, dust control, insurance requirements, and outreach to California Highway
Patrol. (Development Services)
Action requested - 1) FIND THE FESTIVAL TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER
SECTION 15304(E) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND 2)
APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL LICENSE (MISC23-0012),
SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
Staff Report
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Paula Daneluk, Director of Development Services, and Austin Forde, Assistant
Planner, presented this item to the Board.
No public comment was submitted for this item.
Action: 1) FIND THE FESTIVAL TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION
15304(E) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND 2) APPROVE
THE APPLICATION FOR AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL LICENSE (MISC23-0012), SUBJECT
TO THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
Motion: Supervisor Durfee
Seconded: Supervisor Teeter
Motion passed unanimously.
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 Andy Pickett Employee Organizations:
Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services Workers' Unit; Butte County
Management Employees Association; Butte County Probation Peace Officers
Association; Butte County Probation Peace Officers Association - Management
Unit; Butte County Professional Employees' Association; Butte County Deputy
Sheriff's Association - General Unit; Butte County Deputy Sheriff's Association -
Management/Supervisory Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association -
General Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory Unit;
UPEC Local 792 - Skilled Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District Attorneys
Association - Attorney Unit; Confidential Unit; Non -Represented Unit; Board of
Supervisors Executive Assistants
6.03 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - one case:
A. Floyd E. Jones et al v. Hal Brooks et al (Consent Decree), Butte County
Superior Court Case No: 84429
Staff Report
6.04 Public Comment
BUTTE COUNTY IN -HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD AGENDA JUNE 13,
2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.01 Contract with Excellesoft Partners, LLC for Nexus Registry Software
Subscription and Services for In -Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public
Authority
IHSS Public Authority assists IHSS recipients in obtaining in -home assistance
care providers through the establishment of a registry provider, and an on-
going emergency back-up provider system for IHSS recipients. Nexus
Registry Software from Excellesoft Partners, LLC maintains a database of
registry providers and emergency back-up providers. Nexus Registry
Software enables IHSS Public Authority to match IHSS recipients with the
best possible registry providers and emergency back-up providers. The
Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve a contract with Excellesoft Partners, LLC for Nexus
Registry Software Subscription and Services for IHSS Public Authority. The
term of the contract is date of execution through June 30, 2026, not -to -
exceed $42,315. (Employment and Social Services)
Action requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN
Staff Report
Shelby Boston, Director of Employment and Social Services, presented this
item to the Board.
No public comment was submitted for this item.
Action: 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Motion: Supervisor Connelly
Seconded: Supervisor Durfee
Motion passed unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT Comments to the In -Home Supportive Services Public
Authority Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will
be limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the
In -Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board is prohibited from taking
action on any item not listed on the agenda.
5. CLOSED SESSION (NO ITEMS)
4.11 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
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, Croville.
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. An (*) appearing before an agenda item
signifies that material has been provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain that item.
Agenda The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
Format and 1. Consent Agenda: these are items that are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote
Meeting of the Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker
Order: card (located in the back of the board room) and give it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of
the Board) or, when the Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent
Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are
discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
2. Regular Agenda: this is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are
heard. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
3. Public Hearing and Timed Items: this is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public
hearing are set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may
start after the time listed, but will never start before the time listed.
4. Public Comment: this is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board
on any matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed
on the agenda, but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction.
5. Closed Session: the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances.
This area of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the closed session.
Public It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow
Participation: members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is
limited to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.3. The Board 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 of the 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 modifications/accommodations or to request materials in alternate formats.
All requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to
the meeting.
For further information contact the:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Administrative Office
25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
530.552.3300
www.buttecounty.net cob