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Chris Champlin, chief executive officer of Adventist Health Rideout, told the Yuba City Council that the decision followed ‘‘a host of factors’’ including proposals to reduce Medicaid (Medi‑Cal) and Medicare funding and progressively tighter grant restrictions that left the project financially unworkable. Champlin said a $36,000,000 grant to rehab the facility was part of the plan but that ‘‘the services that we were going to offer weren't penciling’’ under the new constraints.

The announcement matters because Project Hope had been pitched as a local source of behavioral‑health and crisis services, using the existing Fremont Hospital site. City officials and council members who had championed the plan said they would continue to discuss alternatives with Adventist Health.

Champlin described the decision as ‘‘very disappointing’’ after years of local advocacy and letters of support from elected officials. He told the council the tightening restrictions on the grant and the uncertainty over public‑payer reimbursement left the hospital system unable to accept the funds in ‘‘good faith.’’

Council members thanked Champlin for the effort to explore the project and said they hoped to continue dialogue. Mayor Dave Shaw and other council members noted prior local advocacy and said the city would remain engaged with Adventist and other providers to pursue behavioral‑health capacity in the region.

No council action or funding change was recorded at the meeting on Project Hope; Champlin framed his visit as an announcement and a request to maintain communication.

Looking ahead, Adventist Health and city leaders said they will keep talking about other possible ways to deliver behavioral‑health services locally, but Champlin gave no timetable or alternative site at the council meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Yuba City Council Meeting 5-20-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Adventist Health Rideout announced it will not move forward with Project Hope, a planned conversion of the former Fremont Hospital into a behavioral‑health and crisis‑continuation facility, after changes to grant restrictions and uncertainty about Medi‑Cal and Medicare funding.","taxTitle","Yuba City, Sutter County, California","taxId",3751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6537801,"Council initiates downtown overlay to bar new vape/tobacco shops and off‑site alcohol sales",461,2548000,3009000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430486-83eab3e747fa0a022d6cd90099944184&start=2548&end=3009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430486-83eab3e747fa0a022d6cd90099944184/thumbnail_2548000.jpg","/articles/6537801/Yuba-City/Sutter-County/California/Council-initiates-downtown-overlay-to-bar-new-vapetobacco-shops-and-offsite-alcohol-sales","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537801-22185563b0fcb54e4cbb925d16d6d829/orig.mp4?Expires=1770088383&Signature=Jq80VYaj2cU9FqVMotma3TkfE63C7t2XSHFiWv~90XVw8DWn8VrcDWbI-JntyM5Etmg8KebKaGsabDvH8A2tocZIHAmbryC-rPjRmp1QEe3ceJ7yKYJXAneQP8sdocKnkxFLjcjzO3f~JlWRna~iQXEorsrcLa1ffkUvsn9ZU9vdHy02MsH5bP4~c5T-C5v-r46roHqDwzk04FJpCIGS4A9dbcnWOM4toKSLTO9Gwo1djPgzSSednatVRo~6CqJGzoQYOvmoTw9LvQ8P3qQdVhTYJNP8s8MBASDHBp771K1IpqydQuE0Cr9F2NGBskqZ1~-3jdVwWvqPGcYciN5pcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Yuba City Council voted to initiate a municipal code amendment to establish a downtown overlay district that would restrict new tobacco and vape retailers and businesses selling alcohol for off‑site consumption along the Plumas Street corridor.

Planning staff described the overlay as a land‑use tool that imposes additional limits on uses in a defined downtown area in addition to existing zoning. Staff said the proposed boundary for initial study runs roughly from Colusa Avenue to Bridal Street (the same downtown boundary used during last year's noise‑exception work) and would apply to properties mainly along Plumas Street and portions of Center Street. Staff said the change would be processed as a zoning amendment and would be exempt from environmental review because it limits uses rather than adding new ones.

Doug Libby, planning staff, told the council the overlay's stated purpose is to promote ‘‘better health, entertainment and a family‑friendly environment’’ in the downtown core. Council members asked clarifying questions about whether the change would apply to existing businesses; staff said the proposal would prohibit new operations but not force existing businesses to close. Under current code, if a use ceases for one year, a new use of that kind could then be prohibited under the overlay; staff said the one‑year threshold could be adjusted as part of the code rewrite the council plans later this year.

Marnie Sanders spoke for Blue Zones Project and as a DBA board member in support. She told the council that Blue Zones research shows the built environment affects health and that the overlay would help maintain a family‑friendly downtown.

Councilmember motioned to initiate the municipal‑code amendment; the council voted unanimously to proceed and directed staff to draft specific language and return to the Planning Commission and council for formal review, public hearings and adoption.

If council approves the draft ordinance in later hearings, the change would prevent new tobacco/vape retailers and businesses selling alcohol for off‑site consumption from establishing in the overlay area; staff said the amendment would not require existing, unchanged businesses to close immediately. The council also asked staff to coordinate with the DBA and Blue Zones Project as the draft language is developed.","The Yuba City Council voted to initiate a municipal‑code amendment to create a downtown overlay district that would prohibit new tobacco and vape retailers and businesses selling alcohol for off‑site consumption in the Plumas Street corridor.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6537805,"Council awards Plumas Street Water Tower Plaza contract to local bidder after bids exceed grant; council accepts reduced scope and contingency",1291,1241000,2532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430486-83eab3e747fa0a022d6cd90099944184&start=1241&end=2532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430486-83eab3e747fa0a022d6cd90099944184/thumbnail_1241000.jpg","/articles/6537805/Yuba-City/Sutter-County/California/Council-awards-Plumas-Street-Water-Tower-Plaza-contract-to-local-bidder-after-bids-exceed-grant-council-accepts-reduced-scope-and-contingency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537805-011dcdee24881376edbb2745381eb564/orig.mp4?Expires=1770088383&Signature=E2Sdt091h8kPFhfKLMA3WWPG4VHZ-t~zJiERgdzIHSjtRspKb~RV5AiBYQ7debdTxtiFok5ghKAt7ztgSbfhaML3rGF8sOJPq0ayn9CpKtqz9BmHtuW1FmoZObcmcEJ8YvKTTz-SqqaiJsgNXe6JjBNf0czhbEDF9S8DDXDYBu4txpXx72spr4hIcIiKmVM5CCeVM0ycW6aXboZPHrAvqsklwVjYl15DDGyME44zIKPRIULRynrKdimtu174tmezubqDCv~e3HVcSwDhxo09NDuYj5DwATujsjbiLvAWlNo9xs5rVtVLj1Q~7xbcCsoQhK98oEqwPLmN1KphwlAVow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Yuba City Council voted to award a construction contract for the Plumas Street Water Tower Plaza to NorthStar Construction after bids for the project exceeded available Clean California grant funds.

City staff told the council the project, funded in part by a Clean California grant, originally had an engineering estimate near the grant award of about $2.2 million. The single bid returned from NorthStar came in at roughly $2.3 million. Faced with the funding gap, staff proposed a reduced‑scope “light” version of the plaza and amphitheater and asked the council to authorize a contract award for $1,768,449 with a 5% contingency plus authority for staff to value‑engineer and issue change orders to reduce scope where feasible. Staff also proposed budget transfers from eligible non‑general‑fund sources such as pavement‑management, sidewalk and drainage budgets to cover the shortfall.

Public works staff described the remaining project elements as an archway (about $500,000 in the original estimate), a plaza and amphitheater area (roughly $1.2–1.4 million depending on options) and a digital events sign. Staff recommended deleting the digital sign, reducing landscaping and lighting elements, and delivering the concrete foundation and conduit for later additions. Staff said a fuller build could be completed later if additional grant or CDBG funding becomes available.

The Downtown Business Association (DBA) and a downtown business owner spoke in support during public comment. Sandy Drown, a downtown business owner and DBA board member, read a letter from the DBA backing staff's recommendation, calling the plan a ‘‘thoughtful’’ use of funds to improve downtown and support long‑term investments. A younger resident also urged the council to invest in places that keep younger residents engaged in community life.

Council members debated the tradeoffs. One council member voiced strong concern that the reduced scope diminished the project's original vision and worried that transferring funds from other city programs would ‘‘short‑change’’ the community. Others said the project remains a long‑term investment and noted the plaza infrastructure would allow future phases (play structures, shade, signage) to be added later, possibly with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds or other grants.

Mayor Dave Shaw made the motion to award the contract to NorthStar on the reduced scope and to authorize the city manager to execute the contract subject to legal review, and to authorize the finance director to make necessary budget transfers and appropriations. The motion carried; the council recorded one opposing vote.

Staff will proceed with value engineering and post‑award change orders to refine the scope and seek any additional funding opportunities for future phases. The council directed staff to consider CDBG and other grant programs for finishing elements such as playground equipment when grant cycles allow.

Votes at a glance (related actions taken at this meeting): the council also approved the consent calendar (items 5–13) including a $1,000,000 appropriation for Richland Village affordable‑housing funding with a staff clarification that the appropriation is contingent on HCD approvals; the council initiated a downtown Plumas Street overlay district; and the council adopted an updated planning fee schedule (see related articles).","The Yuba City Council voted to award the Plumas Street Water Tower Plaza construction contract to NorthStar Construction after a single bid exceeded the Clean California grant estimate; the council authorized a reduced scope, a 5% contingency and budget transfers from eligible non‑general funds.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6537791,"Votes at a glance: Yuba City Council actions (selected)",66,1003000,1069000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430486-83eab3e747fa0a022d6cd90099944184&start=1003&end=1069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430486-83eab3e747fa0a022d6cd90099944184/thumbnail_1003000.jpg","/articles/6537791/Yuba-City/Sutter-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Yuba-City-Council-actions-selected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537791-70fc3305ca74f749b83ff2ab7e4dfe4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770088383&Signature=fIqnT2ONnKI4B2bUKUr2nYa4OCql2NQ8IF~89USUrx2g1xHRbKcyc0jN94Wxs82Dob0K4AaG2~aPT9wuXkkOM-1pXSyPo736kbPP-9qeRr-ynjyTBtS3dBSzFgmwDrMztx0M1jy-g7bKK7aud0P~PYDbwuT4ofpEx21DbIupAl-yNLlVPfkW4E-SfCTTk5HJhJjk3Jirs2sOYrhL47hG9XpoMl9Dsj47n5f5IiFxlOqMF8gX5Rh7A2F2yO4h232tr7XZW4~W5TdVkQ2v2nQp0GoP~03dGUsUp4NA1O4~CQxUnte5MucpM6BXJYMyWr-93YNzgqv-RZ4V2216S5KQ~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Yuba City Council took several formal actions at its regular meeting. Below are the principal votes and key details.

Consent calendar (items 5–13)
The council approved consent calendar items 5 through 13, including a supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 for Richland Village affordable housing (item 13). City staff clarified the appropriation would not be disbursed until the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) signed off on the project's final unit count or any reduced unit amount; the council approved the consent motion. Vote: approved (ayes).

Plumas Street Water Tower Plaza contract award (agenda item 15)
The council authorized a reduced‑scope award to NorthStar Construction in the amount of $1,768,449 with a 5% contingency, and authorized the city manager to execute the contract subject to legal review plus finance director authority for budget transfers and appropriations. The motion carried with one opposing vote. Vote tally recorded at meeting: 4 yes, 1 no.

Downtown overlay district initiation (agenda item 16)
The council voted unanimously to initiate a municipal‑code amendment to create an overlay district in downtown Yuba City (Colusa Avenue to Bridal Street) to prohibit new tobacco and vape retailers and businesses selling alcohol for off‑site consumption; staff will draft ordinance language and return to Planning Commission and council. Vote: 5–0.

Planning fee schedule update (agenda item 17)
After a public hearing with no public commenters, the council adopted a resolution amending the schedule of planning fees and charges, effective fiscal year 2025–26. Staff projected the updated fees would roughly double annual planning fee revenue and improve cost recovery. Vote: 5–0.

AB 2561 public hearing (agenda item 14)
As required by AB 2561 and Government Code section 3502.3, staff presented a report on vacancies, recruitments and retention efforts and the council opened and closed the required public hearing; there were no public comments. The report was received. No further action required at meeting.

These actions were recorded on the council's official minutes for the meeting and directed staff to take the follow‑up steps described in the individual agenda items.","The Yuba City Council approved a set of motions at its regular meeting, including a $1,000,000 housing appropriation contingent on HCD approvals, a contract award for the Plumas Street Water Tower Plaza on a reduced scope, initiation of a downtown overlay to bar new vape/tobacco retailers and off‑site alcohol sales, and adoption of a revised planning fee schedule.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6537796,"Council adopts higher planning fees to better recover entitlement processing costs",583,3024000,3607000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430486-83eab3e747fa0a022d6cd90099944184&start=3024&end=3607","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430486-83eab3e747fa0a022d6cd90099944184/thumbnail_3024000.jpg","/articles/6537796/Yuba-City/Sutter-County/California/Council-adopts-higher-planning-fees-to-better-recover-entitlement-processing-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537796-8d545d6a13d91599f40148a34e76b5cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770088383&Signature=nuQDIn7NkOpEehAcKvgZwb8Ht2DDl6caoECzjCb6aX77-sh9mJ7kQoJ-Kz3emtLaZhNDxyiWhkX2ioVziG5ZJw94sOHvbpO6xwQmUFVPHE5hV0VvT7BudevJCr6EaQYi9ZfNIO5O4hPncW7jl25tQScq9WdflcKgc3GyGjUG1jsyKNLDdXAJ14OxWNusoHFaoHmtvY-tkl-uX~wohGFGlTtiSw10s~Gz1FWrF96mBl9wX2Or3yG3JecrL4EPCIWYSdGGQOuoozRhhTV76WSuLD9~vbsYjYd4UykqBBCQUHNfxHkYfO3eLRB~DGa1MJsEsn0qZ-AEXPd1APHuZ57QlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Yuba City Council adopted a revised planning fee schedule designed to bring most entitlement fees closer to the regional median and improve cost recovery for planning services.

Public Works/Development Services staff said the city's planning fees had not had a thorough review since 2001 and that rolling CPI adjustments had left many fees well below comparable cities. Staff compared Yuba City to ten nearby jurisdictions and found Yuba City at the low end for most fee categories. The proposed schedule moves many fees toward the median of those comparables and is projected to raise planning fee revenue from about $120,000 in a typical year to roughly $240,000, a near doubling driven by higher charges for complex entitlements, environmental review and subdivisions.

Ben Moody, who presented the item, told the council the proposed schedule would recover on average about 60% of staff and notice costs; individual items vary. The staff analysis showed environmental review costs have risen significantly and were a major factor in under‑recovery on general plan amendments and other complex entitlements.

Staff recommended adopting the updated schedule, and the council conducted and closed the public hearing with no public commenters. After discussion, the council adopted a resolution amending the planning fees effective in fiscal year 2025–26.

Council members asked which entitlement types drive the most staff time; staff said general plan amendments, subdivisions and environmental review are the most resource‑intensive items. Staff and council also discussed potential phased implementation and possible fee waivers or discounts for nonprofits as follow‑up items.

The resolution directs staff to implement the new fee schedule for the coming fiscal year and to monitor cost recovery; staff will return with any recommended adjustments based on experience and stakeholder feedback.","The council adopted a revised planning fee schedule intended to move Yuba City's planning fees closer to regional medians and recover roughly 60% of entitlement processing costs. Staff expects planning fee revenue to roughly double under the new schedule; the change takes effect in fiscal year 2025–26.\n","actionData","errors"]

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Council adopts higher planning fees to better recover entitlement processing costs