EDC Board Meeting 9-22-2026

The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 22, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, contract negotiations, and community program funding. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a $300,000 bridge funding allocation from the general fund contingency to support Clubhouse El Dorado, a mental health community program facing funding challenges due to changes in state behavioral health funding. The board also approved a seasonal winter storm recruitment incentive for extra help snow removal workers, designed to improve staffing during heavy snow seasons. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Reena Russell as the new Registrar of Voters following a competitive recruitment process. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a public hearing and deliberation on the Toronto Village M5 residential subdivision project, where concerns about traffic congestion, road widening, and park development funding were raised. The board ultimately voted to continue the item to allow further study and planning, including traffic mitigation and coordination with the homeowners association. The meeting also featured updates on capital improvement projects, budget contingency policies, and community partnerships such as the El Dorado Sister Cities Association. No final decisions were made on the subdivision project, but the board directed staff to work on a plan addressing traffic and park funding issues before returning for further consideration.