Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tehama County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
16 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Board and district appointments
The Board considered appointments to the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board and the Public Health Advisory Board.
Cannabis Issues
A resident raised cannabis issues during public comment; no board action was taken.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.