My Recent Activities (Week of 8/31)
Tuesday was a Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors meeting, and a link to the agenda is here. Highlights include:
- RD 784 Levee Improvement Project – Receive a presentation on the successful completion of the Levee Storm Drain Pipe Replacements Project, funded through a $4.5 million Yuba Water grant. The project improved the integrity of the Horseshoe rural levee system and was completed approximately $840,000 under budget, with the remaining funds returned to the Agency.
- Daguerre Point Nature-like Fishway – Receive an update on the Construction Manager at Risk contract and consider early procurement of locally available riprap, a change expected to save the project approximately $500,000 while supporting fish passage, water supply reliability, and flood protection.
- Colgate Penstock Recovery – Review ongoing emergency contracting actions related to the Colgate Penstock incident and consider continuing emergency authority while repair work progresses.
- Agency Operations – Receive the General Manager’s report and Director’s reports on current Agency activities.
- Closed Session – Conduct the annual performance evaluation of the General Manager and discuss pending litigation.
Other board and committee meetings on my calendar include:
Additional meetings on my calendar this week include lunch with Yuba County community development leadership, a Yuba County Community Health Improvement Plan annual meeting, a legislative update call from RCRC, and the Arboga Elementary Candidate Forum.
Community events on my calendar this week include the Plumas Lake Walking Moai.
Looking ahead to this week (Week of 9/7)
Tuesday will be a Yuba County Board of Supervisors meeting, and a link to the agenda is here. Highlights include:
- FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget – Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Yuba County’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, including funding for county operations, reserves, capital projects, and internal services.
- Transportation & Infrastructure – Consider funding applications for the Fleming Way Bike/Pedestrian Safety Project through SACOG and award a construction contract for the 2026 Emergency Culvert Replacement Project.
- Housing & Community Development – Consider applying for California’s Prohousing Designation Program to strengthen Yuba County’s competitiveness for future housing and infrastructure grant opportunities.
- Community Services & Public Safety – Receive a presentation from the Yuba Sutter Legal Center, recognize participants and coaches from the 2026 Special Olympics Northern California Division, and approve a federal Justice Assistance Grant supporting regional intelligence and dispatch center improvements.
- County Operations – Adopt the annual countywide property tax rates and special district tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and consider several appointments to local advisory committees.
Other board and committee meetings on my calendar include:
- Live Well Yuba Sutter Board meeting
- California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Tribal Workgroup meeting
Additional meetings on my calendar this week include the We Prosper Together Catalyst Summit, coffee with the CEO of Harmony Health, and a strategic planning session for tobacco-related priorities. There is also a Wheatland City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, and you can find the agenda here.
Community events on my calendar this week include the Plumas Lake Walking Moai and the Life Advancement Center Ribbon Cutting.
Announcements & Events in the 4th District
- September 17th, 4 pm: Public Hearing for Yuba Sutter Transit Proposed Lincoln/Roseville Service at Yuba County Government Center
- October 3rd: Plumas Lake Oktoberfest at Eufay Wood Park
- October 8th, 3:30 pm to 7 pm: Yuba County Be Prepared Fair, Eufay Wood Park in Plumas Lake
- October 17th, morning: Plumas Lake Community Cleanup at PL Park & Ride
- October 24th, 7 pm: Plumas Lake Halloween Parade (starting at Rio Del Oro Elementary (FB group)
- October 31st, 12 pm to 3 pm: Wheatland Trunk or Treat at Settlers Village
*The picture is a collage of various things from my week: Plumas Lake Walking Moai, a walk along the Feather River near Plumas Lake, taking transit to Sacramento to celebrate #TransitMonth, at SACOG for a Land Use and Natural Resources committee meeting, grabbing a coffee from Linda’s newest business, and at Arboga Elementary to talk about leadership.
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