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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
MARCH 10, 2026
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 Recusal Announcement(s)
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 February 24, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 24, 2026 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
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3.1.b Resolution Authorizing Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Application
Butte County is eligible to apply for HSGP funds from the US Department of Homeland
Security/FEMA on behalf of the Butte County Operational Area. The funds are intended to
enhance prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities from threats and
incidents of terrorism and natural or man-made hazards. The grant specifies that the
Approval Authority determines the use of the funds. The Approval Authority consists of the
Public Health Officer, County Fire Chief, County Sheriff, a municipal Fire Chief and a
municipal Chief of Police.
On January 12, 2026, the Approval Authority met and identified priorities for the 2026
HSGP application including an unmanned explosive ordnance disposal robot for the Butte
County Sheriff's inter-agency bomb squad, personal protective body armor for Butte
County Fire, drop box repair for the Clerk/Recorder Elections Division and renewal of the
County's multi-factor authentication system. Staff recommend the Board of Supervisors
approve the resolution authorizing submission of the application and authorizing the Chief
Administrative Officer and designee(s) to execute grant agreements. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.1.c Resolution Authorizing Applications for the CDBG Program for the 2025 Funding Year
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) allocates
funds for eligible CDBG activities including housing rehabilitation, planning, and public
services. On August 30, 2025, HCD published a CDBG Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA). The 2025 NOFA contains $27,000,000 available for cities and counties
statewide, $4,400,000 of which may be used for public services. Applications are due to
HCD by April 3, 2026. Under the 2025 NOFA, the County is eligible to apply for two plans
or public service programs for up to $300,000 each and $42,000 in additional funds for
general administration of the programs.
On February 24, 2026, the Butte County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to
discuss CDBG applications for the 2025 NOFA. As a result, the Board directed staff to
prepare public service applications for the Mobile Hygiene Center and Older Adult Home
Delivery Nutrition Program. If awarded, staff will release requests for proposals to select
contractors to perform the work. RFPs shall require selected contractors to collaborate
with related service providers to streamline local assistance to clients. Staff recommend
the Board adopt a resolution authorizing grant applications for the two public service
applications and authorize the Chair to sign. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.1.d Ratify Letter of Support for Colby Mountain Recreation Trails Project - Wildlife
Conservation Board (WCB) Grant Application
At the February 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board provided direction to
submit a letter of support for the Butte County Resource Conservation District's grant
application to the WCB for the Colby Mountain Recreation Trails Project. The Project
supports the build-out of a safe, educational, non-motorized trail system near Jonesville in
the Lassen National Forest, including construction of approximately 36 miles of new
single-track trails and improvements to trailheads and parking facilities. The grant
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application focuses on completing segments such as the Yana Rim Trail, the Meadow
Trail, and the Humboldt Summit Trailhead. The project supports recreation access,
watershed health education, forest management, post-fire recovery, and economic
revitalization in the region. Staff recommend the Board ratify the letter of support for the
Colby Mountain Recreation Trails Project Grant Application. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT.
3.1.e Ratify Letter of Support for Northern California Cling Peach Growers
At the February 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board provided direction to
prepare a letter of support for cling peach growers of Northern California in response to
the recent bankruptcy of Del Monte Foods. The bankruptcy has immediate local impacts,
as canceled contracts are leaving growers throughout the region without viable processing
options and creating uncertainty for an industry that has been a cornerstone of the local
agricultural sector for generations. The letter highlights the significant economic
challenges facing cling peach growers and the need for coordinated regional and
governmental support. Staff recommend the Board ratify the letter of support for the
Northern California cling peach growers. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT.
3.1.f Letter of Support of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians
At the February 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board provided direction to
prepare a letter of support for the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians in their effort to
obtain Federal recognition and establish a trust relationship with the United States
government. The Konkow people are the original inhabitants of the region surrounding the
West Branch of the Feather River and its tributaries. The Konkow Valley Band of Maidu
Indians has maintained cultural identity and longstanding ties to ancestral lands in Butte
County. Staff recommend the Board approve the letter of support for the Konkow Valley
Band of Maidu Indians. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.1.g Letter of Concern Regarding the State's Lack of Management of the Pleasant Grove
Mobile Home Park
At the Feburary 24, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting the Board directed staff to draft a
letter to Assemblyman Gallagher and Senator Dahle regarding the negligence of the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in overseeing the
Pleasant Grove Mobile Home Park. Unlike other housing, which is permitted locally,
mobile home parks are overseen by HCD. A challenging, but necessary, part of any
permitting activity is enforcement. The State has repeatedly neglected this part of their
responsibility. The State has a long history of recognizing violations in this park, but not
moving to code enforcement. The most recent violation has resulted in 60 units with
residents and no running water. As a result of this unacceptable, deteriorating situation,
the State has done nothing other than wash their hands of their responsibilities by
attempting to shift their responsibility to Butte County. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.2. County Counsel's Office
3.2.a Contract Amendment with Rosa E. Valles, Attorney at Law, for Juvenile Dependency
Specialized Legal Services
County Counsel contracts with one full-time and one 75% part-time attorney for
specialized legal services provided to the Department of Employment and Social Services,
Children's Services Division (CSD). Contract attorneys provide legal representation and
consultation on matters such as juvenile dependency, guardianship issues, and
termination of parental rights. The Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Rosa E.
Valles, Attorney at Law, on October 28, 2025, for 75% part-time specialized legal services,
with a term ending November 2, 2028. Due to the workload, County Counsel recommends
amending the contract with Ms. Valles, to increase the position to full-time for juvenile
dependency specialized legal services for CSD. The amendment increases the maximum
financial obligations by $90,000, not-to-exceed $540,000. This increase is included in the
department budget and charged to State and federal programs. All other terms remain the
same. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.b Contract Amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Specialized Legal Services
On October 25, 2011, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore for legal services pertaining to employment relations matters, including
representation during negotiations and administrative and court hearings, with billing
based on hourly rates. Since that time, the Board has approved eight contract
amendments increasing the hourly rates, with the most recent rates ranging from $150-
$440. County Counsel recommends amending the contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
for legal services. The amendment will increase hourly rates to range between $180-$475,
effective March 10, 2026. All other terms remain the same. (COUNTY COUNSEL)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3. Department of Behavioral Health
3.3.a Contract Amendment with Open Line Group Home, Inc.
In July 2025, the Department of Behavioral Health entered into an agreement with Open
Line Group Home, Inc. for short-term residential treatment program services. The term of
the Agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $65,000. Due to
increases in client placement and a higher level of treatment required for some clients, the
cost of services is projected to exceed the maximum payable amount. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an amendment to add additional
residential treatment program locations and increase the maximum amount payable by
$112,184, not-to-exceed $177,184. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.4. Department of Development Services
3.4.a Contracts with JW Bamford, Inc. and Greentek Services, LLC for Chapter 38A Abatement
of Hazardous Vegetation
On February 9, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved amendments to Chapter 38A of
the Butte County Code, Fire Prevention and Protection, to strengthen wildfire safety
requirements and enforcement provisions. Chapter 38A is jointly administered by the
Butte County Fire Department and the Department of Development Services. Parcels that
do not achieve voluntary compliance are referred to Code Enforcement for abatement of
hazardous vegetation.
In October 2025, the Department of Development Services issued a RFP to solicit
vendors to provide abatement services pursuant to Chapter 38A. Two vendors responded
to the RFP: JW Bamford, Inc. of Oroville and Greentek Services, LLC of Oroville. The
Department recommends the Board approve contracts with both vendors for abatement
services related to Chapter 38A. The term of each contract is five years from the date of
execution, not-to-exceed $500,000 each. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.5. Department of General Services
3.5.a Communications Site Sublicense Agreement for Platte Mountain Communication Tower
and Vault between County of Butte and State of California Highway Patrol
The Platte Mountain Communication Site (Site) is part of the County of Butte
communications infrastructure. The Site is situated on land owned by Sierra Pacific
Industries (SPI). In July 2010, SPI granted the County a Communications Site License
(Master License) for an initial 5-year term with four additional 5-year renewal options for
construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the communication tower and
equipment vault. The contract was amended in 2015 and 2021 to reflect exercised
renewal options, allowing continued County occupancy and use of the Site through the
Master License expiration date of July 31, 2035. The County is currently in the third
renewal term and pays SPI annual rent of $18,858. Pursuant to rights granted under the
Master License, the County previously executed a sublicense agreement with the
California Highway Patrol (CHP) for use of space in the equipment vault and on the
communication tower. The sublicense expired in 2019 and CHP has remained in holdover
tenancy. Staff recommends approval of a new sublicense agreement establishing an
annual fee of $8,953 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, with a 3% annual increase thereafter for 9
years to more closely align with the Master License expiration date of July 31,
2035. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6. Department of Public Health
3.6.a Agreement Amendment with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets for All Program
The Department of Public Health entered into a grant agreement with the USDOT FHWA
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effective September 30, 2023, for the Safe Streets for All program to develop a
comprehensive Safety Action Plan for bikes, pedestrians, and motor vehicles. The total
value of federal funds awarded was $788,000 with an expiration date of September 30,
2025. The USDOT is requesting an amendment to the agreement in order to
administratively close out the grant agreement and de-obligate $97,885 of unspent funds
since the Department completed the work faster than anticipated. The Department
recommends amending the total value of the agreement to $690,116 and acknowledges
receipt of $690,116 of federal funds for completing the agreement. (DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of Public Works
3.7.a Surplus Capital Asset - Telephone System
The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare capital assets as surplus that are no
longer serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The Department of Public Works
has identified a telephone system which consists of approximately 30 analog telephones
and a server as surplus. The system is over 20 years old, no longer compatible with
current County technology standards, and has been replaced by a modern
communications system. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors declare
the capital asset as surplus and authorize disposal of the system. (DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSET AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE
COUNTY.
3.7.b Surplus Capital Asset - Vehicles and Equipment for Auction
The Board of Supervisors has authority to declare vehicles surplus that are no longer
serviceable or no longer needed by the County. This must be done to allow auctioning of
the items. The Department of Public Works recommends the Board declare nine vehicles,
one trailer and one chemical sprayer as surplus to the needs of the County; remove the
vehicles, trailer and chemical sprayer from the capital asset ledger, and authorize the
County Purchasing Agent to auction the items. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (11) SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF
THE COUNTY.
3.8 Fire Department
3.8.a Budget Amendment and Approval of a CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Direct Award Grant
Amendment
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Wildfire Prevention
(WP) grants are funded by CAL FIRE California Climate Investments (CCI) and provide
funding for wildfire prevention and hazardous fuels reduction projects.
On June 10, 2025, the Board approved the CAL FIRE WP grant project, which included
the acquisition of a Mulcher Tractor and two years of fuel and maintenance expenses.
Adding this asset to the existing Butte County Fire Department fleet increases the pace
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and scale of community wildfire risk reduction and hazardous fuels mitigation projects in
Concow, Forbestown, and Kelly Ridge over the next two years and throughout the county
thereafter. Maintenance and indirect expenses will be sustained by the Butte County Fire
Department at the conclusion of the grant.
As the Butte County Fire Department moved forward with implementing the work planned
and described in the grant agreement additional equipment needed to safely implement all
activities described in the grant agreement were identified. The work being conducted is
around populated communities and surrounding surface streets that are, at times,
impacted by the fuels reduction work taking place. The Butte County Fire Department has
received CAL FIRE approval to increase the current grant budget by $40,000 for a total of
$404,200 to facilitate a one-time purchase of two electronic roadside message boards.
These electronic roadside message boards will be utilized in the project areas where the
heavy equipment is working and potential impacts to roadways or civilians may exist.
Proactive notification of motorists and residents in the area will increase the safety of
civilians as well as fuel reduction personnel. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED), AND
2) APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.9 Other
3.9.a District Priorities Fund Application - Honey Run Covered Bridge Association
Supervisors Teeter and Durfee recommend approval of $3,513.82 split between District 5
and District 2 District Priorities Funds to the Honey Run Covered Bridge Association for
County permitting costs associated with permitting to allow events on the rebuilt
bridge. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE DISTRICT PRIORITIES FUND APPLICATION.
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 Kimshew Cemetery District
The Kimshew Cemetery District (District) owns and maintains four active cemeteries and
various inactive pioneer and historic cemeteries. There are currently three vacancies on
the District Board and one application has been received requesting reappointment. The
District recommends the Board of Supervisors reappoint Alfred Howard as Trustee to
serve a term ending February 12, 2027. (OTHER)
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Action Requested - REAPPOINT ALFRED HOWARD TO SERVE AS TRUSTEE ON THE
KIMSHEW CEMETERY DISTRICT TO SERVE A TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 12, 2027.
4.4 Appointment to the Paradise Cemetery District
The Paradise Cemetery District (District) is an independent special district of the State of
California, formed to provide a respectful, low-cost place of burial to meet the needs of
Paradise and the surrounding areas. There is currently one vacancy on the District Board
and two applications have been received from Katherine McAuliffe and Cindy Swan. The
District recommends the Board of Supervisors appoint Cindy Swan as Trustee to serve a
four-year term ending March 9, 2030. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT A TRUSTEE TO SERVE ON THE PARADISE CEMETERY
DISTRICT FOR A TERM ENDING MARCH 9, 2030.
4.5 Contract with P31 Enterprises, Inc. for the Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) Roadside
Fuels Reduction Project
On April 8, 2025, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Public Works to
advertise and solicit bids for the HMGP Roadside Fuels Reduction Project. This project
consists of removing brush, pruning trees, removing and chipping understory trees, and
thinning overstory trees to reduce the fuel load within the right-of-way from Magalia to
Stirling City. Work will focus on removing vegetation that is dead, dying, diseased, or
downed within dense stands of forest and chaparral species.
The Department released a RFP on January 16, 2026. On February 13, 2026, the
Department received three responsive proposals that were evaluated based on
experience, capability, and cost.
The Department has determined that P31 Enterprises, Inc. of Oroville, is the most
responsive and responsible bidder.
The Department recommends the Board enter into a contract with P31 Enterprises, Inc.
for the HMGP Roadside Fuels Reduction Project with a six-month term, in an amount not-
to-exceed $951,842. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.6 Butte County Leadership Academy 2025 Program Summary
In February 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract for Butte County to
partner with The Training Place at Butte College to continue the successful facilitation of
the Countywide Leadership Academy that began in 2023. This academy provided a wide
array of professional trainings conducted by qualified, professional trainers with its primary
focus on succession planning for County leadership positions. The employees that
participated in this academy were identified as a result of their professional
accomplishments and selected for their future leadership potential. This presentation is an
overview of the success of this academy and the partnership with The Training Place at
Butte College including plans for future leadership academies. (DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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4.7 Employment Contract for Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Approval is requested for an employment contract with Meegan Jessee for the position of
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. The term of the contract is July 24, 2026 through
July 23, 2029. The proposed annual salary is $256,547.20. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.8 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
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)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations,
Including Goals, Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. General Services Director
J. Human Resources Director
K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water & Resource Conservation Director
6.2 Actual litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - One Case
M.B. v. County of Butte et al, United States District Court, Eastern District of California
2:23-cv-01977 DAD-SCR (COUNTY COUNSEL)
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:
Dennis Schmidt, Interim
Human Resources:
Sheri Waters
Information Systems:
Paul LaValley
Library:
Misty Wright
Public Health:
Monica Soderstrom
Public Works:
Wendy Tyler, Interim
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 EOC – Emergency Operations Center
APN – Assessor’s Parcel Number EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
AQMA – Air Quality Management Act FEIR – Final Environmental Impact Report
ARPA – American Rescue Plan Act FEMA – Federal Emergency Management
Agency
BCAG – Butte County Association of Governments FERC – Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
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
EIR – Environmental Impact Report