Plumas LAFCo- Agenda - Regular Meeting

City Member - Chair Bill Powers • City Member Jim Murphy • County Member - Vice Chair Kevin Goss • County Member Tom McGowan • Public Member Matthew Haesche • City Member Alternate Pat Morton • County Member Alternate Jeff Engel • Public Member Alternate Phil Oels

RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS COMMISSION

ZOOM Participation You may also use your computer or smart device to watch the video conference by downloading the Zoom ICloud Conference app or on the Zoom website, or you may dial in with your phone for audio only. See below for instructions on how to join.

The Commission welcomes you to its meetings which are regularly scheduled for the second Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Your interest and participation is encouraged and welcome.

As a courtesy, the LAFCO meeting is also accessible to to public via live streaming at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84740785845?pwd=VjAvVmhRY3ZZL2d6aHVuYyt0Tkpmdz09

or by phone at: Phone Number 1-669-900-9128Meeting ID: 847 4078 5845Passcode: 239354 Online and telephonic access does not guarantee the public the ability to observe the meeting in the event there is a disruption or connectivity issues that affect broadcasting. Members of the public who want to be assured that they have the ability to observe the meeting and make comment during the meeting, should attend the meeting in-person.

Any person desiring to address the Commission on any item not on the agenda may do so during public comment period. Public comment during the meeting will be accepted in person only.

Public Comment can be made by clicking on the"comment"
section directly from the agenda, next to each agenda item.

If you have any problems joining the meeting, please call LAFCo at (530)283-7069.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

An interpreter for the hearing-impaired may be made available upon request to the Executive Officer 72 hours before a meeting.

The location of this meeting is wheelchair-accessible. If other accommodations are required to assist a person with a disability to participate in the meeting, please contact the Commission Clerk 24 hours before the meeting as indicated below.

Disclosure & Disqualification Requirements Any person or group of persons acting in concert who directly or indirectly contribute $1,000 or more in support of or in opposition to a change of organization or reorganization that has been submitted to Plumas LAFCO must comply with the disclosure requirements of the Political Reform Act of 1974 applicable to local initiative measures to be submitted to the electorate. These requirements contain provisions for making disclosures of contributions and expenditures at specified intervals; they may be reviewed at Government Code §§56700.1 and 81000 et seq. Additional information about the requirements pertaining to local initiative measures to be presented to the electorate can be obtained by calling the Fair Political Practices Commission at (916) 322-5660.

A LAFCO Commissioner must disqualify herself or himself from voting on an application involving an “entitlement for use” (such as an annexation or sphere amendment) if, within the last twelve months, the Commissioner has received $250 or more in campaign contributions from the applicant, any financially interested person who actively supports or opposes the application, or an agency (such as an attorney, engineer, or planning consultant) representing the applicant or an interested party. The law (Government Code Section 84308) also requires any applicant or other participant in a LAFCO proceeding to disclose the contribution amount and name of the recipient Commissioner on the official record of the proceeding.

Late-Distributed Materials. Any material submitted to the Commission after this agenda is posted will be made available for public inspection as soon as possible in the Plumas County Planning Department office at 555 Main Street, Quincy, CA. and at the LAFCo Webpage www.plumaslafco.org

Contact LAFCo Staff LAFCo staff may be contacted at 530-283-7069 or by mail at LAFCo of Plumas County, 5050 Laguna Blvd #112-711, Elk Grove, CA 95758 or by email at jennifer@pcateam.com or by fax at 888-501-0395.

Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
Public Comments
Discussion Comment
Members of the public are invited to address the Commission on any matter of interest to the public that is not on the agenda for a period of time not exceeding 5 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Commission cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda but may add to a future agenda matters brought up under public comments for appropriate action at a future meeting.
Consent Agenda
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Commission will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any Commissioners, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
- Payment of Claims for October 2023 and November 2023
- Approval of Minutes for October 16, 2023
Correspondence
Discussion Comment View Item
- Public Records Request from LAFCO Legal Counsel to Grizzly Lake CSD
- Letter from Beckwourth Fire Protection District Re: Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District
Presentation of CALAFCO Award to Tom Cooley
Discussion Comment View Item
Tom Cooley was posthumously awarded the Mike Gotch Excellence in Public Service for Innovation Award on October 19,2023. Award will be presented to a representative from the City in his honor.
Consideration of File 2022-0001: Consolidation of Quincy LaPorte Cemetery District and Meadow Valley Cemetery District
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Consider approval of the proposed consolidation of Quincy LaPorte Cemetery District and Meadow Valley Cemetery District into the Plumas County Cemetery District.
- Receive and review Staff Report
- Conduct Public Hearing
- Consider approval of Resolution 2023-07 and Notice of Exemption
Consider Letter of Invitation to Special Districts to Join LAFCO
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Plumas LAFCO will consider whether to send a letter of invitation to all independent special districts in the County to initiate the district election process to have representation on LAFCO.
- Discussion regarding process to seat special districts on Plumas LAFCO
- Consider letter of invitation to each of the districts to initiate the district election
Status of Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District and Options
Discussion Possible Action Comment
The Commission will discuss the existing status of Eastern Plumas Rural FPD, the impact on neighboring fire providers, and options to consider for future fire services in the area.
- Receive staff report
- Review letters from Beckwourth Fire District
- Discuss options and provide direction to staff
Status of Chester Public Utility District and Options
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Receive staff update on current GLCSD status and options available to LAFCO. Provide direction to staff regarding any desired action to be taken.
Status of Grizzly Lake Community Services District and Options
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Receive staff update on current GLCSD status and options available to LAFCO. Provide direction to staff regarding any desired action to be taken.
- Receive staff report
- Review legal counsel letter to GLCSD
- Discuss options and provide direction to staff
Set Regular Meeting Schedule for 2024
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Executive Officer Report
Discussion Comment
- CALAFCO Conference Report
- CALAFCO 2024 Staff Workshop
- CalPERS Status
- Indian Valley Reorganization
- Countywide Fire MSR
- Public comment will no longer be received via Zoom beginning February 12, 2024.
Commissioner Reports
Discussion Comment
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
Adjournment