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BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
FEBRUARY 11, 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. Auditor-Controller's Office
3.1.a Amend the Credit Card Program Policies and Procedures Manual
Adopted by the Board of Supervisors on January 14, 2014, and last revised on July 1,
2019, the Credit Card Program Policies and Procedures Manual has been updated to
reflect recent changes in business processes related to credit card usage. In addition to
the US Bank issued CalCard, the program now includes a number of additional options to
facilitate direct purchasing. The revised program policy includes new sections on the
Emergency Credit Card, the Electronic Vehicle Charging Card, and the Department
Procurement Credit Card. These updates are designed to enhance operational efficiency
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and ensure that the credit card program continues to align with evolving needs and best
practices. (AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT AMENDED CREDIT CARD PROGRAM POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES MANUAL.
3.2. County Administration
3.2.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the January 28, 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE JANUARY 28, 2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
3.2.b 2025 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
On January 28, 2025 the Board of Supervisors discussed the draft State and federal
legislative platforms and directed staff to make specific changes. The State platform has
been amended to address support for funding related to Sustainable Groundwater
Agencies, local higher education, and penalty reductions for disaster-affected areas. The
federal platform has been amended to address support for guest worker programs for
foreign workers. Both platforms included language in support of programs and funding for
forest management and infrastructure facing flood risks, such as the Five-Mile Basin.
These documents provide a basis for advocacy throughout the year. The 2025 platforms
were prepared with assistance from the County's State and federal advocates and input
from the Board of Supervisors and County Department Heads. The platforms continue to
address issues such as public safety, health and human services, water, public
infrastructure, local government finances, and general government. Staff recommends the
Board approve the State and federal legislative platforms with the inclusion of the
requested changes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORMS.
3.3. Department of Child Support Services
3.3.a Resolution in Recognition of Sean B. Farrell Upon His Retirement from the Department of
Child Support Services
The Department of Child Support Services recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution recognizing the retirement of the Director of Child Support Services, Sean B.
Farrell, on February 12, 2025, after 29 years of dedicated service. (DEPARTMENT OF
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.4. Department of Employment & Social Services
3.4.a Appointment to the Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium (NoRTEC)
Workforce Development Board
NoRTEC, also known as the Workforce Development Board, was formed through a Joint
Powers Agreement to provide oversight, guidance, and direction for the federal Workforce
Investment and Opportunity Act in an 11-county region known as a Workforce
Development Area. These 11 counties include Butte, Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada,
Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity Counties. There are 46 Workforce
Development Areas in the State of California, each with its own business-led Local
Workforce Development Governing Board. Separate from the Governing Board, the
Workforce Development Board meets quarterly to address the needs of job seekers and
businesses in the region and believes that a healthy business community creates
economic vitality. This position was previously held by the former Department of
Employment and Social Services Director, Shelby Boston, and is currently vacant. There
is no specified term for this position.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends that Tiffany Rowe,
Interim Director, be appointed to this position. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT &
SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPOINT TIFFANY ROWE TO THE NORTEC WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD, WITH NO TERM SPECIFIED.
3.5. Department of General Services
3.5.a Ratification of Change Orders 1 through 3 for Gridley Veterans Hall Roof and HVAC
Project with T&S Intermodal Maintenance, Inc. DBA T&S West (T&S)
On July 30, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a Notice to Proceed with T&S with a
fixed amount of $1,391,961 for the Gridley Veterans Hall Roof and HVAC project at 249
Sycamore Street, Gridley. The Department of General Services has issued three change
orders to T&S totaling $131,057. Change Order 1 for $15,127 for additional structural
framing needed for installation of the new roof hatch and new roof sheathing. Change
Order 2 for a not-to-exceed of $100,000 to replace all compromised roof drains on the
upper and lower roof levels. Change Order 3 for $15,930 to add two existing furnaces on
the main hall HVAC control system and added waterproofing to mechanical curb. The total
project budget remains unchanged. The Department recommends the Board ratify
Change Orders 1 through 3 previously executed by General Services. (DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS 1 THROUGH 3.
3.5.b Ratification of Change Orders 1 and 2 for E. Park Security Demolition with Hankins Group
Inc. (Hankins)
On September 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the Notice to Proceed for the
demolition of the vacant Sheriff Substation at 479 East Park Avenue, Chico and
installation of underground utilities for the Emergency Communications Tower for a fixed
amount of $338,307. The Department of General Services has issued two change orders
to the Hankins Group totaling $33,468. Change Order 1 was issued for $9,396 to install
three bollards around permanent power poles. Change Order 2 was issued for $24,072 for
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chain link fencing to close the gap left by demolition of the substation building and restore
the secure perimeter of the Emergency Communications Tower site. Total project budget
remains unchanged. The Department recommends the Board ratify Change Orders 1 and
2 previously executed by General Services. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS 1 AND 2.
3.6. Department of Human Resources
3.6.a Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance
The Department of Human Resources recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for the following departments:
County Administration: Add 1 flexibly staffed Emergency Analyst, delete 1 vacant
Administrative Analyst, no anticipated additional cost;
County Counsel: Add 1 flexibly staffed Legal Secretary I/II-Confidential, delete 1 vacant
Senior Administrative Assistant-Confidential, and 1 vacant Paralegal Supervisor-
Confidential, total allocations decrease by 1 resulting in salary savings for the Department;
Clerk-Recorder: Add 1 Administrative Technician, delete 1 flexibly staffed Administrative
Analyst resulting in salary savings for the Department;
Child Support Services: Add 1 Department Human Resources Technician, delete 1 flexibly
staffed Child Support Specialist, no anticipated additional cost;
Employment and Social Services: Effective February 15, 2025, conversion of 129
positions including 3 Program Manager of Employment and Social Services, 18 Social
Worker Supervisor, and 108 flexibly staffed Social Worker positions, to better meet the
needs of the department and support job retention efforts. This will result in additional
costs of $622,362 for the department, with no anticipated General Fund increase, total
allocations remain unchanged;
Effective February 15, 2025, conversion of 248 positions including 6 Employment Services
Supervisor, 9 Support Services Supervisor, 190 flexibly staffed Eligibility and Employment
Specialist I/II, 41 flexibly staffed Employment Case Manager, and 2 flexibly staffed
Employment Case Manager positions to better meet the needs of the department and
support job retention efforts. This will result in additional costs of $272,028 for the
department, with no anticipated General Fund increase, total allocations remain
unchanged;
Human Resources: Add new classifications and delete existing classifications following
agreement with various labor groups;
Probation: Delete 5 vacant, flexibly staffed Legal Office Assistant I/II, delete 7 vacant,
flexibly staffed Legal Office Assistant I/II/Senior Legal Office Assistant resulting from
internal promotions to positions previously approved by the Board August, 2024, total
allocations decrease by 12;
Public Health: Add 1 Public Health Nurse Supervisor, total allocations increase by 1 and
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results in additional costs of $174,252 annually to the department with no anticipated
General Fund increase.
Additional details are available in the included staff report. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of Public Health
3.7.a Resolution Continuing the Local Health Emergency Proclamation for Park and Thompson
Fires
Butte County Health Officer 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 THE LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8. Department of Public Works
3.8.a Budget Amendment and Capital Asset Purchase of Rotary Boom Mower for County
Service Area (CSA) 25
CSA 25 is in northwest Chico and provides stormwater drainage services for 4,032
parcels. The CSA's infrastructure consists of open channels, culverts, and access roads,
all of which require regular maintenance to ensure proper drainage and prevent flooding.
The Department of Public Works has identified the acquisition of a rotary boom mower as
a valuable investment for CSA 25. This equipment will improve the efficiency of
maintaining stormwater conveyance systems, particularly in challenging locations such as
open channels and culverts. The rotary boom mower will support vegetation management
along the drainage routes, helping to prevent blockages and ensure the systems operate
effectively, especially during heavy rains. The Department has received a quote for a
rotary boom mower totaling $265,218 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. The
Department recommends that the Board approve a budget amendment and capital asset
authority, not-to-exceed $265,218 for the purchase of the rotary boom mower for CSA 25.
The expense will be paid for fully by CSA 25 fund balance. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.8.b Donation from the Durham Unified School District for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
Signs
The Durham Unified School District recently donated $28,950 to the Department of Public
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Works to purchase and install two solar-powered Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
signs at an existing crosswalk on Durham Dayton Highway adjacent to the school. These
signs will increase motorists' awareness of pedestrians crossing the street. The
Department has sent a letter to the Durham Unified School District thanking them for their
donation. The Department recommends the Board accept the capital asset
donation. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT DONATION; AND 2) ADD CAPITAL ASSET TO CAPITAL
ASSET LEDGER.
3.8.c Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Article XXIII to Chapter 2 of the Butte County Code
Implementing a Community Choice Aggregation Program (CCA) with Pioneer Energy
(Pioneer)
CCA programs allow local governments to procure electricity generation on behalf of
residents and businesses at wholesale market rates while still utilizing the existing
transmission and distribution infrastructure of utilities like PG&E. Butte County, along with
the cities of Chico and Oroville, previously attempted to establish a local CCA, Butte
Choice Energy (BCE), but market conditions prevented its launch. Pioneer is a Joint
Powers Authority (JPA) serving El Dorado and Placer Counties and several cities in our
region. Like BCE, Pioneer is committed to local investments in renewable energy,
economic development, and energy efficiency programs. Pioneer prioritizes ratepayer
savings and local control, working to provide competitive electricity rates with a discount
over PG&E.
On October 8, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to move forward with Pioneer.
On December 19, 2024, the Pioneer Governing Board approved expansion efforts and
amended their JPA. Chico, Paradise, and Oroville staff are introducing similar actions to
their legislative bodies. On January 28, 2025, the Board considered the proposed
ordinance and waived the first reading. Under California Public Utilities Code section
366.2(c)(12), staff proposes the Board adopt an ordinance that amends Article XXIII to
Chapter 2 of the Butte County Code to implement a CCA with Pioneer. (DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8.d Resolutions (2) Joining the Pioneer Community Energy Joint Powers Authority (Pioneer)
and Terminating the Butte Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority
Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) programs allow local governments to procure
electricity generation on behalf of residents and businesses at wholesale market rates
while still utilizing the existing transmission and distribution infrastructure of utilities like
PG&E. Butte County, along with the cities of Chico and Oroville, previously attempted to
establish a local CCA, Butte Choice Energy (BCE), but market conditions prevented its
launch.
Pioneer is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) serving El Dorado and Placer Counties and
several cities in our region. Like BCE, Pioneer is committed to local investments in
renewable energy, economic development, and energy efficiency programs. Pioneer
prioritizes ratepayer savings and local control, working to provide competitive electricity
rates with a discount over PG&E. On October 8, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed
staff to move forward with Pioneer. On December 19, 2024, the Pioneer Governing Board
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approved expansion efforts and amended their JPA. Chico, Paradise, and Oroville staff
are introducing similar actions to their legislative bodies. On January 28, 2025, the Board
considered the proposed ordinance and waived the first reading.
Since an agency cannot be a member of two CCA JPAs, each member agency must
agree to terminate the BCE JPA. Staff recommends that the Board adopt two separate
resolutions that will simultaneously terminate the BCE JPA and join the Pioneer
JPA. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.9. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.9.a Donation from Butte County Search and Rescue for Equipment
Butte County Search and Rescue acquired a 2024 Bentley 2000XL Transport Trailer with
a value of $20,010 to donate to the Sheriff's Office. Search and Rescue will use the trailer
to assist the Sheriff's Office when responding to calls for service. The Sheriff's Office will
assume the cost to register, maintain, and insure the trailer. The Sheriff's Office
recommends the Board accept the donation and add it to the capital asset
ledger. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT DONATION; AND 2) ADD CAPITAL ASSET TO CAPITAL
ASSET LEDGER.
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 Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)
The Board of Supervisors established the FAC to facilitate public involvement and assist
the County in meeting the guiding principles of the Butte General Plan 2030 as it pertains
to utilization and management of public lands. The FAC is comprised of 5 public members
and 5 alternates representing the following areas of interest: 1) Agriculture/Timber
Management; 2) Recreation – Motorized; 3) Recreation – Non-Motorized; 4)
Environmental & Watershed Management; 5) Economic/Tourism.
There are two expired terms on the Board and two applicants requesting reappointment.
Applications have been received from Thad Walker, to serve as the Economic/Tourism
member and Nick Repanich to serve as the Recreation/Motorized member. If appointed,
each would serve a term ending December 31, 2028. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT THAD WALKER AS THE ECONOMIC/TOURISM
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MEMBER AND NICK REPANICH AS THE RECREATION/MOTORIZED MEMBER, TO
THE FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO EACH SERVE A TERM ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2028.
4.4 Appointment to the Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB)
The HACB is a non-profit public agency to assist low and moderate income residents of
Butte and Glenn Counties to secure and maintain high quality affordable housing. The
HACB is governed by seven Commissioners appointed by the Butte County Board of
Supervisors. Each member of the Board may nominate one member to represent their
district, and the Board may appoint two additional Tenant Commissioners.
There are currently two vacancies on the HACB and Chair Kimmelshue has nominated
Robert Crowe to represent District 4. If appointed, Mr. Crowe will serve a term ending
January 1, 2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT ROBERT CROWE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF
THE COUNTY OF BUTTE TO SERVE A TERM ENDING JANUARY 1, 2029.
4.5 Appointment to the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management
(NSV IRWM) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The NSV IRWM is a Board comprised of members from six counties within the northern
Sacramento valley working in partnership with community stakeholders, tribes and the
public to identify the water related needs of the region. The TAC is a working group with
the purpose to advise the NSV IRWM Board and act as staff to the Board. The TAC shall
include one landowner representative from each county and the appointment is to be
made by the Board of Supervisors of each county.
The Committee has received an application from Anjanette Shadley, who has requested
appointment to serve as the Butte County TAC Landowner representative. If appointed,
Ms. Shadley would serve a term ending February 10, 2027. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT ANJANETTE SHADLEY TO THE NSV IRWM TAC TO
SERVE A TWO YEAR TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 10, 2027.
4.6 Appointments to the Richardson Springs Community Services District (CSD)
At the September 24, 2024, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board was notified that
there were six Special District boards that had an insufficient number of
candidates. Board Members and staff made efforts to seek out qualified candidates, but
no additional applications were received for the Richardson Springs CSD before the
deadline of November 12, 2024. Since Richardson Springs CSD did not have a quorum,
the Clerk-Recorder indicated that the only mechanism to fill vacant positions would be
through appointment by the Board of Supervisors.
Richardson Springs community members have submitted applications requesting
appointment to the CSD Board. Since there are currently no active members seated on
the CSD Board, the Board of Supervisors must appoint the members to reestablish a
quorum. Further, the Board must appoint members to staggered terms to prevent seats
from expiring simultaneously in the future.
Staff recommends the Board appoint Brittany Salyerds and Stephen Beiter to the
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Richardson Springs CSD to each serve a 4 year term ending December 31, 2028, and
Michael Baker and Rija Andrianjafy to each serve a 2 year term ending December 31,
2026. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT BRITTANY SALYERDS AND STEPHEN BEITER TO THE
RICHARDSON SPRINGS CSD TO SERVE A 4 YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2028, AND MICHAEL BAKER AND RIJA ANDRIANJAFY TO SERVE A 2 YEAR TERM
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026.
4.7 Budget Amendment and Salary Ordinance Amendment for Mental Health Diversion and
Jail Programs with AB109 Community Corrections Partnership (CCP)
January 13, 2025 CCP approved funding for nine positions within the Department of
Behavioral Health to support Mental Health Diversion and Jail Programs. The
implementation of the Mental Health Diversion Program, mandated by the State of
California under SB215, aims to improve outcomes for individuals with mental health
conditions, reduce recidivism, and provide more effective, supportive care by redirecting
individuals from the criminal justice system into treatment programs instead of
incarceration. The positions consist of three Counselors, five Clinicians, and one Clinician
Supervisor. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a budget
amendment and adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for the nine positions
approved by CCP. The estimated annual cost of the positions is $819,709. The cost for
the current fiscal year is $410,000. The positions are fully funded by CCP and will not
impact the General Fund. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
4.8 Budget Amendment, Capital Asset Authority, and Agreement with Half a Bubble Out for
Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Program
In 2022, The Department of Behavioral Health was awarded a grant from the Department
of Healthcare Services and administered by the State's Grant Administrator, Adovocates
for Human Potential (AHP) in the amount of $5,000,000 to establish and operate a
Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Program in Butte County. The grant includes requirements
and funding for advertising and marketing. On November 15, 2024, the Department
published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Marketing & Advertising Services for the
Mobile Crisis Program. There were nine respondents; Archer & Hound Advertising of
Fresno, CA; Blue Flamingo Marketing of Chico, CA; Browne Musser of Larkspur, CA; Half
a Bubble Out of Chico, CA; Intutium Health of Denver, CO; Luceo CMG of Denver, CO;
Pirene2 of Venice, CA; Groner Associates of Ceritos, CA; and School of Thought, Inc. of
Alameda, CA. Half a Bubble Out was the highest scoring respondent. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Half a Bubble Out to
develop and deploy an advertising and marketing campaign. This includes brand
development, digital ads (for TV, gas pumps, websites, and streaming platforms like
Google and YouTube), radio ads in English and Spanish, and ads for billboards, transit
lines, and bus stops. The campaign will feature flyers, fact sheets, and brochures in
English, Spanish and Hmong, along with community-relations efforts. The term of the
agreement is February 11, 2025, through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $1,229,648. The
grant also includes funding for a recreational vehicle conversion to facilitate a Mobile
Crisis Unit. The Department recommends the Board approve a budget amendment to
increase appropriations by $1,454,648, which includes $225,000 for the Capital Asset
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purchase and $1,229,648 for the marketing and advertisement agreement. The project is
fully grant funded and does not impact the General Fund. (DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; 2) APPROVE BUDGET
AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED); AND 3) APPROVE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.9 Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Authorizing Durham Unified School District to Sell
Bonds Directly
On November 5, 2024, voters within the Durham Unified School District approved
Measure B for the issuance of $24,500,000 in bonds for various purposes set forth in the
ballot to the voters pertaining to educational facilities within the District.
The Board of Supervisors has received a certified, adopted copy of a resolution (District
Resolution) of the Board of Trustees of the District, authorizing the issuance of the first
series of bonds pursuant to the Bond Measure in an aggregate principal amount not-to-
exceed $9,000,000 to be designated the Durham Unified School District General
Obligation Bonds Election of 2024 Series A Bonds.
The District Board is requesting that the Board of Supervisors adopt a new resolution
allowing the District to issue General Obligation Bonds directly without the involvement of
the County as a conduit issuer under Education Code 15140 (b). Pursuant to the District
Resolution, the District is formally requesting the Auditor-Controller of the County to levy
ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the debt service
schedule for the Bonds, which will be provided by the District following the sale of the
Bonds.
The District Board additionally requests that specified County Officials be authorized and
directed to execute documents necessary to complete the transaction. (TREASURER-
TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.10 Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Authorizing Biggs Unified School District to Sell
Bonds Directly
On November 5, 2024, voters within the Biggs Unified School District approved Measure A
for the issuance of $16,500,000 in bonds for various purposes set forth in the ballot to the
voters pertaining to educational facilities within the District.
The Board of Supervisors has received a certified, adopted copy of a resolution of the
Board of Trustees of the District, authorizing the issuance of the first series of bonds
pursuant to the Bond Measure in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $6,000,000
to be designated the Biggs Unified School District General Obligation Bonds Election of
2024 Series 2025 Bonds.
The District Board is requesting that the Board of Supervisors adopt a new resolution
allowing the District to issue General Obligation Bonds directly without the involvement of
the County as a conduit issuer under Education Code 15140(b). Pursuant to the District
Resolution, the District is formally requesting the Auditor-Controller of the County to levy
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ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the debt service
schedule for the Bonds, which will be provided by the District following the sale of the
Bonds.
The District Board additionally requests that specified County Officials be authorized and
directed to execute documents necessary to complete the transaction. (TREASURER-
TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.11 Employment Contract for Director of Public Health
Approval is requested for an employment contract with Monica Soderstrom for the position
of Butte County Director of Public Health. The term of the contract is February 11, 2025
through February 10, 2028. The proposed annual salary is $150,709. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.12 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.13 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
4.14 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 of Intent to Assign Flat Mine Road to a Pre-existing
Private Road in Forbestown
The California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names approved replacement names
for roads that currently include derogatory words, pursuant to Assembly Bill 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 approve a resolution of intent that sets the time and date of a
public hearing to consider the road name change at the Board meeting on February 25,
2025, at 10:00 a.m. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
5.2 10:30 am - Public Hearing - Project Closeout for Table Mountain Phase II Multifamily
Housing Project Funded by CDBG Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
As a result of the 2018 Camp Fire, Butte County received an allocation of $118,186,909 in
CDBG Disaster Recovery MHP Funds from the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD). Through a competitive Request for Proposals, Butte
County awarded the Table Mountain Phase II project $4,500,000, and a Notice to Proceed
(NTP) was executed by HCD on June 21, 2023. Following construction, the City of Oroville
issued a Certificate of Occupancy for Table Mountain Phase II on December 23, 2024.
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Project Closeout requires a resolution by the Board of Supervisors documenting project
completion in order to evidence compliance of Butte County's obligations as required by
the Master Standard Agreement (MSA) and NTP. If adopted, submission of this resolution
to HCD along with the final financial report for reimbursement will allow the County to
secure the final 10% of the project award to reimburse the developer and associated
County grant administration costs. All milestones required by the MSA and NTP have
been met or exceeded, and the Department recommends the Board adopt the resolution
and authorize the Chair to sign. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 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
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
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6.3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
Property APN: 021-270-033-000
Agency Negotiators: Michael Hodson, Director of General Services; Joshua Pack, Director
of Public Works
Negotiating Party: Shadd, Michael Andrew
Negotiations: Terms and Conditions of Conveyance of Real Property Rights
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
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
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:
Tiffany Rowe, Interim
Fire Chief:
Garrett Sjolund
General Services:
Michael Hodson
Human Resources:
Sheri Waters
Information Systems:
Paul LaValley
Library:
Misty Wright
Public Health:
DeAnne Blankenship,
Interim
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