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Board roundup: Natomas mitigation fee, SEDS acceptance and $135,000 PHLA for Better Way Shelter among votes
Summary
At its regular meeting the Sutter County Board adopted an updated Natomas Basin mitigation fee, accepted the Yuba-Sutter comprehensive economic development strategy update and approved $135,000 in PHLA funds from Yuba City for Better Way Shelter; the board also issued multiple proclamations recognizing Red Cross Month, Women's History Month and Social Workers Month.
The Sutter County Board of Supervisors handled a mix of ceremonial recognitions, regional planning actions and funding approvals during its regular meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Natomas Basin mitigation fee (Item 15): The board adopted a resolution updating the per-acre mitigation fee for 2025; staff reported the fee moved from roughly $46,031 to $47,031 per acre and described in-kind and reduced-fee options for certain project sizes. The roll call showed unanimous approval.
- Yuba-Sutter SEDS update (Item 18): The board accepted the 2026-2030 comprehensive economic development strategy and related appendices, which outline regional employment trends, infrastructure projects and the Lakeside at Sutter Point housing project; the action makes the region eligible for certain federal grant opportunities. The motion passed by roll call vote.
- Better Way Shelter PHLA acceptance (Item 20): The board approved an agreement with the City of Yuba City to accept $135,000 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PHLA) funds to support Better Way Shelter operating costs (program serves up to 40 adults for up to 90 days). Staff noted Better Way's annual operating costs are approximately $952,000 and that the PHLA funds may be allocated across fiscal years.
- Consent calendar: The board approved consent items 2 through 14 (item 1 removed from consent), with an affirmative roll-call vote.
Presentations and proclamations
The board presented proclamations recognizing March 2025 as American Red Cross Month, National Women's History Month, Meals on Wheels Month and National Social Workers Month; local representatives accepted and summarized services, volunteer needs and program challenges such as Meals on Wheels' reported wait lists and calls for volunteers.
Other items
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) representatives said they plan to expand services into Sutter County with an anticipated September start date, cited local need and asked for volunteers and funding. The Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation highlighted regional public and private investment and transportation and housing projects; board members requested Sutter-specific breakdowns of some regional figures.
The meeting closed with district reports, CAO announcements about a special passport day and a plan to study County Service Area (CSA) fire fee options to address ongoing Sutter County Fire funding challenges. The board recessed into the previously announced closed session on litigation.
