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1. CALL TO ORDER
BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
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.
The following member of the public submitted Public Comment: John Stonebraker
for item 3.2.b.
Action: ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 3.1.a
WHICH WAS MOVED TO ITEM 4.10 ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR FURTHER
BOARD CONSIDERATION.
Motion: Supervisor Teeter
Second: Supervisor Durfee
Motion passed unanimously.
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3.1. Clerk-Recorder's Office
3.1.a Budget Amendment for Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election
On January 16, 2026, the Governor ordered a special election to fill the vacancy created
by the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. The Primary Election to fill that vacancy
will be held on June 2, 2026, and will be conducted concurrently with the regularly
scheduled June Primary. The costs of this special election will be paid by the affected
counties.
The Clerk-Recorder's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget
amendment utilizing General Fund Appropriations for Contingencies in the amount of
$500,000 to cover the costs of the Special Election, including ballot costs, election
equipment, outreach efforts, and additional temporary election staffing. Approval of the
budget amendment will reduce the available General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies
$500,000 to $10,658,016. (CLERK-RECORDER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT USING GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.1.b Budget Amendment for November 4, 2025 Special Election
On November 4, 2025, the Clerk-Recorder's Office conducted the Proposition 50 Special
Election. The total cost incurred by the Department to conduct this election was $922,000.
The Department was reimbursed $843,000 from the State of California for election
expenses incurred, and the remaining costs were absorbed by the Department’s budget,
as they were preexisting operational costs.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget amendment for
$843,000 including the offsetting revenue reimbursement for the November 4, 2025
Special Election. (CLERK-RECORDER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.2. County Administration
3.2.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the February 10, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 10, 2026 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
3.2.b Letter of Support for Federal Permitting Reform
Federal congressional leaders have been discussing a variety of permitting reforms,
including the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462) and the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776),
which propose changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related
permitting processes. Current federal processes can take years and delay critical projects.
For example, prior to the Park Fire, the Butte County Fire Safe Council was approved for
federal funding to complete a hazardous fuels reduction project. The project was stalled for
years awaiting NEPA and Historic Review and homeowners that had signed up to
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participate in the program lost their homes in the Park Fire. Staff recommend approval of a
letter to Senators Padilla and Schiff urging support for balanced reforms that eliminate
redundant processes and establish reasonable timelines for federal agency review and
decision-making. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.c MOU with Golden State Finance Authority for Test Claims for State-Mandated Cost
Reimbursement
RCRC through its affiliate, the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), is working with
member Counties to provide State Mandate Test Claim preparation services for newly
enacted State laws that result in unfunded State mandates. Successful test claims result in
annual State reimbursement to all counties unless the State suspends the mandate.
Historically, rural counties have lacked the resources to submit test claims. The GSFA
program supports counties by providing experienced professionals to prepare the test
claims at no cost unless the claim is successful. If successful, the County would pay GSFA
for their consultant costs plus 10%, which is reinvested in the program, so more test claims
can be submitted. If approved, GSFA will work with County Administration and the Sheriff's
Office to prepare a test claim related to AB 2842 recently enacted by the State, which
prohibits the Sheriff's Office from using no cost, third-party vendors to destroy firearms
because those vendors sold parts of the firearm for profit. This has resulted in new costs
for the County, including the purchase of an industrial shredder to destroy firearms. County
Administration and the Sheriff's Office recommend approval of a MOU with GSFA for a
term effective upon execution through three years or final disposition of the test
claim. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE MOU AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.d Resolution Authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to Execute Documents, Including a
Facility Sublease, Required for the State's Financing of the Jail Project
In 2014, California enacted SB 863, providing lease-revenue bond funding for the
construction and renovation of county jails. On August 11, 2015, the Board of Supervisors
authorized submission of the County’s $40 million funding application under SB 863 which
was approved by the State. The Jail Expansion Project ribbon cutting was held on January
16th and the State is preparing to issue the bonds used to finance the project. The State
issuance of the bonds requires a lease arrangement at no cost to the County. Staff
recommend approval of a Resolution authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a
facility sublease with the State for the Jail Expansion and related documents. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.e Letters of Concern Regarding 2026-27 State Budget
Governor Newsom proposed a budget in January and state legislative leaders have begun
deliberations. If adopted as proposed, the State Budget continues to task counties with the
delivery of services to our residents, but neglects to provide the funding necessary to
deliver the services. For example, in 2024, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition
36, sending a clear directive to make our communities safer, yet no new funds are included
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in the proposed state budget. Similarly, state changes to Mental Health funding eliminate
support for proven, locally directed programs that serve our most vulnerable residents.
Additionally, counties are facing a mounting fiscal crisis due to federal H.R. 1, which could
shift an estimated $6-$9.5 billion in new Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and indigent health care costs
to counties. Without the resources or flexibility to address these significant cost shifts,
Butte County will be required to divert resources from other critical local services to
address these new unfunded mandates. Staff recommend approval of letters to the state
Senate, Assembly and Governor addressing these concerns. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTERS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.f Letter of Support for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 FEMA Community Project Funding
(CPF) Requests
The CPF process, formerly known as earmarks, provides direct federal funding for local
priority projects through annual appropriations bills. Since its inception, the County has
successfully secured funding for several projects, including $130,000 for the County’s EOC
Technology Refresh project in FFY 2026. This funding is currently included in the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill pending in the House. The bill
must pass and be signed into law before the County can receive these funds. However,
this funding is at risk if Congress adopts a year-long Continuing Resolution (CR) or another
funding measure that does not provide full-year appropriations for DHS. Staff recommend
approving a letter to Senators Padilla and Schiff urging them to support inclusion of FEMA
CPF projects in any CR or alternative funding vehicle. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.g Letter of Support for AB 442 (Hadwick) – Working Forest Management Plans
Supervisors Connelly and Teeter request Board consideration of a letter of support for AB
442 (Hadwick). This measure would allow management of private timberlands across
multiple watersheds. Currenlty the Forest Practice Act mandates that a forest management
plan must be contained within a single watershed, or hydrologic area. This requirement
acts as a barrier to holistic forest resilience management because forest systems often
cross multiple watersheds. AB 442 would enable landowners to manage continuous forest
systems under one forest management plan, regardless of watershed boundaries. AB 442
passed the Assembly in January and is pending committee referral in the
Senate. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3. Department of Agriculture
3.3.a Resolution Recognizing the Week of March 1 through March 7, 2026, as Weights and
Measures Week
March 1, 2026 through March 7, 2026, is Weights and Measures Week, highlighting the
essential role of accurate weights and measures in ensuring fair commerce, consumer
protection, and public trust. It honors the work of Weights and Measures professionals in
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supporting equity and confidence in the marketplace. (DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4. Department of General Services
3.4.a Lot Line Adjustment and Parcel Creation by Deed for County-Owned Properties in Gridley
for Construction of a Behavioral Health Facility
On October 25, 2022, the Butte County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution
accepting Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Infrastructure Allocation and Project Selection. On December 10, 2024, the Board
approved an agreement with 19six Architects to provide construction documents and
parcel merger services for construction of a new behavioral health facility on existing
County-owned properties in the City of Gridley. The subject properties include the Gridley
Veterans Memorial Hall, County office facilities, and the former Gridley Courthouse, which
currently houses the Department of Agriculture; the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Program; and the District 4 Office. The four subject properties are identified as APN 010-
170-001, 010-170-003, 010-170-019, and 010-170-020. Parcel 010-170-001 contains the
Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall and is addressed at 249 Sycamore Street. Parcel 010-170-
020 previously served as the Gridley Superior Courthouse and is addressed at 239
Sycamore Street. This action will remove and combine parcel lines for APNs 010-170-003,
010-170-019, and 010-170-020, and adjust the easterly parcel line of APN 010-170-001.
The lot line adjustment resolves a setback issue associated with the former courthouse
and brings all existing structures into compliance with City of Gridley zoning requirements.
The resulting configuration will create two parcels, identified as Lot A and Lot B. Lot B will
be utilized for construction of the new behavioral health facility. The Department
recommends approving a lot line adjustment and parcel creation by deed. The action
includes one grant deed for Lot A (APN 010-170-001) and one grant deed for Lot B (APNs
010-170-003, 010-170-019, and 010-170-020). (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT AND PARCEL CREATION BY
DEED; 2) ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 3)
AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY,
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE PARCEL CREATION
AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, INCLUDING CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE.
3.4.b Budget Amendment for Public Health Facility Improvements at 202 Mira Loma Drive,
Oroville
The Environmental Health (EH) Division and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Program of the Department of Public Health operate at 202 Mira Loma Drive in Oroville. As
part of the FY 2025-26 budget, the Board of Supervisors approved a project to replace
carpet and paint within the Environmental Health space, with an approved project budget
of $201,000. The original intent was to also include the carpet and paint within the WIC
program area because they have reached the end of their useful life and require
replacement to maintain safe, reliable, and clean working conditions. The approved project
budget only included the cost for the EH Division, so this item would expand the existing
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project to include the WIC program area. The expansion would increase the total project
cost by $86,200 to $287,200. The Departments of Public Health and General Services
recommend approval of a budget amendment to expand the project funded by Public
Health. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.4.c Capital Project and Budget Amendment for Generator Replacement at 479 E. Park
Avenue, Chico
The County-owned facility located at 479 E. Park Avenue in Chico houses critical vault
equipment operated by the Department of Information Systems, including equipment for
the Butte Regional Interoperable Communications System. The existing generator at this
location can no longer reliably support current power demands and is experiencing
electrical surging, which places critical equipment at risk of damage and threatens Public
Safety Communications. Continued operation of the existing generator increases the
likelihood of power interruptions, equipment failure, and service disruptions. The
Departments of General Services and Information Systems recommend approval of a
capital project to replace the current generator at a cost of $460,300 and a budget
amendment utilizing General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies to finance the project.
Approval of the budget amendment will reduce the available General Fund Appropriation
for Contingencies $460,300 to $10,197,716. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT USING
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.4.d Ratification of Change Orders 12–15 and Approval of Change Order 16 to the Contract
with Rock Creek Construction, Inc. for Oroville Veterans Memorial Park
On July 30, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Rock Creek
Construction, Inc. to complete the remaining substantial construction of the Oroville
Veterans Memorial Park (OVMP) for an amount not to exceed $974,411. The Board
subsequently ratified Change Orders 1 through 3 and approved Change Orders 4 and 5,
totaling $143,545, and ratified Change Orders 6 through 11 in the amount of $56,818.
Since that time, the Department of General Services has issued Change Orders 12
through 15, totaling $48,751. These change orders included adjustments to site grading
and flag height elevations, installation of safety posts and guardrails to separate
pedestrians and vehicles, addition of thickened concrete for a future Merchant Marine
monument, epoxy coating, and metal lettering, with extensions to the contract schedule as
needed.
At the request of the Oroville Veterans Memorial Park Committee, the contractor submitted
Change Order 16 for $17,088 to install a black granite slab for a bugler monument, a metal
address sign, a service dog monument, and the pickup, delivery, and sealing of the
Merchant Marine monument. The total cost of all 16 change orders is $266,203, resulting
in a revised total contract amount of $1,240,614.
The Department of General Services recommends ratifying Change Orders 12 through 15
and approving Change Order 16. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain
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unchanged, and the total project budget remains the same. (DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS 12 THROUGH 15; AND 2) APPROVE
CHANGE ORDER 16 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4.e Notice of Completion and Change Order Ratifications with D.H. Slater & Son, Inc. for Butte
County SB 863 Jail Project at 9 Gillick Way, Oroville
On May 23, 2023, the Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to D.H. Slater & Son, Inc.
in the amount of $32,999,000 to construct a 35,706-square-foot stand-alone detention
facility at 9 Gillick Way, Oroville.
On September 24, 2024, the Board ratified Change Orders 1 through 44, issued through
July 31, 2024, totaling $611,303. On December 16, 2025, the Board approved Change
Order 94 in the amount of $413,365 to remove and replace pavement and install site
lighting in the parking lot east of 5 Gillick Way.
During the remainder of construction, the Department of General Services executed
Change Orders 45 through 110, totaling $1,231,228, to complete the project. The total
value of all change orders is $2,362,294, which remains within the approved budget for the
project.
All contract work has been completed, inspected, and approved by the Department of
Development Services, the Department of General Services, special inspectors, and the
Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Department of General Services recommends
ratifying Change Orders 45 through 110, accepting the contract work as complete, and
authorizing the Chair to sign the Notice of Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS 45 THROUGH 110; 2) ACCEPT THE
CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.4.f Contract Amendment with Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto for Jail Kitchen Plumbing Design at
7 Gillick Way, Oroville
On March 12, 2024, the Department of General Services entered into a contract with
Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto for a fixed price of $3,600 to investigate a compromised drain
line in the Jail Kitchen located at 7 Gillick Way in Oroville. Based on the findings of that
investigation, the Board approved Amendment 1 on December 3, 2024, in the amount of
$35,600 to expand the scope of work to include preparation of construction drawings for
removal and replacement of the damaged waste line.
On March 5, 2025, Amendment 2 was approved to extend the contract term from March
12, 2025, through March 12, 2026, with no change to the contract amount. On September
23, 2025, the Department, in coordination with the Sheriff’s Office, determined that
replacement of all under-slab plumbing throughout the Jail Kitchen was necessary, and
Amendment 3 was approved in the amount of $54,630, increasing the total contract
amount to $90,230.
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On January 29, 2026, Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto submitted a fixed-price proposal in the
amount of $27,000 to evaluate existing gas lines and electrical requirements for current Jail
Kitchen appliances and incorporate those findings into the design. This action amends the
contract to extend the term through March 12, 2027, and increases the total contract
amount to $117,230.
The Department recommends amending the contract with Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto for
jail kitchen plumbing design services. The amendment extends the term of the contract
through March 12, 2027, and increases the maximum payable amount by $27,000, not-to-
exceed $117,230. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.5. Department of Human Resources
3.5.a Side Letter Agreement with Probation Peace Officers Association (PPOA)—Canine
Compensation
The Department of Human Resources, in coordination with the Probation Department, has
met and conferred with the PPOA to add a Canine Compensation provision to the PPOA
MOU. Currently, the Probation Department has one employee assigned a canine that is
currently being compensated by overtime hours to care for the canine. This Side Letter
Agreement creates a Canine Compensation provision that mirrors the existing language
used by the Deputy Sheriff's Association for their Canine Compensation. This new
provision will create consistency throughout these units and reduce overtime costs for the
Department. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.b Resolution Extending Temporary Deputy Probation Officer Hiring Bonus Program through
June 30, 2026
On January 28, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved a Temporary Hiring Bonus
Program for the Deputy Probation Officer classifications to assist with the staff recruitment
and subsequent retention issues that have existed the last several years. Under the
program, which expired January 31, 2026, the Department has attracted new candidates
and hired 22 new employees. The Probation Department recommends extending the term
of this Hiring Bonus Program until June 30, 2026. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.6. Department of Public Health
3.6.a Allocation Agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Sexually
Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention and Collaboration
CDPH, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch provides funding to local agencies
to support STI prevention and control activities. The funds are used for the implementation
of public health activities related to monitoring, prevention, testing, and treatment for the
most vulnerable and underserved individuals living with, or at high risk for STIs. For the
purposes of this allocation, STIs are defined as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphillis, congenital
syphilis and mpox. Activities may include integrated services for STIs, viral hepatitis,
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and drug overdose, to the extent they
improve health outcomes for people living with, or at risk for, STIs. A portion of the funds
allocated must be used to support activities in partnership with community-based
organizations (CBOs) or non-profit healthcare providers. The Department of Public Health
recommends entering into an allocation agreement with CDPH to provide STI prevention
and control activities. The term of the allocation agreement is July 1, 2026 through June
30, 2031 with an annual allocation of $288,149 and maximum amount receivable of
$1,440,745. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE ALLOCATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of Public Works
3.7.a Resolution Vacating a Portion of Enterprise Road
On October 8, 2025, the California Department of Water Resources requested a vacation
of a portion of Enterprise Road in the unincorporated area of the County which would
relinquish the County easement. The road was deeded to the County by the State under a
director's easement deed recorded on May 23, 1974, in Book 1912 of Official Records at
page 115. This portion of the road has been used as a striped and maintained parking lot
for several decades, which conflicts with its use as a road.
The purpose of this request is to restrict access in order to mitigate illegal dumping and
Golden Mussel infestation in the short term and provide for future improvements to the
State's launch ramp facilities. This request meets the requirements for a summary vacation
under the provisions of Section 8334(b) of the California Streets and Highways
Code. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.1 Board Member/Committee Reports and Board Member Comment
Chair Connelly - Met with late Congressman LaMalfa's staff; and Koncow Maidu
tribe; attended Sierra Sacramento Valley EMS meeting; meeting in Yuba City
regarding the closure of Del Monte Cannery; Volunteer Fire Academy
Graduation; Fellows Club meeting; Feather River Recovery Alliance; the Red
Meat Dinner hosted by the Butte County Cattlemen; and taught a hunter safety
course. He further requested a letter of recognition for the Koncow Maidu tribe,
a letter of support for surrounding counties regarding the closure of the
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cannery; and a letter to the State Senator and Assemblyman regarding
Continuous HUD concerns relating to a local mobile home park.
Supervisor Durfee - Met with constituents regarding permitting and billing
issues; walked through new CARD facility in District 2; toured Beyond Golf's
golf course; and attended the unveiling of the fallen officer memorial plaque at
118 Main Street.
Supervisor Ritter - Attended a Stonewall Community Forum; South Oroville
Community Center Town Hall; Passages Advisory Board meeting; and Butte
County Behavioral Health Advisory meeting; met with Butte County Public
Health Department.
Supervisor Kimmelshue - Attended Butte Flood Control Agency meeting; Vina
GSA meeting; CSAC Board meeting; CSAC Ag and Natural Resources
Committee meeting; and thanked the Public Works Department for all their work
when it snowed.
Supervisor Teeter - Attended Recover California Home Buyer event; Grand
Opening of a PG&E building; Explore Butte County Networking Hour; Golden
State Natural Resources meeting; and met with constituents. He further
requested a letter of support for the Resource Conservation District's grant
application so they may receive funding for improved access to public land,
trails, and education. He further requested a staff member attend the Wildlife
Conservation Board meeting, where they will discuss the grant opportunity.
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.
The following members of the public submitted Public Comment: Diana Dreiss,
(electronically and in-person), Julie Threet (electronically), Rachel Long,
Cynthia Perrine, and The Cameraman.
4.3 Appointment to the Butte County Planning Commission
The Planning Commission (Commission) is a five-member commission that acts on
matters related to planning and development and advises the Board of Supervisors on
various land use matters. Some of the Commission's objectives are to prepare and adopt
a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of Butte County; to
develop a plan for the conservation, development, and economic utilization of the natural
resources of this County; and generally to conserve and promote the public health, safety,
and general welfare. Each member of the Board of Supervisors may nominate one
member of the Commission to represent each District, and each Commissioner shall be
appointed by the Board to serve a term that coincides with the appointing
Supervisor. Supervisor Teeter has nominated Sean McCreary to be appointed as the
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District 5 Commissioner, to serve the remainder of a vacant unexpired term, ending
January 1, 2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT SEAN MCCREARY TO SERVE ON THE BUTTE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION AS DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER, TO SERVE THE
REMAINDER OF A VACANT UNEXPIRED TERM, ENDING JANUARY 1, 2029.
Melissa Kitts, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: APPOINT SEAN MCCREARY TO SERVE ON THE BUTTE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION AS DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER, TO SERVE THE
REMAINDER OF A VACANT UNEXPIRED TERM, ENDING JANUARY 1, 2029.
Motioned: Supervisor Teeter
Second: Supervisor Kimmelshue
Motion passed unanimously.
4.4 Appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee
The IHSS Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) provides recommendations,
proposals, and presents information 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, and there are currently three
vacancies on the Board. An application has been received from Delcie Mills requesting
reappointment as a Provider Representative, to serve a three-year term ending December
31, 2028. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT DELCIE MILLS TO THE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS A PROVIDER REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE
A THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028.
Melissa Kitts, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: REAPPOINT DELCIE MILLS TO THE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS A PROVIDER REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE A
THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028.
Motioned: Supervisor Ritter
Second: Supervisor Kimmelshue
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Motion passed unanimously.
4.5 Appointments to the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)
The Board of Supervisors established the FAC to facilitate public involvement and assist
the County in meeting the guiding principles of the Butte General Plan as it pertains to
utilization and management of public lands. The FAC is comprised of five public members
and five alternate members representing the following areas of interest: 1)
Agriculture/Timber Management; 2) Recreation – Motorized; 3) Recreation – Non-
Motorized; 4) Environmental/Watershed Management; and 5) Economic/Tourism, and
each member serves a four-year term.
Robert Gage has requested reappointment to serve as the Recreation-Non-Motorized
Alternate Member, Benjamin Raynal has requested appointment to serve as the
Environmental/Watershed Management Member, and Courtney Ellington has requested
appointment to serve as the Alternate Environmental/Watershed Management Member. If
appointed, each would serve a four-year term ending December 31, 2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT ROBERT GAGE AS THE RECREATION-NON-
MOTORIZED MEMBER, APPOINT BENJAMIN RAYNAL AS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL/WATERSHED MEMBER, AND APPOINT COURTNEY ELLINGTON
AS THE ALTERNATE ENVIRONMENTAL/WATERSHED MANAGEMENT MEMBER TO
SERVE ON THE FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE, EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM,
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029.
Melissa Kitts, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: REAPPOINT ROBERT GAGE AS THE RECREATION-NON-MOTORIZED
MEMBER, APPOINT BENJAMIN RAYNAL AS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL/WATERSHED MEMBER, AND APPOINT COURTNEY
ELLINGTON AS THE ALTERNATE ENVIRONMENTAL/WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE,
EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM, ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029.
Motioned: Supervisor Durfee
Second: Supervisor Teeter
Motion passed unanimously.
4.6 Appointment to the Butte County Fair Association (Fair Association)
The Fair Association advises the Board of Supervisors on matters concerning the conduct
and management of the fairgrounds and the Butte County Fair. The Fair Association Board
of Directors consists of eight members, five of which are appointed by each member of the
Board of Supervisors to represent a supervisory district, and three additional District 4
representatives, who are appointed by the District 4 Supervisor. The term of office of each
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director shall coincide with the elected term of the nominating Supervisor, with the
exception that two of the District 4 appointees shall serve a term which coincides with the
elected terms of the District 2 and District 3 Supervisors. Supervisor Teeter has nominated
Erin Junge-Dewell to be reappointed to the District 5 Fair Association Board, to serve a
term ending January 1, 2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT ERIN JUNGE-DEWELL TO THE BUTTE COUNTY FAIR
ASSOCIATION BOARD AS THE DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE A TERM
ENDING JANUARY 1, 2029.
Melissa Kitts, Assistant Clerk of the Board, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: REAPPOINT ERIN JUNGE-DEWELL TO THE BUTTE COUNTY FAIR
ASSOCIATION BOARD AS THE DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE A
TERM ENDING JANUARY 1, 2029.
Motioned: Supervisor Teeter
Second: Supervisor Durfee
Motion passed unanimously.
4.7 Budget Amendment and Notice to Proceed with Holt Construction, Inc. for Sheriff’s Office
Basement Renovation Project
The Sheriff’s Office basement provides critical office space and operational functions for
the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, a sewer line failure
caused flooding that damaged interior finishes and building systems. Remediation has
been completed, and the space is ready for reconstruction. The project will restore the
basement to full operational use and includes targeted improvements to support current
operational needs. Planned work includes construction of unisex single-occupant
restrooms with showers, men’s and women’s locker rooms, modular meeting spaces,
upgraded office areas, and new flooring. Insurance will reimburse the County for
remediation and restoration of the basement to pre-flood conditions. Remediation costs to
date total $214,304. The Department of General Services selected Holt Construction, Inc.
(Holt) through the FY 2025-26 Job Order Contract (JOC) program to complete the
insurance-approved restorative construction in the amount of $453,846 for a 180-day term.
The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) has approved $500,000 in available
funding to support the project which will by used by the Corrections Division including
Alternative Custody Supervision and Sheriff's Work Alternative Program. The Department
of General Services, in coordination with the Sheriff’s Office, recommends approval of the
Sheriff's Office Basement Renovation Project, a budget amendment totaling $1,168,150,
and a notice to proceed with Holt. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE SHERIFF'S OFFICE BASEMENT RENOVATION
PROJECT; 2) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 REQUIRED); 3) APPROVE
NOTICE TO PROCEED WITH HOLT CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AND 4) APPOINT THE
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DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES AS THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE
PROJECT.
Dennis Schmidt, Interim Director of General Services, presented this item to the
Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: 1) APPROVE SHERIFF'S OFFICE BASEMENT RENOVATION PROJECT;
2) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 REQUIRED); 3) APPROVE NOTICE TO
PROCEED WITH HOLT CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AND 4) APPOINT THE DIRECTOR
OF GENERAL SERVICES AS THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE PROJECT.
Motioned: Supervisor Kimmelshue
Second: Supervisor Ritter
Motion passed unanimously.
4.8 Adoption of an Ordinance and Resolution Giving Notice of an Election to Separate the
Offices of Road Commissioner and Director of Public Works by Amending the Butte
County Charter
The proposed ordinance and resolution call for a consolidated election to place a measure
on the June 2, 2026, Statewide Primary Election ballot. This measure would amend the
Butte County Charter by separating the offices of Director of Public Works and Road
Commissioner so they could be held by two distinct at-will positions. While the Department
was originally focused primarily on roads and bridges, its scope has expanded over several
decades to include the County Surveyor, solid waste management, fleet services,
administration of County Service Areas and Permanent Road Divisions, the Grading
Ordinance, and Flood Plain Administrator duties. This growth has made it increasingly
unwieldy for a single position to manage both the diverse administrative requirements of
the entire department and the specific technical engineering mandates required of a Road
Commissioner under state law. Under the proposed structure, the Board of Supervisors
could appoint a registered civil engineer as the Road Commissioner to focus specifically on
the safety and integrity of County infrastructure, separate from a Director of Public Works
to provide broad executive oversight and budget management for the remaining duties.
The proposed ordinance and resolution seek to amend Article X, Sections 2 and 8 of the
County Charter. The current structure requires that one individual must fill both roles, and
the proposed structure would allow, but not require, the offices to be held by two separate
individuals. This would allow the County to hire a Director of Public Works that focuses on
broad departmental leadership and a separate Road Commissioner to meet the technical
requirements of the Streets and Highways Code. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - 1) ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN;
AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer; Brad Stephens, County Counsel; and
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Sheri Waters, Director of Human Resources, presented this item to the Board.
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer, gave a presentation as follows:
• California recognizes two forms of governance: General Law (following state-mandated models)
and Charter (allowing for locally defined "County Constitutions").
• As a Charter County, Butte County has the flexibility to shape its governance to fit local needs,
though any charter amendment requires a majority vote from county residents.
• Since the 1800s, Public Works primarily focused on infrastructure (roads and bridges). State law
consequently requires the "Road Commissioner" to be a licensed Civil Engineer, leading to the
historical bundling of these roles.
• The Public Works Department has grown to include diverse services unrelated to engineering, such
as landfill operations, vehicle fleet management, flood plain oversight, and County Service Areas
(CSAs).
• Allows one individual to focus exclusively on engineering and infrastructure, while another manages
large-scale projects like the landfill expansion and the 5 Mile SAFE project.
• Eases the difficulty of finding candidates who possess both the required engineering licensure and
the broad administrative expertise needed for modern department operations.
• This is similar to the 2002 amendment that successfully separated the County Surveyor role from
the PW Director.
• The amendment is proposed for the June 2 consolidated ballot.
• The amendment allows for the separation of roles but does not mandate it, providing the County
with long-term organizational flexibility.
• Implementation would be phased to ensure no negative impact on existing staff.
• The intent is to eventually designate one of the two Assistant Director positions as the Road
Commissioner once vacated.
• Interim technical duties would be fulfilled by engineering firms currently under contract.
• Approximately one-third of California counties have already moved toward this model to address
the increasing complexity of Public Works departments.
• County Counsel and HR Director Sheri Waters are available to address legal and personnel-
specific inquiries.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: 1) ADOPT ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN; AND 2)
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
Motioned: Supervisor Durfee
Second: Supervisor Ritter
Motion passed unanimously.
4.9 Update on Department of Water & Resource Conservation Activities and Projects
The Department of Water & Resource Conservation will provide the Board of Supervisors
with an update on the following water resource activities: 1) Drought Resilience Plan; 2)
Feather Ridge Estates Water System Improvement Project; 3) Water Supply and
Recharge; 4) Inter-basin Coordination Analysis and Modeling; 5) County participation in
Sustainable Groundwater Management; and 6) Integrated Regional Water Management
(IRWM) participation and grant management. (DEPARTMENT OF WATER & RESOURCE
CONSERVATION)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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Kamie Loeser, Director of Water & Resource Conservation, and Christina Buck,
Assistant Director of Water & Resource Conservation, presented this item to the
Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
Accepted for Information.
4.10 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
3.1.a Budget Amendment for Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election
On January 16, 2026, the Governor ordered a special election to fill the vacancy created by
the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. The Primary Election to fill that vacancy will
be held on June 2, 2026, and will be conducted concurrently with the regularly scheduled
June Primary. The costs of this special election will be paid by the affected counties.
The Clerk-Recorder's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget
amendment utilizing General Fund Appropriations for Contingencies in the amount of
$500,000 to cover the costs of the Special Election, including ballot costs, election
equipment, outreach efforts, and additional temporary election staffing. Approval of the
budget amendment will reduce the available General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies
$500,000 to $10,658,016. (CLERK-RECORDER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT USING GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
Keaton Denlay, Clerk Recorder, presented this item to the Board.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Action: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT USING GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINGENCIES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
Motioned: Supervisor Kimmelshue
Second: Supervisor Ritter
Motion passed unanimously.
4.11 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
Comments received by Jamie Cannon, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer.
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4.12 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.1 10:00 am - Public Hearing - Applications for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program for the 2025 Funding Year
On August 30, 2025, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
published a CDBG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for eligible activities including
housing rehabilitation, planning and public services. Applications are due to HCD by April
3, 2026. Under the 2025 NOFA, the County is eligible to apply for two planning or public
service programs for up to $300,000 each. Staff have prepared four proposed public
service options as detailed in the staff report, all of which will require an RFP except for the
case management services, and recommend the Board select two:
1) Housing and Homeless Connection Center: Expand funding for the Department of
Employment and Social Services’ case management program to support eligible clients in
securing housing.
2) Mobile Hygiene Center: Expand funding for eligible clients in unincorporated
communities to access showers, restroom facilities, laundry, and haircuts.
3) Mobile Food Bank Distribution: Expand funding for food delivery to eligible clients in
unincorporated communities.
4) Older Adult Home Delivery Nutrition Program: Expand funding to deliver weekly meals
to eligible older adult clients.
In addition to selecting two proposed public services for a combined total of $600,000, staff
recommend applying for $42,000 in general administration funds for staff time. With Board
direction, staff will prepare the applications and return to the Board requesting
authorization of a resolution for $642,000 before submitting to HCD by the
deadline. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - SELECT TWO PUBLIC SERVICES AND DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE APPLICATIONS FOR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT.
William Firth, Principal Management Analyst, and Al Moxon, Administrative
Analyst, presented this item to the Board.
Comments received by Katie Simmons, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer.
The following members of the public submitted Public Comment: Mary
Neumann and Kevin Thompson.
Action: SELECT TWO PUBLIC SERVICES AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE
APPLICATIONS FOR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT.
The Board of Supervisors selected Options #2 and #4 and directed staff to draft
the RFP to include language that promotes multi-agency coordination.
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6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations,
Including Goals, Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. General Services Director
J. Human Resources Director
K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water & Resource Conservation Director
6.2 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - Three Cases
a. S.T. v. County of Butte, Butte County Superior Court Case No: 23CV01057
b. Robert Hopper v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ18137400 (Claim Number: 1997110079)
c. Robert Hopper v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ15318337 (Claim Number: 1997110082) (COUNTY COUNSEL)
6.3 Closed Session Public Comment
There being no further business before the Board, the
meeting adjourned. The Butte County Board of Supervisors
will reconvene at the next regular meeting, scheduled for
March 10, 2026.
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer and
Clerk of the Board
Bill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
Deputy
Assistant Clerk of the Board