Trinity County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

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

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

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

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

Board of Supervisors

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

Board of Supervisors

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

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

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

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

Board of Supervisors

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

Board of Supervisors

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

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

Board of Supervisors

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

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

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

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

Board of Supervisors

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-158 establishing fees for cannabis storefront retail, including a $1,000 application fee with a Director's Use Permit and a $4,500 fee with a Conditional Use Permit. The Board also enacted Ordinance 1363 adding Chapter 15.25 to the county code regarding Limited Density Rural Dwellings, finding the adoption exempt from CEQA. After multiple failed motions, the Board approved a $500 per year retention bonus for all employees except Board members and DSA bargaining unit members, along with $264,864 for network infrastructure upgrades and $205,000 for courthouse phone system/cabling upgrades, using American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-158 establishing cannabis storefront retail fees: $1,000 application with Director's Use Permit, $4,500 with Conditional Use Permit, $700 license fee (5-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 1363 adding Chapter 15.25 (Limited Density Rural Dwellings) to county code, with CEQA exemption finding (4-0-1, Brown abstained)
• Approved $500/year retention bonus for all employees except Board members and DSA bargaining unit, plus $264,864 for network upgrades and $205,000 for courthouse phone/cabling, using ARP funds (4-1, Gogan dissented)
• Approved agreement with Social Solutions Global for Apricot 360 training/implementation (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California for Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program funding (5-0)
• Approved amendment with Data Strategy Consulting increasing cost to $192,000 for epidemiological services through Sept 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied Lana Craig's and Ter Yang's requests for exemption from $1,050 Code Enforcement Appeal Fee for NOV No. 1262 (5-0 each)
• Continued appeal hearing on Tentative Parcel Map P-20-40 to November 1, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-199, which adopts a Cannabis Equity Assessment and the Trinity County Local Equity Program and Program Manual, following a presentation from Cal Poly Humboldt. The Board also extended three local health emergencies related to hazardous materials from the 2021 fires, COVID-19, and debris from the 2022 Lightning Fires. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, including resolutions authorizing audits, remote meetings, and a health services agreement amendment.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-199 adopting Cannabis Equity Assessment and Local Equity Program (4-0-1, Brown abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-152 authorizing Salyer Community Services District to submit biennial audits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-153 regarding remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-154, 2022-155, and 2022-156 confirming continuance of local health emergencies (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-157 appointing a Local Area Advisor for Weaverville (5-0)
• Approved amendment to U-STOR Self-Storage agreement for Health and Human Services (5-0)
• Modified Departmental Allocation List for Health and Human Services to add 2 staff positions (5-0)
• Held closed session on three pending lawsuits; direction given to staff

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-151, approving the final budget for fiscal year 2022-23. They also conducted a strategic planning session to review the county's strategic plan, confirm priorities, and discuss implementation systems.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-151 adopting final budget for FY 22/23 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors conducted budget hearings for fiscal year 22/23 and directed staff to bring back a final budget resolution based on the budget as presented, with the exception of a $4 million reduction to the cannabis permit line item. Supervisors Brown and Gogan were absent. The meeting was held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Conducted budget hearings for fiscal year 22/23.
• Directed staff to bring back a final budget resolution based on the budget as presented.
• Ordered a $4 million reduction to the cannabis permit line item in the budget.

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors enacted an ordinance adding County Code Section 17.431 to establish Cannabis Processing regulations, finding it within the scope of the certified EIR. They also pulled from consideration a proposal to set cannabis retail fees. Additionally, the board adopted seven resolutions continuing local emergency declarations for drought, flooding, winter storms, COVID-19, wildfires, and lightning fires, and approved a design services agreement for the East Fork of Hayfork Road Bridge replacement.

• Enacted Ordinance 315-853 adding Cannabis Processing regulations (5-0)
• Pulled from consideration proposed cannabis retail fees (no vote taken)
• Adopted 7 resolutions continuing local emergencies for drought, flooding, winter storms, COVID-19, River Complex Fire, 2021 wildfires, and 2022 Lightning Fires (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Dokken Engineering for preliminary design of East Fork of Hayfork Road Bridge replacement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-147 establishing secured tax rates for FY 22/23 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to CalFresh Healthy Living Program agreement, increasing by $150,000 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Overdose Data to Action project agreement, increasing by $60,000 (5-0)
• Accepted donation of Canine Milli, a Belgian Malinois trained in drug detection, for the new Jail (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map (P-20-40) to divide a 3.27-acre parcel into two residential lots of approximately 2.04 and 1.23 acres, with a CEQA General Rule exemption. The vote was 4-0. Minutes from June 23 and July 14, 2022 were also approved with a correction.

• Approved tentative parcel map P-20-40 for a 2-lot residential split (4-0)
• Adopted CEQA General Rule exemption 15061(b)(3) for the parcel map
• Uphold resolution PC-2022-12 and Exhibit A-Conditions of Approval
• Approved meeting minutes from June 23, 2022 (with correction) and July 14, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors continued a public hearing and adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 15.25 to the Trinity County Code for Limited Density Rural Dwellings, with multiple amendments including changes to acreage requirements and disaster exemptions. The board also approved a cannabis processing ordinance changing 'church' to 'religious institution' and defining setbacks, and directed the county's TMC representative to vote for a winter flow variability plan. Several consent calendar items were approved, including fee waivers, appointments, and agreements.

• Adopted Limited Density Rural Dwelling ordinance with amendments (4-0, Brown recused)
• Approved cannabis processing ordinance changing 'church' to 'religious institution' and defining setbacks (4-1)
• Directed TMC representative to vote for winter flow variability plan (3-2)
• Approved fee waiver for Trinity County Arts Council's Festival of Light ($236.15) (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Trinity County Fair Association to manage fairgrounds (5-0)
• Approved agreement with CalSAWS for Point of Presence network model (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Data Strategy Consulting for equity assessment (5-0)
• Approved amendment for solid waste hauling contract increase of $25,000 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors approved several consent calendar items, including agreements for mental health services, appointments to boards, and resolutions related to local emergencies. A public hearing on Limited Density Rural Dwelling regulations was continued to a future meeting after a motion to adopt failed and a subsequent motion to continue passed.

• Approved agreement with Canyon Manor for sub-acute residential mental health services (4-0, Brown absent)
• Approved agreement with Psynergy Programs for mental health residential and outpatient services (4-0, Brown absent)
• Approved agreement with Remi Vista for youth mental health services (4-0, Brown absent)
• Approved agreement with Willow Glen Care Center for long-term residential care (4-0, Brown absent)
• Appointed Alex Cousins and Trina Stokley to Superior California Economic Development District Board (4-0, Brown absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-130 for remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act (4-0, Brown absent)
• Ratified local emergency proclamations for 2022 Lightning Fires and related health hazards (4-0, Brown absent)
• Continued public hearing on Limited Density Rural Dwelling regulations to next meeting (4-0, Brown absent)

Planning Commission

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

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

The Planning Commission approved a variance to reduce the required cannabis cultivation setback from 350 feet to 215 feet from a neighboring residence at 310 Coffin Rd., Lewiston, by a 3-2 vote. They also unanimously approved a variance for Weaverville Gas at 900 Main Street to reduce front yard setback and parking space size, and determined the project is a convenience store with gas sales, not an auto service station. Meeting minutes from April and June 2022 were approved 5-0. A discussion on changing the regular meeting time resulted in keeping it at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved cannabis cultivation setback variance from 350 ft to 215 ft (3-2)
• Approved Weaverville Gas variance for reduced front yard setback and parking space size (5-0)
• Determined Weaverville Gas project is a convenience store with gas sales, not an auto service station (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 28, 2022 and June 9, 2022 (5-0)
• Kept regular meeting time at 6:00 p.m. after discussion

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board considered a Cannabis Processing Ordinance but did not adopt it. Instead, it directed staff to bring the item back for an additional first reading, adding churches back into the setback language and amending the self-processing definition. The motion passed 3-2, with Supervisors Brown and Gogan dissenting.

• Approved Aegis Treatment Centers narcotic treatment program agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-117 on remote teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-118 through 2022-123 continuing local emergencies (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-124 and 2022-125 continuing local health emergencies (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-126 for Housing Navigator's Program application (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-128 confirming delinquent solid waste parcel fee list (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-129 electing Secure Rural Schools funding (5-0)
• Directed staff to revise Cannabis Processing Ordinance, adding churches to setback and amending self-processing definition (3-2)

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors introduced and waived the reading of a Cannabis Processing Ordinance (Chapter 17.431) with several modifications, including revised definitions and permit requirements, and directed staff on related issues. The board also adopted a resolution ordering a special election for a 5% general transient occupancy tax, and enacted a Cannabis Storefront Retail Ordinance. Several other motions, including a 5% special transient occupancy tax and a cannabis tax for unlicensed businesses, failed or were withdrawn.

• Introduced Cannabis Processing Ordinance with modifications (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-116 for 5% general transient occupancy tax election (4-1)
• Enacted Cannabis Storefront Retail Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for Public Defender and Welfare departments
• Established Special Revenue Fund 116 for SB170 unpermitted cannabis grows
• Appointed members to Behavioral Health Advisory Board and Waterworks District #1
• Approved agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health for mental health services
• Adopted proclamation for Probation Services Week

Planning Commission

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

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

The Trinity County Planning Commission approved a two-year extension for a subdivision tentative map (P-22-15) and a one-year extension for a cannabis nursery conditional use permit (P-22-17) with a 3-2 vote. It approved a cannabis cultivation expansion and variance for a Salyer site (P-19-21) 5-0, and continued a similar Douglas City request (P-18-24) to a date uncertain. The commission also approved the April 14, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved two-year subdivision extension at 531 Burnt Ranch Road (5-0)
• Approved one-year cannabis nursery extension at 271 Industrial Parkway (3-2)
• Approved cannabis cultivation expansion and variance at 5200 Southfork Road, Salyer (5-0)
• Continued cannabis expansion request at 55361 State Highway 299, Douglas City to a date uncertain

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance establishing Trinity County Code Section 17.43H for Cannabis Storefront Retail, amending sections on dispensaries and medical cannabis cultivation. The ordinance includes splitting Highway Commercial zones into two categories with different permit requirements and creating an opt-out area for the Weaverville Historic District. The board also directed staff to develop a 'local first' strategy and file a CEQA Notice of Exemption. The motion passed 4-1, with Supervisor Brown dissenting.

• Introduced cannabis storefront retail ordinance (4-1, Brown nay)
• Split Highway Commercial zones: HC with ancillary activities requires Director's Use Permit, without requires Conditional Use Permit
• Established opt-out area for Weaverville Historic District
• Directed staff to develop 'local first' strategy for cannabis retailers
• Directed staff to file CEQA Notice of Exemption within five days
• Approved budget adjustments for General Fund, OPEB, Risk Management, Probation, and Local Community Corrections
• Awarded propane contract to Campora Propane and lubricant contracts to Hunt & Sons and Valley Pacific/Cross Petroleum
• Approved agreements for Behavioral Health services, jail security, and evacuation route planning

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting via Zoom and voted to change the first July Board meeting from July 6 back to July 5, 2022, at 9 am. A motion to move the meeting location to Trinity Performing Arts Center or Trinity Public Utilities District failed, as did a motion to start the meeting at 12 pm. The final motion carried with a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Groves absent.

• Changed first July Board meeting to July 5, 2022 at 9 am (4-0, Groves absent)
• Motion to move meeting location to Trinity Performing Arts Center or Trinity Public Utilities District failed
• Motion to start Board meeting at 12 pm failed

Planning Commission

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

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

The Trinity County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 90-ft wireless telecommunications monopole in Hayfork (5-0), and recommended the Board of Supervisors adopt a new cannabis processing ordinance with several amendments (5-0). Two cannabis cultivation expansion permits were continued to the July 14, 2022 meeting, and the April 7, 2022 minutes were approved with corrections.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit P-21-32 for 90-ft telecom monopole in Hayfork (5-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors adopt cannabis processing ordinance Chapter 17.431 with amendments (5-0)
• Continued cannabis CUP CCUPT3-2018-004/P-18-24 to July 14, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued cannabis CUP CCUPT3-2019-021/P-19-21 to July 14, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Board of Supervisors adopted the preliminary FY22/23 budget of $134,276,950, including reserves, enterprise funds, and dependent special districts. The board also conducted a public hearing on cannabis storefront retail regulations but directed staff to make updates and bring the ordinance back for a second first reading on July 6, 2022. A protest regarding solid waste parcel fees charged to CalTrans was denied.

• Adopted preliminary FY22/23 budget of $134,276,950 (5-0)
• Directed staff to update cannabis storefront retail ordinance and return July 6, 2022
• Denied CalTrans solid waste parcel fee protest (5-0)
• Approved telepsychiatry services agreement with Kings View Corporation (5-0)
• Approved ambulance/EMS agreements for Zones 1, 2, and 3 (5-0)
• Awarded County Surveyor contract to CARR Consultants (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions allocating Local Transportation and State Transit Assistance funds for FY22/23 (5-0)
• Adopted Limited English Proficiency Policy No. 2022-02 (5-0)

Planning Commission

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

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

The Trinity County Planning Commission approved Resolution PC-2022-05, determining that fire house uses with a maximum of 2 bays are similar to permitted uses in the Retail Commercial (C1) zoning district, and thus do not require a Conditional Use Permit or Directors Use Permit. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner McIntosh dissenting. The decision was prompted by CAL FIRE's need to relocate the Hayfork Fire House to a specific parcel. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Resolution PC-2022-05 allowing 2-bay fire houses in C1 zones without permits (4-1)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 10, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

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

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

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2022-101, a revised Governance Manual and Operating Rules, after an initial motion failed. The board also approved a consent calendar with 18 items, including budget adjustments, resolutions continuing local emergencies, and a fee waiver for the LaGrange Classic Bike Race. A public hearing authorized a CDBG grant application, and the board discussed but took no action on Trinity River temperature objectives.

• Adopted revised Governance Manual and Operating Rules (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 budget adjustment for Behavioral Health Services (5-0)
• Adopted 7 resolutions continuing local emergencies (5-0)
• Adopted 3 resolutions continuing local health emergencies (5-0)
• Waived fees for LaGrange Classic Bike Race, including $693 park rental (4-0, Groves recused)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-095 for CALFIRE Evacuation Route grant application (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-098 approving FY 22/23 RMRA road work plan (5-0)
• Authorized letter supporting AB 2691 cannabis temporary retail license (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly direct spending of up to $2,386,217 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, and will vote on several consent items including contracts for mental health, cannabis ordinance review, and sheriff's agreements. The agenda also includes closed-session items on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approve agreement with Willow Glen Care Center to operate Alpine House adult residential facility: $503,700 FY 22/23, $549,000 FY 23/24
• Approve amendment to Tschudin Consulting Group contract for cannabis ordinance review, increasing cost to $86,900
• Approve agreement with DEA for Domestic Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program, revenue $75,000
• Ratify side letter with Deputy Sheriff's Association increasing salaries 15% effective June 1, 2022
• Enact urgency ordinance for temporary occupancy and reconstruction on properties damaged by 2021 lightning fires

The Board of Supervisors authorized using $300,000 of American Rescue Plan funds to cover a cash shortfall for the New Jail Construction project and allocated $485,000 for Deputy Sheriff's Association retention bonuses, contingent on a 2-year retention agreement. They also enacted an urgency ordinance for temporary occupancy and reconstruction after the 2021 fires, and created cannabis opt-out areas for Rush Creek Estates and Lewiston Expansion. Several other routine contracts and resolutions were approved.

• Authorized $300,000 ARP funds for jail shortfall and $485,000 for DSA retention bonuses (4-0)
• Enacted Urgency Ordinance No. 1363 for temporary occupancy/reconstruction after 2021 fires (4-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 315-851 creating Rush Creek Estates and Lewiston Expansion Cannabis Opt Out Areas (4-0)
• Approved $86,900 amendment with Tschudin Consulting for cannabis ordinance review (4-0)
• Ratified DSA side letter increasing salaries 15% effective June 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved $338,831 budget adjustment for Cannabis Dept. (4-0)
• Approved agreements with Sutter County Probation and City of Ferndale for Monument Fire mutual aid (4-0)
• Adopted resolutions continuing local health emergencies for 2020 fires, 2021 fires, and COVID-19 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors met in a special session via Zoom and held a closed session to confer with legal counsel on three existing lawsuits. The board received a comment from Terry Mines and gave direction to staff. No other substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session on three existing lawsuits (e Mines v. Trinity County, Mives v. Trinity County, Trinity Alps Farms v. Trinity County)
• Received comment from Terry Mines during closed session
• Gave direction to staff regarding litigation

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider creating a Cannabis Exclusion Overlay Zone and guidelines for Commercial Cannabis Opt Out Areas, alongside routine consent items. The consent calendar includes multiple budget adjustments, contract approvals, and fee waivers. The board will also act on personnel matters, including hiring a Director of Transportation and creating a Jail Commander position.

• Introduce zoning ordinance to create Cannabis Exclusion Overlay Zone (Item 4.4)
• Approve $94,250/yr contract amendment for Auditor's financial audits (Item 2.1)
• Approve $509,910 in state funding for Disease Intervention Specialist project (Item 2.9)
• Award $152,482.56 and $132,947.05 road aggregate contracts (Items 2.16, 2.17)
• Hire Director of Transportation at up to $20,031/mo salary and benefits (Item 4.1)

The Board of Supervisors introduced and waived the reading of an ordinance creating the Rush Creek Estates and Lewiston Expansion Cannabis Opt Out areas, with changes noted in the staff report, and directed that the exclusion overlay zone district portion be returned to the Planning Commission. The board also adopted several proclamations, including Mental Health Awareness Month and National Correctional Officers Week, and approved numerous consent calendar items, including budget adjustments, agreements, and contracts. A motion to adopt the cannabis ordinance as presented failed, and a motion to send the item back to the Planning Commission also failed, before the final motion carried.

• Introduced ordinance creating Rush Creek Estates and Lewiston Expansion Cannabis Opt Out areas (5-0)
• Directed exclusion overlay zone district portion back to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for County Building Program increasing revenues and fixed assets by $185,000 (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Office of Emergency Services increasing revenue by $40,926 (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Dan Palmer Trucking, Inc. for Schedule I Aggregates (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Eagle Rock, Inc. for Schedule I Aggregates (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

This is a meeting addendum for the Trinity County Board of Supervisors on May 3, 2022, consisting solely of a closed session item. The board will discuss labor negotiations with the Deputy Sheriff's Association, with designated representatives Sophia Meyers and Shelly Nelson. No public action or discussion is listed on this addendum.

• Closed session under Government Code 54954.5(f) for labor negotiations
• Designated representatives: Sophia Meyers and Shelly Nelson
• Employee organization: Deputy Sheriff's Association

The Board of Supervisors met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Deputy Sheriff's Association. Direction was given to the county's negotiation team. No other substantive decisions were made in this addendum.

• Gave direction to negotiation team in closed session with Deputy Sheriff's Association

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the county's strategic plan and to consider waiving certain qualifications for an employee to be appointed as Interim Deputy Director of Planning. The agenda includes only these two items, both of which are for discussion or action.

• Receive presentation and discuss Trinity County Strategic Plan (no fiscal impact)
• Approve waiving Land Use and Environmental Planning Certification and 5 years planning experience for Employee ID #02338
• Appoint Employee ID #02338 as Interim Deputy Director of Planning
• Salary range for Deputy Director of Planning: $11,356 (A step) to $12,407 (C step) per month

The Board of Supervisors approved waiving the certification and experience requirements for Employee ID #02338 and appointed them as Interim Deputy Director of Planning. The motion was made by Supervisor Jill Cox, seconded by Supervisor Liam Gogan, and carried unanimously. The board also received a presentation on the Trinity County Strategic Plan and discussed its deliverables.

• Approved waiving Land Use and Environmental Planning Certification requirement for Employee ID #02338 (5-0)
• Approved waiving 5 years progressive planning experience requirement for Employee ID #02338 (5-0)
• Appointed Employee ID #02338 as Interim Deputy Director of Planning (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending an ordinance to the Board of Supervisors that would establish minimum requirements for limited density owner-built rural dwellings and appurtenant structures. The ordinance would apply to construction, alteration, and occupancy of such dwellings. A Notice of Exemption may be considered for this project.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) for limited density rural dwellings
• Possible consideration of a Notice of Exemption for the ordinance
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Planning Commissioner and Director reports

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to forward a recommended ordinance to the Board of Supervisors that would establish rules for limited density owner-built rural dwellings, including changes to definitions, permit validity, and zoning allowances. The recommendation includes amendments such as a 2.5-acre minimum parcel size, a two-year limit on applying as owner-built, and adding Timberland Preserve Districts as allowable zoning. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comment and commissioner reports.

• Forwarded rural dwelling ordinance to Board of Supervisors with amendments (5-0)
• Added definition of 'graywater' using Humboldt County definition
• Added Timberland Preserve Districts (TPZ) to allowable zoning
• Clarified minimum parcel size for structures as 2.5 acres
• Set permit validity as long as owner-builder shows active progress
• Added requirement for enforcement agency to list contact agencies for permits
• Added notice that Class K housing will be recorded on deed

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider routine consent items, including budget adjustments, agreements, and emergency declarations, and will discuss county priorities and approve an interim County Administrative Officer. They will also create a new Chief Financial Officer position.

• Approve employment agreement for interim County Administrative Officer, not to exceed $150,000
• Create County Chief Financial Officer position with salary range X280, estimated monthly cost $13,821
• Approve budget adjustments for Public Defender, General Services, and Road Department
• Approve agreement with Yurok Tribe for debris removal in Coffee Creek, up to $550,000
• Waive building fees of $10,202.40 for Kinder Kids Montessori and solid waste fees of $385 for Old Lewiston Schoolhouse Library

The Board approved an employment agreement with Letty Garza as Interim County Administrative Officer and approved a County Chief Financial Officer job description at Range X280, with the allocation to be revisited after the FY 22/23 budget is developed. The Board also adopted multiple resolutions, including continuations of local emergencies due to drought, flooding, winter storms, COVID-19, and wildfires, and approved various budget adjustments and agreements.

• Approved employment agreement with Letty Garza as Interim County Administrative Officer (5-0)
• Approved County Chief Financial Officer job description at Range X280, allocation deferred to FY 22/23 budget (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-060 supporting Rotary Club of Weaverville's Fourth of July Parade (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-062 confirming drought emergency continuance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-063 confirming flash flooding/debris flow emergency continuance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-064 confirming winter storm emergency continuance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 confirming COVID-19 emergency continuance (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Kinder Kids Montessori remodeling project, waiving $10,202.40 in Building Department fees (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend guidelines and a zoning ordinance creating a Cannabis Exclusion Overlay District, permanently banning commercial cannabis in specified opt-out areas. The commission will also decide on a tentative parcel map to split a 3.27-acre parcel near Weaverville and make a General Plan consistency recommendation for a broadband easement purchase by Vero Fiber Networks near Junction City. Minutes from February 24, 2022, are also up for approval.

• Tentative parcel map (P-20-40) to divide 3.27 acres into 2.04 and 1.23 acres for residential use off Reservoir Road and State Highway 3, Weaverville (APN 024-380-034-000)
• General Plan consistency determination for Vero Fiber Networks' purchase of an easement from Trinity County for underground broadband from Highway 299 to Chimariko Road, Junction City (APN 009-510-44-00)
• Resolution and ordinance to create a Cannabis Exclusion Overlay District, applying to Rush Creek Estates, Lewiston Expansion, and other listed areas
• Public hearing on commercial cannabis opt-out guidelines and zoning amendment to Title 17
• Approve meeting minutes from February 24, 2022

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment that would create a new county code section (17.43H) to allow and regulate cannabis storefront retail. The commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the ordinance, which would permit adult-use cannabis retail in Highway Commercial, Retail Commercial, and General Commercial zones. Public comment is invited.

• Zoning text amendment for Trinity County Code Section 17.43H (cannabis storefront retail)
• Proposed allowance in HC, C-1, and C-2 commercial zones
• Public hearing and recommendation to Board of Supervisors

The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt a zoning text amendment establishing Trinity County Code Section 17.43H for cannabis storefront retail. The recommendation includes extending opt-out restrictions to retail, mirroring state setback requirements, requiring a conditional use permit, adding 'medical' to the definition, and developing a local-first strategy. The commission also recommended CEQA exemption findings and adoption of Resolution 2022-03.

• Recommended cannabis storefront retail ordinance to Board of Supervisors (3-2)
• Recommended extending opt-out restrictions to retail storefronts
• Recommended mirroring state setback requirements (1,000 ft for onsite consumption, 600 ft without)
• Recommended conditional use permit requirement for storefront retail
• Recommended adding 'medical' to the definition of cannabis retail
• Recommended developing a Local First Strategy for Trinity County
• Recommended CEQA exemption under common-sense exemption 15061(b)(3)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar of routine items and several county matters, including a $35,000 agreement for a whitewater rafting park concept plan and a discussion on the Commercial Cannabis Program. The board will also hold a closed session on existing litigation.

• Approve $35,000 agreement with McLaughlin Whitewater for whitewater rafting park concept plan
• Discuss and/or revise Commercial Cannabis Program and Transition Plan
• Approve $139,500 food bank services agreement with Trinity County Food Assistance Program
• Approve $60,000 CALOES funding for high frequency communications equipment
• Approve Pretrial Release Program agreement with Superior Court, up to $140,000/year

The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with McLaughlin Whitewater to develop a concept plan for a whitewater rafting park. They also directed staff to modify the Commercial Cannabis Transition Plan to include a 10-day notice process and gave the Cannabis Division Director signature authority on compliance certifications. Several consent calendar items were approved, including budget adjustments, resolutions, and agreements.

• Approved agreement with McLaughlin Whitewater for whitewater rafting park concept plan (5-0)
• Directed staff to modify Commercial Cannabis Transition Plan to include 10-day notice process and gave Cannabis Division Director signature authority (5-0)
• Approved amendment to USDA wildlife services agreement adding FY22/23 financial plan (5-0)
• Approved amendment to California Dept. of Agriculture agreement increasing amount by $5,674 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-051 removing Intersoly Software from IT capital asset inventory (5-0)
• Approved multiple FY21/22 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-052 authorizing Behavioral Health Director to sign future DHCS amendments (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Aegis Treatment Centers agreement increasing contract max to $60,000/year (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will select proposals for funding under the Title III Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the agreements, using $191,000 from Title III funds.

• Select proposals for Title III Secure Rural Schools funding
• Authorize County Administrative Officer to sign agreements
• $191,000 from Title III funds

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar with numerous routine items, including budget adjustments, grant applications, and contract amendments. They also authorized letters supporting SB 1074 (cannabis taxes) and the Trinity Headwaters Forest Conservation Project, and opposing SB 871 (immunizations). In an addendum, they selected $191,000 in Title III Secure Rural Schools funding for local fire departments, search and rescue, and other community organizations.

• Approved $191,000 in Title III funding for 8 local organizations (unanimous)
• Authorized letter supporting SB 1074 (cannabis taxes) (4-0, Brown recused)
• Authorized letter opposing SB 871 (immunizations) (5-0)
• Authorized letter supporting Trinity Headwaters Forest Conservation Project (5-0)
• Awarded Hilburn Construction contract for Life Support Building Repair (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Velocity Communications for dark fiber connection (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-050 establishing waste disposal fees for 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Visions of the Cross agreement, increasing cost to $100,000/year (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and a workshop. They will consider approving minutes, a tentative parcel map for a residential split, a cannabis conditional use permit and variance for expansion, and a General Plan consistency determination for a broadband easement. A workshop will explore cannabis 'opt out' regulations.

• Tentative parcel map (P-20-40) to divide 3.27-acre parcel into two residential lots (2.04 and 1.23 acres) near Reservoir Road and State Highway 3, Weaverville
• Cannabis CUP and variance (P-18-23) to expand from Type 2 to Type 3 outdoor cultivation (up to 43,560 sq ft canopy) and add Type 4 nursery license, at 341 Rattlesnake Rd and 140 State Highway 3, Peanut
• General Plan consistency determination for Vero Fiber Networks easement for underground broadband from Highway 299 to Chimariko Road, Junction City
• Workshop on cannabis 'opt out' regulations to develop criteria for evaluating opt-out areas
• Public comment period and commissioner reports

The commission approved a cannabis conditional use permit and variance for an expansion in Peanut, adopting a mitigated negative declaration under CEQA. It also approved the February minutes, continued a tentative parcel map and a broadband easement item to April 14, and held a workshop on cannabis opt-out regulations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued tentative parcel map P-20-40 to April 14, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved cannabis CUP and variance P-18-23 with CEQA mitigated negative declaration (5-0)
• Continued broadband easement general plan consistency item to April 14, 2022 (5-0)

Trinity County Fish and Game Advisory Commission

The Trinity County Fish and Game Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on restoration, big game, Trinity River, and other ongoing programs. New business includes simplifying anadromous fishing regulations, Lewiston fly fishing, spring Chinook, and hatchery operations, including a Yurok coho carcass supplementation proposal. The meeting is largely routine with reports and updates, but includes substantive policy discussions.

• Discussion of deer management proposal update
• Simplification of Anadromous Fishing Regulations
• Hatchery operations: Chinook fractional marking and Yurok coho carcass supplementation proposal
• Approval of claims for 1/12/2022 and 3/9/2022 ($200 each)
• Public comment period

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: setting the salary range for the current County Administrative Officer (CAO) recruitment. The fiscal impact is listed as unknown. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering meeting logistics and public comment rules.

• Set salary range for CAO recruitment (fiscal impact unknown)

The Board of Supervisors discussed and ultimately approved setting the County Administrative Officer (CAO) recruitment salary range at 15% above step C of the highest paid Department Head. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made at this special meeting.

• Set CAO salary range at 15% above step C of highest paid Department Head (5-0)
• Withdrew motion to set CAO salary range at D098 Steps A-C

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a range of routine and non-routine items, including a proposed pro-rated credit for commercial cannabis cultivators with provisional licenses, a resolution setting department head salaries, and several budget adjustments. The board will also vote on multiple consent calendar items, including contract amendments and continuations of local emergencies.

• Authorize pro-rated credit to commercial cannabis cultivators holding non-expired provisional licenses on Oct 31, 2021 (item 4.6)
• Adopt resolution establishing salary and benefits for Department Heads, including $400/yr Sheriff uniform allowance (item 4.2)
• Approve budget adjustment for Human Resources: +$29,267 salaries/benefits (item 4.3)
• Approve amendment to Victorian Inn agreement, increasing max cost to $40,000 for motel services (item 2.21)
• Approve amendment with Public Health Institute for $350,000 to enhance COVID-19 vaccine services (item 2.28)

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion to issue pro-rated credits/refunds to commercial cannabis cultivators holding non-expired provisional licenses on September 5, 2021, based on services not provided due to court rulings. The motion passed 3-2, with Supervisors Cox and Frasier dissenting. Earlier motions with different dates were withdrawn or failed. The board also approved numerous consent calendar items, including budget adjustments, resolutions, and agreements.

• Approved pro-rated credit/refund to cannabis cultivators with provisional licenses on Sept. 5, 2021 (3-2)
• Adopted proclamation for Wildfire Preparedness Day and Wildfire Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved $235,744 budget adjustment for Substance Use Disorder Services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-023 designating Trinity County Arts Council as Local Arts Agency (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-024 confirming drought emergency continuance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-025 confirming flash flooding/debris flow emergency continuance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-026 confirming winter storm emergency continuance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-027 confirming COVID-19 emergency continuance (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to make a recommendation on a General Plan consistency determination for Vero Fiber Networks' easement purchase to install underground broadband from Highway 299 to Chimariko Road. They will also hold a workshop to explore policy options for cannabis 'opt out' regulations, with input to be used for a future Board of Supervisors policy.

• General Plan consistency determination for Vero Fiber Networks easement (APN 009-510-44-00, 191 Lime Point Rd, Junction City) for underground broadband from Highway 299 to Chimariko Road
• Workshop on cannabis 'opt out' regulations criteria for temporary, new, and permanent opt-out areas

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to continue both agenda items to the March 10, 2022 meeting. Item 1, a General Plan consistency determination for an underground broadband easement by Vero Fiber Networks, was continued without public comment. Item 2, a workshop on cannabis 'opt out' regulations, was continued after extensive public comment and discussion.

• Continued Item 1 (broadband easement consistency determination) to March 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued Item 2 (cannabis 'opt out' workshop) to March 10, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors continued a public hearing on establishing Limited Density Rural Dwelling regulations to a future meeting, with changes to be discussed. A motion to adopt the ordinance as presented failed after a subsequent motion to continue consideration passed. The board also approved a consent calendar with multiple items, including agreements for mental health services, appointments, resolutions on local emergencies, and a contract for the Weaverville Cemetery's Moon Lee Ditch repair.

• Continued the Limited Density Rural Dwelling ordinance to the next meeting with discussed changes (motion by Cox, second by Groves, carried).
• Failed a motion to adopt the Limited Density Rural Dwelling ordinance as presented (motion by Groves, second by Frasier).
• Approved agreements with Canyon Manor, Psynergy Programs, Remi Vista, and Willow Glen Care Center for mental health services.
• Appointed Alex Cousins and Trina Stokley to the California Economic Development District Board of Directors.
• Appointed Vonnie Westbrook and Melanie Miller to the PSA2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council.
• Adopted resolutions confirming local health emergencies due to 2022 fires and COVID-19, and ratified proclamations for the Six Rivers Lightning Complex.
• Approved an easement agreement with Young Family Ranch for the Weaverville Cemetery's Moon Lee Ditch repair.
• Approved an amendment to the SMART Workforce Center agreement, increasing the maximum cost to $282,947.65.

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings. The most consequential item is an appeal of the Planning Director's decision to deny a commercial cannabis license application for a property in Weaverville. The commission will also consider a subdivision modification, a tentative parcel map, and a cannabis cultivation expansion with a variance.

• Appeal of denied Commercial Cannabis License (CCL-787) for 380 Lesley Lane, Weaverville (APNs 024-670-058-000 and 024-670-029-000)
• Subdivision modification for private access road at 531 School House Road, Burnt Ranch (APN 008-820-001)
• Tentative parcel map to divide 3.27-acre parcel into two residential lots near Reservoir Road and State Highway 3, Weaverville (APN 024-380-034-000)
• Cannabis CUP & variance to expand cultivation to 1 acre and add nursery/distribution licenses at 341 Rattlesnake Rd and 140 State Highway 3, Peanut (APNs 019-750-013 and 019-750-017)
• Approve meeting minutes from November 18, 2021

The Trinity County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to uphold the Planning Director's decision to deny a commercial cannabis license application (CCL-787) for 380 Lesley Lane, Weaverville. The commission also approved a rotation of chair, approved prior meeting minutes, granted three variances for a subdivision road modification, and continued two items to the March 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approved rotation of Chairman to Commissioner Sharp and Vice Chairman to Commissioner McIntosh for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved November 18, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (4-1, McIntosh abstained)
• Upheld denial of commercial cannabis license CCL-787 for 380 Lesley Lane, Weaverville (5-0)
• Granted all 3 variances for private access road modification at 531 School House Road, Burnt Ranch (5-0)
• Continued tentative parcel map P-20-40 to March 10, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Continued cannabis CUP and variance P-18-23 to March 10, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider routine consent items, including budget adjustments, contract amendments, and appointments, as well as several county matters. Key discussions include setting federal advocacy priorities and authorizing a pro-rated credit for commercial cannabis cultivators. The board will also hold closed sessions on existing litigation and a public employee evaluation.

• Budget adjustments for Behavioral Health Services ($237,253 transfers in, $259,671 other charges) and SMA Reserve ($237,253 transfers out)
• Contract amendments: janitorial services (+$3,744), legal document services (+$5,000), executive search (+$25,000)
• Lease agreement for studio 'D' at Sam Lee Ranch House ($165.51/month)
• Vehicle repair agreement with Lithia Chevrolet ($50,000/year) and tree service agreement with Bundy's Tree Service (up to $60,000)
• Discussion on advocacy priorities for NACO and federal representatives; cannabis cultivator fee credit authorization

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar with multiple budget adjustments, contract amendments, and appointments, including a $237,253 behavioral health budget adjustment and several emergency resolutions. They also approved hiring two new employees, modified job descriptions, and continued a discussion on cannabis cultivator credits to March 1, 2022.

• Approved $237,253 behavioral health budget adjustment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-018 confirming local health emergency due to 2020 wildfires (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-019 confirming local health emergency due to 2021 fires (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-020 confirming COVID-19 local health emergency (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-021 on remote teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Appointed Mary Bowers to Trinity County Waterworks District (5-0)
• Authorized hiring Accounting Technician II and Administrative Clerk II (5-0)
• Continued cannabis cultivator credit discussion to March 1, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will discuss whether to form a Community Choice Aggregate, a potential major shift in local energy procurement. The board will also consider routine consent items, including grant agreements, contracts, and appointments, and will hold closed sessions on litigation and a personnel evaluation.

• Discuss forming a Community Choice Aggregate (item 4.1)
• Ratify $3,293,867 Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant (item 2.4)
• Award $784,651.12 fuel contract to Hunt & Sons for North County (item 2.12)
• Approve $250,000 amendment with Jones Electric for portable generator (item 2.8)
• Waive $1,065.74 building fees for Weaverville/Douglas City Parks & Recreation (item 4.2)

The Board of Supervisors discussed forming a Community Choice Aggregate (CCA) in Trinity County and directed staff to draft an ordinance adopting the CCA and develop a Joint Power Agreement with Trinity Public Utilities District. The board also approved several consent calendar items, including resolutions for signature authorization on federal and state contracts, appointments, and grant agreements. A fee waiver for the Weaverville/Douglas City Parks & Recreation aquatic support shed was approved, and the board authorized waiving encroachment permit costs for disaster-affected property owners.

• Directed staff to draft ordinance adopting Community Choice Aggregate and develop Joint Power Agreement with Trinity Public Utilities District
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-012 and 2022-013 for signature authorization on federal and state contracts (5-0)
• Appointed Matt Stephenson to Airport Advisory Commission as District 4 representative (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Jones Electric agreement increasing max cost to $250,000/year for portable generator and electrical transfer switch (5-0)
• Awarded fuel supply contracts to Hunt & Sons (North County) and Cross Petroleum (South County) for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Trinity County Annual Investment Policy (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for WDCPR aquatic support shed, waiving $1,065.74 in Building Department fees (5-0)
• Authorized waiver of encroachment permit costs for disaster-affected property owners for tree removal (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider providing $73,440 in emergency funding to Southern Trinity Area Rescue (STAR) to continue 911 ambulance services. The board will also discuss several routine items, including appointments, vehicle assignments, and confirmations of local emergencies. The agenda includes a closed session on existing litigation.

• Emergency funding of $73,440 from General Fund for Southern Trinity Area Rescue (STAR) ambulance services
• Approve amendment with Velocity Communications for Cedar Home Dark Fiber connection, increasing cost to $40,000
• Adopt resolutions confirming continuance of local emergencies (drought, flooding, COVID-19, wildfires)
• Authorize take-home county vehicles for certain classifications through 2023
• Closed session: Trinity County vs. Kirk Sealander, Teresa Sealander (Case No. 21CV135)

The Board of Supervisors confirmed the seating of District 5 Supervisor Dan Frasier as Chairman and District 1 Supervisor Keith Groves as Chair Pro Tem (Vice-Chair) for the upcoming term. The motion carried unanimously with all five supervisors voting in favor. The board also presented outgoing Chairman Jeremy Brown with an engraved gavel.

• Confirmed Dan Frasier as Chairman and Keith Groves as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Presented outgoing Chairman Jeremy Brown with an engraved gavel