Trinity County public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to continue local emergency declarations for winter storms from January, February, and March 2024. They will also ratify a proclamation for a local emergency caused by a mid-December 2024 winter storm.
- Continuance of local emergency for 2024 Late January/Early February Winter Storms
- Continuance of local emergency for 2024 March Winter Storms
- Ratification of local emergency for 2024 Mid-December Winter Storm
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors, with three members present and two absent, adopted resolutions confirming local emergencies for the 2024 Late January/Early February and March winter storms, and ratified the Director of Emergency Services' proclamation for the 2024 Mid-December winter storm. All actions were approved unanimously by the present members.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-091 confirming local emergency for 2024 Late January/Early February Winter Storms (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-092 confirming local emergency for 2024 March Winter Storms (3-0)
- Ratified proclamation and confirmed local emergency for 2024 Mid-December Winter Storm (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget and schedule amendments for the General Plan and review county code regarding appeal fees and building codes. The meeting includes several contract approvals for behavioral health services and transportation fuel.
- Agreement with Hunt and Sons, Inc. for petroleum products totaling $876,583.25
- Proposed $54,155.50 budget and schedule amendment for the General Plan Update
- Agreement with El Dorado County for psychiatric inpatient services up to $25,000 per fiscal year
- Agreement with Trinity Heating & Air Conditioning Corp for a heat pump system at the Courthouse
- ASPCA 2024 National Shelter Initiative Grant providing up to $36,000 for animal shelter operations
The Board of Supervisors directed staff to move forward with the proposed General Plan Budget and Schedule amendment and authorized the CAO to sign related contract amendments. They also discussed the $500 appeal fee, leaving it unchanged but allowing refund recommendations under certain conditions, and directed staff to proceed with building code amendments. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously.
- Approved consent calendar items D.1-D.13 (5-0)
- Directed staff to proceed with General Plan Budget and Schedule amendment (5-0)
- Left $500 appeal fee unchanged; allowed refund recommendations under specified conditions
- Directed staff to proceed with Building Code Section 15.04 amendments
- Assigned Supervisor Leutwyler to respond to 2024 Civil Grand Jury Report on deaths at correctional facility
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar that includes several Behavioral Health service agreements with funding up to $1.57 million. The Board will also discuss the tourism funding recommendations and set the meeting schedule for 2025. A closed‑session will be held to confer with legal counsel about an existing litigation case.
- Approve amendment with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for Specialty Mental Health Outpatient Services – up to $325,000
- Approve agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health for Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital Services – up to $250,000 per fiscal year
- Approve agreement with Kings View Professional Services for Electronic Health Record and billing services – up to $915,531.50 over three years
- Approve agreement with Inspire Painting Inc. for courthouse painting project – up to $29,500 from Capital Building Program
- Approve agreement with Kevin Maelfeyt Concrete for junior basketball court installation in Lowden Park – $41,200 from Per Capita State Parks Grant
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 24/25 appropriation limit, approved tourism funding allocations totaling $79,000, and set the board's 2025 meeting schedule. The board also cast a vote for Supervisor Ed Valenzuela of Siskiyou County to represent Group 1 Counties on the County Medical Services Program Governing Board. Additionally, the board approved multiple behavioral health and human services agreements and updated jail division staffing.
- Adopted Resolution Number 24-084 establishing the FY 24/25 Appropriation Limit (5-0)
- Approved mental health services agreement amendment with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services up to $325,000 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution Number 24-088 adopting the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
- Allocated $79,000 in tourism funding including $30,000 for the Tourism Investment District (5-0)
- Voted to cast Trinity County's vote for Supervisor Ed Valenzuela of Siskiyou County for the County Medical Services Program Governing Board (5-0)
- Set the Board of Supervisors 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
- Replaced one Jail Commander with one Correctional Deputy Sheriff Sergeant in the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
- Approved updated Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 2024-07 for Trinity Transit (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, including large behavioral health funding and several contracts. It will also hear presentations on county broadband, state updates, and a veterans proclamation. Additional agenda items include a cannabis conditional‑use permit appeal and a closed‑session liability claim.
- D.1 – Authorize up to $803,310 CalAIM PATH funding for Behavioral Health Services
- D.2 – Approve contract with Diakonia, Inc. for mental health services up to $300,000 over four years
- D.9 – Approve Trinity County Fair operating budget including $50,000 General Fund revenue
- D.13 – Amend agreement with Timber Lodge Motel, increasing maximum cost by $35,000 and up to $110,000 for shelter services
- E.3 – Appeal hearing on conditional‑use permit for cannabis distribution at 50 Nugget Lane, Weaverville
The Board of Supervisors overturned the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for cannabis distribution at 50 Nugent Lane, Unit #C, Weaverville, finding that Trinity Dance qualifies as a youth-oriented facility. The motion to uphold the permit failed, and the motion to overturn passed 4-1. All other items on the consent calendar were approved unanimously.
- Overturned Planning Commission approval of CUP for cannabis distribution at 50 Nugget Lane, Unit #C (4-1)
- Denied Stephan Colby's request for exemption from CE Appeal Fee for NOV 1514 (5-0)
- Denied Stephan Colby's request for exemption from CE Appeal Fee for NOV 1515 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-075 authorizing Behavioral Health to apply for CalAIM PATH funding (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Diakonia, Inc. for mental health services for SED children (5-0)
- Adopted Policy 2024-06, Trinity County Social Media Policy (5-0)
- Adopted resolutions confirming continuance of local emergencies from 2024 winter storms (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Timber Lodge Motel agreement, extending term and increasing cost by $35,000 (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution approving a Master Fund Transfer Agreement with Caltrans that can bring up to $400,000 per fiscal year to the county. The Board will also authorize the Sheriff to sign a grant agreement for a $148,627.05 Boating Safety Patrol Boat. Additional actions include approving a $65,000‑$75,000 fence contract for the Hayfork DOT maintenance yard and establishing Weaverville, NC as a sister city.
- Approve Caltrans Master Fund Transfer Agreement (up to $400,000 per FY)
- Authorize Sheriff to sign $148,627.05 Boating Safety Patrol Boat grant
- Approve bid and contract for Hayfork DOT maintenance yard fence ($65,000–$75,000)
- Establish Weaverville, North Carolina as a sister city (no fiscal impact)
- Conduct appeal hearing on cannabis conditional use permit at 50 Nugget Lane Unit C
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar that included appointing numerous candidates to local district boards, establishing a separate Jail Health General Fund, and adopting resolutions for a patrol boat grant and a Caltrans Master Fund Transfer Agreement. The board also adopted a resolution establishing Weaverville, North Carolina as a Sister City to Weaverville, California. All actions were approved unanimously, with one supervisor recusing from a vote on a Douglas City Community Services District appointment.
- Appointed Henry Boorman to Behavioral Health Services Advisory Board (5-0)
- Appointed Neal O'Haire and Krista Gogan to Douglas City CSD (4-0, Gogan recused)
- Approved Sept 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Appointed candidates to 15+ district boards in lieu of election (5-0)
- Established separate Jail Health General Fund under HHS (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-072 for Boating Safety Patrol Boat Grant (5-0)
- Approved Hayfork DOT maintenance yard fence bid packet (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-073 approving Caltrans Master Fund Transfer Agreement (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2024‑25, totaling $144,790,291. It will also consider several consent‑calendar items, including service agreements and modest budget adjustments for Health and Human Services, the Sheriff’s departments, and Solid Waste. Additional agenda items include updates from the U.S. Forest Service and a county social‑media launch, plus a closed‑session legal briefing.
- Adopt FY 24/25 final budget – $144,790,291
- Approve $35,000 agreement with Glenn County CAD for Dos Rios Continuum of Care services
- Approve $3,500 budget increase for Animal Control Trust (Dept. 8469)
- Approve Jail budget adjustments: $10,500 revenue, $5,000 salaries, $5,500 supplies
- Approve MOU with The Watershed Research and Training Center, funded by $184,742 CalRecycle grant
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2024-071, finalizing the county budget for fiscal year 2024/25. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, including agreements for housing services, sheriff's department budget adjustments, and a cannabis cleanup MOU. No reportable action was taken in closed session.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-071, final budget for FY 24/25 (5-0)
- Authorized letter to Secretary Vilsack on Secure Rural Schools Title II appointments (5-0)
- Approved joint meeting minutes with Planning Commission (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Glenn County CAD for Dos Rios CoC services (5-0)
- Approved $3,500 budget adjustment for Animal Control Trust (5-0)
- Approved $10,500 revenue increase for Jail budget (5-0)
- Approved agreement with CHRS for IST services (5-0)
- Approved MOU with WRTC for cannabis cleanup (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 26, 2024. The commission’s regular calendar includes consideration of an ordinance to opt out of cannabis regulations for the Lewiston/Mt View area. Public comment will be accepted before the ordinance discussion. The meeting will also include reports from the commissioners and the deputy director of community development.
- Ordinance: Cannabis Opt Out (Lewiston/Mt View)
The Planning Commission voted 3-1 with one abstention to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance creating the Lewiston/Mountain View Cannabis Opt-out Area, which would exclude specified cannabis land uses within those boundaries. The recommendation includes findings and a clarified date. The vote was split, with Commissioner Barrett voting no and Commissioner Fleitz abstaining.
- Recommended adoption of Lewiston/Mountain View Cannabis Opt-out Area ordinance (3-1, 1 abstain)
- Made findings for items 1-4 supporting the ordinance recommendation
- Clarified date in item 6 of the ordinance
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold budget hearings to consider the recommended budget for fiscal year 24/25. The recommended expenditures, including contingency, total $144,510,291.
- Budget hearings for fiscal year 24/25 with recommended expenditures of $144,510,291
The Board of Supervisors conducted budget hearings for fiscal year 2024/25 and directed staff to bring back a final budget resolution at the October 1, 2024 meeting. The budget will include changes to accept the Friends of the Library proposal within the proposed General Fund contribution, and to support the TASA animal control/shelter proposal only if no General Fund contribution is required. No final budget was adopted at this meeting.
- Directed staff to bring back final budget resolution for FY 24/25 on October 1, 2024
- Included Friends of the Library funding at requested level within proposed General Fund contribution
- Included TASA animal control/shelter funding at requested level only if no General Fund contribution required
- Received public comments on budget units from county departments
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will discuss a strategic plan update and a climate change assessment report. The body is deciding on several contracts for engineering, landscaping, and juvenile housing, as well as budget adjustments for the Public Defender and Planning departments.
- Agreement with Whitechurch Engineering, Inc. for Veteran's Memorial Hall upgrades at 51 Memorial Drive: up to $147,364
- Amendment to SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. agreement for planning support: maximum $400,000
- Agreement with El Dorado County Juvenile Detention Facility for juvenile housing: up to $150,000
- Budget adjustments for FY 23/24: $60,000 for Planning, $27,010 for Public Defender, and $8,226 for Auditor/Court Remittance
- Resolutions to continue local emergencies for January, February, and March 2024 winter storms
The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar as a block, which included budget adjustments, contract approvals, and resolutions confirming local emergencies from winter storms. All items passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar, as the meeting focused on presentations, reports, and public comment.
- Approved $191 budget adjustment for EMS discretionary (5-0)
- Authorized letter supporting Lewiston Community Ball Field grant (5-0)
- Adopted resolutions 2024-068, 2024-069, 2024-070 confirming winter storm emergencies (5-0)
- Approved amendment to SHN Consulting agreement, extending to June 30, 2026, max $400,000 (5-0)
- Approved Whitechurch Engineering agreement for Veteran's Memorial Hall upgrades (5-0)
- Approved All Area Landscaping amendment, increasing to $56,360 annually (5-0)
- Approved agreement with El Dorado County Juvenile Detention Facility (5-0)
- Adopted final plans for Ruth Zenia Rd emergency repair (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Trinity County Planning Commission will review three items on its regular calendar. These include an extension request for a tentative parcel map (P‑24‑10, Yordanov), a financial assurance cost estimate for Smith Tailings Phase 2 (P‑24‑02, Buick), and a conditional use permit application for a commercial cannabis distribution operation (CDP‑24‑01, Wight). The commission will also accept public comments on any agenda items.
- Extension of Time Request for Tentative Parcel Map (P‑24‑10, Yordanov)
- Financial Assurance Cost Estimate for Smith Tailings Phase 2 (P‑24‑02, Buick)
- Conditional Use Permit – Commercial Cannabis Distribution (CDP‑24‑01, Wight)
The Trinity County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a commercial cannabis distribution facility at 50 Nugget Lane in Weaverville, adding a condition requiring the Douglas City School District to agree in writing to designate an authorized bus stop more than 500 feet away. The commission also approved a 2-year extension for a tentative parcel map, a financial assurance cost estimate for a mine, and the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2-year extension for Tentative Parcel Map P-17-36 (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved financial assurance cost estimate for Smith Pit Phase 2 Mine (4-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for cannabis distribution facility (3-0, 1 abstention)
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will receive presentations from tribal groups, the Chamber of Commerce, and Behavioral Health Services, then act on a consent calendar of routine resolutions. County matters include discussions on tourism funding, fee waivers for veterans, and ordinance changes to holiday leave and travel reimbursement. An emergency item will authorize a letter of support for AB 1111 before the governor's review. The meeting also includes a closed‑session labor negotiation conference.
- Adopt resolution approving the Trinity County Local Road Safety Plan and authorizing up to $10,000,000 from the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12
- Approve amendment with Lexipol increasing the maximum cost by $894.62 for policy manuals for the Sheriff Office and Jail staff
- Approve amendment with The Disability Law Office of Kay Tracy, raising the maximum cost to $126,600 for legal representation in Social Security benefit cases
- Approve $28,979 State of Good Repair funds for Trinity Transit to purchase a zero‑emission bus
- Authorize the CAO and Chairman to draft and sign a letter of support for AB 1111
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent calendar including resolutions for 24/25 secured tax rates, support for Trinity High School's Homecoming Parade, a Local Road Safety Plan, and $28,979 for a zero-emission bus. They also enacted an ordinance amending holiday leave and travel reimbursement policies, and authorized a letter of support for AB 1111. Two tribal presentations were pulled from the agenda and will be rescheduled.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-062 establishing 24/25 secured tax rates (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-063 supporting Trinity High School's Homecoming Parade (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-065 approving Local Road Safety Plan and application to Highway Safety Improvement Program (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-066 approving $28,979 for zero-emission bus purchase (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-067 waiving temporary and mobile food facility permit fees for Veterans (5-0)
- Enacted Ordinance 1372 amending holiday leave and travel reimbursement codes (5-0)
- Authorized letter of support for AB 1111 (5-0)
- Appointed Supervisor Carpenter-Harris as second primary representative to Colusa, Glenn, Trinity Community Action Partnership (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the draft General Plan during a public document seminar led by Minter Harnish. The item is listed under Community Development – Planning and has no fiscal impact. After the presentation, the meeting will open for three‑minute public comments on any board matters.
- Community Development – Planning: General Plan draft public document seminar (presentation by Minter Harnish) – no fiscal impact
The Board of Supervisors received a presentation and participated in a seminar on the draft General Plan, with overviews of multiple elements and public comments. The board directed staff to restart the 60-day comment period effective August 26, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Directed staff to restart the 60-day comment period for the General Plan draft, effective August 26 (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent calendar items, including agreements for behavioral health services and health and human services contracts. The board will adopt a resolution for local enforcement of retail tobacco facilities that could generate $626,535 in grant revenue. Additional items include budget adjustments, an ordinance amendment on holiday leave and travel reimbursement, and the appointment of a local area advisor for Coffee Creek.
- Approve Behavioral Health Services agreement with Restpadd Health Corp for up to $150,000 per fiscal year
- Approve Health and Human Services agreement with California Department of Social Services for $38,698
- Approve amendment with U‑STOR SELF‑STORAGE setting a monthly fee of $1,234.65 for self‑storage units
- Adopt resolution for local enforcement of retail tobacco facilities – potential $626,535 grant revenue over 36 months
- Introduce ordinance amendment on Holiday Leave and Travel Reimbursement – up to $31 per day per eligible employee or grand jury member
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar and several county matters, including a resolution for local enforcement of retail tobacco facilities, which could bring $626,535 in grant revenue over 36 months. They also approved budget adjustments, agreements for psychiatric inpatient services, and introduced an ordinance on holiday leave and travel reimbursement. The board went into closed session for labor negotiations with no reportable action.
- Approved agreement with Restpadd Health Corp for acute psychiatric inpatient services (up to $150,000)
- Approved agreement with Restpadd, Inc. for acute psychiatric inpatient services (up to $150,000/year)
- Reappointed Christina Johnson to Far Northern Coordinating Council on Development Disabilities (3-year term)
- Approved budget adjustment for Building & Development Services, shifting $1,500 to fixed assets
- Adopted Resolution 2024-058 removing two assets from HHS inventory
- Approved agreement with CA Dept. of Social Services for complaint investigation services ($38,698)
- Approved amendment to U-STOR SELF-STORAGE agreement, adding unit and fee schedule ($1,234.65/month)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-060 for local tobacco retail enforcement (potential $626,535 grant)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will act on a consent calendar that includes a contract amendment with Trinity Services Group to increase inmate food services funding up to $450,000 per fiscal year. It will also consider budget adjustments for Behavioral Health, General Services, and the Sheriff’s Office, as well as an appointment to the PSA2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Additional items include letters supporting local school parades and several service agreements.
- Amendment with Trinity Services Group to raise inmate food services cost up to $450,000 per year (Sheriff)
- Agreement with Life Generations Healthcare, LLC for behavioral health services, up to $150,000 per year (Behavioral Health)
- Amendment with Oakley's Pest Control for auto‑renew pest control services, up to $25,000 for two years (General Services)
- Agreement with Crawford and Associates Inc. for on‑call construction materials testing, up to $50,000 (Transportation)
- Appointment of Elaine Brown to the PSA2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (Board of Supervisors)
The Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent calendar items, including budget adjustments and contract amendments. A request to waive $3,180 in fees for the Golden Age Center roof replacement was initially denied, then partially approved at $1,590. The board also approved a $160,000 budget increase for the Sheriff's Jail department.
- Approved $160,000 budget increase for Jail (5-0)
- Approved $78,211 budget increase for General Services (5-0)
- Approved $50,000 contract with Crawford and Associates for construction testing (5-0)
- Approved $50,000 increase for inmate food services with Trinity Services Group (5-0)
- Approved $120,000 increase for Human Response Network child care services (5-0)
- Approved $3,180 fee waiver for Golden Age Center, then failed (1-4)
- Approved $1,590 partial fee waiver for Golden Age Center (4-1)
- Approved $15,230 budget increase for Public Defender (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will meet on July 16, 2024, to conduct routine business, including approving contracts, proclamations, and resolutions. The board will also address emergency storm damage repairs on Ruth-Zenia Road, estimated at $5.65 million, and consider other departmental updates and agreements.
- Approve $5.65M emergency storm damage repair for Ruth-Zenia Road (Project No. 24-0258)
- Amend child support services contract with Pacific Process & Legal Services, increasing cost by $10,000 to $85,000
- Approve $19,930 contract change order for Rush Creek Road reflectors
- Approve $30,000 annual agreement with Trinity Tire Factory for roadside services
- Approve $120,000 feasibility study for Zero Emissions Bus program
The Board approved several transportation projects, including a $5.65M storm repair project and a zero-emissions bus feasibility study. Other actions included granting alcohol licenses, appointing a water district director, and directing staff to process a cannabis opt-out application for Lewiston/Mountain View.
- Authorized $5.65M for emergency storm damage repair on Ruth-Zenia PM 18.75
- Approved $120,000 feasibility study for Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB)
- Approved alcohol licenses for Yanta and Indian Creek Cafe
- Appointed John 'Chris' Semer to Trinity County Waterworks District 1 Board
- Approved $10,000 contract increase for Child Support Services legal processing
- Approved $100,000 annual increase for Tehama County Juvenile Detention housing
- Approved $30,000 annual agreement with Trinity Tire Factory for vehicle maintenance
- Directed staff to draft an ordinance for the Lewiston/Mountain View cannabis opt-out application
Planning Commission
The commission will consider a reclamation plan amendment (P-24-02) and an appeal of a director's decision (P-24-06). The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 11, 2024, meeting.
- Reclamation Plan Amendment P-24-02
- Appeal of Director's Decision P-24-06
- Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes
The Planning Commission denied an appeal regarding a commercial cannabis license and approved a reclamation plan amendment for parcels in Junction City. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting.
- Approved April 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved P-24-02 Reclamation Plan Amendment for parcels off Red Hill Rd and Hwy 299 (5-0)
- Denied P-24-06 appeal of Director's Decision to approve Commercial Cannabis License CCL-692 (3-2)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider adopting a $64,886,854 preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes presentations on wildfire preparedness and a proposed skate park in Weaverville. Additionally, the Board will review several behavioral health service agreements and county policy updates.
- Adoption of the $64,886,854 preliminary budget for FY 24/25
- Public defender contract with Lane & Brown Attorneys at Law, LLP ($620,000 for FY 24/25)
- Psychiatric treatment agreement with Mark Armerming, M.D. (up to $1,530,000 over five years)
- Agreement with Human Response Network for transportation assistance ($80,000)
- Presentation on wildfire preparedness from the Office of Emergency Services
The Board of Supervisors approved the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and authorized several service contracts, including public defender services and psychiatric treatment. The Board also adopted new workplace policies, including a tuition reimbursement program, and confirmed the continuation of local emergencies related to winter storms.
- Adopted $64.8M preliminary budget for FY 24/25
- Awarded public defender contract to Lane & Brown Attorneys at Law, LLP
- Approved psychiatric treatment agreement with Dr. Mark Amerding
- Adopted policy for animals in the workplace
- Created tuition reimbursement program for employees
- Approved transportation assistance program with Human Response Network
- Adopted resolution opposing AB 2791
- Confirmed three local emergencies due to 2024 winter storms
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review presentations regarding U.S. Forest matters and animal shelter operations. The agenda includes budget adjustments for Natural Resources, Planning, and Behavioral Health departments. The Board will also consider agreements for cannabis permitting software and road maintenance funding.
- Approval of the FY 24/25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list ($2,631,934)
- Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center for Alpine House (up to $569,400)
- Agreement with Accela for cannabis permitting software ($225,612.50)
- Budget adjustment for Natural Resources involving a $132,562 increase
- Amendment to Redding Jet Center agreement for aircraft repairs (up to $15,000 per year)
The Board of Supervisors approved a $2.6 million road maintenance work plan and a contract for the operation of the Alpine House residential facility. Other actions included updating HR policies and approving software for cannabis permitting and tax collection.
- Approved FY 24/25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account work plan for $2,631,934 (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Willow Glen Care Center to operate Alpine House for up to $569,400 (5-0)
- Approved $225,612.50 agreement with Accela and Byrne for cannabis permitting software (5-0)
- Adopted updated HR drug and alcohol policy (5-0)
- Adopted policy changing Leave Bank Program to Vacation Compensatory Time Off Donation Program (5-0)
- Approved $158,000 FY 24/25 Overall Work Program for Transportation Commission (5-0)
- Approved $20,000 increase for Lauderdale Motors vehicle repair contract (5-0)
- Approved $7,000 increase for Redding Jet Center aircraft maintenance contract (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget adjustments for jail health, elections, and emergency services. They will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment for Limited Density Rural Dwellings.
- Appointment of Margaret Long as County Counsel with a contract of approximately $605,000 per year
- Ordinance amendment regarding Limited Density Rural Dwellings
- Agreement with Trinity Resource Conservation District for up to $180,000 in revenue
- Budget adjustment for Jail Health increasing supplies by $160,000
- Agreement with Human Response Network increasing costs by $50,000 for transitional housing
The Board appointed Margaret Long as County Counsel and awarded a contract to Prentice Long, PC. Other actions included approving several behavioral health service agreements and enacting an ordinance regarding rural dwellings.
- Appointed Margaret Long as County Counsel and awarded contract to Prentice Long, PC (4-1)
- Enacted Ordinance Number 315-857 amending Limited Density Rural Dwellings code (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Empire Recovery Center for recovery services, up to $98,000/year (5-0)
- Approved agreement with EA Family Services for youth mental health, up to $50,000 (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Vista Pacifica Enterprises for long-term care, up to $150,000/year (5-0)
- Extended County Administrative Officer Trent Tuthill's contract to April 18, 2025 (5-0)
- Adopted workplace violence prevention program policy (5-0)
- Approved $38,660 budget adjustment for Elections (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will vote on routine budget adjustments, service contracts, and emergency continuations via the consent calendar. Non-routine actions involve amending county codes for rural housing density and cannabis cultivation fees, which directly affect local development rules and permit costs. Supervisors will also review updates on mobile crisis mental health services, workforce initiatives, and the county General Plan project.
- Enact ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 15.25 on Limited Density Rural Dwellings (~$2,850 initial study cost)
- Enact ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 17.43.090 for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation General Plan Update fees
- Approve agreement with Visions of the Cross for mental health and substance use residential treatment ($45,000/year from SUD SUBG Funding)
- Approve agreement with Watershed Research and Training Center for environmental compliance services (up to $400,000 revenue)
- Adjust Agriculture Department budget by increasing revenues and appropriations by $48,673
The Board of Supervisors approved several ordinances amending the County Code regarding limited density rural dwellings and commercial cannabis cultivation fees. Other actions included designating the Trinity Arts Council as the Local Arts Agency and continuing local emergency declarations for January winter storms.
- Enacted ordinance amending County Code Section 15.25 on Limited Density Rural Dwellings
- Enacted ordinance amending County Code Section 17.43.090 on Commercial Cannabis Cultivation General Plan Update fees
- Approved $48,673 budget adjustment for Agriculture Dept. 2490
- Approved agreement with Visions of the Cross for mental health and substance use services (up to $45,000/year)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-026 designating Trinity Arts Council as Local Arts Agency
- Approved agreement with Watershed Research and Training Center for environmental compliance services (up to $400,000 revenue)
- Adopted Resolutions 2024-030 and 2024-031 continuing local emergencies for January 2024 winter storms
- Adopted resolution regarding paid time off for employees who become elected officials
Board of Supervisors
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will review broadband development progress and a new revitalization strategy. The agenda includes several budget adjustments for housing, veterans hall modernization, and health services. The Board will also address an upgrade to the county's financial software system.
- Budget adjustment to increase Veterans Hall Modernization revenues by $1,500,000
- Software upgrade for the county accounting system with a maximum cost increase of $113,100.83
- Agreement with Renegade Health LLC for mail-in STI testing and telehealth services
- Bandwidth service increase from 250 Mbps to 1 Gbps via Velocity Communications, INC
- Solid waste fee waiver of $8,320 for the Trinity County Fair
The Board of Supervisors approved several budget adjustments, including a $1.5M increase for Veterans Hall Modernization and a $632,000 transfer for housing. Other actions included approving health service agreements, updating financial software, and waiving $8,320 in fees for the Trinity County Fair.
- Approved $1.5M revenue increase for AB102 Veterans Hall Modernization (5-0)
- Approved $632,000 budget transfer from Grants Admin to Housing (5-0)
- Waived $8,320 in solid waste fees for the Trinity County Fair
- Ratified $113,100.83 cost increase for Central Square financial software upgrade
- Approved agreement with Renegade Health LLC for STI testing and treatment (5-0)
- Approved $100,000 increase for Emergency Vehicle Outfitting Company radio equipment (5-0)
- Approved $16,225 increase for Highway Specialty Company to repair Hyampom Road guardrail (5-0)
- Authorized opposition to SB 1057 and AB 2882 (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Trinity County Planning Commission will consider a variance request for commercial cannabis cultivation at 510 Dirt Rd. in Hayfork. The request seeks to reduce the required 350-foot setback from neighboring residential structures. The commission will also review minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting.
- Variance request (CCV-2023-22) for cannabis cultivation at 510 Dirt Rd., Hayfork
- Request to reduce required 350-foot cultivation setback from residential structures
- Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission approved a variance request (CCV-2023-22) to reduce the required 350-foot cannabis cultivation setback from a neighboring residence to approximately 179 feet at 510 Dirt Rd., Hayfork. The approval, by a 5-0 roll call vote, adopts Resolution PC 2024-02 subject to Exhibit A conditions of approval. The Commission also approved the March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5/0). The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comment, commissioner reports, and a planning director's update; no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved commercial cannabis cultivation variance CCV-2023-22 reducing the 350-foot setback to approximately 179 feet at 510 Dirt Rd., Hayfork (5-0 roll call)
- Adopted Resolution PC 2024-02 subject to Exhibit A conditions of approval (5-0)
- Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (5/0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is considering the ratification of a local emergency proclamation issued by the Director of Emergency Services. This follows the 2024 March Winter Storms that began on or about March 29, 2024. There is no reported fiscal impact for this action.
- Ratification of local emergency proclamation due to 2024 March Winter Storms
The Board of Supervisors ratified a proclamation from the Director of Emergency Services confirming a local emergency in Trinity County. This action was taken in response to the March 2024 winter storms.
- Ratified local emergency proclamation for 2024 March Winter Storms (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will receive updates on the Housing Element and from the U.S. Forest Service. The agenda also includes several road maintenance contracts and discussions regarding cannabis business overlay zones.
- Amendment to commercial cannabis cultivation regulations
- Road maintenance contracts with multiple vendors, including Albina Asphalt and Eagle Rock In.
- Budget adjustment for Substance Use Disorder increasing revenues by $206,835
- Trinity Dam Blvd. storm damage repair project estimated at $280,000
- Appointment of Christine Gaffney as Auditor Controller
The Board of Supervisors approved several agreements for asphalt and lubricants for road repair and authorized bidding for storm damage repairs on Trinity Dam Blvd. Other actions included budget adjustments for behavioral health and public works, and the appointment of a new Auditor Controller.
- Approved budget adjustment for Substance Use Disorder increasing revenues by $206,835 (5-0)
- Approved multiple road maintenance agreements with Albina Asphalt, Eagle Rock Inc., Hunt & Sons, Inc., Thomas R. Bess Inc, and Tullis, Inc. (5-0)
- Authorized bidding and contract execution for 2017 storm damage repair on Trinity Dam Blvd (5-0)
- Approved $18,500 annual increase for fire alarm and intercom maintenance at the new Jail facility (5-0)
- Appointed Christine Gaffney as Auditor Controller effective April 1, 2024
- Approved sale of conduit along Lance Gulch Rd to VERO FIBER NETWORKS, LLC (5-0)
- Authorized a daily alcoholic beverage license for The Watershed and Training Center for May 4, 2024 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-021 to remove User Inmate Management System from asset inventory (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review a presentation regarding Trinity River water issues and consider several departmental budget adjustments. Members will also hear an appeal for a commercial cannabis license in Lewiston and discuss ordinance amendments for rural dwellings and cannabis cultivation.
- Appeal hearing for a commercial cannabis license renewal at 480 Oak Ranch Road, Lewiston
- Agreement with Progress House, Inc. for substance use disorder services up to $58,400
- Contract amendment with Rocksol Consulting Group for East Side Road repairs totaling $86,000
- Agreement with Housing Tools LLC for community development consulting up to $75,480
- Ordinance amendments regarding Limited Density Rural Dwellings and cannabis cultivation regulations
The Board of Supervisors adopted an amended ordinance regarding Limited Density Rural Dwellings with several modifications to acreage and safety requirements. They also upheld the denial of a commercial cannabis license renewal for a property in Lewiston. Additionally, the Board continued local emergency declarations due to winter storms.
- Adopted amended ordinance for Limited Density Rural Dwellings with 1-acre requirement in allowable zones (5-0)
- Upheld denial of Commercial Cannabis License renewal for 480 Oak Ranch Road (5-0)
- Continued local emergencies for January and February winter storms via Resolutions 2024-017 and 2024-018 (5-0)
- Approved $26,600 contract increase for East Side Road storm damage design (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Progress House, Inc. for substance use disorder services (5-0)
- Approved sale of tax defaulted properties via Resolution 2024-019 (5-0)
- Approved response to 2023 Grand Jury Solid Waste Report (5-0)
- Tabled ordinance amending Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Regulations to April 2, 2024 (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request to reduce the required 350-foot setback from neighboring residential structures for a cannabis cultivation project. The proposed site is located at 3041 Wildwood Rd. in Wildwood. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting.
- Variance request to reduce 350-foot cannabis cultivation setback at 3041 Wildwood Rd.
- Approval of February 8, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes
The Planning Commission approved a request to reduce required setbacks for a commercial cannabis cultivation site. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting.
- Approved reduction of 350-foot cultivation setback to approximately 220-foot and 330-foot for 3041 Wildwood Rd. (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution PC 2024-01 (5-0)
- Approved February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct oral interviews for two candidates to fill the Auditor/Controller position. This appointment covers an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026.
- Oral interviews of two candidates for the Auditor/Controller position
The Board of Supervisors conducted oral interviews for the Auditor/Controller position. The Board voted to offer the position to Assistant Auditor/Controller Christine Gaffney for the term ending December 31, 2026.
- Offered Auditor/Controller position to Christine Gaffney (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution for cannabis equity funding and an appeal regarding a commercial cannabis license. The agenda also includes budget adjustments for several departments and an ordinance amendment for building heights. Additionally, the Board will receive updates from the U.S. Forest Service.
- Resolution authorizing up to $1,812,729.52 in cannabis equity funding
- Appeal hearing for a commercial cannabis license at 10381 Ruth-Zenia Road
- Agreement with A&A Health Services LLC for residential services up to $150,000 annually
- Ordinance amendment regarding building heights in the Multi-Family District
- Sale of utility conduit near Lance Gulch Rd for $28,428.92
The Board of Supervisors approved several budget adjustments and service agreements. They overturned a Planning Commission decision to deny a commercial cannabis license for a Hettenshaw property and enacted an ordinance regarding building heights in Multi-Family Districts.
- Overturned denial of Commercial Cannabis License (CCL-771) for 10381 Ruth-Zenia Road (5-0)
- Enacted Ordinance Number 315-855 amending building height in Multi-Family District R-3 (5-0)
- Approved budget adjustment for Waterworks District #1 increasing revenues by $2,248 (5-0)
- Approved agreement with A&A Health Services LLC for residential care services (5-0)
- Approved On-Sale Beer and Wine license for Cali Jays BBQ at 91 Trinity St (5-0)
- Approved budget adjustment for General Services increasing revenues and supplies by $67,087 (5-0)
- Approved agreement with American Alarm for new Jail facility fire alarm maintenance (5-0)
- Tabled Caltrans District 2 State Route 3 Corridor Plan until March 19, 2024 (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several department budget adjustments and a mid-year budget review. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis operation limitations and the establishment of a Health and Human Services bargaining unit.
- Budget increase of $445,830 for Trinity County Office of Education agreement
- Agreement with CA Dept of Social Services for child welfare reviews ($391,295)
- Contract amendment with Minter Harnish for $148,010 to include Housing Element
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 solid waste parcel fee billing schedule
- Approval of Health and Human Services MOU costing approximately $1.6 million over two years
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2024-012 setting waste disposal fees and exemptions for 2024-2025 parcel fee billing, and took eight actions to create a Health and Human Services bargaining unit effective January 1, 2024, including a master MOU, salary schedule resolutions, and reclassifications. The board also approved a $445,830 increase and term extension for a Trinity County Office of Education behavioral health agreement, a $148,010 increase for General Plan/Housing Element consulting, and a 2024 DEA domestic cannabis eradication agreement. In closed session, no reportable action was taken on three anticipated litigation cases; direction was given to staff on one cannabis enforcement settlement matter and on the County Counsel appointment.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-012 setting 2024-2025 solid waste disposal fees with exemptions and credits (5-0)
- Approved master MOU and related actions creating the Health and Human Services bargaining unit effective January 1, 2024 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolutions 2024-013 and 2024-014 revising non-represented management classification and salary schedule (5-0)
- Approved amendment 2 with Trinity County Office of Education, increasing maximum cost by $445,830 and extending term to December 31, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved amendment 1 with Minter Hamish, increasing maximum cost by $148,010 and extending term to December 31, 2025 for General Plan update (5-0)
- Approved 2024 DEA Domestic Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program agreement and ratified Sheriff's signature (5-0)
- Approved amendment 5 with Motorola Solutions extending server managed services and software maintenance (5-0)
- Approved Board's response to 2023 Civil Grand Jury Mental Health Report (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to ratify two emergency declarations. These actions confirm the existence of local emergencies caused by January 2024 winter storms.
- Ratify Director of Emergency Services' proclamation regarding 2024 Early January Winter Storms
- Ratify Director of Emergency Services' declaration regarding 2024 Late January - Early February Winter Storms
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on February 13, 2024, with Supervisor Carpenter-Harris absent. On the consent calendar, the Board ratified the Director of Emergency Services' proclamation and confirmed a local emergency for the 2024 Early January Winter Storms, and separately ratified the declaration and confirmed a local emergency for the 2024 Late January - Early February Winter Storms. Both items carried 4-0, with Supervisor Carpenter-Harris absent. The meeting then adjourned.
- Ratified Director of Emergency Services' proclamation and confirmed local emergency for 2024 Early January Winter Storms (4-0, Carpenter-Harris absent)
- Ratified Director of Emergency Services' declaration and confirmed local emergency for 2024 Late January - Early February Winter Storms (4-0, Carpenter-Harris absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review an ordinance amendment regarding parcel acreage requirements for rural dwellings. The body will also consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding changes to the Trinity County Code related to cultivation and setbacks.
- Amendment to Title 15.25 regarding minimum parcel acreage exemptions for parcels outside Community Service Districts
- Zoning text amendment to Trinity County Code Section 17.43 to exchange 'cultivation' for 'canopy'
- Addition of Section 17.43.050(A)(9) regarding property line setbacks for medium licenses
- Addition of Section 17.43.051 to convert the Commercial Cultivation Variance process to an Administrative Buffer Reduction
The Planning Commission recommended an ordinance amendment to reduce the minimum parcel size for limited density rural dwellings to 1 acre. It also recommended zoning text amendments regarding cannabis canopy terms and buffer reduction permits. The commission appointed its 2024 leadership.
- Appointed Todd Heaton as Chairman and Rory Barrett as Co-Chairman (Unanimous)
- Approved January 11, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Recommended reducing minimum parcel size to 1 acre for limited density rural dwellings (4-0)
- Recommended adding fire safety requirements to TCC 15.25.040 (x) (4-0)
- Recommended allowing existing structures 5 years to obtain permits without penalty (4-0)
- Recommended amending TCC 17.43 to change 'cultivation' to 'canopy' (4-0)
- Recommended converting Commercial Cultivation Variance process to Administrative Buffer Reduction (4-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several items including cannabis license appeals and the extension of streamlined approval processes. Additionally, the Board is set to review resolutions regarding local health and drought emergencies.
- Cannabis license appeal hearing for 10381 Ruth-Zenia Road, Hettenshaw
- Cannabis license renewal appeal hearing for 480 Oak Ranch Road, Lewiston
- Resolution to extend streamlined cannabis license approvals through April 30, 2024
- Resolution confirming continuance of local health emergency due to 2021 fires
- Resolution confirming continuance of local emergency due to drought conditions
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors denied a resolution confirming the continuance of a local health emergency tied to hazardous material concerns from the 2021 fires, and adopted Resolution 2024-010 continuing the local drought emergency (4-1, Frasier dissenting). The Board adopted Resolution 2024-011 extending through April 30, 2024 the streamlined approval of cannabis licenses requiring a Commercial Cannabis Variance, and approved a master memorandum of understanding with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association on salaries and benefits. Two cannabis license appeal hearings were continued to future meetings, and the Board authorized a letter opposing AT&T's application for relief of carrier of last resort obligations.
- Denied resolution confirming continuance of local health emergency over 2021 fire hazardous material concerns (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-010 continuing local drought emergency (4-1, Frasier nay)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-011 extending streamlined cannabis variance license approvals through April 30, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved master MOU with Deputy Sheriffs' Association on salaries and benefits (5-0)
- Authorized Chairman to sign letter opposing AT&T's carrier of last resort relief application (5-0)
- Continued appeal hearing on cannabis license CCL-771 at 10381 Ruth-Zenia Road, Hettenshaw to a future meeting (5-0)
- Continued appeal hearing on cannabis license renewal CCL-208 at 480 Oak Ranch Road, Lewiston to a future meeting (5-0)
- Approved amendment 7 with David Herfindahl, M.D. as Health Officer, extending term to June 30, 2026 and increasing maximum cost by $100,800 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider appointing a new Planning Commissioner for District 2. The agenda also includes an introduction of an ordinance to amend Trinity County Code regarding setbacks along highways.
- Appointment of Planning Commissioner for District 2
- Introduction of ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 12.08 (Highway Setbacks)
The Board of Supervisors appointed Ameilia Fleitz to the Planning Commission for District 2. The Board also voted to waive the reading of an ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 12.08 regarding highway setbacks.
- Appointed Ameilia Fleitz as Planning Commissioner District 2 (5-0)
- Waived reading of ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 12.08 regarding highway setbacks (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several agreements for county promotion and healthcare services. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis ordinance updates and property owner opt-out requests.
- Appoint Angela Blanchard as Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures
- $100,000 agreement with Trinity County Chamber of Commerce to fund a Marketing Director
- $70,000 agreement with multiple agencies to promote Trinity County tourism
- Amendment to janitorial services contract for Child Support office increasing cost by $3,984
- Authorization to hire a Deputy Sheriff II and a Principal Civil Engineer
The Board of Supervisors appointed Angela Blanchard as Agricultural Commissioner and approved several service agreements and personnel hires. The Board also enacted an ordinance regarding the Subdivision Review Committee and set priorities for updating the Cannabis Ordinance.
- Appointed Angela Blanchard as Agricultural Commissioner (5-0)
- Approved $3,984 increase for janitorial services at child support office (5-0)
- Adopted Resolutions 2024-004 and 2024-005 for contract signature authorization (5-0)
- Approved funding for Trinity County Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director (5-0)
- Approved EMS agreement with Mountain Communities Healthcare District (5-0)
- Authorized hiring of a Deputy Sheriff II and a Principal Civil Engineer (5-0)
- Approved Probation Department job description and salary reclassifications (5-0)
- Enacted Ordinance Number 1370 regarding the Subdivision Review Committee (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a discussion and study session regarding recommendations for the Board of Supervisors on improving the CCV resolution (Resolution 2023-071). The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of November 16, 2023, and December 14, 2023, meeting minutes
- Study session to provide recommendations on Board of Supervisors Resolution 2023-071
The Planning Commission approved minutes from two previous meetings and issued recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the CCV resolution. These recommendations include updating terminology in the TCC and converting the CCV process to a Director's Use Permit.
- Approved November 16, 2023 minutes (4-0)
- Approved December 14, 2023 minutes (3-0)
- Recommended replacing 'cultivation' with 'canopy' in TCC chapter 17.43.050(A)(8)
- Recommended converting the Commercial Cultivation Variance process to an Administrative Buffer Reduction - Director's Use Permit
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider the Trinity County Strategic Plan for 2024-2029 and several agreements regarding behavioral health. The meeting also includes a discussion on applying for a regional zero-emission charging station grant.
- Agreement with Community Medical Specialists Inc. for mental health services up to $550,000 per fiscal year
- Amendment to R H Construction for ADA compliance at Alpine House Adult Residential Facility costing $31,825
- Agreement with Velocity Communications Inc. to extend fiber optic lines to the new jail on Tom Bell Rd for $27,475
- Discussion of a regional grant application for Zero Emission Charging Stations ranging from $100,000 to $700,000
- Budget adjustment for Jail Capital Project involving a $110,000 increase in General Fund appropriations
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors met on January 3, 2024, confirmed Ric Leutwyler as Chairman and Liam Gogan as Vice-Chair, and approved a consent calendar of routine items including several behavioral health contract amendments and budget adjustments. The Board adopted the Trinity County Strategic Plan for 2024-2029 and authorized applying for a CalTrans grant for zero-emission vehicle charging readiness. It also acknowledged the Auditor-Controller's resignation effective April 1, 2024 and directed staff to recruit a replacement. A closed session on labor negotiations was listed but not conducted.
- Confirmed Ric Leutwyler as Chairman and Liam Gogan as Chair Pro Tem (5-0)
- Adopted proclamation recognizing January 2024 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Community Medical Specialists Inc. for specialty mental health services (5-0)
- Approved $31,825 increase to R H Construction agreement for ADA compliance at Alpine House (5-0)
- Approved $50,000 increase to Aegis Treatment Center agreement for Narcotic Treatment Program (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-002 continuing local health emergency from 2021 fires (5-0)
- Approved Trinity County Strategic Plan for 2024-2029
- Acknowledged resignation of Auditor-Controller Angela Bickle effective April 1, 2024; directed recruitment