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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SIERRA
 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
 AGENDA
 REGULAR MEETING
 
Lee Adams, District 1

P.O. Box 1 - Downieville, CA 95936 - 530-289-3506 - supervisor1@sierracounty.ca.gov
Peter W. Huebner, District 2
P.O. Box 349 - Sierra City, CA 96125 - 530-565-6055 - phuebner@sierracounty.ca.gov
Paul Roen, Chair, District 3
P.O. Box 43 - Calpine, CA 96124 - 209-479-2770 - supervisor3@sierracounty.ca.gov
Terry LeBlanc, District 4
P.O. Box 387 - Loyalton, CA 96118 - 707-489-0314 -tleblanc@sierracounty.ca.gov
Sharon Dryden, Vice Chair, District 5

P.O. Box 246 - Loyalton, CA 96118 - 530-913-9218 - sdryden@sierracounty.ca.gov 

 
The Sierra County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session commencing at 9:00 a.m. on February 15, 2022 at the Loyalton Social Hall, Loyalton City Park, Loyalton, CA. This meeting will be recorded for posting on the Board of Supervisors' website at www.sierracounty.ca.gov.
 
This meeting will be open to in-person attendance and available to the public via teleconference.

The public may observe and provide public comments by using the Teams options below:


 By Phone: 1-323-892-2486
 Access Code: 756 935 316#
 
 By PC: https://tinyurl.com/02152022BOS

 
NOTICE
 
Accommodations for individuals with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Federal Rules and Regulations adopted in implementation thereof, can be made with the Clerk of the Board and CA Relay Services 711 prior to the meeting. The Clerk of the Board may be reached at 530-289-3295 or at the following addresses:
 
 Heather Foster
 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
100 Courthouse Square, Room 11 
P.O. Drawer D
 Downieville, CA 95936
   
clerk-recorder@sierracounty.ca.gov
 
All items posted on the agenda, including under correspondence, may be acted upon by the Board of Supervisors.  However, matters under committee reports and department manager's reports may be briefly addressed by the Board or Staff but no action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. (GC 54954.2)
 
 The Board of Supervisors may hold a Closed Session as the agenda schedule permits.

 
REGULAR AGENDA

1.
9:00A.M.

STANDING ORDERS

  • Call to Order
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Roll Call
  • Approval of Consent Agenda, Regular Agenda and Correspondence to be addressed by the Board
2.

PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY

Matters under the jurisdiction of the Board not on this posted agenda may be addressed by the general public during the Public Comment Opportunity time. No action may be taken or substantive discussion pursued on matters not on the posted agenda. Public comment is regulated by the Sierra County Board of Supervisors' Rules and Procedures. You may obtain a copy of the Public Comment rules from the Clerk. The Board limits public comment to three minutes per person and not more than three individuals addressing the same subject.

3.

COMMITTEE REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Board members will report on committee meetings and/or activities. Board members or members of the public may ask questions for clarification but no action will be taken.

     

4.

DEPARTMENT MANAGERS' REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Department Managers may provide brief reports on activities within their departments. Board members or members of the public may ask questions for clarification but no action will be taken.
5.

FOREST SERVICE UPDATE

Update by District Ranger on items that may affect the County of Sierra.
6.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


6.A.

CONTINUED COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY UPDATE: Report from Sierra County Public Health, County Office of Emergency Services, County Department Managers, Forest Service Representatives, and other local agencies on recent developments relating to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and possible action/direction to staff.

Documents:
  1. COVID-19 Update.pdf
6.B.

Discussion/action regarding conducting meetings of the Sierra County Board of Supervisors in accordance with AB 361 and Sierra County Resolution 2021-140. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

Documents:
  1. BOS Meetings.pdf
6.C.

Continued discussion/action on submitting comments on the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Draft "Pathways to 30x30: Accelerating Conservation of California's Nature". (CHAIR ROEN)

6.D.

Discussion/action on request from Northern California EMS, Inc. for a donation to the Dan Spiess Certification Assistance Fund established to reduce Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) certification costs. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

Documents:
  1. NorCal EMS.pdf
7.

PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - Tim Beals


7.A.

Discussion and direction on current discussions of the North Yuba Forest Partnership.

7.B.

Resolution rescinding Resolution 2021-145 and approving expenditures under the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program.

7.C.

Resolution rescinding Resolution 2021-146 and approving expenditures under the Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program.

7.D.

Discussion and direction on identified repairs needed at the Kentucky Mine Trestle to preserve its structural status and to allow continued use during mine tours by the public.

7.E.

Discussion and direction on SB 552 (Hertzberg) requiring that the County create a "Drought and Water Shortage Task Force" among other requirements for water systems serving in excess of 1000 service connections and for water systems serving less than 1000 service connections.

7.F.

Discussion and direction on proposed rulemaking of the Department of Conservation impacting surface mining operations and permitted mines.

8.

CLOSED SESSION


8.A.

Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, David Prentice Negotiator, Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) bargaining unit.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items placed on the Consent Agenda are of a routine and non-controversial nature and are approved by a blanket roll call vote. At the time the Consent Agenda is considered, items may be deleted from the Consent Agenda by any Board member or Department Manager and added to the Regular Agenda directed by the Chairman.
9.A.

First amendment to Agreement 2021-060 between the County of Sierra and California Association of Environmental Health Administrators for the provision of professional environmental health services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

9.B.

Resolution authorizing the Sierra County Auditor to make certain changes to the 2021-2022 final budget regarding the Stabilization and Social Services fund and CalAIM Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

9.C.

Resolution approving termination of Agreement 2020-039 dated May 5, 2020, and approving new license agreement between the County of Sierra and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for use of county property in Downieville during PSPS events. (PUBLIC WORKS)

Documents:
  1. 2048_001.pdf
9.D.

Agreement for Indemnification and Reimbursement for Extraordinary Costs for Linda Sanford, applicant and landowner: Consideration of a parcel merger for property located at 30 Strang Ranch Road, Sattley APN's 013-090-039 and 013-090-040. (PLANNING)

9.E.

Minutes from the special meeting held on November 16, 2021. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

9.F.

Minutes from the regular meeting held on January 18, 2022. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

9.G.

Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 1, 2022. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

ADJOURN