To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date: July 29, 2025
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Supervisor John Haschak |
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707-463-4221 |
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Department Contact: |
Kelly Hansen |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Ratification of Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 518 (Ward) - Low-Impact Camping Areas
(Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify letter of support for Assembly Bill 518 (Ward) - low-impact camping areas.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors ratified a letter of support for Assembly Bill 518 (Ward) on April 22, 2025.
The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support letters that align with the 2025 Legislative Platform. These letters advocate for adequate and ongoing federal and state funding, timely distribution of resources, increased local authority, and flexibility in administering and providing services.
Summary of Request:
Since the County's initial letter of support was submitted, the proposed legislation has advanced through the legislative process and is currently under consideration by the state Senate. To ensure that the County's opinions remain part of the official record and are effectively communicated to decision-makers at each stage, it is essential to submit a follow-up support letter. This letter will reaffirm the County's position, highlight the benefits of the bill, and encourage the reviewing body to support the measure. Ongoing engagement is crucial to advocate for the County's interests and ensure that its voice is heard throughout the bill's progression.
The Special Occupancy Parks Act establishes requirements for the construction, maintenance, occupancy, use, and design of special occupancy parks. Current law defines “special occupancy park” to mean a recreational vehicle park, temporary recreational vehicle park, incidental camping area, or tent camp. This bill would specify that, for purposes of that act, a special occupancy park does not include a low-impact camping area, as specified, that is located in a county that has enacted an ordinance, as specified, authorizing low-impact camping. The bill would define a “low-impact camping area” to mean any area of private property that provides for the transient occupancy rental of a temporary sleeping accommodation, as defined, for recreational purposes that is not a commercial lodging facility and meets specified requirements. The bill would require the county in which the low-impact camping area is located to enforce some of those requirements, relating to waste disposal and quiet hours, as specified.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not ratify letter of support and provide alternative direction.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: Bill Text - AB-518 Low-impact camping areas. <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB518>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: No funding needed for requested action |
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current f/y cost: $0 |
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budget clarification: No funding needed for requested action |
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annual recurring cost: $0 |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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