STATE OF , COUNTY OF SISKIYOU

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES, AUGUST 7, 2018

The Honorable Board of Supervisors of Siskiyou County, California, met in regular session this 7th day of August 2018; there being present Supervisors Lisa L. Nixon, Brandon Criss, Ed Valenzuela and Ray A. Haupt, County Administrator Terry Barber, County Counsel Edward J. Kiernan, and County Clerk and ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Colleen Setzer by Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham.

The meeting was called to order by Chair Haupt. 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, County Service Area #4 and County Service Area #5. Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights James Smith led in the salute to the flag of the United States of America. Supervisor Michael N. Kobseff was present at 8:37a.m.

CLOSED SESSION - Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4), one case, conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), four cases, conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), ten cases, commenced at 8:30a.m., concluded at 9:55a.m., with action taken.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

County Counsel Edward J. Kiernan announced that closed session concluded at 9:55a.m., with the following reportable action taken.

With regard to item 2D, Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4), one case, it was moved by Supervisor Haupt, seconded by Supervisor Nixon and unanimously carried to opt-in to the class action in Kane County, Utah v. United States, Court of Federal Claims, Case Nos. 17-1739C; 17-1991C (Consolidated) and to use class counsel Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP to represent the County.

With regard to items 2F, 2G, 2H, 2I and 2J, Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), names of cases, respectively: Stanley Swenson vs. Siskiyou County, California, Siskiyou County Planning Commission et al., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:08-CV-1675 JAM CMK PS; Keith Darrah, individually and as Trustee of the K.G. and L.C. Darrah Family 1990 Revocable Trust dated April 18, 1991 vs. County of Siskiyou; Terry Barber; Lavada Erickson; and Does 1-20. Siskiyou County Superior Court Case No. SCCVPO 11-01096; Darrah Logging, Inc., a California Corporation; Keith Darrah, individually and as Trustee of the K.G. and L.C. Darrah Family 1990 Revocable Trust dated April 18, 1991 vs. Siskiyou County; Terry Barber; Lavada Erickson; and Does 1-20. Siskiyou County Superior Court Case No. SCCVPO 13-01589; Keith Darrah, individually and as Trustee of the K.G. and L.C. Darrah Family 1990 Revocable Trust dated April 18, 1991 vs. Board of Supervisors of County of Siskiyou, and Does 1-100. Siskiyou County Superior Court Case No. SCCVCV 11-0461; Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, Case No. C081199; and Michael Alan Clapp v. City of Dunsmuir, County of Siskiyou, et al, Siskiyou County Superior Court No. SCCVCV 10-0790, it was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Valenzuela and unanimously carried to substitute County Wendy Motooka, soon to be of Rivera & Associates, for counsel Robert Chalfant, who is winding down his practice to join George Hills Company.

In addition, Mr. Kiernan advised that Supervisor Haupt recused himself during closed session for one exposure to litigation case and left the Board Chambers.

VOLUME 75 ~ 155 ~ August 7, 2018 INVOCATION - Siskiyou County Sheriff Chaplain Linda Ripley provided the invocation.

PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

Klamath National Forest Supervisor Patty Grantham presented and summarized a seven-page packet of information, including several maps, related to local wildfire activity. Ms. Grantham provided various statistics (i.e. staffing, equipment, containment estimates, etc.) for the burning from Oregon into California. In addition, Ms. Grantham briefly summarized two recent vegetation management projects that were underway.

Brief discussion followed between members of the Board and Ms. Grantham regarding the ongoing communication and updates between the County and the Forest Service.

CONSENT AGENDA – Approved.

At Supervisor Kobseff’s request, item Natural Resource’s Resolution related to the Endangered Species Program and the practice of "sue and settle", was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

It was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff 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 #18-0273-000-SA between California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Siskiyou County Agriculture Department to inspect all nursery stock at all producer/wholesale nursery location within the County and enforce all laws and regulation pertaining to nursery stock, with term July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 in the amount of $59,933 and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign the agreement.

ASSESSOR - RECORDER Approve Megabyte Annual Maintenance contract effective July 1, 2018, with the Chair authorized to sign.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION Approve second addendum to Richard Tinsman’s contract and to authorize the Auditor to establish budget.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-78 accepting request from the Town of Fort Jones to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election, including a local measure and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-79 accepting the request from the City of Mt Shasta to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election, including a local measure and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-80 accepting request from the City of Dunsmuir to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election, including a local measure and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-81 accepting the request from the City of Tulelake to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election. Continued………

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COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-82 accepting the request from the City of Montague to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-83 accepting request from the City of Etna to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-84 accepting request from the City of Dorris to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-85 accepting request from the City of Yreka to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-86 accepting the request from the City of Weed to consolidate its municipal election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election and directing the County Clerk to conduct said election.

COUNTY CLERK Adopt Resolution 18-87 accepting the request from various special districts to consolidate their district elections to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election, for the purpose of electing directors and placing district measures on the ballot, and directing the County Clerk to conduct said elections.

COUNTY COUNSEL Approve fifteenth addendum to professional services retention agreement with Nossaman LLP, increasing the compensation under the contract by $75,000 and authorize the Board Chair to execute same.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY Approve a contribution to the Siskiyou County Community Services Council from DA-Asset Forfeitures and authorize Auditor to establish budget.

GENERAL SERVICES - SANITATION Approve the ninth addendum to extend the operation of the Happy Camp Transfer Station for a one-year period from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, and authorize the Chair to execute the contract.

GENERAL SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION Authorize the Chair to execute the Authorized Agent Form, adopt Resolution 18-100 authorizing the County Administrator to execute all document necessary to obtain financial assistant provided by the State of Good Repair Program for the 2018/2019 cycle, authorize staff to accept the awarded funds and authorize the Auditor’s Office to establish the budget.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION Approve request to delete Staff Psychologist I position #1SPS05, 1.0 FTE and create Staff Psychologist II position, 1.0 FTE, Step 5, effective August 12, 2018. Continued……..

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CONSENT AGENDA – (continued)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the contract for services between the County of Siskiyou Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, and Unity Care Group, Inc.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #2 to agreement between County of Siskiyou, through the Health and Human Services Agency, and Glenn County, through its Health and Human Services Agency, to extend the term through June 30, 2019, with a cost not to exceed $36,075, for the full term from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Training Services Agreement (UC Davis Agreement #EW-2018-31) between the County of Siskiyou, through the Health and Human Services Agency, and University of California, Davis, for the term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, with the user share of cost not to exceed $76,500.

PROBATION Approve first addendum to contract between Probation and First 5 Siskiyou Children & Families Commission to extend the term through June 30, 2019, amend the Exhibit A, and increase funding in the amount of $50,000.

DUNSMUIR RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT Adopt Resolution 18-88 for a temporary loan, in the amount of $50,000 to the Dunsmuir Recreation and Parks District, which loan shall be repaid to the County on or before April 10, 2019.

MT SHASTA RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT Adopt Resolution 18-89 for a temporary loan, in the amount of $200,000 to the Mt. Shasta Recreation and Parks District, which loan shall be repaid to the County on or before April 10, 2019.

WEED RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT Adopt Resolution 18-90 for a temporary loan, in the amount of $100,000 to the Weed Recreation and Parks District, which loan shall be repaid to the County on or before April 10, 2019.

SUPERVISOR BRANDON CRISS Approve letter to PacifiCorp in support of the Dorris Lion's Club Blue Sky grant application for the Butte Valley Community Center.

TREASURER - TAX COLLECTOR Approve contract for services with Print N Mail, Inc., to print and mail the Siskiyou County secured property tax bills for fiscal years 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Sheriff-Coroner - $9,254. Resolution 18-91 adopted.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Sheriff-Coroner - $45,000. Resolution 18-92 adopted.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Fuel Services - $47,000. Resolution 18-93 adopted.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Siskiyou County Museum - $6,736. Resolution 18-94 adopted.

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CONSENT AGENDA – (continued)

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Workers Compensation Insurance - $154,426. Resolution 18-95 adopted.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - County Library - $5,000. Resolution 18-96 adopted.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - District Attorney - $5,000. Resolution 18-97 adopted.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - County Counsel - $40,815. Resolution 18-98 adopted.

NATURAL RESOURCES - Adopt Resolution to increase accountability and transparency in the Endangered Species Program and end the practice of "sue and settle". Resolution 18-99 adopted and associated transmittal letter approved.

This item was pulled from the consent agenda at Supervisor Kobseff’s request.

In response to Supervisor Kobseff, Natural Resource Policy Specialist Elizabeth Nielsen provided a 40- page document from The Heritage Foundation related to the Endangered Species Program. In addition, Ms. Nielsen advised of the need to correct verbiage in the Resolution in the 6th ‘Whereas’ paragraph ($1,000,690 corrected to $100,690).

Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham advised that the Clerk’s Office received a three-page email from Anne Marsh sharing concerns regarding the lack of background information for this agenda item.

Discussion followed between members of the Board and Ms. Nielsen regarding the readily availability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Heritage Foundation backup documents and the anticipated process to create a transmittal letter to accompany the Resolution being sent to the EPA and Interior Department.

It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Nixon and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 18-99 to increase accountability and transparency in the Endangered Species Program and end the practice of "sue and settle", including the correction to the 6th ‘Whereas’ paragraph ($1,000,690 corrected to $100,690).

Further discussion followed, including County Counsel Edward J. Kiernan, regarding the anticipated process to transmit the Resolution to the EPA and need to create a transmittal letter.

It was moved by Supervisor Nixon, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair to sign a cover letter for transmittal of the above adopted resolution to the EPA and the Department of the Interior.

PUBLIC REQUESTS - SISKIYOU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - Presentation of Siskiyou Economic Development Council Annual Report and updates for Discover Siskiyou and Tourism Business Improvement District. Presentation and discussion only.

Siskiyou Economic Development Council (SCEDC) representatives Bethany Mueller and Niki Brown distributed a 32-page packet of information related to the SCEDC, its small business/economic development projects and the 2017 Annual Report. Ms. Mueller provided an overview of services available from the SCEDC for small businesses and summarized recent events and accomplishments, including a grant opportunity for economic development south of the City of Weed, ongoing Brownsfield cleanup efforts on property near the City of Yreka and an electric vehicle charging station project. In addition, Ms. Mueller advised that a new SCEDC employee Bonnie Bower, took over the work previously done by Logan Smith and provided a brief update on efforts being made to address a decline in workforce numbers county-wide. Continued……..

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PUBLIC REQUESTS - SISKIYOU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL – (continued)

Ms. Brown provided an update on the Discover Siskiyou website and the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), including a history of the TBID, initial development of the TBID structure and summarized ongoing efforts to focus on marketing implementation and community partnerships for the Discover Siskiyou website. Ms. Brown presented a short video detailing various videos and photos highlighted on the Discover Siskiyou website.

Discussion followed between members of the Board, Ms. Brown and Ms. Mueller regarding the upcoming process to consider possible renewal of the TBID (currently year 4 of a 5-year timeframe), potential impacts to the local economy from the local wildfires, the need for additional information related to the recently funded Brownsfield project, draft activity flyers that will be printed/distributed soon and the video/photo presentation given.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - COUNTY COUNSEL - Public hearing for second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of Title 1 of the Siskiyou County Code entitled "Citation Procedures" and regarding Code Enforcement processes and fines. Ordinance 18-06 adopted.

This was the time set for a public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of Title 1 of the Siskiyou County Code entitled “Citation Procedures” and regarding Code Enforcement processes and fines, having been introduced on July 3, 2018.

Chair Haupt opened the public hearing.

County Counsel Edward J. Kiernan provided an overview of the request, recommending that the second reading be waived and the Ordinance approved/adopted.

In response to Chair Haupt, Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham advised that no correspondence related to the issue had been received by the Clerk’s Office.

There being no public comments, the public hearing was declared closed.

Following brief discussion regarding the anticipated timeline to implement the new procedures, it was moved by Supervisor Criss and seconded by Supervisor Kobseff to waive the second reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 5 of Title 1 of the Siskiyou County Code, entitled Citation Procedures, and regarding Code Enforcement administrative processes and adopt same. The Clerk read the ordinance title into the record and the motion to adopt Ordinance 18-06 carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION - Public hearing for the first reading of a proposed ordinance reclassifying 44 acres from Open Space, 40-acre minimum parcel size to Non-Prime Agricultural, 40-acre minimum parcel size on portions of APN 007-360-490; Section 13, Township 46N, Range 9W, for property located at 21635 Walker Road, in the community of . First reading approved. Continued public hearing for the second reading set on September 4, 2018 at 10:30a.m.

This was the time set for a public hearing for the first reading of a proposed ordinance reclassifying 44 acres from Open Space, 40-acre minimum parcel size to Non-Prime Agricultural, 40-acre minimum parcel size on portions of APN 007-360-490; Section 13, Township 46N, Range 9W, for property located at 21635 Walker Road, in the community of Klamath River.

Chair Haupt opened the public hearing.

Deputy Director of Planning Christy Cummings Dawson provided an overview of the request, advising that the property owner was requesting to change property currently zoned as Open Space to Non-Prime Agricultural zoning. Continued……..

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PUBLIC HEARINGS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION – (continued)

Ms. Cummings Dawson advised that mitigations were placed on the project following comments received from the California Fish and Wildlife Service and that the Planning Commission recommended approval and adoption of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration.

In response to Chair Haupt, Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham and Ms. Dawson advised that no correspondence related to the issue had been received by the Clerk’s Office or Planning Department.

There being no public comments, the public comment period was closed.

In response to Chair Haupt regarding a possible greenhouse-based business on the property, Ms. Cummings Dawson advised that the property owner initially anticipated creating a cannabis cultivation business, but was utilizing the greenhouse to grow nursery plants instead (as commercial cannabis cultivation is not currently allowed).

Following brief discussion regarding the lack of evidence of illicit cannabis activity on the site and possible impact of the zone change on a pre-1914 water right, it was moved by Supervisor Haupt and seconded by Supervisor Valenzuela to introduce, waive and approve the first reading of the proposed Cannaworx rezoning to amend Zoning District Map 10-6.205-128; and direct the Clerk to schedule a continued public hearing on adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and a second reading of the ordinance amending Zoning District Map 10-6.205-128 on September 4, 2018 at 10:30a.m. The Clerk read the ordinance title into the record and the motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION - Public hearing to consider adopting a Resolution vacating Joseph Place, as recorded in Town Map Book 4, pages 116 and 117, an undeveloped road located near the end of and on the south side of Ager Beswick Road. Resolution 18-101 adopted.

This was the time for a public hearing to consider adopting a Resolution vacating Joseph Place, as recorded in Town Map Book 4, pages 116 and 117, an undeveloped road located near the end of and on the south side of Ager Beswick Road.

Chair Haupt opened the public hearing.

Deputy Director of Planning Christy Cummings Dawson provided an overview of the request, advising that the Board adopted a Resolution of intent to vacate Joseph Place Road, and briefly summarized the public notification process related to the intended vacation. Ms. Cummings Dawson further advised that the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) General Rule and recommended approval of the request.

Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham advised that the Clerk’s Office had not received any correspondence related to the issue.

There being no public comments, the public hearing was declared closed.

In response to Chair Haupt, Deputy Warden Ron Bravo advised that the road vacation would not impact Calfire fire protection operations.

It was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 18-101 vacating Joseph Place, as recorded in Town Map Book 4, pages 116 & 117.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Discussion and possible direction re the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income (PI) funding and establishment of a procedure to evaluate PI Waiver requests. Staff directed to solicit proposals from communities and/or special districts, to recommend a process to evaluate those proposals and to bring back information regarding accounting/financial information related to the Program funds at a later date.

Deputy Director of Planning Christy Cummings Dawson provided an overview of the request, including an update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, advising that CDBG Program Income (PI) is set aside and available for the County to utilize. Ms. Cummings Dawson further advised that the County’s PI balance was approximately $700,000 and requested direction as to the use of those funds and an associated process for determining/choosing eligible projects to fund. Ms. Cummings Dawson advised that the Lake Shastina Property Owners Association (LSPOA) was interested in applying for a PI Waiver for funding to purchase property for the development of a community resource/event center.

Lake Shastina resident Rita McIntosh spoke in support of the proposed project and the benefits the facility could provide to Lake Shastina and other communities/agencies.

LSPOA representative Michael Columbo spoke in support of the proposed project, advising that a larger facility could better serve the Lake Shastina community, could be utilized by community members and/or service groups as well as add the ability to provide services to a low income and disadvantaged population.

Lake Shastina resident Tom Wetter spoke in support of the proposed project, advising that property initially set aside in 1968 for a Lake Shastina Community Center/common area was not available for that purpose. Mr. Wetter further advised that the proposed purchase of property for a community/resource facility would benefit the Lake Shastina area as it continues to grow.

Discussion followed between members of the Board, Ms. Cummings Dawson and County Administrator Terry Barber regarding other potential projects that could utilize PI funding, including possible water/sewer upgrades and code enforcement needs, the recent loss of the Hornbrook Community Center during the Klamathon Fire, the allowance on only two PI Waivers in place/active at one time (a current PI Waiver involving code enforcement ends in 2020), and direction to staff regarding the need for additional information regarding a public outreach/public hearing process to consider eligible projects, the need for additional information related to prior funding for PI projects and a priority listing of recommended projects and direction to staff to solicit local communities and/or special districts with regard to their needs/projects.

It was the consensus of the Board to direct staff to solicit proposals from communities and/or special districts, to recommend a process to evaluate those proposals and to bring back information regarding accounting/financial information related to the Program funds at a later date.

Further discussion followed regarding the CDBG program’s criteria related to use of PI funding, the need for development of county-specific criteria for choosing/funding projects and the anticipated timeline associated with the outreach and evaluation efforts.

ASSESSOR - Presentation of a report regarding the 2018/19 Local Assessment Rolls. Presentation and discussion only.

Assistant Assessor-Recorder Craig Kay summarized the 2018/19 Local Assessment Roll report, advising of the approximate 3% net increase in value from the previous year and the need to increase the unsecured roll value during the Adopted Budget process.

Brief discussion followed between members of the Board and Mr. Kay regarding the County’s comparison to other California counties and potential assessment appeal activity related to geothermal leases.

VOLUME 75 ~ 162 ~ August 7, 2018 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION - Discussion, direction and possible action re the following Personnel requests: delete Deputy Director of Behavioral Health position, 1.0 FTE; create System Administrator position, 1.0 FTE; create Director of Compliance/Fiscal & SUD Services position, 1.0 FTE; and create and adjust range for Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services position, 1.0 FTE, effective August 12, 2018. Various Personnel requests approved.

Health and Human Services Agency Director Sarah Collard presented and summarized a one-page organizational chart identifying the requested Personnel changes.

In response to Supervisor Kobseff, Ms. Collard advised that the various Personnel requests would increase the Behavioral Health Services budget by approximately $100,000 and was within that budget.

It was moved by Supervisor Valenzuela, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to approve the following in the Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Division:

Delete Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, 1.0 FTE; create Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services, 1.0 FTE and adjust range to UG077; create Director of Compliance/Fiscal and SUD Services, 1.0 FTE; and create Systems Administrator, 1.0 FTE, effective August 12, 2018.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-SOCIAL SERVICES/DISTRICT ATTORNEY - Discussion, direction and possible action re request to relocate Assistant Public Administrator position from the District Attorney's Office to Health and Human Services-Social Services Division and create Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator/Assistant Public Administrator classification, effective August 12, 2018; and consider adoption of a Resolution designating the Division of Social Services as the Public Administrator. Personnel requests approved and Resolution 18-103 adopted.

Health and Human Services Agency Director Sarah Collard and Social Services Director Kate O’Shea provided an overview of the request to relocate the Assistant Public Administrator position from the District Attorney’s Office to the Health and Human Services - Social Services Division.

Ms. O’Shea spoke in support of the request, advising of the benefits associated with combining two positions into one classification (the ability to cross-train two staff members).

Discussion followed between members of the Board, Ms. O’Shea and County Administrator Terry Barber regarding the anticipated costs associated with the requested Personnel changes, the need for increased efficiency/productivity associated with the change and the associated Resolution designating Social Services as the Public Administrator.

It was moved by Supervisor Valenzuela, seconded by Supervisor Nixon and unanimously carried to authorize the relocation of the Assistant public Administrator to the Social Services Division, the new classification and salary range as listed on the spreadsheet, effective August 12, 2018 and adopt Resolution 18-103 designating the Division Director of Social Services as the Public Administrator.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Review status of local emergency related to imminent threat of catastrophic wildfire as declared by Resolution 14-154; action to extend or terminate local emergency. Local emergency extended.

It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Haupt and unanimously carried to extend the local emergency related to imminent threat of catastrophic wildfire as declared by Resolution 14-154.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Review status of local emergency related to the proliferation of illegal cannabis cultivation as declared by Resolution 17-117; action to extend or terminate local emergency. Local emergency extended.

It was moved by Supervisor Nixon, seconded by Supervisor Criss and carried with Supervisors Kobseff, Criss, Nixon and Haupt voting YES and Supervisor Valenzuela voting NO to extend the local emergency related to the proliferation of illegal cannabis cultivation as declared by Resolution 17-117.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUESTS - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Review status of local emergency related to drought conditions, in particular conditions and curtailed irrigation deliveries to the Tulelake Irrigation District as declared by Resolution 18-39; action to extend or terminate local emergency.

It was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to extend the local emergency related to drought conditions, in particular conditions and curtailed irrigation deliveries to the Tulelake Irrigation District as declared by Resolution 18-39.

APPOINTMENTS - COUNTY CLERK - Appointment of three members to the scheduled vacancies on the Siskiyou County Range Advisory Board for two-year terms ending July 28, 2020. Carolyn Luiz, Greg Kuck and Mark Coats appointed.

Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham provided an overview of the request, advising that incumbents Carolyn Luiz, Greg Kuck and Mark Coats were interested in re-appointment to the Range Advisory Board.

It was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to appoint Carolyn Luiz, Greg Kuck and Mark Coats to the scheduled vacancies on the Range Advisory Board, for two-year terms ending July 28, 2020.

APPOINTMENTS - COUNTY CLERK - Appointment of one member to the unscheduled vacancy on the Etna Cemetery District for a term ending January 6, 2020. Continued to a later date.

Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham provided an overview of the request, advising that no letters of interest in serving on the Etna Cemetery District had been received by the Clerk’s Office.

Chair Haupt advised that this item was continued to a later date.

MINUTE APPROVAL - June 19, and July 3, 2018. Approved.

It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Valenzuela and unanimously carried to approve the June 19, 2018 and July 3, 2018 minutes as presented.

CLOSED SESSION - Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6, conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4), one case, conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), four cases, conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), ten cases, commenced at 12:05p.m., concluded at 1:30p.m., with action taken.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

County Counsel Edward J. Kiernan announced that, with regard to items 2L, 2M, 2N and 2O, conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), names of cases: Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife; Audubon Society of Portland et al. v. Ryan Zinke et al.; Tulelake Irrigation District et al. v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, et al.; and Western Watersheds Project v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, Consolidated Lead Case No. 1:17-CV-00069, it was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and carried by unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors to authorize the firm of Nossaman LLC to represent the County in those cases for the purpose of filing an amicus brief and associate with the previously authorized firm of Larkins Vacura Kayser for the purposes of filing within the Oregon District.

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PUBLIC REQUESTS - FIRST 5 SISKIYOU CHILDREN & FAMILIES COMMISSION - Presentation re the First 5 Siskiyou Children & Families Commission annual progress report. Dropped from the agenda.

Chair Haupt advised that this item was dropped from the agenda at the First 5 Children & Families Commission’s request, advising that the item would come back before the Board at a later date.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION - Discussion, direction and possible action re first reading of an ordinance amending, deleting, adding and renumbering sections of Title 5, Chapter 2 of the Siskiyou County Code regarding sewage disposal, and a Resolution to submit an associated draft of a proposed Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for review and approval. Ordinance first reading approved, with public hearing for the second reading/ordinance adoption to occur following review/approval of the Local Agency Management Program by the State Water Board. Resolution 18-102 adopted.

Deputy Director of Environmental Health Rick Dean distributed and summarized (via powerpoint) a four- page document identifying changes/corrections made to the Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) document, the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Regulations and Technical Manual and the associated ordinance following an earlier comment period. Mr. Dean advised that the term ‘general area’ was added to the documents to designate certain septic density areas versus designating those areas with names of towns and/or cities.

Discussion followed between members of the Board and Mr. Dean regarding the inability to designate those septic density areas via a map (as the density relates to the setback of septic systems from groundwater/wells), the septic permit expiration date of one-year with possible six-month extension and the allowance for property owners to conduct inspections of alternative septic systems provided they demonstrate knowledge of that system. Mr. Dean requested that upon approval of the LAMP and first reading of the proposed ordinance, that the LAMP be submitted to the State Water Board for their approval prior to setting and conducting a second reading/adoption of the ordinance.

It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff and seconded by Supervisor Nixon to introduce, waive and approve the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Title 5 regarding sewage disposal; and direction the Clerk, in cooperation with the Deputy Director of Environmental Health, to schedule a public hearing on, and second reading of, the ordinance, after concurrence on the amendments is obtained from the Regional Water Quality Board; and adopt Resolution 18-102 authorizing submittal of the Tier 2 Local Agency Management Plan (LAMP) to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for local oversight of the onsite wastewater program within Siskiyou County.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - Discussion, direction and possible action re an update on the Klamathon Fire, including damage assessment and on-going recovery efforts, an overview of the County’s related debris removal program and Hazard Mitigation Plan and consideration of a Resolution ratifying the proclamation of a local health emergency (Klamathon Fire). Resolution 18-104 adopted.

County Administrator Terry Barber provided a brief overview of the request, advising of the many federal, state and local agencies and volunteers that responded to the Klamathon Fire event. Ms. Barber praised the various County staff members and others who managed and worked the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during the wildfire event.

Deputy County Fire Warden Ron Bravo distributed a nine-page packet of information, including a powerpoint summarizing the Klamath Fire incident, statistics on the fire and weather conditions, staffing and equipment utilized and a map showing the progression of the fire over time. Mr. Bravo additionally provided a brief overview of the status of the burning near Redding, CA., and shared concerns regarding the decreasing fuel moisture level for various forest fuel plants and potential associated negative impacts.

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Deputy Director of Office of Emergency Services Jasen Vela summarized how the EOC operated during the event, including the various County departments and staff that assisted with operating the EOC as well as coordinating evacuation efforts for people and their pets and livestock. Mr. Vela advised that Glenn County provided their County Emergency Services representative to assist Siskiyou County by acting as Public Information Officer during the Klamathon Fire. Mr. Vela additionally advised that the EOC remains open at Level 1 tier to assist during recovery efforts and summarized additional recovery agencies that would be assisting residents during this time.

Siskiyou County Sheriff Captain Karl Houtman summarized the Sheriff’s Office’s roles and responsibilities during the Klamathon Fire, advising of efforts to coordinate with various State (i.e California Highway Patrol), Federal (i.e. National Guard) and local agenda (i.e. various Police and Sheriff departments from other counties) to assist Siskiyou County with evacuations, security in the area and emergency/dispatch calls. Captain Houtman additionally summarized the various Code Red notifications/warnings that were provided to local residents during the Fire.

Auditor-Controller Jennie Ebejer advised of the staff and services provided by her office during the fire event.

Health and Human Services Agency Director Sarah Collard and Social Services Division Director Kate O’Shea presented a summarized a two-page document and a one-page document identifying various Human Services, Behavioral Health and Public Health divisions’ staff who assisted and worked in the EOC during the event. Ms. Collard and Ms. O’Shea further advised of staff that provided assistance to the public and area resident during two Local Assistance Center (LAC) events held in Yreka and Hornbrook.

Chief Probation Officer Allison Giannini advised of Probation staff who assisted with the EOC and evacuations of people and animals during the Fire.

Agricultural Commissioner/Chief Animal Control Officer James Smith summarized the Animal Control Department’s assistance given during the Fire, including animal evacuations and establishment of shelters for rescued and displaced large and small animals and advised of cooperative efforts and assistance provided by various agencies (i.e. Siskiyou Humane Society, rescue volunteers from Oregon) to rescue/remove livestock from the Fire area.

Transportation Manager Melissa Cummins advised of efforts made to utilize STAGE buses to shuttle evacuees and their pets to/from shelters and the Yreka YMCA where they were able to use the showers and facility.

CalFire Public Information Officer Suzy Brady thanked those County staff and other local people for their efforts to staff and operate the rescue shelters and assistance those people who were displaced during this event.

Public Health representative Tom Morton provided a brief overview of the services made available to evacuees at the two LAC events, including the various organizations/agencies (County departments, Social Security, DMV, etc.) that provided assistance and answered questions from the public during those LAC events.

Assistant Assessor-Recorder Craig Kay advised of efforts made by the Recorder’s Offie during the LAC events to assist members of the public with replacing vital records/documents that were lost in the fire and advised of ongoing Assessor’s Office efforts to address the loss of property and values from the fire.

Deputy Director of Environmental Health Rick Dean summarized the efforts being made to coordinate with state and federal agencies to address/mitigate the hazardous materials in place following the fire event and the public outreach/education efforts being made to inform residents of the available cleanup services. Continued…….

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Siskiyou Modoc Regional Department of Child Support Services Director Gary Sams briefed the Board on the efforts made to ensure that child support payments are no interrupted during this emergency.

Ms. Barber advised that the State waived the County’s share of costs related to debris removal and that the County would receive reimbursement for certain costs associated with replacement of a bridge damaged in the fire.

Discussion followed between members of the Board and Ms. Barber regarding the anticipated future actions and expressions of thanks for all those County and non-county departments and staff for their hard work during this emergency.

Following a brief overview of the emergency proclamation Resolution from Ms. Barber, it was moved by Supervisor Nixon, seconded by Supervisor Criss and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 18-104 ratifying the proclamation of a local health emergency (Klamathon Fire).

BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS

There were no board or staff reports given.

ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the Board of Supervisors, the meeting was adjourned.

______ATTEST: Ray A. Haupt, Chair COLLEEN SETZER, COUNTY CLERK

By: ______Deputy

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