SAN MIGUEL ADVISORY COUNCIL
MINUTES
PO Box 425, San Miguel, CA California, 93451
www.sanmigueladvisorycouncil.org
MEETING TIME & DATE: 7:00 PM – February 24, 2010
LOCATION: COMMUNITY CENTER -(13th Street, behind Library)

I. Flag Salute – Tom Banish
II. Roll Call – Not taken
ADVIS0RY COUNCIL MEMBERS
GARY DAVIS – CHAIRMAN Present
DEBBIE LEWIS – VICE-CHAIRMAN Excused
SHARON BROWER – SECRETARY Present
TOM BANISH – TREASURER Present
DENIS DEGHER – PUBLIC RELATIONS Present
NOEL CARPENTER – HISTORIAN Excused
MIKE SANDERS – CSD LIAISON Excused
JEAN HOFFMANN – ALTERNATE Excused

III. MINUTES APPROVAL – The minutes were reviewed. Sharon Brower requested clarification of name and organization – page 4, paragraph. Gary Davis corrected; David Broadman is David Broadwater and he is an expert on sludge. Denis Degher requested that changes be made to page 2, paragraph 1 re: Supervisor Mecham’s committee. He asked that the minutes reflect that he and Mike Sanders are on both committees. Minutes approved with those corrections. Gary Davis made the motion and Denis Degher seconded.
IV. TREASURERS REPORT – Tom Banish reports that the balance is unchanged with a current balance of $1,064.19.

V. COUNCIL REPORT
A. Chairman Gary Davis will be attending the Community Advisory Chairpersons neetubg in two days, February 26th. The Community Planning meeting will be held at the CSD office with Frank Mecham tomorrow, February 25, at 5:00 PM. Denis Degher and Mike Sanders will be representing SMAC. There will also be two representatives from both the Resource Connection and CSD. Cal Poly San Miguel Design Plan disc is now here, thanks to Vicki Shelby. Denis Degher requests to see it. It will be available for other Council members once Denis is through with it. The Planning Commission is holding the Pankey Sand Mine scoping meeting in the Board of Supervisor’s Chambers tomorrow, February 25 at 1:00 PM. The scoping meeting that is being hosted by SMAC, will be held on March 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Lillian Larsen School in the Auditorium/gym. Members from the Planning Dept. will be presenting and listening to citizen concerns. Any written communication from the public must reach the Planning Commissioners no later than March 23rd. Elizabeth Kavanaugh explains that any time a project encompasses a large area, scoping meetings are to be held. The rationale is for the Commissioners to hear and receive information from citizens prior to the Environmental Impact Report. The County has done a major mailing for the March 9th scoping meeting, sending notices to 1100 + area residents. Mr. Davis pointed out that the problem is that not all citizens affected by these large projects live within the 95431 zip code. He has requested that the notice be e-mailed to him so he can make copies available to citizens living along River Rd.
Michael Conger has informed Mr. Davis that the Ag Cluster project that was presented to SMAC by Jamie Kirk received a recommendation to deny by the staff. The ag cluster was pulled by Ms. Kirk at that SMAC meeting and was not seen by the Council. The County Planners are now asking why but to date have not received any feedback from her. Denis Degher made a motion to send a letter to the County re: her pulling the project without SMAC’s having seen it at all. Motion died for lack of second but the Council is still very anxious to have further information about this.
B. CSD Liaison – Mike Sanders – No report as Mr. Sanders was unable to attend last months meeting.
C. Sharon Brower – Reported on her idea to invite participants of the various groups, that are involved with the welfare of San Miguel, meet in a social setting to interact and have fun. She said that she felt that this would be a way to heal the community and get ahead of the animosities that grew out of the San Miguel Ranch project She reports that she has contacted some individuals to help with it but as yet no one has had the time to be involved in anything else. She will continue to discuss this with other community leaders to see if this is doable.
VI. PUBLIC REPORTS
CHP/Sheriff – There was no one present from either agency.
CSD – Dale Hamblin, President of the Board – Mr. Hamblin informs that a member of LAFCO (Land Agency Formation Commission), Barbara Mann has resigned and CSD will be voting for a replacement for her position. LAFCO consists of members from the Board of Supervisors, CSD representatives and 1-2 members from the public at large. There is no major issues set for the meeting February 25. Reports will be given including news on the new fire truck being constructed by Ferrara Motors, as well as general discussions.
Supervisor’s Office – Vicki Shelby, Legislative Assistant present for Supervisor Frank Me-cham. Ms. Shelby reports that the public restrooms in the community park will be closed for approximately one week due to a major sewer problem. Ms. Shelby reports that there is a rumor circulating re: the work to be done on Mission, from 10th street to the Mission. This includes sidewalks, drainage, trees and lighting. They are still working with SLOCOG for the funding. Mr. Mecham is scheduled to be in the San Miguel office (at CSD) tomorrow from 9-11AM and out at Heritage Ranch in the afternoon.

San Miguel Resource Connection – Laverne Buckman reports that the Resource Connection and Heritage Oaks Bank are sponsoring a Business Forum on April 23rd from 10:00AM – 3:00 PM at the Mission’s new Parish Hall thanks to Father “Larry”. Camp Roberts will also be participating in the Forum. It is open to any business and they can find the registration form online at Discover San Miguel. Ms. Buckman issued a special request to SMAC to set up a display. Supervisor Mecham will also be attending.
The Resource Connection via a grant from the Community Foundation and with the support of Link has set up Dianna Resendez, advocate, in an office at Casa San Miguel (CHC). Ms. Resendez helps families who are in dire need.
IX. COUNTY PLANNING REPORT – Elizabeth Kavanaugh gave info on the upcoming: The Grading element came before the Board of Supervisors on February 16th. The Open Space element will be discussed on February 23rd. Discussion of Ag Clusters will occur on March 25th.
Ms. Kavanaugh reports that an application has been filed at the Federal Funding Plan to secure funding for the third phase of the work on Mission. (Previously discussed by Ms Shelby.) There is hope that the County will be able to break ground in October 2010, al-though there is still an alignment issue to resolve.
The Planning Department is looking to make amendments to the Ag Cluster ordinance. Ag Clusters are currently allowed only on inland areas but they want to allow in coastal areas also. The ordinance allows ag land to be divided into 10,000 sq feet to 2 ½ acres to allow for large amount of open space to be kept in agriculture. Other changes will be in the number of residences allowed on property. #1 The current rule is 2 residences / 20 acres or more of ag land. The change would allow 1 residence on 20 or more acres of ag land. The limiting factor was that the residence would have to be within 5 miles from the URL. The new limitation will be within 2 miles of the URL. Even with these changes and if proven need, farm support quarters are allowed. These quarters are generally without kitchen or laundry. (farm support can be houses, trailer or apartments) There was a question re: ag buffering. Ms. Kavanaugh explained it thusly. A residence must provide a buffer to protect the agriculture on the residence side.
Clarification of the types of housing are: a. primary house with all amenities. b. secondary dwelling must not be larger than 1200 sq. ft., but will include kitchen and laundry. C. guest house, no larger than 640 sq. ft, no kitchen or laundry.
John Syzmaniak states “This seems pretty hard now. It’s always been that you bought your land and then you have been able to do with it what you want”.
Patty Davis wanted to know if the new rules will slow down the Estrella property. Per Ms. Kavanaugh the property will fall under the old rule.
Ms. Kavanaugh explained that with the Butterfield project – the Town Center portion is bonded when built out at 50% and that portion must be done when the 50% build out is reached.
Further information and update on the Land Use element from the Planning Department. They are working to combine 15 rural plans into 5 more general plans instead. These plans will be based on water shed. Areas that will be affected are the North Coast, Heritage Ranch and the Carrizo Plains. The changes will consolidate redundant plans and limit inappropriate development. This is restricted to rural plans and is a major work project over the next two years. The hope is to have a published draft by 2011 with adoption by?
Laverne Buckman questions if this could be coordinated with urban planning.
X. OLD BUSINESS – Denis Degher raised the question re: the vote for the change to the bylaws re: moving the Nov. meeting secondary to Thanksgiving and changing or omitting the Dec. meeting secondary to the Christmas holiday. (These practices are shared by other advisory councils) Mr. Degher states that the by laws do not call for voting at three meetings. Gary Davis said that is fine but the vote serves to inform the public re: the change. He further stated that a public announcement would be made just prior to the holiday season. Mr. Davis called for the vote. Passed 4-0. Colleen Enk felt it was important to comment on the scope of the EIR and why the public should attend the meetings. Gary Davis answered her by stating that the public will prob-ably hear things at the meeting that they didn’t know. Then they can return home and send their comments in to the Planning Commission.
IX. NEW BUSINESS – Pankey Mine scoping meeting in the Board of Supervisor’s chambers February 25th. Important for members to attend. Pecora project to come before the Council at the next meeting
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM

Next meeting on March 24, 2010
March 24, 2010. Minutes approved as read 5-0 with 3 absentees.
San Miguel ADVISORY council
Minutes
PO Box 425, San Miguel, CA California, 93451
q
www.sanmigueladvisorycouncil.org
MEETING TIME & DATE: 7:00 PM – February 24, 2010
LOCATION: COMMUNITY CENTER –
(13th Street, behind Library)
I. Flag Salute – Tom Banish
II. Roll Call – Not taken
ADVIS0RY COUNCIL MEMBERS
GARY DAVIS – CHAIRMAN Present
DEBBIE LEWIS – VICE-CHAIRMAN Excused
SHARON BROWER – SECRETARY Present
TOM BANISH – TREASURER Present
DENIS DEGHER – PUBLIC RELATIONS Present
NOEL CARPENTER – HISTORIAN Excused
MIKE SANDERS – CSD LIAISON Excused
JEAN HOFFMANN – ALTERNATE Excused

III. MINUTES APPROVAL – The minutes were reviewed. Sharon Brower requested clarification of name and organization – page 4, paragraph. Gary Davis corrected; David Broadman is David Broadwater and he is an expert on sludge. Denis Degher requested that changes be made to page 2, paragraph 1 re: Supervisor Mecham’s committee. He asked that the minutes reflect that he and Mike Sanders are on both committees. Minutes approved with those corrections. Gary Davis made the motion and Denis Degher seconded.
IV. TREASURERS REPORT – Tom Banish reports that the balance is unchanged with a current balance of $1,064.19.

V. COUNCIL REPORT
A. Chairman – Gary Davis will be attending the Community Advisory Chairpersons meet- ing in two days, February 26th. The Community Planning meeting will be held at the CSD office with Frank Mecham tomorrow, February 25, at 5:00 PM. Denis Degher and Mike Sanders will be representing SMAC. There will also be two representatives from both the Resource Connection and CSD. Cal Poly San Miguel Design Plan disc is now here, thanks to Vicki Shelby. Denis Degher requests to see it. It will be available for other Council members once Denis is through with it. The Planning Commission is holding the Pankey Sand Mine scoping meeting in the Board of Supervisor’s Chambers tomorrow, February 25 at 1:00 PM. The scoping meeting that is being hosted by SMAC, will be held on March 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Lillian Larsen School in the Auditorium/gym. Members from the Planning Dept. will be presenting and listening to citizen concerns. Any written communication from the public must reach the Planning Commissioners no later than March 23rd. Elizabeth Kavanaugh explains that any time a project encompasses a large area, scoping meetings are to be held. The rationale is for the Commissioners to hear and receive information from citizens prior to the Environmental Impact Report. The County has done a major mailing for the March 9th scoping meeting, sending notices to 1100 + area residents. Mr. Davis pointed out that the problem is that not all citizens affected by these large projects live within the 95431 zip code. He has requested that the notice be e-mailed to him so he can make copies available to citizens living along River Rd.
Michael Conger has informed Mr. Davis that the Ag Cluster project that was presented to SMAC by Jamie Kirk received a recommendation to deny by the staff. The ag cluster was pulled by Ms. Kirk at that SMAC meeting and was not seen by the Council. The County Planners are now asking why but to date have not received any feedback from her. Denis Degher made a motion to send a letter to the County re: her pulling the project without SMAC’s having seen it at all. Motion died for lack of second but the Council is still very anxious to have further information about this.
B. CSD Liaison – Mike Sanders – No report as Mr. Sanders was unable to attend last months meeting.
C. Sharon Brower – Reported on her idea to invite participants of the various groups, that are involved with the welfare of San Miguel, meet in a social setting to interact and have fun. She said that she felt that this would be a way to heal the community and get ahead of the animosities that grew out of the San Miguel Ranch project She reports that she has contacted some individuals to help with it but as yet no one has had the time to be involved in anything else. She will continue to discuss this with other community leaders to see if this is doable.
VI. PUBLIC REPORTS
CHP/Sheriff – There was no one present from either agency.
CSD – Dale Hamblin, President of the Board – Mr. Hamblin informs that a member of LAFCO (Land Agency Formation Commission), Barbara Mann has resigned and CSD will be voting for a replacement for her position. LAFCO consists of members from the Board of Supervisors, CSD representatives and 1-2 members from the public at large. There is no major issues set for the meeting February 25. Reports will be given including news on the new fire truck being constructed by Ferrara Motors, as well as general discussions.
Supervisor’s Office – Vicki Shelby, Legislative Assistant present for Supervisor Frank Me-cham. Ms. Shelby reports that the public restrooms in the community park will be closed for approximately one week due to a major sewer problem. Ms. Shelby reports that there is a rumor circulating re: the work to be done on Mission, from 10th street to the Mission. This includes sidewalks, drainage, trees and lighting. They are still working with SLOCOG for the funding. Mr. Mecham is scheduled to be in the San Miguel office (at CSD) tomorrow from 9-11AM and out at Heritage Ranch in the afternoon.

San Miguel Resource Connection – Laverne Buckman reports that the Resource Connection and Heritage Oaks Bank are sponsoring a Business Forum on April 23rd from 10:00AM – 3:00 PM at the Mission’s new Parish Hall thanks to Father “Larry”. Camp Roberts will also be participating in the Forum. It is open to any business and they can find the registration form online at Discover San Miguel. Ms. Buckman issued a special request to SMAC to set up a display. Supervisor Mecham will also be attending.
The Resource Connection via a grant from the Community Foundation and with the support of Link has set up Dianna Resendez, advocate, in an office at Casa San Miguel (CHC). Ms. Resendez helps families who are in dire need.
IX. COUNTY PLANNING REPORT – Elizabeth Kavanaugh gave info on the upcoming: The Grading element came before the Board of Supervisors on February 16th. The Open Space element will be discussed on February 23rd. Discussion of Ag Clusters will occur on March 25th.
Ms. Kavanaugh reports that an application has been filed at the Federal Funding Plan to secure funding for the third phase of the work on Mission. (Previously discussed by Ms Shelby.) There is hope that the County will be able to break ground in October 2010, al-though there is still an alignment issue to resolve.
The Planning Department is looking to make amendments to the Ag Cluster ordinance. Ag Clusters are currently allowed only on inland areas but they want to allow in coastal areas also. The ordinance allows ag land to be divided into 10,000 sq feet to 2 ½ acres to allow for large amount of open space to be kept in agriculture. Other changes will be in the number of residences allowed on property. #1 The current rule is 2 residences / 20 acres or more of ag land. The change would allow 1 residence on 20 or more acres of ag land. The limiting factor was that the residence would have to be within 5 miles from the URL. The new limitation will be within 2 miles of the URL. Even with these changes and if proven need, farm support quarters are allowed. These quarters are generally without kitchen or laundry. (farm support can be houses, trailer or apartments) There was a question re: ag buffering. Ms. Kavanaugh explained it thusly. A residence must provide a buffer to protect the agriculture on the residence side.
Clarification of the types of housing are: a. primary house with all amenities. b. secondary dwelling must not be larger than 1200 sq. ft., but will include kitchen and laundry. C. guest house, no larger than 640 sq. ft, no kitchen or laundry.
John Syzmaniak states “This seems pretty hard now. It’s always been that you bought your land and then you have been able to do with it what you want”.
Patty Davis wanted to know if the new rules will slow down the Estrella property. Per Ms. Kavanaugh the property will fall under the old rule.
Ms. Kavanaugh explained that with the Butterfield project – the Town Center portion is bonded when built out at 50% and that portion must be done when the 50% build out is reached.
Further information and update on the Land Use element from the Planning Department. They are working to combine 15 rural plans into 5 more general plans instead. These plans will be based on water shed. Areas that will be affected are the North Coast, Heritage Ranch and the Carrizo Plains. The changes will consolidate redundant plans and limit inappropriate development. This is restricted to rural plans and is a major work project over the next two years. The hope is to have a published draft by 2011 with adoption by?
Laverne Buckman questions if this could be coordinated with urban planning.
X. OLD BUSINESS – Denis Degher raised the question re: the vote for the change to the bylaws re: moving the Nov. meeting secondary to Thanksgiving and changing or omitting the Dec. meeting secondary to the Christmas holiday. (These practices are shared by other advisory councils) Mr. Degher states that the by laws do not call for voting at three meetings. Gary Davis said that is fine but the vote serves to inform the public re: the change. He further stated that a public announcement would be made just prior to the holiday season. Mr. Davis called for the vote. Passed 4-0
Colleen Enk felt it was important to comment on the scope of the EIR and why the public should attend the meetings. Gary Davis answered her by stating that the public will prob-ably hear things at the meeting that they didn’t know. Then they can return home and send their comments in to the Planning Commission.
IX. NEW BUSINESS – Pankey Mine scoping meeting in the Board of Supervisor’s chambers February 25th. Important for members to attend.
Pecora project to come before the Council at the next meeting
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM
Next meeting on March 24, 2010
March 24, 2010. Minutes approved as read 5-0 with 3 absentees.
San Miguel ADVISORY council
Minutes
PO Box 425, San Miguel, CA California, 93451
q
www.sanmigueladvisorycouncil.org
MEETING TIME & DATE: 7:00 PM – February 24, 2010
LOCATION: COMMUNITY CENTER –
(13th Street, behind Library)
I. Flag Salute – Tom Banish
II. Roll Call – Not taken
ADVIS0RY COUNCIL MEMBERS
GARY DAVIS – CHAIRMAN Present
DEBBIE LEWIS – VICE-CHAIRMAN Excused
SHARON BROWER – SECRETARY Present
TOM BANISH – TREASURER Present
DENIS DEGHER – PUBLIC RELATIONS Present
NOEL CARPENTER – HISTORIAN Excused
MIKE SANDERS – CSD LIAISON Excused
JEAN HOFFMANN – ALTERNATE Excused

III. MINUTES APPROVAL – The minutes were reviewed. Sharon Brower requested clarification of name and organization – page 4, paragraph. Gary Davis corrected; David Broadman is David Broadwater and he is an expert on sludge. Denis Degher requested that changes be made to page 2, paragraph 1 re: Supervisor Mecham’s committee. He asked that the minutes reflect that he and Mike Sanders are on both committees. Minutes approved with those corrections. Gary Davis made the motion and Denis Degher seconded.
IV. TREASURERS REPORT – Tom Banish reports that the balance is unchanged with a current balance of $1,064.19.

V. COUNCIL REPORT
A. Chairman – Gary Davis will be attending the Community Advisory Chairpersons meet- ing in two days, February 26th. The Community Planning meeting will be held at the CSD office with Frank Mecham tomorrow, February 25, at 5:00 PM. Denis Degher and Mike Sanders will be representing SMAC. There will also be two representatives from both the Resource Connection and CSD. Cal Poly San Miguel Design Plan disc is now here, thanks to Vicki Shelby. Denis Degher requests to see it. It will be available for other Council members once Denis is through with it. The Planning Commission is holding the Pankey Sand Mine scoping meeting in the Board of Supervisor’s Chambers tomorrow, February 25 at 1:00 PM. The scoping meeting that is being hosted by SMAC, will be held on March 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Lillian Larsen School in the Auditorium/gym. Members from the Planning Dept. will be presenting and listening to citizen concerns. Any written communication from the public must reach the Planning Commissioners no later than March 23rd. Elizabeth Kavanaugh explains that any time a project encompasses a large area, scoping meetings are to be held. The rationale is for the Commissioners to hear and receive information from citizens prior to the Environmental Impact Report. The County has done a major mailing for the March 9th scoping meeting, sending notices to 1100 + area residents. Mr. Davis pointed out that the problem is that not all citizens affected by these large projects live within the 95431 zip code. He has requested that the notice be e-mailed to him so he can make copies available to citizens living along River Rd.
Michael Conger has informed Mr. Davis that the Ag Cluster project that was presented to SMAC by Jamie Kirk received a recommendation to deny by the staff. The ag cluster was pulled by Ms. Kirk at that SMAC meeting and was not seen by the Council. The County Planners are now asking why but to date have not received any feedback from her. Denis Degher made a motion to send a letter to the County re: her pulling the project without SMAC’s having seen it at all. Motion died for lack of second but the Council is still very anxious to have further information about this.
B. CSD Liaison – Mike Sanders – No report as Mr. Sanders was unable to attend last months meeting.
C. Sharon Brower – Reported on her idea to invite participants of the various groups, that are involved with the welfare of San Miguel, meet in a social setting to interact and have fun. She said that she felt that this would be a way to heal the community and get ahead of the animosities that grew out of the San Miguel Ranch project She reports that she has contacted some individuals to help with it but as yet no one has had the time to be involved in anything else. She will continue to discuss this with other community leaders to see if this is doable.
VI. PUBLIC REPORTS
CHP/Sheriff – There was no one present from either agency.
CSD – Dale Hamblin, President of the Board – Mr. Hamblin informs that a member of LAFCO (Land Agency Formation Commission), Barbara Mann has resigned and CSD will be voting for a replacement for her position. LAFCO consists of members from the Board of Supervisors, CSD representatives and 1-2 members from the public at large. There is no major issues set for the meeting February 25. Reports will be given including news on the new fire truck being constructed by Ferrara Motors, as well as general discussions.
Supervisor’s Office – Vicki Shelby, Legislative Assistant present for Supervisor Frank Me-cham. Ms. Shelby reports that the public restrooms in the community park will be closed for approximately one week due to a major sewer problem. Ms. Shelby reports that there is a rumor circulating re: the work to be done on Mission, from 10th street to the Mission. This includes sidewalks, drainage, trees and lighting. They are still working with SLOCOG for the funding. Mr. Mecham is scheduled to be in the San Miguel office (at CSD) tomorrow from 9-11AM and out at Heritage Ranch in the afternoon.

San Miguel Resource Connection – Laverne Buckman reports that the Resource Connection and Heritage Oaks Bank are sponsoring a Business Forum on April 23rd from 10:00AM – 3:00 PM at the Mission’s new Parish Hall thanks to Father “Larry”. Camp Roberts will also be participating in the Forum. It is open to any business and they can find the registration form online at Discover San Miguel. Ms. Buckman issued a special request to SMAC to set up a display. Supervisor Mecham will also be attending.
The Resource Connection via a grant from the Community Foundation and with the support of Link has set up Dianna Resendez, advocate, in an office at Casa San Miguel (CHC). Ms. Resendez helps families who are in dire need.
IX. COUNTY PLANNING REPORT – Elizabeth Kavanaugh gave info on the upcoming: The Grading element came before the Board of Supervisors on February 16th. The Open Space element will be discussed on February 23rd. Discussion of Ag Clusters will occur on March 25th.
Ms. Kavanaugh reports that an application has been filed at the Federal Funding Plan to secure funding for the third phase of the work on Mission. (Previously discussed by Ms Shelby.) There is hope that the County will be able to break ground in October 2010, al-though there is still an alignment issue to resolve.
The Planning Department is looking to make amendments to the Ag Cluster ordinance. Ag Clusters are currently allowed only on inland areas but they want to allow in coastal areas also. The ordinance allows ag land to be divided into 10,000 sq feet to 2 ½ acres to allow for large amount of open space to be kept in agriculture. Other changes will be in the number of residences allowed on property. #1 The current rule is 2 residences / 20 acres or more of ag land. The change would allow 1 residence on 20 or more acres of ag land. The limiting factor was that the residence would have to be within 5 miles from the URL. The new limitation will be within 2 miles of the URL. Even with these changes and if proven need, farm support quarters are allowed. These quarters are generally without kitchen or laundry. (farm support can be houses, trailer or apartments) There was a question re: ag buffering. Ms. Kavanaugh explained it thusly. A residence must provide a buffer to protect the agriculture on the residence side.
Clarification of the types of housing are: a. primary house with all amenities. b. secondary dwelling must not be larger than 1200 sq. ft., but will include kitchen and laundry. C. guest house, no larger than 640 sq. ft, no kitchen or laundry.
John Syzmaniak states “This seems pretty hard now. It’s always been that you bought your land and then you have been able to do with it what you want”.
Patty Davis wanted to know if the new rules will slow down the Estrella property. Per Ms. Kavanaugh the property will fall under the old rule.
Ms. Kavanaugh explained that with the Butterfield project – the Town Center portion is bonded when built out at 50% and that portion must be done when the 50% build out is reached.
Further information and update on the Land Use element from the Planning Department. They are working to combine 15 rural plans into 5 more general plans instead. These plans will be based on water shed. Areas that will be affected are the North Coast, Heritage Ranch and the Carrizo Plains. The changes will consolidate redundant plans and limit inappropriate development. This is restricted to rural plans and is a major work project over the next two years. The hope is to have a published draft by 2011 with adoption by?
Laverne Buckman questions if this could be coordinated with urban planning.
X. OLD BUSINESS – Denis Degher raised the question re: the vote for the change to the bylaws re: moving the Nov. meeting secondary to Thanksgiving and changing or omitting the Dec. meeting secondary to the Christmas holiday. (These practices are shared by other advisory councils) Mr. Degher states that the by laws do not call for voting at three meetings. Gary Davis said that is fine but the vote serves to inform the public re: the change. He further stated that a public announcement would be made just prior to the holiday season. Mr. Davis called for the vote. Passed 4-0
Colleen Enk felt it was important to comment on the scope of the EIR and why the public should attend the meetings. Gary Davis answered her by stating that the public will prob-ably hear things at the meeting that they didn’t know. Then they can return home and send their comments in to the Planning Commission.
IX. NEW BUSINESS – Pankey Mine scoping meeting in the Board of Supervisor’s chambers February 25th. Important for members to attend.
Pecora project to come before the Council at the next meeting
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM
Next meeting on March 24, 2010
March 24, 2010. Minutes approved as read 5-0 with 3 absentees.