AGENDA

AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

December 1, 2020

REGULAR MEETING

Michael N. Kobseff, Chair

Supervisor, District 3

Brandon A. Criss

Supervisor District 1

Ed Valenzuela

Supervisor, District 2

Lisa L. Nixon

Supervisor, District 4

Ray A. Haupt, Vice Chair

Supervisor, District 5

Angela Davis

County Administrator

842-8005

Edward J. Kiernan

County Counsel

842-8100

Laura Bynum

Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board

842-8081

NOTE: This meeting is being agendized to allow Board Members, staff and the public to participate in the meeting via teleconference, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020).

Conference Call In Number: 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID :983 7706 9370 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/98377069370

During the call you may press *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to ask to speak during the meeting

Remote Listening and Public Comment via Teleconference:

Members of the public may remotely listen to and participate in the meeting via teleconference ONLY. If you wish to listen or participate in this meeting through teleconference, simply dial into the conference line at 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID 983 7706 9370 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/98377069370

During the call you may press *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to ask to speak during the meeting.

Executive Order N-29-20 authorizes local legislative bodies to hold public meetings via teleconference and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public.

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.

***PLEASE NOTE START TIME***

1. 9:00 A.M. - FLAG SALUTE

2. 9:00 A.M. - INVOCATION - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain.

3. 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

Adopt Resolution recognizing and accepting the terms and conditions of the Cooperative Agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation for the treatment of noxious weeds on State highways, in the amount of $60,000, for the term November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023.

B. AGRICULTURE

Approve FY 20/21 agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for High Risk Pest Exclusion Program enforcement and inspection activities, in an amount not to exceed $6,638.33.

C. AGRICULTURE

Approve agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for noxious weed eradication and management, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, for the term May 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Approve agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. (Neogov) to provide an onboarding module for processing online/electronic hires and for an evaluation module for completion/tracking of evaluations, in an amount not to exceed $63,958, for the term December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2022.

E. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County position allocation list, to delete one Juvenile Correctional Officer II position, 1.05 FTE, create one Probation Resource Officer position, 1.0 FTE; and adjust one Child Support Specialist II position, from .50 FTE to .75 FTE, effective December 13, 2020.

F. DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Adopt Resolution authorizing the District Attorney's Office to manage the state awarded Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program grant, in the amount of $5,000 for FY 20/21 and ratify the grant application.

G. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. amending the contract to revise rates payable as specified in the contract.

H. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Kathryn L. Eckert, Eckert & Associates to provide consultation services related to improving fiscal processes, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for the term November 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.

I. PROBATION

Approve addendum to agreement with Tehama County #2017-237 for the placement of juveniles, extending the term through June 30, 2021.

J. PUBLIC WORKS

Approve Notice of Completion of the Slater Fire Emergency Exigent Fire Damage Debris and Tree Removal Service on County Roads and Right-of-Ways Project Contract 20-03.

K. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1. Automotive Department - $7,100. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2. County Library - $5,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3. Provisions/Tax Collector - $5,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4. Probation - $5,693. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4. 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.

5. 9:05 A.M. - PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. SISKIYOU GOLDEN FAIR

Discussion, direction and possible action re proposed concept and associated draft Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the California Fairgrounds Authority between the State of California and various counties for the operation of local fairs.

6. 9:15 A.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

Presentation of an update re COVID-19 in Siskiyou County.

B. COUNTY COUNSEL

Discussion, direction and possible action re an Urgency Ordinance granting a 90-Day extension to Pacificorp of a previously granted right, privilege and franchise of erecting, constructing, installing and maintaining electric lines consisting of poles, conduits, and/or other suitable structures with wires, cables, and/or other appliances installed thereon or therein, including communication circuits, in so many and in such parts of the public highways, streets, roads, and places of the County of Siskiyou, State of California, as the Grantee of said right, privilege and franchise, its successors or assigns, may from time to time elect to use for the following purposes, and of using such electric lines for transmitting, conveying, distributing, and supplying electricity to the public for any and all purposes and declaring the urgency thereof, extending the term of PacifiCorp's existing franchise under Ordinance No. 05-17 for 90 days.

C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution regarding the uses of the Community Development Code Enforcement Committed Account, to defray the costs and expenses of abatement, equipment, training, and administrative hearings and hearing officers arising out of code enforcement activities.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Presentation of an update re the Klamath River dams, including a recent agreement reached between Klamath River Renewal Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway and the States of Oregon and California.

E. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

1. Presentation of an update re four re-appraised County-owned parcels referred to as the Foothill Property, located on Foothill Drive, Yreka, CA, in a total appraised value of $582,000.

2. Discussion, direction and possible action re draft letter to the City of Yreka expressing intent to sell one parcel identified as: APNs 053-642-580 and 053-651-760, at the total appraised value of $277,000.

F. COUNTY CLERK

Discussion, direction and possible action to set a date and time for a Personnel hearing re a grievance filed on behalf of a Sheriff's Department employee.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

7. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. CONSENT AGENDA

Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Approve addendum to contract with Larry Walker Associates, Inc., deleting and replacing Exhibit A and increasing the contract by $233,000 to a total not to exceed $1,033,000.

C. MINUTE APPROVAL - October 6, 2020

D. MINUTE APPROVAL - October 20, 2020

E. MINUTE APPROVAL - November 10, 2020

F. ADJOURNMENT

8. COUNTY SERVICE AREA 3

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. MINUTE APPROVAL - November 10, 2020

C. ADJOURNMENT

9. COUNTY SERVICE AREA 4

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1. Hammond Ranch Fire Zone - $430. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2. Hammond Ranch Fire Zone - $644. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3. Hammond Ranch Fire Zone - $1,074. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4. Mt. Shasta Fire Zone - $4,700. Requires 4/5 Vote.

C. ADJOURNMENT

10. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS

A. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Discussion, direction and possible action re a vote for County Medical Services Program (CMSP) Governing Board representative for Group 1 counties.

B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to imminent threat of wildfire as declared by Resolution 19-159, updated and adopted on December 10, 2019; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

C. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to the proliferation of illegal cannabis cultivation as declared by Resolution 20-18, adopted on January 21, 2020; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

11. APPOINTMENTS

A. COUNTY CLERK

1. Discussion, direction and possible action re appointment of a delegate and one alternate to the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board of Directors for 2021.

2. Discussion, direction and possible action re appointment of a delegate and one alternate to the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Board of Directors for 2021.

B. COUNTY CLERK

Discussion, direction and possible action re appointment of a delegate and alternate(s) to the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA) Board of Directors for 2021.

C. COUNTY CLERK

Discussion, direction and possible action re appointment of two members to the Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District, for terms ending November 30, 2024.

D. COUNTY CLERK

Discussion, direction and possible action re appointment of two members to the Siskiyou Resource Conservation District, for terms ending November 30, 2024.

12. MINUTE APPROVAL

A. September 29, 2020