AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

March 15, 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 staff and public to participate in the meeting via teleconference.

Conference Call In Number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 861 8010 0124 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/86180100124

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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: 861 8010 0124 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/86180100124

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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. INVOCATION

3. ROLL CALL

4. 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. 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

Approve four letters to the Klamath National Forest, expressing support for various projects listed in the 2022 First Quarter Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA).

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Approve letter to the Humane Society of the United States voicing opposition to Petition to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: Black Bears.

C. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Approve updated County of Siskiyou Contracting and Purchasing Policy and Procedures, updated to correlate with current laws and the Siskiyou County Code.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule and Position Allocation List, revising as detailed in the Resolution, effective February 20, 2022; including creation of Building Plans Examiner job classification and other actions, effective March 20, 2022.

E. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule with regard to Appointed Department Heads, Assistant Department Heads and Confidential employees, effective February 6, 2022 and February 5, 2023.

F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Adopt Resolution to apply for the 2022/2023 CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agencies) Environmental Protection Trust Fund grant(s), in the amount of $91,452.24.

G. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve addendum to contract with City of Tulelake, amending hours of operation/office hours as detailed in the addendum.

H. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve "Free Dump Day Events" in March, April and May, 2022 sponsored by the California Department of Transportation at various locations in the County.

I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING/CODE ENFORCEMENT

Approve addendum to contract with Lynn Cottier to provide hearing officer services, increasing the compensation by $10,000 to a total not to exceed $65,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2023.

J. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with San Jose Behavioral Health, LLC to provide 24-hour inpatient psychiatric services, at the rates identified in the contract, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

K. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve FY 21/22 Wellness and Recovery QIP grant agreement with Partnership Healthplan of California, at the rates detailed in the agreement.

L. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Thomas Milam MD, Inc. dba Iris Telehealth Medical Group, deleting and replacing Exhibit A-Scope of Services, as detailed in the addendum, effective November 29, 2021, for a contract term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.

M. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Adopt Resolution to delegate authority to the County of Shasta to submit an application, and receipt of, Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3 (HHAP-3) funding, for an allocation in the amount of $319,892.82.

N. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Adopt Governing Body Resolution naming Authorized Agents for various grant programs provided by the federal Department of Homeland Security and sub-awarded through the State of California and identified in the Resolution.

O. PROBATION

Approve addendum to contract with Ray Morgan Company, to add an additional color printer and maintenance services, increasing the contract by $145.18 per month, to a total not to exceed $322.38 per month for 41 months.

P. PROBATION

Approve addendum to contract with Rose Smith dba Rose Therapy, adding services specified in a new Exhibit B - Business Associates Agreement, to allow the provision of additional mental health services.

Q. PROBATION

Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Siskiyou County Superior Court for funding of expanded and restored services for Pretrial Release Program as detailed in the MOU, for a term beginning July 1, 2021.

R. PROBATION

Approve amendment to electronic monitoring service agreement with BI Incorporated, for monitoring of juveniles and adults, extending the term through June 30, 2022, for the services and rates identified in the amendment.

S. PUBLIC WORKS

Adopt Resolution certifying the total amount of County maintained mileage as 1,361.226 miles as of March 15, 2022, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §2121.

T. SHERIFF

Approve purchasing contract with Avtec, LLC for the purchase of new equipment for Dispatch hardware and software upgrades, in an amount not to exceed $27,351, for Fiscal Years 21/22 through 25/26.

U. SHERIFF

Adopt Resolution giving authorization to apply for and accept, if awarded, Fiscal Year 2021-2022 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.

V. SHERIFF

Approve request to accept a donation of law enforcement mutual aid services provided by the Lassen County Sheriff's Office pertaining to the Lava Fire.

W. SHERIFF

Approve request to accept a donation of law enforcement mutual aid services provided by Shasta County pertaining to the Lava Fire.

X. SHERIFF

Approve request to accept a donation of law enforcement mutual aid services provided by the Redwood City Police Department pertaining to the Lava Fire.

Y. SHERIFF

Approve request to accept a donation of law enforcement mutual aid services provided by Tehama County Probation pertaining to the Lava Fire.

Z. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1.         ELC Expansion - $604,642. Requires 4/5 Vote.

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

3.         Solid Waste Disposal - $150,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.         Sheriff - $7,050. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. AMERICAN RED CROSS

Discussion, direction, and possible action re Proclamation proclaiming March 2022 as American Red Cross Month in Siskiyou County.

7. DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - 10 MINS

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an uncodified ordinance temporarily restricting new production well permits, with specified exemptions, in the Scott Valley Watershed pending the County's further study and consideration of regulations.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - NATURAL RESOURCES

Presentation of a staff report re a request that the County submit to the National Register of Historic Places a request to consider the Ancient Beswick Forest area as a historic place.

C. GENERAL SERVICES

Discussion, direction and possible action re Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County of Siskiyou and the cities of Dunsmuir, Weed, Mt. Shasta, Yreka, Montague, Fort Jones, Etna, Dorris and Tulelake for the establishment of an Edible Food Recovery Program consistent with California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 7, Chapter 12 Short-lived Climate Pollutants. (Continued from March 1, 2022)

8. 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. GENERAL SERVICES

Public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance adopting Sections 5-14.01 through 5-14.04 of Chapter 14 of Title 5 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding opting in to the Siskiyou County Integrated Solid Waste Management Regional Agency's Edible Food Recovery Ordinance. (Continued from February 15, 2022)

B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Continued public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance reclassifying land adjacent to Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott Airport from Rural Residential Agricultural (R-R) to Planned Development (P-D) on APN: 037-410-230; Township 40 North, Range 4 West, Section 35, MDB&M for the Purvis Zone Change (Z-21-07). (Continued from March 1, 2022)

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

9. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. CONSENT AGENDA

1.         Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Ratify letters of support for the Scott River Watershed Council's Etna Creek Real Time Streamflow Monitoring and the Scott Watershed Meadow Restoration Projects.

2.         Natural Resources - Adopt Resolution approving application for a 2022 Bureau of Reclamation Watersmart Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I grant.

C. MINUTE APPROVAL - February 1, 2022

D. ADJOURNMENT

10. COUNTY SERVICE AREA 4

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. MINUTE APPROVAL - February 15, 2022

C. ADJOURNMENT

11. AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. MINUTE APPROVAL - February 1, 2022

C. ADJOURNMENT

12. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS

A. 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.

B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to catastrophic wildfire as declared by Resolution 21-77, adopted on June 1, 2021; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

C. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to drought declared by Resolution 22-22, adopted on January 18, 2022; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

13. MINUTE APPROVAL

A. February 1, 2022

B. February 15, 2022

C. March 1, 2022

14. 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.

C. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Angela Davis, name of employee organization: Siskiyou County Probation & Juvenile Peace Officers Association (SCPJPOA).

D. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Angela Davis, name of employee organization: Siskiyou County Correctional Peace Officers (SCCPOA).

E. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Angela Davis, name of employee organization: Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA).

F. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, agency designated representatives: Angela Davis, name of employee organization: Sheriff's Management Unit (SMU).

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a), name of case: In the Matter of Yuequin Long: Administrative Code Enforcement Appeal: No. CR 21-0091-01.

J. Liability claims pursuant to Government Code §54956.95, Claimant: Michael Gilley, Agency claimed against: County of Siskiyou.

K. 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.

15. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

16. 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.