Janice Bell

The meeting included a period of public comment regarding matters within the Board's jurisdiction that were not on the agenda. Key discussion items included a public hearing and consideration of adopting a resolution to form a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) within the boundaries of Colusa County, covering all groundwater basins, and authorizing the Chair to sign the necessary documents. There was also discussion and potential direction regarding governance and contracting options within the Sites Joint Powers Authority.

The agenda for this meeting included several key items. Under Staff Reports, department updates were scheduled. Human Resources was set to review the continuation of County insurance for several agencies and consider delegating future renewal approvals. The Auditor's office required action on adopting a resolution for the General Fund and Maintenance Area #1 Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, considering approvals for several inter-budget adjustments, reviewing special claims, approving a claim register, and authorizing the Auditor-Controller to pay claims for the upcoming period. A public hearing was scheduled to adopt a proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment concerning Accessory Dwelling Units, Fencing Regulations, and Sign Regulations. The Community Development Department considered appointments to the Colusa Groundwater Authority Board. The County Administrative Office required approval of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Recommended Budget. The extensive Consent Agenda covered numerous items including appointments, contract approvals for teaching services, adoption services, program evaluations, modifications to existing service contracts, accepting investment reports, ratifying emergency contracts, and approving legal services agreements. Final items included Supervisor discussions regarding opposition letters to state legislation (AB1250 and SB649), appointment of real property negotiators, and granting funding requests from local community organizations. Closed session items involved a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and a conference regarding potential lease modifications or sale of specific county properties.

The meeting included standard opening procedures such as an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a period of public comment limited to five minutes per person per issue. Staff reports were provided, followed by the adoption of a consent agenda covering twelve items. Key actions under the consent agenda included accepting the September 2019 Treasury Monthly Investment Report, approving contracts for permitting software (Envision) and Air Pollution management software, approving a residential lease agreement, modifying a contract for board and care services, and adopting resolutions to appoint Directors to various Landowner Special Districts and districts for Resident Registered Voters in lieu of upcoming elections. A contract for the purchase and support of a certified voting system was also approved. In subsequent agenda items, the Board considered amending the Position Allocation Schedule by swapping an Account Clerk Supervisor position for an Accounting Technician position, approving Special Claims, reviewing the Public Authority rate change for IHSS service providers due to minimum wage increases, and discussing reduced Ambulance Services. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, public employee appointments (County Auditor-Controller), and employee performance evaluations for the County Counsel and County Administrative Officer.

The meeting agenda included an early Closed Session to discuss pending litigation, exposure to litigation related to military leave, procedural aspects of an employee grievance, and discipline of an employee. The open session topics included staff reports, personnel actions such as considering filling Therapist I/II/III positions and approving a modification to a Professional Services Agreement for Public Works. Other items included an update from the Colusa County Office of Education regarding Williams Settlement site visits, approval of MOUs for the Pathways Program and workforce development services, and appointments to the Grand Island Cemetery District and Revolving Loan Fund. Public Hearings were scheduled to consider the repeal and enactment of a new ordinance relating to Business License Taxes. Further discussions covered adopting a proclamation celebrating the Family Water Alliance's 20th Anniversary, approving an Equipment Lease Agreement for the Probation Department, approving property lease and service agreements for Behavioral Health Services, and first reading of an ordinance amending a Countywide Pipeline Franchise. The Sheriff's department sought authorization to apply for an EMPG grant. The Auditor-Controller presented extensive financial changes requiring 4/5 votes, including appropriations related to Indian Gaming and various county funds, as well as transfers and acknowledging the report on Development Impact Fees. The agenda also included updates on the juvenile rehabilitation facility project, an annual update from Colusa Industrial Properties, and several items for Planning and Building concerning software updates, lawn maintenance agreements for multiple libraries, funding for the "HOME" grant, direction for the Revolving Loan Fund Committee, and an agreement for the Economic Development Business Loan Program. The Consent Agenda covered approvals for agreements related to Behavioral Health Services and Health and Human Services, appointment of election board members for Reclamation District 108, fee waiver for building moves, and a road damage repair agreement.

The meeting agenda for the Board of Supervisors included standard procedures such as the Pledge of Allegiance and a period of public comment. Key items covered included numerous actions under the Consent Agenda, such as approving the District Attorney's Supplemental Law Enforcement Spending Plan, contracting with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Glassy Winged Sharpshooter Program, approving an MOU for pesticide use reporting, and various agreements related to adoption services and foster youth education support. Other items included approving the seventh modification to a contract with Sierra Vista Hospital, accepting a road reconstruction project as complete, reappointing members to the Princeton Fire Protection District, Behavioral/Mental Health Board, and Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board. Discussions outside the consent agenda involved considering 2017-18 Revenue and Appropriations Inter-Budget Adjustments, supporting Proposition 3 (Water Supply and Water Quality Act of 2018), discussing proposed State Cannabis regulations, and approving job title changes within the Building and Grounds Maintenance department. The meeting also included a recognition presentation for County employees reaching milestone years of service.