Plumas County public meetings in 2024

General

The Plumas County LAFCo will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a sphere of influence update and approving the annexation of Chester Public Utility District (CPUD) territory by Peninsula Fire Protection District (PFPD), along with the divestiture of fire and EMS services by CPUD. The commission will adopt the Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update in Resolution 2024-0005 and consider File 2024-0003 for the annexation and Resolution 2024-0009 for the divestiture. Additional agenda items include staff reports, commissioner reports, and routine procedural matters.

• Public hearing to consider annexation of CPUD territory by PFPD (File 2024-0003)
• Divestiture of fire and EMS services by CPUD (Resolution 2024-0009)
• Adopt Sphere of Influence Update for Chester PUD and Peninsula FPD (Resolution 2024-0005)
• Receive staff reports and presentations
• Commissioner reports

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Plumas County Planning Commission scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled. This cancellation was directed by the Planning Commission during its December 5, 2024, meeting.

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership will vote on suspending the annual CCP Plan and Survey because $8 million in state planning funds were eliminated for FY 24/25. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting, a review of Quarter 1 expenditure reports, and discussion of filling a full‑committee member position. The board will adjourn the meeting until January 15, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the October 16, 2024 CCP meeting
• Review Quarter 1 expenditure reports
• Discuss filling a full‑committee member position for the Head of County Department of Employment
• Suspend submission of the CCP Plan and Survey until state funding is reinstated (due to $8 million cut)
• Adjourn next meeting to January 15, 2025

The Plumas County Community Corrections Partnership voted to continue submitting its annual CCP Plan to the Board of State and Community Corrections, but on a schedule convenient to the committee, despite the state eliminating CCP Planning Funds for FY 24/25. The board also approved the October 16, 2024 minutes and the Quarter 1 expenditure reports. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned to January 14, 2025.

• Approved minutes from October 16, 2024 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Quarter 1 expenditure reports (4-0)
• Approved continuing to submit CCP Plan to BSCC on flexible schedule (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss wildfire recovery, economic development, and various departmental contracts. Key actions include approving supplemental budget transfers for capital improvements and allocating ARPA funds to local chambers of commerce.

• Supplemental budget transfers of $2,449,391 and $8,409,131 for capital improvements
• Five separate ARPA-funded agreements of up to $45,000 each for local chambers of commerce and the Indian Valley Innovation Hub
• Agreement with Hi Tech Frame & Finish for automotive body repair not to exceed $60,000
• Purchase agreement with HP INC for computers, monitors, and printers not to exceed $51,987.28
• Traffic study amendment for Court Street with MGE Engineering, Inc. not to exceed $34,786.41

The Board approved a pre-development and construction agreement with Indian Valley Community Services District for the Indian Valley Public Safety Center, funded by Dixie Fire insurance proceeds. It also approved several budget transfers, including $2.4M and $8.35M for capital improvements, and adopted a tax revenue exchange resolution with Peninsula Fire Protection District. The Board tabled a consulting agreement with Municipal Resource Group LLC and a funding request for the Indian Valley Town Hall Project.

• Approved $1.5M pre-development and construction agreement for Indian Valley Public Safety Center (5-0)
• Approved $2.4M supplemental budget transfer for capital improvements (4-1)
• Approved $8.35M supplemental budget transfer for capital improvements (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8976 for tax revenue exchange with Peninsula Fire Protection District (5-0)
• Approved $225,000 ARPA budget transfer for technology and economic development (4-1)
• Approved $45,000 agreements with five chambers of commerce and Indian Valley Innovation Hub (5-0, one recusal)
• Tabled consulting agreement with Municipal Resource Group LLC
• Tabled funding request for Indian Valley Town Hall Project

Board of Supervisors

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will discuss a series of consent agenda items covering agreements for environmental health, public works, solid waste, and behavioral health, all with no General Fund impact. It will also consider several supplemental budget transfers, including an $8.46 million transfer for capital improvements and other large transfers for road and infrastructure projects. Additional items include a snowmobile purchase for the Sheriff’s Office, a flood‑control water supply contract amendment, and updates on tourism and health emergency resolutions.

• Approve $8,460,000 supplemental budget transfer for Capitol Improvements (Capitol Improvements account).
• Approve $700,000 agreement between Plumas County Public Works and Hunt and Sons, LLC for road work.
• Approve $1,000,000 and $1,450,000 supplemental budget transfers totaling $2.4 M for Capitol Improvements.
• Approve purchase agreement for one snowmobile for the Sheriff’s Office, not to exceed $14,500.
• Approve $120,000 agreement between Plumas County Behavioral Health and Sacramento Behavioral Health psychiatric inpatient hospital.

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda and several routine agreements, but tabled two major supplemental budget transfers totaling over $10.9 million until December 17, 2024. The board also approved a resolution to auction surplus county items, a $7,000 transfer for Gold Complex Fire costs, and a $14,500 snowmobile purchase. Appointments for Desmond Waelder and Dillon Parker were tabled, while Brandon Smith was appointed to the Eastern Plumas Recreation District.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Tabled $2.4M and $8.5M budget transfers until Dec 17 (4-0)
• Approved surplus auction resolution (4-0)
• Approved $7,000 transfer for Gold Complex Fire costs (4-0)
• Approved $14,500 snowmobile purchase (4-0)
• Approved letter on Plumas National Forest project (4-0)
• Appointed Brandon Smith to Eastern Plumas Recreation District (4-0)
• Tabled appointments of Waelder and Parker until Dec 17 (4-0)

LAFCO

The Plumas County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) announced that its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. has been canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes, appoint a vice‑chair for 2024, and review its rules of conduct. It will receive updates on the 2021 wildfire long‑term recovery plan, the 2035 General Plan, and the 2024‑2029 draft housing element schedule. The primary agenda item is Workshop #10, where staff will present draft amendments to Title 9 Planning and Zoning, including changes to Core Commercial zone height, temporary occupancy rules, definitions for labor‑force and employee housing, and additions to agricultural, caretaker, and caregiver housing zones.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 5, 2024 (consent item)
• Appointment of Vice‑Chair of the Planning Commission for calendar year 2024
• Review of resolution establishing the rules of conduct of the Planning Commission
• 2021 Wildfires Long‑Term Recovery Plan standing update
• Workshop #10: review of draft zoning amendments (Core Commercial height, temporary occupancy, labor‑force and employee housing definitions, agricultural preserve and caretaker housing uses)

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from May 2 and June 6, 2024, and appointed Harvey West as Chair for 2024. The commission also discussed the 2021 wildfires long-term recovery plan, reviewed General Plan conservation and open space elements, and held a workshop on zoning amendments. No substantive decisions were made on the recovery plan or zoning amendments; these were discussion items only.

• Approved minutes of May 2, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 (3-0)
• Appointed Harvey West as Chair for 2024 (3-0)

Behavioral Health Commission

The Plumas County Behavioral Health Commission will approve the draft minutes from its November 6 meeting. It will discuss and recommend new commission members to represent the local education agency and a youth representative, reviewing applications from Ashliegh Boyd and Liberty Gott. The commission will also review and approve the 2024 Data Notebook for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors and consider suggested bylaw changes for the January 2025 agenda. Additional reports from staff and contractors will be presented.

• Approve draft Behavioral Health Commission minutes of November 6, 2024
• Discuss and recommend new members (applications: Ashliegh Boyd, Liberty Gott)
• Review and approve 2024 Data Notebook and recommend to Board of Supervisors
• Review suggested changes to PCBH Commission bylaws for Jan 2025 agenda
• Director’s Report covering Care Court and BH use of EMT in MCU

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct a public hearing to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Plumas County Code on debris removal and emergency interim housing. Several consent‑agenda contracts will be approved, including a $20,000 consulting agreement for public‑health reaccreditation and a $12,500 fire‑sprinkler repair contract for the Courthouse Annex. Additional items include a lease for an ice‑skating rink at Chester Park at $1 per month and a $10,085.79 task order for a site‑assessment checklist for the Graeagle‑Johnsville Road Rehabilitation Project.

• Public hearing to adopt ordinance on debris removal and emergency housing (Planning)
• Approve $20,000 consulting agreement with Pearls of Wisdom Consulting for public‑health reaccreditation
• Approve $12,500 contract with Western States Fire Protection for fire‑sprinkler repairs at Courthouse Annex
• Lease portion of Chester Park to Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce for ice‑skating rink at $1/month
• Approve $10,085.79 task order to Stantec Consulting for initial site‑assessment checklist for Graeagle‑Johnsville Road project

The Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance regarding debris removal and emergency housing for fire recovery efforts. They also certified the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election results and approved various service agreements, budget adjustments, and funding applications.

• Certified November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election results
• Adopted ordinance for fire recovery debris removal and interim housing
• Approved $137,404.04 tax refund for NS Retail Holdings LLC
• Approved $258,980 in Secure Rural Schools Title III funding projects
• Approved $50,000 supplemental budget for Environmental Settlements
• Tabled Indian Valley Community Services District payment discussion
• Approved $20,000 reaccreditation contract for Public Health Agency
• Approved $12,500 fire sprinkler repair contract for Facility Services

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Plumas County Planning Commission scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024 was cancelled because the required notice was not provided in time under the Brown Act. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, December 5, 2024.

General

The Plumas County Local Agency Formation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a sphere‑of‑influence update for the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District. The commission will also consider annexing the Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District territory into BPFPD and dissolving the Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District. These actions are listed as agenda items 3A‑C. The meeting will also include staff reports, commissioner reports, and routine procedural items.

• Adopt Sphere of Influence Update for BPFPD (Resolution 2024-0006)
• Consider annexation of EPRFPD territory by BPFPD (File 2024-0001, Resolution 2024-0008)
• Public hearing on annexation and dissolution of EPRFPD
• Receive staff reports and presentations
• Commissioner reports

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership will review Quarter 1 expenditure reports and discuss filling a committee member position for the Head of County Department of Employment. The body is also considering a recommendation to stop submitting the annual CCP Plan and Survey due to the elimination of state funding for FY 24/25.

• Review of Quarter 1 expenditure reports
• Discussion on filling the Head of County Department of Employment committee position
• Proposed suspension of CCP Plan and Survey submittals following the loss of state planning funds
• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the continuation of local emergency proclamations for the Beckworth Complex, Dixie and Fly Fires, and winter storm events. The meeting includes voting on several service contracts and the purchase of three patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office.

• Purchase of two marked and one unmarked patrol vehicle from Dana Safety Supply for a total of $214,429
• Agreement with County of Placer for youth detention facility services not to exceed $150,000
• Agreement with Western States Fire Protection Company for Annex building piping replacement not to exceed $128,370
• Agreement with Vestra Resources, Inc. for landfill gas monitoring not to exceed $27,324
• Property Tax Transfer Agreement for Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District Annexation

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine consent items and departmental agreements, including $145,618 for two marked patrol vehicles and $68,811 for one unmarked vehicle for the Sheriff's Office, both funded by state grants. The Board also adopted resolutions on a Clerk of the Board job description, an industrial disability retirement, and a property tax transfer agreement for a fire district annexation. A continued discussion on property tax increases led to direction for County Counsel to review Tax Code 6.19 and notification policy by December 3, 2024. Supervisor Goss was excused, and no reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0), including contracts for windshield repairs ($9,999), tires ($20,000), snow removal ($5,000), fire suppression piping ($128,370), youth detention services ($150,000), landfill gas monitoring ($27,324), and a behavioral health letter of intent
• Approved $145,618 purchase of two marked patrol vehicles from Dana Safety Supply (4-0)
• Approved $68,811 purchase of one unmarked vehicle from Dana Safety Supply (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8967 amending Clerk of the Board job description (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8965 approving industrial disability retirement of Jesse W. Leiss (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8966 for property tax transfer agreement for Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District annexation (4-0)
• Directed County Counsel to review Tax Code 6.19 and notification policy, with legal analysis due by December 3, 2024 (4-0)
• Continued local emergencies for wildfires and blizzard events, to return January 14, 2025 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, November 21, 2024. Contact Tracey Ferguson, Planning Director, at (530) 283-6214 or [email protected] for questions.

Behavioral Health Commission

The Behavioral Health Commission will discuss and recommend new members to represent local education agencies and youth. The body will also receive reports on jail services, the AB1810 program, and housing projects for behavioral health clients.

• Recommendation of new Commission members for local education agency and youth representative
• Forwarding of Merle Rusky's application to the Board of Supervisors
• Report on Jail services and the AB1810 program
• Discussion of housing projects/plans for behavioral health clients
• Review of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The Plumas County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council and SB 823 Subcommittee will meet to discuss juvenile hall cooperation and student success conferences. The body will review the FY 23/24 JJCPA Annual Expenditure Report and consider additional programs and funding for FY 24/25.

• Approval of April 17, 2024 and June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on trigger mechanisms for intervention and contract juvenile hall facilities
• Review of JJCPA Annual Expenditure Report for FY 23/24
• Update on Parent Project classes implementation
• Possible action on additional programs and funding for FY 24/25

Board of Supervisors

The Board will receive updates on 2021 wildfire recovery and economic development. They are deciding on several high-value behavioral health service contracts and emergency facility repairs.

• Contract with Jackson & Coker Locum and Tenens, LLC for psychiatric emergency evaluations not to exceed $800,000 per year
• Agreement with Kings View Professional Services for Electronic Health Record and Billing services not to exceed $550,000 per year
• Contract with Foster Morrison Consulting, Ltd. for a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan not to exceed $265,000
• Agreement with Dr. Kwame Buabeng for tele-psychiatry evaluations not to exceed $350,000 per fiscal year
• Proposed appropriation of $24,763 from General Fund Contingency for emergency HVAC replacement at the Human Resources building

The Board of Supervisors appointed Laura Atkins as Social Services Director and approved numerous service agreements, including contracts for psychiatric services, facility repairs, and emergency planning. The Board also authorized letters of opposition to federal legislation regarding increased truck weight limits and continued several personnel evaluations to the November 12, 2024, meeting.

• Appointed Laura Atkins as Social Services Director (3-1-1)
• Approved $350,000 annual contract for tele-psychiatry services (5-0)
• Approved $800,000 annual contract for psychiatric emergency evaluations (5-0)
• Approved $24,763 for emergency HVAC replacement at HR building (5-0)
• Approved letters opposing federal truck weight increase legislation (5-0)
• Continued Indian Valley public safety and town hall project funding (5-0)
• Continued local emergency declarations for fires (5-0)
• Cancelled November 19, 2024, Board meeting (5-0)

LAFCO

The Plumas County LAFCO will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt municipal service review and sphere‑of‑influence updates for Chester PUD & Peninsula Fire Protection District, Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District & Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District, and Grizzly Lake Community Services District. Routine consent‑agenda items such as approval of minutes and payment of claims will be acted on without discussion. The meeting also includes public comment, an election of chair and vice‑chair, and staff reports.

• Approval of minutes for the August 12, 2024 meeting (consent agenda)
• Payment of claims for August and September 2024 (consent agenda)
• Public hearing to adopt Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for Chester Public Utility District and Peninsula Fire Protection District (Resolution 2024-0005)
• Public hearing to adopt Sphere of Influence Update for Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District and Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District (Resolution 2024-0006)
• Public hearing to adopt Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for Grizzly Lake Community Services District (Resolution 2024-0007)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next regular meeting is set for November 7, 2024.

General

The Plumas County Community Corrections Partnership will approve the minutes from its August 21, 2024 meeting. It will discuss whether the Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) issue should be placed on a future agenda, even though IST is outside the statutory mandate. The committee will also discuss filling a vacant full‑committee member position representing the Head of County Department of Employment. The meeting will adjourn until November 20, 2024.

• Approve minutes from August 21, 2024 CCP meeting
• Discuss possibility of adding Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) to a future agenda
• Discuss filling full‑committee member position for Head of County Department of Employment
• Adjourn meeting to November 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Board of Supervisors Room 308

The Community Corrections Partnership approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting. They discussed the possibility of adding Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) to future agendas but took no action, agreeing to discuss it regularly when cases arise. They also discussed filling a vacant committee position for the Head of County Department of Employment, with CalWORKS and AFWD to be notified. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2024 (4-0)
• Discussed IST agenda item, no action taken
• Discussed filling vacant committee position, no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a street name replacement for 'Sq_ Carpet Lane'. The meeting includes reports on wildfire recovery and economic development, as well as several contract approvals for HVAC services, IT software, and public health services.

• Public hearing to recommend a replacement name for 'Sq_ Carpet Lane'
• Contract with Heat Transfer Systems for HVAC services not to exceed $12,000
• Agreement with FreshWorks, Inc. for ticketing software not to exceed $13,044
• Payment of $43,000 to Jackson & Coker for telehealth services
• Agreement with Somach Simmon & Dunn Attorneys for District Water Sales not to exceed $75,000

The Board approved a split-vote motion (4-1) to loan up to $50,000 to Chester Public Utility District for costs related to the Peninsula Fire Protection District annexation, with funds held by the Auditor-Controller. It also approved a $1,473,697.77 Public Safety Realignment budget increase, a $75,000 water sales attorney contract for the Flood Control District, and a $3,177,058.46 Dixie Fire insurance settlement. Several items were tabled to November 5, including a conflict-of-interest code resolution and Indian Valley funding requests.

• Approved up to $50,000 loan to Chester PUD for annexation costs (4-1)
• Approved $1,473,697.77 Public Safety Realignment budget increase (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 agreement with Somach Simmon & Dunn for water sales (5-0)
• Approved $3,177,058.46 Dixie Fire insurance settlement (closed session)
• Approved $43,000 non-contract payment to Jackson & Coker for telehealth (5-0)
• Approved $13,044 FreshWorks ticketing software agreement (5-0)
• Tabled conflict-of-interest code resolution for local districts to Nov 5
• Tabled Indian Valley Town Center funding request to Nov 5

Board of Supervisors

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of consent agenda items, including vehicle abatement contracts, behavioral health services, and sheriff automotive repair agreements. It will also vote on two $275,000 supplemental services agreements to update airport layout plans at Rogers Field in Chester and Gansner Field in Quincy. Additional actions include fee schedule revisions for Public Works and Engineering, a vehicle purchase for the Public Health Agency, and a $25,000 library grant agreement.

• Approve $275,000 supplemental services agreements for airport layout plan updates at Rogers Field (Chester) and Gansner Field (Quincy)
• Approve $100,000 agreement with Reno Behavioral Health for psychiatric and addiction treatment
• Approve two $40,000 automotive repair contracts for the Sheriff's Office with Corning Ford, Inc. and DeMartile Automotive, Inc.
• Adopt resolutions to amend the Master Fee Schedule for Public Works and Engineering Department development fees
• Approve purchase of one Mazda CX-5 and two Ford Broncos for the Public Health Agency, not to exceed $89,982.87

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved several routine items, including amendments to the Master Fee Schedule for Public Works and Engineering fees, multiple contracts for vehicle abatement, towing, behavioral health, and airport services, and resolutions for airport grants. They also authorized a letter to HCD regarding the Bennett Trailer Park and approved a letter to Caltrans for the Chester High School homecoming parade. The item regarding Plumas Unified School District development impact fees was tabled.

• Approved amendments to Master Fee Schedule for Public Works fees (Resolution 24-8957)
• Approved amendments to Master Fee Schedule for Engineering fees (Resolution 24-8958)
• Approved vehicle abatement towing contracts with Axles Boneyard and Lake Almanor Towing (each up to $10,000)
• Approved behavioral health agreement with Reno Behavioral Health (up to $100,000)
• Approved airport layout plan agreements with Brandley Engineering for Rogers Field and Gansner Field (each up to $275,000)
• Approved purchase of one Mazda CX-5 and two Ford Broncos for Public Health (up to $89,982.87)
• Authorized letter to HCD regarding Bennett Trailer Park
• Tabled Plumas Unified School District development impact fees

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2024, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 17, 2024.

The Planning Commission approved minutes from May 2 and June 6, 2024, and appointed Commissioner Harvey West as Chair for 2024. The Commission received updates on the 2021 wildfires long-term recovery plan and reviewed the 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element. A workshop on Title 9 Planning and Zoning amendments discussed temporary occupancy and housing-related code changes, with staff directed to prepare a temporary occupancy ordinance for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved meeting minutes of May 2, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of June 6, 2024 (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Harvey West as Chair for 2024 (3-0)
• Adjourned to regular meeting on October 3, 2024 (3-0)

Behavioral Health Commission

The Behavioral Health Commission will review September meeting minutes and discuss recommendations for new members, specifically for a youth representative and local education agency. The meeting also includes reports on housing projects for behavioral health clients and updates from department staff.

• Recommendation of new members for local education agency and youth representative
• Review of application from Merle Rusky
• Presentation by SmithWaters Patients’ Rights
• Discussion on housing projects/plans for behavioral health clients
• Report on Commission's stipend by Che Shannon

Board of Supervisors

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will continue a public hearing on the FY 2024/2025 County Budget and is expected to adopt the final budget. The agenda includes approval of various contracts for the Sheriff's Office, Behavioral Health, and Public Works, as well as a resolution requesting emergency action on California's insurance marketplace.

• Adopt final FY 2024/2025 County Budget
• Authorize $719,885.22 for Quincy facility custodial services
• Authorize $29,300 for educational documentary segment
• Authorize $40,000 for narcotic treatment services
• Authorize $30,000 for heavy equipment repairs

The Board of Supervisors adopted the final budget for Plumas County and dependent districts for fiscal year 2024-2025, along with related administrative and budgetary controls. They also approved a $719,885.22 three-year custodial contract for Quincy facilities, a resolution to join the Sierra Economic Development District, and a letter to the Governor requesting emergency action on insurance markets. Several items were continued to the next meeting, including a school impact fee resolution and a response to the Grand Jury report.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 final county budget (Resolution 24-8952) (5-0)
• Approved $719,885.22 3-year custodial contract with Bob's Janitorial Service (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to join Sierra Economic Development District (Resolution 24-8951) (5-0)
• Approved $29,300 agreement with ViewPoint for educational documentary (4-1)
• Approved letter to Governor Newsom requesting emergency action on insurance markets (5-0)
• Approved administrative and budgetary controls for FY 24/25 (5-0)
• Continued school impact fee resolution to Oct 8 (5-0)
• Continued Grand Jury response to Oct 8 (5-0)

LAFCO

The Plumas County LAFCO will hold a public hearing to adopt a Municipal Service Review for the Indian Valley Community Services District (IVCSD) and the Crescent Mills Fire Protection District (CMFPD). The commission will also consider initiating consolidation of these two agencies. Additional agenda items include an Executive Officer Report, a Chester PUD and Peninsula Fire reorganization application, and commissioner reports.

• Adopt Municipal Service Review for IVCSD and CMFPD (Resolution 2024-0003)
• Consider LAFCO initiation of consolidation of IVCSD and CMFPD (Resolution 2024-0004)
• Public hearing on the MSR adoption
• Public hearing on the consolidation proposal
• Executive Officer Report

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Plumas County Planning Commission scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024 has been cancelled. Commissioners and staff need time to prepare for upcoming agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting the final budget for Plumas County and its dependent districts for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes reports on wildfire recovery and various personnel appointments.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of the FY 2024/2025 Final Budget
• Proposal to close Court Street access to and from Main Street State Route 70
• Installation of two Dual Port Electric Vehicle Chargers in the Dame Shirley Parking Lot
• Contract amendment for ClientFirst Consulting Group, LLC not to exceed $126,000
• Agreement with Concentric Concrete for Chester Park Handicap Improvement not to exceed $21,780

The Board of Supervisors appointed Rob Thorman as the new Public Works Director and approved several financial measures, including tax rates and a $34,503.62 appropriation for Feather River College penalties. The public hearing for the FY 2024/2025 County Budget was continued to October 1, 2024. Additionally, the Board directed County Counsel to send a non-compliance letter to Airbnb regarding the Feather River Tourism Management District assessment.

• Appointed Rob Thorman as Public Works Director (4-0)
• Adopted tax rate resolution for 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Approved $34,503.62 appropriation for college penalties (4-0)
• Approved $126,000 contract amendment for ClientFirst Consulting (4-0)
• Approved installation of two EV chargers in Dame Shirley parking lot (4-0)
• Continued FY 2024/2025 budget hearing to October 1, 2024
• Directed Counsel to send non-compliance letter to Airbnb (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various staffing recruitments (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss continuing several local emergency proclamations related to the Gold Complex, Beckworth Complex, Dixie, and Fly fires, as well as blizzard and storm events. The meeting includes decisions on staff recruitment, software contracts, and a public hearing for a nutrition services grant closeout.

• Agreement with Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center for Home Safe Program not to exceed $187,000
• Agreement with Naviant, Inc. for OneBase software not to exceed $35,679
• Agreement with Sandra Turner Consultant for health record domains not to exceed $30,000
• Public hearing for CV1 Senior Nutrition Services grant closeout
• Resolution for a facility sublease for the Plumas Jail Project

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a facility sublease for the Plumas Jail Project and ratified several emergency declarations related to the Gold Complex, Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly fires, as well as the blizzard and storm events. They also approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the county pay schedule, authorizing several recruitments, and approving agreements for social services and behavioral health. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Resolution 24-8948 authorizing facility sublease for Plumas Jail Project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-8947 adopting county pay schedule (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including pay schedule, recruitments, and agreements (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Plumas Crisis Intervention for Home Safe Program up to $187,000 (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Sandra Turner Consultant up to $30,000 (4-0)
• Approved waiver of fees for Quincy Chamber of Commerce Safe Trick-or-Treat event (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Naviant for OneBase software up to $35,679 (4-0)
• Continued local emergency for Gold Complex Fire and other fire/storm emergencies (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Plumas County Planning Commission met on September 5, 2024 to approve prior meeting minutes, note a District 4 vacancy, and select a chair for 2024. The commission also received an update on the 2021 Wildfires Long‑Term Recovery Plan and reviewed the 2035 General Plan’s Conservation and Open Space Element. A workshop was held to discuss draft amendments to Title 9 of the Plumas County Planning and Zoning Code.

• Approve minutes from the May 2 and June 6, 2024 Planning Commission meetings
• Record the vacancy of District 4 commissioner Charles Leonhardt (effective July 31, 2024)
• Appoint the chair of the Planning Commission for 2024
• Provide a standing update on the 2021 Wildfires Long‑Term Recovery Plan
• Review draft amendments to Plumas County Code Title 9 (temporary occupancy, labor‑force and employee housing definitions, caregiver/caretaker categories, and use classifications)

The Plumas County Planning Commission voted to table the discussion on the Camping Ordinance Update until the Cloudpermit online permitting system is implemented and Code Enforcement can assess its impact. The commission also discussed the 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan, including a $65,000 contract for assembling the Public Review Draft, and heard updates on ReCoverCA grants for rebuilding homes. No other substantive decisions were made; the Conservation and Open Space Element review and workplan status were postponed to the next meeting.

• Tabled Camping Ordinance Update until Cloudpermit is implemented (4-0)
• Postponed Conservation and Open Space Element review to next meeting
• Postponed Planning Commission Workplan Status to next meeting
• Adjourned to July 18, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)

Behavioral Health Commission

The Plumas County Behavioral Health Commission will review and approve the draft minutes from its August 7, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will discuss and recommend candidates for new members representing the local education agency and a youth representative. The meeting will include informational reports from the commission and the Behavioral Health Department, as well as presentations by contracted providers. The session will conclude with the Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board receiving reports before adjournment.

• Approve draft Behavioral Health Commission minutes of August 7, 2024
• Discuss and recommend new commission members for education agency and youth representative
• Presentation by contracted behavioral health providers (e.g., EA, Patients’ Rights, PUSD)
• Director’s report from Sharon Sousa
• AOD Report and Quality Assurance update from Gary Sanderson

Board of Supervisors

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will consider approving equipment lease agreements for renewable energy projects and communications equipment for the new jail facility. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and departmental reports.

• Approve equipment lease/purchase agreement for renewable energy transition
• Authorize computer microwave purchase for new jail facility ($6,540)
• Approve agreements for Dixie Fire recovery and business development
• Approve agreements for behavioral health services ($900,000)
• Approve agreements for social services housing support ($511,378.26)

The Board of Supervisors approved several contracts and budget items, including a $900,000 agreement with Environmental Alternatives for transitional housing for individuals with severe mental illness, and a $168,000 probation services agreement. They also approved resolutions for equipment lease/purchase agreements (4-1) and a $30,000 PBS programming project (4-1). All other actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved $900,000 Behavioral Health contract with Environmental Alternatives for transitional housing (5-0)
• Approved $168,000 Probation contract with EA Family Services (5-0)
• Approved $28,768.69 payment to Adventist Health Vallejo for psychiatric stay (5-0)
• Approved $6,540 budget transfer and purchase for jail microwave (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8945 for equipment lease/purchase (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8946 for lease agreement (4-1)
• Approved $65,000 KNN Public Finance amendment (4-1)
• Approved up to $30,000 for Viewpoint PBS programming (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss energy-efficiency improvements and equipment leasing. The meeting includes reports on wildfire recovery and various contract approvals for county facilities.

• Agreement with Webster Bank for energy savings equipment not to exceed $8,455,000
• 3-year custodial services contract with KJ's Cleaning Service not to exceed $128,670
• 3-year carpet cleaning contract with Frasure & Son Carpet Cleaning not to exceed $103,200
• Proposed $100,000 loan from General Fund Balance to Capitol Improvement Jail Fund
• ADA upgrades at Gansner Park with CreteCraft Concrete Construction not to exceed $26,216

The Board approved a $100,000 loan from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Jail Fund for change orders, adopted resolutions updating library hours and approving the Jim Beckwourth Cabin Museum partnership, and approved several contracts and appointments. Items related to the animal shelter lease and equipment financing were tabled to September 3, 2024. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $100,000 loan from General Fund to Jail Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8941 updating library office hours (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8942 identifying SB 844 cash contribution funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8943 approving Jim Beckwourth Cabin Museum partnership (5-0)
• Approved $26,216 ADA upgrades at Gansner Park (consent)
• Approved $128,670 custodial contract for Chester facilities (consent)
• Tabled animal shelter lease and equipment financing to Sept 3 (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Robinette as Environmental Health Director (5-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024, was cancelled due to staffing capacity. The next meeting is set for September 5, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to staffing capacity
• Next meeting scheduled for September 5, 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board will receive updates on wildfire recovery, county finances and departmental reports before acting on several consent‑agenda contracts, including a $130,000 social‑services assistance agreement and facility‑services contracts up to $27,000. It will also discuss departmental matters such as the Sheriff's Office lease with Ecolab, a Title III radio equipment purchase not to exceed $150,000, and resolutions on sheriff pay and job classifications. Finally, the Board will review Title III Secure Rural Schools funding applications totaling $258,980 and set a public hearing for October 1, 2024, and appoint a member to the Portola Cemetery District board.

• Approve transfer of Fixed Asset ID 1231, a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (no fund impact)
• Approve Social Services agreement with Social Change Partners LLC, up to $130,000 (no general fund impact)
• Approve Facility Services contract with Silver State Elevator, up to $27,000 (general fund impact)
• Discuss Sheriff’s Office lease with Ecolab Inc. and Title III radio equipment purchase up to $150,000
• Review Title III Secure Rural Schools funding applications: $200,000 building enhancement and $58,980 reimbursement; schedule Oct 1 hearing

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda including asset transfers and service agreements, plus several departmental contracts and resolutions. They also authorized the Sheriff to use Title III funds for radio equipment, approved a letter to keep the Chester Landfill open, and adopted ordinances and pay schedule resolutions. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including transfer of Jeep to Victim Witness and agreements with Social Change Partners ($130,000) and Silver State Elevator ($27,000) (5-0)
• Ratified Sheriff's lease with Ecolab Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to use Title III funds up to $150,000 for radio infrastructure (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8939 for Sheriff's Office Manager classification and pay (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8940 for County pay schedule (5-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with MGT of America for SB 90 claims up to $13,500 (5-0)
• Approved letter confirming intent to keep Chester Landfill open (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-1157 amending County Code (5-0)

LAFCO

The commission is reviewing municipal service reviews (MSR) for several districts. The body will determine public hearing dates and review periods for these reports to evaluate service efficiency and potential consolidation.

• Municipal Service Review for Indian Valley CSD and Crescent Mills FPD
• Municipal Service Review for Grizzly Lake Community Services District
• Public hearing for MSR adoption and consolidation initiation set for October 21, 2024
• Selection of Commissioners to attend 2024 CALAFCO Conference
• EPRFPD Reorganization Application

Board of Supervisors

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will review routine updates and reports, then vote on a series of consent agenda agreements covering public health, probation, sheriff's office, and other departments. A supplemental budget request of $50,500 for the Walker Ranch Community Services District will be discussed and possibly approved by a four‑fifths vote. Additional items include a crane purchase for Agriculture Weights & Measures and budget transfers for the county library.

• Approve public health agreements with Lassen County (up to $12,260 and $10,889) – no General Fund impact
• Approve $70,000 agreement between Plumas County Probation and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory – up to $7,600 General Fund impact
• Approve $9,999 contract for Sheriff’s Office striping at new correctional facility – grant funded
• Consider $50,500 supplemental budget request for Walker Ranch Community Services District – four/fifths vote
• Approve crane and modified body purchase for Agriculture Weights & Measures (up to $74,301.73) – no General Fund impact

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to place a 3/4% transactions and use tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot. They also approved a $428,000 budget transfer for CLA costs and a $150,000 contract with Clifton Larson & Allen, both by 4-1 votes. The board approved numerous consent agenda items, including agreements for public health, probation, and behavioral health services, and authorized the recruitment of several positions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-8937 placing 3/4% special tax measure on Nov. 5 ballot (5-0)
• Approved $428,000 budget transfer for CLA costs (4-1)
• Approved $150,000 agreement with Clifton Larson & Allen (4-1)
• Approved $277,787 budget transfer to correct OPENGOV contract funding (4-1)
• Approved $75,000 budget amendment for Ag Commissioner crane purchase (5-0)
• Approved $74,301.73 agreement with Enoven Truck Body for crane (5-0)
• Approved $143,554.40 budget transfer for Bookmobile vehicle (5-0)
• Approved lease of Lawry House to Plumas County Museum Association (5-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for August 1, 2024, has been cancelled. This cancellation was made to allow staff more time to prepare for future agenda items.

Board of Supervisors

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting resolutions to ratify a county-wide local emergency and delegate emergency contracting authority related to the Gold Complex Fire.

• Adopt resolution ratifying a county-wide local emergency due to wildfires
• Adopt resolution delegating emergency contracting authority for the Gold Complex Fire

The Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified a county-wide local emergency proclamation due to wildfires and delegated emergency contracting authority to the County Purchasing Agent for the Gold Complex Fire. Both resolutions passed 4-0, with Supervisor McGowan absent. The meeting was adjourned to August 6, 2024.

• Adopted Resolution 24-8935 ratifying county-wide local emergency due to wildfires (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8936 delegating emergency contracting authority to County Purchasing Agent for Gold Complex Fire (4-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Plumas County Planning Commission scheduled for July 18, 2024 was cancelled to allow staff time to prepare upcoming agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2024.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review updates on 2021 wildfire recovery and business economic development. They are deciding on several service contracts and the use of PG&E settlement funds to cover Dixie Fire related expenses.

• Agreement with Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications not to exceed $111,780
• Agreement with Mintier Harnish, LP for 2021 Wildfires Recovery Plan design not to exceed $65,000
• Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for CARES Act grant implementation not to exceed $70,000
• Purchase of two Beta Explorer Hunter Electric Motorcycles for $13,500
• Agreement with BI Incorporated for electronic monitoring services not to exceed $49,000

The Board of Supervisors established a collaborative ad hoc committee to manage PG&E Dixie Fire settlement funds. They also approved several service contracts for probation, planning, and IT, and authorized the purchase of electric motorcycles for the Sheriff's Office.

• Formed PG&E Dixie Fire settlement funds ad hoc committee chaired by Supervisor Goss (unanimous)
• Approved $111,780 contract with Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications (5-0)
• Approved $65,000 contract with Mintier Harnish, LP for wildfire recovery plan design (5-0)
• Approved $13,500 purchase of two Beta Explorer Hunter Electric Motorcycles for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $70,000 agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for CDBG-CV2-3 grant implementation (5-0)
• Approved $49,000 agreement with BI Incorporated for electronic monitoring services (5-0)
• Approved $22,400 agreement with Plumas Rural Services for Batterer's Intervention program (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for one vacant Staff Services Specialist position in Social Services (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updates on wildfire recovery operations and economic development efforts. The meeting includes public hearings regarding revised fee schedules for solid waste services in two franchise areas. Additionally, the Board will review emergency declarations related to past wildfires and storm events.

• $1,223,809 Public Safety Realignment Budget rollover for Probation
• Public hearings on revised fee schedules for Solid Waste Franchise Service Areas 1 and 2
• $109,404 contract with Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications for IT services
• $40,000 agreement with Berry Enterprises for fire repeater maintenance
• Review of emergency declarations for the Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires

The Board of Supervisors approved new fee schedules for solid waste services in two franchise areas. They also adopted a new county pay schedule and extended several local emergency declarations.

• Approved revised solid waste fee schedule for Franchise Service Area No. 1 (5-0)
• Approved revised solid waste fee schedule for Franchise Service Area No. 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-8931 establishing the Plumas County Pay Schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-8930 regarding Undersheriff salary and benefits (5-0)
• Approved $1,223,809 temporary rollover for Public Safety Realignment Budget (5-0)
• Extended local health and county-wide emergency declarations for past fires and storm events (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 agreement with DeMartile Automotive Inc for Probation (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 agreement with Sierra Electronics for fire repeater maintenance (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss wildfire recovery updates and a proposal to initiate a land bank to repurpose abandoned or tax-delinquent properties. The agenda also includes contract approvals for inmate dental services, park upgrades, and public health software. Additionally, the meeting features reports from the US Forest Service and County Treasurer.

• Proposal for a 'Plumas County Land Bank Pledge' to manage vacant and abandoned properties
• $75,000 contract for dental services at Plumas County Correctional Facilities
• $26,216 for ADA upgrades at Gansner Park
• $513,070 agreement for the Flood Control & Conservation District
• $87,040 subscription for Public Health Agency financial software

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent agenda items for public health, probation, and facility services. Key decisions included authorizing a $330,000 water and sewer operations agreement for Walker Ranch and a $95,606.96 IT invoice for network firewalls.

• Approved $330,000 water and sewer operations agreement for Walker Ranch (5-0)
• Approved $95,606.96 IT invoice for VOIP firewalls and licensing (5-0)
• Approved $350,000 budget transfer for Behavioral Health professional services (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 contract for inmate dental services (5-0)
• Approved $87,040 subscription for Public Health FinanceOS platform (5-0)
• Approved $26,216 for ADA upgrades at Gansner Park (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisors Ceresola and Goss to ADHOC Cattlemen's Association committee
• Confirmed Robert Thorman as Acting Manager for Beckwourth CSA (5-0)

JUVENILE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL (JJCC)

The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council will review meeting minutes from April 17, 2024. The council will also discuss intervention mechanisms and juvenile hall facility contracts. Members will consider funding and implementation for the Parent Project and other programs for fiscal year 24/25.

• Approval of April 17, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on intervention mechanisms and juvenile hall facility contracts
• Funding and implementation for the Parent Project for FY 24/25
• Additional programs and funding for FY 24/25

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the recommended FY 2024/2025 budget and a $600,000 supplemental expenditure for a bank loan payment. The agenda also includes the release of an investigative report regarding a complaint against the District Attorney.

• $600,000 supplemental expenditure for Umpqua Bank loan payment
• Adoption of FY 2024/2025 Recommended Budget
• Release of investigative report regarding CAO complaint against the District Attorney
• Modification of agreement with Northern California EMS, Inc. through June 30, 2025
• Ratification of MOUs with Operating Engineers Local #3

The Board of Supervisors approved the county's recommended budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Additionally, the Board authorized a $600,000 supplemental expenditure for County Annex building loan payments and voted to maintain the current schedule of three meetings per month. Supervisors also approved the release of an investigative report regarding a complaint filed by the CAO against the District Attorney.

• Adopted FY 2024/2025 county budget (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 for County Annex loan payments (5-0)
• Voted to maintain three meetings per month (5-0)
• Approved release of DA investigative report and recusal letter (3-2)
• Extended Northern California EMS agreement to June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized participation in Water Solutions Network watershed framework (4-1)
• Rescinded and ratified updated Public Works bargaining unit MOUs (5-0)
• Adopted updated county pay schedule (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2024/2025 County Budget. The agenda also includes proposed changes to solid waste service fees and several departmental contract approvals.

• Public hearing for the FY 2024/2025 County Budget
• Public hearings on revised fee schedules for Solid Waste Collection in Service Areas 1 and 2
• Contracts for three Public Defenders not to exceed $115,174.56 each for the first year
• Approval of $1,024,360.83 for Golden State Finance Loan payments and interest
• Agreements with Sierra Vista Hospital and Heritage Oaks Hospital for psychiatric treatment up to $100,000 each

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, revised solid waste collection fees, and new contracts for public defenders and behavioral health services. The Board also adopted a list of road projects funded by SB 1 and authorized a $1 million loan payment. A report on an investigation into the District Attorney was tabled until June 25, 2024.

• Approved FY 2024/2025 County Budget (Public Hearing)
• Adopted revised solid waste fee schedules for Franchise Areas 1 and 2 (5-0)
• Approved 3-year public defender contracts for Osborne, Koenig, and Bermant (5-0)
• Adopted SB 1 Road Repair project list for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Authorized $1,024,360.83 supplemental expenditure for Golden State Finance Loan (5-0)
• Approved agreements for behavioral health services with Sierra Vista and Heritage Oaks Hospitals (5-0)
• Tabled release of investigation report on District Attorney until June 25, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of county parcel at 1378 Quincy La Porte Road to Quincy Fire Protection District (5-0)

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is reviewing funding proposals for the 2024-25 fiscal year. These include requests from the Probation, Sheriff, District Attorney, Behavioral Health, and Crisis Intervention/Resource Center departments. The committee will also discuss developing a proposed budget for the upcoming year.

• Review of FY 2024-25 funding proposals from five county departments and centers
• Development of a proposed CCP budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Review of Quarter 3 expenditure reports
• Approval of March 13, 2024, meeting minutes

The Plumas County Community Corrections Partnership approved its March 13, 2024 meeting minutes and accepted the Quarter 3 expenditure reports. The committee denied Behavioral Health's late RFP submission, agreed to extend the RFP process for one week, and established a policy to reject future late submissions. Additionally, the committee adopted a FY 2024-25 rollover budget totaling $1,233,809 to keep departments operating until updated state funding figures are available.

• Approved minutes from March 13, 2024 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted Quarter 3 expenditure reports (6-0)
• Denied Behavioral Health's late RFP, extended RFP process for one week, and set a policy to reject future late RFPs (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted a FY 2024-25 rollover budget totaling $1,233,809 (5-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on Dixie Fire recovery efforts and business development. The agenda includes several contract approvals for inmate medical services, behavioral health programs, and social services. Additionally, the Board will discuss water watershed initiatives and IT software migrations.

• $1,296,000 contract with Veritas Mountain Medical for inmate medical services
• $140,000 agreement with Plumas Charter School for school-based mental health services
• $102,300 agreement with North Fork Medicine for correctional facility medical services
• $21,076.45 contract with CivicPlus, LLC to host the county website
• Updates on Dixie Fire recovery operations and economic development

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda featuring various behavioral health, sheriff's office, and social services agreements. The Board also directed staff to pursue a co-convenor role for a watershed initiative and accepted a $40,000 public health award.

• Approved $1.296M three-year medical services contract for correctional facilities (5-0)
• Approved $178,200 medical case services contract for inmates (5-0)
• Approved $140,000 agreement for school-based mental health services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8918 to accept $40,000 Public Health Institute award (5-0)
• Approved $29,700 contract extension with CA Environmental Health Administrators (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft a Resolution to co-convene Water Solutions Network gathering (4-1)
• Accepted $1,000 grant from Cal Poly Humboldt for behavioral health training (5-0)
• Agreed to receive $82,703.60 in PG&E litigation hold-over funds (5-0)

LAFCO

The Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider adopting the final FY 24-25 budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Crescent Mills FPD, the Chester Public Utility District, and the Grizzly Lake Community Services District.

• Public hearing for adoption of FY 24-25 Final Budget (Resolution 2024-0002)
• Discussion on next steps for Crescent Mills FPD and IVCSD options
• Status update regarding Chester Public Utility District
• Presentation on Grizzly Lake Community Services District Municipal Service Review
• Consideration of CALAFCO Board nominations for the northern region

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss draft amendments to the Plumas County Code regarding camping and various types of housing. The meeting also includes a review of conservation and open space goals for the 2035 General Plan and an update on the 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan.

• Approval of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan
• Workshop on amendments to camping and housing ordinances
• Review of 2035 General Plan conservation and open space elements

The Planning Commission held a workshop on proposed amendments to the county's camping and temporary occupancy rules, discussing short-term and long-term camping limits, permit processes, and definitions. No ordinance was adopted or rejected; the discussion was part of an ongoing review. The Commission also approved corrected minutes from April 4, 2024, and adjourned to June 6, 2024. Two agenda items—the 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element and the Planning Commission Workplan Status—were pushed to the next meeting.

• Approved April 4, 2024 meeting minutes with a date correction (3-0)
• Adjourned to the regular meeting on June 6, 2024 (3-0)
• No vote taken on the camping ordinance draft; workshop discussion only
• 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element review pushed to next meeting
• Planning Commission Workplan Status update pushed to next meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors will review updates on 2021 wildfire recovery operations and economic development efforts. The agenda also includes the consideration of various service agreements for behavioral health, social services, and law enforcement.

• Agreement with Plumas Rural Services for CalWORKs childcare up to $233,129
• Agreement with Plumas County Probation and the County of Tehama not to exceed $200,000
• Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health for mental health services up to $150,000
• Agreement with A&P Helicopters, Inc. for marijuana eradication up to $75,000
• Agreement with Environmental Alternatives for the Transitional Housing Program-Plus up to $58,416

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of behavioral health and social services agreements for the upcoming fiscal year. They also adopted a new workplace violence prevention policy and updated the county code regarding public works.

• Approved behavioral health agreements with Crestwood ($150k), North Valley ($100k), and Seniors Connection ($95k) (5-0)
• Approved five social services agreements for foster youth, parenting classes, and CalWORKs child care (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8915 designating Plumas Arts as the local cultural planning agency (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office contracts for marijuana eradication ($75k), marine repairs ($25k), and auto/electric services (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-1156 amending Article 7, Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Plumas County Code (5-0)
• Approved Workplace Violence Prevention Plan policy required under SB553 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8916 establishing FY 2024/2025 appropriation limits (5-0)
• Continued the Local Health Emergency declaration for Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on Dixie Fire recovery and economic development. The body is deciding on several service contracts, a military equipment use policy for the Sheriff's Office, and an ordinance amending the Plumas County Code.

• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Article 7, Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Plumas County Code
• Public hearing to adopt a military equipment use policy for the Plumas County Sheriff's Office
• Contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. for Greenville CDBG grant administration not to exceed $160,000
• Purchase of two unmarked vehicles from Dana Safety Supply not to exceed $140,000
• Agreement with Megabyte Systems Inc. not to exceed $146,279.40

The Board of Supervisors adopted a military equipment use policy for the Sheriff's Office and approved various departmental agreements for IT, planning, and behavioral health. The Board also authorized three outdoor music festival permits in Belden and approved several encroachment permits for July events.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1155 establishing a military equipment use policy for the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $146,279.40 IT agreement with Megabyte Systems Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $160,000 planning agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for Greenville economic development (5-0)
• Approved $140,000 purchase of two unmarked vehicles for the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved music festival permits for Sunset Campout, Priceless Festival, and For the Funk Of It (5-0 each)
• Confirmed Robert Thorman as Acting Public Works Director for Beckwourth County Service Area (5-0)
• Approved $38,293.02 contract for re-flooring Chester Town Hall (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8914 approving agreement with California Secretary of State under Help America Vote Act (5-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, has been cancelled. This action was directed by the Planning Commission during its May 2, 2024, meeting.

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is meeting to discuss and potentially approve RFP applications for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.

• Review and approval of RFP Applications for FY24-25
• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on Dixie Fire recovery efforts and economic development. The agenda includes several administrative actions regarding public health, behavioral health, and facility services.

• Update on Dixie Fire recovery and business/economic development efforts
• Agreement with Great Northern Services for Ryan White programs up to $61,119.00 and $27,750.00
• Fire alarm system replacement at Quincy Library not to exceed $40,110.00
• Agreement with SmithWaters Group for patient rights advocacy not to exceed $50,000.00
• Agreement with Sutter Yuba Behavioral Health for inpatient services not to exceed $49,999.00

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved a supplemental budget transfer of $277,787 to cover over-budget costs for an OpenGov invoice, passing with a 4-1 vote. The Board also unanimously approved a settlement agreement with Feather River Disposal regarding fee discrepancies from 2017 to 2023 and adopted a military equipment use policy for the Sheriff's Office. Several contracts for health services, facility repairs, and trail maintenance were approved, while two legal claims against the county were denied in closed session.

• Approved $277,787 budget transfer for OpenGov invoice (4-1)
• Approved settlement with Feather River Disposal for fee waivers (5-0)
• Adopted Military Equipment Use Policy for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $257,087 agreement for Off-Highway Vehicle Trails (5-0)
• Approved $40,110 fire alarm replacement at Quincy Library (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 loan to Beckwourth CSA (5-0)
• Denied two legal claims against the County in closed session
• Approved closure of Quincy Library for carpeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on Dixie Fire recovery operations and business economic efforts. The meeting includes several proposed contracts for public health services and behavioral health care.

• Agreement with Mark Satterfield, M.D. for County Health Officer services, not to exceed $90,000
• Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center for behavioral health services, not to exceed $450,000
• Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, PC for CPRA legal services, not to exceed $50,000
• Agreement with Tait Environmental Services, Inc. for a hazardous materials commodity flow study, not to exceed $32,780
• Agreement with Crossroads Software Inc for the Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $40,000

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved a major update to the county zoning code and a $50,000 contract with a law firm for public records act consulting. They also approved the FY 2021-22 audits, a $77,600 contract for the FY 2022-23 audit, and several other departmental items. A resolution on library hours was pulled, and a letter to the State Housing Authority regarding Bennett's Trailer Park will be drafted for a future meeting. The board continued local emergency declarations for wildfires and storms.

• Approved zoning ordinance amending multiple articles of Title 9 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for CPRA legal services (4-1, Engel no)
• Approved FY 2021-22 audits from Smith and Newell, CPA (5-0)
• Approved $77,600 contract with Smith & Newell CPA for FY 2022-23 audit (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 appropriation from General Fund Contingency for jail electric charges (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 electric dirt bikes for Sheriff using $11,500 in OHV grant funds (5-0)
• Continued local health emergency for Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires to June 4, 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Nick Collin as Facilities Director effective April 22, 2024 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss draft amendments to the Plumas County Code regarding camping and temporary occupancy. The body will also review goals and policies for the Conservation and Open Space Element of the 2035 General Plan.

• Workshop #7: Review of Plumas County Code Title 9 camping ordinance and temporary occupancy amendments
• Review of 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element goals and policies
• Standing update on the 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan
• Approval of April 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution P.C. 2024-1, recommending that the Board of Supervisors amend Title 9 Planning and Zoning to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, including Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), and found the amendments exempt from CEQA. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Moorea Hoffman Stout absent. The Commission also approved the meeting minutes of February 15, 2024 and March 7, 2024, and tabled the review of the 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element to its May 2, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution P.C. 2024-1 recommending ADU ordinance amendments to the Board of Supervisors (4-0, Hoffman Stout absent)
• Found the ADU ordinance amendments exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Sec. 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3)
• Approved February 15, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0, Leonhardt abstained, Hoffman Stout absent)
• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0, Spencer abstained, Hoffman Stout absent)
• Tabled review of 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element Goals and Policies to May 2, 2024
• Adjourned to the regular meeting scheduled on May 2, 2024 (4-0, Hoffman Stout absent)

Behavioral Health Commission

The Plumas County Behavioral Health Commission will meet to review April minutes and discuss recommendations for a new youth representative and local education agency member. The meeting includes reports from the Behavioral Health Department and the Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board.

• Recommendation of new Commission members for local education agency and youth representation
• Review and approval of April 3, 2024 minutes
• Presentation to John Posch
• Reports from Behavioral Health Director Sharon Sousa, Quality Assurance Improvement, and MHSA
• Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board reports from Gary Sanderson

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Plumas County Planning Commission scheduled for April 18, 2024, has been canceled. Staff indicated the cancellation is to allow time to prepare for upcoming agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 2, 2024.

JUVENILE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL (JJCC)

The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council will discuss and potentially approve updated plans for the FY 24/25 period for submission to the BSCC and OYCR. The body will also address vacant positions for community members and community-based organization representatives.

• Approval of March 27, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of vacant positions for SB 823 and JJCC
• Review and possible approval of the FY 24/25 Juvenile Justice Consolidated Plan
• Review and possible approval of the FY 24/25 SB 823 Annual Plan

The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council approved its March 27, 2024 minutes, selected Darin Wood of Environmental Alternatives to fill a Community-Based Organization vacancy, and approved submitting the SB 823 Annual Plan to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and the JJCC Annual Plan with revisions. All motions passed with no opposing votes. The meeting was adjourned to an unspecified date in June 2024.

• Approved minutes from March 27, 2024 (6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention)
• Approved Darin Wood of Environmental Alternatives to fill the Community-Based Organization vacancy (7-0)
• Approved submission of the SB 823 Annual Plan to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (7-0)
• Approved and submitted the JJCC Annual Plan with revisions (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss disaster recovery efforts related to the Dixie Fire and consider various administrative, financial, and departmental updates. Action items include zoning ordinance amendments, facility service contracts, and supplemental budget transfers.

• Zoning ordinance amendment regarding Plumas County Code Title 9
• Agreement with Logik Systems, Inc. for E-Discovery/PRA software not to exceed $22,000.00
• Contract with Universal Flooring, Inc. for Quincy Library carpeting not to exceed $43,442.00
• Contract with Silver State Elevator Co. for Permit Center elevator repair not to exceed $46,332.97
• Supplemental budget transfer of $70,000 to Facility Services for electric charges

The Board approved a $300,000 budget transfer to cover litigation costs and passed the first reading of a major zoning ordinance amendment. Several contracts for facility repairs and software were approved unanimously. Supervisor Engel voted against three financial transfers related to litigation and accounting services.

• Approved $300,000 transfer to Litigation fund (4-1)
• Approved $85,000 transfer to Litigation fund (4-1)
• Approved $85,000 accounting contract amendment (4-1)
• Passed first reading of zoning ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 supplemental budget for Beckwourth CSA (5-0)
• Approved $51,998 Public Health budget supplement (5-0)
• Approved $70,000 transfer for Facility Services electric costs (5-0)
• Approved $46,332 elevator repair contract (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss whether to continue the Declaration of Local Health Emergency related to the Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires. The meeting also includes several mid-year budget transfers and reports on Dixie Fire recovery efforts.

• Review of Resolution No. 21-8609 regarding the local health emergency declaration
• Agreement with Smith Power Products, Inc. for emergency generator maintenance not to exceed $25,000
• Budget transfer of $800,000 from Cash-Reserve to Cash-Balance for Behavioral Health billing systems
• Authorization to recruit eight extra-help Boat Patrol Officers for the Sheriff's Office
• Certification of the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election results

The Board approved several budget transfers, including $800,000 from cash reserve to cash balance for Behavioral Health's billing system change, and smaller transfers for the District Attorney and Library. The Board also approved recruiting eight extra-help Boat Patrol Officers for the Sheriff's Office and appointed Bill Cook to the Behavioral Health Commission. The Board voted to continue the local health emergency for the Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires and bring it back on May 7, 2024. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved $800,000 transfer from Cash-Reserve #10147 to Cash-Balance #10100 for Behavioral Health billing system change (5-0)
• Approved $29,000 transfer from District Attorney Other Wages/Retirement to Regular Wages (5-0)
• Approved $17,000 transfer from District Attorney/Alternative Sentencing to Regular Wages/Retirement/FICA/Medicare (5-0)
• Approved $9,358 transfer from General Fund to Library Other Wages (5-0)
• Approved $625.04 transfer from Library Reimbursement/Refunds to Books (5-0)
• Approved $13,854 transfer from #20675 and #51020 to #20670 and #51020 for Librarian wages (5-0)
• Approved recruiting and filling eight extra-help Boat Patrol Officers for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved continuing local health emergency for Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires, to return May 7, 2024 (5-0)

LAFCO

The Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 24-25. Members will also discuss application fee reductions for the Indian Valley CSD and the status of several special districts.

• Public hearing to consider LAFCo Resolution 2024-0001 adopting the FY 24-25 Proposed Budget
• Consideration of reduced application fees for Indian Valley CSD to support territory annexation
• Discussion of options for Crescent Mills FPD and IVCSD
• Status updates for Chester Public Utility District and Grizzly Lake Community Services District
• Proposed extension of the deadline for special districts to join the Commission to June 1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the Plumas County Code to establish rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The body will also review goals and policies for the Conservation and Open Space Element of the 2035 General Plan.

• Public hearing on an ordinance to add Article 45 (Accessory Dwelling Units) to Plumas County Code Title 9
• Recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding the ADU and JADU Ordinance (Resolution P.C. 2024-1)
• Review of 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element Goals and Policies
• Standing update on the 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan

The Planning Commission voted to submit the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also continued its review of the 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element Goals and Policies.

• Recommended submission of 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report to Board of Supervisors (3-0)
• Deferred approval of February 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on Dixie Fire recovery and business development. They are deciding on several service contracts, public health grant acceptances, and a request to vacate a portion of a cul-de-sac on Sherman Rd in Chester.

• Acceptance of a $870,320.00 California Department of Public Health grant
• Agreement with Cashman Equipment Company, LLC for heavy equipment and vehicle repair not to exceed $200,000.00
• Agreement with Pro Document Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $100,000.00
• Request to vacate a portion of the cul-de-sac along Sherman Rd, Chester, CA
• Agreement with Cloudpermit, Inc. not to exceed $76,000 over three years

The Board approved a $870,320 California Department of Public Health grant running April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029, and a $40,000 Public Health Institute services contract. It also approved a $200,000 heavy equipment repair agreement with Cashman Equipment Company despite County Counsel saying his office could not sign off because the company is headquartered in Arizona. All action items passed by unanimous 5-0 roll call votes, and the Board reported no reportable action from closed session.

• Approved Resolution 24-8903 accepting $870,320 CDPH grant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-8904 for $40,000 Public Health Institute contract (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 Cashman Equipment repair agreement over County Counsel objection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-8907 vacating a Sherman Rd cul-de-sac portion in Chester (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-8905 letting Behavioral Health apply as a Medicare provider (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-8906 for Sheriff's DOJ Live Scan fingerprint agreement (5-0)
• Approved $76,000 three-year Cloudpermit, Inc. agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $100,000 Pro Document Solutions elections agreement (5-0)

JUVENILE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL (JJCC)

The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council and SB 823 Subcommittee will discuss updates to laws resulting from AB 505. The body will consider approving the FY 24/25 Juvenile Justice Consolidated Plan and the SB 823 Annual Plan for submission to the BSCC and OYCR.

• Approval of March 22, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of AB 505 impacts on SB 823 Subcommittee and planning
• Possible action on council and subcommittee membership and co-chair options
• Review and possible approval of FY 24/25 Juvenile Justice Consolidated Plan
• Review and possible approval of FY 24/25 SB 823 Annual Plan

The Plumas County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council approved its FY 24/25 Juvenile Justice Consolidated Plan and SB 823 Annual Plan, with further modifications scheduled for discussion on April 17, 2024. The council also voted to install Bill Powers as co-chair of the council and its SB 823 Subcommittee. Additionally, the council approved the minutes from the previous regular meeting held on March 22, 2023.

• Approved FY 24/25 Juvenile Justice Consolidated Plan and SB 823 Annual Plan (motion passed)
• Installed Bill Powers as Co-Chair of JJCC/SB823 Subcommittee (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from March 22, 2023 regular meeting (motion passed)
• Scheduled further plan modifications for discussion on April 17, 2024

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Plumas County Planning Commission scheduled for March 21, 2024, has been canceled. Staff require additional time to prepare for upcoming agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 4, 2024.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on Dixie Fire recovery and economic development efforts. The body is deciding on several service contracts for behavioral health, social services, and the Sheriff's Office, as well as legal fee payments for the Treasurer-Tax Collector.

• Public hearing on an Energy Services Agreement resolution
• Contract with Community Behavioral Health increasing compensation from $704,000 to $904,000
• Purchase of 6 mobile radios for the Sheriff using a 2021 Homeland Security Grant not to exceed $41,841
• Payment of $87,540.95 in legal counsel fees for the Treasurer-Tax Collector
• Postage/mailing machine lease with Pitney-Bowes Global Financial Services not to exceed $23,500

The Board approved Resolution 24-8902 making findings on energy savings and a related Repair/Construction/Maintenance Agreement with ENGIE not to exceed $10,754,246.00. Supervisors also approved a $41,841 purchase of six mobile radios for the Sheriff using a 2021 Homeland Security Grant, a $60,000 agreement with Hi Tech Frame & Finish, a hiring incentive for Correctional Officers, and a Verizon Wireless lease. A request to pay $87,540.95 in Treasurer-Tax Collector legal fees failed on a 2-1 vote after two supervisors recused themselves. The Board accepted the Public Works Director's retirement effective April 19, 2024, and reported no reportable action in closed session.

• Approved Resolution 24-8902 on energy savings findings and ENGIE energy services agreement (5-0)
• Approved ENGIE Repair/Construction/Maintenance Agreement not to exceed $10,754,246.00 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff purchase of 6 mobile radios using 2021 Homeland Security Grant, up to $41,841 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff agreement with Hi Tech Frame & Finish, up to $60,000 (5-0)
• Approved developing a Correctional Officer hiring incentive agreement (5-0)
• Approved Verizon Wireless lease agreement for Sheriff effective March 19, 2024 (5-0)
• Denied payment of $87,540.95 in Treasurer-Tax Collector legal fees to Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith, LLP (2-1, two recusals)
• Approved consent agenda including Behavioral Health agreements and Social Services postage machine lease (5-0)

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is meeting to approve previous minutes and address a vacancy on its committee. The body will consider appointing a representative from a community-based organization to a position formerly held by Scott McCallum.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 minutes
• Appointment of a representative from a community-based organization (application received from PCIRC)

The Plumas County Community Corrections Partnership approved minutes from its February 21, 2024 meeting and appointed Kate Rahmeyer of the Plumas Crisis Resource and Intervention Center (PCIRC) to fill a vacant non-executive committee seat. An application from the Alternative Sentencing Program (ASP) was not accepted based on the position's definition. Sheriff Todd Johns was absent. The meeting adjourned to April 17, 2024.

• Approved minutes from February 21, 2024 (5-0, Todd Johns absent)
• Accepted Kate Rahmeyer of PCIRC as a CCP committee member (5-0, Todd Johns not present)
• Did not accept an application from the Alternative Sentencing Program (ASP) for the vacant position

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the continuation of local emergency proclamations related to the Dixie, Beckworth, and Fly fires, as well as winter storm events. The meeting includes a mid-year budget review and reports on Dixie Fire recovery efforts.

• Proposed $110,000 loan from Plumas Flood Control and Water Conservation District to Beckwourth CSA
• Payment of $87,540.95 in legal counsel fees for the Treasurer-Tax Collector
• Agreement with Plumas Sanitation for storm water removal at East Quincy Transfer Station not to exceed $28,800
• Purchase of a replacement shop steam cleaner for $27,687.58
• Authorization for Fish & Game Commission to spend up to $26,000 for guzzlers on Highway 36

The Board of Supervisors approved 2023-2024 mid-year budget transfers and extended local emergency proclamations for fire and storm events. The Board also authorized a $110,000 loan between county districts and approved several public works and administrative contracts.

• Approved 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Transfers (5-0)
• Extended local emergency proclamations for Beckworth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires (3-0)
• Extended local emergency proclamation for Blizzard & Storm Events (5-0)
• Authorized $110,000 loan from Flood Control and Conservation District to Beckwourth CSA (5-0)
• Approved $28,800 storm water removal agreement for East Quincy Transfer Station (5-0)
• Approved $27,687.58 purchase of replacement shop steam cleaner (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8901 for Help America Vote Act agreement (5-0)
• Authorized $26,000 from PG&E settlement for guzzlers above Lake Almanor (5-0)

General

The Planning Commission will discuss an amendment to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The agenda also includes a review of 2035 General Plan conservation goals and an update on the 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan.

• Discussion regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance amendment
• Review of 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element goals
• Update on the 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan
• Approval of February 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission re-appointed its leadership for the year and approved the December 2023 meeting minutes. The commission held workshops on camping ordinance amendments and reviewed the 2035 General Plan's mineral resource policies.

• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes with correction (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Re-appointed Commissioner Leonhardt as Chair (5-0)
• Re-appointed Commissioner West as Vice-Chair (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing updates on Dixie Fire recovery efforts and several departmental reports. Items for decision include behavioral health service agreements, legal fee payments, and grant applications for hazard mitigation. The Board will also consider the continuation of a local health emergency declaration.

• Agreement with Anderson Creek Specialized Residential Facility up to $300,000
• Payment of $87,540.95 in legal fees for the Treasurer-Tax Collector
• Grant sub-applications for home hardening ($641,852.50) and watershed flooding ($625,000)
• Creation of a Sheriff's Office Disciplinary Team to investigate misconduct
• Agreement with Plumas Unified School District up to $251,932 for mental health services

The Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency and requested a state emergency declaration for recent storms. The Board also approved several behavioral health agreements, a new disciplinary team for the Sheriff's Office, and funding for correctional facility equipment.

• Adopted Resolution 24-8897 proclaiming a Local Emergency for blizzard and storm events (5-0)
• Created a Disciplinary Team for the Sheriff's Office to investigate misconduct (5-0)
• Approved $31,992 for industrial washer and dryer for the County Correctional Facility (5-0)
• Denied request to pay $87,540.95 in legal fees for Treasurer-Tax Collector (3-2)
• Conditionally approved $75,000 for legal defense pending investigation results (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 agreement with Boucher Law, PC for workplace investigation (4-1)
• Approved $20,000 supplemental budget transfer for Board memberships/dues (5-0)
• Appointed KellyAnn Bonnell to the Plumas Early Education & Child Care Council (5-0)

Community Corrections Partnership

The committee will review past minutes and discuss the budget update regarding implementation grants and base/growth. Members will also consider appointing a new representative for a vacant community-based organization position and reviewing upcoming RFP processes.

• Approval of November 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appointment of a non-executive committee member to fill a vacant community-based organization position
• Budget update regarding implementation grants and base/growth
• Review of Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 expenditure reports
• Discussion of the FY24-25 Request for Proposal (RFP) application and process

The Community Corrections Partnership approved minutes from its November 15, 2023 meeting, the 2023-2024 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 expenditure reports, and the advertisement, RFP template, and submission timeline for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The board also discussed a budget update noting a potential $100,000 annual state cut to CCP implementation planning funding and lower-than-expected growth revenue. The next meeting was moved to March 13, 2024 at 2:00 P.M.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2023 (4-0, two absent)
• Approved 2023-2024 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 expenditure reports (4-0, two absent)
• Approved FY24-25 RFP ad, template, and submission timeline: release April 1, 2024; due May 10, 2024; review May 15, 2024 (4-0, two absent)
• Moved next meeting to March 13, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. (unanimous among members present)
• No appointment made to vacant community-based organization seat; applications to be reviewed at next meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a request for an investigation into the District Attorney regarding a complaint of a hostile work environment filed by the County Administrative Officer. The agenda also includes the adoption of the Chester Main Street Community Connectivity Plan and several departmental recruitment authorizations.

• OpenGov agreement not to exceed $277,787 for a three-year period
• Adoption of the Chester Main Street Community Connectivity Plan
• Budget transfer requests for Facility Services' Biomass budget ($23,595.00 and $44,240.63)
• Appeal hearing for an administrative citation at 6971 Portola McLears Road
• Recruitment authorizations for several vacant positions in Agriculture, Child Support, Public Health, and Auditor-Controller departments

The Board upheld an administrative citation against a Portola property owner and unanimously approved the Chester Main Street Community Connectivity Plan. They also approved several staffing hires, budget transfers for the Biomass facility, and a $277,787 OpenGov software agreement. Additionally, the Board tabled a request for County Administrative Officer attorney fees and approved an investigation into a complaint against the District Attorney.

• Upheld administrative citation against Diane Sivak (unanimous)
• Approved Chester Main Street Community Connectivity Plan (5-0)
• Approved hiring for Weights & Measures, Child Support, Public Health, and Auditor roles (5-0)
• Approved $23,595 and $44,240 budget transfers for Biomass facility (5-0)
• Kept Biomass facility open until December 2024 (5-0)
• Approved OpenGov agreement up to $277,787 (4-1)
• Tabled request for CAO attorney fees (5-0)
• Approved investigation into CAO complaint against District Attorney (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reappointed Charles Leonhardt as Chair and Harvey West as Vice-Chair for 2024. Commissioners reviewed draft amendments to the camping ordinance and temporary occupancy rules, directing staff to prepare formal recommendations for the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also included updates on wildfire recovery plans, affordable housing efforts, and General Plan updates.

• Reappointed Charles Leonhardt as Chair (5-0)
• Reappointed Harvey West as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2023 minutes with correction (4-1)
• Directed staff to prepare formal camping ordinance amendments for Board review
• Agreed to concept of 'long-term' camping option with permit process
• Adjourned to February 15, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved several service agreements for behavioral health and the Sheriff's Office. They also adopted a resolution to decrease solid waste self-hauling rates in Franchise Service Area No. 2.

• Approved two behavioral health agreements with Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health, each not to exceed $300,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Craig Goodman Jr., CPA not to exceed $310,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Municipal Resource Group, LLC not to exceed $250,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Berry Industries (dba Sierra Electronics) not to exceed $350,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two servers for the Sheriff's Office not to exceed $21,610.88 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8894 to decrease solid waste self-hauling rates in Franchise Service Area No. 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-8893 to apply for State OHV grant funds (5-0)
• Appointed Megan McCrorey to the Behavioral Health Commission (5-0)

LAFCO

The Commission will consider reducing application fees to support the annexation of Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District by Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District. Members will also receive status updates regarding the Chester Public Utility District and Grizzly Lake Community Services District.

• Request for reduced application fees for EPRFPD annexation to BPFPD
• Status update on Chester Public Utility District options
• Status update on Grizzly Lake Community Services District options
• Appointment of two members to the Budget Ad Hoc Committee
• Presentation of CALAFCO Award to Linda Cooley

Behavioral Health Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and consider recommendations for new and continuing members. Staff reports will cover behavioral health updates, quality assurance, and mental health services.

• Recommendation of Megan McCrorey, RN, as a new Commission member
• Review of terms and recommendation of additional terms (2024-2026) for Kevin Goss and Kristy Tucker
• Director's Report by Sharon Sousa
• MHSA Report by Kristy Pierson
• Alcohol and Other Drug advisory reports by Gary Sanderson

Board of Supervisors

The Board will receive updates on Dixie Fire recovery efforts and various departmental reports. The agenda includes several consent items regarding service contracts, staffing, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Agreement with Axles Boneyard, LLC for vehicle abatement services up to $10,000.00
• Agreement with Dr. Kwame Buabeng for psychiatric evaluations up to $350,000.00
• Agreement with UBEO West, LLC for Canon ImageRunner lease up to $24,378.12
• Agreement with UBEO West, LLC for Canon ImageRunner lease up to $15,000.00
• Agreement with William Abramson for legal representation up to $100,100.00

The Board of Supervisors approved a special vote-by-mail election for May 7, 2024, to impose a special tax for fire and emergency medical services in the Chester Public Utility District. The Board also appointed Nicole Reinert as Public Health Director and approved several county service contracts. Two motions regarding the Treasurer-Tax Collector's investment policy and legal fees were denied.

• Authorized special vote-by-mail election for Chester Public Utility District tax (5-0)
• Appointed Nicole Reinert as Public Health Director (5-0)
• Approved $262,262 guardrail repair contract with Dirt and Aggregate Interchange, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $350,990 landfill monitoring contract with Vestra Resources, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 investment software agreement with Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Denied updated Treasurer's Investment Policy and Guidelines (2-3)
• Denied request to pay legal counsel fees for the Treasurer-Tax Collector (2-3)
• Authorized auction of surplus Sheriff's Office items via Bar None Auction Services (5-0)

General

The Commission will discuss updates to the 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan and review goals for the 2035 General Plan. Members will also hold a workshop regarding amendments to the Plumas County Code camping ordinance.

• Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Review of 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element
• Workshop on Plumas County Code camping ordinance amendments
• Update on Lake Almanor Basin Strategic Housing Plan and Housing Assessment
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction document sets

The Plumas County Planning Commission approved corrected minutes from Nov. 2, 2023, and voted to cancel its regular meetings of Dec. 21, 2023 and Jan. 4, 2024. Most of the meeting was discussion and status updates, not decisions: wildfire recovery, the 2035 General Plan, and a camping ordinance workshop. No ordinance amendments or plan elements were adopted.

• Approved Nov. 2, 2023 meeting minutes with a correction (4-0, Spencer absent)
• Cancelled the regular meeting of Dec. 21, 2023 (4-0, Spencer absent)
• Cancelled the regular meeting of Jan. 4, 2024 (4-0, Spencer absent)
• Moved the 2035 General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element review to the end of the meeting

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting is scheduled to conduct closed sessions with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The discussions involve cases related to the California Department of Water Resources and Delta Program Revenue Bonds.

• Conference with Legal Counsel: California Dept. of Water Resources v. All Persons Interested in the Matter of the Authorization of Delta Program Revenue Bonds
• Conference with Legal Counsel: Central Delta Water Agency, et al. v. Department of Water Resources

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on January 23, 2024. Four supervisors attended, while one was absent. The board entered a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding two existing water resource lawsuits, but reported no actions taken during that session. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned to February 6, 2024.

• Closed session held for legal counsel on Delta Program Revenue Bonds litigation
• Closed session held for legal counsel on Central Delta Water Agency litigation
• No reportable action taken during closed session
• Meeting adjourned to February 6, 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review updates on Dixie Fire recovery efforts and business economic recovery. The agenda includes several budget-related actions, including a $545,405.81 transfer for Facility Services capital improvements and a $940,479.55 fund transfer.

• Agreement with Hunt and Sons, LLC for fuel and heating oil not to exceed $700,000.00
• Budget transfer of $545,405.81 from General Fund for Facility Services Capital Improvements
• Agreement with MRG, LLC not to exceed $250,000.00
• Sheriff's Office agreement with Price Tire Center not to exceed $20,000.00
• Review of local health emergency declarations regarding Beckwourth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires

The Board of Supervisors voted to continue local emergency declarations related to the Dixie, Beckworth Complex, and Fly Fires, as well as blizzard and storm events. The Board also approved several departmental contracts, budget transfers, and the appointment of Jeff Glick to the Plumas Eureka Community Services District.

• Extended local health and county-wide emergency declarations for Beckworth Complex, Dixie, and Fly Fires (5-0)
• Extended local emergency declaration for Plumas County Blizzard & Storm Events (5-0)
• Approved $700,000 fuel and heating oil agreement with Hunt and Sons, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $545,405.81 budget transfer for Facility Services Capital Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $940,479.55 supplemental budget transfer for LATCF (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 agreement with Municipal Resources Group, LLC (4-1)
• Appointed Jeff Glick to the Plumas Eureka Community Services District (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 agreement with Coates Incorporated dba Price Tire Center (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review updates on Dixie Fire recovery efforts and business economic recovery. The meeting also includes discussions regarding PG&E hydro projects and various departmental reports.

• Agreement with Silver State Elevator Co. for Permit Center elevator repairs not to exceed $46,332.97
• Groundwater Recharge and Irrigation Efficiency Project agreement not to exceed $1,220,000
• Probation MOU with County Library for Truancy Intervention Class up to $4,000 per year
• Probation MOU with County Library for tutoring services up to $4,900
• Appointment of Katherine Miller-Sturley to the Greenhorn Community Services District

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved a $1,220,000 agreement with the Sierra Valley Groundwater Management District for a groundwater recharge and irrigation efficiency project. The board also approved routine consent items, two Probation-Library agreements for truancy and tutoring programs, and an airport consulting agreement. Supervisor District 2 Goss was excused, and all votes were unanimous among the four present members. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved $1,220,000 agreement with Sierra Valley Groundwater Management District for groundwater recharge project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $46,332.97 elevator repair contract and fee waiver for Groundhog Fever Festival (4-0)
• Approved Probation-Library MOU for truancy intervention class, up to $4,000/year (4-0)
• Approved Probation-Library MOU for tutoring services, up to $4,900 (4-0)
• Approved four-ten workweek for two Probation employees effective Jan 14, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved airport consulting agreement with Brandley Engineering, Inc. (4-0)
• Appointed Katherine Miller-Sturley to Greenhorn Community Services District (4-0)
• Supervisor McGowan appointed as alternate on NORCAL EMS Board (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to designate the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair and appoint Joshua Brechtel as Interim County Counsel. The agenda also includes updates on Dixie Fire recovery, various personnel recruitments, and several service contracts.

• Appointment of Joshua Brechtel as Interim County Counsel
• Agreement with CDW-G, LLC for network security not to exceed $41,330.00
• On-call snow removal agreements with McGarr Excavation, Inc., Dig It Construction, Inc., and Turner Excavation, Inc. up to $200,000 each
• Agreement with Delta Fire Systems for fire safety not to exceed $12,000.00
• Automotive repair agreements for Public Health Agency not to exceed $9,000.00 each

The Board of Supervisors elected Greg Hagwood as Chair and Dwight Ceresola as Vice Chair. Several key appointments were made, including an interim County Counsel and a Building Director. The Board also approved various service contracts and personnel recruitment.

• Elected Greg Hagwood as Chair and Dwight Ceresola as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Joshua Brechtel as Interim County Counsel (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Victor Coelho as Building Director (5-0)
• Approved $41,330 network security agreement with CDW-G, LLC (5-0)
• Approved snow removal agreements with three firms not to exceed $200,000 each (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 agreement with Delta Fire Systems (5-0)
• Approved donation of 1997 Subaru Legacy to volunteer fire department (5-0)
• Appointed JoDee Read to Partnership HealthPlan of California Commission (5-0)