Consent-General Government # 12.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 02/22/2022
- Brief Title
- Approve Ordinance Prohibiting OHV Within Cache Creek
From:
Chad Rinde, Interim County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Elisa Sabatini, Manager of Natural Resources, County Administrator's Office, x5773
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance "PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES WITHIN CACHE CREEK" by amending Title 10, Chapter 12 "Off-Highway Vehicle Use (OHV) and Operation" of the Yolo County Code to ban the use of motorized vehicles, including off-road vehicles, on the bed and banks of Cache Creek; and find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. (No general fund impact) (Rinde/Sabatini)
Recommended Action
- Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance "PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES WITHIN CACHE CREEK" by amending Title 10, Chapter 12 "Off-Highway Vehicle Use (OHV) and Operation" of the Yolo County Code to ban the use of motorized vehicles, including off-road vehicles, on the bed and banks of Cache Creek; and
- Find the ordinance amendment exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Safe Communities |
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Sustainable Environment |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Requested Action
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Title 10, Chapter 12 of the Yolo County Code of Ordinances to ban the use of motorozed vehicles, including off-road vehicles, within the bed and on the banks of Cache Creek.
On February 8, 2022, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, to introduce by title only, waive the first reading, and receive public comment on the proposed ordinance.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The ordinance is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which provides the "common sense exemption," in that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. In this instance, the prohibition of OHV use in Cache Creek will be protective of the environment and will not result in a substantial adverse change in the environment.
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Title 10, Chapter 12 of the Yolo County Code of Ordinances to ban the use of motorozed vehicles, including off-road vehicles, within the bed and on the banks of Cache Creek.
On February 8, 2022, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, to introduce by title only, waive the first reading, and receive public comment on the proposed ordinance.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The ordinance is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which provides the "common sense exemption," in that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. In this instance, the prohibition of OHV use in Cache Creek will be protective of the environment and will not result in a substantial adverse change in the environment.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Staff has collaborated with the Office of the County Counsel, the Department of Community Services, Yolo County Sheriff's Office, Supervisorial District 5, multiple fire districts, various landowners along Cache Creek, and the Cache Creek Conservancy.
Fiscal Impact
Potential fiscal impact (see notes in explanation section below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Further explanation as needed:
Staff anticipate that the cost of installing signage and enforcing the proposed ban can be absorbed within the existing budgets of the Natural Resources Division and the Sheriff's Office for the remainder of FY 21/22. The Sheriff's Office will use existing OHV enforcement funding from grants received from State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division.
Should additional funds be needed to either implement or enforce the OHV Ban based on new or emergent activities or activities moving to another geographic region of the County, staff will return to the Board to use General Fund contingency funds to address any immediate need. Staff will reassess the needs for enforcement as part of the 2022/23 budget.
Should additional funds be needed to either implement or enforce the OHV Ban based on new or emergent activities or activities moving to another geographic region of the County, staff will return to the Board to use General Fund contingency funds to address any immediate need. Staff will reassess the needs for enforcement as part of the 2022/23 budget.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 02/15/2022 05:15 PM |
- Form Started By:
- esabatini
- Started On:
- 02/15/2022 12:47 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/16/2022