Tuolumne County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Tuolumne County Board approves $2.5M for housing, declares emergency for Dove Fire

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors approved a $2.5 million agreement with Habitat for Humanity for manufactured housing projects at its July 28 meeting, along with several other infrastructure and personnel actions. The board also declared a local state of emergency for the 2026 Dove Fire.

Housing and infrastructure decisions

At the July 28 regular meeting, the board took the following actions, all unanimous unless noted:

• Approved a $2.5 million subrecipient agreement with Habitat for Humanity for MORE program projects.
• Approved a $1.5 million agreement with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District for training.
• Approved a $719,950 contract with Aspen Street Architect Inc for Peer Respite design.
• Approved a $209,000 contract with Jules Advisory Group LLC for Peer Respite management.
• Approved a $1,474,517 increase for Rawhide Road Woods Bridge Replacement engineering.
• Approved a retainer agreement with Meyers Nave law firm for employment litigation (5-0).
• Passed Resolution 73-26 authorizing eminent domain for Blanket Creek Bridge Replacement (4-1).
• Adopted Resolution 72-26 approving a 2026-2029 memorandum of understanding with the Deputy District Attorneys’ Association.

Emergency declaration

In a separate action on July 28, the board adopted Resolution 74-26, ratifying a Local State of Emergency for the 2026 Dove Fire, as required by the California Emergency Services Act. The vote was unanimous.

Other recent meetings

The board met on August 4 and 5, but minutes have not yet been published. Agenda items included:

• **August 4 regular meeting:** Approval of July 28 minutes, reappointment of Housing Loan Review Committee members, a three-year employment agreement for Community Development Director Tamera Blankenship, and consideration of increased appropriations for engineering plans for a floating fuel platform at Tulloch Reservoir.
• **August 4 special meeting:** A closed session on property negotiations for 18237 4th Street, Jamestown.
• **August 5 Natural Resources Committee:** Review of member candidates, a letter of support for ACWA’s “Vision for Our Water Future,” and staff reports on grant progress.
• **August 5 Behavioral Health Advisory Board:** Re-appointment applications, filling a veteran’s representation vacancy, a CalAIM update, and review of the 2026 Data Notebook for Foster Youth and Wrap Around Services.
• **August 5 Planning Commission:** Public hearings on three rezoning requests (North Airport Road, Parrotts Ferry Road, and Cooperstown Road) and proposed ordinance amendments to Chapters 17.32 and 17.36 regarding accessory dwelling units and nonconforming structures.

Coming up

• **August 11 – Board of Supervisors (special meeting):** Direction on FY2026-2027 budget preparation and priorities.
• **August 13 – Homelessness Committee:** Camp Justice Workgroup update on pallet project and funding, including discussion of $10,000/month camp cost and $22,000/month with personnel, plus a staff report on homeless services.

Tuolumne County Board Set to Act on $2.5M Housing Agreement, Dove Fire Emergency

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors had a full agenda for July 28, 2026, with items totaling more than $6 million in proposed contracts and agreements, a public hearing on eminent domain for a bridge project, and a resolution to ratify a local state of emergency for the 2026 Dove Fire. Because meeting minutes had not been published as of Aug. 3, the roundup below reflects what was scheduled for action, not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Supervisors — July 28, 2026

The Board was scheduled to consider a Subrecipient Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County, Inc. for up to $2,500,000, the largest dollar item on the agenda.

Also on the agenda:

• An engineering design services increase of $1,474,517 for the Rawhide Road crossing Woods Bridge Replacement.
• A contract with Aspen Street Architect Inc. up to $719,950 for a Peer Respite at Tuolumne General.
• An agreement with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District up to $1,500,000 for Title IV-E training.
• A public hearing on eminent domain for a temporary construction easement at 15400 Algerine-Wards Ferry Road, tied to the bridge replacement project.

A separate Board agenda for the same date included Resolution 74-26, which would ratify a proclamation of a Local State of Emergency due to the 2026 Dove Fire.

Minutes for the July 28 meetings had not been published by the time of this roundup, so vote tallies and final actions are not yet available.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee — July 22, 2026

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee was scheduled to discuss several 2026 strategic goals, including developing a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on a Red Flag Ordinance and recommendations for enforcing the existing vegetation ordinance.

Other agenda items included approving minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting, a strategic goal to advocate for insurance relief in Tuolumne County, and a strategic goal to secure sustainable funding for fire safety. No specific dollar amounts or project names were listed. Minutes were not yet published.

Coming up

• **Board of Supervisors — Aug. 4, 2026:** The Board will consider approving an employment agreement with Tamera Blankenship as Community Development Director for a 3-year term, reappoint Housing Loan Review Committee members, and consider increasing appropriations for engineering plans for a floating fuel platform at the Tulloch Reservoir Public Fishing Access project. Several closed sessions for personnel and legal matters are scheduled.
• **Board of Supervisors special meeting — Aug. 4, 2026:** A closed session will discuss price and terms of property negotiations for 18237 4th Street, Jamestown, CA 95327.
• **Natural Resources Committee — Aug. 5, 2026:** The committee will review candidates for membership and consider a letter of support for the ACWA 'Vision for Our Water Future.' Staff will provide grant progress updates.
• **Behavioral Health Advisory Board — Aug. 5, 2026:** The board will act on pending re-appointment applications, fill a veteran's representation vacancy following Blake Dolman's departure, receive a CalAIM update, and review the 2026 Data Notebook for Foster Youth and Wrap Around Services.
• **Tuolumne County Planning Commission — Aug. 5, 2026:** Public hearings are scheduled on three rezoning requests, including 32.13± acres at 10085, 10079, and 10095 North Airport Road (LUNR-26-24), 1.55± acres at 21901 Parrotts Ferry Road (LUNR-26-9), and parcels at 27077 Cooperstown Road (LUNR-26-3). The commission will also consider proposed ordinance amendments to Chapters 17.32 and 17.36 regarding accessory dwelling unit development standards.

Tuolumne County Board to weigh $4M mobile home park bonds, ambulance fee hikes; county committees tackle homelessness, waste, airport hangar

Tuolumne County's Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold public hearings on up to $4 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Ponderosa Mobile Home Park acquisition and on an ordinance revising ambulance fees with an annual CPI-based adjustment, according to the July 7 agenda. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Board of Supervisors — July 7

The Board's agenda lists several items with financial impact for residents:

• **Ponderosa Mobile Home Park bonds:** A public hearing on a resolution for up to $4,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for acquisition of Ponderosa Mobile Home Park.
• **Ambulance fees:** A public hearing on an ordinance to revise ambulance provider application and permit fees, add dispatch and information technology services fees, and establish an annual CPI-based fee adjustment.
• **Early intervention contracts:** Approval of a contract with ATCAA/YES Partnership up to $600,300 for early intervention services, part of multi-year contracts totaling nearly $1.4 million.
• **Fire suppression:** Discussion of a fire suppression assessment for county-owned property in Groveland.
• **Tourism:** Consideration of an amendment to the tourism promotion agreement with Visit Tuolumne County.
• **Closed sessions:** Labor negotiations and existing litigation.

All items are from the agenda only; the Board's actual votes and decisions are not yet available in published minutes.

Solid Waste Committee — July 8

The committee agenda includes a vote on whether to conduct future BOSSWC meetings in person only. Staff are scheduled to report on an August temporary household hazardous waste event, an August tire amnesty program, and the 1,000-ton report. Discussion items cover the 5-year Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan update, tobacco product waste reduction projects in partnership with Public Health, and possible uses for the 1,000-ton disposal allowance. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its February 11, 2026 meeting.

Homelessness Committee — July 9

The committee is reviewing operational costs for Camp Justice, with discussion of a minimum operating amount of approximately $8,000 and an annual staff cost of $241,000. Members are also receiving updates on the Miner's Motel renovation project, which is expected to be ready for occupation on October 1st. A budget correction for the Miner's Motel dog park to $4,000 is on the agenda. The committee is also reviewing a membership vacancy for the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California.

Airport Land Use Commission — July 13

The commission will consider Building Permit BP-26-195, which seeks approval to construct a new 3,000-square-foot residential aircraft hangar on a 2.42-acre parcel at 21028 Ferretti Road, in the Pine Mountain Lake Airport Compatibility Zones B1 and B2. Staff reports indicate the project complies with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, poses no airspace or flight-hazard concerns, and meets height and noise requirements. Conditions include a requirement that no new structure or vegetation exceed 40 feet in height, and that FAA Form 7460-1 be filed at least 45 days before construction. The commission may approve the permit, approve it with conditions, or find it inconsistent with the plan.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the county's official meeting calendar for any newly posted agendas or rescheduled sessions. All four meetings covered above remain in "agenda only" status as of this report — published minutes confirming votes and outcomes were not available at time of writing.