AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS

COURTHOUSE, SECOND FLOOR

311 FOURTH STREET

YREKA, CA 96097

September 4, 2018

REGULAR MEETING

Ray A. Haupt, Chair Supervisor, District 5
Brandon Criss, Vice Chair Supervisor, District 1	Ed Valenzuela Supervisor, District 2		Michael N. Kobseff Supervisor, District 3		Lisa L. Nixon Supervisor, District 4
Terry Barber County Administrator 842-8005		Edward J. Kiernan 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. 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: In the Matter of the Application of PACIFICORP (U-901-E), an Oregon Company for an Order Authorizing a Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2011 and Granting Conditional Authorization to Transfer Assets, pursuant to the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement: California Public Utilities Commission proceedings, Application 10-03-015.

B. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: In the Matter of the Applications of PacifiCorp and KRRC: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings: No P-2082-062 and P-14803-000.

C. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, Consolidated Case No. 1:17-CV-00069.

D. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Michael Alan Clapp v. County of Siskiyou, et al., Siskiyou County Superior Court, Case No. SCCVCV 10-0790.

E. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Terry Barber, name of employee organization: Deputy Sheriff's Association.

F. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Terry Barber, name of employee organization: Siskiyou County Correctional Peace Officer Association.

G. Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4), two cases.

3. 10:00 A.M. - REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

4. 10:00 A.M. - INVOCATION - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain.

5. 10:00 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. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

Approve Certification of Maintenance of Effort for Proposition 172 Public Safety funding for the 2017/2018 fiscal year.

B. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

Adopt Resolution setting the Prop 4 Gann expenditure limitations for fiscal year 2018-2019 as $53,220,820.

C. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

Approve State Highway Rental Tax increment allocation, in the amount of $318.24, as identified in the attached document pursuant to Street and Highways Section 104.

D. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

Adopt Resolution setting the tax rates for 2018/2019 fiscal year at $1.00 per hundred dollars of appraised valuation and setting FY18/19 debt rates.

E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve request to create one Senior Environmental Health Specialist position, 1.0 FTE, effective September 9, 2018.

F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Approve addendum to professional services retention agreement with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., for the Siskiyou County vs. WATER litigation, increasing the contract by $20,000 for a total not to exceed $45,000.

G. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Approve letter to Glenn County Board of Supervisors expressing thanks for staff support provided to Siskiyou County during the Klamathon Fire event.

H. COUNTY COUNSEL

Approve addendum to professional services retention agreement with Best Best & Krieger for the Environmental Law Foundation vs. SWRCB, et al litigation, increasing the compensation by $25,000 to a total not to exceed $726,000.

I. COUNTY LIBRARY

Approve application to California Library Literacy Services and accept Adult Literacy State Library program funding in the amount of $18,000 for fiscal year 18/19 to fund Literary Coordinator services in Library branches.

J. GENERAL SERVICES

Approve request to appoint General Services Manager Ethan Garrett as First Alternate to the Rural Counties' Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors for 2018.

K. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services to provide oversight and facilitate programs for the Six Stones Wellness Center, in an amount not to exceed $624,000 for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020.

L. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Kings View Corporation for the Anasazi software system support services, extending the term until June 30, 2019 and amending the rates for FY 18/19 as identified in the addendum.

M. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Yve A. Susskind dba Praxis Associates, LLC to provide various services for the Mental Health Services Act, Innovation Project, in an amount not to exceed $112,600 for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020.

N. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve FY 18/19 contract with Remi Vista, Inc., to facilitate youth groups in local elementary schools toward development of social and emotional skills, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.

O. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Adopt Resolution authorizing participation in the one-time Homeless Mentally Ill Outreach and Treatment funding opportunity available as a result of SB 840 (Chapter 29, Statutes of 2018), in the amount of $100,000.

P. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to lease agreement with James C. Peluso for the building located at 525 North Main Street, Yreka, clarifying the party responsible for utilities; services as identified in the addendum.

Q. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Maria Vanderhorst to provide external evaluation services for the Tobacco Education Program, in an amount not to exceed $36,500 for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

R. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISIONS

Approve amendment to Partnership HealthPlan of California Health Plan-Provider agreement, for Intergovernmental Transfer funding for the term July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 as identified in the amendment.

S. PROBATION

Approve addendum to contract with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., extending the term through June 30, 2019 and amending the Scope of Services and associated rates as identified in Exhibit A.

T. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve FY 18/19 contract with Keith Bradley, Siskiyou County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, to provide various counseling and critical incident related Chaplain services, in an amount not to exceed $2,450 per month and not to exceed $29,400 for the fiscal year.

U. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve addendum to contract with Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel to provide indigent burial services, amending and replacing Exhibit A, for the term July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022.

V. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve contract with Central Valley Toxicology, Inc., to provide toxicology analysis services in Coroner’s and other investigations, at the rates identified in the contract, for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

W. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve contract with James N. Olson, MD, to provide autopsy services, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020.

X. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve cooperative agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the County to provide Sheriff's Work Alternative Program labor, in an amount not to exceed $327,051.72 for the term October 1, 2018 through July 31, 2021, and adopt associated Resolution.

Y. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve FY 18/19 agreement with Siskiyou Joint Community College District for the Sheriff's Department to coordinate the Administration of Justice Program, with the College reimbursing the Department in an amount not to exceed $82,500.

Z. SISKIYOU MODOC REGIONAL DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Approve request to create one Child Support Supervisor position, 1.0 FTE, effective September 9, 2018.

AA. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1.        Behavioral Health - Local Mental Health Services Act - $56,373. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.        Behavioral Health - Local Mental Health Services Act - $27,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.        Fuel Services - $29,922. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.        General County Fire - $988. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.        Planning Projects - $20,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.        Planning Community Development Block Grant - $26. Requires 4/5 Vote.

7.        Planning Community Development Block Grant - $319. Requires 4/5 Vote.

8.        Planning Community Development Block Grant - $71. Requires 4/5 Vote.

9.        Planning Community Development Block Grant - $934. Requires 4/5 Vote.

10.      Plant Acquisition - $70,087. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. 10:00 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. 10:05 A.M. - PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. SISKIYOU COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

Presentation of an update re current Arts Council activities, including programs/services provided to support the arts, various collaborative efforts between arts, culture, historical organizations and revitalization/economic development and arts programming for unmet needs.

8. 10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Continued public hearing for the second reading of a proposed ordinance reclassifying 44 acres of land from Open Space, 40-acre minimum parcel size (O-B-40) to Non-Prime Agricultural, 40-acre minimum parcel size (AG-2-B-40) on portions of APN 007-360-490; Section 13, Township 46N, Range 9W, MDB&M, for property located at 21635 Walker Road, in the community of Klamath River. (Continued from August 7, 2018)

B. PUBLIC WORKS

Public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance amending and repealing Sections in Title 5, Chapter 6.1 regarding gate fees and Title 5, Chapter 5-1.30 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding disposal of tires (Continued from August 14, 2018).

9. 10:40 A.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Request to recognize Frances Kearney who has provided voluntary office support to the District Attorney's Office for over ten years.

B. AGRICULTURE

Presentation of the 2017 Siskiyou County Crop and Livestock Report (Continued from August 14, 2018)

C. AGRICULTURE

Presentation of an update on the Siskiyou County Bee Keepers Association, including the impacts of new apiary ordinances on local hobbyists, various apiary statistics and the effects of wildfire smoke on honey production in Siskiyou County (Continued from August 14, 2018)

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to increase wage (step placement) for Chief Probation Officer, Allison Giannini to Step 3 of the salary schedule, effective May 6, 2018 and approve subsequent step increases annually.

E. COUNTY COUNSEL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Discussion, direction and possible action re adoption of an Urgency Ordinance amending Section 3-17.01 of Chapter 17 of Title 3 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding camping outside designated campgrounds.

F. COUNTY COUNSEL

Discussion, direction, and possible action re Pacific Power's request for a general electric rate increase application with the California Public Utilities Commission and the County’s options to participate in the application proceedings.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

10. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. CONSENT AGENDA

1.         FLOOD CONTROL - Approve contract with Jefferson Resource Company, Inc., to provide forestry services at Lake Siskiyou, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

2.        TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Flood Control - $25,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

C. ADJOURNMENT

11. COUNTY SERVICE AREA 4

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1.        Mt. Shasta Vista Fire Zone - $1,095. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.        Hammond Ranch Fire - $391. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.        Hammond Ranch Fire - $2,345. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.        Hammond Ranch Fire - $859. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.        Hammond Ranch Fire - $1,055. Requires 4/5 Vote.

C. ADJOURNMENT

12. 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.

B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to the proliferation of illegal cannabis cultivation as declared by Resolution 17-117; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

C. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to drought conditions, in particular conditions and curtailed irrigation deliveries to the Tulelake Irrigation District as declared by Resolution 18-39; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

13. APPOINTMENTS

A. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of three members to the scheduled vacancies on the Mayten Fire Protection District, for terms ending August 15, 2022.

B. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Etna Cemetery District for a term ending January 6, 2020 (Continued from August 7, 2018)

C. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the scheduled vacancy on the Siskiyou County Assessment Appeals Board for a term ending September 6, 2021.

14. 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.