Here’s what you need to know:
- The Board (5-0) approved a resolution denying the appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #2019-003 for an outdoor event venue.
- The Board (5-0) adopted a resolution amending the Groundwater Sustainability Plan in the Delta-Mendota Subbasin.
- The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with the State Center Community College District in an amount not to exceed $212,948.00 for the provision of Vocational Education and Financial Literacy for CalWORKs participants for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with Homebase for $104,963.00 to develop a Homelessness Reduction Strategic Plan.
The Scene
According to its website, The Madera Board of Supervisors is the legislative and executive governing body of the Madera County government. Each of the five supervisorial districts of the County elects one supervisor.
Within limits prescribed by State law, the Board enacts ordinances and rules, determines County policy, supervises the activities of County departments, adopts an annual budget, and fixes salaries.
The Board meets regularly on the first three Tuesdays of each month and occasionally on Mondays in the Board Chambers of the County Government Center in Madera. On Tuesday, July. 19, 2022, the meeting was at 9:00 am.
Madera County Board of Supervisors Members present:
- Brett Frazier (District #1)
- David Rogers (District #2)
- Robert Poythress (District #3)
- Letizia Gonzalez (District #4)
- Tom Wheeler (District #5)
Others Present:
- Jared Carter from the Department of Public Works
- Chief of Developmental Services Matthew Treber
- County Administrator Jessica Leon
- Director of Water and Natural Resources Stephanie Anagnoson
- Greg Mezan
- Sonia Estrada
- Gina Moffett
- Loreta Bassi
- Tajinder Bassi
- Dwayne Dwight
- John Stein
- Gary Geist
- Anna DeSilva
Discussions/Actions
The Board (5-0) unanimously approved items A to O in the consent agenda, except N.
A. 8739: The Board (5-0) amended Madera County Master Contract No. 20 Attachment D about Substance Use Disorder (SUD) for Behavioral Health Services to meet State mandates for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services.
B. 8743: The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with Merced Behavioral Center to provide mental health residential care for Madera County Behavioral Health Services adult clients for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
C. 8752: The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. to provide mental health residential care for Madera County Behavioral Health Services adult clients for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
D. 8753: The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County in an amount not to exceed $31,500.00 for the provision of crisis intervention services by telephone for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
E. 8754: The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with Kings View in an amount not to exceed $529,783.00 for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Mental Health WRAP Services for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
F. 8765: The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. in amounts as listed on the Rate Table for the provision of mental health residential care for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
G. 8768: The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with Ruby’s Valley Care Home for board and care services for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
H. 8757: Final Map for Tract No. 303 of Riverstone, Wilson.
1. The Board (5-0) adopted a resolution approving Final Subdivision Map Tract No. 303 of Riverstone Lot 8 & 9, Wilson.
2. The Board (5-0) authorized the Chief Clerk of the Board to sign and record Final Subdivision Map Tract No. 303 of Riverstone Lot 8 & 9, Wilson.
3. The Board (5-0) entered into an Improvement Agreement with Wilson Premier Homes, Inc. to defer improvements.
4. The Board (5-0) authorized the Chief Clerk of the Board to record a Covenant and Agreement Regarding Restricting Transfers of Real Property for Final Subdivision Map Tract No. 303 of Riverstone Lot 8 & 9, Wilson.
5. The Board (5-0) allowed for recording the Right to Farm Notice for Final Subdivision Map Tract No. 303 of Riverstone Lot 8 & 9, Wilson.
I. 8775: The Board (5-0) approved the request for supplemental funding from Yosemite Unified School District to maintain community pool access pricing and authorized the County Administrative Officer to issue payment.
J. 8761: The Board (5-0) approved the Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21-160 for $14,000.00 derived from Building Maintenance – Miscellaneous Reimbursements-Insurance Reimbursements to Maintenance-Buildings and Improvements for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
K. 8702: The Board (5-0) adopted the Conflict of Interest Code for the Madera County Economic Development Commission.
L. 8741: The Board (5-0) entered into an agreement with California State Library for a $5,000.00 award for the California State Library’s Parks Pass Grant Project for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
M. 8684: The Board (5-0) agreed with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools to participate in the Regional Occupational Program for nursing and medical careers for Calendar Years 2021-2024
N. 8758: Community Based Organization COVID Vaccination Assistance.
1. Amendment to MCC No. 11906-21 with Central California Environmental Justice Network for $104,000.00, amending the Compensation and Costs.
2. Amendment to MCC No. 11909-21 with Madera Coalition for Community Justice for $146,000.00, amending the Compensation and Costs.
The Board agreed to discuss item N for the next regular meeting.
O. 8724: The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with the State Center Community College District in an amount not to exceed $212,948.00 for the provision of Vocational Education and Financial Literacy for CalWORKs participants for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The Board discussed the following:
6.a. 8762: Presentation by Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Youth Coalition regarding smoke-free environments.
The SWAT’s goals include supporting smoke-free environments in parks around Madera and multi-unit housing and reducing youth access to tobacco.
Their activities range from education, community research, and advocacy.
6.c. 8742: The Board (5-0) entered into an Agreement with Homebase for $104,963.00 to develop a Homelessness Reduction Strategic Plan.
Supervisor Poythress stated that Madera County has a 21 percent reduction in homelessness, while Fresno County has a 21 percent increase.
Supervisor Rogers spoke about the need to address the issue of migrant homelessness and the damage to communities.
The Board held a public hearing on the following:
7.a. 8731: Hearing to adopt a Resolution amending the Groundwater Sustainability Plan in the Delta-Mendota Subbasin.
The Board (5-0) adopted a resolution amending the Groundwater Sustainability Plan in the Delta-Mendota Subbasin.
The Delta-Mendota Subbasin (Subbasin) received a Consultation Initiation Letter (CIL) on January 21, 2022, from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
The CIL identified four potential deficiencies across the six Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs), which may preclude DWR’s approval, as well as potential corrective actions to address each potential deficiency.
The CIL initiated a consultation between DWR, the Basin Manager, Plan Managers, and the Subbasin’s 23 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) on February 18, 2022, regarding the amount of time needed to address the potential deficiencies and corrective actions.
Subsequent meetings were held on March 7, March 30, April 19, and May 24, 2022, to discuss Subbasin’s proposed approach to addressing the identified deficiencies.
This report has been prepared in response to the deficiencies identified in the CIL, based on direction provided by the Delta-Mendota Subbasin Coordination Committee (Coordination Committee), the Delta-Mendota Technical Working Group (Technical Working Group), the Subbasin GSAs, and DWR.
It is intended to document how the deficiencies identified in the CIL were addressed in the revised GSPs and associated Common Chapter and where those revisions are addressed in the Common Chapter.
The four deficiencies identified in DWR’s CIL are summarized as follows:
- The GSPs do not use the same data and methodologies.
- The GSPs have not established common definitions of undesirable results in the Subbasin.
- The GSPs in the Subbasin have not set sustainable management criteria under GSP regulations.
- The management areas established in the Plan have not sufficiently addressed the requirements specified in 23 CCR §354.20.
7.b. 8766: Hearing to adopt a Resolution denying the appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #2019-003 for an outdoor event venue – Bassi – Madera.
On May 3, 2022, the Planning Commission denied the applicant’s request for a conditional use permit to allow an outdoor event venue with outdoor shade structures, restrooms, and a parking area.
Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Mitigated Negative Declaration #2022-02 with specific areas of concern such as aesthetics, noise, cultural resources, and transportation.
The proposed project is located on the east side of Island Drive, approximately 1.4 miles northeast of its intersection with Road 400 (17765 Island Drive) Madera.
Tajinder & Loreta Bassi are appealing the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the Conditional Use Permit (CUP #2019-003) to allow an outdoor event venue on APN 035-020-034 located on the east side of Island Drive, approximately 1,4 miles northeast of its intersection with Road 400, (17765 Island Drive) Madera.
At the May 3, 2022, meeting, the Planning Commission denied CUP #2019-003 with a vote of 5-0.
The Conditional Use Permit requested an outdoor event venue to include the use of existing outdoor shade structures, a proposed 1,360 square foot trellis addition, restrooms, and parking on approximately 4,5 acres of a 24,74-acre parcel.
Events are proposed on weekends/holidays from the last week of April and through the second week of November between 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, with hours varying depending on customers’ needs, with a maximum of 25 events annually.
Events are proposed to have a maximum of 250 attendees, including staff and vendors. Vehicles are estimated at 100 to 150 with maximum attendance. Proposed events are around 6 hours each.
Applicants have stated same day/next day clean up at the venue site and along Island Drive.
The applicants reside in their homes located on the parcel and state they will be in attendance for events. Professional security is proposed at all events.
Proposed access is via Island Drive, approximately 1.4 miles northeast of its intersection with Road 400.
Water usage associated with the project is proposed via an onsite well. The project was circulated to internal and external agencies.
Numerous public letters concern traffic, road conditions, noise, trash, and intoxicated drivers.
At the May 3, 2022 Planning Commission hearing, Annette Kephart, Planner Ill, presented the information on this item and recommended approval.
On a motion by Commissioner Burdette and seconded by Commissioner Dal Cerro, it was ordered to deny Conditional Use Permit (CUP #2019-003).
The motion carried on a vote of 5-0. Yes: Commissioner Burdette, Commissioner Dal Cerro, Commissioner Nijjar, Commissioner Miles-Mattingly, and Commissioner Hurst.
During the public comment, Greg Mezan, Sonia Estrada, and Gina Moffett urged the Board to approve the item to spur business in the County.
Dwayne Dwight, Gary Geist, and John Stein stated that having an outdoor event venue will hurt existing property owners due to traffic, alcohol, water contamination, and noise.
Moreover, John Stein, Anna DeSilva, and Roy Mariani said that nearby Island Drive is “unsuitable” for the venue.
The Board (5-0) approved a resolution denying the appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #2019-003 for an outdoor event venue – Bassi – Madera.
During the closed session, the board discussed the following items:
2.a. 8760: Request for Closed Session:
Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference With Labor Negotiators
Agency designated representatives: Joel Bugay, Deputy County Administrative Officer-Finance; Michele May, Interim Human Resources Director; and Susan Carter, Human Resources Manager.
Employee Organization: All Units
The meeting lasted until 1 p.m. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 9 a.m.
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