Calaveras County throws out the 2010 Mintier General Plan

Calaveras County denies CPC’s public records request for the Mintier General Plan. In the December 4 letter of denial  the County states the one reason for the denial is “that the County no longer has a copy of the December 2010 Mintier General Plan.”

You can read the December 4 letter, a press release from CAP/CPC facilitator Tom Infusion, and his response to the denial in a testimony at the County Board of Supervisors meeting on December 8, 2015 on this website at https://calaverascap.com/planning-documents/general-plan-documents/

In denying the public records request,  Assistant County Counsel David Sirias indicated that the County no longer has a copy of the Mintier General Plan. He further cited four additional reasons for denying the request:

1. release of the document to me would result in a complete misunderstanding of the 2014 Draft General Plan
2.  it would discourage candid discussion within the agency.
3. it would prematurely force the plan review process into the public arena

Finally, Mr. Sirias’ letter concludes that, “the County legally cannot comply with your request.”

On behalf of CAP/CPC Tom requested that the Board of Supervisors place this matter on the agenda as soon as possible, so that he can receive a copy of the Mintier General Plan.  In the meantime, Tom willtappeal the Planning Director’s decision to the Planning Commission by the 15-day appeal deadline.