AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS

COURTHOUSE, SECOND FLOOR

311 FOURTH STREET

YREKA, CA 96097

June 12, 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(a), 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.

B. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Ross Sanders, et. al. vs. County of Siskiyou, et. al., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:17-CV-01040-WBS-CMK.

C. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Thomas P. Guarino vs. County of Siskiyou, et al. Siskiyou County Superior Court Case No. SCCVCV 13-01013.

D. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), We Advocate Thorough Environmental Review, et al. v. County of Siskiyou, et al., Siskiyou County Superior Court, Case No. SCCV PT 18-0041.

E. 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. AGRICULTURE

Approve FY 18/19 agreement including work and financial plan with US Department of Agriculture-Animal Plant Health Inspection Services Wildlife Services, for wildlife damage control services, in an amount not to exceed $67,358.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Approve revisions to the Siskiyou County Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy as identified in the agenda packet, effective January 1, 2018.

C. COUNTY COUNSEL

Approve addendum to professional services retention agreement with Nossaman LLP for the Klamath legislation and litigation, increasing the compensation by $60,000 to a total not to exceed $322,000.

D. COUNTY COUNSEL

Approve addendum to professional services retention agreement with Best, Best and Krieger, LLP - McMillan, increasing the compensation by $35,000 to a total not to exceed $105,000.

E. COUNTY LIBRARY

Approve contract with Bywater Solutions, to provide Library catalog system services, in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

F. DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Approve request to authorize the District Attorney to manage additional funds, in the amount of $5,076, awarded for Automobile Insurance Fraud Program Grant for FY17/18.

G. GENERAL SERVICES

Approve contract for janitorial services with Perfection Cleaning, Inc., for services at the Siskiyou County Transit Center, increasing the compensation to a total not to exceed $15,456 annually, for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

H. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve 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 $56,000 for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020.

I. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve addendum to contract with Scott Valley Disposal for waste hauling services in the Salmon River area, extending the contract through June 30, 2019 and increasing the compensation to a total not to exceed $164,632.88.

J. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve addendum to contract with BC Laboratories, Inc. for water analysis monitoring at various landfills, extending the term through June 30, 2020 and increasing the compensation to an amount not to exceed $270,000.

K. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve addendum to contract with Yreka Transfer Company, LLC for transportation of refuse from the Happy Camp Transfer/Recycling Station, extending the term through June 30, 2019 and increasing the contract to a total not to exceed $482,771.44.

L. GENERAL SERVICES - STAGE

Approve request to hire Susan Stewart as a Bus Driver at Step 4 of the salary range, effective June 4, 2018.

M. GENERAL SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION

Approve addendum to contract with ADS in Motion, to replace Exhibit A - Scope of Services, as identified in the addendum.

N. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Scott Valley Family Resource Center, extending the term through June 30, 2019 and increasing the contract to a total amount not to exceed $90,000.

O. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Happy Camp Community Action, Inc., extending the term through June 30, 2019 and increasing the contract to a total not to exceed $90,000.

P. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Donna J. May, MFT to conduct community writing and storytelling classes, in an amount not to exceed $33,624 for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020.

Q. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Approve amendment to Joint Exercise of Powers agreement with the Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Services Agency, to amend verbiage related to payment of other post employment benefits identified in Article VI-Withdrawal, Section C of the amendment.

R. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Approve FY18/19 contract with Siskiyou Training and Employment Program (STEP), to provide Expanded Subsidized Employment Program to CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work customers, in an amount not to exceed $110,690.

S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Approve FY18/19 contract with Siskiyou Training and Employment Program to provide Computer Resource Center support services, in an amount not to exceed $27,913.

T. HORNBROOK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Adopt Resolution directing the County Treasurer to temporarily loan funds, in the amount of $13,685 to the Hornbrook Fire Protection District, which loan shall be repaid to the County on or before April 10, 2019.

U. PROBATION

Approve addendum to contract with Justice Benefits, Inc., to provide Title IV-E time study and claim completion services, at the rates identified in the contract and extending the term through June 30, 2022.

V. PUBLIC DEFENDER

Approve re professional investigative services contract with Shelton Investigations, in an amount not to exceed $65,000 per year, with a total not to exceed $195,000, for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

W. PUBLIC WORKS

Approve addendum to janitorial services contract with Perfection Cleaning, extending the term through June 30, 2019 and increasing the compensation to an amount not to exceed $1,865 per month, $22,380 per fiscal year, effective July 1, 2018.

X. PUBLIC WORKS

Approve addendum to janitorial services contract with The Machine Cleaning Services, LLC, extending the term through June 30, 2019 and increasing the contract by $68,400 to a total not to exceed $136,800.

Y. SHERIFF

Approve modification of Exhibit B for cooperative patrol for controlled substances operations with the USDA Forest Service, in an amount not to exceed $67,000, for the term October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

Z. SHERIFF/JAIL

Approve request to authorize the Sheriff to hire Anthony Crocker as Correctional Officer II at Step 2 of the salary range, effective June 3, 2018.

AA. SUPERVISOR MICHAEL N. KOBSEFF

Ratify Resolution presented to Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Brian J. Gates on the occasion of his retirement.

BB. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

Approve Discharge of Accountability of 120 unsecured delinquent tax accounts per California Revenue & Taxation Code Section 2611.1, in the amount of $21,374.66.

CC. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1.        Behavioral Health - Local MHSA - $25,000. Requires 3/5 Vote.

2.        Community Development Block Grant - $2,035. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.        County Library - $2,919. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.        County Library - $550. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.        District Attorney-Public Administrator - $18,462. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.        Planning Community Development Block Grant - $12. Requires 4/5 Vote.

7.        Planning Community Development Block Grant - $1,600. Requires 4/5 Vote.

8.        Planning Community Development Block Grant - $5,513. Requires 4/5 Vote.

9.        Perinatal - $15,141. Requires 4/5 Vote.

10.      Recorder - $17,267. Requires 4/5 Vote.

11.      Provisions/Emergency Services - $1,000. 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. PSA 2 AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation declaring Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2018.

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

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Public hearing for the first reading of a draft ordinance reclassifying 0.27 acres of land from Rural Residential Agricultural, 40-acre minimum parcel size (R-R-B-40) to Timberland Production District (TPZ), and reclassifying 0.27 acres from TPZ to R-R-B-40, on portions of APNs 034-410-170 and 034-410-320; Section 31, Township 37N, Range 9W, MDB&M for the Trinity 7277 LLC-Edwards project located near the community of Cecilville, CA.

9. 10:45 A.M. - PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. SISKIYOU MEDIA COUNCIL

Discussion, direction and possible action re overview of public access television programming provided by Siskiyou Media Council and request for funding, in the amount of $10,000 for the 2018/19 fiscal year.

10. 11:00 P.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Discussion and possible direction re presentation of the 2018 Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Needs and Community Capacity Assessment.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/COUNTY WEBSITE REDESIGN COMMITTEE

Presentation re redesign of the County's website and presentation of County employee awards for the County of Siskiyou Motto/Tagline, Logo and website photo contests.

11. 1:30 P.M. - FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. 1:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - NATURAL RESOURCES

Public hearing to consider a Resolution of the Directors of the Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, acting as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Shasta Valley Groundwater Basin, authorizing submission of an application to the California Department of Water Resources to modify the Groundwater Basin Boundary (1-004).

C. MINUTE APPROVAL - May 15, 2018

D. ADJOURNMENT

12. 2:00 P.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. COUNTY COUNSEL

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an ordinance adding Section 2-8.15 to Title 2, Chapter 8 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding the leasing of County owned property.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution regarding certain terms and conditions of employment for County Elected Department Heads, effective May 15, 2018 through May 15, 2020.

C. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to revise the County's self-insured retiree dental health plan and associated retiree contributions.

D. NATURAL RESOURCES

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to ratify letter to California State Assemblyman Jim Wood, District 2 stating opposition to AB 2640 Protected species: Lost River sucker and shortnose sucker limited take authorization.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

13. SISKIYOU POWER AUTHORITY

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. MINUTE APPROVAL - May 15, 2018

C. ADJOURNMENT

14. COUNTY SERVICE AREA 4

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Pleasant Valley Fire Zone - $906. Requires 4/5 Vote.

C. ADJOURNMENT

15. 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.

16. APPOINTMENTS

A. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one alternate member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Behavioral Health Services Board, for a term ending December 31, 2018.

B. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the scheduled vacancy on the Local Child Care Planning Council, for a community representative with a two-year term ending February 28, 2020. (Continued from March 6, 2018)

17. MINUTE APPROVAL

A. Reconsideration of the May 1, 2018 minutes

B. May 10, 2018

C. May 15, 2018

D. June 4, 2018

18. 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.