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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
MAY 26, 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. County Administration
3.1.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the May 12, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE MAY 12, 2026 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
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3.1.b Letter of Opposition AB 690 (Schultz) Indigent Defense Compensation
AB 690, introduced February 14, 2025, proposes significant changes to how counties
contract for indigent defense services, including prohibiting flat-rate contracts, requiring
case-based compensation, and imposing extensive time-tracking and reporting
requirements. The bill made some progress in 2025 but did not advance, but may move
forward in the current legislative year. The Board of Supervisors opposed the bill in 2025
for its impact on the County's existing indigent defense service model. Butte County
supports ensuring high-quality legal representation; however, AB 690 would significantly
disrupt the County's long-established and effective consortium-based model, which relies
on fixed monthly payments that provide cost predictability, administrative efficiency, and
necessary flexibility to manage fluctuating caseloads. Implementing AB 690 mandates
would require major restructuring of the County’s contract model and administrative
systems, at an estimated minimum cost of $1 million, with the potential for substantially
higher. The increased administrative burden would also make contracts less attractive to
qualified attorneys and risk undermining service continuity. Staff recommend approval of
the letter of opposition. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.1.c Resolution Authorizing Use of Program Income for Home Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Program
Each year, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
awards grant funds under the HOME Program for eligible programs and activities. On May
13, 2025, the Butte County Board of Supervisors approved an application for $500,000 in
grant funds for Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation loans and a First-Time
Homebuyer Loan Program. On December 3, 2025, HCD awarded the grant funds to the
County pending the execution of a Standard Agreement. Prior to issuing a Standard
Agreement, HCD is requiring a supplemental resolution authorizing the use of current and
potential HOME program income funds in addition to the approved grant funds. Program
income includes loan repayments received through the Housing Rehabilitation and First
Time Homebuyer loan programs and must be used solely for HOME eligible housing
activities. As of May 12, 2026, the County has a HOME program income fund balance of
$156,680 and projects up to $343,420 in additional receipts over the next four years. Staff
recommend the Board adopt a resolution amending the 2024 HOME application to allow
the use of program income funds. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.1.d Letter of Concern Regarding the State Budget
California Counties are tasked by the State with delivering State and federal services to
our residents on their behalf. H.R. 1 will result in new costs to counties of up to $9.5 billion
annually. These are unfunded mandates counties cannot afford. The Governor’s May
Revision proposes only very limited funds to support a fraction of the new workload from
H.R. 1 and nothing for indigent health care. Additionally, in 2024, voters overwhelmingly
approved Proposition 36, sending a clear directive to make our communities safer, yet no
funds were included in the Governor's Budget for FY 2026-27. Staff recommend approval
of a letter of concern to the Governor. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.2. Department of Behavioral Health
3.2.a Amendment and Agreement with Environmental Alternatives dba Family Services for
Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Services
The Department of Behavioral Health contracts with available short-term, residential,
therapeutic program facilities to provide State-mandated children's specialty mental health
services. Family Services is a nonprofit organization licensed by the State of California to
provide specialty mental health treatment and support services for children and families
requiring short-term placement.
On June 24, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Family Services
for specialty mental health services. Services include individual counseling, crisis services,
foster care support, medication support, and case management. The term of the
agreement is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $315,148. Due to an
increase in service needs in the current fiscal year, the Department recommends the
Board approve an amendment to add four additional service locations and increase the
maximum payable amount by $65,000, not-to-exceed $380,148. Services and contract
amounts are based upon available services, capacity, and placements. All other terms
remain the same.
The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with Family Services
for specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2026-27. The term of the new
agreement is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed
$315,148. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN AND; 2) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.b Agreement with Open Line Group Homes, Inc. for Short Term Residential Therapeutic
Program Services
The Department of Behavioral Health contracts with available short-term, residential,
therapeutic program facilities to provide State-mandated children's specialty mental health
services. Open Line Group Homes, Inc. is licensed by the State of California to provide
specialty mental health treatment and support services for children and families requiring
short-term placement. Services and contract amounts are based upon available services,
capacity, and placements.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with Open
Line Group Homes for specialty mental health services. Services include individual
counseling, crisis services, foster care support, medication support, and case
management. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-
exceed $200,000. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.c Agreement with Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., Inc. for Medical Director Services
Due to a shortage of psychiatrists in Butte County, the Department of Behavioral Health
contracts for Medical Director services to meet the level of mental health services
required. Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., Inc. is the private practice of Dr. Donovan Alan
Wong, M.D., a psychiatrist available to provide Medical Director services as an
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independent contractor. Contracting with Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., Inc. will further
stabilize mental health services by having one Doctor of Psychiatry serving as Medical
Director to provide oversight of psychiatric staffing, service plans, programmatic needs,
and treatment modalities. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve
an agreement with Donovan Alan Wong, M.D., Inc for Medical Director services. The term
of the contract is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed
$497,640. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.d Grant Amendment with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability
Commission
On March 22, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a $4 million grant agreement with
the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, with a June 30,
2026, end date. The grant provides funding to the Department of Behavioral Health to
expand access to mental health services for children and youth, including campus-based
services with an emphasis on outreach to children and youth in foster care; those who
identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer; or those who have been expelled
or suspended from school. The Board approved a grant amendment in 2023, extending
the end date through December 31, 2026, and increasing the amount receivable to
$5,079,602.
The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment that changes the name
from Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to Behavioral
Health Oversight and Accountability Commission and all references throughout the
agreement, extends the term eighteen months through June 30, 2028, and increases the
amount receivable by $450,000, for a total grant amount of $5,529,602. (DEPARTMENT
OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2.e Agreement Amendment with Paradise Unified School District (PUSD) for Mental Health
and Outreach Services
The Department of Behavioral Health received a grant award from the Behavioral Health
Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. The grant expands access to mental
health services for children and youth, including campus-based services.
On June 24, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with PUSD for
mental health and outreach services for children and youth. The term of the Agreement is
July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $583,626. Outreach to students
facilitates linkage and access to mental health services.
The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to add program funds
and shift funds across service line items to better reflect actual costs. The amendment
increases the maximum payable by $155,798, not-to-exceed $739,424. All other terms
remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.2.f Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month provides an important opportunity to recognize the
bravery and resilience of the tens of millions of Americans living with mental health
conditions. It is an opportunity to increase public awareness of mental health challenges
and help end mental health stigma. The Department of Behavioral Health recommends
that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health
Awareness Month. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3. Department of Development Services
3.3.a Capital Asset Authority and Budget Amendment to Purchase Vehicle
In May 2025, a Development Services vehicle was involved in a traffic collision and the
County's insurance carrier determined the vehicle to be a total loss. The total estimated
cost of the new vehicle, a compact SUV Hybrid, is $55,000. The Department is required
to pay a $15,000 insurance deductible. The Department recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve a budget amendment in the amount of $55,000 and the use of
insurance funds to purchase a new vehicle. (DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET AUTHORITY; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.4. Department of Employment & Social Services
3.4.a Contract Amendment with Youth for Change to Provide Post Adoption Services (PAS)
Youth for Change is a nonprofit organization that has been providing supportive services
to communities in Northern California for over 30 years. The services encompass aiding
families and children who have entered the foster care system by facilitating their
placement with lifelong families as quickly as possible. PAS is a supportive service
provided by Youth for Change that assists adoptive children and their families by
promoting stability, safety, permanency and well-being through case management, family-
based training, and developing and implementing natural supports and resources. In
2025, 51 children were adopted through Butte County Adoptions Services. The PAS
program served all of these children and their adoptive families with services and support
throughout the adoption process.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors amend the contract with Youth for Change for PAS. The amendment extends
the term of the contract by two years through June 30, 2028, and increases the maximum
payable amount by $212,180, not-to-exceed $521,269. All other terms remain the
same. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4.b Contract with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault Advocacy Services
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services has provided a safe haven to women and children
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escaping violent homes throughout Butte County since 1977. Over time, the organization
has expanded to include a 24-hour crisis hot line, drop-in centers, therapeutic counseling,
legal advocacy, rapid-rehousing, and permanent supportive housing programs. Services
also include a 32-bed temporary shelter and four transitional housing units. The focus of
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services has broadened to provide advocacy and
comprehensive support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. From
January through March 2026, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services responded to 147
crisis calls, provided individual counseling to 219 adult survivors and 59 child survivors of
domestic violence, and offered shelter to 44 survivors.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve the contract with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services for domestic
violence and sexual assault advocacy services. The term of the contract is January 1,
2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $299,706. (DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4.c Contract with Alliance for Workforce Development (AFWD) for Subsidized Employment
Services
AFWD is a nonprofit agency that develops and administers the subsidized employment
program, which provides eligible clients with work experience to assist them in
transitioning to unsubsidized employment and achieving self-sufficiency. The subsidized
employment program also provides employment soft skills to clients such as job coaching,
conflict resolution, counseling, and other services to remove barriers to employment. From
July 2025 through March 2026, AFWD has received 75 referrals, made job placements for
18 individuals, six who have maintained employment after their subsidized employment
ended.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve the contract with AFWD for subsidized employment services. The
term of the contract is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed
$542,998. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4.d Contract with Valley Oak Children's Services (VOCS) for the Emergency Child Care
Bridge Program
VOCS is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to serve children and families in Butte
County. VOCS was established to assist families with the cost of child care and to help
secure safe, reliable care, enabling parents to work, attend school, and achieve self-
sufficiency. VOCS provides trauma-informed training and coaching to participating child
care providers under the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program. The Program supports
timely and stable placements within the child welfare system by reducing barriers,
including the lack of access to child care for prospective foster families. During FY 2024-
25, the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program served 55 families and 73 children. During
the same period, 45 community members participated in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
trainings, and five Family Child Care providers received TIC coaching. VOCS served a
total of 2,070 children and 1,248 families in Butte County.
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The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve the contract with VOCS for the Emergency Child Care Bridge
Program. The term of the contract is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed
$644,547. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.4.e MOUs with First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission (Commission) for
Healthy Families America (HFA) Home Visiting Services and Motivational Interviewing
(MI) Capacity Building and Implementation
The Commission was established in 1998 and works collaboratively within the community
to serve young children and families in Butte County. The Commission supports healthy
families, strengthens child development, and works to reduce child abuse and neglect.
HFA is an evidence-based home visiting program that promotes healthy child
development. Through its Child Welfare Protocol, HFA expands services by allowing
referrals from the prenatal stage through age five for families involved in or at risk of
entering the child welfare system, emphasizing early intervention, family engagement, and
prevention of adverse childhood experiences. The Commission will also provide MI
training and workforce development for Family Center staff to strengthen caregiver
support, family engagement, and workforce capacity. This includes implementing and
documenting MI as a standardized, evidence-based practice, while ensuring alignment
with the Family First Prevention Services Act and Butte County’s Comprehensive
Prevention Plan.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve two MOUs with the Commission for 1) HFA Home Visiting Services
with a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $650,000 and 2) MI
Capacity Building and Implementation services with a term of July 1, 2026, through June
30, 2027, not-to-exceed $432,258. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL
SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE MOUS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5. Department of General Services
3.5.a Notice of Completion and Change Order Ratification with Holt Construction, Inc. (Holt) for
the Rehabilitation Project at 18 County Center Dr., Oroville
In April, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved rehabilitation of 18 County Center Drive
to serve as a temporary facility for the Probation Department during construction of a new
building. The estimated cost of the project was $3.2 million to perform the necessary
upgrades and repairs. In March 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved a Job Order
Contract Program with Holt for building improvements in the amount of $1,690,912. During
construction, 18 supplemental job orders totaling $1,147,221 were issued, resulting in a
final contract amount of $2,838,134. The Board previously ratified Orders #1 through #7.
Supplemental Orders #8 through #18 addressed unforeseen conditions and code-related
requirements identified during construction, including stucco repairs, electrical panel
upgrades, additional security cameras, data cabling, and door modifications necessary to
bring the facility into service. Holt completed all contract work, and the Departments of
Development Services and General Services inspected and approved the project. The
Department recommends ratifying Change Orders #8 through #18, accepting the project
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as complete, and authorizing the Chair to sign the Notice of Completion. (DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY SUPPLEMENTAL CHANGE ORDERS #8 THROUGH #18;
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 Amendment Ratification with American Alarm Co., Inc. for the
Jail Camera and Integrated Security System Upgrade and Replacement Project
On October 22, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with American Alarm
Co., Inc. (American Alarm) in the amount of $752,279 for the design and construction
services to upgrade and replace the existing surveillance system at the County
correctional facilities located at 5 and 7 Gillick Way. On June 10, 2025, the Board
approved Amendment 1 for additional cameras, increasing the contract amount by
$106,522. During construction, Amendments 2 and 3 were issued for network switches
and cabling, totaling $28,852, resulting in a final contract amount of $887,653. American
Alarm completed all contract work, and the Sheriff’s Office and Department of General
Services inspected and approved the project. The Department recommends ratifying
Amendments 2 and 3, accepting the project as complete, and authorizing the Chair to sign
the Notice of Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS 2 AND 3; 2) ACCEPT THE
CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.5.c Notice of Completion and Amendment Ratification with American Alarm Co., Inc. for the
North Jail Facility Integrated Security System
On February 27, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with American Alarm
Co., Inc. (American Alarm) for construction services for the integrated security system at
the North Jail Facility in the amount of $1,030,000. On September 30, 2025, the Board
approved Amendment 1 for the repositioning and upgrade of cameras, including the
addition of exterior cameras and expansion of digital video storage, increasing the
contract amount by $305,813. During construction, Amendments 2 and 3 were issued for
a network switch and additional camera, totaling $14,886, resulting in a final contract
amount of $1,350,699. American Alarm completed all contract work, and the Sheriff’s
Office and Department of General Services inspected and approved the project. The
Department recommends ratifying Amendments 2 and 3, accepting the project as
complete, and authorizing the Chair to sign the Notice of Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS 2 AND 3; 2) ACCEPT THE
CONTRACT WORK AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
3.5.d Contract with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc (ACCO) for On-Call Plumbing Services
On March 6, 2026, the Department of General Services issued a RFP for On-Call
Plumbing Services for Butte County Facilities. On April 7, 2026, the Department received
one qualified proposal in response. Following evaluation of the proposal, the Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with the Sacramento office of
ACCO, based in Pasadena, for on-call plumbing services.
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Services under this contract will be utilized to supplement County Facility Maintenance
work on complex system diagnostics, major leak detection and repair, sewer and drain
line failures, water heater replacement, backflow prevention device testing and repair,
code-compliant installations, emergency response to system failures, and work requiring
specialized tools, permits, or licensed journeyman or master-level plumbers. The term of
the contract is June 1, 2026, through July 1, 2029, not-to-exceed
$150,000. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6. Department of Human Resources
3.6.a Resolution Amending Section 7.6 Hours of Work of the Merit System and Personnel Rules
The Butte County Merit System and Personnel Rules (Personnel Rules) established the
Merit System and Human Resources Program that regulates the terms and conditions of
employment with the County. The Department of Human Resources recommends
approval of a change to Section 7.6 Hours of Work, to add language to clarify existing
practice and FLSA legal requirements for how specific alternative work schedules are
handled for payroll and time reporting for FLSA non-exempt employees. The proposed
change has been reviewed and agreed to by all labor groups. (DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of Public Health
3.7.a Request from Enloe Health for Letter of Support for California Institute for Regenerative
Medicine (CIRM) Application
Enloe Health has requested a letter of support for a research grant application to the
CIRM. This grant opportunity, funded by state general obligation bonds, was presented to
Enloe by UC Davis, who reached out directly to local oncologist Dr. Sam Majz. If funded,
the grant would form a partnership between the academic center (UC Davis) and a rural
health care institution (Enloe Health) to improve patient access to cutting-edge cancer
treatment clinical trials. This funding would allow patients to stay locally to receive
advanced level care, rather than traveling to Sacramento or the Bay Area. This
opportunity would also support our local economy through the creation of additional jobs
and related services. The Department of Public Health would be a non-fiscal partner
helping with the dissemination of de-identified data from resulting research studies to
other rural counties and health care providers. The department recommends approval of
the letter of support. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE LETTER OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8 Department of Public Works
3.8.a Resolution Certifying the Annual Changes to the Butte County Maintained Mileage for
2026
California Streets and Highways Code section 2121 and Chapter 18 of the CalTrans Local
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Assistance Procedures Manual requires counties to submit an annual list each May of
changes that have occurred to their list of maintained roads. CalTrans then forwards the
revised list to the State Controller for the allocation of State Gas Tax funds. CalTrans has
requested that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution memorializing the updated
mileage before May 29, 2026.
The County's maintained mileage submitted this year is 1,256.503 miles, which is an
overall decrease of 0.707 miles. This mileage decrease is due to the City of Chico - El
Monte Avenue Annexation No. 1. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.8.b Resolution to Approve the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Project
List for FY 2026-27
The RMRA, established by Senate Bill 1, provides annual funding to the County for road
maintenance and improvements. To remain eligible, the County must submit a yearly
project list to the California Transportation Commission (CTC), including project titles,
locations, descriptions, estimated useful life, and construction dates. These funds may
also support projects that leverage State and federal grants such as the Highway Safety
Improvement Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality, and Safe Routes to School.
In addition to numerous previously listed projects, the Department of Public Works is
adding three additional bridge projects for FY 2026-27. These projects include the Skyway
westbound bridge replacement, the Cana Highway scour repair, and the East Gridley
Road bridge scour repair. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt
the resolution, which meets all CTC requirements. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.9. Fire Department
3.9.a Surplus Capital Assets Mobile Data Terminals
In FY 2021-22, the Board of Supervisors approved the use of ARPA funding to purchase
50 mobile data terminals for Fire Department vehicles. The mobile data terminals display
specific details of emergencies, such as satellite imagery, real-time location of other public
safety apparatus, and continuous transmittal of vehicle location to the dispatch. The
Mobile Data Terminals are at the end of their cycle and the Department has replaced them
with new technology.
The Board has the authority to declare capital assets as surplus that are no longer
serviceable or no longer needed by the County. The Department recommends the Board
declare the capital assets as surplus and authorize disposal. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - DECLARE CAPITAL ASSETS (50) AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS
OF THE COUNTY.
3.10. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.10.a Capital Asset Purchase and Budget Amendment
In December 2025, a law enforcement vehicle was involved in a traffic collision and the
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County's insurance carrier determined the vehicle to be a total loss. The total estimated
cost of the new vehicle and required law enforcement equipment is $73,000. The Sheriff's
Office is required to pay a $15,000 insurance deductible. The Sheriff's Office
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a budget amendment for $73,000 and
use of insurance funds to purchase a vehicle and required equipment. (SHERIFF-
CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE PURCHASE OF CAPITAL ASSET; AND 2) APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
3.11. Other
3.11.a Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as Butte County Travel and Tourism Month
Tourism is vital to the economic well-being of Butte County and the State of California. In
2025, the Butte County tourism sector generated $344.9 million in visitor spending,
supported 4,100 jobs, and produced $20.7 million in state tax revenue and $11.6 million
in local tax revenue. Recognizing the positive economic impact of tourism, the California
Legislature declared May as California Tourism Month beginning in 2016. Explore Butte
County requests the Board of Supervisors recognize May 2026 as Butte County Travel
and Tourism Month. (OTHER)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11.b Butte County Local Child Care Planning Council (LPC) Updated Funding Priorities
Welfare and Institutions Code section 10390.1 (a) charges the LPC with identifying local
priorities by zip code for the allocation of new state general child care and development,
and state preschool funding. This is to ensure equal access to child development services
across the state. The LPC priorities are used by the California Department of Social
Services (CDSS) to determine funding decisions for the release of new general child care
and preschool services funds, should they become available.
CDSS provided a priority list to each council with population data. The LPC agreed with
the priorities provided by CDSS, except for zip code 95969 (Paradise), since the
estimates don't accurately reflect the rapid repopulation and infrastructure recovery
following the 2018 Camp Fire. Due to these factors, the LPC voted to maintain 95969 as
a priority 1 zip code across all three funding types. State preschool and general child care
for school-age care had reductions from a priority 1 to 3. This is due to the expansion of
TK and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program funds, which provide funding for after-
school and summer school enrichment programs. General child care for infants and
toddler funding remains a priority 1 in several zip codes due to the need for infant and
toddler care in the County.
The LPC requests the Board of Supervisors approve the Amended LPC County Priorities
Report Form and authorize the Chair to sign. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE AMENDED LPC COUNTY PRIORITIES REPORT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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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 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 ten members composed of 9
industry experts and a member of the public who each serve 4-year terms. Staff requests
the Board of Supervisors reappoint Greg Haling for the position of Engineer Specializing in
On-Site Wastewater Consulting, to serve a 4-year term ending May 31, 2030. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT GREG HALING TO THE POSITION OF ENGINEER
SPECIALIZING IN ON-SITE WASTEWATER CONSULTING, ON THE BUTTE COUNTY
WASTEWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SERVE A 4-YEAR TERM ENDING MAY
31, 2030.
4.4 Appointment to the Board of Appeals for Disabled Access
The Board of Appeals for Disabled Access hears and rules on appeals from the
Development Services Department based on Disabled Access Laws. The Board of
Appeals consists of five members comprised of the following: two members with
disabilities, two members experienced in construction, and one member of the public. An
application has been received from Valerie Sotero, who is requesting appointment as a
Member with a Disability, and if appointed, will serve a 2-year term ending May 25,
2028. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT VALERIE SOTERO TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR
DISABLED ACCESS AS A MEMBER WITH A DISABILITY FOR A 2-YEAR TERM
ENDING MAY 25, 2028.
4.5 Resolution Supporting Measure P - a Proposed Charter Amendment to Separate the
Offices of Road Commissioner and Director of Public Works
The U.S. Constitution establishes the fundamental framework of the United States
government by defining the scope, limits, and responsibilities of governmental power.
Similarly, the Butte County Charter functions as the County’s constitution, setting the
fundamental rules for how County government is organized and responsibilities are
assigned. The Charter can only be changed by Butte County voters.
Under the current Charter, the roles of Road Commissioner, a registered civil engineer,
and Director of Public Works are merged into a single position. Statewide trends, along
with the County’s own experience, reflect that this once-common structure is increasingly
less common. Public Works and Road operations have evolved over time and now require
distinct areas of expertise. Although the new Director of Public Works meets the
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professional requirements to fulfill both responsibilities, the Board of Supervisors
recognizes that candidates with this combination of skill sets and credentials are
increasingly difficult to recruit, also noting that over half of California counties have already
acted to separate these functions.
In response to these changing conditions, the Board voted to place a charter amendment
on the June 2, 2026 ballot. This amendment, titled Measure P, does not require the
functions to be performed by separate individuals. Rather, it creates flexibility to structure
these roles in a way that best serves the County’s operational needs, allowing one person
to do both, or the functions to be split between two individuals.
Measure P would not require additional staffing; it would simply allow a staff member,
other than the Director of Public Works, to act as Road Commissioner if needed.
Staff recommend adoption of the resolution in support of Measure P. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.6 Agreements Between Butte County Fire and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and CAL FIRE
for Helicopter Wildfire Suppression
In 2024 and 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved agreements with PG&E for the use
of a water-dropping helicopter to support wildfire suppression. PG&E, through its service
provider, PJ Helicopters, furnishes the helicopter to be stationed at the Chico Airport for
the duration of the agreement.
During 2024 and 2025, the helicopter accumulated 84 flight hours, delivering 439,668
gallons of water in response to 20 County incidents. Under a new agreement, PG&E will
provide the helicopter, pilots, and maintenance at no cost to the County. For wildfires
within Butte County’s Local Responsibility Areas, the first two flight hours will be provided
at no charge; additional hours will be billed at $10,500 per hour.
The helicopter may also be used to support neighboring jurisdictions under the California
Master Mutual Aid system at no cost to the County. The Butte County Fire Department will
retain operational control and management, coordinate dispatch and agency requests,
and provide logistical support. For incidents within State Responsibility Areas, CAL FIRE
may request use of the helicopter and reimburse the County for flight hours under a call-
when-needed agreement.
The Butte County Fire Department recommends the Board approve an agreement with
PG&E for helicopter services from June 15, 2026, to November 15, 2026, and a call-when-
needed agreement with CAL FIRE and authorize the Fire Chief to execute both
agreements. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE BUTTE
COUNTY FIRE CHIEF TO SIGN.
4.7 Capital Asset Purchase of a Dozer and Trailer from CAL FIRE
CAL FIRE has proposed the sale of a dozer and trailer to the Butte County Fire
Department. The proposed purchase price of $25,000 is highly competitive and cost-
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effective. The equipment meets all required departmental specifications and performance
standards.
The Butte County Fire Department will retain operational control, coordinate dispatch and
agency requests, and provide logistical support. For incidents occurring within State
Responsibility Areas, CAL FIRE may request use of the dozer and trailer to support
neighboring jurisdictions. In these instances, CAL FIRE would reimburse the County for all
service hours through an assistance-by-hire agreement. Revenue generated from these
agreements is used for the maintenance and acquisition of equipment.
The dozer and trailer will be utilized for firefighting and wildfire risk reduction. The Butte
County Fire Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the purchase of
the dozer and trailer in the amount of $25,000. (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE.
4.8 Budget Amendment for the Incompetent to Stand Trial and Community-Based Restoration
Facility
On October 15, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved the acquisition of 2255 Bird
Street to meet the housing requirements for the Department of Behavioral Health's
Incompetent to Stand Trial and Community-Based Restoration Housing Programs. The
facility was purchased with a $4 million California Department of State Hospitals grant.
The grant did not include sufficient funding for repairs or improvements needed to ready
the facility for program occupancy. The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) has
approved $1,000,000 in CCP funding for facility repairs and improvements. The
Department of Behavioral Health requests the Board approve a budget amendment to
transfer CCP funds for facility repairs and improvements. (DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED).
4.9 Contract with All American Construction for the Construction of the Concow Road
Rehabilitation Project
This project is located on Concow Road, west of Highway 70 near Yankee Hill, south of
Sunset Canyon Road, ending north of Mountain Pine Lane, and consists of roadway
rehabilitation to improve safety and extend pavement life. Work includes clearing and
grubbing, drainage improvements, grading, paving, and Full-Depth Reclamation with
Cement, along with striping, signage, and traffic control. All work will be completed in
accordance with the California Department of Transportation 2025 Standard Specifications
and the project’s Special Provisions, including furnishing all labor, materials, equipment,
and incidentals necessary to complete the 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 was advertised on March 24, 2026, with four bids received on
April 28, 2026. The bidders included: 1) All American Construction, Sutter, CA, 2) Hat
Creek Construction, Burney, CA, 3) Knife River Construction, Chico, CA, and 4) Mountain
Cascade, Inc., Livermore, CA. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder was All
American Construction.
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The Department recommends that the Board approve the project plans and specifications,
award the contract to All American Construction, and authorize the Director of Public
Works to sign the contract and order changes or additions in work performed, not-to-
exceed $4,891,621. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; 2) AWARD THE
CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE CONTRACT AND ORDER CHANGES
PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20142.
4.10 County Facility Condition Assessment and Index and Deferred Maintenance Program
Update
On October 10, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved the County Facility Deferred
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (Program) committing $50.7 million in PG&E
Settlement funds to be expended across 10 years. This program was developed to
address deferred maintenance and future rehabilitation of County facilities. For decades,
facility maintenance needs have outpaced available funding, requiring stop-gap strategies
rather than full-scale repairs.
As part of the Program, the Board approved a contract with Bureau Veritas Technical
Assessments to provide a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) and Facility Condition
Index (FCI) report. These reports provide a basis for prioritizing the next phase of
maintenance projects. The Department of General Services has identified 28 projects from
the FCA/FCI studies with an estimated cost of $20.8 million. The Department recommends
approval of the 28 priority projects as the next phase of the Deferred Maintenance
Program. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT THE BUTTE COUNTY FACILITY CONDITION AND
INDEX REPORT; AND 2) APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED PROJECT LIST.
4.11 Financial Report for FY 2024-25 and Mid-Year Update for FY 2025-26
The financial report for FY 2024-25 and mid-year update for FY 2025-26 provides a
financial update, summary expenditure and revenue information, budget outlook, and
current pension funding status through the period ending December 31, 2025. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
4.12 Policy Regarding Disruption of Remote Access During Board of Supervisors Meetings
In 2025 the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 707 which made modifications to the
Brown Act. Beginning July 1, 2026 these changes require Board of Supervisors meetings
to provide for remote participation by telephone or through a two-way audiovisual platform.
These changes also require the Board to adopt a policy prior to July 1, 2026, addressing
any technical disruptions during Board meetings that would impact remote public
participation. The policy must establish procedures and guidelines allowing the Board to
recess a meeting while staff makes a good-faith effort to restore remote access services. If
access cannot be restored within one hour, the Board may vote to continue the meeting
without remote participation. Staff recommends that the Board adopt the policy regarding
disruptions of remote access, as required by the Brown Act. (OTHER)
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Action Requested - ADOPT THE DISRUPTION OF REMOTE ACCESS POLICY.
4.13 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
4.14 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.15 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 Government Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) - Two Cases
a. T.R. v. County of Butte, Butte County Superior Court Case No: 24cv03596
b. Hinojosa v. County of Butte, Butte County Superior Court Case No: 23cv00692
(COUNTY COUNSEL)
6.3 Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(4) - One Case
(COUNTY COUNSEL)
6.4 Closed Session Public Comment
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BUTTE COUNTY IN-HOME
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
PUBLIC AUTHORITY
BOARD
REGULAR AGENDA
MAY 26, 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
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda will begin with any Board Member 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 Board Member.
2.1 Approval of In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the September 9, 2025 In-Home Supportive Services Public
Authority Board Meeting Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
2.2 Contract with Terri Green Petersen for Facilitation Services to the In-Home Supportive
Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee
The IHSS Advisory Committee (Committee), established pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code section 12301.2, provides recommendations and proposals to the IHSS
Public Authority Board regarding the preferred modes of service for IHSS. Additionally, the
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 Committee consists of 11 members composed of a combination of recipients,
providers, community, agency members, and County staff. During FY 2025-26, Terri
Green Petersen provided facilitation services for four Committee meetings and two
California IHSS Consumer Alliance meetings.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the IHSS Public
Authority Board approve the contract with Terri Green Petersen for facilitation services to
the Committee. The term of the contract is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-
exceed $4,335. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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2.3 Contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Butte County In-Home Supportive Services
(IHSS) Public Authority (PA) Labor Negotiations
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is a professional law corporation that provides legal services to
the IHSS PA for labor negotiations. These services include consultation and
representation on employment relations matters, such as negotiations and proceedings in
administrative and court settings. In Butte County, there are 4,253 active IHSS care
providers, of whom up to 2,711 are eligible for the PA health insurance plan by working at
least 80 hours per month.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the IHSS Public
Authority Board approve a contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Butte County IHSS
PA labor negotiations. The term of the contract is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029,
not-to-exceed $60,000. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
2.4 Agreement with Excellesoft Partners, LLC for Nexus Registry In-Home Supportive
Services (IHSS) Public Authority System Subscription and Utilization
Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) section 12301.6 mandates that IHSS Public Authority
assist IHSS recipients in obtaining in-home assistance care providers through the
establishment of a registry provider. On June 30, 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law
Senate Bill 187, Chapter 50, Statutes of 2022, which added WIC 12300.6, establishing an
ongoing emergency Back-Up Provider System for IHSS recipients. Nexus Registry
Software from Excellesoft Partners, LLC maintains a database of registry providers,
emergency back-up providers, and is currently utilized to support ongoing IHSS Public
Authority operations. Nexus Registry Software enables IHSS Public Authority to match the
IHSS recipients with the best possible care registry providers and emergency back-up
providers.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the IHSS Public
Authority Board approve the agreement with Excellesoft Partners, LLC for Nexus Registry
IHSS Public Authority System Subscription and Utilization. The term of the agreement is
July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, not-to-exceed $44,781. (DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3. REGULAR AGENDA
NONE.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE.
5. CLOSED SESSION
NONE.
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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