Here’s what you need to know:
- Since 442 out of 945 properties protested, Madera Subbasin did not receive a majority protest against the adoption of fees.
- The Board (4-0) adopted a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the County of Madera Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Madera Subbasin adopting a $246 fee on the extraction of groundwater under Water Code Section 10730.2 and subdivisions (A) and (B) of section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
- The Board (4-0) unanimously approved State Agreement No. 4CA05913 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for $13,694,223.00 for fire service and operations for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- The Board (3-0) approved a resolution that increases solid waste collection rates by the County’s franchisees and increases tipping fees for disposal at the Fairmead landfill and North Fork transfer station.
The Scene
According to its website, The Madera Board of Supervisors is the legislative and executive governing body of the Madera County government. Each of the five supervisorial districts of the County elects one supervisor.
Within limits prescribed by State law, the Board enacts ordinances and rules, determines County policy, supervises the activities of County departments, adopts an annual budget, and fixes salaries.
The Board meets regularly on the first three Tuesdays of each month and occasionally on Mondays in the Board Chambers of the County Government Center in Madera. On Tuesday, June. 21, 2022, the meeting was at 9:00 am.
Madera County Board of Supervisors Members present:
- Brett Frazier (District #1)
- David Rogers (District #2)
- Robert Poythress (District #3)
- Letizia Gonzalez (District #4)
Madera County Board of Supervisors Members not present:
- Tom Wheeler (District #5)
Others Present:
- Jared Carter from the Department of Public Works
- Chief of Developmental Services Matthew Treber
- Director of Water and Natural Resources Stephanie Anagnoson
- Jim Kopshever
- Ralph Pistoresi
- Devin Nuvelez
- Joseph Gallegos
- John Whitmore
- Larry Petrowski
- Jack Rice from Madera Ag Water Association
- Sarah Wolf
- Madera Farm Bureau Executive Director Christina Beckstead
- Mark Reed, Dan Metz, Hank Shultz, and Sue O’Connor from Trash Advisory Group (TAG)
Discussions/Actions
According to Jared Carter from Public Works, PG&E has completed the relocation of utilities in Oakhurst.
The Board (4-0) unanimously approved items A to AE in the consent agenda. Supervisor Wheeler was absent.
A. Approval Of Minutes
1. Special Meeting Minutes for June 13, 2022.
2. Regular Meeting Minutes for June 14, 2022.
B. 8648: Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, dba Superion, LLC in an amount not to exceed $39,600.00 for software consulting services for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
C. 8594: Mental Health Services Act Annual Plan Update Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
1. Madera County Mental Health Services Act (MCMHSA) Annual Plan Update for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
2. The Board (4-0) unanimously authorized the Behavioral Health Services Director, in conjunction with the County Auditor-Controller, to sign the Program and Fiscal Accountability Certifications and forward the Plan to the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission.
D. 8621: Agreement with WestCare California, Inc. for $499,962.17 for Crisis Care Mobile Units for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
E. 8655: Amendment to MCC No. 12177-22 with Advocates for Human Potential, a contractor under the California Department of Health Care Services, for an additional amount of $895,070.00 for a total contract amount of $3,895,070.00 to provide behavioral health mobile crisis and non-crisis services for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
F. 8614: Resolution for Special Assessment authorizing special assessment on real property under Madera County Code Chapter 8.01 entitled Administrative Citations and Penalties.
G. 8678: Parcel Map No. 4282, Valley Children’s Hospital.
1. Improvement Agreement with Valley Children’s Hospital to defer construction of improvements for Parcel Map No. 4282.
2. The Board (4-0) unanimously authorized the Chief Clerk of the Board to sign and record a Covenant and Agreement Regarding Restricting Transfers of Real Property for Parcel Map No. 4282, Valley Children’s Hospital.
H. 8626: Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-204 for $200,000.00 derived from General Fund – Fund Balance to County Counsel – Professional & Specialized Services for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
I. 8671: Fire Development Impact fees Budget Adjustments.
1. Transfer of Appropriations No. 21-209, for $434,926.00 from Development Impact Fees-Fire – Appropriation for Contingency to Operating Transfers Out Capital Project for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-209 for $434,926.00 derived from Fire Station 7-Tesoro Viejo – Operating Transfers Into Buildings and Improvements for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
3. Transfer of Appropriations No. 21-210 for $975,063.00 from Development Impact Fees-Fire – Appropriation for Contingency to Operating Transfers Out Capital Project for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
4. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-210 for $975,063.00 derived from the Fire Station 6-Riverstone – Operating Transfers Into Buildings and Improvements for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
J. 8679: Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-207 for $244,320.00 derived from the Fire-Misc Reimbursement- Vehicle Damage to Fixed Assets- Equipment for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
K. 8680: Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-221 for $70,000.00 transfer from Fire-State – Other to Equipment/Furniture>$5,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
L. 8660: Monthly report of employee transactions for May 2022.
M. 8625: Agreement with First 5 Madera County in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for implementing the Raising a Reader Classic Red Book Bag program for Fiscal Years 2022-2024.
N. 8676: Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-202 for $796.00 derived from Library Administration – Other – Government Agency to Special Department Expense for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
O. 8685: Consideration of approval to appoint Belva Bare to the Madera Cemetery District Board of Trustees to fill the remaining term left by James Harper, ending at noon on Monday, January 6, 2025.
P. 8604: Consider adopting a Resolution accepting a Grant Deed to the County of Madera from Organic Vineyard, LLC and authorizing the Chief of Development Services to accept said Grant Deed and any subsequent documents regarding APN 048-030-006.
Q. 8652: On-Call Environmental Services.
1. Agreement with Compliance Solutions, Inc. for on-call environmental services for three years on an as-needed basis for County construction projects.
2. The Board (4-0) unanimously authorized the Road Commissioner or his designee to issue and approve Contract Change Orders under Public Contract Code, not to exceed authorized contingencies.
R. 8651: Resolution adopting a list of projects for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 funded by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
S. 8663: Resolution accepting a roadway segment (River Parkway Road) into the County of Madera maintained mileage system.
T. 8672: Resolution approving applications for Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023, authorizing the Chief of Development Services or Public Works Director to execute and submit the applications to Madera County Transportation Commission.
U. 8662: Agreement with Palm Memorial Sierra Chapel for $51,700.00 per Fiscal Year for indigent cremation services for Fiscal Years 2022-2025.
V. 8616: Agreement with Wood Rogers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for flood protection services for Fiscal Years 2021-2024.
W. 8649: Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Flood Control Agency salaries.
1. Transfer of Appropriations No. 21-206 for $14,343.00 transfer from the Madera County Flood Control – Interfund Expenses to Permanent Salaries for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-206 for $35,067.00 derived from the Madera County Flood Control – Interfund Revenue to Permanent Salaries for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
3. Transfer of Appropriations No. 21-205 for $35,067.00 transferred from the Department of Water and Natural Resources-County GSA’s – Interfund Expenses to Permanent Salaries for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
4. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-205 for $14,343.00 derived from the Department of Water and Natural Resources-County GSA’s – Interfund Revenue to Permanent Salaries for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
X. 8650: Environmental Fees to Drought Budget.
1. Transfer of Appropriations No. 21-203 for $24,769.00 transferred from the Department of Water and Natural Resources-County GSA’S- Operating Transfers Out to Professional and Specialized Services for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-203 for $24,769.00 from Drought – Operating Transfers Into Professional & Specialized Services for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Y. 8573: Agreement with Zanjero Inc. in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 for the performance of professional engineering consultation services to prepare a Drought and Water Shortage Risk Analysis and Response Plan (Drought Plan) under Water Code 10609.70(b) enacted by Senate Bill 552.
Z. 8665: Cash Flow Loan for Maintenance District No. 1, Hidden Lakes.
1. Resolution approving a Cash Flow Loan for MD/Fund 1-1520.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-215 for $70,000.00 derived from Road Mitigation Fees to MD01 Hidden Lakes – Water-Land and Direct Maintenance Expense-DEGS for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
AA. 8666: Cash Flow Loan for County Service Area No. 16, Sumner Hill.
1. Resolution approving a cash flow loan for SA/Fund 16/4850.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-220 for $31,000 derived from Road Mitigation Fees to CSA16-Sewer – Direct Maintenance Expense-DEGS for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
AB. 8668: Cash Flow Loan for County Service Area No. 14, Chuk-Chanse.
1. Resolution approving a Cash Flow Loan for SA/Fund 14/4830.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-212 for $13,000.00 derived from Road Mitigation Fees to SA 14 Chuk-Chanse-Sewer – Direct Maintenance Expense-DEGS for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
AC. 8669: Cash Flow Loan for Maintenance District No. 28, Ripperdan.
1. Resolution approving a Cash Flow Loan for MD/Fund 28/1780.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-213 for $36,000.00 derived from Road Mitigation Fees to MD28 Ripperdan-Sewer Direct Maintenance Expense-DEGS for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
AD. 8673: Cash Flow Loan for Maintenance District No. 42, Still Meadows.
1. Resolution approving a Cash Flow Loan for MD/Fund 42/1950.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-217 for $3,000.00 derived from Road Mitigation Fees to MD42-Water – Direct Maintenance Expense-DEGS for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
AE. 8674: Cash Flow Loan for Maintenance District No. 58, Sierra Highlands.
1. Resolution approving a Cash Flow Loan for MD/Fund 58/2110.
2. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-216 for $3,000.00 derived from Road Mitigation Fees to MD58-Water – Direct Maintenance Expense-DEGS for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
The Board discussed the following:
6.c. 8677: The Board (4-0) unanimously approved entering into an Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises to develop a permanent supportive housing project for Madera County Behavioral Health Services clients for Fiscal Years 2022-2042.
On July 1, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation enacting the No Place Like Home program to invest in the development of supportive housing for persons in need of mental health services who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
On January 22, 2019, your Board approved the authorization for the Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS) to sign a letter of the funding commitment to Self-Help Enterprises for $310,000.00, should we receive No Place Like Home funds.
Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) is a community development organization whose mission is to work with low-income families to build and sustain healthy homes and communities.
SHE will develop the site at E. Lewis Street and Highway 99 with a 52-unit housing development with 16 units set aside for BHS client referrals.
BHS was awarded No Place Like Home funds.
6.d. 8639: Discussion and direction to staff on utilizing REAP (Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program) fund to initiate necessary Sixth Cycle Housing Element requirements.
MCTC has contracted with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to work with the County and two cities on programs that accelerate housing production.
This program will include Housing Element support, including preparation of AFFH (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in California) and a Housing Constraints analysis.
With this direction, staff will work with MCTC and Rincon Consultants, Inc. to utilize those funds. Phase I funds are a minimum of $40,000.00 for the County’s share.
6.e. 8697: The Board (4-0) unanimously approved entering into a Tax Sharing Agreement with the City of Madera that applies only to the property and tax rate areas encompassed within the Villages at Almond Grove Annexation for a term ending December 31, 2022.
On June 6, 2017, the Board of Supervisors entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement between the City of Madera and the County of Madera.
The term of the agreement was three years, which expired on June 7, 2020.
The agreement allowed for two (2) one (1) year extensions upon the mutual written agreement of both parties.
The County and the City exercised this option twice and extended the agreement for two one (1) year periods, which expired on June 6, 2022.
The County and the City are currently negotiating terms of a long-term update to the tax-sharing agreement.
The property owners seek to have approximately 1,843 acres annexed into the City of Madera and filed with the Madera County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
LAFCO has named the proposed annexation the “Villages at Almond Grove-Annexation 2022-001”.
On May 4, 2022, the City Council of the City of Madera adopted Resolution 22-60, supporting the Villages at Almond Grove Annexation.
The recommended action will ensure an active property tax exchange agreement that applies only to the property and tax rate areas encompassed within the Villages at Almond Grove Annexation.
6.f. 8637: Agriculture & University of California Extension Parking Lot Improvements.
1. The Board (4-0) unanimously approved entering into an Agreement with Terra West Construction, Inc. for $268,000.000 for the restoration of the Ag & UC extension parking lot.
2. The Board (4-0) unanimously approved Transfer of Appropriations No. 21-199 for $65,000.00 transfer from Ag Commissioner – Ag Services & Supply, Office Expense, Special Debt Expense Professional & Specialized Services to Operating Transfer out – Capital Project, for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
3. The Board (4-0) unanimously approved Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-200 for $65,000.00 derived from Ag Department-Tenant Improvements – Operating Transfer Into Buildings & Improvement for Capital Project 12926 for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
The Agricultural Department requested improvements to the existing parking lot between the Agricultural Commissioner building and the old public health building.
Terra West Construction Inc. was the lowest priced bid at $268,000.00
The initial tenant improvement project will be unused funds for the parking lot restoration.
TOA No. 21-199 and RUR No. 21-200 will assist in appropriating additional funds needed for project completion.
6.g. 8609: The Board (4-0) unanimously approved State Agreement No. 4CA05913 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for $13,694,223.00 for fire service and operations for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
This agreement includes an increase in benefit and administration rates and the additional staffing for Station 3 when it opens.
This agreement would bring the Fire Department staffing to two firefighters per day for the first time.
It would eliminate only one firefighter on duty and obtain the minimum staffing level of two firefighters per station daily.
Increased staffing will provide employee safety and provide better protection to the citizens.
These positions will be phased in over the fiscal year and timed with the opening of the new Fire Station 3.
These benefit and administration rates will increase by 20.41 percent to the firefighter’s benefit rates.
Statutes of 2020 (AB 84) redirected the application of the 2.5 billion General Fund CalPERS supplemental pension payment provided in the Budget Act of 2019 to achieve the most immediate savings to the general fund.
As a result, state employer contributions were supplanted (temporarily lowered) in fiscal years 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22.
The benefits of the supplanting pension payments drop in 2022-23, increasing the actuarially determined rates across all state plans.
6.h. 8675: The Board (4-0) unanimously approved ratifying the Memorandum of Understanding between Madera County and the Clerical and Technical Units for a three (3) year term from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024.
The Board held public hearings on the following:
7.a. 8523: To adopt a Resolution of Intent to Annex Territory to Zone of Benefit “B” within the service area and establish assessments and fees.
The Board (4-0) unanimously approved to discuss the item in the July 12 regular meeting.
7.b. 8647: Hearing to adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the County of Madera Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) for the Madera Subbasin adopting fees on the extraction of groundwater under Water Code Section 10730.2 and subdivisions (A) and (B) of section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
While administration and planning are covered by the County GSA Administrative Fee of approximately $24/irrigated acre, projects are not included in this fee. They need to go through a Proposition 218 proceeding.
Director of Water and Natural Resources Stephanie Anagnoson said that Madera County GSA must quickly implement a fee for projects.
The projects are currently in development, and board action will determine programmatic details later.
The County GSA has successfully acquired grant funds since 2017 from:
- Prop 1 Stressed Basins ($500,000 for Madera and Chowchilla Subbasins)
- Prop 1 GSP Development ($5,000,000 for Madera and Chowchilla Subbasins)
- Prop 68 Planning ($500,000 for Madera and Chowchilla Subbasins)
- Prop 68 Implementation ($8,400,000 for Madera and Chowchilla Subbasins)
- Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation ($200,000 for Madera County)
- WaterSMART ($200,000 for Madera County)
- Prop 68 Recharge (another $3,500,000 potentially in process)
The five-year rate schedules (2023-2027), based on per enrolled acre, are the following
- $246 in Madera
- $203 in Chowchilla
- $138 in Delta-Mendota
The GSA can lower the cost depending on the cost in the last year.
The rate study consists of four main components:
First, A phased flood water recharge program to divert and recharge flood flows will provide recharge in years when flood water and Section 215 water are available.
Recharge projects are anticipated to be both on-farm and in dedicated basins.
Second, Sites Reservoir is a proposed off-stream reservoir that diverts excess Sacramento River flood flows north of the Delta.
Construction is anticipated from 2024-2030, with the first deliveries estimated in 2032-33.
For participation, cash needs include buy-in to participate, annual future debt service, and annual future operations costs.
Third, domestic well mitigation was anticipated in the groundwater sustainability plans in the Madera and Chowchilla Subbasins.
The GSPs recognized the likely significant and unreasonable impacts on domestic well beneficial users during the implementation period.
The proposed program will assist domestic well users with obtaining a water supply when wells go dry during the implementation period.
Based on initial consultations with the state Department of Water Resources, it will be necessary to either avoid adverse domestic well impacts or implement a program to mitigate them.
Fourth, land repurposing would achieve approximately 50 percent of the total demand management target over time through voluntary retirement of irrigated land through annual payments. Rates are dependent on the subbasin and the year.
Director of Water and Natural Resources Stephanie Anagnoson stated that costs in each GSA are different.
The Lower Tule River Water District covers administration costs. Transition water is $90 per acre-foot for tier 1 allocation and $180 per acre-foot for tier 2.
Tri-County GSA’s administration costs are $4 per acre and $10 per foot. Transition water is $125 per acre-feet for tier 1 and $500 per acre-feet for tier 2.
In Eastern Tule GSA, administration costs are $ 5.12 per acre, while transition water is $245 per acre-foot.
She suggested contacting the general managers of GSAs and comparing administration and project costs for those researching costs.
The Department of Water and Natural Resources has mailed notices regarding Prop 218 and organized additional outreach from growers and farming organizations.
Authorization to notice affected parcels did not commit the County GSAs Board to project implementation details.
The Board will separately approve rules for land repurposing (SALC), domestic well mitigation, final site participation, and recharge projects.
Adoption of the rate proposal allows project development to move forward.
Implementing the rates involves annual financial updates to the Board can lower rates if projects do not progress on deadline, other revenues are larger than the current estimate, and changes in future costs.
Rates will be effective on July 1. The first charges would show on fall property tax statements as a new fixed charge for the County GSA.
Total charges are based on enrolled acres in a farm unit. Charges will be split between fall and spring tax statements.
She remains hopeful that the County GSA will be similar to the district by funding projects through rates in the future.
She clarified that the rates are a fee for service costs and “not a tax.”
She hopes the County GSA will establish public-private partnerships in building recharge basins on cropland, which is “cost-effective.”
The 5-year project cost in Madera GSA is $100 million, Chowchilla GSA is $36 million, and Delta-Mendota is $1.2 million.
She mentioned that recharges mean “legally and sustainably” transporting water.
In the public hearing, Jim Kopshever from Chowchilla urged transparency in Prop 218 hearings.
Ralph Pistoresi and other growers considered the $246 fee a tax, which is unaffordable for farmers, and questioned the Prop 218 process.
Devin Nuvelez voiced support for the fee due to lower precipitation and significant over-drafting.
Joseph Gallegos, a grower, hoped that the GSA would consider capital-project innovations.
Sarah Wolf, a farmer from Chowchilla, stated that the fee would provide solutions for over-drafting.
Madera Farm Bureau Executive Director Christina Beckstead sought the Board to be a “voice” for farmers in Sacramento.
Since 442 out of 945 properties protested, Madera Subbasin did not receive a majority protest against the adoption of fees.
The Board (4-0) adopted a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the County of Madera Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Madera Subbasin adopting fees on the extraction of groundwater under Water Code Section 10730.2 and subdivisions (A) and (B) of section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
7.c. 8653: Hearing to adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the County of Madera Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Chowchilla Subbasin adopting fees on the extraction of groundwater under Water Code Section 10730.2 and subdivisions (A) and (B) of section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
Howard Jaquith from Chowchilla said that the plan is misplaced.
Since 171 out of 264 properties protested, Chowchilla Subbasin received a majority protest against the adoption of fees.
7.d. 8654: Hearing to adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the County of Madera Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Delta-Mendota Subbasin adopting fees on the extraction of groundwater under Water Code Section 10730.2 and subdivisions (A) and (B) of section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
Since 2 out of 7 properties protested, Delta-Mendota Subbasin did not receive a majority protest against the adoption of fees.
According to Supervisor Rogers, removing fees will curtail pumping and capital projects in the future.
The Board (4-0) adopted a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the County of Madera Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Delta-Mendota Subbasin adopting fees on the extraction of groundwater under Water Code Section 10730.2 and subdivisions (A) and (B) of section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
7.e. 8607: Annual Solid Waste Workshop.
1. Discussion and consideration to adopt a Resolution approving increases to solid waste collection rates by the County’s franchisees and increases to tipping fees for disposal at the Fairmead landfill and North Fork transfer station.
2. Annual Solid Waste Program update presentation, discussion, and direction.
Through SB 1383, the County was able to:
- Receive CalRecycle approval for Census Tract Waivers
- Adopted Enforceable Ordinance, which CalRecycle accepted
- Received CalRecycle Grant of $107,000
- Continue to review and implement programs
The County also has continued to provide essential services during COVID-19.
Regarding infrastructure, the County has developed a new landfill cell, addressed capital repairs at the landfill and transfer station, and improved fencing and signage at the landfill.
Oversight and enforcement costs will be significant for SB 1383.
Financial challenges remain as follows:
- Recent capital projects impacted by food supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and fuel prices
- Regulatory compliance with state mandates and requirements, including SB 1383, AQMD Rule 4311, CalRecycle landfill closure, and post-closure care.
The County’s capital for five years is about $15 million.
The County’s Solid Waste Program has an accumulated net loss of more than $10 million.
Proposed rate adjustments cover:
- Remove Recycling Surcharge due to Improvements in Recycling Markets
- Landfill and Transfer Station non-contract tipping fees and flat rates will increase by Consumer Price Index (CPI) limited to 4 percent effective July 1, 2022
- Landfill franchisee tipping fees for MS will increase by CPI (2019- 2022) for a total of 15.84 percent effective July 1, 2022
- Landfill franchisee tipping fees for Green Waste and Wood Waste will increase by CPI (2015-2022) by 26.74 percent.
Increases in tipping fees for disposal at the Fairmead landfill and North Fork Transfer station are as follows:
- Municipal Solid Waste, from $55/ton to $63.72/ton
- Wood/Brush waste, from $16.21/ton to $20.54/ton
- Green/Yard waste, from $14.69/ton to $18.62/ton
Moreover, the rate increases will raise the County’s Enterprise fund for services.
County will need to defer $1 to 2 million in capital and closure funding during 2022/2023, even considering the proposed rate adjustment.
County staff and advisors will evaluate options for the financial and operational future of the County’s solid waste system.
The County will pursue state and federal grants. Staff will present options to the Board at the 2023 Solid Waste Workshop, if not before.
Regarding landfill tipping rates, the current rates are insufficient to cover the service cost.
The loss of contracted waste will reduce net revenue by $1.4 million.
Mark Reed from Trash Advisory Group (TAG) urged the Board to evaluate the options on service costs and tipping fees.
Dan Metz and Sue O’Connor from TAG suggested the Board decide on service rates first and tipping fees later. They stated that tipping fees are spread unevenly throughout the County.
O’Connor sought the staff to present a financial model with a tipping rate hike of 10 percent and a financial model that incorporates 100 percent of the franchise fees to address burdens in the unincorporated areas.
The Board (3-0) approved a resolution that increases solid waste collection rates by the County’s franchisees and increases tipping fees for disposal at the Fairmead landfill and North Fork transfer station.
Pending legislation covers the following:
8.a. 8687: The Board received input on a letter regarding SB 1338 (Umberg & Eggman) – CARE Court proposal.
During the closed session, the board discussed the following items:
2.a. 8661: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference With Labor Negotiators
Agency designated representatives: Jay Varney (County Administrative Officer), Joel Bugay (Deputy County Administrative Officer-Finance), Michele May (Interim Human Resources Director), and Susan Carter (Human Resources Manager).
Employee Organization: ALL UNITS, Unrepresented Position: Library Director
2.b. 8670: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Name of Case: Dunn-Dmytriw vs. County of Madera (MCV072137)
2.c. 8698: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Name of Case: Elizabeth Cardoza et al. v. Madera County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Madera County Superior Court Case No. MCV086218)
The meeting lasted until 1 pm. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 9:00 am.
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