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Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER (ITEMS 1.01-1.04)

1.01 Pledge of Allegiance.

started meeting at 1:14 pm

1.02 Consider approval of agenda.

The agenda was approved as submitted on July 20, 2009.

1.03 Public Comment: Opportunity for members of the public to address the Board of Supervisors on subjects relating to county business. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to impose a reasonable limit on time afforded to any topic or to any individual speaker.

There was no public comment.

1.04 Introductions, comments and/or honorary presentations.

There were no introductions, comments and/or honorary presentations.

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEM 2.01)

2.01 No consent items.

TIME SET AGENDA (ITEM 3.01)

3.01 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors General Plan Hearing

Public hearing to consider adoption of 2030 Countywide General Plan. (No general fund impact) (Bencomo/Morrison/Tschudin)

Recommended Action 3.01

Supporting Document 3.01A

Supporting Document 3.01B

Supporting Document 3.01C - on file with Clerk of the Board

Supporting Document 3.01D

Supporting Document 3.01E

Supporting Document 3.01F

Supporting Document 3.01G

Land Use & Community Character Element - Continued (Esparto & Covell Village, language board and care language)

Covell/Pole Line - Wes addressed board.

***MOTION: Provenza/rexroad - moved that the COVELL/POLE LINE LAND USE DESIGNATION AS A SPECIFIC PLAN (Seconded by Rexroad) -(Kent Calfee addressed the board on this item) vote: 4/1 No: Chamberlain
(Approved a Specific Plan for the Covell/Pole Line Land Use designation)

Economic Evaluation Study

Economic Analysis: public comment - Brenda Cedarblade, Don Meyer (general comment), Keith Fitchner - addressed the Board.

Esparto - Land Use (Dave addressed Board & provided handout w/recommendations) - added a "G"

Giacomo (Jack) Moris - addressed board re: Esparto Jim Heseltine? (vice-chair Esparto Citizens' advisory committee); John Deterding;

Esparto - th/r 4/1 no: chamberlain - to approve new recommended action.

****Cleanup from yesterday: CHANGES TO PAGES - Sensitive Receptors - action COA106
hsa 46 and hsa 62 - hazardous materials and, add board and care - and exclude hope
FIND It on page - appendix F, page 14,
proposed: changes - hospitals, delete and, leave nursing convalescent homes, and leave

in addition - excluding home occupations, and instead of neighborhood parks, say excluded - apply it to actionS hsa 46 and HSA 62.

HOSPITALS/NURSING, AND SIMILAR BOARD AND CARE FACILITIES;

(there was no vote; the board concured w/changes)

MODIFICATIONS O.K.

INSURE - Yolo NCP -

Ch. 6-AG & Econ Development

Maria Wong, Executive Director of Natural Heritage Program -

Open Space Chapter 7 -

***MOTION to approve action. ON page CO-72
Pg. CO-72 - matt wants to delete the action CO-82 re: groundwater ordinance. Mike disagrees. (duane agrees w/matt)
Jim - it does say "consider, develop, and adopt" it’s something we want to consider.

thomson - provenza - only for section CO-82
noe: matt & chamberlain

Public: Brenda Cedarblade addressed board;

Public comment: Brenda Cedarblade addressed board. LU-4 (requested the caretaker be removed)

Section 7 - moved the balance, with the exception of CO-A82 th/p 5/0

Chapter 6 -AG -elements (brenda cedarblade addressed board)

provenza - questioned pg. ag-21, ag.1.7 Also 1.24, on page AG 22; would Policy AG-1.24 - re: sierra club issue - does that affect this? Morrison - could add language that it doesn't apply to cities;

Mike - as a matter of policy we will not place conservation easements in the sphere of influence;

Page Ag-22, sec. AG-1.18 (questions by provenza)

pg. 26 - 3.1b - questions by Provenza - wondering if consider - consideration of ag-business or ag-tourism - make the cover in another way, or add language in another way? Heidi referred to CC4.11-

helen - pg. ag-28, re: policy Ag-5.4 to include;

Th/R 5/0 approved section 6

The Board of Supervisors recessed at 3:11 P.M. and reconvened at 3:25 P.M. Supervisors McGowan and Rexroad were absent. helen presided. Mike arrived a few minutes later, and so did Matt.

recess at 3:11 p.m. - returned at 3:25 p.m.

Chapter 8 -

section 8 - public comment: Brenda Cedarblade addressed board re retention ponds and open space; also clark pacific materials; hs8-47 - should include hazardous materials and soil;
hs -a69

pg ho 63 - helen - dental care for low income children & adults - add in sept.

farmworkers, and undocumented workers

sec. 8 -th/r 5/0 as amended w/helen additions.

Ch. 9 Housing Elemen

r/th 5/0 (ch 9)

specific questions about DRAFT EIR - Environmental Impact Report:

Provenza - questions on page AG - 1.6 (ag mitigation) provenza add 1to1 mitigation;

Helen - Capay

public comment - EIR - Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board.

**Motion - 1st page of staff report:
took A already,
item B- accept the attached report - direct that the staff finalize and bring back in sept. th/r 5/0

item C - good to go - including all changes r/th 5/0

item D - good to go - including changes r/th 5/0

Item E - continued to sept. 15.

Motion to 3 - Land Use and Community Character Element (continued)/Covell/Pole Line

After a public hearing and presentation by Wes Ervin, Economic Development Manager, the Board of Supervisors approved a Specific Plan land use designation for the Covell/Pole Line property (APN: 035-970-33).

The following individuals addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item: Kent Calfee, Brenda Cedarblade, Don Meyer, and Keith Fickner.

Moved by Provenza, seconded by Rexroad.

Vote to 3 - Land Use and Community Character Element (continued)/Covell/Pole Line

After a public hearing and presentation by Wes Ervin, Economic Development Manager, the Board of Supervisors approved a Specific Plan land use designation for the Covell/Pole Line property (APN: 035-970-33).

The following individuals addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item: Kent Calfee, Brenda Cedarblade, Don Meyer, and Keith Fickner.

Motion to 3 - Land Use and Community Character Element (continued)/Esparto/Deterding Property:

After a public hearing and presentation by David Morrison, Planning and Public Works Assistant Director, and Heidi Tschudin, General Plan Project Manager, on the proposed policy language for the Esparto/Deterding property, the Board approved the following staff recommendation:

Page LU-45, Policy CC-3.13 - Modify this policy to include the following text:

The following development capacities shall guide development of the new Esparto mixed use area, located, south of State Route 16 and east of County Road 86A (these numbers are approximate):

· 79 total acres · 5 acres CG (assumes 80 new commercial jobs)· 7 acres IN (assumes 112 new industrial jobs)

· 29 acres of residential uses in various densities allowing for up to 590 new units:

§ 10 acres RM (range of 200 to 300 units [typical 250])

§ 5 acres RH (range of 150 to 200 or more units [typical 175])

§ 14 acres RL (range of 14 to 140 units [typical 77])

§ Potential range 364 to 640 or more units. General Plan established maximum 590 units by policy.

· 16 acres OS (200 foot agricultural buffer on east, west, and south)

· 7 acres PR (depending on the number of homes)

· 15 acres roads

The mixed use area shall accomplish the following:

A. Contribute to achieving a jobs/housing match within the immediate region, including the Cache Creek Casino Resort.

B. Prohibit commercial land uses that compete with the downtown.

C. Improve Willow Slough, along the eastern boundary of the project area to reduce flooding.

D. Provide restricted senior housing, workforce housing for the Cache Creek Casino Resort, and/or very-low or extremely-low income housing.

E. Create a signature entry for the town of Esparto, as the “visual gateway” to the CapayValley.

F. Provide a safe and effective pedestrian/bicycle crossing for State Route 16 to move people from the Specific Plan area to the rest of the community.

G. Ensure the Residential Medium (RM) areas immediately north and west of the Industrial (IN) area be used for workforce housing.

The following individuals addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item: Giacomo Moris, Brenda Cedarblade, and John Deterding.

Moved by Thomson, seconded by Rexroad.

Vote to 3 - Land Use and Community Character Element (continued)/Esparto/Deterding Property:

After a public hearing and presentation by David Morrison, Planning and Public Works Assistant Director, and Heidi Tschudin, General Plan Project Manager, on the proposed policy language for the Esparto/Deterding property, the Board approved the following staff recommendation:

Page LU-45, Policy CC-3.13 - Modify this policy to include the following text:

The following development capacities shall guide development of the new Esparto mixed use area, located, south of State Route 16 and east of County Road 86A (these numbers are approximate):

· 79 total acres · 5 acres CG (assumes 80 new commercial jobs)· 7 acres IN (assumes 112 new industrial jobs)

· 29 acres of residential uses in various densities allowing for up to 590 new units:

§ 10 acres RM (range of 200 to 300 units [typical 250])

§ 5 acres RH (range of 150 to 200 or more units [typical 175])

§ 14 acres RL (range of 14 to 140 units [typical 77])

§ Potential range 364 to 640 or more units. General Plan established maximum 590 units by policy.

· 16 acres OS (200 foot agricultural buffer on east, west, and south)

· 7 acres PR (depending on the number of homes)

· 15 acres roads

The mixed use area shall accomplish the following:

A. Contribute to achieving a jobs/housing match within the immediate region, including the Cache Creek Casino Resort.

B. Prohibit commercial land uses that compete with the downtown.

C. Improve Willow Slough, along the eastern boundary of the project area to reduce flooding.

D. Provide restricted senior housing, workforce housing for the Cache Creek Casino Resort, and/or very-low or extremely-low income housing.

E. Create a signature entry for the town of Esparto, as the “visual gateway” to the CapayValley.

F. Provide a safe and effective pedestrian/bicycle crossing for State Route 16 to move people from the Specific Plan area to the rest of the community.

G. Ensure the Residential Medium (RM) areas immediately north and west of the Industrial (IN) area be used for workforce housing.

The following individuals addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item: Giacomo Moris, Brenda Cedarblade, and John Deterding.

Authorized staff to revise Actions CO-A106, HS-A46, and HS-A62, as follows:

CO-A106

Regulate the location and operation of land uses to avoid or mitigate harmful or nuisance levels of air emissions to the following sensitive receptors: residentially designated land uses, hospitals, ~~and~~ nursing/convalescent homes,and similar board and/or care facilities, hotels and lodging, schools and day care centers,~~(excluding home occupations)~~ and neighborhood parks. Home occupation uses are excluded. New development shall follow the recommendations for siting new sensitive land uses consistent with the CARB’s recommendation as shown in the table below.

HS-A46

Provide adequate separation between areas where hazardous materials are present and sensitive uses. The following land uses are considered sensitive receptors for the purpose of exposure to hazardous materials: residentially designated land uses, hospitals, ~~and~~ nursing/convalescent homes,and similar board and/or care facilities, hotels and lodging, schools and day care centers,~~(excluding home occupations)~~ and neighborhood parks. Home occupation uses are excluded.

HS-A62

Regulate the location and operation of land uses to avoid or mitigate harmful or nuisance levels of noise to the following sensitive receptors: residentially designated land uses, hospitals, ~~and~~ nursing/convalescent homes,and similar board and/or care facilities, hotels and lodging, schools and day care centers,~~(excluding home occupations)~~ and neighborhood parks. Home occupation uses are excluded.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item.

Motion to 6 - Agricultural and Economic Development

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations in Section 6 - Agricultural and Economic Development, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F, with the following changes:

Page AG-43, Action ED-A6 – Modify the Action to include the following text:

Work to ensure that all County entities, including advisory committees, respond quickly and effectively to concerns raised by businesses regarding new or existing operations and/or planned expansions. Work with applicants to ensure project feasibility within the context of the goals and policies of the General Plan.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item.

Moved by Thomson, seconded by Provenza.

Vote to 6 - Agricultural and Economic Development

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations in Section 6 - Agricultural and Economic Development, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F, with the following changes:

Page AG-43, Action ED-A6 – Modify the Action to include the following text:

Work to ensure that all County entities, including advisory committees, respond quickly and effectively to concerns raised by businesses regarding new or existing operations and/or planned expansions. Work with applicants to ensure project feasibility within the context of the goals and policies of the General Plan.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item.

Motion to 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations in Section 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, with the exception of Action CO-A82, page CO-72 related to groundwater management ordinance, and with the following change:

Page CO-14, Policy CO1.17 – Modify as follows: Out-of-county mitigation easements in YoloCounty for the loss of open space, agriculture, or habitat in other jurisdictions, and flood easements in YoloCounty are ~~discouraged~~not acceptable unless the projects meet all of the following criteria:

Prior notification to YoloCounty;
Consistency with the goals and policies of the Yolo County General Plan, particularly as related to planned growth, infrastructure, and agricultural districts;
Secured water rights and infrastructure to economically maintain the proposed mitigation use;
Requirements that existing agricultural operations continue to be farmed for commercial gain;
Prohibitions on residential use;
Mandatory wildlife-friendly strategies and practices;
Compensation to YoloCounty for all lost direct and indirect revenue; and
Accommodation of recreational uses, such as hunting, fishing, bird-watching, hiking, etc.

Where proposed easements meet the above criteria, no further approval is needed. Where one or more criteria are not met, discretionary approval is required.
Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Moved by Thomson, seconded by Provenza.

Vote to 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations in Section 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, with the exception of Action CO-A82, page CO-72 related to groundwater management ordinance, and with the following change:

Page CO-14, Policy CO1.17 – Modify as follows: Out-of-county mitigation easements in YoloCounty for the loss of open space, agriculture, or habitat in other jurisdictions, and flood easements in YoloCounty are ~~discouraged~~not acceptable unless the projects meet all of the following criteria:

Prior notification to YoloCounty;
Consistency with the goals and policies of the Yolo County General Plan, particularly as related to planned growth, infrastructure, and agricultural districts;
Secured water rights and infrastructure to economically maintain the proposed mitigation use;
Requirements that existing agricultural operations continue to be farmed for commercial gain;
Prohibitions on residential use;
Mandatory wildlife-friendly strategies and practices;
Compensation to YoloCounty for all lost direct and indirect revenue; and
Accommodation of recreational uses, such as hunting, fishing, bird-watching, hiking, etc.

Where proposed easements meet the above criteria, no further approval is needed. Where one or more criteria are not met, discretionary approval is required.
Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. (Approved)

Motion to 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan for Action CO-A82, page CO-72 related to groundwater management ordinance. Moved by Thomson, seconded by Provenza.

Vote to 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan for Action CO-A82, page CO-72 related to groundwater management ordinance. (Approved)

The Board of Supervisors recessed at 3:12 P.M. and reconvened at 3:25 P.M. Supervisors McGowan and Rexroad were absent. Vice-Chair Thomson presided. Supervisor McGowan arrived at 3:27 P.M. and Supervisor Rexroad arrived at 3:31 P.M.

Motion to 8 - Health and Safety Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 8 - Health and Safety Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F, with the following changes:

Page HS-63, under list of prominent health issues in Yolo County Include:

Mental health care access for children
Dental care for low-income children and adults
Access to medical specialties for under or uninsured residents
Drug and alcohol use
Obesity
Lack of transportation from rural areas
Lack of affordable housing
Lack of affordable childcare
Lack of transportation as a health access issue
Lack of organized after-school activities for teens
Lack of affordable health care for farm families, and agricultural workers, and undocumented workers

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Moved by Thomson, seconded by Rexroad.

Vote to 8 - Health and Safety Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 8 - Health and Safety Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F, with the following changes:

Page HS-63, under list of prominent health issues in Yolo County Include:

Mental health care access for children
Dental care for low-income children and adults
Access to medical specialties for under or uninsured residents
Drug and alcohol use
Obesity
Lack of transportation from rural areas
Lack of affordable housing
Lack of affordable childcare
Lack of transportation as a health access issue
Lack of organized after-school activities for teens
Lack of affordable health care for farm families, and agricultural workers, and undocumented workers

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. (Approved)

Motion to 9 - Housing Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 8 - Housing Element, as presented in the June 10,2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item and submitted documents regarding her oral comments as well as a series of other documents. Moved by Rexroad, seconded by Thomson.

Vote to 9 - Housing Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 8 - Housing Element, as presented in the June 10,2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item and submitted documents regarding her oral comments as well as a series of other documents. (Approved)

Took the following actions regarding proposed revisions to the June 10, 2009, Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan:

A. Received presentation from staff on the proposed revisions to the June 10, 2009 Draft General Plan, including the final recommendations of the Panning Commission.

Motion to B. Minute Order No. 09-141: Accepted report entitled Draft General Plan Economic Evaluation, and directed staff to finalize the report and return to the Board in September 2009.

Moved by Thomson, seconded by Rexroad.

Vote to B. Minute Order No. 09-141: Accepted report entitled Draft General Plan Economic Evaluation, and directed staff to finalize the report and return to the Board in September 2009.

(Approved)

Motion to C. Minute Order No. 09-142: Passed motion of intent to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), including changes as indicated by Board input, for the 2030 Countywide General Plan, subject to preparation and review of the Final EIR, and preparation and review of appropriate Findings of Fact and other information for certification.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Moved by Rexroad, seconded by Thomson.

Vote to C. Minute Order No. 09-142: Passed motion of intent to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), including changes as indicated by Board input, for the 2030 Countywide General Plan, subject to preparation and review of the Final EIR, and preparation and review of appropriate Findings of Fact and other information for certification.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. (Approved)

Motion to D. Minute Order No. 09-143: Passed a motion of intent to adopt the 2030 Countywide General Plan consisting of the June 10, 2009 Final Draft, plus changes identified in Attachments F and G to the report, plus any additional changes directed by the Board of Supervisors consistent with the EIR, and subject to preparation and review of the information listed above in Item C, and a package of appropriate plan approval documents. Moved by Rexroad, seconded by Thomson.

Vote to D. Minute Order No. 09-143: Passed a motion of intent to adopt the 2030 Countywide General Plan consisting of the June 10, 2009 Final Draft, plus changes identified in Attachments F and G to the report, plus any additional changes directed by the Board of Supervisors consistent with the EIR, and subject to preparation and review of the information listed above in Item C, and a package of appropriate plan approval documents. (Approved)

E. Continued the public hearing to September 15, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. for final action.

CLOSED SESSION (ITEM 4.01)
(TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009 AT NOON)

The Board of Supervisors met in Closed Session at 12:00 P.M.

4.01 Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: Conaway Ranch, 45332 Country Road 25, Woodland, CA 95776
Agency negotiator: County Administrator
Negotiating parties: Conaway Preservation Group.

X Price X Terms of Payment

Public report of action taken in Closed Session.

The Board of Supervisors recessed at 1:05 P.M. There was no report from Closed Session.

ADJOURNMENT

Next Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for: August 4, 2009.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda was posted July 16, 2009 by 5:00 P.M. at the following places:

1. On the bulletin board at the east entrance of the Erwin W. Meier Administration Building, 625 Court Street, Woodland, California; and

2. On the bulletin board outside the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 206, in the Erwin W. Meier Administration Building, 625 Court Street, Woodland, California.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda will be posted no later than July 17, 2009 by 5:00 P.M. as follows:

3. On the Yolo County website: www.yolocounty.org.

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Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER (ITEMS 1.01-1.04)

1.01 Pledge of Allegiance.

started meeting at 1:14 pm

1.02 Consider approval of agenda.

The agenda was approved as submitted on July 20, 2009.

1.03 Public Comment: Opportunity for members of the public to address the Board of Supervisors on subjects relating to county business. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to impose a reasonable limit on time afforded to any topic or to any individual speaker.

There was no public comment.

1.04 Introductions, comments and/or honorary presentations.

There were no introductions, comments and/or honorary presentations.

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEM 2.01)

2.01 No consent items.

TIME SET AGENDA (ITEM 3.01)

3.01 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors General Plan Hearing

Public hearing to consider adoption of 2030 Countywide General Plan. (No general fund impact) (Bencomo/Morrison/Tschudin)

Recommended Action 3.01

Supporting Document 3.01A

Supporting Document 3.01B

Supporting Document 3.01C - on file with Clerk of the Board

Supporting Document 3.01D

Supporting Document 3.01E

Supporting Document 3.01F

Supporting Document 3.01G

Land Use & Community Character Element - Continued (Esparto & Covell Village, language board and care language)

Covell/Pole Line - Wes addressed board.

***MOTION: Provenza/rexroad - moved that the COVELL/POLE LINE LAND USE DESIGNATION AS A SPECIFIC PLAN (Seconded by Rexroad) -(Kent Calfee addressed the board on this item) vote: 4/1 No: Chamberlain
(Approved a Specific Plan for the Covell/Pole Line Land Use designation)

Economic Evaluation Study

Economic Analysis: public comment - Brenda Cedarblade, Don Meyer (general comment), Keith Fitchner - addressed the Board.

Esparto - Land Use (Dave addressed Board & provided handout w/recommendations) - added a "G"

Giacomo (Jack) Moris - addressed board re: Esparto Jim Heseltine? (vice-chair Esparto Citizens' advisory committee); John Deterding;

Esparto - th/r 4/1 no: chamberlain - to approve new recommended action.

****Cleanup from yesterday: CHANGES TO PAGES - Sensitive Receptors - action COA106
hsa 46 and hsa 62 - hazardous materials and, add board and care - and exclude hope
FIND It on page - appendix F, page 14,
proposed: changes - hospitals, delete and, leave nursing convalescent homes, and leave

in addition - excluding home occupations, and instead of neighborhood parks, say excluded - apply it to actionS hsa 46 and HSA 62.

HOSPITALS/NURSING, AND SIMILAR BOARD AND CARE FACILITIES;

(there was no vote; the board concured w/changes)

MODIFICATIONS O.K.

INSURE - Yolo NCP -

Ch. 6-AG & Econ Development

Maria Wong, Executive Director of Natural Heritage Program -

Open Space Chapter 7 -

***MOTION to approve action. ON page CO-72
Pg. CO-72 - matt wants to delete the action CO-82 re: groundwater ordinance. Mike disagrees. (duane agrees w/matt)
Jim - it does say "consider, develop, and adopt" it’s something we want to consider.

thomson - provenza - only for section CO-82
noe: matt & chamberlain

Public: Brenda Cedarblade addressed board;

Public comment: Brenda Cedarblade addressed board. LU-4 (requested the caretaker be removed)

Section 7 - moved the balance, with the exception of CO-A82 th/p 5/0

Chapter 6 -AG -elements (brenda cedarblade addressed board)

provenza - questioned pg. ag-21, ag.1.7 Also 1.24, on page AG 22; would Policy AG-1.24 - re: sierra club issue - does that affect this? Morrison - could add language that it doesn't apply to cities;

Mike - as a matter of policy we will not place conservation easements in the sphere of influence;

Page Ag-22, sec. AG-1.18 (questions by provenza)

pg. 26 - 3.1b - questions by Provenza - wondering if consider - consideration of ag-business or ag-tourism - make the cover in another way, or add language in another way? Heidi referred to CC4.11-

helen - pg. ag-28, re: policy Ag-5.4 to include;

Th/R 5/0 approved section 6

The Board of Supervisors recessed at 3:11 P.M. and reconvened at 3:25 P.M. Supervisors McGowan and Rexroad were absent. helen presided. Mike arrived a few minutes later, and so did Matt.

recess at 3:11 p.m. - returned at 3:25 p.m.

Chapter 8 -

section 8 - public comment: Brenda Cedarblade addressed board re retention ponds and open space; also clark pacific materials; hs8-47 - should include hazardous materials and soil;
hs -a69

pg ho 63 - helen - dental care for low income children & adults - add in sept.

farmworkers, and undocumented workers

sec. 8 -th/r 5/0 as amended w/helen additions.

Ch. 9 Housing Elemen

r/th 5/0 (ch 9)

specific questions about DRAFT EIR - Environmental Impact Report:

Provenza - questions on page AG - 1.6 (ag mitigation) provenza add 1to1 mitigation;

Helen - Capay

public comment - EIR - Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board.

**Motion - 1st page of staff report:
took A already,
item B- accept the attached report - direct that the staff finalize and bring back in sept. th/r 5/0

item C - good to go - including all changes r/th 5/0

item D - good to go - including changes r/th 5/0

Item E - continued to sept. 15.

Motion to 3 - Land Use and Community Character Element (continued)/Covell/Pole Line

After a public hearing and presentation by Wes Ervin, Economic Development Manager, the Board of Supervisors approved a Specific Plan land use designation for the Covell/Pole Line property (APN: 035-970-33).

The following individuals addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item: Kent Calfee, Brenda Cedarblade, Don Meyer, and Keith Fickner.

Moved by Provenza, seconded by Rexroad.

Vote to 3 - Land Use and Community Character Element (continued)/Covell/Pole Line

After a public hearing and presentation by Wes Ervin, Economic Development Manager, the Board of Supervisors approved a Specific Plan land use designation for the Covell/Pole Line property (APN: 035-970-33).

The following individuals addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item: Kent Calfee, Brenda Cedarblade, Don Meyer, and Keith Fickner.

Motion to 3 - Land Use and Community Character Element (continued)/Esparto/Deterding Property:

After a public hearing and presentation by David Morrison, Planning and Public Works Assistant Director, and Heidi Tschudin, General Plan Project Manager, on the proposed policy language for the Esparto/Deterding property, the Board approved the following staff recommendation:

Page LU-45, Policy CC-3.13 - Modify this policy to include the following text:

The following development capacities shall guide development of the new Esparto mixed use area, located, south of State Route 16 and east of County Road 86A (these numbers are approximate):

· 79 total acres · 5 acres CG (assumes 80 new commercial jobs)· 7 acres IN (assumes 112 new industrial jobs)

· 29 acres of residential uses in various densities allowing for up to 590 new units:

§ 10 acres RM (range of 200 to 300 units [typical 250])

§ 5 acres RH (range of 150 to 200 or more units [typical 175])

§ 14 acres RL (range of 14 to 140 units [typical 77])

§ Potential range 364 to 640 or more units. General Plan established maximum 590 units by policy.

· 16 acres OS (200 foot agricultural buffer on east, west, and south)

· 7 acres PR (depending on the number of homes)

· 15 acres roads

The mixed use area shall accomplish the following:

A. Contribute to achieving a jobs/housing match within the immediate region, including the Cache Creek Casino Resort.

B. Prohibit commercial land uses that compete with the downtown.

C. Improve Willow Slough, along the eastern boundary of the project area to reduce flooding.

D. Provide restricted senior housing, workforce housing for the Cache Creek Casino Resort, and/or very-low or extremely-low income housing.

E. Create a signature entry for the town of Esparto, as the “visual gateway” to the CapayValley.

F. Provide a safe and effective pedestrian/bicycle crossing for State Route 16 to move people from the Specific Plan area to the rest of the community.

G. Ensure the Residential Medium (RM) areas immediately north and west of the Industrial (IN) area be used for workforce housing.

The following individuals addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item: Giacomo Moris, Brenda Cedarblade, and John Deterding.

Moved by Thomson, seconded by Rexroad.

Vote to 3 - Land Use and Community Character Element (continued)/Esparto/Deterding Property:

After a public hearing and presentation by David Morrison, Planning and Public Works Assistant Director, and Heidi Tschudin, General Plan Project Manager, on the proposed policy language for the Esparto/Deterding property, the Board approved the following staff recommendation:

Page LU-45, Policy CC-3.13 - Modify this policy to include the following text:

The following development capacities shall guide development of the new Esparto mixed use area, located, south of State Route 16 and east of County Road 86A (these numbers are approximate):

· 79 total acres · 5 acres CG (assumes 80 new commercial jobs)· 7 acres IN (assumes 112 new industrial jobs)

· 29 acres of residential uses in various densities allowing for up to 590 new units:

§ 10 acres RM (range of 200 to 300 units [typical 250])

§ 5 acres RH (range of 150 to 200 or more units [typical 175])

§ 14 acres RL (range of 14 to 140 units [typical 77])

§ Potential range 364 to 640 or more units. General Plan established maximum 590 units by policy.

· 16 acres OS (200 foot agricultural buffer on east, west, and south)

· 7 acres PR (depending on the number of homes)

· 15 acres roads

The mixed use area shall accomplish the following:

A. Contribute to achieving a jobs/housing match within the immediate region, including the Cache Creek Casino Resort.

B. Prohibit commercial land uses that compete with the downtown.

C. Improve Willow Slough, along the eastern boundary of the project area to reduce flooding.

D. Provide restricted senior housing, workforce housing for the Cache Creek Casino Resort, and/or very-low or extremely-low income housing.

E. Create a signature entry for the town of Esparto, as the “visual gateway” to the CapayValley.

F. Provide a safe and effective pedestrian/bicycle crossing for State Route 16 to move people from the Specific Plan area to the rest of the community.

G. Ensure the Residential Medium (RM) areas immediately north and west of the Industrial (IN) area be used for workforce housing.

The following individuals addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item: Giacomo Moris, Brenda Cedarblade, and John Deterding.

Authorized staff to revise Actions CO-A106, HS-A46, and HS-A62, as follows:

CO-A106

Regulate the location and operation of land uses to avoid or mitigate harmful or nuisance levels of air emissions to the following sensitive receptors: residentially designated land uses, hospitals, ~~and~~ nursing/convalescent homes,and similar board and/or care facilities, hotels and lodging, schools and day care centers,~~(excluding home occupations)~~ and neighborhood parks. Home occupation uses are excluded. New development shall follow the recommendations for siting new sensitive land uses consistent with the CARB’s recommendation as shown in the table below.

HS-A46

Provide adequate separation between areas where hazardous materials are present and sensitive uses. The following land uses are considered sensitive receptors for the purpose of exposure to hazardous materials: residentially designated land uses, hospitals, ~~and~~ nursing/convalescent homes,and similar board and/or care facilities, hotels and lodging, schools and day care centers,~~(excluding home occupations)~~ and neighborhood parks. Home occupation uses are excluded.

HS-A62

Regulate the location and operation of land uses to avoid or mitigate harmful or nuisance levels of noise to the following sensitive receptors: residentially designated land uses, hospitals, ~~and~~ nursing/convalescent homes,and similar board and/or care facilities, hotels and lodging, schools and day care centers,~~(excluding home occupations)~~ and neighborhood parks. Home occupation uses are excluded.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item.

Motion to 6 - Agricultural and Economic Development

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations in Section 6 - Agricultural and Economic Development, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F, with the following changes:

Page AG-43, Action ED-A6 – Modify the Action to include the following text:

Work to ensure that all County entities, including advisory committees, respond quickly and effectively to concerns raised by businesses regarding new or existing operations and/or planned expansions. Work with applicants to ensure project feasibility within the context of the goals and policies of the General Plan.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item.

Moved by Thomson, seconded by Provenza.

Vote to 6 - Agricultural and Economic Development

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations in Section 6 - Agricultural and Economic Development, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F, with the following changes:

Page AG-43, Action ED-A6 – Modify the Action to include the following text:

Work to ensure that all County entities, including advisory committees, respond quickly and effectively to concerns raised by businesses regarding new or existing operations and/or planned expansions. Work with applicants to ensure project feasibility within the context of the goals and policies of the General Plan.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item.

Motion to 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations in Section 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, with the exception of Action CO-A82, page CO-72 related to groundwater management ordinance, and with the following change:

Page CO-14, Policy CO1.17 – Modify as follows: Out-of-county mitigation easements in YoloCounty for the loss of open space, agriculture, or habitat in other jurisdictions, and flood easements in YoloCounty are ~~discouraged~~not acceptable unless the projects meet all of the following criteria:

Prior notification to YoloCounty;
Consistency with the goals and policies of the Yolo County General Plan, particularly as related to planned growth, infrastructure, and agricultural districts;
Secured water rights and infrastructure to economically maintain the proposed mitigation use;
Requirements that existing agricultural operations continue to be farmed for commercial gain;
Prohibitions on residential use;
Mandatory wildlife-friendly strategies and practices;
Compensation to YoloCounty for all lost direct and indirect revenue; and
Accommodation of recreational uses, such as hunting, fishing, bird-watching, hiking, etc.

Where proposed easements meet the above criteria, no further approval is needed. Where one or more criteria are not met, discretionary approval is required.
Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Moved by Thomson, seconded by Provenza.

Vote to 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations in Section 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, with the exception of Action CO-A82, page CO-72 related to groundwater management ordinance, and with the following change:

Page CO-14, Policy CO1.17 – Modify as follows: Out-of-county mitigation easements in YoloCounty for the loss of open space, agriculture, or habitat in other jurisdictions, and flood easements in YoloCounty are ~~discouraged~~not acceptable unless the projects meet all of the following criteria:

Prior notification to YoloCounty;
Consistency with the goals and policies of the Yolo County General Plan, particularly as related to planned growth, infrastructure, and agricultural districts;
Secured water rights and infrastructure to economically maintain the proposed mitigation use;
Requirements that existing agricultural operations continue to be farmed for commercial gain;
Prohibitions on residential use;
Mandatory wildlife-friendly strategies and practices;
Compensation to YoloCounty for all lost direct and indirect revenue; and
Accommodation of recreational uses, such as hunting, fishing, bird-watching, hiking, etc.

Where proposed easements meet the above criteria, no further approval is needed. Where one or more criteria are not met, discretionary approval is required.
Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. (Approved)

Motion to 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan for Action CO-A82, page CO-72 related to groundwater management ordinance. Moved by Thomson, seconded by Provenza.

Vote to 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 7 - Conservation and Open Space Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan for Action CO-A82, page CO-72 related to groundwater management ordinance. (Approved)

The Board of Supervisors recessed at 3:12 P.M. and reconvened at 3:25 P.M. Supervisors McGowan and Rexroad were absent. Vice-Chair Thomson presided. Supervisor McGowan arrived at 3:27 P.M. and Supervisor Rexroad arrived at 3:31 P.M.

Motion to 8 - Health and Safety Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 8 - Health and Safety Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F, with the following changes:

Page HS-63, under list of prominent health issues in Yolo County Include:

Mental health care access for children
Dental care for low-income children and adults
Access to medical specialties for under or uninsured residents
Drug and alcohol use
Obesity
Lack of transportation from rural areas
Lack of affordable housing
Lack of affordable childcare
Lack of transportation as a health access issue
Lack of organized after-school activities for teens
Lack of affordable health care for farm families, and agricultural workers, and undocumented workers

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Moved by Thomson, seconded by Rexroad.

Vote to 8 - Health and Safety Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 8 - Health and Safety Element, as presented in the June 10, 2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F, with the following changes:

Page HS-63, under list of prominent health issues in Yolo County Include:

Mental health care access for children
Dental care for low-income children and adults
Access to medical specialties for under or uninsured residents
Drug and alcohol use
Obesity
Lack of transportation from rural areas
Lack of affordable housing
Lack of affordable childcare
Lack of transportation as a health access issue
Lack of organized after-school activities for teens
Lack of affordable health care for farm families, and agricultural workers, and undocumented workers

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. (Approved)

Motion to 9 - Housing Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 8 - Housing Element, as presented in the June 10,2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item and submitted documents regarding her oral comments as well as a series of other documents. Moved by Rexroad, seconded by Thomson.

Vote to 9 - Housing Element

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendation in Section 8 - Housing Element, as presented in the June 10,2009 Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan, and Attachment F.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item and submitted documents regarding her oral comments as well as a series of other documents. (Approved)

Took the following actions regarding proposed revisions to the June 10, 2009, Final Draft 2030 Countywide General Plan:

A. Received presentation from staff on the proposed revisions to the June 10, 2009 Draft General Plan, including the final recommendations of the Panning Commission.

Motion to B. Minute Order No. 09-141: Accepted report entitled Draft General Plan Economic Evaluation, and directed staff to finalize the report and return to the Board in September 2009.

Moved by Thomson, seconded by Rexroad.

Vote to B. Minute Order No. 09-141: Accepted report entitled Draft General Plan Economic Evaluation, and directed staff to finalize the report and return to the Board in September 2009.

(Approved)

Motion to C. Minute Order No. 09-142: Passed motion of intent to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), including changes as indicated by Board input, for the 2030 Countywide General Plan, subject to preparation and review of the Final EIR, and preparation and review of appropriate Findings of Fact and other information for certification.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. Moved by Rexroad, seconded by Thomson.

Vote to C. Minute Order No. 09-142: Passed motion of intent to certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), including changes as indicated by Board input, for the 2030 Countywide General Plan, subject to preparation and review of the Final EIR, and preparation and review of appropriate Findings of Fact and other information for certification.

Brenda Cedarblade addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. (Approved)

Motion to D. Minute Order No. 09-143: Passed a motion of intent to adopt the 2030 Countywide General Plan consisting of the June 10, 2009 Final Draft, plus changes identified in Attachments F and G to the report, plus any additional changes directed by the Board of Supervisors consistent with the EIR, and subject to preparation and review of the information listed above in Item C, and a package of appropriate plan approval documents. Moved by Rexroad, seconded by Thomson.

Vote to D. Minute Order No. 09-143: Passed a motion of intent to adopt the 2030 Countywide General Plan consisting of the June 10, 2009 Final Draft, plus changes identified in Attachments F and G to the report, plus any additional changes directed by the Board of Supervisors consistent with the EIR, and subject to preparation and review of the information listed above in Item C, and a package of appropriate plan approval documents. (Approved)

E. Continued the public hearing to September 15, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. for final action.

CLOSED SESSION (ITEM 4.01)
(TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009 AT NOON)

The Board of Supervisors met in Closed Session at 12:00 P.M.

4.01 Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: Conaway Ranch, 45332 Country Road 25, Woodland, CA 95776
Agency negotiator: County Administrator
Negotiating parties: Conaway Preservation Group.

X Price X Terms of Payment

Public report of action taken in Closed Session.

The Board of Supervisors recessed at 1:05 P.M. There was no report from Closed Session.

ADJOURNMENT

Next Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for: August 4, 2009.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda was posted July 16, 2009 by 5:00 P.M. at the following places:

1. On the bulletin board at the east entrance of the Erwin W. Meier Administration Building, 625 Court Street, Woodland, California; and

2. On the bulletin board outside the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 206, in the Erwin W. Meier Administration Building, 625 Court Street, Woodland, California.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda will be posted no later than July 17, 2009 by 5:00 P.M. as follows:

3. On the Yolo County website: www.yolocounty.org.

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