Butte County public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting with a consent agenda and public comment. The only substantive action item is a proposed contract with a law firm for legal services related to the county's 2021 redistricting plan. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Contract with Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni LLP for redistricting legal services; rates from $465 to $695 per hour
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider adopting a resolution to participate in the No Place Like Home program and apply for $3,472,005 in state funds to develop Oleander Community Housing, a 38-unit affordable housing complex for homeless adults with severe mental illness. The project, proposed by Behavioral Health and Pacific West Communities, would be located off the Esplanade in Chico. The Board will also consider approving updated bylaws for the Local Child Care Planning Council.
- Resolution to apply for $3,472,005 in No Place Like Home funds for Oleander Community Housing (38 units, off Esplanade, Chico)
- Approval of updated bylaws for Butte County Local Child Care Planning Council
- Authorization for Chair to sign LPC certification statement
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and agreements, including amendments for behavioral health staffing and services, subrecipient agreements for food distribution, and resolutions on appropriation limits and grant participation. The board will also accept a financial report and recognize a retiree.
- Contract amendment with California Locums, P.C. for psychiatric services, increasing by $1,100,000 to $1,700,000
- Agreement with Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health for Crisis Residential Treatment, not to exceed $855,000
- Subrecipient agreement with Community Action Agency for food distribution, not to exceed $320,432
- Subrecipient agreement with Chico State Enterprises (Passages) for senior meal delivery, not to exceed $218,501
- Resolution authorizing participation in the Public Defense Pilot Program with $287,130 allocation
The Board approved a $1,501,000 budget adjustment from the General Fund to continue non-congregate shelter operations (Project Roomkey) through January 31, 2022. It also approved seven contracts totaling $3,705,017 for homeless housing and services under HHAP Rounds 1 and 2, and a resolution to apply for $3,472,005 in No Place Like Home funding for a 38-unit supportive housing project in Chico. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a water diversion agreement amendment.
- Approved $1,501,000 budget adjustment for shelter operations (unanimous)
- Approved 7 HHAP contracts totaling $3,705,017 (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to apply for $3,472,005 NPLH funding (unanimous)
- Approved $730,000 for jail boiler/water heater replacement (unanimous)
- Approved $345,164 in change orders for Midway Road Bridge (unanimous)
- Approved Undersheriff contract for Matthew Calkins (unanimous)
- Approved $2,572,938 amendment for immunization program (unanimous)
- Approved water diversion agreement amendment (4-0-1, Lucero abstained)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider eight draft maps for redrawing county supervisory district boundaries based on the 2020 census, including three new consultant-drawn maps (A8, A9, A10) and several alternatives. The board may direct staff to bring one or more maps back for adoption, request amendments, or take no action. The board will also vote on acquiring about 244 acres near the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, including a donation and a $708,000 purchase.
- Review of eight redistricting draft maps (A8, A9, A10, A5, A5-B, A5-C, Chico N/S Foothills E/W, A7)
- Acquisition of ~244 acres abutting Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility from Nance Canyon Partners, L.P.
- Donation of ~126 acres (APNs 040-600-032 and 040-600-063)
- Purchase of ~118 acres (APN 040-600-084) for $708,000
- Public comment period
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider rescinding a motion from the November 22, 2021 special meeting that directed the redistricting consultant to create new draft maps with specific conditions, and then reissue the same direction. This action is taken to ensure transparency regarding the earlier motion-and-vote process. The board will also take public comment.
- Rescind Nov 22 action directing consultant to return with maps meeting listed conditions (two valley districts, Chico split by school district lines, Oroville split by Feather River, etc.)
- Reissue same direction to consultant for future maps
- Public comment period
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will decide between two proposed district maps for the 2021 redistricting process: consultant draft Map A6 and Supervisor Teeter's Map #69836. The board may approve one map by resolution or direct amendments for a future meeting. Public comment will be taken before the decision.
- Approve resolution selecting consultant Map A6 or Map #69836 for supervisory districts
- Public comment on redistricting maps
- Maps available for public review for 7 days prior to meeting
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Chico for $1.7 million in ARPA funds to purchase 177 pallet shelters for homeless individuals. They will also review draft redistricting maps and provide direction on selecting a final map. The agenda includes routine items like reauthorizing teleconference meetings and closed session discussions.
- Approve MOU with City of Chico for $1.7M ARPA funding for 177 pallet shelters
- Select final redistricting map (consultant map A6 or Supervisor Teeter's map #69836)
- Reauthorize teleconference meetings under AB 361 through December 18, 2021
- Closed session: performance evaluations for 14 department heads and one potential litigation case
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider a consent item to correct a state housing grant resolution and a regular agenda item to approve a $130,000 change order for the Workday software project, which has been delayed to January 1, 2022. The change order requires a 4/5 vote and a budget adjustment from General Fund contingencies.
- Resolution to rescind and replace Resolution No. 21-158 to correct the Housing Navigators Program title and authorizing statutes
- Approve $130,000 change order from Alight Solutions for Workday ERP implementation
- Approve capital asset authority and budget adjustment of $130,000 from General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies
- Workday go-live date pushed from October 1, 2021 to January 1, 2022
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on a consent agenda containing multiple contracts, agreements, and resolutions. Key items include a revenue agreement for a tri-county pesticide disposal project, adoption of housing rehabilitation guidelines, approval of change orders for the jail HVAC and roof project, and a new lease for county services in Paradise. The agenda is largely routine administrative actions, with no major policy debates or public hearings listed.
- Revenue agreement with DPR for Tri-County Pesticide Disposal Project, not-to-exceed $200,000
- Adopt HOME Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines for $500,000 grant
- Approve change orders #1-6 for Butte County Jail HVAC and roof project, total $462,140.84
- Lease agreement with Youth For Change for 7200 and 7204 Skyway, Paradise, $785,743.20 over 5 years
- Contract amendment with Raney Planning & Management, Inc. increasing max to $310,000
The Board adopted an urgency ordinance extending temporary Camp Fire recovery housing rules to December 31, 2022, while allowing the transitory period to expire March 31, 2022. It tabled a memorandum of understanding with the City of Chico for $1.7 million in ARPA funds for pallet shelters, pending language revisions. The Board also approved the 2022-2024 economic development strategy update and denied a tentative parcel map appeal.
- Adopted urgency ordinance extending Camp Fire recovery housing rules to Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Tabled ARPA MOU with City of Chico for $1.7M pallet shelters (4-1)
- Approved 2022-2024 Regional Economic Development Strategy update (unanimous)
- Denied appeal and tentative parcel map TPM19-0002 (unanimous)
- Approved $130,000 change order for Workday software implementation (unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment with Raney Planning & Management, Inc. (3-2)
- Approved consent agenda including pesticide disposal project and jail HVAC change orders (unanimous)
- Appointed Donna Bayliss to NSVIRWM Board (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is considering a consent agenda item to accept a $40,000 grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Rural Fire Capacity Program. The grant funds wildland personal protective equipment for volunteer firefighters, with a required $20,000 local match already budgeted. The board will vote on adopting a resolution and approving the grant agreement.
- Grant award of $40,000 from CAL FIRE for Rural Fire Capacity Program
- Funds for wildland PPE: fire shelters, helmets, goggles, ear protection, gloves, communications equipment
- Requires $20,000 local match included in FY 2021-22 budget
- Grant term from approval through June 30, 2022
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes applying for CalHome disaster assistance funds for first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance and owner-occupied rehabilitation, along with several budget adjustments and contract amendments. The board will also vote on a side letter expanding vacation buy-back for all bargaining units and a salary ordinance amendment.
- Apply for $800,000 CalHome grant for first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance
- Apply for $1,850,000 CalHome grant for owner-occupied rehabilitation and ADU technical assistance
- Approve $6,902,034 budget adjustment for additional state allocations
- Approve $13,337 budget adjustment for Fire Prevention vehicle purchase
- Amend copier contract with Ray Morgan Company, increasing not-to-exceed to $3,835,580
The Board approved resolutions to apply for CalHome disaster assistance funds for first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance ($800,000) and owner-occupied housing rehabilitation/ADU technical assistance ($1,850,000), both pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. It also approved a $6.9 million budget adjustment for state allocations, contracts for on-call engineering services, and a COVID-19 contact tracing contract with Public Health Institute. The Board denied an appeal of a Minor Use Permit for a special event facility at 400 Marmore Road, upholding the Planning Commission's approval.
- Approved CalHome application for $800,000 first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance (unanimous)
- Approved CalHome application for $1,850,000 owner-occupied rehab and ADU technical assistance (unanimous)
- Approved $6,902,034 budget adjustment for state allocations (unanimous)
- Approved 3 on-call engineering contracts, $500,000 each (unanimous)
- Approved $1,170,911 contract with Public Health Institute for COVID-19 contact tracing (unanimous)
- Denied appeal of Minor Use Permit MUP20-0002 for special event facility (3-1-1)
- Approved 2.03% ECI increase to Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
- Appointed Brad Mattson and Audrey Stephens to Drainage District 200 (3-0-2)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including budget adjustments for fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22, several contracts for legal, behavioral health, and homeless services, and land conservation agreements. The most consequential items are the budget adjustments, which total over $10 million in additional appropriations for the current fiscal year.
- FY 2021-22 budget adjustments totaling $10,491,342 in additional appropriations (4/5 vote required)
- FY 2020-21 year-end budget adjustments with $1,551,433 in increased appropriations
- Contract amendment with Netsmart Technologies for electronic health records, increasing by $369,182 to not exceed $4,326,910
- Agreement with Healthy Rural California for psychiatry residency program development, not to exceed $235,839
- Notice of nonrenewal for Williamson Act contracts on Oregon Gulch Road parcels
The Board of Supervisors committed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to multiple projects, including backfilling $10.46M already spent and approving approximately $10.7M for round one proposals. A $1.7M allocation for 177 pallet shelters through the Homeless Chico Partnership was approved on a 3-2 vote. The Board also extended temporary housing provisions under Chapter 53 for one year and approved the consent agenda, including a $2.13M road project completion and various contracts.
- Approved ARPA round one funding, backfilling $10,455,550 spent and ~$10.7M for new projects (unanimous)
- Approved $1.7M for 177 pallet shelters via Homeless Chico Partnership (3-2)
- Extended temporary housing ordinance Chapter 53 for one year (unanimous)
- Approved $2M for Palermo water projects in round two ARPA funding (unanimous)
- Approved $1M for broadband and $2M for Colby Mountain Trail/Vets Memorial (4-1)
- Approved $33,704.38 lien for nuisance abatement at 13789 Granada Drive (unanimous)
- Accepted Midway Road Rehabilitation Project completion at $2,129,497 (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution continuing teleconference meetings under AB 361 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider certifying the official results of the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election, as submitted by the County Clerk-Recorder. They will also consider adopting a resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month. The agenda contains only these two items, both routine in nature.
- Certification of statement of votes cast for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
- Resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15, 2021)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on a consent agenda that includes a $16 million CAL FIRE fire protection agreement, joining a broadband authority, and several contracts and budget adjustments. They will also hear a COVID-19 update and public comments. The agenda includes corrections and a continued hearing.
- CAL FIRE cooperative agreement for FY 2021-22, max $16,002,881, adds Assistant Fire Chief position
- Join Golden State Connect Authority JPA for rural broadband expansion, no financial impact
- Contract with MGT for SB 90 claiming services, not-to-exceed $63,500, term through June 2026
- Budget adjustment of $131,200 for SAFER grant for volunteer firefighter recruitment
- Contract with Skyway House for substance use disorder treatment for veterans court, not-to-exceed $35,373
The Board of Supervisors upheld an appeal by the Butte County Farm Bureau and denied Tentative Parcel Map TPM19-0007, which sought to subdivide 6.9 acres at 4114 Keefer Road into three parcels. The motion also denied the associated Agricultural Buffer Unusual Circumstance Exception Request and directed a refund of all funds paid by the applicant. The vote was 3-1-1, with Supervisor Ritter absent.
- Upheld appeal and denied Tentative Parcel Map TPM19-0007 (3-1-1)
- Denied Agricultural Buffer Unusual Circumstance Exception Request (3-1-1)
- Approved consent agenda with corrections, pulling item 3.13 (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance discontinuing exploratory wells, allowing exploration holes (passed with 2 nays)
- Approved $1,817,725 change order for Evidence Storage Building & Morgue project (4-0-1)
- Approved contract with LSCE for Palermo Clean Water grant application, $364,862 (4-0-1)
- Approved MOU with South Feather Water and Power Agency for Palermo project (4-0-1)
- Approved $16,784.94 lien for nuisance abatement at 14988 Nimshew Rd (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including approving contracts, resolutions, and budget adjustments. Notable actions include setting the FY 2021-22 tax rates, renewing a tax software contract, and waiving building permit fees for a homeless shelter project.
- Approve revenue agreement with CDFA for High Risk Pest Exclusion Program, not-to-exceed $37,614
- Renew Megabyte Systems tax software contract for $244,643 plus $5,000 capital asset
- Adopt resolution setting FY 2021-22 tax rates, including voter-approved school bonds
- Approve contract amendment with Netsmart for electronic health record, increase of $364,099 to $4,321,877
- Waive building permit fees for CHAT's Everhart Village homeless shelter, estimated $6,830
The Board voted 3-2 to continue the local COVID-19 disaster proclamation rather than terminate it, and directed staff to send a letter to the Legislature regarding an alternative process. The Board also adopted the consent agenda, which included numerous contracts and resolutions, and took action on several regular agenda items, including approving a 3% salary increase for Board members and waiving building permit fees for the Everhart Village project.
- Voted 3-2 to keep the COVID-19 local emergency proclamation active.
- Approved a 3% salary increase for Board members, raising annual pay to $62,827.
- Waived building permit fees for Chico Housing Action Team's Everhart Village project.
- Adopted ordinance to join the Partnership Healthplan of California Commission.
- Awarded three Job Order Contracts to North Star Construction, Knife River Construction, and RCI General Engineering.
- Approved $40,000 from General Fund for drought funding applications for four small water systems.
- Approved contract amendments for HEAP funding with Caminar, CHAT, Community Action Agency, and Youth for Change.
- Approved contract amendment with Compliance SFO, Inc. for risk assessment at Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is considering a consent agenda that includes several property purchases, contracts, and budget adjustments. The most significant item is the acquisition of two properties on Pearson Road in Paradise for $562,000 to establish a permanent Public Works yard, replacing the one destroyed in the 2018 Camp Fire. Other items include contracts for construction projects, a boiler replacement, and various budget adjustments.
- Acquisition of 541 and 539 Pearson Road, Paradise for $562,000 (Camp Fire insurance reimbursable)
- Contract with Ginno Construction for $719,970 for Chico Public Health WIC/CCS relocation
- Contract with TNT Industrial Contractors for $275,268 for boiler replacement at 9 County Center Drive
- Contract with Chico Scrap Metal for metal recycling at Neal Road facility, not-to-exceed $252,000
- Budget adjustment of $368,500 for solar project at 155 Nelson Avenue
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including ratifying a local emergency declaration due to the Dixie Fire, approving various grants and contracts, and setting public hearings for road name changes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
- Ratify local emergency proclamation for Dixie Fire (August 3, 2021)
- Approve $47,751 cooperative agreement with CDFA for Bee Safe Program
- Approve HUD grants for SEARCH II ($34,090) and SEARCH III ($34,172) to lease housing for chronically homeless
- Approve contract amendment with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange for state advocacy, increasing by $120,000 to $400,000
- Set public hearings for road name changes: Lake Madrone Road to Madrone Way and Oroville Dam Drive to Oroville Dam Crest Road
The Board approved a $2.98 million budget adjustment for HVAC airflow and filtration enhancements across county facilities, and extended the shelter crisis declaration through June 30, 2024 (4-1). They also approved contracts for narcotic treatment services, a household hazardous waste facility, and marine/security services, among other items.
- Approved $2.98M HVAC airflow and filtration enhancements (unanimous)
- Extended shelter crisis declaration through June 30, 2024 (4-1)
- Approved $2,013,480 contract with Aegis for narcotic treatment (unanimous)
- Approved $12M contract with NRC for hazardous waste facility (unanimous)
- Approved $2,610,643 agreement with DWR for marine/security services (unanimous)
- Approved $35,304.39 lien for nuisance abatement (unanimous)
- Approved 3% wage increases and $1,500 COVID payments for multiple employee groups (unanimous)
- Approved $198,999 security camera contract with Gaynor Telesystems (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the final appropriations for the FY 2021-22 budget, along with a consent agenda containing numerous contracts, grant agreements, and program guidelines. Items include contracts for behavioral health training, micro-enterprise assistance, legal services, and emergency housing vouchers. The board will also vote on budget adjustments and a salary ordinance amendment.
- Adopt resolution for FY 2021-22 budget appropriations, authorizing Auditor-Controller adjustments
- Contract with CIBHS for behavioral health training, not-to-exceed $133,475
- Contract amendment with Willow Glen Care Center, increasing by $250,005 to $1,089,885
- Approve $224,367 in FFY19 Homeland Security Grant spending for equipment and training
- Contracts with 3CORE ($144,516) and Butte College SBDC ($87,984) for micro-enterprise assistance
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a local drought emergency proclamation, enabling the county to seek state and federal disaster funds. It also approved side letter agreements with multiple employee unions, granting 3% wage increases and $1,500 one-time payments to most groups, with 7% increases for certain correctional and deputy sheriff classifications. The board postponed a decision on the compost facility project and directed staff to return with more information.
- Approved Resolution No. 21-085 proclaiming a local drought emergency for Butte County.
- Approved side letter agreements with 12 employee bargaining units, including 3% wage increases and $1,500 COVID-19 recognition payments for most, and 7% increases for correctional deputies and sheriff's deputies.
- Approved the consent agenda, including contracts for behavioral health services, micro-enterprise assistance, and legal services.
- Approved a contract with RUSH Personnel Services for temporary staffing, not to exceed $1,000,000.
- Appointed Christina Buck as Interim Director of Water and Resource Conservation, effective July 3, 2021, for up to six months, at a salary of $130,481 per year.
- Approved a contract with Tri County Treatment for residential alcohol and drug abuse treatment, not to exceed $1,314,000.
- Waived the first reading of an ordinance to limit tobacco product access, allowing code enforcement to cite clerks who sell to minors.
- Postponed a decision on the compost facility project at Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility, directing staff to return at the next meeting.
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with multiple agreements for behavioral health services, including psychiatric and nursing staffing, outreach, and housing assistance, totaling over $3 million. They will also review and certify an Environmental Impact Report for the USDA's wildlife damage management program. The meeting includes public comment and agenda changes.
- Approve agreement with USDA for Integrated Wildlife Damage Management, not-to-exceed $80,920, and certify EIR
- Approve $600,000 contract with California Locums for psychiatric services
- Approve $800,000 contract with Golden State Physician Services for psychiatric services
- Approve $323,963 agreement with African American Family and Cultural Center for outreach services
- Approve MHSA Program and Expenditure Plan Update for FY 2021-22
The Butte County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included numerous contracts and agreements for behavioral health services, county administration, and other departments. The board also approved several regular agenda items, including contracts for mental health services, a redistricting contract, and an urgency ordinance related to Camp Fire recovery. Direction was provided to staff on several items, including the budget and water issues.
- Approved the consent agenda unanimously, including agreements for behavioral health services, county administration, and other items.
- Approved agreements with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., Traditions Psychology Group, and other providers for mental health services.
- Approved a contract with Redistricting Partners to manage the 2021 redistricting process.
- Adopted an urgency ordinance amending Chapter 53 'Camp Fire Recovery' relating to limited density owner built rural dwelling regulations.
- Approved a memorandum of understanding with Sutter County for the Family Urgency Response System.
- Approved a contract with United Way for rapid rehousing and emergency shelter services.
- Approved six contracts related to emergency COVID-19 response services.
- Approved Butte County joining the CA Can't Wait Coalition.
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with 18 items, including contract amendments, new agreements, and ordinance changes. Key actions include approving an amended noxious weed grant, increasing funding for narcotic treatment and psychiatric services, and adopting amendments to the county's medical and nonmedical marijuana ordinances. The board will also vote on letters of support for property insurance in the wildland-urban interface and the return of DMV services to Paradise.
- Approve amended CDFA noxious weed grant, increasing max payable by $31,999 to $63,998
- Increase Aegis Treatment Centers narcotic replacement therapy contract by $342,365 to $2,166,325
- Adopt two ordinances amending medical and nonmedical marijuana codes regarding enforcement notices and liens
- Approve letter supporting affordable property insurance in the wildland-urban interface
- Approve letter supporting return of DMV services in Paradise
The Butte County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution to opt out of AB 1976 (Laura's Law), committing $283,825 in PG&E settlement funds as local match for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications. The board also approved a free residential green waste disposal pilot program at the Neal Road facility, set a budget hearing for June 22, 2021, and approved numerous contracts and agreements on the consent agenda.
- Adopted Resolution No. 21-075 to opt out of AB 1976 Laura's Law (unanimous)
- Committed $283,825 in PG&E settlement funds for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program match (unanimous)
- Approved free residential green waste disposal pilot program at Neal Road facility (unanimous)
- Set budget hearing for June 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 32 items (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Housing Tools for CDBG-DR Multifamily Housing Program (unanimous)
- Approved letter responding to State Board of Forestry fire safe regulations (unanimous)
- Approved three contract amendments with Department of Water Resources for State Water Project allocation (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, grant approvals, and resolutions. Key items include approving a $307,317 homeland security grant for equipment purchases, a contract amendment for behavioral health housekeeping, and several social services contracts. The board will also adopt resolutions recognizing CalFresh Awareness Month and Resource Parent Appreciation Day.
- Approve $307,317 FFY20 HSGP grant for fire and police equipment, including $58,987 for Chico PD fire protection sets and $33,960 for night vision goggles
- Amend contract with Clean King by DeHart Inc. for environmental housekeeping, increasing by $165,325 to $247,986
- Approve $230,000 agreement with Healthy Rural California for psychiatric residency consulting
- Approve $826,848 contract with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for child welfare facilitation
- Approve $197,840 design services amendment for Evidence Storage Building and Morgue project
The Butte County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to eliminate the exploratory well program, offering customers the choice to drill an exploratory borehole (destroyed same day) or drill a well through the parcel clearance process. The board also approved a $30 million federal infrastructure letter of support, awarded a road rehabilitation contract to Knife River Construction, and waived first readings of ordinances amending the medical and nonmedical marijuana ordinances. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including multiple contracts and resolutions.
- Eliminated exploratory well program, offering borehole or well-drilling options (3-2)
- Approved letter of support for $30M in federal infrastructure funds (unanimous)
- Awarded Midway Road Rehabilitation contract to Knife River Construction (unanimous)
- Waived first readings of ordinances amending Medical and Nonmedical Marijuana Ordinances (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 20+ contracts, amendments, and resolutions (unanimous)
- Approved $73,000 lien and $6,306 special assessment for nuisance abatement at 11269 Dawn Terrace (unanimous)
- Approved $12,000 lien and $6,063 special assessment for nuisance abatement at 0 Blackhawk Trail (4-0-1)
- Authorized use of community cost share funds for fire training tower purchase and installation (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board will receive information on the Town of Paradise's preferred regional sewer project, which would pipe wastewater to the Chico Water Pollution Control Plant. The Board is asked to accept the report and provide direction to staff on environmental issues to submit in response to the project's Notice of Preparation (NOP) during the public comment period.
- Town of Paradise sewer project environmental review (EIR)
- Regional alternative piping wastewater to Chico Water Pollution Control Plant
- NOP posted May 3, 2021; 30-day public scoping period underway
- Public scoping meetings scheduled for May 13 and May 25, 2021
- Action requested: accept information and direct staff on NOP response
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, grants, and budget adjustments. Key items include agreements for vocational services, homeless data management, residential treatment, and transitional housing, as well as budget adjustments for the Oroville Spillway case and fire equipment purchases. The board will also adopt resolutions for Mental Health Awareness Month and a COVID-19 prevention policy for employees.
- Contract with Dreamcatchers for vocational services, $129,396
- Grant from Healthy Rural California for Drug Free Communities, $91,374
- Budget adjustment for Oroville Spillway case expenses, $224,977
- Contract with Bitfocus for HMIS software, $71,851
- Purchase of water tender for $418,000
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved committing $500,000 in PG&E settlement funds for a radio-based emergency alert system and authorized the capital asset purchase. They also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts and budget adjustments, and held public hearings on nuisance abatement liens. The meeting included updates on COVID-19, the North Complex Fire, and the Town of Paradise Sewer Project.
- Approved $500,000 PG&E settlement funds for radio-based emergency alert system (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with 26 items, including contracts and resolutions (unanimous)
- Approved budget adjustment for Oroville Spillway Failure Case expenses (unanimous)
- Approved budget adjustment and capital asset purchase for water tender replacement (unanimous)
- Adopted COVID-19 Prevention Policy for employees with amendment (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Sacramento County for coroner services (unanimous)
- Approved lien of $25,000 and special assessment of $7,204.49 for nuisance abatement at 60 Mountain View Dr (3-2)
- Approved lien of $100,000 and special assessment of $6,009.99 for nuisance abatement at 0 Powell Ridge Rd (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving a policy for the $252 million PG&E settlement fund, a $20 million contribution to the Safety Pension Trust, and several contract amendments and budget adjustments. The board will also discuss a resolution for a federal homeland security grant application and a subrecipient agreement with the Oroville Rescue Mission for homeless services.
- Approve PG&E Settlement Fund Policy for $204.4 million net settlement
- Approve $20 million budget adjustment to Safety Pension Trust (4/5 vote required)
- Authorize application for $281,822 Homeland Security grant
- Approve $399,101 subrecipient agreement with Oroville Rescue Mission for homeless case management
- Approve contract amendment with JW Software, Inc. increasing by $157,944 to $265,044
The Board approved the PG&E Settlement Fund Policy and a related budget adjustment, including a prepayment of the unfunded liability, both by a 4-0-1 vote with Supervisor Teeter absent. They also awarded a contract to Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for the landfill gas system expansion at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility. Several code enforcement liens and special assessments were approved, with some votes split.
- Approved PG&E Settlement Fund Policy (4-0-1)
- Approved budget adjustment for PG&E Settlement Fund, including prepayment of unfunded liability (4-0-1)
- Awarded contract to Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for Module 4 Landfill Gas System Expansion (4-0-1)
- Approved lien of $53,000 and special assessment of $7,960.49 for CE20-00653 (3-2)
- Approved lien of $25,000 and special assessment of $5,543.22 for CE20-00804 (4-1)
- Approved special assessment of $5,314.81 for CE20-00535 (3-2)
- Approved lien of $31,500 and special assessment of $4,979.55 for CE20-00842 (3-2)
- Approved lien of $69,500 and special assessment of $9,514.62 for CE20-00498 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider approving the Final Subdivision Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Sierra Moon Subdivision, Phase 4, a 14-lot public street subdivision in North Chico. The developer, Schuster Homes Inc., has requested to defer remaining improvements until after the map is recorded, backed by a Letter of Credit. The County Surveyor has found the map in conformance with the tentative map and county code.
- Approve Final Subdivision Map for Sierra Moon Subdivision, Phase 4 (14 lots, west side of Hicks Lane, North Chico)
- Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Schuster Homes Inc.
- Defer construction of remaining Phase 4 improvements until after Final Map recording, secured by Letter of Credit
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with budget adjustments, contract amendments, and resolutions. Key items include accepting $5.78 million in federal COVID-19 homeless assistance funding, amending an opioid prevention grant, and approving several professional service contracts. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and recognitions.
- Approve $5,776,946 in ESG-CV2 homeless assistance funding and add two program analyst positions
- Amend DHCS opioid prevention grant by $43,494 to $1,369,494
- Approve $206,860 audit contract extension with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, total $794,000
- Approve $50,000 sole-source contract with Fehr & Peers for transportation analysis
- Adopt resolution recognizing Enloe Medical Center as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will decide whether to appoint someone to the Biggs-West Gridley Water District board or order an election, and will discuss which local projects to prioritize for federal community project funding (earmarks).
- Appointment to Biggs-West Gridley Water District Board of Directors; candidates: Clark Becker, Cheryl A. Gorden, Douglas Rudd, Eric J. Sligar
- Option to order an election for the water district vacancy per Government Code section 1780(f)
- Discussion on Community Project Funding Program and County Project Priorities
- Deadline for House project submissions is week of April 26, 2021; limited to 10 projects per district
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including adopting an ordinance to ban needle exchange programs in unincorporated areas, approving opioid treatment grants, and accepting state and federal funds for housing and rental assistance. The board will also vote on various contracts, budget adjustments, and resolutions.
- Adopt ordinance banning needle exchange or distribution programs in unincorporated areas
- Approve $416,000 grant agreement with Advocates for Human Potential for opioid treatment in Chico
- Approve $264,000 grant amendment for opioid treatment in Oroville
- Accept $6,516,780 federal allocation for State Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- Approve $278,386 purchase of Rubrik backup solution for data protection
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting Ordinance No. 4201 banning needle exchange or distribution programs. The board also approved letters of opposition to state legislation and regulations related to syringe exchange services, with some abstentions. Additionally, the board directed staff to draft a detailed response to new Board of Forestry regulations and to return with more information on regional projects for potential federal funding.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4201 banning the establishment and operation of needle exchange or distribution programs.
- Approved a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 1344 regarding needle and syringe exchange services (4-0-1, Supervisor Lucero abstaining).
- Approved a letter of opposition to proposed state regulations on syringe exchange consistency (3-0-2, Supervisors Lucero and Ritter abstaining).
- Approved an employment agreement amendment for County Counsel and directed staff to update the board on recruitment within 6 months.
- Directed staff to draft a detailed response letter on the impacts of new Board of Forestry regulations on fire rebuilds.
- Approved a budget adjustment for COVID-19 response expenses for Project Roomkey and directed staff to provide a cost breakdown.
- Approved a memorandum of understanding for an inter-agency system of care for children, youth, and families.
- Directed staff to return on April 13, 2021, with more information on regional projects for potential submission to Congressman LaMalfa.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a policy for the $252 million PG&E settlement fund and direct staff on how to allocate the funds for county stability, hazard mitigation, and recovery. They will also vote on a proposed ordinance banning needle exchange programs, a contract amendment for jail medical services, and a partnership with the City of Chico for homeless shelters.
- Approve PG&E Settlement Fund policy and initiatives (net $204.4M after fees)
- Introduce ordinance banning needle exchange or distribution programs in unincorporated areas
- Amend contract with California Forensic Medical Group for jail medical services, increase by $775,045 to $29,782,255
- Commit up to $500,000 from anticipated American Rescue Plan funds for Chico homeless shelter project
- Approve contract amendments for hearing officers, increase by $51,000 each to $75,000
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $2.9 million contract with Alight Solutions for Workday ERP implementation, a letter supporting federal COVID-19 relief funding, and an urgency ordinance to modify rebuild permit requirements and establish nuisance abatement procedures in the North Complex Fire area.
- Approve agreement with Alight Solutions for $2,916,312 for Workday ERP implementation services
- Approve letter supporting Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which would bring ~$43 million to Butte County
- Adopt urgency ordinance amending Chapter 54 to allow rebuild permits after debris cleanup while hazard tree removal is pending
- Ordinance adds nuisance abatement procedures and lien process for noncompliant parcels with fire debris
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, plus a regular agenda including a major substance use disorder services agreement and a resolution setting a deadline for the Alternative Debris Removal Program. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 and North Complex fire recovery.
- Contract with PlaceWorks Inc. for planning services, not-to-exceed $99,999, term through Jan 25, 2026
- Contract amendments for non-congregate shelter meal delivery: Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread (+$421,200, total $761,200) and Oroville Rescue Mission (+$40,000, total $145,000)
- Budget adjustment of $165,000 for sewer line replacement at 25 County Center Drive and 1 Court Street
- Agreement with DHCS for Drug Medi-Cal treatment services, not-to-exceed $16,146,746 over three years
- Resolution setting April 1, 2021 deadline for Alternative Debris Removal Program applications
The Board adopted an urgency ordinance amending Chapter 54 of the Butte County Code to modify rebuild permit requirements and establish nuisance abatement enforcement mechanisms in the North Complex Fire area. The ordinance was adopted by a 4-0-1 vote, with Supervisor Teeter absent. The Board also approved a letter of support for Assembly Bill 36, which would allow design-build contracting for the Town of Paradise, by a 3-2 vote.
- Adopted urgency ordinance amending Chapter 54 (North Complex Fire Recovery) to modify rebuild permit requirements and establish nuisance abatement enforcement (Ordinance No. 4200).
- Approved letter of support for Assembly Bill 36 (design-build contracting for Town of Paradise) by a 3-2 vote.
- Approved contract amendment with Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread for non-congregate shelter meal delivery services (4-0-1).
- Approved contract amendment with Oroville Rescue Mission, Inc. for non-congregate shelter meal delivery services (4-0-1).
- Approved agreement with Alight Solutions for implementation services of Workday Enterprise Resource Planning System (4-0-1).
- Approved letter of support for additional COVID-19 federal relief funding (4-0-1).
- Approved budget adjustment and capital asset authority for replacement of sanitary sewer line serving 25 County Center Drive and 1 Court Street.
- Continued contract with Dawson Landscaping for landscaping services for CSA 172 Autumn Park Subdivision for 60 days.
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider consent and regular agenda items, including adopting a new wildfire safety ordinance, approving a food bank expansion agreement, and making several appointments. The board will also vote on budget adjustments, donations, and a salary ordinance amendment.
- Adopt ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 38A (Fire Prevention and Protection) adding defensible space and vegetation clearance requirements
- Approve subrecipient agreement with Community Action Agency of Butte County for food bank expansion, not-to-exceed $260,325
- Accept donation of 2020 Chevrolet 2500 HD Silverado utility vehicle valued at $60,000 for Fire Department
- Approve salary ordinance adding Code Enforcement Officer, Public Health Microbiologist, and Public Health Nurse positions
- Accept $76,556 in donated equipment for Sheriff's Office (ballistic helmets, tactical communication devices, aviation gear)
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including a new fire prevention ordinance (4-1), a resolution supporting a 'Healthy Communities' approach to COVID-19 restrictions (3-2), and authorized transferring federal/state emergency rental assistance funds to the state program. The board also made several appointments to the Water Commission, with some candidates approved and others rejected. A request to draft a letter to Cal OES about selling FEMA housing units to Camp Fire survivors was approved (4-0-1).
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4199 replacing Fire Prevention and Protection chapter (4-1)
- Adopted Resolution supporting Healthy Communities approach to COVID-19 restrictions (3-2)
- Authorized transfer of emergency rental assistance funds to state program (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Biggs-West Gridley Water District for county crossing improvements (unanimous)
- Reappointed Mark Grover to Water Commission as District 1 rep (4-1)
- Appointed Fred Montgomery to Water Commission as District 4 rep (4-1)
- Appointed Donnie Stinnett to Water Commission as district well landowner (3-2)
- Directed staff to draft letter to Cal OES on FEMA housing unit sales (4-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider approving a nine-year agreement with Workday Inc. for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, replacing the current eFinancePlus system that will reach end of life. The action includes a capital asset purchase and a budget adjustment of $1,768,815 from General Fund contingencies for year one costs. A 4/5 vote is required.
- Approve agreement with Workday Inc. for ERP system, not-to-exceed $6,636,422
- Approve capital asset purchase for ERP system
- Budget adjustment of $1,768,815 from General Fund Appropriation for Contingencies
- Current ERP eFinancePlus from CentralSquare will lose technical support in October 2021 and functional support in June 2022
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple items. Key actions include approving contracts for psychiatric services and planning, amending COVID-19 prevention contracts with local nonprofits, and accepting a development impact fee report. The board will also consider budget adjustments for a generator at the Hall of Records and a roof repair, as well as resolutions to apply for state and federal grants.
- Approve $300,000 contract with Traditions Behavioral Health for psychiatric services
- Approve $161,800 budget for stand-by generator at Hall of Records (4/5 vote required)
- Amend COVID-19 contracts with Jesus Center (+$25,000), True North Housing Alliance (+$175,000), and Oroville Rescue Mission (+$150,000)
- Approve $99,999 contract with Raney Planning & Management for planning services
- Authorize applications for up to $291,543 (CESF) and $750,000 (Youth Reentry) in grants
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda and several regular agenda items, including a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system agreement with Workday Inc., a fire prevention ordinance update, and multiple COVID-19 contract amendments. The board also made appointments to various committees and directed staff on future agenda items. All votes were unanimous except for the fire ordinance, which passed 4-1.
- Approved Workday Inc. ERP system agreement, capital asset purchase, and budget adjustment (unanimous)
- Waived first reading of Fire Prevention and Protection ordinance, approved budget adjustment and capital asset purchase (4-1, Teeter dissenting)
- Approved contract amendments with Jesus Center, True North Housing Alliance, and Oroville Rescue Mission for COVID-19 efforts (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution authorizing public auction sale of tax-defaulted properties (unanimous)
- Approved employment contract for Director of Information Systems (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for CDBG-DR Multifamily Housing Program funding allocation (unanimous)
- Reappointed trustees to Paradise Cemetery District and made appointments to Solid Waste and Wastewater committees (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including MHSA agreement, salary ordinance, and legislative platforms (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing acceptance of approximately $7.1 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance funding for Butte County renter households. The funds, provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, would be administered by the Department of Employment and Social Services. The board will also decide whether to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the agreement and related documents.
- Acceptance of $7.1 million Emergency Rental Assistance allocation
- Authorization for CAO to execute agreement and related documents
- Funds for rent, utilities, and housing stability services for eligible renters
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will elect its chair and vice chair for 2021 and consider adopting a rotational annual election process. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts, grants, and agreements, including funding for noxious weed control, underage drinking prevention, and emergency management planning.
- Adopt rotational annual chair and vice chair election process (Supervisor Lucero)
- Revenue agreement with CDFA for Noxious Weed Grant Program, not-to-exceed $31,999.25
- Grant agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for Friday Night Live, not-to-exceed $12,000
- Grant agreement with North Valley Community Foundation Butte Strong Fund for Strengthening Families Program, not-to-exceed $50,000
- Contract with Tidal Basin Government Consulting for Emergency Operation Plan rewrite, $98,360
The Board of Supervisors elected Bill Connelly as chair and Tod Kimmelshue as vice chair for 2021, and approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions. Several urgency ordinances were adopted to support Camp Fire and North Complex Fire recovery, including temporary housing permits, hazard tree abatement, and truck laydown yards. The board also approved a contract with PlaceWorks Inc. to update the General Plan 2030 and authorized participation in the No Place Like Home program.
- Elected Bill Connelly as Chair and Tod Kimmelshue as Vice Chair (3-2)
- Approved consent agenda with 30+ items, including contracts, grants, and budget adjustments (unanimous)
- Adopted urgency ordinance for transitory temporary housing permits in Camp Fire area (unanimous)
- Adopted urgency ordinance for hazard tree nuisance abatement on noncompliant parcels (unanimous)
- Adopted urgency ordinance for temporary truck laydown yards and owner-built rural dwellings in North Complex Fire area (unanimous)
- Approved contract with PlaceWorks Inc. to update General Plan 2030 (unanimous)
- Authorized participation in No Place Like Home program and application for additional funding (unanimous)
- Approved appeal of Condition No. 22 for Tentative Parcel Map TPM19-0009 and refunded appeal fees (unanimous)