Todd Bullock

This Preliminary Resiliency Framework outlines a climate adaptation strategy for Tehama County's forest and water systems, aiming to build resilience against climate change impacts. It proposes six key goals: ensuring clean water, conserving and restoring ecosystems for economic viability, reducing catastrophic wildfire risk, engaging downstream beneficiaries, fostering collaborative resiliency, and securing funding for a climate coordinator. The framework seeks to achieve natural resource protection and economic vigor, enabling the community to better withstand future climate challenges.

The primary agenda items for the meeting involved action items such as considering approval for Directors to participate remotely under specific circumstances per AB 2449, the election of Board Officers for 2024-2025, reviewing Associate Directors for 2024-2025, and approving several new or revised policies including Policy 3525 (Workplace Violence Prevention Policy), Policy 3452 (Coordination of Benefits), Policy 3410 (Catastrophic Time Bank), and Policy 3525 (Workplace Violence Prevention Plan). Additional action items included the approval of the Revised Contract for SWEEP Block Grant Projects and Resolution 24-6 concerning District Manager Discretionary Acts. The Board also planned to address an Emergency MOU with Tehama County related to Park Fire Cleanup and approve a sole-source agreement with P31 for emergency tree removal, funded by a $2.5 million allocation from the County. Financial reports and warrant orders for August were also scheduled for review.

Key discussions and actions for this meeting included consideration of Directors' requests to participate remotely under Just Cause or Emergency Circumstance per AB 2449. The Consent Agenda covered expenses to be paid in January (excluding minutes approval). Regular Agenda items included actions regarding the Cal Poly, SLO- Mobile Irrigation Lab Grant, awarding the bid for the Little Giant Mill Mastication Project, the Revised 2025-2026 Budget, CARCD Email Ballot Voting for Officers, Bylaws, and Resolutions, and a Sole Source acquisition for PATH Property. A Closed Session was scheduled for a Public Employee Performance Evaluation concerning the District Manager title. Open session items involved Finance Reports, and informational discussions on Board Policy updates for the Workers Compensation Leave Policy, NRCS Staff Report, District Manager Report, and RCDTC Staff Reports.

The agenda for this meeting included an introductory session and public communications. A closed session was scheduled to address anticipated litigation involving significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9. Action items comprised consideration of a Director's request to participate remotely using Just Cause or Emergency Circumstance per AB 2449, discussion regarding equipment needs, and approval of an Unfunded Cooperative Agreement with the NRCS. Financial matters included review of finance reports and approval of warrant orders for payment in November. Discussion and report items covered an NRCS Update Report, Ad Hoc Committee District Policies discussion, Banking Update, Property/Housing Update, and reports from the District Manager and RCDTC Staff.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items, including the continuation of Resolution 21-9 regarding teleconference board meetings, approval of the FY 20-21 Audit, and approval of the Forestry Project Coordinator position. The board also approved the purchase of a masticator with a mechanical inspection, and the Salary Schedule and Compensation Policy. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, along with warrant orders to be paid in April. The board discussed short-term and long-term goals for the Baker Road property and considered adding 'Equipment' as a consent item on the agenda. Reports were given by the District Manager and RCDTC staff, with a discussion on RCDTC projects overview. The RCD will not have a booth at the Tehama County Fair this year.