County residents, business people, and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend meetings regarding the General Plan Update and provide input on the process. All Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings are held at the Board Chambers at 547 Market Street in Colusa. Steering Committee meetings are held at the Colusa Industrial Properties Conference Room at 100 Sunrise Boulevard, Colusa County.
Steering Committee
All Steering Committee meetings will be held at the Colusa Industrial Properties Conference Room at 100 Sunrise Boulevard, Colusa County.
1. September 15, 2010, 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. – Open Space and Recreation
2. October 13, 2010, 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. – Agriculture and Economic Development
3. November 3, 2010, 1 P.M to 7 P.M. – Land Use and Community Character
4. November 24, 2010, 1 P.M to 5 P.M. – Circulation and Safety
5. December 15, 2010, 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. – Conservation and Noise
6. January 12, 2010, 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. – Community Services and Facilities
7. February 2, 2010, 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. – Goals and Policies #1
8. February 23, 2010, 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. – Goals and Policies #2
9. March 16, 2010, 1 P. M. to 5 P.M. – Potential meeting if additional time is necessary to review goals and policies
Board of Supervisors
August 10, 2010: The Board continued the Public Hearing regarding the Issues and Opportunities Report and Land Use Map Alternatives. The Board directed staff and the consultant team to begin Steering Committee meetings.
July 27, 2010: Draft Housing Element - The Board of Supervisors direct staff to submit the Draft Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for review. The Housing Element will be brought back to the Board for consideration following HCD's review and comments.
June 29, 2010: The Board of Supervisors considered the Issues and Opportunities Report and Land Use Map Alternatives. Click here for the presentation.
June 15, 2010: Introductory Presentation of Issues and Opportunities Report and Land Use Map Alternatives. Click here for the presentation.
Planning Commission
July 12, 2010 - 1:30 pm: Draft Housing Element - The Planning Commission recommended the Draft Housing Element to the Board of Supervisors. Click here for the presentation.
June 21, 2010 - 1:30 pm: Issues and Opportunities Report & Land Use Map Alternatives - The Planning Commission will consider the Issues and Opportunities Report and made a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a preferred land use map. Click here for the presentation.
Monday, May 10, 2010 at 1:30 pm - The Planning Commission was presented with an overview of the three land use map alternatives. Please click on the following links to view the:
Powerpoint Presentation - 5-10-10
Land Use Map Alternatives (see Figures 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3)
GIS Workshop - Joint Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm - A special meeting of the joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission to discuss the draft Geographic Information Systems data for the General Plan Update.
Visioning Workshops
Five Visioning Workshops were held at locations throughout the County to obtain community input on the challenges facing the County, vision for the future, and preferred land uses. The following workshops were held:
STONYFORD - Tuesday, September 15, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm
WILLIAMS – Tuesday, September 29, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm
ARBUCKLE – Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm
COLUSA – Thursday, October 22, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm
MAXWELL – Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm
Please click here to view the powerpoint presentation made at the workshops.