District 1 Supervisor Update | 6.5.23

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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.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

• Board of Supervisors Meeting – Tuesday, 6.6.23 at 9:00 AM
• There are a number of presentations (Pension Trusts, Probation Department, Clean California Monuments) and several important board decisions on the agenda – including re-allocation of funding for DOT projects, a letter requesting special dispensation for chinook salmon fishing on the Trinity River, and more.  There is also a Public Hearing regarding Unmet Transit Needs.

OUT-OF-COUNTY TRAVEL

• Redding, CA for SCED Board Meeting on 5.18.23
• Anderson, CA for NoRTEC Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on 6.5.23

COMMITTEE UPDATES

• Airport Advisory Committee
  • Still working with DOT to schedule our first meeting of the year, update our website, etc.
  • There are Airport-related items on the 6.6.23 BOS Agenda.

• Psa II Area Agency On Aging Executive Board
  • Nothing new to report.

• Trinity County Commission On Aging
  • No activity.

• Trinity County Fire Chiefs Association
  • Next meeting on 6.12.23
  • County-wide training initiative in June

• California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
  • The AT HOME initiative to address homeliness was the major focus of the agenda(s)
    •  Our board still needs to decide how we will address this request.
  • National Center for Public Lands Counties
    •  Our board still needs to decide how we will address this request.
  • Acting State Fire Marshall | Chief Daniel Berlant
    • Reached someone who is providing assistance.

• Northern Rural Training And Employment Consortium (N0RTEC)
  • I was assigned as Chair of a new Ad Hoc Committee
  • I facilitated the first meeting of this Ad Hoc Committee on 6.5.23

• Remote Access Network Board (RAN Board)
  • Nothing new to report 

• Superior California Economic Development District (SCEDD)
  • The Executive Director of this organization expressed interest in our local economic development efforts

• Sierra Nevada Conservancy 
  • The pre-board meeting was held on 5.22.23.  The board meeting took place on 6.1.23
  • I am collaborating with our Trinity County Resource Conservation District & Watershed leaders in preparation for these meetings.

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 may be involved in their strategic planning process.

OTHER BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

• Cannabis Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee
  • Public workshops are planned to present information regarding the proposed updates.
  • 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 Board approaved a resolution on 5.16 that streamlined the approval of applications for renewal of cannabis permits that require a commercial cannabis variance for the calendar year of 2023.
  • Weekly meetings continue.

• Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee
  • Work continues on many fronts.  I shared a link via Facebook yesterday that takes users to a form that can be used to share ideas for moving Trinity County forward.  Input received via this form will go into a database that is being built to support our ongoing efforts.  Here is the link.
  • On 6.28.23, I will be representing Nick Goulette (Executive Director – Watershed Research & Training Center) at a steering committee meeting regarding the process for allocating CERF (Community Economic Resilience Fund) funding.
  • The TOT-funded partners continue their efforts to collaborate for greater impact.

• Homeowners Insurance Ad Hoc Committee  – Complete
• Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee – Complete
• Cannabis Division Financials Ad Hoc Committee – Complete

OTHER ITEMS

• Trinity Lake & River Releases
  • Work continues on several fronts. I will share additional information as it becomes available.

• Frontier Communications Outages
  • We provided information regarding ongoing challenges to Frontier Communication’s CEO.

• Community Action 
  • Lewiston Community Health & Safety Initiative – work is already underway to remove items in the Lewiston Subdivision – appliances, trash, vehicles.  This is all being funded and organized by community members.

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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