Supervisor· 2025-01-06 - 2029-01-08
Robert Burroughs
Tehama County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 5:40
- Avg per meeting
- 2:50
- Segments
- 110
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Top issues during term (20)
Groundwater Fees and Flood Control
Potential new fee on every parcel in 14 counties, even parcels without wells.
Newville Road Bridge and Road Work
Easement costs anticipated under $25,000, already budgeted.
Sheriff and jail budget growth tied to jail expansion
Jail budget up about $1 million to $7.9 million, with roughly $1.5 million more in phased-in staffing down the road.
Mental health services contracts worth up to $4.2 million
Up to $780,000 over two years, largely offset by Medi-Cal reimbursement.
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.
Grand Jury Report response
Hiring an outside mediator and possibly ombudsman services will cost the county, though amounts haven't been set.
Elected officials' 2.75% salary increase
About $69,000 a year total, roughly $57,000 from the general fund — or about half that if phased over two years.
Flock camera program expansion
Supervisors noted the cameras replace roughly the coverage of three deputies on overtime.
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.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget
Remaining fund balance will fund two vehicles and a Strategic Priorities Account deposit.
Consolidation of Public Guardian/Public Administrator into Social Services Director
Officials cite fiscal efficiency from consolidating leadership; a labor agreement and department renaming would follow if adopted.
Simpson Road Bridge erosion emergency
Gravel removal via the proposed deal would cost the county nothing in cash but hands a contractor gravel worth millions; emergency riprap and eventual permanent fixes will draw on already tight road funds.
Board of Equalization matters before the Assessor
Determines the county tax rates on every property tax bill for the coming year.
Rent Control Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee report
Residents report rents have already doubled; the ordinance would cap future increases going forward.
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.
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.
FY 2026-27 County Budget Adoption
A $6.8 million general fund shortfall covered by prior-year carryover, including a $29.7 million general fund contribution to public safety.
Decisions during term (342)
Recorded while Burroughs was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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
Voting record (244)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Personnel director contract extension (Item 32)
Elected officials salary ordinance introduction (Item 33)
Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with an interim, observation-based gravel-extraction and sediment-management project at Nicol Pit, subject to applicable permits, regulatory approvals
Request adoption of a Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 4-10, 2026, as “National 4-H Week” throughout Tehama County with the introduction of the 2026/2027 4-H Leadership teams; Ambassador m
AGREEMENT - Approval and authorization for the Public Works Director to sign the Agreement with Tehama Asphalt to provide extraction services in accordance with the Simpson Road Bridge erosion threat
Request approval of certificates recognizing the following employees for their years of faithful and dedicated service to the County of Tehama: 1) CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - Robin Gaches, 25 years 2) EL
ORDINANCE - Request adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Works to purchase real property interests in the form of temporary construction easements (TCEs), on behalf of the Count
Request approval of the following withdrawal as recommended by the County Assessor: 1) Assessment Appeal No. 07-2025, Melissa Boolen
approve the Consent Agenda
OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval of the Personnel Action Form promoting the employee as an Engineering Technician I at Range 29, Step D, effective 9/20/26
Proclaim that an emergency condition exists concerning the Simpson Road Bridge due to the apparent progression of the Thomes Creek’s primary flow path toward the northerly stream channel increasing th
Find that immediate action is necessary to reduce the potential threat to the Simpson Road Bridge, a critical transportation and emergency-access facility
BID AWARD - Request to award the bid for one (1) new 3/4 ton 4x4 extended cab long bed pickup truck to Corning Ford in the amount of $61,836.75, and further authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign the
BID AWARD - Request to award the bid for one (1) new midsize AWD (All Wheel Drive) SUV to Corning Ford in the amount of $39,369.25, and further authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign the purchase orde
OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint applicant as Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy, Range 32, Step 3, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
Request approval of the following withdrawal as recommended by the County Assessor: 1) Assessment Appeal No. 03-2025, Autozone/Chris Coletta
RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a Resolution supporting Assembly Joint Resolution 23 (AJR 23)
Request approval of the following stipulation agreement as recommended by the County Assessor: 1) Assessment Appeal No. 06-2025, Prakash B. Patil
Consent Agenda (Items 1-11)
Service Award Certificates (Item 12)
National 4-H Week Proclamation (Item 13)
Simpson Road Bridge Emergency Proclamation (Item 14a)
Finding of Immediate Action — Simpson Road Bridge (Item 14b)
Interim Gravel Extraction Authorization at Nicol Pit (Item 14c)
Tehama Asphalt Gravel Agreement — TABLED (Item 14d)
Believed the bridge must be protected but the five-year non-competitive agreement was the wrong vehicle.