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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA012324Page 1 ssssssssssscivicw BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 23, 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 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 January 9, 2024 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes - action requested - APPROVE THE JANUARY 9, 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. (County Administration) 3.02 Resolution Recognizing January 27, 2024 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day - In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day staff recommend the approval of a resolution recognizing January 27, 2024 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Rabbi Lisa Rappaport from Congregation Beth Israel in Chico will receive the resolution - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) Page 2 3.03 Letter of Support for the Town of Paradise's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Workforce Training Program Application - On January 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $1,017,399,000 in CDBG-DR funds to the State of California to support California’s unmet recovery needs related to the 2018 wildfire season. On September 29, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released the Notice of Funding Availability for the 2018 Workforce Development Program. Butte County, the Town of Paradise (Town), the City of Oroville, and the City of Chico are recipients of significant CDBG-DR allocations for multi-family housing development and infrastructure reconstruction. To prepare for the DR-Workforce Development allocation which is competitively available to eligible entities countywide, County staff, City staff, and multiple postsecondary education institutions, local workforce development boards, and key nonprofit organizations, have worked with the Town to develop a Workforce Training Program (Program) that supports economic revitalization in the disaster impacted areas with job training across several eligible trades. Given the primary location of the proposed Program, the Town is best positioned to administer the $18.7M countywide allocation of CDBG-DR Workforce Development funds on behalf of local partners and will submit the CDBG-DR application to HCD. On November 9, 2021, the Board approved the 2022-2024 Regional Economic Development Strategy with a focus on funding, training, and upskilling opportunities. The proposed Workforce Training Program is consistent with the approved actions in the Strategy. Staff recommends the Board approve a letter of support for the Town of Paradise's Workforce Training Program CDBG- DR application - action requested - APPROVE THE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 3.04 Contract Amendment #2 with Granicus, LLC (Granicus) for Public Meeting Management Software Since 2011, the County has contracted with Granicus for a variety of public meeting management services which have included agenda management tools, minute management, as well as live and archived web-streaming video of the County's Board of Supervisors meetings. Having an Agenda Management System has increased government transparency and accessibility to the public by allowing the public to access agendas, supporting documents, meeting minutes, and the ability to view live or prior meetings online, as well as promote civic engagement by allowing the public to submit public comment online prior to a meeting. County Administration completed a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to upgrade the current outdated Granicus agenda management system. In July of 2023, CivicPlus was selected as the new agenda management software provider for the County, and at that time, the Board approved an amendment to extend the contract for six months to allow time for the transition to the new platform. The transition is now expected to occur in spring of 2024 and an additional six month contract amendment with Granicus is needed to allow time for data extraction and transfer, software development and training in order to provide uninterrupted services during the transition to CivicPlus. The Department recommends amending the contract with Granicus extending the term six months to July 30, 2024 and increasing the maximum payable amount by $33,092, not to exceed $113,086. The amendment reflects a $2,235 increase from the prior six month extension - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 3.05 Agreement with Butte County Superior Court for Dispute Resolution Program - The Butte County Superior Court collects funds for the Dispute Resolution Program through a portion of filing fees. By law, these funds are received by the County and are to be used to provide dispute resolution services at the Court. The Court contracts with Cal Northern School of Law to provide these services, and the County provides the Court the funding for the program. County Administration recommends entering into an agreement with the Butte County Superior Court for the Dispute Resolution Program, funded by a dedicated portion of filing fees. The term of the agreement is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, not-to-exceed $44,000 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) Page 3 3.06 Assignment of Butte County's Per Capita Portion of Private Activity Bonds to the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) - The County participates in GSFA through its membership in the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). GSFA has developed a variety of homeowner assistance programs to support its members. Each year, the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) allocates to each county their per capita portion of private activity bonds. The County, in the past, has passed that allocation on to GSFA to be included in the pool with their other members to be utilized for various housing programs. This year, GSFA is requesting the County pass its allocation along to them in order to be included as a participating County in their Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program. The MCC provides eligible borrowers with a federal income tax credit based on a specified percentage of the mortgage interest paid each year. MCCs can be used with any fixed- or adjustable- rate mortgages, but cannot be used with tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond-supported finance programs. In order to authorize the assignment of the County's allocation from CDLAC to GSFA the County must: (1) execute a letter of approval, and (2) certify that the program to be funded with the allocation is consistent with the County's General Plan. Per the Development Services Department, Butte County Housing Element Goal H-2 states: "Encourage the provision of affordable housing in the unincorporated area." Based on this statement, the determination has been made that the MCC program is consistent with the General Plan. The GSFA is requesting the County execute a letter of approval and approve Housing Element Certification Form, certifying that the MCC is consistent with the County's General Plan - action requested – 1) APPROVE THE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE HOUSING ELEMENT CERTIFICATION FORM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 3.07 Budget Adjustment for the Implementation of the Accela Land Management Software for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year and Approval to Process Change Orders - On December 12, 2023, the Board of Supervisors committed $1,111,827 (25% PG&E Settlement Funds and 75% General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies) for change orders and staff costs for the implementation of the Accela land management software. The Departments of Development Services, Public Health (Environmental Health), Public Works, Fire, Agriculture, County Administration, and Information Systems recommend that the Board approve a budget adjustment for expenses for the current fiscal year and authorize the Director of General Services to sign and execute necessary change orders. The budget adjustment includes $87,011 for a term Information Systems Analyst position, $39,480 for extension of a term Information Technology Manager position, and $700,000 for change orders for the implementation of Accela land management software. Total appropriations to increase by $826,491 ($87,011 PG&E Settlement Funds and $739,480 General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies) - action requested - 1) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FROM GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED); AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO SIGN AND EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS. (County Administration) 3.08 Receive Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 for the Butte County Law Library (BCLL) - The BCLL is a public library that is free and open to the judiciary, State and County officials, members of the State Bar, and all residents and non-residents of the State of California. Its intent is to provide equal access to the laws and materials that explain the rules of evidence, the rules of procedure, and the relation of laws to other law. The BCLL provides opportunity for the examination of books and other printed materials, access to photocopiers and printers, and access to other online resources. It is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of Judges of the Superior Court and the Board of Supervisors (or their designees). The BCLL requests that the Board receive their Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, for informational purposes only. The reports highlight service metrics, governance topics, and financial information for the last two fiscal years - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (County Administration) Page 4 3.09 2023 State and Federal Legislative Platforms - On January 9, 2024 the Board of Supervisors discussed the draft State and federal legislative platforms and directed staff to make specific changes to the documents. Specifically, the State document has been amended to address sustainable funding for current Behavioral Health programs, funding related to Sustainable Groundwater Agencies, and a more robust description of the needs related to libraries. These documents provide a basis for advocacy throughout the year. The 2024 platforms were prepared with assistance from the County's State and federal consultants and input from the Board of Supervisors and County Department Heads. The platforms continue to address issues such as public safety, health and human services, water, public infrastructure, local government finances, and general government. Staff recommends the Board approve the State and federal legislative platforms with the inclusion of the requested changes - action requested - APPROVE THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS. (County Administration) 3.10 Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for Exotic Pest Detection Trapping and Surveillance - The County and CDFA have participated in a long standing revenue agreement for placing and servicing traps for the detection and surveillance of exotic pests considered detrimental to agriculture, horticulture landscape, and the economy of California. Insects include the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Oriental Fruit Fly, Melon Fly, Gypsy Moth, Japanese Beetle, Khapra Beetle, European Corn Borer, Plum Pox Virus, European Grapevine Berry Moth, and other exotic pests. The Agricultural Commissioner recommends entering into a revenue agreement with CDFA for exotic pest detection, trapping and surveillance. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $157,630 - action requested - APPROVE REVENUE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Agriculture) 3.11 Amendment to Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services Inc. (Maxim) - Maxim currently provides on-site locum nurses and clinical staff services to health care providers and establishments. On May 9, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Maxim for the provision of locum nursing services to various Department of Behavioral Health sites. The term of the contract is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $312,000. Currently, the Department's need for clinicians exceeds the availability. There is an urgent need at the County Psychiatric Health Facility for Clinician and Clinician Supervisory services due to staffing shortages. Maxim has clinical staff positions available to provide support. The Department recommends amending the contract with Maxim to include Clinician II and Clinician Supervisor positions and increase the maximum payable amount by $197,245, not-to-exceed $509,245. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.12 Contract with Disability Action Center for Adult Protective Services Client Prevention and Support Services - Disability Action Center is a private, non-profit organization founded to meet the specific needs of individuals with disabilities in Northern California and coordinates a variety of prevention and support services for older and dependent adults with disabilities designed to achieve and/or maintain independence. These services include an Independent Living Program, community/nursing facility transition to home services, nursing facility transition or diversion to assisted living facility services, Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program, Traumatic Brain Injury Program, and Disability Disaster Access & Resources. The primary function of Disability Action Center is to help community members with disabilities achieve and/or maintain their optimal level of self-reliance and independence. The provision of these services helps support or prevent the need for Adult Protective Services intervention. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Disability Action Center for Adult Protective Services Client Prevention and Support Services. The term of the contract is February 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $235,167 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) Page 5 3.13 Resolution Recognizing Lisa Salzmann Upon Her Retirement from the Department of Employment and Social Services - The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing Lisa Salzmann on the occasion of her retirement on December 29, 2023, after 31 years and 8 months of service - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.14 Change Order Ratifications with REM Construction, Inc. and Notice of Completion for the Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services Front Lobby and Security Remodel - On March 13, 2023, the Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to REM Construction, Inc. in the amount of $789,183 for the remodel of the front lobby, reception area, security office, and intake area located at 78 Table Mountain Boulevard. This remodel is coordinated between the Department of General Services and the Department of Employment and Social Services due to staff capacity constraints. During the course of the project, a total of 14 change orders were submitted and approved which added 53 additional days and an additional $75,188.11 to the project. The work has been inspected and approved. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors ratify change orders #1 through #14, accept the work as complete, and execute the Notice of Completion - action requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS #1 THROUGH #14; 2) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Employment & Social Services) 3.15 Contract with Social Change Partners, LLC for Child Welfare System Redesign Services - Social Change Partners, LLC specializes in collaborating with public agencies to maximize the reach and impact of policy solutions and practice innovations within child-serving systems. Social Change Partners, LLC has collaborated with Butte County to develop a Comprehensive Prevention Plan, which will coincide with the redesign of internal department processes regarding Butte County’s Child Welfare System. Social Change Partners, LLC will assist in the redesign of internal department processes by providing technical assistance, facilitation support, stakeholder engagement support, and an implementation plan for the Child Welfare System. Butte County’s Child Welfare System's last redesign occurred in 2006 and the County participated in the Title IV- E Waiver program from 2014 to 2017, which changed the funding structure for several programs. The Department implemented several State and federal child welfare reforms to serve the community and provide the most efficient and practical support to staff. Since then, major changes regarding best practices, technology, circumstances leading to child welfare involvement, and the population served created the need to evaluate and redesign internal department processes regarding Butte County’s Child Welfare System. This contract is expected to create greater efficiency for more than 100 staff members, allowing the Department to create improved services and experiences for a minimum of 550 children, caregivers, family members, and parents receiving services throughout the next year. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Social Change Partners, LLC for child welfare system redesign services. The term of the contract is January 23, 2024, through January 14, 2025, not-to-exceed $175,008 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.16 Resolution Authorizing Application and Acceptance of the Transitional Housing Program (THP) Round 5 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP) Round 2 Allocation Awards - The California Department of Housing and Community Development made $25.3 million available for the expansion of the THP and $8.7 million for the expansion of the HNMP. This current round of funding allocated Butte County $189,810 for the THP and $111,778 for the HNMP. The purpose of the THP is to provide stable housing to former foster care and probation youth between the ages of 21 to 25 years old. Use of funds may include, but is not limited to: 1) Improving coordination and linkages to community resources within the child welfare system and the Homeless Continuum of Care; 2) Conducting outreach targeted to serve those with the most severe needs; 3) Identifying and assisting young adults with housing services in the community; Page 6 and 4) Assisting young adults with the transition to independent adulthood, through educational support, teaching job skills, and life skills. The purpose of the HNMP is to find suitable, stable, safe, and affordable housing for the young adults participating in the program. The HNMP assists young adults with locating suitable and safe housing, in areas with educational, vocational, and employment opportunities. The HNMP provides housing case management, such as ongoing financial management training, to allow the participants to budget for monthly rent, utility costs, and living expenses. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of the THP and HNMP allocation awards - action requested – ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.17 Adoption of the Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources has prepared an updated Salary Ordinance. The ordinance includes details on allocated positions, and the salary plans for classified positions, elected and appointed officials and members of the Board of Supervisors. A new salary ordinance is typically adopted once per year and is then amended with resolutions during the course of the year. The ordinance being considered incorporates changes the Board of Supervisors has made to the Salary Ordinance through the December 12, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting, including the implementation of the Classification and Compensation Study and the Mid-year Budget adjustments. The Board waived the first reading of the ordinance at the January 9, 2024 Board Meeting – action requested - ADOPT THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Human Resources) 3.18 Capital Asset Purchase and Budget Adjustment - Four (4) Network Servers - The Department of Public Health requests the purchase of four (4) network servers to replace servers that are out of warranty and no longer supported by the manufacturers. The estimated cost of each server is $85,000 and will be built to the specifications that are industry standards. The new network servers will provide longevity for several years with manufacturer support and available replacement hardware if necessary. Two of the servers will be paid for with grant funds and the other two will be paid for with Public Health Realignment. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the capital asset purchase and budget adjustment for four (4) network servers for a total cost of $340,000 – action requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE (4); AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (Public Health) 3.19 Agreement Amendment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the local Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program - The Department of Public Health entered into a grant agreement with CDPH on October 01, 2022, to participate in the WIC Program. WIC is a federal and state-funded program that provides supplemental nutritious foods to mothers, infants, and young children. Services provided through the program include nutrition education, outreach, and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with funds for designated food items from authorized WIC food vendors. Participants must meet income guidelines either be a pregnant woman, new mother, infant, or child under age five (5). The Department has received funding to participate in this program as the Local WIC Agency for many years. CDPH is amending the current agreement to make an additional $85,246 available in federal FY 2023-24 and federal FY 2024-25 and shifts funding in subsequent fiscal years to better support program needs. The Department recommends amending the grant agreement with CDPH for the local WIC Program. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $85,246, not-to-exceed $6,225,689. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health) 3.20 Contract with Youth for Change for the State General Fund Home Visiting Program - Youth for Change operates a Parents as Teachers (PAT) Home Visiting Program. PAT is a nationally recognized program designed to help expectant and new parents get their children off to a healthy Page 7 start. Under the scope of work within the contract, Youth for Change will provide early detection of developmental delays and/or health issues, prevent child abuse and/or neglect, and increase the children's school readiness by connecting parents with a PAT-trained professional. PAT professionals make regular home visits to provide guidance, coaching, access to prenatal and postnatal care, and other health and social services. Families participate voluntarily in the program. Youth for Change was selected through a County solicitation process. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Youth for Change to provide services for the State General Fund Home Visiting Program. The term of the contract is January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $721,000 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health) 3.21 Resolution Accepting Funds and Funding Agreement from the Flood Maintenance Assistance Program (FMAP) for Named Area 3 - Butte County Public Works - As the Local Maintaining Agency (LMA), the Department of Public Works plays a crucial role in maintaining the Mud and Sycamore Creek levees, which are part of the Chico area's flood control system (referred to as Named Area 3 - Butte County Public Works by the California Department of Water Resources). The County- maintained levee system is integral to the State's Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) system, which is eligible for specific programs and funding opportunities through the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The FMAP is one of these programs, which provides grant funding to eligible LMAs to ensure proper maintenance of SPFC facilities, including levees. Butte County has been awarded $71,400 in 2024 for general levee maintenance, vegetation management and weed control, rodent control and minor repairs, and flood patrol activities. The Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 23-094, which authorized the application package on August 22, 2023, and Resolution 23-142 accepting the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement agreement on November 7, 2023 - action requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE FUNDING AGREEMENT AND REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENTS MADE UNDER THE FUNDING AGREEMENT. (Public Works) 3.22 Capital Asset Surplus-Vehicles for Auction - The Board of Supervisors declares vehicles surplus that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County before auctioning the items. The Department of Public Works recommends the Board declare four vehicles as surplus to the needs of the County, remove the vehicles and assets from the capital asset ledger, and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to auction the items - action requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (4) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. (Public Works) 3.23 Usage of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and Contract with Flock Group, Inc. for Software Services and Installation of ALPR Equipment - The Sheriff's Office intends to implement the use of twelve (12) Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) throughout Butte County to link data associated with vehicle license plates for official law enforcement purposes. This includes identifying and locating stolen or wanted vehicles, wanted persons, victims, witnesses, and missing persons. ALPRs may also be used to gather information related to criminal investigations, active warrants, suspect interdiction, and stolen property recovery. It is the intent of the Sheriff's Office to ensure that the access and use of ALPR data is consistent with respect for individuals' privacy and civil liberties. Accordingly, an ALPRs Usage and Privacy Policy is included with this transmittal for information and is available for viewing on the website for the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a contract with Flock Group, Inc. for software services and installation of ALPR equipment. The term of the contract begins upon execution and ends after two years, not to exceed $86,300 – action requested - 1) APPROVE USE OF ALPRS BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE; AND 2) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff) Page 8 3.24 Resolution Recognizing Daryl Hovey Upon his Retirement - The Sheriff's Office recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing Captain Daryl Hovey on the occasion of his retirement on December 29, 2023 after 26 years of service to Butte County - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Sheriff) 3.25 Contract Amendment with Ontario Systems, LLC dba Finvi for Custom Work to Remove Penalty Assessment and Other Software Updates - The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office has used Columbia Ultimate Inc. (CUBS) collections software since the inception of the Central Collections Division in 2001. On August 25, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved the current Software Support agreement with Columbia Ultimate, Inc., now known as Ontario Systems LLC dba Finvi (Finvi). Since then, there have been eight amendments increasing the maximum payable amount or extending the term that dealt with a with a wide range of required changes. The law authorizing the State Emergency Medical Air Transportation Penalty Assessment (ST-EMAT) was not renewed for year 2024, requiring the associated fee to be removed from the system and all related accounts. This and other similar changes to State law have required numerous software updates in recent years. The Department recommends amending the contract with Finvi for work to remove the ST-EMAT Penalty Assessment and authorize future software updates as required by the State to be performed. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $10,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $274,970. All other terms remain the same - action requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) 3.26 Relief of Accountability for One Fraudulent Check and One Counterfeit Bill - The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office is requesting relief of accountability for one fraudulent check in the amount of $35,235.28 and one counterfeit $100 bill. The fraudulent check loss is the result of an Oroville Union High School District check dated April 20, 2023. The School District is required to have its cash managed in the County treasury. The original check was stolen from the mail and fraudulently reproduced with an alternate payee. Preventive measures have been developed to mitigate this occurrence in the future. The $100 counterfeit bill was received on November 7, 2023 as part of a large tax payment. An investigation conducted by the Auditor's office found no evidence of fraud or gross negligence for either of these scenarios as identified in Government Code section 29390- action requested - APPROVE THE RELIEF OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE $35,235.28 FRAUDULENT CHECK AND COUNTERFEIT $100 BILL. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) 3.27 Contract with West Yost & Associates, Inc. (West Yost) for District No. 6 (Palermo) Master Drainage Plan - The District No. 6 (Palermo) Master Drainage Plan project was included along with eight other projects in an application to the Hazard Mitigation Grant DR-4407 (California Wildfires). The project was funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the local match requirement will be provided by the Subdivision Drainage Fund per Board action on June 25, 2019. A Request for Proposals was issued on September 7, 2023 and two proposals were received. The proposals were reviewed by a committee of County staff (Water and Resource Conservation and Public Works) and a member of the Butte County Technical Advisory Committee. The review committee unanimously recommended the County enter into a contract with West Yost, of Davis, CA, based on capabilities, experience, references, scope of services, schedule, and cost. The Department recommends entering into a contract with West Yost for the development of the District No. 6 (Palermo) Master Drainage Plan. The term of the contract is January 23, 2024 through March 1, 2025, not-to-exceed $287,425 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water & Resource Conservation) Page 9 4. REGULAR AGENDA 4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees (List available at www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/appoinmentslist) A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies 1) Appointment to the Butte County Fish and Game Commission - The Butte County Fish and Game Commission investigates and advises the Board of Supervisors of legislation, administrative regulations, and other matters affecting propagation of fish and game within the County. The Commission consists of five members, with each member representing each of the County’s Supervisorial Districts. The Commission has requested the Board of Supervisors reappoint Charles Kyle (District 2), Andrew Wood (District 3) and Charles Giles (District 5) to serve a 4 year term ending January 22, 2028 - action requested - REAPPOINT CHARLES KYLE (DISTRICT 2), ANDREW WOOD (DISTRICT 3) AND CHARLES GILES (DISTRICT 5) TO THE BUTTE COUNTY FISH AND GAME COMMISSION TO A 4 YEAR TERM ENDING JANUARY 22, 2028. (Other - Fish and Game Commission) 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 Budget Adjustment for Security Improvements at Chico Communications Site and Capital Asset Surplus for Demolition of 479 East Park Avenue, Chico - In March 1977, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 77-050 approving the purchase of 479 East Park Avenue, Chico for "law enforcement purposes." The Butte County Sheriff's Office established a North County location in the approximately 2000 square foot building. Subsequently, the County established the Chico Communications Site supporting radio, phone and data communications as well as other services for both Butte County and the City of Chico. The communication towers were replaced in 2019 as part of the County Communications Infrastructure Project and the HVAC in both vaults was replaced in 2020 to protect vital communications technology. In May 2022, due to significant restoration needs of the building at 479 East Park Avenue, the Board approved relocation of t he Sheriff's Office to a leased facility and the building was vacated. The vacant building has had repeated break-ins and currently requires daily Sheriff patrol to ensure that the communications vault is not breached. The Department of General Services has investigated options to utilize, lease and/or convey the building and/or property. Barriers to these options include the need to retain the critical and relatively new Chico Communications Site and the high cost to repair and restore the building for what is a relatively small footprint. In order to remove the liability of the vacant building, the Department recommends demolishing the building and relocating the utilities for an estimated cost of $400,000. Further, without the presence of the Sheriff's Office, the Chico Communications Site requires physical security improvements including fencing, lighting, security cameras and alarm systems in each vault for an estimated cost of $150,000. The Department of General Services recommends the Board declare the building improvement upon 479 East Park Avenue as surplus to the needs of the County and remove the asset from the capital asset ledger, and approve a budget adjustment from General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies in the amount of $550,000 to allow completion of both projects - action requested - 1) DECLARE THE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT UPON 479 EAST PARK AVENUE AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE Page 10 COUNTY; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FROM GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (General Services) 4.04 Resolution Approving Applications and Subsequent Amendments for 2017 and 2018 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Mitigation Planning & Public Service Program (MIT-PPS) - The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) receives federal funding for CDBG-DR MIT-PPS funds. These funds are available to specific communities in California impacted by 2017 and 2018 disasters for projects that reduce risks of natural hazards. Mitigation planning projects may serve the entire county, while public service eligible projects must serve low- and middle-income residents. Butte County may apply for up to $1,500,000 in funding for both the 2017 and 2018 years. County Administration, in conjunction with various County departments, has identified priority projects and readiness, and recommends applying for the following activities, totaling $3,000,000: 1. Alert FM Early Warning Project ($400,000) 2. Emergency Operations Capacity Building and Planning ($300,000) 3. Fuel Reduction Plan ($300,000) 4. Rural Water Safety Mitigation Planning ($500,000) 5. Foothill Rebuild Barrier Removal Project ($850,000) 6. Older Adult Housing and Lifeline Mitigation ($650,000) All projects will positively impact the safety and security of rural communities in high risk of wildfire or flooding. The Alert FM project will add another 1,500 early warning units in residences within 17 remote communities. Emergency Operations Capacity Building will hone the skills of local emergency responder teams. A Fuel Reduction Plan will assess and guide long-term efforts to minimize vegetation risk along evacuation routes. Rural Water Safety Mitigation Planning will update critical water guidelines in consideration of disaster impacts to support the on-going safety of county residents. Foothill Rebuild Barrier Removal Project will fund building fees associated with the recovery of safe housing in the burn scar areas. Older Adult Housing and Lifeline Mitigation will support the in-home safety of older adults in the small and unincorporated communities, particularly in the burn scar areas - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION(S) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 4.05 Resolution Accepting the Grant Awards and Adjust Budget for United States Department of Agriculture's Community Wildfire Defense Grant - In Fiscal Year 2022-23, the Butte County Fire Department applied for two Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In December of 2023, the department received notice that both grants have been awarded. The first grant awarded in the amount of $4,900,000 over five years to provide a year-round workforce of three Defensible Space Inspectors and one Supervisor under a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE, and one term Code Enforcement Officer and one term Administrative Assistant with the Development Services Department to administer, implement, and enforce Butte County's Defensible Space and Hazardous Vegetation Management requirements under Butte County Code Chapter 38A Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance. The second grant award for $1,500,000 will purchase an approximately 24 -ton excavator with a 20+ ft reach, including a masticating head with a 12+ inch shredding diameter, an eight-tire flatbed trailer sized to carry the above excavator, and a 10-tire truck capable of towing the above trailer with excavator. Staff recommends adoption of a resolution accepting grant funds and authorizing the Butte County Fire Chief to sign all related documents and approval of the cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE for personnel to implement the grants and approval of related budget adjustments - action requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) Page 11 APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND CAPITAL ASSET AUTHORITY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Fire/Development Services) 4.06 Overview of Ordinance No. 4157, 10-Year Age Limitation for Manufactured Homes - At the October 10, 2023 meeting, the Board requested staff bring back a discussion regarding the 10- year age restriction on the installation of manufactured homes. Ordinance No.4157 was initially approved on February 26, 2019 resulting in a restriction in the number of used manufactured homes installed in the County. Staff will present information and data related to this program change for the Boards discussion and direction to staff - action requested – PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. (Development Services) 4.07 Resolution of Intent to Amend the Assessments for County Service Area (CSA) 141 and Conduct a Protest Hearing - CSA 141 provides wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer services to 56 parcels in the Mountain Oaks subdivision. While annual assessment charges have remained unchanged since 2004, mandatory permitting and wastewater management costs have increased significantly over the past two decades. As a result, expenditures exceed CSA revenues and are depleting the CSA’s available fund balance. Recognizing that the CSA would exhaust its remaining fund balance before July 1, 2024, the Board approved a $30,000 loan from the County's revolving loan fund on December 12, 2023 to fund current permitting fees and a necessary Proposition 218 election to increase service charges. The Department recommends approving a Resolution of Intent to amend the assessments for CSA 141. This action would allow the Department to begin the Proposition 218 protest hearing process and set the Public Hearing for March 12, 2024 at 9:30 am (or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit) to consider such a charge - action requested - 1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) SET A PROTEST HEARING FOR MARCH 12, 2024 AT 9:30 AM. (Public Works) 4.08 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer 4.09 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. 4.10 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS 5.01 9:30 am - Timed Item - Informational Presentation on Proposition 1 - The Department of Behavioral Health endeavors to keep the Board of Supervisors and Community informed of potential legislative changes that will have significant impact on the Department's service offerings. In March of 2024, Proposition 1 is scheduled to go before voters. This proposition would change the way Mental Health Services Act dollars are allocated. If passed, the Proposition redistributes funding allocations from Community Support Services, Prevention and Early Intervention, and Innovation program areas to Housing for the seriously mentally ill who are experiencing homelessness. The presentation is intended to communicate the details of the proposition, and potential changes for County mental health services - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Behavioral Health) 5.02 9:35 am - Public Hearing - County-Initiated Amendments (ZCA23-0003 & ZCA23-0005) to Butte County Code, Chapter 24 Zoning Ordinance (Continued from January 9, 2024 meeting) - The following amendments to Butte County Code Chapter 24, Zoning Ordinance, are proposed to apply to the unincorporated area of Butte County: 1) Providing a definition of “Parcel Frontage” and removing references to minimum parcel width requirements within certain zones, 2) Modifying residential density standards by replacing references to acreage with references to individual parcels, 3) Applying a reference to the “De Novo” review of appealed applications, 4) Page 12 Clarifying land use regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units within Mixed Use zones, 5) Re- classifying Mixed Use zones from “Commercial” to “Urban”, 6) Replacing references to “maximum residential density” for certain zones with references to minimum parcel size, 7) Removing the Minor Use Permit requirement for Large Residential Care Homes in the Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Low Density Residential (LDR) zones, and 8) Modifying the definition of Residential Care Homes to add language elaborating on the specific Board and Care, Sober Living Home, and Sober Living Environment land use types. On November 9, 2023 (ZCA23 -0003) the Butte County Planning Commission adopted Resolutions PC23-23, recommending adoption of ZCA23-0003 to the Board of Supervisors. On December 14, 2023 (ZCA23-0005) the Planning Commission recommended the following changes to the proposed Ordinance regarding Large Residential Care Homes which is different from the staff recommended Ordinance: updating the definition of Residential Care Homes, limiting Residential Care Homes to a maximum of 14 residents, keeping the requirement of the Minor Use Permit requirement for Large Residential Care Homes and removing "unlicensed care homes" from the Residential Care Home Definition - action requested - 1) FIND THE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ARE NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THEREFORE EXEMPT; AND 2) ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING BUTTE COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 24, (ZONING ORDINANCE). (Development Services) 5.03 10:25 am - Timed Item - Senate Bill 1383 (Lara) Progress Report: Update on County's Efforts to Meet Organic Waste Reduction Targets - In September 2016, California passed Senate Bill (SB) 1383 to address the reduction of short-lived climate pollutants to reduce greenhouse gas generation and their emissions. The Board of Supervisors has received previous updates on SB 1383 progress since 2021. The Department will provide an update on the County's progress to date and upcoming efforts to meet the requirements established by SB 1383 - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Public Works) 5.04 10:30 am - Public Hearing - Resolution Adopting a Negative Declaration for the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility Transloading Facility Project - The Department proposes constructing a mixed organic waste transloading facility to assist with loading mixed organic waste into transfer trucks at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF), which will be transported to an off-site composting facility. The proposed project responds to Senate Bill 1383, which mandates organic waste recycling and composting programs to meet organic waste reduction goals. Organic waste in landfills significantly contributes to methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The 0.5-acre project site is on Module 4 at the NRRWF, located at 1023 Neal Road, Paradise, CA, in unincorporated Butte County (APN 040-600-082). Source-separated mixed organic waste will be transferred off-site for composting. An Initial Study/Negative Declaration was completed under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration for the NRRWF Transloading Facility Project was prepared and advertised on September 22, 2023, for public comment and review through October 23, 2023. The study identified no significant environmental effects. No comments were received regarding the adequacy of the Initial Study. The NRRWF Transloading Facility Project operations are scheduled to begin later this year - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works) Page 13 THOMPSON FLAT CEMETERY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR AGENDA January 23, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONSENT AGENDA 2.01 Thompson Flat Cemetery District - Required Meeting - 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. This meeting satisfies compliance with that code. No action is required. (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. Page 14 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, and Andy Pickett Employee Organizations: Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services Workers Unit; Teamsters - Mid Management Unit; Butte County Probation Peace Officers Association; Butte County Probation Peace Officers Association - Management Unit; Butte County Professional Employees’ Association; Butte County Deputy Sheriff’s Association - General Unit; Butte County Deputy Sheriff’s Association - Management/Supervisory Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - General Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory Unit; Skilled Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District Attorneys Association - Attorney Unit; Confidential Employee Unit; Non- Represented Employee Unit; Board of Supervisors Executive Assistants 6.03 1. Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec 54956.9(d)(4) - one potential case: 2. Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - one case: a. CA Dept of Water Resources Environmental Impact Cases, Sacramento County Superior Court, Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding No. 4942 6.04 Closed Session Public Comment Butte County Department Heads Agricultural Commissioner: Louie Mendoza Assessor*: Alyssa Douglass Auditor-Controller*: Graciela Gutierrez Behavioral Health: Scott Kennelly Chief Administrative Officer: Andy Pickett Chief Probation Officer: Melissa Romero Child Support Services: Sean Farrell Clerk-Recorder/ Registrar of Voters*: Keaton Denlay County Counsel: Brad Stephens Development Services: Paula Daneluk District Attorney*: Mike Ramsey Employment&Social Services: Shelby Boston Fire Chief: Garrett Sjolund General Services: Michael Hodson Human Resources: Sheri Waters Information Systems: Paul LaValley Library: Misty Wright, 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 like to remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda. 2. Public Comment: This is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda, but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes, and may be adjusted at the discretion of the Chair. 3. Regular Agenda: This is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section. 4. Public Hearing and Timed Items: This is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will never start before the time listed. 5. Closed Session: The Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the Closed Session. Public Participation: It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with special needs should call the Clerk of the Board at 530.552.3300, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to request disability-related modifications/accommodations, or to request materials in alternate formats. All requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Disclosure of Campaign Contributions Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the Board of Supervisors who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing. For further information contact the: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County Administration Office 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 530.552.3300 Page 15 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 NOP – Notice of Preparation Cal OES – California Office of Emergency Services OEM – Office of 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 Page 16