STANDING ORDERS
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Approval of Consent Agenda, Regular Agenda and Correspondence to be addressed by the Board
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 21, 2023, at 105 Beckwith Street, Loyalton Social Hall, 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: 396 439 052#
By PC: https://tinyurl.com/03212023BOS
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
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.
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.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
6.A.
Discussion and direction regarding submittal of application regarding CalFresh Healthy Living funding opportunity for CalFresh Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Education.
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7.
PLANNING / BUILDING - Tim Beals
7.A.
Introduction and waive first reading of an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Sierra County Code to adopt an expedited and streamlined process for electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with AB 1236 and Government Code 65850.7.
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8.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
8.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)
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8.B.
Discussion/adoption of a resolution establishing procedures for filling a vacancy on an appointed governing board of special district. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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8.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)
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8.D.
Appointments to the Downieville Fire Protection District for terms that will expire March 31, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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8.E.
Appointment to the Cemetery District 2 for a term that will expire March 31, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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8.F.
Discussion/action regarding letter of support for the Sierra County Land Trust to purchase two properties in Sierra City to preserve open space and connection to trails. (SUPERVISOR HEUER)
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8.G.
Approval of letter to the Tahoe National Forest requesting a waiver of matching funds for the Roadside Fuels Project. (SUPERVISOR DRYDEN)
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8.H.
Discussion/action on the announcement of the retirement of the Director of Public Works/Transportation and Planning/Building and the reorganization of the departments. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
9.
COUNTY COUNSEL/PERSONNEL - David Prentice
9.A.
Discussion/approval of job description for the Sierra County Director of Behavioral Health.
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10.
CLOSED SESSION
10.A.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - performance review regarding Director of Planning/Public Works.
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10.B.
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.C.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - conference with legal counsel - threat of litigation.
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10.D.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 – Public Employment – Administrative Director of Behavioral Health.
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10.E.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - performance review regarding County Counsel.
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11.
TIMED ITEMS
11.A.
10:00AM
MUSICA SIERRA HEADWATERS
Presentation by the Musica Sierra for the Musica Sierra's Headwaters - Inspired Land, Art, Community, & Cultural Stewardship and approval of letter of support for their application to Upstate Creative Corps Program to create new art to benefit the County and its residents.
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12.
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.
12.A.
Resolution adopting amended Schedule A Assessor, Schedule F Health and Human Services/Behavioral Health, Schedule J Planning, and Schedule M Sheriff to Resolution 2018-024, Sierra County Fee Schedule. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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12.B.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 7, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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