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Board of Supervisors Meeting
Meeting Time: August 11, 2020 at 9:00am PDT
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5.02 9:30 AM - Public Hearing - Public Hearing to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Stirling City Sewer Rehabilitation Project
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In December of 2016, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 16-176 authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) grant to conduct planning and preliminary engineering to replace the oldest portion of the Stirling City sewer system. The Department secured a grant and awarded a consulting contract to Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. (Bennett) for preparation of environmental documents required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) serves as the CEQA environmental document. The project's plans and specifications are being prepared by Bennett. Construction of the proposed project is dependent on grant funding. The 30% plans are sufficient for adoption of the IS/MND. Bennett will complete the 90% plans, specifications, and estimate along with a technical memorandum for funding options following adoption of the IS/MND. The Findings of the Initial Study determined that the proposed project would have no significant effect on the environment and the proposed project would have no impact on the following resource categories: aesthetics, agricultural and forestry resources, land use/planning, mineral resources, population/housing, and recreation. In addition, the proposed project would have no significant impact on the following resource categories: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology/soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards/hazardous materials, hydrology/water quality, noise, public services, transportation, tribal cultural resources, utilities/service systems, wildfire, and mandatory findings of significance. On April 15, 2020, pursuant to CEQA, the IS/MND for the Stirling City Sewer Rehabilitation Project was circulated to all interested parties and responsible agencies including the State Clearinghouse and made available to the public for review and comment. The public comment period closed on May 31, 2020. No comments were received that were not addressed in the IS/MND. (Public Works)
5.03 9:45 AM - Timed Item - Budget Adjustment for Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding Allocated by the State of California
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. $150 billion in aid to state and local governments was distributed from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) created by the CARES Act, including $15.3 billion for the State and local agencies of California. Jurisdictions with populations greater than 500,000 received direct CRF allocations totaling $5.8 billion, while the remaining $9.5 billion went to the State. As part of the State's Adopted Budget, $1.3 billion of this balance was allocated to California counties, including $21.4 million to Butte County, to reduce the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. While CRF funds may not be used to replace lost revenues, they are otherwise broadly available to finance the direct and indirect effects of the public health emergency. The primary criteria for determining eligibility of costs are: 1) necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19; and 2) incurred during the period beginning March 1 and ending December 30, 2020. Guidance from the US Treasury provides broad discretion to local governments in determining what expenditures are necessary as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff has developed plans to utilize these CRF funds to meet the extraordinary needs of the County and the community. County Administration recommends approval to utilize approximately 70%, or $15.3 million, for necessary County expenditures related to the public health emergency ($4.7 million to reimburse the General Fund and other funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20) and approximately 30%, or $6.1 million, to reduce the financial impact to our local business community. Necessary County expenditures include improving the telework capabilities of many County departments, paying the federally required Emergency Sick Leave and Paid Emergency Family & Medical Leave, and paying staff and supply costs of the emergency response not covered by FEMA. Local business assistance would include $5 million for grants to small businesses impacted by business interruptions or closures and the costs to adhere to re-opening guidelines. Also recommended is a $1.1 million grant program for community and faith-based organizations impacted by the public health emergency. County Administration recommends approval of a budget adjustment to recognize $16.7 million in CRF funds for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and increase appropriations necessary to implement staff recommendations. (County Administration)
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6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC COMMENT
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Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Presentations will be limited to five minutes. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
7. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
7.01 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations, Including Goals, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
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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
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