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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA061124 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 May 28, 2024 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes - action requested - APPROVE THE MAY 28, 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. (County Administration) 3.02 Letter of Opposition for SB 1057 (Menjivar) Juvenile Justice Coordinating Councils - SB 1057 proposes to make considerable changes to local Juvenile Justice Coordinating Councils (JJCC), as well as the process for the JJCC’s deployment of Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) funds. These funds were realigned to counties in 2011 and serve as the bedrock of virtually all counties’ juvenile justice systems. Notably, with the passage of SB 823 in 2020, counties now bear full responsibility for the entire juvenile justice system at the local level. SB 1057, at its core, reduces probation's authority over its duties and responsibilities with the intent to divert funding away from local government. SB 1057 would create unnecessary financial instability and would compromise the ability of Probation to effectively service at-risk youth. Staff recommends approval of a letter of opposition for SB 1057 - action requested - APPROVE LETTER OF OPPOSITION. (County Administration) BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JUNE 11, 2024 9:00 AM MEETING LOCATION BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205 OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1 PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2 TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3 TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4 DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5 BRAD STEPHENS, COUNTY COUNSEL 3.03 Ratify Letter of Opposition for AB 2557 (Ortega) - Local Agencies: Contracts for Special Services and Temporary Help: Performance Reports - This measure would put in place a burdensome process for local agencies to contract for services, including services for temporary help, by requiring onerous contractor reporting obligations and audits, and by making contractors’ employee data public. The bill is likely to disincentivize contractors from doing business with counties as well as increasing costs and causing delays. Like other local agencies, Butte County utilizes contractors to provide a variety of local programs and services for residents. This ranges broadly from numerous partnerships with local nonprofit agencies to provide various community-based health and human services, including homelessness services, as well as temporary employee contracts to provide psychiatric treatment. Additionally, Butte County, in response to natural disasters including the deadly Camp Fire and North Complex Fire – two of the most destructive fires in state history – knows first hand the importance of being able to utilize contracts in the response to a disaster. Given the time sensitive nature of this legislation which is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Local Government Committee on June 11, there was no time to wait until the June 11, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting. Staff recommends the Board ratify the letter - action requested - RATIFY LETTER OF OPPOSITION. (County Administration) 3.04 Project Closeout for Olive Ranch Senior Apartments Funded by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program Funding (CDBG-DRMHP) - In 2021, Butte County received an allocation of $61,361,926 in CDBG-DRMHP funding from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for construction-related costs for affordable housing projects to support Camp Fire recovery. On January 26, 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to accept the allocation, and on August 24, 2021 the Master Standard Agreement (MSA) with HCD was executed. HCD then increased Butte County's CDBG- DRMHP allocation to $71,185,473 due to over-subscription of the county's program. To accept the increase, the Board adopted a new resolution on July 26, 2022. The MSA was then amended on December 18, 2023 to increase the allocation amount, and amended again on January 11, 2024 to modify exhibits, budget details, and payment provisions. Through a competitive Request for Proposals Butte County awarded the Olive Ranch Senior Apartments $1,795,000 in CDBG-DRMHP funds to K2 Development. A Notice to Proceed (NTP) was issued for the project by HCD on March 11, 2022. The City of Oroville issued a Certificate of Occupancy for Olive Ranch Senior Apartments on May 24, 2024. All project milestones required by the MSA and NTP and corresponding amendments have been met or exceeded. Project Closeout requires a resolution by the Board of Supervisors documenting project completion in order to evidence compliance of Butte County's obligations as required by the MSA and NTP and all amendments thereto. If adopted, submission of this resolution to HCD along with the final financial report for reimbursement will allow the County to secure the final 10% of the project award to reimburse the developer and associated County grant administration costs. The Department recommends the Board adopt the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 3.05 Amendment and New Agreement with the African American Family and Cultural Center (AAFCC) for Outreach Services - The AAFCC was designed by community residents to address a wide array of issues and to decrease the impact of historic and current trauma for the African- American community. The AAFCC provides services that focus on early detection, prevention, and awareness of mental health illness in the County. These services include outreach to families, increasing access and linkage to medical care, reducing stigma associated with mental illness, and reducing discrimination against people with mental illness. On June 13, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with AAFCC for outreach services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $340,161. For fiscal year 2023-24, the Department of Behavioral Health projects a 3.95% increase in services. The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to the current fiscal year agreement with AAFCC to support the unanticipated increase for services. The amendment increases the maximum payable by $13,436, not-to-exceed $353,597. All other terms remain the same. The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with AAFCC for outreach services for fiscal year 2024-25. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $353,597. Under the agreement AAFCC has a measurable outcome of serving a minimum of 138 clients - action requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN AND; 2) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.06 Agreement with California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS) Training for the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Workforce Education and Training (WET) Program - The Department of Behavioral Health is the lead County under the HCAI WET Program for the California Superior Region and is responsible for purchasing and coordinating trainings. CIBHS provides training and mentoring webinars and has 12 years of experience managing WET Regional Partnerships. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with CIBHS for the identification and coordination of trainings and mentoring webinars that target increased retention of professionals in the mental health system. The agreement meets the sole source competitive solicitation exception. The term of the Agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $152,651 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.07 Amendment to Agreement with Compassion Valley, LLC for Board and Care Residential and Mental Health Services - Compassion Valley, LLC operates a 24-hour residential care facility for adults with severe and persistent mental health conditions. The facility provides a structured program to assist clients with the development of skills necessary to transition from supervised care to independent living. The facility offers professional services for adults in need of mental health services, including medication support if necessary. On June 27, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Compassion Valley, Inc. adult residential care and mental health services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not- to-exceed $174,720. Due to the volume of placements in the current fiscal year, the Department of Behavioral Health recommends that Board approve an amendment to the agreement. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $35,653, not to exceed $210,373. All other terms remain the same. The agreement is not measured in terms of number of clients served, as the length of stay varies based on each client's specific needs - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.08 Amendment and New Agreement with Environmental Alternatives (EA) for Specialty Mental Health Services - The Department of Behavioral Health contracts with available local community organizations for specialty mental health services through a solicitation exception. EA is a nonprofit organization, licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services for children and families, including residential and foster care support. On June 27, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with EA for specialty mental health services. Services include individual counseling, crisis services, medication support and case management. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $199,056. Due to a substantial rise in services in the current fiscal year, the Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to increase the maximum payable amount by $250,000, not to exceed $449,056. All other terms remain the same. The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with EA for specialty mental health services for FY 2024-25. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $199,056 - action requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.09 Amendment and New Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) for the Mental Health Services Latino Promotores and Hmong Tus Txhawb Programs - NVCSS provides specialty mental health services through the Latino Promotores and Hmong Tus Txhawb programs. The programs are designed to provide strength-based, wellness services, and group support. Services include outreach and education, mental health consultation, youth services (for youth six to 17 years of age), and early intervention services across various community locations. On June 27, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with NVCSS for mental health services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not- to-exceed $220,956. For fiscal year 2023-24, the Department of Behavioral Health projects a 3.95% increase in services. The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to the current fiscal year agreement with NVCSS to support the unanticipated increase for services. The amendment increases the maximum payable by $8,728, not-to-exceed $229,684. All other terms remain the same. The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with NVCSS for mental health services through the Latino Promotores and Hmong Tus Txhawb programs for fiscal year 2024-25. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $229,684. Under the agreement, NVCSS has a measurable outcome of serving a minimum of 250 clients - action requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN AND; 2) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.10 Agreement with Skyway House, Inc. (Skyway House) for Substance Use Disorder Recovery Services - Skyway House is a substance abuse disorder facility that provides long-term residential recovery program services to clients in urgent need of care. Skyway House is licensed by the State of California and serves individuals and families in the treatment of substance abuse and provides treatment that is founded on evidence-based curriculum that is offered in a therapeutic environment. Skyway House clients work in close collaboration with treatment teams to set short and long term goals, evaluate progress, and determine how best to prepare for lifelong success. The Department of Behavioral Health contracts with available providers through an all-inclusive solicitation exception. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Skyway House to provide substance use disorder recovery services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $116,025 - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.11 Agreement with Stonewall Alliance of Chico (Stonewall) for Outreach Services - In December of 2023, the Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Inter-sex, and more (LGBTQI+) outreach and education services. Stonewall was the only respondent, met the criteria of the RFP, and was selected for an agreement. Stonewall is a nonprofit agency serving the Northern Sacramento Valley, working to create an open, safe and inclusive environment for all members of the gender and sexual minority and ally community. Stonewall provides suicide prevention, education, and outreach services throughout the County to support LGBTQI+ youth and young adults, as well as their families, friends, allies, institutions, organizations, service providers, and educational facilities. Stonewall provides trainings to various community organizations to promote safety, non-stigmatization, and non-discriminatory practices when servicing members of the LGBTQI+ community. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Stonewall for the provision of outreach and education services for the LGBTQI+ community. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $122,236. Under the agreement, Stonewall has a measurable goal of providing trainings to a minimum of 1,185 participants per fiscal year - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.12 Amendment to Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center (Willow Glen) for Board and Care Residential and Mental Health Rehabilitation Services - Willow Glen operates 24-hour residential care facilities for adults and the elderly with severe and persistent mental health conditions. The facilities provide a structured program to assist clients with the development of skills necessary to transition from supervised care to independent living. On June 13, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Willow Glen for 24-hour board and care and mental health rehabilitation services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $521,875. Due to the volume of placements in the current fiscal year, the Department of Behavioral Health recommends the Board approve an amendment to the agreement. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $7,400, not-to- exceed $529,275. All other terms remain the same. The Department may utilize up to two facilities under this agreement. This agreement is not measured in terms of number of clients served, as the length of stay varies based on each client's specific needs - action requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.13 Amendment and New Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Mental Health Services at the 6th Street Center - YFC is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in providing community collaboration which supports the healing of children and families. YFC operates the 6th Street Center which provides mental health services to homeless youth between the ages of 14 through 24. On June 27, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with YFC for mental health services at the 6th Street Center under a sole source solicitation exception. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not- to-exceed $86,670. Due to a substantial increase in services and CalAIM reform, the Department of Behavioral Health recommends the Board approve an amendment to the agreement with YFC, increasing the maximum payable by $20,356, not-to-exceed $107,026. All other terms remain the same. The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with YFC for FY 2024-25 for mental health services at the 6th Street Center. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $107,026. Under the agreement, YFC has measurable goals that include providing mental health services to a minimum of 250 consumers, transitioning a minimum of 20 consumers into housing, and assisting a minimum of 95 consumers to participate in an employment program - action requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT FOR FY 2023-24; 2) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR FY 2024-25 AND; 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.14 Amendment and New Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Housing Assistance Program - In March of 2023, the Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Housing Assistance Programs for TAY population (ages 16 through 25). YFC was the only respondent and was awarded an agreement. The RFP is valid for three years. YFC is a nonprofit organization licensed by the State to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services in the community. YFC specializes in community collaboration which supports the healing of children and families. The TAY Housing Assistance Program serves the seriously mentally ill, homeless or at risk of homelessness who have no other options for housing. On June 27, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with YFC. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed, $114,165. For FY 2023-24, the Department of Behavioral Health projects a 3.95% increase in services. The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to the current fiscal year agreement with YFC to support the unanticipated increase for services. The amendment increases the maximum payable by $4,510, not-to-exceed $118,675. All other terms remain the same. The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with YFC for FY2024-25 for TAY housing assistance. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $118,675. Under the agreement, YFC has measurable outcomes of providing housing to a minimum of three consumers per year for TAY Transitional Housing, and nine consumers per year under the TAY master lease housing - action requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT FOR FY 2023-24; 2) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR FY 2024-25 AND; 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 3.15 Contract Amendment with Lexis Nexis, A Division of RELX Inc. (Lexis) for an Online Legal Research Subscription - County Counsel contracts with Lexis to provide web-based legal research and analytic tools on a subscription basis. On May 25, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract amendment to extend the Lexis contract through June 30, 2024 and increase the monthly subscription per fiscal year ($857 for FY 2021-22, $883 for FY 2022-23, $909 for FY 2023-24). The Department recommends the Board approve a contract amendment with Lexis to extend the term of the online legal subscription and include Lexis+ AI. Lexis+ AI is an artificial intelligence feature designed to generate legal searches, drafting, summarization, document analysis and linked legal citations that create efficiencies in legal research and workflow. The amendment extends the term by three years, through June 30, 2027 and increases the monthly subscription fee per fiscal year. The monthly subscription rate for FY 2024-25 is $1,691 per month; FY 2025-26 is $1,776 per month; and FY 2026-27 is $1,865 per month. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Counsel) 3.16 Contract Amendment with Bitfocus, Inc. for Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Vendor Services - Bitfocus, Inc. provides HMIS data management software to counties across California. On May 10, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Bitfocus, Inc. through June 30, 2025, to provide HMIS administrators with a coordination tool for housing and services to individuals who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness within the County. Bitfocus, Inc. was selected by the Butte Countywide Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC). The Department of Employment and Social Services has been designated by the CoC to serve as the HMIS Lead Agency and is responsible for the management of HMIS and coordinating licenses for agencies providing homeless support services. Between July 1, 2023, and April 1, 2024, there were 7,498 clients in HMIS with active program enrollments. The Department recommends amending the contract with Bitfocus, Inc. for HMIS vendor services. The amendment increases the number of licenses and maximum payable amount by $83,116, not-to-exceed $328,307. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.17 Contract with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services (Catalyst) for Domestic Violence Prevention and Support Services - Catalyst Domestic Violence Services prevents and responds to domestic and sexual violence through inclusive, healing-centered services, education, and community engagement. Services include a 24-hour hotline, safe housing, drop-in services, sexual assault services, therapy, legal and law enforcement advocacy, prevention and outreach, children's services, and support for LGBTQI+ and immigrant survivors. Through this contract, survivors of domestic violence and their children receive services that include a 24-hour shelter and hotline, temporary housing and kitchen facilities, psychological support, service referrals, drop-in center, school aged children education coordination, and emergency transportation. Services, including housing, are available to survivors of all genders. Between October and December 2023, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services received 165 crisis calls and provided 299 individual counseling sessions. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services for domestic violence prevention and support services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $135,000 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.18 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency for Child Welfare Services Case Management System (CWS/CMS) Training - In 1989, the California State Senate authorized the development and implementation of a statewide computer system to automate case management services for child welfare services. This computer system became known as the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS). CWS/CMS provides court processing, placement, licensing, adoptions, and case management services, such as schedules for upcoming court hearings, the history of the court case, and all documents related to the juvenile case, including providing links to related sibling cases, for Child Welfare cases to all 58 counties in California. It is the largest child welfare system in the United States, with over 30,000 users in California. There are 111 users in Butte County. In agreement with the California Department of Social Services, Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency provides CWS/CMS training to county social workers in the Northern California Region. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency for CWS/CMS training, and adopting a resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Employment and Social Services to execute the contract and all related documents. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $255,000 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.19 Contract Amendment with Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread, DBA Jesus Center for Case Management Services for the Home Safe Program - Jesus Center is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to unhoused individuals in the community, through a trauma- informed model and strength-based approach that is designed to best suit the needs of each individual in the program. The Jesus Center has operated the Genesis Shelter since 2022, providing shelter and related social services to those experiencing homelessness in the community. The Genesis Shelter operates 177 Pallet shelter units and hosts individuals with disabilities and older adults as part of the shelter population. Studies estimate that older adults are the fastest growing demographic of the unhoused population and this vulnerable population experiences more chronic health issues and is at greater risk for fraud and abuse. The unhoused, older, and dependent adult population at the Genesis Shelter meets the eligibility requirements for Adult Protective Services and the Home Safe program. The Home Safe program was established in 2018 to support the safety and housing stability of individuals involved in Adult Protective Services who are experiencing, or at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness. The older adult population constitutes approximately 15% of the Genesis Shelter population and nearly 70% of the Genesis Shelter report some form of disability. To address the needs of this vulnerable population, a full-time case manager at the Genesis Shelter has been dedicated to working directly with individuals who meet Adult Protective Services and the Home Safe program criteria. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends amending the contract with Jesus Center for Case Management Services for the Home Safe program. The amendment extends the term of the contract by 12 months through June 30, 2025 and increases the maximum payable amount by $60,282, not-to-exceed $147,912. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.20 Contract Amendment with Oroville Rescue Mission, Inc. for Case Management Services for the Home Safe Program - Oroville Rescue Mission, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, and recovery to the homeless, and less fortunate in Butte County. Oroville Rescue Mission provides housing to individuals with disabilities and older adults as part of the shelter population. Studies estimate that older adults are the fastest growing demographic of the unhoused population and this vulnerable population experiences more chronic health issues and is at greater risk for fraud and abuse. The unhoused, older, and dependent adult population at the Oroville Rescue Mission meets the eligibility requirements for Adult Protective Services and the Home Safe program. The Home Safe program was established in 2018 to support the safety and housing stability of individuals involved in Adult Protective Services who are experiencing, or at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness. The older adult population constitutes approximately 42% of Oroville Rescue Mission's shelter population. To address the needs of this vulnerable population, a full-time case manager at the Oroville Rescue Mission has been dedicated to working directly with individuals who meet Adult Protective Services and the Home Safe program criteria. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends amending the contract with Oroville Rescue Mission, Inc. for Case Management Services for Home Safe. The amendment extends the term of the contract by 12 months through June 30, 2025 and increases the maximum payable amount by $64,836, not-to-exceed $113,586. All other terms remain the same - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.21 Contract Amendment with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. (TNHA) for Case Management Services for the Home Safe Program - TNHA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and a more stable lifestyle by offering services that move people forward and out of homelessness. TNHA has operated the Torres Community Shelter since 2003, providing shelter and related social services to those experiencing homelessness in the community. The Torres Community Shelter hosts an average of 140 individuals nightly, including individuals with disabilities and older adults. Studies estimate that older adults are the fastest growing demographic of the unhoused population and this vulnerable population experiences more chronic health issues and is at greater risk for fraud and abuse. The unhoused, older, and dependent adult population at TNHA meets the eligibility requirements for Adult Protective Services and the Home Safe program. The Home Safe program was established in 2018 to support the safety and housing stability of individuals involved in Adult Protective Services who are experiencing, or at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness. The older adult population now constitutes 40% of TNHA's shelter population. To address the needs of this vulnerable population, a full-time case manager at TNHA has been dedicated to working directly with individuals who meet Adult Protective Services and the Home Safe program criteria. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends amending the contract with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. for Case Management Services for the Home Safe program. The amendment extends the term of the contract by 12 months through June 30, 2025 and increases the maximum payable amount by $50,336, not-to-exceed $140,336. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.22 Contract Amendment with Youth for Change to Provide Post Adoption Services (PAS) - Youth for Change is a nonprofit organization that has been providing supportive services to communities in Northern California for over 30 years. The services encompass aiding families and children who have entered the foster care system by facilitating their placement with lifelong families as quickly as possible. Post Adoption Services, a supportive service provided by Youth for Change, assists adoptive children and their families by promoting stability, safety, permanency, and well-being through case management, family-based training, and developing and implementing natural supports and resources. In 2023, 61 children were adopted through Butte County Adoptions Services. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends amending the contract with Youth for Change for Post Adoption Services. The amendment extends the term of the contract by two years through June 30, 2026, and increases the maximum payable amount by $209,090, not-to-exceed $309,089. The original contract was approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 16, 2023. All other terms remain the same - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.23 Contract with Youth for Change for the Transitional Housing Placement-Plus (THP-Plus) Program - Youth for Change provides comprehensive and dynamic services, support, and treatment to individuals, families, and communities. The THP-Plus program offers transitional housing placement and supportive services to former foster care and probation youth who are transitioning into independent living. Affordable housing and comprehensive supportive services are provided to youth ages 18 to 25 who are eligible to participate in the independent living program and make a successful transition out of foster care or other home placement. Services include case management, 24-hour crisis intervention, therapy, advocacy, job readiness training, supportive relationships, housing navigator, supportive services, and apartment furnishings, which all aim to prevent homelessness. In the current fiscal year, there are ten youth participants in the THP-Plus Program and the number of participants employed or enrolled in college increased from three to six. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with Youth for Change for the THP-Plus program. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $250,709 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3.24 Budget Amendment and Capital Asset Purchase of Vehicle - Following the 2017 Honey Fire, the District Attorney secured $1,500,000 from PG&E for an enhanced Fire Prevention & Safety program. The Fire Department was allocated $758,585 and Department of Development Services was allocated $804,827. At the June 9, 2020 Board Meeting, in support of the Fire Prevention & Safety Program, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to amend Chapter 38A of the Butte County Code, entitled "Fire Prevention and Protection" to add wildfire safety requirements and enforcement provisions in order to mitigate the impacts of future wildfires to Butte County communities. At the November 7, 2023 Board Meeting, the Butte County Fire Department entered into a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE to staff the Butte County Fire Prevention & Safety Program to continue the efforts of the program. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $527,858. The Board also approved $90,000 to purchase a truck to support the program. In January of 2024, the Fire Department received grant funding to extend support of the Defensible Space Enforcement Program an additional three years. The Department recommends use of $90,000 of the settlement funds to carry out the terms of the program; $20,000 to purchase office equipment and radios, and $70,000 to purchase a mid-sized SUV. The Fire Department additionally recommends $20,000 per fiscal year for operating expenses through June 30, 2028. The current fund balance is $784,097 - action requested - AUTHORIZE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Fire) 3.25 Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance - The Department of Human Resources recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for the following departments. This formalizes the changes to sunset and term positions that are recommended in the fiscal year 2024-25 recommended budget. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Extend 8 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Counselor I/II Sunset 6/30/24 positions to 6/30/25. Change the end date of 1 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Education Specialist I/II/III Term 9/30/25 position to 6/30/24 and 0.5 flexibly staffed Information Technology Analyst I/II Sunset 6/30/26 position to 6/30/24. Total allocations to remain unchanged. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION: Extend 1 flexibly staffed Account Clerk I/II Term 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25. Total allocations to remain unchanged. DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Extend 1 Crime Analyst Sunset 6/30/24 position and 1 Investigative Assistant Sunset 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25. Total allocations to remain unchanged. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Extend 1 Housing Navigator Sunset 10/31/24 position to 6/30/25. Total allocations to remain unchanged. INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Extend 0.5 flexibly staffed Management Analyst I/II/III Term 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25. Total allocations to remain unchanged. LIBRARY: Extend 0.5 flexibly staffed Library Assistant I/II Sunset 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25. Total allocations to remain unchanged. PROBATION: Convert 1 Deputy Probation Officer Supervisor Sunset 6/30/24 position to a Regular-Help position. Extend 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst I/II/III Sunset 6/30/24 position to 9/30/25, 1 flexibly staffed Legal Office Assistant I/II Sunset 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25, 4 flexibly staffed Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III/Senior Deputy Probation Officer Sunset 6/30/24 positions to 6/30/25, 5 flexibly staffed Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III/Senior Deputy Probation Officer Sunset 9/30/24 positions to 9/30/25, and 1 Probation Technician Sunset 9/30/24 position to 9/30/25. Convert 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst I/II Sunset 6/30/24 position to a Regular-Help flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst I/II/III position. Total allocations to remain unchanged. PUBLIC HEALTH: Extend 6 flexibly staffed Health Education Specialist I/II Term 6/30/24 positions to 6/30/25, 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Assistant/Senior Administrative Assistant Term 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25, 1 flexibly staffed Public Health Laboratory Technician/Public Health Microbiologist I/II/Senior Public Health Microbiologist Term 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25, 2 Administrative Analyst I/II/III/Senior Administrative Analyst Term 6/30/24 positions to 6/30/25, 1 flexibly staffed Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III/Senior Environmental Health Specialist Term 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25, 2 Environmental Health Technician Term 6/30/24 positions to 6/30/25, and 1 Public Health Laboratory Aide Term 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25. Total allocations to remain unchanged. SHERIFF-CORONER: Extend 1 Investigative Assistant Sunset 6/30/24 position to 6/30/25 and 2 Sheriff’s Sergeant Term 6/30/24 positions to 6/30/25. Convert 1 Public Safety Dispatcher Sunset 6/30/24 position to a Regular-Help position. Total allocations to remain unchanged. (Human Resources) Action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.26 Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - The Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) established by Senate Bill 1 is projected to provide the Butte County Road Fund with an additional $8.16 million for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Following the guidelines established by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), a list of proposed projects for which the RMRA funds must be submitted to the CTC each year. The project list must include the title, location, description, estimated useful life, and anticipated construction date for each project. These funds are also utilized to leverage various State and Federal grant funding sources, such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality, and Safe Routes to School programs. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution to approve the new list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Works) 3.27 Ratify Letters of Support for Western Canal Water District's WaterSMART Grant Application for Critically Needed Water Diversion Facility Upgrades - Western Canal Water District (WCWD) requested letters of support from Butte County for two Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Grant applications. WaterSMART Grants provides financial assistance to water districts for projects that seek to conserve and use water more efficiently. One application, submitted under the Planning and Project Design program, seeks funding to develop site-specific design for a critically needed water diversion facility upgrade adjacent to the Thermalito Afterbay. The second application, submitted under the Environmental Water Resources Project program, seeks funding for the construction of the diversion and headgate structure. This project is consistent with the Department's mission to work cooperatively with water agencies to enhance the County's water supply through creative water management practices, including helping to ensure resiliency of water supplies and related infrastructure. This project is also consistent with the project and management actions (PMAs) identified in the Butte Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), specifically the system modernization projects that would increase water supply and supply reliability and delivery flexibility. Due to the urgency of the request, which preceded the next scheduled Board meeting, staff verified the project's alignment with County and Department goals and consistency with the Butte Subbasin GSP and then prepared and signed the letters of support, pending ratification from the Board of Supervisors - action requested - RATIFY THE LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR THE WESTERN CANAL WATER DISTRICT'S BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATERSMART GRANT APPLICATIONS. (Water & Resource Conservation) 4. REGULAR ITEMS 4.01 Board, Commissions, and Committees (List available at https://www.buttecounty.net/327/Board-Commission-Vacancies) A. Appointment to Listed Vacancies 1) Board Appointment to the Butte County Children and Families Commission (First 5) - First 5 works collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to build a healthy, integrated system of support for young children and their families and caregivers. This Commission is made up of nine members, including one member of the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Ritter has held the seat and her term ends on June 30, 2024, therefore staff requests the Board reappoint Supervisor Ritter or an alternate member of the Board of Supervisors to serve a 3 year term ending June 30, 2027 - action requested - APPOINT SUPERVISOR RITTER OR ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION FOR A 3 YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. (Other - Children and Families Commission) 2) Appointments to the Butte County Children and Families Commission (First 5) - First 5 is part of a Statewide effort to create a seamless system of integrated and comprehensive programs and services by establishing community-based programs to provide parental education and family support services relevant to effective childhood development and educating the public on the importance and the benefits of nurturing, health care, family support, and child care. First 5 is a nine member commission comprised of a member of the Board of Supervisors, the Directors of the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health, and the Department of Employment and Social Services, and five members of the public appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors also appoints two alternates to First 5. First 5 recommends the Board of Supervisors appoint the following: Appoint Dr. Shelley Hart as a regular Commissioner, with a term ending June 30, 2027. Dr. Hart is a Professor in the Department of Child Development at Chico State, and fulfills the role of educator specializing in early childhood development. Appoint Dr. Rumneet Kullar as a regular Commissioner, with a term ending June 30, 2027. Dr. Kullar is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and fulfills the role of representatives of local medical, pediatric or obstetric associations or society. Appoint Paul Arnold as an alternate Commissioner, with a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Arnold is a retired educator, and fulfills the role of representatives of local school district. Action requested - APPOINT DR. SHELLEY HART AND DR. RUMNEET KULLAR AS REGULAR COMMISSIONERS AND PAUL ARNOLD AS ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TO THE BUTTE COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION FOR TERMS ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. (Other - Children and Families Commission) 3) Appointment to the Surface Mining Aggregate Operations Committee - The Surface Mining Aggregate Operations Committee is a five member commission whose purpose is to advise the Board of Supervisors on all matters pertaining to surface mining including, but not limited to, mining permit and reclamation plan applications, financial assurances, and mining operation compliance with the Butte County surface mining and reclamation ordinance. There are currently two vacancies on the Committee. Each member is appointed by one member of the Board of Supervisors to represent each Supervisorial District and terms shall coincide with the term of the nominating Supervisor. Supervisors Ritter has nominated Robin McCollum for appointment to serve as the District 3 representative for a term ending January 4, 2027 - action requested - APPOINT ROBIN MCCOLLUM AS DISTRICT 3 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SURFACE MINING AGGREGATE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE TO A TERM ENDING JANUARY 4, 2027. (Other-Surface Mining Aggregate Operations Committee) 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 Receive the Butte County Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget and Set Budget Hearings for June 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM - The fiscal year 2024-25 Recommended Budget serves as the basis for budget hearings to be scheduled on June 25, 2024 at 1:30 pm. Budget hearings provide an opportunity for the community to comment on the Recommended Budget, and for the Board of Supervisors to make adjustments to the budget. The Recommended Budget is the work product of many County employees in all 23 departments. The efforts and cooperation put forth by department heads and staff resulted in a balanced recommended spending plan. The Recommended Budget may be found at: https://www.buttecounty.net/1427/Budget - action requested - SET THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 AT 1:30 PM. (County Administration) 4.04 Contract with Northwest Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NWSPCA) to Provide Sheltering of Impounded Animals - The Department of Public Health currently contracts with NWSPCA to provide the sheltering of animals impounded by the County Animal Control program. A County solicitation was initiated and closed on March 8, 2024 with no respondents. The department began discussion with the current contractor regarding a new contract. The Department recommends entering into a contract with NWSPCA for a term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $2,240,335 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health) 4.05 Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for Wildfire Suppression Support - Butte County is prone to wildfires. Initial response by aviation assets such as water dropping helicopters play a vital role in slowing and suppressing wildfires. In coordination with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), the Butte County Fire Department is seeking authorization to enter into an agreement for the use of a water dropping helicopter. PG&E has an agreement with a service provider, PJ Helicopters, in support of fire suppression applications. PG&E, through the service provider, would furnish the Butte County Fire Department the helicopter to be stationed at the Chico Airport from approximately July 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. The service provider, through PG&E, will provide the helicopter, pilots and maintenance at no cost to the County. The Butte County Fire Department would maintain operational control of the helicopter, provide dispatching services and coordinate requests from other agencies. For any wildfire within PG&E's service area and within Local Response Areas (LRA) of Butte County, the Fire Department will be provided the first two flight hours of operating the helicopter (at no charge), up to a total amount not to exceed forty flight hours for the term of the agreement. Beyond that, PG&E would be compensated at a rate of $9,500 per flight hour. For any wildland fire incident within the State Response Areas (SRA), CAL FIRE may request the helicopter and provide compensation to the Butte County Fire Department for all flight hours. The helicopter would not be available for LRA requests outside Butte County or for Federal agency requests. The Fire Department would provide a helicopter manager, logistical support, and any potential flight time payment within approved funding structure. The Fire Department recommends the Board approve the agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric and authorize Fire Chief to sign and authorize Fire Chief to execute agreement with CAL FIRE - action requested - 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC AND AUTHORIZE FIRE CHIEF TO SIGN; AND 2) AUTHORIZE FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH CAL FIRE. (Fire) 4.06 Butte County Groundwater Status Report for the 2023 Water Year - Pursuant to Chapter 33 of the Butte County Code, the Department of Water and Resource Conservation is required to collect data on groundwater levels and report to the Board of Supervisors each year on the status of groundwater conditions. The Department prepared the Butte County Groundwater Status Report (Report) for the 2023 water year which contains an overview of the hydrologic conditions, a high-level description of conditions within each subbasin based on content in each subbasin’s individual annual reports, conditions to track over the next year and current efforts to improve groundwater resiliency throughout the County. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requires Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) in a subbasin to submit annual reports to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) by April 1st each year to the DWR SGMA Portal. The Department managed subbasin specific annual report development, which was completed by a consultant team and funded by the GSAs. This is the third Report since adoption of the GSPs in the three subbasins in the County: Butte, Vina, and Wyandotte Creek subbasins. The subbasin specific annual reports are included as attachments to the Report and were reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee of the Water Commission on February 26, 2024 and March 10, 2024. This Report meets the reporting requirements of Chapter 33. The complete Butte County Groundwater Status Report and the appendices are available online at: https://www.buttecounty.net/1212/Groundwater-Status- Report - action requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Water & Resource Conservation) 4.07 Amendment and New Agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (Aegis) for Narcotic Replacement Therapy (NRT) - Aegis operates one of the largest networks of narcotic treatment programs (NTP) in the nation. Aegis' goal is to support the successful recovery of clients and improve the quality of lives through the provision of evidence-based comprehensive treatment. To receive NRT in a licensed NTP, all clients are required to participate in a comprehensive treatment program which includes a medical evaluation and screening for diseases that are overly represented in the opiate-addicted population. Clients are evaluated and provided counseling for medical, alcohol, narcotic, criminal, and psychological problems. Aegis currently has licensed capacity to serve up to 580 clients at any given time. On August 8, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Aegis to provide NRT services in the current fiscal year. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, not- to-exceed, $2,416,047. The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to cover projected costs for the remaining fiscal year, increasing the maximum payable by $871,333, not-to-exceed $3,287,350. The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with Aegis to provide NRT services for FY 2024-25. The term of the new agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $3,287,350. This is a State-mandated service. This agreement is not measured by number of clients served, as client needs vary - action requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 4.08 Agreement with Victor Community Support Service, Inc. (VCSS) for Youth Mental Health Services - In May of 2023, the Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for youth mental health services. There were five respondents to the RFP: Youth for Change of Chico, CA; VCSS of Chico, CA; Counseling Solutions of Chico, CA; Northern Valley Catholic Social Service of Chico, CA; and EA Family Services of Quincy, CA. The Department selected four respondents: Youth For Change, VCSS, Counseling Solutions, and NVCSS. The RFP is good for three years. VCSS provides a wide array of community-based mental health and family support services. VCSS provides specialty mental health services that include individual counseling, crisis services, medication support, and case management. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with VCSS to provide mental health services to Medi-Cal eligible children. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $3,039,394. The agreement is not measured by number of clients served as client needs vary - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 4.09 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Mental Health Services - In May of 2023, the Department of Behavioral Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for youth mental health services. There were five respondents to the RFP: YFC of Chico, CA; Victor Community Support Services of Chico, CA; Counseling Solutions of Chico, CA; Northern Valley Catholic Social Service of Chico, CA; and EA Family Services of Quincy, CA. The Department selected four respondents: YFC, Victor Community Support Services, Counseling Solutions, and Northern Valley Catholic Social Service. The RFP is valid for three years. YFC is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of California to provide specialty mental health treatment and support services. YFC specialty mental health services include counseling, crisis services, medication support, and case management. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with YFC to provide youth mental health services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $3,945,798. The agreement is not measured based on the number of clients served as client needs vary - action requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health) 4.10 Contract with Youth for Change (YFC) for SB 163 Wraparound Services - YFC is a local community provider that provides effective and comprehensive services to our children and families, with the goal of healing families through nurturing and supportive services. The Department of Employment and Social Services contracts with YFC to provide SB 163 Wraparound Program services and visitation center services to our community. Services involve families in identifying their needs, learning new parenting skills, problem-solving, and decision-making to assist them in a successful transition out of the child welfare system. The focus of Wraparound Services is to enhance the well-being of children, families, and communities by building upon individual and family strengths, developing services and natural supports, and creating a sustainable plan to achieve the family's vision for success. At the start of 2024, Wraparound Services were provided to 36 youth and families. YFC's Family Time Center provides safe and therapeutic family time for children in out-of-home care and their families, while also providing relief and support to the department's social workers and staff. YFC has completed 1,221 visits for Butte County foster care cases. The Department recommends entering into a contract with YFC, to provide SB 163 wraparound services. The term of this contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $3,490,000 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 4.11 Delinquent Unsecured Tax Discharge of Accountability - The Treasurer-Tax Collector requests a discharge of accountability from collection efforts on delinquent and unsecured accounts on the property tax roll that are ten years or older and considered uncollectible. This category of property taxes includes boats, airplanes, businesses, mobile homes, mining claims, etc. For these accounts, liens have been in place for ten years, but have expired. For many of these assets, property has changed ownership and existing collections efforts by staff and a third- party collection agency have been exhausted. Under the provisions of Revenue & Taxation Code Section 2923, the Tax Collector may request from the Board of Supervisors a discharge from accountability for the collection of taxes, penalty, interest, and any other related charge if the amount is so small as to not justify the cost of collection or if collection enforcement is impractical. The discharge of accountability would allow accounts to be deactivated and remove the total due from the delinquent unsecured tax roll. This action would not relieve the taxpayer from the responsibility of paying the bill, but Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office would no longer actively pursue the accounts. The delinquent unsecured tax roll currently contains 3,329 tax accounts from 2012 and prior that are uncollectible. The accounts on the discharge list represent $2,028,303 in delinquent unsecured taxes, penalties and interest. The last discharge of accountability was completed in June 2018 - action requested - APPROVE REQUEST FOR DISCHARGE FROM ACCOUNTABILITY. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) 4.12 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer 4.13 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. 4.14 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS 5.01 10:00 am - Timed Item - Report from Team CivX and FM3 on Public Opinion Polling and Outreach - Butte County revenues do not keep up with the costs to provide essential County services including fire protection, Sheriff and jail operations and library services. Additionally, the State often solves its problems by passing costs along to Counties without matching revenue. The result is decades of County budgets cuts. During the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget hearings, when the closure of fire stations and libraries was proposed, members of the public urged the Board of Supervisors to consider a revenue measure in order to maintain services. The County contracted with Team CivX and FM3 to do research, polling, messaging, and development of a potential ballot measure. The County has hosted a variety of community meetings and released a community survey, prepared by Team CivX, to solicit input from the community on funding priorities. Additionally, FM3 has recently completed the second round of statistically valid polling. Team CivX and FM3 will report on the results of these efforts. Based on the findings, staff recommends the Board direct staff to initiate the process to place a 1 cent sales tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election - action requested - DIRECT STAFF TO INITIATE THE PROCESS TO PLACE A 1 CENT SALES TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION. (County Administration) 5.02 10:30 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 CE23-00455 at 0 Craig Access Road, Feather Falls (Assessor's Parcel Number 071-150-004) in the amount of $61,009.24. On September 25, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non- medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00455 at 0 Craig Access Road, Feather Falls (Assessor's Parcel Number 071-150-004) in the amount of $61,009.24 ($54,000.00 for penalties and $7,009.24 for cost recovery). (Development Services) Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $54,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $7,009.24. B. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00457 at 0 Craig Access Road, Feather Falls (Assessor's Parcel Number 071-150-006) in the amount of $96,145.47. On September 14, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non- medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00457 at 0 Craig Access Road, Feather Falls (Assessor's Parcel Number 071-150-006) in the amount of $96,145.47 ($89,000.00 for penalties and $7,145.47 for cost recovery). (Development Services) Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $89,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $7,145.47. C. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00399 at 0 Dedeker Lane, Oroville (Assessor's Parcel Number 072-440-036) in the amount of $158,110.62. On December 28, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non- medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00399 at 0 Dedeker Lane, Oroville (Assessor's Parcel Number 072-440-036) in the amount of $158,110.62 ($150,000.00 for penalties and $8,110.62 for cost recovery). (Development Services) Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $150,000.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $8,110.62. D. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-01045 at 790 Jatko Road, Berry Creek (Assessor's Parcel Number 071-020-018) in the amount of $16,857.71. On November 17, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non- medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-01045 at 790 Jatko Road, Berry Creek (Assessor's Parcel Number 071-020-018) in the amount of $16,857.71 ($10,500.00 for penalties and $6,357.71 for cost recovery). (Development Services) Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $10,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $6,357.71. E. Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00990 at 0 Bardolino Lane, Oroville (Assessor's Parcel Number 072-200-034) in the amount of $51,323.93. On November 29, 2023 a Hearing Officer declared a public nuisance existed on the property pursuant to Butte County Code Chapters 34A - Medical Marijuana Ordinance and 34C - Non- medical Marijuana Ordinance. This hearing has been scheduled to authorize the Board of Supervisors to record a lien and impose a special assessment to recover the County's costs for Code Enforcement Case Number CE23-00990 at 0 Bardolino Lane, Oroville (Assessor's Parcel Number 072-200-034) in the amount of $51,323.93 ($45,000.00 for penalties and $6,323.93 for cost recovery). (Development Services) Action Requested - APPROVE THE PROPOSED LIEN OF $45,500.00 AND A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $6,323.93. 5.03 11:00 am - Public Hearing - Resolution for the Closeout and Completion of the Butte County Micro-Enterprise Loan Program funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - On August 25, 2020, the Board of Supervisors authorized a resolution approving an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) seeking CDBG funding for technical and financial assistance for eligible micro-enterprises in the unincorporated area and non-entitlement communities of Gridley, Biggs, and Oroville. On June 25, 2021 HCD executed a Standard Agreement with Butte County authorizing $250,000 for a Micro-Enterprise Loan Program. The County entered into two contracts for program administration: (1) 3CORE for financial assistance and loan administration, and (2) the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for technical assistance. Program goals were met and exceeded using all grant funds to provide seven eligible micro-enterprises with business loans, and over 32 eligible micro-enterprises with technical assistance. While the grant has ended 3CORE and SBDC will continue to provide business assistance to local businesses. Upon grant closeout, Butte County is required to collect and report information on program activities, as well as hold a public hearing before the Board of Supervisors and the public to discuss the accomplishments of each grant. Staff recommends the Board hear public comment regarding the accomplishments of the grant, adopt the resolution, and authorize the Chair to sign - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 5.04 11:05 am - Public Hearing - Project Closeout for the Park Avenue Multifamily Housing Project Funded by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program Funding (CDBG-DRMHP) - The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has made $66,787,799 in allocations available in 2018 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to support the Multifamily Housing Program. This funding is in response to the State of California's unmet recovery needs related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Major Disaster Declarations DR-4344 in October 2017 and DR-4353 in December 2017. The Butte County 2018 CDBG-DR Multifamily Housing Program allocation is $679,013. On September 29, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing the allocation of funding and the execution of a Master Standard Agreement with HCD to facilitate the development of multifamily housing (rehabilitation, reconstruction, or new construction), pursuant to the Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (DR-MHP) Policies and Procedures. On August 26, 2021, HCD and the County of Butte executed a notice to proceed for the Park Avenue project in the City of Chico utilizing the full allocation. The project was also partially funded by the City of Chico. On May 22, 2024, the project received its certificate of occupancy from the City of Chico, and County Administration staff are preparing for close-out. Project close-out requires a resolution by the Board of Supervisors documenting project completion in order to evidence compliance of Butte County's obligations as required by the MSA and NTP and all amendments thereto. If adopted, submission of this resolution to HCD along with the final financial report for reimbursement will allow the County to secure the final 10% of the project award to reimburse the developer and associated County grant administration costs. The Department recommends the Board adopt the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign - action requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 5.05 11:10 am - Public Hearing - Board Directed Amendments to Chapter 34A Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulation Ordinance and Chapter 34C Nonmedical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance - On June 13, 2023, the Butte County Board of Supervisors gave direction to staff to amend the current Cannabis Ordinances under Chapters 34A and 34C. Development Services recommends amending Chapters 34A and 34C of the Butte County Code, which regulate medical and non-medical marijuana to establish new enforcement procedures. Specifically: The proposed amendments to Chapter 34A Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulation Ordinance and Chapter 34C Nonmedical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance will replace the term "marijuana" with "cannabis", clarify that complaints are not required to enforce the cannabis regulations as directed by the Board, and transfers the lien hearing process from the Board of Supervisors to the Administrative Hearing Officer Program - action requested -1) WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34A OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE; AND 2) WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34C OF THE BUTTE COUNTY CODE. (Development Services) 6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION 6.01 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations, Including Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: A. Agricultural Commissioner B. Behavioral Health Director C. Chief Administrative Officer D. Chief Probation Officer E. Child Support Services Director F. County Counsel G. Development Services Director H. Employment and Social Services Director I. General Services Director J. Human Resources Director K. Information Systems Director L. Library Director M. Public Health Director N. Public Works Director O. Water & Resource Conservation Director 6.02 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, Aaron Quin and Andy Pickett Employee Organizations: Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services Workers Unit; Teamsters - Mid Management Unit; Butte County Probation Peace Officers Association; Butte County Probation Peace Officers Association - Management Unit; Butte County Professional Employees’ Association; Butte County Deputy Sheriff’s Association - General Unit; Butte County Deputy Sheriff’s Association - Management/Supervisory Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - General Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory Unit; Skilled Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District Attorneys Association - Attorney Unit; Confidential Employee Unit; Non-Represented Employee Unit; Board of Supervisors Executive Assistants 6.03 1. Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - one case: a. Gibson v. Buchwalter et al, United States District Court, Eastern District Case No: 2:23-cv-01063 6.04 Closed Session Public Comment RECESS Recess as the Butte County Board of Supervisors and convene as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board. IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JUNE 11, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONSENT AGENDA 2.01 Approval of Minutes for the February 27, 2024 and March 12, 2024 In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board Meeting- Submitted for approval are the minutes for the February 27, 2024 and March 12, 2024 In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board Meeting - action requested - APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AND MARCH 12, 2024 IN- HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration) 2.02 Approval of Butte County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority (PA) Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 - The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends approval of the IHSS PA budget of $440,156 for FY 2024-25, which is an increase of 3% compared to FY 2023-24. This budget pays for the operations of the PA and not the IHSS providers - action requested - APPROVE THE IHSS PUBLIC AUTHORITY BUDGET. (Employment & Social Services) 2.03 Contract with Walker Insurance Solutions, LLC for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Compliance - The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers to provide proof of health insurance coverage forms to In-Home Support Service (IHSS) care providers. There are approximately 625 IHSS care providers in Butte County who receive health insurance and require proof of coverage forms each year. Walker Insurance Solutions, LLC, compiles a list of IHSS care providers, prepares and mails 1095 forms, and files 1094 forms with the Internal Revenue Service in compliance with Affordable Care Act health insurance reporting requirements. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with Walker Insurance Solutions, LLC for Affordable Care Act health insurance compliance. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $6,000 - action requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment & Social Services) 3. REGULAR AGENDA (NO ITEMS) 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Comments to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. 5. CLOSED SESSION (To be held concurrently with the Board of Supervisors Closed Session) 5.01 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Labor Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, Aaron Quin and Shelby Boston 6. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT Adjourn as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board and reconvene as the Butte County Board of Supervisors. Butte County Department Heads Agricultural Commissioner: Louie Mendoza Assessor*: Alyssa Douglass Auditor-Controller*: Graciela Gutierrez Behavioral Health: Scott Kennelly Chief Administrative Officer: Andy Pickett Chief Probation Officer: Melissa Romero Child Support Services: Sean Farrell Clerk-Recorder/ Registrar of Voters*: Keaton Denlay County Counsel: Brad Stephens Development Services: Paula Daneluk District Attorney*: Mike Ramsey Employment & Social Services: Shelby Boston Fire Chief: Garrett Sjolund General Services: Michael Hodson Human Resources: Sheri Waters Information Systems: Paul LaValley Library: Misty Wright, Interim Public Health: Danette York Public Works: Joshua Pack Sheriff-Coroner*: Kory Honea Treasurer-Tax Collector*: Troy Kidd UCCooperative Extension Advisor: Luis Espino Water & Resource Conservation: Kamie Loeser *Elected Official Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Board of Supervisors Meetings Meeting Information: Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At the end of each year the Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed as a result of holidays or other events so please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted meeting calendar for the year are available in the County Administrative Office or on the Clerk of the Board website page. Agenda Information: The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72 hours before each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board website. A copy of the agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain each agenda item (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available for your review at the County Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and Paradise libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk of the Board website. Copies of supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications included with the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the Board of Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available at the County Administrative Office upon request. Agenda Format and Meeting Order: The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order: 1. Consent Agenda: These items are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in the back of the board room) and give it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of the Board) or, when the Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda. 2. Public Comment: This is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any matter not listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda, but may respond to statements or questions and provide staff direction. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes, and may be adjusted at the discretion of the Chair. 3. Regular Agenda: This is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section. 4. Public Hearing and Timed Items: This is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are set. This is the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will never start before the time listed. 5. Closed Session: The Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda identifies those items that will be discussed during the Closed Session. Public Participation: It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow members of the public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. The Board of Supervisors is also committed to making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with special needs should call the Clerk of the Board at 530.552.3300, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to request disability-related modifications/accommodations, or to request materials in alternate formats. All requests for special accommodations and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Disclosure of Campaign Contributions Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the Board of Supervisors who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing. For further information contact the: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County Administration Office 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 530.552.3300 Board of Supervisors Agenda – Commonly Used Acronyms: AB – Assembly Bill EIR – Environmental Impact Report APN – Assessor’s Parcel Number EOC – Emergency Operations Center AQMA – Air Quality Management Act EPA – Environmental Protection Agency ARPA – American Rescue Plan Act FEIR – Final Environmental Impact Report BCAG – Butte County Association of Governments FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency BLUF – Bottom Line Up Front FY – Fiscal Year BOE – Board of Equalization GP – General Plan BCFD – Butte County Fire Department IMP – Infrastructure Master Plan BCGP – Butte County General Plan JPA – Joint Powers Authority BCOE – Butte County Office of Education LAFCO – Local Agency Formation Commission BCSO – Butte County Sheriff’s Office MOU – Memorandum of Understanding BINTF – Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force MUP – Minor Use Permit BRCP – Butte Regional Conservation Plan NOC – Notice of Completion CAL FIRE – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection NOP – Notice of Preparation Cal OES – California Office of Emergency Services EM – Emergency Management CalTrans – California Department of Transportation RFP – Request for Proposals CDBG – Community Development Block Grant SB – Senate Bill CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act SBFCA – Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency CSA – County Service Area SGMA – Sustainable Groundwater Management Agency DEIR – Draft Environmental Impact Report SHARP – Self-Help Assistance and Referral Program DID – Durham Irrigation District TAC – Technical Advisory Committee DOT – Department of Transportation YTD – Year-to-date DWR – Department of Water Resources