AGENDA

AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

November 2, 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 AB 361, which amends Government Code §54953.

Conference Call In Number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 836 9209 6368 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/83692096368

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 strongly 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: 836 9209 6368 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/83692096368

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.

AB 361 amends Government Code §54953 to authorize 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 311 Fourth Street, Room 201, 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, 311 Fourth Street, Room 201, 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 FY 21/22 agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for inspection of nursery stock locations in the County, in an amount not to exceed $65,671.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Approve letter to Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta McCloud Management Unit stating support for the 2021 Guzzler Infrastructure Rehabilitation Replacement Project-Scoping.

C. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Approve Termination of 2020 Project Delivery and Construction Agreement by and among the California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Board of State and Community Corrections for the County AB 900 Jail Facility Project, that was to be located at 269 Sharps Road, Yreka CA.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Approve contract with Robert Weidner to represent Siskiyou County regarding Public Land, Environmental and Natural Resources topics, for the term August 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $26,666.66.

E. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Approve Resolution amending the Siskiyou County position allocation list to: delete Fiscal Technician I, 1.0 FTE, create Fiscal Technician III, 1.0 FTE, delete Nurse Case Assistant, 1.0 FTE, create Senior Public Health Nurse, 1.0 FTE, and create Social Worker II, 1.0 FTE, in Health and Human Services Agency; create Health Educator, 1.0 FTE, create Project Coordinator, 1.0 FTE, and create Senior Public Health Nurse, 1.0 FTE, in Public Health; delete Personnel Assistant I, 1.0 FTE, create Management Analyst I – Confidential, 1.0 FTE, delete Fiscal Assistant – Confidential, 1.0 FTE, and create Management Analyst II, 1.0 FTE, in County Administration, effective November 14, 2021.

F. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution authorizing the creation of a temporary collateral position and approve associated job class specifications for Assistant Department Heads, Appointed Department Heads and Elected Department Heads, effective November 14, 2021.

G. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Approve addendum to professional services retention agreement with Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. for legal representation regarding WATER v. County of Siskiyou, increasing the agreement by $10,000 to a total amount not to exceed $145,000.

H. DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Approve addendum to agreement with Abigail McClain-Smith, RN to provide Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) medical examinations, increasing the rate for each examination to $750 and extending the contract term through June 30, 2025.

I. GENERAL SERVICES

Approve request to accept California State Parks and Recreation (Prop 68) grant award, in the amount of $400,000, for projects detailed in the agenda packet, and approve execution of associated Hibbard Field Deed Restriction and Memorandum of Understanding and Access Agreement between the County and Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

J. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Santa Rosa, LLC dba Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services as detailed in the addendum, for the contract term November 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023.

K. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve FY 21/22 contract with TEACH, Inc., to provide Prevention and Early Intervention services for at risk populations in the County, in an amount not to exceed $96,627.85.

L. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding with Partnership HealthPlan of California, to describe responsibilities of each party with regard to delivery of behavioral health services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries, for a 5-year term effective from the last date of signature on the Amendment.

M. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve Amendment No. 01 to Master Administration Services Agreement with Partnership HealthPlan of California, amending Section II: Responsibilities of Plan as detailed in the Amendment, effective July 1, 2021.

N. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Willow Glen Care Center to provide long term residential care for certain adults, at the rates identified in Exhibit A, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.

O. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

Approve amendment to grant agreement for the County Medical Services Program Governing Board Health Systems Development Grant Program, amending Exhibit A to revise anticipated payment dates and extending the term through September 30, 2023.

P. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Adopt Resolution amending the policies for providing General Assistance to indigent persons in Siskiyou County, effective immediately.

Q. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Approve County System Improvement Plan for Child Welfare Services for the term February 2020 through January 2025, as required by the California Child and Family Services Review System.

R. BUTTE VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Approve request to appoint in Lieu of Election to the Butte Valley Irrigation District, Kenneth Elwood and Steve Lutz, to four year terms pursuant to Elections Code §10515.

S. SCOTT VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Approve request to appoint in Lieu of Election to the Scott Valley Irrigation District, Mark A. Hurlimann and James L. Morris, to four year terms pursuant to Elections Code §10515.

T. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1. Public Health HPP Supplemental - $331. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2. Probation - $16,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3. Planning - $2,800. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4. Planning Projects - $10,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

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

A. FIRST 5 SISKIYOU CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation of the 14th Annual "Read Across Siskiyou" event sponsored by First 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission.

B. BIG SPRINGS IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to appoint in Lieu of Election to the Big Springs Irrigation District, Woodrow N. Tannaci to a four year term pursuant to Elections Code §10515.

C. MONTAGUE WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to appoint in Lieu of Election to the Montague Water Conservation District, Divisions 1, 2 and 5, respectively; Keith B. Smith, Wayne A. Burch and Rex A. Houghton, to four year terms pursuant to Elections Code §10515.

D. STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD

Presentation from the State Water Resources Control Board re clarification of recent curtailment orders sent to municipalities and households in Scott and Shasta Valleys, and how these orders pertain to water users.

7. 9:35 A.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

Presentation of an update re COVID-19 and vaccinations as they pertain to Siskiyou County.

B. COUNTY CLERK

Discussion, direction and possible action regarding appointments in lieu of election of eligible persons to various Special Districts pursuant to Elections Code §10515.

C. COUNTY CLERK

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 12, Section 2-12.101 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding County Clerk fees and direct the Clerk to schedule a public hearing for the second reading of the ordinance.

D. COUNTY COUNSEL

1. Hold a hearing and consider any protests to proposed lien amounts for unpaid administrative fines pursuant to Chapter 10.14 of the Siskiyou County Code.

2. Consider protests, then confirm, discharge or modify the proposed lien amounts.

3. Discussion, direction and possible action re a Resolution certifying the amount of liens sought to be collected from property owners for unpaid administrative fines pursuant to Siskiyou County Code §10-14.100. (Continued from October 19, 2021 to consider Citation #21-0044-01)

E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/COUNTY COUNSEL

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an ordinance amending Section 95 of Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding abatement by owner or occupant, to impose a fine for failure to abate cannabis in the method directed by Code Enforcement.

F. NATURAL RESOURCES

Presentation of an update by consultants to the Tulelake Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) re the final draft of the Tule Lake Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. (Continued from October 19, 2021)

8. 1:30 P.M. - DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION/BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Discussion, direction and possible action to conduct an oral interview for the position of Auditor-Controller, consider offering the candidate appointment to fill the Auditor-Controller vacancy, conditioned on the candidate's satisfactory completion of a background investigation, and consider taking other appropriate action.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

9. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Approve contract with Mead & Hunt, Inc. to update required Dam Safety Plan, create an Emergency Action Plan, prepare Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report and Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plan, and miscellaneous Dam Safety Coordination services, in an amount not to exceed $160,041, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025.

C. GENERAL SERVICES

Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Access Agreement between the County and Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Memorandum of Understanding and Access Agreement between the Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Reynolds Resorts - Lake Siskiyou LLC, and associated Deed Restriction for the Lake Siskiyou Roof Replacement and Cable Beach Parking Lot projects utilizing California State Parks and Recreation (Prop 68) grant funding, in the amount of $193,000.

D. MINUTE APPROVAL - September 21, 2021

E. ADJOURNMENT

10. COUNTY SERVICE AREA 4

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Hammond Ranch Fire Zone - $80,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

C. ADJOURNMENT

11. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS

A. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of Proclamation of Local Health Emergency by the County Health Officer in relation to various health hazards resulting from various wildfires in the County, dated August 19, 2021; action to extend or terminate.

B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to drought as declared by Resolution 21-48, adopted on April 6, 2021; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

12. MINUTE APPROVAL

A. Reconsideration of the September 7, 2021 minutes

B. September 21, 2021

13. 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Public hearing to accept close-out report for the expenditure of $99,072.82 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income for the public facility acquisition of the Hornbrook Community Center located at 15439 Hornbrook Road, Hornbrook CA.

B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Continued public hearing to discuss recommendations regarding the issuance of well permits within the Scott Valley Watershed as associated with the consideration of the Public Trust Doctrine. (Continued from October 5, 2021) (It is anticipated that this item will be continued to December 7, 2021)

14. CLOSED SESSION - It is the intent of the Board to meet in closed session to discuss the following items: