Trinity County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several transportation contracts and regional plan amendments. The meeting includes a public hearing on closing out three Community Development Block Grant - CV projects and the adoption of various employee salary and benefit agreements.

• Fuel supply contracts for North County ($613,137.95) and South County ($74,847.68) facilities
• Motorola Computer Aided Dispatch system amendments totaling up to $351,680
• Salary and benefit MOUs for multiple employee units costing approximately $208,000
• 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Program requesting $4,820,320 from the STIP
• Public hearing on closing three Community Development Block Grant - CV projects

The Board approved master MOUs for the Skilled Trades, General, and Management/Confidential units, and adopted resolutions setting salaries for non-represented and department head groups. It also approved a $29,760 increase for the General Plan Update contract, a $188,290 budget adjustment for MH Audit Reserve, and several transportation contracts including fuel supply awards. The board set its 2026 meeting schedule and enacted ordinances on housing code compliance and county fees.

• Approved master MOUs for Skilled Trades, General, and Management/Confidential units (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions 2025-095, 2025-096, 2025-097 setting salaries for non-represented and department head groups (5-0)
• Approved amendment 4 to Mintier Harnish agreement adding $29,760 for Prohousing Designation (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment increasing MH Audit Reserve by $188,290 (5-0)
• Awarded fuel contracts to Hunt & Sons, Hunt Oil, and Valley Pacific Petroleum (5-0 each)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-098 amending 2022 Regional Transportation Plan (4-1, Brownfield no)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-099 approving 2026 RTIP (4-1, Brownfield no)
• Enacted Ordinance 315-860 for housing code compliance (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on updating various county fees and consider an ordinance to align the county code with state housing laws. The meeting also includes several budget adjustments and the appointment of a new Clerk/Recorder/Assessor/Registrar of Voters.

• Public hearing to update various county fees via amendment to County Code Section 2.64.050
• Proposed ordinance to modify Title 17 of Trinity County Code for Housing Element compliance
• Agreement with Mendocino County for juvenile detention up to $250,000
• Agreement with Mike's Heating and Air for IT server room cooling system for $209,000
• Agreement with Dr. Dan Purtzer for basic autopsy services up to $100,000

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2025-088, establishing the county's appropriation limit for fiscal year 2025/26. It also approved multiple budget adjustments, agreements and appointments, including a $138,593 increase for the Cannabis Equity program and a $209,000 IT server‑room cooling system upgrade. All motions were carried with unanimous support from the five supervisors.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-088 setting FY 2025/26 appropriation limit – carried (5‑0)
• Approved $138,593 budget increase for Cannabis Equity – carried (5‑0)
• Approved $209,000 IT server‑room cooling system budget adjustment – carried (5‑0)
• Authorized $21,590.53 increase for MGE Engineering civil engineering services – carried (5‑0)
• Approved $43,000 annual cap for CA Hearing Officers behavioral health services – carried (5‑0)
• Appointed Erik Anderson, Glenn Bjorkman, and David Laffranchini to Airport Advisory Committee – carried (5‑0)
• Appointed Madelyn Woodman as Clerk/Recorder/Assessor/Registrar of Voters effective Jan 1 2026 – carried (5‑0)
• Waived reading of ordinance amending County Code fees and Title 17 housing‑related provisions – carried (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to consider the appointment of the County Administrative Officer, as required by Government Code Section 54954.5(e). No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session appointment of County Administrative Officer

The Board gave direction to staff concerning the public employee appointment of the County Administrative Officer, as required by Government Code Section 54954.5(e). No other substantive actions were taken.

General

The Airport Land Use Commission will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also determine the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for a Verizon Wireless Conditional Use Permit.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Determination for Verizon Wireless Conditional Use Permit P-24-14

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will review and approve the minutes from its September 25 and October 23, 2025 meetings. It will hold a public hearing on the abandonment of the Rattlesnake Mine under the Natural Resources agenda. A public comment period will allow residents to address any planning‑related matters not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of September 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Approve minutes of October 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Conduct Rattlesnake Mine abandonment hearing (Natural Resources)
• Public comment period for any planning‑related issues

The commission approved the minutes from the September 25 and October 23, 2025 meetings by a 3‑0 vote. Commissioner Fleitz recused herself from the Rattlesnake Mine abandonment hearing, and because there was no quorum, the hearing was continued to December 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 25 and October 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Rattlesnake Mine abandonment hearing continued to Dec 11, 2025 (no quorum)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several service agreements, including juvenile detention and mental health treatment. The meeting includes a revised employee driving policy and the appointment of a Behavioral Health Services Advisory Board member.

• Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. to increase disaster engineering services by $800,000
• Agreement with Sonoma County for juvenile detention up to $250,000
• MOU with Deputy Sheriffs' Association for salaries and benefits costing approximately $60,000
• Agreement with Promesa Behavioral Health for youth mental health treatment up to $75,000
• Resolution to distribute $55,854.55 in excess tax auction proceeds to the general fund

The Board adopted multiple resolutions, including a $800,000 amendment to the Wood Rodgers, Inc. agreement for disaster engineering services and a purchase agreement with Trinity County Waterworks District for a Chapter 8 defaulted property (APN 014-008-000). It also allocated State Transit Assistance Funds, adjusted the transit budget by $52,500, and approved several health and human services agreements. Additional actions included a master MOU with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association and a directive for the Tourism Ad Hoc Committee to gather funding proposals.

• Approved amendment to Wood Rodgers, Inc. contract, increasing max amount by $800,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Chapter 8 defaulted property APN 014-008-000 with Waterworks District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-086 to allocate State Transit Assistance Funds for FY 2025/2026 (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for Transit Dept 3360 and State Transit Assistance Fund Dept 8462, each $52,500 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with County of Santa Cruz for Medi‑Cal Administrative Activities and Target Case Management services (5-0)
• Approved master memorandum of understanding with Deputy Sheriffs' Association establishing salaries and benefits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-083 covering a $1,000 deposit shortage in the Cannabis division with General Fund dollars (5-0)
• Directed Tourism Ad Hoc Committee to schedule a presentation, contact local groups, and prepare funding recommendations for the next meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will review updates to the Title 17 Zoning Code related to the Housing Element. The body will also hold a study session for additional review of Zoning Code Part 3.

• Housing Element related updates to Title 17 - Zoning Code
• Zoning Code Part 3 Study Session - Additional Review

The commission voted 5‑0 to support Resolution PC-2025-11, including Exhibit A, recommending that the Health and Safety Code language be expanded to cover non‑structural items such as level of care and number of beds. By consensus, the commission directed staff to identify which previously requested zoning‑code changes were incorporated in the final draft and which were not.

• Approved support for Resolution PC-2025-11 (5-0)
• Directed staff to identify included and excluded requested zoning‑code changes (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will adopt several health‑related resolutions, including accepting a Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program funding agreement of up to $3.5 million. It will also approve multiple service agreements and fee waivers that involve no impact to the General Fund or modest revenue changes. Additional items include a presentation on the HCD Pro Housing Designation Program and routine consent‑calendar actions.

• Adopt a resolution accepting up to $3.5 million BHCIP funding for behavioral health infrastructure (no General Fund impact)
• Approve an agreement with El Dorado Psychiatric Health Facility for acute psychiatric inpatient care, up to $250,000 per year from Mental Health funds
• Approve an agreement with Junction City Elementary School District for a student wellness room, $163,454 from MHSA capital funding
• Adopt a resolution waiving CUPA fees for volunteer fire departments, reducing revenue by about $7,000 per year
• Approve amendment to Campora Propane Service agreement, extending term to June 30 2026 (cost varies with propane price)

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions confirming local emergencies from recent winter storms and approved the minutes from the October 7 and 10 meetings. They authorized letters of support for a behavioral health funding program and a local parade, waived fire‑department fees, and adopted several health‑service agreements and bylaws. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted resolutions confirming local emergencies (Res 2025-075, 2025-076, 2025-077, 2025-078); carried unanimously (Gogan, Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Cox, Brownfield)
• Approved October 7 and October 10 meeting minutes; carried unanimously (Gogan, Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Cox, Brownfield)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of support for Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 2; carried unanimously (Gogan, Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Cox, Brownfield)
• Waived CUPA fees for Trinity County Volunteer Fire Departments (Res 2025-079); carried unanimously (Cox, Leutwyler, Brownfield, Carpenter-Harris, Gogan)
• Adopted amended bylaws for the Behavioral Health Advisory Board; carried unanimously (Gogan, Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Cox, Brownfield)
• Accepted Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program funding agreement (Res 2025-080); carried unanimously (Gogan, Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Cox, Brownfield)
• Approved agreement with El Dorado Psychiatric Health Facility for acute psychiatric inpatient care; carried unanimously (Gogan, Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Cox, Brownfield)
• Approved agreement with Junction City Elementary School District for a student wellness room funded by MHSA; carried unanimously (Gogan, Carpenter-Harris, Leutwyler, Cox, Brownfield)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct oral interviews for five candidates to fill the position of County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor/Registrar of Voters. This appointment is for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026.

• Oral interviews of five candidates for County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor/Registrar of Voters

The Board conducted oral interviews for the County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor/Registrar of Voters position and made a conditional job offer to Elle Sharp, pending reference and background checks. A motion to approve the offer was introduced by Supervisor Leutwyler, seconded by Supervisor Cox, and carried. All five supervisors voted in favor.

• Approved conditional job offer to Elle Sharp for Clerk/Recorder/Assessor/Registrar of Voters (5 ayes, motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will hear an appeal regarding a cannabis project and discuss public employee appointments and labor negotiations in closed session.

• Hear appeal of cannabis project Planning Commission decision
• Approve September 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorize letter of support for behavioral health campus proposal
• Discuss labor negotiations with Deputy Sheriff's Association
• Consider public employee appointments in closed session

The Board approved the September meeting minutes and authorized the Chairman to sign a letter supporting the “True North” Behavioral Health Campus proposal. A motion to deny a cannabis licensing appeal failed, so the appeal was granted and the Board adopted new definitions for parcel eligibility under Trinity County Code section 17.43.050(A)(7).

• Approved September 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes, September 23 budget hearing minutes, and September 29 special meeting minutes (Carried, 5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign a letter of support for BHCIP Round 2 “True North” Behavioral Health Campus proposal (Carried, 5-0)
• Motion to deny cannabis licensing appeal failed (Brownfield yes, Gogan, Leutwyler, Cox, Carpenter-Harris no)
• Appeal granted and ambiguity in cannabis licensing exceptions resolved per Code 17.43.050(A)(7) (Carried, 3-2)
• Adopted parcel eligibility definitions for cannabis licensure (Carpenter-Harris and Cox yes, Brownfield and Gogan no)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Trinity County Library in Weaverville.

• Adopt final budget for FY 25/26
• Budget amount: $150,930,034

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2025-074, which finalizes the county budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. The motion was carried with votes from Supervisors Leutwyler, Cox, Brownfield, and Carpenter‑Harris. Supervisor Gogan was absent.

• Adopted FY 25/26 budget (motion carried, 4 ayes, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting, continue discussion of the Blight Ordinance, and appoint a commissioner to the Subdivision Review Committee. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the August 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Continue discussion of the Blight Ordinance (item carried over from August 14)
• Appointment of a commissioner to the Subdivision Review Committee

The commission approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). A motion was adopted directing the Board of Supervisors to consider revising Title 1 funding mechanisms and adding narrow definitions of dangerous nuisances to Title 8 of the Health and Safety Code (5‑0). Commissioner Dan Harper was appointed to the Subdivision Review Committee after nomination and acceptance (4‑1).

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Motion to have Board of Supervisors consider Title 1 funding revisions and Title 8 nuisance definitions passed (5-0)
• Harper appointed to Subdivision Review Committee (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget hearing to review the recommended expenditures for fiscal year 2025‑26. The proposed budget totals $150,910,034, including contingency. This item is listed under the County Administrative Office agenda.

• Budget hearing for FY 2025‑26 – recommended expenditures total $150,910,034

The Board reviewed the recommended fiscal year 2025‑26 budget presented by the County Administrative Office. They directed staff to bring back a final budget resolution to be considered at a special meeting on September 29, 2025. No vote tally was recorded.

• Directed staff to prepare final FY 25/26 budget resolution for Sep 29 meeting (no vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar that includes several funding agreements and budget adjustments. Key items are a bridge design contract for Ripple Creek funded with $431,479.13 from state transportation funds, an airport pavement plan funded with $148,381 from FAA and Caltrans grants, and a sheriff's office software and hardware purchase funded by a $67,550 grant. The board will also approve a $150,000 tree‑removal contract, a $50,000 elections support agreement, and minor budget adjustments for the Planning department and General Fund contingency.

• Approve MGE Engineering contract to design replacement bridge for Ripple Creek on Eagle Creek Loop Road – $431,479.13 state funding
• Approve Kimley‑Horn agreement for Pavement Maintenance Management Plan at Trinity Center Airport – $148,381 FAA and Caltrans grants
• Approve Sheriff agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for audio‑video recording equipment – up to $67,550 grant
• Approve Inseparable Solutions LLC agreement for transitional planning and elections support – up to $50,000 to General Fund
• Authorize contract for Ruth Zenia road‑hazard tree removal – $150,000 Good Neighbor Agreement funds

The Board of Supervisors approved several items on the consent calendar, including budget adjustments and letters of support or opposition. The most notable action was the approval of a contract with Inseparable Solutions LLC to provide transitional planning and elections administration support, passing 3‑1 with one dissenting vote. Additional approvals included transportation contracts for airport pavement planning, a bridge design, and a recording‑equipment agreement, all passing unanimously.

• Approved $18,097 budget adjustment for Auditor‑Court Remittance (4‑0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter opposing AB 339 (4‑0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter supporting SB 448 (4‑0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Ritz to PSA2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (4‑0)
• Approved contract with Inseparable Solutions LLC for transitional planning and elections administration support (3‑1)
• Approved contract with Flock Group, Inc. for audio‑video recording equipment (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates for Pavement Maintenance Management Plan for Trinity Center Airport (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with MGE Engineering Inc. to design replacement bridge for Ripple Creek on Eagle Creek Loop Road (4‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will vote on an ordinance amendment to County Code Section 15.04.080, updating fire and green building standards. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar actions such as adopting secured tax rates, creating special revenue funds, and confirming local emergencies. Additional items address personnel salary changes for emergency operations staff and modest budget adjustments for Probation and the Grand Jury.

• E.1 – Adopt ordinance amending County Code Section 15.04.080 (fire and green building codes)
• D.8 – Approve revised job descriptions and salary ranges for Emergency Operations Manager (H204) and Coordinator (H189), with monthly costs of $10,595 and $8,898
• D.1 – Adopt resolution establishing 2025/26 secured tax rates for the secured roll
• D.9 – Adjust Probation budget, decreasing General Fund appropriations by $41,292
• D.6 – Confirm continuance of local emergencies from 2024‑2025 winter storms and 2025 lightning fires

The Board approved the 2025‑26 secured tax rates and created two new special revenue funds. It also re‑titled the Director of Building and Planning to Director of Community Development and enacted a building‑code ordinance amendment. Additional actions included budget adjustments for probation and the Grand Jury, and ratifying emergency proclamations for recent storms and fires.

• Adopted 2025/26 secured tax rates (Resolution 2025-068) (4-0)
• Approved new special revenue Fund 123 for CUPA (4-0)
• Approved new special revenue Fund 166 for PATH JI (4-0)
• Re‑titled Director of Building and Planning to Director of Community Development and updated job description (4-0)
• Waived reading and enacted Ordinance 1377 amending building‑code sections (4-0)
• Approved probation budget adjustment increasing Transfers In by $41,292 (4-0)
• Approved Grand Jury budget adjustment increasing Services and Supplies by $2,357 and decreasing General Fund Contingency by $2,357 (4-0)
• Ratified proclamations confirming local emergencies for recent winter storms and 2025 Lightning Fires (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will vote on a series of consent‑calendar items, including budget adjustments for the General Fund, Health & Human Services agreements, and a $136,100 increase to Community Development Block Grant transfers. They will also adopt revised bylaws for the Tourism Development Advisory Board and discuss upcoming community‑plan meetings. A closed‑session will address real‑property negotiations for 450 Oregon Street and ongoing litigation.

• Approve $136,100 budget adjustment increasing CDBG Grants transfers in
• Approve $10,000 increase for the Building Department and $50,520 for General Plan Update workshops
• Authorize up to $424,320 annually for leased office space for Health & Human Services
• Ratify $40,001 amendment with Motorola for 9‑1‑1 and radio communications
• Adopt revised bylaws for the Tourism Development Advisory Board

The Board approved a $136,100 increase in Transfers In for the CDBG Grants (Dept 1970) and a matching $136,100 increase in Transfers Out for Contributions to Others (Dept 1990). It also approved a $136,100 decrease in the General Fund Contingency provisions (Dept 9901). The vote was 4‑0 with Supervisor Jill Cox absent.

• Approved $136,100 increase in Transfers In for CDBG Grants (4-0)
• Approved $136,100 increase in Transfers Out for Contributions to Others (4-0)
• Approved $136,100 decrease in General Fund Contingency provisions (4-0)
• Approved $50,520 amendment to Mintier Harnish agreement for community workshops (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 amendment to Human Response Network agreement for transitional housing (4-0)
• Approved $27,216 and $12,785 amendments to Motorola communication system contract (4-0)
• Approved $45,000 budget adjustment for Office of Emergency Services (4-0)
• Adopted revised bylaws for the Tourism Development Advisory Board (3-1)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 12, June 26, and July 10, 2025 meetings. It will hold a study session on Zoning Code Part 3 and discuss topics for upcoming community plan meetings. The commission will also discuss a proposed Blight Ordinance. A public comment period will follow the agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the June 12, June 26, and July 10, 2025 meetings
• Zoning Code Part 3 study session
• Discussion of topics for upcoming Community Plan meetings
• Blight Ordinance discussion item
• Public comment period

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, June 26 and July 10, 2025 meetings by a 4‑0 vote. They voted 4‑0 to defer further discussion of the Blight Ordinance to the next regular meeting. The commission presented recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on a Zoning Code Part 3 study and on topics for upcoming community‑plan meetings. Staff reports noted a new planner was hired and upcoming architectural‑review committee meetings were scheduled.

• Approved June 12, June 26 & July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Deferred Blight Ordinance discussion to next regular meeting (4-0)
• Made recommendations to Board of Supervisors on Zoning Code Part 3 study
• Made recommendations to Board of Supervisors on community‑plan meeting topics

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution adopting the General Plan Housing Element and granting a CEQA exemption. The meeting also includes numerous budget adjustments for various departments and approvals of contracts and agreements, many with no fiscal impact to the General Fund. Several items on the consent calendar involve emergency declarations, license transfers, and public health appointments.

• Adopt resolution documenting approval of the General Plan Housing Element and CEQA exemption (D.5)
• Approve budget adjustments for EMS Discretionary Dept and EMS Physicians Dept (D.1, D.2)
• Approve agreements for behavioral health services with Aegis Treatment Centers and Psynergy Programs (D.11, D.12)
• Approve license transfer for On‑Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage License to Cali Jays BBQ, LLC at 7091 State Highway 3, Hayfork (D.7)
• Approve Sheriff agreements for funding from USDA Forest Service and purchase of a Caliber Flex Robot ($27,000 grant) (D.24‑D.29)

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted the General Plan Housing Element with a CEQA exemption and appointed Dr. Feoktist Orloff as the County Health Officer. They also approved several budget adjustments, licensing transfers, and service agreements covering EMS, behavioral health, and sheriff operations. Additional actions included accepting a generator donation and updating the PARS Investment Policy Statement.

• Adopted General Plan Housing Element and CEQA exemption (unanimous 5‑0)
• Appointed Dr. Feoktist Orloff as Trinity County Health Officer (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved FY 24/25 budget adjustments for EMS Discretionary and EMS Physicians (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved transfer of on‑sale beer and wine license to Cali Jays BBQ, LLC, 7091 State Highway 3, Hayfork (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved agreements with Aegis Treatment Centers and Psynergy Programs for narcotic and outpatient mental health services (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Sheriff agreements for medical expertise, towing services, and detention‑facility windows (unanimous 5‑0)
• Accepted donation of a 150 kW Whisperwatt generator for the Weaverville Transfer Station (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved updated PARS Investment Policy Statement (unanimous 5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, including budget adjustments, contract amendments, and equipment donations. They will also hold a public hearing to adopt the General Plan Housing Element and a CEQA exemption. The meeting includes routine reports and a proclamation honoring the Probation Department.

• Approve $89,833 budget increase for the Agriculture Department (FY 24/25)
• Amend contract with Cascade Software Systems, raising the maximum cost by $30,000
• Authorize up to $6.2 million for the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program
• Accept a Honda Pioneer donation valued at $30,552 for the Sheriff's Office
• Public hearing to adopt the General Plan Housing Element and CEQA exemption

The Board of Supervisors adopted the General Plan Housing Element with a CEQA exemption. It also approved several budget adjustments, contract amendments, and accepted multiple donations for the Sheriff's Office. All motions carried with votes from Supervisors Gogan, Leutwyler, Cox, and Brownfield; Supervisor Carpenter‑Harris was absent.

• Adopted General Plan Housing Element and CEQA exemption (carried)
• Approved FY 24/25 Agriculture Department budget adjustment, increasing revenues and fixed assets by $89,833 (carried)
• Approved amendment to John Hodges housing agreement: 2‑bedroom unit rent $1,457.92, contract max increase $25,000 (carried)
• Accepted vehicle donation valued at $51,000 from Northern California Coalition (carried)
• Accepted vehicle donation valued at $55,555 from Trinity County Search and Rescue Team (carried)
• Approved agreement with Bennet Omalu Pathology for forensic pathology services (carried)
• Adopted resolution for the East Weaver Creek Levee (carried)
• Approved updated Trinity County Wireless Device policy (carried)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a continued item regarding a cannabis ambiguity determination. The meeting includes a period for public comment on matters within the commission's jurisdiction.

• Ambiguity Determination for Community Development - Cannabis - DEV-25-05 - TCC 17.43.050(A)(7)

The commission did not approve Resolution PC-2025-09 on the cannabis ambiguity determination after a 2‑3 vote. A separate motion to treat licensed cannabis farmers in opt‑out zones was approved 3‑2 but then withdrawn unanimously (5‑0). The commission also approved Chair Barrett’s remote appearance due to a family emergency and recorded the appointment of Drew Plebani as interim director of planning.

• Motion to approve Resolution PC-2025-09 failed (2-3 vote)
• Motion to treat licensed cannabis farmers in opt-out zones approved (3-2 vote)
• Withdrawal of the above motion by unanimous vote (5-0)
• Remote appearance of Chair Barrett approved (family emergency)
• Drew Plebani appointed Interim Director of Planning (staff appointment noted)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will receive updates from the U.S. Forest Service and a feasibility study on zero‑emission buses. It will consider a consent calendar that includes several health‑service contracts and a large budget adjustment for Behavioral Health services. Additional items include a building‑code amendment, transportation agreements, and routine public comment.

• Approve HHSA Behavioral Health budget adjustment: increase revenues by $824,285 for SUD and $949,285 for Opioid Settlement (no General Fund impact).
• Amend public‑health nursing agreement to increase maximum cost by $456,300 (up to $713,700 from Human Services funding).
• Amend sheriff autopsy contract with Dr. Daniel W. Harwood, adding $30,000 over the contract life.
• Approve agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants Inc. to complete the 2025 Short Range Transit Development Plan ($101,124 from Rural Planning Assistance Grant).
• Introduce amendment to Chapter 15.04.080 to incorporate Title 24 California Fire Code and Green Building Standards (unknown fiscal impact).

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of consent‑calendar items, including large budget adjustments for behavioral health services and multiple agreements for health, sheriff, and transportation programs. They also adopted a resolution stating no unmet transit needs in the county and waived a building‑code amendment. All motions were carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved behavioral health budget adjustments increasing revenues by $824,285 and $949,285 and interfund $130,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Hanna Interpretations for Braille and translation services (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Psynergy Programs Inc. for adult residential care to Medi‑Cal members (5-0)
• Approved amendment to sheriff autopsy contract increasing max cost by $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants Inc. for 2025 Short Range Transit Development Plan (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Human Response Network to administer the Transportation Assistance Program (5-0)
• Adopted resolution finding no unmet transit needs in Trinity County (5-0)
• Waived reading of building‑code amendment to include California Title 24 fire and green building standards (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will approve minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting and consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to adopt the updated Housing Element of the General Plan. It will also hear a cannabis-related ambiguity determination (DEV-25-05) and an appeal of a cannabis license (CCL-839). The meeting includes brief reports from the Planning Commissioners and the Deputy Director of Community Development.

• Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting
• Recommendation to adopt the updated Housing Element of the General Plan
• Cannabis ambiguity determination (DEV-25-05, TCC 17.43.050(A)(7))
• Appeal of cannabis license CCL-839 (P-25-08)
• Reports/announcements from Planning Commissioners and Deputy Director

The commission approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It adopted a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to adopt the updated General Plan Housing Element for the 2024‑2029 RHNA cycle, also by a 4‑0 vote. The cannabis ambiguity determination (DEV‑25‑05) was postponed to the July 10, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The appeal of CCL‑839 was declared moot and no action was taken.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt updated Housing Element (4‑0)
• Continued cannabis ambiguity determination (DEV‑25‑05) to July 10, 2025 (4‑0)
• Declared CCL‑839 appeal moot; no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, a public hearing on unmet transit needs, and adopt a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. Items include a license transfer to Yellow Jacket Eatery, transportation fund allocations, and new ordinances on tiny homes and encampments. The meeting also includes presentations, public comment, and reports from department heads.

• Approve transfer of on‑sale beer and wine license to Yellow Jacket Eatery at 56 Scott Blvd, Trinity Center (no fiscal impact)
• Allocate $426,914 from Local Transportation Funds and $225,000 from State Transit Assistance Funds to the Transit and Transportation Commission
• Waive reading and enact Trinity County Code Section 15.27 for movable tiny homes (unknown fiscal impact)
• Waive reading and enact Trinity County Code Section 8.41 for encampments on public property (unknown fiscal impact)
• Adopt preliminary FY 25/26 budget of $66,121,946

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted two new ordinances covering movable tiny homes and encampments on public property. It also approved several health‑related resolutions, a liquor‑license transfer, and allocated local and state transit funds for FY 25/26. All actions were carried with votes from Supervisors Cox, Leutwyler and Carpenter‑Harris; Supervisors Gogan and Brownfield were absent.

• Approved amendment to MOU with Mountain Valley USD for Mental Health Services Act prevention services (carried)
• Approved transfer of on‑sale beer and wine license to Yellow Jacket Eatery, 56 Scott Blvd, Trinity Center (carried)
• Adopted resolution removing 2023 Thor Four Winds motor coach from Behavioral Health capital assets (carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign a letter of support for California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management funding (carried)
• Adopted resolution authorizing participation in the Medi‑Cal Inmate Program (carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 1375 establishing Trinity County Code Section 15.27 for movable tiny homes (carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 1376 establishing Trinity County Code Section 8.41 for encampments on public property (carried)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑037 and 2025‑038 allocating Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds for FY 25/26 (carried)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a special study session to discuss the Zoning Code. The meeting will be held in person at the Trinity County Library Conference Room and via Zoom. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Special study session on Zoning Code
• Public comment period available
• Meeting held at Trinity County Library Conference Room, 351 Main Street
• Meeting accessible via Zoom
• Written comments due three days prior to hearing

The commission received a presentation on General Plan draft sections and noted an upcoming housing element recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting. The body will receive a project update on the General Plan and participate in a public document seminar facilitated by Minter Harnish.

• General Plan project update and public document seminar facilitated by Minter Harnish

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will meet to confirm the continuance of four local emergencies declared due to winter storms in 2024 and 2025. The meeting begins at 1:00 PM or immediately following a joint session with the Planning Commission.

• Confirm continuance of 2024 Late January Winter Storm emergency
• Confirm continuance of 2024 March Winter Storm emergency
• Confirm continuance of 2024 Mid-December Winter Storm emergency
• Confirm continuance of 2025 Mid-February Winter Storm emergency
• Consent calendar items to be acted upon by one roll-call motion

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will meet on June 10, 2025. They will receive an overall General Plan project update and participate in a draft public document seminar facilitated by Minter Harnish. The agenda notes the fiscal impact of this item as unknown. The agenda also outlines public comment and accessibility procedures.

• General Plan project update and draft public document seminar (facilitated by Minter Harnish) – fiscal impact unknown

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider several routine consent‑calendar items, including budget adjustments and contract amendments, and will vote on multiple county‑level ordinances. Key ordinances include establishing a new code section for movable tiny homes and updating building permit definitions and environmental health fees. The meeting also includes transportation funding authorizations and updates from various departments.

• Adopt ordinance creating Trinity County code section 15.26 for movable tiny homes (unknown fiscal impact).
• Amend Trinity County Code Section 15.04 to add new definitions and building permit exemptions (unknown fiscal impact).
• Amend Code Section 2.64.050 CUPA fees, estimated $157,000 revenue and $60,000‑$100,000 grant eligibility.
• Approve amendment with Caporusso Communications increasing maximum cost by $60,000 for communications and public relations services.
• Adopt transportation resolution authorizing federal grant funding up to $700,000 for transit projects.

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent‑calendar items, including the creation of Fund 211 to hold opioid settlement funds. The board also adopted resolutions authorizing federal transit funding and enacted ordinances on movable tiny homes and cannabis code updates. All motions were carried with unanimous ayes from the five supervisors.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-034 removing two assets from Auditor's capital inventory (Carried)
• Approved amendment 9 to Goodman agreement, raising max cost to $113,100 (Carried)
• Established Fund 211 as a new special revenue fund for opioid settlement funds (Carried)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letters of support to Senators Padilla and Schiff (Carried)
• Approved amendment 1 to Caporusso Communications, extending term to 6/30/26 and adding $60,000 cost (Carried)
• Approved agreement with UC Davis for professional education and staff development (Carried)
• Approved FY 24/25 budget adjustment increasing salary and benefits by $348,988 for OPEB (Carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-031 authorizing federal transit funding under FTA sections 5311, 5311(f), and 5339(a) (Carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on enacting new Environmental Health CUPA fees and discuss updates to building permit exemptions. The meeting includes several contract approvals for behavioral health, probation, and transportation services.

• Public hearing on Trinity County Environmental Health CUPA fees with estimated revenue of $157,000
• Proposed ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 15.04 regarding building permit exemptions
• Agreement with Geocon Consultants Inc and MGE Engineering Inc for up to $800,000 each over five years
• Employment contract amendment for Trent Tuthill with monthly cost of approximately $26,685
• Agreement with Health Management Associates, Inc for $648,531 from the PATH Justice-Involved grant

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation for Public Works Week and approved several resolutions supporting the Fourth of July parade and a letter backing California Senate Bill 607. It also approved contracts and amendments for county staff, pest‑control services, and multiple health‑service programs. Finally, the board adopted a resolution endorsing the collaborative strategy for federal land management in the county.

• Adopted Public Works Week proclamation (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑025 supporting Fourth of July parade (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑026 on parade parking (4‑0)
• Authorized letter of support for Senate Bill 607 (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to Trent Tuthill employment contract (3‑1)
• Approved amendment to Oakley's Pest Control agreement, raising max cost to $25,000 (4‑0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Substance Use Disorder Services (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑030 endorsing federal land‑management guidance (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting and consider a conditional use permit for a cannabis microbusiness. The meeting will be held via Zoom at 6:00 PM.

• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Conditional Use Permit for Cannabis Microbusiness, Type 11 distribution

The commission approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit (CP-25-01) for a cannabis microbusiness, finding no significant environmental impact, with a 4-0 roll‑call vote. Both actions were unanimous among the four commissioners present.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CP-25-01 for cannabis microbusiness (4-0 roll‑call)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider several proclamations, updates from agencies, and routine consent‑calendar items. It will vote on budget adjustments, contract amendments, and a major construction change order authorizing up to $4,466,250 for the Ruth‑Zenia storm damage project. The board will also act on a cannabis ordinance amendment and a vehicle trade agreement. A closed‑session will address employee evaluations and labor negotiations.

• Approve construction change orders 4 and 5 for the Ruth‑Zenia PM 18.75 storm project, up to $4,466,250 (97% reimbursed by federal and state funds)
• Approve agreement with Rogue Jet Boatworks for an aluminum‑hulled vessel, $148,627.05 from the Boating and Waterways Equipment Grant Program
• Approve amendment to LexisNexis agreement, adding $42,504 over three years with $6,000 per year from the Law Library Trust
• Authorize trade of a 2013 Subaru Legacy to Trinity Alps Unified School District for $1,000 and a commercial‑grade dishwasher
• Waive reading and enact ordinance amending Trinity County Code sections 17.43 and 17.32 on commercial cannabis regulations

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted two proclamations, approved several budget adjustments and service agreements, and allocated $241,500 in grant funding for fire protection and wildfire mitigation projects. All items were carried by the board.

• Adopted proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness month (Carried)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing May 4‑10, 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week (Carried)
• Approved a $5,000 budget adjustment for Grants Admin – Dept 8193 (Carried)
• Approved amendment to LexisNexis agreement extending term to May 31, 2028 (Carried)
• Approved agreement with Rogue Jet Boatworks to build a law‑enforcement vessel (Carried)
• Approved $241,500 in grants for fire protection, wildfire mitigation, and rescue equipment (Carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑024 authorizing the FY 2024‑25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (Carried)
• Approved agreement with Dimension Reports LLC for HIPAA 837/835 reporting (Carried)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will approve minutes from its March 13 and March 27, 2025 meetings. It will hear an appeal of the Director's decision on a cannabis-related matter (P-24-12). The commission will also discuss several building code actions, including establishing Code Section 15.26 for moveable tiny homes (DEV-24-03) and amendments to Chapter 15 of the Trinity County Code and to Section 15.04.080 of County Code Chapter 15.

• Approve minutes for the March 13 and March 27, 2025 meetings.
• Cannabis – Appeal of Director's Decision (P-24-12).
• Establish Code Section 15.26 for moveable tiny homes (DEV-24-03).
• Amendment to Trinity County Code Chapter 15.
• Amendment to County Code Chapter 15, Section 15.04.080.

The commission approved the March 13 and March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution PC‑2025‑05, recommending that the Board of Supervisors pass a new ordinance permitting moveable tiny homes and granting a CEQA categorical exemption. It also adopted Resolutions PC‑2025‑06 and PC‑2025‑07 to amend County Code Chapter 15 and Section 15.04.080, and voted 3‑2 to continue the cannabis‑director appeal.

• Approved March 13 & March 27 minutes (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Continued cannabis appeal (3‑2)
• Adopted Resolution PC‑2025‑05 on moveable tiny homes (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution PC‑2025‑06 amending TCC Chapter 15 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution PC‑2025‑07 amending County Code Section 15.04.080 (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposed amendment to the county code governing commercial cannabis regulations and use permits. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items such as budget adjustments, contract awards for road work, and authorizations for letters of support. Several departments will present reports and updates, and public comment is scheduled. A closed‑session will address ongoing litigation and a public employee evaluation.

• Approve amendment to Trinity County Code Sections 17.43 and 17.32 on cannabis regulations (E.2)
• Award contract to Thomas R. Bess, Inc for asphalt concrete work up to $169,283.75 (D.24)
• Award contract to Tullis, Inc for asphalt concrete work up to $223,460.25 (D.25)
• Approve amendment to USDA‑APHIS‑Wildlife agreement increasing maximum cost by $10,000 (D.1)
• Approve amendment to KOA HILLS Consulting LLC agreement increasing maximum amount to $85,000 per year (D.2)

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors approved a series of agenda items, most notably a $520,000 amendment to the agreement with Human Response Network to provide tobacco‑education services. They also adopted budget adjustments for several departments, awarded two transportation contracts, and authorized the Chairman to sign letters of support for multiple state bills. All motions carried with a unanimous vote of the five supervisors.

• Approved amendment #5 with Human Response Network, increasing max cost by $520,000 for tobacco‑education services (5‑0)
• Approved amendment #3 with Cameron Brown, increasing max cost by $75,000 for epidemiological services (5‑0)
• Approved amendment #1 with North State Security, extending term to 6/30/2026 for clinic security guards (5‑0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Planning Dept 2800, increasing revenues & supplies by $243,500 (5‑0)
• Awarded Thomas R. Bess, Inc the contract for Asphalt Concrete and Premix Schedule II (5‑0)
• Awarded Tullis, Inc the contract for Asphalt Concrete and Premix Schedule I (5‑0)
• Adopted resolutions continuing local emergencies for four 2024‑2025 winter storms (5‑0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letters of support for AB 1, AB 846, SB 223, SB 547 and related legislation (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updates to the county code regarding commercial cannabis cultivation and use permits. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for medical services at county detention facilities and a presentation on federal funding for the Golden State Connect Authority.

• Proposed ordinance amending Trinity County Code Section 17.43 (Commercial Cannabis Cultivation) and Section 17.32 (Use Permits)
• Agreement with Shannon Wills, LVN for medical services at detention facilities up to $275,000 over 3 years
• Amendment to TPX Communications agreement for VOIP and fax services increasing cost to $15,000 per fiscal year
• Appointment of a Planning Commissioner for District 4
• Budget adjustments for Solid Waste Dept 9500 increasing revenues and services & supplies by $189,243

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors approved several budget adjustments, including a $189,243 increase for Solid Waste revenues and a $365 increase for Fixed Assets. They also adopted letters supporting and opposing state assembly bills, approved multiple health service agreements, and appointed a new Planning Commissioner. All actions were carried by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Solid Waste budget increase of $189,243 for FY 24/25 (5‑0)
• Approved Solid Waste Fixed Assets increase of $365 (5‑0)
• Adopted letter opposing Assembly Bill 470 (5‑0)
• Adopted letter supporting Assembly Bill 632 (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to US Telepacific VOIP contract, raising max cost to $15,000 per fiscal year (5‑0)
• Reappointed Heather Duckett to the Behavioral Health Services Board (5‑0)
• Approved Emergency Solutions Grant agreement for rapid re‑housing services (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Duncan McIntosh as Planning Commissioner (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a variance and SUD deviation request. The commission will also hear public comments and receive reports from commissioners and the Deputy Director of Community Development.

• Variance and SUD Deviation (VAR-25-01) for Wineglass J Vineyards LLC

The Planning Commission approved Resolution PC-2025-04 for the Wineglass Vineyards LLC project, determining it is categorically exempt from further CEQA review. The commission also approved a parking‑space variance and a height‑limit deviation, and adopted a minor text amendment to correct the project number. The motion was made by Fleitz, seconded by Fall, and passed unanimously 4‑0.

• Adopted Resolution PC-2025-04, CEQA categorical exemption (4-0)
• Approved parking variance reducing space size from 9 ft × 20 ft to 8 ft × 18 ft (4-0)
• Approved height deviation increasing maximum height from 25 ft to 31 ft in Trinity Alps Business Park (4-0)
• Adopted minor text amendment correcting the project number (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing to adopt a solid waste fee schedule that is expected to bring about $940,000 to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar actions such as appointments, letters of support, and several contract approvals. Additional items include a job classification change for a Behavioral Health position and a selection of proposals for a Secure Rural Schools public‑comment period.

• E.1 – Public hearing to adopt solid waste fee schedule; estimated $940,000 revenue to Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
• D.9 – Agreement with Runbeck Election Services LLC for election system support; $12,751.81 from Elections budget
• D.11 – Amendment to California Hearing Officers LLP contract; up to $18,000 additional cost from Behavioral Health Funding
• D.12 – Amendment to Aegis Treatment Centers contract; maximum $150,000 per fiscal year from Behavioral Health Funding
• D.15 – Award to Albina Asphalts for Asphaltic Emulsions (Schedule I); approximately $184,207.76 from Road RMRA budget

The Board of Supervisors appointed Ben Reed to the District 5 Tourism Development Advisory Board for a 3-year term, after a motion to reject the appointment was withdrawn. They also approved all consent calendar items, including letters of support for state bills, a road naming, and various contracts, and adopted resolutions for solid waste fees and other matters.

• Appointed Ben Reed to District 5 Tourism Development Advisory Board (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for AB 1038 (bear hunting with dogs) (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for NVCSS PACE application (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for SB 818 (mountain lion pilot program) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-011 naming road 'Bulgaria Road' (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Humboldt County for child support services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-012 for DHCS Performance Contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-014 establishing solid waste fee schedule (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will review a minor text amendment to the cannabis ordinance (Title 17.43.051) and an appeal of the Director's decision on application P-24-12. The commission will also adopt minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. Public comment and reports from commissioners and the deputy director will be heard.

• Adopt minutes of the February 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Minor text amendment to Title 17.43.051 (cannabis ordinance)
• Appeal of Director's Decision for application P-24-12 (cannabis)
• Public comment period for any agenda‑related matters
• Reports/announcements from Planning Commissioners and Deputy Director of Community Development

The Trinity County Planning Commission approved a minor text amendment to the cannabis ordinance (DEV-25-01) and continued an appeal of a director's decision (P-24-12) to the April 24, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. No public comment was made during the public comment period.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved cannabis text amendment DEV-25-01 to title 17.43.0511(A)(5) (4-0)
• Continued appeal P-24-12 to April 24, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar of routine approvals, hold a public hearing to close out several Community Development Block Grant projects, and enact a major reorganization creating a Health and Human Services Agency with new job classifications, salary allocations, and appointments. The agency actions include approving a director job description, reclassifying an employee, and appointing Elizabeth Hamilton to two leadership roles. These items are combined with other budget adjustments and contract amendments across county departments.

• Approve amendment #3 with Bonterra Tech, LLC to extend term and increase cost by $20,555.01 for Apricot 260 Software (Behavioral Health Services).
• Approve amendment #11 with Calserve, Inc. to increase cost by $5,000 for legal document services (Child Support Services).
• Approve Sheriff budget adjustment for Animal Control Dept. increasing revenues by $18,000, salaries & benefits by $4,000, and supplies by $14,000.
• Create a Health and Human Services Agency, approve director salary range ($19,115 to $22,980), reclassify Employee ID 01728, and appoint Elizabeth Hamilton as Local Director of Mental Health Services and Alcohol and Other Drug Program Administrator.
• Conduct public hearing to close out CDBG projects: Trinity County Food Assistance Program, Hayfork Park upgrades, North Fork Grange ADA bathroom upgrade, and ADA accessibility upgrades.

The Board approved a series of actions to establish a Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and transition Behavioral Health Services to it, effective March 1, 2025. This included creating and allocating a Director of HHSA position, reclassifying an existing employee, appointing Elizabeth Hamilton as Local Director of Mental Health Services and Alcohol and Other Drug Program Administrator, and adopting Resolution 2025-010 designating the HHSA Director as Director of Emergency Services. All actions were approved unanimously by the four present supervisors, with Supervisor Carpenter-Harris absent.

• Approved proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Social Work Appreciation Month.
• Approved amendment to Bonterra Tech, LLC agreement, extending term to Oct 31, 2025, and increasing cost by $20,555.01.
• Approved Nor-Cal EMS Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for regional emergency medical services.
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of support for AB 240 (community colleges study).
• Approved amendment to Calserve, Inc. agreement, extending term to Mar 1, 2026, and increasing cost by $5,000.
• Approved amendment to Angela's Custodial Services agreement, modifying max cost to $50,814.
• Approved regular meeting minutes for Jan 21, Feb 2, Feb 18, 2025, and joint BOS/Planning Commission minutes for Feb 13, 2025.
• Adopted Resolution 2025-009 granting authority to obtain Federal Financial Assistance.

General

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will meet to discuss county matters. The primary focus is a workshop to review the Housing Element before it is submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

• Workshop to review the Housing Element for submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a workshop to review the Housing Element with Project Manager Ryan Lester before its submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Comments were received from Ben Kellogg. No formal decisions were made during this workshop.

• Conducted Housing Element review workshop (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will consider two appeals of the Planning Director's decisions regarding cannabis. The body will also discuss a tentative parcel map and the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a water system project.

• Tentative Parcel Map (P-24-07, Lehmann & Associates Consulting)
• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for Burnt Ranch Estates Community Water System Improvement Project (CLA-23-01)
• Appeal of Planning Director's Decision regarding cannabis (P-25-01)
• Appeal of Director's Decision regarding cannabis (P-24-12)

The Trinity County Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map for a two-parcel commercial subdivision near Weaverville, adopted a mitigated negative declaration for the Burnt Ranch Estates water system improvement project, and denied an appeal of a cannabis buffer reduction denial. The commission also continued a cannabis license appeal to the next meeting.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map P-24-07 for two-parcel commercial subdivision (4-0)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Burnt Ranch Estates water project (4-0)
• Denied appeal of cannabis buffer reduction denial, upholding Director's decision (2-2)
• Continued cannabis license appeal P-25-01 to March 13, 2025 (4-0)
• Elected Rory Barrett as Chair and Amelia Fleitz as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved September 12 and 26, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will adopt several proclamations honoring retiring officials, all with no fiscal impact. It will consider consent‑calendar items, including a $150,000 Behavioral Health Services contract, an $89,100 clean‑energy study, a $21,000 budget adjustment for asset seizure, and other agreements. The board will also discuss appointing members to the Tourism Development Advisory Board and approve new paralegal classifications for the District Attorney’s Office.

• Approve Behavioral Health Services agreement with GHC of San Jacinto LLC for up to $150,000
• Approve Community Development clean‑energy study contract with FLOWRA for $89,100
• Approve Sheriff budget adjustment increasing Fixed Assets by $21,000
• Discuss appointment of Tourism Development Advisory Board members
• Approve new Paralegal I and II classifications for District Attorney’s Office with monthly cost $7,015.67

The Board of Supervisors appointed four members to the Tourism Development Advisory Board, one for each district, after discussion. It also approved several consent calendar items, including a behavioral health services agreement, emergency continuations, and budget adjustments. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond appointments and routine approvals.

• Appointed Leah Groves (District 1), Ryan Crockett (District 2), Dana Hauser (District 3), Dana Steinhauser (District 4) to Tourism Development Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved agreement with GHC of San Jacinto LLC for skilled nursing behavioral health services (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions 2025-006, 2025-007, 2025-008 continuing local emergencies for 2024 winter storms (5-0)
• Approved FLOWRA clean energy study agreement for Post Mountain area (5-0)
• Approved amendment 5 to MOU with Weaverville/Douglas City Parks & Recreation District (5-0)
• Approved amendment 6 to agreement with Behavioral Interventions (5-0)
• Approved $21,000 budget adjustment for Sheriff's asset seizure fund (5-0)
• Approved new Paralegal I and II classifications and side letter for District Attorney's Office (5-0)

General

The Board will conduct a public study session workshop with the Planning Commission to review Trinity County’s Housing Element before it is submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The meeting also includes a public comment period and routine opening procedures.

• Public study session workshop to review the County Housing Element before state submission

The special joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission was cancelled due to a power outage. No substantive decisions were made; the planned public study session on the Housing Element was not conducted.

Planning Commission

The Trinity County Planning Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes, consider a tentative parcel map, and adopt a mitigated negative declaration for a water system improvement project. The body will also hear appeals regarding cannabis permits.

• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Burnt Ranch Estates Community Water System Improvement Project
• Tentative Parcel Map (P-24-07)
• Appeal of Planning Director's Decision (P-25-01) regarding Cannabis
• Appeal of Director's Decision (P-24-12) regarding Cannabis
• Approval of September 12, 2024 & September 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Trinity County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025 was rescheduled to February 20, 2025. No substantive decisions were made during this session, as the meeting was not held as originally planned.

• Rescheduled regular meeting to February 20, 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent‑calendar items, including appointments to the Fair Board and Planning Commissioner Board, an alcoholic beverage license for Yantra at 515 Main Street, and ratification of a childcare council notice. The Board will also approve an agreement with Genasys Inc. to provide Protect EVAC services, funded up to $20,000 for a three‑year period. Additionally, Human Resources will act on job descriptions and salary ranges for three new public‑health positions.

• Approve agreement with Genasys Inc. for Protect EVAC services, up to $20,000 for three years (Office of Emergency Services fund)
• Appoint Adrien Keys as District 3 representative to the Trinity County Fair Board
• Appoint Amelia Fleitz as District 2 representative to the Planning Commissioner Board
• Approve on‑sale beer and wine license for Christian Farrell’s Yantra at 515 Main Street
• Approve job descriptions and salary ranges for Public Health Nursing Supervisor (H204), Health Education Specialist Supervisor (H193), and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (H189)

The Board of Supervisors approved several personnel actions for the Public Health Division, including new job descriptions and salary ranges for a Public Health Nursing Supervisor, a Health Education Specialist Supervisor, and a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, plus a side letter agreement with the bargaining unit. The board also approved consent calendar items, including appointments to the Fair Board and Planning Commission, an alcohol license exchange, and a Genasys Inc. agreement for Protect EVAC services.

• Approved revised Public Health Nursing Supervisor job description and salary range H204 (5-0)
• Approved Health Education Specialist Supervisor job description, salary range H193, and allocation (5-0)
• Approved Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator job description, salary range H189, and allocation (5-0)
• Approved side letter agreement with HHS bargaining unit for new classifications (5-0)
• Appointed Adrien Keys to Trinity County Fair Board, District 3 (5-0)
• Appointed Amelia Fleitz to Planning Commission, District 2 (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Thompson to Trinity County Fair Board, District 2 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Genasys Inc for Protect EVAC services (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a potential additional use and transactions tax for the June or November 2026 ballot. The meeting includes a mid-year budget review and various administrative appointments and contracts.

• Discussion of potential 1% sales tax revenue for county services in 2026
• Agreement with Tuolumne County for juvenile housing up to $182,500
• Fuel supply contract awarded to Valley Pacific Petroleum Services estimated at $57,000
• Budget adjustment of $89,878 for Risk Management
• Adoption of bylaws for the Tourism Development Advisory Board

The Board of Supervisors adopted bylaws for the new Tourism Development Advisory Board after an initial motion failed. The adopted version changed references from Robert's Rules to Rosenberg's Rules and revised a section on general fund allocation recommendations. The board also directed staff to continue exploring a potential 1% sales tax ballot measure for 2026.

• Adopted Tourism Development Advisory Board bylaws with amendments (5-0)
• Directed staff to continue exploring potential 1% sales tax ballot measure for June or November 2026
• Appointed Daniel R. Harper to Planning Commission as District 5 representative (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-005 delegating signature authorities to CAO (5-0)
• Approved mid-year budget adjustments providing $89,878 contingency to Risk Management (5-0)
• Awarded fuel supply contract to Valley Pacific Petroleum Services for DOT South County facilities (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Tuolumne County for juvenile housing at Mother Lode facility (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar that includes several budget adjustments and service agreements, such as a $701,393 increase for the Mental Health SMA Reserve and a $150,000 contract with Tampico Healthcare Center. The board will also discuss a resolution to refund appeal fees, provide direction on a homeless encampment issue, and approve a new custody support technician position for the Sheriff's Jail Division. Additional items include a transportation grant application expected to bring about $56,113 in revenue.

• E.1 – Approve $701,393 budget adjustment for Mental Health SMA Reserve (Dept. 8563)
• E.2 – Approve agreement with Tampico Healthcare Center for up to $150,000 for skilled nursing services
• E.5 – Approve amendment with Housing Tools LLC increasing maximum cost to $105,625 for housing services
• E.11 – Approve amendment with American Alarm increasing maximum cost by $20,000 (up to $40,000 FY)
• F.1 – Adopt resolution allowing refund of appeal fees (fiscal impact unknown)

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar with 13 items, including a $701,393 budget adjustment for mental health services and ratification of a local emergency due to the December 2024 storm. They also adopted resolutions for refunding appeal fees and applying for CDBG-DR infrastructure funds, and created a Homeless Encampment Ad-Hoc committee. All votes were unanimous among the four present supervisors, with Supervisor Carpenter-Harris absent.

• Approved $701,393 budget adjustment for Mental Health SMA Reserve (4-0)
• Ratified local emergency for 2024 Late December Storm (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-001 for CDBG-DR infrastructure grant application (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-002 allowing refund of appeal fees (4-0)
• Created Homeless Encampment Ad-Hoc with Supervisors Gogan and Cox (4-0)
• Approved two Custody Support Technicians at Range G151 for Sheriff's Jail Division (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Tampico Healthcare Center for skilled nursing services (4-0)
• Approved amendment with Housing Tools LLC increasing cost to $105,625 (4-0)