El Dorado County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

County waives $750,000 ambulance repayment; board approves property auction

The Board of Supervisors waived a $750,000 repayment for ambulance services in County Service Area 3, the most consequential action among several administrative items approved July 28. The board also authorized a public auction of tax-defaulted properties and other measures.

Board of Supervisors (July 28)

The board adopted Resolution 128-2026, waiving the $750,000 repayment to CSA 3 to avoid economic hardship for residents. It also adopted Resolution 129-2026 to sell tax-defaulted properties at a web-based auction on Nov. 6, 2026. Other actions included:

• Authorizing the Auditor-Controller to hire four positions through Oct. 30, 2026.
• Adopting Resolution 126-2026 transferring $5,262.33 in unclaimed items to the general fund.
• Approving Pilot Hill Cemetery fence relocation and expansion.
• Approving a $20,000 compensation increase for Viking Shred LLC (Agreement 8588).
• Appointing Derek Delfino to the Agricultural Commission.
• Approving the sale of a surplus service weapon to retired Deputy Brad Hellam.

All items were approved via the consent calendar; no individual vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Fish and Wildlife Commission (July 29)

The commission unanimously approved $15,100 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funding for five fishing derbies and fish stocking, all by 7-0 votes. The allocations are:

• $3,400 for Lake Walton fishing derby (June 2027)
• $3,200 for Lumsden Pond fishing derby (April 2027)
• $3,000 for Sawmill Pond fishing derby (June 2027)
• $3,000 for Baron Lake Moose Lodge fishing derby (September 2026)
• $2,500 for fish stocking at Serrano Village Green Pond (May 2027)

The commission also moved its November meeting to Nov. 12 and scheduled a site visit to Texas Hill to review wildfire resilience work. Minutes from June 24, 2026, and the July 2026 Monthly Finance Report were approved and filed, respectively.

Other recent meetings

The Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Aug. 5 was cancelled. The next meeting is set for Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. in Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville.

The Historical Museum Commission met Aug. 7 to discuss program updates for the El Dorado Western Railroad, the research room, and exhibits and tours, according to the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

The Planning Commission will hold a hearing Aug. 13 to consider adopting the El Dorado & Diamond Springs Design Standards and Guidelines and associated Zoning Ordinance amendments. The commission will also review requests to transfer river use permits and user day allocations, including a transfer of 17 weekend and 15 weekday user day allocations from River Use Permit 13 to River Use Permit 28, and a transfer of River Use Permit 13 from Action Whitewater Adventure to NorCal Whitewater Adventures.

El Dorado County Board waives $750,000 ambulance repayment; Planning Commission approves church classroom addition

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted July 28 to waive a $750,000 repayment from County Service Area 3 for ambulance services, citing economic hardship for residents. The waiver was the largest dollar action among several decisions made across county meetings in the past two weeks.

Board of Supervisors — July 28

The Board adopted Resolution 128-2026 waiving the $750,000 repayment to CSA 3 for ambulance services. It also adopted Resolution 129-2026 to sell tax-defaulted properties at a web-based auction on Nov. 6, 2026, and Resolution 126-2026 transferring $5,262.33 in unclaimed items to the general fund.

Other actions included authorizing the Auditor-Controller to hire four positions through Oct. 30, 2026; approving the Pilot Hill Cemetery fence relocation and expansion; approving a $20,000 compensation increase for Viking Shred LLC under Agreement 8588; appointing Derek Delfino to the Agricultural Commission; and approving the sale of a surplus service weapon to retired Deputy Brad Hellam.

Board of Supervisors — July 21 (agenda only; minutes not yet published)

The Board's July 21 agenda included a retroactive Agreement 10488 with NBS Government Finance Group for up to $500,000, and authorization of up to $250,000 advanced from the County Treasurer's pool to the Fallen Leaf Lake Community Services District. Also on the agenda were a $128,455 contract with Lionakis for architectural and engineering services for the El Dorado County Main Jail Booking Project, and a $94,000 contract with AMG Management Group LLC for project management services on the same project. The Board was also set to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant CAO as real-estate negotiators for the property at the end of Quartz Mountain Road, Placerville. Minutes were not yet published, so outcomes for these items are not confirmed.

Planning Commission — July 23

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit CUP25-0014 for a 2,298-square-foot classroom addition to Calvary Chapel, with three additional conditions including a requirement to screen a relocated propane tank. The Commission also approved minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting (5-0).

Delinquency Prevention Commission — July 21

The Commission adopted its meeting agenda and consent calendar (7-0), formed an ad hoc committee to review and update the 2022 bylaw amendments, and adjourned (7-0). Members received reports on Juvenile Treatment Center populations and discussed youth alcohol consumption trends.

Community Action Council — July 22 (agenda only)

The Council's agenda called for reviewing and approving minutes from May 27, 2026, approving its annual report for the Board of Supervisors, and discussing 2026 CAC goals. Also listed were a Community Services Agency report and a CSBG Financial Management Module report. Minutes were not yet published.

Fish and Wildlife Commission — July 29 (agenda only)

The Commission's agenda included funding requests for fishing derbies totaling $15,100, a review of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funding requests, discussion of purchasing custom shirts for commissioners, an update on the Placerville Wildfire Resilience Program, and a possible site visit to Texas Hill to review wildfire resilience work. Minutes were not yet published.

Coming up

• **Historical Museum Commission** — Aug. 7, 2026. Agenda includes updates on the El Dorado Western Railroad, the research room, and exhibits and tours, plus a report from the Director of Library Services.
• **Planning Commission** — Aug. 13, 2026. Public hearing on adopting the El Dorado & Diamond Springs Design Standards and Guidelines and associated Zoning Ordinance amendments. Also on the agenda: a request to transfer 17 weekend and 15 weekday user day allocations from River Use Permit 13 to River Use Permit 28, and a request to transfer River Use Permit 13 from Action Whitewater Adventure to NorCal Whitewater Adventures.
• **Zoning Administrator** — The Aug. 5, 2026 meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is Aug. 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville.

Planning Commission Recommends Sign and Cannabis Setback Amendments; Supervisors Eye $500,000 Finance Agreement

El Dorado County's Planning Commission voted unanimously this month to recommend two ordinance amendments to the Board of Supervisors — changes to digital sign rules in El Dorado Hills and to cannabis setback regulations — making those the most consequential decided items from the past two weeks of county meetings.

Planning Commission: Sign and Cannabis Setback Recommendations

On July 9, the Planning Commission approved its May 28, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0) and took two recommendation votes, both 5-0:

• Recommended the Board of Supervisors approve amendments to the Sign Ordinance regarding digital signs in El Dorado Hills.
• Recommended the Board of Supervisors approve cannabis setback amendments under what the minutes identify as Alternative A.

Both items now move to the Board of Supervisors for final action. The Board has not yet scheduled a vote on either item based on the available agendas.

SEED Committee Approves Consent Calendar

The Strategic Economic Enhancement Development Committee met July 16 and approved its agenda and consent calendar, which included the SEED meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. The vote was 3 in favor, with 2 members absent. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:14 PM.

Agricultural Commission Reviews White Barn Permit

The Agricultural Commission met July 8 to review Temporary Use Permit TUP26-0001 for The White Barn (APN: 089-010-057-000). The agenda also listed an update on agricultural lodging and agritourism opportunities and a discussion of Agricultural Commission vacancies. The meeting included recognition of Greg Boeger's service. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of the permit review are not yet available.

Zoning Administrator Considers Two Land-Use Projects

On July 15, the Zoning Administrator held hearings on two projects:

• Dawson Project (Tentative Parcel Map P24-0001): a proposal to create four residential parcels on 39.25 acres. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the project.
• El Dorado Ranch Trailhead Project (Conditional Use Permit CUP24-0009): a new trailhead and parking lot. Staff found the project categorically exempt under CEQA.

Public comment was limited to 3 minutes per person. Minutes have not yet been published.

Diamond Springs/El Dorado Advisory Committee Reviews Clinic and Restaurant Permits

The Diamond Springs and El Dorado Community Advisory Committee met July 16 to review two projects near Missouri Flat Road:

• DR26-0002: design review for a 12,904-square-foot El Dorado Community Behavioral Health Clinic on a 12.42-acre parcel south of Missouri Flat Road.
• CUP25-0007: conditional use permit for a 4,880-square-foot Chick-Fil-A restaurant with a drive-through on approximately 1.5 acres near the Missouri Flat Road and Headington Road intersection.

The committee also considered approval of minutes from its April 16, 2026, meeting. Minutes have not yet been published.

Other Meetings: Agendas Only, Minutes Pending

Several other bodies met in the past two weeks with agendas published but minutes not yet available:

• **Veterans Affairs Commission (July 9):** Reviewed its annual presentation to the Board of Supervisors scheduled for September 15, voted on Transient Occupancy Tax Committee membership, and discussed ad hoc committees for bylaws updates and Veterans Monument upkeep.
• **Historical Museum Commission (July 10):** Received updates on the El Dorado Western Railroad, the Research Room, exhibits and tours, and community engagement.
• **Solid Waste Advisory Committee (July 13):** Discussed 2026 goals and objectives and received an update on SB 1383 organic waste recycling implementation from Environmental Management, cities, CSDs, and franchise haulers.
• **Parks and Recreation Commission (July 16):** Reviewed volunteer nominations for 2026 district recognition and received updates on Parks projects, annual goals, and the Parks and Trails Master Plan work plan.
• **Library Commission (July 16):** Reviewed the FY 2026/2027 library budget, a 2026 presentation to the Board of Supervisors, and ratified January and April 2026 minutes.

Coming Up

• **Board of Supervisors — July 21:** Will consider a retroactive agreement with NBS Government Finance Group for up to $500,000, a $250,000 advance to the Fallen Leaf Lake Community Services District, a $128,455 contract with Lionakis for architectural and engineering services for the Main Jail Booking Project, and a $94,000 contract with AMG Management Group LLC for project management on the same jail project.
• **Delinquency Prevention Commission — July 21:** Will select up to three commissioners for the JTC Inspection Committee and discuss outreach with local high schools in August 2026.
• **Community Action Council — July 22:** Will review and approve its annual report for the Board of Supervisors and discuss 2026 goals.
• **Planning Commission — July 23:** Will hold a hearing on CUP25-0014, a proposed 2,298-square-foot classroom addition to Calvary Chapel on Commerce Way (APN 329-342-006).

Planning Commission Recommends Sign and Cannabis Setback Changes; Several County Boards Set Land-Use Hearings

The El Dorado County Planning Commission voted July 9 to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve amendments to the county Sign Ordinance covering digital signs in El Dorado Hills and to adopt changes to cannabis setback regulations. Both recommendations passed 5-0. The commission also approved its May 28, 2026, meeting minutes 4-0.

Planning Commission — July 9

The commission's recommendations now go to the Board of Supervisors for final action. The digital sign amendments apply to El Dorado Hills. The cannabis setback amendments were recommended under what the minutes identify as Alternative A. No further detail on the substance of either amendment was available in the minutes provided.

Agricultural Commission — July 8

The Agricultural Commission met to review Temporary Use Permit TUP26-0001 for The White Barn (APN: 089-010-057-000) and to receive an update on agricultural lodging and agritourism opportunities. The agenda also listed discussion of Agricultural Commission vacancies and recognition of Greg Boeger's service. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of the permit review are not yet available.

Veterans Affairs Commission — July 9

The commission's agenda included review and approval of its annual presentation to the Board of Supervisors scheduled for September 15, a vote on Transient Occupancy Tax Committee membership, and discussion of two proposed ad hoc committees — one to update commission bylaws and one to manage upkeep and improvement of the El Dorado County Veterans Monument. The agenda also included approval of June 2026 mileage reimbursements. Minutes are not yet published.

Historical Museum Commission — July 10

The commission was scheduled to review updates on the El Dorado Western Railroad, the Research Room, exhibits and tours, and community engagement, plus a staff report on library services. Minutes are not yet published.

Zoning Administrator — July 1

The regularly scheduled July 1 meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is set for July 15.

Coming Up

July 13 — Solid Waste Advisory Committee: The committee will discuss its 2026 goals and objectives and receive an update on SB 1383 organic waste recycling implementation from Environmental Management staff, cities, CSDs, and franchise haulers. The consent agenda includes approval of April 13, 2026, minutes and waste/recycling tonnage reports from El Dorado Disposal and South Tahoe Refuse.

July 15 — Zoning Administrator: Two land-use hearings are scheduled. The Dawson Project (Tentative Parcel Map P24-0001) would create four residential parcels on 39.25 acres; a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. The El Dorado Ranch Trailhead Project (Conditional Use Permit CUP24-0009) would create a new trailhead and parking lot; the project is proposed as categorically exempt under CEQA. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

July 16 — Diamond Springs and El Dorado Community Advisory Committee: The committee will review DR26-0002, a design-review application for a 12,904-square-foot El Dorado Community Behavioral Health Clinic on a 12.42-acre parcel south of Missouri Flat Road. It will also review CUP25-0007, a conditional use permit for a 4,880-square-foot Chick-Fil-A restaurant with a drive-through on roughly 1.5 acres near the Missouri Flat Road and Headington Road intersection.

July 16 — Parks and Recreation Commission: The commission will select one volunteer from each district for 2026 recognition and receive updates on Parks projects, annual goals, and the Parks and Trails Master Plan Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan, including a presentation on the El Dorado Trail.

July 16 — Library Commission: The commission will review the FY 2026/2027 library budget, approve a presentation to the Board of Supervisors, and ratify minutes from January and April 2026 meetings. Library Director Bryce Lovell will provide a July operational update.

July 23 — Planning Commission: A hearing is scheduled on CUP25-0014, a proposed 2,298-square-foot classroom addition to Calvary Chapel on Commerce Way (APN 329-342-006). Staff recommends approval and a CEQA exemption.

El Dorado County roundup: Board approves $293k for parks, Muslim worship center OK'd in El Dorado Hills

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved more than $486,000 in conservation and park spending on June 23, while the Zoning Administrator approved a Muslim place of worship in El Dorado Hills the following day. The Planning Commission and a second Zoning Administrator meeting were cancelled for lack of submitted projects.

Board of Supervisors — June 23

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved its Consent Calendar, which included two five-year agreements with Resource Conservation Districts totaling $163,670.56 each for FY 2026-27. Agreement 10272 was approved with the El Dorado Resource Conservation District, and Agreement 10273 with the Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District. Both passed 5-0.

The board also authorized a $293,252.10 disbursement from the El Dorado Hills CSD Impact Mitigation Fee Account to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District for park and trail projects, approved 5-0.

Other consent items approved 5-0 included the June 16, 2026 Board minutes, a $200 transfer from the Cash Overage Fund to the General Fund, and removal of fixed assets from county records.

In closed session, the board approved a step increase for the Air Pollution Control Officer from Step 3 to Step 4, also by a 5-0 vote.

Zoning Administrator — June 24

The Zoning Administrator approved a Conditional Use Permit for the El Dorado Hills Muslim Community Place of Worship at an existing 7,988-square-foot space in El Dorado Hills. The approval included an added occupancy condition tied to fire department allowance.

A second item, the Native Lane Tentative Parcel Map P23-0005 to subdivide a 39.99-acre parcel, was continued off calendar with no action taken.

Fish and Wildlife Commission — June 24

The Fish and Wildlife Commission heard presentations from the American River Conservancy on prioritizing conservation in El Dorado County and from the Mountain Lion Foundation on its new focus. Members discussed co-sponsoring a Mountain Lion Conflict Management Science Symposium and considered a proposal to purchase and donate 10 fishing rods and reels to the American River Conservancy Summer Nature Camp. The commission also discussed the need for additional Commission banners. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Planning Commission — June 25

The Planning Commission did not meet on June 25, 2026. The agenda contained only a procedural cancellation notice due to no submitted projects. No zoning, budget, or policy decisions were discussed. The commission is scheduled to reconvene on July 9, 2026, at 9 AM.

Zoning Administrator — July 1

The regularly scheduled Zoning Administrator meeting for July 1, 2026, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026.

Coming up

• **Agricultural Commission — July 8:** Review of Temporary Use Permit TUP26-0001 for The White Barn (APN: 089-010-057-000), an update on agricultural lodging and agritourism opportunities, and discussion of Agricultural Commission vacancies.
• **Planning Commission — July 9:** Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a 2,298-square-foot classroom addition at Calvary Chapel in Diamond Springs, proposed amendments to Chapter 130.36 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding digital signs, and revisions to cannabis setback reductions for specific parcels.
• **Historical Museum Commission — July 10:** Updates on the El Dorado Western Railroad, the Research Room, exhibits and tours, and community engagement, plus a staff report on library services.

Supervisors approve $620,000 for conservation and parks; Muslim worship center conditional use permit granted

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved more than $620,000 in spending for conservation district agreements and park projects at its June 23 meeting, while the county’s zoning administrator signed off on a conditional use permit for a Muslim worship center in El Dorado Hills. All board votes were unanimous.

Board funds resource districts, park projects

On a 5-0 vote, supervisors authorized two five-year agreements with local Resource Conservation Districts. Agreement 10272 with the El Dorado Resource Conservation District and Agreement 10273 with the Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District each provide $163,670.56 for fiscal year 2026-27. The board also voted 5-0 to disburse $293,252.10 from the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Impact Mitigation Fee Account to the El Dorado Hills CSD for park and trail projects.

In other unanimous actions, the board approved a step increase for the Air Pollution Control Officer from Step 3 to Step 4, transferred $200 from the Cash Overage Fund to the General Fund, removed certain fixed assets from county records, and accepted the June 16 board minutes.

Muslim worship center permit approved in El Dorado Hills

The county zoning administrator on June 24 approved a conditional use permit for the El Dorado Hills Muslim Community Place of Worship at an existing 7,988-square-foot space. An occupancy condition was added, tying the allowed occupancy to the fire department’s determination. A separate proposal to subdivide a 39.99-acre parcel known as the Native Lane Tentative Parcel Map was continued off calendar with no action taken.

Other recent meetings

The Fish and Wildlife Commission met June 24 and heard presentations from the American River Conservancy on habitat conservation and from the Mountain Lion Foundation on its new focus. Commissioners discussed co-sponsoring a Mountain Lion Conflict Management Science Symposium and a proposal to purchase and donate 10 fishing rods and reels to the American River Conservancy’s Summer Nature Camp. No votes were taken.

The June 25 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled due to a lack of submitted projects. Its next scheduled meeting is July 9. The July 1 Zoning Administrator meeting was also cancelled; the next session is set for July 15.

Coming up

On July 8, the Agricultural Commission will review Temporary Use Permit TUP26-0001 for The White Barn, receive an update on agricultural lodging and agritourism opportunities, and discuss commission vacancies.

The Planning Commission meets July 9. Agenda items include a conditional use permit for a 2,298-square-foot classroom addition at Calvary Chapel in Diamond Springs, proposed amendments to Chapter 130.36 of the zoning ordinance regarding digital signs, and revisions to cannabis setback reductions for specific parcels.

The Historical Museum Commission on July 10 will take up updates on the El Dorado Western Railroad, Research Room programs, exhibits and tours, and community engagement.