Butte County public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a map correction (COR24-0001/Gill) for two parcels on Midway Avenue in Durham. The correction seeks to remove a 75‑foot front‑setback requirement for APN 040‑190‑007 (lot 6) and APN 040‑190‑006 (lot 5) while keeping the 20‑foot front‑line setback. Both parcels are zoned Very Low Density Residential. The commission will hear public comments before voting on the amendment.
- Map correction (COR24-0001/Gill) to remove 75‑ft front setback for APN 040‑190‑007 and APN 040‑190‑006 on Midway Avenue, Durham (VLDR zone)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes election results, resolutions, and several contract approvals. Key decisions include a $2,261,615 contract with 19six Architects for design services for behavioral health facilities in Oroville, Gridley and Paradise, and a $300,000 legal services contract with Peter G. Washington. The board will also adopt resolutions related to Measure H implementation and approve a budget amendment for standby generators at fire stations.
- Approve $2,261,615 contract with 19six Architects for architectural and engineering design of behavioral health facilities
- Approve contract amendment with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for Measure H sales tax auditing at $300 per month plus 25% of audit findings
- Approve contract with Peter G. Washington for legal services, not‑to‑exceed $300,000 (2024‑2029)
- Adopt resolutions to implement Measure H sales tax collection and authorizations
- Approve budget amendment for emergency standby generators at fire stations 55 and 64 (project cost $485,300)
Water Commission
The Butte County Water Commission will discuss and possibly recommend up to four irrigation surface‑water supply projects in the Vina Subbasin to move forward to a fatal‑flaw analysis. The commission will also receive a presentation on the Paradise Sewer Project and provide feedback. Staff will give updates on Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant projects, upcoming 2025 commission appointments, and the draft 2025 meeting calendar, which the commission will review and approve.
- Approve minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting
- Presentation and discussion of the Paradise Sewer Project (Town of Paradise)
- Recommend up to four Vina Subbasin irrigation projects for fatal‑flaw analysis
- Update on Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program projects (information only)
- Review and approve the 2025 Water Commission meeting schedule
Technical Advisory Committee
The committee will review 2024 groundwater conditions and a draft technical memo on salinity monitoring in the Butte, Vina, and Wyandotte Creek Subbasins. Members will also discuss updates to the Butte Basin Groundwater Model and set the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Review of draft 2024 Groundwater Quality technical memo regarding salinity monitoring
- Discussion of the Inter-basin Coordination Analysis and Modeling Project
- Updates to the Butte Basin Groundwater Model (BBGM)
- Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Decision on 2025 meeting dates and times
Planning Commission
The Butte County Planning Commission will consider a project to rezone 163.12 acres of the former Tuscan Ridge Golf Course into 165 single-family residential lots, six commercial lots, and open space. The meeting will include a public hearing on the proposed Planned Development Rezone, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and Minor Use Permit.
- Public hearing on Tuscan Ridge Planned Development Rezone (PUD21-0001)
- Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM21-0002) for 165 single-family lots
- Minor Use Permit (MUP21-0002) for development in Scenic Highway Overlay Zone
- Project includes gas station/convenience store and mini-storage
- Review of September 26 and October 24, 2024 minutes
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board will adopt the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes and consider a consent agenda that includes FY 2024‑25 budget amendments reducing appropriations by $12,677,176, adding $64,514 to the General Fund contingency, and authorizing capital purchases such as 11 vehicles, a ballot extractor, a fire engine, and several county projects. It will also vote on resolutions to apply for a $160,713 Emergency Management Performance Grant, to renew local emergency proclamations for the Thompson and Park fires, and to adopt amended CalHome disaster‑assistance loan limits. Additional items include library grant allocations, behavioral‑health managed‑care agreements, and a support letter for Oroville broadband projects.
- FY 2024‑25 budget amendments: $12,677,176 reduction, $64,514 increase to General Fund contingency, and capital asset authority for 11 vehicles, a ballot extractor, a fire engine, psychiatric health facility safety upgrades, public health supply storage building, St. John’s Mountain communication site vault replacement, and Oroville Veterans Memorial Park.
- Resolution to apply for a $160,713 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) with a 50% match.
- Resolution to renew local emergency proclamations for the Thompson Fire (34 structures) and Park Fire (428 structures).
- Adoption of amended CalHome Program Guidelines increasing loan limits to $200,000 for owner‑occupied rehabilitation, $250,000 for owner‑occupied reconstruction, and $250,000 for accessory and junior accessory dwelling units.
- Behavioral health managed‑care agreements: Aurora Behavioral Healthcare (up to $80,861) and Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare (up to $180,905) for inpatient psychiatric services.
Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees
The Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees will consider the consent agenda at its November 12, 2024 meeting, which includes approving the minutes from the August 27, 2024 board meeting. No regular agenda items are listed, so no new policies, contracts, or hearings are scheduled. The meeting also fulfills the quarterly meeting requirement under Health and Safety Code section 9029.
- Approve minutes from the August 27, 2024 Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board meeting
- Quarterly compliance meeting required by Health and Safety Code section 9029 (no action required)
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a budget amendment to allocate $11 million in revenue from the voter-approved Measure H sales tax. This funding is proposed to add 119.5 positions and purchase equipment for public safety and library services.
- Budget amendment for $11 million to add 119.5 positions
- Purchase of 2 command vehicles
- Purchase of 10 computer mounts for patrol cars
- Staffing increases for Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, District Attorney’s Office, Probation Department, and Library
Planning Commission
The Butte County Planning Commission will convene to review the Brown Act, discuss general business, and approve minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting. The session is open to the public.
- Brown Act overview informational item
- Planning Manager’s Report
- Planning Commission Concerns
- 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar
- Approval of September 26, 2024 minutes
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent agenda items, including a $209,600 agreement for on‑site and telemedicine psychiatric services. They will also vote on FY 2023‑24 year‑end budget adjustments that increase appropriations by $25,850, and on a $20,000 grant with a matching contribution for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. Additional actions include ratifying a letter supporting the Atmospheric River Control Spillway at New Bullards Bar Dam and approving a three‑year lease for adult counseling services at 492 Rio Lindo Avenue, Chico.
- Approve agreement with Our Wellness Project, LLC for psychiatric and substance‑use disorder services (not‑to‑exceed $209,600, through June 30, 2025)
- Approve FY 2023‑24 year‑end budget adjustments with net increased appropriations of $25,850
- Ratify letter of support for the Atmospheric River Control (ARC) Spillway at New Bullards Bar Dam
- Approve grant agreement with CAL FIRE for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program ($20,000 grant plus $20,000 local match)
- Approve three‑year revenue lease with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service at 492 Rio Lindo Avenue, Chico ($3,056 per month, total not‑to‑exceed $110,916)
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board
The In‑Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board will approve the minutes from its August 27, 2024 meeting. It will also adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding with United Domestic Workers of America that adds multiple wage supplements for IHSS providers. The agreement is estimated to cost $1,028,994 through June 30, 2028 and may be funded from 1991 realignment revenues or the discretionary General Fund. No other regular agenda items are scheduled.
- Approve minutes for the August 27, 2024 IHSS Public Authority Board meeting
- Adopt successor MOU with United Domestic Workers of America
- Add wage supplements: $0.25/hr (immediate), $0.25/hr (12 months later), $0.50/hr (24 months later), $0.57/hr for health benefits, $0.04/hr for non‑health benefits
- Estimated total cost of wage increases: $1,028,994 over the term
- Funding to come from 1991 realignment revenues if available, otherwise discretionary General Fund
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider items on the consent agenda, including approval of a conveyance of a temporary construction easement on a portion of the 164.29‑acre parcel (APN 055-500-043) adjacent to Clark Road in Paradise. The easement, about 23,716 sq ft, will be granted to Caltrans and then to Ronald G. Knauff Living Trust for a payment of $2,500.00. The Board will also adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for Child Support Services, adding one flexibly staffed attorney position and deleting one supervisor position, funded from existing allocations.
- Approve conveyance of ~23,716 sq ft easement on Assessor's Parcel 055-500-043 adjacent to Clark Road; payment $2,500.00 to County
- Adopt resolution amending Salary Ordinance for Child Support Services: add one attorney, delete one supervisor, no change to total allocations
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider renewing local emergency proclamations for the Park and Thompson Fires while terminating those for the Apache, Grubbs, and Railbridge Fires. The body will also review requests for increased DMV staffing in Oroville to support student CDL testing.
- Renewal of local emergency proclamations for Park and Thompson Fires
- Letter to DMV regarding staffing and hours for Northwest Lineman College CDL exams
- FY 2024-25 Proposition 4 appropriation limit of $234,204,243
- Revenue agreement with CDFA for High Risk Pest Exclusion Program not-to-exceed $37,907
- Managed care agreements for psychiatric services with Heritage Oaks ($111,465) and Sierra Vista ($126,315)
Water Commission
The Butte County Water Commission canceled its October 2, 2024, regular meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2024.
- Meeting canceled
- Next meeting set for Dec. 4, 2024
- Brown Act compliance noted
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a County‑initiated amendment to the Butte County Subdivision Ordinance (Code Chapter 20) and then vote on the changes. The amendment removes a definition, revises appeal procedures, notice requirements for lot line adjustments and mergers, and updates provisions for nonconforming and adjacent parcels. An informational presentation on the Butte Utility Scale Solar Guide will also be given. General business items include the Planning Manager’s Report, Commission concerns, and approval of the August 22, 2024 minutes.
- Subdivision Ordinance Amendments – removal of definition (BCC 20‑23.5) and updates to appeals (BCC 20‑66(c),(d)1‑4, 20‑106), lot line adjustment and merger notice requirements (BCC 20‑95.1(d)(2), 20‑180.3(e)), nonconforming parcels (BCC 20‑95.1(d)(2)) and adjacent parcels (BCC 20‑174)
- Informational presentation: Butte Utility – Scale Solar Guide
- Planning Manager’s Report (general business)
- Planning Commission Concerns (general business)
- Approval of minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will vote on an urgency ordinance that sets requirements for removing structural fire debris and hazardous trees from private property after the Park and Thompson Fires. The ordinance would take effect immediately with a four‑fifths vote and requires an inspection before any removal. It also allows the County to abate emergency conditions if the ordinance is violated and supports a state‑run debris removal program that costs participants nothing, as well as an alternative contractor option.
- Adopt urgency ordinance for removal of structural fire debris and hazardous trees from private property (Park and Thompson Fires)
- Ordinance requires inspection and authorization before debris removal
- County may abate emergency conditions if ordinance violations endanger health or safety
- State‑approved private‑property debris removal program with no out‑of‑pocket cost for participants
- Alternative program permitting property owners to hire contractors for safe debris removal
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will vote on a public‑comment letter requesting the county retain discretion over the allocation of $71,185,473 in state disaster‑recovery housing funds. The agenda also includes a resolution to amend the county Conflict of Interest Code, budget adjustments to apply library grant money, a cooperative pest‑detection agreement, and capital‑asset purchases for the Department of Employment & Social Services.
- Approve letter authorizing the chair to sign a request for discretion over $71,185,473 CDBG‑DR housing funds
- Adopt resolution amending the Butte County Conflict of Interest Code
- Approve budget adjustments for $75,000 Sure Start Family Playtime grant and $60,000 Ebooks for All grant to the County Library
- Approve cooperative agreement with CDFA for exotic pest detection, not‑to‑exceed $76,048
- Authorize purchase of three vehicles ($38,000 + $76,000) and 18 modular furniture cubicles ($118,000) for the Department of Employment & Social Services
Drought Task Force
The Drought Task Force will review Senate Bill 552 regarding water shortage planning for small systems and rural communities. The body will also discuss updates to the Drought Resilience Plan and the task force charter.
- Presentation of Senate Bill 552 (SB 552) regarding water shortage planning
- Update to the Drought Preparedness and Mitigation Plan (Drought Resilience Plan)
- Discussion of the Drought and Water Shortage Task Force Charter
- Formation of a Drought Task Force Subcommittee
- Update on the Drought Resilience and Outreach Project (DROP) Grant Project
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will adopt the FY 2024‑25 property tax rates and appoint unopposed nominees for several special districts. It will also consider multiple contracts, including a disaster‑management software agreement with Veoci, a public defender contract, and a purchase of crisis‑care vehicles funded by a grant. Additional items include approval of the August 27 meeting minutes and a memorandum for a home‑visiting program.
- Adopt resolution setting FY 2024‑25 property tax rates (Auditor‑Controller's Office)
- Appointment of unopposed nominees for various special districts (Clerk‑Recorder's Office)
- Approve Veoci disaster‑management software contract, not‑to‑exceed $136,552 (County Administration)
- Approve public defender contract with Tracy Davis, not‑to‑exceed $248,184 (County Administration)
- Approve budget adjustment and purchase of 15 crisis‑care vehicles, $676,250 (Department of Behavioral Health)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees
The Board will consider consent‑agenda items, including approval of the minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting. It will adopt the recommended budget for fiscal year 2024‑25, authorizing the chair to sign the resolution. No regular‑agenda items are scheduled. The meeting also includes public comment and closed‑session sections with no items.
- Approve minutes from the July 30, 2024 Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board meeting
- Adopt Thompson Flat Cemetery District budget for FY 2024‑25 (resolution authorizing chair to sign)
County of Butte Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Board will consider two consent‑agenda items: approval of the July 30, 2024 GSA meeting minutes and adoption of a resolution authorizing the FY 2024‑25 budget for the County of Butte Groundwater Sustainability Agency. The budget, based on Cooperation Agreement Amendment No. 2, requires each of the 11 sub‑basin agencies to contribute $12,338. No regular‑agenda items are scheduled for discussion.
- Approve July 30, 2024 County of Butte GSA meeting minutes
- Adopt resolution for FY 2024‑25 GSA budget
- Each of the 11 sub‑basin agencies to contribute $12,338 per the cooperation agreement
- Closed‑session discussion of litigation: AquAlliance et al v. County of Butte (Case No: 22cv00348)
- No items on the regular agenda
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for a criminal justice pilot program and the reconstruction of Fire Station 61, along with several other administrative agreements and resolutions.
- Approve contracts for Project Upstream criminal justice pilot program ($242,994 budget)
- Approve contract for Fire Station 61 reconstruction in Berry Creek ($1,586,966)
- Approve agreements with California Department of Food and Agriculture for agricultural programs
- Approve side letter agreements for labor union health insurance transitions
- Approve agreement amendment for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board
The In‑Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board will first consider the Consent Agenda, which includes approving the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. No items are listed on the Regular Agenda. In closed session the board will conduct a conference with labor negotiators Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, Aaron Quin and Shelby Boston as required by Government Code §54957.6. The meeting also includes a closed‑session public comment period.
- Approve minutes from the June 11, 2024 board meeting (Consent Agenda)
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators Jack Hughes, Sheri Waters, Aaron Quin and Shelby Boston
- No items on the Regular Agenda
- Closed‑session public comment period
- Standard Consent Agenda process for routine items
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss two county-initiated code amendments regarding accessory dwelling units and legal indemnification requirements. The body will also review a 10-lot subdivision map and a cell tower permit application.
- Proposed 10-lot subdivision of a 54.2-acre site north of Mt. Ida Road and Adriatic Road
- Conditional Use Permit for an 80-ft wireless communication monopole at 1527 16th St, Oroville
- Zoning amendment to update ADU/JADU regulations and permit them in Timber Production Zones
- Code amendment to add indemnification requirements for discretionary land use approvals
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a cooperative agreement for fire protection services and several departmental contracts. The meeting includes proposed amendments to property maintenance and fire prevention ordinances, as well as updates to the county salary ordinance.
- Cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE for fire protection services not-to-exceed $19,014,848
- Three systems furniture contracts with The Collective, Esplanade Office Furniture, and The Inside Source, each not-to-exceed $500,000
- Contract amendment with Gordian Group, Inc. for JOC Consulting services increasing obligation by $500,000
- Contract with Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley for Juvenile Hall services not-to-exceed $200,000
- Ordinances amending Chapter 32A (Property Maintenance) and Chapter 38A (Fire Prevention) to transfer lien hearings to the Administrative Hearing Officer Program
Water Commission
The Butte County Water Commission will hear a presentation on a proposed water‑supply and recharge project and may recommend creating an ad‑hoc committee to study it. Other agenda items include a resolution honoring Mr. Lance Tennis, updates on groundwater levels, grant program projects, and a presentation of SB 552 and the Drought Resilience Plan. The meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.
- Resolution honoring Mr. Lance Tennis
- Presentation on groundwater levels and hydrological conditions
- Updates on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program projects (Vina GSA and Wyandotte Creek GSA)
- Discussion of a water‑supply and recharge project with possible recommendation and formation of an ad‑hoc committee
- Presentation of SB 552 and the Drought Resilience Plan
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to ratify a health emergency declared by the County Health Officer on July 27, 2024. This action is required to manage hazardous debris from structures destroyed by the Park Fire.
- Ratification of Local Health Emergency due to Park Fire
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board will approve the June 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes and the July 8, 2024 special meeting minutes. It will vote on an amendment to the contract with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange, increasing the maximum payable amount by $80,000 to a not‑to‑exceed $480,000 and extending the term to September 30, 2026. The Board will consider adopting an ordinance that adds Chapter 55 to the County Code to impose a retail transaction and use tax that becomes effective only if voters approve a one‑cent sales tax in the November 5, 2024 election. Additional actions include adopting a resolution for FY 2024‑25 appropriations and approving a series of resolutions to consolidate municipal and school elections with the November 5, 2024 general election.
- Approve June 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes and July 8, 2024 special meeting minutes
- Contract amendment with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange – increase to $480,000 and term extended to 9/30/2026
- Ordinance adding Chapter 55 to impose a transaction and use tax contingent on a one‑cent sales tax approved by voters
- Resolution adopting appropriations for FY 2024‑25 budget
- Approve multiple resolutions consolidating municipal and school elections with the November 5, 2024 general election
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to ratify a local health emergency declared by the County Health Officer on July 27, 2024. This action is required to manage hazardous debris and ash from structures destroyed by the Park Fire.
- Ratification of Local Health Emergency due to Park Fire
Butte County Board of Supervisors
The Board will approve the June 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes and the July 8, 2024 special meeting minutes. It will vote on a contract amendment with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange that raises the maximum payable amount to $480,000. The Board will consider adopting an ordinance adding Chapter 55 to the county code, which creates a transaction and use tax that becomes operative only if voters approve a one‑cent sales tax in the November 5, 2024 election, and will adopt the FY 2024‑25 budget appropriations and approve numerous election‑consolidation resolutions.
- Approve June 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes and July 8, 2024 special meeting minutes.
- Approve amendment to contract with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange; term extended to Sept 30 2026; max payable increased by $80,000 to $480,000.
- Adopt Ordinance adding Chapter 55, creating a transaction and use tax that takes effect only if a 1‑cent sales tax is approved by voters on Nov 5 2024.
- Adopt resolution for FY 2024‑25 budget appropriations and authorize the Auditor‑Controller to make adjustments by Oct 31 2024.
- Approve consolidation of multiple municipal and school district elections with the Nov 5 2024 general election (e.g., Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and several school districts).
Planning Commission
The Butte County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a grading permit for a future towing storage yard and an amendment to a mining permit. The body will also review minutes from May and June 2024.
- Grading Permit (PWGRD23-0001): Proposal to level 1.66 acres on Hicks Lane for a towing storage yard and office
- Mining Permit Amendment (MIN23-0001): Request by Granite Construction Company to use Highway 70 for material transport
- Proposed construction of a southbound right turn lane on SR 70 at the Power House Mine site driveway