AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

April 5, 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: 829 9927 2694 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/82999272694

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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: 829 9927 2694 or access here: https://zoom.us/j/82999272694

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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 - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain.

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 request to contribute $1,000 to Family Farm Alliance to support an effort to place a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal to call attention to the value of Western agriculture.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Approve letter to the Malin Community Service Club expressing support for the Art of Survival Century 2022 bicycle tour event.

C. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Position Allocation List, to create one Behavioral Health Services Specialist II position, 1.0 FTE and one Payroll/Accounting Supervisor position, 1.0 FTE, effective April 17, 2022.

D. COUNTY CLERK

Approve application for Destruction of Records.

E. COUNTY COUNSEL

Approve addendum to engagement agreement with Downey Brand, LLP (Griset Litigation), increasing the agreement by $15,000 to a total not to exceed $150,000.

F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Accept informational update re implementation of the County's public trust obligation in its well permitting programs for areas outside of the Scott River watershed.

G. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

Approve contract with Holy Smoke Incorporated to serve as Contractor/Retailer for the Community Development Block Grant Program Income Woodsmoke Reduction and Heating Replacement Program, in an amount not to exceed $133,000, for the term April 5, 2022 through November 30, 2024.

H. GENERAL SERVICES - AIRPORTS

Approve addendum to Fixed Base Operation Lease with Eagle's Nest Aviation Services, LLC, amending the lease rent as detailed in the addendum and extending the term through April 15, 2034.

I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve Managed Care Standard Agreement Amendment A01 with California Department of Health Care Services, to update terms and conditions to comply with certain federal regulations as detailed in the Amendment, for the term July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022.

J. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve agreement for County Medical Services Program Governing Board Local Indigent Care Needs Planning Project Grant Program, in the amount of $20,000, for the term February 1, 2022 through April 17, 2023.

K. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Cascade Circle, Inc. to provide Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program services, at the rates specified in the MOU, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

L. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with St. Helena Hospital dba Adventist Health St. Helena, to provide 24-hour inpatient psychiatric services, at the rates specified in the contract, for the term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.

M. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with St. Helena Hospital dba Adventist Health Vallejo, to provide 24-hour inpatient psychiatric services, at the rates specified in the contract, for the term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.

N. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve letters of agreement with Bay Psychiatric Associates, Partnership HealthPlan of California and Sutter Bay Hospitals dba Alta Bates Summit Medical Center to provide emergency placement services to a client and member of Partnership HealthPlan of California.

O. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., to provide consultant services related to assessing community needs for mobile crisis and non-crisis services, in an amount not to exceed $40,400, for the term September 15, 2021 through February 14, 2023.

P. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve contract with Social Solutions Global, Inc., to provide services related to implementing the Electronic Health Record program, in an amount not to exceed $48,753.17, for the term April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025.

Q. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve Business Associate agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority with terms applicable to other underlying agreements to mandate certain protections for the privacy and security of Protected Health Information.

R. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority for Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review project, in an amount not to exceed $47,738.88 for the term January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.

S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with The Sail House, Inc., deleting and replacing Exhibit A-Scope of Service to reflect rates effective July 1, 2022.

T. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

Approve request to ratify and approve Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission/MH Student Services Act Grant proposal, in the maximum funding amount of $2,500,000 and approve associated grant agreement with a term ending June 30, 2026.

U. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

Approve lease agreement with Kathleen J. Francis to rent property located at 1273 South Main Street, Yreka CA, Buildings 'B' and 'C', at the rates specified in Schedule A, in an amount not to exceed $75,820 for the term April 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023.

V. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Approve contract with the California Department of Social Services for collaboration and coordination of adoption services, in an amount not to exceed $914,545, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

W. NATURAL RESOURCES

Approve submittal of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan 2021 Annual Report for the Tulelake Groundwater Basin to the Department of Water Resources.

X. PUBLIC DEFENDER

Adopt Resolution for the Public Defense Pilot Program Grant, March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025, authorizing submission of a grant application to the Board of State and Community Corrections, in the amount of $57,037 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.

Y. SHERIFF

Approve contract with Goserco, Inc., for installation of a new recording system for the Detectives interview room, in an amount not to exceed $21,000, for the term April 5, 2022 through June 30, 2022.

Z. SHERIFF

Approve addendum to contract with Executive Information Services (EIS), Inc., increasing the contract by $95,900, to a total not to exceed $216,090.27, and extending the term through December 31, 2023.

AA. SHERIFF

Approve addendum to contract with Central Valley Toxicology, Inc. to provide analysis services in Coroner's and other cases, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services as detailed in the addendum.

BB. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1.         Public Health - $9,531. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.         Courthouses & Grounds - $5,496. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.         STAGE - $443,935.38. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.         Sheriff - $22,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.         CDBG Revolving Loan Funds-Program Income - $17,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.         Surveyor Department - $10,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

7.         Predatory Animal Control - $7,081. Requires 4/5 Vote.

8.         Tobacco Prop 99 - $142,705. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution to proclaim the existence of a local emergency related to drought.

B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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. (Continued from March 15, 2022)

C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Discussion and possible direction re review of Planning Division fee schedule, budget and goal setting in order to update the Siskiyou County General Plan.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Presentation of an update regarding release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Hydropower License Surrender and Decommissioning for the Lower Klamath Project (Draft EIS).

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 - Approve addendum to contract with Larry Walker Associates, Inc., for development and submission of Groundwater Sustainability Plans for the Shasta, Scott and Butte Valley Groundwater Basins, increasing the contract by $120,000, for a total not to exceed $1,485,000.

C. FLOOD CONTROL / NATURAL RESOURCES

Discussion, direction and possible action re appointments to fill various vacant positions on the Butte Valley, Scott Valley and Shasta Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Committees.

D. MINUTE APPROVAL - March 15, 2022

E. ADJOURNMENT

8. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS

A. 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.

9. APPOINTMENTS

A. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the scheduled vacancy on the Happy Camp Cemetery District, for a term ending January 5, 2026. (Continued from January 18, 2022)

10. MINUTE APPROVAL

A. March 15, 2022

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

A. FLOOD DISTRICT BOARD - Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Nova Kaha'opulani VanCampenhaut, a minor, by and through her GAL, Kekamaluahakulani Ulloa, et al., v. Reynolds Resorts-Lake Siskiyou, et al., Siskiyou County Superior Court Case No. SCCVPO 22-214.

B. 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.

C. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a), name of case: In the Matter of Ma Suning: Administrative Code Enforcement Appeal: No. CR 22-0029-01.

D. Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4), two cases.

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.