AGENDA

**AMENDED** AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

January 18, 2022

REGULAR MEETING

Brandon A. Criss, Chair

Supervisor, District 1

Ed Valenzuela, Vice Chair

Supervisor, District 2

Michael N. Kobseff

Supervisor, District 3

Nancy Ogren

Supervisor, District 4

Ray A. Haupt

Supervisor District 5

Angela Davis

County Administrator

842-8005

Edward J. Kiernan

County Counsel

842-8100

Laura Bynum

Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board

842-8084

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: 896 6014 5219 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/89660145219

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 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: 896 6014 5219 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/89660145219

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.

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) 842.8084, or toll free at 1.888.854.2000, ext. 8084.

***PLEASE NOTE START TIME***

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

2. ROLL CALL

**3. DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. COUNTY COUNSEL

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the Legislative Bodies of Siskiyou County pursuant to Brown Act provisions due to a State of Emergency.

4. 9:00 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 License Surrender Proceedings for the Lower Klamath Project: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings: No P-2082-063 and 14803-001.

5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

6. 9:30 A.M. - INVOCATION - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain.

7. 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.

8. DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. NATURAL RESOURCES

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to approve Charter of Commitments by Members of the Klamath Communities Coalition "Coalition of the Willing" Steering Committee with the goal to identify and address challenges to Klamath Basin communities associated with water availability. (Continued from January 4, 2022)

9. 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. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule and Position Allocation List to make revisions as detailed in the Resolution to positions in the Road Department and Health and Human Services Behavioral Health and Social Services Divisions, effective February 6, 2022.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

1. Authorize the termination of all employment contracts between the County of Siskiyou and the Chief Probation Officer, Director of Community Development, Director of Health and Human Services Agency, and Public Defender effective February 5, 2022.

2. Adopt Resolutions regarding certain terms and conditions of employment for Appointed Department Heads, Assistant Department Heads and Confidential Employees, effective February 6, 2022.

3. Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule as detailed in the Resolution, effective February 6, 2022.

C. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule to make revisions as detailed in the Resolution to positions in the Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s Offices, effective February 6, 2022.

D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUILDING DIVISION

Approve contract with Richard Friedman to provide Plan Check Review services, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the term January 18, 2022 through June 30, 2024.

E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Approve contract with HousingTools to prepare the County's 2022-2030 Housing Element update to the General Plan, in an amount not to exceed $120,567, for the term January 18, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Approve contract with ECORP Consulting, Inc., to provide CEQA analysis services for the proposed Kidder Creek Orchard Camp Project, in an amount not to exceed $43,261.

G. COUNTY COUNSEL

Approve letter from Best Best and Krieger requesting that the County consent to a conflict waiver resulting from the firm merging with another law firm.

H. COUNTY LIBRARY

Approve Zip Book grant application and award, in the amount of $26,000 from the California State Library to allow the purchase of Library items through Amazon.

I. GENERAL SERVICES - STAGE

Approve contract with Ads in Motion to provide advertising on the inside and outside of STAGE buses, at the rates specified in Exhibit B, for the term October 31, 2022 through June 30, 2027.

J. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Thomas Milam, MD dba Iris Telehealth Medical Group, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services as detailed in the addendum.

K. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve FY 22/23 contract with Rogue Valley Medical Transport, LLC to provide on-call transportation services for certain persons, at the rates identified in Exhibit A.

L. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing to provide interpretation services as needed, at the rates identified in Exhibit A, for the term January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.

M. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Remi Vista, Inc., to provide specialty mental health services detailed in the contract, in an amount not to exceed $675,000 for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

N. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Prime Healthcare Services, Inc., dba Shasta Regional Medical Center to provide 24-hour inpatient psychiatric services to certain patients, at the rates identified in Exhibit A, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

O. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Adopt Resolution authorizing application for and acceptance of the County Allocation Award under the Housing Navigation Program, for the Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division and correcting and superseding Resolution 21-162 adopted on November 9, 2021.

P. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Edgewood Custom Interiors to replace carpeting at 818 South Main Street, Yreka CA, deleting and replacing Exhibit A and increasing the compensation by $3,173.06 to a total not to exceed $40,366.24.

Q. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Trinity County Sheriff's Office pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

R. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Tehama County Sheriff's Office pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

S. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Sutter County Sheriff's Office pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

T. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Belmont Police Department pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

U. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Solano County Sheriff's Office pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

V. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Hillsborough Police Department pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

W. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Red Bluff Police Department pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

X. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Yuba County Sheriff's Office pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

Y. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Menlo Park Police Department pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

Z. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Butte County Probation pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

AA. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the West Sacramento Police Department pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

BB. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Sierra County Sheriff's Office pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

CC. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Orland Police Department pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

DD. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Butte County District Attorney pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

EE. SHERIFF

Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Butte County Sheriff's Office pertaining to assistance under the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan during the Lava Fire incident.

FF. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1. Public Health - $290,873. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2. Building - $7,500. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3. Planning - $25,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4. Planning - $35,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5. Planning Projects - $43,261. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. County Library - $26,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

10. PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. HORNBROOK COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

Discussion direction and possible action re a request to set up a payment plan with the County for repayment of an invoice in the amount of $8,177.34 for Election Services/Expenses for the November 2, 2021 Special District Election.

11. 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 re rescheduling or canceling the Board of Supervisors' meetings of June 7, 2022 and November 8, 2022, due to the Primary and General Elections.

C. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution proclaiming the existence of a local emergency related to drought throughout Siskiyou County.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Presentation of a follow up from the December 7, 2021 Board meeting regarding a requested increase in the Civil Grand Jury budget.

E. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Presentation of an update re American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects and associated funding.

F. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an ordinance amending Section 2-2.201 of Chapter 2 of the Siskiyou County Code relating to Hours of Work.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

12. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Approve and ratify letter of support from the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the City of Etna's Water Meter Modernization and Water Security Project IRWM Project application.

2. Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Approve and ratify letter of support from the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Scott River Trailings Restoration, Long Pond Implementation, Phase I Project, IRWM Project Proposal.

C. MINUTE APPROVAL - December 7, 2021

D. ADJOURNMENT

13. SISKIYOU POWER AUTHORITY

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. MINUTE APPROVAL - December 7, 2021

C. ADJOURNMENT

14. COUNTY SERVICE AREA 5

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - County Service Area #5 (CSA5) - $140. Requires 4/5 Vote.

C. ADJOURNMENT

15. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS

A. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Appointment of one member of the Board of Supervisors to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Governing Board.

B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Discussion, direction and possible action re Committee assignments for members of the Board of Supervisors for 2022.

16. APPOINTMENTS

A. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of three members to the scheduled vacancies on the Etna Cemetery District, for terms ending January 5, 2026. (Continued from January 4, 2022)

B. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the scheduled vacancy on the Fort Jones Cemetery District, for a term ending January 5, 2026. (Continued from January 4, 2022)

C. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of three members to the scheduled vacancies on the Happy Camp Cemetery District, for terms ending January 5, 2026. (Continued from January 4, 2022)

D. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Henley-Hornbrook Cemetery District, for terms ending January 5, 2026. (Continued from January 4, 2022)

E. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of three members to the scheduled vacancies on the Behavioral Health Services Board for terms ending December 31, 2023. (Continued from September 21, 2021)

F. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Behavioral Health Services Board for a term ending December 31, 2022 and one alternate member to the unscheduled vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2021. (Continued from September 21, 2021)

G. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of three members to the scheduled vacancies on the Law Library Advisory Board, for one-year terms ending December 31, 2022.

H. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of three members to the Modoc Siskiyou Community Action Agency (MSCAA) Board of Directors for two terms ending December 31, 2023 and one term ending December 31, 2025.

I. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the scheduled vacancy on the Partnership Health Plan of California Board of Commissioners for a term ending January 16, 2026.

17. MINUTE APPROVAL

A. December 7, 2021

18. 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 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

Public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance amending Sections 33 and 34 and adding Section 34.5 of Chapter 2 of Title 5 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding waterless toilets. (Continued from December 7, 2021)

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

A. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Angela Davis, name of employee organization: Organized Employees of Siskiyou County (OESC) - Miscellaneous, Management and Professional Units.

B. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Angela Davis, name of employee organization: Operating Engineers No. 3.