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The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation from staff on continued discussion on issues identification for the County's General Plan update with an emphasis on economic development; Provide feedback and direction to staff as needed
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1) Receive a presentation from staff on continued discussion on issues identification for the County's General Plan update with an emphasis on economic development; and
2) Provide feedback and direction to staff as needed.
SUMMARY:
The General Plan is the County's comprehensive policy document guiding growth, development, and resource management over a 20-year or greater horizon. Solano County's current General Plan was last comprehensively updated in August 2008. Staff is seeking continued Board input to shape the next steps in the General Plan update (GPU) process, with the intent to be completed by 2028.
The Board received an overview of the General Plan on March 25, 2025, and a follow-up presentation on August 26, 2025, focusing on emerging issues and strategic priorities. The Board affirmed the need for a targeted update with emphasis on key chapters including Land Use, Economic Development, Agriculture and Circulation. Staff was asked to return for further discussion, focusing on Economic Development and related challenges in the unincorporated area, including Measure T, Williamson Act policies, and infrastructure limitations. Staff seeks Board input on how these issues should be addressed in the GPU process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department's FY2025/26 Working Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The 2008 General Plan's Economic Development (ED) chapter emphasizes maintainin...
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