AGENDA

AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS

COURTHOUSE, SECOND FLOOR

311 FOURTH STREET

YREKA, CA 96097

May 7, 2019

REGULAR MEETING

Brandon A. Criss, Chair

Supervisor, District 1

Ed Valenzuela

Supervisor, District 2

Michael N. Kobseff, Vice Chair

Supervisor, District 3

Lisa L. Nixon

Supervisor, District 4

Ray A. Haupt

Supervisor, District 5

Terry Barber

County Administrator

842-8005

Edward J. Kiernan

County Counsel

842-8100

Laura Bynum

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: Environmental Law Foundation v. State Water Resources Control Board (County of Siskiyou), Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 34-2010-80000583.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Terry Barber, name of employee organization: Organized Employee's of Siskiyou County Management Unit/Professional Unit.

E. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Terry Barber, name of employee organization: Siskiyou County Probation and Juvenile Peace Officers' Association.

F. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Terry Barber, name of employee organization: Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3.

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 letter to US Fish and Wildlife Service voicing support for the proposal to de-list Gray Wolves under the Federal Endangered Species Act.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Adopt Resolution declaring certain County-owned Real Property located along WA Barr Road as surplus to the needs of the County in order to facilitate the disposal of that property, identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 036-230-221 and 036-240-021.

C. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Approve Consent to Assignment of the Master Agreement for Information Technology Services between Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc. and Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC.

D. COUNTY COUNSEL

Approve addendum to professional services retention agreement with Nossaman LLP, for the Klamath legislation and litigation related matters, increasing the agreement by $35,000 for a total not to exceed $499,000.

E. DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Approve request to create one Victim Witness Advocate II position, 1.0 FTE, effective May 19, 2019.

F. GENERAL SERVICES - AIRPORTS

Approve the updated Hangar Rental Agreement template to be used for future hangar leases at all Siskiyou County airports.

G. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve contract with Yreka Transfer LLC for the transportation of solid waste and recyclable material from the Happy Camp and Tulelake Transfer/Recycling Stations, at the rates specified in Exhibit A, for the term July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.

H. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with NorCal Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, to provide various sign language and interpreting services on an as needed basis, at the rates identified in the contract, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.

I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Approve CodeRED Next services agreement with Onsolve, LLC, in a total amount not to exceed $54,750 plus additional rates as specified in Exhibit A, for a three-year term effective April 1, 2019 and including IPAWS addendum for Integrated Public Alert Warning System services.

J. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

Approve amended Intergovernmental Transfer Assessment Fee agreement and Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Transfer of Public Funds with the California Department of Health Care Services, as detailed in each document and amending the term of each to expire on December 31, 2020.

K. PUBLIC WORKS

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Board Chair to sign the Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program; California Department of Transportation – County Agreement No. X19-5902(082) for FY18/19.

L. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve letters to the California State Senate and the California State Assembly expressing support for an increase in Local Assistance Funding for County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) and support for Assembly Bill 55 (AB55) Garcia - Department of Veterans Affairs: veterans' services.

M. SHERIFF-CORONER

Adopt Resolution re authorization to apply for and accept, if awarded, Fiscal Year 2019-20 Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program funding from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, in the anticipated amount of $71,489 and authorization to participate in the Program.

N. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve request to authorize the Sheriff to accept one Cadillac Gage Commando V-150 M706 vehicle from the Seaside Police Department and place into the Sheriff's inventory and to dispose of Unit 5163 Cadillac Gage Ranger Peacekeeper I, as part of the 10-33 Federal Excess Property Program.

O. SHERIFF-CORONER

Approve addendum to Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the City of Mt. Shasta to provide dispatch service coverage, increasing the service hours as specified in the addendum and increasing the compensation payable to $12,730 annually, for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,730.

P. SHERIFF-CORONER

Adopt Resolution adopting a fee study for the recovery of costs as authorized by the Public Records Ac at Government Code Section 6253, for the Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $0.27 per copy.

Q. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

Approve the 2019 Siskiyou County Treasury Investment Policy.

R. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1. Courthouse & Grounds - $87,830. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2. County Jail - $6,620. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3. Plant Acquisition - $800. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4. General County Fire - $8,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5. General County Fire - $850. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. Road Department - $196,363. 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 adoption of a Proclamation proclaiming May, 2019 as Older Americans Month.

B. SISKIYOU READS

Presentation of the "One Book, One Community" Program's book selections for 2019 and the Program's goal to bring people together reading and discussing a common book or books.

8. 10:25 A.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. COUNTY COUNSEL AND COUNTY CLERK

Discussion, direction and possible action re an overview of the Code requirements and options available to the Board for holding Board meetings at locations outside of the County seat.

B. SHERIFF-CORONER

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution honoring 100th Anniversary of the American Legion.

C. NATURAL RESOURCES

Discussion, direction and possible action re an update on the Klamath dams, recent activities of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, State of California and SWCA Environmental Consultants and review and request for approval of the Board’s positions, priorities and policies related to Pacificorp's Lower Klamath Dams Transfer and Decommissioning Project.

9. 10:55 A.M. - FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Natural Resources - Approve Water Data Collection and Use Consent and Release Form related to privately collected data submitted to the Flood Control and Water Conservation District acting as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Butte, Scott and Shasta Valley groundwater basins to support development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan.

2. Natural Resources - Approve addendum to contract with Larry Walker Associates, Inc. for various Sustainable Groundwater Management Act tasks, revising Scope of Services - Exhibit A, and contract language related to compensation and Exhibit B - 2017 Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant with California Department of Water Resources.

C. NATURAL RESOURCES

Discussion and possible direction re efforts to develop a Tribal Advisory Committee for purposes of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and development of Groundwater Sustainability Plans for the Shasta, Scott and Butte Valley Groundwater Basins.

D. NATURAL RESOURCES

Discussion, direction and possible action re appointment to the Scott Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Committee, to fill a Scott Valley City/Municipal position.

E. MINUTE APPROVAL - April 16, 2019

F. ADJOURNMENT

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

10. 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.