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BUTTE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
APRIL 22, 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. Clerk-Recorder's Office
3.1.a Letter of Support for AB 1430 (Bennett) Related to Increasing Clerk-Recorder Fees
The Clerk-Recorder's Office is seeking support for AB 1430, authored by Assembly
Member Steve Bennett. This bill would adjust fees charged for services by the Department
to account for the increased cost of providing those services. The last adjustment to these
fees was made in 2010, and without the proposed legislation, maintaining operations
within the current fee structure continues to be, and will increasingly become more
difficult. The Department recommends approval of a letter of support. (CLERK-
RECORDER'S OFFICE)
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Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.2. County Administration
3.2.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the April 8, 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE APRIL 8, 2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
3.2.b Letter of Support for AB 964 (Hadwick)
AB 964 would update the reimbursement process for state-mandated local programs
(often referred to as SB 90) allowing State overpayments identified through audits to be
offset from unpaid claims. Counties have faced clawbacks based on minor or technical
changes to program guidelines, even when those claims had previously passed audits
without issue. Butte County is currently undergoing an audit for a mandated program that
other agencies have already been required to repay in full. These retroactive adjustments
create significant financial strain on top of the millions owed to counties by the State. Butte
County is currently owed over $2.8 million in SB 90 reimbursements. By enabling offsets,
AB 964 reduces the need for direct payments and helps preserve local resources. Staff
recommend approval of a letter of support. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.2.c Letter of Support for Prop 4 Biomass Investment in the North Valley
At the April 8, 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Supervisor Teeter, with the
concurrence of the Board, requested a letter advocating for Proposition 4 investment in
biomass in the north valley. Proposition 4, passed by the voters in 2024, authorizes $10
billion in general obligation bonds aimed at conserving natural resources and responding
to the causes and effects of climate change and provides an opportunity for much-needed
biomass investment in the north valley. Agricultural biomass, traditionally disposed of
through burning, creates ozone precursors, particle pollution and climate pollutants. While
burning contributes to air quality issues, it is a cheaper and more convenient tool relative
to chipping, shredding and mulching, which often require state incentives to offset
additional costs. The biomass waste from this agricultural output can be converted into
energy and useful bioproducts to minimize damage to air quality and the environment and
create economic opportunities, but requires investment to scale up. Proposition 4 provides
the opportunity to make that investment. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3. Department of Behavioral Health
3.3.a Contracts with Adelphi Medical Staffing and Cell Staff LLC for Locum Clinician Services
Due to a shortage of clinicians in Butte County, the Department of Behavioral Health
contracts with locum agencies to supply clinicians to meet the required level of mental
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health services available to the County. The Department released a Request for Proposal
on November 1, 2024, for locum clinician services. The Department received eight
responses: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC of Kennesaw, GA; Amergis Healthcare Staffing,
Inc. of Columbia, MD; Barton Healthcare Staffing of Peabody, MA; Best Nest
Management, LLC of City of Industry, CA; Cell Staff, LLC of Tampa, FL; Health Advocates
Network, Inc. of West Covina, CA; California Locums PC of Alpharetta, GA; and
ShareStaff, LLC of Stockton, CA. Five respondents were awarded: Health Advocates
Network, Inc; Amergis Healthcare Staffing; California Locums PC; Adelphi Medical
Staffing, and Cell Staff, LLC.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve contracts with Adelphi
Medical Staffing and Cell Staff LLC for locum clinician services. The term of each contract
is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $50,000 each (combined total of
$100,000). The three remaining awarded contracts are pending vendor signature and will
be submitted for Board consideration in May. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.3.b Contracts with Cell Staff, LLC; Healthcare Staffing Professional, Inc.; and WorldWide
Travel Staffing for Locum Nurse Services
Due to a shortage of nurses in Butte County, the Department of Behavioral Health
contracts with locum agencies to supply nurses to meet the required level of mental health
services available to the County. The Department released a Request for Proposal on
November 1, 2024 for locum nursing services. The Department received ten responses:
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC of Kennesaw, GA; Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. of
Columbia, MD; Best Nest Management, LLC of City of Industry, CA; Cell Staff, LLC of
Tampa, FL; Health Advocates Network, Inc. of West Covina, CA; Healthcare Staffing
Professionals, Inc. of Reseda, CA; Healthsmart Pro, Inc. of Pomona, CA; Medasource of
Indianapolis, IN; ShareStaff, LLC of Stockton, CA; and WorldWide Travel Staffing of
Tonawanda, NY. Four respondents were awarded, Cell Staff, LLC, Healthcare Staffing
Professional, Inc., WorldWide Travel Staffing, and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve contracts with Cell Staff,
Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc., and WorldWide Travel Staffing for locum nursing
services. The term of each contract is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The maximum
payable amount varies per vendor based on available locum nurses and is as follows: Cell
Staff, LLC, not-to-exceed $50,000; Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc, not-to-exceed
$100,000; and WorldWide Travel Staffing, not-to-exceed $50,000 (combined total of
$200,000). The fourth awarded contract is pending vendor signature and will be submitted
for Board consideration in May. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.3.c Contracts with Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC, ExMed, Inc., and Traditions Behavioral
Health for Locum Outpatient Psychiatry Services
Due to a shortage of Psychiatrists in Butte County, the Department of Behavioral Health
contracts with Locum Agencies to supply outpatient psychiatry services to meet the
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required level of mental health services available to the County. The Department released
a Request for Proposal on January 17, 2025, for outpatient psychiatry services. There
were seven responses: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC of Kennesaw, GA; Barton
Healthcare Staffing of Peabody, MA; Bridge Telehealth of Irvine, CA; ExMed, Inc. of
Burbank, CA; California Locums PC of Alpharetta, GA; Traditions Behavioral Health of
Larkspur, CA; and Vivo Healthstaff Inc.of Dublin, CA. Four respondents were awarded:
Adelphi Medical Staffing, ExMed, Inc., Traditions Behavioral Health, and California
Locums PC.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve contracts with Adelphi
Medical Staffing, ExMed, Inc., and Traditions Behavioral Health for locum outpatient
psychiatry services. The term of each contract is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The
maximum payable amount varies per vendor based on available locum psychiatrists and is
as follows: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC, not-to-exceed $75,000, ExMed, Inc, not-to-
exceed $543,120, and Traditions Behavioral Health, not-to-exceed $890,000 (combined
total of $1,508,120). The fourth awarded contract is pending vendor signature and will be
submitted for Board consideration in May. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.4. Department of Employment & Social Services
3.4.a Revenue Agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) for Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 5 (HHAP-5)
Funding
The State of California through HCD, administers HHAP-5 to build on regional
coordination and support local jurisdictions to reduce and end homelessness. On behalf of
the County and Butte Countywide Homeless Continuum of Care, the Department of
Employment and Social Services was awarded HHAP-5 funds to address the
homelessness crisis in the County. HCD awarded a total of $3,485,389 with $1,742,695
for FY 2025-26. This funding will be used to provide delivery of permanent housing,
services coordination, and administration to reduce homelessness in the community. The
Department has solicited to subcontract a majority of the funds. The Department
recommends the Board approve a revenue agreement with HCD for HHAP-5 funds. The
term for the revenue agreement is upon HCD approval through June 30, 2029, not-to-
exceed $3,485,389. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE REVENUE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO SIGN INCLUDING ALL
RELATED DOCUMENTS.
3.4.b Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between First 5 Butte County Children and
Families Commission (First 5) and the Department of Employment and Social Services for
Child Abuse Prevention Council Services
First 5 was formed in 1998 and works collaboratively with the community to serve young
children and families in the County. The Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) was
established in 1975, per Welfare and Institutions Code sections 18965-18971, and is a
State mandated council. CAPC's primary purpose is to coordinate the community's efforts
to prevent and respond to child abuse through education, awareness, and outreach. On
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August 27, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the dissolution of CAPC, permitting
temporary transfer of its operations to the Department of Employment and Social
Services.
First 5 is the most qualified organization to temporarily absorb CAPC responsibilities and
provide CAPC services, and shall continue to support and promote healthy families,
enhance child development, and increase family strengths to reduce child abuse and
neglect. First 5 will establish a new CAPC in accordance with Welfare and Institutions
Code section 18982.2 and the 1989 proclamation of the Butte County Board of
Supervisors by the end date of the recommended MOU, no later than June 30, 2026.
The Department recommends the Board approve an MOU with First 5 for the CAPC of
Butte County activities and services. The term of the MOU is July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2026, not-to-exceed $200,000. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4.c Resolution Recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission, acting on behalf of the the Child
Abuse Prevention Council, requests the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution
recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Butte County. (DEPARTMENT
OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5. Department of General Services
3.5.a Notice of Completion for Job Order Contract (JOC) with T&S Intermodal Maintenance, Inc.
dba T&S West (T&S West) for the Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall Roof and HVAC Project
at 249 Sycamore Street, Gridley, CA
In July 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a JOC Notice to Proceed with T&S West
in the amount of $1,396,961 for the Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall Roof and HVAC
Replacement project located at 249 Sycamore Street, Gridley. Including previously ratified
change orders totaling $108,323, the final contract amount is $1,505,284. All contract
work has been completed, inspected, and approved by the Department of Development
Services, and the Department of General Services. The Department of General Services
recommends the Board accept the work as complete and authorize the Chair to sign the
Notice of Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE AND; 2)
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.5.b Ratification of Change Orders 6 through 11 for Oroville Veterans Memorial Park (OVMP)
with Rock Creek Construction, Inc. (Rock Creek)
On July 30, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Rock Creek to
complete the remaining substantial construction of the OVMP, not to exceed $974,411.
On January 28, 2025, the Board ratified Change Orders 1 through 3 and approved
Change Orders 4 and 5 for a total of $143,545. The Department of General Services has
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since issued an additional six change orders totaling $56,818. These change orders
include Change Order 6 for $1,666 to cover additional concrete removal and replacement;
Change Order 7 for $7,271 for the addition of a monument pedestal; Change Order 8 for
$4,872 to address drainage corrections; Change Order 9 for $18,579 for grading and
accessibility modifications; Change Order 10 for $10,065 to install additional security
camera poles; and Change Order 11 for $14,365 to replace caps on the columns of the
overlook structure. The total for all 11 change orders is $200,363, bringing the total
contract amount not to exceed $1,174,774. The Department recommends that the Board
ratify Change Orders 6 through 11, which were previously executed by General
Services. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS 6 THROUGH 11.
3.6. Department of Human Resources
3.6.a Resolution of Workers' Compensation Coverage for Volunteers
Resolution 76-136 established the rules for the administration of the merit and personnel
program, which included Section 10.2 (now Section 9.4) of the Personnel Rules which
states volunteers, board members, and commission members who are performing non-
paid authorized services for Butte County pursuant to County and State law are covered
by the County's workers’ compensation insurance policy while performing such service.
California Labor Code section 3363.5 allows for volunteer workers, authorized by the
governing board of a public agency to perform volunteer services for the public entity and
to be treated for workers' compensation purposes like employees of the public entity for
the purpose of obtaining workers' compensation coverage. In order for volunteers to be
entitled to workers' compensation benefits, the Labor Code requires the adoption of a
resolution by the governing board. Upon review of Resolution 76-136, and communication
with the County's excess workers' compensation insurer Public Risk Innovation, Solutions,
and Management (PRISM), Resolution 76-136 is not thorough in scope and thus, a new
comprehensive resolution on this subject is required. In addition, the resolution extends
workers' compensation coverage to unpaid interns and Butte County grand
jurors. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of Public Health
3.7.a Capital Asset Purchase and Surplus - Respirator Fit Tester
The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare capital assets surplus that are no longer
serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The Department of Public Health
recommends the Board declare a 2010 Respirator Fit Tester at end of life surplus to the
needs of the County and provide approval for disposal via trade in for the newer model.
The Department recommends the purchase of a Respirator Fit Tester with an estimated
cost of $15,500 which includes a $2,000 trade-in discount. The Respirator Fit Tester is
utilized to ensure qualified Public Health staff wear properly fitted respirators for protection
against airborne hazards. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; 2) DECLARE CAPITAL
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ASSET SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY; AND 3) APPROVE DISPOSAL
OF CAPITAL ASSET.
3.7.b Resolution Continuing the Local Health Emergency Proclamation for Park and Thompson
Fires
Former Butte County Health Officer, Dr. David Canton, declared a local health emergency
in Butte County on July 27, 2024, due to the Park Fire that started on July 24, 2024. The
Park Fire destroyed 428 structures in the County, resulting in a large amount of debris
which contains hazardous materials. On August 7, 2024, the Health Officer expanded the
local health emergency to include the Thompson Fire. The debris poses a substantial
present and potential hazard to human health and the environment unless managed
properly. Per California law, once the proclamation is ratified it must be renewed every 30
days. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors renew the local health
emergency declaration for the Park and Thompson Fires. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8. Department of Public Works
3.8.a Plans, Specifications, and Ratify Contract for the New Scale House Improvement Project
at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF)
On March 11, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment and capital
asset authority to construct a new Scale House at the NRRWF. In coordination with the
Board Chair and County Administration and under the authority granted to the Director of
Public Works by the Public Works Purchasing and Procurement Policy during a state of
emergency, as well as Public Contract Code sections 22050 and 22035, The Department
of Public Works entered into an emergency contract with Slater and Son Construction of
Chico, CA for $453,065 to expedite project delivery. This contract, executed without a
formal solicitation process, is subject to Board ratification.
The New Scale House Improvement Project will enhance public safety by addressing
hazardous traffic conditions along Neal Road caused by increased Park Fire debris
removal activity at NRRWF. The project will reduce vehicle congestion, minimize roadside
queuing, and improve overall traffic flow by doubling the number of scales and tripling the
driveway length within the facility. These enhancements will help prevent accidents,
improve access for facility users, and strengthen emergency response capabilities in the
area. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; 2)
RATIFY THE CONTRACT WITH SLATER AND SON FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE NEW SCALE HOUSE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ORDER CHANGES OR ADDITIONS PER PUBLIC
CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20142.
3.8.b Letters to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Commercial Trucking Companies
Regarding Commercial Vehicle Length Restrictions on Keefer Road
In 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance restricting commercial vehicles
over 60 feet in length from traveling on Keefer Road between Hicks Lane and Cohasset
Road. This restriction was implemented per California Vehicle Code section 35401 due to
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the narrow roadway conditions and rural nature of this section of Keefer Road. Since the
adoption of this ordinance, oversized commercial vehicles continue to utilize this restricted
portion of Keefer Road. Park Fire debris-hauling activities have further exacerbated these
concerns among area residents. On March 25, 2025, the Board directed the Department
of Public Works to prepare letters to the CHP and commercial trucking companies
operating in the area regarding the vehicle length restrictions along Keefer
Road. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTERS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.9. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.9.a Revenue Agreement with California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Division
of Boating and Waterways (DBAW) Boating Safety and Enforcement Aid Program
The Sheriff's Office was awarded $159,342 in grant funds from DBAW for year-round
patrols of the Feather River, Sacramento River, and Lake Oroville. The Sheriff is charged
with the enforcement of boating laws and regulations by means of vessel, foot, and
vehicle patrol. Uniformed law enforcement personnel will provide year-round patrols on all
waterways, provide education to the public on State and local boating laws, conduct
vessel inspection programs for compliance with required safety equipment and vessel
registration, as well as provide supervision of on-the-water boating activities.
The program funds a full-time Sheriff Sergeant position, a leased patrol vehicle, marine
equipment, and supporting program services. The State requires the County to utilize
annual boat tax revenue of $128,593 prior to utilizing the grant funds. Boat tax revenue is
used to partially fund a full-time Deputy Sheriff position who works in the water
enforcement program. The Department recommends entering into an agreement with
DBAW. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed
$159,342. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT 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 Approval of the Butte County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
A CWPP is a written plan describing wildfire hazards and mitigation measures for a
community. The CWPP offers the opportunity for all stakeholders to play a role in reducing
wildfire threats to their communities. The Butte County CWPP has been developed using
the goals and objectives identified by local fire departments, Butte County Fire Safe
Council, and other community stakeholders. The Butte County CWPP was initially adopted
in 2006 and has been periodically updated, with the latest version approved in 2021. The
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2025 update focuses on stakeholder and community collaboration, development of risk-
reduction recommendations, expanded data-driven modeling, individual community
assessments, property owner resources, and an updated fuel reduction project list. The
recommended plan identifies strategic sites and methods for fuel reduction projects across
the landscape and jurisdictional boundaries to reduce the risks associated with
wildfire. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE CWPP AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.4 County Service Area (CSA) Program Update and Discussion
CSAs are special districts established by county governments to provide specific services
to designated areas. These services include street lighting, stormwater and drainage,
sewer systems, fire protection, road maintenance, and other local amenities. CSAs
operate under the governance of the Board of Supervisors and were originally designed to
fund services not provided by the County. Over the past five decades, CSA revenues have
been affected by changes in State law and voter-approved initiatives, including Proposition
13 (1978) and Proposition 218 (1996). As a result, maximum parcel charges have
remained largely unchanged since 1996. Meanwhile, rising costs due to deferred
maintenance, regulatory requirements, and administrative challenges have made it
increasingly difficult for the County to meet service demands. These challenges highlight
the need to evaluate potential changes to CSA policies. On March 11, 2025, the Board
directed the Department of Public Works to provide an update on the CSA program for
further consideration and discussion. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
4.5 Plans, Specifications, and Contract with Knife River Construction for the Construction of
the Ophir Road Rehabilitation Project
This Ophir Road Rehabilitation project is funded by the Community Development Block
Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program funds and will restore pavement on Ophir
Road in both Butte County and the City of Oroville. The project will address damage
sustained during the Camp Fire recovery efforts utilizing Full-Depth Reclamation with
Cement, a process that recycles existing pavement and base materials, mixing them with
cement to create a stronger, more durable foundation before repaving. On March 12,
2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the County and City. Under the MOU, the County will coordinate with the City
and manage project delivery on the City's behalf. On February 25, 2025, the Department
of Public Works advertised the project and four bids were received on March 18, 2025.
The lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Knife River Construction of Chico, CA,
with a bid of $1,973,829. The Department recommends the Board approve Plans and
Specifications for the project, approve a contract with Knife River and authorize the
Director of Public Works to sign the contract and execute order changes. (DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; 2) AWARD THE
CONTRACT TO KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE CONTRACT AND ORDER CHANGES PER PUBLIC
CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20142.
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4.6 Budget Amendment for Abatement of Public Nuisance and Safety Hazards in the
Community
The Department of Development Services has identified nine parcels that constitute a
public nuisance, pose a safety hazard to the community, and require abatement. The
parcels are located in Berry Creek, Magalia, Concow, Nelson, and the unincorporated
area around Chico. The Department has engaged in efforts to collaborate with parcel
owners for voluntary self-abatement. To date, the owners have failed to take corrective
action and the Department has obtained decisions from an Administrative Hearing Officer
authorizing the abatement of the public nuisance on all nine parcels. Abatement activities
will mitigate existing safety hazards; prevent future risks; and ensure compliance with
County Code and Health and Safety regulations. The estimated cost to abate the nine
parcels is $250,000. Once the abatement has been completed, the Department will pursue
cost recovery through a special assessment and property lien process. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget amendment from General Fund
Contingencies in the amount of $250,000 to cover the abatement of the nine properties.
This action will reduce General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies to
$11,055,719. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENT AND THE USE OF
CONTINGENCY FUNDS (4/5 VOTES REQUIRED).
4.7 Agreement with Traditions Behavioral Health for Locum Psychiatric Services for
Psychiatric Health Facility
Due to a shortage of Psychiatrists in Butte County, the Department of Behavioral Health
contracts with locum agencies to supply Psychiatrists to meet the required level of mental
health services available to the County. The Department released a Request for Proposal
on November 1, 2024, for locum psychiatric services for the Psychiatric Health Facility.
There were eight responses: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC of Kennesaw, GA; Amergis
Healthcare Staffing, Inc. of Columbia, MD; Barton Healthcare Staffing of Peabody, MA;
Bridge Telehealth of Irvine, CA; ExMed, Inc. of Burbank, CA; Health Advocates Network,
Inc. of West Covina, CA; California Locums PC of Alpharetta, GA; and Traditions
Behavioral Health of Larkspur, CA. One respondent was awarded: Traditions Behavioral
Health.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Traditions
Behavioral Health for locum psychiatric services at the Psychiatric Health Facility. The
term of the contract is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed
$1,892,007. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.8 Notice of Completion for Job Order Contract (JOC) with Hankins Group Inc. (Hankins) for
the Security Improvements at Chico Communications Site, 479 East Park Avenue, Chico,
CA
In September 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a JOC Notice to Proceed with
Hankins in the amount of $338,307 for the Security Improvements at Chico
Communications Site located at 479 East Park Avenue, Chico. Including two previously
ratified change orders totaling $33,468, the final contract amount is $371,775. All contract
work has been completed, inspected, and approved by the Department of Development
Services, Department of Public Health, and the Department of General Services. The
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Department of General Services recommends the Board accept the work as complete and
authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 2)
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
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
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;
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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 Case
(COUNTY COUNSEL)
6.4 Workers' Compensation Liability Claim Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.95(a) - One
Claim
a. Esteban Perez; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: 2297110158
(DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
6.5 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, Interim
Clerk-Recorder/
Registrar of Voters*:
Keaton Denlay
County Counsel:
Brad Stephens
Development Services:
Paula Daneluk
District Attorney*:
Mike Ramsey
Employment &
Social Services:
Tiffany Rowe
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 RCRC – Rural County Representatives of
California
CDBG – Community Development Block Grant RFP – Request for Proposals
CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act SB – Senate Bill
CSA – County Service Area SBFCA – Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency
CSAC – The California State Association of Counties 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