Votes at a glance: Board approves rezonings, liquor-license change and support for SB 922
March 09, 2026 | Madera County, California
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At its March 10 meeting the Madera County Board of Supervisors approved a package of routine and quasi-judicial items, including two rezonings, a liquor-license upgrade and a request to send a letter supporting state legislation.
Key outcomes:
- Quad 7 LP rezone (Agenda item 9a): The board adopted a resolution approving a general plan amendment and rezone (staff described ~507 of 577 acres to be changed from agricultural exclusive to light-industrial/business park). Planning staff said the item is exempt from CEQA under Guidelines §15061(b)(3) because no specific development is proposed. The planning commission recommended approval 4–0; the board approved 4–0.
- Minarets Crossing / O'Neil's area (Agenda item 9b): Staff presented the rezone and area-plan amendment to align the designation to rural commercial/commercial urban median; prior environmental analysis and mitigation measures were carried forward. Planning commission recommended approval 4–0; the board approved 4–0.
- SWS Fuel liquor-license change (Agenda item 9c): The board approved a request to upgrade an off-sale license from Type 20 to Type 21 (adding distilled spirits) for a convenience store on Highway 99/Avenue 7; staff said State ABC notifications were completed. Board vote 4–0.
- Consent calendar: After minor pulls for clarification, the consent calendar passed by roll call, vote 4–0. The sheriff’s office discussed a planned contract with Lenslock Inc. to acquire body-worn and in-car camera equipment and digital management services as older Motorola/WatchGuard systems are phased out.
- Support for SB 922: The board authorized a letter supporting Senate Bill 922 (authored by Sen. Laird) that would clarify local authority to recover street maintenance and repair costs (including fees on solid-waste haulers); motion passed 4–0.
Votes and motions recorded in the meeting were unanimous where shown in the transcript; staff and applicants were present for the hearings and no members of the public spoke during the listed public hearings.
Key outcomes:
- Quad 7 LP rezone (Agenda item 9a): The board adopted a resolution approving a general plan amendment and rezone (staff described ~507 of 577 acres to be changed from agricultural exclusive to light-industrial/business park). Planning staff said the item is exempt from CEQA under Guidelines §15061(b)(3) because no specific development is proposed. The planning commission recommended approval 4–0; the board approved 4–0.
- Minarets Crossing / O'Neil's area (Agenda item 9b): Staff presented the rezone and area-plan amendment to align the designation to rural commercial/commercial urban median; prior environmental analysis and mitigation measures were carried forward. Planning commission recommended approval 4–0; the board approved 4–0.
- SWS Fuel liquor-license change (Agenda item 9c): The board approved a request to upgrade an off-sale license from Type 20 to Type 21 (adding distilled spirits) for a convenience store on Highway 99/Avenue 7; staff said State ABC notifications were completed. Board vote 4–0.
- Consent calendar: After minor pulls for clarification, the consent calendar passed by roll call, vote 4–0. The sheriff’s office discussed a planned contract with Lenslock Inc. to acquire body-worn and in-car camera equipment and digital management services as older Motorola/WatchGuard systems are phased out.
- Support for SB 922: The board authorized a letter supporting Senate Bill 922 (authored by Sen. Laird) that would clarify local authority to recover street maintenance and repair costs (including fees on solid-waste haulers); motion passed 4–0.
Votes and motions recorded in the meeting were unanimous where shown in the transcript; staff and applicants were present for the hearings and no members of the public spoke during the listed public hearings.
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