Butte County public meetings in 2025

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several consent agenda items, including certification of the November 4, 2025 statewide special election results and approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It will reclassify the Equipment Replacement Fund from a Special Revenue Fund to a General Fund assigned sub‑fund. A resolution will be adopted to apply for the FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $160,237. The Board will also vote on a contract amendment with Tetra Tech to extend debris‑removal services through Dec. 31, 2026 with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $10,132,287, and on a new indigent defense contract for attorney Ryan Lamb up to $133,749.

• Certify statement of votes cast for the Nov. 4, 2025 statewide special election
• Reclassify Equipment Replacement Fund to General Fund assigned sub‑funds
• Adopt resolution for FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($160,237 match)
• Approve Tetra Tech contract amendment (extend to Dec. 31, 2026, not‑to‑exceed $10,132,287)
• Approve indigent defense contract with Ryan Lamb (not‑to‑exceed $133,749)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss findings from a Land Use Survey. The session focuses on proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding home businesses, short-term rentals, and recreational camping.

• Public workshop on Butte County Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Survey (PMISC-25-0012)

Water Commission

The Butte County Water Commission will receive informational updates on the Vina Sustainable Groundwater Management grant recharge investigations and the 2026 water‑year hydrological conditions. Staff will provide department updates including the Well Ordinance and groundwater quality memo. The commission will vote to adopt the draft 2026 meeting calendar.

• Update on Recharge Investigation Activities and Recharge Pilot Projects funded by the Vina SGM Grant
• Presentation on Water Year 2026 Hydrological and Groundwater Conditions
• Department update on the Butte County Well Ordinance
• Review and approval of the 2026 Water Commission calendar
• 2025 Groundwater Quality Technical Memo update

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will review and approve the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Staff will present recent hydrological and groundwater conditions and a draft 2025 Groundwater Quality Conditions technical memo for staff feedback. The committee will also review the proposed 2026 calendar of meetings and decide on dates and times.

• Approve May 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review recent hydrological and groundwater conditions (Kelly Peterson)
• Review draft 2025 Groundwater Quality Conditions technical memo (Kelly Peterson)
• Decide on dates and times for the 2026 meeting calendar

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for emergency operations planning, indigent defense services, and veteran support programs. The meeting will also include approvals for professional planning services, public records software, and various facility projects.

• Contract with Hagerty Consulting for Butte County Emergency Operations Plan update, not-to-exceed $340,885
• Contract with Granicus for GovQA Public Records Act software, not-to-exceed $115,000
• Four contracts for professional planning services, not-to-exceed $2,000,000 total
• Contract with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for Older Adult Disaster Mitigation, not-to-exceed $474,000
• Change order for Fire Station 55 emergency backup generator project, $34,186

Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees

The Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board will consider its consent agenda, which includes approving the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The Board will also acknowledge that this meeting satisfies the quarterly meeting requirement under Health and Safety Code section 9029. No regular agenda items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approve Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board minutes from August 12, 2025
• Acknowledge required quarterly meeting compliance (no action required)

The Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees adopted the consent agenda unanimously, which included approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting satisfied the required quarterly frequency under Health and Safety Code section 9029. No regular agenda items, public comments, or closed‑session actions were taken.

• Adopted consent agenda, approving August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will vote on several financial items, including a $290,335 increase to the FY 2025‑26 consolidated budget and a $110,250 contract with Tetra Tech to update the county’s Flood Safety Plan. The meeting also includes approval of FY 2024‑25 year‑end budget amendments, termination of local emergency declarations for the Park and Thompson fires, and new contracts for the County Administrative Hearing Officer Program.

• Approve contract with Tetra Tech for Flood Safety Plan Development, not‑to‑exceed $110,250 (Oct 28 2025–Jun 30 2027)
• Approve FY 2024‑25 year‑end budget amendments, net increase $71,375
• Approve FY 2025‑26 consolidated budget amendments, net increase $290,335, including $109,516 contingency increase
• Adopt resolution terminating local emergency declarations for the Park Fire and Thompson Fire
• Approve two new hearing officer contracts, each not‑to‑exceed $50,000

The Board of Supervisors adopted the consent agenda with a unanimous vote. Several items—including a flood‑safety contract, budget amendments, and various letters—were presented for approval, but the minutes do not record any vote outcomes for those items.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Calvary Concow Church to amend the General Plan and rezone a 5.74-acre parcel. The request seeks to change the designation from Foothill Residential to Retail and Office and the zoning from FR-2 to Community Commercial.

• General Plan Amendment and Rezone (GPA25-0002/REZ25-0003) for Calvary Concow Church at Highway 70 and Yankee Hill Road

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several consent agenda items, including the adoption of the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes and distribution of excess proceeds from a 2024 tax‑defaulted property sale. It will also vote on contracts, grant agreements and budget amendments such as a $815,000 SAFER fire grant with a $222,500 budget addition, a $500,000 hazardous‑vegetation abatement contract, and a $78,063 agricultural pest‑control agreement. Additional items include a $551,223 public‑health lab training grant, a $395,804 water‑system construction amendment, and updates to heat‑illness policy and salary ordinances.

• Approve $815,000 SAFER fire grant and add $222,500 to the fire department budget
• Approve contract with Crossfire Tree & Vegetation Services, Inc. for up to $500,000 for hazardous vegetation abatement
• Approve agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Glassy‑Winged Sharpshooter program, not‑to‑exceed $78,063
• Approve grant agreement with California Department of Public Health for Lab Aspire program, not‑to‑exceed $551,223
• Approve amendment to Feather Ridge Estates Water Association sub‑recipient agreement, increasing payable amount by $395,804 (total $1,278,329)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will approve minutes from its August 6, 2025 meeting and receive two informational presentations: a feasibility analysis of the South Vina Extension and Ridge to Valley water supply projects, and a 2025 groundwater conditions update. The commission will also hear updates on sustainable groundwater management projects and subbasin conditions, and set the date for its next meeting on December 3, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2025 Water Commission meeting
• Presentation on Surface Water Supply Feasibility Analysis for South Vina Extension and Ridge to Valley projects (informational)
• Groundwater Conditions Update for the 2025 water year (informational)
• Updates on Sustainable Groundwater Management Projects and subbasin conditions
• Scheduling of the next meeting for December 3, 2025 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract approvals and amendments. Key items are change orders totaling $2,490,763 for tenant improvements at 254 Cohasset Road in Chico, and a $1,335,813 amendment for a jail camera and security system upgrade at 9 Gillick Way, Oroville. Additional contracts include bottled‑water delivery for the DROP program, legal services, pest‑control services, and a library security services amendment. The board will also vote on audit schedule changes, meeting minutes, and a letter of support for H.R. 4669.

• Approve $2.49 M change orders (9 & 10) for tenant improvements at 254 Cohasset Road, Chico
• Approve $1.34 M amendment to jail camera and integrated security system at 9 Gillick Way, Oroville
• Approve $86,000 contract with Bidwell Water for bottled‑water delivery (DROP) Sep 30 2025–Aug 31 2027
• Approve $750,000 contract with Tamara L. Solano for specialized legal services Oct 1 2025–Sept 30 2028
• Approve $33,216 annual pest‑control contract with Hunters Services, Inc.

The Board adopted the consent agenda unanimously and approved a revised five‑year audit schedule for the Sacramento River Reclamation District. It also approved several contracts, including an $86,000 bottled‑water service agreement for the Drought Resilience and Outreach Project, a $750,000 legal‑services contract, and a $121,556 amendment for library security. Additional approvals covered pest‑control services, psychiatric hospital agreements, and infrastructure change orders.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved change to audit schedule for Sacramento River Reclamation District (5‑year) (5/5 required)
• Approved September 9, 2025 Board minutes
• Ratified letter of support for H.R. 4669 FEMA Act
• Approved Bidwell Water bottled‑water contract, $86,000, term 9/30/25‑8/31/27
• Approved legal services contract with Tamara L. Solano, $750,000, term 10/1/25‑9/30/28
• Approved library security contract amendment, $121,556 total
• Approved Hunters Services pest‑control contract, $33,216 annually

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on four staff‑recommended projects. One is a grant‑funded 22‑unit housing development for the Berry Creek Rancheria that seeks to amend the General Plan and rezone land at 4001 Hildale Avenue. Another is a proposal for a 100‑foot wireless communications monopole at the northeast corner of Richvale Hwy and Colony Road. The agenda also includes a six‑year extension of a tentative subdivision map for a 5‑acre parcel at 3891 Keefer Road in North Chico and an informational update on County Service Area policy with no action required.

• Maidu Mountain Lion Housing Development (GPA24-0001) – amendment of General Plan land use from MDR to PUD, rezoning from MDR to PD, 22 housing units on 7.76 acres at 4001 Hildale Avenue.
• New Towers, LLC (UP25-0002) – construction of a 100‑ft wireless communications monopole with antennas and equipment on the northeast corner of Richvale Hwy and Colony Road (parcel 029‑100‑009).
• Hayes Tentative Subdivision Map Extension (MEXT25-0006) – six‑year extension of TSM22‑0002 to September 28 2031 for a 5‑acre parcel at 3891 Keefer Road, Chico (parcel 047‑350‑066).
• County Service Area (CSA) Policy Update – informational presentation, no action required.

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution setting tax rates for fiscal year 2025‑26 on the secured roll, as required by Government Code section 29100. The meeting also includes approvals for several contracts, budget amendments, and project completions affecting public safety, health, and development services. Items range from a $75,000 increase to a legal services contract to funding transfers for hazardous‑vegetation abatement. A notice of completion will be accepted for the reconstruction of Fire Station 61 at 297 Rockerfeller Road.

• Adopt resolution setting tax rates for FY 2025‑26 on the secured roll (Government Code 29100).
• Approve contract amendment with Sophia R. Meyer Law, PC, increasing maximum payable amount by $75,000 to a not‑to‑exceed $807,678.
• Approve budget amendment for Chapter 38A hazardous‑vegetation program: transfer $117,300 from the PG&E Restitution Sub Fund, increase Code Enforcement appropriation by $100,000, and transfer $17,300 to Fire for inspections.
• Accept contract work as complete and approve Notice of Completion for Fire Station 61 reconstruction at 297 Rockerfeller Road, total cost $1,693,945.
• Ratify Change Order 7 ($54,395) and approve Change Order 8 ($51,170) for the Behavioral Health Center improvements at 254 Cohasset Road, raising the contract total to $2,231,704.

The Board unanimously adopted the consent agenda and approved the resolution setting tax rates for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also approved several contract and budget amendments, including a legal services contract amendment, a library grant budget amendment, and a hazardous‑vegetation budget amendment. The Board accepted completion of the Fire Station 61 project and ratified change orders for the Cohasset Road behavioral health center. A salary ordinance amendment and a grant‑proposal authorization were also adopted.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting FY 2025‑26 tax rates
• Approved contract amendment with Sophia R. Meyer Law, PC (max $807,678)
• Approved budget amendment to allocate $11,880 Zip Books program grant
• Approved budget amendment transferring $117,300 for hazardous‑vegetation abatement
• Accepted contract work as complete and approved notice of completion for Fire Station 61
• Ratified Change Order 7 and approved Change Order 8 for Cohasset Road behavioral health center project
• Adopted resolution amending the Salary Ordinance to add a Deputy Probation Officer Supervisor position

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board

The In‑Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board will adopt its consent agenda, which includes approving the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and voting on a contract amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. The amendment raises the firm’s hourly rates from $145‑$425 to $150‑$440, effective July 1, 2025. No regular‑agenda items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approve June 24, 2025 In‑Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board meeting minutes
• Approve amendment to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore contract, increasing hourly rates to $150‑$440
• No regular agenda items listed
• Public comment period (no specific topics)
• No closed‑session items

The board approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It also adopted an amendment to the contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, raising hourly rates from $145‑$425 to $150‑$440 effective July 1, 2025. Both actions were approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted contract amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, increasing hourly rates to $150‑$440 (unanimous)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, a contract amendment for legal services, a library card sign‑up resolution, and a weed‑management agreement up to $119,990. The agenda also contains several health‑related actions, such as behavioral health agreements, managed‑care contracts totaling $475,562, a $6,989,446 WIC grant, and a renewal of the local health emergency proclamation. Additional items address a lot‑line adjustment with Williamson Act agreements, salary‑ordinance changes costing $9,230, and adjustments to child‑support office hours.

• Approve contract amendment with Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs (hourly rates $96‑$300, term extended to June 30 2028)
• Approve CDFA weed‑management agreement, not‑to‑exceed $119,990 (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028)
• Approve managed‑care agreements with Heritage Oaks ($222,930) and Sierra Vista ($252,632) hospitals (through June 30 2027)
• Approve grant agreement with CDPH for WIC program, not‑to‑exceed $6,989,446 (Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2028)
• Adopt salary‑ordinance amendment adding positions costing $6,045 (County Counsel) and $3,185 (Public Health)

The Board adopted the consent agenda unanimously and approved the July 29 and August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a contract amendment with Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs, a library card sign‑up month resolution, a weed‑management agreement, mental‑health and drug Medi‑Cal agreements, adjusted public hours for Child Support Services, and a WIC grant agreement. All actions were authorized for the chair to sign.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 29 and August 12, 2025 Board minutes
• Approved contract amendment with Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs (extend to 2028, update personnel)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming September 2025 Library Card Sign‑Up Month
• Approved weed‑management revenue agreement with CDFA (up to $119,990, 2025‑2028)
• Approved two Mental Health Plan and Drug Medi‑Cal agreements (July 1 2025 – Dec 31 2026) and related resolutions
• Approved adjusted public office hours for Child Support Services
• Approved WIC grant agreement with CDPH (up to $6,989,446, Oct 1 2025 – Sep 30 2028)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several construction change orders for county facilities and the ratification of local emergency proclamations for the Park and Thompson Fires. The meeting also includes the adoption of spending limits for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

• Approval of change orders totaling $413,449 for the Chico Behavioral Health Center at 254 Cohasset Road
• Approval of a $871,616 Notice to Proceed for HVAC replacement at 2081 2nd Street, Oroville
• Approval of a $267,778 change order for the 18 County Center Drive Rehabilitation Project
• Ratification and approval of change orders for the Fire Station 61 Rebuild Project in Berry Creek
• Contract amendment for Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP increasing hourly rates to $480-$664

The Butte County Board adopted its consent agenda, approved several budget and emergency resolutions, and authorized multiple contract amendments and change orders. Notably, it ratified Change Orders 1‑3 and approved Change Orders 4‑6 for the Chico Behavioral Health Center project, raising the contract total to $2,126,139. Additional approvals included a contract amendment with Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, a notice to proceed with EMCOR for an HVAC replacement, and a change order for the 18 County Center Drive renovation.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous; item 3.5.d passed 3‑2)
• Adopted Proposition 4 appropriations limit resolutions (authorize chair to sign)
• Approved contract amendment with Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP (hourly rates $480‑$664, term to 6/30/2028)
• Adopted resolutions renewing local emergency proclamations for Thompson and Park Fires
• Adopted resolution proclaiming August 2025 Child Support Awareness Month
• Ratified Change Orders 1‑3 and approved Change Orders 4‑6 for Chico Behavioral Health Center ($413,449, total $2,126,139)
• Approved Change Order 7 ($267,778) for 18 County Center Drive project and authorized director to approve further JOC change orders
• Approved Notice to Proceed with EMCOR for HVAC replacement at 2081 2nd Street, Oroville ($871,616)

Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees

The trustees will consider the Consent Agenda, including approval of the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The primary regular agenda item is the recommendation to approve and adopt the district's FY 2025-26 budget of $8,400, with $4,880 expected from property taxes and the remainder covered by the fund balance. A public comment period is provided, and no closed‑session items are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 board meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Adopt the recommended FY 2025-26 budget of $8,400 for the Thompson Flat Cemetery District
• Authorize the Chair to sign the adopted budget resolution

The Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees adopted the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the recommended fiscal year 2025‑26 budget of $8,400. Both motions passed by a 4‑0‑1 vote, with Supervisor Teeter absent. No public comment was received.

• Adopted May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved FY 2025-26 budget of $8,400 (4-0-1)

County of Butte Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Butte County Groundwater Sustainability Agency board will vote to approve the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also adopt a resolution authorizing the FY 2025-26 budget, which requires each of the 11 participating GSAs to contribute $15,669.28. No other regular agenda items are scheduled.

• Approve July 29, 2025 GSA meeting minutes
• Adopt FY 2025-26 budget resolution with $15,669.28 cost‑share per GSA
• Consent agenda adoption (routine items)
• No regular agenda items listed
• Public comment period; no closed‑session items

Water Commission

The Butte County Water Commission will discuss an interbasin coordination overview, updates on Palermo water projects, and sustainable groundwater management projects, all as informational items. The commission will also consider and approve a draft response letter to the Grand Jury report titled "Palermo Needs Clean Water" and authorize the chair to sign it. No other actions are scheduled.

• Consideration and approval of draft response letter to Grand Jury report "Palermo Needs Clean Water"
• Presentation on Interbasin Coordination within Butte County (information)
• Update on Palermo Water Projects (information)
• Update on Sustainable Groundwater Management Projects (information)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals of contracts, budget resolutions, and letters of support or opposition. Items include a $4,687,500 grant agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals for a 50‑bed mental‑health facility, a $73,784 pest‑detection revenue agreement with the CDFA, and a $42,960 amendment to the SOE Software election‑night reporting contract. The board will also ratify change orders for the 18 County Center Drive rehabilitation project and approve a $495,880 roof‑replacement contract for County Juvenile Hall.

• Contract amendment with SOE Software Corporation – increase max payable to $42,960 (not‑to‑exceed).
• Revenue agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture – up to $73,784 for pest detection (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026).
• Grant agreement with California Department of State Hospitals – $4,687,500 for a 50‑bed mental‑health facility (May 27 2025‑June 30 2028).
• Change Order 6 with Holt Construction for 18 County Center Drive project – $70,359, bringing total contract to $2,096,155.
• Contract with George Roofing for roof replacement at County Juvenile Hall, 41 County Center Drive – not‑to‑exceed $495,880.

The Board adopted the consent agenda, including approval of the June 24 and July 8 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1 vote on the minutes). It adopted the resolution for the FY 2025‑26 county budget appropriations. The Board also approved several contract amendments, grant agreements, and letters of support related to elections, mental‑health services, agriculture pest detection, and fire‑safety projects.

• Adopted consent agenda unanimously (4‑0‑1 vote on item 3.2.a)
• Approved contract amendment with SOE Software Corporation (max $42,960)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget appropriations resolution
• Ratified letter of opposition to SB 487
• Approved $4,687,500 grant agreement with DSH for mental‑health facility
• Approved revenue agreement with CDFA for pest detection (max $73,784)
• Ratified Change Orders 4 & 5 and approved Change Order 6 for Holt Construction ($70,359)
• Approved $495,880 roofing contract with George Roofing for County Juvenile Hall

County of Butte Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Butte County Groundwater Sustainability Agency board will consider two consent‑agenda items: approval of the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes and adoption of the recommended FY 2025‑26 budget. The budget sets each of the 11 subbasin agencies to contribute $15,669, for total revenue of $172,362, with a shortfall funded from a $140,060 balance. Funds are earmarked for consulting, engineering, data management, grant procurement, monitoring and well‑permitting fees.

• Approve January 28, 2025 County of Butte GSA meeting minutes
• Approve FY 2025‑26 recommended budget for the County of Butte GSA
• Each of the 11 GSAs to contribute $15,669, totaling $172,362 in revenue
• Budget funds to cover consulting, engineering, data management, grant procurement, monitoring, and well‑permitting fees
• Shortfall to be covered by existing fund balance of $140,060

The Groundwater Sustainability Agency approved the minutes from its January 28, 2025 meeting. It also adopted the recommended FY2025‑26 budget, with each of the 11 GSAs contributing $15,669 for a total of $172,362, and a shortfall funded from the existing $140,060 balance. Both items were approved without public comment.

• Approved January 28, 2025 GSA minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved FY2025‑26 recommended budget, $172,362 total revenue (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on two staff‑recommended actions: a six‑year extension of the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (MEXT25-0004) for Tuscan Ridge Associates LLC, and a petition by Bruce Roberts (RA25-0001) to vacate a 20‑foot public service easement on Sutter Street in Nelson. After public comments, the commissioners will discuss the items and make motions on each. The agenda also includes a Planning Manager’s Report and a discussion of Commission concerns.

• Tuscan Ridge Associates LLC MAP EXTENSION (MEXT25-0004) – request to extend map expiration to Dec 10 2032
• Bruce Roberts petition to vacate a 20‑foot public service easement (RA25-0001) on Sutter Street, parcel 038‑270‑002
• Public hearing and comment period for the above items
• Planning Manager’s Report (general business)
• Planning Commission Concerns (general discussion)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution to continue the local health emergency proclamation for the Park and Thompson Fires. The Department of Public Health recommends renewing the proclamation, which must be renewed every 30 days under California law. The action is listed as a consent agenda item (3.1.a) and the chair will be authorized to sign the resolution.

• Adopt Resolution Continuing the Local Health Emergency Proclamation for Park and Thompson Fires (Consent Agenda item 3.1.a)

The Board adopted the consent agenda after a motion by Supervisor Connelly and a second by Supervisor Durfee; the motion passed 4-0-1 with Supervisor Ritter absent. A resolution to continue the local health emergency proclamation for the Park and Thompson fires was presented, but the minutes do not record a vote or adoption. The meeting was adjourned and the next regular meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2025.

• Adopted consent agenda (4-0-1 vote; absent: Supervisor Ritter)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes a contract amendment with Runbeck Election Services, renewal of local emergency proclamations for the Thompson and Park Fires, and several behavioral‑health agreements. The Board will vote to approve three sole‑source mental‑health outreach contracts with the County Office of Education, North Valley Community Foundation and Paradise Unified School District totaling $1,248,680. Additional items include agreements for substance‑use disorder recovery and vocational rehabilitation services.

• Amend Runbeck Election Services contract, extend to June 30 2029, increase max payable to $458,183
• Renew local emergency proclamations for the Thompson and Park Fires
• Approve mental‑health outreach agreements with BCOE ($372,747), NVCF ($292,307) and PUSD ($583,626) – total $1,248,680
• Approve agreement with Skyway House for residential substance‑use disorder recovery services, up to $132,239
• Approve two Caminar agreements for vocational rehabilitation services, total $478,852

The Board adopted the consent agenda and approved several contracts and letters. It authorized a contract amendment with Runbeck Election Services, increasing the maximum payable amount to $458,183 through 2029. It also approved multiple behavioral‑health agreements totaling $1.25 million and letters opposing three state bills.

• Adopted the consent agenda (unanimous, except items 3.3 and 3.10.a)
• Approved Runbeck Election Services contract amendment (max $458,183) for election‑system maintenance
• Approved letter of opposition to AB 690
• Approved letter of opposition to AB 1337
• Approved letter of opposition to SB 777
• Approved letter of support for Chico Velo Trail Project grant application
• Approved agreement with Chico State Enterprises for Passages program ($157,516 max)
• Approved three mental‑health outreach agreements with BCOE, NVCF, and PUSD (total $1,248,680)

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board

The board will consider two consent‑agenda items. It will approve the minutes from the June 10, 2025 IHSS Public Authority Board meeting. It will approve a contract with Excellesoft Partners, LLC for a REVA System Software subscription and services, covering July 1 2025 through June 30 2028, with a maximum cost of $31,900. No regular‑agenda or closed‑session items are scheduled.

• Approve June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve contract with Excellesoft Partners, LLC for REVA System Software subscription (term 7/1/2025‑6/30/2028, not‑to‑exceed $31,900)
• No regular agenda items scheduled

The board adopted the consent agenda, which approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and a contract with Excellesoft Partners, LLC for the REVA System Software subscription. The contract is for a term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and is not to exceed $31,900. The motion was made by Supervisor Connelly, seconded by Supervisor Ritter, and passed unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Excellesoft Partners, LLC for REVA System Software subscription (up to $31,900, term 7/1/25‑6/30/28, unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes adopting an amended capital asset policy, approving contracts for electronic filing and election information systems, and several behavioral health service agreements. It will also vote on two budget amendments: a $62,310 transfer of HOME program funds and a $5,323,977 disaster reimbursement allocation.

• Amend Capital Asset Policy – updates thresholds and definitions, effective July 1, 2025
• Contract with Netfile, Inc. for E‑Filing system, not‑to‑exceed $99,000 (Aug 2025 – Jul 2030)
• Agreement with DFM Associates for Election Information Management System, not‑to‑exceed $505,632 (Jul 2024 – Jun 2029)
• Budget amendment increasing appropriations by $5,323,977 to transfer $4,514,517 to the General Fund and $809,460 to the Road Fund for disaster reimbursements
• Agreement with African American Family & Cultural Center for specialty outreach services, not‑to‑exceed $353,597 (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026)

The Board adopted the consent agenda unanimously and approved the amended Capital Asset Policy effective July 1, 2025. It approved contracts for the Netfile e‑filing system ($99,000) and the DFM Associates election information system ($505,632). The Board also approved a $62,310 transfer from the HOME program income fund and a $5,323,977 budget amendment to move disaster reimbursements to the General and Road Funds. Several behavioral‑health service agreements were approved, including contracts with North Valley Behavioral Health ($104,670) and Aurora Behavioral Healthcare ($80,861).

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Capital Asset Policy (effective July 1, 2025)
• Approved Netfile contract for e‑filing system, not‑to‑exceed $99,000
• Approved DFM Associates agreement for election system, not‑to‑exceed $505,632
• Approved $62,310 budget transfer from HOME Program Income Fund
• Approved $5,323,977 disaster reimbursement budget amendment
• Approved agreement with North Valley Behavioral Health, not‑to‑exceed $104,670
• Approved agreement with Aurora Behavioral Healthcare, not‑to‑exceed $80,861

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board is meeting to approve the agency's operational budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The board will also review meeting minutes from May 27, 2025.

• Approval of FY 2025-26 IHSS Public Authority budget of $454,417 (a 2.1% increase over FY 2024-25)
• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

The board adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the In‑Home Supportive Services Public Authority budget of $454,417 for fiscal year 2025‑26, a 2.1% increase over the prior year. The motion was made by Supervisor Connelly, seconded by Supervisor Durfee, and passed unanimously.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved IHSS Public Authority budget $454,417 for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda containing the above approvals (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Butte County Water Commission will receive informational updates on the 2025 spring groundwater and hydrological conditions, the Vina Subbasin grant‑funded recharge project, the 2024 Water Year Annual Groundwater Status Report, and the status of subbasin outreach materials. Commissioners will be asked to provide feedback and to accept each item as information. The meeting will also set the next regular meeting for August 6, 2025.

• Update on the 2025 Spring Groundwater and Hydrological Conditions
• Update on Vina Subbasin Grant Funded Recharge Project
• Update on the 2024 Water Year Annual Groundwater Status Report
• Update on the status of the Subbasin outreach materials
• Future meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will review and approve the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. It will also review spring 2025 hydrological and groundwater conditions presented by Kelly Peterson. Finally, the committee will consider feedback on a groundwater level summary sheet template. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of spring 2025 hydrological and groundwater conditions
• Review of TAC feedback on groundwater level summary sheet template

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving multiple contracts and amendments, including a property tax software renewal, behavioral health service agreements, and employment resource contracts. The meeting will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Contract with Megabyte Systems for property tax software ($286,523)
• Amendment to CDFA noxious weed control agreement ($97,611)
• Agreements with Compassion Valley and Pathway Behavioral Health ($436,751)
• Contract with Youth for Change for child welfare facilitation ($399,996)
• Contract with Alliance for Workforce Development for employment services ($480,000)

The Board adopted the consent agenda unanimously, removing one item. It then approved a series of contracts and amendments covering tax software, weed‑control funding, adult behavioral‑health services, planning support, printing services, child‑welfare facilitation, and kinship‑support services. The contract for Help Central was pulled from the agenda and not acted upon.

• Adopt consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approve Megabyte Systems contract for tax software maintenance ($286,523)
• Approve amendment to CDFA weed‑control agreement (max $97,611)
• Approve amendments to Compassion Valley and Compassion Pathway behavioral‑health agreements (max $190,848 and $245,970)
• Approve amendment to Land Logistics planning services contract (max $313,800)
• Approve contract with Comers Print Shop LLC for printing services (max $350,000)
• Approve contract with Youth for Change for child‑welfare facilitation (max $399,996)
• Approve amendment to Wayfinder Family Services kinship‑support contract (max $611,326)

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board will vote to approve the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes. It will also consider approving a contract with Terri Petersen for facilitation services to the IHSS Advisory Committee, covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with a maximum cost of $4,335. The agenda includes time for public comment and a closed‑session portion.

• Approve August 27, 2024 In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board meeting minutes
• Approve contract with Terri Petersen for IHSS Advisory Committee facilitation (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026, not‑to‑exceed $4,335)
• Public comment period
• Closed session

The board approved the minutes from the August 27, 2024 In‑Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board meeting. It also approved a contract with Terri Petersen for facilitation services to the IHSS Advisory Committee for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, not‑to‑exceed $4,335. Both motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Terri Petersen for IHSS Advisory Committee facilitation services, not‑to‑exceed $4,335 (unanimous)
• Authorized the chair to sign the contract (unanimous)
• Adopted the consent agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to rezone a 3.65-acre vacant parcel. This action is intended to facilitate a lot line adjustment with an adjacent property.

• Proposal to rezone 3.65 acres at 10154 Cohasset Road from FR-2 to FR-5 (REZ25-0002)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes appointing a Fair Housing Administrator, renewing local emergency proclamations for the Thompson and Park Fires, and approving a $132,200 grant for library computer upgrades. The board will also vote on several behavioral health contracts, including $575,980 for addiction medicine services, $228,956 for youth psychiatric services, $213,094 for out‑of‑county adult residential facilities, and $307,958 for locum clinician services. Additional items are the approval of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes and letters of opposition to AB 1383 and AB 690.

• Adopt resolution appointing the Director of Development Services as Fair Housing Administrator
• Renew local emergency proclamations for the Thompson and Park Fires
• Approve $132,200 budget amendment and capital asset purchase for library computers
• Approve addiction medicine service agreements totaling $575,980 (Kenisha Nisbett D.O. Prof. Corp and Our Wellness Project, LLC)
• Approve out‑of‑county adult residential facility agreements totaling $213,094 (Casey Manor and Eldervilla)

The Board adopted the consent agenda and approved a budget amendment and capital purchase of $132,200 for library computers. It also approved the appointment of a Fair Housing Administrator and ratified local emergency proclamations for the Thompson and Park Fires. Letters of opposition were approved for state bills AB 1383 and AB 690. Several behavioral health service agreements were approved, including out‑of‑county residential care, on‑site youth psychiatry, addiction medicine, and locum clinician contracts.

• Approved $132,200 budget amendment and capital purchase for library computers
• Approved appointment of the County Fair Housing Administrator
• Adopted resolutions ratifying local emergency proclamations for Thompson and Park Fires
• Approved letters of opposition to AB 1383 and AB 690
• Approved agreements with Casey Manor and Eldervilla for out‑of‑county adult residential services (max $213,094)
• Approved agreement with Kullar Psychiatry, Inc. for on‑site youth psychiatric services (max $228,956)
• Approved agreements with Kenisha Nisbett D.O. Prof. Corp and Our Wellness Project, LLC for addiction medicine services (combined max $575,980)
• Approved agreements with Health Advocates Network, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., and California Locums, PC for locum clinician services (combined max $307,958)

Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees

The Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board will consider routine items, including approval of the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will vote to renew the operation and maintenance contract with the Gridley‑Biggs Cemetery District for up to $12,000 per year, covering July 1 2025 through June 30 2030. Trustees will also select a Special District Regular Non‑Enterprise member and an alternate to serve on the Butte County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for a four‑year term.

• Approve minutes from the February 11, 2025 board meeting
• Approve contract with Gridley‑Biggs Cemetery District for operation and maintenance, not‑to‑exceed $12,000, term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030
• Vote for one Special District Regular Non‑Enterprise member to LAFCO (choose from Larry Bradley, Larry Evans, Al McGreehan)
• Vote for one Special District Alternate member to LAFCO (Larry Bradley)

The Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board adopted the February 11, 2025 minutes and approved a five‑year contract with Gridley‑Biggs Cemetery District to operate and maintain the cemetery, not to exceed $12,000. The Board also elected Al McGreehan as the regular LAFCO member and Larry Bradley as the alternate LAFCO member, each by a 4‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved contract with Gridley‑Biggs Cemetery District, $12,000 max (4-0-1)
• Elected Al McGreehan as LAFCO regular member (4-0-1)
• Elected Larry Bradley as LAFCO alternate member (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for six-year time extensions for two approved tentative subdivision maps. These requests include proposed modifications to development phasing and approved conditions.

• Orchardcrest Estates (1095 Middlehoff Lane): Request for 6-year extension and modification to phase 92 lots into two stages
• Bidwell Grove (Nord Avenue): Request for 6-year extension and modifications to conditions 13, 20, 40, 42, and 43 for a 9-lot subdivision

The commission adopted a resolution to extend the Orchardcrest Estates tentative subdivision map (TSM20-0004) for six years to January 25 2032 and to modify the map to allow development in two phases. It also approved a six‑year extension and condition modifications for the Bidwell Grove subdivision (TSM22-0003) to December 14 2031. The agenda and the March 27, 2025 minutes were each accepted by a 4‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved Orchardcrest Estates map extension and two‑phase modification (vote 4:0:1)
• Approved Bidwell Grove map extension and condition modifications (vote 4:0:1)
• Accepted meeting agenda (vote 4:0:1)
• Accepted March 27, 2025 minutes (vote 4:0:1)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several mental health staffing contracts and a revenue agreement for homeless housing. They are also considering letters of support for state bills regarding clerk fees and state reimbursements, and a request for biomass investment.

• Revenue agreement with CA Dept of Housing and Community Development for HHAP-5 funding not-to-exceed $3,485,389
• Locum outpatient psychiatry contracts with Adelphi Medical Staffing, ExMed, Inc., and Traditions Behavioral Health totaling $1,508,120
• Locum nurse and clinician contracts with various agencies totaling $300,000
• MOU with First 5 Butte County for Child Abuse Prevention Council services not-to-exceed $200,000
• Notice of completion for Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall Roof and HVAC Project at 249 Sycamore Street totaling $1,505,284

The Board adopted the consent agenda unanimously, which included letters of support for state bills and a resolution recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. It approved contracts for locum clinicians, nurses and psychiatrists to address staffing shortages. The Board also approved a revenue agreement for HHAP‑5 homelessness funds and an MOU with First 5 for child‑abuse prevention services.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for AB 1430 (Clerk‑Recorder fees)
• Approved contracts with Adelphi Medical Staffing and Cell Staff LLC for locum clinicians ($100,000 total)
• Approved contracts with Cell Staff, Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc., and WorldWide Travel Staffing for locum nurses ($200,000 total)
• Approved contracts with Adelphi Medical Staffing, ExMed, Inc., and Traditions Behavioral Health for locum psychiatry ($1,508,120 total)
• Approved revenue agreement with California HCD for HHAP‑5 homelessness funding ($3,485,389)
• Approved MOU with First 5 for Child Abuse Prevention Council services ($200,000)
• Adopted resolution recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Drought Task Force

The Butte County Drought Task Force will review draft short-term and long-term drought response strategies for the County Drought Resilience Plan. The group will also discuss the Drought Resilience and Outreach Project (DROP) Grant and receive updates from members.

• Review draft Short-Term Response Actions and Long-Term Mitigation Strategies
• Discuss Drought Resilience and Outreach Project (DROP) Grant
• Review and approve minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items (3 minutes each)
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a $415,000 amendment to the Chico State Enterprises Adult Protective Services contract. Other items include a $100,000 utility vehicle purchase for the Fire Department, a $97,464 USDA wildlife‑damage management agreement, and a ratified letter of opposition to AB 470. The meeting also covers routine consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and a health‑emergency proclamation renewal.

• Approve amendment to Chico State Enterprises APS contract, extending term to 6/30/2026 and raising max payable to $415,000
• Approve $100,000 purchase of an equipped utility vehicle for the Fire Department
• Approve USDA APHIS‑WS wildlife damage management agreement, not‑to‑exceed $97,464 for FY 2025‑26
• Approve contract amendment with Porter Scott, raising hourly legal rates to $150‑$250
• Ratify County letter of opposition to AB 470 concerning Carrier of Last Resort

The Board of Supervisors adopted the consent agenda, approving the March 25, 2025 minutes and a letter opposing AB 470. It approved several contract amendments, a USDA wildlife‑damage agreement, a Chico State Enterprises APS contract amendment, a salary‑ordinance amendment, and a resolution renewing the local health emergency proclamation for the Park and Thompson fires. One item (3.5.b) passed with a 4‑0‑1 vote after a recusal. No outcomes were recorded for the fire department budget amendments or the vehicle‑use policy revisions.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous; item 3.5.b approved 4‑0‑1)
• Approved March 25, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes
• Ratified letter of opposition to AB 470
• Approved contract amendment with Porter Scott for specialized legal services
• Approved USDA APHIS‑WS wildlife‑damage management agreement (not‑to‑exceed $97,464)
• Approved Chico State Enterprises APS contract amendment (max $415,000)
• Adopted salary ordinance amendment for Public Works and Sheriff's Office
• Adopted resolution continuing local health emergency proclamation for Park and Thompson fires

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review a draft Fatal Flaw Analysis for four previously identified water supply projects and provide input. Commissioners are asked to recommend two of those projects to move forward to a feasibility study. The commission will also receive a presentation on the 2024 Annual Groundwater Status Report and consider a regional modeling coordination letter to the Department of Water Resources. The meeting includes approval of the February 5, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Approve February 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2024 Annual Groundwater Status Report (informational)
• Review draft Fatal Flaw Analysis and recommend two projects for feasibility study
• Consider and approve regional modeling coordination letter to the Department of Water Resources
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a county-initiated general plan amendment and rezoning for parcels in Magalia. The body will also consider a time extension and development phasing modification for the Orchardcrest Estates subdivision.

• Request for 6-year time extension and phasing modification for Orchardcrest Estates at 1095 Middlehoff Lane (MEXT25-0001)
• General Plan Amendment for three parcels off Lakeridge Circle in Magalia changing designations to Mixed Use and Public (GPA23-0002)
• Rezone of 15 parcels (35.07 acres) in Magalia Center from General Commercial to Mixed Use-2 and Public (REZ23-0002)
• Rezone of 14 parcels (9.74 acres) in Old Magalia from General Commercial to Mixed Use-2 (REZ23-0002)

The commission adopted a resolution recommending the Board of Supervisors adopt the Magalia General Plan Amendment and associated zone changes, voting 5‑0 in favor. It also accepted the agenda, moving the Orchardcrest Estates map extension discussion to the April 24 meeting, and approved the February 27 minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote.

• Accepted agenda, continuing Orchardcrest Estates item to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved Magalia General Plan Amendment and zone change recommendation (5-0)
• Accepted February 27, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and several letters of opposition or support on state bills. The Board will vote on a contract amendment with ClientFirst Consulting Group LLC, extending TRAKiT land‑use software maintenance through September 2025 at a cost not to exceed $199,999. It will also act on an update to the County Environmental Review Guidelines, finding the update exempt from CEQA, and adopt a resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for multiple departments. Additional items include a resolution recognizing National Public Health Week.

• Approve March 11, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes
• Ratify letters of opposition/support for AB 339, AB 1000, COLR, AB 496, and tariff concerns
• Approve contract amendment with ClientFirst Consulting Group LLC for TRAKiT software maintenance, up to $199,999
• Approve update to Butte County Environmental Review Guidelines and find it CEQA‑exempt
• Adopt resolution amending the Salary Ordinance for several departments, adding and converting positions

The Board adopted the consent agenda unanimously. It ratified several letters of opposition and support on state bills and on the telephone carrier of last resort issue. The Board approved a contract amendment with ClientFirst Consulting Group to extend software maintenance through September 2025. It also found the updated County Environmental Review Guidelines exempt from CEQA and adopted a salary‑ordinance resolution.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Ratified letter of opposition to AB 339
• Approved letter of support for AB 1000
• Ratified letter regarding Telephone Carrier of Last Resort
• Approved contract amendment with ClientFirst Consulting Group (up to $199,999)
• Found Environmental Review Guidelines exempt from CEQA and approved update (4‑0 vote)
• Adopted resolution amending the Salary Ordinance
• Approved letter of concern about recent agricultural tariffs

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the Butte Basin Groundwater Model and regional modeling coordination. Members will provide direction on the Water Supply and Recharge Project and review a draft letter to the Department of Water Resources.

• Review of Butte Basin Groundwater Model (BBGM) updates
• Approval of a regional modeling coordination letter to the Department of Water Resources
• Update on the Water Supply and Recharge Project and potential recharge sites
• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several disaster recovery letters and local emergency renewals for the Park and Thompson Fires. The meeting includes votes on facility rehabilitation, library software contracts, and budget amendments for community swimming pools.

• Notice to proceed for $1,690,912 rehabilitation of 18 County Center Drive with Holt Construction, Inc.
• Contract with Library Systems and Services (LS&S) for collection management not-to-exceed $400,000
• Budget amendments of $40,000 for Gridley Swimming Pool and $19,000 for Schohr's (Biggs) Community Swimming Pool
• Resolution to renew local emergency proclamations for the Park and Thompson Fires
• Contract amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore increasing hourly legal rates to $150-$440

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three actionable items: an update to the Butte County Environmental Review Guidelines, a General Plan amendment and zone change for multiple parcels in Magalia, and a zoning code amendment to add golf‑ball safety net provisions to wall and fence regulations. The 2024 General Plan 2040 and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports will be presented for information only. After public comments, the commission will vote on the three actionable items.

• Update to Butte County Environmental Review Guidelines (MISC23-0022) to align with CEQA
• Magalia General Plan Amendment (GPA23-0002) changing 4.39 acres from Retail‑Office to Mixed Use and Zone Change (REZ23-0002) converting 30+ parcels (~46 acres) to Mixed‑Use‑2
• Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA25-0001) adding golf‑ball safety net requirements to wall and fence regulations
• Presentation of 2024 General Plan 2040 and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (informational, no action required)
• Public hearing and comment period before the commission votes on the actionable items

Technical Advisory Committee

The Butte County Technical Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, review meeting minutes, and provide input on technical content for three Sustainable Groundwater Management Act annual reports and a county groundwater status report outline.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Review and Approve November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review technical content of SGMA Annual Reports for Butte, Vina, and Wyandotte Creek Subbasins
• Review Butte County Annual Groundwater Status Report outline
• Public comment period for items not listed on the agenda

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving several contracts and budget amendments, including a countywide fire alarm maintenance contract, leadership academy training with Butte College, and the purchase of forensic workstations for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also vote on a resolution to support USDA housing funding and a budget amendment for a juvenile security scanner.

• Contract with C-10 Fire, Inc. for countywide fire alarm inspections (not-to-exceed $59,583)
• Contract with Butte-Glenn Community College District for leadership academy training (not-to-exceed $47,925)
• Resolution to support USDA Self-Help Housing funding
• Capital asset purchase for a Whole-Body Security Scanning System at Juvenile Hall ($191,968)
• Budget amendment for CSA 24 Chico-Mud Creek Drainage District ($1 million)

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including adopting an amended credit‑card policy, approving state and federal legislative platforms, ratifying several construction change orders, and authorizing a $265,218 capital purchase of a rotary boom mower for storm‑water maintenance. The meeting also includes a resolution extending the local health emergency for the Park and Thompson fires, a salary‑ordinance amendment, an appointment to the NoRTEC workforce board, and acceptance of a $28,950 donation of traffic‑sign equipment.

• Adopt amended Credit Card Program Policies and Procedures Manual
• Approve State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Ratify Change Orders 1‑3 for Gridley Veterans Hall Roof and HVAC project ($131,057 total)
• Approve $265,218 budget amendment and capital asset purchase of a rotary boom mower for CSA 25
• Adopt resolution renewing the local health emergency proclamation for the Park and Thompson fires

Butte County Public Facilities Financing Corporation

The Corporation will conduct its annual meeting to handle administrative requirements. The Board is asked to approve prior meeting minutes and appoint officers to manage lease financings for capital projects.

• Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recognition of officers: Tod Kimmelshue (President), Bill Connelly (Vice President), and Doug Teeter (Secretary/Treasurer)
• Appointment of subordinate officers: Kevin Taggart, Denise Baldwin, and Karanveer Ahluwalia
• Authorization of the Certificate of Authorized Officers dated February 11, 2025
• Authorization to file a Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State

Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees

The Thompson Flat Cemetery District Board of Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from their November 12, 2024 meeting. The agenda lists no other business for the regular session.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 minutes
• Required quarterly meeting per Health and Safety Code

Water Commission

The Butte County Water Commission will elect a chair and vice‑chair, and vote to approve the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting. It will hear informational presentations from the California Department of Water Resources on river‑health agreements and from the Paradise Irrigation District on its projects and long‑term goals. The commission will also set the next meeting for April 2, 2025.

• Election of chair and vice‑chair
• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• California DWR presentation on agreements to support healthy rivers and landscapes
• Paradise Irrigation District presentation on projects and long‑term goals
• Future meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes recognitions of retiring staff, approval of the January 14 meeting minutes, and ratification of local emergency proclamations for the Thompson and Park fires. The board will also appoint Tiffany Rowe to the Partnership HealthPlan of California board, adopt the updated Salary Ordinance, and vote on several budget and contract amendments. Key financial decisions include a $652,233 capital purchase of a Type III fire engine and a $1.5 million grant‑funded excavator package for the Fire Department, as well as a $2,484,291 budget amendment for maintenance projects.

• Resolution recognizing Blake Bailey’s retirement after 33 years in the Assessor’s Office
• Budget amendment and capital asset purchase of a Type III fire engine for $652,233 (insurance reimbursement $647,858, deductible $4,375)
• Contract amendment with West Yost & Associates to increase the Palermo Master Drainage Plan price by $66,904 to $354,329 and extend the term to Dec 31 2025
• Ratification of Change Orders 1‑3 ($95,229) and approval of Change Orders 4‑5 ($48,317) for Oroville Veterans Memorial Park construction
• Adoption of the updated Salary Ordinance for classified positions and elected officials

County of Butte Groundwater Sustainability Agency

At the Jan 28, 2025 regular meeting, the Board of Supervisors will consider two consent agenda items. They will vote to approve the August 27, 2024 County of Butte Groundwater Sustainability Agency minutes. The main regular‑agenda item is a proposed Memorandum of Understanding that would formalize cooperation between the Tuscan Water District and the County of Butte Groundwater Sustainability Agency under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. If approved, the chair would be authorized to sign the agreement.

• Approve August 27, 2024 County of Butte GSA meeting minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Tuscan Water District and County of Butte GSA and authorize the chair to sign
• Public comment period for residents
• No closed‑session items scheduled

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a conditional use permit (UP24-0004/Taylor) to expand the Iron Oaks Mobile Home Park on a 6.68‑acre parcel, adding 24 mobile homes, five RV parking spaces, five automobile spaces, and a new onsite wastewater system. The agenda also includes a county‑initiated update to the Butte County Environmental Review Guidelines (MISC23-022) and an update on the Accessory Dwelling Unit / Small Dwelling Unit program. Routine items such as the Planning Manager’s Report, commission concerns, and approval of the December 12, 2024 minutes are also scheduled.

• Conditional use permit (UP24-0004/Taylor) for 24 mobile homes, RV and car parking, new wastewater system on 6.68‑acre parcel
• Butte County Environmental Review Guidelines update (MISC23-022) to align with CEQA
• Accessory Dwelling Unit / Small Dwelling Unit program update with no‑cost building plans
• Planning Manager’s Report
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Butte County Board of Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes and several agreements and contract amendments. Items include a $66,000 dispute‑resolution program agreement with the Superior Court, a $147,460 amendment to the pest‑detection cooperative agreement with CDFA, a $9,000 SEL grant agreement, and contract amendments for Enloe Medical Center and Jesus Center. The board will also adopt a resolution to submit the FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program application.

• Approve $66,000 agreement for the County‑funded Dispute Resolution Program with the Superior Court (Jan 1 2025‑Jun 30 2026)
• Approve $147,460 amendment to the CDFA cooperative agreement for exotic pest detection (total not‑to‑exceed $147,460)
• Approve $9,000 grant agreement and budget amendment for the Tulare County FNL SEL program (Jul 1 2024‑Jun 30 2025)
• Approve $296,946 amendment to the Enloe Medical Center home‑healthcare contract (extended to Jun 30 2026)
• Approve $748,672 amendment to the Jesus Center medical respite contract (extended to Jun 30 2026)