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BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
9:00 AM
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2
TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4
DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5
ANDY PICKETT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CLERK OF THE BOARD
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
BRAD STEPHENS,
COUNTY COUNSEL
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
2. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
Rules of Decorum
The Board of Supervisors welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and appreciates
public engagement. The Board of Supervisors expects members of the public to act in a
courteous, civil, and respectful manner, and not make personal, impertinent, slanderous, or
profane remarks to any member of the Board, staff, or the general public. The Board of
Supervisors will not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive language, or disorderly
conduct, which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of Board meetings.
Violation of these rules of decorum will result in the meeting being recessed.
2.1 Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda
2.2 Announcement(s) of Recusal
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda will begin with any Supervisor Comments on the Consent Agenda Items, then
proceed with the Adoption of the Consent Agenda. Items can be removed for further discussion at the
request of a Supervisor.
3.1. County Administration
3.1.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the February 11, 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 11, 2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
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3.1.b Letter of Support for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Self-Help Housing
Funding
Buying a home has become increasingly difficult, especially in the aftermath of multiple
wildfires impacting Butte County in the last few years. Loss of vital housing stock has
increased rents and moved homeownership out of reach for lower and middle-income
families looking to buy their first home. Funding for the USDA Rural Development mutual
self-help housing program creates affordable, quality homeownership opportunities for
first-time homebuyers in small rural towns and unincorporated areas. With recent cuts to
this program, staff recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a letter to
Congressman LaMalfa requesting restoration of this funding. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.2. Department of General Services
3.2.a Contract with C-10 Fire, Inc. (C-10) for Countywide Fire Alarm Inspections, Testing, and
Maintenance
On February 24, 2025, the Department of General Services issued a Notice to Proceed to
C-10 for fire alarm system upgrades at 5 Gillick Way, Oroville. The Department is now
seeking to issue a Countywide contract with C-10 to perform code required inspections,
testing, maintenance, and repairs of all fire alarm systems across the county. C-10 shall
conduct inspections and testing in accordance with the applicable codes in effect at the
time of system installation, including the National Fire Protection Association Codes and
Standards. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the
countywide contract with C-10. The term of the contract is from the date of execution
through September 13, 2025, not-to-exceed $59,583. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3. Department of Human Resources
3.3.a Contract with Butte-Glenn Community College District to Provide Leadership Academy
Training
The Training Place at Butte-Glenn Community College District (Butte College) provides a
wide array of professional development trainings conducted by qualified, professional
trainers. With 20-25% of the workforce eligible to retire within the next two years,
succession planning is an important priority of the County. These Leadership Academies
provide one of many critical resources for the County's ongoing planning efforts.
Participants selected for the Leadership Academy by Department Heads are identified as
a result of their professional accomplishments and selected for their future leadership
potential. The Leadership Academy has been a very successful and positive experience
that aligns with the County's succession planning efforts and the Human Resources
Department has requested Butte College to again provide this training opportunity for the
upcoming 2025 Leadership Academy. Human Resources recommends entering into a
contract with Butte College to conduct trainings for this program. The term of the contract
is February 25, 2025 through December 31, 2025, not-to-exceed
$47,925. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
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Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3.b 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:
Assessor: Add 1 Assessment Technician Supervisor Term 02/25/2026 position. This
position is required to manage the increased workload due to the implementation of State
and voter-approved programs and to continue to timely process Homeowner's, Welfare
and Disabled Veteran's Exemptions. The estimated cost for this position of $84,989 will be
covered through department savings. Total allocations to increase by 1.
Behavioral Health: Change the end date of 3 Peer Support Specialist sunset positions and
1 Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor sunset position from 06/30/2026 to 06/30/2025.
This change will align the positions with the Crisis Care Mobile Units Grant funding.
Convert 1 Behavioral Health Clinician Supervisor position, 5 flexibly staffed Behavioral
Health Clinician positions, and 3 flexibly staffed Behavioral Health Counselor positions
from Regular Help to Term positions, ending 10/31/2028. These positions are fully funded
by AB109 -Community Corrections Partnership funds. Total allocations to remain
unchanged.
County Clerk-Recorder: Add 1 flexibly staffed County Clerk-Recorder Specialist position.
This change better suits the current and future needs of the department. Upon completion
of an internal recruitment, the Department will return to delete the resulting vacancy. The
estimated annual increase is less than $5,000 with no anticipated cost to the General
Fund. Total allocations to temporarily increase by 1.
Information Systems: Add 1 flexibly staffed Administrative Analyst I/II position. This
change better suits the current and future needs of the department. Upon completion of an
internal recruitment, the Department will return to delete the resulting vacancy. The
estimated annual increase is less than $5,000. Total allocations to temporarily increase by
1.
Library: Add 2 flexibly staffed 0.5 Library Assistant positions and delete 1 flexibly staffed
Library Assistant position. These changes will better suit the operational needs of the
Department and there is no anticipated additional cost. Total allocations to remain
unchanged. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4. Probation Department
3.4.a Capital Asset Purchase and Budget Amendment for a Whole-Body Security Scanning
System (Scanner)
The Probation Department recommends approval of a capital asset and budget
amendment to purchase a scanner to be placed at Juvenile Hall. The scanner provides for
improved safety and security of both the youth and staff and helps prevent the introduction
of contraband, such as drugs or weapons, which could pose serious risks to the facility's
environment. The technology provides an efficient, consistent method for screening
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visitors; helps maintain a secure and healthy environment for vulnerable residents; and
minimizes the potential for violence. The purchase will be funded by Juvenile Facility (AB
178) restricted funds already received by the Department with no impact to the General
Fund.
The Department recommends that the Board approve capital asset authority for the
purchase of the scanner, priced at $191,968, along with the corresponding budget
amendment utilizing the AB178 funds. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - 1) AUTHORIZE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.5. Department of Public Works
3.5.a Resolution Authorizing Submission of Applications for the California Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Grants
CalRecycle administers grant programs to provide opportunities for local governments to
receive funding for various State-mandated recycling programs that fall under Public
Resources Code sections 40000 et seq. The CalRecycle Grants Program funds public
outreach materials and participation fees, public outreach to civic groups and the public,
supplies, and media advertisements. The funding amount varies between $5,000 and
$100,000 per grant program cycle to provide resources to reduce, recycle, and reuse solid
waste generated in the state, preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health,
safety, and the environment. To qualify for the grants program, the applicant's governing
body must adopt a resolution authorizing the administration of the grant programs. The
Department of Public Works recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution
authorizing the submittal of applications to CalRecycle for county-eligible grant programs
and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the program-related
documents. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.b Budget Amendment and Capital Asset Purchase for Paver Transport Trailer
The Department of Public Works has identified the need for a paver transport trailer for
road maintenance operations. Currently, the Department operates two asphalt pavers but
is limited to one transport trailer, restricting the ability to simultaneously deploy both
pavers to separate job sites. The purchase of a paver transport trailer will increase
efficiency for the Department's operations by enabling paving work to be performed
concurrently at multiple locations throughout the County. The Department requests that
the Board of Supervisors approve a budget amendment to increase appropriations and
capital asset authority, not-to-exceed $92,410, for the purchase of the paver transport
trailer. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.5.c Budget Amendment for County Service Area (CSA) 24 Chico-Mud Creek Drainage District
On May 28, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed the Department of Public Works to
prepare a report for the long-term maintenance and management of the Five-Mile Basin,
which provides critical flood protection to Chico and surrounding areas. Sediment from Big
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Chico Creek accumulates in the basin during high-water events, reducing stormwater
capacity. Previously, ongoing maintenance efforts, including sediment harvesting, helped
maintain the basin's flood control capacity. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife
highlighted environmental impacts when issuing a cease-and-desist notice in 2001 for in-
stream maintenance efforts, which limited the County’s ability to periodically remove
sediment deposits to maintain the capacity of the flood diversion structures. The lack of
necessary maintenance increased concerns among City of Chico residents and city
leaders. On January 28, 2025, the Department delivered a comprehensive Five-Mile Basin
Sediment Analysis overview. Following deliberations on future steps, the Board directed
the Department to proceed with the initial plans, specifications, and estimates package,
which includes CEQA preparation and permitting, funded through CSA 24. The
Department recommends that the Board approve a budget amendment for CSA 24 to
increase appropriations by $1 million, which will help fund the recommended plan,
specifications, and estimates package, including CEQA preparation and regulatory
permitting. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.6. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.6.a Budget Amendment and Capital Asset Purchase for Forensic Computers
On December 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of
Understanding with the City of Chico for the 2024 Local Solicitation Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program funds in the amount of $23,597. The Sheriff's Office determined the
best use of funds is to purchase three forensic workstations to replace existing computers
that have reached the end of their useful lives. Forensic workstations are used during
investigations to download, process, and review data from the personal electronic devices
of suspects and witnesses to obtain evidence related to criminal investigations. The total
cost of the workstation is approximately $25,116. The JAG Program funds will cover all
but $1,519 of the cost. The remaining balance is to be paid from savings in the Sheriff's
Office's existing budget. No additional appropriation is needed. The Sheriff's Office
recommends the Board approve a budget amendment to increase capital asset
appropriations and the purchase of three forensic workstations as capital
assets. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASES (3); AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT
3.6.b Contract with Epic Productions of Phoenix, LLC (Epic) for Recruitment Services
Recruitment and retention of public safety personnel within the Sheriff's Office have been
consistent challenges in recent years. In November 2024, following the passage of
Measure H, the Board of Supervisors approved the addition of 46 positions to restore
previously reduced positions and to prepare for the opening of the expanded jail facility. In
order to address the significant number of vacancies, the Sheriff's Office issued a Request
for Proposal (RFP) for a multi-year dedicated recruiting campaign, website, and
comprehensive online advertising. Four proposals were received: Epic of Phoenix, AZ;
Epicosity of Sioux Falls, ND; MC2 of Chico, CA; and Soteria Analytic Solutions of Folsom,
CA. After review, Epic was selected as the most qualified respondent. The Sheriff's Office
recommends the Board approve a contract with Epic Productions of Phoenix, LLC for
recruitment services. The contract will be funded by Sheriff's Office Measure H salary
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savings in the current fiscal year. The term of the contract will begin upon execution and
continue for a period of 28 months, not-to-exceed $480,000. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S
OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT 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 Appointments to the Butte County Water Commission (Commission)
The Commission was formed to provide advice to the Board of Supervisors on water
matters, including developing and recommending county water policy to the Board and
reviewing and monitoring state and federal legislation and water policy. The Commission
consists of nine members comprised of one member nominated by each member of the
Board of Supervisors, and four at-large Commissioners: two served by private wells and
two served by district water.
There are two vacancies on the Commission and applications have been received by
George "Ernie" Washington, who has requested reappointment as the At-Large
Landowner/Private Well User, and Peter Rystrom, who has requested appointment as At-
Large Landowner/District Water User. If the Board chooses to appoint these applicants,
each would serve a 4-year term ending March 1, 2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT GEORGE "ERNIE" WASHINGTON AS AT-LARGE
LANDOWNER/PRIVATE WELL USER AND PETER RYSTROM AS AT-LARGE
LANDOWNER/DISTRICT WATER USER TO THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER
COMMISSION TO EACH SERVE A 4 YEAR TERM ENDING MARCH 1, 2029.
4.4 Appointment to the Butte County Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB)
The BHAB 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
include a member from the Board of Supervisors; one law enforcement representative;
one youth representative; one Veteran or Veteran advocate and at least one community
member with knowledge of the mental health care system. There are currently vacancies
for Consumers or Family Member of a Consumer on the Board.
The Behavioral Health Advisory Board recommends the Board of Supervisors appoint
Lorena Monroe as Family Member of a Consumer to serve a three year term ending
February 24, 2028. (OTHER)
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Action Requested - APPOINT LORENA MONROE AS FAMILY CONSUMER MEMBER
TO THE BUTTE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD TO SERVE A
THREE YEAR TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 24, 2028.
4.5 Priority County Projects for Community Project Funding and other Funding Opportunities
The Community Project Funding (CPF) process, previously referred to as earmarks, was
established in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022. The process provides funding directly to
local projects in the annual federal appropriations bills. The Veterans Memorial Park for all
of Butte County in Oroville was funded in FFY 2022 and the Cohasset Road Widening and
Fire Safety Project and the Palermo Drinking Water Project were both funded in FFY
2023. Four County CPF projects where funded as part of the FFY 2024 process including
funds for a Type I Fire Engine, Public Safety Communications, Lumpkin Road
Rehabilitation and Roadside Vegetation Management. The FFY 2025 appropriations have
not yet been approved, but an EOC Technology Refresh may be funded as part of this
process.
While the FFY 2025 appropriations process has not been completed, the FFY 2026
process is expected to begin soon. Chris Griffin of the Ferguson Group, the County's
federal legislative advocate, recommends the County update its priority project list so the
County is positioned to work with our delegation when the FFY 2026 CPF process begins.
Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors consider the list of priority projects identified
by Board Members and departments, make necessary adjustments, and direct staff to
work with the Ferguson Group and our federal delegation funding through the CPF for the
projects that best align with legislators priorities. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF TO SEEK FUNDING FOR
IDENTIFIED PROJECTS AND SEND LETTERS OF SUPPORT SIGNED BY THE CHAIR
AS NEEDED FOR THE CPF PROCESS.
4.6 Presentation on Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) Development and Septic System
Considerations
On October 8, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed the Department of Public Health to
provide an overview of wastewater requirements for ADUs. Current state law allows ADUs
up to 750 square feet, but existing wastewater regulations do not fully address 1-bedroom
ADUs, creating permitting challenges. Public Health will present an overview of ADU
development and septic system requirements, introduce the Local Agency Management
Program (LAMP), and discuss how the current process does not fully meet housing and
wastewater management needs. Public Health has implemented an interim process to
address these issues and will provide an overview of this process and its role in aligning
local regulations with state housing policies. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
4.7 Appointment of Elisha Novell as Interim Director of Child Support Services Effective
February 25, 2025
Sean Farrell, former Director of Child Support Services, retired effective February 12,
2025. The County is currently in the process of completing the recruitment process for this
position. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) recommends that the Board of
Supervisors appoint Elisha Novell, as Interim Director of Child Support Services, effective
February 25, 2025 until the Board appoints a permanent Director. The CAO recommends
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setting the salary at $147,486/year, a 5% increase from his current salary as Assistant
Director of Child Support Services. In addition, the CAO recommends providing the
Appointed Department Head mileage allowance of $620/month. Mr. Novell will retain all
other rights and benefits of his current position in the Non Represented Unit and the right
to return to his current position when the interim assignment is completed. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - 1) APPOINT ELISHA NOVELL AS INTERIM DIRECTOR OF CHILD
SUPPORT SERVICES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 25, 2025; 2) SET THE SALARY FOR
THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT AT $147,486/YEAR; 3) PROVIDE MILEAGE
ALLOWANCE AT THE RATE OF $620/MONTH; AND 4) DOCUMENT BY MINUTE
ORDER NOVELL'S INTERIM APPOINTMENT, THE ANNUAL SALARY, MILEAGE
ALLOWANCE, AND RETENTION OF ALL OTHER RIGHTS TO AND BENEFITS OF MR.
NOVELL'S CURRENT POSITION WHEN THE INTERIM ASSIGNMENT IS COMPLETED.
4.8 Budget Amendment for Park and Thompson Fire Disaster Response Costs
The Thompson Fire started on July 2, 2024, burning 3,789 acres in the County, destroying
26 structures and damaging 8 structures. The Park Fire started on July 24, 2024, burning
nearly 53,000 acres in the County, destroying 428 structures and damaging 47 structures.
Thompson and Park Fire recovery is an ongoing effort by various County departments, in
coordination with local jurisdictions, organizations, and State agencies.
County Administration manages Countywide disaster response and recovery. The
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Disaster Recovery Operations Center (DROC)
costs are charged to the County Administration budget. The response and recovery costs
to date exceed $2.4 million. The County will be reimbursed for 75% of eligible expenses
and will incur a 25% local share of costs.
EOC and DROC non-staff related costs are charged to County Administration, which has
incurred $721,000 in costs to date and estimates an additional $119,000 for the balance of
the fiscal year. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a
budget amendment from General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies in the amount of
$840,000 to cover the disaster response and recovery costs. This action will reduce
General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies to $11,305,719. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FROM GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
4.9 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.10 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
4.11 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 to Assign the Name of Flat Mine Road to a Pre-
existing Private Road in Forbestown
The California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names approved replacement names
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for roads that currently include derogatory words, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2022.
The Butte County Address Coordinator received a petition to assign the name of Flat Mine
Road to a pre-existing road in Forbestown to replace the current name of the road which is
derogatory to Native Americans. The name change is consistent with the requirements of
section 32-6 of the Butte County Code. The proposed road name, Flat Mine Road, has
been studied to assure it does not duplicate or sound like any existing road names in the
County. The Departments of Development Services and Public Works recommend that
the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to change the name of the road to Flat Mine
Road pursuant to AB 2022. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
5.2 10:15 am - Public Hearing - Resolution Renewing the Temporary Closure of County
Portions of Humboldt Road to Vehicular Traffic Between Chico City Limits and State Route
32
On June 23, 2020, following the joint recommendation of the Department of Public Works,
City of Chico, and the Local Government Committee, under California Vehicle Code
section 21101.4, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to close the County-
maintained portions of Humboldt Road to vehicle traffic to discourage illegal activities. The
road was officially closed to vehicle traffic by the County and City on September 10, 2020,
and the Board has renewed this closure on May 24, 2022, and August 8, 2023. The Chico
City Council has undertaken similar actions to close city-maintained portions of Humboldt
Road.
According to California Vehicle Code section 21101.4, local authorities may adopt rules
and regulations through ordinance or resolution to temporarily close roads under certain
conditions. Including today’s proposed action, the Board may consider renewing the
temporary closure for up to six additional consecutive periods, each lasting no more than
18 months. In order to maintain consistency with the City of Chico and to continue to deter
illegal activity on Humboldt Road, the Department recommends the Board renew the
temporary road closure from March 10, 2025, through September 10, 2026. The
Department has fulfilled all necessary public noticing requirements and has expanded the
noticing process to nearby residents in accordance with prior direction from the
Board. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
5.3 10:20 am - Timed Item - Presentation on Butte County Edible Food Recovery Program 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. One of the
mandates included in SB 1383 is an edible food recovery program to reduce organic
waste in landfills while addressing food insecurity by recovering and redirecting 20% of
edible food to at-risk community members. On May 23, 2024, the Board of Supervisors
approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County, the cities of
Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and the Town of Paradise to implement an Edible Food
Recovery Program. Under the MOU, the Edible Food Recovery Workgroup will manage
the increase in food recovery and data collection. The 530 Food Rescue Coalition is a
food recovery project in Butte County working to save food from going to waste. 530 Food
Rescue Coalition uses volunteers to transport food donations from food retailers to various
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non-profit agencies throughout the County to help meet the needs of food-deprived
citizens. 530 Food Rescue has provided significant benefits to the community by rescuing
and redistributing nearly 550,000 pounds of food since 2022. The Edible Food Recovery
Program Workgroup is coordinating efforts with 530 Food Rescue Coalition to meet the
goals of SB 1383 and have prepared a presentation for the Board. (DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations,
Including Goals, Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. General Services Director
J. Human Resources Director
K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water & Resource Conservation Director
6.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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 Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4) - One Potential Case.
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6.4 Closed Session Public Comment
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Butte County
Department Heads
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Katharine Quist
Assessor*:
Alyssa Douglass
Auditor-Controller*:
Graciela Gutierrez
Behavioral Health:
Scott Kennelly
Chief Administrative
Officer:
Andy Pickett
Chief Probation Officer:
Melissa Romero
Child Support Services:
Elisha Novell, Acting
Clerk-Recorder/
Registrar of Voters*:
Keaton Denlay
County Counsel:
Brad Stephens
Development Services:
Paula Daneluk
District Attorney*:
Mike Ramsey
Employment &
Social Services:
Tiffany Rowe, Interim
Fire Chief:
Garrett Sjolund
General Services:
Michael Hodson
Human Resources:
Sheri Waters
Information Systems:
Paul LaValley
Library:
Misty Wright
Public Health:
Monica Soderstrom
Public Works:
Joshua Pack
Sheriff-Coroner*:
Kory Honea
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
Troy Kidd
UC Cooperative
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