Board of Supervisors
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Agenda — 78 items
- 1 ADDENDUM
- 2 Item 27 is hereby added to Department Matters
- 3 Items 28 and 29 are hereby added to Closed Session
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- 5 Although the County strives to offer remote participation, be advised that remote Zoom participation is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only assurance of live comments being received by the Board is to attend in person. Except for a noticed teleconference meeting, the Board reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access if there is a malfunction. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Board of Supervisors meeting room will be open to the public. The meeting will continue to be live-streamed via Zoom and YouTube. Members of the public may address the Board in-person or via Zoom to make a public comment. The public should call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The Meeting ID is 816 4852 3589. Please note you will be able to join the live-stream 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time. To observe the live stream of the Board of Supervisors meeting go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81648523589. To observe the Board of Supervisors meetings via YouTube, click https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUMjDk3NUltZJrpw2CL7Zkg. If you are joining the meeting via zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the "raise a hand" button. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge that you are being recorded. If you choose not to observe the Board of Supervisors meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment in writing. You are encouraged to submit your comment in writing by 4:00 PM on the Monday before the meeting to ensure the Board of Supervisors has adequate time to review. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at edc.cob@edcgov.us. Your comment will be placed into the record and forwarded to the Board of Supervisors.
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- 7 Vision Statement Exceptional quality of life with a strong sense of community, historical heritage, rural character, managed growth, and opportunity for all. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
- 8 Live Web Streaming and archiving of most Board of Supervisors meeting videos, all meeting agendas, supplemental materials and meeting minutes are available on the internet at: http://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx The County of El Dorado is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities are provided the resources to participate in its public meetings. Please contact the office of the Clerk of the Board if you require accommodation at 530-621-5390 or via email, edc.cob@edcgov.us, preferably no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting. The Board of Supervisors is concerned that written information submitted to the Board the day of the Board meeting may not receive the attention it deserves. The Board Clerk cannot guarantee that any FAX, email, or mail received the day of the meeting will be delivered to the Board prior to action on the subject matter.
- 9 The Board meets simultaneously as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of the Air Quality Management District, In-Home Supportive Services, Public Housing Authority, Redevelopment Agency and other Special Districts. For Purposes of the Brown Act § 54954.2 (a), the numbered items on this Agenda give a brief description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed. Recommendations of the staff, as shown, do not prevent the Board from taking other action. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board of Supervisors after distribution of the agenda packet are available for inspection during normal business hours in the public viewing packet located in Building A, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville or in the Board Clerk's Office located at the same address. Such documents are also available on the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Agenda webpage subject to staff's ability to post the documents before the meeting.
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- 11 PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
- 12 Public comment will be received at designated periods as called by the Board Chair. Public comment on items scheduled for Closed Session will be received before the Board recesses to Closed Session. Except with the consent of the Board, individuals shall be allowed to speak to an item only once. On December 5, 2017, the Board adopted the following protocol relative to public comment periods. The Board adopted minor revisions to the protocol on August 24, 2021, incorporated herein: The Board wants all members of the public to feel welcome to speak, especially regarding controversial items. Time for public input will be provided at every Board of Supervisors meeting. Individuals will have three minutes to address the Board. If the three minutes are exceeded the speaker's microphone will be muted. Applause or other outbursts are not allowed in the Board Chambers. During noticed public hearings only, individuals authorized by organizations to speak to organizational positions may request additional time, up to five minutes. Public comment on certain agenda items designated and approved by the Board may be treated differently within specific time limits per speaker or a limit on the total amount of time designated for public comment. It is the intent of the Board that quasi-judicial matters have additional flexibility depending on the nature of the issue.The Board Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum.
- 13 Individual Board members may ask clarifying questions but will not engage in substantive dialogue with persons providing input to the Board. If a person providing input to the Board creates a disruption by refusing to follow Board guidelines, the Board Chair may take the following actions: Step 1. Request the person adhere to Board guidelines. If the person refuses, the Board Chair may turn off the speaker’s microphone. Step 2. If the disruption continues, the Board Chair may order a recess of the Board meeting. Step 3. If the disruption continues, the Board Chair may order the removal of the person from the Board meeting.
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- 15 10:00 A.M. - CALLED TO ORDER
- 16 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- 17 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
- 18 The Board may make any necessary additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda.
- 19 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
- 19 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
- 20 A Board member may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and separate Board action. At the appropriate time as called by the Board Chair, members of the public may make a comment on matters on the Consent Calendar prior to Board action.
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- 22 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 1. Clerk of the Board recommending the Board Approve the Minutes from the regular meeting on July 15, 2025.
- 24 GENERAL GOVERNMENT - CONSENT ITEMS
- 2. Auditor-Controller recommending the Board approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) of Ordinance 5239 Levying Special Taxes for Community Facilities District 2025-1 (Promontory South). (Cont. 8/26/2025, Item 19) FUNDING: N/A
- 3. Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a letter outlining the County’s priorities and challenges for submission to Mr. Alan Moore, Norcal Regional Deputy Director of External Affairs, Office of Governor Newsom. FUNDING: N/A
- 4. Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 092-2025, replacing Resolution 045-2025, designating parking restrictions for County-owned or operated parking lots. FUNDING: General Fund.
- 5. Facilities, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board: 1) Make findings pursuant to Section 3.13.030 (B) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Contracting Out, that the installation of specialized electronic detention systems requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications; 2) Waive formal bid requirements in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4 (4), due to there being a competitively bid contract with another public agency available; and 3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 8292 with Securitas Technology Corporation, extending the term for six months with no change in the total compensation amount, with a new term expiration of January 31, 2026, for work to replace the control system at the El Dorado County Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe. FUNDING: Assembly Bill (AB) 178 Funding.
- 6. Procurement and Contracts, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board declare a service weapon as surplus and approve the sale of the weapon to retiring Sheriff's Sergeant Kelly Clark. FUNDING: Funding received from the sales will be deposited into the General Fund.
- 7. Procurement and Contracts, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, presenting a list of County surplus property and recommending the Board so declare and authorize disposal of same in accordance with the County's Procurement Policy C-17, Section 6.0 Surplus Property, thereof. FUNDING: Various.
- 8. Clerk of the Board recommending the Board approve Final Passage (Second Reading) of Ordinance 5233 to amend Ordinance 4442, titled "County Assessment Appeals Board" to update the qualifications for Assessment Appeals Board members to make it consistent with the provisions outlined in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 1624. (Cont. 7/15/2025, Item 30) FUNDING: N/A
- 9. Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending the Board approve insurance coverage and programs for an estimated total amount of $10,624,922 and authorize the Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, to sign and approve all documents required to secure insurance coverage and programs for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in order to avoid lapse of coverage, including, but not limited to the following: 1) PRISM - insurance and program participation in the following: Primary Workers' Compensation; Excess Workers' Compensation; General Liability 2; General Liability 2 Assessment; Property; Medical Malpractice; Optional Excess Liability; Catastrophic Inmate Medical Insurance; Cyber Liability; Master Crime; Pollution; Underground Storage Tank; Airport Operations Liability; Aircraft Insurance (Helicopter); Watercraft; 2) Alliant - Special Liability Insurance Program; and 3) WellFleet - Volunteer Blanket Insurance. FUNDING: Risk Management Internal Service Fund.
- 10. Treasurer-Tax Collector recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 095-2025 granting approval to sell tax-defaulted properties at a web-based public auction, noting said sale to be conducted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. FUNDING: General Fund.
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- 35 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT - CONSENT ITEMS
- 11. Department of Agriculture recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign retroactive Cooperative Service Agreement 25-7306-6574-RA with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Wildlife Services in the amount of $88,693.97, with a term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for Wildlife Services. FUNDING: General Fund (62%) and Unclaimed Gas Tax (38%).
- 12. Department of Transportation and County Counsel recommending the Board: 1) Approve and authorize the continuation of the perpetual Agreement 6755 between County of El Dorado and Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for legal advice and litigation representation, review of resolutions of necessity, and property acquisition matters inclusive of eminent domain, concerning various Capital Improvement Program projects; and 2) Find that Agreement 6755 is exempt from competitive bidding in accordance with County’s Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4 “Exemptions from Competitive Bidding” because it is for legal services. FUNDING: For various Capital Improvement Program and Environmental Improvement Program projects, funding will be provided by associated Federal, State, and Local funding sources. Local funding sources may include any combination of the following: Traffic Impact Fee Program, Missouri Flat Area Master Circulation and Financing Plan, Road Fund, Tribe Funds, Developer Advanced Funds, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and/or General Fund.
- 13. Planning and Building Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer increasing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budgeted operating transfer by $20,000 from the Certified Access Specialist special revenue fund to the Building Division for costs associated with accessibility compliance. (4/5 vote required) FUNDING: Business License Fees.
- 14. Planning and Building Department, Affordable Housing Unit, recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, transferring $40,000 to the Housing Unit to pay for County Counsel services, and administration, monitoring, and compliance of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Funds. (4/5 vote required) FUNDING: State Senate Bill 2 (Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017) Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Competitive Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund.
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- 41 LAW AND JUSTICE - CONSENT ITEMS
- 15. District Attorney recommending the Board: 1) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds in the estimated amount of $120,210 to offset Science-Based Interviewing professional service contract costs, hosted training costs, and both employee and non-employee training/travel costs; 2) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds in the estimated amount of $35,160 to offset the Fausel House (772 Pacific Street) facility lease cost; 3) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds in the estimated amount of $48,726 to offset costs associated with Agreement 7881 with the Center for Violence-Free Relationships for Sexual Assault Counseling Services for period October 1, 2024-June 30, 2025; 4) Approve the use of Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Funds in the amount of $106 to offset the supply cost for partnership in the 2024 Annual Snowball Event hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern California; and 5) Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget transfer increasing revenue and appropriations within the District Attorney’s General Fund by $115,000. (4/5 vote required) FUNDING: Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Funds.
- 16. Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board approve and authorize the continuation of the perpetual Subscription Agreement 5815 with Lexipol, LLC (previously named Cordico Inc.) for wellness app software for an annual subscription fee of $30,000 for a one-year term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. FUNDING: General Fund.
- 17. Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board: 1) Make findings that in accordance with Ordinance 3.13.030(b) that the services provided by the Contractor are in the best interest of the public and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work; 2) Waive formal bid requirements in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4.4, Exempting the Competitive Bidding process on account of a piggyback contract with the County of Placer being available and meeting all requirements outlined in the policy; 3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment III to Agreement 7125 with Stommel, Inc., doing business as Lehr Auto Electric, for parts and labor associated with tear down and build up services for vehicles, increasing by $400,000 to $1,400,000 with no change to the term; and 4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign future amendments to Agreement 7125 that do not alter the total amount or term, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management. FUNDING: General Fund.
- 18. Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board approve and authorize the continuation of the perpetual Support Services portion of Agreement 5330 with Sun Ridge Systems Inc., in the amount of $131,683 for a term from August 26, 2025, to August 25, 2026, for annual software maintenance support services associated with the purchase of a new records management system in 2020. FUNDING: General Fund.
- 46 END CONSENT CALENDAR
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- 48 DEPARTMENT MATTERS (Items in this category may be called at any time)
- 19. Probation Department recommending the Board receive a presentation on Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Services Week. FUNDING: N/A
- 20. Parks, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board: 1) Receive and file a presentation on Parks and Trails Division Cost Recovery; 2) Provide conceptual approval and direction to staff on the proposed cost recovery service categories model and cost recovery targets by service category; 3) Provide direction on the methodology for the cost recovery analysis and fee study, whether it is to be conducted internally by staff or by a consultant, and direct staff to return to the Board with results of the analysis and fee study; 4) Discuss and provide direction to staff on closing parks and trails facilities, or portions thereof, and frequency of closing to allow for private special events and filming, and direct staff to develop a permit process; 5) Discuss and provide direction to staff to initiate a Request for Information (RFI) process to seek recreation programming services for existing facilities to achieve cost recovery targets and return with the results of the RFI; 6) Discuss and provide direction to staff on contracting out work with a consultant to update the 2018 Draft Park Impact Fee Nexus Study with a focus on regional recreation amenities; 7) Discuss and provide direction to staff to engage with a consultant to investigate the viability of a general obligation bond to provide revenue for regional recreation amenities; 8) Direct staff to contact the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Prop 68 Grant Program representative to determine if the Forebay Park Renovation Project is eligible for submission, and if given approval, to submit a conceptual application in the amount of $500,000 to be used for the unfunded project balance; 9) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 098-2025 and direct staff to complete the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid program application, administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in the amount of approximately $1,871,254.66 for the remaining Forebay Park Renovation Project unfunded project balance and subsequent project phases; 10) Direct staff to submit a pre-application to the Wildlife Conservation Board grant program to be considered for a Planning project to complete engineering designs for the selected Chili Bar site plan; and 11) Direct staff to engage in conversation with the American River Conservancy about Chili Bar fees and to discuss eligibility of the Chili Bar project with grant program representatives from the State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways. FUNDING: General Fund and Fees for Service.
- 51 10:00 A.M. - TIME ALLOCATION (Items will not be heard prior to the time stated)
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- 21. HEARING - Environmental Management Department recommending the Board consider the following regarding Material Recovery Facility and solid waste collection rates for Waste Connections of California, Inc., doing business as El Dorado Disposal Service, Franchise Areas A, B, and C: 1) Find that a 3.62% Consumer Price Index increase to the existing Material Recovery Facility and solid waste collection rates, both residential and commercial, in Franchise Areas A, B, and C, to be in accordance with the interim year rate-setting process as outlined in the Solid Waste Rate Setting Policies and Procedures Manual; 2) Find that a 2.74% increase to the existing Material Recovery Facility and solid waste collection rates, both residential and commercial, in Franchise Areas A, B, and C, to cover the remaining construction cost overages of the new Material Recovery Facility, to be in accordance with the Sixth Amendment, Section 11 A of the Franchise Agreement; 3) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 093-2025 (Attachment B), adjusting the Material Recovery Facility rates by 6.36%: and 4) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 094-2025 (Attachment C), adjusting the residential and commercial solid waste collection rates for El Dorado Disposal Service, Areas A, B, and C by 6.36%, to become effective immediately and apply to the rates/billing cycles as of July 2025. (Cont. 7/22/2025, Item 21) FUNDING: User Fees and Franchise Fees.
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- 54 1:00 P.M. - TIME ALLOCATION (Items will not be heard prior to the time stated)
- 55 OPEN FORUM
- 56 Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board of Supervisors on subject matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Board Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum.
- 22. HEARING - Environmental Management Department recommending the Board: 1) Conduct a hearing to consider the annual report of delinquent mandatory refuse collection fees for South Tahoe Refuse Co.; and 2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 091-2025 confirming the annual report of delinquent mandatory refuse collection fees for South Tahoe Refuse Co., establishing the delinquent amounts as special assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and providing for the collection thereof in the same manner as the County’s ad valorem property taxes. FUNDING: Non-General Fund / County Service Area 10 - Solid Waste funds.
- 58 3:00 P.M. - TIME ALLOCATION (Items will not be heard prior to the time stated)
- 23. HEARING - Planning and Building Department, Planning Division, Long Range Planning Unit, recommending the Board consider the proposed amendments to Chapter 130.39 of the Zoning Ordinance (Oak Resources Conservation) and staff recommending the Board take the following actions as recommended by the Planning Commission (Commission) on July 10, 2025: 1) Adopt the Addendum to the County 2017 Biological Resources Policy Update and Oak Resources Management Plan Final EIR, certified in October 2017 (State Clearinghouse No. 2015072031) (Attachment G); 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Urgency Ordinance 5234 (Attachment F), consisting of interim regulations on oak trees, defensible space, and insurance requirements to take effect immediately during the height of fire season for critical protection of public health and safety; and 3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Ordinance 5235 (Attachment E) to amend Chapter 130.39, including authorizing corresponding amendments to the Oak Resources Management Plan. FUNDING: General Fund.
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- 60 BOARD MEMBER UPDATES: This is an opportunity for Board Members to provide short informational updates on matters of countywide concern and brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the County, in accordance with Government Code § 53232.3. No action will be taken. (May be called at any time during the meeting)
- 61 CAO UPDATE (May be called at any time during the meeting)
- 62 ADJOURNED AT 5:54 P.M.
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- 64 CLOSED SESSION
- 64 The Board recessed to Closed Session at 4:26 P.M.
- 24. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Title: Number of potential cases: (1).
- 25. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Title: El Dorado Hills Community Services District v. El Dorado County, County of El Dorado Office of Auditor-Controller; Joe Harn, Auditor Controller, in his official capacity, and Does 1-20, inclusive. (Placer County Superior Court Case Number S-CV-0050049. Number of potential cases: (1).
- 26. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Title:Title: County of El Dorado v. Martin Murillo and Diane S. Murillo, et al.; El Dorado County Superior Court, Case Number PC20210310. Number of potential cases: (1).
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- 69 ADDENDUM
- 70 DEPARTMENT MATTERS (Items in this category may be called at any time)
- 27. Supervisor Parlin recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a letter to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding the Shingle Springs Gaming Authority’s Petition for Condition Modification for License No. 20-656155 to remove a condition restricting the presence of amusement machines or video game devices at the Express Fuel Travel Center. FUNDING: N/A
- 72 CLOSED SESSION
- 28. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957- Public Employee Appointment. Title: Acting/Interim Chief Administrative Officer.
- 29. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957- Public Employment. Title: Chief Administrative Officer.