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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
APRIL 28, 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 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 Clerk-Recorder's Office
3.1.a Letter of Support for AB 2224 (Hadwick) Related to Increasing Clerk-Recorder Fees
AB 2224 (Hadwick) would allow counties to update statutory fee caps for recorder
services. The Recorder Division in the Clerk-Recorder's Office is a fee for service
operations intended to be self-supporting; however, fees have not been updated in 16
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years. Rising operating costs and decreased recording activity have reduced revenue and
strained the Department's ability to maintain service levels. Stagnant fees have resulted in
staff reductions, reduced public counter hours, and limited operational capacity. Without
the ability to adjust fees, further service impacts may occur. AB 2224 provides a
mechanism to align fees with actual service costs and support sustainable operations. The
Department recommends the approval of a letter of support. (CLERK-RECORDER'S
OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN.
3.2. County Administration
3.2.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the April 14, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE APRIL 14, 2026 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
3.2.b Contract Amendment for Butte Water Truck Service for Hauled Potable Water Under the
Drought Resilience and Outreach Project (DROP) Grant
On April 9, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Butte Water Truck
Service, in the amount of $233,395, to provide potable water hauling services through
April 30, 2026, to residents experiencing dry wells due to drought or fire-related
emergency conditions. Butte Water Truck Service continues to deliver potable water to
approximately 37 qualified households, totaling approximately 117,500 gallons of water
per month.
County Administration recommends approval of an amendment to the contract with Butte
Water Truck Service for continued potable water delivery services. The amendment
extends the term of the contract by seven months, through November 30, 2026, and
increases the maximum financial obligation by $68,200, not-to-exceed $301,595. All other
terms remain the same. Funding for this contract is provided by the DROP
grant. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.c Contract Amendment for The Cali Dozer Co. LLC for Hauled Potable Water Under the
Drought Resilience and Outreach Project (DROP) Grant
On April 9, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with The Cali Dozer Co.
LLC, in the amount of $233,395, to provide potable water hauling services through April
30, 2026, to residents experiencing dry wells due to drought or fire-related emergency
conditions. The Cali Dozer Co. LLC continues to deliver potable water to approximately 40
qualified households, totaling approximately 130,000 gallons of water per month.
County Administration recommends approval of an amendment to the contract with The
Cali Dozer Co. LLC for continued potable water delivery services. The amendment
extends the term of the contract by seven months, through November 30, 2026, and
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increases the maximum financial obligation by $115,500, not-to-exceed $348,895. All
other terms remain the same. Funding for this contract is provided by the DROP
grant. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.d Letter of Support for Enterprise Rancheria Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Application
Enterprise Rancheria is applying to the US Foreign Trade Zones Board to establish a new
FTZ in Butte County. This designation would expand economic development opportunities
by giving local businesses the ability to apply for a federally regulated program that can
lower costs for companies that import materials, export products, or assemble goods
locally. Enterprise Rancheria would serve as the Grantee and act as the regional
administrator of the program, coordinating applications and compliance within the Service
Area. Chair Connelly and Supervisor Teeter have requested a letter of support. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.e Ratify Letter of Support for Apex Lumber's Application to the Wood Products Infrastructure
Assistance Grant Program (WPIA)
Apex Lumber is applying for funding through the USDA WPIA grant program to support
development of an industrial woodworking park in Oroville. The project will expand local
capacity to process fire-damaged wood and woody biomass generated from recent
wildfires, fuel reduction efforts, and ongoing forest maintenance projects. This increased
processing capacity will reduce disposal costs, support long-term recovery, and enable
completion of additional restoration and fuel reduction treatments. At the request of Chair
Connelly and Supervisor Teeter, staff submitted a letter of support to Apex Lumber, signed
by the Chief Administrative Officer, in order to meet the grant deadline of April 22, 2026.
Staff recommend the Board ratify the letter of support. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT.
3.3. Department of Behavioral Health
3.3.a Agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, LLC for Locum Nurse Services
Due to a shortage of nurses in Butte County, the Department of Behavioral Health
contracts with locum agencies to supply nurses to meet the required level of mental health
services. The Department released an RFP on November 1, 2024, for locum nursing
services. Four vendors were awarded, including Amergis Healthcare Staffing, LLC. The
RFP results are valid for three years. Due to the ongoing need for locum nurse services,
the Department is initiating new agreements with all awarded vendors. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a new agreement with Amergis Healthcare
Staffing, LLC. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-
exceed $150,001. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.3.b Agreement with ExMed Inc. and Traditions Behavioral Health for Outpatient Psychiatry
Services
Due to a shortage of Psychiatrists in Butte County, the Department of Behavioral Health
contracts with locum agencies to supply outpatient psychiatry services to meet the
required level of mental health services. The Department released an RFP in January
2025 for locum outpatient psychiatry services. Four vendors were awarded, including
ExMed Inc. and Traditions Behavioral Health. The RFP results are valid for three years.
Due to an ongoing need for locum outpatient psychiatry services, the Department is
initiating new agreements with all awarded vendors. The Department recommends the
Board of Supervisors approve new agreements with ExMed, Inc. and Traditions
Behavioral Health. The term of each agreement is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
The maximum payable amount is based on available locum psychiatrists per vendor, as
follows: ExMed, Inc., not-to-exceed $336,960 and Traditions Behavioral Health, not-to-
exceed $500,000. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.4. Department of Employment & Social Services
3.4.a Contract with Global Security Systems, LLC for Alert FM Early Warning Receivers
On May 14, 2024, the Board of Supervisors authorized submission of an application for
CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Mitigation funds to expand the Alert FM program.
The mitigation funds are available to the County as a result of the 2018 Camp Fire to
reduce risk through planning and public services. The County was awarded $400,000 to
distribute 1,500 Alert FM early warning in-home receivers to eligible residents in remote,
unincorporated communities. The communities are in high-fire prone areas, with frequent
Public Safety Power Shut Off occurrences, and limited telecommunication access. The
receivers will extend communication to residents who might not otherwise receive
notification during disasters.
On December 16, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract between the
Sheriff’s Office and Global Security Systems, LLC for the Alert FM to extend the system
five years to seven radio tower sites. The contract proposed today is with Global Security
Systems, LLC for the purchase of up to 1,500 receivers to be purchased and distributed
under the grant. The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the
Board approve the contract with Global Security Systems, LLC with a term of April 28,
2026, through March 31, 2028, not-to-exceed $214,740. Remaining funds within the grant
support eligibility verification, receiver distribution, testing, and
maintenance. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4.b Contract Amendment with Youth for Change for the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program
(HVP)
Youth for Change operates Parents as Teachers HVP, a nationally recognized program
designed to help expectant and new parents get their children off to a healthy start.
Families participate voluntarily in the program and receive weekly home visits and service
referrals from trained staff. The Board of Supervisors approved the original contract with
Youth for Change on June 16, 2023. The Department of Employment and Social Services
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recommends amending the contract with Youth for Change to continue providing services
to participants of CalWORKs HVP and increase the minimum case load from serving 25 to
38 families per year with this program. The amendment extends the term of the contract
by two years through June 30, 2028, and increases the maximum payable amount by
$676,000, not-to-exceed $1,667,000; all other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT
OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5. Department of General Services
3.5.a Notice of Completion and Amendment Ratification with American Alarm Co., Inc. for the
Juvenile Hall Integrated Security System Project
On October 8, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with American Alarm
Co., Inc. in the amount of $869,665 for design and construction services to upgrade the
existing Juvenile Hall surveillance system at 41 County Center Drive. During construction,
five amendments were issued for additional cameras, networking, and software, totaling
$50,137 and increasing the total contract amount to $919,802. All contract work has been
completed, inspected, and approved by the Probation Department and the Department of
General Services. The Department of General Services recommends ratifying
Amendments 1 through 5 and accepting the contract work as complete. (DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS 1 THROUGH 5; 2) ACCEPT
THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.5.b Notice of Completion and Change Order Ratification with Lord’s Electric, Inc. for the
Emergency Backup Generator Systems at Fire Stations 55 in Bangor and 64 in Oroville
On December 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Lord’s Electric,
Inc. in the amount of $340,600 for the installation of emergency standby generators at Fire
Station 55 in Bangor and Fire Station 64 in Oroville. During construction, three change
orders were issued for added electrical work, asphalt, and landscape rock, totaling
$34,186 and increasing the total contract amount to $374,786. All contract work has been
completed, inspected, and approved by the Departments of Development Services,
General Services, and Butte County Fire. The Department of General Services
recommends ratifying Change Orders 1 through 3 and accepting the contract work as
complete. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS 1 THROUGH 3; 2)
ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.6. Department of Human Resources
3.6.a Side Letter Agreement (SLA) with Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA-General) - Holiday
Compensation Calculation
This SLA between the County and DSA-General provides clarification to existing MOU
language and the longstanding practice of including certain eligible incentives and special
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pays in the calculation for Holiday Compensation. This SLA was created to ensure
compliance with CalPERS rules for holiday compensation when calculating a member's
final pay for retirement purposes. This SLA is retroactive to the adopted 2022-2025 MOU
and is now included in the existing 2025-2029 MOU. There is no fiscal impact. The SLA is
intended to document current practice. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6.b Side Letter Agreement (SLA) with Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA-Management) -
Holiday Compensation Calculation
This SLA between the County and DSA-Management provides clarification to existing
MOU language and the longstanding practice of including certain eligible incentives and
special pays in the calculation for Holiday Compensation. This SLA was created to ensure
compliance with CalPERS rules for holiday compensation when calculating a member's
final pay for retirement purposes. This SLA is retroactive to the adopted 2022-2025 MOU
and is now included in the existing 2025-2029 MOU. There is no fiscal impact; the SLA is
intended to document current practice. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6.c Appointment to the Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) Board of
Directors
PRISM was formed as a joint powers authority to provide a member-directed risk sharing
pool of counties and other public entities providing risk coverage programs and risk
management services. PRISM offers volume discounts and strategic blending of self-
insurance and insurance to its member agencies, including workers’ compensation,
general liability, property, medical malpractice, employee health and benefits, and many
other coverages for public entity exposures. Its services include loss prevention, online
training, technology support, legislative review and several cost containment service
programs.
Pursuant to Article 7 of PRISM's Joint Powers Agreement, the Board of Supervisors of
each member county shall appoint a Director and an Alternate Director to serve on the
PRISM Board of Directors. In 2022, the Risk Manager was appointed as the PRISM
Director and the Director of Human Resources was later appointed as the Alternate. The
Department recommends replacing the Director of Human Resources with the Human
Resources Manager who oversees Risk Management to serve as the Alternate Director on
the PRISM Board. (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - APPOINT THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER WHO OVERSEES
RISK MANAGEMENT TO SERVE AS THE ALTERNATE DIRECTOR ON THE PRISM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
3.7. Department of Public Works
3.7.a Approve the Final Map for Orchardcrest Estates Subdivision, Phase 2
Orchardcrest Estates Subdivision, Phase 2, Assessors Parcel Number 030-170-080 is
located north of Highway 162, between 10th Street and Middlehoff Lane, west of the City
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of Oroville in the Thermalito area.
This is the second and final phase of a conditionally approved public street
subdivision. Phase 2 creates 46 lots, for a combined total of 92 lots. 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 outlines the property owner providing
certain things to the public and County:
A) Turning over fee simple ownership of the roads called Nettle Nook Lane and
Orchardcrest Drive (as shown on the map).
B) Allowing utility companies and public services to use certain strips of land as Public
Service Easements (P.S.E.) on the map.
C) Providing certain access rights (called “abutter’s rights”) to the County allowing for
designated rights of access points. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE FINAL MAP FOR ORCHARDCREST ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2; 2) ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE ITEMS
A AND C AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN THE OWNER'S STATEMENT; AND 3)
ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC ITEM B AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION IN
THE OWNER'S STATEMENT.
3.7.b Blanket Purchase Agreements with Greenz Trucking Towing Transport & Logistics LLC,
Kite Solutions LLC, and Scarberry Trucking LLC
On January 21, 2026, the Department of Public Works issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB)
for trucking services to support the hauling of aggregate materials for chip seal projects,
gravel road maintenance, asphalt delivery, landfill operations and for debris resulting from
local storm events. The Department planned to award agreements to multiple vendors if it
served the County's best interest.
On February 16, 2026, the Department received nine responsive bids, six of which were
bidders located within the County. After evaluating the bids received, the Department
recommends entering into agreements with three local vendors, Greenz Trucking Towing
Transport & Logistics LLC (Magalia), Kite Solutions LLC (Chico), and Scarberry Trucking
LLC (Gridley), for trucking services. The term of each agreement is April 28, 2026,
through April 28, 2031, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $125,000
each. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (3) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.8. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.8.a Contract with CRS Technologies, LLC dba JailCore for Electronic Inmate Tracking and
Housing Check System
In April 2025, the Sheriff's Office published an RFP for an electronic inmate tracking and
housing check system for use by staff to document inmate housing and safety checks. The
Sheriff's Office received five responses and, following review and evaluation of all
proposals, it was determined that JailCore was the most responsive candidate. The
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Sheriff's Office recommends entering into a contract with JailCore for an electronic inmate
tracking and housing check system. The term of the contract is five years from date of
execution, not-to-exceed $287,325. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8.b Resolution to Increase Sheriff's Office Records Bureau Change Fund
The Sheriff's Office Records Bureau has experienced an increase in the number of people
served over the years, expanded services in Chico and Oroville, and has increased the
number of staff that serve the public. The Records Bureau uses a Change Fund to handle
cash transactions where customers pay with cash and require change. The Records
Bureau Change Fund was last approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2016 for $500 and
is insufficient to properly and efficiently conduct business.
The Auditor-Controller's Office agrees that an increase to the Records Bureau Change
Fund is needed. The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board adopt a Resolution to
increase the Records Bureau Change Fund by $200, bringing the cumulative total to
$700. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.9. Other
3.9.a District Priorities Fund Application - Berry Creek Grange
Chair Connelly recommends approval of $5,000 in District 1 Priorities Funds to the Berry
Creek Grange for their rebuild project. The Grange is rebuilding after the North Complex
fire in 2020. (DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR)
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 Housing Authority of the County of Butte
The Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB) assists low and moderate income
residents of Butte County to secure and maintain high quality affordable housing. The
HACB is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Board
of Supervisors. Five of the seven commissioners are appointed by the Board of
Supervisors to represent each District and serve terms that coincide with their District
Supervisor. Additionally, the Board shall appoint two Tenant Commissioners.
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Supervisor Durfee has nominated Tim Merrill to serve on the HACB, as the District 2
Representative, for a term ending January 4, 2027. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT TIM MERRILL AS THE DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVE
FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE FOR A TERM ENDING
JANUARY 4, 2027.
4.4 Appointment to the Butte County Wastewater Advisory Committee (Wastewater Advisory
Committee)
The Wastewater Advisory Committee advises the local enforcement agency on matters
pertaining to onsite wastewater systems and consists of nine members, including eight
industry experts and one Citizen-At-Large. An application has been received from Mauny
Roethler, and the Committee requests the Board of Supervisors appoint Mr. Roethler to
serve as the Certified Installer on the Wastewater Advisory Committee to serve a four-year
term ending April 27, 2030. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT MAUNY ROETHLER TO SERVE AS THE CERTIFIED
INSTALLER ON THE BUTTE COUNTY WASTEWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO
SERVE A FOUR-YEAR TERM ENDING APRIL 27, 2030.
4.5 Appointment to the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)
The Board of Supervisors established the FAC to facilitate public involvement and ensure
County coordination with federal, State, and non-governmental partners as it pertains to
utilization and management of public lands. The FAC consists of 5 public members and 5
alternates representing the following areas of interest: 1) Agriculture/Timber Management;
2) Recreation – Motorized; 3) Recreation – Non-Motorized; 4) Environmental & Watershed
Management; 5) Economic/Tourism.
One application has been received from Kenneth Scherer, requesting appointment as the
Agriculture/Timber Management Alternate. If appointed, Mr. Scherer would serve a term
ending December 31, 2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT KENNETH SCHERER TO THE FOREST ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AS THE AGRICULTURE/TIMBER MANAGEMENT ALTERNATE FOR A
TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029.
4.6 Appointment to the Butte County Children and Families Commission (First 5)
First 5 is part of a Statewide effort to create a seamless system of integrated and
comprehensive programs and services by establishing community-based programs to
provide parental education and family support services relevant to effective childhood
development and educating the public on the importance and the benefits of nurturing,
health care, family support, and child care. First 5 is a nine-member commission
comprised of a member of the Board of Supervisors, the Directors or designee of the
Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health, and the Department of
Employment and Social Services, and five members of the public appointed by the Board
of Supervisors. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors appoints two alternates to First 5.
There is one vacant seat on the Board and Amy Asher, who currently serves as an
Alternate Commissioner, has submitted an application to serve the remainder of a vacant
unexpired term as a Representative of a Local Group for Prevention or Intervention for
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Families at Risk. If appointed, Ms. Asher will serve for a term ending June 30,
2028. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT AMY ASHER TO THE BUTTE COUNTY CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES COMMISSION (FIRST 5) AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF A LOCAL GROUP
FOR PREVENTION OR INTERVENTION FOR FAMILIES AT RISK, TO SERVE THE
REMAINDER OF A VACANT UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2028.
4.7 Appointment to the Durham Mosquito Abatement District
The Durham Mosquito Abatement District (District) was created to help suppress
mosquito-transmitted disease and reduce the annoyance levels of mosquitoes and
diseases associated with ticks, fleas and other vectors through environmentally compatible
control practices and public education.
Due to an unexpected vacancy, the District has one vacant seat and requests the Board of
Supervisors appoint Tom Steffen (District 4) to serve the remainder of a vacant unexpired
term ending December 31, 2027. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT TOM STEFFEN TO THE DURHAM MOSQUITO
ABATEMENT DISTRICT TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF A VACANT UNEXPIRED
TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027.
4.8 Contract with Knife River Construction for the Construction of the South Oroville Safe
Routes to Schools Project
On October 28, 2025, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Public
Works to advertise and solicit bids for projects included in the Public Works Infrastructure
Master Plan. This project, located in the South Oroville area along Monte Vista Avenue,
Autrey Lane, and Lower Wyandotte Road, will improve connectivity to south side and area
schools by enhancing pedestrian and bicycle mobility. Improved signage, flashing
beacons, pedestrian signalization, and driver feedback signs will enhance safety within the
school zones. The project will upgrade sidewalks, improve drainage and restore the
roadway utilizing Full-Depth Reclamation with Cement, a process that recycles existing
pavement and base materials, mixing them with cement to create a durable foundation
before the roadway is repaved and delineated.
This project was advertised on March 11, 2026, and three bids were received on April 1,
2026. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Knife River Construction of
Chico, with a bid of $5,146,876.
The Department recommends that the Board approve the project plans and specifications,
award the contract to Knife River Construction, and authorize the Director of Public Works
to sign the contract and order changes or additions in work performed per Public Contract
Code section 20142. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; 2) AWARD THE
CONTRACT TO KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE CONTRACT AND ORDER CHANGES PER PUBLIC
CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20142.
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4.9 Employment Contract for Director of Public Works
Approval is requested for an employment contract with D. Colt Esenwein, P.E. for the
position of Butte County Director of Public Works. The term of the contract is May 29, 2026
through May 28, 2029. The proposed annual salary is $219,725; increasing to $230,711
effective July 1, 2026; $242,247 effective July 1, 2027; and $254,359 effective July 1, 2028
consistent with scheduled County pay adjustments. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.10 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
4.11 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.12 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.1 10:00 am - Public Hearing - Resolution Reauthorizing the Temporary Closure of McIntosh
Avenue to Vehicular Traffic Approximately East of its Intersection with Diamond Avenue
On April 25, 2023, the Board of Supervisors authorized the temporary closure of McIntosh
Avenue to vehicular traffic east of its intersection with Diamond Avenue. McIntosh Avenue,
a county-maintained road west of Dayton Road, has a portion that serves no public
purpose and is frequently used for illegal dumping.
To address this issue, the Department of Public Works recommends the
Board reauthorize and extend the temporary closure for an additional 18-month period
until October 26, 2027. This section of the road is unnecessary and has been a frequent
site of illegal dumping, threatening public safety. The proposed closure is consistent with
California Vehicle Code section 21101.4, which allows for the closure of roads not
essential to public safety or convenience.
The Board may consider six additional actions to extend the closure beyond October 26,
2027. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
5.2 10:30 am - Public Hearing - Resolution for Closeout and Completion of the CDBG Disaster
Recovery Code Enforcement Project
On March 9, 2022, Butte County was awarded CDBG Disaster Recovery Mitigation
funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
as a result of the 2017 Wind Complex Fire. The grant funds supported the Fire Protection
and Prevention: Code Enforcement Project by funding two Code Enforcement Officers and
an Administrative Specialist to facilitate the self-abatement of high-risk properties for
compliance with Chapter 38A and other County codes. The $500,000 grant met all
program goals, and all funds have been expended. The project assisted an estimated
2,357 households with education, inspections, or abatement support.
Upon grant close-out, Butte County is required to collect and report information on
program activities, as well as hold a public hearing before the Board of Supervisors and
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the public to discuss the accomplishments of the grant. Staff recommend the Board of
Supervisors hear public comment regarding accomplishments of the grant, adopt the
resolution, and authorize the Chair to sign. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
5.3 11:00 am - Timed Item - Update on Flooding Issues: North of Chico, Five-Mile Basin, and
the Palermo Community
Butte County has experienced a growing pattern of localized and widespread flooding that
has impacted residents, businesses, public infrastructure, and essential services across
multiple areas. These events – driven by a combination of aging or non-existent
stormwater systems, changing land use patterns, broad natural floodplain topography, and
increasingly intense weather conditions – have highlighted vulnerabilities that require
coordinated attention and long-term planning, as well as an understanding of
responsibilities of both the County and residents.
This report provides an overview of three primary areas of concern: North Chico, Five Mile
Basin, and the Palermo Community. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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) - Four Cases
a. County of Butte, et al v. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation, et al, U.S. District Court,
Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, Case No. 18-op-45627
b. Ron Cox v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ17595865 (Claim Number: 2297110111)
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c. Ron Cox v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ16918064 (Claim Number: 2297110170)
d. Ron Cox v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ#
Unassigned (Claim Number: Unassigned) (COUNTY COUNSEL/HUMAN RESOURCES)
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 USDA – United States Department of
Agriculture
EIR – Environmental Impact Report YTD – Year-to-date