Plumas County public meetings in 2022

Community Corrections Partnership

The Executive Committee was unable to take action on agenda items, including the approval of previous minutes, because a quorum was not present. The full committee held a discussion regarding the Probation Department's FY 22-23 performance incentive plan and recidivism challenges.

• Tabled approval of November 16, 2022 minutes (no quorum)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to amend the 2035 General Plan to comply with climate change and wildfire legislation. They also authorized several public works and sheriff's department contracts and payments. An ordinance regarding organic waste disposal reduction was removed from the agenda.

• Adopted Resolution 22-8755 to amend 2035 General Plan for climate and wildfire compliance (5-0)
• Authorized $24,060.25 payment to PG&E for new Correctional Facility connection (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-8754 for 2023-2024 Boating Safety grant application of $132,511.00 (5-0)
• Approved $600,000.00 contract with Hunt and Sons, Inc. for fuel and furnace oil (5-0)
• Approved $45,000.00 contract with Mason, Bruce & Girard for Hazard Tree Assessment (5-0)
• Approved $30,275.00 contract with Rethink Industries for jail inmate services (5-0)
• Approved closure of Plumas County Museum for January and February 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance regarding Organic Waste Disposal Reduction

General

The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council approved the first phase of the 2023-2024 Consolidated Juvenile Justice plan and authorized the contractor to begin stakeholder interviews. The council also established a timeline for report drafts and a final presentation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved minutes from September 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved proceeding to Phase Two stakeholder interviews with contractor Kevin Lynch (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting schedule for March 1, April 5, and April 12/19, 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved payments for LEMA and EMMA assistance claims related to the Dixie Fire. They also approved several behavioral health service agreements and a fund transfer of $426,980.53 to the Disaster Fund.

• Approved $3,771,789.63 for LEMA and EMMA Dixie Fire assistance claims (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $426,980.53 from DROC project fund 0023 to Disaster Fund 0022 (5-0)
• Approved 9 behavioral health agreements including services for youth, veterans, and seniors (5-0)
• Approved $108,047 agreement with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship for Claremont Planning Project (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 agreement with Hi-Tech Frame & Finish for Sheriff's vehicle repair (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-8753 to change a Fiscal and Technical Services Assistant position to a Management Analyst series position (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the Plumas County Purchasing Policy (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Golden State Connect Authority for Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant (5-0)

LAFCO

The commission approved updated spheres of influence for four fire protection districts. It also authorized continued remote teleconference meetings and established the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved Resolution 2022-0008 updating spheres of influence for Beckwourth, Eastern Plumas Rural, Gold Mountain Community Services, and Sierra Valley fire protection districts (5-0)
• Approved authorization to continue remote teleconference meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approved 2023 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims for October and November 2022 (5-0)
• Approved August 8, 2022 and October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a special vote-by-mail election for May 2, 2023, to extend and increase a specialty tax for emergency services in West Almanor. Other actions included approving several public works contracts, renewing local emergency declarations, and adopting a technology acceptable use policy.

• Approved special vote-by-mail election for West Almanor specialty tax (5-0)
• Continued local and health emergency declarations for Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires (5-0)
• Adopted Plumas County Acceptable Use Policy for technology resources (5-0)
• Approved $63,000 purchase of a used steel drum roller for Dixie Fire replacement (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to contract with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 each for four on-call snow removal and storm damage contracts (5-0)
• Approved Beckwourth CSA sewer pump replacement and related $6,500 amendment (5-0)
• Authorized $6,100.20 postage machine contract for Clerk Recorder's Office (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a grant for emergency preparedness and various personnel recruitments. The session includes a public hearing regarding a zoning appeal and presentations of the annual audit and treasury oversight reports.

• Grant Agreement from California Department of Public Health for $1,729,094.00
• Public hearing on zoning appeal for 56 Harbison Avenue, Quincy, CA
• Agreement with Municipal Resource Group, LLC for employment investigations not to exceed $8,000.00
• Refund of $1,255.00 application fee to David and Dana Hughes for a Lot Line Adjustment
• Approval of various Side Letters to Memorandums of Understanding for county employee units

The Board of Supervisors upheld a Zoning Administrator's decision to deny a special use permit for a property in Quincy. The Board also approved several personnel recruitments, labor agreement side letters, and a $1.7M public health grant.

• Upheld denial of special use permit for 56 Harbison Avenue, Quincy
• Approved $1,729,094.00 grant from California Department of Public Health (5-0)
• Approved 8 resolutions for labor unit Side Letters and CalPERS health insurance premium rates (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for 1.0 FTE Building Inspector I/II and 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant I/II
• Authorized recruitment for 1.0 FTE Department Fiscal Officer, 1.0 FTE Health Education Specialist, and 1.0 FTE Community Outreach Coordinator
• Approved use of Chester Airport for New Year's Eve fireworks and waived Chester Park rental fee for ice skating rink
• Approved $1,255.00 application fee refund to David and Dana Hughes
• Approved agreement with Municipal Resource Group, LLC for employment investigations not to exceed $8,000.00

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the CCP Plan and Surveys A & B. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting.

• Review and preparation for submission of the CCP Plan, Survey A, and Survey B
• Approval of October 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Executive Committee approved the CCP Plan and Surveys A & B with specific amendments to remove a table from page 7 and references to Pretrial Services on page 9. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from October 19, 2022, with edited language.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes with edited language (4-0-2)
• Approved CCP Plan and Surveys A & B, excluding page 7 table and page 9 Pretrial Services mentions (5-0-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors voted to continue the local health emergency declaration for three major fires. They also approved several personnel additions, inter-agency agreements, and budget transfers for the Sheriff's Department and Public Health Agency.

• Continued local health emergency for Beckwouth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Butte County Sheriff's Office for Forensic Services, not to exceed $20,000 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Plumas County Office of Education for health education, not to exceed $10,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with consultant Meghan Hynes for harm reduction services, not to exceed $20,000 (5-0)
• Approved adding 0.5 FTE to Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position (5-0)
• Approved $24,880 in budget transfers to fund Sheriff's Department cell phone allowances (5-0)
• Approved amended comment letter to PG&E regarding Rock Creek-Cresta Project water temperature control (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Sierra Valley Groundwater Management District grant application (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a resolution to amend the Plumas County 2035 General Plan Public Health & Safety Element. This action aims to address compliance with Senate Bill 379 regarding climate change adaptation and wildfire hazard legislation.

• Resolution P.C. 2022-2 regarding the 2035 General Plan Public Health & Safety Element
• Review of 2035 General Plan Circulation Element Goals and Policies
• Updates on Disaster Recovery Operations Center (DROC) and Dixie Fire Collaborative (DFC)

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors amend the 2035 General Plan Public Health & Safety Element. This action aims to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 379 regarding climate change adaptation and wildfire hazard legislation.

• Adopted Resolution Number P.C. 2022-2 to amend the 2035 General Plan for SB 379 compliance (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 20, 2022 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved an amended urgency ordinance concerning emergency interim housing for recovery from the Dixie and Beckwourth Complex fires. They also approved several grant resolutions and authorized the recruitment of multiple staff positions across county departments.

• Amended Urgency Ordinance 21-1140 for emergency interim housing approved (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Resolution No. 22-8737 supporting Feather River College Affordable Student Housing Grant approved (5-0)
• Approved $420,397.00 supplemental budget request for Future of Public Health grant revenue (5-0)
• Approved $139,404.00 for replacement vehicles for Senior Transportation program (5-0)
• Approved $56,466.25 contract with Northstate Painting for East Quincy Transfer Station repairs (5-0)
• Appointed Brendan Herbert to the Airport Land Use Commission (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for 1.0 FTE positions in Public Works, Planning, Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Treasurer-Tax Collector (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-8736 for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Grant Funds (5-0)

General

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting that consisted of a closed session and procedural items. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session.

Planning Commission

The Plumas County Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 20, 2022, with no substantive decisions made. The meeting included updates on the Dixie and Beckwourth Fire recovery, discussions on the 2019-2024 General Plan Housing Element, review of the 2035 General Plan Circulation Element, and a discussion on updating the Plumas County Code regarding camping. The only action taken was approval of the October 6, 2022 meeting minutes and adjournment to the next regular meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes of October 6, 2022 (4-0-1, Spencer abstained)
• Adjourned to regular meeting on November 3, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several fixed asset purchases, including up to six 2023 plow trucks and a mechanic's truck for Public Works (not to exceed $870,000) and four 2023 Dodge Durango SUVs for the Sheriff's Office (not to exceed $260,000). The consent agenda was approved as amended, with separate votes on electric bikes (up to $35,000) and a law enforcement services agreement with Portola ($130,000). The board also adopted the FY 2022/23 basic tax rate resolution and discussed potential public-private partnership for the Lowry House restoration.

• Approved $870,000 for up to six 2023 plow trucks and one mechanic's truck (5-0)
• Approved $260,000 for four 2023 Dodge Durango SUVs for Sheriff (5-0)
• Approved $116,686 for one 2023 Dodge truck for Sheriff using Title III funds (5-0)
• Approved up to $35,000 for six electric bikes for Sheriff using Title III funds (5-0)
• Approved $130,000 law enforcement services agreement with City of Portola (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-8734 setting FY 2022/23 basic tax rates (5-0)
• Approved $210,000 bookmobile agreement with Farber Specialty Vehicles (5-0)
• Appointed Travis Goings and Debra Lucero to Trindel Insurance Fund Board (5-0)

LAFCO

The Plumas LAFCO unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-0006 confirming determinations in the Eastern Plumas Fire Municipal Service Review. The commission also approved activation of transportation services for Graeagle Community Services District, authorized continued remote teleconference meetings, and elected Tom Cooley as chair and Kevin Goss as vice-chair for FY 2022-2023. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Resolution 2022-0006 confirming Eastern Plumas Fire Municipal Service Review determinations (5-0)
• Approved Graeagle CSD activation of latent powers for transportation services via Resolution 2022-0007 (5-0)
• Authorized continuation of remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Elected Tom Cooley as LAFCO Chair for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Elected Kevin Goss as LAFCO Vice-Chair for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Authorized payment of claims for August and September 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Officer to sign 2022 Biennial Conflict of Interest Notice (5-0)
• Tabled approval of August 8, 2022 minutes to December 12 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board appointed Martee Neiman to fill the vacancy of Plumas County Auditor/Controller by a 3-2 vote. They also approved several agreements and personnel actions, including a $50,000 substance-use treatment contract and a $1.75 million settlement fund release. Public comment raised concerns about employee wages and insurance costs.

• Appointed Martee Neiman as Auditor/Controller (3-2)
• Approved $50,000 agreement with Empire Recovery Center for substance-use treatment (5-0)
• Approved $1,455 emergency payment to Waters Vacuum Truck Service (5-0)
• Authorized release of $1.75 million settlement funds (5-0)
• Approved $18,000 exercise program agreement with Maria Assunta Vicini (4-1)
• Authorized recruitment for Election Services Assistant I/II position (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for Senior Services Site Manager and Extra-Help Driver (5-0)
• Ratified Resolution No. 21-8609 continuing local health emergency (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission discussed the 2019-2024 General Plan Housing Element, with commissioners reporting site visits to high-density residential parcels and noting potential issues with achieving stated housing densities. They also began review of a Flood Plain Ordinance update required by the California Department of Water Resources, with a workshop planned for December 2022 or January 2023. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved meeting minutes of September 15, 2022 (motion carried 3-0).
• Discussed high-density M-R zoned sites for lower-income housing needs; commissioners reported site visit findings.
• Discussed 2035 General Plan Circulation Element; commissioners directed to read introduction before next meeting.
• Discussed updating Flood Plain Ordinance; staff to provide draft for workshop in December 2022 or January 2023.
• Adjourned to regular meeting on October 20, 2022 (motion carried 3-0).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of two prisoner transport vans for up to $242,256.30 using ARPA and AB443 funds, and ratified several agreements including a $50,000 transitional housing contract with Granite Wellness Centers and a $200,000 amendment with North Valley Behavioral Health. The board also interviewed three candidates for the vacant Auditor/Controller position, continuing the selection to the next meeting. A closed-session settlement with BNSF Railroad for unitary tax refunds was reported.

• Approved $242,256.30 for two prisoner transport vans (5-0)
• Ratified $50,000 agreement with Granite Wellness Centers for transitional housing (5-0)
• Ratified $200,000 amendment with North Valley Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Approved $126,000 probation services agreement with Environmental Alternatives (5-0)
• Approved $450,000 right-of-way engineering contract with Bender Rosenthal (5-0)
• Approved lease of Graeagle Maintenance Yard at $1,750/month through 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 0.5 FTE Administrative Assistant I/II position in Veteran Services (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 fire sprinkler inspection contract with Delta Fire Systems (5-0)

General

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution No. 22-8732, approving the final budget for Plumas County and its dependent special districts for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The decision followed a continued public hearing and updates from the Interim Auditor/Controller on the general fund balance and department head requests. The board also discussed a potential $66,000 increase in Public Defender salaries due to a court request.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-8732 approving final FY 2022-2023 budget for Plumas County and dependent special districts (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Community Corrections Partnership Public Safety Realignment Budget for FY 2022-2023, totaling $1,319,160.83. The public hearing on the county's final budget was continued to a special meeting on September 30, 2022. Interviews were conducted for the vacant Auditor/Controller position, with a decision continued to October 4, 2022.

• Approved Community Corrections Partnership Public Safety Realignment Budget of $1,319,160.83 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on FY 2022-2023 County Budget to special meeting on September 30, 2022
• Continued decision on filling Auditor/Controller vacancy to October 4, 2022 regular meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved continuing the county-wide local emergency declarations for the Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly fires, with a review set for November 8, 2022. They also selected Supervisor Hagwood as Director and Supervisor Engel as Alternate to the CSAC Board of Directors for 2022-2023. The consent agenda, including various contracts and resolutions, was approved unanimously. The public hearing on the FY 2022-2023 budget was continued to a special meeting on September 27, 2022.

• Continued local emergency declarations for Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly fires (5-0)
• Selected Supervisor Hagwood as Director and Supervisor Engel as Alternate to CSAC Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including encroachment permit for Chester parade, behavioral health contracts, and public works bridge design amendments (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for 1.0 FTE Management Analyst and 0.75 FTE Office Supervisor in Public Health (5-0)
• Approved $139,404 for five replacement vehicles for Senior Transportation program (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for 1.0 FTE PW Mechanic Shop Service Worker (5-0)
• Allowed Animal Shelter Extra-Help Attendant to exceed 29-hour work week during supervisor leave (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including an HVAC service agreement and a lease with Plumas Rural Services, and authorized several personnel actions. They appointed Brandon Herbert as Beckwourth-Nervino Airport Manager and authorized recruitment for positions in the Assessor, Probation, and Public Works departments. The board also continued the local health emergency declaration for wildfire recovery and deferred a decision on a letter supporting federal wildfire suppression legislation for further review.

• Approved consent agenda items including HVAC service agreement (not to exceed $12,000) and lease with Plumas Rural Services ($300/month)
• Appointed Brandon Herbert as Beckwourth-Nervino Airport Manager and authorized signing employment agreement
• Authorized Assessor to recruit and fill 1.0 FTE Auditor/Appraiser I/II/III position
• Authorized Probation Department to recruit and fill 1.0 FTE Deputy Probation Officer and 1.0 FTE Management Analyst positions
• Authorized Public Works to recruit and fill 1.0 FTE PW Road Maintenance Worker II position in LaPorte Maintenance District
• Approved continuation of Local Health Emergency declaration due to Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires (to be reviewed again October 11, 2022)
• Deferred decision on letter supporting H.R. 6903 (wildfire suppression) for further review by Planning Director and Fire Safe Council
• Appointed Craig Osborne and Sharon Sousa to Community Corrections Partnership Executive Committee

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors appointed Debra Lucero as County Administrative Officer on a 4-1 vote, with one supervisor dissenting. The board also approved a $268,814 settlement funding agreement for the Lake Almanor Planning Unit (Maidu Cemetery) and authorized up to $189,791 in grant-reimbursable generator and transfer switch purchases for the new jail project. Several consent agenda items and departmental matters were approved unanimously, including agreements for behavioral health, facility services, and public health staffing.

• Appointed Debra Lucero as County Administrative Officer (4-1)
• Approved $268,814 settlement funding agreement for Lake Almanor Planning Unit (Maidu Cemetery) (5-0)
• Authorized up to $189,791 for generator and transfer switch for new jail project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple agreements for agriculture, behavioral health, building, facility services, fair, probation, public health, sheriff, social services, and fish and game commission (5-0)
• Authorized Behavioral Health to recruit and fill two positions (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Recreational Trails Program grant application (5-0)
• Approved MOU for Greenville Library to operate out of Greenville High School and updated branch hours (5-0)
• Authorized Public Health to recruit and fill four positions (5-0)

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership approved Craig Osborne as Public Defender and Sharon Sousa as Interim Behavioral Health Director to the executive committee, after initially tabling the membership item. The committee also agreed to accept all late RFP submissions and scheduled special meetings for September 12, 13, and 14, 2022 to review them.

• Approved Craig Osborne as Public Defender member (unanimous)
• Approved Sharon Sousa, Interim Behavioral Health Director, to executive committee, with position to be revisited once a permanent director is hired (unanimous)
• Accepted all RFP submissions despite minor errors and late delivery (unanimous)
• Scheduled special subcommittee meetings on September 12 and 13, 2022, and a CCP meeting on September 14, 2022 for RFP review (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board directed staff to prepare a letter of intent to FEMA requesting a sales and donations program for disaster housing units. They also approved several resolutions, including suspending the Plumas-Sierra Agriculture Department from a wildlife damage program and authorizing grant applications for water projects. Two items were tabled: the Victim Witness Program transfer and an appointment to the Indian Valley Community Service District.

• Directed staff to prepare FEMA letter of intent for sales/donations program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing Item 2D2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-8724 suspending wildlife damage program participation (5-0)
• Tabled Victim Witness Program transfer and job description amendments
• Authorized hiring 1.0 FTE Public Works Maintenance Worker II (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-8725 for body-worn camera program (5-0)
• Approved $28,000 patrol boat engine purchase (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for drought relief and water management grants (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board unanimously approved three Secure Rural Schools Title III projects for the Sheriff's Office totaling $216,686.24, including a search and rescue vehicle replacement, a reimbursement/replacement project, and a microwave radio replacement. The Board also extended the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program until 2032, updated Child Support Services job classifications and wages, and authorized the Public Health Director to fill an Assistant Director vacancy. In closed session, the Board denied a claim filed by Cheyanna Haley.

• Approved $116,686.24 for Sheriff's Search and Rescue Vehicle Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 for Sheriff's Search and Rescue Reimbursement/Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 for Sheriff's Microwave Radio Replacement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-8721 extending Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program to 2032 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-8722 updating Child Support Services job classifications and wages (5-0)
• Authorized Public Health Director to recruit and fill 1.0 FTE Assistant Director (5-0)
• Approved $65,671 audit agreement with Smith & Newell CPAs (5-0)
• Denied closed session claim by Cheyanna Haley

Board of Supervisors

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including multiple contracts for behavioral health, probation, public works, and sheriff services. They ratified local emergency declarations related to the Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly fires, and approved several personnel appointments and recruitments. A proposed Tai Chi class agreement was denied in a 4-1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts for behavioral health, probation, public works, and sheriff body cameras (5-0)
• Ratified Resolution No. 21-8609 continuing local health emergency due to fires (5-0)
• Ratified Resolutions No. 21-8601 and 21-8605 continuing county-wide local emergency due to fires (5-0)
• Denied Tai Chi class agreement with Maria Assunta Vicini (4-1)
• Approved internet services contract for Nervino Airport (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for 0.625 FTE Airport Manager at Nervino Airport (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-8719 ratifying MOU with Operating Engineers Local #3 (5-0)
• Appointed Gayanna Miller to Beckwourth Fire District Board (5-0)

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership approved the minutes from March 16, 2022, and the Q2/Q3 expenditure reports. They also approved a revised Request for Proposal (RFP) for FY22-23, updating dates from the previous year's template, with a planned send-out by the following week. No action was taken on appointing a Behavioral Health committee member, as the chief probation officer will investigate options.

• Approved March 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Q2/Q3 expenditure reports (unanimous)
• Approved FY22-23 RFP with updated dates (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a 6.39% rate increase for residential and commercial solid waste services provided by Feather River Disposal, following a public hearing with no comments. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including agreements for behavioral health, probation monitoring, and public health services, and adopted resolutions for a new Grant Manager position and a Behavioral Health Systems Analyst job description. Several items were tabled or removed from the agenda for later consideration.

• Approved 6.39% rate increase for solid waste services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Behavioral Health, Farm Advisor, Probation, Public Health, Public Works, and Planning agreements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-8716 amending Behavioral Health Systems Analyst job description (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-8717 for new Grant Manager position with $35/hour base wage (5-0)
• Approved $16,000 purchase of track system for Search and Rescue UTV (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for vacant Extra-Help Library Aide positions (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for North State Planning & Development Collective as CERF Convener (unanimous)
• Approved partnership agreement with Sierra Institute for CERF (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors interviewed candidate Damien Frank for the vacant Auditor-Controller position but postponed the appointment decision to July 19, 2022. The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously, including agreements for behavioral health services, IT support, and a resolution to consolidate a Seneca Healthcare District bond measure with the November 2022 election. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and closed session items with no reportable action.

• Postponed Auditor-Controller vacancy decision to July 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved corrected consulting agreement with Rodney Craig Goodman Jr., not to exceed $130,000 (5-0)
• Approved behavioral health service agreements with Restpadd-Red Bluff ($150,000), Restpadd-Redding ($100,000), Willow Glen Care Center ($340,000), North Valley Behavioral Health ($50,000), Franks Garage LLC ($9,999), and Languagers INC ($9,999) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to consolidate Seneca Healthcare District bond measure with November 8, 2022 election (5-0)
• Approved legal representation agreement with Robert D. McIlroy at $1,150/month (5-0)
• Approved Megabyte Systems Inc. property tax software support agreement, not to exceed $128,000 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution increasing solid waste rates by 8.91% for InterMountain Disposal, while postponing a similar rate increase for Feather River Disposal until a representative could be present. The board also adopted an ordinance amending zoning definitions, approved several consent agenda items including election certification and wage ranges, and authorized various departmental actions. A claim against the county was denied in closed session.

• Approved 8.91% rate increase for InterMountain Disposal (5-0)
• Postponed Feather River Disposal rate increase to a future meeting
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-1145 amending zoning definitions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including election certification and wage ranges (5-0)
• Authorized emergency sewer pump repairs for Beckwourth County Service Area (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's radio purchase and transfer to Public Works (5-0)
• Denied claim by Arnold J. Bustamante in closed session