TEHAMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
William Moule, District 1  
Gabriel Hydrick  
Candy Carlson, District 2  
Chief Administrator  
Pati Nolen, District 3  
Matt Hansen, District 4, Vice Chair  
John Leach, District 5, Chairman  
Margaret Long  
County Counsel  
Sean Houghtby  
Clerk of the Board  
(530) 527-3287  
Board Chambers  
727 Oak Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080  
(530) 527-4655  
http://www.tehama.gov  
AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024  
The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to their meetings which are regularly scheduled for  
each Tuesday. Your participation and interest are encouraged and appreciated. Members of  
the public may address the Board from the podium on items on the agenda when the matter is  
called. The Board reserves the right to limit the time devoted to any item on the agenda and to  
limit the time of any speaker.  
The Board wishes to ensure that business is conducted in an orderly fashion and the public is  
asked to be courteous and polite when addressing the Board and to be respectful to others  
attending the Board meeting. Any disorderly conduct which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise  
impedes the orderly conduct of the Board meeting is prohibited.  
Members of the public who are unable to attend in person may participate, listen and watch in  
the following ways:  
1) To participate in the Board meeting, the public may listen and comment over the phone by  
calling: (530) 212-8376, conference code 933876. Press 5* to raise your hand to  
comment.  
2) Members of the public who are unable to attend in person may watch and listen via the  
web at: https://tehamacounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. To comment on an upcoming  
agenda item, call (530) 212-8376, conference code 933876. Press 5* to raise your  
hand to comment at the time the item is called.  
The audio and live video streaming is being offered as a convenience. The Board meeting will  
continue even if there is a disruption. If there is a disruption, the public is encouraged to  
consider an alternate option listed above. If you have trouble connecting or accessing the  
meeting, contact the Board office for assistance at (530) 527-4655.  
Please refer to the last page of the agenda for information on how to participate in the  
meeting, as well as the various options being made available for members of the public to  
provide comment.  
The County of Tehama does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access  
to, or operation of its buildings, facilities, programs, services, or activities. Questions,  
complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act  
(ADA) may be forwarded to the County’s ADA Coordinator: Tom Provine, County of Tehama,  
727 Oak St., Red Bluff, CA 96080, Phone: (530) 527-4655. Individuals with disabilities who  
need auxiliary aids and/or services or other accommodations for effective communication in  
the County’s programs and services are invited to make their needs and preferences known  
to the affected department or the ADA Coordinator. For aids or services needed for effective  
communication during Board of Supervisors meetings, please contact the ADA Coordinator  
two business days prior to the day of the meeting. This notice is available in accessible  
alternate formats from the affected department or the ADA Coordinator.  
The Agenda is divided into two sections:  
CONSENT AGENDA:  
These items include routine financial and administrative actions and are usually approved by  
a single majority vote. Any Board member, staff member or interested person may request  
that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion on the Regular Agenda.  
REGULAR AGENDA:  
These items include significant financial and administrative actions of special interest that are  
usually approved individually by a majority vote. The Regular Agenda also includes noticed  
hearings and public hearings. The times on the agenda are approximate.  
9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
REMINDER - The November 19th meeting of the Board of Supervisors is  
cancelled.  
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE YOUR CELL PHONE  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
This is a time set aside for members of the public to directly address the Board of Supervisors  
on any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of this board.  
No action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is  
otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of section 54954.2 of the government code. This  
board has chosen to exercise its discretion and limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  
Members of the public will be allowed to address the Board of Supervisors regarding items  
appearing on the agenda at the time the item is called.  
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA CORRECTIONS  
PREVIOUS REPORTABLE ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STANDING AND AD HOC COMMITTEE  
Receive reports from the following standing and ad hoc committees, and discussion and  
possible direction to the committees regarding future meetings and activities within each  
committee's assigned scope:  
Fire Committee (Standing) (Leach, Hansen)  
Public Works Committee (Standing) (Leach, Nolen)  
Veterans Halls Advisory Committee (Standing) (Carlson, Leach)  
Rescue Act Ad Hoc Committee (Carlson, Moule)  
Public Safety Tax Initiative Working Group (Hansen, Moule)  
Personnel Procedures & Guidelines Ad Hoc Committee (Hansen, Carlson)  
REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED INCLUDING AB1234  
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS  
This is an opportunity for a County Department to provide information to the Board and the  
general public. These announcements are to be as brief and concise as possible and not  
used to seek direction from the Board.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
1.  
2.  
GENERAL WARRANT REGISTER - 10/20/24 - 10/26/24  
AUDITOR’S CLAIMS  
24-1930  
24-1927  
a) Court Operations, 2026-53230, Benjamin E. Magid, $2,656  
b) Court Operations, 2026-53230, Benjamin E. Magid, $3,984  
c) Court Operations, 2026-53230, Lindsay T. Stone, Stone Law Office, $1,760  
3.  
4.  
ADMINISTRATION  
24-1943  
a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LATCF/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, B-7 - From LATCF  
(1091-4507205), to Contingency (2002-59000), $75,000; and From Contingency  
(2002-59000), to Professional Services (1091-53230), $75,000  
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE/DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES  
24-1923  
a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: ANIMAL SERVICES, B-6 - From Spay Neuter Revenue  
(2078-4711206) to Contingency (1109-59000), $3,265.39; and From Contingency  
(1109-59000) to Spay Neuter Expense (2078-532806), $3,265.39  
5.  
6.  
FIRE  
24-1947  
a) Request authorization to issue a refund to Cottonwood Travel Center in the amount  
of $360 for rezoning that did not occur  
HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH  
24-1959  
a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Health Services Agency  
Executive Director to sign Standard Agreement #24MHSOAC038 with the Mental  
Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for Round 4, Category 1 of  
the Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019 (MHSSA) grant, in an amount not to  
exceed $500,000 effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27  
7.  
HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH  
24-1960  
a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Health Services Agency  
Executive Director to sign Standard Agreement #24MHSOAC023 with the Mental  
Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for Round 4, Category 3 of  
the Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019 (MHSSA) grant, in an amount not to  
exceed $450,000 effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/27  
8.  
9.  
SOCIAL SERVICES  
24-1945  
a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: SOCIAL SERVICES, B-8 from Mtce Struct-Imprv-Grounds  
(5013-53180) $22,682 to Fixed Assets-Office Equipment (5013-57601) and $20,388 to  
Maintenance of Equipment (5013-53170) $2,294  
SHERIFF’S OFFICE  
24-1954  
a) Request approval and authorization for the Sheriff to sign the application for  
submittal to the Division of Boating and Waterways, State of California-Natural  
Resources Agency for funding in the amount of $398,015.34, for the Boating and  
Safety Enforcement Financial Aid program for FY 2025-26  
b) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of the resolution authorizing the Sheriff, or his  
designee, to sign and submit an application to the California Department of Parks and  
Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for the boating Safety and Enforcement  
Financial Aid Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and accept, if awarded, funding in the  
anticipated amount of $133,448, and to have signature authority on all program-related  
documents to carry out the purpose of this resolution  
10.  
TREASURER / TAX COLLECTOR  
24-1921  
a) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of resolution that allows separately valued parcel  
applications (segregations) from July 1 through March 31  
REGULAR AGENDA  
11.  
12.  
CONSUMER WATCHDOG - Consumer Watchdog Executive Director  
Carmen Balber  
24-1999  
a) INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - Regarding Homeowners Insurance concerns  
throughout California  
LIBRARY - County Librarian Alicia Meyer  
24-1987  
a) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution authorizing closure of the  
Tehama County Library, Corning Branch, for the purpose of renovations, beginning on  
Monday, 11/25/2024, and ending after completion of the project and return of library  
materials  
RECESS to convene as the Tehama County Board of Equalization  
13.  
TEHAMA COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION - County Assessor  
Burley Phillips  
24-1786  
a) Request approval of the following withdrawal as recommended by the County  
Assessor: Assessment Appeal No. 33-2022 (A-D), Waste Connections  
ADJOURN to reconvene as the Tehama County Board of Supervisors  
14.  
15.  
16.  
TREASURER / TAX COLLECTOR - Treasurer/Tax Collector Parker  
Hunt  
24-1917  
24-1931  
a) ORDINANCE NO. 2142 - Amending Chapter 4.13 Transient Occupancy Tax  
1) Waive the first reading  
2) Accept the introduction  
HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Jayme Bottke  
a) Request approval and adoption of the 2024 Update to the Tehama County 10-Year  
Plan to End Homelessness, which is a community-based and equity-focused strategy  
for addressing housing and homelessness needs in Tehama County, including  
concrete goals and objectives for the next 5 to 10 years  
HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Jayme Bottke  
24-1958  
a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairperson to sign an  
Employment Agreement with Michelle Schmidt for the position of Tehama County  
Health Services Agency Assistant Executive Director, Program, effective 12/1/24  
through 11/30/28  
17.  
18.  
SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain  
24-1961  
a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: SHERIFF; B-9 - From Public Safety (106-301900), to  
Contingency (2002-59000), $16,781.65; and From Contingency (2002-59000), to  
Vehicles (2027-57605), $16,781.65 (Requires 4/5’s vote)  
SHERIFF / PURCHASING - Sheriff Dave Kain  
24-1955  
a) BID WAIVER:  
1) Request to adopt the finding that California State Contract 1-22-23-20F with  
Downtown Ford for the acquisition of (1) one new 2025 Ford F150 Regular Cab  
Pickup meets all Tehama County bidding criteria and allow the County to take  
advantage of special low pricing without the time and expense involved with  
conducting a formal bid process  
2) Request to find it in the best interest of the County to waive the formal bid  
process for the acquisition of (1) one new 2025 Ford Pickup based on the  
finding  
b) Request authorization for the Purchasing Agent to sign a purchase order to  
Downtown Ford for the acquisition of (1) one new 2025 Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup  
in the amount of $50,612.73  
19.  
20.  
SHERIFF / PERSONNEL - Sheriff Dave Kain  
24-1950  
a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint applicant as Evidence  
Technician, Range 26, Step 5, upon successful completion of all pre-employment  
requirements  
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES  
- Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center  
Manager Christine McClintock  
24-1967  
a) ORDINANCE NO. 2143 - Request adoption of an Ordinance repealing sections  
7.08.010, 7.08.030, 7.08.035, and 7.08.130 of the Tehama County Code and adding  
sections 7.08.010, 7.08.030, 7.08.035, and 7.08.130 of the Tehama County Code  
1) Waive first reading  
2) Accept the introduction  
21.  
22.  
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES  
- Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center  
Manager Christine McClintock  
24-1876  
a) ORDINANCE No. 2144 - Request adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapters  
7.20 and 7.30 of the Tehama County Code pertaining to kennels and working dogs  
1) Waive the first reading  
2) Accept the introduction  
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE/DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES -  
Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center  
Manager Christine McClintock  
24-1965  
a) ORDINANCE NO 2145 - Request acceptance of the data supporting a proposed  
Ordinance setting fees to be charged by the Tehama County Department of  
Agriculture, Division of Animal Services in connection with some minor license fee  
increases and some decreases and significant increases in kennel fee, effective 1/1/25  
b) Request to designate the Tehama County Department of Agriculture and the Clerk  
of the Board’s Office as two locations where the data will be available for public review  
c) Request to set a public hearing on 11/26/24 at 10:00 AM, to consider the adoption  
of the proposed Ordinance  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES  
- Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center  
Manager Christine McClintock  
24-1907  
a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint a candidate as Veterinary  
Assistant - Extra Help at Range 14, Step E, effective 11/13/24 or upon successful  
completion of all pre-employment requirements  
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES  
- Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center  
Manager Christine McClintock  
24-1908  
a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint a candidate as Veterinary  
Assistant - Extra Help at Range 14, Step E, effective 11/13/24 or upon successful  
completion of all pre-employment requirements  
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES  
- Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center  
Manager Christine McClintock  
24-1909  
a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint a candidate as Veterinary  
Assistant - Extra Help at Range 14, Step E, effective 11/13/24 or upon successful  
completion of all pre-employment requirements  
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT - Senior Buyer Debbie Schmidt  
24-1978  
a) Request approval of specifications for the annual Smog Check & Certification bid  
commencing on 1/1/25 through 12/31/25  
b) Request authorization for the Purchasing Department to solicit bids for the annual  
Smog Check & Certification Bid, with bids to be opened on 11/25/24 at 3:00 P.M. in the  
office of the Purchasing Agent, 727 Oak Street, Red Bluff CA  
27.  
28.  
HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / PERSONNEL / ADMINISTRATION -  
Chief Administrator Gabriel Hydrick  
24-1097  
a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign an  
Employment Agreement with Jayme Bottke for the position of Executive Director,  
Health Services Agency, effective 11/16/24 through 11/15/27  
ADMINISTRATION - Chief Administrator Gabriel Hydrick  
24-1990  
a) Staff report on the current status of the Development Impact Fee accounts for  
Fiscal Year 2023/24  
b) Request to designate the Tehama County Administrative Office and the Clerk of the  
Board’s Office as two locations where the report will be available for public review and  
to receive written requests for mailed notices  
c) Board discussion and direction to staff to set a public hearing, as required pursuant  
to Government Code section 66006, on 12/10/24 at 10:00 a.m. to review the current  
status of the Development Impact Fee accounts for Fiscal Year 2023/24  
29.  
30.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Park Fire Recovery  
24-1962  
a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS, B-10: From State Disaster Relief (2074-450580), to  
Contingency (1109-59000), $1,975,763; and From Contingency (1109-59000) to  
Professional Services (2074-53230), $1,975,763 (Requires 4/5’s vote)  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Park Fire Emergency Continuations  
24-1963  
a) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency proclamation issued by  
the Sheriff as Director of Emergency Services, proclaiming the existence of the local  
emergency in Tehama County caused conditions of peril  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the local health emergency proclamation  
issued by the Tehama County Public Health Officer, proclaiming the existence of the  
local emergency in Tehama County caused conditions of peril  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  
Future Agenda Items is an opportunity for a Board member to present a topic to the full Board  
and County Departments and allow the Board to express majority that staff should be directed  
to address the issue and bring it back to the full Board as an agendized matter. This is not a  
time for the Board to address the merits or express their opinions on the issue but solely to  
decide if staff should expend resources in researching and preparing documents for  
consideration at a public board meeting. More complex issues may result in a future study  
session.  
CLOSED SESSION  
Members of the public may address the Closed Session matters at the time the closed  
session is announced.  
31.  
CLOSED SESSION  
24-1430  
a) PERSONNEL / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government  
Code Section 54957)  
Title: Part Two of the Tehama County Air Pollution Control Officer Annual Performance  
Evaluation Process  
32.  
33.  
CLOSED SESSION  
24-1989  
a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (54956.9(d)  
(2) (one case)  
CLOSED SESSION  
24-1996  
a) PERSONNEL / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government  
Code Section 54957)  
Title: Part One of the Tehama County Air Pollution Control Officer Annual Performance  
Evaluation Process  
34.  
CLOSED SESSION  
24-1997  
a) PERSONNEL / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT  
(Government Code Section 54957)  
Title: Director of Planning  
REPORTABLE ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION  
ADJOURN  
Any written materials related to an open session item on this agenda that are submitted to the  
Board of Supervisors, and that are not exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act,  
will be made available for public inspection at the Tehama County Clerk of the Board of  
Supervisors Office, 633 Washington St., Rm. 12 (P.O. Box 250), Red Bluff, California, 96080,  
(530) 527-3287 during normal business hours.  
The deadline for items to be placed on the Board’s agenda is 5 p.m. on the Wednesday  
Thirteen days prior to the meeting on Tuesday, unless a holiday intervenes. Items not listed  
on the Agenda can only be considered by the Board if they qualify under Government Code  
Section 54954.2(b) (typically this applies to items meeting criteria as an off-agenda  
emergency).  
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.  
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE, WATCH AND LISTEN DURING THE MEETING:  
1) Attend in person in Board Chambers, Tehama County Administration Building, 727 Oak  
St., Red Bluff, CA 96080.  
2) Listen and comment over the phone by calling: (530) 212-8376, conference code 933876.  
Press 5* to raise your hand to comment.  
3) Watch live video and listen at: https://tehamacounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. To  
comment on an  
upcoming agenda item, call (530) 212-8376, conference code 933876. Press 5* to raise  
your hand to comment at the time the item is called.  
The audio and live video streaming is being offered as a convenience. The Board meeting will  
continue even if there is a disruption. If there is a disruption, the public is encouraged to  
consider an alternate option listed above. If you have trouble connecting or accessing the  
meeting, contact the Board office for assistance at (530) 527-4655.  
PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE THE MEETING BY:  
1) Writing a letter to the Board of Supervisors at PO Box 250, Red Bluff, CA 96080.  
2) Emailing: tcbos@tehama.gov. Written or emailed public comments received by 4:00 p.m.  
the day prior to the meeting will be provided to the Board members electronically or in written  
format and will become part of the public record.  
PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING BY:  
1) In-Person: Board Chambers, Tehama County Administration Building, 727 Oak St., red  
Bluff, CA 96080: Members of the public can provide comment in-person inside the Board of  
Supervisors’ Chambers.  
2) Over the Phone: Members of the public can call (530) 212-8376, conference code 933876.  
Press 5* to raise your hand to comment. The public will be placed in a call-in queue until they  
are permitted into the meeting for comment.  
COMMUNICATIONS received by the Board of Supervisors are on file and available for review  
in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.  
MINUTES, AGENDAS, AGENDA MATERIAL, and ARCHIVED MATERIAL is available on our  
website at https://tehamacounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx