AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

July 12, 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: 856 3692 0017 or access here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85636920017

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: 856 3692 0017 or access here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85636920017

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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. 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 letter to the Siskiyou County Superior Court providing County responses to the FY 2021/2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, topics including the County budget process, Deadwood Conservation Camp, illegal cannabis, Code Enforcement and the Siskiyou County Jail.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Approve three letters to the Klamath National Forest in support of projects within the 2022 second quarter Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA).

C. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Adopt Proclamation honoring volunteer Firefighting and Emergency Personnel in Siskiyou County.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution delegating authority to submit applications for disability retirement or industrial disability retirement or make determinations for employees of the County to the Deputy County Administrator-Personnel and Risk Management Officer or the County Administrator.

E. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution fixing the employer contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act at an equal amount for employees and annuitants with respect to a recognized employee organization for the Siskiyou County Correctional Peace Officer Association (SCCPOA).

F. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Adopt Resolution fixing the employer contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act at an equal amount for employees and annuitants with respect to a recognized employee organization for the Elected Department Heads.

G. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Approve request to ratify/adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule revising pay range for various Communications Dispatcher positions, effective July 10, 2022.

H. COUNTY CLERK

Approve requests from the cities of Dorris, Dunsmuir, Etna, Montague, Mt Shasta, Tulelake, Weed, Yreka and the Town of Fort Jones; as well as the Community Services Districts of Happy Camp, Tennant, Lake Shastina and McCloud, Fire Protection Districts of Happy Camp, Montague, Mt Shasta, South Yreka and Tulelake Multicounty, Weed Recreation and Parks District and Tulelake Irrigation District, to consolidate their elections with the Statewide General Election and authorize the County Clerk to provide necessary election services.

I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Approve addendum to contract with Prentice Long PC, to provide certain legal services related to illegal cannabis cultivation, increasing compensation by $50,000 to a total not to exceed $100,000.

J. DUNSMUIR RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT

Approve request to adopt Resolution directing the County Treasurer to temporarily loan funds, in the amount of $60,000 to the Dunsmuir Recreation and Parks District, which loan shall be repaid to the County on or before April 10, 2023.

K. GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION

Approve addendum to contract with Scott Valley Disposal for Salmon River area waste hauling services, repealing Exhibits A, B and C replacing with Exhibit D, increasing compensation as detailed in the addendum to an amount not to exceed $531,341.49 and extending the contract through June 30, 2025.

L. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

Approve addendum to contract with Harold's Cleaning, revising Exhibit A - Scope of Services to include services at 1275 S. Main Street, Yreka CA, Buildings B and C, increasing compensation by $111,600 to a total not to exceed $255,550 and extending the term through June 30, 2025.

M. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

Approve FY 22/23 contract with Siskiyou Child Care Council to provide STAGE I child care services for currently aided CalWORKs families, in an amount not to exceed $415,120 as specified in the contract.

N. PUBLIC WORKS

Approve contract with Hunt & Sons, Inc., to supply lubricants and solvents to the County Yard, at the rates identified in Exhibit A, for the term July 5, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

O. PUBLIC WORKS

Approve addendum to contract with Pace Engineering, Inc., amending the Scope of Services as detailed in the addendum, increasing the contract by $10,000 to a total not to exceed $55,000 and extending the term through December 31, 2022.

P. SHERIFF

Approve contract with CORDICO Psychological Corporation to provide pre-employment screening and employee evaluations required for County Jail and Sheriff's Office applicants, at the rates identified in Exhibits A and B, for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.

Q. SHERIFF

Approve addendum to contract with Keith Bradley Law Enforcement Chaplain, to provide various chaplain services, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, increasing compensation by $29,400 to a total not to exceed $58,800 and extending the term through June 30, 2023.

R. SHERIFF

Approve request to accept donation of a 2005 Armored Rescue Vehicle, VIN 1FDAF57Y85ED15498 from the City of Redding CA, in the approximate value of $65,000 for use by the Sheriff's Special Response Teams.

S. SHERIFF

Approve master services and purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for body worn camera equipment and evidence storage, in an amount not to exceed $244,060, for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.

T. SHERIFF

Approve letter to the Assembly members Bradford and Caballero expressing opposition to Assembly Bill 1608 (AB 1608) County officers: consolidation of offices with regard to Sheriff and Coroner duties.

U. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

1.         Planning - $50,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.         Probation - $2,718. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.         Sheriff - $49,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. PUBLIC REQUESTS

A. DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION

Presentation to the Board re the current state of the Union.

7. DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Informational presentation re Side Letter Agreements with the Organized Employees of Siskiyou County (OESC) Miscellaneous and Management Units pertaining to salary for Communications Dispatcher classifications in the Sheriff's Office, effective July 10, 2022.

B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Discussion, direction and possible action re:

1.         Resolution regarding certain terms and conditions of employment for Elected Department Heads, effective July 12, 2022.

2.         Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule with regard to pay range for various Elected Department Head positions, effective July 24, 2022 and February 5, 2023.

C. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - PERSONNEL

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an ordinance amending Section 2-6.10 of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding salary and benefits for the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Siskiyou County Code adopting Sections 2-1.18 through 2-1.26 related to administration of County Airports.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

8. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. MINUTE APPROVAL - June 14, 2022

C. ADJOURNMENT

9. COUNTY SERVICE AREA 4

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. MINUTE APPROVAL - June 21, 2022

C. ADJOURNMENT

10. IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY

A. PUBLIC COMMENT

B. MINUTE APPROVAL - June 14, 2022

C. ADJOURNMENT

11. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS

A. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Review status of local emergency related to drought declared by Resolution 22-74, adopted on April 5, 2022; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

B. 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.

12. APPOINTMENTS

A. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Dunsmuir Recreation and Parks District, for terms ending June 30, 2026.

B. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Mt. Shasta Recreation and Parks District, for terms ending June 30, 2026.

C. COUNTY CLERK

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Modoc Siskiyou Community Action Agency (MSCAA) Board of Directors, for a term ending December 31, 2023.

13. MINUTE APPROVAL

A. June 14, 2022

B. June 21, 2022

C. July 5, 2022

14. 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 - PLANNING DIVISION

Public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance amending Sections 10-6.1601(n) and 10-6.1601(ac)(9) of the Siskiyou County Code regarding application fees and amending the Planning Fee Schedule, Article 16. (Continued from June 14, 2022)

B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Public hearing to consider Resolution directing staff to issue a Notice of Non-Renewal for Williamson Act Contract Nos. 71067, 95001 and 20-02-1, involving the following Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 041-120-060 (Davies-Pina), 041-132-260 (Macay), 041-120-020 (Zavala), 041-120-040 (Murrillo), 041-120-010 (Hochberg), 041-120-050 (Hain), 022-100-180, 022-110-120 (Giant Alliance Holdings LLC), 015-530-270, 015-530-100 and 015-550-220 (Golden Willow Ranch LLC).

15. 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.

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: Siskiyou Hospital, Inc., dba Fairchild Medical Center v. County of Siskiyou, et al., Siskiyou County Superior Court Case No. SCCVPT 19-01501.

D. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a), name of case: In the Matter of Neng Chang: Administrative Code Enforcement Appeal: No. CR 22-0142.

E. 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.

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

G. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California v. J. Kirk Andrus, in his official capacity as the District Attorney of Siskiyou County, and the County of Siskiyou, Siskiyou County Superior Court, Case No. SCCVPT 22-475.

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

16. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

17. 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.