Butte County public meetings in 2022
36 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on several behavioral health contracts, land use adjustments, and administrative resolutions. A primary focus is the authorization of an interfund loan from the PG&E Settlement Fund to finance a new Probation Department facility.
- Interfund loan of $24 million from PG&E Settlement Fund for new Probation Administration Offices
- Agreement with Staff Today, Inc. for locum clinician services not-to-exceed $700,000
- Agreement amendment with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. for Electronic Health Record not-to-exceed $4,634,241
- Budget adjustment of $25,000 in ARPA funds for Broadband Strategic Planning
- Lot line adjustment for Pacific Realty Associates, LP on the south side of Grape Way
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning code amendments and a parcel map. The body will hold a public hearing to recommend the adoption of the Butte County Housing Element to the Board of Supervisors.
- Final Draft Housing Element Adoption public hearing
- Zoning Code Amendment for Multiple-Family Dwellings and Use Permit (ZCA22-0002/UP22-0002)
- Telecommunication Facilities Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA22-0003)
- Family Day Care Homes Zoning Code Amendment (CA21-0001)
- Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide 19.53 acres into two parcels at 20 Red Fox Court (TPM21-0008)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding the General Plan 2040 update to address climate change, fire hazard impacts, and housing mandates. The body will also consider three tentative parcel and subdivision maps for residential and commercial use.
- Draft General Plan 2040 Planning Commission Study Session
- TPM22-0005/Royal: Parcel map for 301.5± acre property near Clark Road/SR-191 and Durham-Pentz Road
- TPM21-0004/Baker: Subdivision of 75.02-acre parcel into three parcels on Coutolenc Road
- TSM20-0002/Brown: Subdivision of 9.7-acres into 40 residential lots off Plumas Avenue
- Resolution authorizing alternative standards for teleconferencing public meetings
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several financial advances for housing and disaster recovery projects. They are also reviewing contract amendments for fire prevention abatement and a new lease for the Department of Public Health in Chico.
- Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code
- Cash advance of up to $1,500,000 from the General Fund to the CDBG Program Grants Fund
- New lease for Department of Public Health at 2080 East 20th Street, Chico, at $2.00 per square foot
- Contract amendments for Bamford Inc. and Greentek LLC for abatement services, each not-to-exceed $150,000
- Agreement with Rumneet Kullar, DO for psychiatric services not-to-exceed $103,000
The provided minutes consist of numeric codes and procedural fragments. No substantive decisions, approved contracts, or policy changes were recorded in the text.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is discussing updates to telecommunication facility ordinances and a proposal to allow detached multiple-family dwellings. The body is also reviewing a parcel map and a permit for a special events facility.
- Zoning Code Ordinance Amendment (ZCA22-0003) regarding Telecommunication Facilities
- Tentative Parcel Map (TPM22-0005) for a 301.5± acre property near Clark Road/SR-191
- Minor Use Permit (MUP22-0004) for a 225-capacity Special Events Facility on a 79.47-acre parcel
- Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA22-0002) and Use Permit (UP22-0002) for 10 new dwelling units
- Informational presentation on SB-9 Urban Lot Splits
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts, including emergency water hauling for drought-affected households and psychiatric residency program development. The meeting also includes budget adjustments for fire equipment and public health grant amendments.
- Contract with The Cali Dozer Co., L.L.C. for drought water hauling not-to-exceed $200,000
- Lease agreement with The Garian Partnership for Probation Department office space totaling $262,080
- Two agreements with Healthy Rural California for psychiatry residency programs not-to-exceed $195,541 and $114,965
- Amendments to vehicle maintenance contracts for the Sheriff's Office with Oro Dam Auto Center, Oroville Ford, and Wittmeier Auto Center
- Budget adjustment of $18,725 for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to purchase EMS jackets
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several consent agenda items, including contracts for psychiatric residency programs and land conservation agreements. The body is also considering a contract for a temperature-controlled medical storage facility and amendments to the county salary ordinance.
- Contract with Ginno Construction, Inc. for a storage facility at 2091 2nd Street, Oroville for $993,456
- Two agreements with Healthy Rural California for psychiatry residency programs totaling $310,506
- Contract amendment with Raney Planning & Management, Inc. increasing the maximum payable by $86,087
- Grant agreement with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for $40,000 for volunteer firefighter PPE
- Multiple Williamson Act contracts for land conservation including parcels near Biggs, Gridley, and Chico
The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts, agreements, and resolutions, including agreements for psychiatric residency program development, Williamson Act contracts, a temperature-controlled storage facility, and various service contracts. They also approved successor MOUs with correctional officers' associations, a budget adjustment for public health funding, and an ordinance amendment for the Children and Families Commission. All actions were approved unanimously unless noted.
- Approved agreement with Healthy Rural California for psychiatry residency program development, not-to-exceed $195,541
- Approved agreement with Healthy Rural California for psychiatry residency program implementation, not-to-exceed $114,965
- Approved multiple Williamson Act contracts for agricultural land conservation
- Approved contract with Ginno Construction for temperature-controlled storage facility, $993,456
- Approved successor MOUs with BCCOA-General and BCCOA-Supervisory units
- Approved budget adjustment of $873,225 for public health funding and added 7.0 FTE positions
- Adopted ordinance amending Article XIII.5 for Children and Families Commission
- Approved contract with Pestmaster Services for herbicide application, not-to-exceed $250,000
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a proposal to create 40 residential lots in Thermalito and a request to divide a 160-acre property into four parcels in Bangor. The body will also consider a resolution regarding teleconferencing standards for public meetings.
- Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM20-0002): 40 single-family residential lots on 9.7 acres off Plumas Avenue
- Tentative Parcel Map (TPM21-0011): Division of 160-acre property into four 40-acre parcels at 6193 & 6213 La Porte Road
- Resolution authorizing alternative standards for teleconferencing public meetings pursuant to AB 361
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review consolidated budget adjustments totaling $9,731,504 and updates to the CalHome Disaster Assistance Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. The meeting includes decisions on special district appointments and several service contracts.
- Consolidated budget adjustments of $9,731,504, including authority to purchase 4 vehicles
- Amendment to CalHome Disaster Assistance guidelines to allow aid for properties where construction has begun
- Contract with DENSCORP General Contractors for $325,435 for a steel shade structure at Oroville Veterans Memorial Park
- Increase in General Assistance rate to $663 per month for single individuals
- Contract amendment with Onsolve LLC for emergency mass notification services not to exceed $390,120
The Board unanimously approved successor salary and benefits resolutions for non-represented classifications, appointed department heads, and elected department heads, implementing the Koff & Associates Classification and Compensation Study, one-time payments, and health plan contribution increases. They also approved a $1.5 million CMSP grant agreement and contract with Jesus Center for a medical respite program serving homeless adults, and a $325,435 contract for a steel shade structure at Oroville Veterans Memorial Park. The consent agenda, including budget adjustments and various contracts, was approved unanimously.
- Approved successor salary and benefits resolutions for non-represented, appointed, and elected officials (unanimous)
- Approved $1.5M CMSP revenue agreement and $327,250 contract with Jesus Center for medical respite program (unanimous)
- Approved $325,435 contract with DENSCORP for steel shade structure at Oroville Veterans Memorial Park (consent agenda)
- Approved $9.7M consolidated budget adjustments including capital asset authority for 4 vehicles (consent agenda)
- Approved amendment to CalHome Disaster Assistance Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines (consent agenda)
- Approved contract amendment with Onsolve LLC for emergency mass notification system, extending to 2027 (consent agenda)
- Appointed Theodore Lundberg to Drainage District 100 Board of Directors (unanimous)
- Reappointed Supervisor Connelly and Supervisor Kimmelshue to Wyandotte Creek GSA Board (unanimous)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to adopt tax rates for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and approve several behavioral health and legal service contracts. The body will also consider terminating a local health emergency declaration regarding Avian Influenza.
- Resolution setting tax rates for the secured roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Termination of Local Health Emergency Declaration for Avian Influenza
- Agreement with Caminar, Inc. for vocational rehabilitation services not-to-exceed $142,371
- Agreement with Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network for vocational support not-to-exceed $147,371
- Budget adjustment of $200,000 for the Pesticide Disposal Project
The Board of Supervisors committed up to $24 million from the PG&E Settlement Fund to finance construction of a new Probation building, with staff directed to draft repayment terms. The Board also approved $1.52 million in PG&E settlement funds for new land management software, contracts and a term IT manager. Three successor MOUs with employee unions were approved, and a letter was approved requesting Butte County be removed from state rental price gouging restrictions if the executive order is extended.
- Committed up to $24 million from the PG&E Settlement Fund as an interfund loan to finance construction of the Probation building; directed staff to draft a resolution specifying repayment terms.
- Committed $1,520,047 of PG&E Settlement Funds for initial installation and migration of land management software, three years of costs, and one full-time term Information Technology Manager.
- Approved successor Memoranda of Understanding with the Professional Employees Association, Probation Peace Officers Association, and Probation Peace Officers Association Management Unit.
- Approved a letter requesting Butte County be removed from the State Executive Order on rental housing price gouging if Executive Order N-13-22 is extended (3-1-2 vote).
- Approved a contract with Russell Gatlaway Associates, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the new Probation building at a fixed cost of $1,349,800.
- Awarded the Bald Rock Road Rehabilitation Project contract to Knife River Construction for $2,950,759.
- Awarded four Job Order Contracts to RCI General Engineering, Knife River Construction, Franklin Construction, Inc., and North Star Construction and Engineering, Inc.
- Approved 17 grant agreements totaling $1,700,000 for the Medication Assisted Treatment State Opioid Response 2 Coronavirus Telehealth Program.
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt resolutions to terminate CalPERS health coverage for certain employee groups. This action follows a vote by these employees to affiliate with Teamsters health insurance effective January 1, 2023.
- Adoption of two resolutions to terminate CalPERS health for Non-Represented, Confidential, and Board of Supervisor Executive Assistants employee groups
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several behavioral health agreements and a series of salary ordinance amendments to adjust staffing across multiple county departments. The meeting also includes approvals for election equipment and land conservation contracts.
- Agreement with CalMHSA for mental health workforce training not to exceed $160,060
- Contract with Paramjit Singh Sandhu (dba Eldervilla) for adult residential care not to exceed $109,686
- Purchase of a Rapid Ballot Extraction desk for $44,627
- Resolution to rename A D Lane to Gillette Way in the North Gridley Area
- Williamson Act contract for 708 acres at 2360 Cox Lane for dry grazing
The Board approved a $1,151,940 contract with Tyler Technologies for a criminal justice case management system for the Probation Department, and a $439,100 contract with Apex Fence Co. for guardrail safety improvements on Cohasset Road. The Board also ratified a local health emergency due to avian flu and approved multiple consent agenda items including behavioral health agreements, road projects, and budget adjustments.
- Approved $1,151,940 contract with Tyler Technologies for Probation case management system (unanimous)
- Awarded $439,100 contract to Apex Fence Co. for Cohasset Road guardrail safety project (unanimous)
- Ratified local health emergency declaration for avian flu (unanimous)
- Approved $1,167,300 budget adjustment for Small Community Drought Relief Program (4/5 vote required)
- Approved $74,000 budget adjustment for helicopter maintenance (4/5 vote required)
- Approved $452,872 contract amendment for forensic pathology services (unanimous)
- Approved $347,529 amendment for SNAP-Ed nutrition program (unanimous)
- Approved $603,740 contract with Knife River Construction for New Skyway rehabilitation (unanimous)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a budget adjustment for a state drought relief grant and a resolution to ratify a local health emergency. The meeting includes decisions on funding for water delivery and the management of avian influenza.
- Budget adjustment of $1,167,300 for the Small Community Drought Relief Program grant
- $600,000 for potable water delivery for residents with dry wells or springs
- $500,000 for temporary water tank installation
- Ratification of the August 17, 2022, Local Health Emergency Declaration regarding Avian Flu
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold a workshop on the Draft General Plan Housing Element to address housing needs through June 30, 2030. Members will also consider a County-initiated amendment to the Zoning Code regarding telecommunication facilities to align with state and federal law.
- Draft Butte County General Plan Housing Element Workshop
- Zoning Code Ordinance Amendment Article 26 regarding Telecommunication Facilities (ZCA22-0003)
- Resolution authorizing alternative standards for teleconferencing public meetings (AB 361)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing requests to consolidate municipal, school district, and special district elections with the November 8, 2022 General Election. This includes city council seats, school board positions, and specific ballot measures.
- City of Chico requests to put a general transaction and use tax ordinance on the ballot
- City of Chico requests a ballot measure for residents to demand public nuisance abatement on public property
- Gridley Unified School District requests consolidation of a school bond measure
- Municipal election consolidations for the cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and the town of Paradise
- Election consolidations for various special districts including Durham Irrigation and North Yuba Water District
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several service agreements for behavioral health and vocational support. They are also considering a budget adjustment for a small business grant program and a contract for the reconstruction of Fire Station 61.
- Contract with Calpo, Hom and Dong Architects, Inc. for $160,000 to reconstruct Fire Station 61 at 297 Rockerfeller Road
- Proposed budget adjustment of $1,486,000 for the Butte Business Stabilization Small Business Grant Program II
- Agreement with Victor Community Support Services, Inc. for mental health services not-to-exceed $2,923,900
- Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for Medi-Cal children's mental health services not-to-exceed $2,131,836
- Cooperative agreement with CDFA for Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program not-to-exceed $97,954
The Board approved a consent agenda and multiple agreements for behavioral health services, including contracts with NVCSS, Victor Community Support Services, and Willow Glen. It also approved ARPA funding for 15 projects totaling about $15 million, while rejecting funding for a Clerk-Recorder trailer, Hall of Records security, and Rock Creek Keefer Slough bifurcation. The Board also approved the Chief Probation Officer's employment contract and accepted an update on the Pallet Shelters homeless housing site.
- Approved consent agenda with item 3.22 pulled (unanimous)
- Approved $2.13M NVCSS children's mental health services contract (unanimous)
- Approved $2.92M Victor Community Support Services contract (unanimous)
- Approved $1.23M Willow Glen residential services contract (unanimous)
- Approved Chief Probation Officer contract with $158,492 annual salary (unanimous)
- Approved $51,000 ARPA funding for Library project (unanimous)
- Denied $31,502 ARPA for Hall of Records security (2-3)
- Approved $1.4M for New Chico Substation (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding a tentative parcel map on Perrier Drive and a proposal to subdivide 17.6 acres into 15 residential lots. The body will also address a resolution regarding teleconferencing standards for public meetings.
- Appeal of Tentative Parcel Map – Brooks (TPM21-0010) on Perrier Drive
- Tentative Subdivision Map – Arnold (TSM21-0006) to create 15 lots on 17.6 acres between Speedway and Entler Avenues
- Resolution authorizing alternative standards for teleconferencing public meetings (AB 361)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the appointment of Melissa Romero as Interim Chief Probation Officer. The proposed appointment is effective July 29, 2022, for a period not to exceed 30 days.
- Appointment of Melissa Romero as Interim Chief Probation Officer
- Proposed salary of $143,811 for the interim role
- Proposed mileage reimbursement of $620/month
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is deciding on appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and reviewing several service agreements. Key discussions include mental health outreach for youth and drought-related emergency water hauling.
- Resolution for FY 2022-23 budget appropriations
- Agreement with L&L Farms for drought water hauling not-to-exceed $600,000
- Agreement with State of CA Dept of Rehabilitation for $916,476 in services and funding
- MOU with City of Chico for broadband planning and coordination at a cost of $67,800
- Subrecipient Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter not-to-exceed $116,936
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including a $18,152,092 cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE for fire protection services, a $929,248 contract with Ford Construction for landfill liner work, and a $600,000 drought water hauling contract with L&L Farms. They also adopted resolutions for FY 2022-23 budget appropriations and approved several contracts and amendments for behavioral health, public works, and other county services.
- Approved CAL FIRE fire protection agreement for $18,152,092 (unanimous)
- Approved $929,248 contract with Ford Construction for Module 5 Phase D base liner (unanimous)
- Approved $600,000 drought water hauling contract with L&L Farms (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2022-23 budget appropriations resolution (unanimous)
- Approved $1.83M Crestwood Behavioral Health residential treatment agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $5.21M WIC grant agreement with CDPH (unanimous)
- Adopted successor salary and benefits resolutions for confidential, management, and executive assistant units (unanimous)
- Approved $67,800 broadband planning MOU with City of Chico (unanimous)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several service agreements for mental health and substance abuse treatment. The meeting includes proposals for affordable housing partnerships and disaster assistance housing rehabilitation.
- Agreement with Habitat for Humanity: Yuba/Sutter to administer CalHome reconstruction program, not-to-exceed $1,808,387
- Contract amendment with Willow Glen for Psychiatric Residential Care, increasing maximum payable amount by $449,948
- Agreement with Youth for Change for mental health services at 6th Street Drop-In Center, not-to-exceed $515,335
- MOU for the development of Oleander Community Housing affordable housing development
- Contract amendment with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC for Narcotic Replacement Therapy, increasing amount by $75,483
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a request to divide a 160-acre property into four 40-acre parcels. The body will also receive an informational presentation on the California State Subdivision Map Act.
- Tentative Parcel Map (TPM21-0011) for 6193 & 6213 La Porte Road, Bangor, CA
- Resolution authorizing alternative standards for teleconferencing public meetings (AB 361)
- Informational presentation on the California State Subdivision Map Act
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board is considering several service agreements for behavioral health, foster youth, and elder care. The meeting includes a vote on the Mental Health Services Act Program and Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
- Mental Health Services Act Program and Expenditure Plan Update for FY 2022-23
- Agreement with Wayfinder Family Services for Youth Empowerment Services: not-to-exceed $268,090
- Agreement with Hmong Cultural Center for Butte County for outreach services: not-to-exceed $162,775
- Contract with Parents in Training, Inc. for wraparound services: not-to-exceed $257,958
- Ratification of 17 change orders totaling $57,409 for the WIC/CCS relocation project at 2080 E. 20th Street, Chico
The Board approved the Department of Water and Resource Conservation Strategic Plan 2022-2027 and directed staff to add $464,465 in Schedule A adjustments to the FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget for administrative support to the Vina and Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agencies. The budget adjustment passed 3-2, with Supervisors Lucero and Ritter dissenting. The Board also approved numerous contracts and agreements, including a $2,917,665 pavement maintenance contract and a $4,559,177 road rehabilitation contract.
- Approved $464,465 budget adjustment for GSA support (3-2)
- Approved $2,917,665 pavement maintenance contract with American Pavement Systems
- Approved $4,559,177 Pentz Road rehabilitation contract with Knife River Construction
- Approved $1,379,701 crisis residential treatment agreement with Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health
- Approved $2,298,920 psychiatric services contract with California Locums
- Approved $1,150,415 environmental monitoring contract with SCS Engineers (extended 6 months)
- Approved $1,000,000 CDBG application for housing rehabilitation and family resource center
- Approved Harambee Music Festival license with condition on amplified music
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a report on whether Old Durham Wood, Inc. is complying with conditions and mitigation measures for its Conditional Use Permit. The body will also consider a resolution regarding teleconferencing standards for public meetings.
- Old Durham Wood, Inc. Conditional Use Permit (File #UP18-0002) compliance report
- Resolution authorizing alternative standards for teleconferencing public meetings pursuant to AB 361
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several letters of concern regarding state regulations, PG&E fund management, and a state bill on office consolidation. The body is also deciding on a budget adjustment for a county construction project and discussing real property negotiations in closed session.
- Budget adjustment of $900,000 from Long Term Debt Proceeds to Capital Improvement fund for the Evidence Storage Building and Morgue Project
- Comment letter regarding Board of Forestry Minimum Fire Safe Regulations
- Letter of concern regarding PG&E Fire Victim Trust Fund management
- Letter opposing AB 1608 regarding the consolidation of Sheriff and Coroner offices
- Closed session negotiations for property APN: 006-250-023
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several behavioral health and social service contracts. Key items include a loan for affordable housing for individuals with severe mental health disabilities and the use of PG&E settlement funds for pension liabilities.
- Agreement for a $2,734,965 loan to Oroville PSH Pacific Associates for Prospect View Apartments
- Proposal to use PG&E Settlement Funds to prepay 2022-23 unfunded pension liability, saving approximately $667,000
- Agreement with African American Family & Cultural Center for outreach services not-to-exceed $340,161
- Lease for Sheriff's Office substation at 402 Otterson Drive, Chico (9,164 square feet)
- Agreement with USDA APHIS-WS for wildlife services not-to-exceed $83,348
The Board approved the consent agenda (4-0-1) with three items pulled, and terminated the COVID-19 local health emergency declaration (4-0-1). A letter requesting removal from future rental price gouging executive orders failed (2-2-1), and a $8,000 contribution to the Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency also failed (2-2-1). Multiple code enforcement liens were approved, with some votes split 3-1-1.
- Approved consent agenda with items 3.05, 3.06, 3.09 pulled (4-0-1)
- Terminated COVID-19 local health emergency declaration (4-0-1)
- Approved $77,675.85 lien at 24 Thompson Flat Cemetery Road (4-0-1)
- Approved $66,744.60 lien at 13310 Meadow Springs Drive (3-1-1)
- Approved $99,823.74 lien at 1395 Vilas Road (3-1-1)
- Approved $66,298.20 lien at 0 Forbestown Road (3-1-1)
- Denied letter to remove Butte County from rental price gouging executive orders (2-2-1)
- Denied $8,000 contribution to Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency (2-2-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and resolutions. Key items include renewing the property tax software contract with Megabyte Systems for $261,449, amending psychiatric services contracts, and approving agreements for homeless services and election reporting. The board will also adopt resolutions recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and CalFresh Awareness Month.
- Approve $261,449 contract with Megabyte Systems for property tax software
- Amend California Locums psychiatric services contract by $750,000 (not-to-exceed $2,450,000)
- Amend Traditions Psychology Group contract by $22,000 (not-to-exceed $422,000)
- Approve agreement with eight groundwater agencies for legal defense cost sharing
- Approve $83,828 contract with Housing Tools for homeless services consultation
The Board approved a $2.1 million contract with the Alliance for Workforce Development for subsidized employment services for CalWORKs participants, along with several other contracts and amendments. It also approved multiple code enforcement liens, including one for $141,500, and dismissed one case. The consent agenda was adopted with one item removed and later approved.
- Approved $2.1M contract with Alliance for Workforce Development for subsidized employment services (unanimous)
- Approved $8.775M contract with Valley Oak Children's Services for CalWORKs Stage One child care management (unanimous)
- Approved $5.6M contract amendment with Trinity Services Group for inmate meal services (unanimous)
- Approved $1.066M grant agreement with CDPH for Oral Health Program (unanimous)
- Approved $72,205.39 lien for code enforcement case at 82 Dedeker Lane (4-1)
- Dismissed code enforcement case at 103 Teddy Lane, Palermo (3-2)
- Approved $147,830.96 lien for code enforcement case at 286 Yadira Lane, Oroville (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Butte Choice Energy for CCA technical services (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Butte County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a tentative parcel map application to divide a 160-acre property into four 40-acre parcels, with access via existing and future encroachments along La Porte Road. The commission will also receive Brown Act training and hear public comments on items not on the agenda.
- Tentative Parcel Map TPM21-0011 (Sommers): 4-lot division of 160 acres at 6193 & 6213 La Porte Road, Bangor
- Resolution authorizing alternative teleconferencing standards under AB 361
- Brown Act training (informational item)
- Public comment period for non-agenda items (5-minute limit)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, budget adjustments, and resolutions. Key items include approving a $200,000 pesticide collection and disposal agreement with Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, a $418,954 community emergency evacuation planning contract with Mark Thomas, and several other purchases and recognitions. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and resolutions.
- Approve $200,000 contract with Clean Earth Environmental Solutions for agriculture pesticide collection and disposal
- Approve $418,954 contract with Mark Thomas for community emergency evacuation planning, plus $60,000 budget adjustment
- Authorize $281,822 in grant-funded purchases including $42,752 explosive ordnance disposal suit and $21,000 network security system
- Approve $31,064 contract with HQE Systems for early warning system assessment
- Approve building permit amnesty program May 1–June 30, 2022, waiving 60% penalty fees
The Board unanimously terminated the local emergency proclamation due to COVID-19, adopting Resolution 22-062. It also approved a mailed ballot election for the formation of the Tuscan Water District, set for September 20, 2022, with a 3-1-1 vote. Several contracts and budget adjustments were approved, including for pesticide disposal, emergency evacuation planning, and website upgrades.
- Terminated COVID-19 local emergency proclamation (unanimous)
- Called mailed ballot election for Tuscan Water District formation, set for Sept 20, 2022 (3-1-1)
- Approved contract with Clean Earth Environmental Solutions for pesticide disposal, not-to-exceed $200,000 (consent)
- Approved contract with Mark Thomas for community emergency evacuation planning, not-to-exceed $418,954 (consent)
- Approved contract with CivicPlus for website upgrade, not-to-exceed $71,481 (consent)
- Approved employment contract for Public Health Director Danette York, salary $163,434 (unanimous)
- Approved employment agreement for Health Officer Dr. David Canton, salary $207,729 (unanimous)
- Approved multiple code enforcement liens, including $70,000 lien at 75 Summer View Drive (3-2)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including budget adjustments, contract amendments, and resolutions. Notable actions include approving $897,000 for 12 new sheriff's vehicles, a $120,000 budget adjustment for electrical and boiler repairs at county buildings, and a $2.7 million pavement maintenance project. The board will also re-authorize teleconference meetings and recognize retiring staff.
- Budget adjustment of $120,000 for electrical service replacement at 18 County Center Drive and boiler repairs at 25 County Center Drive, Oroville
- Ratify change orders totaling $35,031 for camera project at 25 County Center Drive, bringing contract to $234,030
- Authorize soliciting bids for 2022 Pavement Maintenance Project, estimated at $2,704,000, covering 28 miles in Durham, Messilla Valley, Oroville, and Gridley
- Budget adjustment of $897,000 and capital asset authority for 12 front-line law enforcement vehicles
- Contract amendment with Library Systems and Services, increasing by $18,995 to $206,985
The Board approved a $10,580,073 contract with Knife River Construction for the Skyway Rehabilitation Project, covering roadwork from Chico to Paradise. It also approved several code enforcement liens, including one for $98,990.94, and authorized a budget adjustment for 12 new sheriff's vehicles. The meeting included multiple unanimous approvals of contracts, agreements, and resolutions.
- Awarded $10,580,073 Skyway rehabilitation contract to Knife River Construction (unanimous)
- Approved $98,990.94 lien for code enforcement case at 0 Hershel Lane, Oroville (unanimous)
- Approved $84,675.85 lien for code enforcement case at 24 Thompson Flat Cemetery Road, Oroville (4-1)
- Approved $897,000 budget adjustment and capital asset purchase for 12 sheriff's vehicles (unanimous)
- Approved $1,060,000 contract amendment with Gordian Group for JOC consulting services (unanimous)
- Approved $349,677 indigent defense contract with Benjamin Williams (unanimous)
- Approved $120,000 budget adjustment for electrical and boiler repairs at County Center Drive (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 for Yellowstone Kelly Trail Corridor planning in Paradise (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several items, including a $4 million state grant for youth mental health services, contracts for fire prevention outreach and emergency training, and amendments to homeless and domestic violence service contracts. The board will also adopt resolutions recognizing retirements and Women's History Month, and re-authorize remote meeting capabilities.
- Approve $4,000,000 MHSSA grant for youth mental health services
- Approve $490,000 contract with Blue Flamingo Marketing for fire prevention outreach
- Approve $36,709 contract with RDB Consulting for ICS training
- Approve contracts totaling $283,734 for Project Upstream indigent defense
- Approve $110,000 amendment with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider appointing Samantha Lewis to the District 4 Director seat on the Butte County Resource Conservation District, with a term ending January 6, 2025. This is the only substantive item on the supplemental agenda.
- Appoint Samantha Lewis to District 4 Director seat, term ending January 6, 2025
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, budget adjustments, and resolutions. Key items include a new recording system contract, a wayfinding signage plan, and several personnel changes. The board will also vote on budget adjustments for the jail HVAC and roof project.
- Contract with Tyler Technologies for new recording system, not-to-exceed $598,005
- Contract amendment with Skyway House for substance use disorder services, increase of $100,412
- Budget adjustment of $350,000 for jail HVAC and roof project
- Contract with Kitchell CEM for HVAC consulting, not-to-exceed $119,500
- Resolution to amend salary ordinance adding multiple positions across departments
The Board unanimously approved the five-year, $117 million Public Works Capital Improvement Program for road maintenance and improvement projects. The Board also approved the Upper Ridge Community Plan, directed staff to include it in the General Plan 2040 EIR, and rescinded $1 million in ARPA funding for the Feather Falls Trail project. Several contracts and resolutions were approved, including a $598,005 contract with Tyler Technologies for a new recording system.
- Approved $117M Public Works Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
- Adopted Upper Ridge Community Plan and directed inclusion in General Plan 2040 EIR (unanimous)
- Rescinded $1M ARPA funding for Feather Falls Trail project (unanimous)
- Approved $598,005 contract with Tyler Technologies for new recording system (consent)
- Approved $3,510,520 MHSA Innovation proposal for REST at Everhart Village (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance prohibiting parking on paved portions of Cherokee Road (unanimous)
- Approved $250,000 budget adjustment for Jail HVAC project (consent)
- Appointed David Arvonen to Water Commission private well seat (3-2)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, resolutions, and amendments. Key items include approving a $1.5M contract for a small business grant program, a $700,000 behavioral health agreement, and several public works and property items. The agenda is largely routine administrative approvals.
- Approve contract with 3CORE to administer Butte Business Stabilization Small Business Grant Program II, not to exceed $1.5M
- Approve agreement with Aurora Behavioral Healthcare for inpatient psychiatric services, not to exceed $700,000
- Approve indigent defense contract with Jeff Raven, not to exceed $373,648
- Adopt resolution prohibiting parking on paved portions of Cherokee Road
- Approve lease amendment #4 with Performance Modular for Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility offices, $1,876.88/month
The Board unanimously adopted an urgency ordinance extending the reconstruction period for legal nonconforming structures under Chapter 53 (Camp Fire Recovery) to December 31, 2022. It also approved a consent agenda including contracts for behavioral health, small business grants, and body-worn cameras, plus a General Plan Amendment and Rezone for a Dayton Road parcel. Letters of support for AB 1773 and AB 2020 were approved, and an employment contract for the County Surveyor was renewed.
- Adopted urgency ordinance extending Camp Fire reconstruction period to Dec. 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $1.5M contract with 3CORE for small business grant program (consent agenda)
- Approved $863,876 contract amendment with Axon for body-worn cameras (consent agenda)
- Approved General Plan Amendment and Rezone for 2376/2384 Dayton Road (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for AB 1773 (Williamson Act subventions) (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for AB 2020 (gravely disabled definition) (unanimous)
- Approved employment contract for County Surveyor Bill Bridgnell (unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment with Butte Environmental Council for recycling outreach (unanimous)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, budget adjustments, and policy adoptions. Key items include approving an amended Community Corrections Partnership spending plan with a $78,050 budget adjustment, ratifying a $177,970 environmental review contract for CDBG-DR multifamily housing, and amending the salary ordinance across several departments. The meeting is largely routine, with no major public hearings or controversial items listed.
- Amended AB 109 spending plan: $9,454,937 allocated, $78,050 budget adjustment (4/5 vote required)
- Ratify $177,970 contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers for CDBG-DR environmental review
- Amend salary ordinance: add/delete positions in Behavioral Health, Child Support, Library, Public Health, Treasurer-Tax Collector
- Approve $700,000 contract with Heritage Oaks Hospital for inpatient psychiatric services
- Adopt CDBG Federal Labor Standards Compliance Policy
The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda (with item 3.03 pulled and later approved separately), adopted multiple resolutions and contracts, and directed staff to align the termination of the local COVID-19 disaster proclamation with the federal and state termination date. The Board also approved a letter supporting AB 1599, which would repeal Proposition 47, and authorized submission of a Notice of Intent to Comply with SB 1383 organic waste regulations.
- Approved consent agenda items 3.01-3.16 except 3.03 (unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment with AECOM for groundwater monitoring (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for AB 1599 (Proposition 47 repeal) (4-0-1, Ritter abstained)
- Adopted resolution authorizing SB 1383 Notice of Intent to Comply (unanimous)
- Approved $328,757 contract with SCS Engineers for Neal Road landfill master plan (unanimous)
- Directed staff to align local COVID disaster proclamation termination with federal/state (3-2)
- Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year employment contract for Chief Probation Officer Wayne Barley (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including budget adjustments, contracts, and resolutions. Key actions include approving $1.7 million in ARPA funds for pallet shelters in Chico, a letter to CalOES about FEMA road repair denials, and several contract amendments for homeless services.
- Approve $1.7M ARPA budget adjustment for pallet shelters in Chico
- Approve letter to CalOES requesting support for FEMA road repair reimbursement ($153M in damages)
- Increase workers' comp trust fund from $175,000 to $375,000
- Extend contracts for emergency shelter services (Catalyst, True North, United Way) to June 30, 2022
- Authorize bids for Pentz Road and New Skyway rehabilitation projects
The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda (4-0-1, Chair Connelly absent), which included adopting the 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platforms, a $1.7 million ARPA budget adjustment for homeless shelter in Chico, and a letter to CalOES requesting FEMA reimbursement changes for disaster-damaged roads. Item 3.07 (United Way contract amendment) was pulled for later consideration. The Board also made several appointments to boards and commissions, approved a budget adjustment for the Paradise Library self-serve system, and extended the Interim Health Officer's contract.
- Adopted consent agenda including 2022 legislative platforms (4-0-1)
- Approved $1.7M ARPA budget adjustment for Chico homeless shelter (4-0-1)
- Approved letter to CalOES requesting FEMA reimbursement changes for roads (4-0-1)
- Appointed Robert Crowe to Housing Authority District 3 seat (4-0-1)
- Appointed Sarah Richter to Housing Authority District 5 seat (4-0-1)
- Appointed Regina Sayles-Lambert as Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner (4-0-1)
- Approved $50,000 budget adjustment for Paradise Library self-serve system (4-0-1)
- Extended Interim Health Officer contract through Sept 2022, increased pay by $60,690 (4-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will elect a chair and vice chair for 2022 and consider a consent agenda of routine items, including agreements, budget adjustments, and a property conveyance. The most consequential item is the conveyance of the Southside Oroville Community Center to the Oroville Southside Community Improvement Association, which involves surplus declarations and a settlement agreement.
- Approve agreement with Butte County Superior Court for Dispute Resolution Program, not-to-exceed $44,000
- Approve letter of support for Safer3's grant application for Oroville Dam high release inundation modeling
- Convey Southside Oroville Community Center (2959 Lower Wyandotte Road) to Oroville Southside Community Improvement Association
- Approve contracts for on-call floodplain and watershed management with three firms, each not-to-exceed $500,000
- Approve budget adjustments for tenant improvements at 202 and 205 Mira Loma Drive, Oroville, and 7204 Skyway, Paradise
The Board of Supervisors elected Bill Connelly as Chair and Tod Kimmelshue as Vice Chair for 2022, each by a 3-2 vote with Supervisors Lucero and Ritter dissenting. The Board also approved the consent agenda unanimously, including agreements, budget adjustments, and a property conveyance. Several items were pulled for later consideration, including the Housing Authority appointment and the Hmong Cultural Center report.
- Elected Bill Connelly as Board Chair (3-2)
- Elected Tod Kimmelshue as Vice Chair (3-2)
- Approved consent agenda unanimously, including $44,000 dispute resolution agreement and $200,000 contract for Neal Road facility report
- Approved conveyance of Southside Oroville Community Center to OSCIA (Resolution 22-001/22-002)
- Approved simplified permit process for agricultural hoop structures (3-2)
- Introduced Salary Ordinance and waived first reading (unanimous)
- Directed Public Works to use PGE settlement funds for disaster project cash flow (unanimous)
- Continued green waste disposal pilot program with lessons learned (unanimous)