Trinity County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to continue local emergency declarations for winter storms from January, February, and March 2024. They will also ratify a proclamation for a local emergency caused by a mid-December 2024 winter storm.

• Continuance of local emergency for 2024 Late January/Early February Winter Storms
• Continuance of local emergency for 2024 March Winter Storms
• Ratification of local emergency for 2024 Mid-December Winter Storm

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors, with three members present and two absent, adopted resolutions confirming local emergencies for the 2024 Late January/Early February and March winter storms, and ratified the Director of Emergency Services' proclamation for the 2024 Mid-December winter storm. All actions were approved unanimously by the present members.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-091 confirming local emergency for 2024 Late January/Early February Winter Storms (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-092 confirming local emergency for 2024 March Winter Storms (3-0)
• Ratified proclamation and confirmed local emergency for 2024 Mid-December Winter Storm (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget and schedule amendments for the General Plan and review county code regarding appeal fees and building codes. The meeting includes several contract approvals for behavioral health services and transportation fuel.

• Agreement with Hunt and Sons, Inc. for petroleum products totaling $876,583.25
• Proposed $54,155.50 budget and schedule amendment for the General Plan Update
• Agreement with El Dorado County for psychiatric inpatient services up to $25,000 per fiscal year
• Agreement with Trinity Heating & Air Conditioning Corp for a heat pump system at the Courthouse
• ASPCA 2024 National Shelter Initiative Grant providing up to $36,000 for animal shelter operations

The Board of Supervisors directed staff to move forward with the proposed General Plan Budget and Schedule amendment and authorized the CAO to sign related contract amendments. They also discussed the $500 appeal fee, leaving it unchanged but allowing refund recommendations under certain conditions, and directed staff to proceed with building code amendments. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar items D.1-D.13 (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with General Plan Budget and Schedule amendment (5-0)
• Left $500 appeal fee unchanged; allowed refund recommendations under specified conditions
• Directed staff to proceed with Building Code Section 15.04 amendments
• Assigned Supervisor Leutwyler to respond to 2024 Civil Grand Jury Report on deaths at correctional facility

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar that includes several Behavioral Health service agreements with funding up to $1.57 million. The Board will also discuss the tourism funding recommendations and set the meeting schedule for 2025. A closed‑session will be held to confer with legal counsel about an existing litigation case.

• Approve amendment with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services for Specialty Mental Health Outpatient Services – up to $325,000
• Approve agreement with Central Star Behavioral Health for Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital Services – up to $250,000 per fiscal year
• Approve agreement with Kings View Professional Services for Electronic Health Record and billing services – up to $915,531.50 over three years
• Approve agreement with Inspire Painting Inc. for courthouse painting project – up to $29,500 from Capital Building Program
• Approve agreement with Kevin Maelfeyt Concrete for junior basketball court installation in Lowden Park – $41,200 from Per Capita State Parks Grant

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, including large behavioral health funding and several contracts. It will also hear presentations on county broadband, state updates, and a veterans proclamation. Additional agenda items include a cannabis conditional‑use permit appeal and a closed‑session liability claim.

• D.1 – Authorize up to $803,310 CalAIM PATH funding for Behavioral Health Services
• D.2 – Approve contract with Diakonia, Inc. for mental health services up to $300,000 over four years
• D.9 – Approve Trinity County Fair operating budget including $50,000 General Fund revenue
• D.13 – Amend agreement with Timber Lodge Motel, increasing maximum cost by $35,000 and up to $110,000 for shelter services
• E.3 – Appeal hearing on conditional‑use permit for cannabis distribution at 50 Nugget Lane, Weaverville

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution approving a Master Fund Transfer Agreement with Caltrans that can bring up to $400,000 per fiscal year to the county. The Board will also authorize the Sheriff to sign a grant agreement for a $148,627.05 Boating Safety Patrol Boat. Additional actions include approving a $65,000‑$75,000 fence contract for the Hayfork DOT maintenance yard and establishing Weaverville, NC as a sister city.

• Approve Caltrans Master Fund Transfer Agreement (up to $400,000 per FY)
• Authorize Sheriff to sign $148,627.05 Boating Safety Patrol Boat grant
• Approve bid and contract for Hayfork DOT maintenance yard fence ($65,000–$75,000)
• Establish Weaverville, North Carolina as a sister city (no fiscal impact)
• Conduct appeal hearing on cannabis conditional use permit at 50 Nugget Lane Unit C

Board of Supervisors

The Board will adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2024‑25, totaling $144,790,291. It will also consider several consent‑calendar items, including service agreements and modest budget adjustments for Health and Human Services, the Sheriff’s departments, and Solid Waste. Additional agenda items include updates from the U.S. Forest Service and a county social‑media launch, plus a closed‑session legal briefing.

• Adopt FY 24/25 final budget – $144,790,291
• Approve $35,000 agreement with Glenn County CAD for Dos Rios Continuum of Care services
• Approve $3,500 budget increase for Animal Control Trust (Dept. 8469)
• Approve Jail budget adjustments: $10,500 revenue, $5,000 salaries, $5,500 supplies
• Approve MOU with The Watershed Research and Training Center, funded by $184,742 CalRecycle grant

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 26, 2024. The commission’s regular calendar includes consideration of an ordinance to opt out of cannabis regulations for the Lewiston/Mt View area. Public comment will be accepted before the ordinance discussion. The meeting will also include reports from the commissioners and the deputy director of community development.

• Ordinance: Cannabis Opt Out (Lewiston/Mt View)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold budget hearings to consider the recommended budget for fiscal year 24/25. The recommended expenditures, including contingency, total $144,510,291.

• Budget hearings for fiscal year 24/25 with recommended expenditures of $144,510,291

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will discuss a strategic plan update and a climate change assessment report. The body is deciding on several contracts for engineering, landscaping, and juvenile housing, as well as budget adjustments for the Public Defender and Planning departments.

• Agreement with Whitechurch Engineering, Inc. for Veteran's Memorial Hall upgrades at 51 Memorial Drive: up to $147,364
• Amendment to SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. agreement for planning support: maximum $400,000
• Agreement with El Dorado County Juvenile Detention Facility for juvenile housing: up to $150,000
• Budget adjustments for FY 23/24: $60,000 for Planning, $27,010 for Public Defender, and $8,226 for Auditor/Court Remittance
• Resolutions to continue local emergencies for January, February, and March 2024 winter storms

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar as a block, which included budget adjustments, contract approvals, and resolutions confirming local emergencies from winter storms. All items passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar, as the meeting focused on presentations, reports, and public comment.

• Approved $191 budget adjustment for EMS discretionary (5-0)
• Authorized letter supporting Lewiston Community Ball Field grant (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions 2024-068, 2024-069, 2024-070 confirming winter storm emergencies (5-0)
• Approved amendment to SHN Consulting agreement, extending to June 30, 2026, max $400,000 (5-0)
• Approved Whitechurch Engineering agreement for Veteran's Memorial Hall upgrades (5-0)
• Approved All Area Landscaping amendment, increasing to $56,360 annually (5-0)
• Approved agreement with El Dorado County Juvenile Detention Facility (5-0)
• Adopted final plans for Ruth Zenia Rd emergency repair (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will review three items on its regular calendar. These include an extension request for a tentative parcel map (P‑24‑10, Yordanov), a financial assurance cost estimate for Smith Tailings Phase 2 (P‑24‑02, Buick), and a conditional use permit application for a commercial cannabis distribution operation (CDP‑24‑01, Wight). The commission will also accept public comments on any agenda items.

• Extension of Time Request for Tentative Parcel Map (P‑24‑10, Yordanov)
• Financial Assurance Cost Estimate for Smith Tailings Phase 2 (P‑24‑02, Buick)
• Conditional Use Permit – Commercial Cannabis Distribution (CDP‑24‑01, Wight)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will receive presentations from tribal groups, the Chamber of Commerce, and Behavioral Health Services, then act on a consent calendar of routine resolutions. County matters include discussions on tourism funding, fee waivers for veterans, and ordinance changes to holiday leave and travel reimbursement. An emergency item will authorize a letter of support for AB 1111 before the governor's review. The meeting also includes a closed‑session labor negotiation conference.

• Adopt resolution approving the Trinity County Local Road Safety Plan and authorizing up to $10,000,000 from the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12
• Approve amendment with Lexipol increasing the maximum cost by $894.62 for policy manuals for the Sheriff Office and Jail staff
• Approve amendment with The Disability Law Office of Kay Tracy, raising the maximum cost to $126,600 for legal representation in Social Security benefit cases
• Approve $28,979 State of Good Repair funds for Trinity Transit to purchase a zero‑emission bus
• Authorize the CAO and Chairman to draft and sign a letter of support for AB 1111

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent calendar including resolutions for 24/25 secured tax rates, support for Trinity High School's Homecoming Parade, a Local Road Safety Plan, and $28,979 for a zero-emission bus. They also enacted an ordinance amending holiday leave and travel reimbursement policies, and authorized a letter of support for AB 1111. Two tribal presentations were pulled from the agenda and will be rescheduled.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-062 establishing 24/25 secured tax rates (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-063 supporting Trinity High School's Homecoming Parade (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-065 approving Local Road Safety Plan and application to Highway Safety Improvement Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-066 approving $28,979 for zero-emission bus purchase (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-067 waiving temporary and mobile food facility permit fees for Veterans (5-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 1372 amending holiday leave and travel reimbursement codes (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for AB 1111 (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Carpenter-Harris as second primary representative to Colusa, Glenn, Trinity Community Action Partnership (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the draft General Plan during a public document seminar led by Minter Harnish. The item is listed under Community Development – Planning and has no fiscal impact. After the presentation, the meeting will open for three‑minute public comments on any board matters.

• Community Development – Planning: General Plan draft public document seminar (presentation by Minter Harnish) – no fiscal impact

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent calendar items, including agreements for behavioral health services and health and human services contracts. The board will adopt a resolution for local enforcement of retail tobacco facilities that could generate $626,535 in grant revenue. Additional items include budget adjustments, an ordinance amendment on holiday leave and travel reimbursement, and the appointment of a local area advisor for Coffee Creek.

• Approve Behavioral Health Services agreement with Restpadd Health Corp for up to $150,000 per fiscal year
• Approve Health and Human Services agreement with California Department of Social Services for $38,698
• Approve amendment with U‑STOR SELF‑STORAGE setting a monthly fee of $1,234.65 for self‑storage units
• Adopt resolution for local enforcement of retail tobacco facilities – potential $626,535 grant revenue over 36 months
• Introduce ordinance amendment on Holiday Leave and Travel Reimbursement – up to $31 per day per eligible employee or grand jury member

Board of Supervisors

The Board will act on a consent calendar that includes a contract amendment with Trinity Services Group to increase inmate food services funding up to $450,000 per fiscal year. It will also consider budget adjustments for Behavioral Health, General Services, and the Sheriff’s Office, as well as an appointment to the PSA2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Additional items include letters supporting local school parades and several service agreements.

• Amendment with Trinity Services Group to raise inmate food services cost up to $450,000 per year (Sheriff)
• Agreement with Life Generations Healthcare, LLC for behavioral health services, up to $150,000 per year (Behavioral Health)
• Amendment with Oakley's Pest Control for auto‑renew pest control services, up to $25,000 for two years (General Services)
• Agreement with Crawford and Associates Inc. for on‑call construction materials testing, up to $50,000 (Transportation)
• Appointment of Elaine Brown to the PSA2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (Board of Supervisors)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will meet on July 16, 2024, to conduct routine business, including approving contracts, proclamations, and resolutions. The board will also address emergency storm damage repairs on Ruth-Zenia Road, estimated at $5.65 million, and consider other departmental updates and agreements.

• Approve $5.65M emergency storm damage repair for Ruth-Zenia Road (Project No. 24-0258)
• Amend child support services contract with Pacific Process & Legal Services, increasing cost by $10,000 to $85,000
• Approve $19,930 contract change order for Rush Creek Road reflectors
• Approve $30,000 annual agreement with Trinity Tire Factory for roadside services
• Approve $120,000 feasibility study for Zero Emissions Bus program

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a reclamation plan amendment (P-24-02) and an appeal of a director's decision (P-24-06). The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 11, 2024, meeting.

• Reclamation Plan Amendment P-24-02
• Appeal of Director's Decision P-24-06
• Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider adopting a $64,886,854 preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes presentations on wildfire preparedness and a proposed skate park in Weaverville. Additionally, the Board will review several behavioral health service agreements and county policy updates.

• Adoption of the $64,886,854 preliminary budget for FY 24/25
• Public defender contract with Lane & Brown Attorneys at Law, LLP ($620,000 for FY 24/25)
• Psychiatric treatment agreement with Mark Armerming, M.D. (up to $1,530,000 over five years)
• Agreement with Human Response Network for transportation assistance ($80,000)
• Presentation on wildfire preparedness from the Office of Emergency Services

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review presentations regarding U.S. Forest matters and animal shelter operations. The agenda includes budget adjustments for Natural Resources, Planning, and Behavioral Health departments. The Board will also consider agreements for cannabis permitting software and road maintenance funding.

• Approval of the FY 24/25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list ($2,631,934)
• Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center for Alpine House (up to $569,400)
• Agreement with Accela for cannabis permitting software ($225,612.50)
• Budget adjustment for Natural Resources involving a $132,562 increase
• Amendment to Redding Jet Center agreement for aircraft repairs (up to $15,000 per year)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget adjustments for jail health, elections, and emergency services. They will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment for Limited Density Rural Dwellings.

• Appointment of Margaret Long as County Counsel with a contract of approximately $605,000 per year
• Ordinance amendment regarding Limited Density Rural Dwellings
• Agreement with Trinity Resource Conservation District for up to $180,000 in revenue
• Budget adjustment for Jail Health increasing supplies by $160,000
• Agreement with Human Response Network increasing costs by $50,000 for transitional housing

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will vote on routine budget adjustments, service contracts, and emergency continuations via the consent calendar. Non-routine actions involve amending county codes for rural housing density and cannabis cultivation fees, which directly affect local development rules and permit costs. Supervisors will also review updates on mobile crisis mental health services, workforce initiatives, and the county General Plan project.

• Enact ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 15.25 on Limited Density Rural Dwellings (~$2,850 initial study cost)
• Enact ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 17.43.090 for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation General Plan Update fees
• Approve agreement with Visions of the Cross for mental health and substance use residential treatment ($45,000/year from SUD SUBG Funding)
• Approve agreement with Watershed Research and Training Center for environmental compliance services (up to $400,000 revenue)
• Adjust Agriculture Department budget by increasing revenues and appropriations by $48,673

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will review broadband development progress and a new revitalization strategy. The agenda includes several budget adjustments for housing, veterans hall modernization, and health services. The Board will also address an upgrade to the county's financial software system.

• Budget adjustment to increase Veterans Hall Modernization revenues by $1,500,000
• Software upgrade for the county accounting system with a maximum cost increase of $113,100.83
• Agreement with Renegade Health LLC for mail-in STI testing and telehealth services
• Bandwidth service increase from 250 Mbps to 1 Gbps via Velocity Communications, INC
• Solid waste fee waiver of $8,320 for the Trinity County Fair

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will consider a variance request for commercial cannabis cultivation at 510 Dirt Rd. in Hayfork. The request seeks to reduce the required 350-foot setback from neighboring residential structures. The commission will also review minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request (CCV-2023-22) for cannabis cultivation at 510 Dirt Rd., Hayfork
• Request to reduce required 350-foot cultivation setback from residential structures
• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering the ratification of a local emergency proclamation issued by the Director of Emergency Services. This follows the 2024 March Winter Storms that began on or about March 29, 2024. There is no reported fiscal impact for this action.

• Ratification of local emergency proclamation due to 2024 March Winter Storms

Board of Supervisors

The Board will receive updates on the Housing Element and from the U.S. Forest Service. The agenda also includes several road maintenance contracts and discussions regarding cannabis business overlay zones.

• Amendment to commercial cannabis cultivation regulations
• Road maintenance contracts with multiple vendors, including Albina Asphalt and Eagle Rock In.
• Budget adjustment for Substance Use Disorder increasing revenues by $206,835
• Trinity Dam Blvd. storm damage repair project estimated at $280,000
• Appointment of Christine Gaffney as Auditor Controller

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review a presentation regarding Trinity River water issues and consider several departmental budget adjustments. Members will also hear an appeal for a commercial cannabis license in Lewiston and discuss ordinance amendments for rural dwellings and cannabis cultivation.

• Appeal hearing for a commercial cannabis license renewal at 480 Oak Ranch Road, Lewiston
• Agreement with Progress House, Inc. for substance use disorder services up to $58,400
• Contract amendment with Rocksol Consulting Group for East Side Road repairs totaling $86,000
• Agreement with Housing Tools LLC for community development consulting up to $75,480
• Ordinance amendments regarding Limited Density Rural Dwellings and cannabis cultivation regulations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to reduce the required 350-foot setback from neighboring residential structures for a cannabis cultivation project. The proposed site is located at 3041 Wildwood Rd. in Wildwood. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request to reduce 350-foot cannabis cultivation setback at 3041 Wildwood Rd.
• Approval of February 8, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct oral interviews for two candidates to fill the Auditor/Controller position. This appointment covers an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026.

• Oral interviews of two candidates for the Auditor/Controller position

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution for cannabis equity funding and an appeal regarding a commercial cannabis license. The agenda also includes budget adjustments for several departments and an ordinance amendment for building heights. Additionally, the Board will receive updates from the U.S. Forest Service.

• Resolution authorizing up to $1,812,729.52 in cannabis equity funding
• Appeal hearing for a commercial cannabis license at 10381 Ruth-Zenia Road
• Agreement with A&A Health Services LLC for residential services up to $150,000 annually
• Ordinance amendment regarding building heights in the Multi-Family District
• Sale of utility conduit near Lance Gulch Rd for $28,428.92

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several department budget adjustments and a mid-year budget review. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis operation limitations and the establishment of a Health and Human Services bargaining unit.

• Budget increase of $445,830 for Trinity County Office of Education agreement
• Agreement with CA Dept of Social Services for child welfare reviews ($391,295)
• Contract amendment with Minter Harnish for $148,010 to include Housing Element
• Public hearing on 2024-2025 solid waste parcel fee billing schedule
• Approval of Health and Human Services MOU costing approximately $1.6 million over two years

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to ratify two emergency declarations. These actions confirm the existence of local emergencies caused by January 2024 winter storms.

• Ratify Director of Emergency Services' proclamation regarding 2024 Early January Winter Storms
• Ratify Director of Emergency Services' declaration regarding 2024 Late January - Early February Winter Storms

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an ordinance amendment regarding parcel acreage requirements for rural dwellings. The body will also consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding changes to the Trinity County Code related to cultivation and setbacks.

• Amendment to Title 15.25 regarding minimum parcel acreage exemptions for parcels outside Community Service Districts
• Zoning text amendment to Trinity County Code Section 17.43 to exchange 'cultivation' for 'canopy'
• Addition of Section 17.43.050(A)(9) regarding property line setbacks for medium licenses
• Addition of Section 17.43.051 to convert the Commercial Cultivation Variance process to an Administrative Buffer Reduction

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several items including cannabis license appeals and the extension of streamlined approval processes. Additionally, the Board is set to review resolutions regarding local health and drought emergencies.

• Cannabis license appeal hearing for 10381 Ruth-Zenia Road, Hettenshaw
• Cannabis license renewal appeal hearing for 480 Oak Ranch Road, Lewiston
• Resolution to extend streamlined cannabis license approvals through April 30, 2024
• Resolution confirming continuance of local health emergency due to 2021 fires
• Resolution confirming continuance of local emergency due to drought conditions

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider appointing a new Planning Commissioner for District 2. The agenda also includes an introduction of an ordinance to amend Trinity County Code regarding setbacks along highways.

• Appointment of Planning Commissioner for District 2
• Introduction of ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 12.08 (Highway Setbacks)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several agreements for county promotion and healthcare services. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis ordinance updates and property owner opt-out requests.

• Appoint Angela Blanchard as Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures
• $100,000 agreement with Trinity County Chamber of Commerce to fund a Marketing Director
• $70,000 agreement with multiple agencies to promote Trinity County tourism
• Amendment to janitorial services contract for Child Support office increasing cost by $3,984
• Authorization to hire a Deputy Sheriff II and a Principal Civil Engineer

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a discussion and study session regarding recommendations for the Board of Supervisors on improving the CCV resolution (Resolution 2023-071). The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of November 16, 2023, and December 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Study session to provide recommendations on Board of Supervisors Resolution 2023-071

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider the Trinity County Strategic Plan for 2024-2029 and several agreements regarding behavioral health. The meeting also includes a discussion on applying for a regional zero-emission charging station grant.

• Agreement with Community Medical Specialists Inc. for mental health services up to $550,000 per fiscal year
• Amendment to R H Construction for ADA compliance at Alpine House Adult Residential Facility costing $31,825
• Agreement with Velocity Communications Inc. to extend fiber optic lines to the new jail on Tom Bell Rd for $27,475
• Discussion of a regional grant application for Zero Emission Charging Stations ranging from $100,000 to $700,000
• Budget adjustment for Jail Capital Project involving a $110,000 increase in General Fund appropriations