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 February 7, 2023, in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers, Courthouse, Downieville, 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
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By PC: https://tinyurl.com/02072023BOS
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.
COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER - Celia Sutton-Pado
6.A.
Discussion/adoption of resolution terminating the declaration of a local health emergency and local state of emergency in the County of Sierra due to COVID-19.
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7.
PLANNING / BUILDING - Tim Beals
7.A.
Memorandum of Understanding between Golden State Connect Authority and the County of Sierra for Broadband Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) Grant Administration.
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8.
PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - Tim Beals
8.A.
Discussion/direction regarding the Downieville Community Center Renovation project.
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8.B.
Resolution authorizing the Auditor to make certain changes to the 2022/23 Final Budget to adjust STIP budgets to actual and transfer of matching funds.
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8.C.
Resolution authorizing the allocation of State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for the Smithneck Road Rehabilitation and Bike Path project and appointing the Director of Transportation authority to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents necessary to facilitate the completion of the aforementioned project.
9.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9.A.
Approval of letter of support signed by Lee Adams, Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) board member regarding Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Economic Development Pilot Project for the purpose of building upon the foundation of technical assistance, grant writing, and Grant Advance line of credit program to provide even more of these resources to all counties. (SUPERVISOR ADAMS)
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9.B.
Discussion/action regarding conducting meetings of the Sierra County Board of Supervisors in accordance with AB 361 and Sierra County Resolution 2021-140. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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9.C.
Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Sierra County Planning Commission. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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9.D.
Board of Supervisors workshop with county staff on County Service Areas (County Service Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5A, and 4B), including but not limited to public services provided, financing, and organization. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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10.
CLOSED SESSION
10.A.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - performance review regarding Director of Planning/Public Work.
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10.B.
Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, David Prentice Negotiator, all units.
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10.C.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - conference with legal counsel - initiation of litigation - 1 case.
11.
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.
11.A.
Resolution approving the Data Exchange/Data Sharing Agreement between the County of Sierra and California Health and Wellness Plan. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
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11.B.
Resolution authorizing the Auditor to adjust the 2022-2023 Final Budget to increase expenditures for extra help. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
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11.C.
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 2022-2023 and authorizing Rhonda Grandi, Public Health Interim Director, to sign documents regarding the AFA. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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11.D.
Resolution approving the Sierra County Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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11.E.
Cash audit report for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. (AUDITOR)
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11.F.
Resolution authorizing the Sierra County Auditor to make certain changes to the 2022-2023 final budget regarding the extra help and overtime in the Auditor and Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. (AUDITOR/TREASURER TAX-COLLECTOR)
11.G.
Resolution adopting substitute officers to direct transfers of Tobacco Settlement Funds. (AUDITOR/TREASURER TAX-COLLECTOR)
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11.H.
Treasurer's investment report and statement of liquidity for the period ending December 31, 2022. (TREASURER)
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11.I.
Agreement between the County of Sierra and ParcelQuest for exchange of records between ParcelQuest and the County Assessor. (ASSESSOR)
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11.J.
Agreement for Indemnification and Reimbursement for Extraordinary Costs for Bruce E. Boyd, applicant; and Mudita LLC (Sharon Lane), landowner. Consideration for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for property located at 32613 Highway 49 Sierra City: APN 008-110-022. (PLANNING)
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11.K.
Resolution adopting the updated Sierra County Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) to include recent changes in responsible parties for the County. (PERSONNEL)
11.L.
Resolution adopting amended Schedule A Assessor, Schedule C Building, 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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11.M.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on January 17, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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11.N.
Minutes from the special meeting held on January 17, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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12.
CORRESPONDENCE LOG
12.A.
Letter from the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) regarding the Truckee River Watershed Resiliency Planning and their proposal to allocate funds for a grant to enhancement or restoration of fish and wildlife habitat, as well as the development of public access facilities for hunting, fishing or other wildlife-oriented recreational uses in Sierra County.
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