Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tehama County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
22 issues with low priority
Animal services spay and neuter program
A $100,000 agreement with Valley Veterinary Clinic RB, Inc. would fund dog and cat spay-and-neuter services for a year, helping control the stray and unwanted animal population in the county.
Film and TV production permit program
County administration was scheduled to lead a study session on creating a permit program for film, television, digital media, and commercial production in Tehama County — potentially opening a new revenue stream and showcasing the area.
Bus Maintenance and Administrative Facility rehabilitation
A change order added nearly $40,000 for temporary power during electrical work at the transit facility, slightly exceeding the project budget — paid from Local Transportation Funds.
City of Tehama road maintenance services
The County will provide on-call minor road repair for the City of Tehama for the next five years, with individual jobs capped at $45,000.
Grand Jury Report response
The Board signed off on its required responses to the FY 25-26 Grand Jury Report, with public speakers criticizing the report's subject matter and past Brown Act accusations.
Board and district appointments
The Board considered appointments to the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board and the Public Health Advisory Board.
Public Health Advisory Board appointments
The Board was scheduled to appoint several voting members and alternates to the Public Health Advisory Board, representing Rolling Hills Clinic, Social Services, and Environmental Health, plus accept a resignation.
Elected Department Heads Negotiations
Elected department heads asked to negotiate directly with the Board. The Board agreed the Chair and Vice Chair will meet with them.
Bywood Drive Road Division Charges
Property owners in the Bywood Drive Permanent Road Division saw their 2026-27 parcel charges confirmed with an inflation adjustment after a public hearing with no protests.
Cannabis Issues
A resident raised cannabis issues during public comment; no board action was taken.
Flock camera program expansion
Sheriff Kain told the board the county's ten Flock license-plate cameras are used for criminal investigations — not traffic enforcement — with no ICE data-sharing agreement, and the county hopes to add cameras with help from partner agencies.
Tehama County Transit Agency possible separation
Supervisor Hansen reported TCTC is exploring separating from the county, with two benefit-package options under review — one nearly doubling costs. The new public works director will study benefits and liabilities.
SB 143 Herder Wages — Letter of Support
A resident asked the Board to support Senate Bill 143 on goat and sheep herder wages; the Board agreed to have a support letter drafted.
Retroactive Social Services Title Change
The county retitled its Chief Deputy Director of Social Services to Assistant Director retroactive to last September, which drew public criticism that retroactive raises aren't normal practice.
Sanitation District 1 operations
Tehama County Sanitation District 1, which handles sewer services, had an action item on the agenda.
Donations to Child Protective Services
The Red Bluff Elks Lodge gave $2,000 in Walmart gift cards and $2,000 in clothing and essentials for children served by CPS.
Adult Protective Services technology upgrade
The county looked to sign a three-year deal with JUMP Technology Services for an automated elder abuse reporting system, funded at up to $86,905.52 through June 2029.
Surplus property disposal
The county was set to declare five old vehicles and two pieces of Public Works equipment surplus so they can be sold for the best return.
Communication facilities study session
A study session on communication facilities was scheduled, with no commission action required at this time. The session was informational.
Cone Grove Park gravel donation
Facilities Maintenance sought approval to accept a roughly $500 gravel donation for Cone Grove Park from the Civil War Days Third Excelsior Association.
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans' Day proclamation
The Board considered a proclamation declaring March 29, 2026, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans' Day, honoring local veterans and those who assist them.
Dissolution of Standing Committees
The Board was asked to dissolve its vacant Public Works Committee and Veterans Hall Advisory Committee, consolidating how those topics get vetted. The change could shift how infrastructure and Veterans Hall projects are reviewed going forward.