AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBERS

311 FOURTH STREET (SECOND FLOOR)

YREKA CA 96097

September 3, 2024

REGULAR MEETING

Michael N. Kobseff, Chair

Supervisor, District 3

Brandon A. Criss

Supervisor, District 1

Ed Valenzuela

Supervisor, District 2

Nancy Ogren, Vice Chair

Supervisor, District 4

Ray A. Haupt

Supervisor District 5

Angela Davis

County Administrator

842-8005

Natalie E. Reed

County Counsel

842-8100

Laura Bynum

Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board

842-8084

 

 

 

 

 

 

Siskiyou County offers teleconference participation in the meeting via Zoom as a courtesy to the public, who have the option and right to attend in person. If no member of the Board of Supervisors is attending the meeting via teleconference and a technical error or outage occurs, or if a Zoom participant disrupts the meeting in a manner that cannot be specifically addressed, the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to discontinue Zoom access and to continue conducting business.

Remote Listening and Public Comment via Teleconference:

Conference Call In Number: 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID 841 6413 2179

During the call you may press *9 on your phone to ‘raise your hand’ to ask to speak during the meeting.

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.

DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item in the preceding twelve months. Members of the Board of Supervisors who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board member in the preceding twelve months, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.

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.

1.            9:00 A.M. - Flag Salute

2.            Invocation - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain.

3.            Roll Call

4.            Presentations from the Public

PLEASE NOTEThis 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. 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.            Auditor

Adopt Resolution setting tax rate for 2024/2025 fiscal year as $1.00 per hundred dollars of appraised valuation and setting FY 2024/2025 debt rates.

B.            Auditor

Adopt Resolution setting Gann expenditure limitations for 2024-2025 at $70,267,715.75.

C.           County Administration

Informational item only, no action required - Participation Agreement with the City of Redding as the Administrative Entity for the NorCal Continuum of Care, with the County to pay a total not to exceed $29,403.94 for FY 24/25.

D.           County Administration

Approve letter to California Senator Alex Padilla voicing opposition to the designation of Medicine Lake Highlands (Sattitla) as a National Monument.

E.            County Administration

Approve contract with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for various repairs related to the Community Development building arson fire that occurred in spring 2024, in an amount not to exceed $980,000, with work to be completed 180 calendar days from September 3, 2024 start date.

F.            County Clerk

Adopt Resolution updating the Conflict of Interest Code, designating members and employees in all County Departments, Special Districts and School Districts.

G.           County Counsel

Adopt Resolution amending Subsection 2(B) and Subsection 3(A)(2) of Resolution 03-92 setting forth amended procedures for zoning and other administrative hearings, with regard to the Order of Presentation set forth in public hearing protocol and Presentation of Evidence for administrative zoning/land use hearings.

H.           District Attorney

Adopt Resolution authorizing the District Attorney's Office to apply for, accept, and manage the Victim Witness Assistance Program grant in the amount of $313,605 for the term October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

I.              Facilities Management - Communications

Approve addendum to Site License Agreement with Top Sites, Inc. for a repeater on Antelope Ridge, replacing various Exhibits and increasing the monthly rent by $400, thereby amending the rent schedule as specified in the addendum.

J.             Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve request to accept two $25 Amazon gift cards ($50 total), from Iris Telehealth to make purchases of supplies for Siskiyou Crossroads Program.

K.            Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve Intergovernmental Agreement regarding transfer of public funds with California Department of Health Care Services, to transfer up to maximum funding of $71,991 for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

L.            Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve grant agreement with California Department of Public Health for the California HIV Surveillance Program, in an amount not to exceed $21,935 for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.

M.           Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Adopt Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the allocation award under the Project Empowerment Tier 2, No. 24-10049 for County of Siskiyou, for a total allocation of $600,000 for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028.

N.           Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Approve addendum to contract with California Department of Social Services for certain adoption services, deleting and replacing Exhibit A, Scope of Services with new Exhibits A, A-1 and A-2 and increasing the compensation by $116,505 to a total not to exceed $992,215.

O.           Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Approve agreement with California Department of Social Services to provide legal consultation and representation associated with Resource Family Approval Program for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

P.            Sheriff

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Siskiyou County Sheriff, or designee, to accept monetary donations on behalf of Siskiyou County for department and public benefit to be deposited in a separate account for gifts without declaration of purpose, for use at the discretion of the Sheriff, in alignment with permissions set forth in Government Code 25355.

Q.           Transfer of Funds - Solid Waste Disposal - $1,000,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.            Departmental Requests

A.            County Administration - Personnel

1.         Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution adopting the comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association and implementing the provisions thereof, for the term commencing September 15, 2024 and ending September 25, 2027.

2.         Discussion, direction and possible action re associated Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule, effective January 5, 2025, September 28, 2025 and September 27, 2026.

B.            County Administration - Personnel

1.         Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution adopting the comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding with the Siskiyou County Probation and Juvenile Peace Officers' Association and implementing the provisions thereof, for the term commencing September 15, 2024 and ending September 25, 2027.

2.         Discussion, direction and possible action re associated Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule, effective September 29, 2024, September 28, 2025 and September 27, 2026.

C.           County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution continuing the Board of Supervisors' declaration of a wildfire emergency which, if approved, will supersede and replace Resolution 21-118 adopted on August 10, 2021.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

7.            Flood Control and Water Conservation District

A.            Public Comment

B.            Consent Agenda

Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Approve updated Property Access and Water Data Collection and Use Consent and Release Form for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Scott Ditch Infiltration Recharge Project.

C.           Adjournment

8.            Siskiyou Power Authority

A.            Public Comment

B.            Siskiyou Power Authority

Discussion, direction and possible action re contract with HATCH Associates Consultants, Inc., to perform mandatory Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Ninth Part 12D Comprehensive Assessment at the Box Canyon Dam Hydroelectric Facility, in an amount not to exceed $434,999, for the term August 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

C.           Transfer of Funds - Lake Siskiyou Hydroelectric Project - $434,999 - Requires 4/5 Vote.

D.           Adjournment

9.            In Home Supportive Services Public Authority

A.            Public Comment

B.            Minute Approval - August 6, 2024.

C.           Adjournment

10.         Board of Supervisors' Requests

A.            Board of Supervisors

Review status of local emergency related to impacts resulting from Lower Klamath Dam removal declared by Resolution 24-51, adopted on March 26, 2024; 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.

11.         Appointments

A.            County Clerk

Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Mayten Fire Protection District, for terms ending August 15, 2028.

B.            County Clerk

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Shasta Valley Cemetery District, for a term ending January 5, 2026.

12.         Minute Approval

A.            August 6, 2024.

B.            August 13, 2024.

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.            County Clerk

Public hearing to consider a Resolution decreasing the number of members on the Shasta Valley Cemetery District Board of Trustees from five to three at the District's request.

B.            Community Development - Planning Division

Public hearing to consider two Resolutions, one approving an amendment to an existing Agricultural Preserve and one approving the rescission and re-entry of existing Williamson Act Contracts under Application APA-24-06 for the Griset Williamson Act Contract Rescission and Reentry project for property located on Harry Cash Road near the community of Big Springs.

C.           Community Development - Planning Division

Public hearing to consider two Resolutions, one approving an amendment to an existing Agricultural Preserve and one approving the rescission and re-entry of existing Williamson Act Contracts under Application APA-24-04 and a Resolution directing staff to issue a Notice of Non-Renewal for 4.2 acres under new Williamson Act Contract for the Barnes/Johnson Williamson Act Contract Rescission and Reentry project for property located on South State Highway 3 south of Etna and north of Callahan CA.

D.           Community Development

Public hearing to consider adoption of revised Rules for the establishment and administration of the Siskiyou County Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contracts (SP-24-03).

14.         Closed Session - It is the intent of the Board to meet in closed session to discuss the following items:

A.            Personnel pursuant to Government Code §54957, consider the discipline, dismissal or release of a public employee.

B.            Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: David Fennell v. Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., in her official capacity as Secretary of State of the State of California, et al., Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000124.

C.           Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Casey G. Lowe v. Natalie Reed in her capacity as Siskiyou County Counsel, et al., Siskiyou County Superior Court, Case No. 24cv07519.

D.           Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Renee Klep, et al., v. County of Siskiyou, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division, Case No. 2:23-cv-00274.

E.            Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., v. County of Siskiyou, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division, Case No. 2:22-cv-01378.

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.