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BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
9:00 AM
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2
TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4
DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5
ANDY PICKETT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CLERK OF THE BOARD
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
BRAD STEPHENS,
COUNTY COUNSEL
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
2. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
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, and 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.
2.1 Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda
2.2 Announcement(s) of Recusal
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda will begin with any Supervisor Comments on the Consent Agenda Items, then
proceed with the Adoption of the Consent Agenda. Items can be removed for further discussion at the
request of a Supervisor.
3.1. County Administration
3.1.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the September 10, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
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3.1.b Letter Regarding Amendment 7 to State of California Action Plan for Disaster Recovery
from 2018 Wildfires
Butte County received an allocation of $71,185,473 in Community Development Block
Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) funding from
the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for affordable
housing projects to support Camp Fire recovery. With these funds, Butte County issued
nine conditional commitment letters for multifamily housing projects. Five projects are
either complete or under construction, and four have yet to receive tax credit awards or
other funding to complete their financing. Of the projects that need additional funding,
three are in Chico and one is in Magalia. HCD is proposing to shift an $47,001,436 from
the state run, under subscribed 2018 Owner Occupied Reconstruction Program to the
Butte County MHP allocation, and for HCD to assign these funds to three of the four
multifamily projects in Butte County that need additional funding.
It is unfortunate that the State's Owner Occupied Reconstruction Program was not
successful, but important that the funds continue to be dedicated to Butte County.
However, the County should retain discretion over which of the remaining multifamily
projects receive the additional funds. Staff recommends the Board approve a public
comment letter requesting the County maintain discretion over which of the projects
receive the recovery funds.
(COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2. County Counsel's Office
3.2.a Resolution Amending the Butte County Conflict of Interest Code
The Political Reform Act (Government Code section 81000 et seq.) requires the County to
review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially to determine accuracy, or alternatively, if it
requires amending. The Code was most recently amended by Resolution No. 23-126 on
October 24, 2023. Since that amendment was enacted, positions have been created and
deleted through adjustments to the County's classification plan and salary ordinance.
County Counsel recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution reflecting these
changes. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.b Amendment to Nord Country School's Conflict of Interest Code and 2024 Local Biennial
Notice
Nord Country School has reviewed its Conflict of Interest Code and determined a revision
is needed. The revision is also reflected in the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice. The
amendment is being submitted for approval by the Board of Supervisors as the code
reviewing body. County Counsel has reviewed the amendment to Nord Country School's
Conflict of Interest Code and the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice and believes them to
be proper. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO NORD COUNTRY SCHOOL'S
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE; AND 2) ACCEPT THE 2024 LOCAL AGENCY
BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR NORD COUNTRY SCHOOL.
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3.2.c Amendment to Paradise Charter Middle School's Conflict of Interest Code and 2024 Local
Biennial Notice
Paradise Charter Middle School has reviewed its Conflict of Interest Code and determined
a revision is needed. The revision is also reflected in the 2024 Local Agency Biennial
Notice. The amendment is being submitted for approval by the Board of Supervisors as
the code reviewing body. County Counsel has reviewed the amendment to Paradise
Charter Middle School's Conflict of Interest Code and the 2024 Local Agency Biennial
Notice and believes them to be proper. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO PARADISE CHARTER MIDDLE
SCHOOL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE; AND 2) ACCEPT THE 2024 LOCAL
AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR PARADISE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL.
3.2.d Accept 2024 Local Agency Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notices for Agencies that File
Form 700s with the Butte County Clerk-Recorder
The following agencies have reviewed their Conflict of Interest Codes pursuant to
California Government Code section 87306.5(b) and have determined that their agency's
code is current and in no need of revision. County Counsel has reviewed the 2024 Local
Agency Biennial Notices and believes them to be proper: Berry Creek Community
Services District; Butte County Air Quality Management District; Chico Area Recreation
and Park District; Durham Irrigation District; Feather River Recreation and Park District;
Lake Madrone Water District; Lake Oroville Area Public Utility District; Paradise Irrigation
District; Richvale Irrigation District; Sewerage Commission- Oroville Region. (COUNTY
COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ACCEPT 2024 LOCAL AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
BIENNIAL NOTICES.
3.2.e Accept 2024 Local Agency Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notices for Agencies that File
Form 700s with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
The following agencies have reviewed their Conflict of Interest Codes pursuant to
California Government Code section 87306.5(b) and have determined that their agency's
code is current and in no need of revision. County Counsel has reviewed the 2024 Local
Agency Biennial Notices and believes them to be proper: Butte County Indian Gaming
Local Community Benefit Committee; Butte County Parole Board; Butte Creek Drainage
District; Durham Mosquito Abatement District; Gridley Biggs Cemetery District; Housing
Authority of the County of Butte; Kimshew Cemetery District; Oroville Cemetery District;
Paradise Cemetery District; Sacramento River Reclamation District. (COUNTY
COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ACCEPT 2024 LOCAL AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
BIENNIAL NOTICES.
3.2.f Accept 2024 Local Agency Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notices for School Districts
that File Form 700s with the Butte County Office of Education
The following school districts have reviewed their Conflict of Interest Codes pursuant to
California Government Code section 87306.5(b) and have determined that their district's
code is current and in no need of revision. County Counsel has reviewed the 2024 Local
Agency Biennial Notices and believes them to be proper: Durham Unified School District;
Forest Ranch Charter School; Gridley Unified School District; Palermo Union Elementary
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School District; Paradise Unified School District. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ACCEPT 2024 LOCAL AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
BIENNIAL NOTICES.
3.3. County Library
3.3.a Budget Adjustment for Sure Start Family Playtime Grant
The County Library received a $75,000 Sure Start Family Playtime grant from California
State Library. The focus of the grant is to increase access to resources for children ages
eight and younger, including access to support services, early education, health services,
intervention support, family engagement, and school readiness services. The Department
will work with partners to build a network of early care resources to assist families and
their young children to access these important supports. The Chico and Oroville library
branches have the Sure Start Playtime program currently. The grant will extend the
program to the Gridley and Paradise branches with no cost to the General Fund. The
Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget adjustment to
allocate the grant funds. (LIBRARY)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.3.b Budget Adjustment for Butte County Library Ebooks for All Grant
The County Library received a $60,000 Ebooks for All grant from the California State
Library for the purchase of electronic books. The use of electronic books and electronic
audiobooks, which can be downloaded to a computer or device, has increased in recent
years. With these additional funds and no additional cost to the General Fund, the Library
will be able to expand the electronic book collection. The Department recommends the
Board of Supervisors approve a budget adjustment to allocate the grant funds. (LIBRARY)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.4. Department of Agriculture
3.4.a Cooperative Agreement for Insect Pest Detection Trapping
The County of Butte and California Department of Food and Agriculture (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, the
horticultural landscape, and the economy of California. Insects include the Mediterranean
Fruit Fly, Oriental Fruit Fly, Melon Fly, Japanese Beetle, Spongy Moth, and other exotic
pests. The Agriculture Commissioner recommends entering into a cooperative agreement
with CDFA for exotic pest detection, trapping, and surveillance. The term of the agreement
is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $76,048. (DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE)
Action Requested - APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.5. Department of Employment & Social Services
3.5.a Capital Asset Purchases and Budget Adjustment
The Department of Employment and Social Services occasionally has a need for new
vehicles due to accelerated wear and tear or damage sustained by vehicles. Recently, a
Chevy Impala belonging to the Department was involved in an accident and declared a
total loss. The estimated cost to replace this vehicle is $38,000. The Department is
responsible for a $15,000 deductible with the balance being covered by insurance. The
Department also requests capital asset approval for two additional SUV vehicles with an
estimated cost of $76,000 due to an increased need for vehicles used for home visiting
purposes. Additionally, the Department requests approval to purchase and install 18
modular furniture cubicles, at an estimated cost of $118,000. Cubicles and furniture are
needed at the Department's Paradise location to accommodate eight eligibility workers
and to reconfigure the analyst room in Oroville. The Department's current budget will
cover the costs with no impact on the General Fund. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
& SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) AUTHORIZE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASES (3 VEHICLES; 18
CUBICLES) ; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.5.b Resolution Adopting a Standard of Aid for General Assistance (GA)
GA is a State-mandated program providing temporary monthly support to indigent adults
who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs.
Butte County currently has approximately 406 eligible clients in the program. GA is a loan
program, and participants are required to pay back support received from the program. As
a condition of eligibility, all recipients are required to sign a repayment agreement to the
County for all GA payments received based on their ability to pay. Those applying as
disabled and unable to work are required to apply for Supplemental Security Income as a
condition of eligibility. Able-bodied clients are provided job search services designed to
help them obtain employment and reach self-sufficiency. The GA rate is linked to
CalWORKs aid payments which increase 0.3% effective October 1, 2024. The 0.3%
increase to the current GA amount increases the rate from $687 to $690. The Department
estimates the increase to be $14,616 through FY 2024-25 and is included in the
Department's Budget. The Department recommends adopting a resolution setting the GA
rate at $690 per month for a single individual effective October 1, 2024. (DEPARTMENT
OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.c Agreement with California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to Provide Legal
Consultation and Representation with the Resource Family Approval (RFA) Program
On January 1, 2017, CDSS mandated a non-financial agreement to provide legal
consultation and representation with administrative appeals cases that involve the Child
Welfare RFA program. RFA is a child centered caregiver approval process that combines
relative approval, current foster parent licensing, and approvals for adoption and
guardianship processes. RFA prepares families to better meet the needs of children in
foster care and allows for seamless transition to permanency. This agreement allows
CDSS to provide legal services to Child Welfare agencies that expedite RFA services to
children and non-minor dependents who may reside in an approved resource family
home. The CDSS Legal Division shall act as the sole legal representative on behalf of the
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County in the provisions of legal consultations and legal representation on appeals to an
RFA Notice of Action. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends
entering into an agreement with CDSS for RFA legal consultation and representation
services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Additionally,
the Department recommends adopting a resolution authorizing legal consultation and
representation in administrative action appeals associated with the RFA program of the
County Child Welfare Services agency and the State of California. (DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6. Department of General Services
3.6.a Ratification of Change Orders 1 through 44 of SB 863 Jail Project Construction Contract
with D.H. Slater & Son, Inc. (Slater & Son)
In June 2014, California SB 863 was signed into law and provided lease revenue bond
financing to construct and renovate county adult detention facilities. On August 11, 2015,
the Board of Supervisors authorized the application for $40 million in State bond financing
under SB 863, which also required the County to provide ten percent matching funds. On
February 23, 2016, the Board approved $4.445 million in matching funds, $1.08 million
from the value of staff time, and $3.365 million from Jail Impact Fees, Sheriff Impact Fees,
and Local Assistance for Rural and Small County Law Enforcement funds. On May 19,
2023, the State Public Works Board approved the award of the construction contract to
Slater & Son and the County issued a Notice to Proceed for construction on May 29,
2023, with a scheduled completion date of May 28, 2025. Through the course of
construction, the Department of General Services has executed 44 change orders through
July 31, 2024, totaling $611,303. The change orders are within the budgeted construction
contingency and are included in the staff report. Total project costs through July 31, 2024,
are $20,037,958, with $19,900,000 remaining on the Slater & Son contract. The total
project budget is $44,445,000. General Services and the Sheriff's Office recommend the
Board ratify change orders 1 through 44. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS 1 THROUGH 44.
3.7. Department of Human Resources
3.7.a 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:
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: On June 24, 2025, the Board approved the
temporary addition of 63 administrative positions to adjust and standardize classifications
to better meet the needs of the department. Now that internal recruitment efforts are
complete, the Department is requesting to eliminate 68 vacant positions. Positions include
15 flexibly staffed Account Clerk positions, 4 flexibly staffed Administrative Assistant
positions, 3 Administrative Assistant positions, 6 flexibly staffed Legal Office
Assistant/Office Assistant positions, 2 flexibly staffed Legal Office Assistant positions, 37
flexibly staffed Office Assistant positions, and 1 Support Services Supervisor position.
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Additionally, the Department is requesting the conversion of several vacant positions.
Changes include conversion of 1 Accounting Technician position to a flexibly staffed
Accounting Technician position, 1 flexibly staffed Revenue and Reimbursement Officer
position to a flexibly staffed Accounting Technician position, 1 Administrative Technician
position to an Administrative Analyst Supervisor position, and 2 Senior Eligibility and
Employment Specialist positions to 2 Eligibility and Employment Program Specialist
positions. These changes will better meet the operational and supervisory needs of the
Department. The estimated increased annual cost of $64,379 will be covered by salary
savings in the Department's budget and there will be no General Fund cost. Total
allocations to decrease by 68.
HUMAN RESOURCES: Add 2 flexibly staffed Human Resources Analyst positions.
Delete 2 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst/Administrative Analyst-Confidential
positions. The requested changes are due to the reorganization of the Risk Management
Division into Human Resources, and the reclassification of staff in these positions. These
changes will better meet the needs of the Department and will be funded by existing
appropriations within the division of Risk Management's budget. Total allocations to
remain unchanged.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Add 2 flexibly staffed Administrative Assistant positions. Delete 2
Department Human Resources Technician positions. Expand 2 flexibly staffed Animal
Control Dispatcher positions to include senior level. Convert 1 Public Health Laboratory
Technician / flexibly staffed Public Health Microbiologist position from regular to term, with
an end date of June 30, 2026. There is no additional cost associated with these changes.
These changes better meet the needs of the Department and allow for greater flexibility
for recruitment and retention. Total allocations to remain unchanged. (DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8. Department of Public Health
3.8.a Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (Health Care Program) and California
Children's Services (CCS) Annual Plan, Certification, and One Flexibility Request.
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) guidelines and regulations
annually require the Department of Public Health to sign Certification Statements agreeing
to comply with all applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Welfare and
Institutions Code, and the Integrated Systems of Care Plan and Fiscal Guidelines Manual
for the Health Care and CCS programs. The Health Care Program provides a Public
Health Nurse to coordinate the healthcare needs of children in foster care, such as their
developmental, dental, and mental health needs. The CCS program provides specialized
medical care and medical case management for children with medically eligible conditions
who meet the program criteria and is also required to prepare an Integrated Systems of
Care Division (ISCD) plan which includes an administrative budget summary. In June
2024, DHCS created additional program areas via Senate Bill (SB) 108 that allow for
counties to deviate from the DHCS established staffing methodology, which governs the
two included allocations to allow for greater flexibility. Interested counties are required to
submit a One-time Flexibilities SB 108 Administrative Support Budget. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the annual certification statements;
approve the submission of the CCS ISCD budget information to the DHCS; and approve
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the One-time Flexibilities SB 108 Administrative Budget Workbook and authorize the
Director of Public Health to submit to DHCS. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS (2) AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE SUBMISSION OF THE BUDGET
PLAN TO DHCS; AND 3) APPROVE THE ONE-TIME FLEXIBILITIES SB 108
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
HEALTH TO SUBMIT TO DHCS.
3.9. Probation Department
3.9.a Contract with Youth for Change for Mental Health Services for Youth Involved in the
Juvenile Justice System
Youth for Change is a nonprofit public benefit organization dedicated to supporting and
enhancing the well-being of children, individuals, families, and communities. Youth for
Change specializes in community collaboration and social service programs. In April 2023,
the Probation Department released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for mental health
services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Youth for Change was the only
respondent and was selected, the RFP is good for three years. Services under the
contract include mental health and wraparound services, individual, family, and group
therapy, plan development, case management, rehabilitation, crisis services, and anger
management. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract
with Youth for Change for mental health services for youth involved in the juvenile justice
system. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed
$384,858. Funding for the contract is provided through the Juvenile Justice Crime
Prevention Act of 2000. There is no impact on the General Fund. (PROBATION
DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.9.b Budget Adjustment and Capital Asset Authority for a Freightliner for the Mobile Probation
Services Center
On May 23, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving the Probation
Department to apply for a grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) to purchase a 32-foot freightliner or an equivalent cab and chassis. The vehicle
will be converted into a Mobile Probation Services Center to offer services in remote areas
where access to services and public transportation is limited. On June 20, 2023, the
BSCC awarded the Department $581,776 in grant funds for the purchase. The grant
stipulates that funds must be fully expended by March 15, 2025. Due to increases in
vehicle costs and ongoing difficulties with the supply chain, the cost of the freightliner has
increased to $599,692. The Department recommends the Board approve a budget
adjustment and increase the capital asset authority to purchase the vehicle for $599,692.
The increased cost of the vehicle is $17,916 and is included in the Department's budget
for the current fiscal year. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET AUTHORITY; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
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3.10. Department of Public Works
3.10.a Resolution Approving a Donation of County Rule 20A Underground Utility Work Credits
for the City of Chico Underground Utility District 17
In 1968, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) established the Rule 20A Utility
Undergrounding program in response to the California Public Utilities Commission's
(CPUC) mandate for utility-funded underground conversion to help communities convert
heavy concentrations of existing overhead utilities, particularly along arterials and in
commercial areas in urban areas, to underground facilities. PG&E records indicate that
Butte County's current allocation credit balance is approximately $5,743,000. Several
recent changes to the Rule 20A program have made it less viable for unincorporated
portions of Butte County. In addition to the increasing costs of utility undergrounding—
exceeding $1,000 per linear foot in some cases—many of the program's indirect
expenses are ineligible for reimbursement and would require considerable local funding
matches. Recent changes to the program have also reduced our available credit balance.
Because the County has limited urban areas to use the credits, it established the Butte
County Rule 20A Underground Conversion Program in cooperation with the cities and
towns to utilize the balance of the County's uncommitted credits in the cities and
towns. The City of Chico has requested that the County authorize the donation of its
current allocated credit balance to be transferred to the City's Underground Utility District
No. 17 North Esplanade, associated with the City's North Esplanade Reconstruction
Project. The staff has reviewed the request and concurs with the City's request. There are
no pending county projects, and there will be none in the foreseeable
future. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.10.b Resolution of Intent to Form Butte County Permanent Road Division Zone 005 for the
River Ranch Subdivision
On June 27, 2006, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 06-102, establishing
the use of a countywide Permanent Road Division (PRD). A PRD is a special district
formed to help new development fund the maintenance of its roads and related
infrastructure through annual property tax assessments. Under this Resolution, new
development can form special Zones of Benefit to define properties included within the
PRD on approval by the Board. The Planning Commission approved the Tentative Map
for the River Ranch Subdivision on January 24, 2019. The proposed project will create
132 residential lots and four commercial parcels south of Oroville. The Developer has
been working to satisfy all conditions of approval necessary to record the Final Map for
the project. The Developer has applied to form a Zone of Benefit within the Butte County
Permanent Road Division, which is a condition of approval of the Tentative Map. This
process requires a Resolution of Intent to establish the Zone of Benefit. Upon Board
approval, a future public hearing is required to consider testimony to establish the Zone of
Benefit and a Resolution of Formation for the Zone of Benefit. The public hearing and the
Resolution of Formation for this Zone of Benefit will be considered by the Board on
November 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. or as soon after that as possible.
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.10.c Resolution Amending Improvement Standards Under Chapter 20 of the Butte County
Code
The Department of Public Works establishes technical improvement standards as a
minimum criterion for designing subdivisions and land development projects.
Occasionally, these standards need to be revised to improve clarity, update current
design practices, and capture data improvements. Currently, the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement (SIA) standards outlined in Appendix V require only 50%
performance and labor & materials bonds, which falls short of guaranteeing project
completion. The current SIA creates a substantial risk of the county being left with
unfinished or substandard infrastructure, leading to increased costs, maintenance
burdens, and potential legal liabilities. To address these shortcomings, the Department
proposes an update to ensure the timely completion of subdivision improvements and
protect the county's interests.The proposed updates will offer several significant benefits
to Butte County. By requiring stronger financial guarantees and greater clarity in the SIA,
the county will be better protected from the risks associated with unfinished or
substandard subdivision improvements. The updated standards will also help ensure that
subdivision improvements are built to higher standards while increasing developers'
accountability, making them more likely to fulfill their obligations and complete projects on
time. Ultimately, the updated standards will result in long-term savings for the county by
preventing future problems and reducing the need for costly repairs and
maintenance. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.11.a Contract Amendment with Johnson House of Sobriety for Sober Living Housing
The Sheriff's Office Alternative Custody Supervision Program (ACS) utilizes Sober Living
Environments (SLE) for select participants. Johnson House of Sobriety provides
participants with a clean and sober residence that includes a bed, clean bedding, water, a
shower facility, electricity, on-site laundry, a full kitchen, food to prepare three meals per
day, and garbage services. It also provides an individualized program designed to fit
each participant's needs. In November 2021, the Sheriff's Office entered into a contract
with Johnson House of Sobriety to provide SLE housing. In August 2023, the contract
was amended to increase the daily rate per resident due to increased costs for services.
The department recommends amending the contract with Johnson House of Sobriety for
SLE. The amendment extends the term of the contract by two years through October 31,
2026, and increases the daily rate from $35 to $37 per resident. This increases the
maximum payable amount by $136,000, not-to-exceed $330,000. All other terms remain
the same. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11.b Amendment to Contract with Oroville Ford, Inc. for Preventative Vehicle Maintenance and
Repairs
The Sheriff's Office utilizes a large fleet of vehicles to provide law enforcement and public
safety services. The fleet is made up of various makes and models; all of which require
routine preventative maintenance service to ensure optimal operation and reliability. In
September 2021, the Sheriff's Office entered into a contract for preventative vehicle
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maintenance and repair services with Oroville Ford, Inc. The contract was amended in
June 2022, and again in October 2022, to increase the maximum amount payable. The
Sheriff's Office recommends amending the contract with Oroville Ford, Inc. The
amendment extends the term of the contract by two years through September 27, 2026,
and increases the maximum amount payable by $175,000, not-to-exceed $675,000. All
other terms remain the same. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11.c Amendment to Contract with Oro Dam Auto Center, LLC for Preventative Vehicle
Maintenance and Repairs
The Sheriff's Office utilizes a large fleet of vehicles to provide law enforcement and public
safety services. The fleet is made up of various makes and models; all of which require
routine preventative maintenance service to ensure optimal operation and reliability. In
September 2021, the Sheriff's Office entered into a contract for preventative vehicle
maintenance and repair services with Oro Dam Auto Center, LLC. The contract was
amended in October 2022, to increase the maximum amount payable. The Sheriff's Office
recommends amending the contract with Oro Dam Auto Center, LLC. The amendment
extends the term of the contract by two years through September 27, 2026, and
increases the maximum amount payable by $225,000, not-to-exceed $550,000. All other
terms remain the same. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.1 Board Member/Committee Reports and Board Member Comment
4.2 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.
4.3 Appointment to the Housing Authority of the County of Butte (Housing Authority)
The Housing Authority assists low and moderate income residents of Butte County to
secure and maintain high quality affordable housing and is governed by a seven-member
Board of Commissioners appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Five of the seven
commissioners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and two are Tenant
Commissioners. The Housing Authority requests that the Board of Supervisors reappoint
Charles Alford as Tenant Commissioner with a term ending August 23, 2026. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT CHARLES ALFORD AS TENANT COMMISSIONER TO
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE FOR A TERM ENDING
AUGUST 23, 2026.
4.4 Appointment to Drainage District 100 in Lieu of an Election
In Drainage District 100, the number of qualified candidates filing for the Board of Trustees
seat did not exceed the number of positions to be filled and no petition calling for election
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was submitted. Pursuant to California Elections Code section 10515, the Butte County
Board of Supervisors shall appoint nominees to the Board of Trustees seat in lieu of
election. Drainage District 100 requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint Dennis
Thengvall and Michael Arens to a four year term in lieu of an election. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT DENNIS THENGVALL AND MICHAEL ARENS TO THE
DRAINAGE DISTRICT 100 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO EACH SERVE A FOUR YEAR
TERM IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION.
4.5 Appointment of Persons to Offices with Insufficient Nominees
Continued from the September 10, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting at the request of
the Board, appointment of persons to offices with insufficient nominees is required when
an insufficient number of candidates file a declaration of candidacy for the open offices
during the candidate filing period. At the end of the candidate filing period for the
November 5, 2024 General Election, there were six Special District boards that had an
insufficient number of candidates, leaving those positions vacant after the current
incumbent(s) term of December 6, 2024. The six special districts include: Berry Creek
Community Services District, Lake Oroville Area Public Utilities District, Paradise
Recreation and Parks District, Richvale Recreation and Parks District, Richvale Sanitary
District, and Richardson Springs Community Services District. California Elections Code
section 10515 (b), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall appoint any qualified
person no later than the November 12, 2024 Board Meeting. Once the appointment is
made, the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors must issue the Certificate of Appointment and
Oath of Office to the appointee, who must take office at noon, December 6, 2024, and
serve exactly as if elected. (CLERK-RECORDER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPOINT ANY QUALIFIED PERSON TO OFFICES LISTED ON
CERTIFICATE OF FACTS ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 12, 2024.
4.6 Revenue Agreement from a Congressionally Directed Spending Grant for Countywide
Road Vegetation Management, Brush Removal, and Fire Suppression
The County received Congressional Directed Spending on behalf of Senator Padilla,
Senator Feinstein, and Representative LaMalfa for a USDA Forest Service Cooperative
Fire Grant Program for a County-wide Roadside Vegetation Management, Brush
Removal, and Fire Suppression project. This project concentrates on roadside fuel
reduction efforts along the extensive network of County arterial and collector roads and
other high-priority roadways to improve wildfire resiliency and fire breaks throughout high-
fire risk zones in the County. County roads serve as critical natural fire breaks that can
reduce the severity of fire events and offer refuge during severe conditions. This initiative
ensures that county roadways remain functional and safe by proactively managing
vegetation hazards. Efforts will involve coordination with various fire safe councils, state
and federal partners, and other regional partners and stakeholders. The Department
recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the USDA Forest Service revenue
agreement in the amount of $3,000,000 and the budget amendment in the amount of
$1,500,000 to reflect FY2024-25 grant funding. The grant term is October 1, 2024, through
September 30, 2027. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN, AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
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4.7 Discussion on Adding Portions of Doe Mill Road from Garland Road to Schott Road to the
County Maintained Mileage
At the September 10, 2024, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board directed staff to
investigate adding privately maintained portions of Doe Mill Road from Garland Road to
Schott Road into the County Maintained Mileage system. The Department has completed
its analysis and will present its findings to the Board. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS)
Action Requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
4.8 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
• 2024 Summer Fires Recovery Update
(COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
4.9 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
(OTHER)
4.10 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
(OTHER)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.1 10:30 am - Public Hearing - Resolution Reauthorizing the Temporary Closure of McIntosh
Avenue to Vehicular Traffic Approximately East of its Intersection with Diamond Avenue
On April 25, 2023, the Board of Supervisors authorized the temporary closure of McIntosh
Avenue to vehicular traffic east of its intersection with Diamond Avenue. McIntosh Avenue,
a county-maintained road west of Dayton Road, has a portion that serves no public
purpose and is frequently used for illegal dumping. To address this issue, the Department
of Public Works recommends the Board of Supervisors reauthorize and extend the
temporary closure for an additional 18-month period until April 26, 2026. This section of
the road is unnecessary and has been a frequent site of illegal dumping, threatening
public safety. The proposed closure is consistent with California Vehicle Code section
21101.4, which allows for the closure of roads not essential to public safety or
convenience. The Board may consider seven additional actions to extend the closure
beyond April 26, 2026. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations,
Including Goals, Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code section
54957
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
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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
6.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators 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
6.3 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9(d)(1) - one case.
a. Name of Case: Terry Starkey v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
Case No. ADJ17369862 (Claim Number: 2197110019) (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES)
6.4 Conference Involving a Joint Powers Agency pursuant to Government Code section
54956.95(a)- Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management: PRISM
Discussion will concern:
a. Darrell Hindman; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: 2197110001
b. Darrell Hindman; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: 2097110075
Name of local agency representative on joint powers agency board: Julia Ogonowski
(DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
6.5 Closed Session Public Comment
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Butte County
Department Heads
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Louie Mendoza
Assessor*:
Alyssa Douglass
Auditor-Controller*:
Graciela Gutierrez
Behavioral Health:
Scott Kennelly
ChiefAdministrative
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
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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 Act
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