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ANDY PICKETT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER &
CLERK OF THE BOARD
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
Rules of Decorum
The Board of Supervisors welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and appreciates public
engagement. The Board of Supervisors expects members of the public to act in a courteous, civil, and
respectful manner. Individuals who address the Board shall not make personal, impertinent,
slanderous, or profane remarks to any member of the Board, staff, or the general public. The Board of
Supervisors will not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive language, or disorderly conduct,
which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of Board meetings. Violation of these
rules of decorum will result in the meeting being recessed.
2A. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
2B. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) OF RECUSAL
3A. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
3B. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
3.01 Approval of Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes - Submitted for approval are the
March 26, 2024 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes - action requested - APPROVE
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 26, 2024. (County
Administration)
3.02 Continuation of Local Emergency due to the 2024 Early February Storms - On February 4, 2024,
Butte County was impacted by a powerful, slow-moving, atmospheric river and damaging
wind, causing property damage and power outages. On February 6, 2024, the Acting County
Administrative Officer Proclaimed a Local Emergency, requesting state and Federal assistance.
The Board of Supervisors further ratified this local emergency proclamation on February 13,
2024. Significant damages to public infrastructure have been documented and validated by
our state and Federal partners. On March 22, 2024, the Governor of the State of California
expanded the existing State of Emergency, seeking a Major Disaster declaration to 19 counties,
including Butte County. State law requires the Board of Supervisors to review the need to
continue the local emergency every 60 days. At this point, the full impact of the emergency
has not yet been determined - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 9, 2024
9:00 AM
MEETING LOCATION
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2
TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4
DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5
BRAD STEPHENS, COUNTY COUNSEL
3.03 Annual Report Regarding Compliance with Continuing Disclosure Requirements for Debt
Issuance - The County is required to meet continuing disclosure requirements for long term
financings. Annually, a report on the status of compliance with these disclosure requirements
is provided to the Board of Supervisors. The County’s long term financings include Bonds
Payable, Certificates of Participation, and Capital Leases for buildings and equipment. Each
long term financing includes one or more of the following continuing disclosure requirements:
1) timely delivery of the County’s Annual Budget, 2) timely delivery of the County’s Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), 3) timely delivery of the County’s Annual Single Audit
Report (SAR), and when applicable, 4) timely Notification of Events that could have an impact
on long term financings (material events and/or voluntary events). Additionally, the County
has a Bond Payable financing that requires timely posting of the Budget, ACFR, and Notification
of Events with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) via the Electronic Municipal
Markets Access (EMMA) website. The Trustee for the Bond Payable financing acts as the
Dissemination Agent and completes the EMMA postings. The County has complied with all of
the continuing disclosure requirements since the last report to the Board in April 2023 with
the following exceptions. First, the ACFR for the year ended June 30, 2023 was not delivered
timely to some lenders. Second, the ACFR was not posted timely with the MSRB. Both defaults
resulted from external auditor delays. A Notice of Failure to Provide Audited Financial
Statements was prepared by County staff. This notice was provided to the Bond Financing
Trustee for posting to EMMA by the ACFR due date. Upon issuance, the ACFR was provided to
the Trustee and posted to EMMA. Lenders accepted notification of the delay and there were
no penalties - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (County Administration)
3.04 Contract Amendments with 3CORE and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for
Micro-Enterprise Loan Program - On July 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved two
contracts with 3CORE and the SBDC to operate the Micro-Enterprise Loan Program funded by
a Community Development Block Grant. On May 23, 2023, the Board of Supervisors amended
guidelines to relaunch the program which provides forgivable loans up to $20,000
underwritten by 3CORE to eligible low-income businesses of five or fewer employees, and
technical assistance provided by SBDC in the form of business classes and business advising.
As the grant nears close-out, SBDC does not foresee utilizing all of the technical assistance
funding currently budgeted for in their contract, and 3CORE is in a position to utilize those
funds to underwrite additional loans. Under existing grant terms, funds can be moved from
the SBDC contract to the 3CORE contract to fully spend down the grant. Staff recommends
approving two contract amendments: (1) Decreasing the maximum payable to SBDC by
$24,087, not-to-exceed $63,897; and (2) Increasing the maximum payable to 3CORE by
$24,087, not-to-exceed $168,603. The amendments also extend both contract terms by 17
days through June 17, 2024 to take advantage of all remaining activity time to spend down the
funds. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT
AMENDMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.05 Letter of Support for AB 2902 (Wood) Organic Waste Recycling: Right-Sizing and Flexibility - SB
1383 (Lara, 2016), requires the state to reduce landfill disposal of organic waste to 75 percent
below 2014 levels by 2025. Local governments are working to implement SB 1383, but
California is not a one-size-fits-all state. The state’s smallest counties are exempted from
certain aspects of SB 1383 through 2026, but they face significant implementation challenges
if their exemptions sunset. AB 2902 would extend the current exemption for some of the
State's smallest counties. While AB 2902 does not directly impact the SB 1383 implementation
timeline in Butte County, the County desires to support reasonable adjustments to SB 1383 in
recognition to the differing needs and challenges in rural areas throughout the state. Approval
of a letter of support is recommended - action requested – APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT.
(County Administration)
3.06 Agreement Amendment with Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network (Dreamcatchers) for
Vocational Services - On June 13, 2023 the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with
Dreamcatchers for Vocational Services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June
30, 2024, not-to-exceed $135,866. Dreamcatchers is a nonprofit organization providing
employment preparation services, job placement assistance, and retention services.
Dreamcatchers provides vocational 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. Vocational services provide opportunities for clients to work
on effective communication, multi-tasking skills, direction following, and time management
skills. The Department of Behavioral Health had a slight increase (3.9%) in allocations for
Dreamcatchers in the fiscal year 2023-24 due to the rising costs of providing services. As a
cost-driven program, the Department delayed the increase to examine cost allocations and
ensure the increase was applied towards client-driven expenses. Under the agreement,
Dreamcatchers has a measurable goal of providing supported employment vocational training
to a minimum of 20 clients, and to transition a minimum of 18 clients to community
employment and/or a higher level of vocational services. The Department recommends the
Board approve an amendment to the Dreamcatchers agreement to increase funding by $5,368
not-to-exceed $141,234. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.07 Resolution Recognizing Rick Dennis Upon His Retirement from the Department of Behavioral
Health - The Department of Behavioral Health recommends that the Board of Supervisors
adopt a resolution recognizing the retirement of Rick Dennis on the occasion of his retirement
after 21 years of service - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.08 Contract Amendment with Sophia Meyer Law, P.C. (Meyer Law) for Legal Services - County
Counsel contracts with attorneys for specialized legal services provided to the Department of
Employment and Social Services, Children's Services Division. Contract attorneys provide legal
representation and consultation on matters such as juvenile dependency, guardianship issues,
and termination of parental rights. On September 13, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved
a contract with Meyer Law to provide one full-time attorney for specialized legal services with
the term ending September 12, 2025. On April 11, 2023 the Board approved a contract with
Cashel White for half-time legal services with a term ending April 10, 2026. Ms. White has
terminated her contract with Butte County, effective April 8, 2024, and intends to join Meyer
Law. The Department recommends amending the contract with Meyer Law for legal services,
adding a half-time attorney, work currently performed by Ms. White, along with an additional
10 hours per week increase due to workload. The contract amendment increases the
maximum payable amount, funded by the Department of Employment and Social Services, by
$189,250, not to exceed $732,678. All other terms remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Counsel)
3.09 Resolution Recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Butte County - Board approval
is requested for a Resolution which recognizes April 21-27, 2024 as National Crime Victims'
Rights Week in Butte County. National Crime Victims' Rights Week provides an opportunity to
recognize the County's commitment to victim services and to assist survivors with relevant
services that support justice and healing of all victims of crime - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (District Attorney)
3.10 Amendments to Butte County Code Chapters 26 and 28A Regarding Age of Allowable
Manufactured Homes - At the February 27, 2024 meeting, the Board voted 5-0 in favor of an
ordinance amending Chapters 26-2 and 28A-1 of the Butte County Code and waived the first
reading. These amendments include modifying the age limitation of manufactured homes
installed in the County from 10 years of age to manufactured homes manufactured on or after
September 1, 2008 - action requested - ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING BUTTE COUNTY
CODE, CHAPTER 26, (BUILDINGS) AND CHAPTER 28A, (MOBILEHOME AND MOBILEHOME LOT
STANDARDS); AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
3.11 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 Salary Ordinance No. 4236, Section 28E - “Mid-Management” by
adding a new classification series titled Public Works Project Manager I/II/III at Salary Ranges
68/83/98. Associated labor groups have agreed to these changes.
PUBLIC WORKS: Concurrent with Human Resources request above, the Public Works
Department requests to delete one (1) vacant Senior Civil Engineer position and one Associate
Civil Engineer position and add two (2) of the Public Works Project Manager I/II/III series
classification positions. These changes will better suit the current and future operational needs
of the Department. These positions will be funded by the Road Fund. The funding is available
in the Department's budget, there are no fiscal impacts to the Road Fund. Total allocations to
remain unchanged. (Human Resources)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.12 Capital Asset Surplus-Library Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and RFID System - The
Board of Supervisors has authority to declare capital assets as surplus that are no longer
serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The County Library recommends the Board
declare the Library Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and RFID System as surplus to the
needs of the County, as the assets are at end of life and no longer supported, and remove the
equipment from the capital asset ledger - action requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS
SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. (Library)
3.13 Contract with Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE) for High-Speed Broadband - On
March 14, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved the County Library to participate in a
statewide initiative to connect California’s public libraries to a high-speed data network. The
California State Library appointed a non-profit library consortium to manage the roll out and
billing process for these services. Since that time, the California State Library has appointed
various organizations for the administration of high-speed broadband services across the
States’ public libraries. On October 11, 2022, the Board approved a contract with CTC for library
high-speed broadband services. The term of the contract was July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2027,
not-to-exceed $321,807. On December 31, 2023, CTC ended their contract early and the
California State Library contracted with a new partner, ICOE, to administer library high-speed
broadband services. The County Library recommends the Board approve a contract with ICOE.
The term of the contract is January 1, 2024 through July 1, 2027, not-to-exceed $232,100. The
appropriations for the contract area included in the County Library's FY 2023-24 budget - action
requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Library)
3.14 Contract with Clinisys Inc for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - The Public
Health Laboratory plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health by processing and testing
samples from hospitals, primary care providers, public health clinics, and walk-in individuals
for Butte and surrounding counties. The local testing capabilities include, but are not limited
to Mycobacteriology, Bacteriology, Enteric cultures, Mycology, Rabies, Insect and Tick
Identification, Molecular Testing, and Water Testing. The laboratory is operating with an
outdated legacy file system which includes paper documents and Excel spreadsheets and is not
in line with the State's laboratory interoperability initiatives. The Department of Public Health
initiated a request for proposals for a modern LIMS that can easily be supported and
maintained, to improve process efficiency and communication within the laboratory network
and submitters. The County solicitation process determined Clinisys Inc. to be the most
qualified candidate based on experience, references, cost, and capabilities. This modern LIMS
will increase the interoperability of all the machines within the laboratory and will increase
staff productivity. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Clinisys Inc. for
a LIMS software solution. The term of the contract is upon execution through April 8, 2029,
not-to-exceed $546,401 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.15 Agreement Amendment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the
Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Workforce Development Program - The Department of
Public Health entered into a grant agreement in fiscal year 2021-22 with CDPH to implement a
DIS Workforce Development Program. The purpose of the program is to develop, expand, train,
and sustain the DIS workforce. The agreement provides funding intended to hire personnel to
address projected jurisdictional sexually transmitted disease (STD), HIV, COVID-19, and other
infectious disease prevention and response needs. The program activities focus on key
strategic targets such as the increased capacity to conduct disease investigation, linkage to
prevention and treatment, case management and oversight, and outbreak response for STD,
HIV, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases. The original term of the grant agreement is July
1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, with a maximum award amount of $653,645. CDPH is
amending the grant agreement to extend the term and remove award allocations for calendar
year 2024 and 2025. The Department recommends amending the grant agreement with CDPH
for the DIS Workforce Development plan. The amendment extends the term of the contract by
one (1) month through January 31, 2026, and decreases the maximum award amount by
$261,458, not-to-exceed $392,187. All other terms remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.16 Budget Adjustment for County Service Area (CSA) 17 Zone 1 South Oroville/Las Plumas Park
Street Lighting District - CSA 17 Zone 1 is located in four distinct, developed neighborhoods in
the south Oroville area and provides financing for street lighting services to approximately
1,357 parcels. Administrative costs for CSA oversight have increased with time, expending
funds beyond the current budget appropriations. The Department of Public Works
recommends increasing appropriations in CSA 17 Zone 1 by $4,500 to offset administrative
costs for the remainder of the fiscal year. The anticipated FY 2023-24 ending fund balance will
be reduced by $4,500, from $87,541 to $83,041 - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Public Works)
3.17 Budget Adjustment for County Service Area (CSA) 21 Zone 1 (Skansen) Oakridge Subdivision
Sewer District - CSA 21 Zone 1 is located southeast of Chico at Rocky Bluff Drive and Spanish
Garden Drive. Zone 1 provides sanitary sewer services to approximately 35 parcels.
Unanticipated maintenance issues have expended funds beyond the current budget
appropriations. The Department of Public Works recommends increasing appropriations in
CSA 21 Zone 1 by $10,000 to offset maintenance costs for the remainder of the current fiscal
year. The anticipated FY 2023-24 ending fund balance will be reduced by $10,000, from
$42,365 to $32,65 - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
(Public Works)
3.18 Budget Adjustment for County Service Area (CSA) 24 Chico-Mud Creek Drainage District - CSA
24 encompasses most of the Chico urban area and surrounding rural areas north of Highway
32 to the Chico Municipal Airport and provides financing for area-wide drainage services and
the Mud Creek Levee System. The CSA consists of approximately 15,200 parcels. Increased
administrative costs for CSA oversight, necessary equipment purchases, and increased
maintenance (flood responses, frequent removal of debris, and coordination with the City of
Chico to meet state flood preparedness requirements) have expended funds beyond the
current budget appropriations. In addition, deferred maintenance must be addressed in the
coming months. The Department recommends increasing appropriations in CSA 24 by
$200,000 to offset current maintenance and administrative costs and allow flexibility to
address deferred maintenance as required for state compliance - action requested - APPROVE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Public Works)
3.19 Notice of Completion for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Valley
Road Edgelines Project - On July 25, 2023, the Board of Supervisors awarded the HSIP Cycle 10
Valley Road Edgelines Project to Chrisp Company of Fremont, CA. The project provided for
installing high-visibility thermoplastic striping on various roads within the County. The contract
award amount was $251,312. One contract change order was approved, resulting in a decrease
of $5,000. The resulting total cost of work is $246,312. All contract work has been completed
per the project plans and specifications - action requested - 1) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK
AS COMPLETE; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Public
Works)
3.20 Capital Asset Surplus Vehicles for Auction - The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare
vehicles surplus that are no longer serviceable or needed by the County before auctioning the
items. The Department recommends the Board declare ten vehicles and two equipment items
as surplus to the needs of the County, as the assets either have high mileage or the repairs
exceed the value of the asset, and remove the vehicles from the capital asset ledger - action
requested - DECLARE (10) CAPITAL ASSETS AND (2) EQUIPMENT ITEMS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS
OF THE COUNTY. (Public Works)
3.21 Agreement with California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Division of Boating and
Waterways (DBAW) Boating Safety and Enforcement Aid Program - The Sheriff's Office was
awarded $159,342 in grant funds from DBAW for year-round patrols of the Feather River,
Sacramento River, and Lake Oroville. The Sheriff is charged with the enforcement of boating
laws and regulations by means of vessel, foot, and vehicle patrol. Uniformed law enforcement
personnel will provide year-round patrols on all waterways, provide education to the public on
State and local boating laws, conduct vessel inspection programs for compliance with required
safety equipment and vessel registration, as well as, provide supervision of on-the-water
boating activities. The program funds a full-time Deputy Sheriff, a leased patrol vehicle, marine
equipment, and supporting program services. The State requires the County to utilize annual
boat tax revenue of $140,601 prior to utilizing the grant funds. Boat tax revenue is used to
partially fund a full-time Sheriff's Sergeant to oversee the water enforcement program. The
department recommends entering into a contract with California Department of Parks and
Recreation for the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBAW) Boating Safety and Enforcement
Aid Program. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed
$159,342 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff)
3.22 Approve Application for US Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services (COPS) Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant Funds
The Sheriff's Office is requesting approval to apply for federal fiscal year 2023-24 COPS
LEMHWA Grant funds to expand and further the mission of the existing Health and Wellness
Program (Program). The Program works to improve mental health and wellness of Law
Enforcement Officers and support staff by providing physical and mental health resources such
as counselors, physical therapy, and other peer support training and events. These services
are provided to all members of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office as well as members of all other
law enforcement agencies in Butte County. The COPS LEMHWA Grant is a competitive federal
grant with a deadline of April 30, 2024. If funds are awarded, acceptance of the funds and the
associated budget amendment will be brought to the Board of Supervisors at a future meeting.
The Sheriff's Office recommends approval of the COPS LEMHWA Grant application - action
requested - APPROVE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff)
3.23 Budget Adjustment to Complete Capital Asset Purchases of Vehicle and Related Equipment
Each year the Sheriff's Office budgets for the purchase of multiple vehicles and related
equipment. As part of the fiscal year 2023-24 budget, the Sheriff's Office included funds from
its State Asset Forfeiture Sub Fund to purchase one truck and related equipment for an
estimated total cost of $65,000. The Sheriff's Office also budgeted funds from its 2011 Rural
County Assistance Sub Fund to purchase equipment for one truck that was received in fiscal
year 2022-23 for an estimated cost of $21,550. Due to inflation and increases in the cost of
labor, the actual costs for the vehicle, equipment, and installation labor have exceeded the
estimates that were developed in February, 2023, and additional appropriations are needed.
The Sheriff's Office is requesting an additional $6,850 be allocated from the State Asset
Forfeiture Sub Fund and $4,070 be allocated from the 2011 Rural County Assistance Sub Fund
balance in order to complete the purchases necessary to put both vehicles into service - action
requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO COMPLETE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASES (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED). (Sheriff)
3.24 Accept Vehicle Donation from Butte County Search and Rescue - Butte County Search and
Rescue acquired a 2014 Rokon Trailblazer 2WD Motorcycle with a value of $5,000 to donate
to the Sheriff's Office. Search and Rescue will use the vehicle to assist the Sheriff's Office when
responding to calls for service. The Sheriff's Office will assume the cost to register, maintain,
and insure the vehicle. The Sheriff's Office recommends accepting the donation of the vehicle
as a capital asset - action requested - ACCEPT DONATION. (Sheriff)
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(List available at https://www.buttecounty.net/327/Board-Commission-Vacancies
A. Appointment to Listed Vacancies
B. Board Member / Committee Reports and Board Member Comments
(Pursuant to California State law, the Board is prohibited from taking action on any
item not listed on the agenda)
4.02 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, at the beginning of the regular agenda, which will last a maximum of 15 minutes, with
another to follow as the last item on the regular agenda with no time limits.
4.03 Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Use Policy, Annual Report and Ordinance Renewal
Effective January 1, 2022, Government Code sections 7070-7075 requires a law enforcement
agency (LEA) to obtain approval from the applicable governing body prior to obtaining LEA
funding for acquiring military equipment. This involves adoption of a Military Equipment Use
Policy by ordinance. In addition, the Sheriff's Office is required to provide an annual report on
use of military equipment and the Board of Supervisors is to determine if the adopted
ordinance shall be renewed annually. The original policy was approved by the Board of
Supervisors in May of 2022. The Sheriff’s Office recommends the Board review the Military
Equipment Use Policy, accept the annual report for information, and waive the first reading of
the ordinance - action requested - 1) ACCEPT THE ANNUAL REPORT AS INFORMATION; AND 2)
WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE. (Sheriff)
4.04 Inmate Access by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents - Pursuant to
California Government Code section 7283.1(d), the Board of Supervisors will hold a public
hearing to receive information from the Sheriff regarding access to individuals housed in the
Butte County Jail, by agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Board will
also receive and consider public comment related to this issue - action requested - ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION AND RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT. (Sheriff)
4.05 California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum
Infrastructure Program Grant through Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) - On November
30, 2022, DHCS through its agent, AHP has awarded a grant to Butte County in the amount of
$5,201,740 to build capacity for children and youth services as well as perinatal and parenting
women within the County. Since that time, DHCS, AHP and counties across the State worked
to develop a grant agreement template to meet the needs of the counties and effectively
administer the grant. The grant agreement includes a County match of $469,211 which is
allocated in the 2023-24 fiscal year Department of Behavioral Health's budget, bringing the
project total to $5,670,951. This grant will fund the expansion of the Department's Chico
Stepping Stones Facility, increasing its service capacity with a building purchase and renovation
that will accommodate an additional 148 behavioral health clients and an additional 43
substance use disorder clients in an outpatient setting. The facility expansion will be conducive
to individual treatment and groups, enhance services for mothers and children, and for
children and youth requiring treatment. The Department recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve the DHCS grant agreement in the amount of $5,201,740, and adopt the
resolution authorizing the Director of Behavioral Health to sign the agreement and program
documents as required by the DHCS and AHP. The term of the grant is December 7, 2022
through June 30, 2027 - action requested - 1) APPROVE GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT; AND
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
4.06 Contract with Traditions Psychiatry Group, P.C. DBA Traditions Behavioral Health (TBH) for
Psychiatry Services at the County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) - The Department of
Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) in 2021 for psychiatric services. The
RFP is good for three years. The Department received seven responses: TBH of Larkspur, CA;
Cross County Locums, of Berkeley Lake, GA; ExMed of Burbank, CA; Golden State Physician
Services of Alpharetta, GA; Locum Tenens of Alpharetta, GA; Staff Care of Coppell, TX; and Vista
Staffing Solutions of Cottonwood Heights, UT. TBH was chosen as the most responsive
proposal. TBH is a locum agency which provides on-site, on-call, and telemedicine psychiatrists.
Under the contract, TBH will provide on-site and on-call psychiatrists to provide coverage at
the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF). A rotating pool of 8 to 12 psychiatrists will work 16-hour
shifts to provide coverage, as well as daily on-call shifts. The PHF is a critical facility and with
the current shortage of psychiatrists in the County, TBH provides a crucial service in securing
doctors to staff the facility at its intended capacity. The Department recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve a contract with TBH for psychiatry services at the PHF. The term of this
contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $1,861,500 - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN (Behavioral Health)
4.07 Contract with Traditions Psychiatry Group, P.C. DBA Traditions Behavioral Health (TBH) for
Outpatient Psychiatry Services - In 2022, the Department of Behavioral Health released a
Request for Proposal (RFP) for outpatient psychiatric services. The RFP is good for three years.
The Department received five responses and awarded contracts to all five responders as
follows: AB Staffing of Gilbert, AZ; CA Locums P.C. of Alpharetta, GA; ExMed of Burbank, CA;
Golden State of Alpharetta, GA; and TBH of Larkspur, CA. The psychiatrists provide clinical
psychiatric services and assist the Department in meeting the required level of mental health
services available in the County. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors
approve a contract with TBH for outpatient psychiatry services. Under the contract, TBH will
supply psychiatrists to provide services at various Department outpatient clinics either on-site
or via telehealth, as needed. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with
TBH for psychiatrist services. The term of this contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025,
not-to-exceed $874,000 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
4.08 Budget Adjustment for Facility Repairs for 18 County Center Drive, Oroville - 18 County Center
Drive, Oroville was constructed in 1951 as a nursing home adjacent to the former County
Hospital. The facility was expanded in 1975 and over the years has been occupied by a number
of County departments, most recently by the Department of Behavioral Health. On June 13,
2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a lease agreement for the Department of Behavioral
Health to relocate from 18 County Center Drive, leaving the facility vacant. The Department of
General Services proposes use of the facility over the next 10 years as temporary or semi-
permanent occupancy by departments while their regular facilities undergo significant repairs
and/or rehabilitation. The first of such use is by the Probation Department who requires a
temporary location for approximately 18 months while the new Probation facility is
constructed on the same site as the current facility. 18 County Center Drive requires
rehabilitation prior to any occupancy including roof replacement, exterior waterproofing,
HVAC replacement, and interior repairs resulting from water intrusion. The estimated total
cost of rehabilitation is $3.32 million. On October 10, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved
the use of $50.7 million in PG&E Settlement funds for the County Facility Deferred
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program to address facility needs such as 18 County Center
Drive. The Department of General Services recommends the Board approve a budget
adjustment from PG&E Settlement funds for the County Facility Deferred Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $2.7 million. The Department has included funding
the remainder of the total project budget as major maintenance in the FY2024-25 budget -
action requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (General Services)
4.09 Subrecipient Agreement Between the Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and Butte
County Department of Water and Resource Conservation - In December 2022, the Vina GSA
submitted a grant application to the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) grant
program and in October 2023 the GSA received an award notification letter indicating that the
proposal in the amount of $5.535 million was awarded funding to complete the work described
in the application. The Vina GSA Board directed staff to develop a subrecipient agreement
with Butte County to provide overall grant management and project management services and
to retain consultants to complete surface water supply and recharge feasibility study, inter-
basin coordination, modeling and reporting, and conduct an outreach program on behalf of
the GSA. Butte County is a member agency of the Vina GSA and has staff with specialized
knowledge and expertise to conduct the projects for the benefit of the Vina subbasin, its
communities, and agricultural industry. The Department recommends entering into a
subrecipient agreement with the Vina GSA to conduct project and grant management services,
retain and manage consultants and provide technical assistance to complete grant
components and tasks on behalf of the Vina GSA to be funded by the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act implementation grant. The term of the agreement is March 13, 2024
through April 15, 2026, not-to-exceed $1,470,000 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water & Resource Conservation)
4.10 Subrecipient Agreement Between the Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(GSA) and Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation - In December 2022,
the Wyandotte Creek GSA submitted a grant application to the Sustainable Groundwater
Management (SGM) grant program and in October 2023 the GSA received an award
notification letter indicating that the proposal in the amount of $5.527 million was awarded
funding to complete the work described in the application. The Wyandotte Creek GSA Board
directed staff to develop a subrecipient agreement with Butte County to provide overall grant
management and project management services and to provide technical assistance on the
Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) on behalf of the GSA. Butte County is a member agency
of the Wyandotte Creek GSA and has staff with specialized knowledge and expertise to expand
the capacity of the GSA to complete tasks associated with the Wyandotte Creek GSP projects
and management actions implementation for the benefit of the groundwater subbasin, its
communities, and agricultural industry. These tasks will include retaining a consultant to
support inter-basin coordination, modeling, and enhancements to the data management
system. The Department recommends entering into a subrecipient agreement with the
Wyandotte Creek GSA to conduct grant administration and project management on behalf of
the GSA and to provide technical assistance on the GSP to be funded by the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act implementation grant. The term of the agreement is April 9,
2024 through April 15, 2026, not-to-exceed $1,025,000 - action requested - APPROVE
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water & Conservation District)
4.11 Contract with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Water Supply and Recharge Feasibility Analysis
for the Vina Groundwater Sustainable Agency and Data Management System Enhancements
for the Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainable Agency - The Water Supply and Recharge
Feasibility Analysis for the Vina Groundwater Sustainable Agency (GSA) and Data Management
System Enhancements for the Wyandotte Creek GSA tasks were included in Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act Implementation Grant Program applications submitted by the
Vina and Wyandotte Creek GSAs to the California Department of Water Resources. The GSA
Boards approved an approach whereby Butte County Department of Water and Resource
Conservation will conduct the work on behalf of the GSAs, to be funded by the grant funding
through Subrecipient agreements with the GSAs. A Request for Proposals was issued on
December 8, 2023 and three proposals were received. The proposals were reviewed by a
committee of County staff, a member of the Butte County Technical Advisory Committee, and
a member of the Butte County Water Commission. The review committee unanimously
recommended the County enter into a contract with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., of Rancho
Cordova CA, based on capabilities, experience, references, scope of services, schedule, and
cost. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
to conduct Water Supply and Recharge Feasibility Analysis for the Vina GSA and Data
Management System Enhancements for the Wyandotte Creek GSA. The term of the contract
is upon execution through April 15, 2026, not-to-exceed $685,000 - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water & Resource Conservation)
4.12 Contract with Errol L. Montgomery & Associates, Inc. for Inter-basin Coordination and
Modeling for Groundwater Subbasins - The Inter-basin coordination and modeling tasks were
included in Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Implementation Grant Program
applications submitted by the Vina and Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
(GSAs) to the California Department of Water Resources. The GSA Boards approved an
approach whereby Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation will
conduct the work on behalf of the GSAs, to be funded by the grant funding through
Subrecipient agreements with the GSAs. A Request for Proposals was issued on December 8,
2023 and three proposals were received. The proposals were reviewed by a committee of
County staff, a member of the Butte County Technical Advisory Committee, and a member of
the Butte County Water Commission. The review committee unanimously recommended the
County enter into a contract with Errol L. Montgomery & Associates, Inc., of Sacramento, CA,
based on capabilities, experience, references, scope of services, schedule, and cost. The
Department recommends entering into a contract with Errol L. Montgomery & Associates, Inc
to conduct Inter-basin Coordination and Modeling for Groundwater Subbasins. The term of the
contract is upon execution through April 15, 2026, not-to-exceed $467,000 - action requested
- APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water & Resource Conservation)
4.13 Resolutions Authorizing Funding Agreement for Community Wide Regional Funding Grant
Program, Amendment to the Salary Ordinance, and Approving Agreements for Water Hauling
with Butte Water Truck Service and Cali Dozer Co. LLC - In coordination with the Departments
of Public Health and Water and Resource Conservation, County Administration is seeking
authorization to enter into a funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control
Board. County Administration applied to receive grant funds through the Community Wide
Regional Funding Grant program and received an award of $5,745,082 for the Butte County
Drought Resilience and Outreach Project (DROP). This multi-year project will allow the County
to provide short-term and long-term solutions for those impacted by dry wells. This includes
water hauling, tank installation, well replacement and repair, and the addition of a Drought
Navigator Position to guide residents through the process of finding short and long term water
solutions. Staff issued an Invitation for Bid seeking water haulers to provide hauled water;
three bids were received, and staff recommend approving contracts with the two lowest
bidders, Butte Water Truck Service and Cali Dozer Co. LLC. Staff recommend Board
consideration of 1) A resolution authorizing the County to enter into a funding agreement with
the State Water Resources Control Board; 2) A resolution amending the salary ordinance for
County Administration to add one Administrative Technician position (Drought Navigator) that
will sunset on June 30, 2025; and 3) Approval of contracts in the amount of $233,395 each
with Butte Water Truck Service and Cali Dozer Co. LLC for a term contract execution through
April 30, 2026 - action requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ENTER INTO THE
FUNDING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) APPROVE
CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
4.14 Intergovernmental Subrecipient Agreement for Community Development Block Grant -
Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Program Funds with the Sewerage Commission-
Oroville Region (SC-OR) - The Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated $1
billion in CDBG-DR funding related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Major
Disaster Declarations DR-4382 from July to September 2018 and DR-4407 in November 2018.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is the grantee for
the CDBG-DR funds. HCD allocated $317,428,488 of the CDBG-DR funding to the Disaster
Recovery Infrastructure Program (DR-Infrastructure). HCD allocated Butte County
$72,722,679 for DR-Infrastructure projects. On October 25, 2022 the Butte County Board of
Supervisors approved Resolution No 22-155 establishing funding priorities which included the
SC-OR plant upgrade and expansion project. On March 12, 2023 the BOS approved an
Intergovernmental Subrecipient Agreement with SC-OR for grant administration and project
set-up costs not to exceed $220,000. Given the time necessary to develop the infrastructure
project for application to HCD, no funds were expended in the initial contract and it was
terminated in January of 2024. Staff has prepared an Intergovernmental Subrecipient
Agreement with SC-OR for the entirety of the project including grant administration, and plant
upgrade and expansion costs not to exceed $10,394,613, the amount of DR-Infrastructure
funds the Board committed to this project. This expense will be reimbursed by DR-
Infrastructure funds - action requested - APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
4.15 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.16 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as Needed) - Comments to the Board on
issues and items not listed on the agenda. Please note that pursuant to California State law,
the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
4.17 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 10:00 am - Public Hearing - Itemized Costs and Penalties Related to Nuisance Abatement to
Record a Lien and Impose a Special Assessment
A. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00775 at 3901 Tippy Top Road, Oroville (Assessor's
Parcel Number 041-370-048) in the amount of $26,017.43.
On September 15, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non-
medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of
Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for
Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00775 at 3901 Tippy Top Road, Oroville (Assessor's
Parcel Number 041-370-048) in the amount of $26,017.43 ($18,500.00 for penalties and
$7,517.43 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $18,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $7,517.43.
B. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00851 at 4240 Mountain Pine Lane, Concow (Assessor's
Parcel Number 058-340-022) in the amount of $83,080.16.
On October 27, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non-
medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of
Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for
Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00851 at 4240 Mountain Pine Lane, Concow (Assessor's
Parcel Number 058-340-022) in the amount of $83,080.16 ($74,000.00 for penalties and
$9,080.16 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $74,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $9,080.16.
C. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00384 at 40 Stoney Oaks Loop, Bangor (Assessor's
Parcel Number 028-170-177) in the amount of $14,352.40.
On October 23, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non-
medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of
Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for
Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00384 at 40 Stoney Oaks Loop, Bangor (Assessor's
Parcel Number 028-170-177) in the amount of $14,352.40 ($8,500.00 for penalties and
$5,852.40 for cost recovery).
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $8,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $5,852.40.
D. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00626 at 66 Green Cedar Way, Berry Creek (Assessor's
Parcel Number 061-350-026) in the amount of $63,106.20.
On August 25, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non-
medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of
Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for
Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00626 at 66 Green Cedar Way, Berry Creek (Assessor's
Parcel Number 061-350-026) in the amount of $63,106.20 ($54,500.00 for penalties and
$8,606.20 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $54,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $8,606.20.
E. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00954 at 0 Gold Mountain Road, Bangor (Assessor's
Parcel Number 028-170-156) in the amount of $34,447.18.
On November 2, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non-
medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of
Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for
Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00954 at 0 Gold Mountain Road, Bangor (Assessor's
Parcel Number 028-170-156) in the amount of $34,447.18 ($27,000.00 for penalties and
$7,447.18 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $27,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $7,447.18.
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.01 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations, Including
Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. General Services Director
J. Human Resources Director
K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water & Resource Conservation Director
6.02 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, Aaron Quin and Andy Pickett
Employee Organizations: Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services
Workers Unit; Teamsters - Mid Management Unit; Butte
County Probation Peace Officers Association; Butte
County Probation Peace Officers Association -
Management Unit; Butte County Professional Employees’
Association; Butte County Deputy Sheriff’s Association -
General Unit; Butte County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
- Management/Supervisory Unit; Butte County
Correctional Officers Association - General Unit; Butte
County Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory
Unit; Skilled Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District
Attorneys Association - Attorney Unit; Confidential
Employee Unit; Non-Represented Employee Unit; Board of
Supervisors Executive Assistants
6.03 1. Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - two cases:
a. Holman v. County of Butte; Butte County Superior Court Case No: 20cv00578
b. California Open Lands v. Butte County Department of Public Works et al; United
States District Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 2:20-cv-00123 DJC-DMC
2. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - one
potential case.
6.04 Closed Session Public Comment
Butte County
Department Heads
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Louie Mendoza
Assessor*:
Alyssa Douglass
Auditor-Controller*:
Graciela Gutierrez
Behavioral Health:
Scott Kennelly
Chief Administrative
Officer:
Andy Pickett
Chief Probation Officer:
Melissa Romero
Child Support Services:
Sean Farrell
Clerk-Recorder/
Registrar of Voters*:
Keaton Denlay
County Counsel:
Brad Stephens
Development Services:
Paula Daneluk
District Attorney*:
Mike Ramsey
Employment&Social
Services:
Shelby Boston
Fire Chief:
Garrett Sjolund
General Services:
Michael Hodson
Human Resources:
Sheri Waters
Information Systems:
Paul LaValley
Library:
Misty Wright, Interim
Public Health:
Danette York
Public Works:
Joshua Pack
Sheriff-Coroner*:
Kory Honea
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
Troy Kidd
UCCooperative
Extension Advisor:
Luis Espino
Water&Resource
Conservation:
Kamie Loeser
*Elected Official
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Board of Supervisors Meetings
Meeting Information:
Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the
Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At the end of each year the
Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed as a result of holidays or other events
so please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted meeting calendar for the year are available in the
County Administrative Office or on the Clerk of the Board website page.
Agenda Information:
The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72 hours before
each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board website. A copy of the
agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain each agenda item (excluding
documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available for your review at the County
Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and Paradise libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk
of the Board website. Copies of supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications
included with the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have
been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the Board of
Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available at
the County Administrative Office upon request.
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
1. Consent Agenda: These items are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the Board. If you wish to
discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in the back of the board room) and give
it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of the Board) or, when the Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to
remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are
discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
2. Public Comment: This is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any matter not
listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda, but may respond to
statements or questions and provide staff direction. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes, and may be adjusted at the
discretion of the Chair.
3. Regular Agenda: This is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items removed
from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
4. Public Hearing and Timed Items: This is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are set. This is
the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will never start
before the time listed.
5. Closed Session: The Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda
identifies those items that will be discussed during the Closed Session.
Public Participation:
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow members of the
public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited to matters within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. The Board of Supervisors is also
committed to making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with special needs should call the Clerk of the
Board at 530.552.3300, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to request disability-related
modifications/accommodations, or to request materials in alternate formats. All requests for special accommodations
and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate
in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises,
discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions
from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively
supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the Board of Supervisors who
have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to
a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding.
Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made
either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the
hearing.
For further information contact the:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Administration Office
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
530.552.3300
Board of Supervisors Agenda – Commonly Used Acronyms:
AB – Assembly Bill EIR – Environmental Impact Report
APN – Assessor’s Parcel Number EOC – Emergency Operations Center
AQMA – Air Quality Management Act EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
ARPA – American Rescue Plan Act FEIR – Final Environmental Impact Report
BCAG – Butte County Association of Governments FEMA – Federal Emergency Management
Agency
BLUF – Bottom Line Up Front FY – Fiscal Year
BOE – Board of Equalization GP – General Plan
BCFD – Butte County Fire Department IMP – Infrastructure Master Plan
BCGP – Butte County General Plan JPA – Joint Powers Authority
BCOE – Butte County Office of Education LAFCO – Local Agency Formation Commission
BCSO – Butte County Sheriff’s Office MOU – Memorandum of Understanding
BINTF – Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force MUP – Minor Use Permit
BRCP – Butte Regional Conservation Plan NOC – Notice of Completion
CAL FIRE – California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection
NOP – Notice of Preparation
Cal OES – California Office of Emergency Services EM – Emergency Management
CalTrans – California Department of Transportation RFP – Request for Proposals
CDBG – Community Development Block Grant SB – Senate Bill
CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act SBFCA – Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency
CSA – County Service Area SGMA – Sustainable Groundwater Management
Agency
DEIR – Draft Environmental Impact Report SHARP – Self-Help Assistance and Referral
Program
DID – Durham Irrigation District TAC – Technical Advisory Committee
DOT – Department of Transportation YTD – Year-to-date
DWR – Department of Water Resources