AGENDA
SISKIYOU COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September
6, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
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Brandon A. Criss, Chair
Supervisor, District 1
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Ed Valenzuela, Vice Chair
Supervisor, District 2
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Michael N. Kobseff
Supervisor, District 3
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Nancy Ogren
Supervisor, District 4
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Ray A. Haupt
Supervisor District 5
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Angela Davis
County Administrator
842-8005
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Edward J. Kiernan
County Counsel
842-8100
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Laura Bynum
Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board
842-8084
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NOTE: This
meeting is being agendized to allow staff and public to participate in the
meeting via teleconference.
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Members
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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
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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.
AGRICULTURE
Approve
contract with the Bureau of Land Management for control of noxious weeds as
detailed in the contract, in an amount not to exceed $87,693, for the term July
1, 2022 through April 30, 2025.
B.
ASSESSOR - RECORDER
Approve
addendum to contract with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC to provide
storage for archival records, extending the term through June 30, 2023 and
amending the Pricing Schedule as detailed in the addendum.
C.
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Adopt
Resolution setting tax rate for 2022/2023 fiscal year as $1.00 per hundred
dollars of appraised valuation and setting FY 22/23 debt rates.
D.
AUDITOR - CONTROLLER
Adopt
Resolution setting Gann expenditure limitations (Prop 4 Gann limit) for
2022-2023, in the amount of $65,699,150.
E.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- PLANNING DIVISION
Approve
addendum to professional services retention agreement with Abbott &
Kindermann, Inc., related to the WATER vs. County of Siskiyou court case,
increasing the compensation by $10,000 to a total not to exceed $155,000, with
Crystal Geyser responsible for reimbursing the County for costs associated with
said services.
F.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Approve
contract with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services,
Inc., to conduct a staff compensation study, in an amount not to exceed
$93,225, for the term July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
G.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Approve
contract with North State Security, Inc., to provide security services
in/around County owned/occupied buildings, in an amount not to exceed $60,000,
for the term September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
H.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Approve
request to ratify letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
expressing support for California Trout's Shasta River SHA Habitat Improvement
Design and Implementation Project.
I.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Adopt
Resolution recognizing National Hunting and Fishing Day, September 24, 2022.
J.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Approve
request to ratify letter to California Governor Gavin Newson, encouraging a
veto of Assembly Bill (AB) 1951 (Grayson) sales and use tax: exemptions:
manufacturing.
K.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATON
- PERSONNEL
Approve
request to reinstate Steven Serdahl as Transportation Services Coordinator at
Step 4 of the salary schedule, effective September 4, 2022.
L.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
- PERSONNEL
Adopt
Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Position Allocation List and Salary
Schedule, with regard to Communications Dispatch Coordinator, Intern and Staff
Services Analyst III positions, as detailed in the Resolution, effective
September 4, 2022.
M.
COUNTY CLERK
Adopt
Resolution updating the Conflict of Interest Code and designating members and
employees in all County Departments, Special Districts and School Districts.
N.
COUNTY CLERK
Approve
Assignment of Contract between Municipal Code Corporation and CivicPlus, LLC,
related to codification services of the County's Code of Ordinances.
O.
COUNTY COUNSEL
Approve
addendum to professional services retention agreement with Abbott &
Kindermann, Inc., for the Spencer litigation, increasing the agreement by $40,000
to a total not to exceed $95,000.
P.
COUNTY JAIL
Approve
Jail food services agreement with Elior, Inc. dba Summit Food Service, LLC, to
provide emergency kitchen services at the Siskiyou County Jail, in an amount
not to exceed $225,000, for a term through March 1, 2023.
Q.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Approve
addendum to contract with Thomson Reuters for legal software services,
increasing the contract by $30,574, to a total not to exceed $82,836 and
extending the term through September 6, 2024.
R.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Approve
addendum to contract with Abigail McClain-Smith, R.N. to provide medical
examination services related to the Sexual Assault Response Team, increasing
the rate for each examination to $911.
S.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
Approve
contract with Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, LLC, to provide
24-hour inpatient psychiatric services, at the rates specified in Exhibit A,
for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
T.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
Approve
contract with Thomas Milam MD, Inc. dba Iris Telehealth Medical Group to
provide tele-psychiatric treatment and medical director services to the County,
at the rates specified in Exhibit A, for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30,
2024.
U.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
Approve
amendment to Letter of Agreement with Bay Psychiatric Associates for emergency
client placement, with regard to Pro Fee rates for beneficiary placement
SCA/LOA, as detailed in the letter.
V.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
Approve
modification to subcontract agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.,
for the Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis and Non-crisis Services, replacing the
Business Associate Agreement and deleting certain language as detailed in the
modified agreement.
W.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
Approve
agreement with California Department of Health Care Services, to provide
specialty mental health services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries, as detailed in the
agreement for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.
X.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
Approve
amended grant agreement with the California Department of Public Health for the
CalFresh Healthy Living Program, increasing compensation to a total not to
exceed $600,000 for an amended term October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023.
Y.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
Adopt
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the allocation award under the PATH
Justice Involved Capacity Building Round 1 Program for County of Siskiyou,
allocation amount of $50,000 with spending authority through June 30, 2023.
Z.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
Adopt
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the allocation award under the Future
of Public Health Funding - Award Number FoPH-050 for the County of Siskiyou, allocation
amount of $538,801 with spending authority through June 30, 2024.
AA.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
Approve
Memorandum of Understanding between Siskiyou County Health and Human Services
Agency and District Attorney for prevention, detection and investigation of
welfare fraud related to issuance of CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, County
Medical Services and General Assistance Programs benefits, at the rates
identified in Exhibit A, for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.
BB.
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
Approve
Memorandum of Understanding between Siskiyou County Health and Human Services
Agency and District Attorney for prosecution of crimes against the CalWORKs and
CalFresh Programs, in an amount not to exceed $125,000 for the term July 1,
2022 through June 30, 2027.
CC.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Approve
request to accept the 2021 Homeland Security Grant, in the amount of $118,727
from California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
DD.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Approve
request to ratify Proclamation proclaiming a state of emergency (McKinney Fire
Debris Flows) related to flash flooding in the McKinney Fire burn scar area.
EE.
PROBATION
Approve
contract with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., to provide drug screening
services at the rates specified in Exhibit A, for the term July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2024.
FF.
PROBATION
Approve
addendum to contract with The Machine Cleaning, LLC to provide janitorial
services at Adult and Juvenile facilities, located on Juvenile Lane and Sharps
Road, Yreka CA, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services,
increasing the contract by $23,640 to a total not to exceed $70,440 and
extending the term through June 30, 2024.
GG.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
1.
Planning Projects - $10,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.
6.
PUBLIC REQUESTS
A.
GRENADA IRRIGATION
DISTRICT
Discussion,
direction and possible action re request for the Board of Supervisors to call a
Special Election for the Grenada Irrigation District to be held on December 5,
2022.
B.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
Presentation
re highway connectivity projects and an update concerning the Hwy 97 wildlife
crossing proposal. (Continued from August 2, 2022)
C.
DISCOVER SISKIYOU
Presentation
of an update re Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) lodging occupancy,
lodging review, tourism trends, and marketing. (Continued from August 2, 2022)
D.
SISKIYOU ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Presentation
of an update re work related to business relief programs, business services,
and business attraction strategies. (Continued from August 2, 2022)
E.
MODOC NATIONAL FOREST
Presentation
re a fuels reduction project around Medicine Lake and an update concerning
activities in the Modoc National Forest.
7.
DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
A.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
- PERSONNEL
Discussion, direction and possible
action re the following:
1. Resolution adopting the
comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Organized Employees of
Siskiyou County (OESC) – Professional Unit and implementing the provisions
thereof, for the term October 2, 2022 through February 5, 2024.
2.
Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule, associated with the
OESC - Professional Unit MOU, effective October 2, 2022, October 1, 2023 and
December 24, 2023.
B.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
- PERSONNEL
Discussion, direction and possible
action re the following:
1. Resolution adopting the
comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Organized Employees of
Siskiyou County (OESC) – Management Unit and implementing the provisions
thereof, for the term October 2, 2022 through September 27, 2025.
2.
Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule, associated with the
OESC - Management Unit MOU, effective October 2, 2022, October 1, 2023 and
September 29, 2024.
C.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
- PERSONNEL
Discussion, direction and possible
action re the following:
1. Resolution adopting the
comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association
and implementing the provisions thereof, for the term October 2, 2022 through
September 21, 2024.
2.
Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule, associated with the
Deputy Sheriffs' Association Memorandum of Understanding, effective October 2,
2022 and October 1, 2023.
D.
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 (Continued from July 12,
2022).
E.
GENERAL SERVICES -
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Discussion,
direction and possible action re first reading of an Ordinance amending gate
fees at various Siskiyou County solid waste facilities.
THE
FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
8.
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
A.
PUBLIC COMMENT
B.
FLOOD CONTROL /
NATURAL RESOURCES
Discussion,
direction and possible action re Memorandum of Understanding between Siskiyou
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Karuk Tribe
outlining coordination and communication plan related to Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP)
development, for a term ending April 20, 2027.
C.
ADJOURNMENT
9.
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.
10.
APPOINTMENTS
A.
COUNTY CLERK
Appointment
of three members to the scheduled vacancies on the Mayten Fire Protection
District for terms ending August 15, 2026.
B.
COUNTY CLERK
1. Appointment of one member
to an unscheduled vacancy on the Henley-Hornbrook Cemetery District for a term
ending January 5, 2026.
2.
Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Henley-Hornbrook
Cemetery District for terms ending January 1, 2024.
11.
MINUTE APPROVAL
A.
July 12, 2022
12.
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 to consider Resolution directing staff to issue a Notice of Non-Renewal
for Williamson Act Contract Nos. 73022A, 78029, 73030, 73007, 73018, 76019,
78034, 83013 and 89002; and including Williamson Act Contract Nos. 72062,
73032, 74024, and 76026, located at various locations within the County as
detailed in the agenda item backup.
13.
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: Shannon M. Spencer, et al., v.
County of Siskiyou, et al., Siskiyou County Superior Court Case No. SCCVPT
21-0984.
C.
Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code §54956.9(a), name of case: In the Matter of Teng Xion:
Administrative Code Enforcement Appeal: No. CR 22-0013.
D.
Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to
Government Code §54956.9, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code
§54956.9(d)(4), one case.
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), three cases.
14.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
15.
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.