Tuolumne County public meetings in 2022

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The December 28, 2022 meeting of the Fire Safety Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25th at 18440 Striker Court.

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting for December 21, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2023.

Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee

The Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Supervisors Planning Committee

The Board of Supervisors Planning Committee meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Solid Waste Committee

The Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee met to address Assembly Bill 361. The body voted to adopt Resolution 2022-06 to allow for remote meetings during a declared emergency.

• Adoption of Resolution 2022-06 regarding remote meetings pursuant to AB361

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Tuolumne County Local Agency Formation Commission meeting scheduled for December 12, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2023.

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for December 8, 2022, has been cancelled.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Commission on Homelessness will review reports on the county's homeless services system and priority projects. The meeting includes a presentation on veterans services and homelessness, as well as reports from local service providers.

• Presentation and discussion on Tuolumne County Veterans Services & Homelessness
• Report on the Homeless Services System of Care and Governor Newsom's recommended best practices
• Service provider reports on organizational work and needs
• Round table discussion among Commission members

Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting. Members discussed facility project updates and an upcoming Field of Honor event at Standard Park. The Veterans Service Officer reported on PACT Act claims and a new VSR position in the budget.

• Approved September 1, 2021 minutes

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will discuss its membership and goals for 2023. The body will also discuss requesting legislation to account for wildfire emissions within climate action plans.

• Approval of November 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• USFS updates regarding the Travel Management Plan
• TUD updates
• Discussion and approval of Committee Make-up and goals for 2023
• Discussion of legislation regarding wildfire emissions in climate action plans

The committee approved the minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting. Members received updates from the USFS and TUD and discussed the Hazardous Vegetation Management Ordinance. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the September 7, 2022 meeting

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The board approved its annual goals for January through July 2023 and adopted a new member self-evaluation survey tool. A proposal to change regular meeting times to 6 pm – 8 pm was denied. The board also established a two-year meeting calendar with specific date changes for July 2023 and 2024.

• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Accepted annual goals for January-July 2023 (8-1)
• Denied proposal to change meeting times to 6 pm – 8 pm (4-4)
• Approved board self-evaluation survey tool (8-1)
• Approved two-year meeting calendar with July date changes (9-0)
• Created Ad Hoc committee for 'Hiding in Plain Sight' film screening

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for December 5, 2022, has been cancelled.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The scheduled meeting for November 23, 2022, has been cancelled. A special meeting was scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2022.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the PG&E hazard tree removal process and receive an update on residents covered by the California Fair Plan. Members are scheduled to approve goals for 2023 and determine the schedule for future meetings. The meeting includes updates on wildfire mitigation programs and evacuation studies.

• PG&E Hazard Tree Removal Process presentation
• Update on Tuolumne County residents covered under California Fair Plan
• Approval of 2023 committee goals
• OES updates on CA Wildfire Mitigation Program
• Discussion of December public meetings on Evacuation Needs Study

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to provide a letter of support for the Tuolumne Utilities District's (TUD) grant application to the U.S. Forest Service. The committee also reviewed a presentation on evacuation needs and communication strategies funded by a TCTC grant.

• Approved recommendation for a letter of support to TUD for U.S. Forest Service grant (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from 8.24.2022 with modifications (All in favor)

Board of Supervisors Planning Committee

The Board of Supervisors Planning Committee is meeting via Zoom to review a grant application update and authorize continued remote meetings. The body will also consider minutes from a previous July meeting.

• Resolution PC2022-004 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from November 17, 2022, to December 16, 2022
• REAP 2.0 Grant Application Update
• Consideration of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee for November 16, 2022, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Tuolumne County Local Agency Formation Commission meeting scheduled for November 14, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Committee on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to review committee reports and discuss goals and strategy. The body will also hear from the Tuolumne County Health Officer and discuss the possibility of returning to in-person meetings.

• Guest presentation by Health Officer Kim Freeman
• Discussion on COA goals and strategy regarding transportation, education, and governance
• Review of Commission membership status and nominating committee
• Discussion on whether to hold in-person meetings

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming Housing Element Update and the November 10 Housing Collaborative Meeting. The body is also reviewing the status of a Housing Development Specialist recruitment and a grant application.

• Resolution HPC2022-0010 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from November 10, 2022, to December 8, 2022
• REAP 2.0 Grant Application update
• Status report on Housing Development Specialist recruiting process
• Presentation on the upcoming Housing Element Update
• Discussion on the November 10, 2022, Housing Collaborative Meeting

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness will review California Department of Social Services funding and county housing programs. The body will also receive updates on Homelessness Awareness Month activities and reports from local service providers.

• Presentation on California Department of Social Services funding and county housing/homelessness programs
• Updates on Homelessness Awareness Month events and activities
• Service provider reports on organizational needs and work
• Round table discussion among Commission members

The Commission approved the October 13, 2022, meeting minutes. Members received a presentation on California Department of Social Services funding streams and discussed the 'Housing First' approach to homelessness. No new policies were voted upon during the meeting.

• Approved October 13, 2022, meeting minutes

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for November 9, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 14.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for November 7, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee is meeting to receive updates from partner agencies and review staff reports. The body will discuss a proposal for a 90-day extension of emergency regulation 749.13 regarding the incidental take of southern California steelhead.

• Updates from USFS and TUD
• Proposed 90-day extension of emergency regulation 749.13, Title 14, California Code of Regulations (southern California steelhead)

The provided text contains the agenda for the Natural Resource Committee meeting but does not record the outcomes, votes, or decisions made during the session.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The board will discuss the Mental Health Plan (MHP) contract and the External Quality Review Organization report. Members will also propose goals for the board and consider creating a public events committee for 2023.

• Review of the External Quality Review Organization Report FY21-22
• Discussion of State Performance Section 1 of the Mental Health Plan (MHP) contract
• Proposal of goals for the Behavioral Health Advisory Board
• Proposed creation of a Public Events Ad Hoc Committee for 2023
• Determination of whether the December 7, 2022 meeting will be in-person or virtual

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the October 2022 meeting minutes and determined that the December 7, 2022, meeting will be held via virtual attendance only. The board also discussed clinician vacancy rates and the development of a new orientation training process.

• Approved virtual-only attendance for Dec 7, 2022 meeting (8-1)
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0-1)

Water Policy Advisory Committee

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will review minutes from April 28, 2022, and hear staff reports and recommendations.

• Approval of April 28, 2022 minutes
• Staff reports and recommendations

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss wildfire risk models and local insurance coverage. The session includes presentations on PG&E's tree removal process and OES updates regarding grants and wildfire mitigation programs. Members will also begin setting goals for 2023.

• PG&E presentation on Hazard Tree Removal Process
• Update on Tuolumne County residents covered under California Fair Plan
• OES updates on grants and CA Wildfire Mitigation Program
• Review of Best Practices for Analyzing and Mitigating Wildfire Impacts of Development Projects Under the CEQA
• Goal setting for 2023

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to provide a letter of support for the Tuolumne Utilities District's (TUD) grant application to the U.S. Forest Service. The committee also reviewed a grant-funded evacuation needs assessment and communication strategies presentation.

• Approved recommendation for a letter of support to TUD for USFS grant application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 8.24.2022 with modifications (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Planning Committee

The Board of Supervisors Planning Committee meeting scheduled for October 20, 2022, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 19, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2022.

Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for October 17, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The special meeting scheduled for October 14, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness discussed updates to the Safe Stay Shelter Community and Permanent Supportive Housing. The body also considered plans for a Homelessness Awareness Month campaign and heard reports from local service providers.

• Discussion of Safe Stay Shelter Community updates and the need for a new RFP for site operators due to high costs
• Presentation and discussion on Housing First guidelines
• Discussion on Permanent Supportive Housing and future funding opportunities
• Formation of an Ad Hoc work group for November Homelessness Awareness Month
• Reports from service providers including Lighthouse Ministries and Resiliency Village

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness unanimously approved plans for Homelessness Awareness Month, including a resolution for the Board of Supervisors, a social media campaign, and volunteer events. The committee also received updates on the Safe Stay Shelter Community project, with staff identifying costs and preparing an RFP for site management. No substantive decisions were made on shelter funding or operations.

• Approved Homelessness Awareness Ad Hoc plans and submission to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2022 meeting (7-0-2 abstentions)

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss housing-related policies for the Title 17 Project. The committee is also addressing administrative matters regarding remote meeting authorizations.

• Discussion of housing-related policies for the Title 17 Project
• Resolution HPC2022-009 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from October 13, 2022, to November 10, 2022

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for October 12, 2022, has been cancelled.

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Local Agency Formation Commission is reviewing a proposal to consolidate the Tuolumne Sanitary District, Tuolumne Parks and Recreation District, and the County-managed Tuolumne Lighting District into one entity. The body is also addressing administrative appointments and remote meeting authorizations.

• Proposed consolidation of three special districts into the Tuolumne Community Services District
• Resolution LAFCO2022-004 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from October 10 to November 9, 2022
• Reappointment of Steve Arreguin as General Public Representative through May 2026
• Presentation on LAFCO procedures, roles and responsibilities by Michael G. Colantuono

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet virtually to discuss board bylaws, site visit plans, and an annual report. The meeting includes a presentation by Dr. Brock Kolby on mental health treatment facilities and a review of a new board member application.

• Presentation by Dr. Brock Kolby on Mental Health Treatment Facilities
• Review of Jenn Salazar's application for board membership
• Discussion on whether the November 2, 2022 meeting will be in-person or virtual
• Director's report on Care Court - SB1338
• Review of the CBHPC 2022 Data Notebook

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the 2022 Data Notebook for submission to the California Behavioral Health Planning Council (CBHPC) and moved Jenn Salazar's reappointment forward to the Board of Supervisors. The board also voted to make the November 2, 2022 meeting available virtually only per AB 361. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were tabled.

• Approved 2022 Data Notebook for submission to CBHPC (9-0)
• Moved Jenn Salazar's reappointment to Board of Supervisors (9-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting as virtual-only per AB 361 (7-1)
• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes with correction (7-0, 2 abstentions)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will meet to review minutes from September 7, 2022, and receive updates from the USFS and TUD. The meeting includes a public forum and staff reports.

• Approval of September 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• USFS updates
• TUD updates

The Natural Resource Committee met on September 6, 2022, and approved minutes from the previous meeting. The main discussion focused on a potential consolidation of the Natural Resources and Water Policy committees, with no decision made. The committee also heard a presentation from TUD on a Wildfire Defense Grant application and discussed livestock fencing on public lands.

• Approved minutes from August 3, 2022 meeting (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is meeting via Zoom to consider a conditional use permit for a residential project. The body will also address administrative resolutions regarding remote meetings and receive committee reports.

• Public hearing for CUPH21-003: Single Family Dwelling, ADU, shed, and fence at 10269 Donovan Street
• Resolution HPRC2022-002 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from October 3 to November 4, 2022
• Reports from the Demolition Review, Grant, and Preserve America committees

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will receive updates on the TCTC Evacuation Planning Grant and capacity strategies. The body will also consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for a letter of support regarding TUD’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant application to the U.S. Forest Service.

• TCTC Evacuation Planning Grant progress and capacity strategies
• TUD’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant application to the U.S. Forest Service
• Introduction of new Wildfire Communications and Outreach Analyst within OES

The committee approved the August 24, 2022 minutes unanimously. Staff reported on a California Wildfire Mitigation Program home hardening grant pilot project for which an application is being prepared, and discussed new state fire safe regulations that may require changes to county codes. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2022.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The primary focus is the FY 2022-2027 MHSA Innovations Plan regarding Family Ties - Youth & Family Wellness.

• Public hearing: FY 2022-2027 MHSA Innovations Plan (Family Ties - Youth & Family Wellness)

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2027 MHSA Innovations Plan, 'Family Ties – Youth & Family Wellness.' No vote was taken; the hearing was for public input only. The plan aims to reduce youth return-to-treatment rates by engaging families through non-traditional therapies and community events.

• Held public hearing on FY 2022-2027 MHSA Innovations Plan (no vote taken)
• Incorporated AB 361 Findings Resolution for virtual meetings through Oct. 6, 2022

Board of Supervisors Planning Committee

The Board of Supervisors Planning Committee meeting scheduled for September 15, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2022.

Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee

The Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for September 19, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for September 14 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 12.

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Tuolumne County Local Agency Formation Commission meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022, was cancelled.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is holding public hearings for three projects in Jamestown. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings through October 12, 2022.

• CUPH22-002: 26 x 40-foot metal shade canopy at 18255 Smoke Street
• RZ21-013, SDP21-007, and CUPH21-002: Gas station expansion and rezoning at 18211 and 18223 Main Street
• CUPH21-003: Single family dwelling, ADU, shed, and fence at 10269 Donovan Street
• Resolution HPRC2022-001: Authorizing remote teleconference meetings from September 12 to October 12, 2022

Committee on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss strategic goals and the possibility of returning to in-person meetings. The body will also consider a resolution to allow the next meeting to be held via Zoom.

• Guest speaker Kim Freeman from Tuolumne County Public Health
• Discussion on COA goals for Community Relations, Transportation, Education, Legislative, and Governance
• Review of Commission Membership Status
• Resolution for holding the next COA meeting on Zoom

The Tuolumne County Commission on Aging met via Zoom and approved the July 11 minutes unanimously. Members discussed the upcoming Age Friendly resolution to be presented to the Board of Supervisors on August 16, which would make Tuolumne the first rural U.S. county to join the WHO global network. A resolution on teleconferencing for the next 30 days was passed unanimously by the nine commissioners present. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (one abstention)
• Passed resolution on teleconferencing for next 30 days (9-0)

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness will discuss updates regarding the Safe Stay Shelter Community and permanent supportive housing. The body will also consider approving meeting dates for the remainder of 2022 and the formation of an Ad Hoc committee for Homeless Awareness month.

• Updates and discussion on Safe Stay Shelter Community
• Discussion on Permanent Supportive Housing
• Formation of Ad Hoc committee for November Homeless Awareness month
• Proposed meeting dates: Oct 13, Nov 10, and Dec 8
• Service provider reports on organizational needs

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness approved remaining 2022 meeting dates (Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8) and discussed updates on the Safe Stay Shelter Community, including a re-shaped RFP for site operators due to high costs. Commissioners also discussed permanent supportive housing and formed an ad hoc committee for November Homelessness Awareness Month. No votes were taken on shelter or housing items.

• Approved meeting dates: Oct 13 @ 9 AM, Nov 10 @ 5:30 PM, Dec 8 @ 9 AM (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2022 minutes with excused absence modifications (unanimous)
• Formed ad hoc committee for November Homelessness Awareness Month campaign

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss housing-related policies for the Title 17 Project. The committee will also review its 2022 work plan and an update on builder and contractor outreach.

• Discussion of Title 17 Project building height and density bonuses for additional open space
• Update on Ad Hoc Committee survey and outreach to builders, contractors, and engineers
• Adoption of Resolution HPC2022-008 to authorize remote teleconference meetings through October 13, 2022
• Update of the Housing Policy Committee 2022 Work Plan

The committee approved Resolution HPC2022-007 authorizing remote teleconference meetings through September 8, 2022, and approved the July 14, 2022 minutes with amendments (6-0-0-1). Members discussed a potential REAP 2.0 grant application and received a report on the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association Summer Institute. No final decisions were made on the grant or other new items.

• Approved Resolution HPC2022-007 authorizing remote teleconference meetings (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2022 with amendments (6-0-0-1)

Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee

The committee discussed maintenance and repair statuses for the Sonora and Tuolumne Memorial Halls. Members also reviewed updates regarding the Veterans Service Office and potential monument projects.

• Facility updates for Sonora Hall including HVAC unit delivery and a second AED installation
• Tuolumne Hall projects including a drainage project, air conditioning bids, and termite repairs
• Discussion on renaming a portion of Fir Drive adjacent to Tuolumne Memorial Hall
• Review of the Twain Harte Memorial project regarding CEQA compliance and funding
• Discussion regarding the County leasing the entire Tuolumne Hall to veterans

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The board will discuss the data notebook and the recruitment and vetting of new members. The body will also determine if the October 5, 2022, meeting will be held in-person or virtually.

• Review of pending applicants: William Olmstead, Alejandro Abarca, and Estrella Torres
• Reappointment review for members Sherry Bradley, Jenn Salazar, and Marjorie Langdon
• Discussion of Care Court SB1338 legislative updates
• Review of the recruitment plan and vetting best practices
• Discussion on speaking to the Board of Supervisors

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board voted to make the October 5, 2022 meeting available only via virtual attendance, not in-person. The board also moved to forward reappointment applications for Marjorie Langdon and Sherry Bradley to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting was adjourned early at 5:50 pm due to loss of quorum, with remaining items tabled to October.

• Approved virtual-only attendance for the October 5, 2022 meeting per AB 361 (7-0).
• Approved the August 7, 2022 meeting minutes with a date correction (6-0-1).
• Moved Marjorie Langdon and Sherry Bradley's reappointment applications to the Board of Supervisors (7-0-1).
• Decided to form an Application Review and Interview Committee Ad Hoc for three pending applicants.
• Agreed to shift from monthly to quarterly presentations to the Board of Supervisors, starting November 2022.
• Tabled all remaining agenda items due to loss of quorum at 5:50 pm.

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resource Committee will receive updates from partner agencies and discuss two specific items. The body is considering the consolidation of the Natural Resource and Water Policy Committee.

• Updates from USFS and TUD
• Discussion on livestock fencing on public lands
• Discussion on consolidation of Natural Resource and Water Policy Committee
• Approval of August 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Natural Resources Committee reviewed a federal barred owl management strategy and discussed comments on the county's Climate Action Plan. No binding decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of July 6, 2022 meeting (motion passed, one abstention)
• Discussed drafting a comment letter on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's barred owl management strategy
• Discussed suggested comments on the Climate Action Plan for the upcoming planning commission meeting

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is meeting to review a proposed 10-year extension of the Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. waste transfer station franchise agreement. The body is also considering a resolution to continue allowing remote meetings through September 30, 2022.

• Consideration of a 10-year extension for the Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. waste transfer station franchise agreement
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-07 to re-authorize remote meetings pursuant to AB361
• Review of minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee is discussing the impact of the 2021 State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations on Tuolumne County ordinance codes. The body is also reviewing a pilot project grant for home hardening through the California Wildfire Mitigation Program.

• California Wildfire Mitigation Program Home Hardening grant pilot project
• Comparison of 2021 State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations vs. Tuolumne County Ordinance Code Title 11
• Review of state definitions for 'Defensible Space', 'Driveway', and 'Road'
• Discussion on mandatory field inspections for building permits and parcel maps
• Updates from Communication and Education Outreach, Governance, and Emergency Planning workgroups

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee voted 7-2 to approve changes to the Draft Hazardous Vegetation Management ordinance, including removal of Section A and the Williamson Act reference, and will forward the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The committee also heard a presentation on California's new ember-resistant Zone 0 defensible space requirement (AB 3074) but took no action. Minutes from June 22, 2022 were approved unanimously with two abstentions.

• Approved changes to Draft Hazardous Vegetation Management ordinance (7-2), forwarded to Board of Supervisors
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2022 (all in favor, 2 abstentions)

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Commission discussed the development of a managed pallet shelter community and progress on a Navigation Center. Staff provided updates on various funding sources, including state grant programs for emergency housing.

• Navigation Center Community Block Development Grant application submission in August
• Feasibility study determination regarding Navigation Center funding by end of December 2022
• Pallet Shelter Community plan presentation to the Board of Supervisors in August
• Review of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) and HHAP3 funding sources

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness met on August 18, 2022, and approved the July 14, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission discussed the recent realignment approved by the Board of Supervisors, including membership changes, and heard a staff report on the Safe Stay Shelter Community approved for a Jamestown site. No formal decisions were made on the shelter or other substantive items; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)
• Discussed realignment of commission membership, including Tom Crosby's resignation and new appointment
• Discussed potential evening meeting times and hybrid options, no formal vote taken
• Discussed standing agenda items, including service provider presentations and grant coordination
• Heard staff report on Safe Stay Shelter Community at Jamestown site

Housing Loan Review Committee

The committee will discuss potential changes to First Time Homebuyer Program guidelines regarding down payment requirements. Members will also consider a due date extension for a rehabilitation loan at 13111 Boitano Road.

• Review of HCD revisions to the First Time Home Buyer Program Guidelines
• Extension of due date for housing rehabilitation loan at 13111 Boitano Road, Groveland, CA 95321
• Resolution HLRC2022-003 authorizing remote teleconference meetings through September 21, 2022

Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for August 15, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 19, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The scheduled meeting for August 11, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The committee will review its 2022 Work Plan and discuss potential applications for the Regional Action Planning Grant 2.0. Members will also receive an update on existing REAP grant tasks and a presentation regarding a national housing institute.

• Final review and adoption of the Housing Policy Committee 2022 Work Plan
• Discussion on potential application for the Regional Action Planning Grant 2.0
• Update on tasks identified in existing REAP grant
• Presentation by Rachel Bell on the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association Summer Institute

The Tuolumne County Housing Policy Committee voted to recommend the Board of Supervisors review and reduce the residential minimum lot size to 5,000 square feet, and to eliminate, pause, or rework the Inclusionary Ordinance. The committee also approved a resolution authorizing remote meetings, approved prior minutes, and tabled a zoning code update in favor of a written report.

• Approved Resolution HPC2022-006 authorizing remote teleconference meetings (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended BOS review and reduce residential minimum lot size to 5,000 sq ft (5-0)
• Recommended BOS eliminate, pause, or rework Inclusionary Ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled Title 17 Zoning Code Project status update, requested written report (4-0)

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is considering recommended approvals for a 10-year waste collection franchise agreement extension and a waste transfer station franchise agreement extension for Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. These recommendations would be sent to the Board of Supervisors for a September 6, 2022 meeting.

• Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. waste collection franchise agreement and 10-year extension
• Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. waste transfer station franchise agreement extension
• Resolution 2022-06 to re-authorize remote meetings pursuant to AB361
• Updates on treated wood waste
• Clarification on water, sewer, and trash rate adjustment index

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors of a 10-year extension of the Cal Sierra/Waste Management waste collection franchise agreement. A separate transfer station franchise agreement extension was discussed but tabled for a special meeting on August 31, 2022, pending further negotiations on seven specific areas. The committee also approved the July 13, 2022, meeting minutes and reauthorized remote meeting procedures under AB 361.

• Approved resolution reauthorizing remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2022, meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval to Board of Supervisors of Cal Sierra/Waste Management waste collection franchise agreement and 10-year extension (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for August 31, 2022, to consider Cal Sierra/Waste Management transfer station franchise agreement extension (5-0)

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Tuolumne County Local Agency Formation Commission meeting scheduled for August 8, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2022.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board is meeting to discuss goals and an annual report for July 2022-June 2023. The board will also review a new member application and determine if the September 7, 2022 meeting will be in-person or virtual.

• Review of new member application for William Olmstead
• Discussion of BH Advisory Board goals and annual report for July 2022-June 2023
• Discussion on website page requirements for the board
• Review of public speaker plan for July 2022-June 2024
• MHSA Innovations Report presentation by Jenn Guhl

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board voted to make its September 7, 2022 meeting virtual-only under AB 361, and tabled several agenda items (goals, annual report, website requests) until that meeting. The board also discussed advocacy for the Behavioral Health Department, including forming an ad hoc committee to speak to the Board of Supervisors, and postponed a decision on adding a Transitional Age Youth category to board composition pending more information.

• Approved virtual-only September 7, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Approved July 6, 2022 minutes (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Tabled new business items A, B, C and agenda suggestions until September (10-0)
• Formed ad hoc committee to advocate to Board of Supervisors
• Postponed decision on Transitional Age Youth category
• Withdrew motion to recommend Transitional Age Youth category

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resource Committee is meeting to receive updates from partner agencies and review staff reports. The body will discuss recommendations for a comment letter regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Barred Owl Management Strategy and review suggested comments for a Climate Action Plan.

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Barred Owl Management Strategy draft Environmental Impact Statement
• Climate Action Plan suggested comments
• USFS and TUD partner agency updates

The Natural Resource Committee approved the May 4, 2022 minutes, adding a comment that the committee does not support the Climate Action Plan as it stands. The meeting included updates from USFS on the SERAL project and from TUD on water negotiations, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved May 4, 2022 minutes with added climate action non-support comment (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for August 1, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Water Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Policy Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Governor's Proclamation and drought well permitting requirements. The committee will also review SB 1383 water codes and discuss the future makeup of the committee.

• Governor's Proclamation and Drought Well Permitting Requirements
• SB 1383 water codes
• Discussion of committee make-up

The committee approved the January 22, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed water agency versus advisory roles, heard staff reports on a state grant and county water updates, and noted the upcoming joint town hall on PG&E water rights acquisition. Several discussion items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved January 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion on Governor's drought well permitting requirements
• Postponed discussion on SB 1383 water codes
• Postponed discussion on committee make-up

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The committee will review changes to the Draft Hazardous Vegetation Management document. A Cal Fire representative will present information regarding Assembly Bill 3074 and a new ember-resistant zone requirement.

• Amendment of Draft Hazardous Vegetation Management
• Cal Fire presentation on Assembly Bill 3074 (Zone 0 requirements)
• Communication and Education Outreach workgroup update
• Governance workgroup update
• Emergency Planning workgroup update

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved changes to the Draft Hazardous Vegetation Management ordinance as directed by the Board of Supervisors, with a 7-2 vote. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for a first reading on August 2, 2022. The committee also heard a presentation on new state defensible space requirements (Zone 0) but took no action.

• Approved changes to the Draft Hazardous Vegetation Management ordinance (7-2)
• Forwarded ordinance language recommendation to Board of Supervisors for August 2 first reading
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2022 meeting (all in favor, 2 abstentions)

Board of Supervisors Planning Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Planning Committee will meet via Zoom only, with the main action being adoption of Resolution PC2022-003 to authorize remote teleconference meetings for July 21 to August 20, 2022, citing the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency. The committee will also receive an update on the Title 17 Zoning Code Project and hear staff and member reports. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda, and written comments may be submitted by email or mail.

• Resolution PC2022-003 authorizing remote teleconference meetings through August 20, 2022
• Update on the Title 17 Zoning Code Project
• Public forum for items not on the agenda (15-minute limit)
• Staff and committee member reports (no action taken)

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee on July 20, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2022, via Zoom.

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The committee will review updates on the Title 17 Zoning Code Project and the Inclusionary Ordinance. Members will also discuss priorities for a newly created Housing Development Specialist position.

• Inclusionary Ordinance - Ad Hoc Committee for Special Project
• Amended draft 2022 Workplan for the BOS Housing Policy Committee
• Title 17 Zoning Code Project status update
• Discussion on priorities for the Housing Development Specialist position

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Commission will discuss mental health issues among the unsheltered through a panel discussion. Staff reports include updates on the Navigation Center, resources database design, and pallet shelter community projects.

• Panel Discussion: Mental Health Issues and the Unsimate
• Update on Navigation Center
• Update on Resources Database Design
• Update on Linking Clients w/Support Services
• Update on Pallet Shelter Community

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is reviewing a proposed 3.9% rate adjustment for Cal Sierra/Waste Management scheduled for January 1, 2023. This fixed increase would replace the standard Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for that year. The committee is also discussing franchise agreement extensions and service updates.

• Proposed 3.9% rate adjustment in lieu of CPI index change
• Cal Sierra/Waste Management franchise collection agreement term extension
• Increase in County building and facility waste services from $82,000 to $148,000 annually
• Up to $30,000 annual cost for state-required outreach and education

The committee voted 3-0 to approve the Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. franchise collection agreement and a 10-year term extension, which will go to the Board of Supervisors for final approval on August 16, 2022. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting and adopted a resolution to allow remote meetings under AB361. No vote was taken on the proposed Water, Sewer, and Trash (WST) rate adjustment index, which remains under discussion.

• Approved Cal Sierra/Waste Management franchise agreement and 10-year term extension (3-0)
• Approved resolution 2022-03 allowing remote meetings under AB361 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Local Agency Formation Commission is meeting to adopt its final budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The body is also considering updates to the Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence for the Groveland Community Services District.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 budget of $62,784
• Resolution No. 300 regarding 2022 Municipal Service Review for Groveland Community Services District
• Resolution No. 301 regarding 2022 Update of the Sphere of Influence for Groveland Community Services District
• Resolution LAFCO2022-003 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from July 11, 2022 to August 11, 2022

Committee on Aging

The Commission on Aging is reviewing its strategic goals across several areas including transportation, education, and community relations. The meeting also addresses commission membership status and the use of remote teleconferencing.

• Group discussion on COA Goals and Strategy (Community Relations, Transportation, Education, Legislative, Governance)
• Discussion regarding Commission Membership Status
• Resolution for holding meetings via Zoom/teleconferencing

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet virtually to conduct officer elections and approve board bylaws. The board will also consider the removal of a member due to unexcused absences and determine the format for the August 2022 meeting.

• Final action for approval of BHAB Bylaws
• Vote for the removal of member Constance Bone due to 5 unexcused absences
• Officer nominations and election of officers
• Determination of whether the August 3, 2022 meeting will be in-person or virtual
• Youth Recruitment Ad-Hoc Report

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board elected Mary Anne Schmidt as Chairperson, Sherry Bradley as Vice Chairperson, and Heather Farris as Secretary. The board approved the final draft of its bylaws for submission to County Counsel and the CAO's Office, and unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors remove Constance Bone due to five unexcused absences. The board also approved holding the August 3, 2022 meeting virtually only, per AB 361.

• Elected Mary Anne Schmidt as Chairperson, Sherry Bradley as Vice Chairperson, and Heather Farris as Secretary (9-0)
• Approved final draft of BHAB Bylaws for submission to County Counsel and CAO's Office (9-0)
• Recommended removal of Constance Bone from the Advisory Board due to 5 unexcused absences (9-0)
• Approved August 3, 2022 meeting to be held virtually only per AB 361 (9-0)
• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (8-0, 1 abstention)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resource Committee is meeting to receive partner agency updates and discuss a draft water quality certification for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project. This certification is required by the State Water Resources Control Board before the federal government can issue a project license to PG&E.

• Public comment period for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 1061) draft water quality certification
• Updates from the USFS and TUD
• Approval of June 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Natural Resources Committee approved the minutes from its May 4, 2022 meeting. Members heard updates from the U.S. Forest Service on bark beetle activity and discussed the draft Tuolumne County Climate Action Plan, with public comments requesting clarifications on off-road vehicle definitions, cost analysis, and clean energy timelines. No formal action was taken on the climate plan.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing homeowner fire insurance issues through a TCAR survey and discussing a comment letter regarding the California FAIR Plan. Members will also consider moving meetings to a virtual format and reviewing updates on hazardous vegetation management.

• TCAR presentation on homeowners fire insurance survey
• Recommendation of a comment letter regarding the California FAIR Plan investigatory hearing
• Proposal to move committee meetings to a temporary virtual format
• Proposed language changes for the Draft Hazardous Vegetation Management Ordinance

The committee approved the minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting. They heard a presentation from TuCARE on the Community Wildfire Protection Fund and discussed the draft hazardous vegetation management ordinance, with public comment raising concerns about the 30-foot clearance requirement. No substantive decisions were made on these items; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed draft hazardous vegetation management ordinance (no action)
• Heard TuCARE presentation on Community Wildfire Protection Fund (no action)

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness Standing Housing Committee is meeting to develop work plans for affordable housing opportunities, permitting policies, and shelter coordination. The body will also discuss the availability of affordable housing and a memo regarding the Governor's budget revisions.

• Development of Affordable Housing Opportunities Work Plan
• Development of Housing Planning and Permitting Policies Review Work Plan
• Development of Shelter and Housing Organizations Liaison and Coordinating Work Plan
• Discussion on the Standing Housing Committee's Scale of Effort
• Review of Governor's 2022-23 May Revision budget memo

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss several new business items including a draft vegetation ordinance and a climate action plan. The body will also review rules regarding the Williamson Act and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on protected land.

• Draft Vegetation Ordinance
• Climate Action Plan
• Community Wildfire Protection Fund
• Resolution 106-04 regarding Rule 4.3.e and Williamson Act contracts
• ADUs on Williamson Act Land

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Tuolumne County Local Agency Formation Commission meeting scheduled for June 13, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2022.

Committee on Aging

The Commission is reviewing its membership status and the possibility of returning to in-person meetings. The agenda includes updates on Blue Zones, senior homelessness, and various committee reports.

• Resolution for holding next COA meeting by remote communication
• Blue Zones and Senior Homelessness updates
• Discussion regarding the reopening of the Senior Center

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Commission is reviewing the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program and its proposed draft plan. Members are also discussing updates regarding a Navigation Center, resource databases, and strategic planning for homeless services.

• Consideration of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program and Proposed Draft PLHA Plan
• Request for approval to send a Letter of Support for Chicken Rancheria/Resiliency Village Partnership
• Discussion regarding the 2022 Point-in-Time County Overview
• Update on Navigation Center application through CDBG

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss housing strategies and administrative updates. The session includes a presentation on the draft Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan for the City of Sonora and Tuolumne County.

• Draft Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan for City of Sonora and County of Tuolumne
• Inclusionary Ordinance ad hoc committee discussion
• Resolution HPC2022-005 to authorize remote teleconference meetings through July 14, 2022
• Title 17 Zoning Code Project status update
• Amended draft 2022 Workplan for the BOS Housing Policy Committee

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is meeting to discuss franchise agreements and term extensions for Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. The body will also consider a resolution to re-authorize remote meetings and discuss treated wood waste.

• Consideration of Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. franchise agreements for collection and transfer station and term extension amendments
• Discussion and possible action on treated wood waste
• Consideration of Resolution 2022-03 to re-authorize remote meetings pursuant to AB361
• Approval of May 11, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee discussed the Cal Sierra/Waste Management franchise agreements, including a proposed 3.9% rate increase in lieu of the annual CPI adjustment, a change to a trash-specific CPI index, and updates to address priority issues. No formal votes were taken on these items; the committee expressed support for the 3.9% increase and requested more information on the CPI change. The committee also discussed treated wood waste disposal and approved the minutes of the May 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 allowing remote meetings under AB361 (4-0)
• Discussed 3.9% rate increase in lieu of CPI; no vote
• Discussed changing CPI index; no vote
• Discussed treated wood waste disposal; no action

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee is meeting to review the Tuolumne County Climate Action Plan and determine recommendations for submission. The session also includes updates from partner agencies and staff reports.

• Review of Tuolumne County Climate Action Plan
• USFS partner agency updates
• Approval of May 4, 2022 meeting minutes

The Natural Resources Committee approved the minutes from its March 2, 2022 meeting. Members heard updates from the Prescribed Burn Association and USFS on forest health and wildfire resilience efforts, including funding for prescribed burns and a $56 million landscape project. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for June 6, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2022-2023 MHSA Annual Update. The board is also deciding on membership appointments and whether to support opting out of Laura’s Law (AB 1421).

• Public hearing: Draft MHSA Annual Update FY 2022-2023
• Possible action to opt out of Laura’s Law (AB 1421) implementation
• Re-appointment recommendations for Cynthia Halman and Elizabeth Marum
• Acceptance of resignations from Penny Ablin and Jennifer Pastorini
• Review of draft Bylaws for submission to the Board of Supervisors

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board voted to recommend the Board of Supervisors opt out of implementing Laura's Law (AB 1421) for assisted outpatient treatment, citing capacity and resource concerns. The board also recommended reappointing Cynthia Halman and Elizabeth Marum, and accepting resignations from Penny Ablin and Jennifer Pastorini. The draft MHSA Annual Update for FY 2022-23 was presented in a public hearing with no public comments received. The board approved a motion to hold the July 6, 2022 meeting virtually only per AB 361.

• Recommended opting out of Laura's Law (AB 1421) (8-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended reappointment of Cynthia Halman and Elizabeth Marum to BHAB (11-0)
• Recommended accepting resignations of Penny Ablin and Jennifer Pastorini (11-0)
• Approved virtual-only attendance for July 6, 2022 meeting per AB 361 (10-0)
• Approved reordering of agenda items (11-0)
• Approved May 4, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (10-0, 1 abstention)
• Created Ad-Hoc Nomination Committee for officer elections
• Created Youth Recruitment Ad-Hoc Committee

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates from several working groups regarding communication, governance, and emergency planning. Members will also discuss recommendations for Board of Forestry and Fire Protection regulations.

• TuCare presentation on Community Wildfire Protection Fund (CWPF)
• Updates on Draft Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance
• Updates on Sirens/Outdoor audible alerts
• Discussion of Board of Forestry and Fire Protection revised Fire Safe Regulations proposal
• Presentation on Board of Forestry Defensible Space Regulations

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved a draft Hazardous Vegetation Management Ordinance, with changes, to be circulated through three public meetings before returning to the Board of Supervisors. The vote was 7-2. The committee discussed enforcement costs, legal authority, and public concerns about property owner impacts.

• Approved draft Hazardous Vegetation Management Ordinance with changes (7-2)
• Approved minutes for April 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public meetings: May 25, June 1, June 15

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness Standing Housing Committee is meeting to develop work plans for affordable housing, permitting policies, and shelter coordination. The body will also address a vacant Vice-Chair position and the availability of affordable housing.

• Adopting findings to authorize remote meetings pursuant to AB361
• Development of Affordable Housing Opportunities Work Plan
• Development of Housing Planning and Permitting Policies Review Work Plan
• Development of Shelter and Housing Organizations Liaison and Coordinating Work Plan
• Discussion and possible action on the availability of affordable housing

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resource and Planning Committees are holding a joint meeting to review a draft Climate Action Plan. Staff will present the plan and collect public feedback, though no formal action is requested from the committees on this item.

• Public workshop and presentation on the draft Climate Action Plan
• Resolution NR2022-01 to authorize remote teleconference meetings for the Natural Resources Committee
• Resolution PC2022-002 to authorize remote teleconference meetings for the Planning Committee from May 19, 2022, to June 19, 2022

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a non-competitive HOME Application for affordable housing gap financing. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings through June 15, 2022.

• Consideration of a HOME Application not to exceed $1,600,000 for the Hidden Meadow Terrace Affordable Housing Project
• Resolution HLRC2022-002 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from May 18, 2022, to June 15, 2022
• Discussion on returning to in-person meetings

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The committee will discuss the potential impacts of short-term rentals on local housing supply. Members will also consider returning to in-person meetings and revising the 2022 workplan.

• Discussion on potential Short-Term Rental impacts on local housing supply
• Resolution HPC2022-004 authorizing remote teleconference meetings through June 9, 2022
• Revision of the draft 2022 Workplan for the BOSHPC
• Ad Hoc Committee Reports regarding Inclusionary Ordinance and Builder/Contractor outreach
• Title 17 Zoning Code Project

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness will discuss the 2022 Point-in-Time Count and review a report on potential outdoor shelter sites. The body is also considering a motion to send the site selection report to County staff and dissolve the Outdoor Shelter Ad Hoc Committee.

• Presentation of Outdoor Shelter Site Selection Report
• Motion to send Outdoor Shelter Site Selection Report to County Staff
• Dissolution of Outdoor Shelter Ad Hoc Committee
• 2022 Point-in-Time Count Overview
• Review of Commission By-laws

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness approved sending the Outdoor Shelter Committee's site selection report to county staff for consideration, with a vote of 9 ayes, 1 no, and 2 abstentions. The committee recommended three top viable sites for outdoor shelters. The commission also approved the April 14, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections, and dissolved the Outdoor Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee after the report was sent.

• Approved sending Outdoor Shelter report to county staff (9-1-2)
• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Dissolved Outdoor Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee

Fire Safety and Community Resilience Citizen Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety and Community Resilience Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a draft Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance. The committee will determine if the draft should be recommended for presentation to the Board of Supervisors on May 17, 2022.

• Discussion and recommendation of Draft Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance
• Updates from Communication and Education Outreach workgroup
• Updates from Governance workgroup
• Updates from Emergency Planning workgroup

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved a special meeting on May 11 to review and approve a draft vegetation ordinance before the May 17 Board of Supervisors meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 23 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned early due to lack of quorum.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2022 (all in favor)
• Set special meeting May 11 to approve vegetation ordinance draft (all in favor)

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee is reviewing a draft ordinance to manage hazardous vegetation in unincorporated areas of the county. The committee will discuss the draft and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for their May 17, 2022 meeting.

• Draft Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance (Chapter 8.14) requiring removal of fire hazards
• Proposed 30-foot Reduced Fuel Zone clearance for property lines adjacent to dwellings
• Proposed 15-foot overhead and 10-foot edge clearance for roadways and driveways
• Updates from Communication and Education Outreach, Governance, and Emergency Planning workgroups

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved a motion to set a special meeting on May 11, 2022, to approve the draft Vegetation Ordinance before the May 17 Board of Supervisors meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 23, 2022 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m. due to lack of quorum, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for March 23, 2022 (all in favor)
• Approved setting special meeting May 11 to approve Vegetation Ordinance draft (all in favor)

Solid Waste Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the collection agreement and term extensions for Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. The body is also considering applications for an at-large public member and the authorization of remote meetings.

• Consideration of Cal Sierra/Waste Management Inc. collection agreement and term extension amendments
• Consideration of applications for an at-large public member of the Solid Waste Committee
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-03 to re-authorize remote meetings pursuant to AB361
• Report on Clean CA Coupon Event for waste disposal at the Cal Sierra/WM Transfer Station

The committee voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution 2022-03, allowing remote meetings under AB361. They also approved the April 13, 2022 minutes and appointed John La Torre Jr. to the at-large public member seat. Discussion on the Cal Sierra/Waste Management collection agreement extension was deferred pending cost details.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 for remote meetings under AB361 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Appointed John La Torre Jr. to at-large public member seat (4-0)

Committee on Aging

The Tuolumne County Commission on Aging will meet to review reports and discuss the June 22 Elder Abuse Conference. The body will consider a resolution regarding whether future meetings are held in person or via remote communication.

• Elder Abuse Conference scheduled for June 22
• Resolution on holding future meetings in person or by remote communication
• Approval of April 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Commission Membership Status

The Tuolumne County Commission on Aging unanimously approved the minutes of the March 14, 2022 meeting and adopted a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings through June 9, 2022, under the Ralph M. Brown Act. The commission also discussed the ADRC resource connection, reviewed committee participation, and planned to return to in-person meetings starting May 16, 2022.

• Approved minutes of March 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings until June 9, 2022 (vote not recorded)

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Local Agency Formation Commission is reviewing a draft budget and work program for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The body is also holding workshops regarding the consolidation of districts in Tuolumne and a service review for the Groveland Community Services District.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 budget of $62,784
• Resolution LAFCO2022-002 to authorize remote teleconference meetings through June 9, 2022
• Public workshop on consolidating Tuolumne City Sanitary, Park and Recreation, and Lighting Districts into a Community Services District
• Public workshop to review the Municipal Service Review for the Groveland Community Services District
• Proposed personnel and consultant expenditures of $51,539

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve hall rental fees. This includes fees for the Tuolumne and Groveland Community Resiliency Centers.

• Approval of hall rental fees for Tuolumne and Groveland Community Resiliency Centers
• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2021 meeting

The Finance Committee approved staff's recommended hall rental fees for the Tuolumne and Groveland Community Resiliency Centers, adding a waiver option for County Department volunteers. The recommendation will go to the full Board of Supervisors for adoption. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from November 5, 2021.

• Approved hall rental fees for Tuolumne and Groveland Community Resiliency Centers with volunteer waiver (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 5, 2021 (unanimous)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will receive updates from partner agencies and review staff reports. Discussion items include the California Extreme Heat Plan and a White House Executive Order regarding forest resilience and wildfire.

• Update from Prescribe Burn Association
• Update from USFS
• Review of California Extreme Heat Plan
• Review of White House Executive Order to Strengthen America’s Forest, Boost Wildfire Resilience and Combat Global Reforestation
• Legislative update

The Natural Resources Committee approved the minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting. They also voted to replace the TCEDA voting membership with a representative from YSS and amend the at-large member exclusion, which will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational or discussion only.

• Approved minutes of December 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to replace TCEDA voting membership with YSS representative and amend at-large member exclusion (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will discuss updating its bylaws and the 988 messaging framework. The body is also considering the re-appointment of three board members and the creation of a nomination committee for officers.

• Possible action to approve County Counsel edits to Board Bylaws
• Recommendation to Board of Supervisors for re-appointment of Cynthia Halman, Elizabeth Marum, and Penny Ablin
• Creation of an Ad-Hoc Nomination Committee for the election of officers
• Presentation by Jenn Guhl on Behavioral Health Department outreach efforts
• Decision on whether the June 1, 2022 meeting will be in-person or virtual

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved making its June 1, 2022 meeting virtual-only per AB 361, and approved the April 6, 2022 minutes with corrections. The meeting lost a quorum at 5:03 pm and was adjourned early, so all remaining agenda items were postponed to the June 1 meeting. Two board member resignations were noted for the next agenda.

• Approved virtual-only attendance for June 1, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Approved April 6, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (9-0)
• Meeting adjourned early due to loss of quorum; remaining items deferred

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for May 2, 2022, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Water Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Policy Advisory Committee is meeting to review staff reports and discuss specific water regulations. The body will address drought well permitting requirements and SB 1383 water codes.

• Governors Proclamation and Drought Well Permitting Requirements
• SB 1383 water codes
• Discussion of committee make-up

The Tuolumne County Water Policy Advisory Committee met and approved prior minutes, but took no substantive votes. Members discussed TUD's water rights acquisition, possible committee make-up changes, and 2022 goals, with staff to circulate 2013 objectives and reach out to IRWM contacts.

• Approved October 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed TUD water rights acquisition; no action taken
• Discussed committee make-up changes; no decision
• Discussed 2022 goals; staff to circulate 2013 objectives

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from OES and various working groups. The committee will determine a date for a special meeting to approve a draft vegetation ordinance and alert and warning plan.

• Approval of March 23, 2022 minutes
• OES Update
• Communication and Education Outreach workgroup update
• Governance Workgroup update
• Emergency Planning workgroup update

The committee voted unanimously to recommend the FM Alert emergency notification system to the Board of Supervisors, using available resources for funding. They also approved the February 23, 2022 minutes and discussed extending the timeline for the vegetation ordinance, with a workgroup update planned for April 19th. Public comments raised concerns about a blocked easement and road widening costs, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Recommended FM Alert system to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 23, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed extending vegetation ordinance timeline; no formal action
• Accepted resignation of District 5 committee member Malcolm Carden

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness Housing Committee will meet to discuss the availability of affordable housing and the potential addition of a fourth work area focused on emergency and transitional shelter beds. The body will also address a vacant Vice-Chair position and review outcomes from the Board of Supervisors’ strategic retreat.

• Possible action on adding a work area for expanding emergency and transitional shelter beds
• Discussion on the availability of affordable housing in Tuolumne County
• Review of Board of Supervisors’ strategic retreat outcomes
• Appointment of a replacement for the vacant Vice-Chair position
• Work plan development for affordable housing, permitting policies, and shelter organization liaison

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee's Housing Committee approved minutes from February 17 and March 17, 2022, and discussed several work plan items. A new focus area on expanding emergency and transitional shelter beds, approved by the Commission on Homelessness on April 14, was tabled until the May meeting. No formal decisions were made on other agenda items, which included affordable housing availability, Board of Supervisors' strategic retreat outcomes, and recruitment of committee members.

• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on fourth focused work area (shelter beds) until May meeting

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee on April 20, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2022.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Commission on Homelessness will review the first year of its accomplishments and listen to summaries of the Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The body will also hear reports from committees focused on housing, outdoor shelters, and resource databases.

• Review of PIT count summaries
• Report from the Outdoor Shelter Committee regarding site scoring matrix
• Report on Resources Database Design
• Panel presentation from Resiliency Village, Nancy’s Hope, Lambert Center, and Interfaith
• Action to determine if the May 12, 2022 meeting will be virtual only

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for April 14, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Solid Waste Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss waste collection contingency plans and the appointment of a public member. The body will also receive updates on illegal dumping and state grants.

• Cal Sierra/Waste Management weather-related truck information and service contingency plan
• Filling of an at-large member of the general public to the Solid Waste Committee
• Resolution 2022-02 to authorize remote meetings pursuant to AB361
• Updates on Clean CA Caltrans and SB 1383 Grants
• Reports on illegal dumping and solid waste agreements

The Tuolumne County Solid Waste Committee approved a resolution allowing remote meetings under AB 361 and approved the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes. They also voted to recommend filling the at-large public member position. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved Resolution 2021-01 for remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2022 meeting (3-0-1)
• Voted to recommend filling at-large public member position (4-0)

Committee on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss senior homelessness and the possibility of returning to in-person meetings at the Senior Center. The body is also reviewing its 2022 goals and membership status.

• Presentation on Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) by Area 12 Agency on Aging
• Follow-up to senior homelessness presentation to the Board of Supervisors
• Resolution regarding holding future meetings in person or via remote communication
• Review of Commission membership status and 2022 goals

The Tuolumne County Commission on Aging approved a resolution allowing meetings by teleconference for the next 30 days, with 8 votes for and 2 against. The commission also confirmed Paula Burklin as a new member, discussed county plans to move departments into the old Sonora hospital, and reviewed upcoming events and committee goals.

• Approved teleconferencing resolution for 30 days (8-2)
• Confirmed Paula Burklin as COA commissioner (motion waived)
• Approved February 2022 minutes unanimously
• Discussed county plan to move departments into old Sonora hospital, potential $500K annual savings

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Local Agency Formation Commission meeting scheduled for April 11, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resource Committee meeting scheduled for April 6, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items and reports.

The Natural Resources Committee approved a motion to replace the TCEDA voting membership with a representative from YSS and amend the at-large member exclusion, with an amendment to include innovation and business. The recommendation will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or discussion-only.

• Approved motion to replace TCEDA voting membership with YSS representative and amend at-large member exclusion (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of December 8, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will discuss the format of its May meeting and review stakeholder feedback on MHSA Innovations. The board is also considering the approval of County Counsel edits to its bylaws for submission to the Board of Supervisors.

• Possible action to approve County Counsel edits to Bylaws
• MHSA Innovations Update regarding stakeholder feedback
• Discussion and review of 988 Messaging Framework Webinar Report
• Decision on whether the May 4, 2022 meeting will be in-person or virtual
• Approval of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for April 4, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will discuss a proposal from the Sheriff/OES regarding the FM Alert system. The body will also review vegetation ordinance language and receive updates on evacuation planning grants.

• FM Alert system proposal for emergency alert notification
• Discussion of vegetation ordinance language and amended timeline
• Update on evacuation planning grant and alert & warning plan
• Acceptance of resignation of District 5 committee member Malcom Carden

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved a motion to support Tuolumne County's application for the Fire Risk Reduction Community list, which prioritizes grant funding. The committee also received a presentation on the evacuation planning grant and discussed the vegetation ordinance update, with plans to bring it to the Board of Supervisors in spring or early summer. Minutes from the January 26, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes for January 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Supported county application for Fire Risk Reduction Community list (all in favor)

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness Housing Committee will meet to discuss expanding emergency and transitional shelter beds and the availability of affordable housing. The body will also review work plan developments for housing policies and resource coordination.

• Discussion on expanding emergency and transitional shelter beds
• Review of affordable housing availability in Tuolumne County
• Work plan development for housing planning and permitting policies
• Work plan development for shelter and housing organizations liaison
• Discussion on Board of Supervisors’ strategic retreat outcomes

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee's Housing Committee met on March 17, 2022, but no quorum was present, so no official decisions could be made. The committee discussed filling vacant positions and establishing a quorum, but adjourned after 22 minutes without taking action.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee is meeting to approve guidelines for the First Time Home Buyer Program. The body will also discuss loan interest forgiveness for a specific property and upcoming member term expirations.

• Review and approval of First Time Home Buyer Program Guidelines
• Discussion of Owner-Occupied Loan Interest Forgives for property at 18162 9th Ave., Jamestown, CA
• Resolution H LRC2022-001 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from March 16 to April 20, 2022
• Discussion of Committee Member terms expiring July 2022

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Tuolumne County Local Agency Formation Commission is holding a public workshop to review the status of Project LAF20-002. This project proposes consolidating the Tuolumne City Sanitary District, the Tuolumne Park and Recreation District, and the Tuolumne Lighting District into the Tuolumne Community Services District.

• Public workshop for Project LAF20-002 regarding the consolidation of three special districts into the Tuolumne Community Services District
• Resolution LAFCO2022-001 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from March 14, 2022, to April 14, 2022

Committee on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss the induction of a new commissioner and whether future meetings will be held in person or remotely. The body will also review goals for 2022 and the upcoming Blue Zone Community Fair.

• Resolution to confirm Paula Burklin’s induction as a COA Commissioner
• Resolution regarding holding next COA meeting in person or by remote communication
• Discussion of Blue Zone Community Fair on Saturday, April 9
• Review of Commission membership status and 2022 goals
• Reminder regarding Form 700 filings

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee is discussing updates to its 2022 workplan and committee bylaws. The body is also considering the transition from remote to in-person meetings.

• Resolution HPC2022-003 to authorize remote teleconference meetings through April 14, 2022
• Proposed bylaw changes to include one public member per Supervisor District and a local tribe representative
• Proposed change to meeting frequency from quarterly to monthly
• Review of 2022 Workplan priorities including the Title 17 Update and Inclusionary Ordinance
• Reports on builder, contractor, and engineer outreach surveys

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness is meeting virtually to receive updates from the Homelessness Coordinator and Community Development Department. The body is discussing a 5-year strategic plan and the potential addition of a fourth focus area for the Housing Committee regarding shelter beds.

• Consideration of a 4th focus area to expand emergency and transitional shelter beds
• Review of an interim status report for the Resources Database Design
• Updates on the Navigation Center and Outdoor Shelter Committee
• Discussion of the 5-Year Strategic Plan Development
• Action to make findings for the April 14, 2022 meeting to be held virtually only

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness voted to hold its April 14, 2022 meeting virtually, with 13 in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention. The commission also approved minutes from December 9, 2021 and February 10, 2022 with corrections, and added a fourth focus area to the Housing Committee's work: expanding emergency and transitional shelter beds. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates from committees and staff.

• Approved virtual-only April 14, 2022 meeting (13-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved December 9, 2021 minutes with corrections (14-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved February 10, 2022 minutes with corrections (15-0, 1 abstention)
• Added 4th focus area: expand emergency and transitional shelter beds (11-0, 5 abstentions)

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for March 7, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2022.

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is meeting to discuss a draft ordinance for SB 1383 implementation and the process for filling a public member vacancy. The body is also considering a resolution to authorize remote meetings through March 31, 2022.

• Draft ordinance for SB 1383 implementation for referral to Board of Supervisors
• Filling of at-large member of the general public to the Solid Waste Committee
• Resolution 2022-02 to authorize remote meetings pursuant to AB361

The Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting on March 2, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The board will discuss the annual report for the Board of Supervisors and the Crisis Care Continuum and AB 988. Members will also review stakeholder feedback regarding the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).

• Possible action to approve the Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors
• Discussion and possible action on Crisis Care Continuum & AB 988
• MHSA Update on stakeholder feedback from Jenn Guhl
• Review of Facebook build-out feedback for the Social Media Ad-Hoc Committee
• Review of bylaws regarding Executive Committee language and County Counsel edits

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved holding its April 6, 2022 meeting virtually only, per AB 361, and approved the Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors with suggested edits. The board also accepted a list of proposed speakers for future meetings and closed the Social Media Ad-Hoc Committee after its final report. The Crisis Care Continuum & AB 988 discussion was postponed because the member leading it was absent.

• Approved virtual-only attendance for April 6, 2022 meeting (12-0)
• Approved Annual Report to Board of Supervisors with edits (9-0)
• Accepted list of proposed speakers for future meetings (9-0)
• Closed Social Media Ad-Hoc Committee after final report
• Postponed Crisis Care Continuum & AB 988 discussion to next month
• Approved February 2, 2022 meeting minutes (12-0)

Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee

The meeting was scheduled to review facility projects and receive reports from the Veterans Service Officer. However, the agenda is marked as cancelled.

• Review of Sonora Veterans Hall and Tuolumne Memorial Hall facility projects
• Report on Outreach Specialist Grant
• Update on Women’s Memorial
• VA/HUD-VASH Program Eligibility update
• Care Giver Program update

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will review updates from partner agencies and discuss the composition and goals of the committee. The body will also consider legislation regarding forestry.

• Consideration of AB 522 relating to forestry
• Discussion of committee make up
• Discussion of committee goals
• Approval of February 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Natural Resources Committee approved the minutes from its January 10, 2022 meeting with a correction, and discussed wildfire management policies with USFS representatives. No formal decisions were made on policy changes; the committee agreed to continue researching and to set 2022 goals at a future meeting.

• Approved January 10, 2022 minutes with correction #7 (all in favor)
• Deferred committee member make-up discussion to a future meeting after county counsel review
• Agreed to continue researching wildfire policy engagement and forward USFS policy to staff
• Agreed to send 2022 goal ideas to staff for future discussion

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee is reviewing a TCTC Evacuation Planning Grant and updates to a vegetation ordinance. The body will also discuss whether to recommend that the Board of Supervisors apply for the Board of Forestry Fire Risk Communities List.

• TCTC Evacuation Planning Grant presentation
• Vegetation Ordinance language update and survey responses
• Emergency alert and warning plan updates
• Board of Forestry Fire Risk Communities List application discussion

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the December 22, 2021 meeting, with all in favor and one abstention. The committee discussed the Board of Forestry's draft state fire regulations and fire risk communities list, and received updates on outreach, vegetation ordinance development, and emergency planning. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for December 22, 2021 (all in favor, one abstention)
• Discussed Board of Forestry draft state fire regulations and fire risk communities list
• Reviewed vegetation ordinance survey and planned public meetings
• Discussed emergency planning and secondary egress for fire risk communities

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness Housing Committee is meeting to determine its 2022 work tasks and committee scope. The body is discussing the formation of ad hoc work groups to address affordable housing, permitting policies, and outdoor shelters.

• Proposed 2022 work areas: affordable housing opportunities, housing planning and permitting policy review, sanctioned outdoor shelter programs, and resource organization coordination
• Discussion on creating an Ad Hoc Sanctioned Shelter Work Group
• Review of potential speakers including representatives from TC HHS, TC CDD, Habitat for Humanities, and Resiliency Village
• Discussion on adding non-voting community members to the Housing Committee
• Development of a strategic plan for affordable housing opportunities to be recommended by October 2022

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee approved the January 20, 2022 minutes and assigned ad hoc facilitators for three work areas: affordable housing (pending Tom Crosby's acceptance), housing planning and permitting policy review (LeeAnn Hatton accepted), and liaison with shelter and housing organizations (Colette Such accepted). The sanctioned outdoor shelter program was deferred to the existing Commission ad hoc committee through October 2022. The committee also discussed housing affordability and tabled a list of potential non-voting participants for a later meeting.

• Approved January 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Assigned LeeAnn Hatton to facilitate housing policy review work plan
• Assigned Colette Such to facilitate housing resources liaison work plan
• Requested Tom Crosby to facilitate affordable housing work plan (pending acceptance)
• Deferred sanctioned outdoor shelter program to Commission ad hoc committee through October 2022
• Tabled discussion on non-voting participants for a later meeting

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee on February 16, 2022, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2022, via Zoom.

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Tuolumne County Local Agency Formation Commission meeting scheduled for February 14, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Committee on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting via Zoom to discuss 2022 goals and membership status. The body is considering a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings through March 14, 2022, citing COVID-19 social distancing recommendations.

• AARP Age-Friendly Communities presentation by Kristi Conforti
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings until March 14, 2022
• Discussion of Commission membership status
• Establishment of committees and goals for 2022

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness will discuss the development of a five-year strategic plan and the status of unfilled commission positions. The body is also reviewing work areas for the Housing Committee and scoring criteria for outdoor shelter sites.

• Review and approval of Outdoor Shelter Site scoring criteria
• Review of Housing Committee 'intended work areas for 2022'
• Discussion on Outdoor Shelter Community Partners List
• Update on the Resources & Funding Database Development
• Review of the 5-year Strategic Plan Development

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness approved the Housing Committee's intended work areas for 2022, with an amendment removing outdoor shelters and campsites from its scope. The commission also approved the Outdoor Shelter Committee's scoring plan with corrections, to be forwarded to county staff for input. All votes were unanimous with one abstention (Jeanette Lambert).

• Approved Housing Committee work areas for 2022, excluding outdoor shelters and campsites (15-1, Lambert abstained)
• Approved Outdoor Shelter Committee scoring plan with corrections, to be forwarded to county staff (11-1, Lambert abstained)
• Approved AB 361 findings for virtual meetings for March 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2022 special meeting minutes (15-1, Bors abstained)
• Tabled December 9, 2021 meeting minutes to March vote

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for February 9, 2022, has been cancelled.

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss a potential declaration of a housing and rental crisis in Tuolumne County. The committee is also reviewing its 2022 work plan and bylaws.

• Consideration of a Declaration of a Housing and Rental Crisis in Tuolumne County
• Adoption of Resolution HPC2022-002 to authorize remote teleconference meetings through March 10, 2022
• Final review and adoption of the Housing Policy Committee 2022 Work Plan
• Review and consideration of TC HPDC Bylaw establishment and revisions
• Discussion of the Title 17 Zoning Code Project

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2021 Data Notebook and an annual report for the Board of Supervisors. The board will also discuss the Crisis Care Continuum and AB 988.

• Possible approval of the Tuolumne County 2021 Data Notebook
• Discussion and possible action on Crisis Care Continuum & AB 988
• Possible approval of the Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors
• Review of Facebook build-out feedback from the BH Director
• Discussion of bylaws regarding Executive Committee language

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the 2021 Data Notebook for submission after discussing questions 14-22. The board also approved the January 5, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections and voted to make the March 2, 2022 meeting virtual-only per AB 361. Several agenda items were postponed to the next meeting due to time constraints.

• Approved 2021 Data Notebook for submission (13-0)
• Approved January 5, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (12-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved virtual-only attendance for March 2, 2022 meeting per AB 361 (12-0, 1 abstention)
• Moved agenda items 4-6 to March 2, 2022 meeting

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will meet to discuss the USFS Fire Ignition Plan for Stanislaus National Forest and the new Wildfire Crisis Strategy. The committee will also discuss its goals for 2022.

• USFS Fire Ignition Plan for Stanislaus National Forest
• Wildfire Crisis Strategy
• Committee Goals for 2022
• Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes

The Natural Resources Committee denied a motion to support a resolution requesting immediate USFS initial fire attack direction and rulemaking, due to lack of a second. Members expressed concerns about factual accuracy and the need for more information. The committee also unanimously approved changing its regular meeting date to the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00-11:30 a.m. Minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of December 8, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Motion to support USFS fire policy resolution denied for lack of second
• Unanimously changed regular meeting to first Wednesday of month, 10-11:30 a.m.

Water Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Policy Advisory Committee will meet to review staff reports and discuss specific water policy objectives. The body is reviewing updates on water rights acquisition and the process for committee membership.

• TUD Update on Water Rights Acquisition
• GIS mapping staff reports
• Discussion of committee make-up and change process
• Establishment of goals for 2022
• Approval of October 28, 2021 minutes

The Water Policy Advisory Committee met and approved the July 22, 2021 minutes. Members discussed drought task force recommendations, including GIS tracking and public education, and considered regional water grant opportunities. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved July 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review draft state fire safe regulations and the Fire Risk Reduction Communities List. Members will also discuss committee goals for 2022 and receive updates from three working groups.

• Board of Forestry Draft State Fire Safe Regulations 2021
• Board of Forestry Fire Risk Reduction Communities List
• Committee Goals for 2022
• Communication and Education Outreach workgroup update
• Governance and Emergency Planning workgroup updates

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved the November 24, 2021 minutes unanimously. The meeting focused on reports and discussions, including BLM updates, Board of Forestry regulations, and workgroup reports on outreach, vegetation ordinances, and emergency planning. No new business was introduced, and the meeting adjourned at 12:21 pm.

• Approved November 24, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Board of Forestry regulations and scheduled meeting with Edith
• Discussed vegetation ordinance work and future presentation on fire inspection requirements
• Discussed evacuation planning grant and alert/warning plan recommendations due by May

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness is meeting to review and potentially approve a letter of support for a grant proposal. The proposal seeks funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to conduct a feasibility study for a county Navigation Center.

• Consideration of a support letter for a CDBG grant proposal to fund a Navigation Center feasibility study

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness Housing Committee is meeting to discuss a five-year strategic work plan and the potential creation of an Ad Hoc Sanctioned Shelter Work Group. The body will also receive briefings on the Central Sierra Continuum of Care and the City of Sonora's work with homeless populations.

• Discussion of a draft work plan including goals for rental subsidies and affordable housing
• Proposed program for up to 5 sanctioned homeless camps (50-65 person capacity each) and 5 safe vehicle parking sites
• Possible action on creating an Ad Hoc Sanctioned Shelter Work Group
• Review of the Commission's letter to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Outdoor Shelter Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion on adding non-voting community members to the Housing Committee

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee approved the Nov. 18, 2021 minutes and discussed its 2022 work plan, identifying four work areas: affordable housing, housing planning policies, sanctioned outdoor shelter, and liaison with shelter organizations. The committee tabled action on forming an Ad Hoc Sanctioned Shelter Work Group until February. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was largely discussion and planning.

• Approved Nov. 18, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Identified four 2022 work areas for the Housing Committee
• Tabled action on Ad Hoc Sanctioned Shelter Work Group until February
• Tabled potential future speakers list until February

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee meeting scheduled for January 19, 2022, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness is meeting to review its 2022 workplan and the Central Sierra Continuum of CARE Strategic Plan. The body is also considering a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for a 'Lived Experience' commission vacancy.

• Review of 2022 goals including Navigation Center support and Project Home Key grant applications
• Identification of sites to replace Camp Hope for sheltering
• Recommendation for 'Lived Experience' vacancy applicant Johnny “Tuck” Briggs
• Reports from the Outdoor Shelter, Navigation Center, and Housing committees
• Review of the Central Sierra Continuum of CARE 2019 Strategic Plan

Board of Supervisors Housing Policy Committee

The Housing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss its 2022 work plan and determine if the regularly scheduled meeting time should be changed. The committee is also considering a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings through February 13, 2022.

• Resolution HPC2022-001 to authorize remote teleconference meetings from January 13, 2022, to February 13, 2022
• Discussion of the 2022 Housing Policy Committee Work Plan
• Determination of changing the regularly scheduled meeting time

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is meeting to provide direction on waste management ordinances and service agreements. The body will discuss illegal dumping fines and the implementation of SB 1383 regulations.

• Consideration of increasing fines for illegal dumping in the Tuolumne Ordinance Code
• Drafting a new ordinance for SB 1383 implementation per CalRecycle regulations
• 5-year extension to the Big Oak Flat/Groveland Transfer Station agreement with Moore Brothers Scavenger Co.
• Direction on Cal Sierra/Waste Management extended service interruptions
• Adopting Resolution 2022-01 to authorize remote meetings pursuant to AB361

The committee approved a 5-year extension of the Big Oak Flat/Groveland Transfer Station operation agreement with Moore Bros. Scavenger Co., referring it to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. It also adopted Resolution 2021-01 to allow remote meetings under AB361, approved the November 10, 2021 minutes, and discussed illegal dumping fines and SB 1383 ordinance drafting.

• Approved 5-year extension of Big Oak Flat/Groveland Transfer Station agreement with Moore Bros. Scavenger Co. (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-01 allowing remote meetings under AB361 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2021 meeting (3-0-1)
• Discussed increasing illegal dumping fines to $1,000 first offense, $2,500 second, $5,000 subsequent (no vote)
• Discussed drafting SB 1383 ordinance, to be ready by next meeting (no vote)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resource Committee meeting scheduled for January 12, 2022, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will discuss a resolution requesting immediate USFS Initial Fire Attack Direction and rulemaking for a Wildland Fire Management Rule/Policy. The committee will also consider changing its regular monthly meeting date and time.

• Resolution requesting USFS Initial Fire Attack Direction and Wildland Fire Management Rule/Policy including NEPA
• Proposed change to regular monthly meeting date and times
• Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Natural Resources Committee approved a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors submit a comment letter on BLM's proposed priority areas for fuels reduction treatments in Tuolumne County. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting. Partner agencies reported on prescribed fire training, a new Prescribed Burn Association, and fire restriction flexibility discussions.

• Approved minutes of October 13, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended BOS submit comment letter on BLM priority project areas (all in favor)

Committee on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss its mission and planned activities for 2022. The body will also address commission bylaws and the format of future meetings.

• Round table discussion on COA Mission and Activities for 2022
• Review of Commission ByLaws
• Resolution regarding holding next meeting in person or by remote communication
• Commission Membership Status/New Roster

Local Agency Formation Commission

The Local Agency Formation Commission meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The board will discuss and potentially approve the Tuolumne County 2021 Data Notebook for submission and review a Crisis Care Continuum report from CALBHB/C. Members will also address bylaws updates and the format of the February 2022 meeting.

• Possible approval of the Tuolumne County 2021 Data Notebook
• Discussion and possible action on the CALBHB/C Crisis Care Continuum report
• Review of draft bylaws and County Council edits
• Possible action on Facebook page build-out and suggested links
• Determination of whether the February 2, 2022 meeting will be in-person or virtual

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board voted unanimously to hold its February 2, 2022 meeting virtually only, citing AB 361 and COVID-19 social distancing measures. The board also approved the December 1, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections, and created two ad-hoc committees: one for the Crisis Care Continuum and one for the Speakers for Advisory Board. No other substantive decisions were made; most agenda items were discussions or updates.

• Approved virtual-only February 2, 2022 meeting under AB 361 (10-0)
• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (8-0, 3 abstentions)
• Created Crisis Care Continuum Ad-Hoc Committee (Cynthia Halman, Mary Anne Schmidt, Sherry Bradley, Penny Ablin)
• Created Speakers for Advisory Board Ad-Hoc Committee (Cynthia Halman, Mary Anne Schmidt, Elizabeth Marum, Heather Farris)

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for January 3, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.