Johnson Cosumnes Williamson Act Amendment Quitclaim Deed (BRB)

Sacramento County is preparing to execute a quitclaim deed to correct an erroneous legal description in Exhibit A of an Open Space Easement Agreement established under the Williamson Act, relating to a 214-acre floodplain-riparian mitigation bank situated along the Cosumnes River and Laguna Creek. This adjustment ensures the legal boundaries accurately reflect the intended conservation area, maintaining compliance with state land use and environmental mitigation requirements. The correction is necessary to resolve a clerical or survey discrepancy in the original easement documentation, preserving the integrity of the protected habitat and the associated environmental benefits. The project is forecasted under the title Johnson Cosumnes Williamson Act Amendment Quitclaim Deed, with Julie Newton, Environmental Coordinator for Sacramento County, listed as the primary point of contact. Chris McColl is identified as the applicant and is affiliated with Westervelt. The initiative supports broader conservation goals by rectifying the legal boundaries of land dedicated to riparian and floodplain restoration, which enhances ecological function and fulfills regulatory obligations tied to land use planning. The forecast date of August 5, 2026, suggests this action is part of a longer-term planning process, with formal execution expected after necessary approvals are secured.