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BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
REGULAR AGENDA
JUNE 23, 2026
9:00 AM
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
BILL CONNELLY, DISTRICT 1
PETER DURFEE, DISTRICT 2
TAMI RITTER, DISTRICT 3
TOD KIMMELSHUE, DISTRICT 4
DOUG TEETER, DISTRICT 5
ANDY PICKETT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CLERK OF THE BOARD
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 205
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
BRAD STEPHENS
COUNTY COUNSEL
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Observation of a Moment of Silence
2. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
Rules of Decorum
The Board of Supervisors welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and
appreciates public engagement. The Board of Supervisors expects members of the public
to act in a courteous, civil, and respectful manner, and not make personal, impertinent,
slanderous, or profane remarks to any member of the Board, staff, or the general public.
The Board of Supervisors will not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive
language, or disorderly conduct, which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly
conduct of Board meetings. Violation of these rules of decorum will result in the meeting
being recessed.
2.1 Corrections and/or Changes to the Agenda
2.2 Announcement(s) of Recusal
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda will begin with any Supervisor Comments on the Consent Agenda Items,
then proceed with the Adoption of the Consent Agenda. Items can be removed for further
discussion at the request of a Supervisor.
3.1. Assessor's Office
3.1.a Resolution Increasing the Low-Value Property Tax Exemption Limit to $5,000
Revenue & Taxation Code section 155.20 authorizes counties to exempt property when
the assessed value does not justify the administrative cost of assessment and tax
collection. The State Board of Equalization refers to this as the low-value exemption.
The County’s current low-value exemption amount is $2,000, established by Resolution in
1993. Based on a recent review and cost-benefit analysis, the cost of assessing and
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collecting taxes on property valued below $5,000 exceeds the revenue generated.
Increasing the exemption would reduce administrative workload and allow staff to focus on
higher-value assessments.
The Assessor's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution
increasing the low-value property tax exemption pursuant to Revenue & Taxation Code
section 155.20, setting the new exemption threshold at $5,000. (ASSESSOR'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.2. Clerk-Recorder's Office
3.2.a Certification of Statement of Votes Cast June 2, 2026 Congressional District 1 Special
Election
Pursuant to California Elections Code section 15372, the County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar
of Voters submits the certified statement of the results of the election to the Board of
Supervisors. The certified statement of votes cast for Butte County for the June 2, 2026
Congressional District 1 Special Election is hereby submitted to the Board. (CLERK-
RECORDER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - ACCEPT CERTIFICATION OF THE STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST
FOR THE JUNE 2, 2026 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 SPECIAL ELECTION.
3.3. County Administration
3.3.a Approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Submitted for approval are the June 9, 2026, Board of Supervisors Meeting
Minutes. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE JUNE 9, 2026 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING MINUTES.
3.3.b Resolution Exempting the County of Butte from Small Claims Advisory Requirements
California law requires that small claims advisory services be provided by counties without
charge to litigants. Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 116.940(c), in a county
where the number of small claims actions filed annually is 1,000 or less as averaged over
the immediately preceding two fiscal years, the county may elect to exempt itself from the
requirements of Code of Civil Procedure section 116.940(b), and instead provide small
claims advisory services through a recorded phone message and small claims booklets.
On June 27, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution exempting the County
from the requirements of Code of Civil Procedure section 116.940(b) during fiscal years
2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26, and provided small claims advisory services through a
recorded phone message, and small claims information booklets.
The number of small claims filings in the County in FY 2023-24 was 320 and FY 2024-25
was 288, for a two-year average of 304, which is below the 1,000 annual filing threshold
that would require the County to provide individual personal advisory services. The
average annual claims filings over the last fifteen years is 432. County Administration
recommends the Board adopt a resolution exempting the County from small claims
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advisory requirements for the next three years (FY 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-
29). (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3.c MOU with the Butte County Law Library (BCLL) for Small Claims Advisory Services
California law requires that small claims advisory services be provided by counties without
charge to litigants. Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 116.940(c), in a county
where the number of small claims actions filed annually is 1,000 or less as averaged over
the immediately preceding two fiscal years, the county may elect to exempt itself from the
requirements of Code of Civil Procedure section 116.940(b), and instead provide small
claims advisory services through a recorded phone message and small claims booklets.
The recorded message advises litigants of the resources available at BCLL. The County
provides funding to BCLL to compensate for small claims services through an MOU. The
current MOU with BCLL expires on June 30, 2026. County Administration recommends
the Board of Supervisors approve a new MOU with BCLL to maintain the existing
arrangement for small claims advisory services. The term of the MOU is July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2029, not-to-exceed $15,000 ($5,000 per year). (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3.d Contract between Butte County and BCAG for Federal Advocacy with The Ferguson
Group (TFG)
Butte County has utilized TFG for federal legislative advocacy since 2009. Beginning in
2014, these services have been provided through a piggyback agreement with BCAGs'
contract with TFG. The current contract expires June 30, 2026. Staff recommends the
Board of Supervisors approve a contract with BCAG that continues the County's
relationship with both BCAG and TFG. The term of the contract is July 1, 2026 through
June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $63,000. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3.e Ratify Letter of Opposition for ACA 9 (Boerner) Public Utilities Commission
ACA 9 (Boerner) proposed a significant restructuring of California's utility regulatory
framework by removing telecommunications from the California Constitution's definition of
a public utility and eliminating the California Public Utilities Commission's constitutional
authority to initiate investigations, hearings, policies, and procedures without creating a
replacement system. Staff submitted a letter of opposition for inclusion in the Senate
Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee analysis for the scheduled hearing on
June 8, 2026. The author has since pulled the measure. Staff recommend ratification of
the letter of opposition. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - RATIFY LETTER OF OPPOSITION.
3.3.f Compensation Agreements with City of Gridley for Sale of City of Gridley Redevelopment
Agency Property
The City of Gridley serves as the Successor Agency for the City of Gridley Redevelopment
Agency (RDA). The Butte County Consolidated Oversight Board and the California
Department of Finance approved a Long-Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP)
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including the transfer of certain RDA properties to the City for future development of
municipal facilities. Approval of the LRPMP required development of a new parcel map for
the property and development of compensation agreements with the affected taxing
entities, including County of Butte, CSA 34 - Gridley Swimming Pool, and CSA 37 -
Gridley-Biggs Ambulance. County Administration recommends the Board of Supervisors
approve compensation agreements allowing retention of the RDA properties by the City
and agreeing to receive a pro-rata share of net proceeds if the City sells the properties.
Also pursuant to the LRPMP for the former Redevelopment Agency, in 2024, the City
received approval from the Butte County Consolidated Oversight Board to sell a former
RDA property in the Industrial Park area, Parcel 8 - APN 021-270-048 for $307,620.
County Administration recommends the Board of Supervisors approve compensation
agreements with the City of Gridley for the Taxing Agency pro-rata shares of the sale
proceeds for the County, CSA 34 - Gridley Swimming Pool, and CSA 37 - Gridley-Biggs
Ambulance as determined by the Auditor-Controller's Office. The pro-rata shares include
$55,863 for the County, $3,503 for CSA 34 and $4,645 for CSA 37. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS (6) AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3.g Amendment to Contract With MGT Impact Solutions, LLC (MGT) for State Mandated Cost
Reimbursement Services
The Tax Relief Act of 1972 (SB 90) provides a process for local governments to seek
State reimbursement for certain State-mandated costs. The County entered into a contract
with MGT in September 2021 for the preparation of SB 90 reimbursement claims. County
Administration recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract amendment with
MGT to extend the term by an additional year through June 30, 2027, increase the
maximum payable amount by $13,500, not-to-exceed $77,000, and update contractor and
County contact information. All other terms remain the same. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.3.h Letter of Support for Tort Reform
A broad coalition of organizations, including RCRC, the League of California Cities, and
organizations representing school districts have prepared a coalition letter to urge the
Legislature to enact meaningful tort reform for civil actions against public entities. New
data released by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities shows that public-
entity liability costs have tripled in the last seven years, now exceeding $7 billion in known
exposure. Costs are on pace to grow another 70% by 2027-28. The trajectory is
unsustainable with billions of dollars diverted away from public services across the state.
The letter advocates for the legislature to approve comprehensive tort reform that includes
defined benefits, proportional liability for economic damages and heightened evidentiary
and procedural standards. Staff recommend approval of the letter which will allow Butte
County to be added to the coalition letter. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT.
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3.3.i Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization
The Secure Rural Schools program provides funding for schools, roads, and other
municipal services to rural counties across the country. Payments are divided into three
distinct categories, or Titles: Title I for roads and schools, Title II for special projects, and
Title III for county projects. The County has utilized Title I funds in Public Works, while
Title II funds are allocated to the Resources Advisory Committee managed by the Plumas
National Forest. Title III funds have been allocated to support the Butte County Fire Safe
Council. In years when the Secure Rural Schools Act is reauthorized by Congress,
payments are made from the US Forest Service to states, and further distributed to eligible
counties.
A participating county receiving more than $350,000 must allocate 15-20% of its share to
Title II, Title III, or a combination of both, except the allocation for Title III may not exceed
7%. The estimated FFY2026 allocation for the County is $436,860. County Administration
recommends the Board of Supervisors authorize the same election percentages
previously used for the County's share of the funding: 80% to Title I, 13% to Title II, and
7% to Title III. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS ELECTION
PERCENTAGES.
3.4. County Library
3.4.a Amendment to Contract With Armed Guard Private Security, Inc
The County Library entered into a contract with Armed Guard Private Security, Inc. in July
2024 to provide security services at Library facilities. The contract provides for unarmed
standing security guard services, mobile patrols, after-hours alarm response, and
immediate need security services on an as-needed basis, with the frequency and location
of services determined by the operational needs of the Library. The current contract
expires on June 30, 2026. The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors
approve the contract amendment to extend the term by an additional three years through
June 30, 2029, and increase the maximum payable amount by $90,000, not-to-exceed
$211,556. The amendment also expands the locations eligible to receive services under
the contract to include the Library's satellite locations. All other terms remain the
same. (LIBRARY)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5. Department of Behavioral Health
3.5.a Agreement with SJBH LLC dba San Jose Behavioral Health for Managed Care Inpatient
Hospitalization Services
San Jose Behavioral Health operates a licensed 133-bed acute psychiatric hospital.
Services provided by this psychiatric hospital include diagnostic assessment; psychiatric
treatment; rapid stabilization and maintenance of mental health conditions; coordinated
discharge planning; and transitional planning with referrals to appropriate post-
hospitalization settings for clients of Butte County.
Managed care agreements are state-mandated. The State requires agreements to be fully
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executed by the governing board of each psychiatric hospital before notification to the
State of the contracted rates. Once an agreement is executed, all other counties
contracting with the facility utilize those rates. Due to these requirements, managed care
agreements are approved retroactively.
The Department of Behavioral Health recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an
agreement with San Jose Behavioral Health for inpatient hospitalization services. The
term of the agreement is October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed
$417,000. The agreement is not specifically measured in terms of the number of clients
served, as the length of stay varies based on each client's specific needs. (DEPARTMENT
OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.b Amendments to Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital and BHC Sierra Vista
Hospital, Inc. dba Sierra Vista Hospital for Managed Care Inpatient Hospitalization
Services
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital operates a licensed 117-bed acute
psychiatric hospital. Sierra Vista Hospital operates a licensed 171-bed acute psychiatric
hospital. Services provided by these psychiatric hospitals include diagnostic assessment;
psychiatric treatment; rapid stabilization and maintenance of mental health conditions;
coordinated discharge planning; and transitional planning with referrals to appropriate
post-hospitalization settings for clients of Butte County.
On November 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed $180,906. On August 13, 2025, the Department of
General Services approved an amendment to extend the term by one year, through June
30, 2026. The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment with
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital to increase the maximum amount payable by
$135,000, not-to-exceed $315,906. All other terms remain the same.
On September 30, 2025, the Board approved an agreement with Sierra Vista Hospital.
The term of this agreement is September 30, 2025, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed
$252,632. The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment with Sierra
Vista Hospital to increase the maximum amount payable by $210,000, not-to-exceed
$462,632. All other terms remain the same. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE (2) AMENDMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.5.c Amendment to MOU with the City of Chico for Opioid Settlement Funding for Sobering
Center Services
In 2021, nationwide settlements were reached to resolve opioid litigation brought by states
and local political subdivisions against three of the largest pharmaceutical distributors and
against manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its parent company, Johnson &
Johnson. Settlements to states and counties are structured to ensure restricted use for the
remediation of opioid addiction, with oversight by the State Department of Health Care
Services (DHCS). Butte County expects to receive an estimated $18 million over the 18-
year period of the settlement.
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On August 8, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved an Opioid Spend Plan for
submission to the DHCS. The Opioid Spend Plan included the development and operation
of a low-barrier and accessible sobering center. Sobering centers serve as alternative
destinations for individuals who are found to be publicly intoxicated (due to alcohol and/or
other drugs) and would otherwise be transported to an emergency department or jail.
Sobering centers reduce harm and provide treatment facilitation opportunities for those
under the effects of acute intoxication of substances.
On June 25, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved an MOU with the City of Chico to
facilitate a contribution from the City's opioid settlement funds to the County for the
opening and operating of a sobering center. The term of the MOU is July 1, 2024, through
June 30, 2027. The City of Chico desires to extend the term of the MOU by three years,
through June 30, 2030, and increase the contribution to the County by $357,000, not-to-
exceed $714,000. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.5.d Modification to Match Requirements for Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure
Program (BHCIP) Grant for 254 Cohasset Road
On November 30, 2022, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through its
agent, Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), awarded a grant to Butte County in the
amount of $5,201,740 with a County match of $469,211, to build capacity for children and
youth services as well as perinatal and parenting women within the County. The grant
provides a new facility for the expansion and relocation of Chico Stepping Stones and
Community Counseling Center.
On April 9, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the Purchase Funding Agreement
(PFA) reflecting the grant allocation and a $469,211 cash match and adopted a resolution
authorizing the Director of Behavioral Health to execute the application and program
documents.
On December 5, 2025, under the technical guidance of AHP, the PFA was amended to
change the match from cash to property equity, as the Department had already expended
funds to purchase the building. Upon submission for reimbursement of the building
purchase, AHP notified the County that a property equity match would limit the amount of
the reimbursement and the full cost of the building would not be reimbursed. In order to
fully reimburse the County for the building purchase, AHP requires a cash match. The
Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to the PFA to revert the
match back to cash. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.6. Department of Employment & Social Services
3.6.a Contract with Disability Action Center for Adult Protective Services Prevention and
Support Services
Disability Action Center is a private, nonprofit organization founded to meet specific needs
of individuals with disabilities in Northern California. The organization coordinates a variety
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of prevention and support services for older and dependent adults with disabilities,
designed to achieve and/or maintain independence. These services include transition
services back to an individual's home or into an assisted living facility, disaster readiness
and recovery services, and programs for independent living, older individuals who are
blind, and individuals with traumatic brain injury. Provision of these services helps support
vulnerable adults and may reduce or prevent the need for Adult Protective Services
intervention.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve the contract with Disability Action Center for Adult Protective
Services Client Prevention and Support Services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2028, not-to-exceed $332,000. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT &
SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.7. Department of General Services
3.7.a Notice of Completion and Change Order Ratification with Rock Creek Construction, Inc.
(Rock Creek) for Oroville Veterans Memorial Park for All of Butte County (OVMP)
On July 30, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Rock Creek in the
amount of $974,411 for completion of the remaining substantial construction of the OVMP
funded by a Housing and Urban Development Community Project Funding Grant and
additional ARPA-related funding. The Department of General Services previously issued
seventeen change orders to Rock Creek totaling $287,514 to resolve issues with the
existing construction and add improvements to OVMP, including landscape lights, camera
pathways, a fence, a gate, six flag poles, bugler pedestal and statue install, security
camera poles, guardrails, Merchant Marine monument install, park address sign and the
military service dog pedestal and statue installation, increasing the total contract amount
to $1,261,925. Rock Creek completed all contract work, and the Department inspected
and approved the project. The Department recommends ratifying the Change Orders,
accepting the contract work as complete, and authorizing the Chair to sign the Notice of
Completion. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) RATIFY CHANGE ORDERS; 2) ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK
AS COMPLETE; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION.
3.7.b Lease Amendment with Guillon, Inc. for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Facility
Space at 205 Mira Loma Drive, Suite 30, Oroville
The EOC occupies approximately 8,035 square feet of leased office space at 205 Mira
Loma Drive, Suite 30, Oroville, owned by Guillon, Inc. The current lease term expires on
June 30, 2026. The proposed lease amendment exercises one of two available extension
options and extends the lease term six years from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
Monthly rent will be $7,125 during the first year of the extension term, with annual
increases of 2.5 percent beginning in year two. The Department of General Services and
County Administration recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the lease
amendment with Guillon, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, in an
amount not to exceed $452,403. (DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES)
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Action Requested - APPROVE LEASE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.8. District Attorney's Office
3.8.a Contract with Valley Toxicology Service, Inc. (Valley Toxicology) for Forensic Toxicology
Services
Valley Toxicology is a provider of forensic alcohol and drug toxicology specimen
collection, testing, reporting, and court testimony. Forensic toxicology testing for criminal
evidence purposes must meet the requirements of Title 17 of the California Code of
Regulations. Valley Toxicology meets the licensing requirements of the State regulations.
The District Attorney's Office contracts with Valley Toxicology to pick up evidence
specimens directly from law enforcement agencies in the County; calibrate testing
equipment including Intoxilyzers and preliminary alcohol sensor devices; provide
specimen testing analysis and results for breath, blood, and solid dosage controlled
substances; and provide expert witness testimony associated with the test results.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Valley
Toxicology for forensic toxicology services. The term of the contract is July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2029, not-to-exceed $634,200. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.9. Fire Department
3.9.a Contract with Blue Flamingo Marketing for the CDBG Butte County Fire Protection and
Prevention: Community Education Expansion Project
On May 14, 2024, the Board of Supervisors authorized submission of an application for
CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Mitigation funds for the Butte County Fire
Protection and Prevention: Community Education Expansion Project. The mitigation funds
are available to the County as a result of the 2018 Camp Fire. The County was awarded
$1,000,000 to expand the countywide education and outreach campaign, “Be Ready,
Butte!” to engage property owners on how to prevent the spread of fire by clearing
defensible spaces on their property.
On December 16, 2025, the Board directed the Butte County Fire Department to revise
the grant's scope and budget to add a Fire Education Specialist position to support
residential visits, in addition to a marketing firm for the outreach campaign. The State
approved the changes. On April 14, 2026, the Board approved the Fire Education
Specialist position and recruitment is in progress.
In March 2026, the Department released an RFP for a marketing firm for the outreach
campaign and received four proposals: Bodewell Group of Fresno, CA; JHB Group of
Richmond, IL; Watson Creative of Bend, OR; and Blue Flamingo Group of Chico, CA. A
selection committee including the Butte County Fire Department, Public Health
Department, and North Valley Animal Disaster Group, selected Blue Flamingo Group as
the most qualified respondent. Butte County Fire Department recommends the Board
approves a contract with Blue Flamingo Group for outreach services. The term of the
contract is June 23, 2026, through June 22, 2028, not-to-exceed $458,841. (FIRE
DEPARTMENT)
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Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.10. Probation Department
3.10.a Agreement with CognisenseAI, Inc. dba Cognisen for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software
Cognisen provides specialized and evidence-based automation platforms designed
specifically for probation and community corrections agencies. The automation platform
integrates the use of AI with case management systems to streamline narrative-driven
documentation, improve efficiency, and increase consistency in case records. Cognisen
is currently utilized by several county probation departments and is the only identified and
available vendor that provides an automation platform that will integrate with the case
management system of the Probation Department and AI enhancements for report writing
and record of arrests and prosecution sheet creation. Congnisen's integration with
caseload management systems is fully compliant with the Criminal Justice Information
Services Security Policy and includes encryption, access control and data handling
auditing. The Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve an
agreement with Cognisen for AI software. The term of the agreement is upon date of
execution through June 22, 2031, not-to-exceed $464,731. The agreement is funded with
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and AB 109 funding. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.10.b Agreement with Chico State Enterprises (CSE) for Program Evaluation of the
Commitment to Success Program (CSP)
The Probation Department developed the CSP in response to California Senate Bill 823,
which realigned California’s juvenile justice system by ending state-level youth
incarceration and transferring responsibility to counties. CSP provides individualized
rehabilitative treatment and supervision for youth housed at Butte County Juvenile Hall.
The goal of CSP is to improve youth outcomes, reduce institutional misconduct, and
support successful community reintegration. SB 823 requires data collection and
outcome-monitoring objectives.
To assess the effectiveness of the CSP data collection and outcomes, CSE will conduct
an independent outcome evaluation. The evaluation will include interviews with
participating youth; analysis of engagement in treatment and rehabilitative services;
examination of institutional behavior and misconduct during confinement; and post-
release outcomes, including recidivism where data is available. Findings will be presented
in a final report. The report will provide evidence-based conclusions and
recommendations to inform program improvement and future service delivery for justice-
involved youth in Butte County.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an agreement with CSE
for the CSP data evaluation. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027, not-to-exceed $32,815. The agreement is funded with the Juvenile Justice
Realignment Block Grant. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
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3.10.c Contract with the Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley (BGC) for Juvenile Hall Services
The Probation Department contracts with BGC to provide essential programs designed to
rehabilitate youth and support community reintegration. Programs include after-school
activities designed to enhance academic success, workforce readiness, and promote
healthy lifestyles among youth; rehabilitative services to divert youth from traditional legal
pathways; and mental health and substance abuse supports to reduce recidivism. BGC
facilitates restorative justice practices, resolving conflicts through mediation and
community involvement to promote accountability and positive behavioral change. BGC is
recognized by the Office of Youth and Community Restoration under the Probation
Department’s Juvenile Justice Plan, and approved for continued funding through the
Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act of 2000. The Department recommends that the
Board of Supervisors approve a contract with BGC. The term of the contract is July 1,
2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $267,046. The contract is funded by the
Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.10.d Contract with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) for Youth Services at
Juvenile Hall
The Probation Department contracts with NVCSS to provide a comprehensive range of
youth services at Juvenile Hall designed to support and rehabilitate youth. Services
include group sessions that incorporate cognitive-behavioral techniques to address anger
management, skill development, and moral reasoning; specialized curriculum that
focuses on self-awareness, trust-building, independence, and the cultivation of healthy
relationships; mentorship focused on positive social interactions and pro-social
development; and Hobby Hour and Book Club sessions. NVCSS programs have a shared
goal to reduce recidivism and support the successful reintegration of youth into their
communities. NVCSS is recognized by the Office of Youth and Community Restoration
under the Probation Department’s Juvenile Justice Plan, and approved for continued
funding through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act of 2000. The Department
recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with NVCSS for youth services
at Juvenile Hall. The term of the contract is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-
exceed $189,069. The contract is funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention
Act. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11. Department of Public Works
3.11.a Contract with St. Francis Electric, LLC for On-Call Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair
Services
The Department of Public Works issued a RFP on April 23, 2026 to establish a contract
for on-call traffic signal maintenance and repair services for County-owned traffic control
devices. The County currently owns and maintains 10 traffic signals, 20 driver feedback
signs, 13 rectangular rapid flashing beacons, and various other flashing beacon systems
throughout the unincorporated area of the County.
The RFP closed on May 14, 2026, and two proposals were received. Following an
evaluation of the proposals, the Department determined that St. Francis Electric, LLC of
San Leandro, California, is the most qualified firm with the experience, personnel, and
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technical expertise to perform traffic signal maintenance and repair services.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with St.
Francis Electric, LLC for on-call traffic signal maintenance and repair services. The term
of the contract is July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2031, not-to-exceed
$650,000. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.11.b Contract with Franklin Construction, Inc. for the Construction of the Dogtown Road
Rehabilitation Project
On October 28, 2025, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Public
Works to advertise and solicit bids for projects included in the Public Works IMP,
including the Dogtown Road Rehabilitation Project. This project is located within the
unincorporated community of Magalia and consists of roadway rehabilitation
improvements intended to enhance public safety and extend pavement service life. The
work includes clearing and grubbing, traffic control, grading, paving, Full-Depth
Reclamation with Cement, storm drain facilities, striping, and signage, all in conformance
with the plans, specifications, and special provisions.
This project was advertised on May 12, 2026, and six bids were received on June 2,
2026, from All-American Construction, Inc. of Sutter, Knife River Construction of Chico,
Franklin Construction, Inc. of Chico, R&R Horn Contractors, Inc. of Chico, Martin Brothers
Construction of Sacramento, and S.T. Rhodes Construction, Inc. of Redding. The lowest
responsive and responsible bidder was Franklin Construction, Inc. of Chico, CA, with a
bid of $772,957.
The Department recommends that the Board approve the project plans and
specifications, award the contract to Franklin Construction, Inc., and authorize the
Director of Public Works to sign the contract and order changes or additions in work
performed per Public Contract Code section 20142. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND 2) AWARD
THE CONTRACT TO FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE CONTRACT AND ORDER CHANGES
PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20142.
3.12. Sheriff-Coroner's Office
3.12.a Donation from Butte County Search and Rescue
Butte County Search and Rescue acquired two 2026 small personal water crafts that they
desire to donate to the Sheriff's Office. The personal water crafts are valued at
approximately $16,300 each ($32,600). Search and Rescue will use the donated personal
water crafts to assist the Sheriff's Office when responding to calls for service. The
Sheriff's Office will assume the cost to register, maintain, and insure the personal water
crafts. The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the capital
asset donation. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
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Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT CAPITAL ASSETS (2) DONATION; AND 2) ADD
CAPITAL ASSETS TO CAPITAL ASSET LEDGER.
3.12.b Contract with LEHR Upfitters OpCo LLC (Lehr) for Law Enforcement Vehicle Upfitting
The Sheriff's Office budgets for the replacement or purchase of law enforcement vehicles
each year. Before a vehicle can be placed into service, it must be upfitted with parts and
equipment, such as radios, lights, sirens, and protective barriers for prisoner transport, all
of which are necessary to perform law enforcement duties. In February 2026, the Sheriff's
Office released an RFP for vehicle upfitting services and Lehr was selected. The Sheriff's
Office recommends the Board of Supervisors approve a contract with Lehr for law
enforcement vehicle upfitting. The term of the contract is July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2031, not-to-exceed $3,000,000. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.12.c Agreement with Chico State Enterprises for Student Legal Research Assistants (LRAs)
The Butte County Jail is required to offer inmates LRAs to assist with legal research via
computer and library book searches in the Jail Law Library. LRAs are made available at
the Jail Law Library an average of 56 hours per week, conducting an inventory of Jail law
books and research materials as well as material updates as appropriate. Chico State
Enterprises is able to provide student LRAs, under the supervision of California State
University, Chico. The Sheriff’s Office recommends the Board of Supervisors approve an
agreement with Chico State Enterprises for LRAs. The term of the contract is July 1,
2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $73,815. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
3.12.d Donation from Butte County Fire Safe Council (BCFSC)
In 2020, BCFSC acquired a chipper that they desire to donate to the Sheriff's Office. The
chippers current value is approximately $55,000. The Sheriff's Office Alternative Custody
Supervision program participants work in the community to support wildfire mitigation
efforts in coordination with BCFSC and will use the chipper to perform vegetation
mitigation and fuel reduction activities. The Sheriff's Office will assume the cost to
maintain and insure the chipper. The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve the capital asset donation of the chipper. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S
OFFICE)
Action Requested - 1) ACCEPT CAPITAL ASSET DONATION; AND 2) ADD CAPITAL
ASSET TO CAPITAL ASSET LEDGER.
3.12.e Agreements with State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Participation in
Medi-Cal County Inmate Program (MCIP)
When an inmate requires medical care outside the jail facility, the Sheriff's Office, in
conjunction with the contracted medical services provider, Wellpath/California Forensics
Medical Group (Wellpath), pay for the inmate's hospital stay. DHCS administers a MCIP
for eligible inmates housed in county jail facilities. A MCIP allows hospitals to directly
invoice the State for medical services provided to inmates who are admitted to the
hospital and MCIP pays the hospital directly at Medi-Cal rates. MCIP then invoices the
County for the required match funds, which varies based on treatment. DHCS requires a
participation agreement and administrative services agreement for participation in MCIP.
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The Sheriff's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the required
agreements with DHCS for participation in the MCIP. The term of both agreements is July
1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The estimated amount of match funds for the
participation agreement is $30,000 per year (based on payments made to the program
since November 2023) and does not include a maximum payable as match is based on
actual usage of medical services by inmates. The administrative services agreement is
not-to-exceed $17,181. (SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE AGREEMENTS (2) AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
3.13. Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office
3.13.a Butte County Treasurer Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27
The Treasurer-Tax Collector recommends approval of the Butte County Statement of
Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Investment Policy). The Investment Policy, in
accordance with Government Code sections 53600-53686, guides investment of surplus
funds and funds under the custodianship of the County Treasurer. The Treasurer-Tax
Collector holds and invests funds for the County, School Districts, and Special Districts.
The Butte County Investment Pool Oversight Committee (Committee) is composed of
Peter Durfee, District 2 Supervisor, Butte County Board of Supervisors Representative
(Chair); Travis Haskill, Butte County Office of Education Senior Director of Fiscal
Services, Superintendent of Schools Representative (Vice Chair); Graciela Gutierrez,
Butte County Auditor-Controller; Maritza Sandoval, Special Districts Representative; and
Jaclyn Kruger, Deputy Superintendent, Business for CUSD, School Districts
Representative. The Committee provides oversight to the Treasurer-Tax Collector and
each year considers the annual renewal of the Investment Policy prior to its submission to
the Board of Supervisors. The proposed Investment Policy, by recommendation of the
Committee, includes Government Code updates, SB 827 financial training requirements,
and updates language on interest allocation to investment pool participants for the new
fiscal year. Approval of the Investment Policy also constitutes renewal of the investment
authority delegated to the Treasurer-Tax Collector by the Board. The Investment Policy
was reviewed and accepted on June 9, 2026, by the Committee. The Investment Policy
for fiscal year 2026-27 will become effective on July 1, 2026. (TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE)
Action Requested - APPROVE BUTTE COUNTY TREASURER STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
3.14. Other
3.14.a District Priorities Fund Application - Stepping Stones
Supervisor Ritter recommends approval of $2,000 in District 3 Priorities Funds to Butte
County Behavioral Health Stepping Stones Program. These funds will be used to help
facilitate hands on learning and art therapy tools to help improve both mental and
physical wellness for pregnant and/or parenting mothers. (DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR)
Action Requested - APPROVE DISTRICT PRIORITIES FUND APPLICATION.
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3.14.b District Priorities Fund Application - First 5 County Children and Families Commission
Supervisor Ritter recommends approval of $8,000 in District 3 Priorities Funds to First 5
Butte County Children and Families Commission. These funds will be used to contract
with a subject matter expert to provide up to three trainings for a variety of county staff,
community organizations, and service providers who support at-risk children and youth on
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder. The trainings will help increase awareness of the risks
associated with prenatal alcohol exposure, strengthen prevention efforts, and improve
early identification and referral processes. (DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR)
Action Requested - APPROVE DISTRICT PRIORITIES FUND APPLICATION.
3.14.c District Priorities Fund Application - Ratify Butte County Fair Project
The Butte County Fairgrounds was awarded two District 4 Priorities Funds, Application 2
on March 24, 2026 and Application 3 on June 9, 2026. Since approval, the Fairgrounds
has identified improvements to the RV electrical infrastructure as a higher priority.
Supervisor Kimmelshue recommended that these awards, totaling $8,500, be redirected
to RV electrical infrastructure. (DISTRICT 4 SUPERVISOR)
Action Requested - RATIFY REVISED DISTRICT PRIORITIES FUND APPLICATION.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.1 Board Member/Committee Reports and Board Member Comment
4.2 Public Comment
Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to
California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item
not listed on the agenda. Please note that Public Comment is in two separate sections.
One, at the beginning of the regular agenda, which will last a maximum of 15 minutes, with
another to follow as the last item on the regular agenda with no time limits.
4.3 Change in Designation of Delegate and Alternate Representatives to the RCRC, Golden
State Finance Authority (GSFA), and Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Boards
RCRC is a 40-member county service organization that supports policies on behalf of
California’s rural counties, the Board of Directors is composed of a member of the Board
of Supervisors from each of its member counties. Historically, the Delegate chosen to
serve on the RCRC Board also represents Butte County on the GSFA and GSCA Boards.
The Delegate position is currently held by Chair Connelly and Supervisor Teeter is serving
as Alternate Delegate. Chair Connelly requests to step down and serve as Alternate
Member, and requests the Board appoint Supervisor Teeter as Delegate for the remainder
of 2026. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REDESIGNATE SUPERVISOR TEETER AS DELEGATE AND CHAIR
CONNELLY AS ALTERNATE TO THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS RCRC, GSFA, AND
GSCA FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2026.
4.4 Appointment to the Library Advisory Board (LAB)
The LAB was created to maintain a strategic plan, oversee fundraising, advise the Board
of Supervisors, monitor technology and encourage the development and advancement of
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the public library system. The LAB is composed of two representatives from each
supervisory district for terms that correspond with their district Supervisor. Due to a recent
resignation, a District 5 Representative seat is vacant, and Supervisor Teeter has
nominated Kathryn Coots to serve the remainder of a vacant unexpired term ending
January 1, 2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT KATHRYN COOTS TO THE BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD AS A DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE, TO SERVE THE
REMAINDER OF A VACANT UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JANUARY 1, 2029.
4.5 Appointment to the Butte County Wastewater Advisory Committee (Wastewater Advisory
Committee)
The Wastewater Advisory Committee advises the local enforcement agency on matters
pertaining to onsite wastewater systems and consists of ten members composed of 9
industry experts and a member of the public to each serve 4-year terms. Lauralyn Lambert
has requested reappointment to continue serving on the Committee as the Board of
Realtors Representative, and if appointed, would serve a 4-year term ending May 31,
2030. (OTHER)
Action Requested - REAPPOINT LAURALYN LAMBERT TO THE BUTTE COUNTY
WASTEWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS THE BOARD OF REALTORS
REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE A 4-YEAR TERM ENDING MAY 31, 2030.
4.6 Appointment to the Kimshew Cemetery District
The Kimshew Cemetery District (District) owns and maintains four active cemeteries and
various inactive pioneer and historic cemeteries. There are currently two vacancies on the
District Board and one application has been received requesting appointment. The District
recommends the Board of Supervisors appoint Nirvana Haver as Trustee to serve a 3-
year term ending June 22, 2029. (OTHER)
Action Requested - APPOINT NIRVANA HAVER TO THE KIMSHEW CEMETERY
DISTRICT AS TRUSTEE FOR A 3-YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 22, 2029.
4.7 Contracts with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc. and Youth for Change for
Facilitation Services for Children's Services
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc. and Youth for Change provide
comprehensive services, support, and treatment to individuals, families, and communities.
Both agencies offer a neutral forum where families can identify needs, problem-solve, and
make decisions that help prevent involvement with the child welfare system. Through
collaborative facilitation, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc. and Youth for
Change bring together families, youth, professional partners, and natural supports to
assess needs and enhance child safety. The goal is to help children avoid entering the
child welfare system, remain safely at home, return home, achieve permanency, or live in
the least restrictive family setting possible. From July 1, 2025, through March 30, 2026,
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc. and Youth for Change facilitated over 770 of
these meetings.
The Department of Employment and Social Services recommends the Board of
Supervisors approve two contracts; one with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc.
with a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, not-to-exceed $1,199,988; and one
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with Youth for Change with a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, not-to-exceed
$1,199,988. (DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - APPROVE (2) CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
4.8 Contract with RCI General Engineering for the Construction of the Module 5 Phase E Liner
System
On October 28, 2025, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Public
Works to advertise and solicit bids for projects included in the Public Works IMP, including
Phase Two of the Module 5 Phase E Expansion project. This project consists of subgrade
preparation, landfill liner system installation, general fill placement, landfill gas collection
piping, and electric leak location equipment. Work will include furnishing and installing
landfill liner components and related accesories, including all labor, materials, equipment,
and incidentals necessary to complete the project in accordance with the contract
documents.
The project was advertised on May 26, 2026, and received three bids from Ford
Construction Company, Inc of Lodi, RCI General Engineering of Oroville, and Stimpel-
Wiebelhaus Associates, Inc of Redding. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder
was RCI General Engineering of Oroville, CA, with a bid of $10,989,760.
The Department recommends that the Board approve the project plans and specifications,
award the contract to RCI General Engineering, and authorize the Director of Public
Works to sign the contract and order changes or additions in work performed per Public
Contract Code section 20142. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - 1) AWARD THE CONTRACT; 2) APPROVE THE PROJECT PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
SIGN THE CONTRACT AND ORDER CHANGES PER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
SECTION 20142.
4.9 Contract Amendment with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CTHD (NCE) for On-Call
Engineering Services
On December 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved five on-call engineering
services agreements with Consor North America, Inc. of Rancho Cordova, CA; Dokken
Engineering of Folsom, CA; GHD, Inc. of Roseville, CA; MAP Associates of Chico, CA;
and Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (NCE) of Sacramento, CA. Each agreement
was issued with a term ending December 10, 2029, and a not-to-exceed amount of
$500,000. The Department subsequently issued a project-specific solicitation to the
selected on-call engineering firms for engineering design and environmental review
services associated with the Five-Mile Basin Project. NCE was determined to be the most
qualified firm and demonstrated the strongest project approach, including an option to
deliver an expedited, short-term emergency project to address immediate needs. To date,
the Department has issued two task orders to NCE totaling $475,309 for topographic
surveying, engineering, and environmental services supporting the Five-Mile Basin
Emergency Sediment Removal (SAFE Project), which was successfully completed in
September 2025.
Following completion of the SAFE Project, the Board directed the Department to evaluate
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long-term alternatives for a permanent solution at the Five-Mile Basin. To support this
effort, NCE developed two additional proposed task orders totaling $528,924. The first
task order, in the amount of $130,874, provides for ongoing performance monitoring of the
SAFE Project, post-season sediment sampling, and site reconnaissance necessary to
complete the anticipated summer maintenance of the basin. The second task order, in the
amount of $398,050, includes the engineering, environmental review, permitting support,
and alternatives analysis necessary to develop three comprehensive project options for
Board consideration. To complete this work, the Department recommends the Board
amend the $500,000 base contract with NCE to increase the not-to-exceed amount by
$528,924, resulting in a revised not-to-exceed amount of $1,028,924. This amendment will
provide sufficient funding to complete the alternatives analysis, environmental review, and
planning activities necessary to identify a permanent solution for the Five-Mile
Basin. (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.10 Butte County Groundwater Status Report for the 2025 Water Year
Pursuant to Chapter 33 of the Butte County Code, the Department of Water and Resource
Conservation is required to collect data on groundwater levels and report to the Board of
Supervisors each year on the status of groundwater conditions. The Department prepared
the Butte County Groundwater Status Report (Report) for the 2025 water year, which
contains an overview of the hydrologic conditions, a high-level description of conditions
within each subbasin based on content in each subbasin’s individual annual reports,
conditions to track over the next year, and current efforts to improve groundwater
resiliency throughout the County. The Report also includes GSAs subbasin reports that
SGMA requires to be submitted annually to the California Department of Water
Resources. The technical content of the subbasin-specific reports were reviewed by the
Technical Advisory Committee of the Water Commission on February 11, 2026. This is the
fifth Report since the adoption of the Groundwater Sustainability Plans in the three
subbasins in the County (Butte, Vina, and Wyandotte Creek). This Report meets the
reporting requirements of Chapter 33. The complete Report and the appendices are
available online at: https://www.buttecounty.ca.gov/1212/Groundwater-Status-
Report. (DEPARTMENT OF WATER & RESOURCE CONSERVATION)
Action Requested - ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
4.11 Resolution Approving Additional CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure
Funds for Camp Fire Recovery
At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, County staff are implementing a number of
projects using CDBG-DR funding as a result of the Camp Fire. In 2025, the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requested the County
identify unmet needs within existing infrastructure projects that may qualify for additional
funds. On December 16, 2025, the Board directed staff to request $15,858,654 in
additional funds; $9,498,750 of which was prioritized for the consolidated Behavioral
Health facilities in Paradise, Oroville, and Gridley, and Lakeridge Circle road repair in
Magalia. The Board directed the balance of any additional funds to go toward the
Sewerage Commission of Oroville’s (SCOR) wastewater treatment plant upgrade. On May
26, 2026, HCD awarded the County $10 million in additional funding. Staff recommend the
Board adopt a resolution accepting the additional funds, allocating $9,498,750 for County
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facilities and roads, and $501,250 for the SCOR project, and authorize the Chair to
sign. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.12 Recommend Eligible Census Tracts For Opportunity Zones 2.0 (OZ 2.0) Designation
The Opportunity Zones program was originally established in 2017 to implement the
Federal Tax Incentive. At that time, nine census tracts in Butte County were designated as
Opportunity Zones. In July of 2025, Opportunity Zones 2.0 (OZ 2.0) was signed into
federal law, permanently renewing and enhancing the tax incentive program. OZ 2.0 can
support private investments such as commercial and industrial real estate, housing,
infrastructure, and existing and start-up businesses. Corporations and individuals with
realized capital gains may be eligible to invest.
On June 15, 2026, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development began
accepting recommendations for OZ 2.0 designation. Local authorities, including cities and
counties, may submit eligible census tracts to the State by July 25, 2026. Under OZ 2.0,
there are approximately twenty likely eligible census tracts within Butte County, most of
which are within incorporated jurisdictions. All nine tracts currently designated within the
county are likely eligible for nomination again.
Rural tracts that are likely eligible within the unincorporated jurisdiction are tract 19 in
Magalia, tract 23 in Butte Valley, and tract 24-02 from Berry Creek east to the County line.
Staff recommend the Board of Supervisors consider recommending tracts 19, 23, and 24-
02 for designation as Qualified Opportunity Zones, and direct staff to qualify and submit
eligible tracts to the State. The Governor may then nominate up to 25% of eligible census
tracts throughout California for designation as Qualified Opportunity Zones. New
designations will take effect for investments made on or after January 1, 2027, and the
nomination process will operate on a rolling 10-year basis. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - RECOMMEND ELIGIBLE CENSUS TRACTS FOR OZ 2.0
DESIGNATION.
4.13 Employment Contract for Director of Behavioral Health
Approval is requested for an employment contract with Tony Hobson, Ph.D., for the
position of Butte County Director of Behavioral Health. The term of the contract is August
10, 2026 through August 9, 2029. The proposed annual salary is $191,777; increasing to
$201,366 effective July 1, 2027; and $211,434 effective July 1, 2028 consistent with
scheduled County pay adjustments. (COUNTY ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - APPROVE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.14 Contract with BCM Construction Company, Inc. of Chico (BCM) for Construction of the
New Gridley Behavioral Health Center
On August 25, 2021, Butte County applied for Community Development Block Grant –
Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding for the purchase and/or construction of three
Behavioral Health Service Facilities as part of a multi-project application. The application
included sixteen projects with a total allocation of $72,722,679. Current grant funding
allocated for construction of the facility is $8,515,335. The proposed project, located at
185 Sycamore Street in Gridley, consists of construction of a new 9,823-square-foot
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integrated Behavioral Health Center on existing County-owned property adjacent to the
Gridley Veteran’s Memorial Hall. The new one-story facility will provide Behavioral Health
services and include offices, consultation rooms, restrooms, waiting areas, and related
support spaces. Site improvements include a lot line merger, identification of existing
utilities and installation of new utility connections, off-street parking, monument signage,
sidewalks, landscaping, and exterior site lighting. The Department of General Services
subsequently issued an Invitation for Bids for construction of the project. A total of four
responsive bids were received, ranging from approximately $7.2 million to $8 million. The
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, BCM, submitted a bid in the amount of
$7,167,175. The Department of General Services recommends the Board award the
construction contract to BCM in the amount of $7,167,175, authorize the Chair to sign the
contract, and appoint the Director of General Services as Officer of the Project. The
contract term is 14 months from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. (DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN; AND 2) APPOINT THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES AS OFFICER OF
THE PROJECT.
4.15 Amendment and Agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (Aegis) for Narcotic
Replacement Therapy
Aegis provides evidence-based Narcotic Replacement Therapy to support the successful
recovery of narcotic-dependent clients. Narcotic Replacement Therapy is provided as part
of a comprehensive treatment program that includes a medical evaluation and screening
for diseases that are overly represented in the narcotic-dependent population. Clients are
evaluated and provided counseling for medical, alcohol, criminal, and psychological
problems. Narcotic Replacement Therapy is a State-mandated service and the
Department of Behavioral Health is required to contract with facilities providing these
services to Butte County clients.
On June 24, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Aegis to provide
Narcotic Replacement Therapy services. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2025,
through June 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $3,287,350. Due to an increased need for services
in the current fiscal year, the Department recommends the Board approve an amendment
to increase the maximum payable by $225,000, not-to-exceed $3,512,350.
The Department recommends the Board approve a new agreement with Aegis. The term
of the new agreement is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, not-to-exceed $3,600,000.
Aegis has licensed capacity to serve up to 580 clients at any given time. This agreement is
not measured by the number of clients served, as client needs vary. (DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN; AND 2) APPROVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN.
4.16 Agreement amendment with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. (NTST)
On March 27, 2007, the Board of Supervisors approved a long-term system agreement
with NTST to develop, implement, and maintain an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
system for the Department of Behavioral Health. The term of the agreement is specified as
"upon completion of services" and was meant to cover the life of the system. The EHR
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system consists of practice management; electronic clinical record storage; service billing
of appropriate payers, including Medi-Cal, managed care; eligibility verification; and report
writing for mental health and substance use disorder services. The EHR system fully
complies with the federal confidentiality standards required by the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Due to the long-term nature of the agreement, the Department has amended the
agreement annually since 2007 to add licenses, subscription fees, and modify existing
software to maintain state and federal requirements. With changing State requirements
for EHR systems and the age of the current EHR system, the Department is actively
researching available systems and plans to pursue implementation of a new EHR
system.
The Department recommends the Board approve an amendment to include additional
licenses, new subscriptions, maintenance fees for existing software, and add a three-year
term, ending June 30, 2029. The amendment increases the maximum payable amount by
$1,468,508, not-to-exceed $7,384,015. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
4.17 Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan 2026-2029
In March 2024, California voters passed Proposition 1, modifying the Mental Health
Services Act (MHSA) to become the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA). BHSA
reforms county behavioral health funding by modifying eligible treatment, shifting away
from prevention and community services and explicitly including stand-alone Substance
Use Disorders and local housing interventions.
BHSA restructures allowable county spending into three distinct buckets: Housing
Interventions, Full Service Partnerships, and Behavioral Health Services and Supports.
Beginning in 2024, the Department of Behavioral Health facilitated a comprehensive
community and stakeholder engagement process. This included a series of 19 community
meetings across Chico, Oroville, Gridley, and Paradise; targeted focus groups; quarterly
meetings with providers (specifically targeting MHSA funded programs); community
surveys; and specialized work groups designed to identify local mental health and
substance-use treatment needs. All meetings were publicized through local television and
radio stations. This collaborative engagement continued through the development of
programmatic priorities, and will remain an ongoing mechanism for evaluating service
delivery. On May 20, 2026, the Butte County Behavioral Health Advisory Board voted in
support of the Draft Integrated Plan.
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requires the submission of a
three-year prospective spending and service delivery plan. The BHSA integrated Plan
must be submitted in draft form, as DHCS may mandate revisions prior to formal approval.
The County BHSA Integrated Plan follows the strict structural formulas of the BHSA,
requiring a standard allocation of 30% for Housing Interventions, 35% for Full Service
Partnerships, and 35% for Behavioral Health Services and Supports. The allocation of
BHSA funding for FY 2026-27 is estimated at $23,336,306. The State-mandated shift from
MHSA to BHSA requires the County to redistribute $3,482,228 locally, impacting 11
community provider programs and 11 Department programs that do not meet BHSA
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eligibility.
To protect local system capacity, the Department continues to actively engage impacted
community partners, encouraging them to pursue Medi-Cal reimbursement under CalAIM
and applying directly for available State grants. Technical support is available to help
impacted providers evolve existing programming to align with BHSA eligibility to pursue
upcoming County BHSA-funded RFPs and State BHSA prevention grants.
The Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the Draft Integrated Plan
and authorizes the Director of Behavioral Health to sign the accountability
certificate. (DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE DRAFT INTEGRATED PLAN; AND 2)
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO SIGN THE
ACCOUNTABILITY CERTIFICATE FOR THE FINAL INTEGRATED PLAN.
4.18 Update of Budget, Legislative, and other Current Issues by the Chief Administrative Officer
4.19 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Board Consideration and Action
4.20 Board of Supervisors Public Comment (Continuation as needed)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND TIMED ITEMS
5.1 11:00am - Public Hearing - Butte County Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget
On June 9, 2026, the Board of Supervisors directed a public hearing for consideration of
the Recommended Budget to commence on June 23, 2026. The Recommended Budget
can be found on the County website at: www.buttecounty.ca.gov/1427/Budget. At the
public hearing, staff will provide an overview of the Recommended Budget and
recommended adjustments (Schedule A). At the conclusion of the public hearing, staff will
request Board direction establishing the Adopted Budget for FY 2026-27. (COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION)
Action Requested - 1) APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET AS ADJUSTED FOR
SPENDING AUTHORITY; INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS AS
IDENTIFIED ON THE CAPITAL ASSET SCHEDULE (PAGE 637-639), AND SCHEDULE
A INCLUDING THE REVISED ROAD FUND WORK PROGRAM;
2) PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF TO PREPARE A BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR
CONSIDERATION ON JULY 28, 2026;
3) PROVIDE DIRECTION THAT IF THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AVAILABLE
EXCEEDS $32.6 MILLION, THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT WILL BE USED TO INCREASE
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCIES. IF THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AVAILABLE
IS LESS THAN $32.6 MILLION ANY SHORTFALL WILL BE ADDRESSED BY
REDUCING GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCIES, AND ANY SHORTFALL GREATER
THAN THE CONTINGENCIES AMOUNT WILL BE ADDRESSED BY REDUCING THE
GENERAL FUND RESERVE;
4) ACCEPT THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PARTNERSHIP BUDGET OF $16.3
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MILLION, WHICH IS INCORPORATED INTO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET;
5) HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A 10% TRANSFER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND MENTAL HEALTH 1991 REALIGNMENT REVENUES TO SOCIAL SERVICES
(ESTIMATED TO BE $1,392,710 AND $1,039,038, RESPECTIVELY), ADOPT A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFERS, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN.
6. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Public Employee Employment, Appointment, Recruitment, Performance Evaluations,
Including Goals, Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957
A. Agricultural Commissioner
B. Behavioral Health Director
C. Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chief Probation Officer
E. Child Support Services Director
F. County Counsel
G. Development Services Director
H. Employment and Social Services Director
I. General Services Director
J. Human Resources Director
K. Information Systems Director
L. Library Director
M. Public Health Director
N. Public Works Director
O. Water & Resource Conservation Director
6.2 Actual Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1) – Three Cases
a. Nicholas Moore v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ16159146 (Claim Number: 1897110118)
b. Nicholas Moore v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ16159152 (Claim Number: 2297110135)
c. Patrick Martin v. Butte County; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ADJ10599064 (Claim Number: 1597110120) (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
6.3 Workers’ Compensation Liability Claims Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.95 (a) - One
Claim
Nicholas Moore; Workers’ Compensation Claim, Claim Number: 1897110122
(DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES)
6.4 Closed Session Public Comment
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Butte County
Department Heads
Agricultural
Commissioner:
Katharine Quist
Assessor*:
Alyssa Douglass
Auditor-Controller*:
Graciela Gutierrez
Behavioral Health:
Scott Kennelly
Chief Administrative
Officer:
Andy Pickett
Chief Probation Officer:
Melissa Romero
Child Support Services:
Elisabeth Holloway
Clerk-Recorder/
Registrar of Voters*:
Keaton Denlay
County Counsel:
Brad Stephens
Development Services:
Paula Daneluk
District Attorney*:
Mike Ramsey
Employment &
Social Services:
Tiffany Rowe
Fire Chief:
Garrett Sjolund
General Services:
Dennis Schmidt, Interim
Human Resources:
Sheri Waters
Information Systems:
Paul LaValley
Library:
Misty Wright
Public Health:
Monica Soderstrom
Public Works:
Colt Esenwein
Sheriff-Coroner*:
Kory Honea
Treasurer-Tax Collector*:
Troy Kidd
UC Cooperative
Extension
Advisor:
Preet Ahluwalia
Water & Resource
Conservation:
Kamie Loeser
*Elected Official
Information and Procedures Concerning the Agenda and Board of Supervisors Meetings
Meeting Information:
Meetings are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the
Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. At the end of each year the
Board adopts a meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Meeting dates can be changed as a result of holidays or other events
so please check the meeting calendar to be certain. Copies of the adopted meeting calendar for the year are available in the
County Administrative Office or on the Clerk of the Board website page.
Agenda Information:
The agenda for every meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building at least 72 hours before
each meeting, and is available by mail subscription, e-mail subscription, or at the Clerk of the Board website. A copy of the
agenda and supporting materials provided to the Board of Supervisors members to explain each agenda item (excluding
documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available for your review at the County
Administrative Office, the Chico, Oroville, and Paradise libraries (please do not remove items from these files), and at the Clerk
of the Board website. Copies of supporting materials can be made for you at a charge to cover costs. The list of communications
included with the agenda packages is not comprehensive. Additional communications to the Board of Supervisors may have
been received but not included in the agenda supporting material. Copies of all communications received by the Board of
Supervisors (excluding documents that are not a public record within the meaning of the Public Records Act) are available at
the County Administrative Office upon request.
Agenda Format and Meeting Order:
The agenda is usually organized into the following areas and meetings generally proceed in the following order:
1. Consent Agenda: These items are considered routine and are handled by one motion and vote of the Board. If you wish to
discuss any item on the Consent Agenda you can either fill out a speaker card (located in the back of the board room) and give
it to the Clerk of the Board (sitting to the right of the Board) or, when the Chair asks if there is anything anyone would like to
remove from the Consent Agenda, stand and approach the podium and request the item be removed. The removed items are
discussed at the end of the Regular Agenda.
2. Public Comment: This is the area of the agenda where members of the audience may address the Board on any matter not
listed on the agenda. The Board, by law, cannot take action on any matter not listed on the agenda, but may respond to
statements or questions and provide staff direction. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes, and may be adjusted at the
discretion of the Chair.
3. Regular Agenda: This is where presentations to the Board and items that require full discussion are heard. Items removed
from the Consent Agenda are discussed under this section.
4. Public Hearing and Timed Items: This is where items that are required by law to be heard as a public hearing are set. This is
the section where appeals before the Board are usually discussed. Hearings may start after the time listed, but will never start
before the time listed.
5. Closed Session: The Board is authorized, by law, to meet in a closed session in certain circumstances. This area of the agenda
identifies those items that will be discussed during the Closed Session.
Public Participation:
It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors, and a requirement of the California Open Meetings Law, to allow members of the
public the opportunity to comment on all matters before the Board. Public participation is limited to matters within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Board pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. The Board of Supervisors is also
committed to making its proceedings accessible to all residents. Individuals with special needs should call the Clerk of the
Board at 530.552.3300, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to request disability-related
modifications/accommodations, or to request materials in alternate formats. All requests for special accommodations
and/or alternative format documents must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate
in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises,
discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions
from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively
supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the Board of Supervisors who
have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to
a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding.
Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made
either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the
hearing.
For further information contact the:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Administration Office
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
530.552.3300
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AB – Assembly Bill EOC – Emergency Operations Center
APN – Assessor’s Parcel Number EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
AQMA – Air Quality Management Act FEIR – Final Environmental Impact Report
ARPA – American Rescue Plan Act FEMA – Federal Emergency Management
Agency
BCAG – Butte County Association of Governments FERC – Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
BLUF – Bottom Line Up Front FY – Fiscal Year
BOE – Board of Equalization GP – General Plan
BCFD – Butte County Fire Department GSA – Groundwater Sustainability Agency
BCGP – Butte County General Plan IMP – Infrastructure Master Plan
BCOE – Butte County Office of Education JPA – Joint Powers Authority
BCSO – Butte County Sheriff’s Office LAFCO – Local Agency Formation
Commission
BINTF – Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force MOU – Memorandum of Understanding
BRCP – Butte Regional Conservation Plan MUP – Minor Use Permit
CAL FIRE – California Department of Forestry and
Fire
NOC – Notice of Completion
Cal OES – California Office of Emergency Services NOP – Notice of Preparation
CalTrans – California Department of Transportation OEM – Office of Emergency Management
CDBG – Community Development Block Grant RCRC – Rural County Representatives of
California
CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act RFP – Request for Proposals
CSA – County Service Area SB – Senate Bill
CSAC – The California State Association of Counties SBFCA – Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency
DEIR – Draft Environmental Impact Report SGMA – Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act
DID – Durham Irrigation District SHARP – Self-Help Assistance and Referral
Program
DOT – Department of Transportation TAC – Technical Advisory Committee
DWR – Department of Water Resources USDA – United States Department of
Agriculture
EIR – Environmental Impact Report YTD – Year-to-date