Butte County public meetings in 2022
25 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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