During a recent government meeting, council members discussed various topics, including updates from agency meetings and a notable rescue operation by local fire crews.

Council Member Gotberg initiated the meeting by moving to adopt staff recommendations, which received unanimous support from the council. The council then reviewed reports from other agency meetings, noting that El Dorado Transit and the Transportation Commission had not convened. However, a significant update came from LAFCO, which reported on land use assumptions for a six-county region. This foundational step will lead to further discussions on transportation assumptions over the next year, with full adoption expected in 2025.

Additionally, a council member shared insights from a recent meeting in Yuba City, where a vote was taken on land use assumptions. The council plans to visit Denver for a meeting with the Denver Regional Council of Governments, aiming to learn from their regional planning strategies.

In another segment, a report from the Pioneer agency highlighted a cost analysis comparing PG&E to other power companies in California. It revealed that PG&E's rates are significantly higher—approximately 2.5 times more than other utilities, including SMUD. This analysis included a discussion on the rising costs of electric vehicle charging since 2019.

The meeting also featured a report from Fire Chief Cordero, who detailed a recent confined space rescue operation involving a dog trapped in a mine. The rescue, which took approximately two and a half hours, was successful, and the dog was reported to be unharmed.

The meeting concluded with no requests for future agenda items, and public comments were invited but none were made. The council expressed gratitude for the hard work of the fire crews involved in the rescue operation, underscoring the community's commitment to safety and service.