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/TELECONFERENCE 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 August 1, 2023. Locations available for the public to attend the teleconference meeting will be in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers, Courthouse, Downieville, CA and Nevada State Bank, 747 S. Grass Valley Rd. Winnemucca, NV 89445. 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: 271 118 586#
By PC: https://tinyurl.com/08012023BOS
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.
PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - Bryan Davey
6.A.
Resolution approving a Quitclaim Deed to Barry P. and Dianna H. Taylor and authorizing acceptance of a Right-of-Way Easement from Barry P. and Dianna H. Taylor for a portion of property identified as Sierra County Assessor’s Parcel No. 007-110-012, required for the construction of the Salmon Lake Road Bridge Replacement Project.
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7.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
7.A.
Appointment to the Sierra County Children and Families Commission (First 5). (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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7.B.
Appointment to the Sierra County Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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7.C.
Acceptance of donation of an oil painting by Eleanor Scott Nevins of the 1854 Sierra County Courthouse by the family of her daughter, Mary Flanagan-Hanson. (SUPERVISOR ADAMS)
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7.D.
Discussion/action on request of support letter for the Sierra City Fire District's application to California Growth Council (CGC) for a Community Resilience Center (CRC) grant for the rehabilitation of the Sierra City Community Hall. (SUPERVISOR HEUER)
7.E.
Discussion/direction regarding the Downieville Library lease agreement and request to appoint an ad hoc committee to negotiate a new lease agreement with the Sierra County Arts Council. (CHAIR DRYDEN)
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7.F.
Discussion/direction to begin the process for submission of an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate the proceedings on the reorganization of Sierra County Service Areas No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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8.
CLOSED SESSION
8.A.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiators. Property: 105 Beckwith Street Loyalton CA. Rhetta Vander Ploeg, Negotiator. Negotiating parties: County of Sierra and City of Loyalton. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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8.B.
Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, Rhetta Vander Ploeg Negotiator, Miscellaneous and Road bargaining units.
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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.
Professional Services Agreement between Toddler Towers, Inc. and Sierra County Social Services for early childhood care and education, parent support and respite care services. (SOCIAL SERVICES)
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9.B.
Resolution approving agreement for Professional Services between the County of Sierra and California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (CAEHA) for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and authorizing the Interim Director to sign the agreement. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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9.C.
Resolution authorizing payment for Invoice 44947066 to All Phase Heating & Air Conditioning for installation of new Bryant HVAC Unit in the Courthouse. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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9.D.
Amendment to Lease Agreement 2011-023 between Downieville Fire Protection District and the County of Sierra to occupy the portion of the Downieville Community Hall historically used to house the district's fire engine(s). (PUBLIC WORKS)
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9.E.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on July 5, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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