MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEL NORTE COUNTY STATE OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, May 12, 2026 REGULAR MEETING 10:00 AM PRESENT: Supervisor, District 2 Valerie Starkey Supervisor, District 3 Chris Howard Supervisor, District 5 Dean Wilson Supervisor, District 4 Joey Borges ABSENT: Supervisor, District 1 Darrin Short Page 1 of 7 5/12/2026 CLOSED SESSION 8:30 A.M. Public Comment on Closed Session items only. Hold a closed session to consider and discuss litigation and personnel matters: Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 between County Negotiator: Neal Lopez, CAO and Represented Employee Bargaining Groups, County Public Defender. Conference with County Counsel and Staff pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9(d)(2) & (3): Significant Exposure to Litigation (Two). REGULAR SESSION 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Call the meeting to order and take roll. • Moment of Reflection • The Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Joey Borges, Chair. • Introduction of new employees to the Board of Supervisors Jade Castaneda - Peer Support Specialist (PT), Daniel Trevino - Housing Case Worker I, Kathryn Thomas - Social Worker III, Alexis Kaur - Social Worker I (DHHS). • Report of any actions from closed session by County Counsel Nothing to report – reconvened after the meeting was adjourned. • The Chair requests any deletions, corrections or additions from Board members to the agenda at this time. In order to add an item to the agenda, the matter must have come to the attention of the County subsequent to the posting of the agenda and the matter requires action before the next regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors. None • Receive other brief reports or announcements relative to the County of Del Norte programs and projects, progress of the two by two committees, technical advisory committees and/or Board and staff travel/training reports. Page 2 of 7 5/12/2026 Supervisor Starkey: Attended the Economic Summit, attended the City Council meeting, participated in a local Coffee & Conversation with Constituents, attended the Prop 64 Stakeholder meeting, attended the Planning Commission meeting, attended the First 5 Commission meeting, attended the Realtor Candidate Forum and dealt with numerous constituent complaints regarding overgrowth on Pebble Beach Drive overseen by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Supervisor Howard: Dealt with numerous constituent concerns regarding the closure of the Tolowa Dunes State Park. Supervisor Borges: Dealt with numerous constituent concerns regarding the closure of the Tolowa Dunes State Park. Supervisor Wilson: Attended the Homelessness ERF meeting, attended the BCRAA meeting and attended the DNSWMA meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Comments from members of the public may be heard at this time regarding matters on the Consent Agenda only. Action: Approved. Motion: Move to approve Move: Chris Howard Second: Dean Wilson Vote Yea: 4 Valerie Starkey, Chris Howard, Dean Wilson, Joey Borges Vote Nay: 0 None Vote Abstain: 0 None 1. Approve and adopt the minutes from the April 28, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting.** Approved. 2. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Agreement with Thorn Run Partners for Federal Government Advocacy Services with the term July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2028, not to exceed $6,000.00 per month as requested by the Clerk of the Board.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-069 3. Approve the reappointment of Amira Long as the Board of Supervisors appointed Public Member of the Local Planning Council for Child Care & Development as requested by the Interim LPC Coordinator.** Approved. Page 3 of 7 5/12/2026 4. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached renewal Agreement with Casa Serenity to continue providing Residential Care Services for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-070 5. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached renewal Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health to continue providing Mental Health Rehabilitation Services for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-071 6. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached renewal Agreement with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County to continue providing After-Hours Crisis Support Services for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-072 7. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached renewal Agreement with Davis Guest Home to continue providing Augmented Residential Support for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-073 8. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached renewal Agreement with Willow Glen Care Center to continue providing Community Residential Care services for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-074 9. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached renewal Agreement with Willow Glen Cedar Grove to continue providing Mental Health Rehabilitation services for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-075 10. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached renewal Agreement with Willow Glen Sequoia to continue providing Mental Health Rehabilitation services for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-084 11. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached HHAP Round 3 Funding Agreement (CoC allocation) with Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc. for the term of May 12, 2026 through December 31, 2026, as requested by Page 4 of 7 5/12/2026 the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-076 12. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached HHAP Round 3 Funding Agreement (County allocation) with Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc. for the term of May 12, 2026 through December 31, 2026, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-077 13. Approve and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the attached renewal MOU with the California Department of Public Health for the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative for the term of April 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-078 14. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached first Amendment to the Agreement with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC to continue providing Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services for the term of April 14, 2026 through June 30, 2026, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-079 SCHEDULED ITEMS 15. 10:25 A.M. COMMENT PERIOD: Members of the public may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the agenda, you may be asked to hold your comments until the Board takes up that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes or less. 16. 10:30 A.M. Approve and adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 17– 23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week", as requested by Del Norte Ambulance** Action: Approved. Motion: Move to approve Move: Valerie Starkey Second: Dean Wilson Vote Yea: 4 Valerie Starkey, Chris Howard, Dean Wilson, Joey Borges Vote Nay: 0 None Vote Abstain: 0 None REGULAR ITEMS Page 5 of 7 5/12/2026 GENERAL GOVERNMENT: 17. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute: (1) the First Amendment to County Agreement No. 2001-091 between the County of Del Norte and the Del Norte County Office of Education modifying the existing McCarthy Alternative Education Center site lease; and (2) the Lease Agreement between the Del Norte County Office of Education and the County of Del Norte for the County’s lease and use of modular classroom trailers located at 250 and 254 Williams Drive, as requested by Administration.** Action: Approved. DNCOAGREE #2026-080; DNCOAGREE #2026-081 Motion: Move to approve Move: Valerie Starkey Second: Dean Wilson Vote Yea: 4 Valerie Starkey, Chris Howard, Dean Wilson, Joey Borges Vote Nay: 0 None Vote Abstain: 0 None LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET ISSUES: Consider miscellaneous legislative and budget matters pertinent to the County of Del Norte. Authorize the Chair to sign and send appropriate letters with respect to matters pending before the state or federal governments. 18. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached letter of support for the "Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act," as requested by Supervisor Howard.** Action: Approved. Motion: Move to approve Move: Dean Wilson Second: Valerie Starkey Vote Yea: 4 Valerie Starkey, Chris Howard, Dean Wilson, Joey Borges Vote Nay: 0 None Vote Abstain: 0 None 19. Receive a copy of a letter provided to State legislatures from the Director of Health and Human Services per Section 1.60 of the Administrative Manual, as requested by the Director of Health and Human Services.** No action was needed on this item. ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 7 5/12/2026 (Next meeting is May 26, 2026) Kylie Goughnour, Clerk of the Board County of Del Norte, State of California Date Posted: May 07, 2026 THE AGENDA AND ACTION SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE: www.co.del-norte.ca.us Page 7 of 7 5/12/2026