Del Norte County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider an emergency resolution to breach the sandbar between Lakes Earl and Tolowa and the Pacific Ocean. The session also includes decisions on county vehicle leases, staffing changes for veterans services, and a jail water heater replacement.

• Emergency resolution to breach sandbar to alleviate flooding at Lakes Earl and Tolowa
• Master Equity Lease and Fleet Rental Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management
• Budget Transfer #12-08 for $20,500.00 to replace the County Jail water heater
• Establishment of the Veterans Service Officer as a full-time paid position
• MOU with California Health and Recovery Solutions and Department of State Hospitals for jail stabilization services

The Board of Supervisors approved a joint resolution to breach the sandbar between Lakes Earl and Tolowa and the Pacific Ocean to reduce flooding. Other actions included approving vehicle lease agreements and personnel changes for the Veterans Service Officer. A budget transfer for a jail water heater was tabled.

• Approved emergency resolution to breach sandbar for Lakes Earl and Tolowa flooding (RESO#2022-051)
• Approved fleet rental and lease agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management
• Approved update to the Administrative Manual for Leased Vehicles
• Approved first amendment to grant consulting agreement with Alison Ramsay (DNCOAGREE#2022-211)
• Approved MOUs with California Health and Recovery Solutions and Department of State Hospitals for jail stabilization services
• Approved establishing Veterans Service Officer as a full-time paid position and consolidating two other roles
• Approved Side Letter of Agreement with DNCEA/SEIU Local 1021 to freeze specific pay ranges (DNCOAGREE#2022-214)
• Tabled $20,500 budget transfer for County Jail water heater replacement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider setting 2023 tax rates for cannabis retail and manufacturing. The meeting includes decisions on several budget transfers, the transfer of Animal Services to the Sheriff's Office, and updates to county campground stay limits.

• Resolution to set 2023 cannabis retail and manufacturing tax rates per Measure B
• Ordinance to establish the Chief Probation Officer as a Board-appointed position
• Ordinance amending the maximum length of stay at county campgrounds
• Budget transfer of $32,920.00 for a new Building Inspection vehicle
• Public hearing for a Coastal Development Permit for a new residence (B36878C)

The Board of Supervisors established 2023 cannabis retail and manufacturing tax rates and passed ordinances regarding probation officer appointments and campground stays. They also approved numerous service contracts, budget transfers, and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Set 2023 cannabis tax rates at 6% for retail and 3% for manufacturing (5-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing Chief Probation Officer as a Board-appointed position (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending maximum length of stay at county campgrounds (5-0)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit for a new residence with bird and chemical conditions (5-0)
• Transferred Animal Services Division administration to the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Denied agreement with Queer Humboldt for LGBTQ Resource Project (failed for lack of second)
• Approved $32,920 budget transfer for a new Building Inspection vehicle (5-0)
• Upheld Assessor's valuations for APN 910-000-695 and APN 127-260-043

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss establishing noise regulations for residential areas and a five-year PLHA plan. The meeting includes several budget transfers and the acceptance of a $500,000 broadband design grant.

• Ordinance establishing noise regulations in residential areas
• Acceptance of a $500,000 grant for broadband network design
• Contracts for nuisance abatement with DDR Cleaning and Hauling ($30,000) and Hemmingsen Contracting Co., Inc. ($50,000)
• Public hearing for the draft PLHA Five-Year Plan with the California Department of Housing and Community Development
• Agreement for professional services for the Washington Boulevard Culvert Replacement Project

The Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance establishing noise regulations in residential areas. They also directed staff to oppose hunting closures on Lake Earl and Tolowa and approved several budget transfers and grants.

• Approved Ordinance #2022-012 establishing noise regulations in residential areas (4-0)
• Approved letter to California Fish and Game Commission opposing hunting closures on Lake Earl and Tolowa (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 CPUC grant for broadband network design
• Approved $30,000 contract with DDR Cleaning and Hauling for nuisance abatement
• Approved $50,000 contract with Hemmingsen Contracting Co., Inc. for nuisance abatement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2022-044 for the PLHA Five-Year Plan with HCD (4-0)
• Upheld Assessor's value for APN 103-020-055 (4-0)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $469,198 across Sheriff, Jail, DHHS, and Nuisance budgets

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting in a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a closed session regarding a public employee evaluation.

• Closed session: Public Employee Evaluation for the Chief Probation Officer

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on a recommendation to close the County Juvenile Hall as a custodial institution. The meeting also includes public hearings on property assessments and discussions on a county strategy for homelessness.

• Recommendation to close Del Norte County Juvenile Hall by March 30, 2023
• Proposed $50,000 appropriation from Measure R budget for homelessness cleanup strategy
• Public hearings for change of assessment for Cappy & Judith Dobbs and Dolgen California, LLC
• Title III funding application for $100,000 over five years for natural resource planning
• Ordinance amending the maximum length of stay at County Campgrounds

The Board of Supervisors established an ad-hoc committee to develop a county strategy for addressing homelessness and encampments. They also approved several budget transfers and a new ordinance regarding county campground stays. A proposal to close the Juvenile Hall was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved $50,000 from Measure R budget for homelessness cleanup strategy (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending maximum length of stay at County Campgrounds (5-0)
• Denied agreement with Queer Humboldt for LGBTQ resource database (2-3)
• Tabled recommendation to close Juvenile Hall by March 30, 2023
• Directed staff to create sample Public Defender budget and transition plan by consensus
• Approved $100,000 Title III funding application for natural resource planning
• Upheld applicant's opinion of value for assessment change APN 101-210-012 (3-2)
• Upheld Assessor's opinion of value for Dollar General APN 103-080-064