AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

August 3, 2021

REGULAR MEETING

Ray A. Haupt, Chair Supervisor, District 5
Brandon A. Criss Supervisor District 1	Ed Valenzuela, Vice Chair Supervisor, District 2		Michael N. Kobseff Supervisor, District 3		Nancy Ogren Supervisor, District 4
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-08-21 (June 11, 2021).

Conference Call In Number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 9381 9327 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/93393819327

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

(Or follow the alternate digital directions below)

Remote Listening and Public Comment via Teleconference:

Members of the public may appear in person or remotely listen to and participate in the meeting via teleconference, which is encouraged. For those wishing to appear in person, the location of the meeting is Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, 311 Fourth Street, Yreka CA. 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: 933 9381 9327 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/93393819327

Alternate directions: During the meeting, click on the “Participants” icon at bottom center

of your computer or phone screen, then click the “Raise Hand” button.

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. - ROLL CALL

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. 9:00 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. Public comment for consent agenda items: - Please press *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to ask to speak during the ZOOM/teleconference meeting.

A. AGRICULTURE

Approve revised cooperative agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for noxious weed work within the County, in a total amount not to exceed $64,000 for the revised term of January 15, 2021 through June 30, 2023.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution delegating authority to pay a reimbursement for intra-County transfers to the Sheriff's Department, in order to pay for COBRA premiums for employees due to a gap in coverage, effective January 1, 2021.

C. COUNTY COUNSEL/NATURAL RESOURCES

Approve addendum to contract with SWCA Environmental Consultants, incorporating Exhibit B-3 (Billing Rates), increasing the contract by $50,000 to a total not to exceed of $300,000, and extending the term through June 30, 2022.

D. GENERAL SERVICES - AIRPORTS

Approve airport ground lease with Robert M. Stafford for Hangar #10 at the Weed Airport, at the annual base rent of $545.60, increasing as detailed in the lease, for the term February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2051.

E. GENERAL SERVICES - AIRPORTS

Approve airport ground lease with Matei A. Beloiu, for Hangar #16 at the Scott Valley Airport, at the annual base rent of $337.90, increasing as detailed in the lease, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2051.

F. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve addendum to contract with Oil Re-Refining Company (ORRCO) for collecting used oil and oil filters, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

G. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve request to ratify CalRecycle Used Oil grant application and adopt Resolution authorizing submittal of a regional payment program application as the Regional Lead Participant, related authorizations and identification of participating jurisdiction, in the amount of $55,000 for the OPP12, FY 21/22 grant cycle.

H. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for Community Mental Health Performance, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

Adopt Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the allocation award under the Agreement CTCP-21-47 for County of Siskiyou, for the California Tobacco Control Program Proposition 99 and Proposition 56 funding, in the total allocation amount of $1,050,000 with spending authority through June 30, 2025.

J. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Siskiyou Child Care Council to provide STAGE 1 child care services, deleting and replacing Exhibit A1 - Budget, increasing the contract by $25,000 to a total not to exceed $185,000 and extending the term through August 31, 2021.

K. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Approve request to ratify FY 2020 Homeland Security grant in the amount of $120,736 from the California Office of Emergency Services and adopt Resolution naming Authorized Agents for various grant program awards for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, and 2022.

L. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Approve emergency purchase of a GP20CN5 4,000 lb. capacity LP Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck (forklift) from Holt of California, in the amount of $30,377.96.

M. PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Approve addendum to contract with Noble Software Group, LLC, for Static Risk Assessments services, deleting and replacing Exhibit D - Pricing, increasing the contract to a total not to exceed $61,418.85 and extending the term through June 30, 2024.

N. PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Approve addendum to contract with Dr. Kitt Murrison, PhD., to provide psychological evaluation/assessment for employment candidates, extending the term through June 30, 2022.

O. PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Approve addendum to agreement with Tehama County for housing and care of Siskiyou County youth, extending the term through June 30, 2022.

P. PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Siskiyou County Superior Court and Siskiyou County Probation granting access to the Court's computer portal and Case Explorer case management system, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

Q. SHERIFF

Approve addendum to contract with A&P Helicopters, Inc., adjusting the term to expire September 30, 2021 and adjusting the allocation in Fiscal Years 2020/21 and 2021/22 for the total contract amount of $70,000, as detailed in the addendum.

R. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

Approve contract with Print N Mail, Inc., to print and mail the secured property tax bills for Fiscal Years 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24, in a total amount not to exceed $66,000, for the term August 10, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

S. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1.         Accumulated Capital Outlay - $105,500. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.         CDBG 08-STBG-4829 Repay - $94,777. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.         CDBG Revolving Loan Funds-Program Income - $12,699. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.         CDBG General Admin 17% - $10,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.         Sheriff - $3,130. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.         District Attorney - Auto Fraud - $1,080. Requires 4/5 Vote.

7.         District Attorney - Worker's Comp - $2,520. Requires 4/5 Vote.

8.         District Attorney - $2,809. Requires 4/5 Vote.

9.         Emergency Services - $78,403. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. 9:05 A.M. - PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. SISKIYOU OPIOID SAFETY COALITION

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution recognizing August 31, 2021 as International Overdose Awareness Day in Siskiyou County.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

7. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. CONSENT AGENDA

Natural Resources / County Counsel - Approve addendum to retainer agreement with Somach Simmons & Dunn for SGMA counsel services, replacing Exhibit A to incorporate new labor rates and increasing the agreement by $20,000 to a total not to exceed $45,000.

C. ADJOURNMENT

8. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS

A. SUPERVISOR MICHAEL N. KOBSEFF/NATURAL RESOURCES

Discussion and possible direction re proposal to provide Federal government relations services related to the drought crisis in the Klamath Basin, prepared by Bob Weidner and Ryan Serote.

9. APPOINTMENTS

A. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Tennant Community Services District, for an open term ending December 2, 2022.

B. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Mayten Fire Protection District, for terms ending August 15, 2024.

C. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Siskiyou County Assessment Appeals Board, for terms ending September 4, 2023.

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing protocol)

1. Opening of the hearing by the Chairman;

2. Reading Order of Presentation into the record;

3. Presentation of staff report, if any;

4. Presentation of correspondence, which correspondence may be read, circulated or acknowledged and made part of the record;

5. Presentation of reports, arguments, or evidence by staff of other county departments or public agencies;

6. Proponents arguments and/or evidence;

7. Opponents arguments and/or evidence;

8. Public comments (The Board reserves the right to reasonably limit the length of time of individual comments and/or the total amount of time allotted to public comments.)

9. Rebuttal by proponents;

10. Rebuttal by opponents;

11. Close of hearing;

12. Discussion by members of the Board, if any;

13. Entertainment of motion and second;

14. Discussion of the question;

15. Decision.

A. COUNTY COUNSEL

Continued public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance adding Article 15 to Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Siskiyou County Code relating to water trucks and regulating their use upon certain County roads. (Continued from July 6, 2021)

B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / COUNTY COUNSEL

Continued public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance adding Article 3.5 to Chapter 13 of Title 3 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding administrative permit required for use of groundwater off the parcel from which it was extracted and clarifying and amending Section 3-13.601 of said chapter and title related to fines for violation of the Groundwater Management Ordinance. (Continued from July 6, 2021)

C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Continued public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance establishing a moratorium on accepting new short-term vacation rental applications for all properties less than 2.5-acres Countywide. (Continued from July 6, 2021)

D. GENERAL SERVICES / COUNTY COUNSEL

Continued public hearing for first reading of an ordinance granting an electric utility franchise to Pacificorp with regard to electrical distribution and transmission lines and related appurtenances for a 15-year term. (Continued from July 13, 2021) It is anticipated that staff will request to continue the public hearing on, and first reading of the Ordinance to August 10, 2021.

11. 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 Gordon Hoang: Administrative Code Enforcement Appeal: No. CR 21-0014.

B. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Dilevon Lo, et al., v. County of Siskiyou, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division, Case No. 2:21-CV-00999-KJM-DMC.

C. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1-17-MD-2804.

D. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a), 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.

E. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a), name of case: In the Matter of the License Surrender Proceedings for the Lower Klamath Project: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings: No P-2082-063 and 14803-001.

F. 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.

G. Flood District - Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), one case.

12. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

13. 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.