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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA051325Page 1 BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR AGENDA MAY 13, 2025 9:00 AM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1 PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2 TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3 TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4 DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5 ANDY PICKETT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CLERK OF THE BOARD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205 OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA BRAD STEPHENS, COUNTY COUNSEL 1. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Observation of a Moment of Silence 2. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS Rules of Decorum The Board of Supervisors welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and appreciates public engagement. The Board of Supervisors expects members of the public to act in a courteous, civil, and respectful manner, and not make personal, impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks to any member of the Board, staff, or the general public. The Board of Supervisors will not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive language, or disorderly conduct, which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of Board meetings. Violation of these rules of decorum will result in the meeting being recessed. 2.1 Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda 2.2 Announcement(s) of Recusal 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda will begin with any Supervisor Comments on the Consent Agenda Items, then proceed with the Adoption of the Consent Agenda. Items can be removed for further discussion at the request of a Supervisor. 3.1. County Administration 3.1.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes Submitted for approval are the April 22, 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION) Action Requested - APPROVE THE APRIL 22, 2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES. Page 2 3.1.b Appointment of a Fair Housing Administrator On January 24, 2023, the Butte County Board of Supervisors adopted the Butte County 2022-30 Housing Element. On March 28, 2023, the Board adopted the 2040 General Plan which includes policies and actions related to equal housing opportunities, including fair housing outreach and education, required by the Fair Housing Act. Multiple County departments administer federal and State-funded grants related to housing that require compliance with the Fair Housing Act. County Administration recommends formalizing the role of Fair Housing Administrator and designating the Director of Development Services as the County's Fair Housing Administrator. This will facilitate grant compliance as well as collaboration between County departments on consistent delivery of the goals, policies, actions, and objectives of the 2040 General Plan and 2022-2030 Certified Housing Element. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.1.c 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 was 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. 3.1.d Letter of Opposition for AB 1383 (McKinnor) AB 1383 proposes significant changes to public employee retirement benefits by rolling back key components of the 2012 Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act. While the bill aims to enhance the recruitment and retention of public safety personnel, it would impose increased and unfunded pension liabilities on counties without providing a sustainable fiscal framework. Key provisions, such as raising the pensionable compensation cap, lowering the retirement age for safety employees, and expanding collective bargaining over pension costs, would create both immediate and long-term financial challenges. Current pension costs are already factored into salary increase decisions, and the proposed changes could divert critical resources away from employee compensation and essential public services. Staff recommend approval of the letter of opposition. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION) Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER OF OPPOSITION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 3 3.1.e Letter of Opposition for AB 690 (Schultz) AB 690 proposes significant changes to how counties contract for indigent defense services. While Butte County supports efforts to ensure high-quality legal representation for indigent clients, this bill would significantly disrupt the County’s long-established and effective consortium-based model. Under this model, private attorneys are compensated through fixed monthly payments, providing cost predictability, administrative efficiency, and flexibility in managing fluctuating caseloads. AB 690 includes provisions that would require compensation to be tied to case volume, prohibit flat-fee contracts, and impose new reporting obligations. These changes would increase administrative burden, reduce the attractiveness of contracts to qualified attorneys, and undermine service continuity. Staff recommend approval of the letter of opposition. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION) Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER OF OPPOSITION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.2. County Library 3.2.a Budget Amendment and Capital Asset Purchase of Computers On April 16, 2025, the County Library was awarded a $132,200 grant from the North Valley Community Foundation Butte County Library Endowment. This grant, overseen by the Library Advisory Board, will support the library with funding to replace its computers, enhancing services for patrons by upgrading outdated public and staff computers with faster, more reliable technology to support access, efficiency, and digital learning. A total of 142 computers will be purchased across all branches with the grant funding. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the budget amendment and capital asset purchase for computers in the amount of $132,200. (LIBRARY) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED); AND 2) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE. 3.3. Department of Behavioral Health 3.3.a Agreements with BELLEZD, LLC dba Casey Manor (Casey Manor) and Paramjit Sing Sandhu dba Eldervilla (Eldervilla) for Out-of-County Adult Residential Facility Services The Department of Behavioral Health contracts with residential providers outside the County under an all-inclusive solicitation exception due to the increasingly high need for emergent placements and shortage of facilities within the County which can perform the services required to meet the specialized mental health needs of the County's clients. Casey Manor and Eldervilla operate 24-hour residential care facilities for adults with severe and persistent mental health conditions. These residential facilities provide structured programs, offering professional services for adults in need of mental health services. The facilities assist clients with the care and treatment needed for improved stability and potential future transition to an independent living environment. Due to the high level of required care and emergent need for these services, the Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve agreements with Casey Manor and Eldervilla for out-of-County adult residential facility services. The term of each agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The maximum amount payable is based on the level of care available and is as follows: Casey Manor, not-to-exceed $90,633 and Eldervilla, not-to-exceed $122,461 (combined total of $213,094). (DEPARTMENT OF Page 4 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.3.b Agreement with Kullar Psychiatry, Inc. for On-site, In-person Youth Psychiatric Services The Department of Behavioral Health contracts for in-person psychiatry services under an all-inclusive solicitation exception. The Department has faced significant challenges securing psychiatrists to provide on-site or in-person services to clients. Contracting with available psychiatrists helps reduce these challenges and assist the Department in meeting the required level of mental health services available to the County. Kullar Psychiatry, Inc. is the private practice of Dr. Rumneet Kullar, D.O., a General, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist who provides on-site, in-person services. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Kullar Psychiatry, Inc. for on-site, in-person psychiatric services for Chico Community Counseling Center for an average of 17 hours per week. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $228,956. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.3.c Agreements with Kenisha Nisbett D.O. Prof. Corp and Our Wellness Project, LLC for Physician and Nurse Practitioner Addiction Medicine Services The Department of Behavioral Health contracts for telehealth and in-person addiction medicine services under an all-inclusive solicitation exception. The Department has faced significant challenges securing physicians and nurse practitioners to provide on-site or in- person services to clients. Contracting with available physicians and nurse practitioners helps reduce these challenges and assists the Department in meeting the required level of addiction medicine services available in the County. Kenisha Nisbett, D.O. Prof. Corp. is the private practice of Dr. Kenisha Nisbett, D.O., an Addiction Medicine Physician who provides telehealth and on-site services. Our Wellness Project, LLC. is the private practice of Kevin Hamilton, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides telehealth and on-site services. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve two agreements for physician and nurse practitioner telehealth and on-site addiction medicine services for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Courts. Dr. Kenisha Nisbett D.O. Prof. Corp for an average of 28 hours per week, not-to-exceed $272,480. Our Wellness Project, LLC for an average of 35 hours per week, not-to-exceed $303,500 (combined total of $575,980). The term of each agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.3.d Agreements with Health Advocates Network, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., and California Locums, PC 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 health services available to the County. The Department released a Request for Proposal (RFP) on November 1, 2024, for locum clinician services. The Department received eight Page 5 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 Board of Supervisors approved two contracts on April 22, 2025. Health Advocates Network, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., and Locums, PC are the final awarded vendors under this RFP for fiscal year 2025-26. The Department recommends the Board approve contracts with Health Advocates Network, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., and California Locums, PC for locum clinical 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 clinicians and is as follows: Health Advocates Network, not-to-exceed $182,958, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., not-to-exceed $75,000, and California Locums, PC, not-to-exceed $50,000 (combined total of $307,958). (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.3.e Agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. 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 (RFP) 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 Board of Supervisors approved three contracts on April 22, 2025. Amergis Healthcare Staffing is the final awarded vendor under this RFP for fiscal year 2025-26. The Department recommends the Board approve an agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for locum nurse services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $249,000. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.3.f Agreement with Therapeutic Solutions PC for Electroconvulsive Therapy Services The Department of Behavioral Health currently contracts with Therapeutic Solutions PC for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) services, a critical component in the care of those experiencing severe mental illness who are unresponsive to other treatment modalities. Due to the continued need for ECT services in the County, the Department released a Request for Proposal (RFP) on March 22, 2024, for ECT services. The Department did not receive any responses to the RFP. Therapeutic Solutions is willing to continue providing ECT services. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Therapeutic Solutions PC for ECT services. The term of the agreement is July 1, Page 6 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $87,670. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.3.g Agreement with Dr. Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., Inc. for Medical Director Services Due to a shortage of psychiatrists in Butte County, the Department of Behavioral Health contracts with locum vendors to provide Medical Director services. Locum services provide a rotation of psychiatrists to meet the level of mental health services required in the County. Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., Inc. is the private practice of Dr. Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., a psychiatrist available to provide Medical Director and psychiatric services as an independent contractor. Contracting with Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., Inc. will further stabilize mental health services by having one Doctor of Psychiatry serving as Medical Director to provide oversight of psychiatric staffing, service plans, programmatic needs, and treatment modalities. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a sole source agreement with Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., Inc for Medical Director services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $471,900. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.3.h Resolution Recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month provides an important opportunity to recognize the bravery and resilience of the tens of millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. It is an opportunity to increase public awareness of mental health challenges and help end mental health stigma. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.4. Department of Development Services 3.4.a Resolution Recognizing May 2025 as Building Safety Month Building Safety Month (May 2025) and the Permit Amnesty Program (May 2025 through June 2025) aim to protect public health, home and business owner safety, and the environment by encouraging property owners to complete the County's permit process. These efforts are designed to ensure construction meets applicable standards and educate the public about building safety through outreach activities. The Amnesty Program provides property and business owners with the opportunity to apply for permits for buildings, additions, and remodels not previously permitted with the following assistance: the 60% investigation building permit penalty fees would not be imposed for applicants who are not already in a Code Enforcement process, and a staff member would be assigned to assist the property owners through the application process. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; Page 7 AND 2) APPROVE A BUILDING PERMIT AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR MAY 2025 THROUGH JUNE 2025 IN WHICH THE 60% PENALTY FEE WOULD NOT BE IMPOSED UPON ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. 3.4.b Contract Amendments with J.W. Bamford, Inc. and Greentek LLC. dba Arborworks Debris Removal for Chapter 38A Abatement Services In September 2021, the Department of Development Services entered into two contracts for abatement services in support of Chapter 38A of the Butte County Code (Fire Prevention and Protection); J.W. Bamford, Inc. and Greentek LLC. dba Arborworks Debris Removal. The term of each contract was one year, not-to-exceed $50,000 each. Each contract has been amended three times to extend the terms and increase the maximum payable amounts. The last amended version extended the contract with J.W. Bamford through September 16, 2026; the term for Arborworks Debris Removal through September 15, 2026; and increased the maximum payable amount of each contract by $100,000, not-to-exceed $250,000 each. Abatement costs for the implementation of Chapter 38A are difficult to project and can vary significantly by property. The estimated costs for properties which have received judgments for abatement related to Chapter 38A exceed the current contracted amount. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors amend contracts with J.W. Bamford, Inc. and Arborworks Debris Removal to increase the maximum payable amount of each contract by $200,000, not-to-exceed $450,000 each (total increase of $400,000). All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.4.c Resolution of Intent to Assign the Road Name of Enterprise Way to an Unnamed Private Road in Butte County The Butte County Address Coordinator has received a petition to assign the road name of Enterprise Way to an unnamed private road, consistent with the requirements of Butte County Code section 32-5. The proposed road is located in an unincorporated area of Oroville and serves multiple housing units owned by the Enterprise Rancheria Indian Tribe. The proposed road name has been reviewed to ensure it does not duplicate or sound like any existing road names in the County. The Department of Development Services recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to assign the road name as requested by the petitioner. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.5. Department of Employment & Social Services 3.5.a Contract Amendment with Youth for Change for Transitional Housing Placement Plus (THP-Plus) Program On June 11, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Youth for Change to provide diverse and dynamic services, support, and treatment to individuals, families, and communities. The THP-Plus program offers affordable housing and comprehensive supportive services to former foster care and probation youth, ages 18 to 25, who are transitioning from foster care or other home placement to independent living. Services include case management, 24-hour crisis intervention, therapy, advocacy, job readiness Page 8 training, supportive relationships, housing navigation, apartment furnishings, and Foster Youth to Independence housing vouchers for youth on the THP-Plus waitlist, which all aim to prevent homelessness. In the current fiscal year, eight youths are participating in the THP-Plus program on a rotating basis, allowing multiple participants to successfully graduate from the program each year. The Department recommends amending the contract with Youth for Change for the THP- Plus program. The amendment extends the term of the contract by 12 months, through June 30, 2026, and increases the maximum payable amount by $354,053, not-to-exceed $604,762. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.5.b Contract Amendment with Northern California Youth and Family Programs for Transitional Housing Placement Plus (THP-Plus) Program On May 28, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Northern California Youth and Family Programs to provide diverse services for foster families and foster youth. The THP-Plus program offers affordable housing and comprehensive supportive services to former foster care and probation youth, ages 18 to 25, who are transitioning from foster care or other home placement to independent living. Services include case management, individualized living program, 24-hour crisis intervention, therapy, advocacy, job readiness training, supportive relationships, housing navigation, apartment furnishings, and Foster Youth to Independence housing vouchers for youth on the THP-Plus waitlist, which all aim to prevent homelessness. In the current fiscal year, eight youths are participating in the THP-Plus program on a rotating basis, allowing multiple participants to successfully graduate from the program each year. The Department recommends amending the contract with Northern California Youth and Family Programs for the THP-Plus program. The amendment extends the term of the contract by 12 months, through June 30, 2026, and increases the maximum payable amount by $371,525, not-to-exceed $633,658. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.5.c Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Employment and Social Services and First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission (First 5) for Healthy Families America™ (HFA) Home Visiting Services for Eligible Children First 5 was formed in 1998 and works collaboratively with the community to serve young children and families in the County. The HFA home visiting model is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program designed to support parents and promote healthy child development from prenatal stages through early childhood. HFA aims to reduce adverse childhood experiences by focusing on preventing child abuse and neglect, promoting child health and development, and improving family self-sufficiency. The Department will refer children ages three months to two years of age and participate in service coordination with First 5 for families eligible for HFA. This collaboration will allow for an increase in program capacity by providing services to 90 eligible children. Through Page 9 a public procurement process, First 5 selected Northern Valley Catholic Social Services to engage families and caregivers of referred children and provide the necessary support and services. Since September 2024, 66 children and their families have been referred to receive HFA services. The Department recommends the Board approve the MOU with First 5 to fund HFA home visiting services. The term of the MOU is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not-to- exceed $650,000. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES) Action Requested - APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.6. Department of General Services 3.6.a Contract with Russell, Gallaway Associates, Inc. (RGA) for Roof Replacement Design at 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA On February 7, 2025, the Department of General Services issued an Informal Request for Proposals for design services to prepare a construction drawing and permitting package for the replacement of the failing north roof of 25 County Center Drive in Oroville. The Department received one qualified proposal from RGA of Chico, CA for $49,500. The Department recommends the Board approve a contract with RGA, the responsive respondent. The term of the contract is 365 Calendar Days following contract execution, not-to-exceed $49,500. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.6.b Contract with Russell, Gallaway Associates, Inc. (RGA) for West Facility Roof Replacement Design at 7 Gillick Way, Oroville, CA On February 7, 2025, the Department of General Services issued an Informal Request for Proposals for design services to prepare a construction drawing and permitting package for the replacement of the failing roof and skylights at the existing Jail, West Facility, 7 Gillick Way in Oroville. The Department received one qualified proposal from RGA of Chico, CA for $49,500. The Department recommends the Board approve a contract with RGA, the responsive respondent. The term of the contract is 365 Calendar Days following contract execution, not-to-exceed $49,500. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.6.c Notice of Completion for Job Order Contract (JOC) with Mesa Energy Systems Inc. dba Emcor Services Mesa Energy (Emcor) for the HVAC System Replacement Project at 41 County Center Drive In March 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a JOC Notice to Proceed with Emcor in the amount of $1,110,497 for the HVAC System Replacement project located at the Butte County Juvenile Hall, 41 County Center Drive. During the course of construction, three change orders were issued totaling $72,735, for a total contract cost of $1,183,231. All contract work has been completed, inspected, and approved by the Department of Development Services, Department of Probation, 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) Page 10 Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETED; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. 3.6.d Budget Amendment and Increase of Capital Asset Authority for the Hall of Records Generator Project The Hall of Records Generator Project has been successfully completed. However, the final project costs exceeded the original approved budget by $15,647. The Department of General Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a budget amendment to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund by $15,647 which will be offset by a transfer from existing appropriations in the General Services maintenance budget. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED); AND 2) INCREASE CAPITAL ASSET AUTHORITY FOR THE COMPLETED PROJECT. 3.7. Department of Human Resources 3.7.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: Behavioral Health: Convert 1 Fiscal Manager position to a flexibly staffed Fiscal Manager/Senior Fiscal Manager position. This change allows flexibility for recruitment and retention within the fiscal division of the Department and is funded by mental health realignment. The estimated cost of the change is $2,000 for the remainder of the current fiscal year. The estimated annual cost of the change is $11,900. Total allocations to remain unchanged. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.8. Department of Information Systems 3.8.a Capital Assets Surplus - Technology Equipment The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare capital assets as surplus that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The Department of Information Systems recommends that the Board declare two routers, four network appliances, one adapter card, and 16 servers as surplus to the needs of the County, as these assets are at the end of their useful life, are no longer in service, and need to be removed from the capital asset ledger. (DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS) Action Requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (23) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. 3.9. Department of Public Health 3.9.a Agreement Amendment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Local Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program The Department of Public Health has a grant agreement with CDPH to participate in the Page 11 WIC Program. WIC is a federal and State-funded program that provides supplemental nutritious food to mothers, infants, and young children. Services provided through the program include nutrition education, outreach, and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with funds for designated food items from authorized WIC food vendors. Participants must meet income guidelines and be a pregnant woman, new mother, infant, or child under age 5. The Department has received funding to participate in this program as the local WIC Agency for many years. On March 11, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment 5 to the agreement, which increased the maximum amount receivable by $207,935. After the amendment was approved, the State realized it did not include revisions to Exhibits C and D and requested that the County re-route Amendment 5 with the revised exhibits included. The Department recommends amending the agreement with CDPH for the WIC program with the revised exhibits. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.9.b Grant Agreement Amendment with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Local Cannabis Education and Youth Prevention Program The Department of Public Health received grant funding from CDPH to implement the Local Cannabis Education and Youth Prevention Program. The two main objectives of the project are 1) Educate County youth on the dangers of cannabis use and risks associated with cannabis exposure and 2) Protect County youth from access and exposure to cannabis and the promotion of cannabis products. The Department has partnered with Butte County Office of Education and utilizes evidence informed curriculum, Smart Talk: Cannabis Prevention and Awareness, for youth in 6th-9th grade to meet these objectives. The Department recommends amending the grant agreement with CDPH for Local Cannabis Education and Youth Prevention Programs. The amendment extends the term of the agreement for one year through June 30, 2027, and increases the maximum amount received by $200,000, not-to-exceed $800,000. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.9.c Contract Amendment with Gen-Probe Sales and Services, Inc (Hologic) for Lab Supplies, Testing Kits, and Use of Equipment The Department of Public Health, through its Laboratory, conducts testing for its Clinics and Communicable Disease Program on a regular basis. Testing conducted includes, but is not limited to, testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis C Virus, and Trichomonas. Contracting with Hologic allows the Department to receive a discounted and fixed rate on test kits and supplies over the term of the contract. The term of the current contract is July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $1,097,450. The Department recommends amending the contract to add items to the additional supplies which are used as part of the lab system, and add training language which was left off when Amendment 2 was processed. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 12 3.9.d 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 THE LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.9.e Contract Amendment with eClinicalWorks (ECW) to add a Bidirectional Interface between the Department of Public Health Clinic and Laboratory The Department of Public Health currently contracts with ECW to provide service and support for the electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software system. Since 2009, the Public Health Clinic has utilized the EHR to manage the medical practice from initial patient contact through billing for services. Currently, the process for initiating lab orders and receiving results is completed manually by clinic and lab staff. A bidirectional interface will allow ECW and Clinysis, the new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), utilized by the Public Health Laboratory, to communicate clinic-initiated lab orders and processed lab results in the system, creating a more efficient and cost-effective arrangement. The Department recommends amending the contract with ECW to add a bidirectional interface between ECW and Clinysis. The amendment includes a one-time set-up cost of $5,750 and an ongoing annual maintenance fee of $900 per year. The revised annual maximum amount payable will increase by $900, not- to-exceed $27,720. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.10. Department of Water & Resource Conservation 3.10.a Letter to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Regarding Regional Modeling Collaboration During the development of Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) a number of different models were refined by Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) and subbasins across the Sacramento Valley, making the comparison of inter-basin subsurface flows complex and difficult to interpret. In addition, resources are spent on resolving discrepancies in model assumptions and performance rather than analysis of results to better understand the system. A baseline regional model that represents groundwater and surface water flow conditions is needed to support Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) implementation throughout the Sacramento Valley. A baseline regional model would provide a centralized and coordinated effort by the State and GSAs. The Department of Water and Resource Conservation has prepared Page 13 a letter describing the situation and key requests to the Department of Water Resources Sustainable Groundwater Management Office. The letter was presented to the Butte County Technical Advisory Committee on March 13, 2025, and the Butte County Water Commission on April 2, 2025. Both bodies unanimously recommended the letter be presented to the Board of Supervisors. The Department recommends the Board approve the letter to the DWR regarding regional modeling collaboration. (DEPARTMENT OF WATER & RESOURCE CONSERVATION) Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.11. Probation Department 3.11.a Resolution Approving Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp (PGYCC) Services Agreement PGYCC, operating since 1945, provides comprehensive rehabilitation and reentry services for youth through a holistic approach that emphasizes therapy, training, and teamwork. The program is designed to support a successful transition back into the community by offering personalized mentorship, life coaching, and trauma-informed treatment. Services include education, individualized support, and group therapy, each tailored to foster lasting personal growth and successful reintegration. PGYCC serves up to 100 youth, ages 18 and older, and is jointly operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The facility offers housing, care, and specialized firefighting training to equip participants with the skills and resilience needed for reentry into society. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with a not-to-exceed amount of $57,488. CDCR requires a Board Resolution to execute this agreement. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving PGYCC's continued services and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign the agreement, including all related documents. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT) Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER TO SIGN INCLUDING ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. 3.11.b Contract with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) for Juvenile Hall Services NVCSS has collaborated with the Probation Department since 2001, offering a comprehensive range of programs at Juvenile Hall designed to support and rehabilitate youth. These programs include weekly group sessions that incorporate cognitive- behavioral techniques to address anger management, skill development, and moral reasoning, along with regular Hobby Hour and Book Club sessions. In addition, NVCSS facilitates the Truthought – Tackling Tactics Plus Trust curriculum, focusing on self- awareness, trust-building, independence, and the cultivation of healthy relationships. Through mentorship, NVCSS fosters positive social interactions and encourages pro- social development, aiming to reduce recidivism and support the successful reintegration of youth into their communities. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the contract with NVCSS for youth services. The contract will be effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $166,842. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. Page 14 3.12. Department of Public Works 3.12.a Resolution Certifying the Annual Changes to the Butte County Maintained Mileage for 2025 California Streets and Highways Code section 2121 and Chapter 18 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual require counties to submit an annual list each May of changes that have occurred to their list of maintained roads. Caltrans then forwards the revised list to the State Controller to allocate State Gas Tax Funds. Caltrans has requested that the Board of Supervisors approve a resolution memorializing the updated maintained mileage before May 26, 2025. The County's maintained mileage for the current fiscal year is 1,257.210 miles, a net decrease of 3.248 miles. This reduction is due to the City of Chico's recent annexation activity. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.12.b Budget Amendment and Capital Asset Authority for the Purchase of Two Five-Yard Dump Trucks The FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget includes funding for two five-yard dump trucks as capital assets under the Road Fund, with an allocation of $140,000 per vehicle, totaling $280,000. The recent procurement process resulted in a low bid of $204,393 per vehicle, totaling $408,786 for both. This is an increase of $128,786 from the Adopted Budget. This cost escalation is largely driven by new State regulations, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and global market uncertainties. The Department of Public Works recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the increase in capital asset authority and a budget amendment from Road Fund Contingency in the amount of $128,786. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE INCREASE OF CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASES (2); AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). 3.12.c Capital Asset Authority for the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF) Flare Station Operating System Replacement and Upgrade Project Since 2004, the NRRWF has operated a landfill gas flare to incinerate methane produced by the decomposition of organic material buried in the landfill. While the Ameresco- operated energy plant captures and uses most of the landfill-generated methane, the flare serves as a critical backup, burning off excess gas when the plant is offline or unable to process the full volume. Recently, the operating system that monitors and controls the flare operation began having faults. Many of the flare control cabinet components are no longer available. Upgrading the operating system will bring the flare back into operation, allowing it to be operated by less specialized staff. The project is estimated at $82,060 and will be funded through savings from the Module 5E construction project. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET AUTHORITY. 3.12.d Capital Asset Surplus Vehicles and Equipment (23) for Auction The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare vehicles surplus that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The Department of Public Works recommends the Board declare 23 vehicles and equipment as surplus to the needs of the County, remove the vehicles and equipment from the capital asset ledger, and authorize Page 15 the County Purchasing Agent to auction the items. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (23) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. 3.12.e Budget Amendment for County Service Area (CSA) 17 Zone 2 Alleyway Maintenance Services In fiscal year 2014-15, the Southside Oroville area was annexed into the City of Oroville (City). The annexation included CSA 17, which is composed of two zones of benefit: Zone 1 is street lighting and Zone 2 is alleyway maintenance services. As part of the LAFCO's conditions of approval, CSA 17 was to remain in effect following annexation. On August 20, 2024, the County and the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing a service arrangement for the City to provide Zone 2 alleyway maintenance services and the County to continue to provide Zone 1 street lighting services. Key provisions of the MOU include retroactive compensation of $45,000 paid by the CSA to the City for services provided from the time of annexation through fiscal year 2023–24 (completed on September 26, 2024) and ongoing annual compensation of up to $5,000 for alleyway maintenance services provided in CSA 17, Zone 2. To fulfill the terms of the MOU, the Department of Public Works recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget amendment for CSA 17, Zone 2, to increase appropriations by $5,000 for fiscal year 2024-25. The City has provided the appropriate invoicing and supplemental documentation. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). 3.12.f Contract Amendment with MAP Associates, Inc. dba NorthStar for Engineering Staff Augmentation Services In April 2024, due to difficulty recruiting and retaining licensed civil engineers, the Department of Public Works issued a Request for Qualifications for engineering staff augmentation services. The Department received two responses and MAP Associates, Inc., dba NorthStar was selected based on qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the Department’s needs. On June 21, 2024, the Department executed a one-year contract with NorthStar, not-to-exceed $100,000, to provide engineering staff services to support ongoing engineering projects. Due to continued difficulty recruiting and retaining licensed civil engineers to fulfill these duties, the Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract amendment to extend the term from June 21, 2025, through October 31, 2026, and increase the maximum payable by $134,000, not-to- exceed $234,000. The cost of the amendment is included in the Department's budget and is paid for by the Road Fund. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.13 Fire Department 3.13.a Capital Asset Surplus - Fire Engines The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare capital assets that are no longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County. Two fire engines, a 2001 and 2002 Spartan Fire Engine, no longer meet the needs of the Butte County Fire Department (BCFD) due to age, condition, mileage, and excessive costs to repair. Tehama County Page 16 has requested to purchase these two fire engines at a price consistent with the most recent auction sale of a comparable unit, which sold for $5,000. Tehama County has offered to pay $5,000 per engine, for a total of $10,000. The Department recommends declaring the two fire engines as surplus and then selling them to Tehama County. The sale of the items will be coordinated through General Services to comply with all procedural requirements. (FIRE DEPARTMENT) Action Requested - 1) DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (2) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY; AND, 2) APPROVE THE SALE OF THE TWO FIRE ENGINES TO TEHAMA COUNTY. 3.14. Sheriff-Coroner's Office 3.14.a Resolution Recognizing May 15, 2025 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the Week of May 11 through May 17, 2025 as National Peace Officer Memorial Week May 11, 2025 through May 17, 2025 is National Peace Officer Memorial Week, a time to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who have died in the line-of-duty protecting their communities. In 2024, there were 147 officer line-of-duty deaths nationwide, four of which occurred in California. The four California officers will be memorialized in Sacramento and the 147 officers will be memorialized in Washington D.C. These memorial ceremonies are a time to remember the brave and dedicated peace officers who accept a job that is difficult and dangerous. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.15 Other 3.15.a Butte County Local Child Care Planning Council (LPC) Updated Funding Priorities Welfare and Institutions Code section 10390.1 (a) charges the LPC with identifying local priorities by zip code for the allocation of new state general child care and development and state preschool funding. This is to ensure equal access to child development services across the state. The LPC priorities are used by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to determine funding decisions for the release of new general child care and preschool services funds, should they become available. The Butte County LPC has provided an updated report that identifies two additional zip codes, 95954 (Magalia) and 95966 (Oroville East), as priority zip codes for state preschool funding compared to previous reports. All other priority zip codes remain the same in all three funding categories for child care, child care and state preschools. The LPC requests the Board of Supervisors approve the Amended LPC County Priorities Report Form and authorize the Chair to sign. (OTHER) Action Requested - APPROVE THE AMENDED LPC COUNTY PRIORITIES REPORT FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 3.15.b Approve Amended Bylaws for the Butte County Fair Association (Fair Association) The Fair Association approved amended bylaws on April 8, 2025, which now authorize members that reside within 6 miles of the Fairgrounds to handle the Association's Page 17 financial affairs, including signing checks, drafts, and other orders for money, if requested and approved by consensus of the Board. The Fair Association's bylaws indicate that bylaw amendments become effective upon execution by both the Fair Association Board and the Butte County Board of Supervisors. The Fair Association requests the Board approve the amended bylaws and authorize the Chair to sign. (OTHER) Action Requested - APPROVE AMENDED BYLAWS 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 Feather River Recovery Alliance (FRRA) Presentation on Involvement in the Water Control Manual (WCM) Rewrite for the Oroville Dam The Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), is revising the WCM for the Oroville Dam. The WCM guides storm- season operations related to flood management with the goal of the protecting downstream communities. Under consideration are recent updates to forecasting and addressing coordinated reservoir operations. On December 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors signed a letter encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to make the safety and well-being of Butte County residents the first priority in the WCM update. Supervisor Connelly and Chair Kimmelshue have requested an update from the FRRA on the WCM rewrite. The FRRA is a community group formed in Oroville to advocate for communities impacted by the operation of the Lake Oroville Dam and ancillary facilities. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION) Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION. 4.4 Discussion on Adding Portions of Doe Mill Road from Garland Road to Schott Road to the County-Maintained Mileage On September 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed the Department of Public Works to investigate adding privately maintained portions of Doe Mill Road from Garland Road to Schott Road into the County-Maintained Mileage system. The Department completed an analysis and presented its findings to the Board on September 24, 2024. The Board directed the Department to conduct additional analysis, public outreach, and return to the Board with the results of this analysis. The Department has completed its analysis and the Director of Public Works will present the findings to the Board. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. Page 18 4.5 Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 Grading and Mining, Chapter 26 Buildings, and Chapter 50 Stormwater Management and Discharge Control of the Butte County Code Relating to Stormwater Management The Department of Public Works manages a State Water Quality Control Board-ordered program, the Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program. The MS4 Program protects and enhances the quality of stormwater runoff in urban growth areas. The County's MS4 Program areas are located in the unincorporated urban areas surrounding Chico. The MS4 program requires that the County’s Stormwater Ordinances (Chapter 13 Grading, Chapter 26 Building, and Chapter 50 Stormwater Management) establish uniform requirements for protecting and enhancing the water quality of watercourses, water bodies, and wetlands in a manner consistent with the Federal Clean Water Act and promotes the future health, safety, general welfare, and protection of property by regulating public and private new development and redevelopment projects to minimize the short-term and long-term impacts on water quality. The Stormwater ordinances are being amended to comply with the Small MS4 General Permit and include the following changes: Updated definitions; requirements for Erosion Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) and Best Management Practices (BMPs); references to the applicability of the Post-Construction Stormwater Control Plans; and updated intent and purpose of Chapter 50. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING. 4.6 Revolving Loan Approval, Resolution, and Budget Amendment for County Service Area (CSA) 82 Stirling City CSA 82 includes the Stirling City sewer collection system, which serves 95 parcels. Initially constructed in 1942, the system is in urgent need of rehabilitation. While the lower section was replaced in 2006 with State grant funding, the upper section remains in poor condition. In 2022, the Department of Public Works secured a $1.2 million grant from the State Water Resources Control Board to replace the upper section. In 2023, the Board of Supervisors allocated $128,938 in ARPA funding for permitting, monitoring, and administrative costs and approved structured assessment increases to support ongoing maintenance and operations. Additionally, the Board authorized a two-year forbearance on three existing revolving fund loans. State budget cuts have indefinitely paused the $1.2 million in grant assistance and CSA 82 lacks sufficient funding to replace the upper section of the sewer collection system. The estimated cost of pumping existing sewer tanks is approximately $40,000, every two to five years. The Department is planning a maintenance project to help prevent sewer main blockages, which is expected to cost between $5,000 and $10,000. CSA 82 can allocate only $10,000 to these urgent needs, leaving a funding shortfall of up to $40,000. To ensure the continued operation of the sewer system and mitigate environmental and public health risks, the Department recommends the Board adopt a resolution and approve a budget amendment to provide a $40,000 loan from the County Service Area Revolving Loan Fund to CSA 82 to support the required projects. A two-year forbearance on principal and interest payments is recommended to provide financial flexibility while long-term system rehabilitation plans are developed and funding sought. The two-year forbearance is consistent with existing loan forbearance agreements. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; Page 19 2) APPROVE A TWO-YEAR FORBEARANCE ON PRINCIPAL PLUS INTEREST; AND 3) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). 4.7 Revolving Loan Approval, Resolution and Budget Amendment for County Service Area (CSA) 128 Wildflower Estates CSA 128 provides street lighting, storm water drainage, and fire protection services to 30 parcels at the end of Hereford Drive in North Chico. In response to seasonal drainage concerns, property owners have requested installing a storm drainage pump system to improve storm water management within the subdivision. The current fund balance and annual parcel charges of CSA 128 are insufficient to finance the anticipated infrastructure improvement and maintenance costs. A Proposition 218 election would be required to adequately fund these efforts. The Department recommends a $3,500 revolving fund loan for CSA 128 to support an exploratory effort that includes PG&E coordination and the development of detailed cost estimates for the proposed infrastructure. These estimates will inform the engineer’s report and serve as the basis for a Proposition 218 election to fund the installation and ongoing maintenance of the system. A petition gauging community support for a proposed assessment increase was submitted to the Department, with 67% of property owners in favor. A Proposition 218 election is planned for fiscal year 2025-26. If the election is successful, the Department may request an additional revolving fund loan to advance project construction before next winter. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND 2) APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED). 4.8 Amendment to the Job Order Contract (JOC) with Holt Construction Inc. (Holt) to Increase Maximum Contract Value and Change Order Ratification for the 18 County Center Drive Rehabilitation Project On November 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved seven contracts associated with the Department of General Services 2025 JOC program. To date, five of the seven contracts have been utilized through the execution of 16 job orders with a total cost of $5,965,300 and many additional job orders are anticipated through the remainder of the 2025 calendar year. Each of the seven contracts was approved with a maximum contract value of $2,000,000 for the one-year JOC program term. The contract with Holt is close to reaching its $2,000,000 limit, primarily due to the Board-approved 18 County Center Drive Rehabilitation Project. The Department of General Services has issued two change orders to Holt totaling $88,662. Change Order 1 was issued for $50,110 to remove a large file system and provide data to the building. Change Order 2 was issued for $38,552 for the removal and replacement of the building’s roof. Holt has submitted Change Order 3 in the amount of $151,415 to address unforeseen dry rot repairs necessary to maintain the building’s structural integrity. The Department recommends the Board ratify Change Orders 1 and 2, and approve Change Order 3, bringing Holt’s total contract value for the project to $1,930,990. To ensure continued support and project completion through the remainder of the JOC program term, the Department further recommends amending Holt’s contract to increase the maximum contract value by an additional $2,000,000, for a revised not-to-exceed total of $4,000,000. All other terms and conditions of the contract will remain unchanged. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES) Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS 1 AND 2; 2) EXECUTE Page 20 CHANGE ORDER 3; AND 3) APPROVE AMENDED CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.9 Agreements with Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, LLC for In-County Adult Residential Services at Gold City and Monte Vista Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) In September 2023, the Department of Behavioral Health was awarded a Behavioral Health Bridge Housing grant to increase the availability of in-County adult residential services for adults experiencing mental illness. In October 2023, the Department released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for residential services in the County. The RFP is valid for three years. The Department received one response from Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, LLC. In response to the RFP, Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, LLC created two facilities in Oroville, Gold City ARF and Monte Vista ARF. Monte Vista is a 24-hour, 12-bed residential facility and Gold City is a 24-hour, 8-bed residential care facility. The facilities assist clients with the care and treatment needed for improved stability and potential future transition to an independent living environment. Due to the high level of required care and emergent need for these services within the County, the Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve agreements with Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, LLC for residential services at Gold City ARF and Monte Vista ARF. The term of each agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The maximum amount payable is based on the number of beds available and is as follows: Monte Vista, not-to-exceed $1,095,000 and Gold City, not-to-exceed $730,000 (combined total of $1,825,000). (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.10 Agreement with California Locums, PC 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 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. The Department received 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 Board of Supervisors approved three contracts on April 22, 2025. California Locums, PC is the final awarded vendor under this RFP for fiscal year 2025-26. The Department recommends the Board approve an agreement with California Locums, PC for locum outpatient psychiatry services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $2,400,000. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.11 Consideration of a Resolution of Intent to Modify the Butte County Tourism Business Improvement District (BCTBID) Management District Plan At the request of business owners looking to enhance tourism in Butte County, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution establishing the BCTBID on November 10, 2015. On September 29, 2020, the Board renewed the BCTBID Management District Plan (District Plan) through November 30, 2030. District boundaries include Unincorporated Butte Page 21 County, Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, and Biggs. The BCTBID is funded through a 2% assessment on short-term lodging rentals (generally less than 30 days), and has been the primary source of tourism promotion within Butte County. Explore Butte County, the Owners Association for the BCTBID, has submitted a letter requesting the Board consider three changes to the District Plan: 1) remove the room count threshold to include all lodging businesses and short-term rentals located within the District; 2) increase the assessment to 2.5% on September 1, 2025, and to 3% on January 1, 2027; and 3) modify the term to end on December 31, 2029. The first step in considering these requests is a resolution of intent to modify the District Plan. If the resolution is authorized by the Board, a public notice will be mailed to all businesses proposed to be assessed, beginning a mandatory 45-day period in which assessed business owners may protest the modifications. If protests are received from owners paying 50% or more of the assessments, no further proceedings to modify the District Plan shall be taken. If a majority protest is not received, the Board may adopt the proposed modifications. Explore Butte County requests consideration of the resolution of intent to modify the District Plan. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.12 Resolution Authorizing Grant Application for State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Each year, HCD allocates funds under the HOME Program for eligible programs and activities. After funds are allocated, HCD publishes a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the HOME Program which allows eligible jurisdictions and Community Housing Development Organizations to apply for the funds. Eligible applicants may apply for one or a combination of eligible HOME projects or programs including: Rental Projects, First- Time Homebuyer Projects or Programs, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, or Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Programs. County staff recommend applying for $500,000 for Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation and a First-Time Homebuyer Program in the unincorporated areas of Butte County. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION) Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.13 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Deputy Sheriff's Association-Management and Supervisory Unit (DSA-Mgmt & Supervisory) The County and the bargaining team for DSA-Mgmt & Supervisory have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are: 1) Four-year term through June 30, 2029; 2) Cost of Living Adjustments of 8% July 2025, 5% July 2026, 5% July 2027, 5% July 2028; 3) Equity adjustments of 5.11% for Sheriff's Captain and 19.63% for Sheriff's and Investigative Lieutenant; 4) The addition of Longevity Pay for continuous years of service of 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years for a total of 7.5%; 5) The addition of Christmas Eve as an observed holiday with removal of language allowing the President or Governor to declare a holiday for the County; 6) Increase Shift Differential to $2.50 per hour from $1 per hour; 7) Increase Safety boot reimbursement to $275; 8) Implement cost-sharing for future health insurance increases; 9) Increase to the Cashback amount and removal of tiers. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES) Page 22 Action Requested - 1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.14 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Deputy Sheriff's Association-General Unit (DSA-General) The County and the bargaining team for DSA-General have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction, the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are: 1) Four-year term through June 30, 2029; 2) Cost of Living Adjustments of 8% July 2025, 5% July 2026, 5% July 2027, 5% July 2028; 3) Equity adjustments of 11.55% for Sheriff's Sergeant and Investigator II; 4) The addition of Longevity Pay for continuous years of service of 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years for a total of 7.5%; 5) The addition of Christmas Eve as an observed holiday with removal of language allowing the President or Governor to declare a holiday for the County; 6) Increase Shift Differential to $2.50 per hour from $1 per hour; 7) Increase Safety boot reimbursement to $275; 8) Implement cost-sharing for future health insurance increases; 9) Increase to the Cashback amount and removal of tiers. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.15 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Butte County Correctional Officers Association-General Unit (BCCOA-General) The County and the bargaining team for BCCOA-General have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are: 1) Four-year term through June 30, 2029; 2) Cost of Living Adjustments of 8% July 2025, 5% July 2026, 5% July 2027, 5% July 2028; 3) Equity adjustments to set the Correctional Deputy II 20% below the Deputy Sheriff and the Correctional Sergeant 20% below the Sheriff's Sergeant; 4) The addition of Longevity Pay for continuous years of service of 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years for a total of 7.5%; 5) The addition of Christmas Eve as an observed holiday with removal of language allowing the President or Governor to declare a holiday for the County; 6) Increase Shift Differential to $2.50 per hour from $1 per hour; 7) Increase Safety boot reimbursement to $275; 8) Implement cost-sharing for future health insurance increases; 9) Increase to the Cashback amount and removal of tiers; 10) Facility Training Officer pay increase to 5%; 11) Removal of 7.5% Detention Services Premium. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.16 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Butte County Correctional Officers Association-Supervisory Unit (BCCOA-Supervisory) The County and the bargaining team for BCCOA-Supervisory have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are: 1) Four-year term through June 30, 2029; 2) Cost of Living Adjustments of 8% July 2025, 5% July 2026, 5% July 2027, 5% July 2028; 3) Equity adjustments to set the Correctional Lieutenant 10% below the Sheriff's Lieutenant and the Correctional Captain 15% below the Sheriff's Captain; 4) The addition of Longevity Pay for continuous years of service of 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years for a Page 23 total of 7.5%; 5) The addition of Christmas Eve as an observed holiday with removal of language allowing the President or Governor to declare a holiday for the County; 6) Increase Shift Differential to $2.50 per hour from $1 per hour; 7) Increase Safety boot reimbursement to $275; 8) Implement cost-sharing for future health insurance increases; 9) Increase to the Cashback amount and removal of tiers; 10) Removal of 7.5% Detention Services Premium. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.17 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Probation Peace Officers Association-General Unit (PPOA-General) The County and the bargaining team for PPOA-General have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are: 1) Four-year term through June 30, 2029; 2) Cost of Living Adjustments of 8% July 2025, 5% July 2026, 5% July 2027, 5% July 2028; 3) Equity adjustment of 8%; 4) The addition of Longevity Pay for continuous years of service of 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years for a total of 7.5%; 5) The addition of Christmas Eve as an observed holiday with removal of language allowing the President or Governor to declare a holiday for the County; 6) Increase Shift Differential to $2.50 per hour from $1 per hour; 7) Increase Safety boot reimbursement to $275; 8) Implement cost- sharing for future health insurance increases; 9) Increase to the Cashback amount and removal of tiers; 10) Addition of 4% Certifed Instructor Premium. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.18 Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Probation Peace Officers Association-Management Unit (PPOA-Management) The County and the bargaining team for PPOA-Management have met and conferred over a successor MOU. Consistent with Board direction the agreed upon significant changes in the successor MOU are: 1) Four-year term through June 30, 2029; 2) Cost of Living Adjustments of 8% July 2025, 5% July 2026, 5% July 2027, 5% July 2028; 3) Equity adjustment of 8%; 4) The addition of Longevity Pay for continuous years of service of 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years for a total of 7.5%; 5) The addition of Christmas Eve as an observed holiday with removal of language allowing the President or Governor to declare a holiday for the County; 6) Increase Shift Differential to $2.50 per hour from $1 per hour; 7) Add Safety boot reimbursement of $275; 8) Implement cost- sharing for future health insurance increases; 9) Increase to the Cashback amount and removal of tiers. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES) Action Requested - 1) APPROVE MOU; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 4.19 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer 4.20 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed) 4.21 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action Page 24 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS 5.1 10:00 am - Public Hearing - Conduct a Proposition 218 Mail Ballot Election and Adopt a Resolution to Impose Increased Maximum Assessments for County Service Area (CSA) 172 - Autumn Park CSA 172 provides street lighting, stormwater drainage, fire suppression, and landscape maintenance services to 44 parcels in the Autumn Park subdivision. Since its formation in 1999, the maximum allowable assessment charges have remained unchanged despite increased infrastructure maintenance and service delivery costs. As a result, current expenditures exceed revenues, depleting the CSA’s available fund balance. To address the deficit, the Department of Public Works recommends increasing the maximum assessment charge and revising the landscaping contract with reduced service levels. These actions are intended to restore CSA 172 fund balance and prepare for necessary future repairs to the fire suppression system. On January 28, 2025, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution of Intent to initiate the Proposition 218 procedures for increasing the maximum assessment charge for CSA 172 and scheduled a Public Protest Hearing for March 25, 2025. During this hearing, protest ballots submitted by CSA 172 property owners were opened and tabulated. A majority protest was not received. Following the outcome of the protest hearing, the Board adopted a Resolution of Intent to proceed with a Proposition 218 mail ballot election and scheduled a public hearing for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 am to determine whether the proposed assessment increase should be imposed. If a majority of the ballots received are in favor of the increase, the Department recommends the Board adopt a Resolution to Impose the Increased Maximum Assessment for CSA 172, effective beginning in fiscal year 2025-26. Should the ballot process result in majority opposition, the election will fail, and no increase will be implemented, resulting in a decreased level of service to the CSA. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) Action Requested - 1) OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS AND TABULATE THE BALLOTS RECEIVED FOR THE PROPOSITION 218 MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOR CSA 172 - AUTUMN PARK; 2) DETERMINE WHETHER A MAJORITY OF THE BALLOTS SUPPORT THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE; AND 3) IF A MAJORITY OF THE BALLOTS SUPPORT THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE, ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN. 5.2 10:30am - Public Hearing - Resolutions for the Closeout and Completion of two Mitigation Projects Funded by CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants for the 2017 Wind Complex Fire On March 9, 2022, Butte County was awarded CDBG Disaster Recovery Mitigation funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as a result of the 2017 Wind Complex Fire. The grant funds supported two projects that are now complete and ready for close out: 1. A $455,000 grant fully funded the development of the Butte County Emergency Evacuation Report approved by the Board of Supervisors on January 14, 2025. This plan updated 11 evacuation maps for unincorporated communities and the City of Biggs, as well as recommended operational and infrastructure improvements. The maps and plan have now been posted on the Butte County website. All program goals have been met,