AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBERS

311 FOURTH STREET (SECOND FLOOR)

YREKA CA 96097

May 6, 2025

REGULAR MEETING

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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 AM - 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. 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 *5 to ‘raise your hand’ to ask to speak during the MICROSOFT TEAMS/teleconference meeting.

A.                  Behavioral Health Services Board

Adopt Proclamation proclaiming May 2025, Mental Health Awareness Month in Siskiyou County.

B.                  County Administration

Approve request to appoint Jessica Skillen as the Interim Director of General Services, effective May 11, 2025.

C.                 County Administration

Ratify letter to Assemblymember Diana Papan expressing support for AB 1038 (Hadwick)- Bears: Pursuit by Dogs.

D.                 County Administration

Ratify letter to California Fish and Game Commission President Erika Zavaleta expressing opposition to potential changes in regulations regarding nongame status of coyotes.

E.                  County Administration - Personnel

Adopt Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule, Position Allocation List, and approve new classifications specifications for positions in Human Services, General Services, Jail and Siskiyou Transportation Agency, effective May 11, 2025.

F.                  County Clerk

Removal of Supervisor Harris as Delegate and Supervisor Valenzuela as Alternate to the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) from the Board of Supervisors’ Committee assignments.

G.                 County Library

Approve request to ratify application to the McConnell Foundation in the amount of $50,000 to paint the Yreka Library building.

H.                 General Services - Sanitation

Approve Addendum to contract with Paradigm Software, LLC deleting and replacing Exhibit C - Licensing, Customization and Implementation Payment Schedule.

I.                    Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve Amendment #A2 to Department of Health Care Services Standard Agreement #21-10117, extending the term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 and replacing Exhibit A - Program Specifications.

J.                   Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Adopt Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the allocation award under the Standard Agreement Amendment (STD 213) for County of Siskiyou for the Women, Infants and Children Program for an allocation in the amount of $2,252,964, with spending authority through September 30, 2028.

K.                  Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve Amendment to agreement with Partnership Health Plan of California, deleting and replacing Attachment D, for the term September 1, 2013 through December 31, 2019.

L.                  Office of Emergency Services

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Office of Emergency Services to participate in the Fire Fighter Property (FFP) Program.

M.                Sheriff

Approve the donation of two Motorola XTL5000 radios to the Sheriff's Posse organization, currently valued at $400 each for a total of $800.

N.                 Transfer of Funds

1.   Alcohol & Drug - $434,932. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.   Courthouse & Grounds - $5,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.   District Attorney - $13,500. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.   Probation - $3,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.   Probation - $10,916. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.   Public Health - $9,360. Requires 4/5 Vote.

7.   General Services - Sanitation - $376,377. Requires 4/5 Vote.

8.   Solid Waste Disposal - $420,891. Requires 4/5 Vote.

9.   Information Technology - $225,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6.                  Departmental Requests

A.                  Community Development - Planning Division

Discussion, direction and possible action re proposed Bailey Hill Road Abandonment Project, located east of I-5 north of the community of Hornbrook.

B.                  Community Development/Fire Warden/County Counsel

Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an Ordinance to designate fire hazard severity zones and adding Chapter 6 of Title 9 of the Siskiyou County Code entitled “Siskiyou County Fire Hazard Severity Zones."

C.                 Sheriff

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to extend the State of Emergency related to the proliferation of illegal cannabis cultivation pursuant to Resolution 25-11 adopted on January 21, 2025 for an additional 60 days.

D.                 County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to appoint Erin Welch as Chief Probation Officer effective May 11, 2025, at Step 2 of the Chief Probation Officer salary schedule.

E.                  County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation congratulating and recognizing Road Maintenance Worker III Eric Todd Egeline for 21 years of dedicated service and contributions to the community upon his retirement from Siskiyou County.

F.                  County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re the Proclamation congratulating and recognizing Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator/Assistant Public Administrator Karen Goyeneche for 26 years of dedicated service and contributions to the community upon her retirement from Siskiyou County.

G.                 County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation congratulating and recognizing Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Aimee Von Tungeln for 24 years of dedicated service and contributions to the community upon her retirement from Siskiyou County.

7.                  Board of Supervisors' Requests

A.                  Supervisor Kobseff

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of First 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

8.                  Flood Control and Water Conservation District

A.                  Public Comment

B.                  Minute Approval - April 15, 2025.

C.                 Adjournment

9.                  Siskiyou Power Authority

A.                  Public Comment

B.                  Consent Agenda

Siskiyou Power Authority - Approve agreement to amend Interconnection Agreement with PacifiCorp, substituting a new Attachment 4 as detailed in the amendment.

C.                 Transfer of Funds

Lake Siskiyou Hydroelectric Project - $70,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

D.                 Siskiyou Power Authority

Discussion, direction and possible action re addendum to contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., increasing funding by $70,000 to a total not to exceed $120,000 and reducing the contract term to end on November 30, 2025.

E.                  Adjournment

10.             County Service Area 4

A.                  Public Comment

B.                  General County Fire - Hammond Ranch Zone of Increased Benefit

Approve request to ratify submission of the Fiscal Year 25/26 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant application for the Hammond Ranch Zone of Increased Benefit, in the amount of $41,574.61.

C.                 Adjournment

11.             Appointments

A.                  County Clerk

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Lakeview Cemetery District, for a short-term ending January 3, 2028.

B.                  County Clerk

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Etna Cemetery District, for a term ending January 3, 2028. (Continued from October 1, 2024).

C.                 County Clerk

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Mayten Fire Protection District, for a short-term ending August 15, 2026.

D.                 County Clerk

Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Local Child Care Planning Council (LPC) for one Consumer and one Public Agency Representative, for terms ending February 28, 2027. (Continued from March 4, 2025).

12.             Minute Approval

A.                  April 15, 2025.

13.             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 approving an exception of Pine Place Road from the fifty-foot setback centerline of Right-of-Way and twenty-foot setback from property line requirement along County roadways to a reduced ten-foot setback (SP-24-04), for project located along the entire length of Pine Place Road in the Indian Creek Subdivision, north of the unincorporated community of Happy Camp, CA.

B.                  Community Development - Planning Division

Public Hearing for the first reading of an Ordinance reclassifying land west of the City of Weed from Non-Prime Agricultural (AG-2) to Rural Residential Agricultural, 5-acre minimum parcel size (R-R-B-5) on APN : 021-640-070; Township 41 North, Range 5 West, Section 15, MDB&M, for the Pfeiffer Zone Change (Z-24-02) Project.

14.             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:  Lee Hawj, et al., v. County of Siskiyou, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division, Case No. 2:22-cv-01978.

B.                  Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Russell Mathis, 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, 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.

D.                 Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), name of case: Michael J. Furlong v. Bill D. Barton, et al., Siskiyou County Superior Court, Case No. 25CV00320.

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), one case.

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.