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F EBRUARY 13,2024
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3.01Approval of Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes-Submitted for approval are the
January 23, 2024 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes. Additionally, the following
minutes are submitted for approval, bringing all past minutes up to date: October 25, 2022;
November 8, 2022; December 13, 2022; January 10, 2023; January 24, 2023; February 14, 2023;
February 28, 2023; March9, 2023 Special Meeting; March 14, 2023; March 28, 2023; April 11,
2023; April 25, 2023; May 9, 2023; May 23, 2023; June 13, 2023; June 27, 2023; July 25, 2023;
August 8, 2023;August 22, 2023; September 12, 2023; and September 26, 2023. -action
requested-APPROVE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
BEGINNING OCTOBER 25, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 AND JANUARY 23, 2024.(County
Administration)
3.02Letter of Concern Thermalito Diversion Pool State Law Enforcement Shooting Range-The
Department of Water Resources operates a shooting range located near the Thermalito Diversion
Pool. This range is used by State Park Rangers and variousState law enforcement agencies and
shooting occurs at all times of the day and night. The range is ill-suited in its current location,
being in the vicinity of both residential and recreational areas. Due to the location and typography
of the area, those living or recreating nearby are subjected to repeated gunshot noises including
in the middle of the night. Approval of a letter of concern is recommended requesting the range
be relocated to a more appropriate location or minimally that the hours and usage be reduced -
action requested - APPROVE LETTER OF CONCERN. (County Administration)
3.03 Revised Resolution for the South County Food Pantry Project and Contract Amendment with
Community Action Agency of Butte County (CAA) - On October 11, 2022, a Community
Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Round 2 and 3 (CDBG-CV2-3) award from the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) was amended by the
Board to fund the construction of the South County Food Pantry Project. CAA was contracted to
perform the work and completed construction of the South County Food Pantry Project in October
of 2023. With $151,365 remaining in the contract and $28,261 available in general administration
funds, staff recommends increasing the total value of the contract from $370,937 to $399,198
and expanding the scope of work to allow CAA to purchase food for the pantry with all remaining
funds. Staff recommends the Board approve the contract amendment and sign a revised
resolution authorizing these changes in the Standard Agreement with HCD - action requested -1)
APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.04 Resolution Ratifying Local Disaster Proclamation - Meegan Jessee, Acting Chief Administrative
Officer, proclaimed a local emergency on February 6th, 2024 due to the extreme winter storms.
A series of atmospheric river systems brought high winds, substantial precipitation, flooding and
widespread power outages to all areas of Butte County. In order to obtain State assistance to help
with the recovery, a local emergency must be proclaimed. In accordance with the California
Emergency Services Act Section 8630(b) the governing body must ratify the proclaimed
emergency within seven (7) days for it to remain in effect - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
3.05 Capital Asset Purchase (Vehicle) and Budget Adjustment - In the Fall of 2023, a Ford Fusion
belonging to the Department of Behavioral Health was involved in an accident and declared a
total loss. The estimated cost to replace this vehicle is $30,000 with the Department being
responsible for the deductible of $15,000. The balance of the replacement will be covered by
insurance. The Department requests the Board of Supervisors approve the capital asset purchase
of one new vehicle and approve a budget adjustment for the use of salary savings for the
Department's share of cost - action requested - 1) AUTHORIZE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2)
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Behavioral Health)
3.06 Payment for Compassion Pathways Behavioral Health for Crisis Residential Treatment at Bella
Vida - The Department of Behavioral Health has a contract with Compassion Pathways Behavioral
Health for Crisis Residential Treatment at Bella Vida. The term of the contract is July 1, 2023 to
June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $1,379,699. The Department's internal audit procedures identified
claims and services that exceed the contract by a total of $241,315, of which $149,301 was paid
to Compassion Pathways Behavioral Health in July and August of 2022 and $92,014 is outstanding
for services provided. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors ratify the $149,301
in paid claims and approve payment of claims for services provided in the amount of $92,014 -
action requested - APPROVE REQUESTED PAYMENTS. (Behavioral Health)
3.07 Payment for Managed Care Hospital, Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. - Butte County clients experiencing
a mental crisis outside of the County may be placed with State authorized "Managed Care"
hospitals for treatment. When this occurs, the State hospitals invoice the Department of
Behavioral Health for services rendered to County clients. As these placements may occur across
various facilities, the State posts provider rates for these services. The majority of providers are
not contracted with the County and are able to provide the services under the posted rates. The
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) sets a threshold of $60,000 for these services. The
Department received invoices from Sierra Vista for fiscal year 2022-23 above the threshold,
totaling $125,944. The services were provided to County clients, however as they are outside of
the DHCS threshold, a contract is warranted but cannot be entered into retroactively. The
Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a payment to Sierra Vista for services
provided in fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $125,944 - action requested - APPROVE
REQUESTED PAYMENT. (Behavioral Health)
3.08 Amendment to Mental Health Services Agreement with Caminar in Correlation with Department
of Rehabilitation (DOR) for Vocational Rehabilitation Services - On July 1, 2023, the Board of
Supervisors approved a mental health services agreement with Caminar for vocational
rehabilitation services for the Department of Behavioral Health. The agreement is funded by the
DOR. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $142,371.
The Department recommends that the Board approve an amendment to increase services due to
additional funding from DOR for fiscal year 2023-24. The amendment increases the maximum
amount payable by $1,695, not-to-exceed $144,066. All other terms remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.09 Agreements with Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, LLC for Adult Residential Services at
Gold City ARF and Monte Vista ARF - In September of 2023, the Department of Behavioral Health
was awarded a Behavioral Health Bridge Housing grant to increase the availability of in-County
adult residential services. In October of 2023, The Department released a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for residential services (Board and Care facilities) in the County. Compassion Pathway
Behavioral Health, LLC responded and was determined to have the experience, knowledge, and
resources to meet the need. In response to the RFP, Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, LLC
created two facilities in Oroville- Gold City ARF and Monte Vista ARF. Each facility is a 24-hour, 6
bed residential care facility for adults experiencing mental illness. With the high level and
emergent need for these services within the County, the Department recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve two agreements with Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, LLC for
residential services at Gold City ARF and Monte Vista ARF. The term of each agreement is date of
execution through June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $207,000 per agreement ($414,000 total) - action
requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.10 Letter to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Regarding
Construction Standards for New and Relocated Manufactured Housing Units Installed in the
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) - On January 23, 2024, the Butte County Board of Supervisors
directed staff to draft a letter to HCD regarding the state's current policy limiting the required
construction standards for relocated Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs) installed in the
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). HCD oversees the permitting of all MHUs and in the WUI requires
that new MHUs meet ignition-resistant construction standards. These standards help to protect
our communities and residents in the WUI. However, these same standards are not required for
the installation of used MHUs in the WUI. Allowing relocated structures that do not meet ignition-
resistant construction standards to be installed in the WUI places our citizens and surrounding
communities at unnecessary risk. For these reasons, the Butte County Board of Supervisors is
advocating for ignition-resistant construction standards for all MHUs installed in the Wildland
Urban Interface - action requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Development Services)
3.11 Contract Amendment with Birdseye Planning Group, LLC for Professional Planning Services- In
September 2020, the Department of Development Services released a request for qualifications
for vendors to provide planning services. On January 12, 2021, the County entered into a contract
with Birdseye Planning Group, LLC, with a contract term through January 12, 2026, not-to-exceed
$99,999. On February 25, 2021, the contract was amended to allow Birdseye Planning Group, LLC
to utilize subcontractors to provide specialized services in order to complete County planning
applications. The contract provides planning application processing, building permit review, and
other planning services as needed by the Department of Development Services. The contract for
planning services allows the Department to continue providing timely service to the public and
meet the State required timelines for processing land use applications, and is funded by user fees.
The Department recommends amending the contract with Birdseye Planning Group, LLC,
increasing the maximum amount payable by $125,000, not-to-exceed $224,999. All other terms
to remain the same - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Development Services)
3.12 Ground Lease Agreement with Jim D. Petropoulos as Owner of Sherman Village Apartments for
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 003-480-107, Chico - In 1978, the County acquired in-fee
ownership of two adjoining parcels in Chico from the Chico-Leland Stanford Masonic Temple. The
purpose of the acquisition was construction of the Chico Library. The Chico Library and its parking
lot sit fully on the larger of the two parcels with an address of 1108 Sherman Avenue. The
adjoining parcel, APN 003-480-107, is 0.5 acres of unimproved land approximately 60' wide and
running the length of the Northeast property line between 1108 Sherman Avenue and the
neighboring Sherman Village Apartments. In 1994, the Board of Supervisors approved a lease
agreement with the then-owner of the Sherman Village Apartments for their development and
maintenance of APN 003-480-107 as recreational space for their apartment tenants including
installation of fencing and irrigation. The lease held a term of 5 years and a rent rate of $1.00 per
year. In 1998, due to failure to extend the term or effectuate hold-over the lease became invalid.
In June 2023, ownership of Sherman Village Apartments transferred to Jim D. Petropoulos who
inquired on the availability of a new ground lease. The Department of General Services issued
notice of the County's interest in leasing this land to all adjacent properties. Jim D. Petropoulos
was the only respondent. The Department recommends entering into a new ground lease
agreement with Jim D. Petropoulos for APN 003-480-107 with an initial term of five years
beginning March 1, 2024 and an option to extend the term an additional five years at the
agreement of both parties. The rent is $2400 per year through the initial and optional terms -
action requested - APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General
Services)
3.13 Contract with Nacht & Lewis Architects for Architectural and Engineering Services for Accessibility
Upgrades to Existing Jail Showers - The showers in the dormitory and intake areas of the existing
jail facilities were constructed prior to modern requirements of the Americans with Disability Act.
Architectural and engineering services are required to prepare construction documents to
upgrade the showers to current codes. The Department of General Services requested proposals
from two nearby design firms that are experienced in detention facilities and received one
proposal from Nacht & Lewis Architects of Sacramento, CA. The Department recommends that
the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Nacht & Lewis Architects for architecture and
engineering services. The term of the contract is 10 months from issuance of Notice to Proceed,
not-to-exceed $97,750 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (General Services)
3.14 Contract with American Alarm Co. Inc. for Construction Services for the Integrated Security
System for the SB863 Jail Project - The County is constructing a new 35,706 square foot stand
alone detention facility consisting of new medical/mental health housing, medical clinic,
programming space, and general housing (Project) which requires the design and construction of
an integrated security system. Following solicitation of design and construction services, the
Department of General Services received 6 proposals ranging in cost from $1,090,000 to
$2,326,155 inclusive of design and construction. On June 13, 2023, the Board approved a contract
with the lowest responsive bidder, American Alarm Co. Inc, for the design services portion of the
solicitation at a cost of $60,000. The Department of General Services and the Sheriff's Office
recommend the Board approve a contract with American Alarm Co. Inc. for the construction
services portion of the solicitation for a fixed price of $1,030,000 and term of notice to proceed
through August 29, 2025 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (General Services/Sheriff)
3.15 Update to the Violence in the Workplace Policy of the Butte County Personnel Rules - The Human
Resources Department recommends updating the Butte County Personnel Rules Appendix V:
Violence in the Workplace Policy. The significant updates to the Violence in the Workplace policy
include allowing employees to possess a firearm in a private vehicle; so long as the firearm is
secured within an attended personal vehicle or concealed from view within a locked unattended
personal vehicle (in accordance with California Penal Code Sections 16850, 25400, 25610 and
30945). Additionally, employees who carry Inflammatory Agents for personal protection while
coming and going to and from work (including pepper spray, tear gas, or MACE) shall be allowed
Agent is otherwise in compliance with State and federal law. No other updates to this policy are
recommended at this time. All proposed updates have been approved by the applicable Butte
County Bargaining Groups - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN. (Human Resources)
3.16 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:
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Add 0.88 FTE flexibly staffed Office Assistant I Term 6/30/2025
position. Delete 1 flexibly staffed Office Assistant I Term 6/30/25 position. This position is funded
by the PG&E Settlement Fund and it aligns the position with the actual hours worked.
Add 1 flexibly staffed Code Enforcement Officer I Term 12/31/2028 position and 1 Administrative
Assistant Term 12/31/2028 position. The Department is utilizing USDA Forest Service Community
Wildfire Defense grant funding for these and was approved by the Board on January 23, 2024.
These changes will better suit current and future needs of the department and safety of the
community.
Extend 1 Information Technology Manager Term 3/13/2024 position to end on 3/13/2025. This
position will be funded by General Fund Appropriation for
on January 23, 2024 and is responsible for the transition and full implementation of Accela, the
new Land Management Software.
Total allocations to increase by 2.88.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Add a new classification titled Senior Program Manager of Public Health
Environmental Health to Section 28E - Mid Management at salary range 107 to the Butte County
Salary Ordinance 4236. The new classification has been agreed to by the applicable employee
unit.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Add 1 Information Systems Analyst I term 4/1/2027 position. This
position will be paid for by the Information Systems Department budget and reimbursed by
transfers from the PG&E Settlement fund as approved by the Board on January 23, 2024. It will
assist with the full implementation of Accela, the new Land Management Software. Total
allocations to increase by 1.
LIBRARY: Add 1 Librarian I Term 12/31/2024 position funded by Lunch at the Library program
grant. This position is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising the Summer 2024
Lunch at the Library program. Allocations to temporarily increase by 1.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Add 1 Environmental Health Technician position. This cost of this position will be
covered by new grant funding. Add 1 Senior Program Manager of Public Health Environmental
Health position and 2 Program Supervisor positions. Delete 1 Program Manager position and 1
Administrative Analyst Supervisor Term 6/30/2024 position. Delete 1 flexibly staffed Health and
Human Services Analyst I position. These requested changes will better suit the needs of the
Department by providing appropriate levels of supervision and assistance to staff in meeting
program goals within the Environmental Health Division. For the current year, sufficient salary
savings exist for these changes. For future years, Public Health Realignment will cover the
increased costs. Total allocations to increase by 1.
SHERIFF-
position was previously added to better allow utilization of existing staff for management of large
projects related to records management. The position was filled using a departmental
recruitment and the vacated position is being deleted. Total allocations to decrease by 1.
Action Requested ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.17 Contract Amendment with ByWater Solutions for Library Support Services - On February 15, 2014
the Board approved a contract with ByWater for library support services, in the form of technical
support and development of software that is used for an Integrated Library System (ILS). The ILS
is used to track books in circulation, acquisition of reading materials and resources, and cataloging
data. Patrons of the library use the ILS to check out books, search for materials, and pay fines.
Library staff use the ILS to manage data, run reports and inventory library collections. The term
of the contract was five years, through February 14, 2019, not-to-exceed $104,500. On October
4, 2018, the contract was amended to extend the term four years and six weeks, through March
31, 2023, modify the compensation model and increase the maximum payable by $84,668, not-
to-exceed $189,168. On April 11, 2023, the contract was amended to extend the term one year,
through March 31, 2024, modify the compensation model and increase the maximum payable by
$17,942, not-to-exceed $207,110. The Department recommends amending the contract with
ByWater Solutions for library support services. The services remain integral for library operations.
The amendment extends the term of the contract by four years and eight weeks, through May
30, 2028, modifies the compensation model, and increases the maximum payable amount by
$78,920, not-to-exceed $286,030. All other terms remain the same ($18,840 for FY 2024-25 and
FY 2025-26; $19,034 for FY 2026-27 and $22,206 for FY 2027-28) - action requested - APPROVE
CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Library)
3.18 Capital Asset Purchase - Six (6) Laboratory and Clinical Equipment Pieces - The Department of
Public Health requests the purchase of replacement laboratory and clinical equipment pieces for
the Public Health Laboratory and Public Health Clinic. The new equipment will replace equipment
that is old/outdated or no longer in good working condition. The equipment consists of the
following: One (1) Auto Clave at $74,000; one (1) Microscope Light/Camera at $30,000; two (2)
Laboratory Freezers at $23,000 each; one (1) Laboratory Ultra Low Freezer at $27,000; and one
(1) Vaccine Refrigerator at $12,000. The purchases will be paid for with federal funds awarded to
the Department for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Enhancing Detection Expansion
funding and the Immunization Assistance Program. No budget adjustment is necessary as there
are sufficient funds currently budgeted to cover these purchases. The Department recommends
the Board of Supervisors approve capital asset authority to purchase six (6) pieces of laboratory
and clinical equipment pieces for a total cost of $189,000 - action requested - APPROVE CAPITAL
ASSET PURCHASE (6). (Public Health)
3.19 Resolution Giving Notice of Hearing to Abandon a One-Foot No-Access Easement at the East End
of Crane Avenue - The Department has received a petition to vacate a one-foot no-access
easement at the east end of Crane Avenue east of Oroville. As provided by the County's
abandonment procedures, the Department has evaluated the request and determined that the
easement is unnecessary for public purposes. The Enterprise Rancheria Indian Housing Authority
owns the affected parcel (Assessor's Parcel 079-150-001). The no-access easement is shown on
the recorded subdivision map "Phase 1 Copley Acres Unit 3," which was recorded on May 23,
1986, in Book 100 of Maps, Pages 94 and 95, in the office of the Recorder of the County of Butte.
Abandonment of the no-access easement will allow legal access to Assessor's Parcel Number 079-
150-001, where the proposed development of 12 single-family residential dwelling units under
the Enterprise Rancheria Indian Housing Authority (ERIHA) rental program has been approved. A
petition for vacation was signed by five freeholders and submitted on November 14, 2023, under
Section 8321 of the California Streets and Highway Code. California Government Code Section
65402 requires that the proposed easement abandonment be presented to the Planning
Commission to determine consistency with the General Plan and comply with State law. On
September 23, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed this request and determined that it
conforms with the Butte County General Plan and complies with State law. The attached
Resolution of Intent sets the public hearing date to consider the easement abandonment on
March 12, 2024 - action requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Public Works)
3.20 Contract Amendment with Chico Scrap Metal, Inc., for Appliance Processing and Metal Recycling
- The Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility (NRRWF) receives over 250 appliances per month
containing hazardous waste like freon, ammonia, or compressor oil. The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Government Code section 608, requires certified technicians to recover
hazardous appliance waste. On August 24, 2021, the Department entered into a three-year
contract with Chico Scrap Metal, Inc., for appliance processing and metal recycling at their
Durham location. Since contract adoption, the Department has noticed an increased quantity of
appliances delivered to NRRWF. The Department requests an $85,000 increase to cover the
remaining contract term, not to exceed $337,000. All other contract terms will remain the same -
action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(Public Works)
3.21 Approve Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 1 for the Forbestown Road Rehabilitation ProjectOn
August 8, 2023, the Board of Supervisors awarded the Forbestown Road Rehabilitation Project to
Knife River Construction of Chico, CA for $1,762,762. The project replaces the existing asphalt
pavement from Old Olive Highway to Hurleton Swedes Flat Road. CCO No. 1 provides for changes
in contract quantities to match actual quantities at the contract unit prices for the various line
items and approves miscellaneous extra work items. CCO No. 1 increases the contract by $127,030
due to underestimated quantities for shoulder backing and hot mix asphalt, and exceeds the
authority of the Director of Public Works to approve per Public Contract Code section 20142. The
resulting total cost of work is $1,889,792. The Department of Public Works recommends that the
Board approve CCO No. 1 and authorize the Chair to sign - action requested - APPROVE CCO NO.
1 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works)
3.22 Approve the Routine Maintenance Agreement (RMA) with California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW) - The County is responsible for approximately 1,300 miles of roadway, which
includes culverts and roadside ditches. CDFW maintains permitting authority for numerous
culverts, bridges, and other infrastructure along these roadways. Due to environmental and
cultural regulations, these features are difficult to maintain and replace promptly without a RMA.
Since 2022, Public Works developed the 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. On June 13, 2023 the Board of Supervisors adopted a
resolution approving an Initial Study, Environmental Review Checklist, and Mitigated Negative
Declaration as part of the RMA process with CDFW. Since that time staff has worked with CDFW
to complete the RMA permit process. The RMA permit was finalized by CDFW on January 22,
2024 - action requested - APPROVE THE RMA WITH CDFW. (Public Works)
3.23 Public Auction Sale of Tax-Defaulted Properties - The Treasurer-Tax Collector recommends the
Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to hold a tax auction and requests approval to sell tax-
defaulted properties at a public auction for a minimum price. There are currently 371 properties
on the auction list that will be offered. Annually, owners of tax-defaulted properties are notified
of their tax delinquency, how to redeem their property, and the provisions by which the
Treasurer-Tax Collector assumes the power of sale over the property. A list of parcels which
became tax-defaulted and subject to the power of sale was published pursuant to Section 3361
of the California Revenue and Taxation Code in The Enterprise-Record and The Mercury-Register.
The property owners and other parties of interest (as defined in Section 4675 of the California
Revenue and Taxation Code) will be mailed a notice of sale of tax-defaulted property and have
until 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 06, 2024 to redeem their property. The Treasurer-Tax Collector's
Office plans to schedule the auction for June 7th-10th, 2024 - action requested - ADOPT
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Treasurer-Tax Collector)
3.24 Amendment to Grant Agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources for
Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation - On November 19, 2019,
the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Water and Resource
Conservation to submit an application for a Proposition 1 (Water Quality, Supply, and
Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014) Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM)
Implementation grant on behalf of the Northern Sacramento Valley (NSV) Board and to execute
a grant agreement with the Department of Water Resources. The application included five
projects 1) Canal Pre-screen Project by Orland-Artois Water District; 2) Rock and Sand Creek Flood
Mitigation by Rock Creek Reclamation District; 3) Primary Influent Pump Station by Sewage
Commission-Oroville Region; 4) Gilsizer North Detention Basin Improvement Project, and 5) Trash
Capture Device in Gilsizer Slough. Each project has its own work plan, budget and schedule
specified in the grant agreement and is carried out by the Local Project Sponsor agency. On April
13, 2021, the Board approved grant agreement 4600013825. The Department has been managing
the grant on behalf of the Local Project Sponsors through subrecipient agreements. The
Department has prepared an amendment to the grant agreement to reflect changes in project
schedules, a shift in the budget for Project 1 from one budget category to another, and minor
adjustments to Project 2 and Project 5 work plans to reflect project implementation. The overall
grant agreement end date is extended to June 30, 2026 with no change in the grant amount of
$5,000,739. The Department will continue to administer the grant on behalf of the Local Project
Sponsors and the NSV IRWM region. The original authorizing resolution authorizes the Director
of Water and Resource Conservation to execute the agreement. Staff is seeking Board approval
of the amendment and to confirm the Director's authorization to sign - action requested -
APPROVE AMENDMENT ONE AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND RESOURCE
CONSERVATION DIRECTOR TO SIGN. (Water & Resource Conservation)
3.25 Resolution Amending Salary Ordinance and Budget Adjustment Adding Three Grant Funded
Positions to Support Vina and Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agency Projects in
Water & Resource Conservation Department - The County of Butte is a Member Agency to both
the Vina and Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by Joint Powers
Authorities (JPA) and has been providing in-kind administrative, management, and technical
services to the GSAs to fulfill activities required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
(SGMA). On November 7, 2023, the agencies approved a Cost Share Agreement that sets forth
duties for the Administration and Management of the GSAs that includes coordination and
management of the Projects and Management Actions of the Groundwater Sustainability Plans
(GSPs). As set forth in the Cost Share Agreement, the County shall provide services required by
the Agreement through employees or consultants of the County. In addition, each GSA has been
awarded approximately $5.5 million in Sustainable Groundwater Management grant project
funds, portions of which will be allocated to the County to fund these positions. Lastly,
approximately one-quarter of one Program Coordinator position and one-eighth of the
Administrative Analyst position will be funded by the Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project
and the Palermo Drainage Master Plan. The Department of Water and Resource Conservation
recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance to add
two full-time sunset Program Coordinator positions (sunset 6/30/2026) and one full-time flexibly
staffed sunset Administrative Analyst I/II/III position (sunset 6/30/2026) and approve a budget
adjustment of $135,000 for FY 2023-24 - action requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Water & Resource Conservation)
3.26 Membership Certification of the Local Planning Council - The Butte County Local Child Care
Planning Council (LPC) serves as an advisory body to the Butte County Board of Supervisors, the
Butte County Superintendent of Schools, and the Butte County Children and Families Commission.
The LPC develops policy proposals, recommends priorities on child care and child development
through collaborative partnerships'. Each year, the Butte County Office of Education submits its
annual request for Board of
the Butte County LPC. The Certification Statement Regarding Composition of LPC Membership
identifies the voting membership and the category that each council member represents. The
categories have been defined by the state to ensure appropriate representation on the Council
and is verified by the County Board of Supervisors, the County Superintendent of Schools and the
Local Child Care and Development Planning Council Chairperson - action requested - APPROVE
THE MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION OF THE LPC AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT. (Other Butte County Office of Education)
4. R EGULAR A GENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(List available at www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/appoinmentslist)
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
1) Appointments to the Kimshew Cemetery District- The Kimshew Cemetery District
(District) owns and maintains four active cemeteries and various inactive pioneer and
historic cemeteries. The District is managed by five trustees who serve one, two, or
three year terms for both appointed and reappointed terms. Currently there are two
vacant seats and on January 10, 2024, a notice of vacancy was posted. Two applications
have been received by two well-qualified candidates, including incumbent, Alfred
Howard. The District recommends the Board of Supervisors reappoint Alfred Howard
as Trustee to serve a two year term ending February 12, 2026 and appoint Merle Loomis
as Trustee to serve a 3 year term ending February 12, 2027 - action requested -
REAPPOINT ALFRED HOWARD TO SERVE AS TRUSTEE FOR A 2 YEAR TERM ENDING
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 AND APPOINT MERLE LOOMIS AS TRUSTEE TO SERVE A 3 YEAR
TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 12, 2027. (Other - Kimshew Cemetery District)
2) Appointment to the Butte County Board of Law Library Trustees - The Board of Trustees
was established to govern the Butte County Public Law Library (BCPLL) under the
provisions of Business and Professions Code sections 6300 et seq. The membership of
the Board of Trustees consists of seven voting members and one advisory member.
Pursuant to the Board of Trustees Bylaws, the Law Library Director serves as the
advisory member and Secretary. The current Law Library Director, John Zorbas, is
planning his retirement from the position, and is now requesting to continue serving as
a Board Trustee. On December 28, 2023, a notice of vacancy was posted for the 3
vacancies currently on the BCPLL Board and Mr. Zorbas is the only applicant. Mr.
Zorbas exceeds the eligibility requirements for the Board, therefore it is requested that
Mr. Zorbas be appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve as Trustee to a term
ending February 12, 2025 - action requested - APPOINT JOHN A. ZORBAS BUTTE
COUNTY BOARD OF LAW LIBRARY TRUSTEE TO A TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 12, 2025.
(Other - Butte County Board of Law Library Trustees)
3) Appointment to the Butte County Water Commission - The Water Commission was
formed to provide advice to the Board of Supervisors on water matters, including
developing and recommending County water policy to the Board and reviewing and
monitoring State and federal legislation and water policy. The Commission consists of
nine members comprised of one member nominated by each member of the Board of
Supervisors, and four at-large commissioners; two served by private wells and two
served by district water. Currently there is one vacancy for the at-large landowner
position served by district water and one application has been received by the
incumbent, Matthew Tennis. The Water Commission requests the Board of Supervisors
reappoint Matthew Tennis as the at-large Landowner - Served by District Water position
to serve a 4 year term ending February 12, 2028 - action requested - REAPPOINT
MATTHEW TENNIS AS AT-LARGE LANDOWNER - SERVED BY DISTRICT WATER POSITION
TO A 4 YEAR TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 12, 2028. (Other - Water Commission)
4) Appointment to the Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Wyandotte
Creek GSA) Board of Directors - Agriculture Stakeholder Director Primary Position - The
Wyandotte Creek GSA is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and, specifically, the Wyandotte Creek
Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) that was adopted in December 2021.
The Wyandotte Creek GSA is comprised of three member agencies through a Joint
Powers Agreement that includes Butte County, the City of Oroville, and Thermalito
Water and Sewer District. The Wyandotte Creek GSA Board of Directors has one seat
for each Member Agency and two Stakeholder Directors that consist of an Agricultural
Stakeholder and a Domestic Well User Stakeholder. The Stakeholder Directors are
appointed by the Butte County Board of Supervisors. The term for the Agriculture
Stakeholder Director primary position expires on February 11, 2024. The Butte County
Clerk of the Board and Department of Water & Resource Conservation issued a notice
of vacancy (December 28, 2023) and received one application from incumbent Kyle
Daley, to fill the Agriculture Stakeholder Director position for a term ending February
11, 2028. Mr. Daley meets the eligibility requirements for appointment and on January
25, 2024, the Wyandotte Creek GSA Board of Directors recommended that Mr. Daley
be appointed as the Agriculture Stakeholder Director - action requested - APPOINT KYLE
DALEY TO THE AGRICULTURE STAKEHOLDER DIRECTOR PRIMARY POSITION ON THE
WYANDOTTE CREEK GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR A TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 11, 2028. (Other - Wyandotte Creek GSA)
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 Letter of Opposition to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for AT&T's Request to
Discontinue Landline Service - AT&T is a "Carrier of Last Resort" (COLR) and, thereby, required to
provide "Plain Old Telephone Service," also known as POTS or landline phone service, upon
request to all residential and business customers. POTS has a uniform set of minimum service
standards and regulations that does not extend to new technologies that provide similar service,
such as wireline Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). While it is not unusual for one company to
replace another as a COLR, AT&T is requesting permission to abandon its COLR obligation without
finding a replacement. If approved by the CPUC, over 580,000 affected AT&T customers would
be left with fewer options in terms of choice, quality, and affordability. Alternative services, such
as VoIP and wireless, have no obligation to serve a customer or to provide equivalent services to
AT&T landline customers, including no obligation to provide reliable access to 9-1-1 or LifeLine
program discounts. In Butte County, AT&T's request would affect 29 census-designated places
including incorporated jurisdictions and unincorporated communities. The CPUC is holding a
number of public hearings on this proposal in February and March as well accepting public
comment on their website at www.cpuc.ca.gov/proceedings-and-rulemaking/cpuc-public-
participation-hearings. The Sheriff's Office and County Administration recommend the Board
approve a letter of opposition to the CPUC - action requested - APPROVE THE LETTER AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration/Sheriff)
4.04 Contract Amendment with Katherine Raven, MD for Forensic Pathology Services - The County
Coroner is required to perform autopsies and inquests into certain deaths under Government
Code sections 27460 et seq. There are circumstances during which the Coroner must work in
consultation with a board-certified forensic pathologist certified by the American Board of
Pathology. The Sheriff's Office entered into a contract with Katherine Raven, MD for forensic
pathology services in December, 2020, with the intention of utilizing Dr. Raven as a secondary
pathologist. In July, 2022, the contract was amended to increase the not-to-exceed amount when
Dr. Raven became the primary pathologist. The contract is being amended again to ensure the
rate being paid for full autopsy services remains competitive with amounts being paid by other
Counties. The rate for a full autopsy is being increased from $1,700 per case to $2,000 per case.
In addition, the need for Dr. Raven's services has exceeded estimates done in 2022 and the
maximum amount payable under the contract needs to be increased. The Sheriff's Office
recommends amending the contract with Katherine Raven, MD for Forensic Pathology Services.
The amendment increases the rate being paid for full autopsies and the maximum payable
amount by $1,600,000, not-to-exceed $2,577,872. All other terms remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff)
4.05 Approval of Intergovernmental Transfer of Public Funds - As of September 27, 2023, California
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Department of Behavioral Health entered
into two non-financial Intergovernmental (IGT) agreements for transfer of public funds for Cal-
AIM Payment Reform for Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) and Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS).
DHCS is authorized to instruct the State Controller's Office to withhold a fixed percentage of state
funding allocated to the department. Due to a DHCS implementation delay, DHCS is requesting
manual transfers until the agreed upon withhold process is established in 2024. Transfers must
be made for DMC in the amount of $27,986 and SMHS in the amount of $2,595,342. The
Department requests approval to make these transfers to DHCS in the amount of $2,623,328.
Once the transfers are made, DHCS will begin releasing the applicable reimbursement to the
County. The fiscal impact associated with these payments to DHCS will net out to zero - action
requested - APPROVE ACTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
4.06 Contract Amendment with Valley Oak Children's Services (VOCS) for CalWORKs Stage One Child
Care Management Services - VOCS is a private nonprofit organization that provides Stage One
Child Care Management Services to CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work (WTW) participants engaged in,
preparing for, or participating in employment in the pursuit of self-sufficiency. There are three
stages of childcare funding. Counties receive Stage One funding and the State of California
provides funding directly to VOCS for CalWORKs Stages Two and Three child care. This sets up
secure pricing for all levels of CalWORKs childcare services. In order to participate in an approved
WTW activity for Stage One, participants often need supportive services to assist them in meeting
their childcare needs. The Department of Employment and Social Services contracts with VOCS to
provide childcare management services. Program participation has increased steadily over the
years and VOCS is currently serving an average of 343 children. The increase in program
participation has created the need to amend the contract with VOCS. The original contract was
approved by the Board on May 10, 2022 and amended on April 11, 2023. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors amend the contract with VOCS for CalWORKs Stage One
Child Care Management Services. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by
$3,761,775, not-to-exceed $12,946,625. All other terms remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social
Services)
4.07 Opioid Awareness Presentation - Community Overdose Prevention Effort (COPE) Project -The
COPE Project provides support and technical assistance to Counties that have the interestand
capacity to strengthen an existing infrastructure to prevent overdose deaths and expand
prevention and response efforts. Butte County is one of eight California Counties selected to
participate in this project. Health Management Associates Community Strategies (HMACS) is
working with the California Department of Health Care Services to administer this program.
Funding for the project is provided by the State Opioid Response grant awarded by the federal
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Butte County Public Health and
Healthy Rural California are the two lead agencies working with HMACS in Butte County. Multiple
organizations and agencies are involved in this county-wide effort - action requested - ACCEPT
FOR INFORMATION. (Public Health)
4.08 Consideration to Adopt the Butte County Recharge Action Plan - On June 27, 2023, the Board of
Supervisors approved a letter to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Office of the
Department of Water Resources (DWR) in response to Governos March 10th Executive
Order (EO), N-4-23, which made it easier for agencies to divert floodwater to recharge
groundwater. In the letter, Butte County communicated its approach and intent to pursue
enhanced natural recharge. In addition, the letter outlined a series of activities to pursue,
including the creation of a Butte County Groundwater Recharge Action Plan (Recharge Action
Plan). Staff worked with an ad hoc committee of the Butte County Water Commission and
Technical Advisory Committee to draft the Recharge Action Plan. On December 6, 2023 the Water
Commission considered the final draft Plan and unanimously recommended the Board approve
and adopt it. The Plan identifies five main actions with accompanying implementation steps that
Butte County will pursue in partnership with other agencies, such as the groundwater
sustainability agencies in the Vina, Wyandotte Creek, and Butte Subbasins. If approved, the
Recharge Action Plan will also be shared with DWR to further communicate the County's intent
to advance recharge activities and to support our request for additional technical assistance and
funding to aid local agencies and the County in these efforts - action requested - ADOPT THE
BUTTE COUNTY RECHARGE ACTION PLAN. (Water & Resource Conservation)
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.
4.11 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
5. P UBLIC H EARINGS AND T IMED I TEMS
5.01 9:30 am - Public Hearings - Itemized Costs and Penalties Related to Nuisance Abatement to Record
a Lien and Impose a Special Assessment
A. Code Enforcement Case Numbers CE21-01449 and CE22-00632 at 13789 Granada Drive,
Magalia Assessor's Parcel Number 066-390-009
On November 2, 2021 and October 25, 2022, a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance
existed on the property pursuant to Butte County Code Chapter 32A- Property Maintenance
and Abatement of Nuisances. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of
Supervisors to record a lien and special assessment to recover the County's costs for Code
Enforcement Case Numbers CE21-01449 and CE22-00632 at 13789 Granada Drive, Magalia
(Assessor's Parcel Number 066-390-009) in the amount of $32,951.81. (Development
Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF
$32,951.81.
B. Code Enforcement Case Number FHCE22-00025 at 37 Gold View Court, Oroville, CA APN 072-
250-020
On December 14, 2022, a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
listed under Butte County Code Chapter 38A - Fire Prevention and Protection. This hearing
has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien and special
assessment to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number FHCE22-00025
at 37 Gold View Court, Oroville, CA (APN 072-250-020) in the amount of $6,059.18.
(Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,059.18.
C. Code Enforcement Case Number CE22-01211 at 0 All Seasons Drive, Forest Ranch Assessor's
Parcel Number 063-240-061
On October 7, 2022 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property listed
pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance and
34C - Non-medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to
authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien to recover the County's costs for Code
Enforcement Case Number CE22-01211 at 0 All Seasons Drive, Forest Ranch (Assessor's Parcel
Number 063-240-061) in the amount of $64,716.84. (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $64,716.84.
D. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00363 at 13485 Cirby Creek Lane, Concow Assessor's
Parcel Number 058-250-014
On September 1, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
listed pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance
and 34C - Non-medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to
authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien and special assessment to recover the
County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00363 at 13485 Cirby Creek Lane,
Concow (Assessor's Parcel Number 058-250-014) in the amount of $52,511.87 ($44,500.00
for penalties and $8,011.87 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $44,500.00 AND A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT OF $8,011.87.
E. Code Enforcement Case Number CE21-01818 for the property located at 268 Old Mount Ida
Road, Oroville Assessor's Parcel Number 079-280-010
On December 12, 2021 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
listed pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance
and 34C - Non-medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to
authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien to recover the County's costs and penalties
for Code Enforcement Case Number CE21-01818 for the property located at 268 Old Mount
Ida Road, Oroville (Assessor's Parcel Number 079-280-010) in the amount of $2,734.02.
(Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $2,734.02.
R ECESS
Recess as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and convene as the Butte County Public Facilities
Financing Corporation.
BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING CORPORATION
R EGULAR M EETING A GENDA
F EBRUARY 13, 2024
1. C ALL TO O RDER
2. C ONSENT A GENDA
2.01 Butte County Public Facilities Financing Corporation - Annual Meeting - The Butte
County Public Facilities Financing Corporation (Corporation) was formed on
November 9, 1993. The Corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation
organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law of the State of
California to provide financial assistance to the County, by acquiring, constructing,
remodeling, rehabilitating, equipping, improving, and financing various public
facilities, land, and equipment and by leasing certain facilities, land, and
equipment for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the public served by the County
or any other purpose incidental thereto. The Board of Directors of the
Corporation (Board) consists of the same individuals comprising the Board of
Supervisors of Butte County. The Board must hold an annual meeting following
the first scheduled County Board of Supervisors' meeting in February of each year
to approve the Corporation Minutes from the prior year's meeting and transact
other necessary business. Consistent with Section 4.02 of the Amended Bylaws of
the Corporation, dated February 10, 2015, (Bylaws) the Board shall recognize the
following officers of the Corporation: Tod Kimmelshue, President; Doug Teeter,
Vice President; and Bill Connelly, Secretary/Treasurer. Pursuant to Section 4.07 of
the Bylaws, the Board is asked to appoint the following subordinate officers as
Lessee Representatives of the Corporation: Matt Michaelis, Deputy
Administrative Officer; Rob Freitas, Principal Management Analyst; and Denise
Baldwin, Management Analyst III. In accordance with Section 5.01 of the Bylaws,
the Board is being asked to approve the execution of the Certificate of Authorized
Officers authorizing the named officers to sign written instructions, consents,
certificates, and other necessary documents on behalf of the Corporation action
requested - 1) APPROVE THE CORPORATION MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 2023
MEETING; 2) RECOGNIZE THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION; 3) APPOINT THE
SUBORDINATE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION; AND 4) AUTHORIZE THE
EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICERS DATED FEBRUARY 14,
2023. (County Administration)
3. R EGULAR A GENDA (N ONE)
4. P UBLIC C OMMENT
5. C LOSED S ESSION (N ONE)
A DJOURNMENT
Adjourn as the Butte County Public Facilities Financing Corporation and convene as the In Home Supportive
Services Public Authority Board.
IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD
R EGULAR M EETING A GENDA
F EBRUARY 13, 2024
1. C ALL TO O RDER
2. C ONSENT A GENDA (N ONE)
3. R EGULAR A GENDA (NONE)
4. P UBLIC C OMMENT
5. C LOSED S ESSION (To be held concurrently with the Board of Supervisors Closed Session)
5.01 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Labor Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters and Shelby Boston.
6. C LOSED S ESSION P UBLIC COMMENT
A DJOURNMENT
Adjourn as the In Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board and reconvene as the Butte County Board
of Supervisors.
1.B OARDOF S UPERVISORS C LOSED S ESSION
1.01 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
1.02 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6: Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, and Andy
Pickett
Employee Organizations: Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social
Services Workers Unit; Teamsters - Mid
Management Unit; Butte County Probation Peace
Officers Association; Butte County Probation
Peace Officers Association - Management Unit;
Association - General Unit; Butte County Deputy
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
1.03 County Counsel requests that the following actions be described and listed on the agenda as
closed session matters:
1. Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - one case:
a. Planning and Conservation League et al v. Department of Water Resources et al,
California Third District Court of Appeal Case No:C096304
1.04 Closed Session Public Comment
ButteCounty
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Board of Supervisors Meetings
DepartmentHeads
Meeting Information:
Agricultural
Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the
Commissioner:
Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At the end of each year the
Louie Mendoza
Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed as a result of holidays or other events
so please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted meeting calendar for the year are available in the
Assessor*:
County Administrative Office or on the Clerk of the Board website page.
Alyssa Douglass
Auditor-Controller*: Agenda Information:
Graciela Gutierrez
The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72 hours before
Behavioral Health:
each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board website. A copy of the
Scott Kennelly
agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain each agenda item (excluding
documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available for your review at the County
Chief Administrative
Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and Paradise libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk
Officer:
of the Board website. Copies of supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications
Andy Pickett
included with the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have
Chief Probation Officer:
been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the Board of
Melissa Romero Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available at
the County Administrative Office upon request.
Child Support Services:
SeanFarrell
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
Clerk-Recorder/
The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
Registrar of Voters*:
1. Consent Agenda: These items are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the Board. If you wish to
Keaton Denlay
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
CountyCounsel:
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
BradStephens
remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The removed itemsare
discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Development Services:
2. Public Comment: This is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any matter not
Paula Daneluk
listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda, but may respond to
statements or questions and provide staff direction. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes, and may be adjusted at the
District Attorney*:
discretion of the Chair.
Mike Ramsey
3. Regular Agenda: This is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items removed
Employment&Social
from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
Services:
4. Public Hearing and Timed Items: This is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are set. This is
Shelby Boston
the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will neverstart
before the time listed.
Fire Chief:
5. Closed Session: The Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda
Garrett Sjolund
identifies those items that will be discussed during the Closed Session.
General Services:
Public Participation:
Michael Hodson
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow members of the
Human Resources:
public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited to matters within the
Sheri Waters
subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. The Board of Supervisors is also
Information Systems:
committed to making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with special needs should call the Clerk of the
Paul LaValley
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
Library:
and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting.
MistyWright, Acting
Public Health:
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Danette York
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate
Public Works:
in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises,
Joshua Pack
discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions
from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively
Sheriff-Coroner*:
supports or opposes the decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the Board of Supervisors who
KoryHonea
have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding.
TroyKidd
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 timeof the
UCCooperative
hearing.
Extension Advisor:
LuisEspino
For further information contact the:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Water&Resource
County Administration Office
Conservation:
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
Kamie Loeser
530.552.3300
*ElectedOfficial
BoardofSupervisorsAgendaCommonlyUsedAcronyms:
AB AssemblyBill EIR EnvironmentalImpactReport
APN ParcelNumber EOC EmergencyOperationsCenter
AQMA AirQualityManagementAct EPA EnvironmentalProtectionAgency
ARPA AmericanRescuePlanAct FEIR FinalEnvironmentalImpactReport
BCAG ButteCountyAssociationofGovernments FEMA FederalEmergencyManagement
Agency
BLUF BottomLineUpFront FY FiscalYear
BOE BoardofEqualization GP GeneralPlan
BCFD ButteCountyFireDepartment IMP InfrastructureMasterPlan
BCGP ButteCountyGeneralPlan JPA JointPowersAuthority
BCOE ButteCountyOfficeofEducation LAFCO LocalAgencyFormationCommission
BCSO ButteCountyOffice MOU MemorandumofUnderstanding
BINTF ButteInteragencyNarcoticsTaskForce MUP MinorUsePermit
BRCP ButteRegionalConservationPlan NOC NoticeofCompletion
CALFIRE CaliforniaDepartmentofForestryandFire NOP NoticeofPreparation
Protection
CalOES CaliforniaOfficeofEmergencyServices EM EmergencyManagement
CalTrans CaliforniaDepartmentofTransportation RFP RequestforProposals
CDBG CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant SB SenateBill
CEQA CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct SBFCA SutterButteFloodControlAgency
CSA CountyServiceArea SGMA SustainableGroundwaterManagement
Agency
DEIR DraftEnvironmentalImpactReport SHARP Self-HelpAssistanceandReferral
Program
DID DurhamIrrigationDistrict TAC TechnicalAdvisoryCommittee
DOT DepartmentofTransportation YTD Year-to-date
DWR DepartmentofWaterResources