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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM062524ANDY PICKETT, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CLERK OF THE BOARD BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Regular Meeting Agenda BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1 June 25, 2024 PETER DURFEE, 9:00 AM DISTRICT 2 TAMI RITTER, MEETING LOCATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISOR CHAMBERS TOD KIMMELSHUE, 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205 DISTRICT OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380 DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5 BRAD STEPHENS, COUNTY COUNSEL PDF of Agenda eComment Tutorial 1. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Observance of a Moment of Silence 2A. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Item 4.01.A.1 - Appointment of the Assessment Appeals Board has been pulled from the agenda. 2B. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) OF RECUSAL Chair Kimmelshue recused himself from item 3.09 and 3.26 as he sits on the Chico State Enterprise Board of Directors. 3A. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS None. 3B. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA Action: Adoption of the Consent Agenda with an exception to items 3.09 and 3.26 which Chair Kimmelshue recused himself. The following member(s) of the public submitted a public comment on the items 3.09, 3.20, 3.22: Julie Threet (electronically), 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.09, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, 3.24, 3.26, and 3.30: Cynthia Joy (electronically), and items 3.02, 3.27, and 3.28: The Cameraman (in - person). Motion: Supervisor Durfee Seconded: Supervisor Connelly Motion passed 4-0-1 Ayes: Supervisor Connelly, Durfee, Teeter, and Chair Kimmelshue Nays: None Absent: Supervisor Ritter Item 3.09 Motion passed 3-0-2 Ayes: Supervisor Connelly, Durfee, and Teeter Nays: None Recused: Chair Kimmelshue Absent: Supervisor Ritter Item 3.26 Motion passed 3-0-2 Ayes: Supervisor Connelly, Durfee, and Teeter Nays: None Recused: Chair Kimmelshue Absent: Supervisor Ritter 3.01 Approval of Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes Submitted for approval are the June 11, 2024 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes. (County Administration) Action Requested - APPROVE THE JUNE 11, 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Minutes 3.02 Ratify Letter of Opposition for AB 2797 (McKinnor) - Telephone Corporations: Carriers of Last Resort: Tariffs On February 13, 2024, the Butte County Board of Supervisors ratified a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) opposing AT&T's application to discontinue plain old telephone service (POTS). The CPUC proposed to reject AT&T's application on May 10, 2024. Subsequently, AT&T sponsored AB 2797, which was amended on June 10, 2024, to allow AT&T to withdraw from its obligation as the carrier of last resort (COLR) with no successor named or proper transparency concerning the number of customers affected by such withdrawal. This measure would jeopardize emergency response services, reliable communication, and the overall safety of California residents, by allowing AT&T not to uphold its COLR obligation set forth by a statutory mandate of the CPUC. This bill will likely discontinue essential emergency transmissions and communications to vulnerable rural and low-income populations. Butte County, in response to natural disasters including the deadly Camp and North Complex Fires - two of the most destructive fires in state history - knows first-hand the importance of communication in response to a disaster or emergency. When an emergency occurs, it is essential to have a COLR provide POTS in order to meet the safety needs of California residents. This bill does not address how reliable, affordable, and effective communication would be provided to our most vulnerable populations in the absence of POTS. Given the time sensitive nature of this legislation which was scheduled to be heard in committee before June 25th, there was no time to wait until the June 25, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting. Staff recommends the Board ratify the letter. (County Administration) Action Requested - RATIFY LETTER OF OPPOSITION Staff Report 3.03 Services Agreement with the Butte County Superior Court for FY 2024-27 The Butte County Superior Court and the County of Butte acknowledge that in accordance to Government Code §77212(d)(1), all services, excluding Court security, provided by the County to the Court and by the Court to the County are identified in this agreement, which identifies the services to be provided, the method of service delivery, the term of the agreement, the anticipated service outcomes and the cost of the services to be provided. The Department recommends entering into a contract with the Butte County Superior Court for services provided. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. (County Administration) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.04 Contract Amendment: KNN Public Finance, LLC (KNN) KNN was established in 1982 and provides comprehensive financial advisory services to public agencies in California and other western states. The County has contracted with KNN since 2012 for financial advisory services relating to strategic financial planning and debt analysis. KNN has been involved in the development of the County's Pension Obligation Bond strategy and has provided guidance through debt issuance and refinancing processes. County Administration recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an amendment to the contract with KNN to 1) extend the term of the contract by three years through June 30, 2027 and 2) update the hourly billing rates. All other terms remain the same. The maximum financial obligation under this agreement shall not exceed $100,000. (County Administration) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.05 Contract Amendment between Butte County and the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) for Federal Advocacy with The Ferguson Group (TFG) The County has utilized TGF for federal legislative advocacy since 2009. Since 2014, these services have been memorialized via a contract with the BCAG to piggyback onto BCAG's contract with TFG. The most recent contract with BCAG expires on June 30, 2024. Staff recommends approval of a contract with BCAG that continues the County's relationship with both BCAG and TFG. Funding is included in the FY 2023-24 budget with no increase in the County's monthly cost. The maximum amount payable is $120,000 for a two year term through June 30, 2026. (County Administration) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.06 Amendment to Mental Health Services Agreement - Outreach with Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) The Department of Behavioral Health received a grant award from the Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission for Mental Health Student Services Act funding. This grant award expands access to mental health services for children and youth, integrating campus -based services. On June 27, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with BCOE for outreach services to its students for FY 2023-24. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 not -to -exceed $323,080. Outreach to students facilitates linkage and access to mental health services. Emphasis is placed on reaching a targeted population consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5886, including those children and youth who are in foster care, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and those who have been expelled or suspended from school. The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to the current fiscal year agreement with BCOE to add program funds and to shift funds between line items to better reflect actual cost. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $31,279, not -to -exceed $354,359. All other terms remain the same. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.07 Agreement(s) for Vocational Rehabilitation Services with Caminar for Services in Coordination with State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and for County Led Services The DOR contracts with Butte County to provide client services and to administer agreements with select providers to augment the State's Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The Department of Behavioral Health contracts with Caminar under the provisions and budget set forth by DOR to provide vocational services. These services assist clients to develop or re-establish interpersonal skills, work behaviors and functional capacities to achieve and maintain positive employment outcomes. Additionally, in January of 2023, the Department released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for vocational services independent of the DOR program. These services include employment preparation, job development and placement training within the County. The Department received two responses, Caminar of Chico, CA and Dreamcatchers of Fairfield, CA. The RFP was awarded to both respondents. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two agreements with Caminar, the term of both agreements is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The DOR coordinated agreement is not -to -exceed $153,871 and the County led agreement is not -to -exceed $324,981. The total amount for both agreements is $478,852. Under both agreements, Caminar has assigned, measurable goals to provide supported employment vocational training and vocational rehabilitation services. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.08 Agreement(s) for Vocational Rehabilitation Services with Dreamcatchers Empowerment Services (Dreamcatchers) in Coordination with State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and for County Led Services The DOR contracts with Butte County to provide client services and to administer agreements with select providers to augment the State's Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The Department of Behavioral Health contracts with Dreamcatchers under the provisions and budget set forth by DOR to provide vocational services. These services assist clients to develop or re-establish interpersonal skills, work behaviors and functional capacities to achieve and maintain positive employment outcomes. Additionally, in January of 2023, the Department released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for vocational services independent of the DOR program. These services include employment preparation, job development and placement training within the County. The Department received two responses, Caminar of Chico, CA and Dreamcatchers of Fairfield, CA. The RFP was awarded to both respondents. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two agreements with Dreamcatchers, the terms of both agreements is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The DOR coordinated agreement is not -to -exceed $171,899 and the County led agreement is not -to -exceed $141,234. The total amount for both agreements is $313,133. Under the agreements, Dreamcatchers has assigned, measurable goals to provide supported employment vocational training and vocational rehabilitation services. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.09 Amendment and New Agreement with Chico State Enterprises (CSE) for the Passages Connection Program (Passages) On June 27, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with CSE for Passages for the provision of outreach and support for mental health services. CSE is a private, nonprofit corporation that serves as an auxiliary of the California State University, Chico. Passages provides information and support services to older adults and their family caregivers who are experiencing significant emotional disturbances or serious mental illness. Passages works to reduce stigma around issues of mental illness and treatment, promote recognition and early intervention with regards to mental health challenges, decrease the incidence of psychological crisis, and improve suicide prevention efforts. On June 27, 2023 the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with CSE for outreach and mental health services for FY 2023-24 The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, not -to -exceed $152,250. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends the Board approve an amendment to increase the maximum payable by $5,266, not -to - exceed $157,516. All other terms remain the same. The agreement meets the sole source solicitation exemption. Under the agreement, CSE has a measurable goal of providing services to a minimum of 50 clients in the fiscal year. The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with the CSE for outreach and support for mental health services through the Passages program for FY 2024-25. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not -to - exceed $157,516. Under the agreement, CSE has a measurable goal of providing services to a minimum of 50 clients in the fiscal year. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN AND; 2) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.10 Agreement with Kenisha Nisbett, DO Prof. Corp. for Addiction Medicine Physician Services The Department of Behavioral Health contracts for tele-health and in -person addiction medicine services under an all-inclusive solicitation exception. The Department has faced significant challenges securing physicians to provide on -site or in -person services to clients. Contracting with available physicians who can help reduce these challenges assists the Department in meeting the required level of mental health and addiction medicine services available in the County. Kenisha Nisbett, DO Prof. Corp. is the private practice of Dr. Kenisha Nisbett, DO, an Addiction Medicine Physician who provides tele-health and on -site services. These services contribute to the support of clients in the Department's Substance Use Disorder Treatment Courts. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Kenisha Nisbett DO Prof. Corp. for tele-health and on - site, in -person medical addiction services for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Courts for an average of 23 hours per week. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, not -to -exceed $224,640. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.11 Agreements (2) with Wayfinder Family Services (Wayfinder) for Specialty Mental Health Services (Medi-Cal) and Mental Health Services (Non-Medi-Cal) In 2021, the Department of Behavioral Health published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for specialty mental health services (Medi-Cal) and mental health services (Non-Medi-Cal). The RFP is good for three years. CalAIM reform requires separate agreements for the services. The Department received two respondents; Wayfinder of Chico, CA and Youth for Change of Chico, CA. Wayfinder was the sole awardee. Wayfinder specializes in serving vulnerable youth ages 8 to 14 and transitional age youth (TAY), ages 15 to 25. The specialty mental health services agreement provides a safe and engaging platform for clinical staff to address treatment plan objectives and services for diverse youth populations. Clinical staff apply behavioral rehabilitative treatment interventions through group exercises. The mental health service agreement provides a work -based program which focuses on mental wellness and youth empowerment through recreational activities to learn, earn, and connect to destigmatize mental health issues. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two agreements with Wayfinder for the specialty mental health services and mental health services. The term of each agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The specialty mental health agreement is not - to -exceed $40,492 and the mental health services agreement is not -to -exceed $229,153. The total amount of both agreements is $269,645. Under the agreements, Wayfinder has measurable goals to serve up to 60 youth and TAY between the two contracts, with a minimum of 300 hours of planned groups and training resulting in a minimum of 40 successful graduates of the program. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.12 Agreement with Youth for Change (YFC) for Outreach Services at the 6th Street Drop -in Center YFC provides youth outreach and support to homeless youth between the ages of 14 and 24. YFC operates the 6th Street Drop -in Center. The center provides groups, classes, and workshops for youth which focus on development of independent living skills, youth leadership opportunities, and healthy use of leisure time. The center provides amenities such as shower facilities, access to computers, laundry services, food, clothing, and hygiene items. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with YFC for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for youth outreach and support services. The agreement meets the solicitation exemption. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, not -to -exceed $428,665. Under the agreement, YFC has measurable goals that include providing emotional support and mental health services to a minimum of 220 youth, transitioning a minimum of 20 youth into housing, and assisting a minimum of 80 youth in accessing school education. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR FY 2024-25 AND; 2) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.13 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Program and Expenditure Plan Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2024-25 In November of 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63 creating the MHSA. The act created an additional income tax on California residents making more than $1 million per year. Most of the MHSA revenue is distributed to the counties. The Department of Behavioral Health facilitates an annual community input process through meetings, focus groups, surveys and work groups to identify community mental health treatment needs and to develop program and service plans. The County is required to create and update MHSA Program and Expenditure Plans every year. The MHSA is affected by the changes that were passed by California voters under Proposition 1 in March of 2024. Programmatic changes do not go into effect until July of 2026. The MHSA annual update adheres to current MHSA regulations. The proposed MHSA Program and Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is the result of the collaboration between the Department, the Behavioral Health Advisory Board, the local MHSA Steering Committee and input from community members and stakeholders in mental health services. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the MHSA Program and Expenditure Plan Update. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE MHSA PROGRAM AND EXPENDITURE PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE; AND 2) AUTHORIZE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR AND AUDITOR -CONTROLLER TO SIGN ACCOUNTABILITY CERTIFICATION Staff Report 3.14 Contract with Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. (CAA) for Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Treatment Services CAA assists people struggling with poverty by helping them become more self- sustaining in meeting tangible needs that include affordable food, energy savings, and housing. Services include weatherizing homes, providing lower -cost food, and transitional and affordable housing options. Through the Esplanade House Program, CAA provides residents receiving California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids benefits, residential assessment, and treatment services to identify drug and alcohol use issues that present a barrier to employment and family self-sufficiency. Services also include individual, group, and family therapy. Residents utilize an average of 23 hours a month of group therapy and 25 hours a month of individual therapy. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with CAA for residential treatment services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, not -to -exceed $344,136. (Employment & Social Services) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.15 Contract with True North Housing Alliance, Inc. (TNHA) for Assessment and Treatment Services TNHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals to achieve self- sufficiency and a more stable lifestyle. Services include comprehensive programs in street outreach through the Torres Community Shelter, bridge housing, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing. TNHA provides assessment and treatment services to California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CaIWORKs) clients living in the Torres Community Shelter or at Aurora North Bridge Housing Program who have been identified as having a substance use disorder that presents barriers to employment and family self-sufficiency. TNHA staff provide group and individual counseling, case management, and child care support services. Additional services include relapse prevention, addiction education, 12-step recovery, co- dependency, self -care, communication skills and styles, parenting clean and sober, co-occurring disorders, and medication in recovery. TNHA works with other community -based organizations to provide additional substance use disorder services as needed. TNHA serves a minimum of 30 CalWORKs families annually. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with TNHA for assessment and treatment services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, not -to -exceed $360,360. (Employment & Social Services) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.16 Contract with Star View Children and Family Services, Inc. for Community Treatment Facility (CTF) Services Star View Children and Family Services CTF is a comprehensive residential therapeutic program for youth who have experienced severe and complex trauma that requires intensive mental health services in a secure environment. Star View Children and Family Services provides the highest level of integrated treatment services for youth who would otherwise require the support of a psychiatric hospital and experience significant challenges to placement. Star View's CTF provides therapeutic services to help youth successfully transition back to the care of their family or a lower level of care. Services include residential care, educational services, mental health treatment, and rehabilitation. The basic placement costs for Star View's CTF are funded through the foster care payment system, however, there are additional CTF costs to meet a youth's significant mental health needs. The additional costs require a contract to ensure individual youth are receiving the required services and support. Star View is currently supporting four youth from Butte County; this contract is supporting three youth who are placed at Star View's CTF. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract with Star View Children and Family Services, Inc. to provide CTF services to three Butte County youth. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not -to -exceed $218,047. (Employment & Social Services) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.17 Contract with Youth for Change to Develop a Family Center and Provide Preventative and Direct Services The Department was granted funds totaling $133,841 through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Community -Based Child Abuse Prevention (ARPA-CBCAP) to develop and operate a Family Center that provides prevention -focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families. $133,841 of this funding will conjoin with $99,253 that was awarded to County Administration for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to develop a Family Center in the Butte County Upper Ridge area. The Family Center will provide services that are structured toward providing poverty and low to moderate -income level families and youth with a continuum of prevention services. The Family Center will also provide funding for direct services for families and youth located within the Magalia city limits. The Department, through a competitive process, selected Youth for Change to administer programs and services to the community. Youth For Change will provide statistical measurements to the County to measure their contributions toward meeting the community development needs of poverty and low to moderate -income persons in their communities. Youth For Change will provide a space for a community -based resource hub in which families with youth ages 0-17 can receive a variety of services. Services will be rooted in the Strengthening Families Framework and will include connecting families to resources, early childhood developmental screenings, case management, parent education, peer support, and access to basic needs, such as food and utility assistance. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Youth for Change to develop a Family Center and provide preventative and direct services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, not -to -exceed $233,094. (Employment & Social Services) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.18 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the FY 2023-24 State Mandated Inspection Report The California State Fire Marshal, through the California Health and Safety Code, mandates that certain occupancies are to be inspected annually. During the grand jury investigations of the Ghost Ship Fire, it was determined that, while the State had mandated inspections on various occupancies, these inspections were not mandated to be reported to any governing body. Senate Bill 1205, authored by Senator Jerry Hill, was successful in requiring the mandated reporting of annual inspections to its administering authority on an annual basis. Butte County Fire Department is responsible for 109 occupancy inspections within the County of Butte. Of these, 49 are considered priority building inspections and are subject to mandatory annual reporting requirements to the Board of Supervisors. For FY 2023- 24, Butte County Fire Department engine company and Fire Marshal personnel completed 23 of 28 educational occupancy inspections, and 19 of 21 residential occupancy inspections. Staff recommends that the Board adopt the resolution accepting the FY 2023-24 California State Fire Marshal mandated inspections report. (Fire) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 24-091 3.19 Lease Amendment with McGrath RentCorp dba Mobile Modular Management Corporation (McGrath) for Manufactured Building at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF) On May 28, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the NRRWF Master Plan. The Master Plan proposed the construction of a modern administration building to replace the existing leased manufactured office building. While the design and construction of the new facility is occurring, the Department of General Services recommends amending the current lease agreement with McGrath to extend the term and increase the rate. The current term expires July 1, 2024 and has a rate of $1,750 per month. The amendment will extend the term through February 29, 2026 and increase the rate by $324 per month, for a new rate of $2,074 per month. (General Services) Action Requested - APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.20 Notice of Completion for Public Health Storage Building Project at 2091 Second Street, Oroville, CA On October 11, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Ginno Construction, Inc. for $993,456 for the design and construction of an approximately 3,000 square foot, temperature controlled Public Health Storage Building located at 2091 Second Street, Oroville. During the course of construction, the Department of General Services executed seven department -requested change orders totaling $119,712 to complete the project. Change orders included the addition of data accessibility, PG&E trenching, concrete, shelving and other minor changes. All contract work has been inspected and approved by the Departments of General Services and Development Services, as well as the City of Oroville. The Department of General Services recommends the Board ratify the seven change orders, accept the work as complete, and authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of Completion. (General Services) Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS ONE THROUGH SEVEN; 2) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Staff Report 3.21 Side Letter Agreement between the County and Teamsters General Unit (Teamsters -Gen) for a Unit Modification Agreement for Probation Technician Classifications to be included in Teamsters General Unit for Purposes of Union Representation The Teamsters General Unit, Butte County Probation Officers' Association (PPOA- General Unit), and a majority of the employees in the Probation Technician classifications have agreed to a unit modification to have the Probation Technician classifications move from PPOA-General Unit representation to Teamsters General Unit representation. All employees covered by this Side Letter Agreement in the Probation Technician Classifications shall be entitled to and governed by all provisions in the current and future approved Teamsters General Unit 2022-2025 MOU. Included in the Side Letter Agreement is a provision for retirement contribution that was previously negotiated specific to the Probation Technicians from the PPOA-General Unit MOU and is not currently included in the Teamsters - General Unit MOU. This unit modification impacts 6 current employees in the Probation Technician classification. (Human Resources) Action Requested - APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.22 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: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION: The Department is restructuring the Deputy Administrative Officer series by eliminating the specialties associated with assignments. First, the Deputy Administrative Officer - Emergency Management position will be deleted and replaced by an Emergency Manager position. This action is included in the Human Resources section below. Second, the Department will add 1 Deputy Administrative Officer position, fill it through an internal recruitment, and will delete the vacated position. Total allocations to temporarily increase by 1. EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Add 56 flexibly staffed Administrative Assistant/Senior Administrative Assistant positions, 6 Administrative Technician positions, and 1 Principal Information Technology Analyst position. After internal recruitments, the Department will return to the Board to delete the vacated positions. These changes will better meet the needs of the department and support job retention efforts. The new positions will be funded with existing salary and benefit allocations from vacated and deleted positions. Total allocations to temporarily increase by 63. HUMAN RESOURCES: Amend section 28C of the Butte County Salary Ordinance No. 4236 entitled "General Unit" to include a new classification titled Public Health Code Enforcement Officer at Range 57 with a bi- weekly step 1 salary of $2088.80 and a bi-weekly step 7 salary of $2,799.20. Associated bargaining unit has agreed to this change. Effective 6/25/24, amend section 28L of the Butte County Salary Ordinance No. 4236 entitled "Non - Represented Classifications" by changing the classification title of class code 10804 from Deputy Administrative Officer - Emergency Management to Emergency Manager. INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Increase the FTE of a 0.5 flexibly staffed Management Analyst 1/11/III Term 6/30/25 position to 0.75. The increase is related to CDBG grant reporting and funded with grant revenues. Total allocations to increase by 0.25. PUBLIC HEALTH: Extend one flexibly staffed Public Health Nurse 1/11/III/Senior Public Health Nurse/Staff Nurse I/II/Senior Staff Nurse Term 6/30/24 position to 12/01/24. Expand 7 flexibly staffed Animal Control Officer I/II/Senior Animal Control Officer positions to include the Public Health Code Enforcement Officer classification. Total allocations to remain unchanged. Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 24-092 3.23 Resolution Authorizing a Proposal of Funding from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Designating a Representative to Execute the Agreements for the Named Area 3 Flood Maintenance Assistance Program As the Local Maintaining Agency (LMA), the Department of Public Works maintains the Mud and Sycamore Creek levees, part of the Chico area's flood control system (Named Area 3). The County -maintained levee system is an integral part of the State's Flood Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) system, which is eligible for specific programs and funding opportunities through the DWR. The Flood Maintenance Assistance Program (FMAP) provides grant funding to eligible LMAs to ensure proper maintenance of SPFC facilities, including levees. The primary objective of FMAP is to ensure SPFC facilities meet the requirements outlined in Title 33, section 208.10, of the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as the applicable Operation and Maintenance Manual requirements. FMAP funding will support the maintenance and development of the Mud and Sycamore Creek Levees, including essential documents like the US Army Corp of Engineers' Letter of Intent and the Systemwide Improvement Framework Plan. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute the 2024 funding agreement with DWR and any amendments and take necessary actions to obtain funding for the Named Area 3- Butte County FMAP Project. (Public Works) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report Resolution 24-093 3.24 Job Order Contracting (JOC) Umbrella Construction Contracts JOC is an alternative project delivery process that allows contractors to complete many projects with a single bid. Public Contract Code section 20128.5 allows the County to implement a JOC services process to select vendors to complete specific individual projects for repairs, maintenance, and other repetitive work according to fixed unit prices under a single umbrella contract executed by the Board of Supervisors. The JOC program has allowed the Department to complete numerous minor repair and maintenance projects that it may have struggled to deliver through more traditional methods. The Department recommends that the Board continue the JOC program and authorize the Department to solicit construction bids, incorporate final changes into the respective bid documents, and approve the JOC Construction Task Catalog and Technical Specifications. All job orders over $500,000 will return to the Board for supplemental approval per prior Board direction. The Department prepared JOC general and special provisions that contain individual construction tasks for general conditions, maintenance, repair, and other repetitive work. These documents can be found at the following locations: https://www.buttecounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/13349/Construction-Task- Catalog---Distribution https://www.buttecounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/13348/Technical- Specifications---Distribution Action Requested - 1) ADOPT THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO INCORPORATE ANY FINAL CHANGES INTO THE RESPECTIVE BID DOCUMENTS BEFORE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS, SUBJECT TO COUNTY COUNSEL APPROVAL TO THE EXTEND SAID CHANGES AFFECT ANY CONTRACTUAL TERMS OR CONDITIONS; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SOLICIT FORMAL CONSTRUCTION BIDS Staff Report 3.25 Contract Amendment with Waste Tire Products (WTP) for Tire Amnesty Services at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF) On June 27, 2023, the County entered into an agreement with WTP of Orland, California, to provide tire amnesty services during collection events made available to County residents. The Department has secured additional funding through a Tire Amnesty Grant with CalRecycle to continue the program. The Department recommends amending the contract to extend the contract term by one year and four months through October 30, 2025, and increase the not -to -exceed price by $20,000 for a revised not -to -exceed price of $60,000. (Public Works) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.26 Contract with Chico State Enterprises for Student Legal Research Assistants (LRAs) The Butte County Jail is required to offer inmates LRAs, which assist inmates with legal research via computer searches and library book searches in the Jail Law Library. Various LRAs staff the Jail Law Library an average of 56 hours per week, and inventory Jail law books and research materials as well as conduct material updates as appropriate. The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a contract with Chico State Enterprises for LRAs. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not -to -exceed $68,371. (Sheriff) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.27 Correctional Deputy 1/11 Hiring Bonus Budget Adjustment In December 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a Correctional Deputy 1/11 Hiring Bonus program in order to assist with ongoing recruitment challenges for these positions. The program has been effective and the number of applicants for Correctional Deputy 1/11 positions has increased significantly. The Sheriff's Office has been able to hire ten (10) Correctional Deputies and has issued $100,000 in hiring bonus payments this fiscal year. The bonus program is being equally funded by two sources: Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) one-time funds and 2011 Local Innovation Funds. Now that actual costs for this fiscal year are known, the Sheriff's Office and County Administration recommend the approval of a budget adjustment to reimburse the General Fund for the cost of the hiring bonuses that were issued. (Sheriff) Action Requested -APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Staff Report 3.28 Budget Adjustment for Helicopter Maintenance and Repair The Sheriff's Office utilizes four aircraft in the performance of its day to day public safety operations. In addition, they contract with outside agencies for use of these aircraft for a fee. The revenue received from outside agencies pays for direct operating expenses incurred during each flight and is also intended to offset the cost of planned maintenance of the aircraft. In 2021, an Air Operations Equipment Repair and Maintenance was established fund as part of the Sheriff's Equipment Replacement Fund to hold the revenue received to offset major maintenance costs. During Fiscal Year 2023-24, the Sheriff's Office received $145,378 in Air Operations revenue. The Sheriff recommends transferring $61,959 of the revenue received from the General Fund to Sheriff's Equipment Replacement fund to pay for future aircraft maintenance and repairs when needed in accordance with the related budget adjustment. (Sheriff) Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Staff Report 3.29 Contract with Mission Linen for Provision of Kitchen Linens Since 2013, the Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department have contracted with Mission Linen to provide, launder, and repair linens necessary for use in the kitchens of the Jail and Juvenile Hall. In March 2024, a Request for Proposals was published to identify other possible vendors but no responses were received. The Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department recommend entering into a contract with Mission Linen for the provision of kitchen linens. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, not -to -exceed $40,000 ($20,000 paid by Sheriff; $20,000 paid by Probation). (Sheriff/Probation) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.30 Contract Amendment with California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) for Medical Services In April, 2020 the Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department entered into a contract with CFMG for provision of medical services in the Jail and Juvenile Hall. Since then, the contract has been amended six times. Amendment 1 made a non- financial change to the scope of work to clarify contractor staffing. Amendments 2, 3, and 6 adjusted the cost of the contract in accordance with the contract terms. Amendment 4 increased the provision of Jail Based Competency Treatment in accordance with an increase in the contract with the Department of State Hospitals. Amendment 5 added one Registered Nurse paid for with California Dept. of Public Health COVID-19 grant funds. Section 6.3 of the contract allows for an increase in the base price and per diem rates equal to any increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) that occurs in October of each year. The proposed amendment will implement the CPI increase from October, 2023, which was 4%. The contract expires in March of 2025. The Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department recommend amending the contract with CFMG for the provision of medical services. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by $470,523, not -to -exceed $32,524,129. All other terms remain the same. (Sheriff/Probation) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.31 Butte County Treasurer Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-25 The Treasurer -Tax Collector requests approval of the Butte County Treasurer Statement of Investment Policy for fiscal year 2024-25 (Investment Policy). The Investment Policy, in accordance with Government Code section s 53600 through 53686, guides investment of surplus funds and funds under the custodianship of the County Treasurer. The Treasurer -Tax Collector holds and invests funds for the County, School Districts, and Special Districts within the County. The Butte County Investment Pool Oversight Committee (Committee) is comprised of Peter Durfee, District 2 Supervisor (Board of Supervisors representative), Travis Haskill, Butte County Office of Education, Senior Director of Fiscal Services (Superintendent of Schools representative), Graciela Gutierrez, Butte County Auditor -Controller (Auditor -Controller's Office representative), Maritza Sandoval, Office Manager, Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District (Special Districts representative); and Susan Watts, Oroville Unified High School District Assistant Superintendent of Business (School Districts representative). The Committee provides oversight to the Treasurer -Tax Collector and each year considers the renewal of the Investment Policy prior to its submission to the Board of Supervisors. By recommendation of the Committee, the fiscal year referenced in the Investment Policy will be changed. No other changes are included in this recommendation. Approval of the Investment Policy also constitutes renewal of the investment authority delegated to the Treasurer -Tax Collector by the Board. The Investment Policy was reviewed and accepted on April 9, 2024 by the Committee. With Board approval, the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-25 will become effective July 1, 2024. (Treasurer -Tax Collector) Action Requested - APPROVE BUTTE COUNTY TREASURER STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 Staff Report 3.32 Contract with Butte County Fire Safe Council for Forest Health and Watershed Protection Project Funded by Proposition 1 Round 2 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant The proposed contract, fully funded by a revenue agreement with the Department of Water Resources (DWR), is included in the Department's budget and is managed under the Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation Grant for the Northern Sacramento Valley Regional Water Management Group. The project, implemented by the Butte County Fire Safe Council (BCFSC), focuses on the Berry Creek Forest Health and Watershed Protection Project. It involves thinning and reducing fuels on 60 acres of forested land to improve water release, forest health, and wildfire risk reduction. This project aims to conserve approximately 33,000,000 gallons of water per growing season, enhancing water supply reliability in the Feather River Watershed and Berry Creek area. The Subrecipient Agreement with BCFSC includes the project's work plan, schedule and budget as originally outlined in the DWR Grant Agreement and other relevant terms. BCFSC will implement this project and meet the requirements of the grant funding. Key tasks include project management, reporting, coordination with landowners, feasibility studies, CEQA documentation, design, project monitoring, and construction implementation. Notable deliverables include quarterly progress reports, a project completion report, environmental review documents, site conditions and fire hazard maps, an implementation plan, and photographic documentation of progress. No land purchase or permits are required, and the project is exempt from CEQA under a Notice of Exemption. The term of the contract begins May 6, 2023, not -to -exceed $296,232. All work must be completed by June 30, 2027, and no funds may be requested after September 30, 2027. The term of the agreement ends three years after the final payment to meet post -project monitoring requirements. (Water & Resource Conservation) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.33 Contract with Lake Madrone Water District for the Replacement of the Potable Water Distribution System Project Funded by Proposition 1 Round 2 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant The proposed contract, fully funded by a revenue agreement with the Department of Water Resources (DWR), is included in the Department's budget and is managed under the Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant for the Northern Sacramento Valley Regional Water Management Group. This project is to assist the Lake Madrone Water District in replacing the potable water distribution system damaged by the North Complex Fire. This project, part of an adopted IRWM Plan, involves developing a new well, enhancing storage capacity, and replacing the distribution system to serve the Lake Madrone community. The project aims to provide approximately 7 acre-feet per year of potable water to 14 residential properties that survived the fire, ensuring regional water security and compliance with water quality standards. The Subrecipient Agreement with Lake Madrone Water District includes the project's work plan, schedule and budget as originally outlined in the DWR Grant Agreement and other relevant terms. Lake Madrone Water District will implement this project and meet the requirements of the grant funding. Key tasks include project management, reporting, preliminary engineering, CEQA documentation, permitting, design, and construction. Deliverables cover various stages such as invoices, progress reports, a project completion report, permits, engineering plans, a project monitoring plan, bid documents, and photographic documentation of construction progress. Construction activities include mobilization, site preparation, well and piping installation, distribution system tie-ins, and demobilization, ensuring the restoration of a reliable potable water supply to the Lake Madrone community. The term of the contract begins May 6, 2023, not -to -exceed $800,000. All work must be completed by June 30, 2027, and no funds may be requested after September 30, 2027. The term of the agreement ends three years after the final payment to meet post - project monitoring requirements. (Water & Resource Conservation) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 3.34 Contract Proposal between the County of Butte and Raftelis Financial Consulting for Outreach and Education Services under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) The proposed contract between Raftelis and Butte County outlines the outreach and education duties under the SGMA Grants Program for the Vina and Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs). Raftelis' responsibilities include identifying and developing outreach opportunities through regular meetings with various stakeholders, creating style guides and outreach materials as approved by the County, and ensuring consistent messaging by reviewing materials produced by others. Additionally, Raftelis must submit detailed monthly invoices and reports, adhering to the specified compensation limits and guidelines outlined by the funding source. The County's responsibilities are to facilitate communication between Raftelis and other project participants, provide necessary resources and documents to support Raftelis' outreach and education efforts, and distribute the created materials as advised by Raftelis. The County will work collaboratively with Raftelis to ensure the successful execution of the outreach and education tasks, aiming to achieve the best possible results under the SGMA Grants Program on behalf of and in coordination with the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies. The term of the contract begins June 25, 2024, not -to -exceed $215,000. All work must be completed by March 31, 2026. The proposed contract is included in the Department's Budget and is fully funded through a revenue agreement with the Department of Water Resources. The Department is implementing this contract on behalf of the Vina and Wyandotte Creek Sub -basins and is funded specifically under the SGMA Grants. (Water & Resource Conservation) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Staff Report 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) Appointment to the Butte County Assessment Appeals Board The Butte County Assessment Appeals Board is responsible for making fair, impartial decisions on all property assessment disputes between taxpayers and the Assessor's Office. The Board consists of three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors and up to two alternates. The Assessment Appeals Board currently does not have any seated Alternate Members and has received an application from Richard Vermillion, who previously served on the Assessment Appeals Board as a regular member for 36 years. Staff requests the Board appoint Richard Vermillion to serve as an Alternate Member on the Assessment Appeals Board for a 3 year term ending June 24, 2027. (Other - Assessment Appeals Board) Action Requested - APPOINT RICHARD VERMILLION TO SERVE AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER ON THE ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD FOR A 3 YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 24, 2027 Item has been pulled from the agenda. Staff Report 2) Appointments to the Butte County Resource Conservation District Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) are special districts that help private landowners protect soil, water, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources. The Butte County RCD is governed by a five - member Board of Directors comprised of local landowners, ranchers, and farmers appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each member is nominated by supervisory district and their terms coincide with the term of the nominating Supervisor. The District 5 seat is currently vacant and Supervisor Teeter has nominated Allen Harthorn for appointment. It's requested that the Board appoint Allen Harthorn to the Butte County Resource Conservation District as the District 5 representative for a term ending January 6, 2025. (Other - Resource Conservation District) Action Requested - APPOINT ALLEN HARTHORN TO THE BUTTE COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AS DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM ENDING JANUARY 6, 2025 Melissa Kitts, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to the Board. The following member of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Cynthia Joy (electronically). Action: APPOINT ALLEN HARTHORN TO THE BUTTE COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AS DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM ENDING JANUARY 6, 2025. Motion: Supervisor Teeter Seconded: Supervisor Connelly Motion passed 3-0-2 Ayes: Supervisor Connelly, Teeter, and Chair Kimmelshue Nays: None Abstain: Supervisor Durfee Absent: Supervisor Ritter Staff Report 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). Supervisor Ritter joins the session and is seated at 9:14 am. Supervisor Connelly— Attended Sutter Butte Flood Control meeting, LAFCo legislative meeting, Sierra Pacific BBQ, California Department of Insurance phone-in, Veteran's Night at the Moose Lodge, 100 year Rotary Celebration, and regular meeting with Feather River Recovery Alliance. Supervisor Durfee —Attended California Department of Insurance phone-in Supervisor Ritter — Attending Aging and Disability Fair at the Masonic Lodge, Local Continuum of Care for Housing meeting, 100 Year Rotary celebration, Passages Advisory Board Meeting, Children and Families First 5 Commission meeting, PG&E fuels reductions manager and Government Liaison, and attended a Divisibility Action Network meeting Supervisor Teeter —Attended RCRC Executive meeting Chair Kimmelshue — Attended Housing Authority of Butte County tour, Butte County Flood Control Agency, 100 Year Rotary Celebration, and Farm Bureau BBQ. He further requests a head nod from the Board to include the interior ceiling of the Gridley Vets Hall if there are funds available up to 2.5 million that were already authorized to make the ballroom useable. Supervisor Connelly further requests a head nod from the Board to agendize a brief presentation from the Concow-Maidu tribal members. 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. The following member of the public submitted Public Comment on this item: Diana Dreiss, Julie Threet, and Cynthia Joy (electronically) and Diana Dreiss, Julie Threet, Mrs. Wright, The Camera Man and John Stonebraker (in -person) 4.03 Introduction of an Ordinance adding Chapter 55 of the Butte County Code Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax to be Administered by the State, Resolution Adopting Tax and Consolidation of Measure on Ballot Butte County revenues do not keep up with the costs to provide essential County services including fire protection, Sheriff and jail operations, criminal prosecution, probation and library services. Additionally, the State often solves its problems by passing costs along to counties without matching or insufficient revenue. The result is decades of County budget 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 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. On June 11, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to initiate the process to place a one cent sales tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election. Staff has prepared a resolution calling for an election for County voters to consider a one cent sales tax during the November 5, 2024 statewide general election along with an ordinance imposing a retail transaction and use tax (sales tax) which will be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the sales tax. Staff recommend approval of the resolution placing the measure on the ballot and waiving the first reading of the ordinance that will become operative if the one cent sales tax is approved by the majority of voters. (County Administration/County Counsel) Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE Meegan Jessee, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, and Kathleen Greeson, Assistant County Counsel, presented this item to the Board. The following member(s) of the public submitted a public comment this item: Cynthia Joy and Bart Crocket (electronically) and The Camera Man, Julie Threet, Ashley Guisti, John Stonebraker (in -person) Comments received by Mike Ramsey, District Attorney, and Kory Honea, Sheriff. Action Requested: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE Motion: Supervisor Ritter Second: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously Staff Report Resolution 24-094 4.04 Contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc. (Trinity) for Jail Food Services Since 2019, the Sheriff's Office has utilized an outside vendor to supply, plan, prepare, and package all food and beverage products for consumption by inmates and staff of the Jail. A Request for Proposals was published earlier in the year to identify the vendor best able to provide these services moving forward. Two responses were received and staff determined that Trinity offered the best service at the most competitive price. The Sheriff recommends entering into a contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for jail food services. The term of the contract is June 25, 2024 through June 30, 2029, not to exceed $7,970,000. (Sheriff) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Kory Honea, Sheriff, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Comments received by Mike Ramsey, District Attorney, and Kory Honea, Sheriff. Action Requested: APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Durfee Second: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously Staff Report 4.05 Resolution for Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion and Community -Based Restoration Infrastructure (IST) Program Grant The Department of State Hospitals through Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) is administering an IST program participation grant in the amount of $4,687,500. The IST program provides housing and rehabilitative services for persons on trial for felony charges who are declared incompetent to stand trial. The program provides a stable residence, mental health and rehabilitation services intended to restore competency. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a County Proposal and participation in the Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion and Community- Based Restoration Infrastructure (IST) Program Grant. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Scott Kennelly, Director of Behavioral Health, presented this item to the Board. The following member(s) of the public submitted a public comment this item: Cynthia Joy (electronically) and The Camera Man (in -person) Comments received by Mike Ramsey, District Attorney, and Kory Honea, Sheriff. Action Requested: ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Durfee Second: Supervisor Ritter Motion passed unanimously Staff Report Resolution 24-095 4.06 Agreements with North Valley Catholic Social Services (NVCSS) for Specialty. Mental Health Services (Medi-Cal) and Specialty Outreach Services In May, 2023 the Department of Behavioral Health published a Request for Proposal (RFP) for specialty mental health services for youth. The RFP is valid for three years. There were five respondents; Youth for Change of Chico, CA; Victor Community Support Services of Chico, CA; Counseling Solutions of Chico, CA; NVCSS of Chico, CA; and Environmental Alternatives of Quincy, CA. All respondents with the exception of Environmental Alternatives were awarded. NVCSS provides specialty mental health services for youth including individual counseling, case management, and crisis intervention as part of the State's mandated services. Additionally, the Department contracts with outreach providers for specialty outreach services under an all inclusive solicitation exception. NVCSS provides specialty outreach services through the Iversen Center and its North Valley Talk Line (NVTL). The Iversen Center offers focused activities, peer support groups to facilitate skill development geared towards attending school and maintaining attendance, and groups geared towards acquiring and maintaining employment with the community. The NVTL is a consumer -run peer support telephone service that offers non -emergency, non -crisis support and referrals. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two agreements with NVCSS; an agreement to provide specialty mental health services to children eligible for Medi-Cal and an agreement for specialty outreach services at the Iversen Center and NVTL. The term of each agreement is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The specialty mental health services agreement is not -to -exceed $1,541,082 and the specialty outreach services agreement is not - to -exceed $777,511. The total amount of both agreements is not -to -exceed $2,318,593. Under the outreach agreements, NVCSS has measurable goals to serve an average daily attendance of 50 youth, provision for 1,600 groups per year, and outreach to 3,250 contacts per year. The specialty mental health services agreement is not measured by number of clients served as client needs vary. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN Scott Kennelly, Director of Behavioral Health, presented this item to the Board. The following member of the public submitted a public comment this item: Cynthia Joy (electronically) Action Requested: APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Ritter Second: Supervisor Durfee Motion passed unanimously Staff Report 4.07 Memorandum of Understanding_(MOU) for Opioid Settlement Funds Disbursement for Sobering Center Services with City of Chico On August 8, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved the Opioid Distributor Settlement and Spend Plan that included opening a Sobering Center within the County. On May 14, 2024, the Board approved an agreement with Horizon Services, Inc. for the opening and operation of the Sobering Center. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends the Board approve an MOU with the City of Chico to provide funding to support the agreement with Horizon for the operation of the Sobering Center. The term of the MOU is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Under the MOU, the City of Chico will contribute $119,000 per fiscal year for a term of three years, not - to -exceed $357,000. (Behavioral Health) Action Requested - APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Scott Kennelly, Director of Behavioral Health, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Comments received by Mike Ramsey, District Attorney, and Kory Honea, Sheriff. Action Requested: APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Ritter Second: Supervisor Connelly Motion passed unanimously Staff Report 4.08 Contract Amendment with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Insurance Recovery Services for the State Operated Debris Removal and Hazard Tree Removal Programs for Camp Fire Survivors The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Private Property Debris Removal for properties burned by the Camp Fire. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CaIOES) and other partners established a debris removal program to safely remove potentially hazardous ash and debris from affected private and approved public properties and a hazard tree removal program to safely remove hazard trees threatening public roads, rights -of -way, and eligible private roads. Residents completed a Right -of -Entry Permit to enroll in these programs, which included agreeing to file an insurance claim if insured, and assigned those insurance proceeds for debris or hazard tree removal to the County to prevent a duplication of benefits as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations. The County is required by FEMA to do insurance collections related to this work which is reimbursable by FEMA with a 2.5% local share of cost. On June 22, 2021 the County entered into the initial agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. based on competitive solicitation. During the initial contract period of June 22, 2021 through June 30, 2024 Tetra Tech has been successful in recovering approximately $1.75 million in insurance funds for debris and hazard tree removal. The County also has a contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. to complete the North Complex Insurance Recovery Services. Due to a delay in cost reconciliation by Cal Recycle, Butte County did not receive the costs for Hazard Tree Removal until December 2023. This delay prohibited Tetra Tech from utilizing cost savings project management techniques during the initial three years of the contract. In order to complete the Insurance Recovery for Hazard Trees, County Administration recommends amending the contract with Tetra Tech to extend it for two years, until June 30, 2026 and increasing the contract maximum by $2,832,287 for a new contract maximum of $10,132,287. (County Administration) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Meegan Jessee, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, presented this item to the Board. No public comment was submitted for this item. Action Requested: APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Connelly Second: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously Supervisor Connelly requests a head nod by the Board to direct Staff to look at tree removal efforts at Bucks Lake Road. Staff Report 4.09 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer 4.10 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as Needed) - Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. 4.11 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS 5.01 10:00 am - Public Hearing - Resolution Abandoning an Unoccupied Public Utility and Drainage Easement as Shown on "Subdivision Map No. 57 Skyway Plaza", Book 43 of Maps on Pages 8 Through 11, in the Unincorporated Area of the County of Butte On May 28, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution setting a public hearing to consider a request to abandon a public utility and drainage easement located between Assessor's Parcel Numbers 066-340-002 and 066-340-003 in Magalia and shown on the Subdivision No. 57 Skyway Plaza map, filed for record in the office of the Butte County Recorder in Book 43 of Maps, at Pages 8-11. The hearing was noticed correctly and posted at the site location according to California Streets and Highway Code section 8320, and the Department of Public Works has no objection to the abandonment. Abandonment of the easement is necessary to develop the Lakeridge Circle Multi -Family Housing Project proposed by the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP). The Planning Commission reviewed the abandonment request on September 28, 2023, and determined that the request conformed with the Butte County General Plan. (Public Works) Action Requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Josh Pack, Director of Public Works, presented this item to the Board. The following member of the public submitted a public comment this item: John Stonebraker (in -person) Action Requested: ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN Motion: Supervisor Connelly Second: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously Staff Report Resolution 24-097 5.02 1:30 pm - Public Hearing - Public Hearing - Butte County Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget On June 11, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed a public hearing for consideration of the Recommended Budget to commence on June 25, 2024. The Recommended Budget can be found on the County website at: www.buttecounty.net/1427/Budget. At the public hearing, staff will provide an overview of the Recommended Budget and recommended adjustments (Schedule A). At the conclusion of the public hearing, staff will request Board direction establishing the Adopted Budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Board of Supervisors will also be asked to hold a public hearing to consider a 10% transfer of 1991 Public Health Realignment revenue to the Social Services Fund (currently estimated at $1,415,650). This transfer is recommended to provide funds for public assistance programs such as foster care, aid for adoptions and In -Home Supportive Services. Section 17600.20(a) of California Welfare and Institutions Code allows the County to transfer up to 10% of 1991 Realignment between public health, mental health, and social services subaccounts to meet local needs. The Board will be asked to hold a public hearing on this transfer and to adopt a County Resolution authorizing them. (County Administration) Action Requested - 1) Approve the Recommended Budget as adjusted for spending authority; including those related to Capital Assets as identified on the Capital Asset Schedule (page 581-583), and Schedule A including the revised Road Fund Work Program; 2) Provide direction to staff to prepare a budget resolution for consideration on July 30, 2024; 3) Provide direction that if the General Fund balance available exceeds $23.4 million the additional amount will be used to increase General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies. If the General Fund balance available is less than $23.4 million, any shortfall will be addressed by reducing General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies and any shortfall greater than the General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies amount will be addressed by reducing the General Fund Reserve; 4) Accept the Community Corrections Partnership budget of $13.8 million, which is incorporated into the Recommended Budget; and 5) Hold a public hearing to consider a 10% transfer of Public Health 1991 Realignment revenues to the Social Services Fund (estimated to be $1,415,650) and adopt a Resolution approving the transfer. Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, and Matt Michaelis, Deputy Administrative Officer, presented this item to the Board. The following member(s) of the public submitted a public comment this item: Julie Threet and Cynthia Joy (electronically) and Julie Threet, The Camera Man, Konoli Martain, and Bob Mulholland (in -person) 1) Approve the Recommended Budget as adjusted for spending authority; including those related to Capital Assets as identified on the Capital Asset Schedule (page 581-583), and Schedule A including the revised Road Fund Work Program; Action Requested: Approve the Recommended Budget as adjusted for spending authority; including those related to Capital Assets as identified on the Capital Asset Schedule (page 581-583), and Schedule A including the revised Road Fund Work Program Motion: Supervisor Durfee Second: Supervisor Teeter Motion passed unanimously 2) Provide direction to staff to prepare a budget resolution for consideration on July 30, 2024; Action Requested: Provide direction to staff to prepare a budget resolution for consideration on July 30, 2024 Motion: Supervisor Connelly Second: Supervisor Durfee Motion passed unanimously 3) Provide direction that if the General Fund balance available exceeds $23.4 million the additional amount will be used to increase General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies. If the General Fund balance available is less than $23.4 million, any shortfall will be addressed by reducing General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies and any shortfall greater than the General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies amount will be addressed by reducing the General Fund Reserve; Action Requested: Provide direction that if the General Fund balance available exceeds $23.4 million the additional amount will be used to increase General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies. If the General Fund balance available is less than $23.4 million, any shortfall will be addressed by reducing General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies and any shortfall greater than the General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies amount will be addressed by reducing the General Fund Reserve Motion: Supervisor Durfee Second: Supervisor Connelly Motion passed unanimously 4) Accept the Community Corrections Partnership budget of $13.8 million, which is incorporated into the Recommended Budget; and Action Requested: Accept the Community Corrections Partnership budget of $13.8 million, which is incorporated into the Recommended Budget Motion: Supervisor Ritter Second: Supervisor Connelly Motion passed unanimously 5) Hold a public hearing to consider a 10% transfer of Public Health 1991 Realignment revenues to the Social Services Fund (estimated to be $1,415,650) and adopt a Resolution approving the transfer. Action Requested: Hold a public hearing to consider a 10% transfer of Public Health 1991 Realignment revenues to the Social Services Fund (estimated to be $1,415,650) and adopt a Resolution approving the transfer Motion: Supervisor Connelly Second: Supervisor Durfee Motion passed unanimously Staff Report PowerPoint Resolution 24-096 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CONSENT AGENDA 2.01 Thompson Flat Cemetery District - Approval of Minutes The Board of Supervisors became the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees on August 10, 1999. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 9029, the Trustees are required to meet at least once every three months. Submitted for approval are the March 26, 2024 meeting minutes. (General Services) Action Requested - APPROVE THE THOMPSON FLAT CEMETERY DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 26, 2024 Action: Adoption of the Consent Agenda No public comment was submitted for this item. Motion: Supervisor Ritter Seconded: Supervisor Connelly Motion passed unanimously Minutes 3. REGULAR AGENDA (No items) 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Comments to the Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the Thompson Flat Cemetery District is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. 5. CLOSED SESSION (No Items) 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 General Services Director Human Resources Director K. Information Systems Director L. Library Director M. Public Health Director N. Public Works Director 0. 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. Vernell Bellus v. Butte County; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ289521 (Claim Number: CBTE-192709) 2. Workers' compensation liability claim pursuant to Claim Gov Code sec. 54956.95 (a) - one case: Tammy Kinkaid; Workers' Compensation Claim, Claim Number: 1997110030 6.04 Closed Session Public Comment 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. Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Conduct of the Board of Supervisors Meetings Meeting Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are Information: 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 at the Clerk of the Board website at www.buttecounty.net/cob. 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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 Administrative Office upon request. An (*) appearing before an agenda item signifies that material has been provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain that item. Agenda The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order: Format and 1. Consent Agenda: these are items that are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote Meeting of the Board. If you wish to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker Order: 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. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Closed Session: the Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. 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