Sharing Information | Encouraging Engagement
This is an executive summary of my efforts on behalf of the county. Each supervisor is asked to provide a verbal update during the board meeting. I am using this template to also submit a (more comprehensive) written update that is available to the public.
OUT-OF-COUNTY TRAVEL
- NORTEC Board Meeting | Anderson, CA
COMMITTEE UPDATES
Primary Representative Role
- Airport Advisory Committee
- Working with DOT to schedule our first meeting of the year, update our website, etc.
- Working with residents on two airport-related matters.
- Psa II Area Agency On Aging Executive Board
- Nothing new to report
- Trinity County Commission On Aging
- No activity.
- Trinity County Fire Chiefs Association
- Nothing new to report.
- California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
- The AT HOME initiative to address homeliness was the major focus of the agenda(s)
- Our board needs to decide how we will address this request.
- National Center for Public Lands Counties
- Our board needs to decide how we will address this request.
- Acting State Fire Marshall | Chief Daniel Berlant
- I reached out again today… following up on my earlier request for help in re-opening the Fire Hazard Map public input window for Trinity County.
- The AT HOME initiative to address homeliness was the major focus of the agenda(s)
- Northern Rural Training And Employment Consortium (NORTEC)
- I attended my first Board Meeting on 4.27.23. I learned that we have not had anyone in attendance for some time. We moved through the agenda rather quickly. The closed session was very interesting. I will be able to share more after a formal closed-session report is issued by the Board Chair and/or CEO.
- I was asked to join an Ad Hoc Committee to work on forward-looking strategies for the organization.
- There is a two day in-person meeting scheduled in Yreka for July 13-14.
- Remote Access Network Board (RAN Board)
- Nothing new to report
- Superior California Economic Development District (SCEDD)
- Nothing new to report.
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy
- I met with members of the leadership team to learn more about the organization and its priorities for the coming year.
- The next meeting is a pre-board meeting in which we are offered the opportunity to provide input to voting members. Note – our seat has a non-voting role this year.
Secondary Representative Role
- Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)
- Nothing to report
- Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
- Nothing to report.
- National Association Of Counties (NACO)
- Nothing to report
- North Coast Resource Partnership (NCIRWMP)
- I received a strong onboarding from members of the leadership team. They mentioned that developing a new strategic plan is on the near horizon and I anticipate getting involved in this process.
OTHER BOARD ASSIGNMENTS
- Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee
- I met with Trent Tuthill (CAO) and several department heads last week to continue working on the strategic plan and to officially hand this initiative off to the CAO.
- I was impressed with the work done by members of the team and feel that we are definitely headed in the right direction.
- Cannabis Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee
- Assigned to this committee (along with Supervisor Frasier) to work with staff and consultants on updates to existing cannabis-related ordinances.
- Work continues with two-hour weekly meetings.
- Two public workshops are planned to present information regarding the proposed updates. These will take place before this matter is brought before the board for consideration.
- An email address (cannabis.ordinance@trinitycounty.org) is available for submitting public input. These emails are automatically routed to each member of the ad hoc committee.
- The Planning Commission voted against a proposed change to variance-related language in the cultivation ordinance. This matter will not be brought before the board for consideration.
- Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
- Chair Cox and I met with representatives of the TOT-funded Partners. These are the organizations that are focused on increasing tourism and improving the experience of those visiting (and living within) Trinity County. We discussed the results of a survey they completed about how they might move forward in a more unified approach and I then facilitated discussion with the group.
- I have been asked to facilitate another session with this group of leaders as they continue their efforts to identify ways to achieve more on behalf of Trinity County.
- Homeowners Insurance Ad Hoc Committee
- I assisted Supervisor Carpenter-Harris in drafting a letter to the Insurance Commissioner (and others as appropriate) to raise awareness regarding the significant challenges being faced by homeowners in Trinity County. I also reached out (again) to CSAC representatives for assistance.
OTHER ITEMS
- Trinity Lake & River Releases
- I led a Town Hall Meeting in Lewiston last Thursday. We had a strong turnout (70 to 80 people) and worked together for 2+ hours. You can read more about the meeting (key takeaways and action items) by clicking on this link.
- I launched an online survey regarding this subject on April 23rd. As of this morning, there were 193 responses. I see that four more responses came in today. You can review survey results by clicking on this link. This document also has a link to the survey if you would like to participate.
- U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman and members of the TMC (Trinity Management Council) are hosting a virtual gathering Monday evening (May 1st) from 5 PM to 6 PM. The deadline to RSVP has passed but you can still participate by joining others who are gathering in the board chambers at the Weaverville Library.
PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS
- Snow Maintenance for Volunteer Fire Departments – I am still working to get this back on the agenda.
- AT HOME – I am working to get a discussion about an endorsement of this initiative on the agenda for consideration.
- National Center for Public Lands Counties – I am working to get a decision about Trinity County’s participation in and funding of this initiative on the agenda.
- Investment Plan for LATCF funds – Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund – Treasuryhttps://home.treasury.gov › policy-issues › coronavirus
- We received $4.8 million that we need to decide how to invest on behalf of Trinity County
- This will likely be done in conjunction with the budget development/review/approval process.
BOARD AGENDA & MINUTES – click here to access current and past agendas and minutes. Note – work is underway to get current with the formal approval and publishing of minutes from board meetings.
BOARD VIDEO RECORDINGS – click here to access video recordings of board meetings.
I hope you find these updates of value. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions.
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