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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
Lila Heuer, District 2
 P.O. Box 485 - Sierra City, CA 96125 - 916-580-5608 - lheuer@sierracounty.ca.gov 
Paul Roen, Vice 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, 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 March 7, 2023, in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers, Courthouse, Downieville, 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: 911 959 457# 
 
 By PC: https://tinyurl.com/03072023BOS

 
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.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (OES) -Tim Beals


6.A.

Resolution ratifying proclamation of local emergency due to severe storms commencing February 21, 2023.

7.

PERSONNEL DIRECTOR - David Prentice

7.A.

Approval of revised Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Sierra and the Deputy Sheriff's Association.

Documents:
  1. DSA Revised MOU.pdf
8.

PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - Tim Beals


8.A.

Presentation of bids and adoption of resolution for award of Public Works Contract to Dirt and Aggregate Interchange, Inc. for the HSIP Guardrail Replacement in Sierra County at Various Locations, Federal Project No. HSIPSL 5913(078).

9.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


9.A.

Discussion/adoption of a resolution amending Resolution 2007-039 adopting Standard Form of By-Laws for Sierra County Commissions and Committees. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

9.B.

Discussion/adoption of a resolution establishing procedures for filling a vacancy on an appointed governing board of special district. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

9.C.

Discussion/introduction and waive first reading of an ordinance amending sections 2.36.010 and 2.36.020 and repealing section 2.36.030 of the Sierra County Code pertaining to the Planning Commission. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

Documents:
  1. PC Ordinance.pdf
9.D.

Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Downieville Fire Protection District. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

9.E.

Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Sierra County Children and Families Commission (First 5). (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

10.

CLOSED SESSION


10.A.

Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiators. Property: 105 Beckwith Street Loyalton CA. David Prentice, Negotiator. Negotiating parties: County of Sierra and City of Loyalton. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.

10.B.

Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - performance review regarding Director of Planning/Public Works.

10.C.

Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 – Public Employment – Administrative Director of Behavioral Health.

10.D.

Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 – Public Employment – Director of Health and Social Services.

11.

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.
11.A.

Resolution approving the amended Behavioral Health Advisory Board By-Laws. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

11.B.

Resolution approving Tulare County Agreement to provide special funding to implement the Comprehensive Underage Drinking Prevention Project for the Loyalton Friday Night Live program and authorizing the Behavioral Health Administrative Director to sign the agreement and all invoices to secure funds. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

11.C.

Resolution declaring March 2023 as "American Red Cross Month" in Sierra County. (CLERK-RECORDER)

11.D.

Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 7, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

ADJOURN