Del Norte County, California

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider a temporary hiring freeze for all positions funded by the County General Fund, with exceptions on a case-by-case basis. The board will also vote on a line of credit for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority and purchase a video surveillance system for the Flynn Administrative Center using homeland security grant funds. Other items include a letter of support for a shared-use path project and multiple agreements for health and juvenile services.

• Temporary hiring freeze for all General Fund positions, with case-by-case exceptions
• Line of credit for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority
• Purchase of video surveillance system for Flynn Administrative Center using $21,000 in HSGP funds
• Approval of road material supply agreements with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. (not to exceed budgeted amount)
• Letter of support for Tolowa Dee-Ni' Nation's Connected Communities Project shared-use path along Ocean View Drive and Indian Road

The Board approved all items on the consent agenda, including minutes, agreements and donations. It adopted a proclamation naming July 2026 Disability Pride Month. It approved the purchase of a video surveillance system for the Flynn Administrative Center using Homeland Security Grant Program funding, approved the Harbor Facilities Plan, and approved a $21,000 budget transfer for the Office of Emergency Services. The Board also directed staff to pursue legislative actions on offshore drilling and AB 53.

• Consent agenda items approved (5‑0)
• Proclamation proclaiming July 2026 as Disability Pride Month approved (5‑0)
• Purchase of video surveillance system for Flynn Administrative Center approved (5‑0)
• Harbor Facilities Plan (May 2026) approved (5‑0)
• Budget transfer #07‑01 of $21,000 to OES approved (5‑0)
• Resolution authorizing Court Ordered Debt Collections Program agreement approved (5‑0)
• Legislative update directing staff to write letter opposing offshore drilling approved (5‑0)
• Letter on AB 53 to include opposition to reinstatement approved (5‑0)

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The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider renewing service contracts, approving a budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and authorizing payments for juvenile detention and Measure R funding.

• Renewal of agreements with Vista Pacifica, Canyon Manor, and Life Generations Healthcare for residential and mental health services (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Approval of the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Recommended Budget and position list
• Authorization for Supervisor travel to advocate for Last Chance Grade funding
• Emergency contracts for South Fork Road rockfall hazard removal
• Direct payment of Juvenile Detention invoices to Humboldt County Probation Department

The Board of Supervisors approved several items including the FY 26/27 recommended budget, various service renewals, and emergency road hazard contracts. The board also authorized travel funds for supervisors to advocate for project funding in San Diego.

• Approved 2026/2027 Recommended Budget (3-1)
• Approved position list for establishing and eliminating non-General Fund positions (4-0)
• Approved local Fish and Game Commission operational budget (4-0)
• Approved Pacific Shores Watch Station operational budget (3-1)
• Approved removal of County from RCTA lease with Del Norte County Fairgrounds (4-0)
• Approved emergency contracts for South Fork Road rockfall hazard removal (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Brett Jensen to Library District Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Approved travel funds for supervisors to attend California Transportation Commission meeting (4-0)

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The Del Norte County Board will consider a series of budget transfers to fund increased payroll and benefits for health‑related programs, including Hospital Preparedness, Bioterrorism Preparedness, TUPP, Pandemic Flu, and SNAP‑Ed. It will also adopt the minutes from the May 26 meeting and review several contract renewals for health and safety services. Additional items include direction on a Good Neighbor Authority agreement and a proposed solid‑waste budget.

• Approve $30,000 transfer to Hospital Preparedness budget unit
• Approve $110,000 transfer to Bioterrorism Preparedness budget unit
• Approve $82,000 transfer to TUPP budget unit
• Approve $20,000 transfer to Pandemic Flu budget unit
• Approve $50,000 transfer to SNAP‑Ed budget unit

The Board of Supervisors approved several health and human services contracts, multiple budget transfers for payroll and benefits, and a direction to pursue a Good Neighbor Authority agreement. One item regarding freezer decommissioning was pulled from the agenda, and no action was taken on the Solid Waste Management Authority budget.

• Approved Administrative Manual Title 13 (Grants) (4-0)
• Approved CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant letter of support (4-0)
• Approved California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. renewal agreement (4-0)
• Approved Family Resource Center of the Redwoods renewal agreement (4-0)
• Approved Marco A. Cazares DUI Monitoring Services renewal (4-0)
• Approved Behavioral Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission grant amendment (4-0)
• Approved Jamal Dahdoul lease agreement for Behavioral Health clients (4-0)
• Approved PRISM board member execution authority (4-0)

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The Board is considering a request from the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority for a line of credit extension for the AIG 49 capital improvement project. Also on the agenda are multiple consent items, including contracts for investigations (up to $100,000), prosecution services (up to $210,000), and budget transfers totaling over $140,000 for various departments.

• Discussion of line of credit extension for BCRAA AIG 49 capital project (Item 22)
• Agreement for investigations with Tuan Field, not to exceed $100,000 (Item 2)
• Agreement for prosecution services with Keith Morris, not to exceed $210,000 (Item 10)
• Budget transfer #05-01 for $74,368 for Smith River Complex Fire costs (Item 18)
• Renewal agreement with STurner Consulting for EHR support, July 2026–June 2027 (Item 5)

The Board of Supervisors approved several professional service agreements, personnel actions, and budget transfers. Additionally, the Board directed staff to prepare documents regarding a line of credit extension for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority.

• Approved investigations agreement with Tuan ("AC") Field (5-0)
• Approved BHSA Consulting Services agreement with Mission Consulting (5-0)
• Approved MOU between In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and SEIU Local 2015 (5-0)
• Approved EHR Consultation and Support renewal with STurner Consulting (5-0)
• Approved Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program agreement with CA Dept. of Public Health (5-0)
• Approved Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention and Collaboration award from CA Dept. of Public Health (5-0)
• Approved psychiatric treatment services amendment with California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved autopsy services amendment with Bennet Omalu Pathology (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will decide on consent items including multiple health and human services contract renewals and a federal advocacy agreement at $6,000/month. In regular business, they will vote on amending a lease for the McCarthy Alternative Education Center and leasing modular classroom trailers at 250 and 254 Williams Drive. A closed session will address labor negotiations and potential litigation.

• Approve federal advocacy contract with Thorn Run Partners, not to exceed $6,000 per month for two years
• Approve lease amendment for McCarthy Alternative Education Center and new lease for modular trailers at 250 and 254 Williams Drive
• Approve two HHAP Round 3 funding agreements with Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc. (TECH)
• Approve letter supporting Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
• Reappoint Amira Long to the Local Planning Council for Child Care & Development

The Board adopted the April 28 minutes and approved a series of service agreements, a federal advocacy contract, and a reappointment to the Local Planning Council. It also approved a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week and authorized lease agreements for modular classrooms. Additionally, the Board signed a letter of support for the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act.

• Approved April 28 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized $6,000/month federal advocacy contract with Thorn Run Partners (approved)
• Reappointed Amira Long to Local Planning Council (approved)
• Approved multiple health service renewal agreements (approved)
• Approved proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week (4-0)
• Authorized lease of modular classroom trailers at 250 and 254 Williams Drive (4-0)
• Signed letter of support for the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (4-0)
• Received health services letter to state legislators (no action needed)

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The Board will consider consent items including contracts for pedestrian crossing studies ($60,000), ambulance services, and election reimbursements ($108,324). Regular items include adopting a resolution for SB1-funded road projects, increasing nuisance abatement contract to $150,000, approving a new HRIS system with UKG, and a letter opposing SB 1404 on state fire fees. Closed session covers litigation, labor negotiations, and a public defender interview.

• Pedestrian crossing studies on Northcrest Drive at Madison, Hoover, and Coolidge Avenues up to $60,000
• Emergency Transportation Services agreement with Del Norte Ambulance for July 2026–June 2027
• Resolution adopting list of projects funded by SB1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017)
• Amendment to DDR Cleaning and Hauling contract increasing nuisance abatement compensation from $100,000 to $150,000
• Letter opposing SB 1404 requiring annual fees for parcels in State Responsibility Areas

The Board approved extending the Shot Clock Tolling Agreement with Verizon Wireless through October 30, 2026. It also approved a series of contracts and lease renewals for health, emergency transport, and property services, and adopted two budget transfers totaling $114,068 for the Sheriff‑Coroner and Probation Department. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Extended Shot Clock Tolling Agreement with Verizon Wireless to Oct 30 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved and adopted minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting (5‑0)
• Authorized Registrar of Voters to sign $32,884.41 federal reimbursement renewal (5‑0)
• Authorized Registrar of Voters to sign $108,324.38 HAVA training reimbursement (5‑0)
• Approved $60,000 pedestrian crossing study task order on Northcrest Drive (5‑0)
• Approved Emergency Transportation Services agreement with Del Norte Ambulance (5‑0)
• Adopted Budget Transfer #04-03 of $74,368 for Sheriff‑Coroner Search‑and‑Rescue funds (5‑0)
• Adopted Budget Transfer #04-04 of $39,700 for Probation Department grant reallocation (5‑0)

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The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider budget transfers for sheriff equipment maintenance and increased funding for the July 4th fireworks show at Beachfront Park. The board will also approve a resolution extending the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program until 2037 and authorize various intergovernmental agreements.

• Approve budget transfer of $43,921 for Sheriff 911 equipment maintenance
• Approve budget transfers of $5,000 each for Chamber of Commerce fireworks show
• Approve resolution extending Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program until May 31, 2037
• Authorize signing of Cooperative Agreement for Debris Management with DRC Pacific, Inc.
• Authorize signing of Sixty-Month Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Mail Processing Machine

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The Board of Supervisors will consider increasing the General Fund Budget by $5,000 for the Chamber of Commerce to cover fireworks costs at Beachfront Park. The meeting also includes several contract renewals for health and jail services and a discussion on a potential Emergency Operations Center project.

• Proposed $5,000 annual budget increase for 4th of July fireworks at Beachfront Park
• MOU with City of Crescent City for Mobile Market/Pantry Program using Community Development Block Grant Funds
• Renewal of County Jail Health Care and Psychiatrist services through August 31, 2027
• Budget Transfer #02-04 of $4,000 for coroner's van equipment
• Up to $1,000 per candidate reimbursement for Public Defender final interviews

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a formal resolution regarding offshore drilling and its impact on the coastal environment. Members will also discuss speed limit requirements on county roads and a potential traffic survey for Fred Haight Drive.

• Appointment of David Blackmon to the Del Norte County Planning Commission
• Amendment to agreement with Iris Telehealth Medical Group for Telepsychiatry Services
• Agreement with Del Norte Library District for Legal Counsel Services
• Third Amendment to Pyke Field rental agreement with Del Norte Little League
• Discussion on Engineering and Traffic Survey for Fred Haight Drive

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The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on terminating road maintenance for several streets and a rezone on Washington Boulevard. The body is also considering an emergency resolution to breach a sandbar to alleviate flooding at Lakes Earl and Tolowa.

• Public hearing to terminate road maintenance for Del Ponte Street, Gatliff Road, and others
• Public hearing for the Sam Schauerman Rezone (R2601) on Washington Boulevard
• Emergency resolution to breach sandbar between Lakes Earl and Tolowa and the Pacific Ocean
• Budget transfer of $80,150.00 for an Office of Emergency Services SUV
• Budget transfer of $18,795.00 for a 30% County match for a new OES vehicle