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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
AUGUST 26, 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 July 29, 2025 and the August 12, 2025 Board of
Supervisors Meeting Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE JULY 29, 2025 AND THE AUGUST 12, 2025 BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES.
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3.2. County Counsel's Office
3.2.a Contract Amendment with Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs, a Professional Law Corporation for
Attorney Services
On October 21, 2014, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Griffith, Masuda,
& Hobbs, a Professional Law Corporation, for specialized legal services related to County
water issues. Since that time, the Board has approved five amendments, extending the
contract through June 30, 2026, and adjusting hourly rates over time. County Counsel
recommends the Board approve an amendment to the contract with Griffith, Masuda, &
Hobbs to update the list of assigned personnel, adjust hourly rates, and extend the term
by three years, through June 30, 2028. Hourly rates will remain unchanged for FY 2025-
26, ranging from $96 to $300 per hour. Annual increases will apply in subsequent years,
with rates ranging from $100 to $315 per hour in FY 2026-27, and from $105 to $330 in
FY 2027-28. All other terms remain the same. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3. County Library
3.3.a Resolution Recognizing September 2025 as Library Card Sign-Up Month
Library Card Sign-Up Month is held nationwide every September. This year's theme, "One
Card, Endless Possibilities," is a reminder that libraries are for everyone, no matter your
age, background or goals. Getting a library card is free, easy and empowering. The
County Library recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution proclaiming
September 2025 as Library Card Sign-Up Month, encouraging all members of the
community to sign up for a library card. (LIBRARY)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4. Department of Agriculture
3.4.a Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
for Weed Management
The CDFA has awarded funding to establish, develop, and maintain Weed Management
Areas (WMAs) in Butte County and carry out the WMA’s integrated weed management
plan. The project focuses on work to control and eradicate state-designated noxious, non-
native invasive weeds. Priority species include, but are not limited to; Ludwigia Decurrens,
Sesbania Puncicea, Lythrum Salicaria, Alternanthera Philoxeroides, and Bergia Capensis.
The term of the revenue agreement is July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, not-to-exceed
$119,990. (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5. Department of Behavioral Health
3.5.a Agreements and Resolutions with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the
Mental Health Plan (MHP) and Drug Medi-Cal (DMC)
DHCS administers MHP and DMC plans for the counties of California. DHCS requires the
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Department of Behavioral Health to enter into agreements which describe terms and
conditions to remain in compliance with the regulations and provision of specialty mental
health services and substance-use disorder treatment to Medi-Cal members under MHP
and DMC plans.
DHCS requires resolutions authorizing the Director of Behavioral Health to sign the
agreements. DHCS works closely with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) and the County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California on the
development of this agreement. CMS approved the version of the Mental Health Plan
agreement pursuant to the Medicaid Managed Care regulations. The Department
recommends the Board approve two new agreements with DHCS for the provision of
specialty mental health and substance-use disorders treatment to Butte County Medi-Cal
members. The term of the agreements is July 1, 2025, through December 31,
2026. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2); AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
(2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.b Managed Care Agreements with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital, Inc. dba Heritage Oaks
Hospital (Heritage Oaks) and BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. dba Sierra Vista Hospital
(Sierra Vista) for Inpatient Hospitalization Services
Heritage Oaks operates a licensed 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital. Sierra Vista
operates a licensed 171-bed acute psychiatric hospital. Both psychiatric health facilities
include diagnostic assessment; psychiatric treatment; rapid stabilization and maintenance
of mental health conditions; coordinated discharge planning; and transitional planning with
referrals to appropriate post-hospitalization settings for clients referred by the Department
of Behavioral Health. Managed care agreements are state-mandated. The State requires
agreements to be fully executed by the governing board of each psychiatric health facility
before notification to the State of the contracted rates. Once an agreement is executed, all
other counties contracting with the facility utilize those rates. Due to these requirements,
managed care agreements are approved retroactively.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve managed care
agreements with Heritage Oaks and Sierra Vista for inpatient hospitalization services. The
term of each agreement is date of execution through June 30, 2027. The not-to-exceed for
Heritage Oaks is $222,930 and the not-to-exceed for Sierra Vista is $252,632. The
agreements are not specifically measured in terms of the number of clients served, as the
length of stay varies based on each client's specific needs. (DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.6. Department of Child Support Services
3.6.a Request to Adjust Public Office Hours for Departmental All-Staff Meetings
The Department of Child Support Services is requesting approval from the Board of
Supervisors to adjust regular public office hours on September 11, 2025 and March 19,
2026 to accommodate departmental All-Staff Meetings.
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Regular Public Hours:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adjusted Public Hours:
- Open: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Closed for All-Staff Meeting: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Reopen: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
This adjustment will allow all department employees to attend the meeting in person,
ensuring consistent communication, equal access to training, and full participation in
discussions and activities. During the closure, call center operations will be maintained by
routing incoming calls to other regional child support call centers, in accordance with
established protocols. (DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE ADJUSTED PUBLIC OFFICE HOURS.
3.7. Department of Development Services
3.7.a Lot Line Adjustment, Rescission of Existing Williamson Act Agreement, and Approval of
New Williamson Act Agreements (2)
Robert and Jo Anne Kidd applied for a lot line adjustment on APNs 039-250-068 and 039-
250-069. The parcels are located on the west side of Holland Avenue and north of Hanlon
Road, south of Durham. The Land Conservation Act Advisory Committee reviewed the lot
line adjustment on June 2, 2025, and found it consistent with Butte County Uniform Rules
and Procedures for Implementing the Williamson Act. The Committee recommended
rescission of the existing Williamson Act agreement and simultaneous approval of two
new agreements for almond production, based on one parcel being owned by the Jo Anne
Kidd Trust, Jo Anne C. Kidd, Trustee, and one parcel being owned by the Robert D. Kidd
Trust, Robert D. Kidd, Trustee. The making of Williamson Act agreements is exempt from
review under the California Environmental Quality Act per Categorical Exemption 15317
Open Space Contracts or Easements. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) DETERMINE THAT THE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE WILLIAMSON ACT; 2) RESCIND EXISTING CONTRACT;
AND 3) APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8. Department of Human Resources
3.8.a Resolution to Amend the Salary Ordinance
The Department of Human Resources recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a
resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for the following Departments:
County Counsel: Delete 1 flexibly staffed Legal Secretary I/II - Confidential position and
add 1 Paralegal - Confidential position. These changes will better suit the current and
future needs of the department. The increased cost of these changes is estimated to be
$6,045 this fiscal year, which will be funded by salary savings. Total allocations to remain
unchanged.
Public Health: Delete 1 Client Services Technician and add 1 flexibly staffed
Administrative Assistant or Senior Administrative Assistant position. This change allows
for greater flexibility for recruitment and retention.The estimated annual cost associated
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with this change is an increase of $3,185. The additional cost will be covered with state
and federal grant funding. Total allocations to remain unchanged. (DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.9. Department of Public Health
3.9.a Grant Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Women, Infant
and Children (WIC) Program
The Department of Public Health has been awarded grant funding from CDPH to
participate in the WIC program. WIC is a federally funded program under the United
States Department of Agriculture which provides nutrition education, vouchers for
nutritious foods, lactation support, and healthcare referrals for income eligible women who
are pregnant or postpartum, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk.
WIC provides healthy foods to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure
good health and development.
WIC is budgeted to carry an average monthly caseload of 5,850 clients. Butte County has
20 food vendors authorized throughout the State to participate in the WIC program.
Additionally, WIC participates in the annual Farmers Market Nutrition Program to distribute
vouchers in support of Butte County's local farmers and provide participants with an
opportunity to purchase local fresh fruits and vegetables. Butte County has two authorized
farmers markets and 21 authorized farmers that participate in the program.
Funding from the grant is utilized to pay costs associated with the WIC program, such as
staff time, facility costs, and education and outreach materials. The Department
recommends entering into a grant agreement with CDPH to receive grant funding. The
term of the grant agreement is October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, not-to-
exceed $6,989,446. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.9.b Resolution Continuing 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.
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3.9.c Resolution Establishing a Revolving (Imprest Cash) Fund for the Tobacco Grant Program
Operations
The Department of Public Health was awarded grant funds by the California Department
of Justice (DOJ) to build infrastructure to support the enforcement of retail tobacco laws
with County Public Health Code Enforcement officers. The purpose of the grant is to
prevent youth access to tobacco products by conducting retailer inspections, coordinating
youth decoy operations, documenting violations, and ensuring compliance with local
tobacco control ordinances. The goal is to reduce illegal tobacco sales and promote public
health in the unincorporated areas of the County. Youth decoy operations at tobacco
retailers will require cash transactions. California Government Code, Section 29320 et
seq. provides for the establishment of revolving funds in amounts determined by
resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The grant will provide the funding for the revolving
fund.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors establish a revolving fund in the
amount of $250 for the purpose of the Tobacco Grant Program
operations. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.9.d Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (Health Care Program) and California
Children's Services (CCS) Annual Plan and Certification
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) guidelines and regulations
require the Department of Public Health to annually sign the Certification Statements
agreeing to comply with all applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Welfare
and Institutions Code, and the Integrated Systems of Care Plan and Fiscal Guidelines
Manual for the Health Care and CCS programs. The Health Care Program provides a
Public Health Nurse to coordinate the healthcare needs of children in foster care, such as
their developmental, dental, and mental health needs. The CCS program provides
specialized medical care and medical case management for children with medically
eligible conditions who meet the program criteria and is also required to prepare an
Integrated Systems of Care Division (ISCD) plan which includes an administrative budget
summary.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the annual certification
statements; approve the submission of the CCS ISCD budget information to DHCS; and
authorize the Director of Public Health to submit to DHCS. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS (2) AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE SUBMISSION OF THE BUDGET
PLAN TO DHCS; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF THE DOCUMENTS TO
DHCS.
3.10. Probation Department
3.10.a Capital Asset Purchase and Budget Amendment for TruNarc Handheld Narcotics
Analyzer
The Probation Department recommends approval of a capital asset and budget
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amendment to purchase a TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer to be placed at the
Butte County Probation Department. In response to the growing threat of fentanyl and
other dangerous narcotics impacting our community, this advanced tool will enhance
officer safety and efficiency by enabling rapid, on-site identification of over 530 priority
and illicit substances, all without the need for user interpretation or physical contact with
the material. The purchase will be funded by restricted funds already received by the
Department with no impact to the General Fund.
The Department recommends that the Board approve capital asset authority for the
purchase of the narcotic analyzer, priced at $29,482, along with the corresponding budget
amendment. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - 1) AUTHORIZE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.11. Department of Public Works
3.11.a Resolution for Notice of Hearing to Vacate an Unnecessary Public Service Easement in
the Community of Nelson
The Department of Public Works has received a petition to abandon a portion of an
unnecessary public service easement located in the community of Nelson. As provided by
the County’s abandonment procedures, the Department has evaluated the request and
determined that the easement is not needed for public purposes.
The public easement is a 20-foot-wide, 240-foot-long, unoccupied public alley established
for access and public utilities located west of Sutter Street. The unimproved easement
was created as part of the alley shown in Block 12 of the "Map of the Town of Nelson" in
Butte County Records from a map that was filed with the County Recorder on February
27, 1878 (Book 1 of Maps, pg. 58). The applicant, Bruce Roberts, is the property owner of
the affected parcel (APN: 038-260-024) and intends to develop the parcel into a
residence once the easement is abandoned. The petition to vacate the parcel was signed
by 15 freeholders (property owners) and submitted to the Board of Supervisors under
section 8321 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
California Government Code section 65402 requires that the proposed abandonment be
presented to the Planning Commission to determine consistency with the General Plan.
On July 24, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed abandonment and
found the request to be in conformance with the Butte County General Plan. The
Department has prepared a resolution of intent to set the public hearing date for
September 30, 2025, at 10:00 am to consider the easement
abandonment. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.11.b Approval of Subdivision Map and Consideration of Public Infrastructure for Moon Tower
Estates Subdivision
The Moon Tower Estates Subdivision is located on the west side of Guynn Avenue in the
Bell Muir area northwest of the City of Chico. This is a conditionally approved 8-lot, public
street subdivision on 10 acres. Future residential uses will be served by individual septic
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systems and public water (California Water Service Company). Road and stormwater
drainage maintenance services will be provided through the recent formation of a
Permanent Road Division.
The developer has complied with the conditions of approval and has completed the
required improvements. The subject map has been reviewed and approved by the County
Surveyor and has been found to conform with the Tentative Map and Butte County Code,
Chapter 20, Subdivisions. The owner's statement includes the following offers for
dedication in fee for public purposes: Moon Tower Court and Guynn Avenue. The owner's
statement includes the following offers for dedication as an easement for public purposes:
Abutter’s rights of access; Public Service Easements as defined in section 8306 of the
State of California Streets and Highways Code over, on, and under those strips of land
shown on the annexed map as "P.S.E." (Public Service Easement) for all public service
facilities, including water, sewer, drainage, gas, and communication
facilities. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE FINAL MAP FOR MOON TOWER ESTATES; 2)
ACCEPT ITEMS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN FEE FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES; AND
3) ACCEPT ITEMS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION AS AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES.
3.12. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.12.a Donation from Butte County Search and Rescue
Butte County Search and Rescue acquired a 2025 Zodiac Red ERB 400 boat with a
value of $20,819 to donate to the Sheriff's Office. Search and Rescue will use the boat to
assist the Sheriff's Office when responding to calls for service. The Sheriff's Office will
assume the cost to register, maintain, and insure the boat. The Sheriff's Office
recommends accepting the donation as a capital asset. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S
OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT CAPITAL ASSET DONATION; AND 2) ADD CAPITAL
ASSET TO CAPITAL ASSET LEDGER.
3.12.b Contracts (4) with The Gumshoe Group (Gumshoe), Pipkin Detective Agency, Inc.
(Pipkin), Employers Investigative Services, LLC (EIS), and TruView BSI, LLC (TruView)
for Pre-employment Background Investigation Services
As a result of increased salaries and hiring bonuses approved by the Board of
Supervisors, the Sheriff's Office has seen an increase in the number of applicants for
sworn and non-sworn positions. In order to increase the capacity to process background
investigations, the Sheriff's Office plans to utilize contractors to perform pre-employment
background investigations. In April 2025, the Sheriff's Office published an RFP to
establish a pool of qualified contractors to assist with conducting pre-employment
background investigations for sworn and non-sworn staff. The Sheriff's Office received
seven responses and has negotiated contracts with the five respondents deemed most
qualified. The Sheriff's Office plans to rotate the use of the contractors based on cost of
service and volume or urgency of work needed. The Board approved the first of the five
contracts with Pierside Investigations, LLC on August 12th. The contracts with Gumshoe,
Pipkin, EIS, and TruView are the four remaining contracts for consideration. Funding for
the contracts is included in the Department's budget. The Sheriff's Office recommends
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entering into contracts with Gumshoe, Pipkin, EIS, and TruView for pre-employment
background investigation services. Each contract begins upon execution and ends after
three years, not-to-exceed $250,000. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACTS (4) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.12.c Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for
Federal Equitable Sharing Program
The Sheriff’s Office and the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) participate in
the Federal Equitable Sharing Program, which is part of the DOJ Asset Forfeiture
Program. This nationwide initiative helps law enforcement remove the tools of crime from
criminal organizations, deprive wrongdoers of the proceeds of their crimes, recovers
property that may be used to compensate victims, and deters criminal activity. In order to
participate in the program, an annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification must
be electronically filed with the DOJ by the County on behalf of the Sheriff's Office and
BINTF. The agreement and certification for FY 2024-25 have been prepared and
summarize program expenditures and revenues. In FY 2024-25, BINTF and the Sheriff's
Office received $2,204 and expended $0. The Sheriff's Office recommends approving the
Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for FY 2024-25 and authorizing electronic
submission by staff. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND
CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2) AUTHORIZE
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION.
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 Appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee
The IHSS Advisory Committee provides recommendations, initiates proposals, and
forwards them to the Board of Supervisors on the preferred modes of service to be utilized
in the County for IHSS. Additionally, the Advisory Committee provides recommendations
to any administrative body in the County related to the delivery and administration of
IHSS, including the governing body and administrative agency of the Public Authority,
nonprofit consortium, contractor, and public employees. The Advisory Committee consists
of 11 members composed of a combination of IHSS recipients, providers,
community/agency members, and/or County staff.
Two applications have been received; one from Mark Gordon who is requesting
reappointment as a Recipient Member, and one from Emily Upton, Program Manager for
the Department of Employment and Social Services, who has applied to fill a vacant
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unexpired term as Butte County Representative. If appointed, both applicants would serve
a term ending December 31, 2027. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPOINT MARK GORDON TO THE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS RECIPIENT MEMBER, AND EMILY UPTON AS
BUTTE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE, TO EACH SERVE A TERM ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2027.
4.4 Resolutions to Establish Library Fine Amnesty Month and a Two-Year Fine-Free Library
Pilot Program
Library fines and fees are traditionally used to encourage the timely return of materials and
to help offset the cost of replacing unreturned items. However, replacement costs for lost
materials far exceed the revenue generated from fines and fees, allowing the County
Library to replace only 10% of unreturned items. To address this challenge and better
serve the community, the County Library is proposing a fine and fee amnesty program
during September 2025, along with the launch of a two-year fine-free library pilot program.
The Department’s goals are to recover overdue materials, re-engage community members
whose library accounts are currently blocked due to fines, and promote the library and its
wide range of services. Similar programs implemented by other library systems have
resulted in a significant increase in the return of overdue and missing materials. The
Department recommends approval of the proposed amnesty and fine-free
programs. (LIBRARY)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (2) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.5 Agency Response to FY 2024-25 Grand Jury Report
To comply with Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, staff has prepared a draft Board of
Supervisors response to the findings and recommendations contained in the FY 2024-25
Grand Jury Report.
It is recommended that the Board review, consider, and approve the response for
submittal to the Court. Alternatively, the Board can direct staff to make revisions and
return for Board approval at the September 9, 2025 meeting. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGENCY RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN OR PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR STAFF TO MAKE
REVISIONS AND RETURN FOR BOARD APPROVAL AT THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
MEETING.
4.6 Presentation on the Implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)
In March 2024, BHSA was passed by California voters to reform the Mental Health
Services Act (MHSA). A critical component of BHSA changes the way that MHSA dollars
are allocated, creating a three-category funding plan as follows: Behavioral Health
Services and Supports, Housing, and Full-Service Partnerships. This new funding plan
redistributes funding away from programs allocated under MHSA to housing projects and
programs for the seriously mentally ill who are experiencing homelessness. BHSA also
modifies funding eligibility for program areas. These changes will result in a substantial
number of programs no longer receiving funding in 2026 and an increase in housing
projects and programs. The Department of Behavioral Health has prepared a presentation
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on progress toward the implementation of BHSA and its impacts. (DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
4.7 Resolution Accepting Donation of Improvements to Fire Station 38 from Golden Feather
Volunteer Fire Company
In December 2022, the Golden Feather Volunteer Fire Company began an effort to make
much-needed repairs to Fire Station 38 in Concow. After soliciting grants, collecting
donations, and providing labor, Fire Station 38 has been significantly improved. These
improvements include the demolition of the exterior staircase to commercial code
standards, replacement of the upper and lower entrance doors, installation of a concrete
apron around the structure and a concrete pad providing accessible parking. Additionally,
hazardous trees were removed, the structure was painted, interior and exterior lighting
was improved, the bathroom was repaired, rain gutters were installed, the property was
graded and road base was added and compacted throughout the area. In all, the value of
these improvements is conservatively estimated at $104,774. (DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.8 Amendment to the Job Order Contract with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. dba EMCOR
(EMCOR) to Increase Maximum Contract Value and Notice to Proceed for Exterior
Waterproofing, Restroom Remodel, and Multi-HVAC Redesign at 7 County Center Drive
(CC7) in Oroville
On November 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved seven contracts under the
2025 Job Order Contracting (JOC) program. To date, five contracts have been utilized
with a potential job order total cost of $9,352,183. Additional job orders are anticipated
through the remainder of the 2025 calendar year. Each contract was approved with a
maximum value of $2,000,000 for the one-year term. The contract with EMCOR will
exceed this limit primarily due to the construction at CC7, the 2081 Second Street HVAC
project in Oroville, and the Fire Station 66 HVAC project in Oroville. The Department of
General Services recommends amending EMCOR’s contract to increase the maximum
contract value by $2,000,000 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $4,000,000. All other
terms and conditions remain the same.
CC7 in Oroville houses the Development Services and Public Works departments. The
Department has selected EMCOR under the JOC program to complete a number of
overdue repairs at CC7, including: a new roof, fixing and waterproofing the building’s
exterior surfaces to prevent water damage, remodeling staff restrooms, and installing new
HVAC units along with redesigning the interior air duct system. The Department
recommends the Board approve the Notices to Proceed with EMCOR for each
construction project at CC7, and appoint the Director of General Services as the officer of
the project. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE AMENDED CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN; 2) APPROVE BOTH NOTICES TO PROCEED FOR CC7 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3) APPOINT DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES AS
OFFICER OF THE PROJECT.
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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
5.1 10:00 am - Public Hearing - Resolution Adopting Service Charges for County Service
Areas (CSAs) and Permanent Road Divisions (PRDs) for Fiscal Year 2025-26
CSAs and PRDs are a type of dependent special district governed by the Board of
Supervisors. Some CSAs and PRDs are funded by service charges to property owners
within the district. These service charges are set annually by the Board based on needs as
anticipated in the adopted CSA and PRD budgets. The process for establishing charges is
laid out in Government Code section 25215.5 for CSAs, and Streets and Highway Code
section 1178 for PRDs.
The Departments of General Services, Public Health, and Public Works manage the areas
funded with service charges and prepare an annual budget for anticipated expenses in
that given year. Based on these budgets, the recommended parcel charges are
calculated. These charges cannot exceed the maximum voter-approved amount
previously established pursuant to Proposition 218 election (the Right to Vote on Taxes
Act). Four CSAs and one PRD are recommended to receive parcel service charge
increases for fiscal year 2025-26; CSAs 82, 141, 169 Z2, 172, and PRD Z5.
County Administration recommends the Board adopt the proposed parcel service charges
as laid out in Exhibit A of the Resolution. Service charges are posted online at
https://www.buttecounty.net/161/Documents-Resources. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations,
Including Goals, Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. General Services Director
J. Human Resources Director
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K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water & Resource Conservation Director
6.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government code section 54957.6
Agency
Designated
Representatives:
Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, Aaron Quin and Andy Pickett
Employee
Organizations:
Teamsters - General Unit; Teamsters - Social Services Workers Unit;
Teamsters - Mid Management Unit; Butte County Probation Peace
Officers Association; Butte County Probation Peace Officers
Association - Management Unit; Butte County Professional Employees’
Association; Butte County Deputy Sheriff’s Association - General Unit;
Butte County Deputy Sheriff’s Association - Management/Supervisory
Unit; Butte County Correctional Officers Association - General Unit;
Butte County Correctional Officers Association - Supervisory Unit;
Skilled Trades Unit; Butte County Deputy District Attorneys Association
- Attorney Unit; Confidential Employee Unit; Non-Represented
Employee Unit; Board of Supervisors Executive Assistants
6.3 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:
Elisabeth Holloway
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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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 GSA – Groundwater Sustainability Agency
BCGP – Butte County General Plan IMP – Infrastructure Master Plan
BCOE – Butte County Office of Education JPA – Joint Powers Authority
BCSO – Butte County Sheriff’s Office LAFCO – Local Agency Formation
Commission
BINTF – Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force MOU – Memorandum of Understanding
BRCP – Butte Regional Conservation Plan MUP – Minor Use Permit
CAL FIRE – California Department of Forestry and
Fire
NOC – Notice of Completion
Cal OES – California Office of Emergency Services NOP – Notice of Preparation
CalTrans – California Department of Transportation OEM – Office of Emergency Management
CDBG – Community Development Block Grant RCRC – Rural County Representatives of
California
CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act RFP – Request for Proposals
CSA – County Service Area SB – Senate Bill
CSAC – The California State Association of Counties SBFCA – Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency
DEIR – Draft Environmental Impact Report SGMA – Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act
DID – Durham Irrigation District SHARP – Self-Help Assistance and Referral
Program
DOT – Department of Transportation TAC – Technical Advisory Committee
DWR – Department of Water Resources YTD – Year-to-date