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ANDY PICKETT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER &
CLERK OF THE BOARD
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
Rules of Decorum
The Board of Supervisors welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and appreciates public
engagement. The Board of Supervisors expects members of the public to act in a courteous, civil, and
respectful manner. Individuals who address the Board shall not make personal, impertinent, slanderous,
or profane remarks to any member of the Board, staff, or the general public. The Board of Supervisors will
not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive language, or disorderly conduct, which disrupts,
disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of Board meetings. Violation of these rules of decorum
will result in the meeting being recessed.
2. CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Supervisor Comments on Consent Agenda Items
B. Adopt Consent Agenda
3.01 Grant Agreement with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Behavioral
Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Grant through Advocates for Human Potential,
Inc. (AHP) - In January, 2022, the DHCS through its agent, AHP has awarded a grant in the amount
of $150,000 to Butte County. This BHCIP grant is one in a series of grants to facilitate the expansion
of Behavioral Health infrastructure. Butte County's award will allow the Department of Behavioral
Health to conduct the planning and research required to move forward in the next phase of the
grant series which will be to acquire and/or rehabilitate real estate assets or to invest in needed
mobile crisis infrastructure. A new facility and infrastructure will increase capacity with more
beds, units or rooms across treatment and rehabilitation programs and aim to reduce
homelessness, incarceration, unnecessary hospitalizations, and inpatient days and improve
outcomes for people by expanding access to community-based treatment. Due to a multitude of
delays with negotiations on the grant funding agreement, the Department recommends the
Board of Supervisors approve the grant agreement post expiration with concurrent action to
BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 14, 2023
9:00 AM
MEETING LOCATION
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2
TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4
DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5
BRAD STEPHENS, COUNTY COUNSEL
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approve an amendment extending the term of the grant. Upon execution of both grant
agreement and amendment, the Department will receive grant monies. The term of the
agreement is January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, for a total amount of $150,000. The
amendment extends the term through March 31, 2023. All other terms remain the same –
APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Behavioral Health)
3.02 Budget Amendment for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): Fire Protection and
Prevention: Community Education- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds are made
available after federally declared disasters to fund mitigation projects that will prevent future
disasters. In addition, HMGP projects require a commitment of local funds for the 25% local
match. On June 8, 2021 Butte County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) brought multiple
HMGP funding opportunities to the Board of Supervisors for approval of the use of PG&E
Settlement funds. At that time the Board approved the use of $125,000 for the HMGP Fire
Protection and Prevention: Community Education. On July 1, 2022 OEM received Notification of
Sub-application approval from California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES),
allowing OEM to begin accruing costs on the HMGP Fire Protection and Prevention: Community
Education grant. The total approved grant application is $524,964.80. OEM requests the funds be
appropriated for the following purposes for FY22-23: $44,000.00 Consultant expenses (subject to
the 25% cost share); and $6,566.00 Administration and Butte Fire personnel costs (100%
reimbursable). OEM requests that the Board of Supervisors approve the budget adjustment in the
amount of $61,566.00. – APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (County
Administration)
3.03 Indigent Defense Contract - The County is required by State and federal law to provide an attorney
for persons charged with a crime or in other special circumstances if they cannot afford an
attorney. Butte County contracts this service with a consortium of local attorneys who provide
full service public defender work. The consortium has been an effective component of the
criminal justice system, and has the support of the Superior Court Bench, District Attorney, Chief
Probation Officer, and Sheriff. The consortium has also been a cost effective model for the County,
providing a high level of service for substantially less than similar counties pay. The County
contracts with 18 full-time attorneys and 2 half-time attorneys in the consortium. Ryan Lamb,
who served as a full-time attorney, resigned effective February 28, 2023. The consortium selected
Larry Pilgrim to serve as a full-time attorney to fill the role held by Mr. Lamb. County
Administration recommends entering into a contract with Larry Pilgrim for indigent defense
services. The term of the contract is March 15, 2023 through June 30, 2024; not-to-exceed
$206,840.68, which is $13,345 per month with the exception of March, which is $6,672.28 –
action requested – APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County
Administration)
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3.04 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report - The 2022 Butte County General
Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports are attached for the Board of Supervisors
information. Both reports will be transmitted to the state prior to April 1, 2023 in accordance with
state law. California Government Code 65400 mandates that all counties submit an annual
progress report (APR) on the status of the General Plan and progress on its implementation to
their legislative bodies, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of
Housing and Community Development by April 1 of each year (covering the previous calendar
year). The General Plan APR provides the Board and the public with information regarding the
implementation of the General Plan and informs the public on the progress in meeting community
goals. The Housing Element APR is focused on housing permits issued by State affordability
categories and other data categories – action requested – ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
(Development Services)
3.05 Resolution Recognizing March 2023 as Social Worker Appreciation Month - The Department of
Employment and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution
recognizing March 2023 as Social Worker Appreciation Month in Butte County – action requested
– ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Employment and Social Services)
3.06 Contract with REM Construction, Inc. for Front Lobby and Security Remodel at 78 Table Mountain
Boulevard - The front lobby and security remodel at the Department of Employment and Social
Services location, 78 Table Mountain Boulevard, is an improvement project that will relocate the
reception area and security office to increase safety for clients and Department staff. The project
will also improve the flow of traffic in the facility and make it easier for visitors to locate and
receive services. On January 4, 2023, the Department published a formal invitation for bids for
the project. A total of three bids were received ranging in cost from $729,080 to $865,350. The
lowest bidder was found to be non-responsive. The lowest bid of responsive bidders was
$789,183. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the plans and
specifications which are available for review at 202 Mira Loma Drive, execute a contract with REM
Construction, Inc., the lowest, responsive bidder, and appoint the Department Director as the
Officer of the project. The term of contract with REM Construction, Inc. to complete the front
lobby and security remodel at 78 Table Mountain Boulevard is March 13, 2023 through May 31,
2023, not-to-exceed $789,183 – action requested - 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN; AND 3) APPOINT THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER OF THE PROJECT.
(Employment and Social Services)
3.07 Budget Adjustment for Capital Asset Purchase - The Department of Information Systems performs
routine maintenance and repairs to radio towers and vault sites in remote and difficult to access
locations. The Department is in need of a vehicle that can access these sites, especially when
responding to emergency maintenance situations. The FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget includes
capital asset authority to purchase a $65,000 off road vehicle. When the Department was ready
to purchase the vehicle, it was discovered that only a portion of the cost of the vehicle ($15,000)
was included in the budget. After reviewing the available fund balance in the Information Systems
Equipment Replacement Fund, it has been determined that there is available fund balance to
make up the $50,000. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget
adjustment using fund balance to increase appropriations by $50,000 in the Information Systems
Equipment Replacement Fund – action requested – APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED). (Information Systems)
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3.08 Library Budget Adjustment - The Library Department received $80,000 in Library Services and
Technology Act (LSTA) grant funds from the California State Library for the purchase of eBooks.
The use of eBooks and eAudio books has increased in recent years, with these additional funds
the library will be able to expand the eBooks collection for Butte County patrons – action
requested – APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Library)
3.09 Budget Adjustment and Contract with Carpets Galore, Inc. for Carpet Replacement - The State
approved funding to provide counties with grants for juvenile facility improvements. The purpose
of the grant is to repair county youth facilities and/or enhance the ability for counties to provide
rehabilitative programs and services for realigned youth, including youth assigned to secure youth
treatment facilities. In August, the Butte County Probation Department received $1,131,682 in
one-time funding from County Operated Juvenile Facilities, Budget Act of 2022. Funding will be
used to make juvenile facility improvements. The Department intends to use the funding to
upgrade areas of the building that are in need while creating a more normative space for youth.
Upgrades will include replacing the carpet in each classroom pod, installing laminate flooring, and
staining the concrete in each room and surrounding areas. Soundboard replacement in the
gymnasium is also needed, as it has aged. The Department obtained estimates from three
companies for carpet replacement in each classroom pod and Carpets Galore, Inc. was selected.
The Department will follow the County's competitive solicitation process for any additional
projects given the estimated cost of the projects. The Department recommends entering into an
agreement with Carpets Galore, Inc. to remove old flooring and replace with carpet in each
classroom. The term of the agreement begins with a notice to proceed after agreement execution
through June 30, 2024 for a fixed price of $30,846. The Department recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $30,846 for the carpet installation
work to be performed in the current fiscal year – action requested – 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
(Probation)
3.10 Capital Asset Surplus - Vehicles for Auction - The Board of Supervisors declares vehicles surplus
that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County prior to auctioning the items.
The Department of Public Works recommends the Board declare 11 vehicles as surplus to the
needs of the County, as the assets no longer suit the needs of the Department's operations or the
repairs exceed the value of the asset – action requested – DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (11) SURPLUS
TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. (Public Works)
3.11 Contracts for On-Call Grant and Project Management Services - On November 14, 2022, the
Department of Water and Resource Conservation issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
on-call grant and project management services. The RFQ identified that the Department intended
on entering into an on-call contract with one or more qualified firms to provide Groundwater
Sustainability Agency (GSA) administrative services, support of Groundwater Sustainability Plan
implementation activities, or grant and project management services to assist the Department.
These contracts will provide administrative services, project management, and grant
management to assist with the Department's support of Sustainable Groundwater Management
Act (SGMA) activities and implementation of current or anticipated grant-funded projects. On
December 19, 2022, the Department received five Statements of Qualifications, which were
evaluated based on experience, capacity, and overall professional qualifications. The Board of
Supervisors approved contracts with three of the five firms on February 28, 2023 including Dudek
of Encinitas, Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers of Woodland, and West Yost Associates,
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Inc. of Davis. The Department recommends the Board enter into contracts with the two
remaining firms, Errol L. Montgomery and Associates, Inc. of Sacramento, and Stantec Consulting
Services Inc. of Sacramento. It is anticipated that funding for any task orders issued to
contractor(s) would be covered by: 1) one-time funding from the Department's budget for
administration of the GSAs for the FY 2022-23; 2) grant administration and project management
costs identified in various grant applications; or 3) revenue provided from the GSAs for SGMA and
Groundwater Sustainability Plan compliance. The term of each contract is upon execution through
March 1, 2028, not-to-exceed $500,000 for a total amount of $2,500,000 for on-call services –
action requested – APPROVE CONTRACTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Water and
Resource Conservation)
3.12 Behavioral Health Board (BHB) By-Laws Revision - The BHB was established pursuant to Welfare
and Institutions Code section 5604 to review and evaluate the community’s mental health needs,
services, facilities and special problems; review County agreements entered into pursuant to the
Mental Health Services Act; advise the local Mental Health Director regarding the local mental
health program; review and approve the procedures used to ensure resident and professional
involvement of the planning process; submit an annual report on the needs and performances of
the County’s mental health system; review and make recommendations on applications for
appointment of a local Mental Health Director; review and comment on the County’s
performance outcome data and communicate its findings to the Behavioral Health Planning
Council; and assess the impact of realignment from the State to the County on services delivered
to clients and the local community. Due to recent changes within Welfare and Institutions Code
section 5604, it was necessary to update the By-Laws to include the new position of Veteran /
Veteran Advocate. Other changes to the by-laws include: Minimum membership requirement
reduction to 10 members; Executive Committee Membership; Updated name to become
Behavioral Health Advisory Board; and, other general revisions. The Behavioral Health Board
(BHB) met for a regular meeting on February 15, 2023. At this meeting, the BHB voted
unanimously to recommend the revised By-Laws to the Butte County Board of Supervisors for
approval – action requested – APPROVE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOARD BY-LAWS. (Other –
Behavioral Health Board)
3.13 Resolution Recognizing March 2023 as American Red Cross Month - In times of crisis, people in
Butte County come together to care for one another. This humanitarian spirit is part of the
foundation of our community and is exemplified by American Red Cross volunteers and donors.
In 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, turning her steadfast dedication for
helping others into a bold mission of preventing and alleviating people’s suffering. Today, more
than 140 years later, we honor the kindness and generosity of American Red Cross volunteers
here in Butte County who continue to carry out Clara’s lifesaving legacy. They join the millions of
people across the United States who volunteer, give blood, donate financially or learn vital life-
preserving skills through the American Red Cross. In Butte County, the contributions of local
American Red Cross volunteers give hope to the most vulnerable in their darkest hours - whether
it’s providing emergency shelter, food and comfort for families devastated by local disasters like
home fires and large devastations like the Camp, North Complex, and Dixie Fires; supporting
service members and veterans, along with their families and caregivers, through the unique
challenges of military life; helping to save the lives of others with first aid, CPR and other skills; or
delivering international humanitarian aid – action requested – ADOPT RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Other – American Red Cross)
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4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.01 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(List available at www.buttecounty.net/clerkoftheboard/appoinmentslist)
A. Appointments to Listed Vacancies
1. Appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee (Committee)
- Established pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 12301.2, the Committee
provides recommendations and initiates proposals and forwards them to the Board of
Supervisors on the preferred modes of service to be utilized in the County for IHSS.
Additionally, the Committee provides recommendations to any administrative body in the
County that is related to the delivery and administration of IHSS including the governing
body and administrative agency of the Public Authority, nonprofit consortium, contractor,
and public employees. The Committee consists of 11 members composed of a combination
of IHSS recipients, providers, community/agency members, and/or County staff. The
Committee recommends the Board of Supervisors appoint Delcie Mills as Provider
Representative, with a term ending December 31, 2025 – action requested – APPOINT
DELCIE MILLS TO THE IHSS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS A PROVIDER REPRESENTATIVE, WITH
A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. (Employment and Social Services)
2. Appointment to the Butte County Consolidated Oversight Board - The Butte County
Consolidated Oversight Board supervises the winding down of affairs of the former
Redevelopment Agencies. These agencies include the City of Chico, City of Oroville, City
of Gridley, and the Town of Paradise. When redevelopment agencies dissolved, oversight
boards were established to supervise the activities of the successor agencies that assumed
the assets and responsibilities of the former Redevelopment Agencies. Within Butte
County, individual jurisdictions each have their own successor agency and oversight board,
with the exception of the City of Biggs. In accordance with Senate Bill No. 107 (SB107),
Health and Safety Code Section 34179(j), the four oversight boards in Butte County
consolidated into one oversight board commencing July 1, 2018. The Butte County
Consolidated Oversight Board consists of the following appointments: One member
appointed by the Board of Supervisors, one member appointed by the City Selection
Committee, one member appointed by the Independent Special Districts Selection
Committee, one member appointed by the County Superintendent of Education, one
member appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, one member
of the public appointed by the Board of Supervisors, one member appointed by the largest
recognized employee organization. The Consolidated Oversight Board requests that the
Board of Supervisors appoint Ron Lassonde to the Member of the Public Seat with no
specified term end date – action requested – APPOINT RON LASSONDE TO THE MEMBER
OF THE PUBLIC SEAT WITH NO SPECIFICED TERM END DATE. (Other – Oversight Board)
B. Board Member / Committee Reports and Board Member Comments
(Pursuant to California State law, the Board is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda)
4.02 Board of Supervisors 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, as the first regular item on the 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.
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4.03 Resolutions Approving Three Applications for a CAL FIRE California Climate Investments Fire
Prevention Grant - The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) California
Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects
and activities in and near fire-threatened communities. It focuses on increasing the protection of
people, structures, and communities while reducing greenhouse emissions. Eligible project areas
are hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education.
The maximum funding per project is $5,000,000 with a $750,000 maximum for equipment
purchases. Grant funds are available for five years. Three (3) projects with estimated budgets are
being recommended for submission: 1) Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Update &
Enhancement will fund a consultant to develop the State required five-year update of the CWPP,
annual Fire Plan updates, and an online digitized "story map" of the plans. With the addition of
data tracking software, this comprehensive planning process will allow fire prevention partners
and county residents to access and utilize current Butte County fire prevention plans to improve
county-wide strategic fire prevention approaches ($730,000; Butte County Fire); 2) Surveillance
& Clearing Of Unaccessible Terrain (SCOUT) Project equips Butte County Fire with four
surveillance equipment packages to improve and streamline fuel reduction missions in remote
foothill areas. Each package includes two state-of-the-art drones, a five-person side-by-side utility
terrain vehicle, and an enclosed trailer ($1,200,000; Butte County Fire); 3) Critical Fire Debris
Abatement Project will remove hazardous fuel that poses an imminent threat to Butte County
foothill communities, on properties owned by significantly disadvantaged residents. In addition,
a Sustainable Abatement Fund process will be developed to maintain funding for this purpose in
the future ($4,700,000; Butte County Department of Development Services) – action requested –
ACCEPT FOUR RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (County Administration)
4.04 Job Order Contract with Mesa Energy Systems Inc. dba Emcor Services Mesa Energy (Emcor) for
HVAC Replacement at Juvenile Hall - The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
serving Juvenile Hall at 41 County Center Drive is comprised of nine independent HVAC units all
of which are past their serviceable life, are partially or entirely failed, do not meet modern
requirements for air filtration, and utilize coolant that is no longer available in California.
Replacement of these HVAC units is included in the Countywide HVAC Replacement project
funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. On January 10, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved
a Job Order Contract (JOC) with Emcor. The contract allows for individual job orders to be issued
utilizing a prepriced catalog of materials and equipment. JOC policy requires that any individual
job order over $250,000 return to the Board for approval. The Department of General Services
recommends that the Board approve the Notice to Proceed for Emcor to replace the HVAC units
serving Juvenile Hall and appoint the Director of General Services as the officer of the project. The
term of the job order is 275 days from execution of the Notice to Proceed for a fixed cost of
$1,110,497 – action requested – 1) APPROVE NOTICE TO PROCEED AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; AND 2) APPOINT DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES AS OFFICER OF THE PROJECT.
(General Services)
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4.05 Grant Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Emergency
Preparedness Program - CDPH provides grant funding to local health departments for Emergency
Preparedness, Pandemic Influenza and Hospital Preparedness Programs. Funds from the grant
are utilized to develop and implement specific activities related to emergency preparedness that
are in accordance with the requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Local Grant
Application guidance. The Department of Public Health recommends entering into a grant
agreement with CDPH for the Emergency Preparedness Program, grant activities include health
care system preparedness, emergency operations coordination, information sharing, community
preparedness, bio-surveillance and program management. The term of the agreement is July 1,
2022 through June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount receivable of $2,494,003 – action
requested – APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. (Public Health)
4.06 Update of Budget, Legislative, and Other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.07 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as Needed) - Comments to the Board on
issues and items not listed on the agenda. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the
Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
4.08 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.01 9:20AM – Timed Item - Budget Adjustment and Contract with Butte County Mounted Sheriff
Posse (Posse) for Wellness Program Services - In October 2019, the Posse was awarded a $1
million grant by the North Valley Community Foundation to establish a Health and Wellness
Program (Wellness Program) for first responders in Butte County. Since that time, the Posse has
established a successful multiagency Wellness Program that works to improve first responder
mental health and wellness by providing physical and mental health resources, such as
counselors, physical therapy, and other wellness support, such as peer support training and peer
support events. The Wellness Program is available to all members of the Butte County Sheriff’s
Office and all other law enforcement and first responder agencies in Butte County. On December
21, 2022, the State of California, through the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
allocated $122,163 to the Sheriff’s Office through an Officer Wellness grant for the sole purpose
of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health sources. One of the allowable uses of
the BSCC Officer Wellness grant is to expand existing multiagency mutual aid programs focused
on officer wellness and mental health. The Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a contract
with the Posse to provide Wellness Program services. The term of the contract begins on the
date of execution through December 31, 2025, not to exceed $122,163. The Sheriff's Office
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $122,163
– action requested – 1) APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2)
APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). (Sheriff)
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5.02 9:25AM – Timed Item – Contract with D. H. Slater & Son, Inc. for Construction of Butte County SB
863 Jail Project- The County is constructing a new 39,232 square foot stand-alone detention
facility consisting of new medical/mental health housing, medical clinic, programming space, and
general housing (Project.) On February 23, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution
No. 16-026 which appropriated to the Project $4,445,000 as In-Kind and Cash Match to the
$40,000,000 that was conditionally awarded to Butte County by the Board of State and
Community Corrections for the Project. The matching funds include In-Kind funds of $1,080,000
derived from the value of the land and staff time, and the remainder Cash Match funds of
$3,365,000 derived from Jail Impact Fees, Sheriff Impact Fees, and Local Assistance for Rural and
Small County Law Enforcement funds. As part of the bid process, General Services pre-qualified
ten contractors. Following solicitation for construction services, the Department of General
Services received bids from three of the ten pre-qualified contractors ranging from $37,127,948
to $32,999,000. Due to the fact that this project is partially funded through the State of California
lease-revenue bond program and is required to be approved through the California Department
of Finance (DOF) and the State Public Works Board (SPWB,) the Department of General Services
and the Sheriff's Office recommend that the Board approve a resolution providing conditional
award of a construction contract to D. H. Slater & Son, Inc. of Chico contingent upon approval by
the DOF and SPWB. The term of the contract is two years from the date of SPWB approval to
award contract, currently scheduled for May 22, 2023, for a fixed cost of $32,999,000. The
departments will return to the Board for final approval and execution of the construction contract
following review and approval by DOF and prior to approval by SPWB. Additionally, due to the
duration of the Project, staff time will now account for the total amount appropriated for In-Kind
matching and the departments recommend that the Board authorize In-Kind match to be derived
from the value of staff time and not from the value of land. Cash match will remain the same –
action requested – 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHROIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2)
AUTHORIZE THE CHANGE IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PROJECT. (Sheriff and General Services)
5.03. 9:30AM – Timed Item – Inmate Access by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents
- Pursuant to California Government Code section 7283.1(d), the Board of Supervisors will hold a
public hearing to receive information from the Sheriff regarding access to individuals housed in
the Butte County Jail, by agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Board will
also receive and consider public comment related to this issue – action requested – ACCEPT FOR
INFORMATION. (Sheriff)
5.04. 9:40AM – Timed Item – Presentation from the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC)
on their 2022-25 Strategic Plan - The RCRC is a forty member strong county service organization
that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. Founded in 1972, RCRC works with
its membership to advocate on behalf of rural issues at the state and federal levels. RCRC provides
the rural county perspective on a myriad of issues during the legislative and regulatory process,
including land use, water and natural resources, housing, transportation, wildfire protection
policies, and health and human services. The core of RCRC’s mission is to improve the ability of
small, rural California county government to provide services by reducing the burden of State and
federal mandates, and promoting a greater understanding among policy makers about the unique
challenges that face California's small population counties. The 2022-2025 RCRC Strategic Plan
serves as a guiding document for the organization from which the RCRC Board of Directors set
policies and priorities – action requested – ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. (Other – RCRC)
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6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.01 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations, Including
Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. General Services
J. Human Resources Director
K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water and Resources Conservation Director
6.02 Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, and Casey Hatcher
Employee Organizations: Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services Workers’
Unit; Butte County Management Employees Association; 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; UPEC Local 792 - Skilled
Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District Attorneys
Association - Attorney Unit; Confidential Unit; Non-
Represented Unit; Board of Supervisors Executive Assistants
6.03 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - two cases:
A. County of Butte, et al., v. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation, et al., U.S. District Court,
Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, Case No. 18-op-45627.
B. Meyer, Neil, et al vs Butte County Board of Supervisors, Butte County Superior Court, Case
No. 23CV00477.
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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:
Narinder Sufi
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:
Kami 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 has adopted policy and procedures
to facilitate the meeting process and conduct. A complete listing of these policies and procedures can be found in the printed
booklet agenda, obtained at the County Administrative Office, or viewed at the Clerk of the Board website. 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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