AGENDA

AGENDA

SISKIYOU COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBERS

311 FOURTH STREET (SECOND FLOOR)

YREKA CA 96097

November 18, 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 Microsoft Teams 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 Microsoft Teams participant disrupts the meeting in a manner that cannot be specifically addressed, the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to discontinue Microsoft Teams access and to continue conducting business.

Remote Listening and Public Comment via Teleconference:

Conference Call In Number: 1-872-240-8062, Phone Conference ID: 506 775 093#

Meeting ID: 298 744 954 971 9, Passcode: Z2ea2mL6

Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting by ID | Microsoft Teams

During the call you may press *5 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 $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 *5 to ‘raise your hand’ to ask to speak during the MICROSOFT TEAMS/teleconference meeting.

A. Community Development

Approve addendum to contract with Vestra Resources, Inc., increasing Workers' Compensation, liability, general liability and professional liability insurance as detailed in the addendum, increasing compensation by $6,050 to a total not to exceed $59,050.50 and extending the term through December 31, 2026.

B. County Administration

Approve letter to California Department of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara voicing concerns regarding proposed FAIR Plan rate increases.

C. County Clerk

Approve appointment of Joan Smith Freeman to the PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Executive Board for an unspecified term and removal of Marie Ingram from same.

D. General Services - Airports

Approve addendum to airport ground lease with Duane Brooks for Hangar #8 at the Weed Airport extending the lease term through September 9, 2030.

E. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to lease agreement with Thomas L. Spaulding, Trustee of the Spaulding Family Trust for property located at 309-2 Lawrence Lane Yreka CA, deleting and replacing Schedule A - Rent and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

F. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to lease agreement with Thomas L. Spaulding, Trustee of the Spaulding Family Trust for property located at 531 Outsen Road Yreka CA, deleting and replacing Schedule A - Rent and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

G. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with Yreka Union High School District to provide certain Prevention, Outreach, and Access and Linkage services, deleting and replacing Exhibit A - Scope of Services, increasing compensation by $150,000 to a total not to exceed $450,000, increasing general liability and professional liability insurance as detailed in the addendum and extending the term through June 30, 2026.

H. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve addendum to contract with Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative to provide certain Mental Health Services Act services, increasing compensation by $18,672.28 to a total not exceed $328,672.28.

I. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve Community Care Expansion Preservation Program Operator Agreement between the California Department of Social Services, Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency (Sponsor) and Yreka Guest Home (Recipient) for Operating Subsidy Payment funding in an amount not to exceed $216,537 for the term July 1, 2025, expiring June 30, 2029 and associated Declaration of Restrictions to be recorded.

J. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division

Approve lease agreement with Sisson Development, LLC for the Behavioral Health Services building located at 2060 Campus Drive Yreka CA, for monthly rent amount of $34,704.45, not to exceed $416,453.40 for the first year, increasing annually as detailed in Schedule A, for the term November 18, 2025 through November 17, 2035.

K. Health and Human Services - Public Health Division

Approve Children's Medical Services (CMS) Plan for FY 25/26, including California Children's Services and Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care programs, in the total allocation amount of $332,183 from the California Department of Health Care Services.

L. Health and Human Services - Social Services Division

Approve contract with Jessica Burke, MPA dba: APSTC (APS Training Consultants) to provide certain Adult Protective Services training and support services, in an amount not to exceed $219,550 for the term September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

M. Public Defender

Approve request to ratify Holistic Defense in Siskiyou County grant application with the California Office of the State Public Defender, for a Client Advocate Program in partnership with Partners for Justice, in the amount of $731,798, with an estimated completion date of May 15, 2028.

N. Sheriff

Approve addendum to Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement to provide dispatch and records services to the City of Etna, amending certain language as detailed in the addendum, increasing compensation by $20,500 to a total not to exceed $118,432 and extending the term through June 30, 2025.

O. Sheriff

Approve addendum to software and services agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc., amending language as detailed in Change Order #4 and increasing compensation by $13,450 to a total not to exceed $726,738 for the addition of RIMS KARPEL interface.

P. Sheriff

Approve addendum to contract with Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc. for background investigation services, increasing Workers' Compensation, liability, general liability and professional liability insurance as detailed in the addendum and extending the term through June 30, 2030.

Q. Big Springs Irrigation District

Approve request to appoint in lieu of election Woodrow Tannaci to the Big Springs Irrigation District Board of Directors for a four-year term, December 5, 2025 through December 7, 2029.

R. Grenada Irrigation District

Approve request to appoint in lieu of election Eldon Beck and Terry Smith to the Grenada Irrigation District Board of Directors for four-year terms, December 5, 2025 through December 7, 2029.

S. Montague Water Conservation District

Approve request to appoint in lieu of election David Cowley for Division 1 and Chase Mercier for Division 2 to the Montague Water Conservation District Board of Directors for four-year terms, December 5, 2025 through December 7, 2029.

T. Transfer of Funds

1. Health and Human Services - $5,572. Requires 4/5 Vote.

2. Sheriff - $7,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

3. Sheriff - $13,450. Requires 4/5 Vote.

4. Sheriff - $125,000. Requires 4/5 Vote.

6. Departmental Requests

A. Community Development - Planning Division

Discussion, direction and possible action re two Resolutions determining the issuance of a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) Alcoholic Beverage Control License for Grenada Shell Gas Station/3J's Deli & Mini Mart will serve Or will not serve public convenience or necessity (Form ABC-245), for Applicant Grenada Oil, Inc. located at 338 Highway A12, Grenada CA 96038.

B. Community Development Department

Presentation of an update re fee increases in Community Development's Building, Environmental Health and Planning Divisions.

C. Community Development Department

Presentation of an update re amnesty pesticide collection events held in the County to collect for proper disposal illegal pesticides utilized for illicit cannabis cultivation.

D. County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution declaring a parcel of land (APN 030-230-460-000) to be "Exempt Surplus Land” under the Surplus Land Act and approving the agreement to convey this parcel to the City of Dunsmuir pursuant to Government Code Section 25365, delegating transactional authority to the County Administrator, and finding this action exempt, for property located along Mott Road near Dunsmuir-Mott Muni Airport, for a purchase price of $63,000.

E. County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution proclaiming a local emergency due to the presence and impact of gray wolves in Siskiyou County.

F. County Administration

Discussion, direction and possible action re Proclamation recognizing November 17 through November 21, 2025 as California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Week.

G. County Clerk

Discussion, direction and possible action re Appointments In Lieu of Election of eligible persons to various Special Districts pursuant to California Elections Code §10515. (Continued from October 21, 2025)

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE HEARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

7. Siskiyou Power Authority

A. Public Comment

B. Minute Approval - October 21, 2025.

C. Adjournment

8. County Service Area 3

A. Public Comment

B. Office of Emergency Services

Approve security agreement with ZOLL Medical Corporation for the purchase of ten (10) ZOLL Autopulse NXT units, in the amount of $310,128.33 for term effective November 18, 2025 until paid in full.

C. Adjournment

9. In Home Supportive Services Public Authority

A. Public Comment

B. Minute Approval - October 21, 2025.

C. Adjournment

10. Appointments

A. County Clerk

Appointment of one member and one alternate member to scheduled vacancies on the Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Services Board for terms ending December 31, 2027. (Continued from March 18, 2025)

11. Minute Approval

A. October 21, 2025.

12. 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. County Administration

Public hearing to consider voluntary withdrawal of Siskiyou County from the Siskiyou Transportation Agency Joint Powers Agreement.

B. Community Development - Planning Division

Continued 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-25-22 and finding the project exempt from CEQA for The Nature Conservancy Agricultural Preserve Amendment and Williamson Act Contract Rescission and Reentry (APA2522) project, located north and west of the city of Weed, including discussion, direction and possible action re Resolution denying the rescission and re-entry and issuance of a Notice of Non-renewal for property under Williamson Act Contract No. 74008. (Continued from October 21, 2025)

C. Community Development - Planning Division