My Recent Activities (Week of 3/16)
Tuesday will be a Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors meeting, and a link to the agenda is here. Highlights include:
- Colgate Penstock Emergency Repairs – Review and consider continuing emergency contracting actions related to repairs at the Colgate Penstock facility.
- Agricultural Water Management Plan (Public Hearing) – Consider adoption of the 2025 Agricultural Water Management Plan, required under state law to guide long-term agricultural water efficiency and management.
- Environmental Compliance for Sediment Management Projects – Consider approving a $1.58M financial security mechanism required by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for mitigation measures tied to sediment management activities at the Log Cabin and Our House Diversion Dams.
- Daguerre Point Fish Passage Project Update – Receive an update on the Construction Manager at Risk contract with Teichert Construction for the Daguerre Point nature-like fishway project, part of the Yuba River Resilience Initiative.
- Closed Session – Discussion with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation related to the Colgate Penstock incident. =
Other board and committee meetings on my calendar include:
- Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors meeting (agenda)
- Yuba Sutter Transit Board of Directors meeting (agenda)
- Yuba Sutter Food Bank Board of Directors meeting
- National Association of Counties (NACo) West Region meeting
Additional meetings on my calendar this week include a meeting with AKT to visit their ranch in Wheatland, an NCWA Conservation Task Force meeting, a meeting with the new Public Works director, and a SACOG tour of West Sacramento. While I won’t be attending, there is also a Yuba County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday (agenda) and an Olivehurst Public Utility District (OPUD) board meeting on Thursday (agenda).
Community events on my calendar this week include the Bok Kai 5k and the Bok Kai Parade.
Looking ahead to this week (Week of 3/23)
Tuesday will be a Yuba County Board of Supervisors meeting, and a link to the agenda is here. Highlights include:
- Broadband Infrastructure & Environmental Review: Consider certification of the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the County’s Broadband Infrastructure Project to expand connectivity across Yuba County.
- Housing, Grants & Community Development: Advance multiple housing and community initiatives, including Homekey+ funding with Habitat for Humanity, CDBG grant applications, and required housing progress reporting.
- Public Works, Facilities & Infrastructure: Approve amendments and funding adjustments for key projects, including the Medical & Mental Health Facility, a $600K library project allocation, and roadway improvements.
- Public Safety, Emergency Services & Workforce Agreements: Approve grant authorities for emergency services, update public safety labor agreements, and support regional programs such as FURS and disaster preparedness.
- Governance, Property & Community Recognition: Approve board appointments and committee updates, authorize multiple property negotiations, and recognize community contributions through proclamations and employee service awards.
Other board and committee meetings on my calendar include:
- Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) board meeting (agenda)
- Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) board meeting (agenda)
- Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) board meeting (agenda)
Additional meetings on my calendar this week include a meeting with RCRC at the Capitol with a staffer for Asm Gallagher related to a County Medical Services budget request, an RCRC legislative update call, and a Cap-to-Cap Transportation Team meeting.
There are no community events on my calendar this week.
Announcements & Events
- Plumas Lake Walking Moai Kick-Off, March 30th, 6:30 am, at Eufay Wood Park (north parking lot)
- Wheatland Community Easter Egg Hunt, April 4th, 9:00 am, Main Street field across from the little red schoolhouse
- Plumas Lake Community Easter Egg Hunt, April 4th, 11:30 am, at Riverside Meadows
- Wheatland Pet Parade, May 16th in Downtown Wheatland
*The picture is a collage of various things from my week: Board of Supervisors in the Bok Kai Parade, representing Team Yuba Water in the Bok Kai 5k/10k, with Superintendent Gregor at Bok Kai, a horse at Bok Kai, with Team Yuba County at the Bok Kai 5k/10k. touring Johnson Rancho east of Wheatland, SACOG meeting at Sutter Health Park, and meeting with our new Public Works Director at my “district office”.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you!
