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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 June 20, 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: 224 917 716# 
 
 By PC:  https://tinyurl.com/06202023BOS

 
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) - Sheriff Fisher

6.A.

Resolution approving the purchase of a command vehicle (2023 Ford F-150) and radio equipment from the Office of Emergency Services (OES) budget.

7.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Jeremy Miller


7.A.

Resolution amending the Sierra County Information Technology (IT) Policy to include updated verbiage regarding Mobile Data Device Policy, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Virtual Private Network (VPN).

7.B.

Discussion/action regarding upgrading meeting capabilities for the Downieville Board Chambers, Sierraville School and Loyalton Social Hall and adoption of resolution authorizing the Auditor to make changes to the 2023/2024 Preliminary Budget to allocate additional funds out of the Local Assistance Tribal and Consistency Funds (LATCF).

8.

PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - Bryan Davey

8.A.

Resolution approving proposed Solid Waste Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

8.B.

Resolution adopting Solid Waste Fees for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

9.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


9.A.

Approval of letter in opposition to ACA 11 (Ting) with respect to the abolishment of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). (SUPERVISOR ADAMS)

9.B.

Discussion/possible action in regards to Senate Bill 584 (Limón) which proposes to add a 15% tax on short-term rentals to fund affordable housing projects. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

Documents:
  1. SB 584.pdf
9.C.

Appointment of Board of Supervisor representatives to the Long Valley Groundwater Management District. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

9.D.

Discussion/action regarding modifying the start time of the July 5, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

Documents:
  1. BOS meeting.pdf
10.

CLOSED SESSION

10.A.

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

10.B.

Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employment - County Counsel.

10.C.

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

10.D.

Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - conference with legal counsel - 2 cases.

11.

TIMED ITEMS

11.A.
10:00AM

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION

Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation for Chris Alexander, Health and Human Services Facilities Manager.

11.B.
10:30AM

SIERRA BUTTES TRAIL STEWARDSHIP

Continued discussion/possible action on the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship request for the County to provide snow removal services on Packer Saddle Road prior to the upcoming Downieville Classic bike race to be held on July 13th through July 16th. 

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.

Agreement between the County of Sierra and Placer County for pathology services. (SHERIFF)

12.B.

Resolution approving an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn and in-car cameras and digital data storage and authorizing Sergeant Kameron Crawford to sign the agreement. (SHERIFF)

12.C.

Approval of California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Victim Witness Grant. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

12.D.

Agreement for services by the East Sierra Valley Chamber of Commerce for promotion of Sierra County during the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year. (AUDITOR)

12.E.

Resolution approving Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and authorization to solicit requests for the Upper North Yuba Forest Health & Resilience Project, SNC#1063. (PUBLIC WORKS)

12.F.

Resolution approving Request for Proposal (RFP), Environmental Document (PA&ED), and authorization to solicit requests for Smithneck Road Rehabilitation project, Federal Aid Program Project Number RPSTPL-5913(081). (PUBLIC WORKS)

12.G.

Agreement between the California Department of Social Services and the County of Sierra to provide services or activities related to the Resource Family Approval (RFA) program. (SOCIAL SERVICES)

Documents:
  1. CDSS RFA Board.pdf
12.H.

Lease Agreement between Janet M. Hamilton, Pamela A. Brandon, and Sierra County for 22 Maiden Lane in Downieville, California. (SOCIAL SERVICES)

12.I.

Agreement between The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its Davis campus Continuing and Professional Education (the “CPE”) and Sierra County Health and Social Services for ten (10) units of training. (SOCIAL SERVICES)

12.J.

Professional Services Agreement between Locum Tenens and County of Sierra for Telemedicine services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

12.K.

Professional services agreement between Dr. Don Stembridge, Ph.D., and Sierra County for behavioral health services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

12.L.

Professional Services Agreement between Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center and Sierra County for crisis line services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

Documents:
  1. PCIRC Board.pdf
12.M.

Professional Services Agreement between WellSpace Health and Sierra County for substance use disorder services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

Documents:
  1. WellSpace Board.pdf
12.N.

Professional Services Agreement between Progress House, Inc. and Sierra County for substance use disorder services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

12.O.

Professional Services Agreement between North American Mental Health Services (NAMHS) and County of Sierra for Telemedicine and Medical Director services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

Documents:
  1. NAMHS Board.pdf
12.P.

Professional Services Agreement between Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. and Sierra County for adult residential care services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

Documents:
  1. Crestwood Board.pdf
12.Q.

Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sierra County Superior Court and Sierra County Behavioral Health and authorizing the Clinical Director of Behavioral Health to sign the MOU. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

12.R.

Lease Agreement between the Elorza Family Trust and Sierra County Human Services for 35 SW Third Street in Loyalton, California. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

12.S.

Professional Services Agreement between the County of Shasta and the County of Sierra for Epidemiological services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

12.T.

Professional Services Agreement between the County of Sierra and Robin K. Jaquez for nursing services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

Documents:
  1. Jaquez Board.pdf
12.U.

Resolution approving Plumas County Agreement No. PARTB2324SCPH, Ryan White Part B, and authorizing the Public Health Director to sign the agreement and all invoices to secure funds. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

12.V.

Resolution adopting amended Schedule F, Health and Human Services/Behavioral Health to Resolution 2018-024, Sierra County Fee Schedule. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

12.W.

Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 2, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

12.X.

Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 16, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

ADJOURN