Tuolumne County, CA

Board of Supervisors

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Fire Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss potential fees for 'lift assist' services and review the County Fire budget. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the August 2026 meeting, which covered recent fire responses and a vote to change meeting frequency to quarterly. No new ordinances or contracts are listed for action at this specific meeting.

• Discussion of fees for 'lift assist' and other fire services
• Presentation of County Fire budget and protection status analysis
• Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of 2026 strategic goals including vegetation ordinance enforcement and insurance relief advocacy

Historic Preservation Review Commission

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Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

Natural Resources Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Airport Land Use Commission

Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Solid Waste Committee

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Board of Supervisors

Community Corrections Partnership

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Natural Resources Committee

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

Airport Land Use Commission

Historic Preservation Review Commission

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Review Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

Natural Resources Committee

Airport Land Use Commission

Solid Waste Committee

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Review Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Airport Land Use Commission

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Review Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Airport Land Use Commission

Solid Waste Committee

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding agricultural preserve changes and Williamson Act contracts. The body will also discuss a data center ordinance and conduct an annual review of General Plan implementation.

• Public hearing: Disestablishment of Agricultural Preserve 315 and zone change for 200± acres at 17140 and 17080 Murphys Road
• Public hearing: Application for Williamson Act Contract and rezoning for 971.45± acres at 11645 Avenida de los Ranchos
• Discussion on Data Center Ordinance
• General Plan Implementation Review to identify priority issues for the Board of Supervisors
• Review of September 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several service agreements and zoning changes. The meeting includes public hearings on facility fee waivers and two land rezoning requests in East Sonora and Soulsbyville.

• Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. not to exceed $1,769,934
• Agreement with Mother Lode Job Training not to exceed $500,000
• Agreement with Friends Outside not to exceed $494,446
• Public hearing for T-Five Ranches rezoning to General Commercial at Standard Road and Mono Way
• Public hearing for rezoning 0.87 acres at 20381 Sherry Court to Single-Family Residential: Mobile Home Foundation Combining District

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Committees & Commissions Room at 48 Yaney, 3rd Floor. The agenda includes approval of the 9/10/26 minutes, a Camp Justice Workgroup update covering long-term planning and service strategies for individuals with complex needs and a Pallet Project update, a Homeless Services staff report, and community organization reports. The committee advises the County Board of Supervisors on homelessness policy and programs; the agenda lists no specific votes or dollar amounts.

• Camp Justice Workgroup update, including discussion of long-term planning and service strategies for individuals with complex needs
• Pallet Project update
• Approval of the 9/10/26 meeting minutes
• Tuolumne County Homeless Services staff report on projects and initiatives
• Committee membership expiration and vacancies listed with no updates or report

Natural Resources Committee

The Tuolumne County Natural Resources Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the A.N. Francisco Bldg., 48 Yaney Ave., Sonora. The main agenda item is a report and discussion of data centers in Tuolumne County and adjacent counties. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting and hear staff and member reports. The agenda lists no votes or contracts.

• Report and discussion of data centers in Tuolumne County and adjacent counties
• Approval of minutes for the September 2, 2026 meeting
• Public forum: speakers limited to 3 minutes each on items not on the agenda
• Committee business: staff reports and recommendations, plus committee member reports
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board holds a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the A.N. Francisco Building, 48 Yaney Ave., Sonora. The agenda is largely routine: roll call, public comment, approval of the September 2, 2026 draft minutes, correspondence, director and staff reports, and board member reports. The only new business listed is welcoming new Advisory Board member Zack Abernathy, and continued business is a Data Notebook Review. No votes on contracts, ordinances, fees, or rezonings appear on this agenda.

• Welcoming new Advisory Board member Zack Abernathy (new business)
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting
• Continued business: Data Notebook Review
• Correspondence: Training Update
• Next meeting scheduled Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4 p.m., A.N. Francisco Building, 3rd Floor Committees & Commissions Conference Room

Board of Supervisors

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Sonora. The board will act on a consent calendar of routine items including state grants, a telepsychiatry contract, and appointments, then hold public hearings on several rezoning and Williamson Act land-use matters. The board will also continue local emergency declarations tied to the Dove Fire and TCU September Lightning Complex Fire, and meet in closed session on litigation and two employee performance evaluations.

• Consent item 15: Resolution 95-26 authorizing a Wildfire and Forest Resilience grant application to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy up to $1,500,000 for the 108 Project
• Consent item 8: Telepsychiatry agreement with Kings View Behavioral Health not to exceed $460,000 per fiscal year, July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
• Consent item 2: Resolution 91-26 accepting $22,982 for Transitional Housing Program Services and $14,148 for Housing Navigation Maintenance Program Services
• 10:00 AM public hearings on rezonings (LUNR 26-9, LUNR-25-24) and Williamson Act contract changes (LUNR-25-28, 26WA-001) affecting parcels including a 617-acre and a 407.98-acre site
• Consent items 9, 10, 16, 17: Resolutions continuing local health and state of emergency declarations for the Dove Fire and TCU September Lightning Complex Fire

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Tuolumne County Historic Preservation Review Commission meets Oct. 5, 2026 to review two items: the proposed replacement of the 1915 Wards Ferry Road bridge over Deer Creek and proposed repairs to the Tuolumne County Museum's front porch. The bridge is rated structurally deficient and is at 65% design; the museum porch work would replace the deck and stairs and repair supports. The commission is being asked to make recommendations, not to give final approval. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.

• Wards Ferry Road over Deer Creek Bridge (Bridge No. 32C0003), built 1915, rated structurally deficient; proposed single-span replacement about 75 feet long with retaining walls using soil nails and sculpted concrete
• Bridge rated Category 5, ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places; Archaeological Survey Report approved under NEPA and CEQA
• Tuolumne County Museum at 158 Bradford Street, Sonora: proposed porch deck and stair replacement, repair of two main supports with epoxy fillers, custom bannister rails; structural supports under the deck not included due to access limits
• Demolition Review Committee and Grant Committee reports, with possible action
• Public forum of 15 minutes; no action may be taken on items not on the agenda

Airport Land Use Commission

The Tuolumne County Airport Land Use Commission meets October 1, 2026 to review Conditional Use Permit LUNR-26-18, a proposal to build a 122-foot-tall unmanned wireless tower at 18330 Apple Blossom Ln, about 0.5 mile south of Tuolumne City. The tower is referred to the commission because county rules require ALUC review of any structure taller than 75 feet, even outside airport areas. A staff evaluation concludes the project is consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and would not create hazards to flight, subject to one condition on glare, dust, smoke, electrical interference, and bird attractants. The commission may find the project consistent, consistent with modifications, or inconsistent; no final decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit LUNR-26-18: 122-foot-tall unmanned wireless tower on a 10.21± acre A-10 parcel at 18330 Apple Blossom Ln
• Tower would sit in a 50-foot by 50-foot fenced lease area with an adjacent 50" X 52" concrete pad for a PG&E transformer
• Site is approximately 6.92± miles from Pine Mountain Lake Airport and 12.94± miles from Columbia Airport, outside both airport influence areas
• Staff evaluation finds the project consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, subject to a condition on glare, dust, smoke, electrical interference, and bird attractants
• Applicant listed as Samantha Herrmann - The Towers, LLC; surface/mineral rights owners Joel Vermeer & Vickie Vermeer

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and consider a recommendation to continue operating Camp Justice for up to four years, using Opioid Settlement Funds and prioritizing Encampment Resolution Funding if awarded. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes agreements for architectural design services, skilled nursing care, a data sharing agreement, and a Good Neighbor Agreement with the USDA Forest Service.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution 90-26 approving FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Consideration to continue Camp Justice beyond September 30, 2026, for up to four years
• Good Neighbor Agreement with USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest, in the amount of $4,141,388
• ABC Grant Award of $16,698 to Sheriff-Coroner (4/5ths vote required)
• Agreements with Madera Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Modesto Post Acute for skilled nursing care, each up to $136,000 per fiscal year

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2026-2027 Budget and personnel recommendations. It also approved the continued operation of Camp Justice for one year using Opioid funding. A separate motion to add $2.6 million to the Fire Fund was denied.

• Adopted Resolution 90-26 approving FY 2026-2027 Budget (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to add $2.6M to Fire Fund and $50k each to Patterson Park and IT Network Operations Center (2-3)
• Approved September 22, 2026 Consent Calendar (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Amendment #1 for Groveland Community Hall architectural design services
• Adopted Resolution 89-26 accepting $16,698 ABC Grant Award
• Approved nursing and boarding care agreements with Madera Rehabilitation and Modesto Post Acute for up to $136,000 per year each
• Approved $4,141,388 Good Neighbor Agreement with USDA Forest Service
• Approved use of Opioid funding for 1 year to continue Camp Justice operations (4-0, 1 absent)

Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet on September 21, 2026, to discuss updates regarding the Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) for roadway speed limits. The meeting includes a public forum for items not on the agenda and staff reports.

• Discussion of Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) Updates for Roadway Speed Limits

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Agricultural Advisory Committee will review and recommend action on Williamson Act contract matters, including a non-renewal notice and a new contract, plus a zone change and tentative subdivision map. The committee's role is advisory to the Board of Supervisors, limited to agricultural impacts. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items, and the meeting includes routine approval of minutes.

• LUNR-26-5 Kowalcyzk/Keagy: Notice of non-renewal of Williamson Act Contracts 05WA-121 and 05WA-002
• LUNR-26-8 Moyle: Establishment of Williamson Act Contract WA26-002
• LUNR-25-25 Gardella: Zone change RZ18-001 and Tentative Subdivision Map TSM18-005 (APN 059-100-013)

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The first would change land use designations and zoning for six parcels totaling about 6.1 acres at the northwest intersection of Standard Road and Mono Way in East Sonora to General Commercial (C-1). The second would rezone 0.87 acre at 20381 Sherry Court, Soulsbyville, from agricultural to single-family residential with a mobilehome foundation combining district. The agenda also includes routine reports, minutes approval, and public comment.

• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for T-FIVE STANDARD LLC (LUNR-25-27): six parcels at Standard Road and Mono Way, East Sonora, to General Commercial (C-1)
• Rezoning for CCF INVESTMENTS LLC & GRANITE LAND HOLDINGS LLC (LUNR-26-15): 0.87 acre at 20381 Sherry Court, Soulsbyville, from A-10 to R-1:MX
• Public hearing on the East Sonora project includes parcels currently zoned Unzoned, Public (P), Light Industrial (M-1), and Single Family Residential (R-1)
• CEQA exemption for the East Sonora project under Section 15061(b)(3) (no significant environmental effect)
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2026, meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors will discuss budget preparation and priorities for the adopted FY2026-2027 budget, and will hold a public hearing on workforce vacancies and recruitment. The consent calendar includes routine approvals and two behavioral health service agreements, one with Central Star Behavioral Health Inc. (up to $275,000/year) and one with Aegis Treatment Centers (up to $550,000/year), both for three years starting July 1, 2026. Closed sessions are scheduled for a public employee performance evaluation and labor negotiations.

• Request for Board Direction on Adopted FY2026-2027 Budget Preparation and Priorities
• Agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health Inc. for crisis residential services, up to $275,000/year, FY 2026-27 through 2028-29
• Agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers for narcotic therapy services, up to $550,000/year, FY 2026-27 through 2028-29
• Public Hearing on workforce vacancies, recruitment and retention (AB 2561)
• Resolution 88-26 authorizing application for CalOES UV26 Grant

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar, which included approving meeting minutes, a payroll analyst job classification and reclassification, a change to the Fire Safety Advisory Committee's meeting frequency, an updated 2026 meeting calendar, a grant application resolution, a letter of collaboration, and two behavioral health service agreements. The board also held a public hearing on workforce vacancies and recruitment, receiving and filing the annual vacancy report. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar and the public hearing.

• Approved September 15, 2026 consent calendar (4-0, Brandon absent)
• Approved minutes of September 01, 2026 meeting
• Approved Payroll Analyst job classification and reclassification of one Senior Payroll Technician
• Approved modification of Fire Safety Advisory Committee meeting frequency from monthly to quarterly
• Adopted Resolution 88-26 authorizing CalOES UV26 grant application
• Approved crisis residential services agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health Inc., up to $275,000/year for 3 years
• Approved narcotic therapy services agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers, up to $550,000/year for 3 years
• Received and filed annual vacancy report after public hearing

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee reviewed updates regarding the Camp Justice workgroup and the Pallet Project. Members discussed long-term planning for individuals with complex needs and the status of various homeless service initiatives.

• Camp Justice Workgroup update including a Lighthouse Ministries fundraiser
• Discussion of Opioid Funding approval pending Board of Supervisors approval
• Staff report on Navigation Center population of 46 individuals
• Update on HDAP Trailer project and FEMA funding reductions
• Report on Miner’s Motel applications beginning in October

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee will discuss the five-year review of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. Members will also discuss potential projects for the 1,000-ton disposal allowance.

• Review and comment for the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan (CIWMP) Five Year Review
• Discussion of possible projects for 1,000-ton disposal allowance
• Approval of July 8, 2026, meeting minutes
• Monthly Household Hazardous Waste event scheduled for October 1, 2026

Historic Preservation Review Commission

Airport Land Use Commission

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee met to discuss water infrastructure, grant updates, and committee appointments. Members voted to recommend Michael Griffen to the Board of Supervisors to fill a vacant position and approved a recommendation for a letter of support regarding the ACWA 'Vision for Our Water Future.'

• Recommended Michael Griffen to fill the vacant Ad Hoc Member position
• Recommended a letter of support for ACWA 'Vision for Our Water Future' to the Board of Supervisors
• Reported progress on Sierra Jobs First, USDA Community Wildfire Defense, USBR WaterSMART, and CAL FIRE grants
• Noted a nearly complete water rights agreement for 6,000 acre-feet of water from Melones Reservoir
• Reported the near completion of the Jamestown Road fuel reduction project

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Board will review new applications for appointment and welcome new members Christine Elder and Chris Neves. Staff will provide a CalAIM update and present a data notebook regarding Foster Youth and Wrap Around Services. The meeting also includes an update on Tuolumne County Jail visits.

• New member appointments for Kody Horton and Zack Abernathy
• Welcoming new members Christine Elder and Chris Neves
• CalAIM update from the Behavioral Director
• Data Notebook 2026-Foster Youth and Wrap Around Services
• Update to Tuolumne County Jail Visit

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the June 3, 2026 minutes and recommended Christine Elder and Chris Neve for appointment to the Board of Supervisors. The board also heard updates on suicide prevention events and a presentation on BHSA governance.

• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Christine Elder and Chris Neve for appointment to the Board of Supervisors (5-0)

Tuolumne County Planning Commission