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 September 19, 2023, at 105 Beckwith Street, 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: 604 076 393#
By PC: https://tinyurl.com/09192023BOS
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.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (OES) - Sheriff Fisher
6.A.
Discussion/direction on the creation of a County Drought Task Force and application for Technical Assistance from the Department of Water Resources in meeting requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 552 for drought and water storage planning.
7.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
7.A.
Intergovernmental Agreement regarding transfer of public funds between the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the County of Sierra for Drug Medi-Cal for the period of July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026.
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7.B.
Intergovernmental Agreement regarding transfer of public funds between the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the County of Sierra for Specialty Mental Health Services for the period of July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026.
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8.
AUDITOR / TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR - Van Maddox
8.A.
Resolution authorizing the use of Easy Smart Pay Inc., to provide taxpayers the option to pay secured property taxes in monthly installments.
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8.B.
Resolution of intent to allocate Title III funds to restore the Calpine Reservoir as set out in the County-wide Wildfire Plan.
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9.
PLANNING / BUILDING - Brandon Pangman
9.A.
Continued discussion/direction on the General Plan/Zoning Code Update Project and revised proposal by consultant Mintier-Harnish.
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10.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
10.A.
Discussion/action regarding changes to the Board of Supervisors assignments on the Agency on Aging Area 4 Governing Board. (CHAIR DRYDEN)
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10.B.
Resolution adopting the updated established county office hours for the Sierra County Library stations. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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11.
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY SERVICE AREAS JOINT MEETING
Board of Supervisors to convene as the County Service Area (CSA) Board of Directors and to hold joint meetings as both the County Board of Supervisors and the CSA Board of Directors.
11.A.
Resolution adopting Appropriation Limits for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year for the County Service Areas 2, 3, and Sierra Brooks 5A.
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11.B.
Resolution adopting Appropriation Limits for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year for the County of Sierra.
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11.C.
Resolution adopting the 2023/2024 Final Budget for County Services Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 4B, 5, and 5A (Sierra Brooks Water).
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11.D.
Resolution adopting the 2023/2024 Final Budget for the County of Sierra.
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11.E.
Agreement for services by the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce for promotion of Sierra County during the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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11.F.
Lease Agreement between the Sierra County Arts Council and the County of Sierra for funding the Downieville Library rental space. (CHAIR DRYDEN)
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12.
TIMED ITEMS
12.A.
10:00AM
ALLIANCE FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC.
Presentation by the Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. on business and job seeker services provided to Sierra County for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
12.B.
10:30AM
PUBLIC HEARING - FIRE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE - SIERRA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1
Conduct public hearing regarding an increase to the Fire Development Impact Fee to be paid by certain new development/construction within the boundaries of the Sierra County Fire Protection District No. 1, and adoption of resolution increasing the fire development impact fee within the boundaries of the Sierra County Fire Protection District No. 1, from $2.02 per building square foot to $2.08 per building square foot.
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13.
CLOSED SESSION
13.A.
Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, Rhetta Vander Ploeg Negotiator, all units.
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14.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR - Rhetta Vander Ploeg
14.A.
Approval of side letter agreement between the County of Sierra and the Sierra County Deputy Sheriff's Association Bargaining Unit (DSA) amending Article 6.1 (Salaries) of the current Memorandum of Understanding.
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14.B.
Approval of side letter agreement between the County of Sierra and the Sierra County Miscellaneous/Clerical Bargaining Unit amending Article 6.1 (Salaries) of the current Memorandum of Understanding.
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14.C.
Approval of side letter agreement between the County of Sierra and the Sierra County Road Workers Bargaining Unit amending Article 6.1 (Salaries) of the current Memorandum of Understanding.
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15.
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.
15.A.
Agreement between the County of Sierra and Northern California EMS, Inc. for Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) Deliverables Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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15.B.
Property Use Agreement between Sierra Skies RV Park and Sierra County Public Health for the Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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15.C.
Property Use Agreement between Sierra Valley Enterprises, LLC and Sierra County Public Health for the Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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15.D.
Local Enforcement Agency Grant Agreement EA34-23-0034, for the time period of July 1, 2023 through October 29, 2024, in the amount of $15,021.00. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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15.E.
Resolution authorizing payment for Invoice #76674 to Intermountain Disposal, Inc. for Delleker Transfer Station tipping fee. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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15.F.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on August 15, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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16.
CORRESPONDENCE LOG
16.A.
2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Sierra County Sheriff's Office Temporary Holding Facility.
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