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BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 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. Clerk-Recorder's Office
3.1.a Announcement of the Certified Election Results for the November 5, 2024 Presidential
General Election
Pursuant to California Elections Code section 15372, the County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar
of Voters must submit the certified statement of the results of the election to the Board of
Supervisors. The certified statement of votes cast for Butte County for the November 5,
2024 Presidential General Election is hereby submitted to the Board of
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Supervisors. (CLERK-RECORDER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ANNOUNCE THE CERTIFIED RESULTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 5,
2024 GENERAL ELECTION AS REQUIRED BY ELECTION CODE SECTION 15400.
3.1.b Resolution in Recognition and Appreciation of Butte County Election Workers
Elections in this country are conducted at the county level. All the preparation and work is
done by local members of the community. In Butte County, we are lucky to have
dedicated election workers, some of whom boast considerable experience. Without them,
elections would not be possible.
For the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election, the Clerk-Recorder's Office
hired and trained 122 temporary election workers. Their hard work ensured another
successful election in Butte County.
The Department recommends adopting a resolution in recognition of these civil servants
and their contributions to democracy at the local level. (CLERK-RECORDER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 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 November 12, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 12, 2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
3.2.b Update from the Alliance for Workforce Development (AFWD) on Operations in Butte
County
As part of the Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium, AFWD delivers the
federal Workforce Investment Act programs for adults, youth, dislocated workers, and
businesses throughout Butte County. AFWD has provided the Board of Supervisors with
an update on the status of services provided in Butte County during the 2023-24 program
year. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
3.2.c 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. The magnitude of the Thompson and Park Fires quickly
outpaced local capacity and each were declared a local emergency due to wildfire.
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Per California Law, once the proclamation is ratified, it must be renewed every 60 days.
The Department requests the Board renew the local emergency for the Park and
Thompson Fires. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.d Contract Amendment with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for Measure H
Sales Tax Auditing and Forecasting
HdL currently provides sales tax auditing, forecast and economic analysis services to
Butte County for the traditional Bradley Burns Sales Tax. With the passage of Measure H,
a contract amendment is recommended which will extend this work to the Measure H
sales tax, technically a transactions tax. The work done by HdL helps to ensure that taxes
due to Butte County are received, as well as providing revenue projections and analysis.
The amendment adds these services to the contract at an additional cost of $300 per
month along with 25% of audit findings. The Department recommends approval of the
amendment. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.e Letter to Army Corps of Engineers Regarding the Water Control Manual (WCM) Update
for the Oroville Dam
The Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the Department of Water Resources
(DWR), is revising the WCM for the Oroville Dam. The WCM guides storm-season
operations to ensure dam owners comply with federal rules related to flood management
for the protection of downstream communities. Updates to the water control manual for the
Oroville Dam is being considered to reflect recent improvements to forecasting and
coordinated reservoir operations. Improved reservoir operations should result in reduced
risk to Butte County residents from flooding and property damage. Staff recommends the
Board of Supervisors sign a letter encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to make the
safety and well-being of Butte County residents the first priority in the WCM
update. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3. County Counsel's Office
3.3.a Contract with Peter G. Washington, Attorney at Law for Legal Services
County Counsel contracts with legal firms to provide legal representation to the County in
specialized litigation, claims, and other legal matters. Counsel has previously contracted
with Peter Washington through the law office of Washington & Washington and, most
recently, Low, McKinely & Salenko. Peter Washington is now a solo practitioner. County
Counsel recommends entering into a contract with Peter G. Washington, Attorney at Law,
for legal services. The term of the contract is December 10, 2024 through December 9,
2029, not-to-exceed $300,000. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3.b Resolutions Regarding Implementation of Measure H
On June 11, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to initiate the process to place a
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one percent, or one cent on the dollar, sales tax measure on the ballot for the November
5, 2024 election. On June 25, 2024, the Board approved 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 would become operative if a majority of the electors voting on the
measure voted to approve the sales tax. On July 30, 2024, the Board adopted the
ordinance. On November 5, 2024, a majority of the electors voting on Measure H
approved the tax.
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) requires certain
documentation from the County to implement collection of the sales tax. The package
includes a (1) resolution approving a Preparatory Agreement and Administrative
Agreement for implementation of collection of the sales tax and authorizing the Chief
Administrative Officer, Andy Pickett, to execute agreements with the CDTFA and (2)
resolution authorizing certain employees and the County’s consultant, Hinderliter de
Llamas and Associates to examine CDTFA’s tax records and authorizing the Auditor-
Controller, Graciela Gutierrez, to designate in writing other officers or employees who may
examine tax records. The Department recommends adopting the resolutions and
authorizing the Chair to sign. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3.c Accept 2024 Local Agency Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notices for School Districts
that File Form 700s with the Butte County Office of Education
The following school districts have reviewed their Conflict of Interest Codes pursuant to
California Government Code section 87306.5(b) and have determined that their district's
code is current and in no need of revision. County Counsel has reviewed the 2024 Local
Agency Biennial Notices and believes them to be proper: Butte County Office of
Education, Oroville City Elementary School District, and Bangor Union Elementary School
District. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ACCEPT 2024 LOCAL AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
BIENNIAL NOTICES.
3.3.d Accept 2024 Local Agency Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice for Agencies that File
Form 700 with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
The following agency has reviewed its Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to California
Government Code section 87306.5(b) and has determined that its agency's code is
current and in no need of revision. County Counsel has reviewed the 2024 Local Agency
Biennial Notice and believes it to be proper: Butte County Resource Conservation
District. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - ACCEPT 2024 LOCAL AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
BIENNIAL NOTICES.
3.4. Department of Agriculture
3.4.a Resolution in Recognition of Louie B. Mendoza Upon His Retirement from the Department
of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a
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resolution recognizing the retirement of Agriculture Commissioner and Director of Weights
and Measurements, Louie B. Mendoza, upon his retirement from the Department on
December 20, 2024, after 22 years of dedicated service. (DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5. Department of General Services
3.5.a Contract with 19six Architects for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for
Behavioral Health Facilities in Oroville, Gridley and Paradise
On October 25, 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution accepting a CDBG-
Disaster Recovery (DR) infrastructure allocation of $72,722,679 and approved priority
projects, which included three Behavioral Health facilities. The CDBG-DR allocation for
the three facilities is $32,321,690 and includes the purchase and remodel of two existing
facilities, one in Oroville and one in Paradise, and the construction of a new facility in
Gridley.
The Department of General Services issued a Request For Proposals for architectural and
engineering design services. The Department received ten proposals ranging in location
from Chico to San Francisco, CA as follows: 19six Architects; AO Architects; Calpo Hom &
Dong Architects; Dreyfuss + Blackford; Hibser Yamauchi Architects; LDA Partners; NMR;
RGA; Studio W; and YNG Architects. The Department recommends entering into a
contract with 19six Architects from Roseville, CA, the most responsive respondent. The
term of this contract is 27 months from the Notice to Proceed, not-to-exceed
$2,261,615. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.b Contract with Lords Electric, Inc. (Lords) and Budget Amendment for Emergency Standby
Generators at Fire Stations 55 and 64
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds were made available after federally
declared disasters to fund projects that mitigate future disasters. On June 8, 2021, the
Board of Supervisors approved the use of PG&E Settlement funds for the local share of
costs for multiple HMGP projects, including standby generators for fire stations. On
January 10, 2023, FEMA approved and issued HMGP funds for emergency standby
generators for fire stations 55 (Bangor) and 64 (Oroville), and 72 (Palermo), with a total
project cost of $485,300. FEMA also obligated $24,265 for the 100% federal share of sub-
recipient management costs. Funding for the project is included in the current fiscal year
budget. A budget amendment is required to ensure that the funding is tracked according
to HMGP reporting requirements and in alignment with grant tracking within the County's
accounting software.
The Department of General Services issued a formal Invitation for Bids in August which
resulted in responses that exceeded the available funding by $186,300. HMGP grant
administrator offered an option of decreasing the number of generators for the project to
remain within the grant budget. Butte County Fire Department recommended that the
solicitation be reissued without fire station 72 until additional funding is identified. On
September 16, 2024, the Department Of General Services issued a second formal
Invitation for Bids for the procurement and installation of emergency standby generators at
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fire stations 55 and 64. The Department received five qualified bids from Hankins Group,
Inc. of Chico, CA; Days Generator of Brentwood, CA; Ledbetter Electric of Marysville, CA;
James Day Construction, Inc. of Clearlake, CA, and Lords Electric, Inc. of Sacramento,
CA, ranging in cost from $340,600 to $461,408. The Department recommends the Board
approve a contract with Lords, the lowest responsive bidder, appoint the Director of
General Services as the officer of the project, and approve the budget amendment. The
term of the contract is 365 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed, not-to-
exceed $340,600. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
2) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE
PROJECT; AND 3) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
3.5.c Contract with KONE, Inc. for Elevator Modernization Upgrades at 7 Gillick Way, Oroville
On September 17, 2024, the Department of General Services published a formal Invitation
for Bids for the modernization of the existing elevator at the Jail Detention Facility located
at 7 Gillick Way, Oroville. The Department received one qualified bid from KONE, Inc., of
Sacramento, CA to develop approved plans and complete the work for the modernization
of the elevator. Work includes building code upgrades, new mechanical equipment in the
elevator machine room, and interior upgrades to the elevator car. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with KONE, Inc., and appoint
the Director of General Services as the officer of the project. The term of the contract is
365 days from issuance of Notice to Proceed, not-to-exceed $321,256. (DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE
PROJECT.
3.5.d Budget Amendment for the Jail Integrated Security System Improvements at 5 and 7
Gillick Way, Oroville
On October 22, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with American Alarm
for construction services for integrated security system improvements in the existing
detention facility at 5 and 7 Gillick Way, Oroville. The Sheriff's Office and Department of
General Services recommend the Board approve the creation of a capital project and a
budget amendment to transfer funds originally budgeted in the Sheriff's Office to the
Capital Fund for a total estimated cost of $900,000. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
3.5.e Contract with REM Construction, Inc. (REM) for Behavioral Health Center Project
On December 7, 2022, the Department of Behavioral Health was awarded a Behavioral
Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grant of $5,201,740 to expand services for the
Stepping Stones Program and Adult and Youth Mental Health Programs. The Board of
Supervisors approved a Resolution on May 23, 2023, authorizing the purchase of the
property at 254 Cohasset Road, Chico for the expansion of these programs.
On September 26, 2024, the Department of General Services published a formal Invitation
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for Bids for the procurement and remodel of the facility at 254 Cohasset Road, Chico. The
Department received five qualified bids from United Building Contractors of Chico, CA;
Holt Construction, Inc. of Chico, CA; DH Slater and Son, Inc. of Chico, CA; Ginno
Construction, Inc. of Chico, CA, and REM of Chico, CA, ranging in cost from $1,622,202
to $2,191,700. The Department recommends the Board approve a contract with REM, the
most responsive low-bid, and appoint the Director of General Services as the officer of the
project. The term of the contract is 240 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed,
not-to-exceed $1,622,202. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) APPOINT THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE
PROJECT.
3.6. Department of Human Resources
3.6.a Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance-California State Minimum Wage
Effective January 1, 2025, the California State Minimum Wage will increase to $16.50 per
hour. In order to be in compliance with the new minimum wage, the Department of Human
Resources recommends the Butte County Salary Schedule be updated to exclude Step 1
of the 7 step pay scale for the following 12 job classifications: Account Clerk I,
Assessment Technician I, Inventory/Warehouse Worker I, Legal Office Assistant I, Library
Assistant I, Office Assistant I, Public Health Laboratory Aide, Sheriff's Clerk I, Cook I,
Custodian, Grounds Maintenance Worker I, and Scale Attendant I. (DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6.b Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance-Health Care Employees (SB 525)
On October 7, 2024, the Governor signed SB 525 which established a State Minimum
Wage for Health Care Workers. This law is effective January 1, 2025 and establishes an
initial minimum wage of $18/hour for counties of Butte's size and based on the services
provided. The minimum wage outlined in this law will increase 3.5% on July 1, 2025 and
then annually until the minimum wage reaches $25/hour by year 2033. Behavioral Health
and Public Health departments have positions that meet the definition of Health Care
Workers as defined in the law. To comply with the new law and maintain consistency with
the County's salary plan, the Department of Human Resources recommends the Butte
County Salary Schedule be updated to change the salary schedule where the
classification series Step 1 is below $18/hour. The following classifications will be
impacted by this change: Behavioral Health Worker I, Behavioral Health Worker II, Health
Services Assistant I, Health Services Assistant II, Peer Support Specialist, Senior Health
Services Assistant, and Behavioral Health Peer Advocate. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6.c 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:
Behavioral Health: Convert 1 Quality Care & Systems Performance Manager position to
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an Assistant Director of Behavioral Health - Clinical Services position. The Department is
facing new challenges with CalAIM reform, the conversion from MHSA to BHSA, the
passing of Prop. 1, and expansion of programs and locations. This conversion better suits
the current and future needs of the Department. The estimated annual cost of the
requested change is $86,000 and will be paid for with salary savings in the Department's
budget. Total allocations to remain unchanged.
County Administration: Expand 1 Administrative Technician position to include the
Administrative Technician-Confidential classification. Add 1 Administrative Analyst
Supervisor - Confidential position and delete 1 flexibly staffed Senior Administrative
Assistant - Confidential position. These changes allow for cross-training and supervision
and better meet the needs of the Department. The increased salary and benefits cost of
approximately $17,500 this fiscal year will be covered by salary savings in the
Department's budget. Total allocations to remain unchanged.
County Counsel: Add 1 Administrative Analyst Supervisor - Confidential position. Upon
successful departmental recruitment, the Department will return to the Board to delete the
vacated position. These changes will better suit the current and future needs of the
Department. The increased salary and benefits costs of approximately $5,900 this fiscal
year will be covered by salary savings in the Department's budget. Total allocations to
temporarily increase by 1.
Human Resources: Amend Salary Ordinance No. 4236, Section 28F –“Confidential
Employees” by adding Administrative Analyst Supervisor - Confidential with a Class Code
of 12399 at Range 90. Amend Salary Ordinance No. 4236, Section 28E –“Mid
Management” by adding Public Health Facilities Supervisor with a Class Code of 11837 at
Range 55. The associated units have agreed to these changes.
Library: Extend 1 Librarian I term position from 12/31/2024 to 6/30/2025. This grant-
funded position is being extended to continue work on a new Library Family Playtime
grant, which extends the Sure Start program into the Gridley and Paradise branches. The
estimated cost of the requested change is $55,813 and will be paid by grant funding. Total
allocations to remain unchanged.
Public Health: Add 1 Public Health Facilities Supervisor position and delete 1
Administrative Analyst Supervisor position. The requested change is an estimated annual
savings of $50,000. Over the past years, the Department has increased facility space
across programs and areas requiring greater oversight and management. The addition of
the facilities' classification will allow the Department to better oversee and manage space
and facility needs. Expand 1 flexibly staffed Health Services Assistant II position to include
the Senior Health Services Assistant classification. The estimated annual cost is $7,000 if
filled at the higher level. This change allows for greater flexibility for recruitment and
retention. Total allocations to remain unchanged. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6.d Resolution Authorizing the Human Resources Director to Sign Benefit Related Documents
for the 2025 Plan Year
The County offers a variety of benefits to its Regular Help employees, including medical,
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dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, medical and dependent care flexible
spending accounts, and an employee assistance programs (EAP). Plan related
documents may need to be reviewed and signed prior to the start of the plan year. The
Department of Human Resources recommends adopting a resolution authorizing the
Director of Human Resources to sign plan documents related to the 2025 plan year.
The following is an update on the benefits for the 2025 plan year: 1) CalPERS medical
plan rates for 2025 in Butte County Region (region 1) will see the following changes:
PERS Gold and Platinum plans average an 11.6% increase and the Blue Shield HMO
Access+ plan will see a 8.7% increase; 2) Teamsters medical plan rates for 2025 will see
a 2.5% increase; 3) MetLife's disability and life insurance rates will change as follows: long
term disability will decrease 23%, basic (employer paid) life insurance premiums will
decrease 47.5%, and voluntary insurance plans (employee paid) will stay the same; 4)
Due to issues with Delta Dental's network and out-of-network reimbursement rates the
Benefits Review Committee worked with the County's benefits broker (Burnham Benefit
Services) to transition to MetLife, a new dental insurance provider which will lessen the
importance of the dentist being in network, will guarantee flat pricing for 2 years and any
increases in the 3rd year are capped at 7%; 5) VSP Vision Plan rates will increase 6% or
$.88 per month while also increasing benefits; 6) The service provided by Claremont, the
County's EAP provider has been decreasing, so the Benefits Review Committee along
with the County's benefits broker identified a new vendor, Magellan, and the rates reflect
up to a 38% decrease; 7) WEX Flexible spending accounts rates will remain unchanged
for the 2025 plan year. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of Public Health
3.7.a Resolution Ratifying Local Health Emergency Proclamation for Park and Thompson Fires
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 Fire. The debris poses a substantial present and potential hazard
to human health and the environment unless managed properly.
Per California law, once the proclamation is ratified it must be renewed every 30 days.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors renew the local health emergency
declaration for the Park and Thompson Fires. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7.b Budget Amendment for CSA 37- Gridley Biggs Ambulance Service
CSA 37 is located in the southwest portion of the County and includes the cities of Gridley,
Biggs, and the unincorporated community of Richvale. CSA 37 provides funding for the
provision of ambulance services within its boundaries. Ambulance service to the area
requires the ability to have radio communications between ambulances, hospitals, and
other medical facilities. Radio communications for the area of CSA 37 are handled through
the Med 8 Repeater located in the Bloomer Hill vault. In June 2024, the Med 8 Repeater
suffered an outage and required repair. During the repair, it was discovered that the Med 8
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Repeater was aging and that a replacement or backup was required. Due to the urgency
of the need, the Department of Public Health purchased a backup repeater to be placed in
the Bloomer Hill vault that will allow for quick switch over from one repeater to the other in
the event of any future outage. As the Med 8 Repeater serves the area of southern Butte
County, the Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a budget
adjustment for CSA 37 to pay for the cost of the equipment. The cost of equipment was
$990 and CSA 37 has an adequate fund balance in CSA 37 to cover the
cost. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
3.8. Fire Department
3.8.a Resolution and Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Fire Protection Services
The County enters into a cooperative agreement annually with CAL FIRE to staff the Butte
County Fire Department, which provides fire protection services in the unincorporated
areas of Butte County. The Cooperative agreement provides efficient, effective emergency
services that takes advantage of economies of scale. The County has had a cooperative
agreement with CAL FIRE since 1931. Due to structural funding shortages, the County
has been unable to staff the Fire Department at industry-recommended levels. With the
passage of Measure H by the voters of Butte County, sufficient funding is now available to
bring the staffing up to industry standards. At the November 12, 2024 Board Meeting the
Board approved the addition of 34 positions for the Fire Department. This will increase
the Cooperative Agreement by $4,156,512. Term of the agreement is July 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2025 with a new maximum payable amount of $23,171,360. (FIRE
DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
2) APPROVE AMENDMENT FOR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.9. Department of Public Works
3.9.a Revolving Loan Fund Forbearance Request for CSA 82 -Stirling City
CSA 82 manages the Stirling City sewer collection system, which serves 95 parcels. The
system was initially built in 1942 and urgently needs rehabilitation. In 2006, the lower
section was replaced with state grant funding, but the upper section remains in poor
condition. In 2022, the Department of Public Works secured a $1.2 million grant from the
State Water Resources Control Board to replace the upper section. Additionally, the Board
of Supervisors approved $128,938 in ARPA funding for permitting, monitoring, and
administrative costs. On June 13, 2023, the Board approved structured assessment
increases to help account for future ongoing maintenance and operations. Unfortunately,
State budget cuts have paused grant assistance indefinitely. The ARPA funds have been
spent, and without immediate rehabilitation of the system, CSA 82 lacks funds to pump
the existing septic tanks, which is an estimated cost of $20,000 to $30,000. To address
the financial shortfall, the Department recommends the Board approve a two-year
forbearance on three existing County Service Area Revolving Loan Funds loans
previously approved between 2014 and 2019.
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The recommended action will provide short-term relief to CSA 82. The Department has
concerns regarding the CSA's long-term fiscal viability in light of the system rehabilitation
delays due to State budget cuts. The concerns of CSA 82 mimic the challenges of other
similar CSAs, and the Department is pursuing structural changes to the broader CSA
program to address these challenges. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE A TWO-YEAR LOAN FORBEARANCE (PRINCIPAL PLUS
INTEREST) OF THE THREE EXISTING LOANS.
3.9.b Notice of Completion for Park Fire Metal Beam Guard Rail Repairs
On August 27, 2024, the Board of Supervisors ratified an emergency Force Account
Agreement with Apex Fence Co. of Anderson, CA, for metal beam guardrail repairs, not-
to-exceed $300,000. Metal beam guardrails along County roads within the Park Fire burn
scar were significantly damaged, threatening public health and safety. All emergency work
has been completed and the total cost of work is $88,671. The Department of Public
Works recommends the Board accept the work as complete and authorize the chair to
sign the Notice of Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 2)
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.9.c Notice of Completion and Contract Change Order (CCO) for Park Fire Hazard Tree
Removal
On August 27, 2024, the Board of Supervisors ratified an emergency Force Account
Agreement with Greentek Services of Oroville, CA for tree and brush removal, not-to-
exceed $2,000,000. County roads within the Park Fire burn scar had significant impacts
from hazardous trees and brush, threatening public health and safety as residents
repopulated these areas. All emergency work has been completed. One CCO needs
approval before the notice of completion. CCO No. 1 provides additional funding in the
amount of $21,971 for removing tree stumps along Mud Creek Road and Vilas Road that
were potential hazards during snow removal efforts by County forces. The resulting total
cost of work is $2,021,971. The Department of Public Works recommends that the Board
approve the change order and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign, accept the
work as complete, and authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of
Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CCO NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO
SIGN; 2) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.9.d Franchise Waste Hauler Agreement Amendment with Recology Butte Colusa Counties to
Comply with Senate Bill (SB) 1383
In September 2016, California passed SB 1383 to address the reduction of short-lived
climate pollutants to reduce greenhouse gas generation and their emissions. The Board of
Supervisors has recently taken various actions to comply with SB 1383. The next step in
the SB1383 mandate is to update the Franchise Waste Hauler Agreements (agreements)
related to mixed organics collection. The Department of Public Works has worked with
three Franchise Waste Haulers (USA Waste of California, Recology Butte Colusa
Counties, and Northern Recycling and Waste Service) to develop revisions to the
Agreements, including SB 1383 requirements and exemptions related to mixed
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organics. The SB 1383 revisions to the Agreements contain non-edible food recovery
requirements, compliance with the mixed organic waste requirements, monitoring and
reporting, and enforcement. On November, 12, 2024, the Board approved agreement
amendments with Northern Waste and Recycling Services and USA Waste of CA.
To mitigate the financial impacts of these additional unfunded State mandates, which
necessitate significant one-time investments by the waste haulers, the Department has
proposed five-year contract amendments. This allows the waste haulers to amortize the
cost of their new investments over a longer period, ultimately helping to stabilize costs for
subscribers and ensure ongoing service continuity. The original agreements permit a one-
time, five-year amendment. The Department recommends the Board approve the
agreement amendment with Recology Butte Colusa Counties. (DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.10 District Attorney's Office
3.10.a Contract with Sicuro Data Analytics for Document Redaction Services
Effective January 1, 2025, Penal Code section 741 (PC 741) requires prosecution
agencies to redact case materials received from law enforcement agencies, including
police reports and suspect criminal history documentation, to remove all means of
identifying any suspect, victim, and witness by race. After initial case evaluation and
decision, the redactions would be removed for a second evaluation and review. All
prosecution decisions must be captured as part of the process to later be shared with the
suspect and for research purposes by interested organizations. To meet the requirements
of PC 741, the District Attorney's Office will use automated services to perform redactions
on a substantial portion of cases received each year. It is estimated that up to 80,000
pages of police reports will be redacted through this service. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Sicuro Data Analytics for
document redaction services. The contract qualifies for the sole source solicitation
exception. The term of the contract is December 13, 2024, through December 12, 2025,
not-to-exceed $110,000. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.11.a Capital Asset Purchase - Armored Vehicle
The Sheriff's Office requires the Board of Supervisor's approval to purchase one armored
vehicle for high-risk operations. The armored vehicle will be used to transport and protect
law enforcement officers, crisis negotiators and emergency medical personnel when
dealing with dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations. Currently, there is only
one armored vehicle in the County. That vehicle is owned by the Chico Police
Department (CPD) and is stored in Chico. The Sheriff has access to the CPD’s armored
vehicle, but must retrieve it from Chico before deploying it, which can result in delayed
responses to communities in outlying areas and the southern portions of the County.
Additionally, it is not uncommon to have operations that require two armored vehicles to
transport critical personnel into dangerous areas. When a high-risk operation
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necessitates the use of two armored vehicles, the Sheriff must request assistance from
other counties, which results in delayed responses. The Sheriff's purchase of an armored
vehicle will greatly reduce the need to coordinate use of the shared armored vehicle and
borrow equipment from other agencies while also increasing the efficacy and efficiency of
the Sheriff's operations. The estimated cost of the armored vehicle and radio needed to
place it in service is $450,000. Funds for the purchase will be provided by the Sheriff's
State Asset Forfeiture sub-fund, which is solely funded through the seizure of money
derived from the illegal sale of narcotics. The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board
approve the capital asset purchase of one armored vehicle and related budget
amendment. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
3.11.b Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with City of Chico for 2024 Local Solicitation
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Funds and Budget Amendment
Each year the City of Chico and the Sheriff's Office receive an allocation of federal funds
disbursed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) referred to as the JAG Program. The
City of Chico receives funds from the DOJ and passes them to the Sheriff's Office through
the use of this MOU. The Sheriff's Office portion of the allocation for the 2024 JAG funds
is $23,597 and will be used to pay for the purchase of equipment. The Sheriff's Office
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget amendment in the amount of
$23,597 and enter into a MOU with the City of Chico for Local Solicitation JAG program
funds. The term of the MOU begins October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027, not-to-
exceed $23,597. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
2) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
3.11.c Contract with ATIMS for Jail Management System (JMS) Software and Implementation
Services
On January 26, 2023, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
received approval under its California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) 1115
Demonstration for Providing Access and Transferring Health (PATH) capacity building
funds to support the Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative. Under the CalAIM 1115
Demonstration, DHCS received approval to disseminate up to $410 million in capacity
building funds to support the planning and implementation of mandated pre-release and
reentry services in the 90 days prior to an individual’s release from incarceration into the
community. On September 12, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved two grant
agreements with DHCS totaling $5,500,000 that the Sheriff's Office can use for software,
planning, and implementation of 90-day pre-release and reentry services at the Jail as
mandated by DHCS. The Sheriff has a JMS that will reach end of life in December 2025
and staff has determined that a new JMS is necessary to successfully implement services
and provide related reports as mandated by DHCS. The Sheriff published a Request for
Proposals for new JMS software and related implementation services necessary to import
and configure data and train staff on proper use of the new system. The Sheriff received
three proposals: ATIMS of Torrance, CA; Black Creek Integrated Systems of Irondale, AL;
and Central Square of Lake Mary, FL. ATIMS was selected as the most responsive
respondent. The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board approve a budget amendment to
allocate $239,500 of grant funds in FY 2024-25 and enter into a contract with ATIMS for
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JMS software and implementation services. The term of the contract is seven years and
begins upon execution, not-to-exceed $2,305,685. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.11.d Contract Amendment with Flock Group, Inc. for Software Services and Installation of
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Equipment
In January 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the use of 12 ALPRs across the
County through a contract with Flock Group, Inc. which provides software services and
equipment installation. ALPRs are used to link data associated with vehicle license plates
to identify and locate stolen or wanted vehicles, wanted persons, victims, witnesses, and
missing persons for law enforcement purposes. ALPR equipment already installed has
proven to be an effective tool for law enforcement. Following the passage of Measure H,
the one cent sales tax increase, in November 2024, the Board approved additional
positions for the Sheriff's Office. As a result of the expanded staffing, there is a
corresponding need for additional equipment to support the increased personnel. The
Sheriff's Office recommends the Board amend the contract with Flock Group, Inc. to add
15 ALPRs, along with the corresponding software services and equipment installation.
The amendment extends the term of the contract by two years and six months through
July 23, 2028, and increases the maximum payable amount by $102,500, not-to-exceed
$188,800. All other terms remain the same. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.12 Other
3.12.a Resolution in Recognition of Robin Bennett Upon Her Retirement as Executive Assistant
to the District 5 Supervisor
Supervisor Teeter requests that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing
the retirement of Executive Assistant to the District 5 Supervisor, Robin Bennett, upon her
retirement. (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 Appointment of Delegate and Alternate to the Rural County Representatives of Calfornia
(RCRC), Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), the Golden State Connect Authority
(GSCA), and Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA)
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Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is a forty-member county service
organization that supports policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. The RCRC
Board of Directors is comprised of a member of the Board of Supervisors from each of its
forty member counties. RCRC staff work in partnership with the Board of Directors to
deliver a rural perspective when legislation and regulations are being formulated in
Sacramento, and Washington, D.C.
RCRC expanded its role as a service provider through the establishment of several public
entities. Through these entities, which include the GSFA, GSCA and ESJPA, RCRC
develops and implements services to address important challenges facing communities
across California including attaining homeownership, implementing environmental and
regulatory requirements, and accessing reliable and affordable high-speed
broadband. Each year, the Board of Supervisors select a Delegate to serve on the RCRC
Board.
Historically, the Delegate chosen to serve on the RCRC Board, also represents Butte
County on the GSFA, GSCA and ESJPA Boards. Staff requests the Board appoint a
Delegate and an Alternate to serve on the RCRC Board and affiliate Boards for
2025. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT A DELEGATE AND AN ALTERNATE TO SERVE ON THE
BOARDS OF RCRC, GSFA, GSCA AND ESJPA FOR 2025.
4.4 Appointments to the Butte County Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is a five member commission that acts on matters related to
planning and development and advises the Board of Supervisors on various land use
matters. Some of their objectives are to prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term
general plan for the physical development of Butte County; to develop a plan for the
conservation, development, and economic utilization of the natural resources of this
County; and generally to conserve and promote the public health, safety, and general
welfare. Each member of the Board of Supervisors may nominate one member of the
commission, and each commission member shall be appointed by the Board. Supervisor
Connelly has nominated Tammy Flicker to be appointed to the Planning Commission, as
the District 1 Commissioner; Supervisor Kimmelshsue has nominated Rocky "Daniel"
Donati as the District 4 Commissioner; and Supervisor Teeter has nominated Ruby
Roethler to be appointed as the District 5 Commissioner with each term ending January 5,
2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT TAMMY FLICKER AS THE DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER;
ROCKY "DANIEL" DONATI AS THE DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER; AND RUBY
ROETHLER AS THE DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER TO THE BUTTE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION WITH EACH TERM ENDING JANUARY 5, 2029.
4.5 Appointment to the Butte County Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB)
The Behavioral Health Advisory Board was created to review and evaluate the
community’s behavioral health needs, services, facilities and special challenges. The
BHAB consists of a minimum of 10 members, with 50% of the membership being
consumers or family members of consumers who are receiving or have received mental
health services. The remaining members should include a member from the Board of
Supervisors; one law enforcement representative; one youth representative; one Veteran
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or Veteran advocate and at least one community member with knowledge of the mental
health care system. There is currently one vacancy for a Consumer member on the
Board.
The Behavioral Health Advisory Board recommends the Board of Supervisors appoint
Sean Miller as Consumer member to serve a three year term ending December 9,
2027. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT SEAN MILLER AS CONSUMER MEMBER TO THE
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD TO SERVE A THREE YEAR TERM
ENDING DECEMBER 9, 2027.
4.6 Appointment to the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District
The Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) was established on June
14, 1948, in accordance with the Health and Safety Codes. The District consists of
Hamilton City in Glenn County and all of Butte County with the exception of the Oroville
and Durham Mosquito Abatement Districts. The mission of the District is primarily to
suppress mosquito-transmitted disease and to also reduce the annoyance levels of
mosquitoes and diseases associated with ticks, fleas and other vectors through
environmentally compatible control practices and public education.
The Board of Trustees for the District consists of eleven members comprised of five
Trustees appointed by the Board of Supervisors, one Trustee appointed by each
City/Town Council within the County, and a Trustee appointed by the Glenn County Board
of Supervisors. Trustees must be registered to vote within the County and a resident of
that portion of the County that is within the District's service area. The term of office for a
Trustee shall be for a term of two or four years at the discretion of the Board of
Supervisors. The District requests the Board of Supervisors reappoint Carl Starkey as
Trustee to serve a 4 year term ending December 31, 2028. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT CARL STARKEY AS TRUSTEE TO THE BUTTE
COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT TO SERVE A
4 YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028.
4.7 Resolutions, Side Letter and Employment Contract Amendments Addressing Recruitment
and Retention
Recruitment and retention of County staff is essential for the provision of services to the
public. County Administration and Human Resources recommend the following actions as
detailed below to address various recruitment and retention challenges.
1) The closure of County Offices on December 26th and 27th of 2024.
2) In recognition of rising health care costs, a $2,500 one-time payment for staff not
enrolled in CalPERS health insurance. This includes staff whose bargaining group is
eligible for Teamsters Health Insurance and staff who carry health insurance outside of the
County.
3) In recognition of the extremely high cost of CalPERS health insurance an increase in
the County share of cost for health insurance to a 90% County share of cost for the
approximately 40 positions not eligible for Teamsters Health Insurance. This includes the
Professional Employees Association, Department Heads and other contract employees
and Board Members.
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4) An immediate equity adjustment for Deputy District Attorneys of 20% to make Butte
County Prosecutor salaries more competitive with comparable Counties and address a
critical staffing shortfall.
5) Updates to the hiring bonus program extending the program for Deputy District
Attorneys and certain Behavioral Health staff and adding and increasing bonuses for
certain Sheriff's Office staff through 2025. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF COUNTY
OFFICES DECEMBER 26, 2024 AND DECEMBER 27, 2024 AND CORRESPONDING
HOLIDAYS FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A $2,500 ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR COUNTY
EMPLOYEES NOT ENROLLED IN CALPERS HEALTH INSURANCE AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
3) APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION CHANGING THE CALPERS HEALTH COUNTY SHARE OF COST TO
90% AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
4) ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (3) AMENDING THE HEALTH BENEFIT SECTION OF THE
APPOINTED DEPARTMENT HEAD, ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEAD AND BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS SALARY AND BENEFITS RESOLUTIONS CHANGING THE CALPERS
HEALTH COUNTY SHARE OF COST TO 90% AND AUTHORIZING THE ONE-TIME
$2,500 PAYMENT FOR THOSE WHO RECEIVE INSURANCE OUTSIDE THE COUNTY;
5) APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS WITH CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY, MARK MURPHY; ASSISTANT CLERK-RECORDER, MADISON WYMAN;
ASSISTANT CLERK-RECORDER, CYNTHIA D. WILDE; ASSISTANT CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, MEEGAN JESSEE; AND COUNTY SURVEYOR, WILLIAM
BRIDGNELL, CHANGING THE CALPERS HEALTH COUNTY SHARE OF COST TO 90%
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
6) ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A 20% DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY EQUITY
ADJUSTMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND
7) ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (3) UPDATING THE HIRING BONUS PROGRAM FOR
CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH AND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.8 Resolution Authorizing Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP)
Round 1 Launch Ready Program Grant
On July 17, 2024, Advocates for Human Potential issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
the BHCIP Round 1 Launch Ready Program. The Department of Behavioral Health has
prepared a BHCIP Launch Ready application for up to $38,000,000 in grant funding to
implement a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) in Chico to assist clients
transition from inpatient to outpatient services, including 24-hour treatment and permanent
housing. An MHRC will address gaps in the behavioral health continuum of care and
meet the increasing demand for mental health services for vulnerable individuals. The
BHCIP Round 1 Launch Ready Program grant is one in a series of grants to facilitate the
expansion of in-county residential sites for individuals suffering from mental illness and
homelessness. In-county placements, where clients remain in their community, are proven
to be more effective in increasing client stability and improvement. The grant requires a
local match of 10%, which the Department plans to fund with the 1991 realignment
funding, offset by cost savings associated with the implementation of a local MHRC.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a Resolution authorizing
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the proposal and participation in the BHCIP Round 1 Launch Ready Program and
authorize the Director of Behavioral Health to execute required documents. The term of
the grant is date of execution through June 30, 2030, maximum amount receivable,
$38,000,000. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO EXECUTE
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
4.9 Chapter 56 Urgency Ordinance Park and Thompson Fires Recovery Code Amendment
The Chapter 56 Urgency Ordinance, Park and Thompson Fires Recovery Code,
establishes a mandatory fire debris removal requirement that outlines how structural
debris and hazard trees will be identified and removed. Structural debris and hazard trees
must be removed for the immediate preservation of public peace, health and safety. Staff
recommend the Board of Supervisors approve an amendment to the Urgency Ordinance
to allow biochar production under the definition of "Temporary Storage Yards", where
biochar production is limited to an enclosed burner. This use will be subject to an
Administrative Permit in the Agriculture, General Commercial, Foothill Residential, Rural
Residential, Planned Development, Public, and the Neal Road Recycling, Energy, and
Waste Facility Overlay zones only; will be subject to Air Quality Management District
Permits and operational standards; and include additional Butte County Fire standards.
Biochar is the process of creating charcoal from tree debris in a low-oxygen environment,
typically in an enclosed burner. This amendment will allow for the temporary use of
biochar burners closer to debris and hazard tree removal operations, which may reduce
the impact on area roads; decrease the generation of greenhouse gasses; protect landfills
from excessive green waste; and sequester carbon within the biochar product that will be
used in a variety of commercial applications.
To address this public health emergency, an urgency ordinance is proposed pursuant to
California Government Code sections 25123(d) and 25131 and will take effect immediately
upon its approval by at least a four-fifths vote of the Board of
Supervisors. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE URGENCY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
4.10 Employment Agreement with Jarett Roy Beaudoin, M.D.
The Department of Public Health has made an employment offer to Jarett Roy Beaudoin,
M.D. (Dr. Beaudoin) to serve as the County Health Officer. Dr. Beaudoin will perform the
duties of the Health Officer, including providing consultation on communicable diseases,
reviewing and approving medical protocols utilized in the Department, directing the
issuance and recording of birth and death certificates, and acting as a medical and public
health consultant to the Board of Supervisors and a variety of other agencies and
individuals, such as hospitals, schools, and physicians. Pursuant to Article IV of the
County Charter, the Health Officer is an appointed position by the Board of Supervisors
whose term is not to exceed four years. The Department recommends entering into an
employment agreement with Dr. Beaudoin to serve as Health Officer for Butte
County. The annual salary of the position is $205,420.80. The term of the agreement is
January 4, 2025 through January 3, 2028. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
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Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.11 Employment Contract for Director of Libraries
Approval is requested for an employment contract with Misty Wright for the position of
Butte County Director of Libraries. The term of the contract is December 10, 2024 through
December 9, 2025. The proposed annual salary is $124,876. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.12 Resolution for Exemption to the 180-Day California Public Employees' Pension Reform
Act (PEPRA) Wait Period
PEPRA of 2013 requires newly retired persons to "sit out" for a period of 180 days before
returning to work for an employer in the same retirement system which they receive a
retirement. An exemption to this rule is permitted by Government Code section
7522.56(f)(1), if approved by the governing body at a public meeting on the regular
agenda. Kelly Conejo retired as a Victim Advocate II from the District Attorney's Office on
December 2, 2024. The District Attorney's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors
approve a resolution to allow Kelly Conejo to return as an extra-help employee (Victim
Advocate II), effective January 8, 2025. The Department has faced significant recruitment
challenges and would benefit from the temporary return of Kelly Conejo to help train staff,
work on special projects, and provide coverage for the most challenging tasks. (DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.13 Contracts for On-Call Engineering Services
The Department of Public Works issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on-call
engineering services on June 12, 2024. The RFQ identified that the Department intended
to issue five on-call contracts to the top firms selected. Services would be provided as
needed, with work performed on a task-order basis. These contracts will provide the
Department with additional capacity to meet emerging needs and recently approved Board
of Supervisors priorities, with project funding identified in the current Department budget.
On July 10, 2024, the Department received twelve Statements of Qualifications which
were evaluated and ranked based on experience, capacity, and overall professional
qualifications. The Department invited eight of the twelve firms to participate in a final
selection interview and selected Consor North America, Inc. of Rancho Cordova, CA;
Dokken Engineering of Folsom, CA; GHD, Inc. of Roseville, CA; MAP Associates of Chico,
CA; and Nichols Consulting Engineers CHTD of Sacramento, CA as the top five firms.
The Department recommends the Board approve contracts with Consor North America,
Inc., Dokken Engineering, GHD, Inc., MAP Associates, and Nichols Consulting Engineers
CHTD for on-call engineering services. All five contracts are valid for five years, with a
term from December 10, 2024, through December 10, 2029, not-to-exceed amount of
$500,000 ($2,500,000 for on-call engineering contracts). (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACTS (5) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
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4.14 Update on Water & Resource Conservation Department Activities and Projects
The Department of Water & Resource Conservation will provide the Board of Supervisors
with an update on the following water resource activities: 1) Drought Resilience Plan
Update; 2) Palermo Community Projects: a) Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project,
and b) Palermo Master Drainage Plan; 3) Feather Ridge Estates Water System
Improvement Project; 4) Water Supply and Recharge Project; 5) Inter-basin Coordination
Analysis and Modeling; 6) County Participation in Sustainable Groundwater Management;
and 7) Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Participation and Grant
Management. (DEPARTMENT OF WATER & RESOURCE CONSERVATION)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
4.15 Resolution Approving Applications to the CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Infrastructure Program for the North Complex Fire
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) made
$7,639,748 in allocations available in 2020 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Program to support
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Match projects.
This funding is in response to the State of California's unmet recovery needs related to
FEMA Major Disaster Declarations DR- 4569 and DR-4558 in 2020 and 2021,
respectively, including the North Complex Fire. Jurisdictions impacted by these major
disaster declarations, including Butte County, are eligible to compete for this funding.
Impacted special districts are also eligible, but are required to apply for funding through
the County.
Because the funding is limited and must meet needs across several counties, HCD
restricted applications to existing FEMA projects, and will not allow new projects to be
submitted. Furthermore, the funds can only go toward the non-federal cost-share of FEMA
PA projects, which represents a small percentage of the total project budgets. Within
these requirements, staff were able to preliminarily qualify the following projects for
submission:
(1) Butte County Public Works burned signs and guardrail project at $30,306. This project
includes replacing the guardrails on Bald Rock Road in Berry Creek, and road signs
throughout the burn scar area.
(2) Oroville City Elementary School District’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) replacement totaling $292,596. This project will replace the outdated HVAC
systems at both Ophir Elementary School and The Studios at Central tutoring center, both
located in Oroville.
(3) Pioneer Union School buildings and equipment project at $11,250. This project will
repair damaged buildings and equipment for Berry Creek Elementary School in Berry
Creek. Damaged structures include the portable library, several classrooms, the bus barn,
greenhouse, community center, restroom, and storage shed.
Staff recommends the Board authorize a resolution approving project intake forms for the
projects listed above, and the execution of grant agreements and any amendments
thereto from the 2020 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Program. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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4.16 Update of Information Technology (IT) Strategic Plan
An IT Strategic Plan is a helpful tool to set high-level direction for the use of technology to
meet the needs of Butte County for the next 5 years. This IT's Strategic Plan's purpose is
to ensure that departments can leverage information technology to help employees be
more productive in delivering services to the public. The Director of Information Systems
has prepared a presentation to provide an update on the IT Strategic Plan. This plan was
unanimously approved by the IT Steering Committee. (DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
SYSTEMS)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
4.17 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
• Fire Recovery Update
(COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
4.18 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
4.19 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.1 10:00 am - Public Hearing - Resolution Approving Applications for the CDBG Program for
the 2024 Funding Year
Each year, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
allocates funds for eligible CDBG activities. On August 30, 2024, HCD published the
CDBG 2024 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The current NOFA includes $34 million
available statewide for cities and counties to submit applications. Eligible activities include
public services, planning, construction, housing, and economic development. Under the
2024 NOFA, the County is eligible to apply for two public service programs. The proposed
applications include:
• Housing and Homeless Connection Center for $300,000 – this application extends
funding for housing navigation services provided by the Department of Employment
and Social Services. The prior grant closed out in April of 2024.
• Mobile Food Bank Distribution for $300,000 – this application extends funding for
the food distribution program in the unincorporated area. The prior grant closed out
in September of 2023.
Additionally, the applications request $40,000 for General Administration, for a total
request of $640,000. The application deadline is December 30, 2024. Staff recommends
the Board authorize the resolution allowing submission of these applications and authorize
the Chair to sign. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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5.2 10:30 am - Public Hearing - Tuscan Ridge Planned Development Rezone (PUD21-0001),
Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM21-0002), and Minor Use Permit (MUP21-0002)
The proposed Tuscan Ridge project includes a planned development and Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the project into 165 single-family residential lots
(ranging from approximately 3,000 to 20,000 square feet), six commercial use lots, 36.7
acres of open space, 4.1 acres of landscaped areas, 20.5 acres of roadway, and 49 acres
of special utility district associated with the on-site water and sewer systems. The project
site consists of 163.12 acres of what was formerly the Tuscan Ridge Golf Course, located
on the southeast side of Skyway, at 3100 Skyway, in unincorporated Butte County
(between Chico and Paradise) and is identified by eight APNs (040-520-104 through 040-
520-111). As currently designed, the proposed commercial uses include an approximately
3,600 square foot gas station/convenience store with up to 16 fuel dispensers and up to
approximately 76,000 square foot commercial space, across one and two-story buildings,
as well as a mini-storage use with outdoor RV and boat storage in the eastern portion of
the project site. The proposed project would require County approval of a Planned
Development Rezone, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Minor Use Permit for
development within the Scenic Highway Overlay Zone. In addition to County approvals,
the project would also require an extraterritorial service agreement or annexation of the
project site into the Paradise Irrigation District service area, subject to approval by the
Butte LAFCo. A FEIR, pursuant to CEQA, has been prepared. The Draft EIR for this
project was previously circulated and publicly noticed for a 45-day public review
period. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FEIR, WITH THE CEQA
FINDINGS OF FACTS, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, APPROVING THE
VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, APPROVING THE MINOR USE PERMIT,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) ADOPT ORDINANCE FOR THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations,
Including Goals, Discipline/Dismissal/Release, pursuant to Government code Section
54957
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
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
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N. Public Works Director
O. Water & Resource Conservation Director
6.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government code section 54957.6
Agency
Designated
Representatives:
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 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, Interim
Public Health:
Danette York
Public Works:
Joshua Pack
Sheriff-Coroner*:
Kory Honea
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
Troy Kidd
UCCooperative
Extension Advisor:
Preet Ahluwalia
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