State of California, County of Siskiyou Board of Supervisors Minutes
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State of California, County of Siskiyou Board of Supervisors Minutes, November 12, 2019 The Honorable Board of Supervisors of Siskiyou County, California, met in regular session this 12th day of November 2019; there being present Supervisors Lisa L. Nixon, Brandon Criss, Michael N. Kobseff, Ray A. Haupt and Ed Valenzuela, County Administrator Terry Barber, County Counsel Edward J. Kiernan, and County Clerk and ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Laura Bynum by Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham. The meeting was called to order by Chair Criss. Pursuant to AB23, the Clerk announced that the Board members receive no additional compensation for sitting as members of the Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Supervisor Nixon led in the salute to the flag of the United States of America. Closed Session - Personnel pursuant to Government Code §54957, conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), four cases, conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, commenced at 8:33a.m., concluded at 9:59a.m., with no action taken. Report On Closed Session County Counsel Edward J. Kiernan announced that closed session concluded at 9:59a.m., with no reportable action taken. Invocation - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain Keith Bradley provided the invocation. Consent Agenda – Approved. At Supervisor Haupt’s request, items 5C, County Administration’s letter to Union Pacific Railroad supporting the Siskiyou Trail Association designed Mossbrae Falls Access project, and item 5D, County Administration’s Rule 20A Credit Purchase agreement with the City of Weed for the transfer of $1,200,000 of 20A credits (County Allocation) from the County to the City, were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Valenzuela and unanimously carried, that the following consent agenda is approved, and the Chair and/or clerk authorized to execute/record any necessary documents: Agriculture Approve agreement 19-0141 between the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Siskiyou County Department of Agriculture, in the amount of $18,991, term July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020, authorize the County Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute the agreement and authorize the Auditor to establish budget. Community Corrections Partnership Authorize the deletion of one Corrections Services Specialist (SJCS01) and the creation of one Behavioral Health Services Specialist, effective November 17, 2019. County Administration Approve contract with NEOGOV for online recruitment licensing for a not to exceed amount of $14,446 for FY 19/20. Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Mental Health Services agreement between Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, and County of Humboldt. Continued… Volume 76 62 November 12, 2019 Consent Agenda – continued Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the eighth addendum to contract for services between Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, and Kings View Corporation. Public Works Authorize the Board Chair approve and sign the Notice of Completion of the Guys Gulch Road Realignment, Guys Gulch Bridge and Approaches, and Schulmeyer Gulch Bridge and Approaches Project, Contract No. 16-07, with the Clerk of the Board directed to record the notice within five days. Public Works Authorize the Board Chair approve and sign the Notice of Completion of the Scott Valley Airport Slurry Seal Project, Contract No. 18-03, with the Clerk of the Board directed to record the notice within five days. Sheriff Approve rental lease agreement with 1st addendum between Ray Morgan Company and Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office for copiers/printers lease and maintenance services. Transfer of Funds - Pleasant Valley Fire Zone - $644. Resolution 19-144 adopted. Transfer of Funds - Hammond Ranch Fire Zone - $3,649. Resolution 19-145 adopted. County Administration - Approve letter to Union Pacific Railroad supporting the Siskiyou Trail Association designed Mossbrae Falls Access project. Approved. This item was pulled from the consent agenda at Supervisor Haupt’s request. Following discussion between Supervisors Haupt and Valenzuela regarding the ongoing efforts being made to address right-of-way and other issues along the access trail to Mossbrae Falls near Dunsmuir, it was moved by Supervisor Valenzuela, seconded by Supervisor Haupt and unanimously carried to approve the letter to Union Pacific Railroad. County Administration - Approve Rule 20A Credit Purchase agreement with the City of Weed for the transfer of $1,200,000 of 20A credits (County Allocation) from the County to the City, with the City to pay the County the sum of $120,000 as detailed in the agreement. Approved. This item was pulled from the consent agenda at Supervisor Haupt’s request. Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham advised that the Clerk’s Office had received a four-page email from Scott Valley resident Anne Marsh voicing opposition to the request. In response to Supervisor Haupt, County Administrator Terry Barber advised that the County has accrued in excess of $4million in 20A credits. Following discussion between members of the Board and Ms. Barber regarding the potential for jurisdictions to utilize the 20A credits to mitigate negative impacts associated with overhead power lines, the potential for power companies (i.e. Pacific Power, Pacific Gas and Electric) to shut off power during times of high wildfire probability and the need for further review/research into possible methods to be proactive and mitigate wildfire impacts within various areas of the County, it was moved by Supervisor Haupt, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to approve the agreement between the County and the City of Weed and authorize the Auditor to establish budget appropriations. Presentations from the Public US Fish and Wildlife Services Field Supervisor Jenny Ericson presented and summarized a one-page news release regarding proposed protections (listing as endangered) for the West Coast Distinct Population Segment of the fisher, which included a public comment period. Continued… Volume 76 63 November 12, 2019 Presentations from the Public - continued Ms. Ericson further provided an update on efforts related to the publishing of a negative finding related to the yellow cedar. Brief discussion followed between members of the Board and Ms. Ericson regarding the deadline related to the comment period and direction to the County’s Natural Resource Department to submit the County’s related comments. In response to Supervisor Kobseff, US Fish and Wildlife Supervisory Biologist Laura Finley clarified the 4D rule (associated with fire and contaminant issues). Ms. Ericson distributed copies of the 14-page US Fish & Wildlife Service Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office Summer-Fall 2019 newsletter. Board of Supervisors' Requests - Board of Supervisors - Presentation of a Resolution honoring Senior Forensic Technician Bonnie Mortenson upon her retirement. Continued to a later date. Chair Criss advised that this item was continued to a later date as Ms. Mortenson was not able to attend the meeting. Board of Supervisors – Board of Supervisors - Presentation of a Resolution honoring Correctional Corporal Michael G. Jackson upon his retirement. Presentation only. Supervisor Haupt read the Resolution honoring Correctional Corporal Michael G. Jackson upon his retirement into the record. Sheriff Lopey and Sheriff Captain Jeff Huston thanked Mr. Jackson for this service to the Sheriff’s Office, the Jail and to the County. Members of the Board congratulated Mr. Jackson on his retirement and presented the Resolution to him. Board of Supervisors - Board of Supervisors - Presentation of a Resolution honoring Correctional Corporal Fernando "Fernie" Fernandez upon his retirement. Presentation only. Supervisor Kobseff read the Resolution honoring Correctional Corporal Fernando “Fernie” Fernandez upon his retirement into the record. Sheriff Lopey and Sheriff Captain Jeff Huston thanked Mr. Fernandez for this service to the Sheriff’s Office, the Jail and to the County. Members of the Board congratulated Mr. Fernandez on his retirement and presented the Resolution to him. Appointments - County Clerk - Appointment of one Delegate and one or two Alternates to the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Environmental Services Joint Power Authority (ESJPA) Board of Directors for 2020. Supervisor Kobseff appointed Delegate; General Services Project coordinator Jason Ledbetter appointed first Alternate. Second Alternate position to remain vacant. Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham provided an overview of the request, advising that Supervisor Kobseff served as Delegate for 2019. Additionally, Ms. Winningham advised that Public Works Director Scott Waite requested that General Services Manager Ethan Garrett be appointed as first Alternate and General Services Project Coordinator Jason Ledbetter be appointed as second Alternate. It was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Valenzuela and unanimously carried to appoint Supervisor Kobseff as Delegate to the Rural Counties’ Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA) Board of Directors for 2020. It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Valenzuela and unanimously carried to appoint General