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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 July 18, 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: 797 077 177#
 
 By PC: 
https://tinyurl.com/07182023BOS
 
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.

AUDITOR / TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR - Van Maddox


6.A.

Discussion, direction and possible action on a request for reimbursement of unpaid vacation leave hours accrued by an employee prior to his promotion to a Department Head position.

7.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


7.A.

Discussion/action on a letter of concern to the United States Forest Service (USFS) regarding the closure of the Yuba River Ranger District Office and recreational sites located within Sierra County. (SUPERVISOR ADAMS)

7.B.

Resolution establishing allocation amounts under PL 117-58 - Extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000 (SRS Act) for allocation to local projects under Title II and Title III respectively. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

Documents:
  1. SRS allocation.pdf
8.

PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - Bryan Davey

8.A.

Amendment to Agreement 2021-025 between Feather River Forestry, LLC and the County of Sierra for the Upper North Yuba Forest Health and Resilience Project.

9.

TIMED ITEMS

9.A.
10:00AM

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC)

Introduction of Antoinette Siguenza, Local Government and Community Liaison for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as Sierra County's resource and point of contact for issues or questions related to community industries such as electricity, natural gas, water, telecommunications, and transportation companies.


Documents:
  1. CPU Liaison.pdf
10.

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.
10.A.

Renewal of Regional Facility Agreement with Butte County for Sierra County juvenile hall placements. (PROBATION)

10.B.

Approval of proposal for projects and fees from MacLeod Watts for other post-employment benefits (OPEB) actuarial valuation liability services for Sierra County. (AUDITOR)

10.C.

Approval of payment in the amount of $88.50 to the Mountain Messenger for an outstanding invoice from Fiscal Year 2021/2022. (AUDITOR)

10.D.

Approval of Change Order #3 to Sierra County Public Works Contract 2022-132 with Hat Creek Construction & Materials, Inc. for the Salmon Lake Bridge Replacement over Church Creek, BRLO 5913(059). (PUBLIC WORKS)

10.E.

Resolution authorizing payment for Invoice 72203820557 to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. for universal waste disposal services. (PUBLIC WORKS)

10.F.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of four (4) sets of tire chains from Pewag Traction Chain, Inc. for the Road Department under the storm event of 2023, Emergency Declaration - FEMA 4699. (PUBLIC WORKS)

10.G.

Resolution approving the Sierra County Allocation Funding Application (AFA), Scope of Work (SOW), and the budget for the ongoing Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, (MCAH) program for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and authorizing Rhonda Grandi, Public Health Interim Director, to sign documents regarding the AFA. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

Documents:
  1. MCAH Board.pdf
10.H.

Resolution acknowledging receipt and acceptance of the Future of Public Health funding for Fiscal Years 2023/2024 through 2025/2026 and authorizing Rhonda Grandi, Interim Director to sign the documents. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

10.I.

Personal Services Agreement between the County of Shasta through its Department of Housing and Community Action Programs, and the County of Sierra for the purpose of participating in a collaborative effort known as the Homeless Management Information System (“HMIS”). (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

10.J.

Resolution approving an amendment to Tulare County Agreement No. 2022-113 and authorizing the Behavioral Health Director to sign the amendment and all invoices to secure funds. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

10.K.

Resolution approving an agreement between Top Youth Speakers and Sierra County Behavioral Health and authorizing the Director of Behavioral Health to sign the agreement. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

10.L.

Minutes from the regular meeting held on June 6, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

10.M.

Minutes from the regular meeting held on June 20, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

ADJOURN