Chris Kelstrom

Opioid settlement funds for workforce programs

$1.5 million in settlement funds remains unallocated until at least November.

Social Services Fund shortfall

General Fund loan of up to $10 million, repayable by October 31, 2026 with interest.

Public Works Director appointment

About $17,144 per month in salary during the interim period.

County Vacancies and Recruitment

Jones Valley water emergency

Not specified in the agenda.

Renewal of audit services contract

Up to $54,600 over five years, starting at $8,500 a year, already budgeted.

Mobile home park rent increases

No direct county cost, but the policy could affect monthly housing costs for mobile home residents.

County support services agreement for the Air Quality Management District

No extra general fund cost — the deal just formalizes support the district already gets.

ALPR license plate cameras

Listed as no additional General Fund impact.

Sheriff equipment and staffing

Roughly $350,000 in combined equipment and staffing spending, much of it grant- or dedicated-fund supported.

Potential county litigation

Potential county defense costs if Curtis files suit naming elections employees.

Election certification for Congressional District 1 special election

The results could shift county spending priorities and budget decisions, so local taxes and services may feel different depending on who wins.

Filling vacancies in elected county offices (Measure F)

Special elections could cost the county money depending on timing.

County Counsel employment agreement fails

No salary change was proposed ($20,840/month), but the failed vote leaves his contract on existing terms with the 18-month severance question unresolved.

election voter guide

No direct financial impact is identified; the guide is a free informational resource for voters.

city council election fundraising

Donors are putting most of their money behind three candidates, which can buy more ads, mailers, and outreach—and tilt the race before most voters tune in.

election results delay

The delay itself shouldn’t cost most residents anything, though the county may face added overtime or staffing costs to finish the count.

election ballot counting delays

The delay likely means extra overtime, staff hours and administrative costs for the Registrar’s Office—plus a hit to public confidence that’s hard to price.

campaign finance violation

If it turns into a formal case, expect possible fines, legal fees, and more scrutiny on how his campaign spends donor money.

Non-profit Funding Requirements

Unknown — discussion item only at this stage.

Adopt Shasta County Fire Department Long-Range Master Plan & Community Risk Assessment

Consent Calendar (C1–C17, except C15 pulled)

Motion to invite Tehama County Supervisor Greg Jones to present mobile home rent ordinance

Hill Country Community Clinic note amendment / loan forgiveness path

Introduce ordinance amending Section 2.04.020 (Training of Supervisors-Elect)

Proclamations: Employee of the Month, Breast Cancer Awareness, Red Ribbon Week, National 4-H Week

Opportunity Zones 2.0 Local Authority Recommendation Form

Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (Public Employees' Retirement Benefits)

Global War on Terrorism and Desert Storm Veterans Appreciation Day proclamation

Ordinance No. SCC 2026-07: unlawful dumping reward increase

Appointment of Kevin Butler to the Planning Commission

Amendment to Humboldt Moving & Storage election delivery agreement

Care Horizons II adult residential care contract amendment (pulled from consent)

Retroactive agreement with Project 14:14, Inc. for youth mental health services

Renewal agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for youth mental health services

Renewal agreement with Hill Country Community Clinic for the CARE Center

ESRI GIS software agreement

Meyer Road at Dry Creek bridge repair CEQA exemption

Waiver of confidentiality for County Counsel employment review

Renewal employment agreement with Joseph Larmour, County Counsel

Motion to direct CEO and Fire Chief to meet with City of Redding on automatic aid/consolidation

Did not want to direct the CEO or Fire Chief.

Motion directing Chief O'Hara to bring back station consolidation recommendations

Motion to bring back County Counsel Larmour's contract extension

Hill Country Community Clinic note amendment / loan forgiveness path

By amended motion made, seconded (Plummer/Crye), and carried 3-2 by roll call vote with Supervisors Kelstrom and Long voting no, the Board of Supervisors approved a letter of opposition to Assembly Bi

Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (Public Employees' Retirement Benefits)

Favored deferring the letter to allow more input from law enforcement, unions, and cost analysis.

Renewal employment agreement with Joseph Larmour, County Counsel

Opioid Settlement Funds RFP deferred to November

agendize the item for further discussion at the September 29, 2026, Board meeting

Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (public safety pension bill)

He wanted to read the bill before deciding whether to oppose it.

directed staff to place on the next agenda for their consideration a letter of opposition to AB 1383

form a committee to evaluate the Project and identify alternative Project sites to be brought back to the Board for consideration

Flock camera contract — future discussion item

Ad hoc committee for Community Reentry Center site selection (R7, part 2) — REJECTED

He saw no point in micromanaging the sheriff.

Removal of Steve Kerns from Planning Commission; nomination of Kevin Butler (R8)

Competitive procurement for professional video review and editing services (R9)

List v. Curtis litigation — discussion in open session

Motion to agendize possible county action on election documents — FAILED

Adopt Resolution 2026-07 raising AB 2766 vehicle fee to $5.00

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-073 — Censure of Clerk-Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis

Citing his earlier statement that even 10% substantiation warranted censure and observed problematic behavior.

Letter of support for AB 2604 (ballot curing)

Letter of support for SB 1420 (vote-by-mail and early voting)

approve a letter of support for Assembly Bill 2604: Elections: ballot curing and designate authority to the County Executive Officer, or their designee, to submit future letters on the Board’s behalf

approve a letter of support for Senate Bill 1420: Vote by mail ballots and early voting and designate authority to the County Executive Officer, or their designee, to submit future letters on the Boar

Censure item regarding Registrar of Voters placed on future agenda

Charter amendment limiting eminent domain — to November ballot

Charter amendment on filling elected department head vacancies — to November ballot

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 increasing AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Fee

direct Social Services staff to place an item on an August agenda, after the state budget was finalized, presenting projections on the expected impacts of House Resolution 1 on Shasta County for Board

incorporate the requirement that NPOs share their indirect cost/overhead rates in the policy regarding transparency in funding and due diligence for NPOs that would be brought before the Board later i

reduce the transfer out from the General Fund (BU 100) and reduce the transfer in to the Fall River Mills Airport Admin Budget by $28,000.

Legislative direction — House Resolution 1 impact report

Closed session and waiver of attorney-client privilege

Pathways to Leadership Campus Expansion — opioid settlement match, budget amendment, and letter of support

Appeal of Use Permit 24-0009 (RCPA Solar 14, LLC) — Resolution No. 2026-031

Believed in the importance of representing local residents and could not support approval of the Use Permit.

conducted a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2026-031, which: denies the appeal of Use Permit 24-0009 (RCPA Solar 14, LLC) filed by Battle Creek Alliance, et al.; affirms the Planning Commiss