Del Norte County public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting in special session to address personnel changes and several administrative agreements. Key items include appointing an Interim County Counsel following a resignation and reviewing programs for volunteer camp hosts.
- Appointment of Jacqueline Roberts as Interim County Counsel
- Purchase of up to four fixed generators for County Service Area No. 1 lift stations not to exceed $150,000
- Approval of new Volunteer Camp Host and Volunteer Caretaker Programs
- Amendment to agreement with Pacific Affiliates for sewage design at Florence Keller Park
- Agreement for placement of juvenile court wards at Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of County Counsel Joel Campbell-Blair and appointed Jacqueline Roberts as Interim County Counsel. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, a side letter agreement with SEIU Local 1021, and an agreement for juvenile ward placements in Shasta County, while tabling a volunteer program item.
- Approved Amendment #2 with California Municipal Advisors for a Pension Management Policy (4-0)
- Tabled the Volunteer Camp Host and Volunteer Caretaker Programs with direction on firearms revisions (4-0)
- Approved an amendment with Northridge Electric for the Flynn Administrative Center Backup Generator (4-0)
- Approved a Side Letter Agreement and amended salary schedule with SEIU Local 1021 (4-0)
- Approved Amendment #2 with Pacific Affiliates for sewage design at Florence Keller Park (4-0)
- Approved purchasing up to four fixed generators from Cummins for CSA No. 1 not to exceed $150,000 (4-0)
- Accepted resignation of County Counsel Joel Campbell-Blair and appointed Jacqueline Roberts as Interim County Counsel (4-0)
- Approved agreement for juvenile court ward placement at Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (3-1)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review text amendments to the Del Norte County Code Title 20 Zoning. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding public health, emergency services grants, and personnel matters.
- Ordinance for Text Amendments to Del Norte County Code Title 20 Zoning
- Cal OES Second-Tier Subaward Agreement with Smith River Fire Protection District
- Cal OES Second-Tier Subaward Agreement with the City of Crescent City
- Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program grant implementation
- Final report on the OES Communications Interoperability Project
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors approved a $10.8 million budget transfer for health and housing programs, adopted zoning text amendments for the Housing Element, and approved various consent and regular items. The Board also announced the discontinuation of Zoom public participation starting in January 2024 and tabled a tax rate resolution for cannabis retail and manufacturing transactions until January.
- Authorized Initiation of Litigation with a 3-2 vote (Yes: Short, Starkey, Wilson; No: Borges, Howard)
- Approved consent agenda including various grants, appointments, and routine resolutions (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-007 for Zoning Text Amendments based on the Housing Element with noted staff corrections (5-0)
- Upheld the Assessor's value for assessment appeal APN 105-250-014 due to applicant's failure to appear (5-0)
- Approved directing the County Engineer on a 35 MPH speed limit and signage on Boulder Avenue (4-1, Short dissenting)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-008 amending Code Chapter 7.65 for the Partnership HealthPlan of California Commission (5-0)
- Tabled resolution to set 2024 tax rates for cannabis retail and manufacturing transactions until January 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Budget Transfer #11-03 in the amount of $10,823,724 for DHHS development, emergency shelter, and outreach services (4-1, Borges dissenting)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will meet in a special session to discuss the 2023 Groundfish Season Closure and review various administrative and personnel matters. The agenda also includes reviewing a $6,810 budget transfer for Sheriff Department vehicle replacement costs.
- Discussion on how to proceed with the 2023 Groundfish Season Closure
- $6,810.00 budget transfer within the Sheriff Department for vehicle insurance replacement
- Real property negotiation for the Hunter Creek Bridge Project
- Approval of a lease agreement with Anfield Property Group LLC
- Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 7.65 regarding Partnership HealthPlan of California
The Board of Supervisors approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) that prohibits the Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority from pursuing offshore wind energy. Other actions included approving several health service leases and a budget transfer for a Sheriff's Department vehicle.
- Approved JPA amendments banning offshore wind energy support (4-1)
- Approved $6,810 budget transfer for Sheriff Department vehicle replacement (5-0)
- Approved continuation in Partnership HealthPlan of California Commission (5-0)
- Approved lease with Anfield Property Group LLC (5-0)
- Approved renewal with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (5-0)
- Approved lease renewal with Fernando and Maria Pereira (5-0)
- Approved MOU for Mass Care and Shelter Supplies with CDSS (5-0)
- Approved plan to build coalition regarding 2023 Groundfish Season Closure (Consensus)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to amend the County Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. The meeting also includes updates on US Hwy 199 construction and a review of the quarterly Treasurer's Report.
- Ordinance to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs
- Agreement for Klamath Beach Road improvements in Klamath, CA
- Implementation of approved annual sewer user fee increases
- Formation of an Ad Hoc working group for a Sheriff’s Office strategy
- Renewal of agreement with Cascade Emergency Medicine, Inc.
The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory dwelling Units. Other actions included implementing a sewer user fee increase and establishing a working group for the Sheriff's Office.
- Approved ordinance to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory dwelling Units (4-0)
- Approved implementation of annual sewer user fee increase (4-0)
- Approved Ad Hoc working group for Sheriff’s Office strategy (4-0)
- Approved $2023/24 agreement with Dr. James Olson for post mortem services (4-0)
- Approved renewal agreement with Cascade Emergency Medicine, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved funding for Transitional Housing and Housing Navigation Maintenance programs (4-0)
- Approved Project Memorandum of Agreement for Klamath Beach Road improvements (4-0)
- Approved letter of support for H.R. 5929 regarding Payment in Lieu of Taxes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a $513,555 software agreement for the Sheriff's Office and form an ad hoc working group to develop a county strategy for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes reviews of the Grand Jury Report and various budget transfers.
- $513,555 contract with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. for software, implementation, and support
- Formation of an Ad Hoc working group to develop a strategy for the Sheriff’s Office
- $550,000 budget transfer for COPS Grant funding to update dispatch, records, and jail systems
- $353,534 budget transfer for emergency repairs to a culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street
- Review of the 2022-2023 Final Grand Jury Report findings and recommendations
The Board of Supervisors approved multiple service agreements for health and public safety, including a software contract for the Sheriff. They also authorized several budget transfers for road repairs and grant funding. The meeting adjourned early to attend funeral services for a deputy.
- Approved $513,555 software and support contract for the Sheriff (5-0)
- Approved Bridge Access Program agreement with CA Dept of Public Health (4-1)
- Approved waiving fees for Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority (3-2)
- Approved $550,000 budget transfer for Sheriff's COPS Grant (5-0)
- Approved $353,534 budget transfer for Washington Blvd culvert repairs (5-0)
- Approved $175,000 budget transfer for illegal disposal sites abatement (5-0)
- Approved response to 2022-2023 Final Grand Jury Report (5-0)
- Approved continuing local emergency for Smith River Complex Fires (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several consent agenda items including software licenses, service agreements, and appointments. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency culvert repairs at Washington Boulevard and various letters regarding wildlife and fishery management.
- Purchase of Virsec Advanced software licenses for $9,999.99
- Procurement of Palo Alto Networks endpoint protection software for $95,423.28
- Agreement with Maverick Networks for Mitel Phone Support in the amount of $30,000
- Emergency repairs to a failed culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street
- Appointment of members to the Opioid Litigation Working Group
The Board of Supervisors approved several IT security contracts and authorized immediate repairs to a failing culvert at Washington Boulevard. The Board also approved letters regarding fishery failures and wildlife management.
- Approved $9,999.99 for Virsec Advanced software licenses (5-0)
- Approved $95,423.28 for Palo Alto Networks endpoint protection (5-0)
- Approved $30,000 agreement with Maverick Networks for Mitel Phone Support (5-0)
- Authorized immediate repairs to the culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Sherman Jackson to Fish and Game Commission Advisory Commission (5-0)
- Approved appointment of 7 members to the Opioid Litigation Working Group (5-0)
- Authorized letters requesting a 2023 fishery failure declaration and objecting to groundfish fishery closure (5-0)
- Approved support for the North Coast US 101 Wildlife Crossing Project (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the 2023/2024 General County and Special Budgets and fixing tax rates. The meeting also includes discussions on opioid litigation remediation and status updates on communications projects.
- Adoption of 2023/2024 Fiscal Year General County and Special Budgets
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-043 fixing tax rates for 2023/2024 Fiscal Year
- Budget Transfer #06-24 of $235,889.00 within the Probation Department AB 109 budget
- Discussion on appointing a working group for opioid crisis remediation funds
- Temporary closure of Fred Haight Drive for culvert maintenance
The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023/2024 fiscal year budgets and tax rates. Other actions included approving several health service agreements and a budget transfer for jail expenditures.
- Adopted 2023/2024 General County and Special Budgets and tax rates (4-1)
- Approved $235,889 budget transfer for Probation Department excess jail expenditures (5-0)
- Approved emergency infrastructure repairs for culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street (5-0)
- Approved temporary closure of Fred Haight Drive for culvert maintenance (5-0)
- Approved agreements for Mental Health, Drug Medi-Cal, and Childhood Lead Poisoning programs (5-0)
- Denied Participation Agreement for Bridge Access Program due to lack of a second
- Directed staff to form a working group for Opioid litigation fund spending
- Cancelled Board meetings on Nov 14 and Nov 28; scheduled special meetings for Nov 7 and Nov 21 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the recommended final budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and special districts. The meeting also includes proposals to eliminate the Juvenile Hall Division and amend the Public Defender county code.
- Public hearing for 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Recommended Final Budget and Special Districts Budgets
- Proposal to eliminate the Juvenile Hall Division and associated staff positions effective October 12, 2023
- Ordinance amending Section 2.20.10 of the Del Norte County Code regarding the Public Defender
- Emergency repairs to a failed culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street
- Agreement with Mary Middleton Counseling LLC for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
The Board of Supervisors voted to eliminate the Juvenile Hall Division and its staff positions effective October 12, 2023. Other key actions included approving the 2023/2024 recommended final budget and sending a letter to Governor Newsom regarding the Behavioral Health Services Act.
- Eliminated Juvenile Hall Division and associated staff positions effective Oct 12, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved 2023/2024 Recommended Final Budget and Special Districts Budgets (5-0)
- Authorized letter to Governor Newsom regarding SB 326 Behavioral Health Services Act (5-0)
- Tabled re-appointment of Joel Campbell-Blair as County Counsel (3-2)
- Approved Ordinance amending County Code Section 2.20.10 regarding Public Defender (3-1)
- Approved emergency repairs to culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street (5-0)
- Appointed Meghan McGlasson and Jamie Daugherty to Library District Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Approved Stipulation Agreements with Dean Freitas and Christopher Hamilton (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the closure of the Juvenile Hall and the elimination of its associated staff positions. The meeting also includes several healthcare contract renewals and budget transfers for property acquisition.
- Proposal to eliminate the Juvenile Hall Division and all associated staff positions effective September 14, 2023
- Budget transfer of $38,710.00 to purchase tax defaulted properties
- Renewed medical services agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. for jail inmates
- Ordinance amending Del Norte County Code Section 2.20.10 regarding the Office of the Public Defender
- Emergency infrastructure repairs to a culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street
The Board adopted a resolution confirming a local emergency caused by wildfires. They also approved several health and mental health service agreements and authorized emergency repairs to a culvert at Washington Boulevard. A proposal to eliminate the Juvenile Hall Division was tabled.
- Approved resolution confirming local emergency due to wildfires (5-0)
- Approved emergency repairs to culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street (5-0)
- Tabled elimination of Juvenile Hall Division and associated staff positions (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved $38,710 budget transfer to purchase tax defaulted properties (5-0)
- Approved renewed medical services agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved appointments of Annalee Santsche and George Badasci to Klamath Fire District Board (5-0)
- Approved request for technical assistance from State Department of Water Resources for Drought Resilience Plan (5-0)
- Approved ordinance amending County Code relating to the Office of the Public Defender (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the County Jail Rehabilitation Project and discuss the reorganization of the Probation Department following the closure of the Juvenile Hall. The meeting also includes several contract renewals for behavioral health and substance abuse services.
- Public hearing for the Del Norte County Jail Rehabilitation Project
- Reorganization of Probation Department including new Reentry Officer and Program Coordinator positions
- Budget transfer of $81,100.00 from Juvenile Hall to CYA to cover housing wards outside the county
- Agreement with California Department of Health Care Services for Drug Medi-Cal services (2023-2027)
- Emergency infrastructure repairs to a culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street
The Board of Supervisors approved a reorganization of the Probation Department to establish a Reentry Unit and update several staff classifications. The Board also authorized multiple health service agreements and a budget transfer to cover out-of-county ward housing.
- Approved Probation Department reorganization and new Reentry Officer positions (4-0)
- Approved Side Letter of Agreement with DNCEA/SEIU Local 1021 regarding Reentry Officer classification (4-0)
- Approved $81,100 budget transfer from Juvenile Hall to CYA for out-of-county housing (4-0)
- Approved emergency infrastructure repairs for culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street (4-0)
- Approved agreements with Granite Wellness Centers, Aegis Treatment Center, and CA Dept of Health Care Services (4-0)
- Approved amendment with S&B James Construction for Legacy Renovation Project phase II (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Noxious Weeds Grant Program agreement with CA Dept of Food and Agriculture (4-0)
- Approved new classification descriptions for Assistant Clerk-Recorder and HHS Deputy Director (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, City of Crescent City, and Crescent City Harbor District are meeting to discuss the future of the Tri-Agency JPA. Each agency will decide whether to remain a member of the partnership or begin steps to withdraw. The meeting also includes presentations on offshore wind energy and port development.
- Presentations on California’s offshore wind energy and port development
- Discussion on financial commitments for the Tri-Agency JPA
- County decision on membership in Tri-Agency
- City decision on membership in Tri-Agency
- Harbor District decision on membership in Tri-Agency
The County of Del Norte, the City of Crescent City, and the Harbor District each voted to continue their membership in the Tri-Agency JPA. The City and Harbor District further committed to including all Tribal partners and dedicating FY 23/24 budget funding to the agency.
- County voted to continue membership in Tri-Agency (3-2)
- City voted to continue membership in Tri-Agency, include all Tribal partners, and dedicate FY 23/24 budget funding (4-1)
- Harbor voted to continue membership in Tri-Agency, include all Tribal partners, and dedicate FY 23/24 budget funding (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss various health and human services agreements, personnel reclassifications, and budget transfers. The meeting includes a review of the Treasurer's Report and a proposal to terminate the local emergency response to the March storm event.
- Purchase of one 2024 Peterbilt Model 367 truck not to exceed $220,000.00
- Immediate infrastructure repairs to a failed culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street
- Agreement with Northridge Electric to install an emergency generator at K Street offices
- Proposed $10,000.00 increase to the annual contribution to the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce
- Budget Transfer #06-11 for $14,000.00 for Washington Boulevard culvert material
The Board of Supervisors approved several health and human services agreements, authorized the purchase of a new truck, and terminated the local emergency proclamation related to the March storm event. They also approved budget transfers and personnel classification changes.
- Terminated local emergency response to March storm event (RESO#2023-035)
- Approved purchase of one 2024 Peterbilt Model 367 truck not to exceed $220,000.00
- Approved $14,000.00 budget transfer for Washington Boulevard culvert material (BT#06-11)
- Approved amendment to Agreement with Advocates For Human Potential, Inc. for Mobile Crisis Unit grant
- Approved agreement with Northridge Electric for emergency generator at K Street HHS offices
- Approved amendment to Agreement with Lenders Construction Services for The Legacy Renovation project
- Approved reclassification of Senior Certified Public Health Nurse to Director of Public Health Nursing (4-0-1)
- Tabled $10,000.00 increase to annual contribution to Del Norte Chamber of Commerce
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss declaring an emergency to repair a failed culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street. The meeting also includes several health and human services contract renewals and a grant application for jail rehabilitation.
- Emergency repair authorization for culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street
- Grant application to USDA Rural Development for Del Norte County Jail rehabilitation
- Budget transfer of $19,800.00 for hazardous tree removal project management
- Agreement with S&B James Construction for the Legacy Renovation Project
- Payment election for Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act (SRS) FY 2023
The Board of Supervisors declared an emergency to repair a failed culvert at Washington Boulevard near Harrold Street. They also approved several health and human services contracts and a grant application for jail rehabilitation.
- Declared emergency for Washington Boulevard culvert repairs (5-0)
- Approved USDA grant application for Del Norte County Jail rehabilitation (5-0)
- Re-appointed Justin Riggs as Agricultural Commissioner for a four-year term (unanimous)
- Approved $19,800 budget transfer for hazardous tree removal (5-0)
- Approved agreement with S&B James Construction for Legacy Renovation Project
- Approved renewed agreement with Sutter Center for Psychiatry through June 30, 2025
- Approved salary schedule step C for new Fiscal Manager I
- Elected SRS payment for FY 2023: 85% Title I, 8% Title II, and 7% Title III (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a public hearing to review a staff report on proposed sewer user fee increases. The Board will count protest letters to determine if a majority protest exists. If no majority protest is met, the Board may authorize the implementation of fees outlined in the Sewer User Fee Study.
- Public hearing on proposed sewer user fee increases
- Counting of protest letters regarding sewer user fees
- Potential authorization of fees from the Sewer User Fee Study
The Board of Supervisors held a special session to conduct a public hearing regarding proposed sewer user fee increases. Following the hearing and a review of protest letters, the Board voted to approve and authorize the implementation of the fees outlined in the Sewer User Fee Study.
- Approved implementation of sewer user fees outlined in the Sewer User Fee Study (3-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Recommended Budget, including staffing changes and Measure R funding. The meeting also includes discussions on a Project Homekey grant application and various administrative agreements.
- 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Recommended Budget
- Budget Transfer #06-06 for $78,000.00
- Budget Transfer #06-07 for $5,800.00
- Amendment #2 to Agreement 2022-054 with Northridge Electric for Flynn Administrative Center Backup Generator
- Klamath Beach Road Culvert Replacement project support
The Board of Supervisors approved a settlement for a claim involving a fallen tree on county property and authorized staff to pursue a Project Homekey grant. They also approved several service agreements, budget transfers, and staffing changes within the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Approved $77,528.31 settlement for Patricia Vaught (unanimous)
- Approved pursuit of Project Homekey grant application (3-1)
- Approved Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Plan for FY 2023-26
- Approved $78,000 budget transfer for legal settlement (BT#06-06)
- Approved four new Deputy Director positions in Health and Human Services (3-1)
- Approved reinstatement of Assistant Clerk/Recorder allocation (4-0)
- Approved agreement with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for road materials
- Directed staff to transition Measure R Oversight Committee to an advisory committee
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider proposed 2023-2024 budgets for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority and the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority. The meeting includes a public hearing on a State Community Development Block Grant and several budget transfers for county departments.
- Public hearing on State Community Development Block Grant 20-CDBG-12026
- Budget transfer of $88,059.00 for Public Health CHVP-SGF program
- Budget transfer of $39,628.00 for County Jail water heater replacement
- Ordinance amending Planning Commissioner residency requirements
- Agreement with Pacific Affiliates for Florence Keller replacement septic system design
The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2023/24 budgets for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority and the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority. They also authorized several budget transfers for animal control, public health, and jail infrastructure. Additionally, the Board passed an ordinance regarding Planning Commissioner residency.
- Approved FY 2023/24 Border Coast Regional Airport Authority budget (4-0)
- Approved FY 2023-2024 Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority budget (3-1)
- Approved Ordinance#2023-004 amending Planning Commissioner residency (4-0)
- Approved $39,628 budget transfer for County Jail water heater replacement
- Approved $88,059 budget transfer for Public Health CHVP-SGF program
- Approved $6,900 budget transfer for Jail security camera IT equipment
- Approved letters of opposition to AB 338 and SB 525 (4-0)
- Tabled resolution recognizing Judge Abby Abinanti until July 11, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of a segment of Westbrook Lane. The meeting includes numerous contract renewals for behavioral health, social services, and facility leases, as well as personnel changes and budget presentations.
- Public hearing to adopt the Resolution of Vacation for Westbrook Lane from Highway 101 to its northern termini
- Budget transfer of $6,900.00 for camera security systems in the Welfare Administration Budget
- Ordinance to allow the transfer of Tobacco Retail Licenses to subsequent owners
- Agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. for Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital Services
- Agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals to create a stakeholder workgroup to reduce mental health arrests
The Board of Supervisors approved a wide range of service agreements for health and human services, including psychiatric and mental health rehabilitation. They also authorized the vacation of a segment of Westbrook Lane and updated several personnel classifications.
- Approved resolution to not list proponents and opponents of local measures on ballots (RESO#2023-024)
- Approved vacation of Westbrook Lane from Highway 101 to its northern termini (RESO#2023-025)
- Approved revised classification for Recreation Program Coordinator I/II (3-1)
- Approved continuation of local emergency for unincorporated areas due to snow accumulation
- Approved agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital for Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital Services
- Approved agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health for adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services
- Approved elimination of County Grant Writer I/II and creation of Administrative Services Coordinator I/II
- Approved agreement with USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services for wildlife damage management
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss creating a County Public Defender's office and amending the County Code to support it. The meeting includes several budget transfers for probation services, public lands, and blight abatement, as well as various health and human services agreements.
- Proposed creation of an Office of the County Public Defender and related County Code ordinance
- Budget transfer of $400,000.00 within the Probation Department for Pretrial Services
- Authorization of $17,000.00 in Measure R Funds to replace nets at Pyke Field
- Budget transfer of $35,777.17 to help fund a National Center for Public Lands Counties
- Budget transfer of $15,000.00 to pay for professional services to abate blighted property
The Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of an Office of the County Public Defender and authorized several budget transfers. They also increased annual funding for the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness and modified Planning Commission residency requirements.
- Approved creation of Office of the County Public Defender (4-0-1)
- Approved increasing annual contribution to DNACA from $2,000 to $10,000 (5-0)
- Approved removing residency requirements for Planning Commission members (5-0)
- Approved $35,777.17 contribution for National Center for Public Lands Counties (4-0-1)
- Approved $17,000 from Measure R funds to replace Pyke Field nets (5-0)
- Approved letter of opposition to AB 1484 (5-0)
- Approved $70,000 budget contribution to Tri-Agency Economic Development Authority (5-0)
- Approved renewal of Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital Services agreement with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss creating a County Public Defender's office and amending the County Code. The meeting includes budget transfers for law enforcement equipment and a public hearing on a minor land subdivision.
- Public hearing for Minor Subdivision of lands zoned Timberland Preserve Zone (MS2302)
- Budget transfer of $387,500.00 for Sheriff's Office and Veterans Memorial Hall projects
- Budget transfers totaling $228,121.00 for updated taser/body camera equipment for the Sheriff's Department
- Agreement with Iris Telehealth Medical Group for telepsychiatry services through June 30, 2024
- Proposed ordinance to allow the transfer of Tobacco Retail Licenses to subsequent owners
The Board of Supervisors approved several budget transfers for the Sheriff's Office and Veterans Memorial Hall. They also authorized a telepsychiatry services agreement and a minor subdivision of timberland preserve lands. One item regarding indigent defense services was pulled, and a contribution to the National Center for Public Lands Counties was tabled.
- Approved $387,500 budget transfer (BT#04-02) for Sheriff's Office and Veterans Memorial Hall
- Approved $90,351 and $137,770 budget transfers (BT#04-05, BT#04-06) for taser/body camera equipment
- Approved agreement with Iris Telehealth Medical Group for telepsychiatry services (DNCOAGREE#2023-077)
- Approved minor subdivision of Timberland Preserve Zone lands (MS2302)
- Approved ordinance allowing transfer of Tobacco Retail Licenses to subsequent owners
- Approved staffing changes and new Classification Description for Supervising Legal Clerk in Probation
- Tabled contribution of $35,777.17 for National Center for Public Lands Counties until May 09, 2023
- Withdrew appointment of Eric Taylor to the Planning Commission
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget workshops for Information Technology, County Counsel, and Community Development. The body is also deciding on various budget transfers and grant applications.
- Budget transfer of $96,424.00 for the Del Norte County Recreation Gymnasium Re-Roof project
- Grant application for $40,000.00 to the California Energy Commission for the CalAPP Program
- Budget transfer of $36,000.00 for two portable electronic signs and two mobile incident command centers
- Budget transfer of $2,200.00 within the Agriculture Budget Unit for device administrative fees
- Appointment of Ramsey Williamson as County Veterans Service Officer
The Board of Supervisors approved several budget transfers for gym roofing, agriculture fees, and emergency equipment. Other actions included approving a vehicle lease for Health and Human Services and authorizing a grant application for permit processing.
- Approved budget transfer of $96,424 for Recreation Gymnasium Re-Roof project (5-0)
- Approved budget transfer of $36,000 for portable electronic signs and mobile incident command centers (5-0)
- Approved budget transfer of $2,200 for Agriculture Budget Unit administrative fees (5-0)
- Approved vehicle lease through Enterprise Fleet Management for DHHS (4-1)
- Approved $40,000 grant application to California Energy Commission for CalAPP Program (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Ramsey Williamson as County Veterans Service Officer (5-0)
- Approved fee waiver for Forest Moon Festival at Florence Keller Park (5-0)
- Approved direction to clear vegetation adjacent to Wal-Mart parcel (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a 2.5% wage adjustment for all County salary schedules and a budget transfer of $289,734.00. The meeting includes a public hearing on Community Development Block Grants and decisions regarding local emergency proclamations.
- 2.5% wage adjustment to all County salary schedules effective March 31, 2023
- Budget Transfer #03-03 in the amount of $289,734.00 for Health and Human Services
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grants 18-CDBG-12900, 18-CDBG-12901 and 20-CDBG-CV-2-3-00073
- Termination of local emergency from January 2023 storm event
- Use of Measure R Funds for Sheriff's Office and Veterans Memorial Hall Public Parking Lot Rehab Project
The Board of Supervisors approved a 2.5% wage increase for all County salary schedules effective March 31, 2023. Other key actions included terminating a local emergency from January storm events and approving several health and infrastructure service agreements.
- Approved 2.5% wage adjustment for all County salary schedules (5-0)
- Approved termination of local emergency from January 2023 storm event (5-0)
- Approved $289,734 budget transfer for Health and Human Services (5-0)
- Approved use of Measure R Funds for Sheriff's Office and Veterans Memorial Hall parking lot rehab (5-0)
- Approved defense of lawsuit Jennifer Perry v. County of Del Norte (5-0)
- Approved letter of opposition to AB 742 regarding police canines (5-0)
- Approved support for PacificCorp's PEER project grant application (5-0)
- Approved rental agreement with Del Norte Little League for Pyke Field (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a recommendation to close the County Juvenile Hall as a custodial institution. The meeting also includes decisions on bridge maintenance funding, housing assistance contracts, and budget transfers.
- Proposed closure of Del Norte County Juvenile Hall by June 30, 2023
- Budget transfer of $25,000 for Sheriff's Department vehicle maintenance
- Budget transfer of $75,000 for WIC-BFPC Program State Aid
- Housing Assistance Payments Contract with City of Crescent City Housing Authority (May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024)
- Increase in basketball league referee wages to $40 for Senior Referees and $30 for Junior Referees
The Board of Supervisors voted to begin the process of closing the Juvenile Hall as a custodial institution. Other actions included approving various professional service contracts, budget transfers, and emergency declarations. The Board also voted to join a national opioid litigation settlement.
- Approved process to close Juvenile Hall (3-2)
- Voted unanimously to join National Opioid Litigation settlement
- Voted unanimously to engage Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP for case CV 22-01700
- Appointed Eric Taylor to the Planning Commission (5-0)
- Approved $25,000 budget transfer for Sheriff's vehicle maintenance
- Approved $75,000 budget transfer for WIC-BFPC Program State Aid
- Confirmed local emergency for March 2023 winter storm conditions
- Approved continuing local emergency from January 2023 storms
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on terminating the local emergency and health emergency declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting includes decisions on multiunit housing smoke-free regulations and funding for airport runway rehabilitation.
- Ordinance establishing regulations for smoke-free multiunit housing
- Agreement with Red Sky Roofing, Inc. for County Recreation Gym roof for $96,424.00
- Discussion of 5% local match funding for the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Runway Rehabilitation Project
- Resolution to terminate the COVID-19 local emergency and local health emergency
- Budget transfers of $16,100.00 for Snap Ed and $25,000.00 for Health Insurance Professional Services
The Board of Supervisors voted to end the local emergency and health emergency declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also approved several non-profit grants and established smoke-free regulations for multiunit housing.
- Terminated COVID-19 local emergency and health emergency (5-0)
- Approved smoke-free multiunit housing regulations (5-0)
- Approved 12 grant applications for Community Non-Profit Pilot Program (5-0)
- Approved 5% local match for Border Coast Regional Airport Authority runway project (4-1)
- Approved $96,424 contract with Red Sky Roofing, Inc. for Recreation Gym roof
- Approved budget transfers of $16,100 and $25,000 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Del Norte County Legislative Platform (5-0)
- Continued local emergency for January 2023 storms
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss declaring a shelter crisis and review the proposed 2023 Legislative Platform. The meeting includes several budget transfers for vehicles and infrastructure, as well as approvals for software and service contracts.
- Resolution declaring a Shelter Crisis
- Budget transfer of $24,000 for emergency lining of a failed culvert
- Budget transfers for new vehicles totaling $121,000 for the Treasurer, Assessor, and Weights & Measures
- Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus for Building Permit Management Software
- Agreement with Pacific Power for streetlight installation not to exceed $2,566
The Board adopted a resolution declaring a shelter crisis and approved the 2022-2030 Housing Element. Other actions included approving several budget transfers for vehicles and infrastructure, and directing staff to oppose the listing of California/Oregon Chinook Salmon as threatened.
- Adopted Resolution #2023-007 declaring a shelter crisis (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2023-008 for the 2022-2030 Housing Element (5-0)
- Approved opposition letter regarding California/Oregon Chinook Salmon status (5-0)
- Approved Encampment Resolution Funding Program application (4-1)
- Approved $24,000 budget transfer for emergency culvert lining (5-0)
- Approved $51,000 budget transfer for Weights & Measures vehicle (5-0)
- Approved $35,000 budget transfers for Treasurer and Assessor vehicles (5-0)
- Approved streetlight installation agreements up to $3,566 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the Draft 2022-2030 Housing Element and introduce an ordinance for smoke-free multiunit housing. The meeting includes several health service contracts and budget transfers for IT and jail maintenance.
- Public hearing for the Draft Del Norte County 2022-2030 Housing Element
- Introduction of an ordinance establishing regulations for smoke-free multiunit housing
- Budget transfer of $25,000 for digitizing paper documents in the IT Budget Unit
- Budget transfer of $6,600 to repair the Jail fire alarm system
- Agreement with Granite Wellness Centers for alcohol and drug abuse residential treatment
The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance establishing regulations for smoke-free multiunit housing and confirmed a local emergency due to January winter storms. They also approved several health and mental health service agreements and updated the 2023 committee appointment list.
- Approved ordinance establishing regulations for smoke-free multiunit housing (5-0)
- Adopted resolution confirming local emergency for Jan 5, 2023 winter storms (RESO#2023-003)
- Approved 2023 Board of Supervisors Committee Appointment List (5-0)
- Approved five agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for county vehicles (4-1)
- Appointed Gerald Cochran as County Veterans Service Officer (5-0)
- Approved $25,000 budget transfer for IT document digitization (BT#01-01)
- Approved $6,600 budget transfer for jail fire alarm repairs (BT#01-03)
- Approved $10,000 budget transfer for Public Nuisance professional services (BT#01-05)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a recommendation regarding Del Norte Ambulance's request for an exclusive operating area. The meeting also includes the election of the Board Chair and Vice-Chair and several health and human services contract renewals.
- Ordinance to make the Chief Probation Officer a Board-appointed position
- Budget transfer of $22,000 for a backup generator for Redwood Coast Transit Authority
- Budget transfer of $20,500 for a replacement water heater in the County Jail
- Agreement for placement of Juvenile Court Wards at Humboldt County Juvenile Hall
- Amendment for the Requa Road at Hunter Creek Bridge Replacement Project
The Board elected Supervisor Darrin Short as Chair and Supervisor Valerie Starkey as Vice-Chair. The Board also voted to recommend that Northcoast EMS pursue an Exclusive Operative Area through a competitive bidding process. Various health service agreements and budget transfers were approved.
- Elected Supervisor Darrin Short as Chair (5-0)
- Elected Supervisor Valerie Starkey as Vice-Chair (5-0)
- Recommended Northcoast EMS pursue Exclusive Operative Area via competitive bidding (3-2)
- Adopted Ordinance #2023-001 establishing Chief Probation Officer as a Board-appointed position (5-0)
- Approved agreement for placement of Juvenile Court Wards at Humboldt County Juvenile Hall (5-0)
- Approved $22,000 budget transfer for a backup generator for Redwood Coast Transit Authority (5-0)
- Approved $20,500 budget transfer for a replacement water heater in the County Jail (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2023-001 granting investment authority to the County Treasurer (5-0)