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Yuba County hires AECOM to update general plan and Plumas Lake specific plan, schedules robust community outreach
Summary
The Board awarded a two‑year contract to AECOM to update the county general plan and comprehensively revise the Plumas Lake specific plan, including an environmental‑justice element and expanded public engagement (about 12 workshops, pop‑ups and bilingual materials).
The Yuba County Board of Supervisors approved a two‑year professional services agreement with AECOM on Sept. 23 to update the county general plan and to prepare a comprehensive update of the Plumas Lake specific plan.
Rachel Olsen, deputy director for Community Development, said AECOM — the author of the current general plan — proposed a moderate countywide update and a full revision for Plumas Lake (1993 plan). She outlined a community engagement program that includes roughly a dozen public workshops (two in each supervisor district and two additional Plumas Lake sessions), six pop‑up events and a bilingual website. “We will finalize the community engagement plan, which will include approximately 12 public workshops,” Olsen said.
Olsen said required updates will include a state‑mandated environmental‑justice element, revisions to the housing element and updates to the circulation element to reflect current transportation projects. She said the firm’s local experience and identified subcontractors (Fair and Piers; Wood Rogers) reduced administrative overhead and would accelerate deliverables.
Supervisor questions focused on definition and oversight of 'environmental justice' and ensuring the outreach reaches a broad cross‑section of residents. Olsen said the environmental‑justice element is intended to safeguard against concentrating infrastructure burdens in disadvantaged communities and that staff will bring definitions and implementation options back to the board for review.
Board members approved the contract and asked staff to prioritize inclusive engagement as the project proceeds; staff will return periodic updates as draft elements are developed.
