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Board approves contracts, appointments and a letter opposing Prop 50; several items tabled
Summary
The Yuba County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 14 ratified a seven-year jail health contract assignment, awarded a $1.08 million library renovation contract, approved multiple appointments, directed staff to negotiate renewal with the county ambulance operator, and voted to send a letter opposing California Proposition 50 (one abstention).
The Yuba County Board of Supervisors approved several administrative and contract actions at its Oct. 14 meeting and voted to send a county letter opposing Proposition 50.
A motion to ratify and approve an agreement for provision of comprehensive medical and mental health services at the Yuba County jail was adopted after Brandon Spear, jail commander, told supervisors that Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP) was selected through an RFP process and that an emergency contract began Oct. 1 while the county finalized a seven-year contract through Sept. 30, 2032. The contract includes expanded medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, alignment with NCCHC standards and CalAIM initiatives, and ongoing quality monitoring. The board voted to adopt the resolution and amendment.
The board also awarded a $1,080,000 professional services contract to United Building Contractors for phase 2 of the Library of Innovation renovation (the 'tween room' project)—work that will convert a bus garage space, replace HVAC and windows and must be completed by April 2026 in order to comply with the Building Forward grant terms.
On emergency services, the board accepted a staff recommendation to begin negotiating a renewal exclusive operating area (EOA) agreement with Bi County Ambulance after a briefing by John Poland of Sierra Sacramento Valley EMS. Poland said Bi County has restored staffing levels from pandemic lows, sustained compliance with contract deployment metrics and maintained clinical improvements; staff recommended pursuing a standard five-year renewal with added clinical performance measures. The board directed staff to proceed with negotiations.
Appointments and nominations were handled: the board approved appointments to Reclamation District 784 after staff confirmed required publication and that appointees meet landowner/residency requirements. Two applications to the Area 4 Agency on Aging were discussed but tabled to allow broader outreach and to confirm representation across the county. The board also nominated representatives to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors for the 2025–26 term.
On a policy matter, the board voted to approve a letter of opposition to Proposition 50 by state ballot—expressing concern about mid-decade congressional redistricting—and recorded one abstention from Chair Bradford, who said the measure would not directly affect county operations.
Other routine items approved included the county’s use of outside legal services for an ongoing Cal/OSHA matter (professional services agreement up to $200,000) and the introductory adoption of the 2025 California Building Code (waiving first reading and introducing the ordinance on a unanimous roll call).
The board’s actions were procedural and administrative in nature; several items were tabled for further outreach and follow-up.
