Trinity County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several departmental contracts, including large-scale fuel supplies for transportation. The agenda also includes decisions on streamlined cannabis licensing and potential fee waivers for community projects.

• Contract award to Hunt & Sons LLC for North County fuel supply estimated at $794,588.81
• Contract award to Ed Staub and Sons Petroleum for South County fuel supply estimated at $73,501.70
• Resolution for streamlined 2024 approval of Cannabis Licenses requiring a Commercial Cannabis Variance
• Agreement with Velocity Communications Inc. for Hayfork Community Center connection up to $36,000
• Approval of 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program involving $2,747,000 in STIP funds

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering two initial commercial cannabis cultivation variance requests that seek to reduce setback requirements from residential structures.

• CCV-2023-07: Initial commercial cannabis variance request at 211 Old Poker Bar Rd., Douglas City
• CCV-2023-20: Initial commercial cannabis variance request at 3191 State Highway 3, Hayfork

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several budget adjustments for various county departments, including an increase to auditing services and departmental transfers. The agenda also includes a presentation on the BLM Integrated Resource Management Plan and a proposed ordinance amendment regarding commercial cannabis cultivation.

• Amendment to CliftonLarsonAllen LLC agreement increasing maximum cost by $35,000 for auditing services
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Trinity County Code Section 17.43 regarding Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Regulations
• Budget adjustment for Willow Glen Care Center agreement increasing maximum cost by up to $100,000
• Resolution to amend the 2022 Regional Transportation Plan to include replacing Ripple Creek Bridge with up to $2,525,000 in STIP funding
• Authorization for a USDA agreement providing up to $1,415,927 in reimbursable funds for forest stewardship and road maintenance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding an amendment to Trinity County Code Section 17.43. The proposed change would allow for the stacking of medium (Type III) licenses.

• Zoning text amendment to revise TCC Title 17, Section 17.43 (DEV-23-04)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations for the General Plan 2050, including vision statements and community plan boundaries. The meeting also includes a request to reduce setback requirements for a cannabis cultivation site in Douglas City.

• Variance request (CCV-23-07) to reduce a 350-foot cannabis cultivation setback at 211 Old Poker Bar Rd., Douglas City
• Recommendation of Vision and Guiding Principles statements for General Plan 2050
• Determination of community plan and area plan designations countywide
• Determination of boundaries for eight Community Plans within General Plan 2050
• Amendment to Title 15.25 to reduce minimum parcel acreage from 5 acres to 2.5 acres

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider setting end dates for cannabis cultivation license fee credits and review a $999,000 on-call engineering services agreement. The meeting also includes presentations on tobacco issues and updates from the U.S. Forest Service.

• Establishment of end dates for 2021 cannabis cultivation license fee credits/refunds
• On-call engineering services agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. up to $999,000
• Amendment to Northern Valley Catholic Social Services agreement increasing maximum amount by $150,000
• Agreement with Buddy's Auto Center, Inc. for vehicle recovery and towing up to $20,000 per year
• Appeal hearing regarding the denial of Commercial Cannabis License #106 for Nature Farm, Inc.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several contract amendments for behavioral health and child welfare services. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding guidelines for cannabis cultivation license fee credits and refunds.

• Amendment to Psynergy Programs Inc. agreement increasing annual cost to $300,000
• Agreement with Velocity Communications for 100 Mbps connection up to $36,000
• Agreement with Castle Tire, Tire Disposal & Recycling, LLC for services up to $160,000
• Utility easement for Vero Fiber Networks, L.L.C. at 191 Lime Point Road
• Discussion on cannabis cultivation license fee credits totaling $579,773 issued

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will review two variance requests regarding commercial cannabis cultivation setbacks in Douglas City. The meeting also includes appeals of decisions made by the Cannabis Director regarding license renewals and approvals.

• Variance request to reduce 350-foot cannabis setback at 860 Top of the Grade, Douglas City
• Variance request to reduce 350-foot cannabis setback at 971 Top of the Grade, Douglas City
• Appeal of decision to deny a commercial cannabis license renewal for 480 Oak Ranch Rd, Lewiston
• Appeal of decision to approve a commercial cannabis license application for 10381 Ruth-Zenia Rd, Hettenshaw
• Approval of September 14, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to consider the county's annual budget. The primary item for consideration is the adoption of a resolution for the final budget for fiscal year 23/24.

• Adoption of a resolution for the final fiscal year 23/24 budget totaling $151,444,249

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget hearing to consider the recommended fiscal year 2023-2024 budget with total expenditures of $150,953,869.

• Budget hearing for fiscal year 2023-2024 with total expenditures of $150,953,869

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss routine matters, including approving agreements for various services and amending job descriptions within the Community Development Department. Notable items include a significant contract amendment for the Middle Weaver Creek Bridge project.

• Approve agreement with Consor North America Inc. to replace the Middle Weaver Creek Bridge on Lorenz Road ($525,206.77)
• Rename Building and Planning Department to Community Development Department
• Amend job descriptions for various positions within the new Community Development Department

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several applications regarding commercial cannabis cultivation setbacks and license renewals. The agenda also includes a request for a sign replacement exception in Hayfork and a time extension for a nursery in Weaverville.

• Sign replacement exception at 60 Reservoir Rd., Hayfork
• One-year time extension for cannabis nursery at 271 Industrial Pkwy., Weaverville
• Appeal of denied cannabis license renewal for 480 Oak Ranch Rd., Lewiston
• Variance request to reduce cannabis cultivation setbacks at 860 Top of the Grade, Douglas City
• Variance request to reduce cannabis cultivation setbacks at 971 Top of the Grade, Douglas City

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review presentations on the General Plan update and community plan mapping. The meeting also includes several budget adjustments for departments including EMS, Behavioral Health, and Auditor/Controller.

• Agreement with CA Dept of Food and Agriculture to map noxious weeds ($41,900 revenue)
• Budget adjustment for BHS Realignment increasing Transfers Out by $119,315
• Amendment to CA Dept of Social Services agreement increasing cost by $39,130
• Allocation of $26,549 in State of Good Repair funds for a zero-emission bus purchase
• Introduction of ordinance amending Multi Family (R-3) Zoning Height Limits

The Board of Supervisors adopted a revised salary schedule for county employees and approved the addition of Hyampom, Trinity Center, and Post Mountain to the county's community plans. Other actions included establishing tax rates and approving several budget adjustments for FY 22/23.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-120 approving revised employee salary schedule (5-0)
• Approved adding Hyampom, Trinity Center, and Post Mountain to the original 5 Community Plans (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-116 establishing 23/24 secured tax rates (5-0)
• Appointed Angenett Taft to Trinity County Waterworks District #1 Board of Directors (4-1)
• Approved agreement with CALTRANS for free Dump Day events (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-122 allocating $26,549 for a zero-emission bus purchase (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-117 and 2023-118 continuing local health emergencies for fire debris and air quality (5-0)
• Approved agreement with CA Dept of Food and Agriculture for noxious weed mapping (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several agreements for behavioral health services, including telepsychiatry and outpatient mental health. The agenda also includes a contract for a new 80kw generator and updates to county personnel.

• Agreement with B Sharp Electrical Contractor for an 80kw generator and transfer switch ($92,793 from grants)
• Agreement with Kings View Corporation for Telepsychiatry and Medication Management (up to $185,000)
• Agreement with Remi Vista, Inc. for outpatient mental health services (up to $150,000 per fiscal year)
• Public hearing regarding objections to the 23/24 Delinquent List for Solid Waste Parcel Fees
• Ordinance introduction for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Streamlining

The Board of Supervisors approved several agreements for behavioral health and public health services, extended six local emergency declarations and two health emergency declarations, and authorized multiple personnel hires. A proposed ordinance for electric vehicle charging station permit streamlining was not introduced, with direction given to the CAO and County Counsel to further discuss the matter.

• Approved agreements with DHCS, Kings View Corporation, and Remi Vista, Inc. for behavioral health services
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-107 through 2023-112 continuing local emergencies for drought, flooding, and fires
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-105 and 2023-106 continuing local health emergencies for fire-related hazardous materials
• Approved purchase and installation of a generator and transfer switch for Weaverville Volunteer Fire Department
• Approved 23/24 Delinquent List for Solid Waste Parcel Fees (Resolution 2023-114)
• Authorized hiring of a Road Maintenance Worker I, Mechanic I, and Road Maintenance Worker II
• Approved agreement with Butte County for housing delinquent minors
• Directed CAO and County Counsel to discuss EV ordinance with CSAC and RCRC

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a presentation on the General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles. Members will also discuss meeting schedules, staff direction, and the re-establishment of committees.

• Presentation: General Plan-Vision and Guiding Principles
• Discussion: Planning Commission meeting schedule and staff direction
• Discussion: Re-establishing the Sub-Division Review Committee
• Discussion: Purpose and establishment of the Architectural Review Committee

The Planning Commission appointed Commissioner Sharp to chair the re-established Sub-Division Review Committee. The commission also set a meeting schedule and provided input on General Plan vision statements.

• Appointed Commissioner Sharp as chairperson of the Sub-Division Review Committee
• Established meeting guideline: 2nd Thursday for regular planning/cannabis projects and 4th Thursday for special meetings

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss appointments to the Northwest California Resource Conservation & Development District and consider allocating $96,360 from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds to join the National Center for Public Lands Counties.

• Approve a resolution with the Department of Health Care Services for administration of Drug Medi-Cal Services ($1,444,000 in revenue)
• Amend agreement with Trinity Valley Consulting Engineers for Alpine House renovations ($15,000)
• Allocate $96,360 from LATCF to join National Center for Public Lands Counties

The Board of Supervisors reorganized the Grants and Housing Division by creating a new special revenue fund and moving case manager positions to Health and Human Services. Other actions included approving several budget adjustments and service agreements for behavioral health, public health, and transportation.

• Created Special Revenue Fund 118 - Housing and reorganized Grants and Housing Division
• Approved $96,360 allocation of LATCF funds to join National Center for Public Lands Counties
• Adopted Resolution 2023-102 for Drug Medi-Cal Services agreement
• Approved $25,000 increase for Wilgus Fire Control, Inc. fire suppression repairs
• Approved $65,272.50 increase for MGE Engineering geotechnical evaluations
• Approved agreement with Marci Gallagher RN for foster care nursing services
• Approved agreement with Steve Friedland and Associates Inc. for public health consultation
• Approved agreement with Glenn County Community Action Department for HHAP 4 Grant funding

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several appeals regarding the approval or denial of commercial cannabis licenses in Lewiston, Hayfork, and Hyampom. The meeting also includes a presentation on General Plan vision and guiding principles.

• Appeal of denial for CCL-208 at 480 Oak Ranch Rd., Lewiston
• Appeal of approval for CCL-692 at 504 Oatman Rd., Hayfork
• Appeal of approval for CCL-106 at 1050 Rowdy Bear Rd., Hayfork
• Appeal of approval for CCL-636 at 441 Creekside Lane, Hyampom
• Appeal of renewal for CCL-132 at 200 Coffin Rd., Lewiston

The Planning Commission denied appeals against the approval of two commercial cannabis licenses. Several other appeals were rendered moot after the Cannabis Director rescinded the associated licenses.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued appeal P-23-09 for 480 Oak Ranch Rd to September 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied appeal P-23-22, upholding cannabis license CCL-106 for 1050 Rowdy Bear Rd (4-1)
• Denied appeal P-23-21, upholding cannabis license CCL-132 for 200 Coffin Rd (5-0)
• Required implementation of Odor Control Plan for 200 Coffin Rd prior to operation (5-0)
• Appeal P-23-10 rendered moot after CCL-692 was rescinded
• Appeal P-23-12 rendered moot after CCL-106 was rescinded
• Appeal P-23-11 rendered moot after CCL-636 was rescinded

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors met for a special meeting to consider routine items. The primary item involves amending an agreement with Roger Brown Construction Company, Inc. regarding transportation of storm-related spoils.

• Amendment number 1 to the agreement with Roger Brown Construction Company, Inc. to increase maximum cost by $200,000
• Transportation of storm related spoils to a disposal site near Hyampom Airport
• Contract reimbursement of 93.75% by FEMA/CALOES

The Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to a construction agreement to increase the maximum cost for transporting storm-related spoils. The materials will be moved to a disposal site near the Hyampom Airport.

• Approved amendment number 1 to Roger Brown Construction Company, Inc. agreement increasing Maximum Cost by $200,000 (4-0, 1 recused)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review presentations from the U.S. Forest Service and a coordinated marketing plan from local tourism and arts groups. The meeting includes several decisions regarding service contracts for behavioral health, public health, and law enforcement.

• Agreement with North State Security for Behavioral Health Clinic security up to $95,000 per year
• Renovation agreement with R H Construction for Alpine House Adult Residential Facility up to $178,175
• Agreement with CDPH for nutrition and obesity prevention with potential revenue of $584,604 over three years
• Contract with Center for Evaluation and Research, LLC for data collection training costing $125,000
• Agreement with TPx for courthouse PRI-SIP service at $11,268 per year for three years

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of service agreements for behavioral health, emergency medical services, and public safety. The Board also extended local health emergency declarations related to hazardous materials and air quality from 2021 and 2022 fires.

• Approved MHSA Three Year Plan for Fiscal Years 23/24 through 25/26
• Extended local health emergencies for 2021 and 2022 fire debris and air quality
• Approved agreement with North State Security for Behavioral Health Clinic security
• Approved agreement with NorCAL EMS to act as Local EMS Agency through June 30, 2024
• Approved agreement with Trinity County Office of Education for Mobile Dental Unit reimbursement
• Authorized opposition to AB 505 regarding the Office of Youth and Community Restoration
• Approved agreement with TPx for courthouse PRI-SIP service for three years
• Approved agreement with CDCR for garbage services at Trinity River Conservation Camp #3

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider various presentations regarding Shasta College enrollment, Trinity Lake storage needs, and State Route 3 planning. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items involving contract amendments, budget adjustments for the District Attorney and Sheriff, and the continuation of local emergency declarations.

• Amend CalMHSA Workforce Program Agreement to reduce contract maximum by $350,000
• Increase Visions of the Cross contract by $50,000 for substance abuse treatment
• Approve autopsy services agreement with Daniel W. Harwood, M.D. not to exceed $55,000 per year
• Adopt resolutions confirming the continuance of several local drought and fire emergencies
• Approve agreement with JUMP Technology Services, LLC for Adult Protective Services support

The Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions to continue several local emergency declarations related to drought, wildfires, and flooding. They also approved various contract amendments for health services, law enforcement, and county maintenance.

• Adopted resolutions 2023-081 through 2023-086 continuing local emergencies for drought, flooding, winter storms, and wildfires
• Adopted resolutions 2023-087 and 2023-088 continuing local health emergencies for hazardous materials and air quality
• Approved $50,000 contract increase for Visions of the Cross substance abuse services
• Approved agreement with Daniel W. Harwood, M.D. for as-needed autopsies
• Approved amendments to USDA Forest Service agreements for patrol and controlled substance operations
• Approved $75,400 cost increase and term extension for Sarah's Scottish Maids cleaning services
• Approved amendment to CalMHSA Workforce Program Agreement reducing contract maximum by $350,000
• Tabled budget adjustments for District Attorney and Animal Control to July 18, 2023

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will discuss and vote on several items including approving meeting minutes, considering conditional use permits for a school addition, and reviewing appeals of cannabis license decisions.

• Conditional Use Permit (P-23-04) for construction of a 1769 sq. ft. addition to Kinder Kids Montessori school
• Appeal of Cannabis Director’s Decision (P-23-06) regarding a Commercial Cannabis License renewal application at 200 Coffin Rd., Lewiston
• Variance request (VAR-23-03) for commercial cannabis cultivation near Hayfork Seventh Day Adventist church
• Appeals of Cannabis Director’s Decisions (P-23-10 and P-23-12) regarding Commercial Cannabis License applications in Hayfork

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a school expansion and a setback variance for a cannabis cultivation site. Several appeals regarding commercial cannabis licenses were continued to future meetings, and one appeal was rendered moot after the license was rescinded.

• Approved 1,769 sq. ft. addition to Kinder Kids Montessori school (5-0)
• Approved variance for cannabis cultivation setback from Hayfork Seventh Day Adventist church (5-0)
• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued appeal P-23-09 regarding 480 Oak Ranch Rd. to July 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued appeal P-23-10 regarding 504 Oatman Rd. to June 22, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued appeal P-23-12 regarding 1050 Rowdy Bear Rd. to June 22, 2023 (5-0)
• Appeal P-23-06 rendered moot after Cannabis Director rescinded license CCL-132

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review presentations regarding a potential Pension Trust and Caltrans Clean California Monuments. The meeting includes several budget adjustments for departments including Behavioral Health, Sheriff, and Transportation.

• Budget adjustment for Behavioral Health Services increasing Services & Supplies by $750,000
• Agreement amendment with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC increasing maximum cost by $5,000
• Lease amendment with Enterprise adding one vehicle to the Sheriff's Office program for $50,000
• Agreement with Roger Brown Construction Company, Inc. for storm-related spoils removal up to $100,000
• Approval of $10,000 in street outreach funding from Partnership HealthPlan of California

The Board of Supervisors approved multiple budget adjustments for behavioral health, welfare, and transportation. They extended two local health emergency declarations related to fire debris and air quality. Other actions included appointing local officials and approving several service contracts.

• Extended health emergencies for 2021 fire hazardous materials and 2022 Lightning Fires (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 cost increase for CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC audit agreement (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Behavioral Health increasing Services & Supplies by $750,000 (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Chinook recreational fishery citing 'potentially causing catastrophic economic loss' (5-0)
• Designated Trinity County Arts Council as the Local Arts Agency (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 maximum cost for Pacific Legal & Process Service agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Blong Yang to Post Mountain PUD and Ivy Peters to Salyer CSD (5-0)
• Approved FY 23/24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account work plan (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss the potential removal of the current Board Chair. The agenda also includes the appointment of a new Chair if necessary.

• Discussion regarding the potential removal of the current BOS chair
• Appointment of a new Chair, if needed

The Board of Supervisors met for a special session to determine the leadership of the board. The board decided to retain Supervisor Jill Cox as Chairman.

• Retained Supervisor Cox as Chairman (3-0, 1 abstain, 1 recused)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review various presentations including behavioral health, the Trinity River project, and pension trusts. The agenda also contains several consent calendar items regarding department budget adjustments, emergency continuances, and law enforcement contracts.

• Budget adjustments for multiple departments including MHSA CSS ($5,191) and Community Corrections ($850)
• Agreement with Grants Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program for $240,700.94
• Amendment to Lithia Chevrolet vehicle repair agreement increasing total to $100,000 per fiscal year
• Amendment to Trinity Tire Factory, Inc. increasing contract maximum to $80,000 per fiscal year
• Sheriff's Office Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant of $1,648,795 over five years

The Board of Supervisors approved salary schedules for county employees effective July 1, 2023. They also voted to continue multiple local emergency declarations related to drought, fire, and flooding. Various service contracts for the Sheriff's Office and behavioral health services were approved.

• Approved salary schedules for Trinity County employees effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Confirmed continuance of 6 local emergencies including drought and wildfires (5-0)
• Confirmed continuance of 2 local health emergencies related to 2021 and 2022 fires (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for FY 22/23 across multiple departments (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Psynergy Programs agreement for mental health services (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 contract maximum for Trinity Tire Factory, Inc. (5-0)
• Accepted donation of a Belgian Malinois canine for the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023/2024 Overall Work Program for Transportation Commission (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to discuss the annual evaluation of County Counsel. The discussion focuses on determining which aspects of the evaluation process can be legally released to the public.

• Public Employee Evaluation: County Administrative Officer
• Public Employee Evaluation: County Counsel

The Board held a special meeting to discuss the public release of the County Counsel annual evaluation. No evaluation was held for the County Administrative Officer. The Board unanimously agreed on the process for discussing the evaluation and future RFP.

• Assigned Supervisor Leutwyler to work with CAO to produce a document detailing the closed session county counsel evaluation and RFP process

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a contract amendment with Brightly Solutions. The item involves a company name change and an increase in annual costs for four county departments.

• Amendment number 2 with Brightly Solutions to change company name and increase annual cost up to $25,000.00
• Contract costs split between Environmental Health, Planning, Cannabis, and Building departments
• Closed session for public employee evaluation of the County Administrative Officer

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract amendment to update the company name and increase the annual cost for Brightly Solutions. The Board also held a closed session regarding the evaluation of the County Administrative Officer.

• Approved amendment number 2 to the agreement with Brightly Solutions to change company name and increase annual cost (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a resolution to stop listing supporters and opponents of measures on county ballots. The meeting also includes several contract amendments and updates to engineer salary ranges.

• Resolution to not list supporters/opponents of measures on future county ballots
• Salary range increases for Engineer I, Engineer II, and Senior Engineer classifications
• Agreement with State Department of General Services for $158,372.03 in voting system replacement funds
• Amendment to CDPH agreement providing $1,343,007 in potential revenue for WIC program
• Approval of TruMed Systems, Inc. vaccine management contract for approximately $101,050

The Board of Supervisors approved various agreements for behavioral health, vaccine management, and WIC funding. They also updated salary ranges for Engineer I, II, and Senior Engineer classifications and extended local health emergencies related to past fires.

• Approved amendment to SacValley Med Share HIE agreement (5-0)
• Approved updated FY 23/24 rates for Willow Glen Care Center (5-0)
• Extended local health emergencies for 2021 and 2022 fires (5-0)
• Approved state funds for voting system replacement (5-0)
• Accepted property at 450 Oregon Street, Weaverville by default (5-0)
• Approved $82,500 budget adjustment for Health Dept. 4402 (5-0)
• Authorized Elections Office to stop listing measure supporters/opponents on ballots (5-0)
• Updated pay ranges for Engineer I, II, and Senior Engineer roles (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to amend Trinity County Code Section 17.43.050(A)(8). The proposed change replaces the term 'cultivation' with 'canopy' for verifying site compliance with residential setback codes.

• Zoning text amendment (DEV-23-01) to revise Trinity County Code Section 17.43.050(A)(8)
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2023, and April 13, 2023, regular meetings

The Planning Commission voted to deny a requested modification to Trinity County Code Section 17.43.050(A)(8) regarding residential setback terminology. The commission also approved the minutes from two previous meetings.

• Denied zoning text amendment to replace 'cultivation' with 'canopy' in TCC 17.43.050(A)(8) (3-2)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Denied resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approve Zoning Code amendment DEV-23-01 (2-3)

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting includes closed sessions regarding legal matters and personnel evaluation. No other specific agenda items or public business were listed in the provided text.

• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding initiation of litigation
• Public employee evaluation for County Counsel

The Board conducted a review of County Counsel services and survey results. By majority vote, the Board agreed to share developed feedback with County Counsel and schedule an in-person discussion of the results for May 2nd.

• Approved sharing developed feedback with County Counsel (majority vote)
• Scheduled in-person discussion of performance results for May 2nd

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider various administrative actions including legal service presentations, project updates, and several consent calendar items. Key discussions include cannabis fire plan approvals, jail budget adjustments, and staffing for the Housing Department.

• Courthouse Re-Roof project plans and specifications
• HHAP 3 funding agreement of $89,084
• Autopsy services contract not to exceed $55,000 per fiscal year
• Jail gate maintenance contract not to exceed $15,000 per fiscal year
• Sheriff budget adjustment increasing revenues by $59,329

The Board of Supervisors approved project plans for the Courthouse Re-Roof project and authorized several service agreements for the Sheriff's Office and Grants Division. They also adopted resolutions for financial signature authority and cannabis manufacturing fire plan approvals.

• Approved Courthouse Re-Roof project plans and authorized bidding
• Adopted Resolution 2023-095 designating Director of Environmental Health to approve Cannabis Manufacturing Fire Plans
• Approved $46,000 contract amendment with Onsolve, LLC for CodeRed Weather Warning services
• Approved agreement with Lexipal, LLC for Cordico Mobile Wellness Application for first responders
• Approved agreement with Humboldt Fence Company for new Jail Facility gate maintenance
• Approved agreement with Daniel W. Harwood, M.D. for as-needed autopsies
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-048 and 2023-049 for Federal and State contract signature authorization
• Approved budget adjustment of $130,000 for Jail Health (Dept. 2285)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a fiber optic equipment building in Junction City. Staff will also present a review of the 25-foot height limit for Multiple Family Residential districts.

• Conditional Use Permit (P-23-01) for an in-line amplifier building at 44670 State Hwy 299, Junction City
• Review of the 25-foot height limit for Multiple Family Residential (R-3) Districts
• Approval of February 23 and March 23, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a fiber optic equipment building in Junction City. The commission also recommended that the Board of Supervisors increase the height limit for Multiple Family Residential (R-3) districts from 25 to 45 feet.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for in-line amplifier building at 44670 State Hwy 299 (3-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors amend height limit for Multiple Family District (R-3) from 25 to 45 feet (2-1)
• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled March 23, 2023 minutes to next meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several departmental agreements, including mental health services and vehicle repairs. The meeting also includes discussions on budget adjustments for court services and potential storm damage repairs for Garrett Road.

• Agreement with CalMHSA for Behavioral Health Workforce Enhancement (up to $1,000,000)
• Transit Parking Lot Project plans and specifications with an estimated cost of $240,000
• Salary range increases for Deputy District Attorney classifications effective February 1, 2023
• Agreement with Lauderdale Motors for Sheriff's Office vehicle repairs (up to $15,000 per year)
• Discussion on using $25,000 in contingency funds for Garrett Road storm damage repairs

The Board of Supervisors continued multiple local and health emergency declarations related to drought, fires, and storms. They approved several behavioral health and public safety contracts, authorized a transit parking lot project, and allocated $40,000 for storm damage repairs on Garrett Road.

• Continued local emergencies for drought, flash flooding, winter storms, and various fires (5-0)
• Continued local health emergencies for hazardous materials and air quality (5-0)
• Authorized $40,000 in General Fund for storm damage repairs on Garrett Road (5-0)
• Approved plans and competitive bidding for Transit Parking Lot Project (5-0)
• Adopted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration for Lorenz Road Bridge Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 contract increase for Empire Recovery Center (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Lauderdale Motors for Sheriff's Office vehicle repairs (5-0)
• Denied proposal to plow Volunteer Fire Department driveways (3-1, 1 recused)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a progress presentation regarding the General Plan Update and conduct a training session on the Brown Act and governance. The commission will also consider proposed amendments to its existing Bylaws.

• General Plan update progress presentation
• Brown Act and governance training session
• Proposed amendments to the Planning Commission Procedures (Bylaws)

The Planning Commission approved Resolution PC-2023-03 to update its operational procedures and bylaws. A presentation was given regarding the progress of the General Plan Update. A training session on the Brown Act and Governance was postponed.

• Adopted Resolution PC-2023-03 and Exhibit A regarding Planning Commission operational rules (3-0)
• Postponed Brown Act and Governance Training Session

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several budget adjustments across departments including Behavioral Health, Sheriff, and Solid Waste. Additionally, the Board will discuss the current status of the Cannabis Department's budget and potential General Fund contributions.

• Cannabis Department budget discussion regarding a $971,772 General Fund contribution or advance
• Behavioral Health resolution for up to $1.7 million in BHBH Program funding
• Public hearing for Trinity County Code Section 15.26 regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Streamlining
• Public hearing for a 2023-2024 annual solid waste parcel fee schedule with $900,000 estimated revenue
• Sheriff budget adjustments totaling $241,923

The Board of Supervisors approved a funding package for the Cannabis Department consisting of a $450,000 contribution and a $521,772 advance. Other key actions included updating the County Fee Waiver Policy and establishing a new fee schedule for solid waste disposal.

• Approved $450,000 General Fund contribution and $521,772 advance for Cannabis Department (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-035 amending Fee Waiver Policy to allow CAO approval up to $2,500 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-034 establishing 2023-2024 solid waste parcel fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved $1.7M in BHBH Program funding via Resolution 2023-028 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with State EPIC Program for illicit cannabis eradication (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-036 approving EasySmartPay for property tax installments (5-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 1366 amending various County fees (5-0)
• Approved daily alcohol license for Rotary Club of Weaverville (3-0, 2 recused)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a fee waiver for the Trinity Alps Unified School District's electric school bus charging station. Additionally, the Board may ratify a local emergency declaration regarding the February-March 2023 winter storm event.

• Approval of Trinity Alps Unified School District's application to waive $1,197.69 in Building Department fees
• Ratification of a local emergency declaration for the February-March 2023 winter storm event

The Board of Supervisors approved a fee waiver for the Trinity Alps Unified School District and ratified a local emergency declaration following winter storms. No reportable action was taken during closed session.

• Approved $1,197.69 Building Department fee waiver for Trinity Alps Unified School District Electric School Bus Charging Station (3-2)
• Ratified local emergency declaration due to February-March 2023 winter storm event (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a new electric vehicle charging station permit ordinance and a countywide fee study, and may reconsider a planning commission appeal from January. The consent calendar includes amendments to contracts for office supplies, child support services, and janitorial services, as well as resolutions continuing local emergencies due to drought, fires, and flooding. Closed session will cover labor negotiations and multiple lawsuits.

• Public hearing on ordinance establishing Trinity County Code Section 15.26 regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting
• Introduce ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 2.64.050 regarding various county fees (potential revenue increase, amount unknown)
• Approve amendment 3 to agreement with Rodney Craig Goodman Jr. increasing maximum cost by $80,000 for budget development and countywide fee study
• Approve amendment 9 to agreement with Calserve, Inc. increasing maximum cost by $15,000 for legal document service
• Approve amendment 13 to agreement with ANGELA'S CUSTODIAL SERVICE increasing maximum cost by $4,034 for janitorial services at 850 B Main Street, Weaverville

The Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting. They also extended several local emergency and health emergency declarations and approved multiple contract amendments for county services.

• Adopted ordinance for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 increase for budget development and fee study contract (5-0)
• Continued local emergencies for drought, flooding, winter storm, and wildfires (5-0)
• Continued local health emergencies for hazardous materials and air quality (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 increase for Calserve, Inc. legal document services (5-0)
• Approved $4,034 increase for Angela's Custodial Service janitorial contract (5-0)
• Approved agreement with The Disability Law Office of Kay Tracy, Esq. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-027 for a facility sublease with the BSCC (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior meeting minutes, review the 25-ft height limit in the R-3 district as part of the Housing Element, and consider a tentative parcel map to divide a 433-acre property into three commercial lots and a remainder parcel at 8060 State Highway 3.

• Election of chair and vice-chair for the commission
• Review of 25-ft height limit in Multiple Family Residential (R-3) zone (countywide)
• Tentative parcel map P-22-21: divide 433 acres into 3 commercial lots (approx. 3.61, 1.29, 0.86 acres) plus remainder at 8060 State Highway 3

The Planning Commission approved a request to divide a 433-acre parcel into three small commercial parcels and a remainder. The commission also elected its 2023 leadership and postponed a review of height limits for multi-family residential districts.

• Elected Commissioner Fall as Chair and Commissioner Heaton as Vice Chair (straw vote)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Continued 25-ft height limit review for R-3 districts to a date uncertain to gather more information (4-1)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map P-22-21 to divide a 433-acre parcel into three commercial parcels and a remainder (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to expedite electric vehicle charging station permits. It will also consider consent items including budget adjustments, contract amendments, and road construction projects, and receive a presentation on the Sites Reservoir Project.

• Public hearing on ordinance to expedite EV charging station permits (Title 15)
• Budget adjustment for SB1 road funding: $2,982,961 in revenues, $4,358,186 in services/supplies
• Adopt plans for HSIP Cycle 8 HFST Project on Rush Creek Road (up to $856,736 federal funds)
• Adopt plans for HSIP Cycle 8 Guardrail Project (up to $981,000 federal funds)
• Approve amendment to Data Strategy Consulting contract for equity assessment, increasing cost by $46,000

The Board introduced an ordinance to expedite permits for commercial electric vehicle charging stations in specific zones. Other actions included approving several budget adjustments and road construction plans.

• Introduced ordinance to streamline commercial EV charging station permits in zones C-1, C-2, C-3, H-C, and I (5-0)
• Approved $2.9M budget adjustment for SB1 Road Operations/Construction (5-0)
• Adopted plans and specifications for Rush Creek Road HSIP Cycle 8 HFST Project (5-0)
• Adopted plans and specifications for HSIP Cycle 8 Guardrail Project (5-0)
• Approved aircraft repair agreement with Redding Jet Center (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 agreement with Tehama County for Secure Track Youth services (5-0)
• Approved $46,000 contract extension with Data Strategy Consulting, LLC for Equity Plan (5-0)
• Approved responses to Grand Jury reports on Abandoned Vehicle Abatement and County Counsel Review (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one case of litigation. The meeting will be held at 1:00 PM on February 15, 2023, at 351 Main Street, Weaverville, with public access via Zoom.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54954.5(c) to discuss initiation of one litigation case

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on February 15, 2023. The only substantive action taken was providing direction to staff following a closed session regarding the initiation of litigation.

• Gave direction to staff regarding one case of initiation of litigation (Closed Session)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2022 Regional Transportation Plan and its Negative Declaration. Consent items include budget adjustments, appointments, and letters of support. County matters include discussion of fee waiver policy and appointments to planning commissions.

• Public hearing on 2022 Regional Transportation Plan and Negative Declaration
• Approve $422,271 budget adjustment for Courthouse Construction Trust
• Authorize letter opposing AB 233
• Approve $45,000 floor covering contract with Hanes Floor Incorporated
• Discuss county fee waiver policy and provide direction to staff

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider appointing Elizabeth Hamilton as Interim County Administrative Officer effective Jan. 26, 2023, at a cost of $11,152 per month. They will also vote on a contract amendment with Frontier Communications to add $17,300 per year for new jail phone lines.

• Appoint Elizabeth Hamilton as Interim County Administrative Officer
• Approve amendment with Frontier Communications for jail phone lines, increasing cost by $17,300 per fiscal year
• Closed session: public employee evaluation of the County Administrative Officer

The Board of Supervisors appointed Elizabeth Hamilton as Interim County Administrative Officer effective January 26, 2023. The Board also approved a contract amendment for the new jail facility.

• Approved amendment to Frontier Communications agreement for new Jail Facility, increasing max cost by $17,300.00 per fiscal year
• Appointed Director of Health and Human Services Elizabeth Hamilton as Interim County Administrative Officer (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a request to expand a cannabis canopy from 10,000 sq ft to one acre and grant a setback variance, plus two requests to reduce required cannabis cultivation setbacks from neighboring homes. They will also consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on zoning for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Cannabis conditional use permit and variance to expand mixed-light canopy to one acre at 1760 West Hettenshaw Road, Zenia
• Variance request to reduce 350-foot cannabis setback from residences at 731 Top of the Grade, Douglas City
• Variance request to reduce 350-foot cannabis setback from residences at 411 N Meadow Ln., Hayfork
• Ordinance amendment establishing streamlined permitting for electric vehicle charging stations, countywide

The commission approved a cannabis cultivation expansion and variance for a site in Zenia. It also recommended that the Board of Supervisors allow electric vehicle charging stations in all zoning designations. Two other cannabis variance requests were continued to a date uncertain.

• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved cannabis canopy expansion to one-acre and setback variance for 1760 West Hettenshaw Road (5-0)
• Adopted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP for P-19-30 (5-0)
• Continued variance request for 731 Top of the Grade to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Continued variance request for 411 N Meadow Ln. to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Recommended to Board of Supervisors that all zoning designations be eligible for EV charging stations (5-0)
• Recommended approval of EV charging permitting ordinance and checklists (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially authorize a $1,018,154 General Fund contribution or advance to the Cannabis Department, which is facing budget shortfalls. The board will also consider allocating the remaining $263,422 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and approving a $64,800 contract to provide agricultural services to Humboldt County. Several routine consent items include extending health emergencies, hiring staff, and adopting a Placemaking Action Plan.

• Discuss Cannabis Department budget and authorize up to $1,018,154 from General Fund as contribution or advance
• Discuss allocation of remaining $263,422 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Approve MOU with Humboldt County for agricultural services, generating up to $64,800 in revenue
• Adopt resolutions continuing local health emergencies for 2021 fires, COVID-19, and 2022 Lightning Fires
• Closed session: litigation initiation, real property negotiation at 101 Memorial Dr, and liability claim by Elizabeth Johnson

The Board of Supervisors approved several administrative agreements, personnel hires, and the Trinity County Placemaking Action Plan. They allocated $200,000 from ARP funds to TRCD and enacted an ordinance amending county fees. A liability claim by Elizabeth Johnson was denied.

• Allocated $200,000 from ARP Funds to TRCD (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Enacted Ordinance Number 1366 amending county fees (5-0)
• Denied liability claim from Elizabeth Johnson (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Humboldt County for Agricultural Commissioner services (5-0)
• Adopted Trinity County Placemaking Action Plan (5-0)
• Ratified local emergency proclamation for 2022-2023 Early Winter Storms (5-0)
• Continued Cannabis Department budget discussion to February 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $30,068 agreement extension with Crestwood Behavioral Health (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering an amendment to the agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC. The change would increase the maximum cost by $4,800.00 per fiscal year and add CaseMaker Law Library access to Bridge Tablets.

• Amendment to Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC agreement
• $4,800.00 annual cost increase from Sheriff's budget
• Addition of CaseMaker Law Library service to Bridge Tablets

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a revised governance manual, confirm the chair and vice-chair, and hear a presentation on the Cradle to Career Partnership. Notable items include a public hearing on county fee changes, a continued discussion on the Cannabis Department's budget with a potential $1,018,154 general fund contribution, and introduction of an ordinance to expedite electric vehicle charging station permits. The consent calendar includes agreements for inpatient psychiatric care, inmate food services, and petroleum products for the road department.

• Public hearing continued on amending county fees (Section 2.64.050)
• Cannabis Department budget discussion with possible $1,018,154 general fund contribution or advance
• Introduction of ordinance establishing Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting (Section 15.26)
• Appeal hearing on Planning Commission's determination of application P-22-19 completeness
• Agreements for inpatient psychiatric care (BHC Heritage Oaks, BHC Sierra Vista) up to $100,000 each per year

The Board approved several service agreements for psychiatric care and jail food services, updated county fees, and authorized the sale of surplus land. They also established the 2023 meeting calendar and appointed supervisors to various boards and commissions.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-072 revising the Governance manual (4-1)
• Approved inpatient psychiatric care agreements with BHC Heritage Oaks and BHC Sierra Vista (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Trinity Services Group agreement for jail food services (5-0)
• Approved petroleum product contract increases for Hunt and Sons ($63,097.28) and Valley Pacific/Cross Petroleum ($30,068.85) (5-0)
• Amended Trinity County Code Section 2.64.050 to reduce mobile home fees to $40 and parcel map fees to $40 (5-0)
• Referred Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting ordinance to Planning Commission for commercial zoning (5-0)
• Declared 1.33 acres of APN 014-350-56 as surplus and approved sale to Paul Klein (5-0)
• Set the 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting schedule (5-0)