Tuolumne County public meetings in 2025

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates and presentations from partner agencies and staff reports with recommendations. The public forum allows residents to comment, though no actions will be taken. The committee will also hear reports from its members before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes for meeting 8/27/2025
• Partner agency updates/presentations
• Staff reports, updates, and recommendations
• Public forum for resident comments (no action)
• Committee member reports

Airport Land Use Commission

The Airport Land Use Commission will review a building permit for a 5,075 square foot hangar. The project is located at 21200 Ferretti Road within the Pine Mountain Lake Airport's Compatibility Zone B1.

• Building Permit BP-25-578 for a 5,075 square foot hangar at 21200 Ferretti Road

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review pending member applications, and receive a housing update from staff. The meeting is in-person only.

• Approval of November 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of pending Behavioral Health Advisory Board applications
• Presentation of DUI Classes by Kings View
• Behavioral Health Housing update with Evan Hammond
• Brown Act Update

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The committee will review recommendations for Camp Justice and discuss potential solutions for recreational vehicles. Members will also evaluate hotel utilization eligibility and receive staff reports on homelessness initiatives.

• Camp Justice workgroup recommendations and RV solutions
• Hotel utilization eligibility review for the homelessness continuum
• Update on Camp Justice following the Nov. 18, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting
• Review of committee membership expirations and vacancies
• Staff report on homeless services projects and initiatives

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

• Notice of cancellation for Dec. 10, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for Feb. 11, 2026

Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee

The committee held a routine meeting to receive reports on the condition of Sonora Veterans Hall and Tuolumne Memorial Hall. Members discussed maintenance needs such as a new water filter, a sewer‑line estimate, blinds, a smoke‑alarm battery, and Wi‑Fi upgrades. The agenda also confirmed future meeting dates for March and June 2026.

• Discuss need for a new water filter at Sonora Veterans Hall
• Review estimate for sewer line repair under Sonora Veterans Hall
• Consider estimate for blinds for Kris Albrecht’s office
• Address smoke alarm battery replacement at Tuolumne Memorial Hall
• Plan Wi‑Fi updates for Tuolumne Memorial Hall

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting, hear staff reports including an update on the MSA, and discuss its 2025 strategic priorities such as water‑utility support, legislation awareness, federal land‑use policy, and watershed resilience. Public comments are allowed but no actions will be taken on those topics.

• Approve minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting
• Staff report: MSA update
• Discussion of 2025 strategic priority – support local water utility partners
• Discussion of 2025 strategic priority – monitor state and federal natural‑resource legislation
• Discussion of 2025 strategic priority – promote landscape and watershed resilience

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will consider a permit for a 241-square-foot kitchen and bathroom addition to a commercial building. The commission will also discuss the impacts of the Chinese Camp Fire on historic sites.

• Historic Conditional Use Permit LUNR-25-22 for a 241± square foot addition at 18280 Main Street, Jamestown
• Proposed use of the 18280 Main Street structure as a retail champagne bar
• Discussion of historic site impacts from the Chinese Camp Fire
• Reports from the Demolition Review Committee and Grant Committee

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee announced that the scheduled meeting for December 26, 2025 will not take place. No agenda items were presented. The committee noted that the next meeting is set for January 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will meet to review staff reports and partner agency updates. The committee is scheduled to discuss or approve the Fire Assistance Management Grant (FMAG) process.

• Discussion and/or approval of Fire Assistance Management Grant (FMAG) process
• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Updates from partner agencies including USFS, Tribes, Fire Safe Council, and SWIFT

The committee approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, with one abstention and all other members voting in favor. Staff discussed vacant historic properties and defensible‑space requirements and will review ordinance language and possible exemptions. The board unanimously agreed to hold a special meeting on November 18, 2025 and to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025.

• Approved minutes for 8/27/2025 meeting (all in favor, 1 abstention)
• Scheduled special meeting on Nov 18, 2025 and cancelled regular meeting on Nov 26, 2025 (unanimous)

Airports Advisory Committee

The Airports Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It voted 5‑0 to change the name of Pine Mountain Lake Airport to Groveland‑Yosemite Airport, authorizing $4,500 for new signage. The committee also approved the second fee‑increase option, which would raise annual revenues by about $32,000 for Columbia Airport and $1,200 for Pine Mountain Lake Airport. Finally, the committee reviewed and recommended a CTAF/UNICOM frequency change request to the FAA, noting a $2,000 cost for digital updates.

• Approve minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting
• Rename Pine Mountain Lake Airport to Groveland‑Yosemite Airport (signage cost $4,500)
• Adopt fee‑increase option 2: approx. $32,000 annual increase for Columbia Airport and $1,200 for Pine Mountain Lake Airport
• Recommend CTAF/UNICOM frequency change for Pine Mountain Lake Airport; county cost estimated at $2,000
• Discuss potential aerial survey for obstacle departure procedure, cost range $50,000‑$100,000

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes and heard staff reports on current homeless services. Updates included the Navigation Center family side being full with 36 residents, Camp Justice housing 50‑65 residents and a request for community ice deliveries, and ongoing searches for funding for Miner’s Motel and Colombia Way. Additional briefings covered behavioral health grant support, community organization activities, and strategic planning workgroup recommendations.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Navigation Center family side full; 36 current residents reported
• Camp Justice housing 50‑65 residents; seeking partners for ice deliveries
• Exploration of funding opportunities for Miner’s Motel and Colombia Way
• Strategic Planning Workgroup update on RV policy, fencing, and winter prep

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss recommendations for the FY 26-27 Budget Calendar and growth amounts for a December 2025 presentation to the Board of Supervisors. The body is also reviewing the budget policy regarding the annual allocation of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for County services.

• Updating budget policy for allocating Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for County services
• Discussion of the FY 26-27 Budget Calendar
• Review of growth amounts for the Budget Trends and Projections presentation
• Future consideration of PERS unfunded liability review
• Future consideration of General Fund fund balance budget policy

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee will review 2026 program focus areas and contracts. The body will also vote on whether to change its meeting schedule from monthly to every other month.

• Discussion of contracts and program focus areas for 2026
• Vote on changing meeting frequency from monthly to every other month
• Staff report on America Recycles Day
• Staff report on 1,000 ton usage report

Airport Land Use Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission for November 6, 2025, has been canceled.

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will meet to discuss 2025 strategic priorities, including water utility modernization and state legislation. The committee will also consider a public comment letter from the Department of Water Resources regarding Bulletin 118.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of DWR public comment letter regarding Bulletin 118
• Review of WaterSMART Event Recap and upcoming events
• Update on MSA (Mutual Settlement Agreement) project
• Committee member reports on local water infrastructure

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet to discuss Senate Bill 43 and review the 2025 Data Notebook. The board will also address membership re-applications and member training.

• Presentation and discussion of Senate Bill 43
• Possible approval of the 2025 Data Notebook
• Review of membership re-applications for Elizabeth Marum and Jenn Salazar
• Discussion of California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards/Commissions trainings

The board unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a letter of support for the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) grant application. The board established an ad‑hoc workgroup to review the 2025 Data Notebook, with two members volunteering to meet in October.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (Ayes:5, Abstentions:0, Nays:0)
• Approved letter of support for BHCIP grant application (Ayes:5, Abstentions:0, Nays:0)
• Established ad‑hoc workgroup to review 2025 Data Notebook (volunteers: Cathy Peacock, Terry Ann Garcia)

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed zone change for Phase I of the Valley Vista Subdivision in Jamestown. The proposal seeks to redistribute open space zoning across 40 parcels to better preserve and connect open space areas.

• Zone Change LUNR-25-7: Rezone 29 parcels to R-1 (Single Family Residential)
• Zone Change LUNR-25-7: Rezone 4 parcels to O (Open Space)
• Zone Change LUNR-25-7: Rezone 5 parcels to M-U (Mixed Use)
• Zone Change LUNR-25-7: Rezone 2 parcels to P (Public)
• Proposed net increase of 0.5± acres of Open Space for Phase I

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The scheduled Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting for Monday, November 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The commission announced that the next regular meeting is tentatively set for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Tentative scheduling of the next meeting for December 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Fire Safety Advisory Committee will review staff reports and updates, consider a presentation on the Tuolumne Community Based Fire Resilience Project, and discuss a possible ordinance addressing vacant historic properties and hazardous vegetation. The meeting also includes public comment periods, approval of the previous meeting minutes, and partner agency updates.

• Presentation of the Tuolumne Community Based Fire Resilience Project
• Staff reports, updates and recommendations
• Discussion of a possible ordinance for vacant historic properties and hazardous vegetation
• Approval of minutes from the 8/27/2025 meeting
• Partner agency updates (USFS, tribal agencies, Fire Safe Council, SWIFT)

The committee approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting after a motion by Supervisor Griefer and second by Sheriff Vasquez, with unanimous support. It also approved a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to adopt the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as recommended by the California State Fire Marshal, motioned by Chief Gamez and seconded by Scott Fremd, with all members in favor.

• Approved minutes for 7/23/2025 meeting (motion by Supervisor Griefer, seconded by Sheriff Vasquez, unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to adopt 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (motion by Chief Gamez, seconded by Scott Fremd, unanimous)

Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

The Council will discuss updates regarding the Juvenile Detention Facility and the GEO Juvenile Program. Members will also review legislative updates for AB 102 data reporting and JJRBG applications.

• Approval of July 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Juvenile Detention Facility structural and staffing updates
• SYTF and GEO Juvenile Program updates
• JJCC/JJRBG applications
• AB 102 required data reporting elements for the OYCR annual report

Airport Land Use Commission

The Airport Land Use Commission will review a Conditional Use Permit for EPIC Wireless to build an unmanned wireless facility. The project involves a 120-foot tower on a 78-acre parcel along State Highway 120. The commission must determine if the structure is consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

• Review of Conditional Use Permit LUNR-25-4 for a 120-foot unmanned wireless facility
• Project location: State Highway 120, approximately 0.5 mile southeast of downtown Groveland
• Project site: 78-acre parcel zoned Exclusive Agriculture, 37-Acre Minimum (AE-37)
• Proposed facility includes a 50-foot by 50-foot fenced lease area

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled Housing Loan Review Committee meeting on Oct. 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The committee will reconvene on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

• Cancellation of the Oct. 15, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for Nov. 19, 2025

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The regular meeting of the Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee scheduled for October 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025.

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee will approve the minutes from the September 10 meeting and hear staff reports on a $41,000 Tire Amnesty grant, a Household Hazardous Waste grant application, and upcoming America Recycles Day events. The committee will discuss extending Cal Sierra transfer‑station coupons for fire‑damage debris disposal. A major item is the City of Sonora’s proposed solid waste collection service change, which could reduce the County’s Integrated Waste Management Fund revenue by $260,000 to $315,000 per year.

• Approve minutes of the September 10, 2025 Solid Waste Committee meeting.
• Tire Amnesty grant award of approximately $41,000 for tire disposal and hauling.
• Household Hazardous Waste grant application to expand accepted items at the Jamestown HHW facility.
• Consider extending Cal Sierra transfer‑station coupons for fire‑damage debris disposal to residents.
• Review City of Sonora solid waste collection service change and its projected $260K‑$315K annual revenue impact on the County.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will discuss the effects of the Chinese Camp Fire on historic sites and receive reports from the Demolition Review and Grant Committees. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of impacts to historic sites from Chinese Camp Fire
• Demolition Review Committee report
• Grant Committee report

Airports Advisory Committee

The Airports Advisory Committee will consider renaming Pine Mountain Lake Airport to Groveland-Yosemite Airport. The body will also review two options for increasing hangar rental fees at Columbia and Pine Mountain Lake airports to align with market values.

• Proposed renaming of Pine Mountain Lake Airport to Groveland-Yosemite Airport
• Estimated $4,500 cost for signage and digital updates related to airport renaming
• Review of two hangar fee increase options for Columbia and Pine Mountain Lake airports
• Projected additional revenue for Columbia Airport ranging from $12,150 to $25,788 depending on the fee option chosen
• Discussion of FAA-implemented Obstacle Departure Procedure for Pine Mountain Lake Airport Runway 27

The Airports Advisory Committee reviewed three proposed options to increase airport fees and amend Section 3.40.010(T) of the Tuolumne County Ordinance Code. The committee did not reach agreement on any option and decided to continue the review and discussion at the next meeting. No vote tally was recorded.

• Postponed decision on airport fee increase options; further review to continue at next meeting

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation for the Tuolumne County GSA Well Mitigation Plan. The body will also discuss the WaterSmart Field Day event and the functions of the Drought Resilience Plan regarding Chinese Camp-affected wells.

• Consideration of recommendation for Tuolumne County GSA Well Mitigation Plan
• Discussion of WaterSmart Field Day event on October 3rd
• Staff report on Drought Resilience Plan and Well Mitigation Plan for Chinese Camp-affected wells
• MSA update

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved forwarding three appointment applications and two reappointment applications to the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors with recommendations for appointment or reappointment. Members also discussed a pending letter of support for the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grant, but that action will be taken at the next meeting. The meeting included routine approval of minutes and reports on the Lambert Drop‑In Center transition.

• Forward Sherry Bradley and Cathie Peacock reappointment applications to Board of Supervisors
• Forward Blake Dolman and Katrina Olvera appointment applications to Board of Supervisors
• Discussed letter of support for BHICP grant for “The Foundry – Where Strength is Forged” project
• Report on transition of David Lambert Drop‑In Center management to Nancy’s Hope
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to forward Sherry Bradley’s and Cathie Peacock’s reappointment applications, and Blake Dolman’s and Katrina Olvera’s appointment applications, to the Board of Supervisors with a 5‑0 vote on each. The board also postponed drafting a Letter of Concern until the next meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Forwarded Sherry Bradley’s reappointment to Supervisors (5-0)
• Forwarded Cathie Peacock’s reappointment to Supervisors (5-0)
• Forwarded Blake Dolman’s appointment to Supervisors (5-0)
• Forwarded Katrina Olvera’s appointment to Supervisors (5-0)
• Postponed drafting Letter of Concern to next meeting

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for October 15, 2025.

• Meeting canceled for October 1, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Fire Safety Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 27 meeting, receive updates from partner agencies, and consider staff reports and public comments. No specific policy changes, contracts, or funding items are listed for decision.

• Approval of minutes for meeting 8/27/2025
• Partner agency updates/presentations
• Staff reports, updates, and recommendations
• Public forum for comments (3 minutes per person)
• Committee member reports

Airports Advisory Committee

The committee will consider two revised options for increasing hangar rental fees at Columbia Airport and Pine Mountain Lake Airport. These proposals aim to align revenues with fair market value based on a 2024 study. The committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Review of two fee increase options for Columbia and Pine Mountain Lake Airport hangars
• Proposed Columbia Airport fee adjustments ranging from 6% to 22%, with one at 109%
• Proposed Pine Mountain Lake Airport fee adjustments ranging from 1% to 2%
• Discussion of Pine Mountain Lake Airport name and frequency changes
• Report on Columbia Airport regarding Lightning Complex Fire

The Airports Advisory Committee did not reach agreement on any of the proposed airport fee increase options. The committee decided to give members more time to review the information and will continue the discussion at the next meeting. No vote tally was recorded.

• Postponed decision on airport fee increase options (no vote recorded)

Airports Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Airport Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025, has been cancelled.

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two zoning change proposals. One seeks to rezone an approximately 0.58‑acre portion of a 5.9‑acre parcel (APN 062‑550‑007) from RE‑2 to RE‑5 to facilitate a lot‑line adjustment. The other proposes multiple rezones of parcels in the Valley Vista subdivision along Golf Links Road, changing classifications such as R‑1, O, M‑U and P. No other actions are scheduled.

• LUNR‑25‑15: Rezone 0.58‑acre portion of parcel APN 062‑550‑007 from RE‑2 to RE‑5 (Mira Monte Road)
• LUNR‑25‑7: Rezone 30 parcels from R‑1 and O to R‑1, 4 parcels to O, 4 parcels to M‑U, 1 parcel to P (Public) and 1 parcel from O to P (Golf Links Road)
• Public comment period (15 minutes) – comments not read during meeting
• Reports from commissioners, staff, and Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Environmental review exemption for LUNR‑25‑15 under CEQA

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

• Meeting canceled for September 17, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The scheduled September 11, 2025 Homelessness Committee meeting was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for October 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Tuolumne County Committees & Commissions Room, 48 Yaney Street, Sonora, CA.

• Meeting cancelled; no decisions or discussions took place

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Solid Waste Committee will consider approving minutes from a previous meeting and discuss potential waste disposal projects and the impact of collection service changes in Sonora.

• Approval of June 11, 2025 minutes
• Hwy 59 site visit report
• Tire Amnesty Grant Award
• Household Hazardous Waste Grant Application
• Potential 1,000-ton waste allowance projects

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee will consider options for fee‑based parking to address congestion at Pinecrest Peak. The meeting also includes partner agency updates, a discussion of the upcoming Watersmart Field Day, and staff reports on the TuCARE Fall Tour, groundwater sustainability, and Secure Rural Schools. No formal actions are scheduled beyond discussion and staff recommendations.

• Discussion of Pinecrest Peak parking congestion and possible fee‑based parking
• Partner agency updates (Tuolumne Me‑Wuk, Chicken Ranch Me‑Wuk, etc.)
• Planning for Watersmart Field Day event
• Staff reports on TuCARE Fall Tour and County Groundwater Sustainability Agency
• Board of Supervisors approval of Committee recommendation for Secure Rural Schools

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on CARE Court and suicide prevention, and discuss a grant application and a data notebook workgroup. The meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025.

• Approval of August 6, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of CARE Court update
• Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month report
• Discussion on Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHICP) grant support
• Discussion to establish a workgroup for the 2025 Data Notebook

Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee

The September 3, 2025, meeting of the Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee was canceled by the County Board of Supervisors due to unsafe fire conditions.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially recommend an ordinance to adopt the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. The meeting includes updates from partner agencies and a presentation on the California Department of Insurance Wildfire Risk Model.

• Recommendation to Board for ordinance adopting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
• Presentation on California Department of Insurance approval of Wildfire Risk Model
• GIS presentation on Fire Incident map, Fuels Mitigation Hub, and evacuation planning dashboard
• Partner agency updates from USFS, Tribes, Fire Safe Council, and SWIFT

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to support the Sheriff’s Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grant application for roadside brush clearing. No action was taken on the proposal for outdoor audible alerts or sirens.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to BOS to support Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grant (unanimous)
• No action taken on outdoor audible alerts or siren system proposal

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

• Meeting canceled for August 20, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The committee will receive presentations from Behavioral Health staff and Homeless Services staff regarding current programs and initiatives. Members will also discuss strategies for showcasing the success of local homeless initiatives.

• Behavioral Health presentation on mental health, hospitalizations, and housing
• Homeless Services staff report on projects and initiatives
• Camp Justice workgroup progress update
• Group discussion on sharing positive results of local homeless initiatives
• Community organization updates on homelessness projects

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Natural Resources Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the February 5 meeting and received updates from partner agencies on fuel‑reduction projects. It considered a recommendation to send a letter of support for continued funding of the Secure Rural Schools Act and discussed the California Department of Insurance’s approval of a wildfire risk model. Staff presented reports on forming a Wildfire Solutions Coalition, a household hazardous‑waste drop‑off program, and the MSA update. Members also heard updates on coyote‑hunting legislation, gray‑wolf management, and a utility district grant for a raw water storage pond at Sierra Pines.

• Recommendation for a letter of support to continue funding the Secure Rural Schools Act
• Discussion of California Department of Insurance approval of a wildfire risk model
• Staff report: MCWRA forms Wildfire Solutions Coalition
• Staff report: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Opportunity
• Utility District grant update and raw water storage pond project at Sierra Pines

The committee approved the July 2 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a unanimous recommendation that the Board of Supervisors send a letter to U.S. House representatives supporting reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools Act.

• Approved July 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors write letter supporting Secure Rural Schools Act reauthorization (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will consider new pending applications for board member appointments and re‑appointments. The board will also discuss administrative direction for expired membership terms. Additional items include approval of the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes and reports from the Behavioral Health Director and staff on the Lambert Center, the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, and the Behavioral Health Services Act. The meeting will conclude with member reports and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve draft minutes of the July 2, 2025 meeting
• Review and possibly act on new pending Behavioral Health Advisory Board appointment and re‑appointment applications
• Discuss administrative direction on expired membership terms
• Receive Behavioral Health Director’s report on Lambert Center operations and the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program
• Receive Behavioral Health Staff report on the Behavioral Health Services Act presentation

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Airport Land Use Commission

The Airport Land Use Commission will consider EPIC Wireless’s application for Conditional Use Permit LUNR‑25‑4 to construct a 120‑foot unmanned wireless facility on an approximately 78‑acre parcel along State Highway 120, about 0.5 mile southeast of downtown Groveland. The commission will evaluate whether the project complies with the Tuolumne County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and applicable ordinance codes. The agenda lists the item under New Business for review; no decision is recorded.

• Conditional Use Permit LUNR‑25‑4 for a 120‑ft wireless tower on a 78‑acre parcel (APN 066‑030‑013) along State Highway 120
• Project location: ~0.5 mile southeast of downtown Groveland, Supervisorial District 4
• Review required by Policy 2.1.4.2 because the structure exceeds 75 ft
• Commission may find the project consistent, consistent with modifications, or inconsistent with the Compatibility Plan
• No old business or other commission business scheduled

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several budget reallocation proposals, including moving County Fire and Sheriff‑Coroner cost centers out of the general fund into separate special revenue funds. It will also discuss creating a Grants special revenue fund, enforcing the Transient Occupancy Tax, applying unsecured aircraft property tax to the airport fund, and reducing leased spaces for county operations. The committee will review options to lessen reliance on the beginning fund balance and note future consideration of the PERS unfunded liability.

• Discussion and recommendation on moving County Fire and Sheriff‑Coroner cost centers to special revenue funds
• Discussion and recommendation on creating a Grants special revenue fund for large grants
• Presentation and discussion on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) enforcement
• Discussion and recommendation on using unsecured aircraft property tax for the County airport fund
• Discussion and recommendation on reducing leased spaces for county operations

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will review a staff presentation on outdoor audible alerts and sirens, including history, current locations, test survey results, and future system options. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes, partner agency updates, and staff reports on risk modeling and insurance.

• Discussion and possible approval of outdoor audible alerts or siren system
• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting
• Partner agency updates and presentations
• Staff reports on risk modeling, insurance, and fire‑risk reduction legislation

The committee approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting after a motion by Supervisor Griefer and a second by Sheriff Vasquez, with all members in favor and no abstentions. The committee also voted unanimously to move forward with staff recommendations to prioritize and assess subdivisions for the Risk Reduction Communities List.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous approval)
• Approved staff recommendations for subdivision risk‑reduction review (unanimous approval)

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2025.

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee for July 16, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The committee will receive updates from Homeless Services and Behavioral Health staff regarding current projects and initiatives. Members will also discuss progress from the Camp Justice workgroup and share updates from community organizations.

• Tuolumne County Homeless Services staff report on projects and initiatives
• Behavioral Health staff report on homelessness-focused projects
• Camp Justice workgroup progress update
• Community organization reports on homelessness projects

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission announced that its scheduled meeting for July 7, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. The next regular meeting is tentatively set for Monday, August 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Airport Land Use Commission

The Airport Land Use Commission canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for July 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for August 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Development Department Conference Room, 48 Yaney Avenue, 4th Floor, Sonora.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will discuss updating its bylaws to align with the Welfare and Institutions Code 5604. The board will also review its Statement of Inclusivity and the application process for various member representatives.

• Review and approval of draft Behavioral Health Bylaws
• Discussion of BHAB member composition and application process
• Review and possible action on the Statement of Inclusivity
• Director's report on Proposition 47 partnership with the Probation Department

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee reviewed a programmatic CEQA approach to speed fuel‑management environmental permitting. It also examined a proposed membership renewal structure and heard updates from partner agencies on fuel‑reduction projects. The committee discussed state proposals affecting coyote hunting limits and gray wolf management. No formal actions were taken; the items were discussed for future consideration.

• Discussion of programmatic CEQA to streamline fuel‑management environmental permitting
• Discussion of membership renewal structure
• Partner agency updates on fuel reduction projects on Jamestown Road and Pine Mountain Lake
• Review of California Fish and Game Commission proposal to limit coyote hunting
• Review of California Department of Fish and Wildlife gray wolf management plan

The Natural Resources Committee called the meeting to order and confirmed a quorum. The minutes from the May 7 meeting were approved unanimously. Members discussed a grant to develop a programmatic CEQA for fuel‑management projects and considered proposals to modify the membership renewal structure, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved May 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss partner agency updates and legislative reports. The body will discuss and vote on subdivision reviews for the Risk Reduction Communities List and recommendations to improve fire safety for identified subdivisions.

• Approval of May 28, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion and approval of subdivision reviews for the Risk Reduction Communities List
• Wildfire Catastrophe Models Webinar report
• Legislative updates

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Supervisor Griefer, seconded by Chief Gamez, and passed with all members in favor and no abstentions. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a decision.

• Approved minutes for 4/23/2025 meeting (all in favor, no abstentions)

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee on June 18, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025.

Fish and Wildlife Preservation Fund Advisory Committee

The Fish & Game Preservation Fund Advisory Committee met on June 16, 2025, to review a funding proposal from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Members discussed a delay in acquiring game cameras because CDFW’s inventory policy and the need for cellular service funding have not been resolved. The committee decided to take no action on reallocating funds and will wait for confirmation of budget availability. Minutes from the June 14, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from the June 14, 2024 meeting unanimously.
• Discussed delay of game camera purchase due to CDFW inventory policy and pending cellular service budget.
• Reported that five deer tags sponsored by the Tuolumne County Sportsmen Association are being used to track deer movement.
• Decided to take no action on fund reallocation until CDFW confirms budget for cell service.
• County staff will provide a fiscal report on the fund balance at the next meeting.

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 14 meeting. A motion to allocate up to $5,000 for replacing a damaged blacktail deer decoy was approved by a 5-0 vote. Staff will coordinate the purchase with CDFW. The next meeting date has not been set.

• Approved fund allocation up to $5,000 for deer decoy replacement (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 14 meeting (unanimous)

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for August 13, 2025.

• Solid Waste Committee meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025
• Meeting time set for 1:00 P.M.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. It discussed the Homeless Housing, Assistance & Prevention Program round 6 and updates on the Camp Justice pilot. The committee recommended that the Board of Supervisors allow the Camp Justice model to operate through fiscal year 2026‑27 using existing funds and to seek additional funding sources.

• Unanimous approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of HHAP round 6 funding for permanent housing and related definitions
• Recommendation to continue Camp Justice 2.0 through FY 26‑27 without using general funds
• Camp Justice pilot expenses to date $146,342; estimated future site costs about $150,000+
• Future meeting dates set for July 10, August 14, and September 11, 2025

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission will consider two public‑hearing applications: Medeiros Enterprises LLC seeks a General Plan amendment to change a 0.77‑acre parcel from Public to Light Industrial and a site development permit for a 24,600 sq ft mini‑storage facility at 20311 and 20319 South Sunshine Road; Ola Ranch Properties LLC seeks a General Plan amendment to change a 1.13‑acre parcel from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and an ordinance to rezone the parcel from Residential Estate (RE‑1) to Multiple Family Residential (R‑3). The commission will also review a staff recommendation to add a new small Single‑Family Residential District (R‑0) to the zoning code. Additional agenda items include routine reports and approval of the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Resolution for General Plan Amendment LUNR‑24‑1 to change 0.77‑acre parcel from Public to Light Industrial (Medeiros Enterprises LLC) and Site Development Permit for a 24,600 sq ft mini‑storage facility at 20311 & 20319 South Sunshine Road.
• Resolution for General Plan Amendment LUNR‑24‑30 to change 1.13‑acre parcel from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential (Ola Ranch Properties LLC).
• Ordinance LUNR‑24‑30 to rezone the same 1.13‑acre parcel from Residential Estate (RE‑1) to Multiple Family Residential (R‑3).
• Ordinance amendment to Title 17 – Zoning to add a new small Single‑Family Residential District (R‑0) and update the General Plan Technical Background Report.

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee will consider approving the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. Staff will report on the tire and mattress amnesty results, the Father’s Day Fly‑In on June 14, and free green‑waste disposal days scheduled for June 19 and June 28. The committee will also discuss potential projects that could use the standing 1,000‑ton waste‑allowance and a field trip to the Hwy 59 Landfill on July 31.

• Approve minutes of the May 14, 2025 Solid Waste Committee meeting
• Tire/Mattress Amnesty results
• Father’s Day Fly‑In – June 14, 2025 at Columbia Airport
• Free Green Waste Disposal Days – June 19 and June 28, 2025
• Potential projects utilizing the 1,000‑ton allowance (standing item)

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board will hold a public hearing to close the comment period for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update for FY 2025/26. The meeting will also include the approval of the May 7, 2025, meeting minutes and continued business items.

• Public Hearing: MHSA Annual Update FY 25/26
• Approval of Draft Minutes from May 7, 2025
• Signing of final approved Behavioral Health Advisory Board Proclamation
• Review of Behavioral Health Director's Report
• Behavioral Health Staff Report

Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee

The Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee will approve the previous meeting minutes, hear reports from the facilities manager and the veterans service officer, allow public comment, and schedule its next meetings for September 3 and December 3, 2025. No decisions beyond routine approvals and scheduling are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Report from Facilities Manager covering Sonora Veterans Hall and Tuolumne Memorial Hall
• Report from Veterans Service Officer
• Public comment period
• Future meetings scheduled: September 3, 2025 at Tuolumne Memorial Hall and December 3, 2025 at Sonora Veterans Hall

Natural Resources Committee

The Tuolumne County Natural Resources Advisory Committee's regular meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, was cancelled due to facility repairs and scheduling conflicts. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for July 2, 2025.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is tentatively set for Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• June 2, 2025 meeting cancelled

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Fire Safety Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations to improve and secure sustainable funding for fire safety and to expand education and outreach on wildfire preparedness. The meeting also includes partner agency presentations on the PGE 2026‑2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, USFS and CAL FIRE season readiness, and a fire‑risk reduction community plan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and minutes from the April 23 meeting will be approved.

• Presentation on PGE 2026‑2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan
• USFS Fire Season Readiness presentation
• CAL FIRE Season Readiness presentation
• Discussion and approval of recommendations to secure sustainable fire‑safety funding
• Discussion and approval of recommendations to increase fire‑safety education and outreach

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to support sustainable funding for fire safety, using the broader term “public safety.” Additionally, the committee approved fire lane and access recommendations at Pinecrest, including increased parking violation fees.

• Approved minutes for 3/26/2025 (all in favor, no abstentions)
• Approved recommendation to support sustainable fire safety funding, using term “public safety”
• Approved fire lane and access recommendations at Pinecrest, raising parking violation fees to $100 for first violation and $200 for second

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled Housing Loan Review Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

• Cancellation of the May 21, 2025 Housing Loan Review Committee meeting

Airports Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Airports Advisory Committee will consider three options for raising hangar and tie‑down fees at Columbia Airport and Pine Mountain Lake Airport. Staff will present projected revenue gains for each option and ask the committee to recommend one to the Board of Supervisors. No tie‑down fee increases are being recommended at this time. The meeting also includes a brief public forum.

• Review of three fee‑increase options (Option 1, Option 2, Option 3) for Columbia and Pine Mountain Lake airports
• Projected additional revenue for Columbia Airport: $32,904 in year 1 under Option 1; $21,312‑$21,828 in years 1‑2 under Option 2; $21,996‑$16,332 over three years under Option 3
• Projected additional revenue for Pine Mountain Lake Airport: $1,176 in year 1 under Option 1; $1,272‑$1,308 in years 1‑2 under Option 2; $1,884‑$744 over three years under Option 3
• Recommended hangar fee increases range from 3% to 25% (up to 109% for some Columbia hangars); Pine Mountain Lake increases range from 4% to 14%
• Tie‑down fee increase recommendations ($9‑$16 at Columbia, $10‑$11 at Pine Mountain Lake) are not to be implemented now

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee will consider approving the minutes from the April 9 meeting. Staff will report upcoming community green‑waste events, including a May 17 HHW event and a Father’s Day fly‑in. The committee will develop a list of potential projects that could use the county’s 1,000‑ton annual waste allowance and discuss the Tuolumne County Green Waste Facilities.

• Approve minutes of the April 9, 2025 Solid Waste Committee meeting
• Develop list of potential projects utilizing the 1,000‑ton allowance
• Discuss Tuolumne County Green Waste Facilities
• Announce upcoming community green‑waste events (May 17 HHW event, Father’s Day Fly‑in)
• Public forum limited to 15 minutes for comments on any agenda item

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The committee will seek input on HHAP Round 6 funding and receive reports on homeless services projects. Members will also receive updates on the strategic planning workgroup and recommendations regarding Camp Justice.

• Public input on Homeless Housing, Assistance & Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 funding
• Staff report on Homeless Services projects and initiatives
• Strategic planning and Camp Justice workgroup progress update
• Community organization reports on homelessness projects

Natural Resources Committee

The Tuolumne County Natural Resources Advisory Committee will discuss a California Department of Fish and Wildlife proposal to limit coyote hunting and will also consider gray wolf population issues in California. The meeting includes partner agency updates and staff reports on water, fire and forest projects. No formal actions or votes are recorded for these discussion items.

• Discussion of CDFW proposed legislation limiting coyote hunting
• Discussion of gray wolf populations within California and related actions
• Partner agency update: CAL FIRE on Governor Newsom’s CEQA suspension for wildfire reduction projects
• Staff report: Pinecrest overuse actions update
• Staff report: Biomass JPA proposal workshop summary

The Natural Resources Committee confirmed a quorum and approved the March 5 meeting minutes without dissent. Members discussed pending California Fish and Game Commission legislation to limit coyote hunting and reviewed the state’s Gray Wolf Management Plan, deciding to monitor state actions and seek expert input before any further action. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will discuss the department's integrated contract for mental health and substance use services. The board is also reviewing an annual report to the Board of Supervisors and a proclamation regarding inclusivity and diverse populations.

• Review and possible approval of the Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors
• Review and possible approval of a proclamation supporting inclusivity and acceptance of diverse populations
• Overview of the DHCS Integrated Contract for mental health and substance use disorder services
• Notice of a June 4, 2025, public hearing on the Mental Health Services Act 3-Year Plan Update
• Mental Health Awareness Month activities

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The scheduled Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting for Monday, May 5, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is tentatively set for Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Fire Safety Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations to improve and secure sustainable funding for fire safety. It will also review staff reports on the PGE 2026‑2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, the Board of Forestry Subdivision Review Program, and the Board of Forestry Fire Risk Reduction Communities List. Additional items include legislation updates and a discussion of fire lane and access at Pinecrest.

• Review of PGE 2026‑2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (staff report)
• Review of Board of Forestry Subdivision Review Program (staff report)
• Review of Board of Forestry Fire Risk Reduction Communities List (staff report)
• Legislation updates (staff report)
• Discussion and recommendations on fire lane and access at Pinecrest

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. The committee also approved a recommendation to support the Tuolumne Utility District (TUD) Draft Wildfire Protection Points Plan and to forward that support to the Board of Supervisors, directing staff to prepare a memo and concepts. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes for 2/26/2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to support TUD Draft Wildfire Protection Plan to Board of Supervisors (all in favor)

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. was cancelled. The committee’s next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. No other agenda items were listed.

• Cancellation of the April 16, 2025 meeting
• Next scheduled meeting on May 21, 2025

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025 was cancelled. The next meeting is set for May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items were considered at the cancelled meeting.

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership Executive Committee will review and approve the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss a Cognisen AI demonstration, and consider all submitted funding requests for fiscal year 2025‑26, voting on the proposed budget. The committee will also set goals for FY 2025‑26, schedule the next quarterly meeting, and address any other business. Public comments are allowed on any agenda item.

• Review & approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Cognisen AI discussion and future demo
• Review and vote on FY 2025‑26 funding requests and proposed budget
• Discussion and setting of FY 2025‑26 CCP goals
• Schedule date and location of next quarterly meeting

The committee unanimously approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. A tentative Cognisen AI demonstration was set for May 9, 2025 at noon, pending court availability. The FY 2025‑26 budget, including all agency funding requests, was approved by a 4‑1 vote with one member absent. A motion to continue discussions was not carried.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected tentative Cognisen AI demo date May 9, 2025 at noon
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget with all funding requests (4‑1, 1 absent)
• Motion to continue discussions not carried

Airports Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Airports Advisory Committee will meet on April 14, 2025 at 48 Yaney Avenue, Sonora. The committee will discuss and consider recommending acceptance of updated policies for the Columbia Airport Fly‑In Campground and the Columbia Airport Campground Pavilion. The proposed changes include updated fees that are expected to generate an additional $10,000 annually from campground fees and $1,300 annually from pavilion fees. A public forum will be held, but no action can be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Review and recommend acceptance of the updated Columbia Airport Fly‑In Campground Policy
• Review and recommend acceptance of the updated Columbia Airport Campground Pavilion Policy
• Projected additional revenue of $10,000 annually from increased campground fees
• Projected additional revenue of $1,300 annually from increased pavilion fees
• Public forum (no action) limited to 15 minutes

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee will receive staff reports on current services and a strategic planning update. The body will also discuss recommended safety and delivery changes for the sanctioned camping pilot program.

• Update on the sanctioned camping pilot program and Sheriff's Office safety recommendations
• Progress report from the Strategic Planning Workgroup on the updated strategic plan
• Staff report on Homeless Services projects and initiatives
• Updates on community projects addressing homelessness

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee will consider approving the minutes from its March 12, 2025 meeting. Staff reports will cover green‑waste community events, an update on the 1,000‑ton green‑waste allowance, and details about the Home and Garden Show on April 12‑13. Discussion items include a planned July field trip and a member vacancy application.

• Approve minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting
• Green waste community events – locations and dates
• 1,000‑ton green‑waste allowance update
• Home and Garden Show – April 12 and 13
• July field trip

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

Airport Land Use Commission

The Airport Land Use Commission will review a building permit application for a new single-family residence. The commission must determine if the proposed structure is consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

• Review of BP-24-590 for a 1,184 sq ft home at 12927 Clements Road
• Project site is a 3.8± acre parcel in the community of Groveland
• Proposed structure height is 25 feet and 7 inches
• Project is located 953± feet southeast of the Pine Mountain Lake Airport runway
• FAA notification under Title 14 CFR Part 77.17 is required as a condition of approval

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee will approve the March 5 meeting minutes and consider a comment letter requesting input on off‑highway vehicle grant applications for the Stanislaus National Forest. The meeting includes a partner agency update on a water‑infrastructure and fire‑protection conference, and staff reports on Pinecrest overuse actions, the Sustainable Rural Schools Act, and a biomass workshop summary. Public comments are allowed but no agenda items may be acted on during the forum.

• Consideration of a comment letter for the Stanislaus National Forest seeking input on OHV grant applications
• Partner agency update: report on California Community Service District Association conference on water infrastructure and fire protection
• Staff report: Pinecrest overuse actions update
• Staff report: Sustainable Rural Schools Act
• Staff report: Biomass Workshop summary

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board will approve the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a director’s report on SB43 and Substance Use Disorder Conservatorship, and a staff report on Mental Health Awareness Month (May 6, 2025). The board will then discuss the final report from the March 21 site visit to Aegis and consider a possible proclamation supporting inclusivity and tolerance for vulnerable populations. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. The next meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025.

• Approval of draft minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting
• Behavioral Health Director’s report on SB43 and Substance Use Disorder Conservatorship
• Staff report on Mental Health Awareness Month, May 6, 2025
• Discussion of final report from the March 21, 2025 site visit to Aegis
• Discussion of a possible proclamation supporting inclusivity and tolerance of vulnerable populations

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will review staff reports on the Board of Forestry Subdivision Review Program, the Board of Forestry Fire Risk Reduction Communities List, and related legislation. It will then discuss the TUD Wildfire Protection Draft Points Plan and consider a recommendation to support the draft plan before the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also includes a public forum, partner agency updates, and member reports.

• Discussion of Board of Forestry Subdivision Review Program recommendations
• Discussion of Board of Forestry Fire Risk Reduction Communities List recommendations
• Discussion and recommendations on related legislation
• Presentation and discussion of TUD Wildfire Protection Draft Points Plan
• Approval of recommendation to support TUD Draft Plan to the Board of Supervisors

The committee met on February 26, 2025, established a quorum of six members, and voted to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting. The motion was made, seconded, and passed with all members in favor and no abstentions. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved 1/22/2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. was canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on April 16, 2025. No agenda items were considered at this time.

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission announced that its meeting set for March 19, 2025 has been canceled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. The commission’s next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025, was cancelled due to inclement weather. No items were decided or discussed.

Solid Waste Committee

The committee will review a CalRecycle grant application for waste tires. The meeting also includes reports on the Cal-Sierra Transfer Station fire and the 1,000 ton allowance update.

• Waste Tire Amnesty Grant application/CalRecycle
• Report on Cal-Sierra Transfer Station Fire
• 1,000 ton allowance update
• Home and Garden Show report

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hold a public forum and hear reports from commissioners and staff. New business includes discussion of the Groveland Community Hall front porch side door and façade restoration and a discussion of the Mills Act. Committee reports from the Demolition Review Committee and the Grant Committee will be presented with any necessary actions.

• Discussion of Groveland Community Hall front porch side door and façade restoration
• Discussion of the Mills Act
• Demolition Review Committee report – action as necessary
• Grant Committee report – action as necessary
• Public forum (15 minutes) for comments on any agenda item

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging will meet to discuss the future direction of the COA. The meeting includes reports from the chairman and treasurer and a period for public comment.

• Roundtable discussion on the direction of the COA

Airport Land Use Commission

The Airport Land Use Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on March 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Development Department Conference Room, 48 Yaney Avenue, 4th Floor, Sonora.

Veterans' Hall Advisory Committee

The Veterans Hall Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Sonora Veterans Hall and Tuolumne Memorial Hall facility projects. A Veterans Service Officer will report on the CACVSO Legislative Conference held in February 2025 and provide an office update. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of the previous minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review status of Sonora Veterans Hall project
• Review status of Tuolumne Memorial Hall project
• Report from Veterans Service Officer on CACVSO Legislative Conference (Feb 2025)
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet to discuss supporting a Board of Supervisors resolution condemning hate crimes and violence. The body will also discuss law enforcement responses to behavioral health issues among the unhoused population.

• Discussion and possible action on Cultural Competency and Inclusiveness standards regarding a proposed resolution condemning hate crimes
• Discussion of law enforcement response to behavioral health issues involving the unhoused population
• Site visit to Aegis scheduled for 3/14/2025
• Planning for Annual Report to Board of Supervisors due May 20, 2025

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting and discussed fire‑hardened trails and vegetation‑management corridors. Staff reported on a planned Biomass Utilization Workshop and updates to Pinecrest parking actions. The committee announced approval of a fire‑hardening project to protect the Tuolumne Utilities District tank and water‑treatment station infrastructure.

• Approval of fire‑hardening project for Tuolumne Utilities District tank and water‑treatment station
• Discussion of fire‑hardened trails and vegetation‑management corridors proposal by Sierra Butte Trail Stewardship
• Biomass Utilization Workshop scheduled for March 24 at Mother Lode Job Training Center, 197 Mono Way Ste. B, Sonora
• Update on Pinecrest parking actions and consideration of fee‑based parking
• CAL FIRE update from Unit Forester Gary Whitson on fuel‑management meetings with state legislators

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2025.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for March 3, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is tentatively set for April 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the special meeting held on January 22, 2025. It will receive a Cal Fire presentation on LRA Fire Hazard Severity zones and 0‑5 updates. Staff will report on a USDA CWDG grant application, an insurance update, and new exit signage. The committee will also hold a discussion and approval segment and receive member reports before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes for special meeting 1/22/2025
• Cal Fire presentation on LRA Fire Hazard Severity zones and 0‑5 updates
• USDA CWDG Grant application
• Insurance update
• Presentation on new exit signage

Housing Loan Review Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Loan Review Committee for February 19, 2025, has been canceled.

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 'Valley Dale' project. The body is considering a General Plan amendment, a zone change, and a site development permit to allow a multi-family residential complex.

• Proposed 56-unit apartment complex at 14562 Peaceful Valley Road
• General Plan amendment to change 4.3± acres to High Density Residential (HDR)
• Zone change from R-1 and RE-2 to R-3 (Multiple Family Residential)
• Approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for project LUNR-24-2
• Election of Commission officers (Chair, Vice Chair, and Agricultural Advisory Committee Representative)

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee will convene to review meeting minutes, discuss committee structure, and receive staff reports on local homelessness initiatives. The agenda includes public comment periods and updates on community projects.

• Approval of November 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Homeless Services Committee structure
• Staff report on Homeless Services projects and initiatives
• Community Organizations Reports
• Review of 2024 priorities and current initiatives

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Solid Waste Committee will consider approving the minutes from its November 13, 2024 meeting and address a vacancy for the at‑large member. Staff will report on a GVCC tire‑collection event scheduled for March 1, 2025, the Cal‑Sierra Transfer Station fire, and a green‑waste community collection program. The committee will also set the meeting schedule for 2025, which requires a vote.

• Approve minutes of the November 13, 2024 meeting
• Discuss vacancy for the at‑large committee member
• GVCC tire‑collection event – March 1, 2025
• Report on Cal‑Sierra Transfer Station fire
• Vote to set the 2025 meeting schedule

Committee on Aging

The Tuolumne County Committee on Aging will approve the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes and hear the chairman’s and treasurer’s reports. Members will discuss the committee’s strategic goals for 2025, including possible research on senior housing loss, congregate living options, and respite care. The treasurer will note a current COA balance of $10,148.27 and an anticipated upcoming expense. The meeting will also address staff changes affecting COA operations.

• Approval of December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (motion passed 8‑0)
• Treasurer’s report showing COA balance of $10,148.27 and pending expense
• Round‑table discussion of COA goals for 2025, including senior housing research
• Consideration of small‑scale congregate living arrangements for seniors
• Staff transition to support the Tuolumne Public Power Agency (TPPA)

Committee on Aging

The regular meeting of the Committee on Aging scheduled for February 10, 2024, was canceled. The agenda included a planned roundtable discussion on COA goals for 2025.

• Roundtable: COA goals for 2025

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee will meet to discuss vegetation management and fire-hardened trails. The body will also review staff reports on the Fix Our Forests Act and the USFS Old Growth Forest Proposal.

• Discussion of fire-hardened trails and vegetation management corridors
• Update on Pinecrest overuse actions
• Review of USFS Withdrawal of Old Growth Forest Proposal
• Update on Biomass JPA proposal
• Discussion of H.R. - 471 Fix Our Forests Act

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board voted unanimously to allow Sherry Bradley to attend the meeting remotely for “Just Cause” under Government Code §54953. The board also approved the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections. Members discussed the 2024 Data Notebook survey responses and agreed to incorporate revisions before the November meeting. Updates were given on the planned Aegis site visit and the preparation of the annual report to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approval of remote attendance request for Sherry Bradley (Gov. Code §54953)
• Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and discussion of 2024 Data Notebook survey results
• Update on scheduling and contract for upcoming Aegis site visit
• Discussion of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board annual report to the Board of Supervisors

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 3rd, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of Feb. 3, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for March 3, 2025

Tuolumne County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site development permit for a recreational development. The proposal includes twelve guest cabins, a swimming pool, and a yoga dome on a 14.1-acre parcel. The commission will also consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project's environmental impact.

• Site Development Permit SDP22-006 for a recreational development at 23003 and 23015 Sprague Road East
• Proposal for 12 prefabricated guest cabins, a swimming pool, and a 400-square-foot yoga dome
• Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project's environmental impact
• Installation of a 50,000-gallon water tank and new septic system
• Review of meeting minutes from September 18, October 16, and November 20, 2024

Fire Safety Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne County Fire Safety Advisory Committee meets on Jan. 22, 2025 to approve minutes from its Dec. 9, 2024 special meeting and hear partner agency updates. Staff will present the TUD Wildfire Risk Mitigation Plan and a Raw Water Ditch draft. Members will discuss and vote on a formal request for the California Insurance Commissioner to visit and address the community. The committee will also review its 2025 strategic goals related to funding, education, fuels reduction, and insurance rate impacts.

• Approve minutes from special meeting held 12/09/24
• Staff reports on TUD Wildfire Risk Mitigation Plan and Raw Water Ditch Draft Points Plan
• Discuss and approve a formal request for the Insurance Commissioner to visit the community
• Review and discuss the 2025 strategic goals for fire safety funding, outreach, fuels reduction, and insurance advocacy
• Public forum allowing limited comments from attendees

Local Agency Formation Commission

The County of Tuolumne is ending its responsibility for providing administrative support to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) effective January 1 2025. The City of Sonora will supply emergency transitional staff, meeting space, technology assistance, and supplies for LAFCo until the Commission obtains its own services or another agreement is made. The notice also outlines how agenda subscribers can obtain LAFCo agendas from the city via a new website, in‑person pick‑up, or email request.

• Transfer of administrative support responsibility from County to City of Sonora, effective Jan 1 2025
• City of Sonora to provide emergency transitional staff, meeting space, technology assistance, and supplies
• Agenda access options: download at http://www.tclafco.com, pick up at City Hall front counter, or email [email protected]

Housing Loan Review Committee

The Housing Loan Review Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting on January 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The committee’s next regular meeting is set for February 19, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for Feb 19, 2025

Committee on Aging

The Tuolumne County Committee on Aging will approve the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes, hear the chairman’s and treasurer’s reports, and hold a roundtable to set goals for 2025. No formal actions or votes are scheduled beyond routine approvals. The discussion includes the current COA balance of $10,148.27 and ideas for senior housing research and congregate living.

• Approval of minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting
• Treasurer’s report showing a COA balance of $10,148.27
• Chairman’s report noting Measure Z did not pass
• Roundtable: COA goals for 2025
• Discussion of senior housing research, small‑scale congregate living, and respite care

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet to elect officers and discuss the creation of a County Project Review Committee. The body will also consider approving exterior brick materials for the Yaney Elevator.

• Approval of exterior brick materials for the Yaney Elevator
• Discussion of creating a County Project Review Committee
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Demolition Review Committee report
• Grant Committee report

Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee

The Tuolumne County Homelessness Committee meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025, was cancelled due to a County Holiday. The next meeting is set for February 13, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to County Holiday
• Next meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025
• Location: Tuolumne County Committees & Commissions Room, 48 Yaney Street
• Comments due by 8:00 AM to Annie Hockett

Solid Waste Committee

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee meeting set for January 8, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. has been cancelled. The next meeting is planned for February 12, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for Feb 12, 2025

Behavioral Health Advisory Board

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Advisory Board will consider a request by Sherry Bradley to appear remotely for “just cause” under Government Code §54953. The board will also approve draft minutes from the October 2 and November 6, 2024 meetings. Additional reports will be presented on the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial program, Justice Camp services, supportive housing, and the In‑Reach Behavioral Health Jail Program.

• Consideration and approval of Sherry Bradley’s remote‑appearance request under Government Code §54953
• Approval of draft minutes for the October 2, 2024, and November 6, 2024 meetings
• Director’s report on the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Permanent Program and Justice Camp service delivery
• Staff report update on supportive housing
• New business: In‑Reach Behavioral Health Jail Program report

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet to elect officers and consider approving exterior brick materials for the Yaney Elevator. The agenda includes reports from committees and a public forum.

• Consideration of approving exterior brick materials for the Yaney Elevator
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Demolition Review Committee report
• Grant Committee report
• Public Forum (15 minutes)

Airport Land Use Commission

The Tuolumne County Airport Land Use Commission will hold a public hearing on January 2, 2025 to consider a resolution adopting the updated Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). The commission will also consider a Notice of Exemption for the ALUCP under the CEQA Common Sense Rule. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Resolution to adopt the updated Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP)
• Approval of a Notice of Exemption for the ALUCP under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3)
• Public hearing for comment and adoption of the ALUCP update