Plumas County public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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