AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBERS

311 FOURTH STREET (SECOND FLOOR)

YREKA CA 96097

June 3, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.            8:30 A.M. - Roll Call

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, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4), two cases.

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.

3.            Report on Closed Session

4.            9:00 A.M. - Flag Salute

5.            Invocation - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain.

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

A.            Assessor-Recorder

Approve FY 25/26 agreement with Megabyte Systems, Inc. for MPTS Property Tax System maintenance support services, in an amount not to exceed $207,865.50.

B.            County Counsel

Approve addendum to Professional Services Retention Agreement with Moscone Emblidge & Rubens, LLP to provide certain legal advisement services, increasing the compensation by $25,000 to a total not to exceed $75,000.

C.           General Services - Airports

Approve agreement for emergency use of facilities with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) for use of the Fixed Base Operation at the Siskiyou County Airport for Helibase Management Office and Crew Rest/Recovery, at the rate of $250 per day, for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

D.           General Services - Airports

Approve agreement for emergency use of facilities with  California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) for use as Helicopter Operations Base at the Weed, Siskiyou, Scott Valley and Butte Valley Airports, at the rate of $150 per day, per helicopter including support vehicles, for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

E.            Health and Human Services Agency Behavioral Health Division

Adopt Resolution approving the Permanent Local Housing Allocation loan documents and supportive services Memorandum of Understanding (with Danco Property Management) for Mountain Townhomes multi-family rental housing development project located at 735 Chestnut Street, Mt. Shasta CA 96067.

F.            Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve FY 25/26 contract with Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative to provide certain prevention and outreach services to community members in local jurisdictions, at the rates specified in Exhibit A.

G.           Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with John Lessley, Quality Innovations, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, increasing compensation by $35,000 to a total not to exceed $55,000, increasing general liability insurance from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2027.

H.           Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve contract with Yreka Guest Home to provide board and care services at the rates specified in Exhibit A, for the term January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

I.              Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with California Hearing Officers, LLP, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, increasing compensation by $27,000 to a total not to exceed $75,000, increasing general liability insurance from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

J.             Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with Michaele Brown, MSW, LCSW, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, increasing compensation by $71,000 to a total not to exceed $189,800 and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

K.            Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve addendum to agreement with Champ Software, Inc. for Nightingale Notes application subscription, increasing compensation by $41,296 to a total not to exceed $104,182, amending Warranty and Indemnity paragraph as detailed in the addendum and extending the term through April 30, 2028.

L.            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 $127,847 for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

M.           Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Approve amendment to agreement with California Department of Social Services for Quality Assurance and Case Review services, extending the term through March 31, 2030, increasing compensation by $641,291 to a total not to exceed $858,681 and amending Exhibits A and B as detailed in the amendment.

N.           Sheriff

Adopt Resolution amending the 25/26 Boating Safety & Financial Aid Program Grant Summary configuration of declared reimbursable activities, outlining allowable personnel costs for reimbursement as detailed in the Resolution and approving an amendment to page 2 of the Grant Summary which was submitted to the Board of Supervisors on December 10, 2024.

O.           Transfer of Funds

1.    Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer - $25,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2.    Courthouse and Grounds - $12,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3.    Weed Airport - $25,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4.    Sheriff - $80. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5.    Courthouse and Grounds - $30,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

8.            Departmental Requests

A.            County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re request to appoint Mr. Adam Filippone as Director of General Services effective June 8, 2025 at Step 4 of the Director of General Services salary schedule.

B.            Agriculture - Animal Control

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution recognizing Rescue Ranch for their years of dedicated service to the citizens of the County and Animal Control staff.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

9.            Flood Control and Water Conservation District

A.            Public Comment

B.            Flood Control and Water Conservation District

Discussion, direction and possible action re an update in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22050 for emergency repair and replacement to the Lake Siskiyou Campground General Store main office and roof; and request to affirm, by 4/5 vote, the emergency declaration remains necessary and authorize staff to proceed with needed repairs at the facility.

C.           Minute Approval - May 20, 2025.

D.           Adjournment

10.         Minute Approval

A.            May 20, 2025.

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 a Resolution adopting the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and amending the General Plan Seismic Safety and Safety Element to incorporate the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Project (GPA-25-01).

B.            Community Development - Planning Division

Public hearing for the first reading of an Ordinance reclassifying approximately 640 acres of land south and west of the City of Yreka, from Non-Prime Agricultural, 40-acre minimum (AG-2-B-40) and Rural Residential Agricultural, 40-acre minimum (R-R-B-40) to Timberland Production District (TPZ) on APNs 014-200-040 and 014-200-050; Township 44 North, Range 8 West, Section 1, MDB&M and consider a Resolution approving the cancellation of a portion of Williamson Act Contract No. 72025, on the rezone to Timberland Production Zone for the Bennett Zone Change (Z2403) and partial Williamson Act Contract Cancellation Project.

C.           Community Development - Planning Division

Public hearing to consider a Resolution approving an amendment to an existing Agricultural Preserve, a Resolution approving the rescission and re-entry of existing Williamson Act contracts under Application APA-24-02 and a Resolution directing staff to issue a Notice of Non-Renewal for substandard parcels under new Williamson Act contract, for the Chase Williamson Act Rescission and Re-entry, Agricultural Preserve Amendment Project for property located south of the community of Grenada CA.

D.           Community Development - Planning Division

Public hearing to consider a Resolution approving an amendment to an Agricultural Preserve and a Resolution approving the rescission and re-entry of existing Williamson Act contracts under Application APA-24-07 for the Lutz Williamson Act Rescission and Re-entry, Agricultural Preserve Amendment Project for property located west of the community of Macdoel CA.

E.            Community Development - Planning Division

Public hearing to consider a Resolution approving an amendment to an existing Agricultural Preserve and a Resolution approving the rescission and re-entry of existing Williamson Act contracts under Application APA-24-13 for the Truax Williamson Act Rescission and Re-entry, Agricultural Preserve Project for property located east of the community of Macdoel CA.

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.