My Recent Activities (Week of 4/27)
Tuesday was a Yuba County Board of Supervisors meeting, and a link to the agenda is here. Highlights include:
- South County Infrastructure Investment: Approved an agreement with the City of Wheatland and OPUD for a County loan of up to $10 millionto support the South County Infrastructure Project. (see below for more details)
- Public Safety, Grants & Community Health Programs: Approve agreements and grant applications supporting law enforcement operations (DEA partnership), pedestrian & bicycle safety funding, and school-based wellness programs.
- Infrastructure, Parks & Climate Planning: Move forward with projects including the Friendship Park Beautification Project, apply for funding for the Loma Rica Road Rehabilitation Project, and approve a contract for the County’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan.
- Budget Adjustments & County Operations: Consider several mid-year budget adjustments across departments (Probation, Sheriff, County Counsel, and others) to address operational needs and project funding.
- Governance, Appointments & Community Recognition: Make appointments to boards and commissions, recognize community members and organizations, and receive departmental updates, including code enforcement.
I want to highlight one of the most significant items from this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to approve a $10M loan to close the funding gap for the South County Infrastructure (wastewater regionalization) project. This ensures we take advantage of a $75M state grant, prevents huge rate increases for the City of Wheatland, and benefits ratepayers in Plumas Lake and Olivehurst. Equally important, it lays the foundation for future development in South Yuba County, ultimately supporting almost 10,000 jobs, significantly increasing tax revenue, and enhancing local dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Thank you to my fellow board members and thank you to our partners! Listen to my comments (starts at 1:04:34)
Other board and committee meetings on my calendar included:
- Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Executive Committee Meeting (agenda)
- Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Executive Committee Meeting (agenda)
- Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Executive Committee Meeting (agenda)
- Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) SIGMA Ad Hoc Committee
Additional meetings on my calendar this week include a meeting with OPUD staff to talk about the Plumas Lake community park, the “We’re Not Scared! We’re Prepared!” presentation at Wheatland Elementary, a tour of the 4DIFY 3D printed home site in West Linda with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), the American Leadership Forum (ALF) Class XXX & XXXI graduation dinner, and Yes to Startups presentations.
Community events on my calendar this week include the Plumas Lake Walking Moai and the GSCA groundbreaking in Glenn County.
Looking ahead to this week (Week of 5/4)
Tuesday is a Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors meeting, and a link to the agenda is here. Highlights include:
- Colgate Penstock Emergency Repairs: Review ongoing emergency contracting actions and consider continuing emergency authority as repair work progresses.
- Construction Authority Agreement Update: Consider amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement with Yuba County to expand construction pricing methods and improve project delivery flexibility.
- Water Supply & Operations (Urgency Change Petition): Consider adopting a resolution approving a temporary urgency change petition to manage water operations under current conditions.
- Agricultural Water Efficiency Projects: Receive an update on multiple Hallwood Irrigation Company projects improving system reliability, reducing water loss, and modernizing flow control.
Other board and committee meetings on my calendar included:
- Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority (ACWA JPIA) Board Meeting (agenda)
- National Association of Counties (NACo) Transportation Policy Committee meeting
- Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Land Use & Natural Resources Committee (LUNR) meeting (agenda)
Additional meetings on my calendar this week include an ACWA JPIA membership summit, an ACWA JPIA reception, a Yuba County workplace violence training, a SACOG agenda review meeting, a Northern California Water Association (NCWA) open house, coffee with a constituent, a SACOG social media training session, the Yes to Startups awards, and possibly the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) annual celebration.
Community events on my calendar this week include the Yuba County Office of Education Roll & Stroll in Marysville, the Friendship Park Groundbreaking in West Linda, and the Spring Fling Mother’s Day Event in Plumas Lake.
Announcements & Events in the 4th District
- Every Monday, 6:30 am – 7:15 am: Plumas Lake Walking Moai, Eufay Wood Park (north parking lot)
- May 9th, 3 pm – 8 pm: Mother’s Day Spring Flight Celebration at Eufay Wood Park in Plumas Lake (FB event)
- May 16th: Wheatland Pet Parade in Downtown Wheatland
- May 27th, 6 pm – 7:30 pm: Yuba County General Plan Update meeting at Riverside Meadows in PL
- May 30th, 8 am – 11 am: Wheatland Shred Event at Settlers Village (FB event)
- June 3rd, 6 pm – 7:30 pm: Plumas Lake Specific Plan Update meeting at Riverside Meadows in PL
*The picture is a collage of various things from my week: Ground breaking in Glenn County of the first Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) publicaly-owened open-access broadband network in rural counties, honoring the Yuba Sutter Fair at our board meeting, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) executive committee meeting, South Yuba County Sunrise Rotary tour of the Plumas Lake Middle School construction, American Leadership Forum Class XXX graduation dinner, California State Association of Counties (CSAC) tour of 3D printed homes in Yuba County, We’re Not Scared We’re Prepared Yuba County OES presentation at Wheatland Elementary, Yes to Startups presentations, and honoring Yuba Sutter Arts for 45 years of serving our community.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you!
