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BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
JANUARY 28, 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. Assessor's Office
3.1.a Resolution Recognizing Blake Bailey Upon His Retirement from the Assessor's Office
The Assessor's Office recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution
recognizing Blake Bailey on the occasion of his retirement December 30, 2024 after 33
years and 10 months of service. (ASSESSOR'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.2. County Administration
3.2.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the January 14, 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE JANUARY 14, 2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
3.2.b Resolution Ratifying Local Disaster Proclamation
Andy Pickett, the Chief Administrative Officer, proclaimed a local emergency on July 2,
2024, due to the Thompson fire. The fire burned a portion of the community with a high
concentration of access and functional needs population and ultimately destroyed 34
structures. On July 25, 2024, the Chief Administrative Officer proclaimed a local
emergency for the Park Fire. The Park Fire started the afternoon of July 24, 2024, in
Upper Bidwell Park on the edge of Chico and grew quickly, requiring evacuations in North
Chico, Richardson Springs, Cohasset, Butte Meadows, and Forest Ranch. The Park Fire
destroyed 428 structures. The magnitude of the Thompson and Park Fires quickly
outpaced local capacity and each were declared a local emergency due to wildfire.
Per California Law, once the proclamation is ratified, it must be renewed every 60 days.
The Department requests the Board renew the local emergency for the Park and
Thompson Fires. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3. Department of Employment & Social Services
3.3.a Appointment to Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC) Board of Commissioners
On September 14, 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 4207
authorizing Butte County to join the PHC to negotiate an exclusive contract with California
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to provide Medi-Cal managed health care
services in Butte County. The PHC successfully negotiated an exclusive contract with
DHCS authorizing the expansion into Butte County. On September 1, 2023, DHCS
announced PHC has met the criteria for operational readiness and the 2024 Medi-Cal
contract requirements.
On November 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors appointed three commissioners to serve
on the PHC for a term of four years by a majority vote. The Chief Administrative Officer
and Directors from the Departments of Behavioral Health, Employment and Social
Services, and Public Health recommended the following individuals be appointed: Dr.
Andrew Miller - Enloe Medical Center; Shelby Boston - Director, Employment and Social
Services; and Scott Kennelly - Director, Behavioral Health. As Shelby Boston departed
Butte County on January 24, 2025, and Tiffany Rowe assumed the role of Interim Director
for the Department of Employment and Social Services effective January 25, 2025, the
Department recommends appointing Tiffany Rowe to the PHC Board of
Commissioners. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPOINT TIFFANY ROWE TO THE PHC COMMISSION AS
RECOMMENDED TO SERVE A FOUR YEAR TERM.
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3.4. Department of General Services
3.4.a Budget Amendment for Maintenance Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25
On June 25, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved various maintenance projects for
General Services. Two maintenance projects require transfers from the Department of
Behavioral Health and PG&E Settlement Fund. The Gridley Vets Hall Roof and HVAC
project is funded by the PG&E Settlement Funds as part of the Deferred Maintenance and
Rehabilitation project. Flood damage mitigation at 556 Cohasset is funded by the
Department of Behavioral Health. The Department of General Services recommends the
Board approve a budget amendment increasing appropriations $2,484,291 in the PG&E
Settlement Fund and increase appropriations $28,016 in the Behavioral Health Fund in
order to transfer funding to the Department of General Services. The amendment also
includes changes in the Department of General Services to budget the transfer revenue
and increase appropriations to meet the approved cost of both projects. (DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.4.b Ratification of Change Orders 1 through 3 and Approval of Change Orders 4 and 5 for
Oroville Veterans Memorial Park (OVMP) with Rock Creek Construction, Inc.
On July 30, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Rock Creek
Construction, Inc. (Rock Creek) with a not-to-exceed amount of $974,411 for completion
of the remaining substantial construction of the OVMP that is funded by a Housing and
Urban Development Community Project Funding Grant with additional ARPA funding. The
Department of General Services has issued three change orders to Rock Creek totaling
$95,229 to resolve issues with the existing construction. Change order 1 for $46,460 to
remove existing work, change order 2 for $35,445 to supply and install future security
camera pathways, and change order 3 for $13,324 to add additional fencing and gate.
Rock Creek has submitted an additional change order 4 for $20,529, to supply six
lockable flagpoles to match the existing flagpole and Change Order 5 for $27,788 for
unforeseen conditions rising from changed storm drain locations and wall elevations. The
Department recommends the Board ratify change orders 1 through 3 that were previously
executed by General Services and approve change orders 4 and 5. (DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS 1 THROUGH 3; AND 2) APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS 4 AND 5 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4.c Notice of Completion for Job Order Contract with Mesa Energy Systems Inc. dba Emcor
Services Mesa Energy (Emcor) for Domestic Hot Water Boilers and Water Heaters serving
3, 5 and 7 Gillick Way, Oroville for the Butte County Sheriff's Office
On December 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved a Job Order Contract Notice to
Proceed with Emcor in the amount of $796,694 for the replacement of the domestic
boilers and water heater systems servicing the Butte County Jail and the Sheriff’s office
located at 3, 5, and 7 Gillick Way, Oroville. During the course of construction, two change
orders were issued with the total amount of $79,622, for a final contract amount of
$876,317. All contract work has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
Department of Development Services, Special Inspectors, and the Department of General
Services. The Department of General Services recommends the Board ratify the two
change orders, accept the work as complete, and authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of
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Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS 1 AND 2; 2) ACCEPT
THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.5. Department of Human Resources
3.5.a Adoption of the Salary Ordinance
The Department of Human Resources has prepared an updated Salary Ordinance. The
ordinance includes details on allocated positions, and the salary plans for classified
positions, elected and appointed officials and members of the Board of Supervisors. A
new salary ordinance is typically adopted once per year and is then amended with
resolutions during the course of the year. The ordinance being considered incorporates
changes the Board of Supervisors has made to the Salary Ordinance through the
December 10, 2024 Board meeting. The Board waived the first reading of the ordinance at
the January 14, 2025 meeting. The Salary Ordinance shall be in effect as of January 28,
2025. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE SALARY ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.6. Department of Information Systems
3.6.a Resolution in Recognition of George Benton Upon His Retirement from the Department of
Information Systems
The Department of Information Systems recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt
a resolution recognizing the retirement of George Benton on the occasion of his retirement
on December 30, 2024, after 27 and a half years of service. (DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of Water & Resource Conservation
3.7.a Contract Amendment with West Yost & Associates Inc. (West Yost) for the District No. 6
Palermo Master Drainage Plan Project
On January 23, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with West Yost for
the implementation of the District No. 6 Palermo Master Drainage Plan project. The
project is funded through the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the
local match requirement is being provided by the Subdivision Drainage Fund. The term of
the contract is January 23, 2024, through March 1, 2025, not-to-exceed $287,425. The
Department of Water and Resource Conservation has been working with West Yost for
the duration of the project and has identified additional services required beyond the
original scope of work. Required services include additional data collection and field visits;
data sharing and coordination with partner agencies South Feather Water and Power
Agency and the Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agency; limited site surveys
for topographic data; expanded hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; and additional public
outreach. The Department has secured a project timeline extension from the grantor,
allowing for additional time for modeling, outreach, and Plan preparation. The Department
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recommends the Board approve a contract amendment with West Yost to modify the
scope of work, increase the fixed price amount by $66,904, not-to-exceed $354,329 and
extend the term by nine months, through December 31, 2025. All other terms remain the
same. The cost of the contract is fully grant funded and does not impact the General
Fund. (DEPARTMENT OF WATER & RESOURCE CONSERVATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8. Fire Department
3.8.a Budget Amendment and Capital Asset Purchase to Replace a Type III Fire Engine
Destroyed in North Complex Fire
In September of 2020, a Type III Fire Engine was used by the Butte County Fire
Department Volunteer Company 61 and was destroyed in the North Complex Fire. On
June 28, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved the capital asset purchase of the Type
III Fire Engine in the budget hearing. However, the purchase was not completed. The
County's insurance carrier has authorized replacement on a reimbursement basis with a
deductible of $4,375.
The Fire Department recommends the Board approve the purchasing a Type III Fire
Engine in the amount of $652,233. Insurance proceeds will reimburse the County in the
amount of $647,858 and the deductible will be paid by the Department's budget. (FIRE
DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.8.b Budget Amendment and Capital Asset Purchase
On January 23, 2024, the Board approved the purchase of a grant funded excavator
masticator, tractor, and trailer. The Fire Department has been working with General
Services to identify a vendor for the specialized equipment and is now ready to purchase
the equipment. The Department recommends the Board approve a capital asset purchase
of $1,500,000 for the excavator masticator, tractor and trailer equipment. The purchase is
grant funded and will have no impact on the general fund. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - 1) AUTHORIZE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.9. Probation Department
3.9.a Contract Amendment with Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley (BGC)
BGC has been a service provider since 2001, establishing a partnership with the
Probation Department to deliver programs focused on youth rehabilitation and community
reintegration. In July 2024, the Probation Department entered into a contract with BGC to
provide a range of essential services, including after-school programs, diversion, and
restorative justice aimed at supporting youth. The Department recommends amending the
contract with BGC to better align with the evolving needs. The amendment revises the
scope of services to incorporate the Commitment to Success Program (CSP) and
increases the maximum amount by $67,046, to $267,046. The CSP will offer weekly,
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evidence-based programming focused on personal growth, academic success, career
readiness, and life skills development for up to 15 youth and is funded by the Juvenile
Justice Crime Prevention Act of 2000 with no impact on the General Fund. All other terms
remain the same. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.10. Department of Public Works
3.10.a Amendment to Department of Public Works Purchasing and Procurement Policy
On December 13, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved the Department of Public
Works Purchasing and Procurement Policy, which aligns with California Uniform Public
Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCA) regulations. Under current CUPCCA
regulations, public projects of $60,000 or less may be carried out through a force account
or negotiated contract. Public projects of $200,000 or less may be allowed to contract by
informal procedures, while public projects exceeding $200,000 must follow formal bidding
procedures. Assembly Bill (AB) 2192 has amended Section 22032 of CUPCCA by raising
the limits for mandatory procurement bidding methods for public projects. This legislation
permits public projects of $75,000 or less to be performed through force account or
negotiated contract; projects costing $220,000 or less to be awarded through informal
bidding procedures; and projects of $220,000 or more must be procured through formal
bidding processes. The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to
the Public Works Purchasing and Procurement Policy to reflect the changes set forth by
AB 2192. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.10.b Resolutions Recognizing Geraldine Lynch and Matthew Muir as Recipients of 2024
County Engineers Association of California Memorial Scholarships
The County Engineers Association of California (CEAC) is a professional organization
committed to advancing civil engineering in California by promoting professional
development, advocating for sound public policy, and supporting the next generation of
engineers. Civil engineers play a crucial role in our community by designing, constructing,
and maintaining essential infrastructure. The Department of Public Works recommends
the Board of Supervisors approve resolutions recognizing Geraldine Lynch and Matthew
Muir, civil engineering students at California State University, Chico, for their outstanding
achievement in being awarded 2024 CEAC Memorial Scholarships. By acknowledging
their accomplishments, this resolution aims to inspire future generations to pursue
careers in civil engineering and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of
Butte County. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.10.c Contract Amendment with Consor North America, Inc. for On-Call Engineering Services
On October 26, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Consor North
America, Inc. for on-call engineering services to support the Department of Public Works
with engineering services on a task-order basis. The contract term is October 26, 2021,
through October 26, 2026, not-to-exceed $500,000. To date, the Department has issued
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three task orders that total $484,847. The Department has additional projects that require
preliminary engineering services, including repairs to multiple roads damaged in the
severe storm events of 2023 and 2024. To ensure funds are available to support current
and anticipated projects, the Department recommends the Board approve a contract
amendment for Consor North America, Inc. to increase the maximum payable amount by
$485,000, not-to-exceed $985,000. All other contract terms will remain the
same. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11. Other
3.11.a Certification of the Butte County Local Planning Council (LPC) Membership and Receive
Amended By-Laws
The LPC serves as an advisory body to the Butte County Board of Supervisors, the Butte
County Superintendent of Schools, and the Butte County Children and Families
Commission. The LPC develops policy proposals, recommends priorities on childcare
and child development services, assesses early care and education needs, and plans for
specialized childcare systems through collaborative partnerships. Each year, the Butte
County Office of Education submits its annual request for Board of Supervisors’
certification of the composition of the membership for the LPC. The Certification
Statement Regarding Composition of LPC Membership identifies the voting membership
and the category that each council member represents. The categories have been
defined by the state to ensure appropriate representation on the Council and is verified by
the County Board of Supervisors, the County Superintendent of Schools and the Local
Child Care and Development Planning Council Chairperson.
In addition, the LPC approved amended by-laws on November 19, 2024, to address
specifics regarding the number of members required for quorum, proxy membership, and
terms of service. No substantial changes have been made to the overall functions of the
council. The California Department of Social Services requires that the Board of
Supervisors acknowledge receipt of the amended by-laws prior to adoption.
The LPC requests the Board certify the LPC Composition Statement and receive the
amended LPC by-laws. (OTHER)
Action Requested - 1) CERTIFY THE LPC COMPOSITION STATEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) RECEIVE THE AMENDED LPC BY-LAWS.
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.
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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 three vacancies on the Commission and Supervisor Connelly has nominated
Donna Bayles to represent District 1, Supervisor Kimmelshue has nominated Fred
Montgomery to represent District 4, and Supervisor Teeter has nominated Mauny Roethler
to represent District 5. If appointed, each member would serve a term ending January 1,
2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT DONNA BAYLES (DIST. 1), FRED MONTGOMERY
(DIST. 4) AND MAUNY ROETHLER (DIST. 5) TO THE BUTTE COUNTY WATER
COMMISSION TO EACH SERVE A 4 YEAR TERM ENDING JANUARY 1, 2029.
4.4 Appointment to the Butte County Resource Conservation District
Resource Conservation Districts (RCD's) are special districts that help private landowners
protect soil, water, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources. RCD's make available
technical, financial and educational resources, whatever their source, and focus or
coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land manager with conservation
of soil, water and related natural resources.
The Butte County RCD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors comprised of
local landowners, ranchers, and farmers. Appointments are made by the Board of
Supervisors, with one member nominated by each supervisory district.
There are three vacancies on the District Board and Supervisor Connelly has nominated
Dave Lee to represent District 1, Supervisor Kimmelshue has nominated Jeff Carter to
represent District 4, and Supervisor Teeter has nominated Allen Harthorn to represent
District 5. If appointed, each member would serve a term ending January 1,
2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT DAVE LEE (DIST. 1), JEFF CARTER (DIST. 4), AND
ALLEN HARTHORN (DIST. 5) TO THE BUTTE COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT TO SERVE A TERM ENDING JANUARY 1, 2029.
4.5 Butte County Leadership Academy 2024 Program Summary
In December 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract for Butte County to
partner with The Training Place at Butte College to facilitate a Countywide Leadership
Academy. This academy provided a wide array of professional trainings conducted by
qualified, professional trainers with its primary focus on succession planning for County
leadership positions. The employees that participated in this academy were identified as a
result of their professional accomplishments and selected for their future leadership
potential. This presentation is an overview of the success of this academy and the
partnership with The Training Place at Butte College including plans for future leadership
academies. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
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Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION
4.6 Prohousing Designation Program Application
The Department of Development Services is applying for a Prohousing Designation under
the Prohousing Program, which is administered by the Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) pursuant to Government Code section 65589.9. The
Prohousing Program provides incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with State
Housing Element Law and that have enacted Prohousing Policies that reduce barriers to
construction to address the State's housing shortage and affordability crisis. Incentives
include prioritizing grant applications for jurisdictions with a Prohousing Designation for
specified housing and infrastructure grant funding. The Department has determined that
the County's existing policies within the Butte County General Plan's Housing Element
qualify for the Prohousing Designation, including coordination with developers to
streamline the permitting process and collaboration with existing service providers to
address special housing needs for homeless, disabled, and elderly persons, large families,
and farmworkers.
In order to receive a Prohousing Designation from the State, the County completed and
submitted an application to HCD on December 30, 2024, in compliance with the
deadline, beginning a review process that will conclude on March 7, 2025. HCD allows for
the formal resolution to be submitted after the deadline as a supplement to the application
package to allow jurisdictions to work within Board of Supervisors meeting timelines.
Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution authorizing the
Department's application for the State of California's Prohousing
Program. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.7 Request for Building Permit Fee Waiver from the Golden Empire Council Boy Scouts of
America
The Golden Empire Council Boy Scouts of America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,
has requested the Board of Supervisors waive County building permit fees associated with
the permitting of a water tank and water tank storage structure. Butte County Code
sections 1-18 and 3-40.5 allow the Board to waive fees under certain circumstances. As
stated in section 3-40.5: “All or part of any fee specified in this article may be refunded or
transferred to a related application upon order of the Board of Supervisors, if the applicant
is a public entity or nonprofit charitable organization or if the Board finds that it is otherwise
in the public interest to do so.” The total amount of the requested waiver is $9,542.93
which includes $9,387.93 for permit fees and $155 for a refund processing
fee. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROCESS A REFUND OF
BUILDING PERMIT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,387.93; AND 2) WAIVE THE
REFUND PROCESSING FEE OF $155.00
4.8 Summary of the Five-Mile Basin and Big Chico Creek Sediment Analysis and Post-Park
Fire Report
On May 28, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed the Department of Public Works to
prepare a report summarizing the existing conditions and process for the long-term
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maintenance and management of the Five-Mile Basin, which regulates stormwater flows
downstream along Big Chico Creek and Lindo Channel and provides critical flood
protection to Chico and surrounding areas. Sediment from Big 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 2021 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.
The Department partnered with Northstar Engineering to conduct a volume calculation and
hydraulic analysis of Big Chico Creek. Information gathered is presented in the Big Chico
Creek Volume Calculation and Creek Hydraulic Analysis Report.
On November 12, 2024, the Department presented a summary of the Park Fire Watershed
Emergency Response Team (WERT) evaluation to the Board. The Department discussed
county-maintained infrastructure identified in the WERT evaluation and the actions taken
to address potential debris flow and flooding concerns. Recognizing the short-term impact
debris flows may have on the Five-Mile Basin the Department commissioned a
supplemental report reflecting the WERT evaluation. The Department has prepared a
presentation of the sediment analysis and Post-Park Fire report
recommendations. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
4.9 Resolution of Intent to Amend the Assessments for County Service Area (CSA) 172 and
Conduct a Protest Hearing
CSA 172 provides street lighting, stormwater drainage, fire suppression, and landscape
maintenance services to 44 parcels in the Autumn Park subdivision. While maximum
assessment charges have remained unchanged since its formation in 1999, infrastructure
maintenance costs have increased significantly over the past twenty-five years. As a
result, expenditures exceed CSA revenues and are depleting the CSA’s available fund
balance. The Department of Public Works recommends an assessment increase, which,
combined with a revised landscape contract for reduced services, will gradually increase
fund balance and address anticipated future fire suppression system upgrades.
The Department recommends approving a Resolution of Intent to proceed with a protest
hearing to consider amending the assessments for CSA 172. This action would allow the
Department to begin the Proposition 218 protest hearing process and set the Public
Hearing for March 25, 2025, at 10:00 am to consider such a charge. If the assessment
increase is not protested by a majority of CSA 172 property owners, election ballots will be
mailed, and a public hearing scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM to determine
whether the assessment increases shall be imposed as recommended. (DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND THE
ASSESSMENTS FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA (CSA) 172; AND 2) SET A PROTEST
HEARING FOR MARCH 25, 2025, AT 10:00 AM.
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4.10 Update on the Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Mental Health Rehabilitation Center
(MHRC) Request for Proposals (RFPs)
On February 22, 2024, the County was awarded the Department of State Hospitals IST
Diversion and Community Based Restoration (CBR) Infrastructure Project grant in the
amount of $4,687,500. The grant is administered by the State's grant intermediary,
Advocates for Human Potential and is intended to facilitate the purchase or lease of a
facility to house a 50-bed MHRC for the IST population. The grant was awarded based
upon the number MHRC Beds the facility would provide at $93,750 per bed.
The Department of Behavioral Health published two RFPs to solicit a service provider to
develop, implement and operate the 50-bed MHRC for the IST population. The first RFP
had no respondents, and the second RFP had one respondent that did not fit the required
financial parameters. Without providers to develop and implement a 50-bed MHRC, the
Department may be required to decline the grant award. An alternative could be to seek
out a facility that would serve as an unlocked MHRC to house the IST population. The
Department is seeking direction from the Board. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH)
Action Requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
4.11 Resolutions Authorizing Temporary Deputy Probation Officer Longevity and Hiring Bonus
Programs
Staff recruitment and subsequent retention of Deputy Probation Officer positions in the
Probation Department has presented an ongoing challenge for Butte County for several
years despite traditional efforts to find and keep staff. Additionally, the decreased staffing
associated with recruitment difficulties and turnover has continued to add to the burden on
current employees who have to carry larger caseloads. In response to these challenges,
other agencies have recently implemented recruitment and retention incentives such as
longevity and hiring bonuses to attract applicants and maintain staffing at required levels.
The Chief Probation Officer recommends implementation of a temporary longevity bonus
of $7,500 and hiring bonus of $5,000, subject to the implementation and management of
the Human Resources Director. The longevity bonus would be paid to those full time
Deputy Probation Officer positions employed on March 1, 2025. The hiring bonus of
$5,000 would be for the 38 current vacant Deputy Probation Officer positions and continue
through January 2026. By authorizing a similar program as other agencies there is an
opportunity to retain existing and entice new qualified employees to these extremely
difficult-to-fill positions. Program costs will be up to $818,000 and will be funded by
Department salary savings which have significantly increased in recent
years. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION 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
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.1 10:00 am - Timed Item - Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Article XXIII to Chapter 2
of the Butte County Code Implementing a Community Choice Aggregation Program with
Pioneer Energy (Pioneer)
Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) programs allow local governments to procure
electricity generation on behalf of residents and businesses at wholesale market rates
while still utilizing the existing transmission and distribution infrastructure of utilities like
PG&E. Butte County, along with the cities of Chico and Oroville, previously attempted to
establish a local CCA, Butte Choice Energy (BCE), but market conditions prevented its
launch.
Pioneer is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) serving El Dorado and Placer counties, and
several cities in our region. Like BCE, Pioneer is committed to local investments in
economic development, energy efficiency programs, and renewable energy. 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 directed staff to move forward with Pioneer. On December
19, 2024, the Pioneer Governing Board approved these expansion efforts and an
amendment to their JPA. Chico, Paradise, and Oroville staff are introducing similar actions
to their legislative bodies.
Pursuant to California Public Utilities Code section 366.2(c)(12), the Department proposes
the introduction of an ordinance that amends Article XXIII to Chapter 2 of the Butte County
Code to implement a Community Choice Aggregation Program with
Pioneer. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
5.2 11:00 am - Timed Item - 2025 State and Federal Legislative Platform Discussion
Each year, the Board of Supervisors considers and adopts platforms establishing priorities
with regard to State and federal legislation and regulation. These platforms provide a basis
for advocacy throughout the year. The draft 2025 platforms were prepared in consultation
with Department Heads, input from Board Members and assistance from the County's
State and federal consultants. The documents continue to address issues such as public
safety, health and human services, water, public infrastructure, local government finances,
and general government.
Paul Yoder of Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer and Lange will discuss the State platform
and provide updates regarding current legislative activities at the State level. Kristi More
and Chris Griffin of The Ferguson Group will discuss the federal platform and legislative
activities at the federal level.
Staff recommend the Board approve the platform documents or provide direction on
changes to be brought back for final considerations in February. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE 2025 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS
OR PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
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5.3 12:00 pm - Public Hearing - Tuscan Water District Electoral Divisions
The Tuscan Water District was formed by the Butte Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCo) on February 1, 2024, subject to certain conditions. On July 17, 2024, the Tuscan
Water District Board of Directors adopted Resolution 2024-07 requesting the Board of
Supervisors establish electoral divisions based on the district map which depicts nine
divisions of equal acreage size and boundaries in accordance with Water Code sections
35025 and 35026. The proposed action satisfies condition No. 9 of the LAFCo formation
conditions.
The Tuscan Water District Board of Directors requests the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution to establish nine electoral divisions for Tuscan Water District based upon equal
size in acres, utilizing boundaries set forth in the map prepared by the District in
accordance with Water Code sections 35025 and 35026. (OTHER)
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
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Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - General Unit;
Butte County Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory Unit;
Skilled Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District Attorneys Association
- Attorney Unit; Confidential Employee Unit; Non-Represented
Employee Unit; Board of Supervisors Executive Assistants
6.3 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - one case:
a. Hartman v. USA, COB et al United States District Court, Eastern District 2:20-cv-01492
(COUNTY COUNSEL)
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