Trinity County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on three main items: establishing a new county code section to expedite electric vehicle charging station permits, reviewing the Cannabis Department's budget and possibly authorizing a General Fund contribution or advance of $1,018,154, and acknowledging a Grand Jury report on County Counsel. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal counsel on two existing lawsuits.

• Introduce and waive reading of ordinance creating County Code Section 15.26 for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting (no fiscal impact).
• Discuss Cannabis Department budget and authorize up to $1,018,154 from General Fund as contribution or advance.
• Acknowledge Grand Jury Report: County Counsel Review (JUR 2022-001) and assign Board member to respond.
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on Hoopa Valley Tribe vs US Bureau of Reclamation (Case No. 1:20-cv-01814-JLT-EPG) and Westlands Water District v. All Persons (Case No. 19CECG03887).

The Board allocated $264,000 from grant funds to usable funds for the Cannabis Department. They also acknowledged a Grand Jury report on County Counsel review and appointed Supervisor Frasier to respond. An ordinance regarding electric vehicle charging stations was continued to a future meeting.

• Allocated $264,000 from grant funds into usable funds for Cannabis Department (5-0)
• Acknowledged Grand Jury Report 2022-001 and appointed Supervisor Frasier to respond (5-0)
• Continued Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting ordinance to January 3, 2023 meeting (3-2)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider temporarily suspending the Commercial Cannabis Tax for two years, potentially reducing county revenue. The board will also hold public hearings on updating county fees and establishing electric vehicle charging station permit expediting. Other items include approving agreements for fuel, software, and substance use disorder services, and discussing formation of a Community Choice Aggregate.

• Suspension of Commercial Cannabis Tax for two years (Item 5.8)
• Public hearing on amending county fees (Item 4.1)
• Public hearing on electric vehicle charging station permit expediting (Item 5.6)
• Agreement with Hunt and Sons for petroleum products, increase of $784,651 (Item 3.14)
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies for land management system, $51,846 (Item 3.8)

The Board approved the appointment of Trent C. Tuthill as County Administrative Officer effective April 19, 2023. The Board also extended several local emergency declarations and approved multiple contracts for road fuels and health services.

• Approved agreement for Trent C. Tuthill to serve as County Administrative Officer effective April 19, 2023
• Adopted Resolution 2022-196 temporarily suspending part of the Commercial Cannabis Tax for two years starting Jan 1, 2023
• Approved agreement with Tyler Technologies for Clerk/Recorder’s Land Management system replacement
• Approved agreement with Mintier Harnish to update Commercial Cannabis Ordinance (3-2)
• Approved $784,651.12 contract increase for Hunt and Sons for Road Department petroleum products
• Approved $68,908.16 contract increase for Valley Pacific/Cross Petroleum for Road Department fuels
• Approved $150,000 annual cost for Visions Of the Cross residential recovery and outpatient services
• Adopted resolutions continuing local emergencies for drought, flooding, COVID-19, and wildfires

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will consider several items including an appeal of a commercial cannabis cultivation license approval, two variance requests to reduce required setbacks for cannabis cultivation, and a subdivision modification request. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a time extension for a parcel map.

• Appeal of planning director's decision to approve commercial cannabis cultivation license (CCL 651) at 1598 Indian Creek Rd., Douglas City
• Variance request to reduce 350-foot cannabis cultivation setback at 731 Top of the Grade, Douglas City
• Variance request to reduce 350-foot cannabis cultivation setback at 411 N Meadow Ln., Hayfork
• Subdivision modification request regarding road design standards for a parcel map at 420 Blake Mountain Trail, Hyampom
• First extension of time request for a tentative parcel map at 420 Blake Mountain Trail, Hyampom

The Planning Commission denied an appeal of the director's decision to approve a commercial cannabis cultivation license in Douglas City. The commission also approved a time extension and road design modification for a parcel map in Hyampom. Two variance requests regarding cannabis setbacks were continued to a future meeting.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2-year extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map P-17-36 at 420 Blake Mountain Trail (4-0)
• Approved road design modification for P-17-36 to allow a 16-foot road stretch over a dam with turnouts (4-0)
• Denied appeal P-22-29, upholding the Director's approval of cannabis cultivation license CCL-651 at 1598 Indian Creek Rd. (3-1)
• Continued variance request CCV-22-44 for cannabis setback at 731 Top of the Grade to January 12, 2023 (4-0)
• Continued variance request CCV-22-46 for cannabis setback at 411 N Meadow Ln. to January 12, 2023 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings on establishing a new county code section to expedite electric vehicle charging station permits and on a Community Development Block Grant project. They will also consider declaring 1.33 acres of county land as surplus and authorizing its sale. The consent calendar includes approving a $735,465 audit contract, extending local health emergencies, and appointing labor negotiation representatives.

• Public hearing to establish County Code Section 15.26 for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting
• Declare 1.33 acres of APN 014-350-56 as surplus land and authorize sale to Paul Klein
• Approve amendment to audit contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLC, increasing cost to $735,465
• Adopt resolutions continuing local health emergencies for 2021 fires, COVID-19, and 2022 Lightning Fires
• Approve $70,000 agreement with multiple organizations to promote Trinity County as a tourist destination

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to suspend the collection of the commercial cannabis tax for a two-year period. Other key actions included rezoning a property in Weaverville for high-density multi-family residential use and continuing local health emergencies for COVID-19 and fire-related concerns.

• Suspended commercial cannabis tax collection for two years (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Rezoned APN 024-510-002 in Weaverville to Multi Family Res. - High Density (5-0)
• Continued local health emergencies for COVID-19, 2021 fires, and 2022 Lightning Fires (5-0)
• Approved $2,237.72 building fee waiver for Weaverville Fire Department training grounds (5-0)
• Approved funding for Trinity High School all-weather track (5-0)
• Denied liability claim by Linda Linsey (5-0)
• Directed County Counsel to seek legal standing on EV charging station permit ordinance (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-178 establishing FY 22/23 Appropriation Limit (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting in closed session to discuss the appointment of a County Administrative Officer. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54954.5(e) for public employee appointment: County Administrative Officer

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezone and general plan amendment for a parcel on Ransom Rd in Weaverville, a major lot line adjustment on Lewiston Rd, an appeal of a cannabis cultivation license approval, two cannabis cultivation variances, and a countywide zoning determination on commercial cannabis cultivation. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Rezone and general plan amendment for 161 Ransom Rd, Weaverville, from single-family to multi-family residential (APN 024-510-002)
• Major lot line adjustment for parcels at 1531/1401/1173 Lewiston Rd, Lewiston (APNs 025-250-022, 025-520-015, 025-520-010)
• Appeal of planning director's approval of commercial cannabis cultivation license (CCL 651) at 1598 Indian Creek Rd, Douglas City
• Initial cannabis cultivation variance from neighboring residence at 2450 Lewiston Rd, Lewiston (CCV-22-40)
• Zoning determination on applicability of Highway Commercial district to commercial cannabis cultivation, countywide

The Planning Commission recommended a zoning change for a Weaverville property to allow high-density residential use. The commission also approved two cannabis cultivation setbacks and determined that cannabis cultivation is not a similar use in the Highway Commercial Zoning District.

• Recommended rezoning 161 Ransom Rd from R1A to R-3 and SF-L to MF-H (5-0)
• Found major lot line adjustment application P-22-19 complete (5-0)
• Continued appeal of cannabis license CCL 651 to December 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved cannabis setback reduction to 225-feet at 2450 Lewiston Rd (5-0)
• Approved cannabis setback reductions to 255-feet and 250-feet at 2761 Van Duzen Rd (5-0)
• Determined commercial cannabis cultivation is not a similar use in Highway Commercial Zoning (5-0)
• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors authorized a permanent repair solution for a slide on Canyon Creek Road. They also extended three local health emergency declarations and approved a housing allocation plan.

• Directed Director of Transportation to implement permanent netting solution for Canyon Creek Road slide (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-174 continuing health emergency for 2021 fire hazardous materials (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-175 continuing health emergency for COVID-19 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-176 continuing health emergency for 2022 Lightning Fires debris and air quality (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-177 authorizing funding application and adopting the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) plan (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss how to proceed with repairs for a slide on Canyon Creek Road. The meeting also includes resolutions to continue local health emergencies and apply for housing funding.

• Discussion on Canyon Creek Road slide with estimated costs of $4,000,000
• Application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program for up to $729,738 in potential revenue
• Resolutions to continue health emergencies for COVID-19, 2021 fire hazardous materials, and 2022 Lightning Fires debris/air quality

The special meeting was called to order but postponed due to technical difficulties. No substantive decisions were made, and all listed items were moved to the November 14, 2022 meeting.

• Postponed resolutions on local health emergencies to 11/14/2022
• Postponed PLHA program funding application and plan to 11/14/2022
• Postponed discussion on Canyon Creek Road slide to 11/14/2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding updates to the Homelessness Action Plan and a Community Development Block Grant COVID project. The meeting also includes several appointments to local community service districts and the continuation of various local emergency declarations.

• Public hearing to consider updates to the Homelessness Action Plan
• Agreement with CAL FIRE for fire protection service and training up to $25,491
• Amendment to CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC agreement increasing maximum cost by $19,000
• Appointment of multiple candidates to various Community Service Districts in lieu of election
• Resolutions to continue local emergencies including drought, COVID-19, and several wildfire events

The Board established specific eligibility and calculation rules for a $500 per year of service retention bonus. Other actions included appointing multiple members to local districts and upholding a parcel map decision. The Board also extended several local emergency declarations.

• Clarified retention bonus: part-time employees receive full $500/year and those who resigned or retired are eligible if employed Oct 18, 2022 (4-1)
• Upheld Planning Commission decision to maintain existing conditions on Tentative Parcel Map P-20-40 (5-0)
• Approved $19,000 cost increase for CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC audit agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Marjie Watkins to Trinity County Fair Association Board of Directors (5-0)
• Appointed multiple individuals to various community service and fire districts in lieu of election (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions continuing local emergencies for drought, COVID-19, and multiple wildfire events (5-0)
• Approved agreement with CAL FIRE for extended fire protection and training (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 annual agreement with Velocity Communications, Inc. for high speed internet (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will review appeals regarding a time extension denial and a cannabis license approval. The commission will also consider two requests for initial cannabis cultivation variances.

• Appeal of denied time extension for tentative map P-17-36 at 420 Blake Mountain Trail, Hyampom
• Appeal of approved Commercial Cannabis License 262 and Variance 2022-29 at 311 Ward Placer Place, Weaverville
• Cannabis cultivation variance request for 200 Quail Valley Rd., Hayfork
• Cannabis cultivation variance request for 2021 Barker Valley Rd., Hayfork

The Planning Commission denied an appeal to overturn the approval of a Commercial Cannabis License and Variance. The commission also granted a time extension for a tentative map and approved a cannabis cultivation variance for a property in Hayfork.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2022 and September 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Granted appeal for time extension to tentative map P-17-36 at 420 Blake Mountain Trail (5-0)
• Denied Appeal P-22-22 and upheld approval of CCL-262 and CCV-22-29 at 311 Ward Placer Place (3-1)
• Granted cannabis cultivation variance for 200 Quail Valley Rd. to reduce distance from 350 ft. to 200 ft. from residence (5-0)
• Closed project CCV-21-36 at 2021 Barker Valley Rd. due to applicant withdrawal

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the allocation of remaining ARP funds and consider a new ordinance for Limited Density Rural Dwellings. The meeting includes a public hearing on establishing fees for cannabis storefront retail.

• Proposed spending of up to $1,617,939 from remaining American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funds
• Public hearing on cannabis storefront retail fees: application fees from $1,000 to $4,500 and a $700 license fee
• Agreement with Dyer Corp. dba Dyer All Terrain Excavation for $158,200 for rock slide cleanup on Canyon Creek Road
• MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California for potential revenue of $498,578 via the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program
• Enactment of an ordinance adding Chapter 15.25 regarding Limited Density Rural Dwellings

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a presentation from Cal Poly Humboldt regarding cannabis equity. The body is also deciding on several resolutions concerning local health emergencies and administrative updates.

• Adoption of a Cannabis Equity Assessment and the Trinity County Local Equity Program and Program Manual
• Continuance of local health emergencies for COVID-19, 2021 fire hazardous materials, and 2022 Lightning Fires debris/air quality
• Amendment to U-STOR Self-Storage, Inc. agreement costing $13,796.40 per year from HHS
• Addition of one Staff Services Manager and one Staff Services Analyst I/II to the HHS Social Services Division
• Resolution authorizing Salyer Community Services District to submit biennial audits

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 22/23. The body will also conduct a strategic planning session to review the county's strategic plan and priorities.

• Adoption of final fiscal year 22/23 budget: $139,877,023
• Strategic planning session for county strategic plan review and implementation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct budget hearings. The body will consider a recommended budget for fiscal year 22/23.

• Recommended expenditures for fiscal year 22/23 totaling $140,966,569

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider new fees for cannabis retail licenses and an ordinance for cannabis processing regulations. Other business includes renewing local emergency declarations and approving infrastructure and health grants.

• Proposed cannabis retail fees: $1,050 for licenses with Director’s Use Permits, $2,425 for Conditional Use Permits, and $500 for annual renewals
• Agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc. for East Fork of Hayfork Road Bridge replacement up to $407,846.17
• Solid Waste acquisition of two Chevy 6500 Pal Trucks for $276,120 over five years
• Health and Human Services grant amendments for CalFresh Healthy Living ($150,000) and Overdose Data to Action ($60,000)
• Continuance of local emergencies including drought, COVID-19, and multiple wildfire complexes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is convening for a special meeting consisting entirely of closed sessions. The body will meet with legal counsel regarding existing and new litigation and confer with labor negotiators.

• Closed session regarding five existing litigation cases, including Mines v. Trinity County and American Cannabis Partners, LLC v. Keith Groves
• Closed session regarding the initiation of one new litigation case
• Closed session with labor negotiators representing the Deputy Sheriff's Association, Probation Peace Officers Association, and other employee units

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to divide a 3.27-acre parcel into two smaller lots for residential use. The item returns to the commission to include a comment missing from original materials.

• Tentative Parcel Map (P-20-40): Request to divide a 3.27-acre parcel (APN 024-380-034-000) into parcels of 2.04 and 1.23 acres
• Project location: Reservoir Road and State Highway 3, Weaverville
• Approval of meeting minutes for June 23, 2022 and July 14, 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on establishing Limited Density Rural Dwelling regulations and a Cannabis Processing Ordinance. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and the continuation of local health emergencies.

• Proposed ordinance for Limited Density Rural Dwelling regulations
• Proposed Cannabis Processing Ordinance (Chapter 17.43I)
• Agreement with Trinity County Fair Association, Inc. ($25,000 for FY 22/23; $50,000 for FY 23/24-25/26)
• Contract with Humboldt County Probation to house juveniles (up to $300,000 over three years)
• Alcohol licenses for Crockett's Up North (480 Main Street) and Northern Delights Coffee (7091 State Highway 3)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of Limited Density Rural Dwelling regulations. The meeting also includes several mental health service contracts and emergency proclamations related to local fires.

• Public hearing on ordinance for Limited Density Rural Dwelling regulations
• Agreement with Remi Vista, Inc. for youth mental health services: up to $250,000 per fiscal year
• Agreement with SMART Workforce Center for job services: up to $282,947.65
• Agreement with Campora Propane for county departments: not to exceed $150,000 per fiscal year
• Ratification of local emergency proclamations for 2022 Lightning Fires

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks and design standards. The body will also discuss a proposed change to the regular meeting time.

• Variance request for Weaverville Gas at 900 Main Street to reduce front yard setback and parking space size
• Variance request for Eduardo Fernandez at 310 Coffin Rd., Lewiston to reduce cannabis cultivation setback from a residential dwelling
• Discussion regarding a proposed change in the regular Planning Commission meeting time
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 28, 2022 and June 9, 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the establishment of a Cannabis Processing Ordinance and receive updates on cannabis division operations. The meeting includes several budget adjustments and the continuation of multiple local emergency declarations.

• Proposed ordinance establishing Chapter 17.43I regarding Cannabis Processing
• Agreement with County of Shasta for juvenile placement up to $300,000 over three years
• Agreement with California Department of Public Health for WIC services providing $1,343,007 in revenue
• Pavement Management Program Update agreement with MTC for $140,000 PPM and $103,796 RPA funds
• Public hearing for 2022/2023 Delinquent List for Solid Waste Parcel Fees

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is discussing the placement of three tax measures on the November 8, 2022 General Election ballot. The body is also considering new ordinances for cannabis processing and storefront retail.

• Proposed special election for a 5% transient occupancy tax to generate approximately $250,000
• Proposed special election for an additional 3/4 cent use and transaction tax to generate approximately $1.1 million
• Proposed special election for a cannabis tax for unlicensed businesses
• Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for up to $150,000 per fiscal year
• Proposed ordinances for Cannabis Processing (Chapter 17.43I) and Cannabis Storefront Retail (Section 17.43H)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering requests to expand commercial cannabis cultivation licenses and grant time extensions for a subdivision and a cannabis nursery. The meeting also includes a presentation on the General Plan update.

• Two-year subdivision extension for 15.4 acres at 531 Burnt Ranch Road
• One-year extension for a commercial cannabis nursery at 271 Industrial Parkway
• Cannabis license expansion to Type 3 Medium Outdoor (1 acre canopy) at 55361 State Highway 299
• Cannabis license expansion to Type 3 Medium Outdoor (1 acre canopy) at 5200 Southfork Road
• General Plan update kick-off presentation by Mintier Harnish

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to establish a Cannabis Storefront Retail Ordinance and a 'local first' strategy for retailers. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and budget adjustments via the consent calendar.

• Public hearing on Cannabis Storefront Retail Ordinance and Trinity County Code amendments
• Contract with Six Rivers Communication, Inc. for radio and emergency equipment: $225,000 per fiscal year
• Agreement with Hilburn Construction for Trinity County Life Support Building repair: $186,466.21
• Agreement with North State Security for Behavioral Health services: up to $95,000 per fiscal year
• Discussion on potential Transient Occupancy Tax or sales tax measures for the November 2022 ballot

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss the scheduling of its first July session. The body will decide whether to move the meeting back to July 5, 2022, or keep it on July 6, 2022.

• Discussion on changing the first July Board of Supervisors meeting date between July 5, 2022, and July 6, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for cannabis cultivation expansions and a new telecommunications facility. The body will also consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a new ordinance for commercial cannabis processing of off-premises crops.

• Proposed ordinance to adopt Chapter 17.43I for commercial cannabis processing (DEV-22-06)
• Cannabis permit and variance for 1 acre of canopy at 55361 State Highway 299, Douglas City
• Cannabis permit and variance for 1 acre of canopy at 5200 Southfork Road, Salyer
• Permit for a 90 ft. monopole telecommunication facility at 6000 State Highway 3, Hayfork
• Approval of April 7, 2022 Special Meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the preliminary FY22/23 budget and hold public hearings on cannabis storefront retail regulations and solid waste parcel fee protests. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for health, emergency, and transportation services.

• Preliminary FY22/23 budget adoption in the amount of $134,276,950
• Public hearing on Cannabis Storefront Retail regulations and ordinance
• Public hearing on protests regarding solid waste annual parcel fees
• Contract for professional County Surveyor services with CARR Consultants not to exceed $250,000
• Allocation of $439,392 in Local Transportation Funds and $152,500 in State Transit Assistance Funds for FY 22/23

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if a fire house is a similar use for the Retail Commercial (C1) Zoning District. This request relates to the relocation of the Hayfork CAL FIRE Fire House to APN 014-370-32-00.

• Public hearing for Determination of Similar Use for a fire house in Retail Commercial (C1) Zoning District (P-22-12)
• Approval of March 10, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive presentations on the Trinity County General Plan and a joint marketing plan. The meeting includes decisions on budget adjustments for Behavioral Health and Solid Waste, as well as the continuation of several local emergency declarations.

• Approval of $2,326,255 RMRA project work plan for FY 22/23
• Public hearing for potential $500,000 CDBG grant for Southern Trinity Area Rescue
• Budget adjustment for Behavioral Health Services increasing revenues by $250,000
• Agreement with David Herfindahl, M.D. increasing cost by $61,280 for Health Officer services
• Fee waivers for Trinity Trail Alliance's LaGrange Classic Bike Race at Lowden Park