Trinity County, California

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Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will meet to consider an appeal of a Director's decision. The discussion focuses on the approval of cannabis license CCL-839.

• Appeal of Director's Decision to Approve CCL-839 (Community Development - Cannabis)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will review the proposed T‑Mobile cell tower project (P‑26‑01) at Lowden Park. Commissioners will also discuss an airspace conflict review survey. A public comment period will be offered before the commission takes action on these items.

• P‑26‑01 T‑Mobile Cell Tower at Lowden Park
• Discussion on Airspace Conflict Review Survey

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The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider routine budget adjustments and contract amendments, including agreements for mental health stabilization services and forensic pathology, as well as the consolidation of the November 2026 General Election.

• Approve amendment to Mental Health Management contract up to $155,000 per year
• Approve agreement with Willow Glen Care Center up to $250,000 per fiscal year
• Approve agreement with Butte County Detention Facility for youth housing at $325 per day
• Approve agreement with Kelly Kobylanski for Forensic Pathology services up to $40,000
• Adopt resolution to consolidate the November 3, 2026 General Election

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss the decoupling of the Trinity County General Plan from the Zoning Code. The meeting will be held at the Trinity County Library Conference Room and via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes
• Trinity County General Plan - Zoning Code Decoupling
• Public comment period
• Reports from Planning Commissioners
• Reports from Director of Community Development

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider consent items including a $1 million Proposition 64 grant for public health and safety related to cannabis, lease amendments for two Weaverville dwellings, and a substance abuse services contract. A public hearing on unmet transit needs is scheduled. County matters include adopting guiding principles for zoning code updates and budget adjustments for the Public Guardian. Closed session will address a liability claim, existing litigation, and labor negotiations.

• Accept $1,000,000 Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant for cannabis program (D.5)
• Recommend census tract 06105000102 as a qualified opportunity zone (D.6)
• Approve lease amendments for two Weaverville dwellings (60 #B Bennet St and 161 Mountain View St) up to $75,000 each (D.9, D.10)
• Approve amendment for VOTC, Inc. for residential treatment services up to $225,000 (D.11)
• Conduct public hearing on unmet transit needs (E.1)

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Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar with numerous contract amendments and budget adjustments, including agreements for communications, shredding, and mental health services. A key decision is the allocation of Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also receive presentations from Hoopa Valley Tribal Fisheries and recognize CSAC Leadership Institute graduates.

• Approve amendment with Caporusso Communications for $60,000/year for public relations services through June 2027
• Approve $250,000 agreement with Trinity Public Utilities District for streetlight installation and replacement in Weaverville and Hayfork
• Allocate $453,477 from Local Transportation Funds and $307,000 from State Transit Assistance Funds for FY 26/27
• Approve agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers for substance abuse treatment services at up to $200,000
• Receive presentation from Hoopa Valley Tribal Fisheries on integrating habitat, hatchery, and harvest management

The Board of Supervisors approved a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026/27. Additional actions included approving various contract amendments, budget adjustments for behavioral health, and several labor side letter agreements.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Caporusso Communications agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Synapse agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Shred Aware LLC agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Behavioral Health budget adjustments for Mental Health and Cedar Home (5-0)
• Approved Behavioral Health budget adjustments for SMA Reserve and Audit Reserve (5-0)
• Approved Remi Vista, Inc. agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Progress House agreement amendment (5-0)

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Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a resolution adopting the FY 26/27 list of road projects funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account, bringing $2,878,561 in revenue to the account. The consent calendar includes multiple budget adjustments, a $314,230 audit contract, and a $6,618 Public Defender fund transfer. Several non‑routine items will be discussed, such as an update on the Local Area Management Plan, a credit‑card policy update, and a fee‑waiver request for the Trinity County Fair Association.

• Approve FY 26/27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation work plan ($2,878,561 revenue)
• Award audit contract to LSL, LLP for $314,230 through FY 2026‑2030
• Budget adjustment for Public Defender Realignment transferring $6,618
• Approve amendment to Pacific Process and Legal Services agreement (up to $85,000 from Child Support)
• Approve fee waiver for Trinity County Fair Association (potential $8,604 revenue loss to Solid Waste fund)

The Board of Supervisors approved several budget adjustments for departments including Cannabis, Planning, and General Services. They also adopted a new credit card policy and approved the FY 26/27 road maintenance work plan.

• Adopted proclamation recognizing June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month
• Approved Public Defender budget adjustment increasing revenues and transfers by $6,618
• Awarded annual audit contract to LSL, LLP through 2030
• Authorized support letter for the Lawrence Welk Show 70th Anniversary
• Approved Child Support Services agreement amendment extending term to June 30, 2027
• Approved Cannabis budget adjustment increasing revenues and expenses by $520,751
• Delegated signature authority for CalRecycle grant documents via Resolution 2026-036
• Approved Natural Resources budget adjustment involving $8,800 in transfers

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will meet to consider two land division applications. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• P-25-11 Rulofson, F. Minor Subdivision
• P-26-04 Yordanov K. Post Subdivision Modification for P-17-36

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting. The primary focus is a workshop and study session to update the Title 17 Zoning Code, facilitated by Mintier Harnish.

• Title 17 Zoning Code update workshop/study session facilitated by Mintier Harnish

The Board of Supervisors held a workshop regarding the Title 17 Zoning Code update. Direction was given to staff and the Planning Commission to review various standards including zoning districts, general development standards, and specific use standards.

• Directed staff to consider objective compatibility standards for Part 1
• Directed staff to address federal jurisdiction and treaty rights in Part 1
• Directed staff to emphasize purpose and intent regarding rural land use in Part 1
• Directed staff to review potential General Plan designation problems in Part 2
• Directed staff to establish a process for future Planning Commission discussions in Part 2
• Directed staff to modify RR standards regarding RR2.5 and RR5 in Part 2
• Directed staff to revisit authorized uses for AG and RR in Part 2
• Directed staff to review code for breweries, distilleries, and wineries in Part 2

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a consent calendar of routine items including agreements for fax services, fire extinguisher maintenance, security upgrades, and a lease renewal. A county matter involves budget adjustments for vehicle abatement. The meeting will also include closed session discussions on real property negotiations for 1450 Main Street and a performance evaluation of the County Administrative Officer.

• Closed session: Real property negotiations for 1450 Main Street (price and terms)
• Consent item: Adopt resolution authorizing participation in Medi-Cal County Inmate Program
• Consent item: Approve agreement with WestFax for electronic faxing at ~$300/month
• Consent item: Approve amendment to security system agreement at Hayfork satellite office (increase $25,000)
• Consent item: Approve lease amendment for Behavioral Health buildings ($11,333/month)

The Board of Supervisors approved several consent calendar items including service agreements for electronic faxing, fire extinguisher maintenance, and security monitoring. Budget adjustments were also approved for the Probation, Transit, and Vehicle Abatement departments. Additionally, the Board passed resolutions supporting the 2026 Fourth of July Parade.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-033 and 2026-034 for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade (5-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved WestFax, Inc. electronic faxing services agreement (5-0)
• Approved Eureka Humboldt Fire Extinguisher, Inc. contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved Advanced Security Systems agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Enrico and Mary Kay Raffanti lease extension (5-0)
• Approved Brain Learning Diagnostics agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-035 for Medi-Cal County Inmate Program participation (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting on May 19‑20, 2026. The agenda includes a discussion of participation in a Title 17 Zoning Code update workshop facilitated by Mintier Harnish. No other specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Community Development – Planning: Participate in Title 17 Zoning Code update workshop/study session (facilitated by Mintier Harnish).

The Board of Supervisors held a workshop regarding the ongoing Title 17 Zoning Code update. The Board provided specific directions to staff and the Planning Commission across several categories including zoning districts, general development standards, and specific use standards.

• Directed staff to consider objective compatibility standards for Part 1
• Directed staff to address federal jurisdiction and treaty rights in Part 1
• Directed staff to review potential General Plan designation problems in Part 2
• Directed Planning Commission to establish a scribe process for future discussions
• Directed staff to modify RR standards regarding RR2.5 and RR5 density concerns
• Directed staff to revisit code for breweries, distilleries, and wineries
• Directed staff to review poultry farm regulations and state agricultural preemption
• Directed staff to consider repealing Chapter 17.85 Timberland Conversion

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Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will adopt a public alert regarding gray wolves, approve budget adjustments for various departments, and authorize a contract for road maintenance asphalt. The meeting also includes a closed session for real property negotiations at 1450 Main Street.

• Adopt Public Alert regarding Gray Wolf expansion
• Authorize contract for Asphaltic Emulsions Schedule I ($459,037.54)
• Approve budget adjustment for Transportation revenue ($1,482,512)
• Authorize budget adjustment for Cemeteries Services & Supplies ($5,510)
• Closed session for real property negotiations at 1450 Main Street

The Board adopted two proclamations recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and CalFresh Awareness Month. It approved several budget adjustments, including a $1,482,512 revenue increase for Transportation and a $5,510 increase for Cemetery services. The Board also awarded a contract to Albina Asphalts for asphalt emulsions and adopted the Transportation Commission’s FY 26/27 work program. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved FY 25/26 Transportation budget adjustments (revenue +$1,482,512, Fixed Assets +$65,000) – carried (5-0)
• Approved FY 25/26 Cemetery budget adjustment (+$5,510 Services & Supplies) – carried (5-0)
• Awarded Albina Asphalts contract for Asphaltic Emulsions Schedule I – carried (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-032 approving Trinity County Transportation Commission FY 26/27 work program – carried (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-029 issuing public alert on gray wolf expansion – carried (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of opposition to AB 2494 (state forest management) – carried (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of opposition to SB 1404 (wildfire prevention fee) – carried (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month – carried (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three cannabis-related applications: CCL 775, a distribution facility for KaVis Farm LLC, and a use permit for Trinity Roots LLC covering cultivation, nursery, and manufacturing. The commission will also vote on approving previous meeting minutes. Public comment is accepted on each item and on non-agenda matters.

• CCL 775 Application Review and Determination
• CP-25-02 KaVis Farm, LLC - Distribution Facility
• CP-25-03 Trinity Roots, LLC - Use Permit for cultivation, nursery, non-volatile manufacturing and distribution
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider enacting an ordinance to prohibit industrial hemp cultivation, introduced at the April 7 meeting. The consent calendar includes multiple contracts and agreements, such as a $450,000 increase for substance use disorder services in schools and a $326,202 emergency communications maintenance contract. A presentation on the draft Short Range Transit Development Plan and Coordinated Transportation Plan will also be received.

• Ordinance to prohibit industrial hemp cultivation (Item E.1)
• Presentation on draft Short Range Transit Development Plan and Coordinated Transportation Plan (Item A.2)
• Amendment increasing Behavioral Health Services contract by $450,000 for school substance use disorder services (Item D.5)
• Agreement with Day Wireless Systems for emergency communications system maintenance, up to $326,202 over 5 years (Item D.8)
• Resolution certifying 2025 mileage in maintained road system, allocating approximately $2.4 million from HUTA funds (Item D.10)

The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 1379, which adds Code Section 8.23 prohibiting industrial hemp cultivation. The board also approved several contracts and budget adjustments, including a $450,000 increase for behavioral health services and a $200,590 shift in the IT budget. All actions were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1379 prohibiting industrial hemp cultivation (5-0)
• Approved amendment #9 to audit agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLC, increasing maximum by $5,775 (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of support to U.S. Forest Service for North Trinity County Community Risk Reduction Project (5-0)
• Approved alarm services agreement with California Safety Company, Inc. for county buildings (5-0)
• Approved amendment #2 to Behavioral Health Services agreement, increasing contract maximum by $450,000 (5-0)
• Approved FY 25/26 IT budget adjustment, decreasing Services and Supplies and increasing Fixed Assets by $200,590 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-027 approving agreement with CDCR for correctional bed space (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-028 certifying 2025 mileage in Trinity County's maintained road system (5-0)

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Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will adopt a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month, receive presentations on wildfire grants and forest service updates, and hold public comment. The consent calendar includes numerous approvals, notably a $2.6 million revenue agreement for behavioral health programs and a $330,000 construction cost for a lease at 35 Arbuckle Court. Additional items cover a new industrial hemp prohibition ordinance and various agency agreements and asset updates.

• Adopt proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (no fiscal impact).
• Approve amendment for lease at 35 Arbuckle Court with $330,000 one‑time construction costs and up to $424,320 annual costs.
• Approve agreement authorizing $2.6 million in revenue for Behavioral Health Services, LPS, PATH, MHBG, SUBG, and CCP programs.
• Approve amendment to Sheriff's vehicle repair agreement adding $20,000 per fiscal year.
• Introduce and waive reading of ordinance establishing code section 8.23 prohibiting industrial hemp cultivation (no fiscal impact).

The Board of Supervisors adopted several consent‑calendar items, creating Fund 428/CUPA Surcharges, Fund 459/Surveyor Trust, and Fund 162/PLHA (Permanent Local Housing Allocation). They also designated the Trinity County Arts Council as the Local Arts Agency and approved a memorandum of understanding for a Weaverville skatepark design. All motions passed with the same three votes.

• Approved establishment of Fiduciary/Trust Fund 428/CUPA Surcharges (Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Brownfield)
• Approved establishment of Fiduciary/Trust Fund 459/Surveyor Trust (Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Brownfield)
• Approved establishment of Special Revenue Fund 162/PLHA (Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Brownfield)
• Designated Trinity County Arts Council as Local Arts Agency (Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Brownfield)
• Approved MOU with Humboldt Skatepark Collective for Weaverville skatepark planning (Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Brownfield)
• Authorized Chairman to sign exemption request for Erik Hyde Anderson (Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Brownfield)
• Approved amendment to lease for 35 Arbuckle Court property (Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Brownfield)
• Adopted resolution to sell tax‑defaulted properties (Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Brownfield)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will discuss an ordinance to prohibit industrial hemp cultivation. The body will also hold a study session regarding cannabis land use tables as part of the Zoning Code Update.

• Ordinance DEV-26-01: Prohibition of Industrial Hemp Cultivation
• Study Session: Trinity County Zoning Code Update, Part 2 - Cannabis Land Use Tables

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to set solid waste disposal fees for 2026‑2027, which could generate about $960,000 for the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. Other agenda items include authorizing up to $650,000 in Prohousing Incentive Program funds, approving a phone and VoIP service contract not to exceed $60,000 per year, and making budget adjustments for the Sheriff’s jail services and airport development. Several routine consent‑calendar items such as appointments, resolutions, and contract amendments will be approved by roll‑call.

• Public hearing to adopt solid waste disposal fee schedule – estimated $960,000 revenue
• Authorize application for and receipt of Prohousing Incentive Program funds – up to $650,000
• Approve agreement with Estech Systems for phones/VoIP – not to exceed $60,000 per fiscal year
• Sheriff budget adjustment for jail services – increase Services and Supplies by $60,000
• Transportation budget adjustment for Airport Development – increase Interfund Expenses $15,000 and Fixed Assets $24,000

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors approved a series of actions, including an appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee, continuance of four local emergency declarations, several contract agreements, and budget adjustments. It adopted an urgency ordinance that temporarily prohibits industrial hemp and approved a solid waste disposal fee schedule, which passed with one dissenting vote. All items were carried by the recorded votes.

• Appointed Kenneth Wiley to Airport Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign support letter for AB 2667 (5-0)
• Continued local emergencies 2026-013 to 2026-016 (5-0)
• Repealed Solid Waste Hearing Panel and created Hearing Officer (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Estech Systems for phones and VoIP service (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 budget increase for Jail Services and Supplies (5-0)
• Adopted urgency ordinance temporarily prohibiting industrial hemp (5-0)
• Adopted solid waste disposal fee schedule (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold an additional study session to examine updates to the Trinity County Zoning Code, specifically Parts 2, 4, and 7. Commissioners will discuss the proposed revisions and consider any public comments submitted before the meeting. No final decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Additional Study Session – Trinity County Zoning Code Update, Parts 2, 4, and 7

The Planning Commission continued discussion of the Trinity County Zoning Code updates (parts 2, 4, and 7). Commissioners requested additional review of the related tables and scheduled a follow‑up session for March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

• Requested additional review of zoning code update tables (parts 2, 4, 7) and set follow‑up meeting for March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a continued item regarding a wireless communications facility. The body will also review and approve previous meeting minutes.

• P-24-14 Wireless Communications Facility in Hayfork (continued from January 22, 2026)

The commission unanimously approved the February 26, 2026 meeting minutes. By a 4-1 vote, the commission found the P-24-14 wireless communications project in Hayfork exempt from CEQA, adopted resolution PC-2026-01 with a modification, approved a Conditional Use Permit, and required a radio‑frequency exposure report within 45 days of operation.

• Approved February 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Found P-24-14 wireless project CEQA exempt (4-1)
• Adopted resolution PC-2026-01 with Exhibit A modification (4-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for the wireless facility (4-1)
• Required RF exposure report within 45 days of operation (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider awarding two road aggregate contracts and extending the County Administrative Officer's term. The meeting includes presentations on SBA loans for storm-impacted residents and Caltrans project updates.

• Contract award to Eagle Rock, Inc. for Aggregates Schedules I, II, III & IV for $195,598.41
• Contract award to Thomas R Bess, Inc. for Aggregates Schedule V for $62,301
• Proposed extension of Trent Tuthill's agreement as County Administrative Officer to April 18, 2028
• Joint letter of support for SB 973 Wildfire County Coordinator Program
• Removal of three vehicles from the Probation Department's Capital Asset Inventory Listing

The Board approved amendment number 3 to the agreement with County Administrative Officer Trent Tuthill, extending his term to April 18, 2028 and adding additional personal leave. The Board also approved two transportation contracts for aggregates, removed several outdated assets from capital inventories, and adopted a proclamation for Social Work Appreciation Month.

• Approved amendment to CAO agreement extending term to April 18, 2028 (5-0)
• Awarded Eagle Rock, Inc. 2026 contract for Aggregates Schedules I‑IV (5-0)
• Awarded Thomas R Bess, Inc. 2026 contract for Aggregates Schedule V (5-0)
• Removed three Auditor Department assets from capital inventory (5-0)
• Removed three Probation Department assets from capital inventory (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Appreciation Month (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign joint letter supporting SB 973 Wildfire County Coordinator Program (5-0)
• Pulled from consideration extension of Nationwide 457(b) plan contract (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct an additional study session focused on Parts 2, 4, and 7 of the Trinity County Zoning Code Update. The body will also address administrative matters including meeting minutes and the appointment of leadership roles.

• Study session for Trinity County Zoning Code Update, Parts 2, 4, and 7
• Rotation of Chair and appointment of Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2026, and January 29, 2026, meetings

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 22 and January 29, 2026 meetings. By a 3‑0 vote with one abstention, Duncan McIntosh was appointed Chair and Amelia Fleitz Vice Chair for 2026. The commission also continued its study of Zoning Code updates (parts 2, 4, and 7) to a meeting on March 12, 2026.

• Approved January 22 and Jan 29, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Duncan McIntosh as Chair (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Amelia Fleitz as Vice Chair (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Continued zoning code update review to March 12, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several funding applications and contract amendments for health, childcare, and child support services. The meeting includes updates on the Behavioral Health Services Act and House Resolution 1, as well as a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations.

• Increase maximum cost by $180,000 for Human Response Network Stage 1 Childcare services
• Apply for Proposition 36 funding totaling $286,688.60 for Substance Use Disorder
• Increase maximum cost by $15,000 for Calserve Inc. legal document services
• Change Lead Mechanic salary range from T220 to T225
• Approve an Easement Agreement between the County and Trinity Public Utilities District on APN 018-090-064

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors authorized the Chairman to request a one‑fish salmon limit for 2026 and approved several amendments and resolutions covering child‑support services, tourism representation, health funding, probation compensation, salary classification, sheriff program participation, a solid‑waste easement, and a transit budget adjustment. All motions were carried with unanimous support from the five supervisors.

• Authorized Chairman to sign letter to California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife on one‑fish salmon limit – Carried
• Approved amendment #12 to Calserve Inc. child‑support agreement, extending term to 3/1/2027 and adding $15,000 cost – Carried
• Changed Supervisor Cox to County representative on Tourism Development Advisory Board – Carried
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑008 to apply for Proposition 36 funding – Carried
• Approved amendment #6 to Human Response Network agreement, adding $180,000 for Stage 1 childcare services – Carried
• Approved side‑letter with Probation Peace Officers Association for on‑call compensation for Deputy Chief Probation Officers – Carried
• Changed salary range for Lead Mechanic classification from T220 to T225 – Carried
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑009 authorizing participation in 2026/2027 Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program – Carried

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Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will hold public comment on non‑agenda items, then enter a closed session to consider the appointment of the County Administrative Officer under Government Code Section 54954.5(e). No other agenda items are listed.

• Public comment (up to three minutes per speaker) on matters not on the agenda
• Closed session appointment of the County Administrative Officer

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 am and heard public comments from five residents. In closed session, the board discussed the Government Code Section 54954.5(e) public employee appointment item. The discussion was continued to the February 17, 2026 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Public employee appointment item continued to Feb 17, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a temporary reduction in cannabis cultivation taxes and a new ordinance prohibiting industrial hemp cultivation. The meeting also includes a mid-year budget review and updates on the county's strategic plan.

• Proposed temporary reduction in cannabis cultivation tax rates for calendar year 2026
• Proposed ordinance establishing Code Section 8.23 prohibiting Industrial Hemp Cultivation
• Amendment to CliftonLarsonAllen LLC agreement increasing maximum cost by $5,000
• Resolutions to continue local emergencies for four winter storms from 2024 and 2025
• Closed session regarding real property negotiations for APN - 024-260-007-000

The Board adopted a resolution cutting the cannabis cultivation tax by 80% for 2026‑27. It also approved an ordinance banning industrial hemp cultivation, amended the audit services agreement, and changed the county’s representatives on the Superior California Economic Development Board. Additional actions included continuing four local emergency declarations, approving recent meeting minutes, and authorizing the Chairman to sign the wildfire protection plan update.

• Approved 80% reduction in cannabis cultivation tax for 2026‑27 (4‑1)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting industrial hemp cultivation (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to audit agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen (5‑0)
• Approved change of supervisors on Superior California Economic Development Board (5‑0)
• Adopted continuance of four local emergency resolutions (5‑0)
• Approved January 20 and January 27 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign the 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan update (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding updates to the county zoning code. The discussion will focus specifically on Parts 2, 4, and 7 of the code.

• Study session for Trinity County Zoning Code Update, Parts 2, 4, and 7

The commission received a presentation on zoning code updates and discussed proposed revisions. Commissioners requested changes to future review documents. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a closed session regarding a public employee appointment. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session regarding the appointment of the County Administrative Officer

The Board held a closed session under Government Code Section 54954.5(e) to consider the County Administrative Officer appointment. Comments were received from Lisa Wright, Vidette Vanderweide, Dan Trujillo, Ben Kellogg, Catherine Sidman, and Scott White. The Board gave direction to staff, but no formal vote or decision was recorded.

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will consider several agenda items, including approval of the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing will be held on the Rattlesnake Mine abandonment project. The commission will also review a wireless communications facility proposal (P-24-14) in Hayfork and discuss the 2050 General Plan environmental review scoping. Public comment is invited on any agenda or related matters.

• Approve minutes of the November 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Rattlesnake Mine Abandonment Hearing
• P-24-14 Wireless Communications Facility in Hayfork
• 2050 General Plan Update: Environmental Review Scoping Meeting
• Public comment period for any agenda or related issues

The Planning Commission approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It voted 5‑0 to determine that the Rattlesnake Mine is abandoned. The commission voted 3‑2 to postpone the wireless communications facility application to the March 12, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Declared Rattlesnake Mine abandoned (5-0)
• Continued wireless communications facility item to March 12, 2026 meeting (3-2)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will review several consent calendar items, including appointments and letters of condolence. It will vote on two health‑related contracts: a $66,000 amendment for substance‑use services and a contract up to $190,000 for public health technical assistance. A public scoping meeting on the 2050 General Plan update and a resolution to join the Prohousing Designation Program will also be discussed.

• Approve $66,000 amendment to Progress House agreement for substance‑use disorder services
• Approve contract up to $190,000 with Data Strategy Consulting for public health technical assistance
• Adopt resolution to apply for participation in the Prohousing Designation Program (potential $650,000 revenue)
• Public scoping meeting on Environmental Impact Report for Trinity County 2050 General Plan Update
• Appoint Sunday Stanley to Trinity County Fair Association Board of Directors

The Board approved several items, including a $66,000 increase to the Progress House agreement for substance‑use disorder residential and detox services. It also adopted resolutions authorizing the Chairman to sign various letters and contracts, appointed a Fair Association board member, and approved participation in the Prohousing Designation Program. All motions carried with five votes in favor.

• Approved amendment #1 to Progress House agreement, raising max cost by $66,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Data Strategy Consulting, LLC for public health technical assistance (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign CA Dept of Veterans Affairs certificates for county subvention and Medi‑Cal cost avoidance (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of support for joint County/State Male Community Reentry Program facility (5-0)
• Appointed Sunday Stanley to Trinity County Fair Association Board as District 3 representative (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letters of condolence to the family of the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-003 authorizing application to the Prohousing Designation Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2026-001 and 2026-002 authorizing signatures on all Federal and State contracts (5-0)

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Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent‑calendar items, including a $2.5 million behavioral health grant, a budget adjustment for the Emergency Communications System, and a $3,984 increase for child‑support office janitorial services. The board will also discuss tourism funding recommendations and appoint supervisors to county boards and committees. A closed‑session meeting will address anticipated and existing litigation.

• Approve agreement with Trinity County Office of Education for up to $2,500,000 behavioral health grant (E.5).
• Approve budget adjustment for Emergency Communications System increasing revenues $180,000, salary $13,600, and supplies $35,000 (total $48,600) (E.4).
• Approve amendment to child‑support services contract increasing janitorial cost by $3,984 (E.2).
• Consider Tourism Funding Ad Hoc Committee recommendations for budgeted funds (F.1).
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation (G.1, G.2).