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Public comment focused on items 7 and 8 (management memoranda of understanding and related pay changes). Lee Tanenbaum, president of the El Dorado County Taxpayers Association, urged supervisors to pull the items from consent and open them for discussion, saying the county faces a “$20,000,000 deficit” and that a county charter provision known as Section 504 was being applied broadly to non‑sworn staff. “This current action simply pushes that expansion even further,” Tanenbaum said, citing increases “as high as 35% with some increases reaching $30,000 or more per person.”

Other residents echoed Tanenbaum. Ruth Michaelson said staff reports characterize some costs as offset by \"salary savings,\" but warned that raises are ongoing costs and asked whether positions would remain unfilled in perpetuity to fund the increases. Kevin McCarty, director of the Taxpayers Association, and Leo Bennett of Pollock Pines also asked that the items be agendized for full discussion in the context of the county’s fiscal condition.

At the hearing, several speakers representing county employee groups defended the negotiated changes. John Eslick, who identified himself as president of the California County Managers Association and a member of the negotiating team, said the raises are consistent with what has been negotiated for line employees and that some position adjustments correct salaries that have been “out of whack.”

Chief Administrative Officer Laura Schwartz answered public questions about timing and the budget process and said the board will hold an extended budget discussion next week. She also stated, “neither one of these items provides for additional 5.04 linkages,” aiming to clarify a central public concern about the charter provision mentioned by speakers.

Despite repeated public requests to remove items 7 and 8 from the consent calendar, a supervisor moved to adopt the agenda with no changes and approve the consent calendar. The motion was seconded and carried on a 5-0 vote. The board recorded the vote as “Motion passes 5-0.” Supervisors told the public their questions would be addressed in the upcoming budget briefings and final budget hearings.

The board meeting record shows significant public concern about transparency and the timing of salary increases while the county is forecasting a multi‑million dollar shortfall; speakers asked for item-level public discussion before the board finalizes negotiated settlements or related administrative actions.

What happens next: Supervisors said the budget ad hoc and staff will present more detailed fiscal information at a scheduled multi‑hour budget session next week. Members of the public who asked that items be pulled urged the board to ensure that consent placement does not prevent meaningful public review of financial impacts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","EDC Board Meeting 4-1-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters pressed the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on April 1 to pull two consent calendar labor items and discuss them publicly, citing a projected $20 million general‑fund shortfall and what speakers described as an expanded use of a charter pay provision; the board approved the agenda and consent calendar, including the disputed items, on a 5‑0 vote.","taxTitle","El Dorado County, California","taxId",12694,"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},6092329,"Board approves CEQA addendum and interim design for Ponderosa/US‑50 interchange; contractors, DOT to work with property owners",3240,11052000,14292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2854622-a5a7701c2a67a00e3e03864cd01476ca&start=11052&end=14292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2854622-a5a7701c2a67a00e3e03864cd01476ca/thumbnail_11052000.jpg","/articles/6092329/El-Dorado-County/California/Board-approves-CEQA-addendum-and-interim-design-for-PonderosaUS50-interchange-contractors-DOT-to-work-with-property-owners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092329-4067d838100c891ce1b0b32652c0f178/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185387&Signature=PHstITeN9-9AfdDskr9P-TwCiT9CWvvCoNNKr5ARLP5tHJPc72EPAEI11W~zTFlF~JRbyjbmZuMrSKk298if79vd37kbBfcPo2iGZsKdHCTK99i8Cz1OF8aTEztTy2gesMi9OVUVSpux7IHtHgs8X2EQbtUKOnPr3dfQp-OC5WMvch5BYRGMoOIk1r2BWXIB9SowTiR7uurSMmP2iT~Fzo4mLT2CIgbS2IfNx-Eg5tpN7iz96by9vsMAVkdlQrhUEn~MTh8Gft0GhbyKlLhTflLzzdoXri4iOtGn6ZmkSLBXo2YdGN4EBSgT9rBOd-T2-DLdBLy8knqECYYJszJNlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on April 1 to adopt an addendum to the environmental review for the Ponderosa Road/US‑50 interchange project and to approve the project as revised, clearing the way for preliminary right‑of‑way and final design work for the North Shingle Road realignment and associated frontage‑road improvements.

Matt Smeltzer, deputy director of the Department of Transportation, described the project as a phased improvement to relieve operational and safety deficiencies at the 1960s interchange. The approved interim design repositions North Shingle Road and Duroc Drive, adds roundabouts at two frontage intersections, and preserves a future phase for bridge widening or replacement across US‑50 that is not funded at this time.

DOT emphasized that the current approvals cover preliminary design and that staff will not start right‑of‑way acquisition or final design until subsequent steps are completed. Rafael Martinez, director of Transportation, and Smeltzer said the plan balances earthwork by sequencing phases 1 and 2 together so dirt exported from one alignment can be used for the other, which reduces cost. They noted updated traffic analyses showing significant delay reductions with the interim improvements and said Caltrans has reviewed the updated technical studies.

Members of the public raised site‑specific concerns at the March 19 public meeting and again at the board hearing: increased vehicle emissions and exposure for a nearby daycare, potential driveway and access impacts for adjacent businesses, flood‑related drainage questions and the need for roundabout radii that can safely accommodate trucks and trailers. Rafael Martinez said DOT will involve impacted property owners and stakeholders during the ~60% design stage to address driveway alignments and drainage, and that the roundabout designs will be sized to accommodate large vehicles where necessary.

The board approved the addendum and the revised project design with an explicit direction that staff work with affected stakeholders during the final design and right‑of‑way process. Staff said next steps include completing NEPA to support federal funding applications, initiating the right‑of‑way process and finishing final design with a goal of advertising construction in 2027, contingent on funding.","Supervisors approved an addendum to the interchange project environmental review and endorsed preliminary design work to realign North Shingle and Duroc frontage roads and add roundabouts; the board approved the addendum and project revisions and directed staff to work with impacted property owners during final design.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6092334,"Board adopts strategic plan update and adds \"historical heritage\" to vision statement over one no vote",0,4895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2854622-a5a7701c2a67a00e3e03864cd01476ca&start=4895&end=4895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2854622-a5a7701c2a67a00e3e03864cd01476ca/thumbnail_4895000.jpg","/articles/6092334/El-Dorado-County/California/Board-adopts-strategic-plan-update-and-adds-historical-heritage-to-vision-statement-over-one-no-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092334-e9c1eefa35b5d857afe7bf2747e4efdc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185387&Signature=QCT3~c-Q0SRom5wFC1NsYXVdj1QzenoCy0ocdUK1TvHjwNEL1DrCBh4FHt1MYG7sadzbPCSn7KS4rlpcMaqzUsQ1XCM6j3ENNSOOMq01YNArOfty2MQD0PGfNNChcCb~YoIZHfnv38Uq7dS0iMVmfh9HfZ-gipyqaHelSFvBFffYIl65V3QFgPbac5OGugZ6BYy7agl~UStHrwD~2d1p1-41w~scLJLdv0BQWGUKbGzlkVuQDT3vLocw~SeoVe5bbA6D7jyXPMiXsaoP0uMYpQ~PGKlLS8qFOO5UAK19dLidKi~qo6WoFXl3pu0H1HUl4CIxz0QYwSGqf4Jq0nWfrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors received an update on the county strategic plan and approved a modest revision to the vision statement on April 1, adding a reference to the county’s historical heritage.

Laura Schwartz, the county’s chief administrative officer, presented the plan’s core elements, including the mission, five strategic focus areas (safe and healthy communities, public infrastructure, thriving economy, workforce excellence and strategic innovation), and the process staff used (public meetings, department input and a community survey). Schwartz showed how agenda items are being linked to the strategic plan on the county website and reviewed status updates for priority projects.

Supervisors discussed operational matters and suggested refinements to the plan’s presentation and linkage to departmental work. Several board members urged clearer public signage of completed actions and suggested linking department strategic materials—such as Health and Human Services Agency plans—directly to the county plan page for transparency.

Supervisor comments focused on implementation and balancing economic development with community character. Supervisor Ferrero said the county must be careful to balance business and quality‑of‑life considerations; Supervisor Parlin stressed workforce retention and the need to complete a workforce excellence committee once labor negotiations conclude.

After discussion the board voted to approve the strategic plan update and to modify the vision statement by inserting “historical heritage” alongside “rural character.” A motion to approve the item and the wording change passed with a recorded vote: 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Supervisor Ferrero cast the lone no vote). The staff package will be updated to link completed action items and relevant departmental strategic plans, per board direction.","Supervisors reviewed the county strategic plan update and directed staff to link departmental priorities and project items; the board approved the update and approved changing the vision statement to include ‘‘historical heritage,’’ with one supervisor voting no.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6092339,"County proclaims April–October wildfire awareness season and launches preparedness outreach",296,2696000,2992000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2854622-a5a7701c2a67a00e3e03864cd01476ca&start=2696&end=2992","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2854622-a5a7701c2a67a00e3e03864cd01476ca/thumbnail_2696000.jpg","/articles/6092339/El-Dorado-County/California/County-proclaims-AprilOctober-wildfire-awareness-season-and-launches-preparedness-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092339-1ca6bbd114a59c88cf7af4af55721e01/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185387&Signature=Z8JsMyIxfvMsbJaGXb9N2CP0zoSMrhSMnkPhNzqsQq5cYYu-9axTetbg640TpLyYryxfZf5-e5JE35CfKWw-K8exvbHq2ZoohdsIgGkVeKZ79mrQ-P3M~fGM3ENqFrWcrF8Q3lk1xjv0UgjpRoTRYbpha7OhtAftCyoFogNdAE4YKE91c22CN8KxjZ2~CyyrqW1WYwbT4DgPyS5wX12wi2hIwm28~QIf9Somk3uJjnHHUEkxGBzOAxWJuQtLQb9QXqaMl-fxEcSh-Hc0FnDPwOZx3RoD0x6sR7KBYFKmm8dphRfPd70Gea7~~xgMCR5BUMlZVtHmv2KMWw8Hdu-VkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation establishing April through October as the county’s wildfire awareness season, a move county wildfire staff said is intended to signal sustained outreach and preparedness efforts.

Tom Meyer, program manager for the Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience, told the board the proclamation “underscores our collective responsibility to prepare for, mitigate, and adapt to the wildfire risk that we all face in El Dorado County.” Meyer said wildfires are becoming “larger and increasing in severity” and “more of a year‑round threat,” and called ongoing efforts in defensible space, home hardening and fuels reduction critical to reducing risk.

Tanya Harlow, who works in the same office, outlined the county’s outreach plan tied to the proclamation: a coordinated, multi‑agency social media campaign built around shared weekly messages, a wildfire preparedness and mitigation roundtable with state and local agency leaders, and a press conference to launch the season. Harlow said the campaign’s theme is “hope is not a strategy. Be prepared.” The campaign will emphasize parcel‑level actions (defensible space and home hardening), landscape‑level fuel mitigation, and community‑level efforts such as Fire Safe Councils and Firewise activities.

Meyer and Harlow said the office is coordinating with state, local and federal agencies, fire safe councils and community organizations to link residents to resources and integrate wildfire preparedness into county planning. The presentation included an invitation to residents to attend upcoming outreach events and the roundtable the office plans to host later in the week.

Board members thanked staff for the proclamation and for continuing to prioritize wildfire resilience; no formal controversy or vote on the proclamation was recorded beyond routine adoption within the consent and agenda process earlier in the meeting.","The board adopted a proclamation designating April through October as wildfire awareness season; county staff outlined a multi‑agency outreach campaign, weekly shared messaging, and upcoming roundtable and press conference to encourage defensible space, home hardening and fuels reduction.","actionData","errors"]

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