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BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 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. Auditor-Controller's Office
3.1.a Resolution Establishing Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
In November of 1979, California voters passed Proposition 4, which added Article XIIIB to
the State Constitution. This Article establishes limits on the appropriation of proceeds of
taxes. Proposition 4 establishes and defines annual appropriation limits on State and
local governmental entities based on annual appropriations for the prior fiscal year,
adjusted for changes in cost of living and population. Revenues received in excess of
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appropriations permitted by this measure are required to be returned by revision of tax
rates or fee schedules within the next two subsequent fiscal years, and appropriation limits
may be established or temporarily changed by the electorate.
The legislation, which implemented Proposition 4 (Government Code Section 7910),
requires that a jurisdiction's governing body establish by resolution its appropriation limit
for the following fiscal year no sooner than 15 days after documentation used to determine
the limit is available to the public. County appropriations are compliant with Proposition 4
limitations, so no further action is required and the potential of future noncompliance is
minimal.
The FY 2024-25 Proposition 4 limit is $234,204,243 and the FY 2024-25 total adjusted
appropriations subject to the limit is $159,146,075. Additionally, all special district
appropriations are subject to their respective limits.
The Auditor-Controller recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt two resolutions
confirming Proposition 4 appropriation limit calculations for the County of Butte and all
special districts under the control of the Board of Supervisors for FY 2024-25.
(AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2. County Administration
3.2.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the September 24, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes and the September 26, 2024 Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES AND THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES.
3.2.b Letter to Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Regarding Northwest Lineman College
Examinations
At the request of Supervisors Connelly and Kimmelshue staff have drafted a letter to DMV
on behalf of the Butte County Board of Supervisors to urge the DMV to provide adequate
hours and staff at the Oroville DMV to meet the needs of the Northwest Lineman College
(College). The College’s optional offerings have included Commercial Driver's License
(CDL) training which enhances the employability of graduates. In the past, the Oroville
DMV has offered necessary DMV examiners on Fridays and Saturdays for these student
candidates for CDL, offering appointments for between 4-12 students each day depending
on available testers. Recently, Saturday appointments were canceled due to budget cuts.
Northwest Lineman College now sees the need to require the CDL training and licenses
for all its students. Each class has 250 to 300 students for the 15-week period and only
having 1 day each week for student examinations is not enough to examine the 250-300
students. If no solution is found, the College plans to leave California and relocate to
another campus in another state. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
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Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
3.2.c Letter to Secretary Frank Kendall Regarding Beale Air Force Base
At the request of Congressman Doug La Malfa staff have prepared a letter of support for
the development of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program at Beale Air Force Base.
Beale Air Force Base is an important part of our regional economy and as the U-2
program winds down, ample hanger space is available along with infrastructure that lends
itself to this mission. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
3.2.d Resolution Ratifying Local Disaster Proclamation
Andy Pickett, the Chief Administrative Officer, proclaimed a local emergency on July 2,
2024, due to the Thompson fire. The fire burned a portion of the community with a high
concentration of access and functional needs population, and ultimately destroyed 34
structures. On July 25, 2024, the Chief Administrative Officer proclaimed a local
emergency for the Park Fire. The Park Fire started the afternoon of July 24, 2024, in
Upper Bidwell Park on the edge of Chico and grew quickly, requiring evacuations in North
Chico, Richardson Springs, Cohasset, Butte Meadows, and Forest Ranch. The Park Fire
destroyed 428 structures in Butte County. The magnitude of the Thompson and Park Fires
quickly outpaced local capacity and the State declared each a local emergency due to
wildfire. On August 7, 2024, the Chief Administrative Officer expanded the local
emergency of the Thompson and Park Fires to include three other fires that occurred in
June and July 2024. The Apache, Grubbs, and Railbridge fires destroyed a combined total
of 23 structures.
The State did not expand the Emergency Declaration, therefore fire recovery for the
Apache, Grubbs, and Railbridge fires continues without State assistance. The Department
of Public Health has developed a program to guide property owners on the removal and
disposal of hazardous fire debris on a property damaged or destroyed by the Apache,
Grubbs, or Railbridge Fires.
Per California Law, when the Chief Administrative Officer proclaims a local emergency,
the governing body must ratify the proclaimed emergency within seven (7) days for it to
remain in effect. Once the proclamation is ratified, it must be renewed every 30 days.
The Department requests the Board renew the local emergency for the Park and
Thompson Fires and terminate the proclamation of a local emergency for the Apache,
Grubbs, and Railbridge Fires. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE LOCAL EMERGENCY RESOLUTION (2) AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.e Ratify Letter of Support for Park Fire Federal Declaration
On September 25, 2024 Governor Newsom requested President Biden issue a Major
Disaster Declaration authorizing Individual Assistance Programs for Park Fire survivors. If
approved, Individual Assistance could provide much needed support to Park Fire
survivors, many of whom are under or uninsured. On September 27, 2024 Chief
Administrative Officer Andy Pickett sent a letter of support for the Major Disaster
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Declaration to President Biden. Staff recommend the Board of Supervisors ratify the letter
of support. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT.
3.3. County Counsel's Office
3.3.a 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 agencys'
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: Thermalito Water-Sewer District;
First 5 Butte County Children & Families Commission. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ACCEPT 2024 LOCAL AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
BIENNIAL NOTICES.
3.3.b 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 districts'
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: Chico Unified School District;
Thermalito Union Elementary School District; Pioneer Union Elementary School
District. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ACCEPT 2024 LOCAL AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
BIENNIAL NOTICES.
3.4. Department of Agriculture
3.4.a Revenue Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the
High Risk Pest Exclusion Program
The Agricultural Commissioner's Office and CDFA have participated in a long-standing
revenue agreement where the Department performs high risk pest exclusion inspections
and enforcement activities for parcel terminal inspections, air freight forward, and nursery
stock shipments from other states and countries. The term of the revenue agreement is
July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $37,907. (DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE REVENUE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5. Department of Behavioral Health
3.5.a Managed Care Agreement with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital, Inc. (Heritage Oaks)
Heritage Oaks operates a licensed 125-bed acute psychiatric health facility. This
psychiatric health facility provides inpatient hospitalization services, which include
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diagnostic assessment of mental health status, psychiatric treatment, rapid stabilization,
coordinated discharge planning, and transitional planning with referrals to an appropriate
post-hospitalization setting for clients referred by the Department of Behavioral Health.
Managed care agreements are state-mandated. The State process requires agreements
to be fully executed by the governing board of each psychiatric health facility before
notification to the State of the contracted rates. Once an agreement is executed, all other
counties contracting with the facility utilize those rates. Due to these requirements,
managed care agreements are approved retroactively.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a managed care
agreement with Heritage Oaks for inpatient hospitalization services. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $111,465. This
agreement is not measured in terms of the number of clients served, as the length of stay
varies based on each client's specific needs. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.b Managed Care Agreement with Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. (Sierra Vista)
Sierra Vista operates a licensed 171-bed acute psychiatric health facility. This psychiatric
health facility provides inpatient hospitalization services, which include diagnostic
assessment of mental health status, psychiatric treatment, rapid stabilization, coordinated
discharge planning, and transitional planning with referrals to an appropriate post-
hospitalization setting for clients referred by the Department of Behavioral Health.
Managed care agreements are state-mandated. The State process requires agreements
to be fully executed by the governing board of each psychiatric health facility before
notification to the State of the contracted rates. Once an agreement is executed, all other
counties contracting with the facility utilize those rates. Due to these requirements,
managed care agreements are approved retroactively.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a managed care
agreement with Sierra Vista for inpatient hospitalization services. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $126,315. This
agreement is not measured in terms of the number of clients served, as the length of stay
varies based on each client's specific needs. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.c Payment for Willow Glen Care Center (Willow Glen)
The Department of Behavioral Health contracts with Willow Glen for residential treatment
services. The Board of Supervisors approved a contract on May 21, 2024. The contract
term is July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, not-to-exceed $521,875. The Board approved an
amendment on June 13, 2023, to increase the maximum payable by $7,400, not-to-
exceed $529,275, to support an increase in residential treatment placements. Residential
placements continued to increase, and costs of services provided for fiscal year 2023-24
exceeded the maximum payable amount of the contract by $14,615. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the payment for outstanding claims in the
amount of $14,615. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
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Action Requested - APPROVE PAYMENT OF $14,615 TO WILLOW GLEN.
3.6. Department of Development Services
3.6.a Resolution Recognizing Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
The second week of October is proclaimed as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation
Week and honors the Code Enforcement Officers that serve local communities and
acknowledges their role in leading the way to improving the quality of life. Code
Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly qualified, and highly trained professionals who
share the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing communities,
ensuring safety, and preserving property values through knowledge, training, and the
application of housing, zoning, and nuisance laws. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6.b Land Conservation (Williamson) Act Program Enforcement for APN 041-330-044
(Nguyen)
The subject parcel has been identified as out of compliance with the Williamson Act
program. The parcel was included with several other parcels when enrolling into the
Williamson Act back in 1976. The contract stipulates a 160-acre minimum parcel size to
sell the parcel separately. The parcel, which is 4 acres, was sold and does not meet the
contract minimum on its own.
Rule 8.D of the Williamson Act program allows the County to initiate nonrenewal of
property that is not compliant with the program. On June 3, 2024, the Williamson Act
Advisory Committee recommended County-initiated nonrenewal of the subject properties
to the Board of Supervisors. Under Government Code Section 51245, the property owner
may protest this action. A notice letter was sent to the property owner on June 10, 2024
informing them of this right. To date, no protest has been received. Should such a protest
be received, the County may, at any time prior to the renewal date (January 1, 2025),
withdraw the notice of nonrenewal. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE COUNTY-INITIATED NONRENEWAL OF APN 041-330-
044 (NGUYEN) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6.c Land Conservation (Williamson) Act Program Enforcement for APN 029-090-060
(Compton)
The subject parcel has been identified as out of compliance with the Williamson Act
program. The parcel was included with three (3) other parcels when enrolling into the
Williamson Act back in 1977. The contract stipulates a 40-acre minimum parcel size for
such sale. The parcel, which is 16.27 acres, was sold and does not meet the contract
minimum on its own.
Rule 8.D of the Williamson Act program allows the County to initiate nonrenewal of
property that is not compliant with the program. On June 3, 2024, the Williamson Act
Advisory Committee recommended County-initiated nonrenewal of the subject properties
to the Board of Supervisors. Under Government Code Section 51245, the property owner
may protest this action. A notice letter was sent to the property owner on June 10, 2024
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informing them of this right. To date, no protest has been received. Should such a protest
be received, the County may, at any time prior to the renewal date (January 1, 2025)
withdraw the notice of nonrenewal. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE COUNTY-INITIATED NONRENEWAL OF APN 029-090-
060 (COMPTON) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6.d Land Conservation (Williamson) Act Contract Partial Rescission and New Contract for
APN 0025-300-011 (Kullar).
The subject parcel (025-300-011; 119.18 acres) has been identified by the Assessor’s
Office as out of compliance with the Williamson Act due to the separate sale of the
substandard size parcel out of the applicable Williamson Act contract (1998-0054361),
which required a minimum parcel size of 278.69 acres (contract is comprised of six (6)
parcels). The non-compliance with the existing contract was presented to the Land
Conservation Act Committee on June 3, 2024 and determined the owner had two options:
1. County-initiated nonrenewal of the parcel; or
2. Partial rescission of the contract for the parcel and enter into a new contract.
Rule 5.A.5 of the County’s adopted Williamson Act program establishes minimum parcel
sizes for enrollment (Table One), which is 20 acres for orchards. The new contract for this
subject parcel (119.18 acres) exceeds the minimum requirement for enrollment. The new
contract stipulates a minimum parcel of 20 acres with other terms remaining unchanged.
Government Code Section 51245 further requires that the property owner be notified of
the County’s intention to non-renew a property no less than 60 days prior to the renewal
date of the contract (i.e., 60 days prior to January 1st). Upon such notice, the owner may
protest the action, and the County is empowered to withdraw the notice any time prior to
January 1st if the Board so desires. The owner was notified and chose to proceed with
option #2. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) PARTIALLY RESCIND EXISTING CONTRACT; AND
2) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of Employment & Social Services
3.7.a Contract with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault Advocacy Services
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services advocates for victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault. Catalyst prevents and responds to domestic and sexual violence through
inclusive, healing-centered services, education, and community engagement. Advocacy
services include a 24-hour hotline and drop-in center services. The 24-hour hotline
provides support with crisis assistance, safe housing, safety planning, education,
accompaniment services to hospitals, courthouses and other community agencies. Drop-
in centers are located throughout the county and provide connections to safe housing,
support with restraining orders, custody orders, mediation, food, clothing, transportation,
case management, counseling and education services. Between October 1, 2023 and
June 30, 2024, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services received 472 crisis calls and
provided 97 individual counseling sessions.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends entering into a contract
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with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services to provide domestic violence and sexual assault
advocacy services. The term of the contract is upon date of execution through September
30, 2025, not-to-exceed $121,732. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8. Department of General Services
3.8.a Contract with American Alarm Co. Inc. (American Alarm) for Design Services for the
Juvenile Hall Integrated Security System
The Butte County Juvenile Hall is a 51,909 square foot detention facility with the capacity
to house 120 detained youth. The facility’s existing security surveillance system is
outdated, beyond repair, and requires replacement to maintain safety measures for both
staff and youth. The Department of General Services recommends entering into a contract
with American Alarm for the design and construction services to upgrade the existing
Juvenile Hall surveillance system under a sole source solicitation exception. The
exception ensures consistency across detention facilities and expedites necessary
upgrades to the existing Juvenile Hall security system. There are no associated
subscription costs. The term of the contract is 365 calendar days from the notice to
proceed, not-to-exceed $869,665. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.8.b Contract Amendment with NV5, Inc. (NV5) for Special Inspection Services
On June 13, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with NV5 to provide
construction, special testing, and inspection services for the new 35,706 square foot jail
detention facility. The term of the contract is 730 days after notice to proceed, not-to-
exceed $232,416. The contract has been amended two times. The first amendment
increased the maximum payable amount by $8,910 for additional sampling and testing of
soil, not-to-exceed $241,326. The second amendment increased the maximum payable by
$1,848, not-to-exceed $243,174 to perform additional tests based on soil sampling results.
Due to unanticipated site and weather conditions, additional inspection services are
needed. This includes additional site testing after periods of rain as well as testing related
to the changes to the overall project design which were not included in the original scope.
The total testing costs are within the amount budgeted for testing in the project budget.
The Department of General Services recommends amending the contract with NV5 to
extend the term from June 13, 2025, to August 29, 2025, and increasing the maximum
payable amount by $175,000, not-to-exceed $418,174. All other terms remain the
same. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.9. Department of Human Resources
3.9.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:
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HUMAN RESOURCES: Amend Salary Ordinance No. 4236, Section 28C –“General Unit”
by changing the classification title of Nutrition Assistant at Range 18 to Nutrition Specialist
I at Range 25 and the classification title of Senior Nutrition Assistant at Range 33 to
Nutrition Specialist III at Range 45. Add a new classification titled Nutrition Specialist II
with a Class Code of 11854 at Range 35. These changes represent the reclassification of
Public Health employees from the Nutrition Assistant series to the Nutrition Specialist
series. Associated unit has agreed to these changes.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Add 9 flexibly staffed Nutrition Specialist positions and delete 9 flexibly
staffed Nutrition Assistant/Senior Nutrition Assistant positions as part of a reclassification.
These classifications are specific to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. A
reclassification is needed to update the positions to reflect the specialized training, skills,
and tasks required to support WIC. It also provides an additional level in the series to
support staff recruitment and retention. This reclassification will result in an estimated
annual increase of $34,000 for salaries and benefits. This cost is included in the
Department's current budget and is paid for with state and federal funding. Total
allocations to remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.10. Department of Information Systems
3.10.a Resolution Recognizing October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance
and the United States Department of Homeland Security in October 2004 and has been
observed every October since. Now in its 21st year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month was
created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every
American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims to promote cybersecurity awareness, education,
and resources that empower individuals and organizations to make their interconnected
world safer and more resilient.
The Department of Information Systems recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution recognizing October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness
Month. (DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11. Department of Public Health
3.11.a Allocation Agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for
Tobacco Control Education Program
CDPH provides funding to local public health agencies for tobacco control education
programs from Proposition 99 (Tobacco Tax and Health Promotion Act of 1988) and
Proposition 56 (Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research
and Law Enforcement). The Department of Public Health houses a tobacco control
education program. The goals of the program for fiscal year 2024-25 include activities
that may lead to policy change to decrease or eliminate the sale and/or distribution of
flavored tobacco products; ban smoking and tobacco use in outdoor public places; and
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prohibit smoking and vaping in multi-unit housing. The program will maintain a community
coalition with diverse organizations in the County. The Department recommends the
Board of Supervisors approve an allocation agreement with CDPH to provide services
through the Tobacco Education Program. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2025, with a maximum amount receivable of $300,000. (DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11.b Resolution Ratifying Local Health Emergency Proclamation
Butte County Health Officer, Dr. David Canton, declared a local health emergency in
Butte County on July 27, 2024, due to the Park Fire that started on July 24, 2024. The
Park Fire destroyed 428 structures, resulting in a large amount of debris which contains
hazardous materials. On August 7, 2024, the Health Officer expanded the local health
emergency to include the Thompson, Apache, Grubbs, and Railbridge Fires. The debris
poses a substantial present and potential hazard to human health and the environment
unless managed properly.
The State did not expand the Emergency Declaration, therefore fire recovery for the
Apache, Grubbs, and Railbridge fires continues without State assistance. The
Department of Public Health has developed a program to guide property owners on the
removal and disposal of hazardous fire debris on a property damaged or destroyed by the
Apache, Grubbs, or Railbridge Fires.
Per California law, once the proclamation is ratified it must be renewed every 30 days.
The Department recommends the Board renew the local health emergency declaration
for the Park and Thompson Fires and terminate the local health emergency declaration
for the Apache, Grubbs, and Railbridge Fires. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS (2)
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.12. Probation Department
3.12.a Contract with Skyway House, Inc. (Skyway House) for Substance Use Disorder
Treatment Services
Skyway House provides licensed residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient
substance-use disorder treatment services for adults at two facilities in Chico. Services
include case management, group and individual counseling, relapse prevention, and
transitional planning. The core-educational curriculum is evidence-based and complies
with state licensing requirements. This partnership aims to deliver high-quality treatment
services, further supporting individuals on their path to recovery and reintegration into the
community.
Since 2019, participants from the Adult Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and
Community Alliance Program have utilized substance-use disorder treatment services
provided by Skyway House. Participating in substance-use disorder treatment leads to
sustained sobriety, reduced treatment needs, gradual transition to a less intensive level of
supervision, reduced homelessness, and greater employability for probationers. In 2022,
the Department issued a Request for Proposal for substance-use treatment services for
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individuals involved in the justice system, and Skyway House was the sole respondent. In
the last fiscal year, Skyway House provided substance-use treatment to 58 individuals
involved in the justice system.
The Department recommends approval of a contract with Skyway House for the provision
of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services. The contract term is October 1, 2024
through July 31, 2027, not-to-exceed $825,000. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.12.b Contract with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) for Juvenile Hall Services
NVCSS will provide various services in Juvenile Hall aimed at supporting and
rehabilitating youth. Services include weekly group sessions utilizing cognitive-behavioral
techniques to address anger management, skills development, and moral reasoning, as
well as weekly Hobby Hour and Book Club sessions. NVCSS employs mentorship
strategies to foster positive social interactions and pro-social development, which will help
reduce recidivism. Due to changes in the scope of services provided, this contract will
replace an existing agreement. The Department recommends that the Board of
Supervisors approve the contract with NVCSS for youth services. This contract term is
September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $166,842. (PROBATION
DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.13. Department of Public Works
3.13.a Resolution Approving a Revenue Agreement Between the California Department of
Transportation (CalTrans) and the County of Butte Department of Public Works
Caltrans will utilize the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility to dispose of highway
litter, debris, and sweeping materials from State Highway and Right-of-Ways in the
Caltrans maintenance areas in the County of Butte. The Department recommends that
the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution and approve the revenue agreement for
$116,160, with a term of three (3) years from the execution date. (DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) APPROVE REVENUE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.14. UC Cooperative Extension Program
3.14.a Resolution Recognizing the Week of October 6 through October 12, 2024 as National 4-H
Week
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) 4-H program is the largest youth
development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people
across the country. The program provides complete hands-on projects in areas like
health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where youth
receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership
roles, helping them become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate
leaders. On August 22, 2024, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry sponsored
Assembly House Resolution 119 recognizing the week of October 6 through October 12,
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2024 as National 4-H Week. In honor of the 1,440 dedicated youth and 143 adult
volunteer members in Butte County, the UCCE recommends the Board of Supervisors
recognize October 6 through October 12, 2024 as National 4-H Week in Butte
County. (UC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAM)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.15. Other
3.15.a Resolution Recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As domestic violence affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, racial,
ethnic, cultural, social, religious, and economic groups in the United States and in
California, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services requests the Board of Supervisors adopt
a resolution recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. (OTHER)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 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 Budget Adjustment and Contract Amendments (2) with Compassion Pathway Behavioral
Health (Compassion) for Board and Care Services
In September 2023, the Department of Behavioral Health was awarded a Behavioral
Health Bridge Housing grant for $7,510,000. The purpose of the grant is to establish in-
county Board and Care services for Butte County homeless individuals with mental health
challenges. On May 14, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved two contracts with
Compassion for Board and Care services at Monte Vista and Gold City facilities, for six
beds at each facility. The term of each contract is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025,
not-to-exceed $547,500 each. Due to rising client needs and an increased number of beds
available, the Department recommends the Board approve contract amendments. The
contract amendment with Monte Vista increases the bed count from six to twelve beds,
not-to-exceed $1,095,000, and the amendment with Gold City increases the bed count
from six to eight beds, not-to-exceed $730,000. The total increase for both contracts is
$730,000 and adds a total of eight beds across facilities. (DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED).
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4.4 Amend Computer Use and Information Security (CUIS) Policy
The last revision of the CUIS Policy was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March
28, 2023. The policy plays a key role in effectively managing and protecting information
throughout the County. The Department of Information Systems works with multiple
departments to ensure the policy is reviewed and updated as needed. The County has
seen changes in how technology is used and the structure of the organization. The revised
policy addresses these changes, and now includes the incorporation of Generative
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and some minor grammar and terminology updates. All
applicable labor groups have approved the revisions.
On July 30, 2024 the Board directed the Department to review how the County is impacted
by AI. These changes to the CUIS Policy is a step the Department is taking to minimize
current risks the County faces against AI technology. The IT Steering Committee will be
used to expand knowledge of AI and develop future policies, standards, or guidelines as
needed. (DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
Action Requested - ADOPT AMENDED COMPUTER USE AND INFORMATION
SECURITY POLICY.
4.5 2025 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Calendar
Pursuant to Butte County Code section 2-13, Board Meetings are held on the second and
fourth Tuesday of each month, with the ability to alter the schedule by a majority vote of
the Board of Supervisors. Typically, the meeting dates will be adjusted to accommodate
holidays, allow for vacation time, and for the California State Association of Counties
(CSAC) Annual meeting. The 2025 meeting calendar that is presented follows County
Code, with meetings held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, except for
May and September, and in months when there is one meeting scheduled, which includes
July, November, and December. Staff recommends the Board adopt the 2025 Board of
Supervisors meeting calendar as presented. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE 2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING
CALENDAR.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.1 9:30 am - Timed Item - Presentation by Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer) to Present
the Findings of an Impact Assessment Study to Determine the Feasibility of the County
Joining Pioneer
Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) programs allow local governments to procure
electricity generation on behalf of residents and businesses at wholesale market rates
while still utilizing the existing transmission and distribution infrastructure of utilities like
PG&E. Butte County, along with the cities of Chico and Oroville, previously attempted to
establish a local CCA, Butte Choice Energy (BCE), but market conditions prevented its
launch.
Pioneer is a Joint Powers Authority serving El Dorado, Placer Counties, and several cities
in our region. Like BCE, Pioneer is committed to local investments in renewable energy,
economic development, and energy efficiency programs. Pioneer prioritizes ratepayer
savings and local control, working to provide competitive electricity rates with a discount
over PG&E. Pioneer is actively exploring opportunities to expand its footprint, including
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discussions with Butte, Nevada, Sutter, and Tuolumne Counties, as well as Chico,
Oroville, Paradise, Live Oak, Yuba City, and Sonora.
At the July 30, 2024, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board authorized the Chief
Administrative Officer to sign a letter of intent to initiate an Impact Assessment Study. The
Study evaluated the financial feasibility of expansion and resource availability to meet the
new customer demands. Pioneer has completed the Impact Assessment Study and will
discuss the results and options for the next steps at the Board meeting. (DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
5.2 10:00 am - Public Hearing - Resolutions for the Closeout and Completion of Community
Development Block Grants 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00011 and 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00013
On February 2021, the Butte County Board of Supervisors authorized a resolution
approving multiple applications to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) for programs seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding.
On September 16, 2021, Butte County received Community Development Block Grant 20-
CDBG-CV2-3-00011 from HCD for $451,303 and on October 11, 2022, designated these
funds towards the construction of a food pantry. To provide these services, the County
contracted with the Community Action Agency of Butte County Inc. to build the Fresh
Choice Pantry in Oroville. Throughout the duration of the grant, all funds were used to
build the Fresh Choice Food Pantry and serve an anticipated 2,000 low to moderate
income individuals. While the grant has ended, the Fresh Choice Pantry is still open and
serving the public.
On September 16, 2021, Butte County received Community Development Block Grant 20-
CDBG-CV2-3-00013 for $230,001 towards food deliveries for eligible seniors in Butte
County. To provide these services, the County contracted with Chico State Enterprises’
Passages to expand home deliveries through their Senior Nutrition Program. All program
goals were exceeded, with Passages using all funds to provide 88 clients with seven
nutritious meals per week. While this grant has ended, Passages will continue providing
meal delivery to older adult clients with funding from the Older Americans Act.
Upon grant close out, Butte County is required to collect and report information on
program activities, as well as hold a public hearing before the Board of Supervisors and
the public to discuss the accomplishments of each grant. Staff recommends the Board of
Supervisors hear public comment regarding the accomplishments of each grant, adopt the
resolutions, and authorize the Chair to sign. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
5.3 10:05 am - Public Hearing - Resolution for the Closeout of Park Avenue Multifamily
Housing Project Funded by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery
Multifamily Housing Program Funding (CDBG-DRMHP)
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has made
$66,787,799 in allocations available in Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to support the Multifamily Housing Program. This funding is
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in response to the State of California's unmet recovery needs related to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Major Disaster Declarations in response to
2017 wildfires. The Butte County 2018 CDBG-DR Multifamily Housing Program allocation
is $679,013.
On September 29, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing the
allocation of funding and the execution of a Master Standard Agreement (MSA) with HCD
to facilitate the development of multifamily housing (rehabilitation, reconstruction, or new
construction), pursuant to the Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (DR-MHP)
Policies and Procedures. On August 26, 2021, HCD and the County of Butte executed a
notice to proceed (NTP) for the Park Avenue project in the City of Chico utilizing the full
allocation. The project was also partially funded by the City of Chico. As of July 19, 2024,
the project is fully leased and occupied. The Certificate of Occupancy was issued by the
City of Chico on August 29, 2024 and County Administration staff are preparing the project
for close-out.
Project close-out requires a resolution by the Board of Supervisors documenting project
completion in order to evidence compliance of Butte County's obligations as required by
the MSA and NTP and all amendments thereto. When adopted, submission of this
resolution to HCD along with the final financial report for reimbursement will allow the
County to secure the final 10% of the project award to reimburse the developer and
associated County grant administration costs.
The Department recommends the Board adopt the resolution and authorize the Chair to
sign. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
5.4 10:10 am - Public Hearing - Amendment to Butte County Code Chapter 2 (Administration),
adding Sections 2-184 through 186-Indemnification Requirements
This is a County-initiated amendment to the Butte County Code, Chapter 2
(Administration), by adding Article XXIV, sections 2-184 through 186, Indemnification
Requirements. The purpose of the amendment is to provide greater certainty to the
County and to applicants for discretionary land use approvals concerning how legal
challenges to such projects shall be addressed.
As the parties primarily interested in, and benefiting from, development approvals sought
from the County, and recognizing that legal challenges may result in significant potential
public agency expense even in the event of meritless actions to attack or set aside such
approvals, this article is intended to require that applicants for discretionary land use
approvals assume the primary responsibility for any such challenges. (DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE CODE
AMENDMENTS ARE NOT A PROJECT UNDER CEQA AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND 2) INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE
ORDINANCE.
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5.5 10:15 am - Public Hearing - La Porte Road Solar and Battery Energy Storage Use Permit
(UP23-0005)
Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit (UP23-0005) for
RPCA Solar 11, LLC., a proposal to construct and operate a 17-acre utility-scale solar
array facility and Battery Energy Storage System. The facility will generate up to 3
megawatts (MW) of alternating current solar energy using approximately 7,182 solar
modules and 24 string inverters to convert the sun’s energy. A single-axis tracking
technology will allow the modules to track the sun efficiently throughout the day and
maximize the efficiency of the solar collection. The facility will interconnect to PG&E’s pre-
existing electrical distribution system and be sold to PG&E through a long-term Power
Purchase Agreement. The project site encompasses 17 acres of an 82-acre parcel zoned
AG-20 (Agriculture, 20-acre minimum parcel size) at 5864 La Porte Road, immediately
east of La Porte Road, in the community of Bangor, approximately 0.3 miles northeast of
Oroville-Bangor Highway (Assessor Parcel Number: 028-240-061). A Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The Initial Study and MND for this project were previously circulated for
public review.
The Planning Commission considered this item at public hearings held on March 28, 2024,
April 25, 2024, May 23, 2024, and June 27, 2024. Based upon concerns, the applicant
updated the project's design. The Planning Commission denied the project, on a 5-0 vote,
finding that the project's size and design introduced features that are incompatible with the
surrounding area's agricultural and rural characteristics, negatively affecting the viewshed
from the approximately ten single-family residences in the surrounding area. The applicant
filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial on July 3, 2024. The applicant has
provided a letter, as part of this appeal, removing the Battery Energy Storage System
(BESS) from the project. The item includes the administrative record from the Planning
Commission hearings. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) GRANT THE APPEAL AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (UP23-0005), AND ADOPT THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR RPCA SOLAR 11, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
5.6 11:00 am - Public Hearing - Gregory Howell Grading Permit (PWGRD23-0001/CEQA23-
0001)
Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Grading Permit (PWGRD23-0001) for
Gregory Howell. Proposed grading activities will level 1.66 acres and driveway access on
a vacant 9.38-acre property to establish a towing storage yard and office in the General
Industrial zone and the Airport Compatibility and North Chico Specific Plan Overlay Zones.
Grading activities involve importing 3,000 cubic yards of soil and the excavation of 20
cubic yards of onsite soil, with all excavated spoils to be retained on the property. The
project site is located on the east side of Hicks Lane, approximately 1 mile north of East
Eaton Road, immediately north and west of the City of Chico city limits (Assessor Parcel
Number: 007-010-054). A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared
pursuant to the CEQA. The Initial Study and MND for this project were previously
circulated for public review.
The Planning Commission considered this item at public hearings held on June 27, 2024
and July 25, 2024. The Planning Commission denied the project, on a 3-2 vote, finding
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the project "will exacerbate the project area's existing surface water drainage conditions,
causing flooding that will be detrimental to the public's health, safety, and welfare of
residents living in the immediate vicinity of the project site." The applicant filed an appeal
of the Planning Commission's denial on July 29, 2024. The item includes the
administrative record from the Planning Commission hearings. (DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) GRANT THE APPEAL AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE GRADING PERMIT (PWGRD23-0001), AND ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR GREGORY HOWELL, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
5.7 11:30 am - Public Hearing - County-Initiated Amendments (ZCA24-0002) to Butte County
Code, Chapter 24, Article II,Division 2, Table 24-16-1,Article IV, Division 1, sec. 24-172,
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)
County-initiated Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA24-0002) to the Butte County Zoning
Ordinance (Butte County Code Chapter 24, Article II, Division 2, Table 24-16-1, and Article
IV, Division 1, Section 24-172, ADU and JADU) to clarify certain ADU/JADU regulations,
update references to state legislation, permit the development of ADUs/JADUs in the
Timber Production Zone, Timber Mountain, and Resource Conservation zoning districts,
eliminate deed restriction requirements for ADUs/JADUs, and eliminate fire sprinkler
requirements for ADUs/JADUs (unless required within the primary unit). This code
amendment is part of a Regional Early Action Plan (REAP) Grant project that
encompasses three parts:
1. Updating the ADU/JADU Ordinance
2. Community Outreach and Education
3. Development of Submittal-Ready No Cost Plans for ADUs/Small Dwelling Units
This grant driven project is intended to promote recovery housing throughout the County,
and to ensure a wide understanding of the use of ADUs/Small Dwelling Units by the
public. Development Services staff held community meetings in Magalia, Concow, Berry
Creek, and South Oroville. At each of these meetings, the Draft ADU Ordinance was
made available for review and comment. Participants also had the opportunity to review
ADU/Small Dwelling Unit floor plans and provide input directly to staff. There was general
support for the updates proposed to the ADU Ordinance, which are intended to streamline
the process and expand the use of ADUs and recovery housing in the County.
Staff recommends adopting CEQA Guidelines Section 15268(a) - Ministerial Projects
exemption. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15268 (A) - MINISTERIAL PROJECTS; AND 2) ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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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
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 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - two cases:
a. Eric Willadsen v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18272571 (Claim Number: 2197110106)
b. Orlando Garcia v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ12319086 (Claim Number: 1897110072) (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
6.4 Workers' compensation liability claims pursuant to Gov Code sec. 54956.95 (a) - five
claims:
a. Eric Willadsen; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: 1997110125
b. Eric Willadsen; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: Unassigned
c. Orlando Garcia; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: Unassigned
d. James Flicker; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: 2197110081
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e. Lori Hartland; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: 2197110008
(DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
6.5 Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4) - one potential case.
(COUNTY COUNSEL)
6.6 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