AGENDA

AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBERS

311 FOURTH STREET (SECOND FLOOR)

YREKA CA 96097

December 10, 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 837 6644 5123

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.

*** PLEASE NOTE START TIME ***

1. 8:30 A.M. - Flag Salute

2. 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(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.

B. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Samantha Schlieter v. County of Siskiyou, et al., Siskiyou County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV12876.

C. 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.

3. Report on Closed Session

4. 9:00 A.M. - Invocation - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain.

5. Roll Call

6. 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. 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.

7. 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 modification to contract with Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District for noxious weed abatement services, in an amount not to exceed $68,000 for the term ending December 1, 2026.

B. Agriculture

Approve FY 24/25 agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for nematode inspection services, in an amount not to exceed $54,000.

C. Auditor - Controller

Approve amendment to product support and enhancement agreement with Avenu Government Systems, LLC for the Banner Accounting Licensing Services, in an amount not to exceed $423,422.58 for the term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.

D. County Administration

Approve request to appoint Stacey Jackson as Interim Chief Probation Officer effective December 15, 2024, due to the upcoming retirement of Chief Probation Officer Coley.

E. County Administration - Personnel

Approve Amendment #1 to the February 18, 2020 Employment Agreement with Angela Davis, amending Section 1 - Appointment to reappoint Ms. Davis to the position of County Administrator, for a new term beginning January 1, 2025 and terminating December 31, 2028.

F. Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Approve request to accept Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 4 Continuum of Care allocation grant funding, in the amount of $265,490.68 and approve associated funding agreement with the City of Redding as Lead Agency for the NorCal Continuum of Care with a term ending December 31, 2026.

G. Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Approve request to accept Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 4 County allocation grant funding, in the amount of $302,875.59 and approve associated funding agreement with the City of Redding as Lead Agency for the NorCal Continuum of Care with a term ending December 31, 2026.

H. Public Works- Road Department

Approve Amended FY 24/25 Local Transportation Fund Claim, in the amount of $1,104,310 ($713,258 for Public Transit and $391,052 for Streets and Roads).

I. Sheriff

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Sheriff's Office to sell supplies required for select fingerprinting services provided to the public with regard to Form FD-258 for fingerprint rolling on ink cards, in the amount of $1.00 per form.

J. Sheriff

Adopt Resolution for authorization to apply for and accept, if awarded, Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program funding, in the amount of $71,833.60, from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating & Waterways and authorization to participate in the program.

K. Treasurer - Tax Collector

Approve the sale of various tax-defaulted properties via Chapter 7 Sale or Chapter 7 Sealed Bid Sale, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3698.5.

8. Departmental Requests

A. County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation recognizing Supervisor Brandon A. Criss upon his departure from the Board of Supervisors.

B. Community Development/Public Works

Discussion, direction and possible action re Shasta Way Road Abandonment Project (RA-24-01) for an unpaved portion of road that serves the Monte Shasta Subdivision, located near the City of Mt. Shasta with regard to considerations not directly within the road abandonment process, specifically neighborhood opposition.

C. County Administration/Public Works

Discussion, direction and possible action re second amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) with regard to the use, maintenance and repair of roads and bridges by KRRC and its contractors for the Lower Klamath Dam Removal Project.

9. Public Requests

A. North Coast Resource Partnership

1. Presentation of an overview of accomplishments to date, Siskiyou County’s leadership and technical roles, the County’s investments to date, and current and future initiatives and opportunities.

2. Discussion, direction and possible action re approval of Memorandum of Mutual Understandings with regard to the collaborative coalition known as the North Coast Resource Partnership.

3. Presentation of a Resolution of appreciation to Supervisor Bandon Criss.

B. First 5 Siskiyou

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation for the 17th Annual Read Across Siskiyou event, endorsing daily reading, signing, and playing with children as a critical foundation for healthy development and lifelong success.

C. Siskiyou Union High School District

Presentation re various Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) services that the Siskiyou Union High School District provides.

D. Friends of the Siskiyou County Museum

Presentation of an update regarding County Museum activities.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

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. Public Hearings (Public hearing protocol)

1. Opening of the hearing by the Chairman;

2. Reading Order of Presentation into the record or identification of the Order of Presentation as being that which is set forth in the associated Agenda;

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 properties under Williamson Act Contract Nos. 97001, 20003B, 12003, and 72025, for properties located in various locations within the County as detailed in the item for Project AGN-24-03.

B. Community Development - Planning Division

Public hearing to consider request to rescind the Notices of Non-Renewal issued by the County for Williamson Act Contract 72005, for property located south of the City of Yreka on APN: 014-350-050, Shasta Cascade Timberlands LLC. (It is anticipated that Community Development-Planning Division will request cancellation)

C. Community Development - Planning Division