AGENDA

AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBERS

311 FOURTH STREET (SECOND FLOOR)

YREKA CA 96097

June 17, 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. 9:00 A.M. - 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 *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to ask to speak during the MICROSOFT TEAMS/teleconference meeting.

A. Agriculture

Approve FY 25/26 agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Nursery Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $57,141.

B. Agriculture

Approve California Department of Food and Agriculture Agreement Amendment for Noxious Weed Grant Program increasing compensation by $55,190.30 for a total not to exceed $97,611.30 and extending the term through December 31, 2027.

C. Community Development - Planning Division

Approve addendum to contract with Lynn M. Cottier for hearing officer services, increasing compensation by $40,000 to a total not to exceed $145,000, amending the process for cancelling hearings and extending the term through June 30, 2027.

D. Community Development - Planning Division

Approve addendum to contract with Vestra Resources Inc. to provide Williams Pit Mine project environmental review services, extending the term through December 31, 2025.

E. Community Development - Planning Division

Adopt Resolution delegating authority for the application and acceptance of grants from CalRecycle which the County of Siskiyou is eligible, authorizing the County Administrative Officer or the Community Development Director to submit all applications to CalRecycle, with authorizations effective for ten years.

F. County Administration

Ratify letter to California State Assembly Person Nick Schultz expressing opposition to Assembly Bill 793: Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs: designation and disposition: burden of proof.

G. County Administration

Approve contract with iSecure, Information Security, Inc., to provide Countywide confidential materials shred services, at the rates specified in Exhibits A and B, for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.

H. County Administration

Approve professional services retention agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to provide services related to personnel matters, at the rates specified in the agreement for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.

I. County Counsel

Approve Agreement with Serviam by Wright, LLP, at the rates and terms specified for a total not to exceed $75,000, and amending insurance coverage and liability as detailed in Exhibit B.

J. District Attorney

Approve amendment to agreement with California Department of Justice for forensic alcohol analysis services, at the rates and term specified in the amendment.

K. District Attorney

Approve agreement for forensic medical examination services with Abigail McLain-Smith, RN, to support the Sexual Assault Response Team, at the rates specified in the agreement, for the term November 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

L. Dunsmuir Recreation and Parks District

Adopt Resolution directing the County Treasurer to temporarily loan funds to the Dunsmuir Recreation and Parks District, in the amount of $90,000, which loan shall be repaid to the County on or before April 10, 2026.

M. Facilities Management - Courthouse and Grounds

Approve Notice of Completion for the Siskiyou County Community Development Building Fire Rehab Project with Belfor USA Group, Inc - Contractor.

N. General County Fire

Adopt Resolution authorizing application for Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Program in accordance with Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act (CFAA) of 1978 (16 U. S. C. Chapter 41 §2101) authorizing County Fire Warden to enter into an agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the loan of Federal Excess Personal Property for a five year term effective July 1, 2025..

O. General Services - Sanitation

Approve addendum to contract with Lawrence & Associates, Inc., deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services amending insurance coverage and liability as detailed in the addendum extending the term through June 30, 2028 and increasing compensation by $260,379 for a total not to exceed $515,358.

P. General Services - Sanitation

Approve addendum to contract with Yreka Transfer, LLC, for services at Black Butte Transfer Station, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, amending insurance coverage and liability as detailed in the addendum and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

Q. General Services - Sanitation

Approve addendum to contract with Yreka Transfer, LLC, for refuse transport from Tulelake Transfer Station and from Happy Camp Transfer Station, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Specific Services, amending insurance coverage and liability as detailed in the addendum and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

R. General Services - Sanitation

Approve Addendum to contract with Scott Valley Disposal, Inc. amending compensation as detailed in the addendum and increasing compensation by $190,404.94 for a total not to exceed $721,746.43 and amending insurance coverage and liability as detailed in the Addendum.

S. General Services - Sanitation

Approve Addendum to contract with George Chambers to operate the Happy Camp Transfer Station, extending the term through June 30, 2026, increasing compensation by $130,618.33 for a total not to exceed $2,760,276.43.

T. General Services - Sanitation

Approve amendment to agreement with Recology Ashland Inc. to provide solid waste hauling services for Oberlin Road and Black Butte Transfer Stations, amending Exhibit B - Pricing and extending the term through June 30, 2030.

U. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services amending insurance coverage and liability as detailed in the addendum increasing compensation by $53,130 for a total not to exceed $145,430 and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

V. Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Adopt Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the allocation award under the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP), State General Fund (SGF) Evidence Based Home Visiting (EBHV) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-2026, for County of Siskiyou, for an award in the amount of $429,697 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

W. Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Adopt Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the allocation award under the Standard Agreement Amendment (STD 213) for the Tuberculosis Control Board Local Assistance Funds Program FY 2025-2026 funding, for an allocation of $2,552, with spending authority through June 30, 2026.

X. Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Approve contract with Kevin Kimple, Private Investigator for Civil Rights violation complaints investigations at the rates specified in Exhibit A for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

Y. Probation

Approve addendum to contract with Bruce W. Ebert, Ph.D., J.D., LL.M, ABPP for juvenile psychological evaluation services, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

Z. Sheriff

Approve addendum to Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement to provide law enforcement services to the City of Dunsmuir, increasing compensation by $416,000 to a total not to exceed $2,496,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2025.

AA. Sheriff

Approve addendum to Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement to provide law enforcement services to the City of Dorris, increasing compensation by $219,252 to a total not to exceed $1,315,512 and extending the term through June 30, 2025.

BB. Sheriff

Approve contract with Dan Purtzer, MD to provide forensic pathologist services, at the rates identified in the contract, for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

CC. Sheriff

Approve Master Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc for equipment lease, ongoing software support and license plate readers for a total not to exceed $84,460 for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

DD. Weed Recreation and Parks District

Adopt Resolution directing the County Treasurer to temporarily loan funds to the Weed Recreation and Parks District, in the amount of $100,000, which loan shall be repaid to the County on or before April 10, 2026.

EE. Transfer of Funds

1. Airport - $21,100. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2. Airport - $39,500. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3. Covid19 ELC Enhancing Detection - CDPH - $223,481.48. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4. Covid19 ELC Enhancing Detect Expansion - $465,531.31. Requires 4/5 Vote.

5. Health and Human Services - $11,018. Requires 4/5 Vote.

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

7. Probation - $9,900. Requires 4/5 Vote.

8. Scott Valley Airport - $19,400. Requires 4/5 Vote.

9. Sheriff - $9,500. Requires 4/5 Vote.

10. Sheriff - $44,400. Requires 4/5 Vote.

11. Sheriff - $1,978. Requires 4/5 Vote.

12. Sheriff - $66,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. Departmental Requests

A. Public Works

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors' intent to change the names of certain County roads containing the term "Squaw" and to set the time and date for a public hearing on the proposed road name changes, for "Squaw Valley Road" and "Squaw Valley Loop Road” in/around the community of McCloud.

B. General County Fire

Presentation of the 2024 Annual Report of the Siskiyou County Fire Departments, including response totals for fire, medical, and other emergency responses.

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 addendum to contract with Larry Walker Associates, for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Scott Valley Irrigation District Recharge Project grant, increasing compensation by $202,000 to an amount not to exceed $932,000 and extending the term of the contract through April 29, 2026.

C. 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.

D. Transfer of Funds - Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water District - $202,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

E. Minute Approval - June 3, 2025.

F. Adjournment

8. County Service Area 4

A. Public Comment

B. Consent Agenda

County Service Area No. 4 Pleasant Valley Fire Zone - Approve Agreement for Emergency Response Service with City of Dorris, in an amount not to exceed $38,400 for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029.

C. Adjournment

9. Appointments

A. County Clerk

Appointment of three members to the scheduled vacancies on the Siskiyou County Planning Commission for Supervisorial Districts 1, 2 and 4 representatives, with terms ending June 30, 2029.

B. County Clerk

Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, for a four-year term effective the date of appointment. (Continued from January 7, 2025)

C. County Clerk

Appointment of three alternate members to the scheduled vacancies on the Siskiyou County Assessment Appeals Board, with terms ending September 4, 2028 and September 3, 2029.

10. Minute Approval

A. June 3, 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

Continued public hearing for the second 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. (Continued from June 3, 2025)

B. County Administration

Public hearing to consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Budget as presented, of which includes but not limited to; County Department budgets, Committed Accounts, Fixed Assets, Capital Improvements, Contribution to Others, Statement of Salaries and adoption of a Resolution amending the Siskiyou County Salary Schedule and Position Allocation List.

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