AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS

COURTHOUSE, SECOND FLOOR

311 FOURTH STREET

YREKA, CA 96097

May 16, 2017

REGULAR MEETING

Michael N. Kobseff, Chair Supervisor, District 3
Brandon Criss Supervisor, District 1	Ed Valenzuela Supervisor, District 2		Lisa L. Nixon Supervisor, District 4		Ray A. Haupt, Vice Chair Supervisor, District 5
Terry Barber County Administrator 842-8005		Bradley W. Sullivan County Counsel 842-8100		Colleen Setzer Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board 842-8081

The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors welcomes you to this meeting. This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. If you wish to speak on an item on the agenda, please complete a Speaker’s Card identifying the item(s) and return it to the Board Clerk. If you wish to speak on a matter that does not appear on the agenda, you may do so during the Public Comment period. Persons speaking during Public Comment will be limited to three minutes, or depending on the number of persons wishing to speak, it may be reduced to allow all members of the public the opportunity to address the Board. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken/conducted on any item not appearing on the agenda. When addressing the Board, please state your name for the record prior to providing your comments. Please address the Board as a whole through the Chair. Comments to individual Supervisors or staff are not permitted.

The Board may take action sitting as the Board of Supervisors and as the governing body of:  Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board, Siskiyou Power Authority, County Service Area 3 Board, County Service Area 4 Board, County Service Area 5 Board, Airport Land Use Commission, and In Home Supportive Services Public Authority.

Availability of Public Records. All public records related to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at 510 North Main Street, Yreka CA 96097 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the members of the legislative body. All supporting documentation is available for public review in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located in the Siskiyou County Clerk’s Office, 510 North Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097, during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodations for this meeting should notify the Clerk of the Board’s Office 48 hours prior to the meeting at (530) 842.8081, or toll free at 1.888.854.2000, ext. 8081.

1. *****PLEASE NOTE 9:00 A.M. START TIME*****          1.      8:30 A.M. - FLAG SALUTE

2. 8:30 A.M. - CLOSED SESSION - It is the intent of the Board to meet in closed session to discuss the following items:

A. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Hoopa Valley Tribe v. FERC - Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Docket No. 14-1271.

B. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Raymond Bowers, Et Al.

C. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: James Byrne, Et Al.

D. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Arlen K. Garrison, Et Al.

E. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Luerlean V. Miles, Et Al.

F. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Jorge C. Rodriguez.

G. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Nickolas J. Super, Et Al.

H. Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), three cases.

3. 9:00 A.M. - REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

4. 9:00 A.M. - INVOCATION - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain.

5. 9:00 A.M. - CONSENT AGENDA - The following consent agenda items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They may be acted upon by the Board at one time without discussion. Any Board member, staff member, or interested person may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and consideration.  Approval of a consent item means approval of the recommended motion as specified on the Agenda Worksheet.

A. AGRICULTURE

Approve FY 17/18 agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for soil treatment and commodity treatment supervision and commodity and/or soil sampling pertaining to the Nematode Control Program, in an amount not to exceed $20,250.

B. AGRICULTURE

Approve FY 17/18 agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, for inspection of nursery stock at all producer/wholesale nursery locations within the County and enforcement of laws/regulations pertaining to nursery stock, in an amount not to exceed $51,641.

C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Analytical Environmental Services, increasing the compensation by $253,888 to a total amount not to exceed $690,601 and including tasks as identified in AES's Memorandum dated 04/28/17.

D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Approve addendum to professional services retention agreement with the firm of Abbott & Kindermann, LLP, increasing the compensation by $65,000 to a total amount not to exceed $90,000 and approve assignment of contract to Abbott & Kindermann, Inc.

E. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Adopt Proclamation expressing support for May 19-21, 2017 as Siskiyou Startup Weekend that is being held at the Mt. Shasta High School.

F. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Approve contract with VANIR Construction Management, Inc., for the re-scope of the approved Jail construction project, in an amount not to exceed $47,540, for a term ending October 31, 2017.

G. COUNTY COUNSEL

Approve addendum to professional services retention agreement with the firm of Nossaman LLP for the Klamath legislation and litigation, increasing the agreement by $37,000 for a total amount not to exceed $172,000.

H. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve FY 17/18 contract with Lawrence & Associates to perform groundwater field monitoring and sampling for the Black Butte, McCloud, Yreka, Tulelake and Happy Camp landfills, in an amount not to exceed $28,000.

I. GENERAL SERVICES - STAGE

Approve request to authorize the County Administrator to execute purchase orders for STAGE equipment purchased through the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Program.

J. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Victor Treatment Centers, Inc., to revise rates related to the provision of room and board services as identified in the addendum.

K. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., amending Attachment A1 to Exhibit A to incorporate FY 17/18 rates, effective July 1, 2017.

L. LOCAL CHILD CARE PLANNING COUNCIL

Approve Local Child Care Planning Council funding priorities for CSPP-State-funded pre-school and CCTR-State-funded Infant/Toddler and School Age Programs.

M. NATURAL RESOURCES

Approve letter to California Assemblyman Brian Dahle regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 52, the Water Quality Certification process for the Klamath Hydroelectric Project and the Shasta Nation burial grounds.

N. PUBLIC WORKS

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the Federal Exchange and State Match Program agreement with the California Department of Transportation for FY 16/17.

O. SHERIFF

Approve contract with A & P Helicopters, Inc., for marijuana flight operations and surveillance services, in an amount not to exceed $43,000, for the term July 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017.

P. SISKIYOU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Adopt Resolution to support the Siskiyou Economic Development Council and community partners in efforts to identify resources and create dynamic solutions to address workforce development.

Q. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1.        County Library - $3,500. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.        Community Development Block Grant - $450. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.        Community Development Block Grant - $915. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.        Accumulated Capital Outlay/Plant Acquisition - $16,250. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.        Public Health HPP Base - $2,560. Requires 3/5 Vote.

6.        Public Health HPP Base - $4,000. Requires 3/5 Vote.

6. 9:00 A.M. - PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

PLEASE NOTE:  This time slot is for information from the public.  No action or discussion will be conducted on matters presented at this time.  You will be allowed three (3) minutes for your presentation. The Chair can extend the time to five (5) minutes for appropriate circumstances. Written comments can be presented if so desired, by providing a minimum of 7 copies to the Clerk. When addressing the Board, please state your name for the record prior to providing your comments. Please address the Board as a whole through the Chair. Comments should be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the Board.

7. 9:05 A.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Discussion, direction and possible action regarding a report from the Ad Hoc Cannabis Committee, including recommendations regarding cannabis in Siskiyou County.

8. 10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. CALIFORNIA RECEIVERSHIP GROUP

Discussion and possible direction re presentation regarding receivership services as a code enforcement tool from California Receivership Group, PBC (CRG).

9. 10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. GENERAL SERVICES

Public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance establishing fees for County waste disposal sites and administration for FY 17/18.

10. 10:35 A.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. SHERIFF

Discussion, direction and possible action re cooperative law enforcement annual patrol operations and financial plan Exhibit A with the US Forest Service for law enforcement services in the Shasta-Trinity, Klamath and Modoc National lands, in the amount of $42,000 and approve Exhibit B for cooperative patrol for controlled substances operations, in the amount of $9,000, for the term October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

11. 1:30 P.M. - PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. SISKIYOU COUNTY TOBACCO EDUCATION COUNCIL

Discussion, direction and possible action re presentation regarding activities, purchases and accomplishments during FY 2016/17 and request for funding in the amount of $10,000 for FY 2017/18.

B. PARTNERSHIP HEALTH PLAN OF CALIFORNIA

Presentation of an update re Partnership Health Plan of California's activities as administrator for Medi-Cal benefits through local care providers in 14 Northern California counties.

12. 1:45 P.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Discussion and possible direction re presentation regarding an overview of Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, and Public Guardian programs.

B. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

Discussion, direction and possible action re letter to Congressman Doug LaMalfa voicing opposition to the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and related negative impacts to small rural counties.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

13. SISKIYOU POWER AUTHORITY

Chair: Director Kobseff, Vice Chair: Director Haupt

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. CONSENT AGENDA - SISKIYOU POWER AUTHORITY

Approve amendment to Lake Siskiyou Hydroelectric project operation and maintenance agreement, to increase the reimbursable costs from $25,000 to up to $100,000 per fiscal year, effective July 1, 2017.

C. ADJOURNMENT

14. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS

A. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to imminent threat of catastrophic wildfire as declared by Resolution 14-154; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

15. APPOINTMENTS

A. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Siskiyou Resource Conservation District, for a term ending November 26, 2018.

16. MINUTE APPROVAL

A. May 2, 2017

17. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

*******Note:  Correspondence received by the Board of Supervisors is on file and available for review in the County Clerk's Office.  This document and other Board documents are available on-line at www.co.siskiyou.ca.us.