Colusa County public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Colusa County Transportation Commission and Transit Agency are meeting to discuss transit and transportation reports. The primary action item is a request to extend the deadline for the annual Transportation Development Act fiscal and compliance audit.
- Proposed 90-day extension for the 2020/2021 Transportation Development Act (TDA) fiscal and compliance audit
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items, including a request to change land use designations from residential to commercial for two properties on Old Highway 99 West. The body will also consider a residential setback variance and a use permit for a carbon and biomass energy facility.
- Proposed General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments (PD-21-14) for 2641 and 2437 Old Highway 99 West to allow an agricultural trucking business
- Proposed variance to reduce residential rear yard setback from 20 feet to 4.3 feet and side yard setback from 6 feet to 4.3 feet
- Proposed Use Permit (PD-21-19) for a carbon products and biomass energy production facility
- Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the California Renewable Carbon project
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding the third of six public hearings to determine new boundaries for County Supervisorial Districts. Staff has prepared three draft maps based on 2020 Census data showing a total population of 21,898.
- Discussion and direction on three draft redistricting map proposals
- Public hearing on the composition of supervisorial districts
- Review of 2020 Census data showing a population increase of 479 since 2010
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding the first of four public hearings to receive community input on the composition of supervisorial districts. The board will use this input to provide direction to staff for the 2020 redistricting process.
- Public hearing on the composition of one or more Supervisorial districts
- Discussion of 2020 Census data showing a total county population of 21,839
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to hold a closed session. The committee will confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Transportation Commission and Transit Agency are meeting to determine the distribution of local and state transportation funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The body will also consider a budget adjustment and an updated drug and alcohol testing policy.
- Apportionment of Local Transportation Funds: 47% to unincorporated Colusa County, 28% to City of Colusa, and 25% to City of Williams
- Distribution of Local Transportation Funds including up to $832,219 for the Transit Agency and a $150,000 annual rollover for cash flow
- Allocation of State Transit Assistance Funds estimated at $157,677
- FY 2020-21 Revenue and Appropriations Inter-Budget Adjustment No. 1020
- Adoption of updated Zero Tolerance Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy for the Transit Agency
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to receive a presentation on a proposed residential development. The body will also discuss whether to change its meeting frequency from bi-monthly to monthly.
- Preliminary plans for Wescott Ranch residential development (271 single-family lots)
- Discussion on amending by-laws to establish monthly meetings instead of bi-monthly
- Approval of minutes from July 12 and August 12, 2021
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the current dry well situation and a grant application for an emergency household water program. The meeting includes several personnel salary adjustments and the approval of multiple department contracts.
- Proposed emergency household water program and related grant application
- Purchase of three Motorola Portable Radios for $12,760.58
- Salary range adjustments for Eligibility Specialists and Behavioral Health staff
- Public hearings for CDBG grant applications for Stonyford Community Hall and Karen’s House
- Resolution to designate portions of Highway 99 in honor of PFC Rueben Lopez and PFC Justin Casillas
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Colusa County Transit Agency is meeting to authorize the application for federal grant funding. The body will also review a list of projects for the State of Good Repair for FY 2021/2022.
- Federal Transportation Administration Section 5311 funding estimated at $134,631 for operating assistance
- Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) funding estimated at $355,932 for operating expenses
- Approval of a State of Good Repair List Of Projects For FY 2021/2022 under the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to appoint Dr. Julian Delgado as the Interim Health Officer for Colusa County. This appointment is required by the California Health and Safety Code while the county searches for a permanent replacement.
- Appointment of Dr. Julian Delgado as Interim Health Officer
- Professional services contract with Dr. Julian Delgado not to exceed $37,895.00
- Contract payment of $3,000.00 per month for up to 20 hours of service
- Additional as-needed hours billed at $150.00 per hour
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee is meeting as the Airport Land Use Commission to determine if two projects align with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. One project involves adding lighting to greenhouses, and the other concerns a project in the Colusa Industrial Park.
- Proposed lighting for four 20x120 foot greenhouses (hoop houses) at Golden Roots Nursery on Farinon Road
- Consistency determination for the Tan Oak Innovations project in the Colusa Industrial Park
Planning Commission
The Airport Land Use Committee is reviewing proposed findings by the City of Colusa to overrule Resolution No. 21-003. This resolution found the CIP Residential Project inconsistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The Committee must determine if it will submit a written response to the City by August 22, 2021.
- Review of City of Colusa's proposed findings to overrule Resolution No. 21-003
- Discussion of CIP Residential Project inconsistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
- Evaluation of noise impacts, density requirements, and review requirements for the CIP project
- Determination on submitting a written response to the City by August 22, 2021
Airport Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss the telephonic broadcast of meetings and review conceptual plans for off-site airport access. Sitting as the Airport Land Use Commission, the body will evaluate a proposal for Tan Oak Innovations industrial buildings for consistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
- Proposed Tan Oak Innovations project: two 20,000 sq.ft. industrial buildings and one 2,400 sq.ft. office building at 2949 Farinon Road
- Conceptual plans for off-site airport access from Colusa Industrial Properties
- Establishment of processing fees for projects reviewed by the Commission
- Discussion on telephonic broadcast of committee meetings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a request to subdivide a 3.45-acre portion of Union Pacific Railroad property. The body is considering the adoption of a Categorical Exemption and the approval of Tentative Parcel Map #21-02.
- Tentative Parcel Map #21-02 to separate 3.45 acres at 113 Old Highway 99 West
- Proposed CEQA Categorical Exemption under Section 15315, Class 15
- Approval contingent upon Board of Supervisors Ordinance rezoning property to Community Commercial (C-2)
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Transportation Commission and Transit Agency will hold public hearings to adopt final budgets for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The body will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments and a budget adjustment.
- Public hearing for FY 2021-22 Transit Agency Fund budget of $2,056,513
- Public hearing for FY 2021-22 Local Transportation Fund, State Transit Assistance Fund, and Local Transportation Planning Fund budget of $1,171,056
- Proposed MOU with Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to exchange Federal HIP funds for STIP-RIP shares
- Approval of FY 2020-21 Revenue and Appropriations Inter-Budget Adjustment No. 1019
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss ending the local health emergency related to COVID-19 and review temporary personnel policies. The meeting includes decisions on various county contracts, staff appointments, and a public hearing regarding sidewalk grants.
- Contract for Williams Migrant Center operations and maintenance not to exceed $1,294,754.00
- Supplemental Law Enforcement Funds spending plans for Sheriff's Office in the amount of $106,160
- Request to extend authorization for Colusa County Waterworks District #1 to carry a deficit balance up to $650,000
- Public hearing for CDBG Grant # 15-CDBG-10570 regarding Maxwell Sidewalks
- Assessment appeal hearing for Olam Tomato Processors Inc (Appeal 20-06)
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Transportation Commission and Transit Agency will consider approving the FY 2021-22 Final Overall Work Plan and preliminary budgets for transit and transportation funds. The body will also determine if there are unmet public transportation needs for FY 2020-21.
- Preliminary FY 2021/2022 budget of $1,171,056 for Local Transportation, State Transit Assistance, and Local Transportation Planning Funds
- Preliminary FY 2021/2022 budget of $2,056,513 for the Transit Agency Fund
- Allocation of $155,383 in FY 2020/2021 Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds ($73,030 to County, $43,507 to City of Colusa, $38,846 to City of Williams)
- Approval of the FY 2021-22 Final Overall Work Plan supported by $158,000 in Rural Planning Assistance funding
- Resolution to determine if there are unmet public transportation needs for FY 2020-21
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will conduct interviews for the position of County Counsel.
- Closed session interviews for County Counsel per California Government Code 54957 (b)(1)
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve a resolution regarding two 10,000 sq.ft. industrial buildings for Compass Leaf. The body will determine if these cannabis processing and distribution buildings are consistent with the County’s Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
- Proposed resolution for Compass Leaf industrial buildings at 2921 Davidson Court
- Review of two 10,000 sq.ft. buildings for cannabis processing, storage, and distribution
- Approval of minutes from March 1, 2021, and March 11, 2021, meetings
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Transportation Commission and Transit Agency will conduct a public hearing to determine if there are unmet transit needs for the dependent population. The body will also consider budget adjustments and a contract amendment for senior transportation.
- Public hearing to determine if transit unmet needs are reasonable to meet
- Amendment No. 1 (SUB20-023) with Chico State Enterprises for an additional $5,000
- FY 2020-21 Revenue and Appropriations Inter-Budget Adjustments No. 1013 thru 1017
- FY 2020-21 Intra-Budget Adjustment No. 21022
- FY 2020-21 Revenue and Appropriations Inter-Budget Adjustments No. 1002, 1003, and 1012
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a cabin expansion at 7600 Laux Road. The request seeks to exceed the maximum allowed square footage and number of bedrooms for a hunting club cabin.
- Public hearing for Variance VA #20-02 (Butte Lodge Outing Club) to allow a third bedroom and exceed the 1,500 sq. ft. cabin limit by 12 sq. ft.
- Approval of minutes from the February 3, 2021, regular meeting.
Transportation Commission and Transit Agency
The Transportation Commission and Transit Agency will consider the 2019/2020 annual fiscal audit and the FY 2021-22 Draft Overall Work Plan. The body will also discuss the Coordinated Public Transportation Plan and the Free Fare Days Project.
- Approval of the Annual Fiscal and Compliance Audit for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
- Approval of FY 2020-21 Revenue and Appropriations Inter-Budget Adjustments No. 1002, 1003, 1012, and 1013 thru 1017
- Approval of the FY 2021-22 Draft Overall Work Plan (OWP)
- Adoption of the final draft of the Coordinated Public Transportation Plan for Colusa County
- Authorization of certifications for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Free Fare Days Project
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to determine if a culvert failure on Maxwell Road constitutes an emergency. If approved, the Board will authorize the procurement of equipment and services for repairs without a competitive bidding process.
- Proposed emergency repair contract with George Reed Inc for $130,292
- Funding source: County Road Fund
- Project: Replacement of a 96"x120"x80' arch pipe on Maxwell Road near the 2047 canal
Airport Advisory Committee
The Airport Land Use Commission is meeting to decide if the amended Colusa Industrial Park Residential Development is inconsistent with the County’s Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Staff recommends a finding of inconsistency based on project density and interior noise levels.
- Proposed resolution finding the Colusa Industrial Park Residential Development inconsistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
- Review of density in Compatibility Zones B-1, C-1, and C-2
- Evaluation of interior noise levels against the 45 dB Ldn ALUCP standard
- Review of the project's Development Agreement for consistency