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Receive a presentation from Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) on their updated Strategic Plan and the work of RCRC affiliate entities
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Published Notice Required? Yes ___ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ___ No _ X_
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator recommends the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation from Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) on their updated Strategic Plan and the work of RCRC affiliate entities.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors receive a high-level overview of RCRC's legislative efforts and ongoing projects. This includes insights into the work of affiliated entities, Golden State Connect Authority, Golden State Natural Resources, National Homebuyers Fund, Golden State Finance Authority, Environmental Services JPA, and Rural Alliance Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost for membership in RCRC is included as part of FY2024/25 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2024/25 Approved Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On January 25, 2022 Solano County adopted a resolution no. 2022-19 authorizing the County’s membership in the Rural Counties Representative of California (RCRC) as the thirty-ninth member county.
RCRC works with its membership to advocate on behalf of rural issues at the state and federal levels. RCRC provides the rural county perspective on a myriad of issues during the legislative and regulatory process, including land use, water and natural resources, housing, transportation, wildfire protection policies, and health and human services. The core of RCRC’s mission is to improve the ability of small, rural California county government to provide services by reducing the burden of state and federal mandates, and promoting a greater understanding among policy makers about the unique challenges that face California's small population counties.
The RCRC Board of Directors is comprised of a member of the Board of Supervisors from each of its member counties. RCRC staff work in partnership with the Board of Directors to deliver a rural perspective when legislation and regulations are being formulated in Sacramento, and Washington, D.C. RCRC efforts help enhance and protect the quality of life in California’s small and rural counties.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to receive the presentation on the RCRC updated Strategic Plan, but this is not recommended as the County is a member organization in RCRC and this is an opportunity to receive information regarding the RCRC programs and future direction.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Staff worked with RCRC staff to compile this report.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION