AGENDA

AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

November 1, 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: 876 8812 1445 or access here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87688121445

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: 876 8812 1445 or access here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87688121445

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. 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 for Melissa Cummins, Deputy County Administrator – Personnel and Risk Management Officer, to act as the Interim Executive Director for the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission (SCLTC), effective October 19, 2022, and until appointment of a successor to the position.

B. County Administration

Approve letter to the California Public Utilities Commission stating continued support of the 2-1-1 dialing code in Siskiyou County.

C. County Administration - Personnel

Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Position Allocation List, regarding Transportation Services Coordinator and Transportation Services Manager, effective November 13, 2022 and amending Footnote F017, effective October 16, 2022.

D. County Library

Approve application to the California State Library for the Zip Books Program grant and accept awarded funds, in the amount of $17,753 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

E. General Services - Airports

Approve ground lease agreement with Nelson Harding for Hangar #A at the Scott Valley Airport, at the annual base rent of $1,098.24, increasing as detailed in the agreement, for the term July 11, 2022 through July 10, 2052.

F. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve FY 22/23 contract with TEACH, Inc., to provide Prevention and Early Intervention services to at risk populations, in an amount not to exceed $164,928.

G. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Proposition 47 grant, in a total not to exceed $2,148,353, for the term September 1, 2022 through June 1, 2026.

H. Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Agreement regarding transfer of public funds with the California Department of Health Care Services, to transfer up to a maximum funding of $135,004, for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, with agreement term of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

I. Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with Les Hall, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, and increasing the contract by $1,090.90 to a total not to exceed $81,090.90.

J. Office of Emergency Services

Adopt Governing Body Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or Deputy County Administrator, or Director of Emergency Services, or Auditor-Controller to take any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the federal Department of Homeland Security and sub-awarded through the State of California.

K. Probation Department

Approve addendum to contract with Kitt Murrison, Ph.D., to provide psychological evaluations/assessments for those seeking employment, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, and extending the term through June 30, 2023.

L. Sheriff

Approve addendum to Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with the City of Tulelake for dispatch and records services, increasing compensation by $9,880 to a total not to exceed $39,520 and extending the term through June 30, 2023.

M. Transfer of Funds

1. Sheriff - $445,161. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2. Disaster Relief - $363,774. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3. Building Department - $440,980. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. Public Requests

A. First 5 Siskiyou

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation of the 15th Annual "Read Across Siskiyou" sponsored by First 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission.

B. Pacificorp

Presentation re Pacific Power's grid design and system hardening activities in Siskiyou County.

7. Departmental Requests

A. Agriculture

Discussion, direction and possible action re draft letter to the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) re the banning of herbicides from conservation plans by the WCB.

B. Agriculture

Presentation of an update re wolf activity in the County.

C. County Administration - Personnel

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of Title 7 Section 7-3.03 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding the duties and qualifications of the Director of the Department of Public Works.

D. County Clerk - Registrar of Voters

Discussion, direction and possible action re appointments In-Lieu of Election to various Special Districts pursuant to Elections Code §10515, for persons who filed declarations of candidacy and other qualified appointees as detailed in the agenda packet.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

8. Flood Control and Water Conservation District

A. Public Comment

B. Flood District

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution delegating authority to the Executive Director to accept memorial bench donations subject to conditions set forth in the Memorial Bench Donation Agreement.

C. Minute Approval - October 18, 2022

D. Adjournment

9. Siskiyou Power Authority

A. Public Comment

B. Consent Agenda

General Services/Siskiyou Power Authority - Approve amendment to Lake Siskiyou Hydroelectric Project operation and maintenance agreement with Northbrook Power Management, LLC increasing the monthly operating fee as detailed in the amendment, beginning July 1, 2022.

C. Adjournment

10. 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.

C. Board of Supervisors

Review status of local emergency related to Mud Creek Debris Flows declared by the Director of Emergency Services on July 27, 2022; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

D. Board of Supervisors

Review status of local emergency related to McKinney Fire burn scar and debris flows declared by the Director of Emergency Services; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

11. Appointments

A. County Clerk

Appointment of five members to the scheduled vacancies on the Siskiyou County Range Advisory Board, for terms ending July 28, 2023 and July 28, 2024.

12. Minute Approval

A. October 18, 2022

13. 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 of the County of Siskiyou amending gate fees at various Siskiyou County solid waste facilities. (Continued from October 4, 2022)

B. Community Development - Planning Division

Public hearing to consider a Resolution approving the rescission and re-entry of existing Williamson Act Contracts under Application APA-22-04 for property located on Facey Bingham Road, south and east of the City of Etna, CA, APNs: 023-410-090 and 023-410-100; for the Jopson Williamson Act Contract Rescission and Reentry (APA-22-04) Project.

C. Community Development - Planning Division