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Staff described the general plan as the county’s long-range policy document that guides land use, circulation, conservation and other chapters. They noted the 2008 plan has been amended over time, the housing element is updated on an eight-year cycle, and that changes in the region — fires, the pandemic, infrastructure needs and new state laws — have created new questions about how the county should manage growth, farmland protection and city expansion.

Staff outlined potential objectives for an update: produce a legally adequate general plan and environmental review, capture community values through robust outreach, reexamine the county’s city-centered growth model and municipal service-area assumptions, and incorporate infrastructure and economic-development planning. They asked for direction on whether the board wants a plan completed by December 2028 (the Measure T timeframe) or another schedule, and whether the board would support a countywide summit involving cities, LAFCO, water and transportation agencies, school districts and other stakeholders.

Several public commenters urged the board to protect farmland and to hold a countywide planning summit that includes cities, the water agency, LAFCO and other regional partners. Speakers representing farmland and conservation interests asked that the board preserve Measure T protections or extend them while completing an update. Former members of the 2008 update’s citizen advisory committee and agriculture-sector speakers said they would help convene stakeholders and recommended a transparent, inclusive process.

Board members asked clarifying questions and expressed support for robust public participation and interagency coordination. Supervisor Vasquez explicitly recommended a countywide summit to let cities and agencies present expansion plans and the county to consider the combined effect on agriculture and infrastructure. Supervisors asked staff to return with options for scope, estimated costs and a proposed outreach plan.

What’s next: Staff will prepare a follow-up staff report and potential request-for-proposal language with estimated scope, budget and timeline options for the board to consider; the board signaled interest in a countywide summit and stressed that any major resource commitments should have at least three-member board support before staff is directed to proceed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors 03-25-25 Meeting 1 of 2","oneSentenceSummary","County planning staff presented an overview of the 2008 general plan and asked the board for direction on the scope, timing and public-engagement approach for a possible update. Supervisors and public commenters urged a countywide summit to coordinate city plans and to consider Measure T timing.","taxTitle","Solano County, California","taxId",3563,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106602,"Paragon and county lobbyists brief supervisors; board sets positions on multiple state and federal bills",4766,2434000,7200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779867-6ec71828813f13a470df93798656d8dc&start=2434&end=7200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779867-6ec71828813f13a470df93798656d8dc/thumbnail_2434000.jpg","/articles/6106602/Solano-County/California/Paragon-and-county-lobbyists-brief-supervisors-board-sets-positions-on-multiple-state-and-federal-bills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106602-63b23ffce4104f1f45ce674be499986b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172662&Signature=oos-4ShHIidknsJNYS1E6yREKdWPuc7b~0c9PULfQ1OadHep48ihGowJgB3hxIGQ3Ias9dMWiuAqPwZ79U6d9CXKddHbB~UzwNuju-1w8woEcQCIiUULd8~RAn3y3juVH4LrLvi~Q3aPyoHAh-2CNfeln7AntNhH1B6wJEclMTnlaGXRQzZneUa81xBDXMyZ9NLacprrpyjj9RSc8QIuuIZNvifmCPc3v8SBLUIkRwQZhnfaRZIImUKzk4i6dTYJ~KXbVdMXe8SzA~~0dyP3T2c2wPFpv7vuqjs4EUA7sg2mT1S1ARGo6pYNPv6oCnAHVJB~HLnYYVicmnyXdRbRpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Federal and state lobbyists who represent Solano County told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that Congress had just enacted a continuing resolution to fund the government through part of fiscal 2025 and that lawmakers were beginning a high-stakes budget-reconciliation process that could affect safety-net and agriculture programs.

Rachel Mackey and Hassan of Paragon Government Relations briefed the board from Washington, D.C., and described the continuing resolution, the possible effects on discretionary grant programs and the risk that a reconciliation package could propose cuts to programs including Medicaid. They said the county’s requests for congressional earmarks were affected by the continuing resolution and that the firm is resubmitting a previously promising project for the next cycle.

Paragon told supervisors that some members of Congress were considering large deficit-reduction targets that could change funding for programs counties rely on. Mackey said the reconciliation process could move large sums across committee jurisdictions and that county advocates were meeting with members of the delegation to explain local impacts.

Karen Lang, the county’s state legislative advocate, and county staff then reviewed a set of California bills the board had asked staff to monitor. Supervisors recorded consensus positions in the meeting for a set of bills after staff presentations and public comment:

- Support: AB 259 (teleconferencing for local legislative bodies) — consensus support.
- Support: AB 303 (battery energy storage siting / local input) — board directed support and asked staff to press for local consultation language; staff noted there are competing bills.
- Oppose: AB 470 (carrier-of-last-resort/telecommunications) — board opposed due to concerns about maintaining landline access for emergencies and vulnerable populations.
- Oppose: AB 518 (provisions for low-impact camping) — board opposed, citing enforcement and public-safety concerns.
- Oppose: AB 874 (Mitigation Fee Act changes for affordable rental housing) — opposition due to potential impact on county fee revenues.
- Oppose: SB 16 (homelessness cost-sharing language as drafted) — board opposed a proposal that could require counties to fund up to 50% of city-run shelter operations.
- Support: SB 239 (flexibility for advisory bodies to teleconference) — consensus support.
- Support: SB 346 (short-term rental platform reporting of assessor parcel numbers) — consensus support to aid TOT collection and enforcement.
- Support: SB 496 (Advanced Clean Fleet exemptions and appeals) — consensus support.
- Oppose: SB 707 (expanded open-meeting accessibility mandates without funding) — consensus opposition; staff will seek amendments or oppose if unfunded mandates remain.

Board members urged Paragon to secure meetings with Republican appropriations and agriculture officeholders in Washington, D.C., and asked that delegation offices receive local impact stories to illustrate the consequences of proposed federal cuts. Supervisor Mashburn asked Paragon to prioritize meetings with offices that carry Republican influence, saying face-to-face advocacy with lawmakers in the majority party may be necessary to shift outcomes.

What’s next: Paragon and county staff will continue advocacy with the county’s congressional delegation, resubmit a pending earmark candidate, and convey the board’s California bill positions to state legislators and coalition partners.","Federal advocates described a short-term continuing resolution and an unfolding budget-reconciliation effort in Congress; the board then recorded consensus positions on a number of state bills and asked staff and lobbyists to seek meetings with key federal lawmakers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106607,"Board approves fairgrounds budget; county and fair managers say rental events aim to turn venue toward profitability",604,3001000,3605000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779867-6ec71828813f13a470df93798656d8dc&start=3001&end=3605","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779867-6ec71828813f13a470df93798656d8dc/thumbnail_3001000.jpg","/articles/6106607/Solano-County/California/Board-approves-fairgrounds-budget-county-and-fair-managers-say-rental-events-aim-to-turn-venue-toward-profitability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106607-e63c27096ac4929bde0363d9bdcbd3df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172662&Signature=kh4FWYwuN3CE5~OsUGhh~FTZk1HmJEFsER24XMLUqF2Zjhdu1GfY-duthlj~70tfIbTgqzxO6ZE-vo6wlT3wUpyIdAz75~NPApTo6WcJdo3bZ6UsVzZEdvc-KSNrZCwBqUmLy7djoEexyB2D6FCmh4JGNJhjZMCLbux8savraBjPHNjgGS-rQUY83O9YQAr6VapulzrzqnSNj6atRFjNUGtzZ328V-2ObZAPKN1weL48wtwvG7S5CVM1TkrXbdHc9KlGY0Nqhx7SY-vMhiONemKeF-9hmJ7tBVWSXZhJDV-eS83xAzuy4dEHqj-n5yED2L0HTKlXhF1G40TZj56Aww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Solano County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the fairgrounds’ 2025 budget and discussed plans to use rental activity and larger events to reduce operating losses.

Speakers from the fair’s management and board of directors told supervisors the fairgrounds are returning to regular use after a difficult period and that the 2025 budget projects a $125,000 net surplus for the fairgrounds’ operations, reversing prior shortfalls. Public commenters representing the fairboard said larger festivals are being negotiated and that rentals and new programming will continue to support the fair’s mission.

Public commenters described recent improvements: updated campus lighting, renovation plans for McCormick Hall, and a return of large events. One commenter said three festivals with nationally recognized producers are expected and that projected attendance for those events ranges from 15,000 to 30,000 people, which could “put the fairgrounds on the map.”

Fair management acknowledged legacy deficits. The fair director said the prior year’s finances were affected by incomplete financial records following a transition and that interim decisions were made to support the community’s 75th celebration. Management reported the fiscal outlook for 2025 has improved and staff are working with county officials to pursue revenue-generating events and strategic planning.

Supervisors asked for a future, more detailed presentation that spells out short-term and long-term revenue strategies, infrastructure improvements, and plans to reduce net losses. The board moved and seconded Item 8 and recorded the action as approved during the consent/regular calendar votes.

What’s next: Fairgrounds staff were asked to return with a short-term (1-year) plan and a longer-range (5- and 10-year) strategic plan addressing operations, revenue growth, and capital needs.","The board approved the fair budget and discussed a short-term plan to reduce operating losses and a longer-term strategic vision to expand events and economic activity at the Solano County Fairgrounds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106612,"Board approves one-year extension for county administrator; Williams votes no",669,2101000,2770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779867-6ec71828813f13a470df93798656d8dc&start=2101&end=2770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779867-6ec71828813f13a470df93798656d8dc/thumbnail_2101000.jpg","/articles/6106612/Solano-County/California/Board-approves-one-year-extension-for-county-administrator-Williams-votes-no","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106612-ba03d39e284c9c329119a9970a983222/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172662&Signature=KmIW46TeEIYZ5-lVIBivHNbCAMynwZkKvCQ4~dbRh6PSzBMPVV~dnIYiiWzvMRcFy11jUZXIVXZFSqZ0i~6xWTK0AGdTKZMfyxDbelKg-Wb6sVjMnorNNrAEPbsIvqeiWrMUK51mcCe7uqKm2rRslynwJqrJRLAtPGR73qlEwYCMd6GpNcbmoavb6cJ1us7zX9WZXE~xHkbSnDHlfc9pqs-b4ZGfSRwyipgnZgQ1koFK3GmsaneMjMLLeo6g-xkShXtG6byx~1RZs8g9pBlyQxPhtOsHSTnHli5oT1Yqq~JiJgFZ8~OeH1iHcCdDxGnGLLtx92aohhjlCTgFxs5i9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Solano County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a one-year extension of the county administrator’s contract after supervisors debated whether the term should be shortened and whether the county should direct the administrator to develop a succession plan and a 360-degree employee evaluation process.

Supporters said the extension preserves continuity while the county recruits a new chief administrative officer; opponents said a shorter term and clearer policy direction would be preferable. The motion passed 4-1, with Supervisor Williams voting no.

County officials and supervisors spent much of the discussion asking that certain tasks be prioritized during the extended term. Supervisor Brown asked that the extended contract include work on a succession plan for the CAO’s office and development of a 360-degree employee-evaluation process; she also suggested a shorter, six-month contract would be appropriate if the county expected a new administrator by mid-summer. Supervisor James and others said the one-year term provides coverage in case recruitment takes longer than anticipated.

Bill, identified in the meeting as the county administrator, told the board he had told the board previously he was willing to stay until a successor was on board and that the contract language provided for that flexibility. He said the arrangement had been structured to keep coverage in place if recruitment extended beyond mid-summer.

Supervisor Williams said she opposed a full one-year term on principle and urged a shorter contract that would more quickly return the county to a permanent appointment. Other board members said policy questions about succession planning and evaluation methods are appropriate for a separate board direction to staff and not necessarily for amendments to the contract itself.

The formal vote was recorded as four in favor, one opposed. The board did not specify who moved and seconded the motion in the public record during the discussion; the clerk recorded the final tally and noted Supervisor Williams as the dissenting vote.

What’s next: The board approved the contract extension and signaled it expects staff to follow up on broader personnel-policy questions through existing processes. Supervisors also noted a recruitment process for a new CAO is underway and said they expect to have a candidate in place by midsummer if possible.","After more than an hour of discussion about succession planning and performance review methods, the Solano County Board of Supervisors approved a one-year contract extension for County Administrator Bill by a 4-1 vote. Supervisor Williams cast the lone dissent.","actionData","errors"]

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