Del Norte County public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board unanimously approved a series of items including new salary schedules for county employees, two budget transfers totaling $24,950, and several contracts and agreements such as public defender agreements and a professional services contract with Stover Engineering. It also adopted the 2026 legislative platform, updated the Conflict of Interest Code, and honored retiring Sheriff’s Office employee Diana Stanley.
- Approved new salary schedules and associated salary range placements (4-0)
- Approved Budget Transfer #12-01 of $13,450 from Housing Rehabilitation Grant budget (4-0)
- Approved Budget Transfer #12-02 of $11,500 for Disaster Animal Response Team trailer (4-0)
- Approved and authorized new Public Defender Agreements with David Cooper, Helen Hoopes, Joseph Futrell, Tamara Fallman‑Berling (4-0)
- Approved professional services contract with Stover Engineering for on‑call architectural and engineering services (4-0)
- Adopted the 2026 Legislative Platform (4-0)
- Adopted amended Conflict of Interest Code (Resolution #2025-040) (4-0)
- Approved resolution honoring retiree Diana Stanley for 30 years of service (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve consent items, consider a rezone on Old Mill Road, and adopt budget transfers and salary adjustments.
- Approve rezone for Hasmik Tamazyan on Old Mill Road
- Approve Budget Transfer #11-01 for $26,871.00
- Adopt updated salary ranges for unrepresented employees
- Approve renewal agreements for health and hearing services
- Approve new job description for Deputy Sheriff Bailiff Recruit
The Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning of Old Mill Road (R2501C) and adopted Ordinance #2025-006 to amend the Coastal Zoning Map. It also adopted the Capital Improvement Planning Policy, updated salary ranges for unrepresented employee groups, and authorized a $26,871 budget transfer to Building Maintenance & Parks. Several health service agreements and delegate appointments were approved, while one agenda item was removed due to missing documentation.
- Approved Old Mill Road rezoning and Ordinance #2025-006 (4-0)
- Approved Capital Improvement Planning Policy (4-0)
- Approved Budget Transfer #11-01 of $26,871 to Building Maintenance & Parks (4-0)
- Approved revised salary ranges and wage adjustments for unrepresented employee groups (4-0)
- Approved Professional Services Agreement for Regional Guardrail Upgrades Project (DNCOAGREE #2025-247) (4-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America for genetic testing (DNCO AGREE #2025-248) (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Supervisor Short as Delegate to Golden State Finance Authority Board (4-0)
- Pulled agenda item #9 (modified Senior Account Clerk job class) due to lack of documentation (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for public defender and psychiatric services, renewing agreements with behavioral health providers, and adopting a new public notice ordinance and OPEB management policy.
- Agreement with Bruce Nishioka for Public Defender Services
- Agreement with Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare for psychiatric inpatient services
- Del Norte County Public Notice Alternative Procedure Ordinance
- Adoption of 2025 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Management Policy
- Reappointment of Gerald D. Cochran to Golden Gate Bridge District Board
The Board approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including the minutes from the October 28 meeting, multiple health‑service agreements, and the appointment of a new behavioral‑health board member. It adopted the 2025 Other Post‑Employment Benefits Management Policy and a new public‑notice ordinance. Finally, the Board voted 3‑0 to authorize the Chair to sign letters backing Crescent City’s grant requests for the Redwood Highway Multi‑Modal Transportation Plan and the Coastal Resiliency Plan.
- Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
- Authorized Chair to sign Public Defender Services agreement for Pelican Bay inmates (3‑0)
- Approved appointment of Thelma Tomlinson to Local Behavioral Health Board (3‑0)
- Adopted 2025 OPEB Management Policy (3‑0)
- Adopted Public Notice Alternative Procedure Ordinance (3‑0)
- Authorized Chair to sign psychiatric inpatient hospital services agreement (3‑0)
- Authorized Chair to sign lease extension with 101 N. Properties, LLC (3‑0)
- Authorized Chair to sign letters supporting Crescent City grant applications for transportation and coastal resiliency plans (3‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board adopted the consent agenda, approving contracts for sewer line inspections ($108,300) and several health‑service agreements. It approved the vacation of the West and East segments of the Jordan Street right‑of‑way. Additional actions included authorizing outreach for non‑county‑maintained road projects, coordinating employee appreciation events, granting a step increase for the HR Director, and adopting a revised Behavioral Health Continuum resolution; salary step placements for several new staff were not approved and were pulled for further discussion.
- Approved consent agenda items including $108,300 sewer inspection contract (5‑0)
- Approved vacation of Jordan Street West segment (RESO #2025-026) (5‑0)
- Approved vacation of Jordan Street East segment (RESO #2025-027) (5‑0)
- Approved outreach action for non‑county‑maintained road projects FY 2026‑27 (5‑0)
- Approved coordination of employee appreciation events (5‑0)
- Approved step increase to A‑6 Step H for HR Director (5‑0)
- Approved revised Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Resolution (5‑0)
- Did not approve salary step placements for new Office Assistant III, Integrated Case Worker I, Child Support Specialist I, and Social Worker I (pulled for further discussion)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2024-2025 Final Grand Jury Report and consider an ordinance amending the County Buildings and Construction Ordinance regarding grading permits. The meeting includes numerous contract renewals for health and behavioral services and two budget transfers totaling $398,373.
- Ordinance amending the County Buildings and Construction Ordinance related to grading permits
- Budget Transfer #10-01 for $363,373.00 within the Federal Title III PL 110-343 Budget
- Budget Transfer #09-01 for $35,000.00 within the Flood Control W-1 (Meadowbrook) Budget
- Agreement with El Dorado County for detention of Juvenile Court Wards
- Appointment of Beau Smith to the Del Norte County Planning Commission
The Board approved Ordinance #2025-004 to amend the County Buildings and Construction Ordinance concerning grading permits. It also approved a step increase to A‑11 Step H for the Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures. In addition, the Board authorized numerous service agreements, salary step placements, and a grant contract with the California Arts Council.
- Adopt Ordinance #2025-004 amending grading permits (5-0)
- Approve step increase to A‑11 Step H for Agriculture Commissioner (5-0)
- Approve DNACA grant contract with California Arts Council (Resolution #2025-022/023) (5-0)
- Appoint Supervisor Howard as delegate to CSAC Board, Supervisor Short as alternate (5-0)
- Approve salary step placement at Step C for new Social Worker IV‑B (5-0)
- Approve salary step placement at Step C for new Eligibility Specialist I (5-0)
- Approve lease/rental services agreement with UBEO Business Services (DNCOAGREE #2025-209) (5-0)
- Approve multiple health service agreements (e.g., with JPS Home Care, Giving the Gift, LLC, etc.) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will decide on the adoption of the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year budgets and tax rates. The meeting includes several health service contract renewals and a proposed ordinance regarding grading permits.
- Adoption of 2025/2026 Fiscal Year General County and Special Budgets and tax rates
- Purchase Order up to $100,000 to City of Crescent City for County Service Area No. 1 maintenance
- Expenditure of $47,511.50 for Gasquet Fire Protection District radio equipment
- Budget Transfer #06-20 for $86,151.00 within the Probation Department AB109 Budget
- Proposed ordinance amending County Buildings and Construction Ordinance regarding grading permits
The Board of Supervisors approved the 2025‑26 General County and Special Budgets and fixed tax rates for the fiscal year. It also authorized a line of credit for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority and a $86,151 budget transfer to the Probation Department. Several contract and lease agreements were approved, and the Board voted to oppose AB 1376.
- Adopted FY 2025‑26 General County and Special Budgets and tax rates (Res #2025‑020, #2025‑021) – vote 4‑0
- Approved line of credit to Border Coast Regional Airport Authority – vote 4‑0
- Approved Budget Transfer #06‑20 of $86,151 to Probation Department – vote 4‑0
- Approved First Amendment to agreement with SZS Engineering Access, Inc. – vote 4‑0
- Approved lease renewal with Brandee Stephens (Nov 1 2025‑Dec 31 2026) – vote 4‑0
- Approved lease renewal with Anfield Property Group LLC (Dec 1 2025‑Dec 31 2026) – vote 4‑0
- Approved $47,511.50 PL 117‑58 Title III funds for Gasquet Fire Protection District equipment – vote 4‑0
- Approved letter of opposition to AB 1376 – vote 3‑1 (Yea: Howard, Wilson, Borges; Nay: Starkey)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025/2026 Final Recommended Budget and workforce vacancies. The body is also considering the implementation plan for Prescription Opioid Settlement Funds and various health and infrastructure contracts.
- Public hearing for 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Final Recommended Budget and Special Districts Budgets
- Proposed transfer of Prescription Opioid Settlement Funds to the DHHS Behavioral Health Budget
- Change Order No. 1 up to $6,571.00 for Florence Keller Septic System Project at 3400 Cunningham Ln
- Expenditure of $254,506.00 for a Type VI Wildland Fire Engine for Gasquet Fire Protection District
- Expenditure of $61,355.00 for an OES sport utility vehicle
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of opioid settlement funds to the DHHS Behavioral Health Budget and adopted the implementation plan. They also approved the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget, including the veteran cemetery operational funds and the children's budget. Additional actions included authorizing a change order for the Florence Keller Septic System project and appointing a new planning commissioner.
- Approved opioid settlement fund transfer to DHHS Behavioral Health Budget (3-0-0)
- Approved FY 2025/2026 budget, veteran cemetery funds and children's budget (3-0-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 up to $6,571 and future orders up to $25,000 each (total $75,000) for Florence Keller Septic System (3-0-0)
- Approved surplus vehicles transfer to county surplus pool (3-0-0)
- Approved $61,355 Title III purchase of SUV for Emergency Services (3-0-0)
- Approved appointment of Steve Shamblin to the Planning Commission (3-0-0)
- Approved public hearing to accept final CDBG grant results (3-0-0)
- Approved letter to Governor requesting signature on AB 1014 legislation (3-0-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the temporary closure of several streets. They are also considering a line of credit for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority and the creation of a County Assessment Appeals Board.
- Public hearing on temporary closures of Union Street, Broad Street, National Boulevard, and Madison Avenue
- Expenditure of $99,485 in P.L. 110-343 Title III Funds for Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue equipment and training
- Proposed line of credit from the County to the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority
- Adoption of the Del Norte County Assessment Appeals Board Ordinance
- Proposed ordinance amending the County Buildings and Construction Ordinance regarding grading permits
The Board adopted a line of credit for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority to fund three capital projects, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved extensions of temporary street closures on Union, Broad, National and Madison streets, and accepted two vehicle donations for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional actions included adopting the Assessment Appeals Board ordinance and authorizing several service agreements and a $99,485 SAR equipment purchase.
- Approve line of credit to Border Coast Regional Airport Authority for three projects (5-0)
- Approve extension of temporary closures on Union, Broad, National and Madison streets (5-0)
- Approve donation of 1954 vintage police vehicle from Sheriff's Posse (5-0)
- Approve donation of patrol vehicle from Yurok Tribal Police (5-0)
- Approve Assessment Appeals Board Ordinance creating a new board (5-0)
- Approve amendment to County Buildings and Construction Ordinance and rescind Resolution 2017-057 (5-0)
- Approve $99,485 P.L. 110-343 Title III funds for Sheriff’s Search and Rescue unit (5-0)
- Approve renewal of Drinking Driver Treatment Program agreement with HASP (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution confirming a local emergency due to a July 29 tsunami. The meeting includes several contract renewals for health and human services and budget transfers for salaries and benefits.
- Resolution confirming local emergency caused by July 29, 2025 tsunami
- Budget Transfer #06-13 for $195,905.00 for Administration salaries and benefits
- Budget Transfer #06-14 for $70,000.00 for Bioterrorism Preparedness Unit
- Budget Transfer #06-17 for $7,473.00 for Community Development Administration
- Proposed 'Del Norte County Assessment Appeals Board Ordinance' with public hearing set for August 26, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors is convening a special session to review the General Fund Budget. The workshop will cover specific departmental budgets for the Sheriff, District Attorney, Information Technology, Building Maintenance, Auditor-Controller, Administration, and County Counsel.
- General Fund Budget Workshop
- Sheriff/Jail Budget review
- District Attorney Budget review
- Information Technology Budget review
- Building Maintenance/Parks Budget review
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors is meeting in a special session to conduct workshops on the General Fund Budget. The session will cover budget summaries for various county departments including Community Development, Probation, and Human Resources.
- General Fund Budget Workshops for Community Development, Probation, and Clerk/Recorder departments
- Workshops for Treasurer/Tax Collector and Assessor’s Budgets
- Workshops for Human Resources/Risk Management and Agricultural Department Budgets
- Meeting held at 981 H Street, Room 100, Crescent City
- Procedural agenda items include call to order and roll call
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will decide between two Title III funding applications for emergency services. They will also consider contracts for park improvements and a feasibility study for the Justice Services Campus.
- Decision between $47,511.50 for Gasquet Fire repeaters or $45,361 for a Sheriff's Search and Rescue Ford F150
- Agreement with W. Marshall Jones Construction for sewage installation at Florence Keller Park and Campground not to exceed $248,440.00
- Caltrans funding of $115,000 for the Ruby Van Deventer County Park Shower Project
- Task order not to exceed $48,000 for a Justice Services Campus Feasibility and Planning Study
- Resolution declaring 18 County-owned parcels in Pacific Shores Subdivision as exempt surplus land
The Board adopted the consent agenda unanimously and approved multiple contracts, including a $115,000 Caltrans agreement for a park shower project and a $248,440 sewage installation contract for Florence Keller Park. It authorized a $48,000 task order for a feasibility study of the Justice Services Campus and adopted a resolution designating 18 county parcels as exempt surplus land. The Board also approved Title III funding for the Gasquet Fire Protection District repeater purchase and a comment letter to CAL FIRE on the West Tepo Timber Harvesting Plan.
- Consent agenda approved (5-0)
- Approved $115,000 Caltrans cooperative agreement for Ruby Van Deventer County Park Shower Project
- Approved $248,440 contract for Florence Keller Park sewage disposal installation
- Authorized $48,000 task order for Justice Services Campus feasibility study (4-1)
- Adopted resolution declaring 18 parcels exempt surplus land (5-0)
- Approved Title III funding for Gasquet Fire Protection District repeater purchase ($47,511.50) (5-0)
- Approved Chair to sign comment letter to CAL FIRE on West Tepo Timber Harvesting Plan (5-0)
- Approved renewal of Residential Support Services agreement with Vista Pacifica (term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the potential sale of the Bar-O Ranch property and the exemption of 18 parcels in the Pacific Shores Subdivision. The meeting includes voting on new fire hazard severity zone maps and several health and human services contract renewals.
- Ordinance to adopt State Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps into County Code
- Budget transfer of $399,588 for CSA's Emergency Power Supply for Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations
- Change orders up to $11,675 for Veterans Cemetery Irrigation Project at 400 E Cooper
- Title III funding applications for a $61,355 OES SUV and a $254,506 Gasquet Fire Protection District engine
- Appointment of Helen DuVernay to the Del Norte County Library District Board of Trustees
The Board approved the consent agenda items, including the June 24 minutes and several agency agreements. It adopted a new fire‑hazard safety ordinance and directed staff to publish and transmit it. It approved multiple budget transfers, notably $399,588 for the emergency power supply for sanitary‑sewer lift stations. A resolution to designate 18 parcels as exempt surplus land was tabled.
- Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)
- Adopted fire‑hazard zone ordinance (5‑0)
- Approved Task Order #1 for Bar‑O Ranch surplus‑land compliance (5‑0)
- Authorized $61,355 Title III SUV purchase for Emergency Operations (5‑0)
- Authorized $254,506 Title III purchase of a Type VI fire engine (5‑0)
- Approved creation of Ad Hoc Committee on fish‑and‑wildlife property issues (5‑0)
- Approved Budget Transfer #06‑06 of $399,588 for emergency power supply (5‑0)
- Tabled resolution to designate 18 parcels as exempt surplus land (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss and take action on the 2025/2026 Recommended Budget and the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority budget. The meeting includes numerous contract renewals for health and human services and a closed session regarding labor negotiations.
- Proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Recommended Budget and Children's Budget
- Title III funding application for Sheriff’s Search and Rescue in the amount of $99,485.00
- Measure R funding requests and FY 2024/2025 Annual Report
- Road material supply agreements with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. and Da-Tone Rock Products
- Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Plan annual update for FY 2025-2026
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors approved the Consent Agenda, which included adoption of recent meeting minutes and authorizations for several county contracts. They also approved a $99,485 Title III grant for the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue unit and authorized three budget transfers totaling $12,360. Finally, the Board approved Measure R funding requests as recommended by the oversight committee.
- Approved Consent Agenda items—including minutes adoption and multiple contracts (4-0-0)
- Authorized County Engineer contracts with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. and Da‑Tone Rock Products for FY 2025‑2026 road material supplies (4-0-0)
- Approved $99,485 Title III funding for the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue unit (4-0-0)
- Approved Budget Transfer #05-07 of $360 from Building Maintenance & Parks budget (approved)
- Approved Budget Transfer #06-01 of $6,000 from Contingency Fund to Pacific Shores Settlement utilities (approved)
- Approved Budget Transfer #06-03 of $6,000 to Pacific Shores Settlement utilities (approved)
- Approved Measure R funding requests as recommended by the Measure R Oversight and Advisory Committee (4-0-0)
- Approved several Health and Human Services contracts (e.g., mental health, substance‑use treatment, burial services) (4-0-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a special session. The meeting consists of a closed session to discuss personnel matters and litigation regarding a compensation study update.
- Closed session conference with Labor Negotiators regarding One-Gallagher Compensation Study Update
The Board of Supervisors met in a special session on June 16, 2025. A closed session was held to discuss litigation and personnel matters, specifically a conference with labor negotiators regarding a compensation study update. No reportable actions or votes were recorded.
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for veteran cemetery maintenance, public defender services, and road materials, along with budget transfers for the Sheriff's Office and Roads Division. The meeting also includes a closed session on labor negotiations and a public comment period.
- Approve $255,000 road materials contract with Tidewater Contractors
- Approve budget transfer of $148,382 for Sheriff's Office vehicle replacements
- Approve budget transfer of $49,879 for Roads Division
- Receive update on Del Norte County Jail Rehabilitation Project
- Receive update on General Relief (GR) program
The Board approved a package of contracts and agreements, including veteran cemetery lawn maintenance, public defender services, and a road‑materials contract raising the payment to $255,000. It authorized the County Budget Team to allocate capital improvement funds and Measure R revenues to cover the remaining gap in the Del Norte County Jail Rehabilitation Project. The Board also adopted an ordinance to add State Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps to the county code and recognized four years of service for the Deputy Director of Public Works. Anhelica Hernandez was appointed Director of Child Support Services.
- Approved consent agenda items (including minutes adoption) (5‑0)
- Approved veteran cemetery lawn maintenance agreement (DNCOAGREE #2025-102)
- Approved contracts for public defender services (DNCOAGREE #2025-103, #2025-104)
- Approved amendment to Tidewater Contractors road materials agreement, increasing payment to $255,000 (DNCOAGREE #2025-110)
- Authorized funding for County Jail Rehabilitation Project (5‑0)
- Approved ordinance to adopt State Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps (5‑0)
- Approved recognition of four years service for Deputy Director of Public Works (5‑0)
- Appointed Anhelica Hernandez as Director of Child Support Services (approved)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss selecting additional repairs for public roads not currently in the county-maintained system. The body is also considering several budget transfers for mental health and narcotic treatment services, as well as various service agreements and personnel actions.
- Budget transfers totaling $890,000 for emergency placement, narcotic treatment, and residential alcohol/drug abuse services
- Discussion on additional repairs to public roads not part of the county-maintained system for FY 2025-2026
- Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for license plate reading technology
- Agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging for elderly support services not to exceed $24,102.00
- Agreement with Wahlund Construction for electrical equipment and generator at the Williams Drive emergency shelter and micro-home village
The Board adopted the consent agenda, approving dozens of contracts and salary steps. It authorized the Regional Drainage Study agreement, a license‑plate reading contract with Flock Group, and completed the Legacy Renovation Project. A 4‑0 vote added public road repairs on Carole Lane, Monopoly Lane and Embarcadero Drive to the FY 2025‑26 list. The Board also passed a resolution honoring volunteer George Pettit and proclaimed May 2025 as Older Americans Month.
- Approved consent agenda (all 22 items) – 4 yeas
- Approved Professional Services Agreement for Del Norte Regional Drainage Study (DNCOAGREE #2025-087)
- Approved Master Service Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for license‑plate reading (DNCOAGREE #2025-089)
- Approved completion of Legacy Renovation Project (DNCOAGREE #2025-093)
- Approved addition of public road repairs on Carole Lane, Monopoly Lane, Embarcadero Drive – 4‑0 vote
- Approved step increase for County Counsel to Range A‑1 Step F – 4‑0 vote
- Approved resolution honoring George Pettit (RESO#2025-013) – 4‑0 vote
- Approved proclamation of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" – 4‑0 vote
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for Veterans Memorial Hall and Cemetery improvements, along with a $75,000 road repair agreement. The meeting also includes a closed session on labor negotiations and a review of the Treasurer's report.
- Approve $246,240 contract for Veterans Memorial Hall re-roof at 810 H Street
- Approve $34,847 contract for Veteran Cemetery irrigation at 400 E Cooper Avenue
- Approve $75,000 Purchase Order for City of Crescent City road repair
- Approve Community Corrections Partnership Public Safety Realignment Plan
- Approve Budget Transfer #04-08 for $32,800 in contract attorney services
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of contracts and agreements, including a Right of Way easement with Caltrans, veteran cemetery irrigation and memorial hall roof projects, and funding agreements for homeless housing with the City of Redding. The board also adopted proclamations designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and the week of May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved Right of Way Contract with Caltrans for temporary construction easement (APN 105-130-022) (5-0)
- Approved agreement for Veteran Cemetery Irrigation Improvement Project up to $34,847 (5-0)
- Approved agreement for Veterans Memorial Hall Re‑Roof Project up to $246,240 (5-0)
- Approved funding agreements with City of Redding for Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 (5-0)
- Approved proclamation designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month (5-0)
- Approved proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week, May 18‑24 2025 (5-0)
- Approved acceptance of CalAIM PATH 3 grant monies by Probation Department (5-0)
- Approved Community Corrections Partnership Public Safety Realignment Plan FY 2025/26 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider approving federal election reimbursement funds, renewing privacy agreements with the state, and authorizing budget transfers for sheriff recruitment and emergency services. The meeting also includes a closed session on labor negotiations.
- Authorize $15,789.00 for election administration technology
- Approve $25,000.00 for sheriff POST Academy recruitment
- Approve $149,403.00 for Office of Emergency Services
- Renew Privacy and Security Agreement with California DSS
- Approve third Amendment to Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement with Partnership HealthPlan
The Board of Supervisors adopted the April 8 minutes and approved several agreements, including a $15,789 federal election‑fund reimbursement and health‑services contracts. It adopted Resolution 2025-010, transferring the County’s Rule 20A credits to the City of Crescent City. Three budget transfers were approved, allocating $25,000 for a sheriff’s POST academy, $46,627 to emergency services, and $149,403 to the miscellaneous budget.
- Approved adoption of April 8 minutes (4‑0)
- Approved $15,789 federal election‑fund reimbursement agreement (4‑0)
- Approved Privacy and Security Agreement renewal with CA Dept. of Social Services (4‑0)
- Approved Amendment with Aegis Treatment Center for narcotic treatment services (4‑0)
- Approved third amendment with Partnership HealthPlan of California (4‑0)
- Approved transfer of Rule 20A credits to the City of Crescent City (4‑0)
- Approved $25,000 budget transfer to Sheriff’s Office for POST academy (4‑0)
- Approved $149,403 budget transfer to Miscellaneous Revenue and Expense budget (4‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss several health and human services agreements and budget transfers. Key items include funding for an emergency shelter project and a contract amendment for an enterprise resource planning system.
- Budget Transfer #04-01 for $32,000.00 for stairs and ramps at the ERF Emergency Shelter modular building
- Budget Transfer #04-02 for $14,000.00 for a vacuum storage system for the Sheriff's Office Jail
- Contract amendment for the Enterprise Resource Planning System Project reducing the project by $1,400.00
- Agreement with Hydro Extrusion USA LLC for ramps, stairs, and landings at 206 Williams Drive
- Agreement with Del Norte Unified School District for Foster Youth Education Services (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026)
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors approved a series of items on its April 8 meeting. Approvals included contract amendments, salary step placements, proclamations for National Health Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and two budget transfers totaling $46,000 for an emergency shelter project and a jail equipment purchase. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0) – corrected clerical error on Behavioral Health Specialist step
- Approved contract amendment reducing ERP project cost by $1,400 (5-0)
- Approved side letter agreement with Sheriff's Employees' Association (5-0)
- Approved salary step C placement for newly hired Medical Records Clerk I (5-0)
- Approved salary step C placement for newly hired Behavioral Health Specialist I (5-0)
- Approved proclamations designating April 7‑13, 2025 as National Health Week and April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (5-0)
- Approved $32,000 budget transfer for stairs and ramps for modular emergency shelter (5-0)
- Approved $14,000 budget transfer for vacuum storage system for Sheriff's Office Jail (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss funding for non-county maintained roads and review several budget transfers. The body is also deciding on various service agreements for health, training, and legal services.
- Budget Transfer #03-04 for $2,882,820.00 for ERF Emergency Shelter building construction
- Proposal to include $50,000 in the FY 25-26 budget for non-county maintained road repairs
- Budget Transfer #03-05 for $30,000.00 for POST Academy for two deputies
- Budget Transfer #03-06 for $13,100.00 for Camp 6 radio tower antenna repair
- Agreement for professional attorney services with Keith Morris
The Board approved the consent agenda and adopted a $50,000 allocation for non‑county road repairs. It approved three budget transfers, including $2,882,820 for emergency shelter construction, $30,000 for sheriff deputy training, and $13,100 for a radio tower antenna repair. The Board also authorized a letter of support for AB 993 and approved the use of Measure R funds for a property‑storage urgency.
- Consent agenda approved (4-0)
- Set aside $50,000 for non‑county road repairs, authorize County Engineer to spend (4-0)
- Budget Transfer #03-04: $2,882,820 for emergency shelter construction approved (4-0)
- Budget Transfer #03-05: $30,000 for sheriff POST Academy approved (4-0)
- Budget Transfer #03-06: $13,100 for radio tower antenna repair approved (4-0)
- Authorize Chair to sign letter of support for AB 993 approved (4-0)
- Approve use of Measure R funds for property storage urgency approved (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review the purchase of 18 tax-defaulted parcels and one additional parcel for the County Road Fund. The meeting also includes decisions on an emergency shelter construction contract and a labor agreement with SEIU Local 1021.
- Purchase of 18 tax-defaulted parcels
- Purchase of one tax-defaulted property by the County Road Fund
- Agreement with Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc to construct an emergency shelter building at the ERF site
- Agreement with Trek Medics International, Inc for Mobile Crisis Beacon Tracking services
- Budget Transfer #03-01 for $48,198.00 within County Service Area No. 1
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY 24/25 Q3 Strategic Plan progress and review the General Fund Budget. The body is deciding on several contracts for the ERF micro-village and emergency shelter, as well as updates to the Administrative Manual.
- Budget Transfer #02-05 for $827,692.00 for ERF Micro-Village sleeping units
- Agreement with Foldum Corp. for sleeping units and Wahlund Construction Inc. for electrical equipment at ERF micro village
- Agreement with Hemmingsen Contracting Co. Inc. for site work at ERF emergency shelter and micro-village
- Amendment to Resolution No. 90-107 regarding sewer connections west of Arlington Drive
- Request for federal funding for improvements to the Veterans Memorial Hall
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss updating informal bidding procedures for public construction projects. They are also deciding on several budget transfers for property damage claims and facility maintenance, as well as approving various health and human services agreements.
- Ordinance to increase project value amounts for informal bidding procedures per Assembly Bill 2192
- $250,000 budget transfer for reroofing the Veterans Memorial Hall
- $25,000 budget transfer for a new Probation Department heater
- $88,566 budget transfer for a property damage claim
- Contract with Whitchurch Engineering for lighting improvements at Pyke Field Sports Complex
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider updating purchasing and bidding procedures for public projects following Assembly Bill 2192. The body is also deciding on 2025 tax rates for cannabis retail and manufacturing and reviewing several health and transportation service contracts.
- Resolution to set 2025 tax rates for cannabis retail and manufacturing transactions
- Public hearing for modified road improvement standards for unnamed road (Use Permit UP2504)
- Purchase Order to the City of Crescent City for $33,877.61
- Enterprise Resource Planning System Project change order reducing project by $1,400.00
- Renewal agreements with SVT Gruppe, Inc. (transportation) and Kings View (Electronic Health Record services)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors will convene to elect leadership, approve consent items including agreements with the Yurok Tribe and the City of Redding, and consider a 2025 legislative platform.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of Yurok Tribe partnership for Tiny Tots Basketball
- Amendment to Homeless Housing Agreement with City of Redding
- Adoption of 2025 Legislative Platform
- Budget transfer of $250,000 for Special Prosecutor positions