The Yolo County Board of Supervisors convened on July 22, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including a public hearing on delinquent utility services and a proposal for a general plan amendment related to the El Massaro Country Club.

The meeting began with a discussion on the county's approach to managing delinquent garbage service payments. Staff reported that residents are given a full year to address overdue bills due to financial hardships. The current list presented included residential parcels that have not paid their garbage bills for over 365 days. The board was asked to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution confirming the report, with three exceptions for parcels that had recently reached out for assistance. This would reduce the total number of delinquent parcels from 120 to 117, amounting to $66,193.57 in overdue payments.

Supervisor Allen inquired whether the delinquent accounts pertained solely to residential properties, to which staff confirmed that only parcels with homes were included, as commercial properties could have services shut off for non-payment. The public hearing was opened, allowing community members to voice concerns. One resident, Giacomo Morris, spoke on behalf of a neighbor whose grandmother was unaware of her garbage service due to dementia. He requested that her property be considered for removal from the delinquent list, which the board agreed to discuss further.

Following the public comments, the board moved to approve the resolution excluding the three parcels initially mentioned, as well as the additional property brought up by Morris. The motion passed unanimously.

The second item on the agenda involved a request from the El Massaro Country Club for authorization to study a general plan amendment. The proposal aims to redesignate a portion of the golf course from parks and recreation to low-density residential, facilitating the creation of three new residential lots. Staff provided an overview of the process for general plan amendments, noting that such requests must be authorized by the board before further study can occur. The board was informed that the amendment would involve a rezone and a tentative parcel map, with environmental evaluations required under state law.

The meeting concluded with the board's approval to further study the general plan amendment request, setting the stage for potential residential development in the area. Overall, the session highlighted the county's ongoing efforts to manage utility services and explore residential development opportunities while addressing community concerns.