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Vanhoozen told the board he had measured Jackson Gate Road and found it to be “just an inch and a half above 9 feet wide,” which he said is insufficient for large service vehicles (PG&E trucks, RVs) and emergency response vehicles. He said the road lacks shoulder, curb, gutter, drainage and sidewalk and that planning‑commission conditions requiring only an asphalt overlay (no curb/gutter/pipe drainage) are inadequate for the scale of commercial development he said will be served by the road. He described that the commercial acreage at the corner totals about 59 acres and compared it to Amador Ridge Shopping Center (44 acres) that was built with a larger entry pattern.

Why it matters: If Caltrans denies Depot Road access, vehicle trips for a hotel and nearby development could be forced exclusively onto Jackson Gate Road, which a nearby owner says is too narrow and lacks drainage/turning lanes. That raises potential safety, emergency access and traffic capacity issues.

What Vanhoozen told the board
- Road geometry and condition: Vanhoozen said Jackson Gate Road measures about 9 feet wide at the section of concern and has “no shoulder, no curb, no gutter, no drainage, no sidewalk.”
- Development context: He provided an aerial exhibit showing the hotel site and nearby commercial acreage totalling roughly 59 acres and said an escrow on a 21‑acre parcel next to his 5‑acre parcel could add thousands of daily trips if developed.
- Interagency constraints: Vanhoozen said a Caltrans letter to the planning department stated access from Depot Road is “questionable” and that Caltrans required a traffic study; if Depot Road access is denied, all project access would go to Jackson Gate Road.

Board/staff responses
- Planning staff and supervisors recommended Vanhoozen consult with the planning department and Caltrans and review project conditions in the file; staff noted some of the project elements (a height and use permit) did not include a full site plan in public hearings and that dedication/offers of right‑of‑way can be tied to specific development approvals.
- Supervisors indicated timing for reconsideration of the hotel permit was limited (the appeal/reconsideration window has passed), and staff said the county can still examine options for requiring dedication as part of future permits or encroachment permits if appropriate.

Ending: Vanhoozen said he and the developer plan to meet and, if necessary, pursue Caltrans approvals together; he said he would return to the board if the interagency issues are not resolved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Amador County Board of Supervisors' Meeting of 5/13/25","oneSentenceSummary","A property owner told supervisors that Jackson Gate Road is about 9 feet wide and lacks shoulders or drainage and said a planned hotel project that would use the road for access will create unacceptable safety and traffic impacts unless access and road improvements are revisited with Caltrans and the county.","taxTitle","Amador County Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",65687,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6569807,"Public Works proposes SB1 project list and a pilot pavement‑treatment program; board directs staff to try a small chip‑seal test",2718,5802000,8520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3284995-e316e91a3f60434fad7b2b82320fc517&start=5802&end=8520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3284995-e316e91a3f60434fad7b2b82320fc517/thumbnail_5802000.jpg","/articles/6569807/California/Public-Works-proposes-SB1-project-list-and-a-pilot-pavementtreatment-program-board-directs-staff-to-try-a-small-chipseal-test","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569807-5e7d38b8b7e9660b7baf98afb2e64cdd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044104&Signature=LqGZbC2wpyjU6e1YAVSurhnKTFFuLel81gjOFLkT5kFEKfIepX~zOmgBqT95o3b2attcfca-uQcw0VvnMzj~b-y6BTx5DYfFUo71kwCoo~ZQlr47XXvmqtOxEUSR9NMEQkGOnA7GAYgOyTura9XRXBR8s9vYyBaxf8hnz-pS8KHSQ44Uhip6FKqaTwhQwmIF5bbYSLhUxPDisXT-j-FJXPfdB9pQZic5bmZJ8re439XO8PwWc4c95vR-JUDKF9HYjR-8OINzcJIon0h~8-uEeATnQ7a1fQLsLjrKZYLvnKpJPESI9QibapIiaFjyfDskURiNZ1fTAre4tjOPyMgyXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amador County Public Works presented its fiscal‑year Unit 3000 budget and the proposed SB1 project list at the May 13 meeting, outlining equipment replacements, project priorities and a proposed approach to pavement treatments.

Public Works Director Richard Veil told the board the department’s recurring operating revenue (excluding one‑time state grants) is roughly $3.1 million and that projected RMRA (SB1) revenue for FY 2025‑26 is about $2.5 million. Veil listed proposed fixed asset replacements (including end‑of‑life heavy equipment) and recommended contracting chip seal or microsurfacing work rather than building a full in‑house pavement‑treatment crew — noting in‑house equipment costs could total $1–1.5 million.

Board direction and pilot project
Supervisors discussed whether the county should contract pavement treatments or develop the capability internally. Several supervisors argued a small pilot would let staff evaluate rubberized chip seal or microsurfacing on low‑speed or low‑volume roads before larger procurement. Supervisor Carnell offered to help coordinate local contractor support and suggested testing on a short road or parking lot before wider application. The board directed staff to pursue a small pilot this year, coordinate with local contractors and report results; staff indicated bids for oil and chip delivery and striping would be practical ways to package the work if the county seeks a contractor.

Why it matters: chip seals and other surface treatments can extend pavement life and preserve existing pavements at significantly lower cost than full overlays, but they do not correct structural failures (dig‑outs are still required for sections with base failure). With limited SB1 resources, the county is weighing preservation treatments to stretch available funds.

Details and next steps
- Public Works requested the board approve the SB1 project list (which the board adopted later in the meeting) and to authorize staff to begin procurement and planning for equipment and projects listed.
- Staff will identify candidate low‑speed roads or public parking lots (Pioneer Park and neighborhood streets were discussed) for a pilot rubberized chip seal/microsurfacing and will reach back to contractors for assistance and training during the pilot.
- The board suggested a fall review of results and asked staff to bring back lessons learned and cost comparisons.","Public Works presented its proposed SB1 project allocations and recommended contracting pavement treatments rather than building in‑house capability; the board directed staff to pilot a small chip‑seal or rubberized pavement treatment to evaluate cost and durability.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6569812,"Developers say Valley View Commons financing gap could close with Homekey Plus or tax credits",125,4819000,4944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3284995-e316e91a3f60434fad7b2b82320fc517&start=4819&end=4944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3284995-e316e91a3f60434fad7b2b82320fc517/thumbnail_4819000.jpg","/articles/6569812/California/Developers-say-Valley-View-Commons-financing-gap-could-close-with-Homekey-Plus-or-tax-credits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569812-fa034f72d3e6fdbc4d2ed2e7657d3a2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044104&Signature=TbT8DMWp2YBiWgRYEqbNxSVqHR1YyJuGEIInJ6AKKQK2yHEjI6KuMJ3sfxomwXsPydOVUw3XJ2A6EUdiZy0RWnUtNcllszrEetuMWl3Gp8s4m2CVkOQLFIRQ5iIODgEo0mLTaeFfX7RNvTaCNwR92MfXTF3~BBUiBcAezZEokxY6kFftDZl~fkLNv13fVBb3hhqfzmRaUqmUXTQQAgGXFvLzYidCLkSv3WbrlmXMvg1YDxiQ~uGay0skVu~xaY6pLuMZLraZSIExfE1aSc6xGCXXauKFie~DUtODW3MgBpsPjhP8bil4~XuyNbSmatsxoUKzu8TEYeufDPBI3JjaQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff and Danco Housing Group updated the Board of Supervisors on May 13 on the No Place Like Home (NPLH) project that will be called Valley View Commons. The project is intended to provide permanent supportive housing for populations including people with behavioral‑health needs.

Danco representative said the project currently has roughly $15 million in committed state financing and needs approximately $11 million more to close the capital stack and begin construction. The developer has pursued two parallel paths: (1) a Homekey Plus application to cover the remaining gap (a state one‑time program aimed at clearing stalled affordable housing projects) and (2) continued pursuit of low‑income housing tax credits (which the project has applied for four prior times but not yet been awarded). Danco reported it expects to hear about the Homekey Plus application by June and said that if that award is made it would require that all units be income‑restricted at extremely‑low incomes (roughly 30% of area median income) rather than some units at 50% AMI.

Why it matters: Valley View Commons is intended to provide permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and behavioral‑health needs; funding outcomes will determine whether the project moves into construction and whether building incomes/target populations shift to meet funder requirements.

Developer summary and timeline
- Funding: roughly $15,000,000 currently secured; $11,000,000 financing gap reported.
- Homekey Plus: the state’s one‑time Homekey Plus round is a first‑come, first‑served opportunity intended to help projects clear development backlogs; Danco said their application timing increases their chances and that award decisions should occur in June. Homekey Plus financing requires all units to be at the very low income threshold (30% AMI) for this program’s allocation.
- Tax credits fallback: Danco said receipt of a new $7.5 million state HOME grant improves the project’s competitiveness for tax credit rounds (they reported earlier rounds were unsuccessful because of competition, not project merit).

Services and tenant selection
Danco and county staff said units funded by No Place Like Home would target people with qualifying behavioral‑health needs or serious mental illness; services staffing and onsite management were discussed and county behavioral‑health staff will coordinate services with the project’s management. The county suggested prioritizing older adult/senior households for the 10 units previously envisioned at 50% AMI if the board agrees to convert them to lower income tiers to secure Homekey Plus funding.

Ending: The board heard that staff and the developer are pursuing two parallel financing tracks and will return with updates; if Homekey Plus funds are awarded in June, the project can move forward on that schedule, otherwise Danco will continue to pursue tax credit funding with an improved project budget.","Danco and county staff told supervisors the No Place Like Home/Valley View Commons affordable housing project has secured about $15 million from state sources and faces an $11 million financing gap; the developer applied for Homekey Plus and will also pursue low‑income housing tax credits as a fallback.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6569817,"County reports progress but remaining safety conditions stall full compliance for Kirkwood \"Hideout\" event venue",1122,3471000,4593000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3284995-e316e91a3f60434fad7b2b82320fc517&start=3471&end=4593","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3284995-e316e91a3f60434fad7b2b82320fc517/thumbnail_3471000.jpg","/articles/6569817/California/County-reports-progress-but-remaining-safety-conditions-stall-full-compliance-for-Kirkwood-Hideout-event-venue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569817-abd5c2fd4108de63c2975be2543de186/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044104&Signature=nxX15HFnAaiJSGG15t500VzmtifJnDUvnkOUoyjijEgYiu13y~PzQilL6E-YhBILqxYFiC90k3OMNYqXzdqiGr~7jhMHJgX3B1k6sd5e4nmH9C~mMC~FOOjKKF3dUNGd6zlYWASuK94bYTCPFeFe6mTCqvjWcf-AXoh1LdoJBTrn~GqI9o2nnab8hRd6w9uaVw7kc22T7txni1P0gDUzV13121GNKQUzbgpp91ob~C6KtoEpceAWkxknOZ7~BpwbjmahvJD0PrXbiicm2cdOe8CSs5klr90N~-9q2KZmTaV5mcbSfVuR1E6pg7srd3USJZq6CiEKM5e92PyKFwY3tA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amador County planning and fire staff told the Board of Supervisors on May 13 that the Hideout at Kirkwood — an event venue approved with a conditional use permit in 2023 — has satisfied most permit conditions but still has unresolved life‑safety items.

Planning director Chuck Wade told the board 45 of 50 conditions were satisfied as of the May meeting; the remaining items include a stream crossing that must be rebuilt to support fire apparatus, finalization of an evacuation/notification step that requires contacting one adjacent property owner, and an outstanding encroachment/permission from Caltrans for access from Highway 88. Wade said the stream crossing cannot be completed until the ground is dry enough to obtain a stream alteration agreement and install a concrete crossing designed to support a 75,000‑pound fire truck.

Why it matters: Board members and public commenters warned the county could face liability if the venue operates without all CEQA‑related mitigations and conditions in place. Citizen speaker Catherine Evans said the county had allowed the venue to operate while conditions remained incomplete and asked whether county counsel had assessed liability under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Planning staff and the venue operator said much of the remaining work is weather‑dependent and constrained by outside agencies’ schedules.

What county staff and the venue said
- Planning staff: Chuck Wade said the remaining technical items are the stream crossing and the Caltrans encroachment; he proposed bringing a further compliance update in the fall if necessary. Wade also noted staff will amend one condition that incorrectly assigned evacuation planning to CAL FIRE instead of the local fire agency (AFPD).
- Fire staff: AFPD prevention staff reported they successfully drove an engine into the facility last fall after minor roadway widening; the engine used was the type‑1 front-line engine, and staff said a wildland engine would have fewer issues accessing the site.
- Venue operator Josh Hoover: Hoover said winter conditions (snow) have delayed site work; he said the venue maintains on‑site staffing when rented and that emergency notification protocols (texts, emails, phone calls) will be used for adjacent property owners and guests. He told the board the venue is “on-site 24/7” for operations and that testing/drills will be completed as snow melts.

Public concerns and next steps
- Several public commenters, including Catherine Evans and property owner John Munn, urged the board to confirm the county’s legal exposure and to require the outstanding mitigations be satisfied before full use. Evans asked the board to consult county counsel about potential liability under CEQA if an incident occurred while conditions remained incomplete.
- Planning staff recommended scheduling another compliance check in the fall and said staff will continue to pursue Caltrans and Fish & Wildlife approvals; the board agreed to direct staff to return with another status update in the fall.

Ending: County staff will continue interagency coordination with AFPD, Caltrans and wildlife regulators to complete the remaining items and will return to the board for additional review in the fall if required.","County staff reported most conditions of approval for the Hideout event venue near Kirkwood are complete, but outstanding items related to a stream crossing, evacuation notifications and a Caltrans encroachment remain and prompted public concern about liability and CEQA compliance.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6569822,"Amador County supervisors approve agenda items, budget resolutions and park contract in 5-0 votes",8012,257000,8269000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3284995-e316e91a3f60434fad7b2b82320fc517&start=257&end=8269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3284995-e316e91a3f60434fad7b2b82320fc517/thumbnail_257000.jpg","/articles/6569822/California/Amador-County-supervisors-approve-agenda-items-budget-resolutions-and-park-contract-in-5-0-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569822-1437b43c68f7d6bc443cc1171e3f2518/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044104&Signature=GXdWxIXGVNyfRqy9AGSC-gr0Luk62Le7x0oqik8lvpvFP6aZSvYOP8WwowGl2~sdmiOIELKViO4c5dIwSazB9QIt9wLgnPh93nm6BdXtqwv7ZJFd9254woH20g91v~doHqq~xxBRsKDiw9bL2j0Usqcs1uZV1jTkJF1HwLPnseFpqquaStjkW7VonI92mYCazMS6u3Kyj1w2zvZDD6yddbE7m2tmqvwy8CHTUK1nTXDSLVjb1X0OEAzSNEv~NLytnxD7iAX45MhXn3Y~Q-cHeBaZUcOtnUYUwIKKJnTkPnlnYEE6NsQEAiH2qpnZAG1p929tcondMhgHcXpj3M3L3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amador County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on multiple items at its May 13 meeting, approving the day's agenda as amended and voting on several resolutions, budget and contract items.

The board voted 5-0 to: allow remote participation by Supervisor Crew; approve the agenda as changed; adopt a resolution honoring Probation Department employee James King on his retirement; proclaim May as Mental Health Matters Month; appoint Supervisor Brown as chair pro tempore through February 2026 with Supervisor Epperson serving as vice chair; approve a resolution to accept a transfer related to Pine Grove Cemetery; adopt the county’s fiscal-year SB1 (RMRA) project list and associated resolution; approve a new maintenance contract with the Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) for Pioneer Park and Fiddletown Park; and approve the board meeting minutes from April 22, 2025. Each vote recorded the same five supervisors as voting “aye” (Chairman Crew, Supervisor Oneto, Supervisor Epperson, Vice Chairman Brown, Supervisor Carnell) in the roll calls conducted on the record.

Why it matters: the SB1 resolution finalizes the county’s allocation plan for road maintenance funds the county will receive from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) this fiscal year; the chair/vice-chair change is a temporary leadership adjustment while Chairman Crew is out for medical reasons; the Pine Grove cemetery resolution authorizes the county to proceed with a transfer process that trustees and community members have sought for years; and the ACRA contract formalizes park maintenance terms that had been performed informally for a decade.

Details of key votes
- Remote participation for Supervisor Crew: approved 5-0. Motion to authorize Supervisor Crew to participate via remote means during his absence.
- Agenda, as changed (includes addendum items): approved 5-0.
- Resolution honoring James King (Probation Department): adopted 5-0; the board heard remarks from Probation Chief Darren Bridal and King.
- Resolution declaring May as Mental Health Matters Month (Behavioral Health): adopted 5-0; presenters included Amador County Behavioral Health staff.
- Temporary leadership change (Brown to serve as chair through Feb. 2026; Epperson as vice chair): approved 5-0.
- Pine Grove Cemetery transfer resolution (approval to facilitate transfer/transition of cemetery property to another steward if feasible): adopted 5-0 (see separate meeting discussion about trustees, possible transfer to Denari(s) or county backup management).
- SB1 (RMRA) fiscal-year resolution and project list: adopted 5-0; staff presented a proposed SB1 distribution including a roughly $2.5 million RMRA projection for the county and a proposed equipment/maintenance/project list.
- ACRA parks maintenance contract (Pioneer Park, Fiddletown Park): approved 5-0; contract raises annual maintenance compensation from $33,000 to $46,846.75 and sets out optional extra projects (attachment B) by written request of the county.
- Approval of April 22, 2025 minutes: adopted 5-0.

Votes and records: Each roll call was recorded on the public audio/video record with roll-call responses from the five supervisors (Crew, Oneto, Epperson, Brown, Carnell). Where motions listed a mover and second during the meeting, staff called the roll and recorded each member’s “Aye.” The meeting did not show any recorded “no,” abstain, or recused votes for the listed motions.

Context and next steps: Items approved today that require follow-up include staff work to implement the SB1 project list and to finalize the Pine Grove Cemetery title/transfer paperwork (county staff said they will work with a title company and county counsel). The parks contract takes effect immediately under the terms presented. Several items approved were ceremonial or administrative (resolutions, minutes, chair rotation) but the SB1 adoption and cemetery transfer carry operational and financial follow-up responsibilities for county departments.","At their May 13 meeting the Amador County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of procedural and substantive items including agenda changes, ceremonial resolutions, a change in board leadership, an SB1 project list and a parks maintenance contract.","actionData","errors"]

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