AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBERS

311 FOURTH STREET (SECOND FLOOR)

YREKA CA 96097

February 4, 2025

REGULAR MEETING

Nancy Ogren, Chair

Supervisor, District 4

Jess Harris

Supervisor, District 1

Ed Valenzuela

Supervisor, District 2

Michael N. Kobseff

Supervisor, District 3

Ray A. Haupt, Vice Chair

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 810 5989 3484

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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.

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 $500 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 $500 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.            County Administration

Approve software as a service agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to provide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system replacement services, with services and costs detailed in Exhibit A in a total amount not to exceed $1,534,675, for a five-year term.

B.            County Administration

Approve request to appoint Angela Davis, County Administrator, to negotiate on behalf of the County the potential sale of County-owned property identified as: APN 030-230-460 (Mott Road Property).

C.           County Administration

Adopt Proclamation in support of the Community Foundation of the North State recognizing 25 years of service in Siskiyou County.

D.           County Administration - Personnel

Approve revised County of Siskiyou Telecommute Policy in order for County functions to continue to be performed at an alternative location during disruption of normal operations.

E.            County Administration - Personnel

1.         Approve request to replace Appendix B - Salary Schedule within Resolution P24-139, adopted September 3, 2024 approving Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Deputy Sheriffs' Association.

2.         Approve request to repeal associated Resolution P24-140, adopted September 3, 2024 amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule.

3.         Adopt a replacement Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule for associated positions, effective January 5, 2025, September 28, 2025 and September 27, 2026.

F.            Facilities Management

Approve contract with Ray-Mac Mechanical, Inc. to provide Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system upgrades at the Sheriff's Administration Building, 305 Butte Street, Yreka CA, in an amount not to exceed $144,420.62, with work to be completed within 365 days from February 4, 2025 start date.

G.           Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cascade Circle, Inc. for provision of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program services, at the rates specified in the MOU for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

H.           Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with NorCal Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services (increasing various service rates) and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

I.              Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve letter of commitment to Danco Communities to confirm Health and Human Services' commitment as Lead Service Provider to the Homekey Plus permanent supportive housing project located on Deer Creek Way, Yreka CA (a 4.09 acre portion of APN 053-591-560) in partnership with the City of Yreka.

J.             Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with Willow Glen Care Center, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, detailing rates effective July 1, 2024.

K.            Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve agreement with Thomas Milam M.D. dba Iris Telehealth Medical Group to provide tele-psychiatric treatment to adults and children, at the rates specified in Exhibit A - Scope of Services, for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.

L.            Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve FY 24/25 Children's Medical Services Plan, including California Children's Services Program and Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, in the total allocation amount of $263,593.

M.           Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with CorEMR, L.C. providing Electronic Health Record System services, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services and Schedule 2 - Additional Services and increasing the contract by $14,900 to a total not to exceed $64,200.

N.           Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Approve assignment of contract from Exemplar Human Services, LLC to Exemplar Analytics Corp. due to company merger for FY 24/25 contract.

O.           Sheriff - Jail

Authorize the Auditor to issue a payout of vacation accrual, in an amount equal to the sum of 33 hours, approximately $1,569, to compensate a Jail Supervisor for an elective reduction in vacation accruals leading into 2025.

P.            Sheriff

Approve addendum to contract with Cole Pro Media, Corp. to provide transparency engagement advice services, increasing the compensation by $150,000 to a total not to exceed $210,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2030.

Q.           Sheriff

Approve addendum to contract with A&P Helicopters, Inc., deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services to revise rates and extending the term through December 31, 2025.

R.           Sheriff

Approve request to ratify grant application to the US Drug Enforcement Administration 2025 Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program, in the amount of $141,000 and approve associated grant agreement, in the pending award amount of $123,000 for the term October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

S.            Sheriff

Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Tehama, Trinity, Shasta and Siskiyou Counties to facilitate safe and efficient response to incidents concerning explosive ordinance and the purchase of a Caliber Flex Robot, with Siskiyou County's contribution in the amount of $15,000, for a five-year term effective upon execution by all the Counties.

T.            Transfer of Funds

1.         Accumulated Capital Outlay - $144,421 Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.         County Library - $386. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.         Courthouse and Grounds - $29,845. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.         Health and Human Services - $17,893. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.         Local Assistance/Tribal Consistency Fund - $1,534,675. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.         Emergency Services - $15,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.            Departmental Requests

A.            Air Pollution Control Officer

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution to commence post-retirement employment within the exception to the 180-day wait period pursuant to California Government Code Sections 7522.56 & 21224, to re-employ retired Air Pollution Specialist III Eric Olson as Extra Help.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

7.            Flood Control and Water Conservation District

A.            Public Comment

B.            Transfer of Funds - Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water District - $200,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

C.           Minute Approval - January 21, 2025.

D.           Adjournment

8.            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.

9.            Minute Approval

A.            January 21, 2025.

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

A.            Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, property description: Mott Road Property (APN 030-230-460), agency negotiator: Angela Davis for Siskiyou County, negotiating parties: Dustin Rief, Manager, City of Dunsmuir, or whoever is designated by the City, instructions to negotiator will concern both price and terms of payment. (Contingent upon appointment of a Negotiator during the open session consent agenda)

B.            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.

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.

D.           Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), two cases.

E.            Flood District - Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, property description: Leased portions of 1000 Siskiyou Lake Boulevard, Mount Shasta, CA 96067 (generally the golf course, tennis courts, chalets), agency negotiator: Joy Hall for Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, negotiating parties: Gary Reiff, Mt. Shasta Resort, or whoever is further designated, instructions to negotiator will concern both price and terms of payment.

11.         Report on Closed Session

12.         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.