Plumas County public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)