Amador County

The Board engaged in discussions regarding the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) FY 2026-2029 Integrated Plan, leading to its adoption. Policy discussions focused on revising the Parks and Recreation fee waiver process to streamline evaluations and delegate approval authority. Presentations were received from the Amador County Grand Jury and the Amador Fire Safe Council. A public hearing was held concerning a public utility easement abandonment and Certificate of Merger. Additionally, the Board handled a significant consent agenda involving various human resources classification and salary adjustments, contract approvals, and purchasing waivers.

The commission reviewed multiple agenda items including a subdivision map and zone change for a project in Kirkwood, a request for a zone change and establishment of a Williamson Act contract for property in Plymouth, and a review of amendments to the County code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to ensure consistency with state housing statutes. An item regarding the amendment of an existing California Land Conservation Act Contract was continued to a future meeting due to notice requirements. Additionally, the commission received updates on recent Board of Supervisors actions concerning previously recommended projects and draft ordinances.

The Wicklow Way Specific Plan establishes a regulatory framework for the development of a 201-acre site in Amador County. Its purpose is to create a comprehensively planned, mixed-use community, including diverse housing (up to 377 residential units, with a focus on affordable options), retail, commercial, and public facilities. Key objectives include enhancing circulation, fostering walkable neighborhoods, preserving open space and natural resources, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. The plan aims to create a new, efficiently designed neighborhood that integrates with existing uses and supports long-term growth over a 20- to 30-year period, while meeting regional housing needs.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various items including a fee waiver request for the Sons-In-Retirement organization, a presentation on the Amador County Community Health Improvement Plan, and an interlocal agreement for the UCCE program. The Board also addressed fiscal year 2026-27 budget and project list adoptions, zoning ordinance amendments, private road name changes, and several public utility easement abandonments. Other business included contract renewals for landfill monitoring, recycling services, hazardous material response services, and various transportation-related agreements.

The Board of Supervisors discussed a request from the Jackson Valley Irrigation District for a time extension regarding their Treated Water Project Revolving Line of Credit/Bridge Loan. This extension, requested to continue until March 31, 2030, is intended to allow the District to borrow funds from the Water Fund to pay contractors while awaiting grant reimbursements.