Steven Zane

Juvenile detention housing contracts with Glenn and Trinity counties

Adds ongoing salary costs for three new correctional deputy positions as the jail expansion comes online.

Newville Road Bridge and Road Work

Unknown; emergency contract amounts were not stated on the agenda.

Sheriff and jail budget growth tied to jail expansion

About $316,000 pulled from vacancy contingency for hiring; a $187,000 hospital bill could strain the jail's medical budget.

Emergency bridge repairs at Kendrick Creek and Thomes Creek

Extraction and stockpiling could cost $130,000 to $230,000, likely paid by swapping out planned paving projects in the existing budget.

Mental health services contracts worth up to $4.2 million

Up to $780,000 over two years, largely offset by Medi-Cal reimbursement.

Groundwater Fees and Flood Control

Most domestic well owners won't see groundwater sustainability fees; well registration fees remain a sore point.

Data center interest in Tehama County

Setting up these rules could bring in big tax dollars from tech investments, but taxpayers might end up footing the bill if upgrades to local power grids and roads are needed.

Elected officials' 2.75% salary increase

Raises take effect 30 days after adoption; total cost not stated in the meeting.

Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget

Remaining fund balance will fund two vehicles and a Strategic Priorities Account deposit.

Domestic Violence Shelter Services Funding

$13,287 in county funds for the fiscal year.

Park Fire-burned parcel cleanup

No direct cost stated; agreement covers road access through 10/15/26.

Film and TV production permit program

Not stated; a permit program could generate county revenue and filming-related spending.

Board of Equalization matters before the Assessor

Determines the county tax rates on every property tax bill for the coming year.

Invasive mosquito found in Red Bluff

Bluffs Community Housing project

No county general fund cost, but the county absorbs admin duties the state didn't pay for, and county health services will provide support services to tenants.

Animal services spay and neuter program

Up to $100,000 for one year of services.

European Grape Moth detection agreement

Up to $8,837 in state funding for pest detection work.

Fiscal Year 2026/27 County Recommended Budget

Sets the county's $287.4 million spending plan for the year ahead.

Grand Jury Report response

Consolidation of Public Guardian/Public Administrator into Social Services Director

The county says the consolidation saves money and brings in more revenue; speakers disputed that no savings exist.

Consent agenda items 1-16

Air Pollution Control District consent items 17-18

Personnel director contract extension (Item 32)

Recorder notification program resolution (Item 19)

Probation/Social Services resource family approval MOU (Item 20)

Juvenile hall behavioral health services agreement (Item 21)

Bluffs Community Housing MOU (Item 22A)

Bluffs Community Housing grant agreement (Item 22B)

Social Services account clerk appointment (Item 23)

Social Services deputy director position (Item 24)

IHSS provider wage increase notice (Item 25)

Auditor office reclassification package (Items 27A-D)

Jail expansion hiring and funding (Items 28A-B)

Morgue scissor lift and freezer racks (Item 29)

Major crimes vehicle camper shell (Item 30)

Investigation firm agreement amendment (Item 31)

CSAC Board of Directors appointment (Item 34)

Winter storm season state assistance letter (Item 35)

Reynolds Consumer Products assessment appeals (Items 37A-B)

GENERAL WARRANT REGISTER - 9/20/26 - 10/03/26

Personnel director contract extension (Item 32)

Elected officials salary ordinance introduction (Item 33)

Consent agenda (items 1-10, minus 5 and 9.a.2)

Proclamation — National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Air district FY 26/27 subvention application

Urgency ordinance — Thomes Creek gravel extraction and riprap at Simpson Road Bridge

Park Fire debris cleanup agreement — Alliance Environmental Services

Pathology services — purchase order for outstanding invoices

Pathology services agreement — Dr. Dan Purtzer

Assessment appeal A-10-2025 — Walmart Stores East LP

Assessment appeal A-11-2025 — Walmart Stores, Inc.

Closed session report — Gaumer liability claim

Consent Agenda (warrant register, animal donation, Screener appointment)

Secure Rural Schools Title III project funding (FFY 2024-2025)

Chico State Enterprises probation food-services agreement

Information Systems Technician appointment

FY 2026-27 tax rates (Resolution 2026-085)

Proberta Water District tax enrollment agreement

FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget (Resolution 2026-086)

FY 2026-27 Position Allocation List (Resolution 2026-087)

Request adoption of a Resolution amending the FY 26/27 Position Allocation List (PAL) and the Master Salary Schedule, by amending the salary range for the Social Services Director from Salary Range 66

Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Rebecca Emery (Misc. Agree. #2024-232) for the position of Social Services Director, thereby amen

Request approval of the claims paid April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $42,227.82

Request approval and authorization to appoint the candidate as Drug & Alcohol Counselor II at Salary Ranger 27, Step C, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements

A motion was made by Vice Chair Jones, seconded by Supervisor Hansen, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Request approval of revised classification specification of Social Services Director, effective 12/15/26

Request approval and authorization for the Sheriff to sign the Agreement with CorrecTek for the provision of providing electronic health record (EHR) software licenses for eight (8) users, maintenance

Request approval and authorization for the Sheriff to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for the purpose of providing specialized forensic services in

Request to adopt the finding that California State Contract 1-22-23-20F with Downtown Ford Sales for the acquisition of two (2) new 2026 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4X4 meets all Tehama County bidding criteria

Request adoption of a Resolution amending the FY 26/27 Position Allocation List (PAL) by removing one (1.00) FTE Staff Services Analyst I/II (Merit Systems) or Staff Services Analyst III (Merit System

Request approval and authorization for the Chair and Public Works Director to sign the Agreement with the City of Tehama for the purpose of performing on-call services for minor road repair and mainte

Request adoption of a Proclamation proclaiming September 17-23, 2026 as “Constitution Week”

Request approval of the classification specification of Staff Services Analyst III within the Memorandum of Understanding between Tehama County and the Joint Council bargaining unit, effective 9/15/26

Consent Agenda (Items 1-11, less 11d)

Constitution Week Proclamation

Child Support/Social Services classification and staffing changes (Item 13)

Request approval of the classification specification of Staff Services Analyst I/II within the Memorandum of Understanding between Tehama County and the Joint Council bargaining unit, effective 9/15/2

Request approval of Contract Change Order No. 81 to Miscellaneous Agreement No. 2023-40 with McCuen Construction, Inc. for the Bus Maintenance and Administrative Facility Rehabilitation Project in the

Request authorization for the Purchasing Agent to sign a Purchase Order to Downtown Ford for the acquisition of two (2) new 2026 Ford F150 4X4s in the amount of $118,856.85

Request adoption of an Ordinance proposing an amendment to the Tehama County Charter consolidating the position of Public Guardian and ex-officio Public Administrator within the position of Social Ser

Request approval and authorization for the Sheriff and Chair to sign the Agreement with Enloe Medical Center, a California non-profit corporation (Hospital), for the purpose of performing forensic exa

Request adoption of a Resolution in order to achieve full and equitable cost recovery for services provided by the Building, Fire, and Planning Departments in connection with the issuance of permits f

Request adoption of a Resolution amending the FY 26/27 Position Allocation List (PAL), by adding one Cal-AIM Program Coordinator Limited Term (sunset date: 10/01/29) with 0.60 FTE allocated to Budget

Request approval of a new classification of Cal-AIM Program Coordinator within the Memorandum of Understanding between Tehama County and the Joint Council bargaining unit, effective 9/15/26

Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the letter containing required responses to the Grand Jury Report for FY 25-26

Request approval for the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order (PO) for the outstanding invoice of $11,432.48 for the FY 25/26 in-custody death forensic services rendered

Request authorization for the Purchasing Agent to sign a Purchase Order to LEHR for the acquisition of upfit parts for the two (2) new 2026 Ford F150 4X4s in the amount of $27,903.60

Charter amendment consolidating Public Guardian/Public Administrator (Item 14)

Social Services Director classification, salary, and position allocation (Item 15)

Drug & Alcohol Counselor II appointment (Item 16)