Colusa County public meetings in 2022
31 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Colusa County Transportation Commission and Transit Agency will meet to discuss the first amendment to the 2022/23 Overall Work Plan. This amendment involves incorporating carryover funds from the previous fiscal year.
- Proposed First Amendment to the 22/23 Overall Work Plan (OWP) to include $39,500 in Rural Planning Assistance carryover funds
- Approval of minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. These changes would create a Small Residential Agricultural Parcel Overlay Zone to allow for the creation of small residential lots under specific conditions.
- Proposed creation of a Small Residential Agricultural Parcel Overlay Zone
- Proposed General Plan amendment to allow parcels smaller than the minimum size in Agricultural General and Agricultural Upland designations
- Proposed performance standards requiring homes to be at least 20 years old
- Proposed limit on small parcel size to the minimum needed for water, septic, and access
- Public hearing on CEQA exemption for the proposed zoning and plan amendments
Board of Supervisors
The Colusa County Board of Supervisors will meet to decide on several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney, as well as a gas pipeline franchise extension. The body will also discuss the S.B. 863 Detention and Treatment Facility project and the Sites Reservoir.
- Ordinance to extend the Central Valley Gas Storage LLC county-wide gas pipeline franchise for 20 years
- Purchase of one unmarked Sheriff's Office vehicle for $68,535.84
- Purchase of equipment to outfit three patrol vehicles for $36,559.43
- Purchase of three Motorola Radios for the District Attorney's MDIC for $15,101.08
- Application to administer the FARMER Program for FY 2022-23
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to recommend a Colusa County Code amendment. The proposal adds Article V to Chapter 5 (Building Code) to create an expedited permitting process and checklist for electric vehicle charging stations to comply with state law.
- Proposed amendment PD-22-28 to add Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Process to County Code
- Creation of a permitting checklist for electric vehicle charging station applicants
- Determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to recommend a zoning text amendment regarding hotel and motel definitions. The proposal aims to establish maximum stay limits to prevent guests from claiming tenant rights under state law.
- Proposed amendment to limit 'Hotel and Motel' stays to 6 days or less within a 30-day period
- Proposed new 'Hotel and Motel - Extended Stay' definition for stays up to 29 days within a 30-day period
- Proposed allowance of Extended Stay uses in C-1, C-2, C-H, and C-R zones via Minor Use Permit
- Proposed allowance of Extended Stay uses in MU zone via Use Permit
- Informational report on a minor expansion to Butte Creek Farms' RV Park (Use Permit #16-2-2)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to consider budget revisions and adopt final budgets for countywide operating funds, special revenue funds, and several special districts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regarding lot mergers.
- Public hearing to adopt FY 2022-23 Final Budgets for Countywide Operating, Special Revenue, Enterprise, and Special District funds
- Public hearing on an ordinance adding 'Section 5.40 Lot Mergers' to the County Code
- Contract award to Baldwin Contracting Company, Inc. (dba Knife River Construction) for road rehabilitation on Lonestar Road
- Adoption of plans for ADA improvements and a boat launch at East Park Reservoir
- Reappointment of Zoe Brandberger to the Stonyford-Indian Valley Cemetery District Board
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Colusa County Transportation Commission and Transit Agency are meeting to review reports and approve previous minutes. The primary action item is a request to extend the deadline for the annual Transportation Development Act audit.
- Authorization of a 90-day extension for the Transportation Development Act (TDA) fiscal and compliance audit pursuant to Public Utility Code Section 99245
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Colusa County Transit Agency and Transportation Commission are meeting to adopt final budgets for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The body will also discuss funding for bus replacements and a grant application for the Colusa Indian Community Council.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 Final Budget for the Transit Agency Fund: $2,276,653
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 Final Budget for Local Transportation, State Transit Assistance, and Local Transportation Planning Funds: $1,329,220
- Approval of State of Good Repair project list for FY 2022-23 using $35,168 in SB1 funds for bus replacements
- Discussion of support for Colusa Indian Community Council (CICC) Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan grant
- Resolution for the allocation and distribution of Local Transportation and State Transit Assistance Funds for FY 2022-2023
Board of Supervisors
The Colusa County Board of Supervisors will consider a Resolution of Intent for a Property Merger Ordinance and discuss airport access. The body is also deciding on various contract modifications and the continuance of a local drought emergency.
- Public hearing for adoption of an amended Williamson Act program for 2023
- Purchase of a Quantum LTO-7 Tape Drive for $3,753.75
- Resolution certifying the continuance of a local drought emergency
- Encroachment permits for a street dance in Arbuckle and a Walnut Festival Marathon in Colusa
- Proposed limited-term Road Superintendent position with a salary range of $5,218- $6,365
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee is meeting as the Airport Land Use Commission to determine if four specific projects align with the County’s Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. This includes a detailed review of a cannabis extraction facility at 2876 Niagara Avenue.
- Consistency review for Joel Gonzalez Extracts (ALUC #22-03) at 2876 Niagara Avenue
- Consistency review for XO Cannabis (ALUC #22-04)
- Consistency review for Patrick Barros (ALUC #22-05)
- Consistency review for RHF Partnership (ALUC #22-06)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a use permit for a residential expansion and a tentative parcel map. The body will also review and approve minutes from the June 1, 2022, meeting.
- Use Permit (PD-22-16) for Dennis Perry to build a 600 square foot metal storage building at 343 North San Francisco Street
- Tentative Parcel Map #PD-22-15 for Diane and Gary Evans
- Approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The body will also consider appointments to the Reclamation District No. 479 Board.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommended Budget totaling $134,996,357
- Purchase of 4 Sheriff patrol vehicles, 1 Animal Control pickup, and network equipment for new DHHS location
- Appointment of Derick Strain and Jim Wallace to the Reclamation District No. 479 Board
- Closed session regarding one matter of anticipated litigation
- Closed session for performance evaluation of the CAO
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Colusa County Transportation Commission and Transit Agency are meeting to approve preliminary budgets for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The body will also consider ratifying a support letter for a City of Williams grant application.
- Preliminary FY 2022/2023 budget of $1,329,220.00 for Local Transportation, State Transit Assistance, and Local Transportation Planning Funds
- Preliminary FY 2022/2023 budget of $2,276,653.00 for the Transit Agency Fund
- Ratification of a support letter for the City of Williams Active Transportation Program (ATP) application
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee is meeting as the Airport Land Use Commission to determine if two projects align with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The body will review a development agreement for Hunny Pot Farms, Inc. and the Rancho Colus Apartment project.
- Resolution for Hunny Pot Farms, Inc. project and Development Agreement at 2949 Niagara Avenue
- Resolution for Rancho Colus Apartment project consistency
- Review of FAA Part 77 hazard determinations for nine buildings at the Hunny Pot Farms site
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance for United Sign Systems. The request seeks to exceed standard height and size limits for a highway pylon sign at a commercial site in Arbuckle.
- Proposed 10-foot variance to the 55-foot height limit for a highway pylon sign
- Proposed 146-square-foot variance to the 100-square-foot sign face limit
- Project location: 1125 & 1135 Old Highway 99 West, Arbuckle
- Approval of minutes from the April 6, 2022, meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on several service modifications for behavioral health and human services. The agenda includes appointments to cemetery districts and a potential property purchase in closed session.
- Lease of a 2022 Ford Escape for Behavioral Health Services at $452.61 per month
- MOU with Arbuckle Park and Recreation District to maintain Memorial Park at 309 5th Street
- New salary range for Operations Supervisor ($4,128 - $6,776)
- Stipulation Agreement for Love's Travel Stop & Country Store at 100 Marguerite St. Williams
- Closed session regarding potential purchase of 620 Webster St., Colusa
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Transportation Commission and Transit Agency are meeting to approve several budget adjustments and finalize resolutions regarding public transit needs for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The body will also consider authorizing certifications for a solar project under the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program.
- Inter-Budget Adjustment No. 031 to increase revenue and appropriations for RSTP funds by $161,816
- Inter-Budget Adjustment No. 029 to increase budget by $796,818 for LTF 2020-21 carryover funds
- Inter-Budget Adjustment No. 037 for transit vehicle maintenance and expense accounts
- Resolution determining there are no unmet public transportation needs for Fiscal Year 2021/22
- Authorization for LCTOP certifications and agent forms for the Solar Project
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the continuance of a local drought emergency and an ordinance regarding the Sheriff's Department Military Equipment and Use Policy. The meeting also includes several contracts for behavioral health services and facility maintenance.
- Ordinance adding Section 4-14 to County Code regarding Sheriff's Department Military Equipment and Use Policy No. 709
- Resolution certifying continuance of local drought emergency
- Purchase of ultra-low freezer for Public Health vaccines for $10,191.20
- Contracts for painting and flooring at the Behavioral Health Building at 162 E. Carson Street
- Request for Bids for renovation of Cypress House at 282 10th Street, Williams, CA
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee, sitting as the Airport Land Use Commission, will review a proposed cannabis cultivation facility for consistency with the County’s Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The body will provide direction to staff on a resolution based on this determination.
- Consistency review of Hunny Pot Farms development at 2949 Niagara Avenue
- Proposed construction of 9 metal buildings totaling approximately 92,400 sq.ft.
- Review of building roof peaks penetrating the 50:1 imaginary surface for air navigation
- Approval of minutes from the March 7, 2022 regular session
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss updating job classifications for legal and behavioral health staff. The meeting includes decisions on public health contracts and a new military equipment policy for the Sheriff's Department.
- Ordinance adding Section 4-14 to Colusa County Code regarding Sheriff's Department Military Equipment and Use Policy 709
- Creation of a Legal Specialist I/II/III series with pay ranges from $3,063 to $4,791
- Addition of 4 Therapist I/II/III and 1 Mental Health Specialist positions to Behavioral Health Services
- Agreement with California Department of Public Health to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
- Resolution for recordation of Parcel Map # 19-1-1 for Larjer, Inc.
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Transportation Commission and Transit Agency will hold a public hearing on transit unmet needs and consider the FY 2022-23 Final Overall Work Plan. The body will also decide on the allocation of Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds and federal funding applications.
- Allocation of $161,816 in Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds: City of Williams ($40,454), City of Colusa ($45,308), and County of Colusa ($76,054)
- Public hearing to determine if there are reasonable unmet needs of the transit dependent population
- Resolution to apply for Federal Transportation Act Section 5311 funding estimated at $353,542 for 2022 and 2023
- Approval of FY 2021-22 Revenue and Appropriations Inter-Budget Adjustment No. 029
- Approval of FY 2022-23 Final Overall Work Plan (OWP)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The purpose of the session is to interview candidates for the Behavioral Health Director position.
- Closed session interviews for Behavioral Health Director
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Colusa County Transportation Commission and Transit Agency will review a draft work plan for FY 2022-23 and a fiscal audit for FY 2020/2021. The body is also deciding on the distribution of Local Transportation Funds carryover and a budget adjustment for the Transit Agency.
- Distribution of $796,818 in FY 2020/2021 Local Transportation Funds: $374,504 to County of Colusa, $223,109 to City of Colusa, and $199,205 to City of Williams
- Approval of FY 2020/2021 Annual Fiscal and Compliance Audit
- Acceptance of FY 2022-23 Draft Overall Work Plan (OWP) with $158,000 in Rural Planning Assistance
- Approval of FY 2021-22 Revenue and Appropriations Inter-Budget Adjustment No. 021
- Review of February 15, 2022 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission continued the public hearing regarding a use permit to expand an existing religious facility. Staff recommended delaying the decision until April 6, 2022, following the receipt of a petition and several letters of comment from the public.
- Use Permit (PD-21-34) for Grimes Community Church expansion
- Proposed 1,181 square foot fellowship hall addition at 350 State Route 45
Board of Supervisors
The Colusa County Board of Supervisors will review the FY2021-22 mid-year budget and consider several administrative items, including appointments, grant agreements, and a potential termination of a shared maintenance agreement with the Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District. They will also discuss land use regulation amendments for smaller agricultural residential lots and the distribution of Bradley-Burns sales tax.
- Reappoint William Ash to Colusa Mosquito Abatement District (4-year term)
- Ratify Airport Rescue Grant Agreement with FAA (3-06-0048-023-2022)
- Authorize termination notice for Shared Maintenance Agreement C21-046 with Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District
- Review FY2021-22 County Budget at midyear and approve budget adjustments
- Discuss land use amendments for smaller agriculturally zoned residential lots
Airport Advisory Committee
The Colusa County Board of Supervisors and Airport Advisory Committee are holding a special joint meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel about existing litigation, County of Colusa v. City of Colusa, et al. (Case No. CV24579). The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment and administrative announcements.
- Closed session on existing litigation: County of Colusa v. City of Colusa, et al., Colusa County Superior Court Case No. CV24579
- Public comment period (15 minutes per issue, 5 minutes per speaker)
- Meeting held at Board Chambers, 546 Jay Street, Suite 108, Colusa, CA
Board of Supervisors
The Colusa County Board of Supervisors and Airport Advisory Committee are holding a special joint meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss existing litigation: County of Colusa v. City of Colusa, et al., case number CV24579. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment and meeting logistics.
- Closed session under Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) for existing litigation
- Litigation: County of Colusa v. City of Colusa, et al., Colusa County Superior Court Case CV24579
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Colusa County Transportation Commission and Transit Agency will meet to approve triennial performance audits conducted by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for the period ending June 30, 2020. The body will also hold elections for the 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Approval of Triennial Performance Audit for the Colusa County Transit Agency (period ending June 30, 2020)
- Approval of Triennial Performance Audit for the Colusa County Transportation Commission (period ending June 30, 2020)
- Election of 2022 Transportation Commission and Transit Agency Chair
- Election of 2022 Transportation Commission and Transit Agency Vice-Chair
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a use permit for the Grimes Community Church. The body will also receive an update on the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report and elect its 2022 leadership.
- Use Permit (PD-21-34) for a 1,181 square foot fellowship hall addition at 350 State Route 45
- Categorical Exemption from CEQA for the Grimes Community Church expansion
- Election of 2022 Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of the 2022 Planning Commission meeting schedule
- Update on the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Planning Commission
The Colusa County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a use permit for William Schwartz to expand a legal non-conforming use by connecting utility pedestals to four RVs at 4330 Old Highway 99 West, and a variance for Joe Cheney (Wilson) to reduce an accessory building side yard setback from 3 feet to 0 feet. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 1, 2021 meeting and hear public comments.
- Use Permit PD-21-27 for William Schwartz to allow utility connections to four RVs at 4330 Old Highway 99 West
- Variance for Joe Cheney (Wilson) to reduce accessory building side yard setback from 3 feet to 0 feet
- Approval of minutes from December 1, 2021 regular meeting
- Public comment period limited to 15 minutes per issue, 5 minutes per speaker
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to approve its 2022 meeting schedule. Sitting as the Airport Land Use Commission, the body will review conceptual plans to relocate Farinon Road to reduce aircraft and vehicular traffic conflicts and minimize airspace penetration near Runway 13.
- Approval of the 2022 Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule
- Presentation on conceptual plans for the relocation of Farinon Road
- Discussion on off-site airport access for Colusa Industrial Properties