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The board issued a proclamation honoring Corporal Jonathan Rodriguez after a December 11 call in which he rendered CPR to a woman in apparent cardiac arrest. A statement read to the board included a note from the woman saved, Bonnie Lane, thanking Rodriguez for giving her “my life back” so she could continue her work as a singer and songwriter.

The board also recognized Deputy Michael Cabrera for life‑saving first aid provided on New Year’s Day, when he applied a tourniquet to stop major blood loss for a woman in North Fork who had severed her hand. Sheriff’s Office speakers said paramedics estimated the victim had lost two to three liters of blood and that Cabrera’s actions were likely life‑saving.

The board presented a proclamation to Madeline Townsend, a Yosemite Unified High School junior who created “My Closetbox,” a program that assembles free clothing boxes for students in fifth through twelfth grade. Townsend described distributing boxes locally and to students in areas affected by recent fires in the Los Angeles region.

County public health leaders also presented a proclamation naming May 6–12, 2025, as National Nurses Week in Madera County and recognized the public health nursing team. Melody Keller, deputy director of clinical and nursing services, said the department’s team includes 15 nurses across eight programs and highlighted a recent childhood lead‑poisoning case where a nurse’s home visit connected the family to medical care and home‑repair resources.

Why it matters: The recognitions highlight public‑safety and public‑health work performed by county deputies and nurses and showcase a youth volunteer program serving students across the region.

Board action: The proclamations are honorary; no policy changes or funding decisions were associated with these recognitions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOS Regular Meeting 05/06/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Supervisors presented proclamations recognizing Corporal Jonathan Rodriguez and Deputy Michael Cabrera for life‑saving actions, honored high school junior Madeline Townsend for a youth clothing program, and proclaimed May 6–12 National Nurses Week for the county.","taxTitle","Madera County, California","taxId",4595,"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},6566845,"Madera County tax collector reports high second‑installment compliance, warns of online tax sale starting this weekend",156,1430000,1586000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3201468-0ed5d001bd838938f4f112b41be1e90f&start=1430&end=1586","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3201468-0ed5d001bd838938f4f112b41be1e90f/thumbnail_1430000.jpg","/articles/6566845/Madera-County/California/Madera-County-tax-collector-reports-high-secondinstallment-compliance-warns-of-online-tax-sale-starting-this-weekend","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566845-1c1e4778317b0b909ee164ee6be89fc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945067&Signature=im7OLpuVCKMZnuhP4jcYfcyKzI5SrNwXIWjd90DcPzMwrJOUb5tb6bF1qwQqaz-~qSGh4xOS9l7CdSns5JShR4b6bGiCXEhLpwjyKuBHxNw4d19CelignDvodfStXr451iP86X4YMMFGRZgtaf0EkwWEnmxNxtKNGURR24qmftigSoPa4Jv4K6idaIlhm7ZM~35oyD7LlrKLp1I2BxYpd5qAyezZDvG8TfCPsI2NUw0XvvteHOjXrc6bT1HwkLjAfBtmVbznuZq3SJhBxTRXhn51tvwl~m8qzlVLWPL4TL6Y1oWSd5Z~1gSBhNo4Wrvs5wj0zGsjVo-Y6beaAglypg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tracy Kennedy, Madera County Treasurer‑Tax Collector, told the Board of Supervisors on May 6 that the county’s second property‑tax installment payment rate is about 93 percent and that the office has mailed roughly 4,500 delinquent notices.

Kennedy said outstanding delinquencies for the first and second installments total roughly $7 million. She also said many parcels listed for the county’s upcoming online tax sale carry code‑enforcement liens tied to cleanup costs, illegal grows and other charges; those enforcement fees increase minimum bids on affected parcels.

The county’s online tax sale was scheduled to begin on the Saturday following the May 6 meeting. Kennedy explained that later in the sale the county has authority to reduce minimum bids to encourage bidding and the redemption of properties; the county previously approved that practice. She urged residents to use free eCheck payment options and noted the office’s new lobby and expanded cashier stations.

Why it matters: Property tax delinquencies affect county revenues and local services. Code‑enforcement liens added to tax bills can increase minimum bids at tax sale and complicate redemption for property owners.

What the board heard: Kennedy invited board members to visit the new tax office lobby and asked residents to pay what they owe to avoid penalties. No board action was taken on the report.

Notes and limits: Kennedy provided the $7 million figure and the 93 percent payment rate during public comment. The transcript does not include a parcel count for the tax sale or the specific redemption deadline for each parcel; where the transcript used an unclear word for a deadline Kennedy's oral statement was recorded as \"the last day that they can redeem their parcel is Bridal,\" which is not a standard date format and should be verified with the tax collector’s office for precise deadlines.","Treasurer‑Tax Collector Tracy Kennedy said second‑installment property taxes are about 93% paid, the office has issued roughly 4,500 delinquent notices totaling about $7 million, and the county's online tax sale will begin this Saturday; several parcels include code‑enforcement liens.",{"_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},6566849,"Madera County supervisors approve contracts, ordinance and three legislative letters in 3–0 votes",1294,4255000,5549000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3201468-0ed5d001bd838938f4f112b41be1e90f&start=4255&end=5549","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3201468-0ed5d001bd838938f4f112b41be1e90f/thumbnail_4255000.jpg","/articles/6566849/Madera-County/California/Madera-County-supervisors-approve-contracts-ordinance-and-three-legislative-letters-in-30-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566849-84d238eb05dde5141daab7b9fdc3f55b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945067&Signature=QGXqle~9~v2KO9L7sNATUT9QWXY3mQqA7gQASZcwdW9YFTBM1qO8czoBBOz0GvdpbBPXYcdTy3V~RyYhGp813LsDintQwbG~lGKB7wxHuM9b9leAVC0Vf8Uo8ycLhWFvhQvieRqM-i6PZ0c0w9pS~BCPcWPXQjH5ufLYENumfbK7THwW5BHu~lw4x0nYqGJB6XMOc5tPVLhKe6qGFsvLwkVt5wOmO9A8hMmx8AyvoMxo6SrhJSSdVpLZ3PLQ-DIMhx4DRXgmQ2LH8yFYZLAhMVAEKTdHNCdcT-XtndwwQcP9iynrFL3~vzCPO7i-DkBd1Wim7apZFAOlAa-xC0YABQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madera County Board of Supervisors on May 6 approved a series of routine and policy items, including an expanded contract for citation processing, a $100,000 agreement to support regional grant work, a water‑regulation ordinance for County Service Area 22C and letters taking positions on state legislation. All recorded votes on those items were 3–0.

Actions approved on May 6 included:

- A five‑year agreement with DataTicket, Inc. to process administrative citations issued by county staff and to handle collections for citations issued by multiple county departments. Staff described the action as an expansion of an existing relationship that began in 1994. The board recorded a 3–0 vote to approve the contract.

- An agreement with Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) in the amount of $100,000 to compensate the four‑county Sierra San Joaquin Jobs regional group for staff time and support for a regional investment initiative tied to the state’s California Jobs First effort. Staff said $50,000 would be paid on board approval and $50,000 in January 2026. The motion passed 3–0.

- The second reading and adoption of a county ordinance establishing chapter 13.502 of title 13 of the Madera County Code, amending water regulations for County Service Area 22C (Gunn Ranch West water system) to address groundwater balance and conservation requirements. The ordinance passed on its second reading by a 3–0 vote.

- Ratification of three letters on pending legislation: a county letter of concern on AB 735 and SB 415 (cleanup to AB 98), a letter of opposition to SB 16 (housing, homelessness and behavioral health provisions), and a subsequent‑added letter of opposition to AB 1441 (legislation concerning redistricting procedures in Merced County). Each letter was approved 3–0.

Board members asked questions about operational details for each item, including appeal procedures for citations processed by DataTicket. Staff said appeals could continue to be handled in‑house or routed through DataTicket; the company provides instructions on the back of each citation and online processing options. Staff also said DataTicket requires a minimum monthly collection threshold but that appeal processing through DataTicket would not impose additional fees on appellants.

Why it matters: Several items advance county administrative capacity (citation processing), pursue external grant and regional investment opportunities (CVCF agreement and Sierra San Joaquin Jobs initiative) and implement a localized water regulation for a county service area that includes groundwater balance provisions. The legislative letters reflect the county’s stated positions on state bills that staff and supervisors said could affect local control or create county costs.

Vote record (board members shown as recorded in the meeting): Supervisor Wong — yes; Supervisor Rogers — yes; Pro Tem McCauley — yes. No recorded no votes or abstentions were recorded for the listed items.","At their May 6 meeting the Board of Supervisors expanded citation processing services, authorized county participation in a regional jobs initiative, adopted a water regulation ordinance for County Service Area 22C and ratified three letters on pending state legislation; all recorded votes were 3–0.",{"_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},6566853,"Madera County short-term rental draft ordinance draws widespread opposition from mountain-area owners and workers",910,1825000,2735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3201468-0ed5d001bd838938f4f112b41be1e90f&start=1825&end=2735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3201468-0ed5d001bd838938f4f112b41be1e90f/thumbnail_1825000.jpg","/articles/6566853/Madera-County/California/Madera-County-short-term-rental-draft-ordinance-draws-widespread-opposition-from-mountain-area-owners-and-workers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566853-14b8c0e6c5ba68f9e5463e5797620915/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945067&Signature=QjahikmDy8WsjUyVC4tCHhPhdstMkbftatrusnJAw~YX4Fez-BB8JEBN5DM8rfGrQPFYSZ2UBZmRLCgqoSfDbeeCSEFykfF1PD1qX4cfG3t1F4KTjiHVyrh3UjhB91Hx0KSqLiFIRzgWPM2WkL45ZCX-f6JWfVDnkbc0rYTrsayJdJmCkh6VxVdR7G4vy2aoP9tEZ~BSEdrNZfh0vVahm4MH4t-si5qUAXcZvOduwI8NJBGrF9wXlFiw1gsTWGF9cMXWSOvTNM58HKWHmgFwtiRStgOpL67beamTMUsVVVD9fNPCblE0Z2X0Cqe6lW3n9YGmlM3gkkoBqUXBeWFXcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of mountain‑area residents, property managers and short‑term rental workers urged the Madera County Board of Supervisors on May 6 to pause and revise a draft short‑term rental ordinance they say was developed without adequate stakeholder engagement.

Speakers at the meeting’s public comment period described the draft as vague, costly to implement and potentially devastating to the local tourism economy that serves Yosemite visitors. Several said they would attend upcoming county workshops but asked the board to delay final action until an economic‑impact study and broader stakeholder process are completed.

The opposition focused on several recurring themes. Nadine Gustavec, who identified herself as an Oakhurst homeowner and an employee of a local property management company, said her family depends on STR work and asked whether the county would provide an economic impact study. “If they can’t afford or obtain these permits and retrofit their properties, they will likely sell. There goes my job and many other jobs in this area,” Gustavec said.

Other speakers emphasized the ripple effect on local businesses. A representative from the tourism sector summarized county and state tourism figures and warned that reductions in short‑term rental capacity would hurt restaurants, retail and service workers. Multiple owners and operators — including Lisa, Catherine, Kim and Melissa (all identified by first name in public comment) — said the draft includes overbroad or ambiguous provisions, multiple layers of approvals, and requirements they described as impossible for small mountain jurisdictions and volunteer water boards to implement.

Tara, who said she works full time as a cleaner, said the draft's definitions and requirements leave workers “a little bit scared” and predicted substantial job losses for housekeepers and handymen if permit or retrofit costs force owners out of business.

Speakers repeatedly called for more transparent outreach and for the county to publish any economic analysis behind the draft. Several requested that the board either pull the ordinance from consideration or substantially revise it after formal stakeholder meetings. One commenter said she and others were organizing and would attend every meeting this month to oppose the current draft.

Board members and staff acknowledged the public comment and announced additional public meetings: a countywide community meeting the next day and an Oakhurst meeting scheduled for May 28. The official who announced the meetings noted the sessions are intended to provide further public discussion of the draft ordinance.

Why it matters: Eastern Madera County is heavily dependent on visitor spending tied to Yosemite; speakers argued that changes to STR rules could reduce short‑term rental supply and income for local residents and businesses and could affect property sales and the local tax base.

What the county said: At the close of public comment the board did not take immediate action on the ordinance. Staff and supervisors said they will hold the announced community meetings and continue the outreach process before bringing additional ordinance steps back to the board.

The public comment record for this meeting will be part of the administrative record if the board later resumes substantive consideration of the draft ordinance.","Dozens of Oakhurst and Bass Lake homeowners, short‑term rental operators, cleaners and business owners told the Board of Supervisors the county's draft short‑term rental ordinance would harm tourism, jobs and property values and asked for more stakeholder input and an economic‑impact study.","actionData","errors"]

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