Del Norte County public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will convene in a special session to vote on a joint resolution authorizing the breaching of the sandbar between Lakes Earl and Tolowa to alleviate flooding caused by rising water levels.
- Joint Resolution to declare emergency and breach sandbar between Lakes Earl and Tolowa
- Public Comment period
- Pledge of Allegiance led by District 2 Supervisor Valerie Starkey
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review various service contracts, personnel compensation resolutions, and budget transfers. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, and a separate session as the Board of Equalization for an assessment appeal.
- Authorization of $250,000 in Capital Improvement Funding for the Veterans Memorial Hall roof replacement
- Opposing Bureau of Indian Affairs applications to accept properties into trust (Case No. 56743 and 56749)
- Agreement with Brokaw Design Inc. to convert The Legacy from transitional to permanent housing
- Budget transfers totaling $14,400 for a new ATV/QUAD and vehicle for the Recreation Department
- Compensation and benefit resolutions for unrepresented groups including Department Heads and the Undersheriff
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving numerous contracts, including a $271,820 dispatch system and housing agreements, and will hold a public hearing on modified road improvement standards for Douglas Park Drive.
- Approve dispatch radio console agreement for $271,820.71
- Public hearing on modified road standards for Douglas Park Drive
- Approve 2024 Community Development Block Grant application
- Approve agreements for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program
- Approve modular building renovations for ERF micro village
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on a new fireworks ordinance, a mid-management MOU, and staffing adjustments at the Sheriff's Office. The session includes presentations on the Smith River Plain Lily Bulb Order and public health funding.
- Adoption of the Del Norte County Fireworks Ordinance
- Staffing changes at the Sheriff's Office including range adjustments, freezing of positions, and elimination of positions
- MOU with Del Norte County Mid Management Group for Sept 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
- Agreement amendments with Davis Guest Home and HASP for services through June 30, 2025
- Completion of the Old Mental Health Asbestos Abatement project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the introduction of a new fireworks ordinance and a quarterly update on the 24/25 Organizational Strategic Plan. The body is also deciding on several contract amendments, personnel appointments, and a potential meeting cancellation for November 26.
- Introduction of the Del Norte County Fireworks Ordinance with a public hearing set for October 22, 2024
- Change Orders 1-4 not to exceed $116,709.00 for asbestos abatement at 206 Williams Drive
- Appointment of Kerri Vue as Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
- Agreement with Easy Smart Pay for a two-year term starting October 1, 2024
- Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for the 2024/25 High Risk Pest Exclusion program
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year budgets and fixing tax rates. The meeting includes presentations on community microgrids and Sheriff's Office staffing, as well as several health and human services contracts.
- Adoption of 2024/2025 Fiscal Year General County and Special Budgets and tax rates
- Agreement with SZS Engineering Access, Inc. for ADA Evaluation and Transition Plan for $149,960.00
- Sheriff's Office presentation on funding staffing vacancies and staff retention
- Review and response to the 2023-2024 Final Grand Jury Report
- Real property negotiations for Hunter Creek Bridge Project (APNs 140-010-034 and 127-240-008)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting in a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct interviews for the Human Resources/Risk Management Director position in closed session.
- Closed session interviews for Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the 2024/2025 Recommended Final Budget and Special Districts Budgets. The meeting includes decisions on administrative manual updates, health service contracts, and personnel staffing changes.
- Public hearing for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Recommended Final Budget and Special Districts Budgets
- Establishment of an irrevocable 115 Trust using excess insurance premium funds
- Creation of five General Fund positions and reclassification of eleven General Fund positions
- Second Amendment with Granite Wellness Centers for Residential Treatment Services (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- Agreement between Sheriff's Office and Permitium for Concealed Weapons Permit software
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to discuss budget proposals for the Sheriff-Coroner, Information Technology, and District Attorney departments. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM on August 28, 2024, at the Crescent City County Administration Building.
- Sheriff-Coroner Budget Workshop (1:00 PM)
- Information Technology Budget Workshop (2:00 PM)
- District Attorney Budget Workshop (2:30 PM)
- Meeting held at 981 H Street, Room 100, Crescent City
- Special session for budget review
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on several health and public service contracts and agreements. The meeting includes updates on the Saint George Reef Lighthouse and the Youth Opportunity Center. Members will also consider terminating a local emergency declaration related to the Smith River Complex Fires.
- Construction contract for Onsite Emergency Power Supply for Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations - Phase 1 to GR Sundberg, Inc. for $768,550.00
- Budget Transfer #06-23 for $465,691 within the Probation Department AB109 budget
- Resolution to terminate the local emergency resulting from Smith River Complex Fires and power outages
- MOU with City of Crescent City for Community Development Block Grant Funds for a Business Assistance Loan program and Mobile Market/Pantry Program
- Updated agreement with Wier's Mortuary for Coroner's services
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a special session budget workshop to review General Fund budgets. The session includes scheduled reviews for specific county departments.
- County Counsel Budget review
- Auditor-Controller Budgets review
- County Administration Budgets review
- Building/Parks Maintenance Director Budgets review
- Closed session regarding litigation, personnel matters, and labor negotiations
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors is convening a special session to hold budget workshops for multiple county departments. The meetings are scheduled sequentially throughout the afternoon to review the financial plans of the Probation, Community Development, Clerk/Recorder, Treasurer/Tax Collector, and Assessor departments.
- Probation Department Budget Workshop
- Community Development Department Budget Workshop
- Clerk/Recorder Budget Workshop
- Treasurer/Tax Collector Budget Workshop
- Assessor Budget Workshop
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review contracts for infrastructure projects and various health service agreements. The meeting includes budget transfers for fire expenses and a public comment period regarding tree removal at Pacific Terrace Mannor.
- Paving projects at 874 H Street and 635 & 607 5th Street not to exceed $633,779.50
- Design agreement with Nichols Melburg & Rossetto Architects for County Jail Renovation
- Budget transfers of $154,289 each for Smith River Complex Fires expenses
- Purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 STX 4WD Supercrew Truck not to exceed $50,381.00
- Funding of $149,960.00 for ADA Evaluation and Transition Plan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a special session training workshop. The primary focus of the meeting is collective bargaining training led by State Mediator Jun G. Payoyo.
- Collective Bargaining Training with Presiding Concilator Jun G. Payoyo
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss range adjustments and hiring steps for the Roads Division to address a staffing crisis. The body is also considering the implementation of annual General Fund Budget Workshops in August.
- Range adjustments and job description revisions for Road Division classifications
- Authorization to hire hard-to-fill positions at a higher pay step (up to Step C)
- Agreement with Elk Valley Rancheria for the Broad Street Sewer Rehabilitation project
- Contract with Consor North America Inc. for a Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program
- Appointment of Craig Roberts to the Del Norte County Planning Commission