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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 12, 2024 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes - action requested - APPROVE
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 12, 2024. (County
Administration)
3.02 Resolution Recognizing March 2024 as American Red Cross Month - In efforts to recognize
those who have assisted the community in times of crisis, the American Red Cross requests
that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing March 2024 as American Red
Cross Month - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(County Administration)
3.03 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment - County Administration conducted a mid-year budget analysis
and identified two departments that needed additional appropriation due to unanticipated
costs. County Counsel needs a budget adjustment of $696,000 for the use of external attorneys
for specialized areas of law due to unanticipated litigation and investigations. The UC
Cooperative Extension Department has experienced a significant increase in utility costs as well
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 26, 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
as a vehicle repair and needs $46,000. County Administration recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve a budget adjustment from General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies
for $742,000 for County Counsel and UC Cooperative Extension. This action will reduce General
Fund Appropriation for Contingencies to $9,022,205 - action requested - APPROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (County Administration)
3.04 Amendment to Agreement with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Performance
Requirements Under Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and Resolution Authorizing the
Director of Behavioral Health to Sign the Amendment - DHCS administers the MHSA and
oversees County provision of mental health services provided with realignment funds. DHCS
requires a performance agreement between DHCS and the County to outline performance
terms and conditions to maintain compliance with the regulations of providing specialty
mental health services and to continue County eligibility for State funding. DHCS requires a
resolution authorizing the Director of Behavioral Health to sign. On September 14, 2021, the
Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution authorizing the Director of Behavioral Health to
sign an agreement between DHCS and the Department. The current resolution expires June
30, 2024 in accordance with the term of the agreement. DHCS recently proposed an
amendment to extend the agreement by one year, through June 30, 2025. The Department
recommends that the Board adopt a new resolution approving the amendment and
authorizing the Director to execute the amendment to extend the agreement with DHCS by
one year. The new term of the agreement is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 - action
requested - 1) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.05 Contract with Nick Evans dba ABC Nicks Pioneer for County Wide Abandoned Vehicle
Abatement (AVA) Tow Services - In February 2024, the Department of Development Services
released a request for proposals for vendors to provide County wide AVA Tow services. The
Department did not receive any responses to the request for proposal. Vendors providing
services must maintain membership on California's Highway Patrol's (CHP) rotation list, follow
the protocols of the CHP Tow Service Agreement, and be compliant with the regulations of the
AVA program. Only vendors that are compliant can provide services to Butte County for the
responsible removal of abandoned vehicles on public roads or as part of Nuisance Abatements.
The Department recommends renewing a contract with their current contractor Nick Evans
dba ABC Nicks Pioneer (ABC Nicks Pioneer), contract expiring May 1, 2024. ABC Nicks Pioneer
meets the vendor requirements to provide towing services to the County. The new contract
with ABC Nicks Pioneer would allow for the County to continue addressing complaints
regarding abandoned vehicles and the removal of vehicles under the AVA program. The term
of the contract begins May 2, 2024 and ends May 2, 2029, not-to-exceed $500,000 - action
requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
3.06 Contract with RRM Design Group - In December 2023, the Department of Development
Services released a request for qualifications for vendors to provide professional design
services for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Prototype Plans. The Department received a total
of five responsive bids with RRM Design Group selected as the most qualified. The contract
with RRM Design Group would allow for the creation of ADU Prototype Plans that will be made
available to the public free of charge as an incentive to promote the construction of smaller
ADU housing that is more affordable by design due to the smaller size of the units. In FY 2020-
21, the Department entered into a Letter Agreement with Butte County Association of
Governments for the sub allocation of the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant funding
from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. On August 14, 2023,
the REAP grant was amended to change the project from the CEQA Document for the North
Chico Special Planning Area Project to the Design Services for Accessory Dwelling Unit
Prototype Plans Project. The Department will receive a reimbursement from the grant up to
$116,251 to fund the ADU Prototype Plans. The Department recommends entering into a
contract with RRM Design Group. The term of the contract begins upon execution and ends 1
year after execution, not-to-exceed $100,010 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
3.07 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report - California Government Code
65400 mandates that all counties submit an annual progress report (APR) on the status of the
General Plan and progress on its implementation to their legislative bodies, the Governor's
Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) by April 1 of each year (covering the previous calendar year). The General
Plan APR provides the Board of Supervisors and the public with information regarding the
implementation of the General Plan and informs the public on the progress in meeting
community goals. The Housing Element APR is focused on housing permits issued and sorted
by State affordability categories and other data categories. The 2023 Butte County General
Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports are included for the Board's information.
Both reports will be transmitted to the state prior to April 1, 2024 in accordance with state law
- action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Development Services)
3.08 Letter of Support for State Funding through Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention
Program (HHAP) - Over the past five years, HHAP funding has been made available by the State
to counties, large cities, and Continuums of Care. HHAP funding has supported regional
coordination as well as the expansion and development of local capacity to address immediate
homelessness challenges. The HHAP program is working and transforming the lives of
homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless throughout the State by helping secure
permanent housing and related services. Despite the fact that Counties remain on the
frontlines of responding to the homelessness crisis, the Governor's Proposed Budget for fiscal
year 2024-25 does not include future HHAP funding. In Butte County, HHAP funding has
supported 1,662 individuals through Emergency Shelter, 162 individuals through Street
Outreach, and 354 individuals and households have gained permanent housing. In response to
the Governor's Proposed Budget, the California Statewide Association of Counties, in
coordination with the League of California Cities, Big City Mayors, and Bring California Home
coalition, have requested the Governor prioritize dedicating ongoing HHAP funding to address
homelessness. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two (2) letters
of support to Assembly Budget Subcommittee #5 and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review
Subcommittee #4 to continue HHAP funding - action requested - APPROVE TWO (2) LETTERS
OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services)
3.09 Contract Amendment with Frontier Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Services on the
Countywide Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Project at 308
Nelson/3 County Center Drive, Oroville - On July 26, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved
a contract with Frontier Consulting Engineers, Inc. to evaluate and prepare construction plans
for the Countywide HVAC Replacement Project. The term of the contract was one year,
through July 25, 2023 with a fixed price of $220,000. On May 23, 2023, the Board approved
an amendment to extend the term one year, through July 25, 2024 and increase the maximum
payable by $24,000, not-to-exceed $244,000. On January 24, 2024, the Department of General
Services approved a second amendment to increase the maximum payable by $2,000, not-to-
exceed $246,000 and extend the term to July 25, 2025. On October 10, 2023, the Board
approved funding the 308 Nelson Avenue/3 County Center Drive HVAC Redesign project via
the County Facility Deferred Maintenance Program. The Department recommends the Board
approve an third amendment to the contract with Frontier Consulting Engineers, Inc. to include
HVAC at 308 Nelson and 3 County Center Drive. The amendment increases the maximum
payable amount by $65,000, not-to-exceed $311,000. All other terms remain the same - action
requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General
Services)
3.10 Change Order #4 with Hankins Group Inc. for the Public Safety Facility Generators Construction
Project (Project) - On June 28, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a construction contract
with Hankins Group Inc. for the construction of public safety facility generators. The contract
is for a fixed fee amount of $1,820,472. The Department of General Services has executed
change orders #1-3 in the total amount of $60,030 to meet immediate needs of the project
and extend the term of the construction contract due to long procurement durations for the
specialized equipment. Additionally, engineering plans have been revised to account for
manufacturing changes in equipment, unforeseen conditions within the facilities, and to match
PG&E engineering and policy changes. To execute the larger engineering revisions, the
Department recommends the Board approve change order #4 in the amount of $239,599 and
ratify change orders #1 through #3. Total not-to-exceed is $2,120,101. The cost of change order
#4 will be funded within the current project budget, with approximately $250,000 remaining
in project contingencies - action requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS #1-3; AND 2) APPROVE
CHANGE ORDER #4 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (General Services)
3.11 IRS 1075 POLICY UPDATES TO BUTTE COUNTY PERSONNEL RULES - The Department of Human
Resources requests to update Appendix IX: IRS Publication 1075 Compliance Policy of the Butte
County Personnel Rules. The updates to the IRS Publication 1075 Compliance Policy are
required by the IRS and reduce the number of years background and reinvestigation reports
may reference when completing them. For background reports, the time is reduced from 10
to 5 years. For reinvestigation reports, the time is reduced from 7 to 5 years. Both of these
reports are used by the County for new hires and transfers of employees between departments
- action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources)
3.12 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 department:
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Add 1 flexibly staffed Code Enforcement I / II position. The addition
of 1 FTE position will better suit the current and future needs of the Department due to the
lack of qualified Extra Help applicants over the past four years. The 1 FTE position will be
funded by salary savings of $84,405 in Extra Help wages within the department's current
budget. Total allocations to increase by 1. (Human Resources)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.13 Grant Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for HIV Care Program
(HCP) services under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
was implemented in 1990 and is administered by the U. S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, and the HIV/AIDS Bureau. CDPH is the
grant administrator for the State of California. HCP provides services to uninsured and under-
insured clients with HIV infection, who do not have access to primary care-related services
and/or support services through other means. The Department of Public Health serves
approximately 90 clients annually. The program provides services through four service
categories: outpatient/ambulatory health services; non-medical case management services;
food bank/home-delivered meals; and medical transportation. The Department recommends
entering into a grant agreement with CDPH for HCP services under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS
Program. The term of the grant agreement is April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029, with a
maximum receivable of $705,405 - action requested - APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.14 Grant Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Pre-Exposure
Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Initiation and Retention (PPIR)
Initiative - The goal of the PPIR Initiative is to support and expand PrEP and PEP navigation
services to increase PrEP and PEP initiation and retention among individuals at a perceived
higher risk of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The four strategies that will
be used to accomplish this goal are to promote knowledge about PrEP/PEP among priority
populations and service providers, engage priority populations and increase PrEP/PEP
accessibility, navigate priority population participants to PrEP/PEP and other necessary
services and retain priority population participants in PrEP/PEP services. The Department of
Public Health recommends entering into a grant agreement with CDPH for the PPIR Initiative.
The term of the grant agreement is upon execution through June 30, 2027, with a maximum
amount receivable of $600,000 - action requested - APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.15 Resolution Recognizing April 1-7, 2024 as National Public Health Week - A presidential
proclamation in 1995 designated the first full week of April as National Public Health Week to
highlight efforts in communities across the nation and to heighten awareness of important
public health issues. The American Public Health Association has declared April 1-7, 2024, as
National Public Health Week. The theme for the 2024 National Public Health Week is
“Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health”. The Department of Public
Health will join other counties in California and across the nation to raise awareness that
healthy communities start with healthy individuals. Butte County Public Health is dedicated to
providing services and programs that protect health, prevent disease, and promote health
education. During National Public Health Week, the department will provide educational
information that highlights efforts to promote prevention along with services that align with
this year's theme. All public health professionals and advocates provide an important role in
protecting and furthering the health and welfare of residents, and their dedicated efforts are
appreciated and worthy of commendation - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
3.16 Contract with Sentinel Offender Services (Sentinel) for the Alternate Custody Supervision (ACS)
Program - The Sheriff's Office ACS Program provides individualized education and counseling
intended to change behavior and reduce recidivism to inmates utilizing a contracted service
provider at the Sheriff's Day Reporting Center (DRC). Services provided include classes such as
cognitive and life skills, moral reconation therapy, anger management and problem resolution,
substance abuse, parenting and family values, and educational services. In addition, inmates
in need of a high school diploma are offered GED classes, and all inmates are offered training
on computer literacy and job readiness. In October of 2023, the Sheriff's Office performed a
solicitation to locate a vendor to provide DRC Operations and Programm ing Services. Two
responses were received and Sentinel Offender Services was selected. Sentinel will provide
full-time staff who provide education and counseling services and work with ACS correctional
deputies to direct and supervise inmates and assist with the day-to-day operation of the DRC.
The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a contract with Sentinel Offender Services for
the ACS Program. The term of the contract is April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2029, not -to-
exceed $1,754,136 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN. (Sheriff)
3.17 Contract Amendment with First Corporate Solutions, Inc. for Tax Auction Parties of Interest
Search - The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is conducting a public auction of tax defaulted
properties in June. As part of the auction preparation process, the owners and other parties
with a financial interest in the properties must be notified of the sale date and deadline to
redeem the taxes. Annually, owners of tax-defaulted properties are notified of their tax
delinquency and how to redeem their property. If taxes remain unpaid for five years after the
date of default, the property will be subject to the Treasurer-Tax Collector's power to sell and
may subsequently be sold at public auction. Prior to conducting a tax auction, the Department
notifies the owner and other parties of interest of the auction proceedings. On August 10 2021,
the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with First Corporate Solutions, Inc. to
conduct the tax auction searches for parties of interest. Since then, the contract was amended
one time in anticipation of the high number of parcels expected to be sold during the upcoming
auction. The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office recommends amending the contract with First
Corporate Solutions, Inc. to conduct the tax auction parties of interest searches. The original
expiration date was June 30, 2024, and additional services are needed. This amendment
extends the term through August 9, 2026, and increases the maximum payable amount by
$31,875, not-to-exceed $150,000. All other terms remain the same - action requested -
APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Treasurer-Tax
Collector)
3.18 Contract Amendment with Paygov.US LLC for Electronic Payment Processing Services - The
Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office has had a contract with Paygov.US LLC (Paygov) for electronic
payment processing services in place since September 12, 2017. This contract began after the
Board of Supervisors approved an Electronic Payment Policy in 2016. Since then, this contract
has been amended three times; all for continuing service by extending the term and increasing
the total contract amount. The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office recommends amending the
contract with Paygov by extending the term by three years through June 30, 2027. The total
contract price of $475,000 is not changing. All other terms remain the same - action requested
- APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Treasurer-Tax
Collector)
3.19 Contract amendment with Tracker, a Division of C2, LLC, for Treasury Portfolio Reporting
Services - The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office has had a contract in place with Tracker, a
Division of C2, LLC (Tracker) for treasury portfolio reporting services since November 1, 2018.
This is an on-line, web-based portfolio management service provider. There have been 4
amendments to this contract since then which have increased the maximum amount payable,
extended the term, provided necessary training, and added a necessary service module. The
Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office recommends amending the contract with Tracker for Treasury
Portfolio Reporting Services. The amendment extends the term of the contract by three years
through June 30, 2027, and increases the maximum payable amount by $23,580, not-to-
exceed $62,630. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT
AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Treasurer-Tax Collector)
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 Update to Resolution Authorizing Temporary Correctional Deputy I/II Hiring Bonus Program
On December 13, 2023 the Board of Supervisors approved a temporary Correctional Deputy
Hiring Bonus Program. The goal of this was to assist with staff recruitment and retention
challenges that have been ongoing despite recent salary increases and traditional efforts to
find and keep entry-level staff. The attached resolution is updating the terms of the previously
approved resolution. The original resolution established that the bonus be paid over three
milestones with the last one being at the end of the successful probationary period. The
updated resolution changes the milestones to two with the 2nd payment being at the end of
the successful completion of the Field Training Officer program. The total bonus amount of
$10,000 for entry-level applicants and $30,000 lateral applicants shall remain the same. The
Board previously authorized these bonuses to be available for the next eleven hires beginning
December 12, 2023. Hiring Bonus Program costs, which are estimated to be between $110,000
and $333,000, depending on the mix of new hires and laterals, are recommended to be funded
equally by two sources: Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) one-time funds and 2011
Local Innovation Funds. The CCP has approved the use of the funds, and the Local Innovation
Funds are under the control of the Board of Supervisors. The budget amendment for this action
will take place at the end of the fiscal year once the actual costs are known - action requested
- ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources/Sheriff)
4.04 Update to Resolution Authorizing Temporary Law Enforcement Referral Bonus Program - On
July 26, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a temporary Law Enforcement Referral Bonus
Program to assist with the staff recruitment and subsequent retention issues that have taken
place in the last several years. This resolution modifies how the bonuses are to be paid. The
total bonus amount of $1,500 shall remain the same. However, the full amount of the referral
bonus will be provided upon successful hire of the referred candidate. It is estimated that this
temporary program will be in place for two years - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources/Sheriff)
4.05 Resolution Authorizing Temporary Hiring Bonus Program for Deputy District Attorney
Classifications - Staff recruitment and subsequent retention for Deputy District Attorney
positions in the District Attorney's Office have presented an ongoing challenge for Butte
County for several years despite traditional efforts to find and keep staff. Additionally, the
decreased staffing associated with recruitment difficulties and turnover has continued to add
to the burden on current employees who have to carry larger caseloads. In response to general
recruitment challenges, other agencies have recently implemented recruitment and retention
incentives such as hiring bonuses to attract applicants and maintain staffing at required levels.
The District Attorney recommends implementing a hiring bonus that would be up to $30,000.
This bonus would be structured with $15,000 paid upon successful hire and the additional
$15,000 upon completion of the new hire probationary period. By authorizing a similar
program as other agencies there is an opportunity to potentially entice qualified applicants to
apply for and be successful in these extremely difficult to fill positions. The hiring bonuses up
to $30,000 are recommended to be paid by restricted AB109 funds within the District
Attorney's allocation. The District Attorney recommends the Board of Supervisors authorize
a limited hiring bonus program, available for the next four hires, subject to implementation
and management by the Human Resources Director. The budget amendment for this action
will take place at the end of the fiscal year once the actual costs are known - action requested
- ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources/District
Attorney)
4.06 Resolution Authorizing Temporary Longevity Bonus Program for Deputy District Attorney
Classifications - Staff recruitment and subsequent retention for Deputy District Attorney
positions in the District Attorney's Office have presented an ongoing challenge for Butte
County for several years despite traditional efforts to find and keep staff. Additionally, the
decreased staffing associated with recruitment difficulties and turnover has continued to add
to the burden on current employees who have to carry larger caseloads. In response to general
recruitment and retention challenges, other agencies have recently implemented recruitment
and retention incentives such as hiring and longevity bonuses to attract applicants and
maintain staffing at required levels. The District Attorney recommends implementing a
temporary longevity bonus that would be up to $15,000. This bonus would be structured with
a first payment of $7,500 paid to those full time Deputy District Attorneys employed on April
1, 2024 and $7,500 paid to those same employees still employed on April 1, 2025. By
authorizing a similar program as other agencies there is an opportunity to potentially entice
qualified employees to remain in these extremely difficult to fill positions. Program costs,
which are estimated to be $300,000 are recommended to be paid by restricted AB109 funds
within the District Attorney's allocation. The District Attorney recommends the Board of
Supervisors authorize a limited longevity bonus program, available for one year, subject to
implementation and management by the Human Resources Director. The budget amendment
for this action will take place at the end of the fiscal year once the actual costs are known -
action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human
Resources/District Attorney)
4.07 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance for Probation Reclassification of Juvenile Detention
Officers - In June 2023, pursuant to SB 823, the State Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
permanently closed for the housing of youthful offenders, thereby transferring the
responsibility to local county jurisdictions. In addition to the closure of DJJ, SB 823 mandates
additional changes related to the care of youth within local juvenile halls. These new
expectations of juvenile hall staff more closely align with the responsibilities of the Deputy
Probation Officer series. The consolidation of all Probation Department sworn positions into
one classification series will improve the recruitment efforts and the addition of a Deputy
Probation Officer III in the series will address Department needs and support retention efforts.
In addition to reclassifying all Juvenile Detention Officers to Deputy Probation Officers this
action will make adjustments to various Senior and Supervisor positions to align with the
classification change and address compaction. The increased salary and benefit costs are
covered by SB 823 Juvenile Justice Realignment funds. The Departments of Human Resources
and Probation recommend the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary
Ordinance for the Probation Department - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources/Probation)
4.08 Grant Agreement and Resolution for the California Health Care Services (DHCS) Behavioral
Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Grant through Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) - In
September of 2023, DHCS through its agent, AHP, has awarded a BHBH grant in the amount of
$7,510,000 to Butte County to address the immediate housing and treatment needs of people
experiencing homelessness who have serious mental health conditions. The BHBH grant is one
in a series of grants aimed to facilitate the expansion of in-County residential sites, enabling
clients to remain in their community. In-County residential sites are proven to be more
effective in increasing the individual’s capacity for stability and improvement. This expansion
will facilitate the provision of an additional twenty beds over a four year period. The
Department of Behavioral Health recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the DHCS
grant agreement through AHP in the amount of $7,510,000 and adopt the resolution
authorizing the Department Director to sign the agreement and relative documents as
required by the grantor. The term of the grant is September 5, 2023 to June 30, 2027 - action
requested - 1) APPROVE GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
4.09 County-Initiated Amendments (ZCA23-0004) to Butte County Code, Chapter 24 Zoning
Ordinance - Outdoor Festivals - At the Board of Supervisors Hearing on February 27, 2024, the
Board provided direction to staff to make amendments to the proposed Outdoor Festival
Ordinance. The changes included recommendations to include fee exemptions for tax-exempt
organizations (as defined in section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) and for previously
permitted festivals held on established sites up to five times per calendar year. The direction
also included a recommendation to apply the $219.35 Administrative Permit fee, established
in the Master Fee Schedule, to Outdoor Festival Administrative Permits. Lastly, the direction
included recommendation for staff to pursue full cost recovery during the upcoming User Fees
Schedule update - action requested - 1) FIND THE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ARE
NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THEREFORE
EXEMPT; 2) ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING BUTTE COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 24, (ZONING
ORDINANCE) AND CHAPTER 12 (LICENSES). (Development Services)
4.10 Budget Adjustment to Offset FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Following the 2018
Camp Fire, the Department of Development Services applied through CalOES for a FEMA
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to fund three positions, critical to the recovery
effort, for a total of three years. The HMGP grant application was filed in 2019, completed
programmatic review in April of 2020, and following numerous additional reviews and
coordination meetings, the County was notified in February 2021, that pending environmental
review, the funds would be awarded to the County. Unfortunately, this project was combined
with two other HMPG projects in the Butte County area for environmental review resulting in
a three year delay. Given the importance of the recovery services and the County's
understanding that the grant would be processed timely the County moved forward in 2019 to
create and hire the positions and begin work using a combination of general funds and PG&E
settlement funds. FEMA has not completed the environmental review yet and cannot provide
a timeline for completion, though some progress has been made. In consideration of the
uncertain timeline of receiving the grant funds, the Department is requesting to utilize $75,161
from General Fund Appropriations for Contingencies to continue funding two Building
Inspectors and the Re-Build Advocate/Permit Center Supervisor through June 30, 2024,
reducing the balance of General Fund Appropriations for Contingencies to $8,947,044. If the
grant funds are not available by June 30, 2024 the positions will come to an end due to lack of
funding - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Development Services)
4.11 Budget Adjustment and Capital Asset Authority for Butte County Library Projects Under the
California State Library Building Forward Grant Award - On December 12, 2023, the Board of
Supervisors adopted a resolution accepting $14,159,321 in grant funds for building
improvements at the Oroville and Chico Branch Libraries from the California State Library
"Building Forward" grant. The improvements include addressing critical building maintenance
such as roofing, weather proofing, and electrical upgrades in Oroville, improved ADA access
and electrical upgrades in Chico, improved energy efficiency, and preparing both facilities for
future digital access systems. The required local match will be paid from the Facility Deferred
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program approved by the Board on October 10, 2023 utilizing
PG&E Settlement Funds. The total budget of the Oroville Branch project is $9,569,945,
including $1,913,989 in local match. The total budget of the Chico Branch project is $8,129,206,
including $1,625,841 in local match. The first installment of the grant award, in the amount of
$7,000,000, arrived in March 2024, with the remainder expected in the current fiscal year. In
order to begin the projects, the Department of General Services and the County Library
recommend the Board approve a budget adjustment totaling $17,699,151 for the two projects,
approve capital asset authority to each project, and appoint the Director of General Services
as officer of the projects - action requested - 1) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED); 2) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET AUTHORITY; AND 3) APPOINT THE DIRECTOR OF
GENERAL SERVICES AS OFFICER OF THE PROJECTS. (General Services/Library)
4.12 Contract Amendment with Pro-Line Cleaning Services, Inc. for Janitorial Services for County-
Leased Facilities - On March 24, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Pro-
Line Cleaning Services, Inc. for janitorial services at County-leased facilities occupied by the
Departments of Behavioral Health, Employment and Social Services, Public Health, and Child
Support Services. The term of the contract is April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2024, not -to-
exceed $2,175,206. The contract was amended eight times to address changes in addresses
for service delivery and type and frequency of janitorial services, resulting in an overall
increased maximum payable of $1,033,955, not-to-exceed $3,209,161. The Department of
General Services recommends the Board approve an amendment to the contract with Pro-Line
Cleaning Services, Inc. to extend the term by one year through March 31, 2025 and increase
the maximum payable amount by $1,074,364, not-to-exceed $4,283,525. All other terms
remain the same - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
(General Services)
4.13 Resolutions Approving Applications for 2018 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster
Recovery (CDBG-DR) Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure Program, Committing Matching Funds
and Naming the County's Certifying Officer - The California Department of Housing and
Community Development received federal funding for the CDBG-DR Mitigation-Resilient
Infrastructure Program (MIT-RIP). Eligible jurisdictions had 1% or more of total structures
destroyed by fire in 2018 and have more than 0.4% of total land designated as moderate, high
or very high fire hazard risk. Butte County has been allocated $6,109,510 for infrastructure
projects that reduce risks of natural hazards. County Administration, in coordination with
various County departments, has identified priority projects for readiness, and recommends
applying for the following activities: 1. Carpenter Ridge Communication Tower and Equipment
($5,658,035); 2. Fire Station Infrastructure Stabilization Project ($451,475). The Carpenter
Ridge project would construct and equip a tower in the northern mountainous area of Butte
County to extend first responder communication. The system would be comprised of a tower,
vault, generator, storage, equipment and a security system. Projects that cannot meet the low-
to-moderate income (LMI) requirements of the grant must provide a 10% non-federal match.
Due to the nature of radio towers covering large geographic areas, the Carpenter Ridge project
cannot meet the LMI requirement, and requires $628,671 as 10% of the total project cost of
$6,286,705. The Fire Station Infrastructure Stabilization Project would stabilize the
infrastructure investment of Fire Station 72 (Palermo) and Fire Station 55 (Bangor) to ensure
immediate and efficient deployment and response to disasters in South County. These and
other CDBG projects require the County to designate an Environmental Assessments (EA)
Certifying Officer. County Administration recommends naming the Development Services
Director as the authorized EA Certifying Officer - action requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION
APPROVING APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE
GRANT AGREEMENTS; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION COMMITTING $628,671 FROM THE GENERAL
FUND AS THE LOCAL MATCH; AND 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NAMING THE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE COUNTY'S EA CERTIFYING OFFICER. (County Administration)
4.14 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.15 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.
4.16 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 CE23-00559 at 28 Outpost Road, Berry Creek (Assessor's
Parcel Number 061-410-027) in the amount of $44,277.65.
On August 9, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
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 impose a special assessment to recover
the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00559 at 28 Outpost Road, Berry
Creek (Assessor's Parcel Number 061-410-027) in the amount of $44,277.65 ($38,500.00 for
penalties and $5,777.65 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $38,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $5,777.65.
B. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00850 at 4208 Mountain Pine Lane, Concow (Assessor's
Parcel Number 058-340-005) in the amount of $65,200.34.
On October 13, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
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 impose a special assessment to recover
the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00850 at 4208 Mountain Pine
Lane, Concow (Assessor's Parcel Number 058-340-005) in the amount of $65,200.34
($58,000.00 for penalties and $7,200.34 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $58,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $7,200.34.
C. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00454 at 0 Mountain Pine Lane, Concow (Assessor's
Parcel Number 058-340-023) in the amount of $44,580.62.
On July 12, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property 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 impose a special assessment to recover the County's
costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00454 at 0 Mountain Pine Lane, Concow
(Assessor's Parcel Number 058-340-023) in the amount of $44,580.62 ($37,500.00 for
penalties and $7,080.62 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $37,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $7,080.62.
D. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00463 at 0 Mountain Pine Lane, Concow (Assessor's
Parcel Number 058-340-003) in the amount of $20,855.75.
On September 4, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
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 impose a special assessment to recover
the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00463 at 0 Mountain Pine Lane,
Concow (Assessor's Parcel Number 058-340-003) in the amount of $20,855.75 ($14,500.00 for
penalties and $6,355.75 for cost recovery).
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $14,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $6,355.75.
E. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00462 at 0 Mountain Pine Lane, Concow (Assessor's
Parcel Number 058-340-021) in the amount of $34,413.55.
On July 21, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property 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 impose a special assessment to recover the County's
costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00462 at 0 Mountain Pine Lane, Concow
(Assessor's Parcel Number 058-340-021) in the amount of $34,413.55 ($26,500.00 for
penalties and $7,913.55 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $26,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $7,913.55.
F. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00944 at 1449 Stoney Oaks Loop, Bangor (Assessor's
Parcel Number 028-170-149) in the amount of $82,826.01.
On October 7, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property
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 impose a special assessment to recover
the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00944 at 1449 Stoney Oaks Loop,
Bangor (Assessor's Parcel Number 028-170-149) in the amount of $82,826.01 ($76,000.00 for
penalties and $6,826.01 for cost recovery). (Development Services)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $76,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
OF $6,826.01.
5.02 10:30 am - Public Hearing - Rezone (REZ23-0003) for the Runge Living Trust - Proposed rezoning
to amend the official zoning of 88.94 acres of vacant land from Planned Development (PD) to
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to conform to the existing Medium Density Residential
General Plan land use designation. The project area’s zoning will be replaced with the MDR
zone; however, no development of the vacant land is planned at this time. The project site is
located on the southeast corner of State Highway 162 and Apica Avenue, approximately ¾-
mile west of Miners Ranch Road, in the unincorporated area of Butte County, approximately 3
miles east of the City of Oroville; Assessor Parcel Numbers: 069-520-023, -054, & -056. The
Department recommends finding the project categorically exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
(Common Sense Exemption). The Planning Commission considered this item at a public hearing
held on February 22, 2024 and recommended, on a 5-0 vote, the Board of Supervisors find the
project categorically exempt from an environmental review, and approval of the Rezone -
action requested - ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
5.03 10:45 am - Public Hearing - Amendments to Butte County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 24, Article
II, Section 24-20, Table 24-20-3 - A County-initiated Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA23-0002) to
create a distinction between setback standards for primary and accessory structures within
the Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) zone, and reducing the rear and side-yard setback
standards to 5 feet for all accessory structures equal to or under 16 feet in height within the
zone. Accessory structures exceeding 16 feet in height will still be subject to the existing larger
setback. The zoning code amendment is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15268(a) - Ministerial Projects exemption. Ministerial projects are defined
by the Zoning Ordinance as those projects processed by the County involving only the use of
fixed standards or objective measurements and not requiring the exercise of discretion. The
proposed zoning code amendment will only apply to fixed setback standards for accessory
structures within the VLDR zone, the application of which will require no exercise of discretion.
On February 22, 2024, the Planning Commission passed Resolution PC24-07 on a vote of 5-0
finding the proposed Zoning Code Amendment exempt under section 15268(a) of the
California Environmental Quality Act and recommending adoption of Zoning Code Amendment
ZCA23-0002 - action requested - 1) FIND THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA; AND 2) ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE II, SECTION 24-20, TABLE 24-20-3, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Development Services)
RECESS
Recess as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and convene as the Thompson Flat Cemetery District
Board of Trustees.
THOMPSON FLAT CEMETERY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR AGENDA
March 26, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.01 Thompson Flat Cemetery District - Approval of Minutes - The Board of Supervisors became
the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees on August 10, 1999. Pursuant to
Health and Safety Code section 9029, the Trustees are required to meet at least once every
three months. Submitted for approval are the following minutes for the Thompson Flat
Cemetery District Board, bringing all past minutes up to date: December 13, 2022, March 28,
2023, June 27, 2023, August 22, 2023, October 24, 2023, and January 23, 2024 - action
requested - APPROVE THE THOMPSON FLAT CEMETERY DISTRICT MINUTES FROM DECEMBER
13, 2022, MARCH 28, 2023, JUNE 27, 2023, AUGUST 22, 2023, OCTOBER 24, 2023, AND
JANUARY 23, 2024. (General Services)
3. REGULAR AGENDA (No items)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments to the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees on issues and items not listed on
the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State
law, the Thompson Flat Cemetery District is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the
agenda.
5. CLOSED SESSION (No Items)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn as the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees and convene as the Butte County
Board of Supervisors with all Supervisors present.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn as the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees and reconvene as the Butte County
Board of Supervisors.
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 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, Acting
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 li ke 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