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 April 4, 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/04042023BOS
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.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Lea Salas
6.A.
Professional Services Agreement between Richard Dolezal and the County of Sierra for Veteran's Service Officer (VSO) services.
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7.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
7.A.
Authorization to obtain quotes and purchase a community health van in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
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7.B.
Resolution authorizing the Sierra County Auditor to make certain changes to the Public Health Department’s 2022-2023 final budget for the purchase of a community health van.
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8.
PLANNING / BUILDING - Tim Beals
8.A.
Waive second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Sierra County Code to adopt an expedited and streamlined process for electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with AB 1236 and Government Code 65850.7.
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8.B.
Discussion/direction on the response from Friends of Plumas Wilderness and on the proposed Feather River Canyons National Monument.
8.C.
Discussion/approval of job description for the Sierra County Director of Planning.
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9.
PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - Tim Beals
9.A.
Discussion/approval of job description for the Sierra County Director of Transportation.
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9.B.
Discussion/approval of job description for the Sierra County Assistant Plant Manager.
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10.
CLERK-RECORDER/ELECTIONS - Heather Foster
10.A.
Resolution approving the option under Elections Code section 9170 (d), to not list supporters and opponents for county, city, district and school measures on future county ballots.
11.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
11.A.
Waive second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending sections 2.36.010 and 2.36.020 and repealing section 2.36.030 of the Sierra County Code pertaining to the Planning Commission. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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11.B.
Discussion/action on request from the Sierra County Fire Protection District No. 1 for a letter seeking a reconsidering of policy from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) with respect to the prepositioning of private fire suppression equipment. (SUPERVISOR ADAMS)
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11.C.
Resolution proclaiming April 3-9, 2023, as Public Health Week in Sierra County. (SUPERVISOR ADAMS)
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11.D.
Approval of letter of support of Plumas-Sierra Telecommunication's application for California Advanced Services Funds (CASF) to provide last-mile fiber optic broadband services. (SUPERVISOR DRYDEN)
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11.E.
Discussion/action on letter of support for Pacific Gas and Electric’s application to receive Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) program funding for its Sierra Foothills Resilience Project. (SUPERVISOR ADAMS)
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11.F.
Discussion/action on letter of opposition to AB 1168 (Bennett), a proposed amendment that will result in statutory changes that will negatively impact the Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies authority and result in fragmentation of the EMS system. (SUPERVISOR ADAMS)
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12.
CLOSED SESSION
12.A.
Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, Miscellaneous/Clerical and Road bargaining units.
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12.B.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - performance review regarding Director of Planning/Public Works.
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13.
TIMED ITEMS
13.A.
10:00AM
ALLIANCE FOR WORFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC.
Presentation by the Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. on business and job seeker services provided to Sierra County for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
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13.B.
10:30AM
HIGH SIERRAS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Presentation by the High Sierra Family Resource Center and adoption of resolution declaring April 2023 as "Strengthening Families Month" in Sierra County.
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14.
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.
14.A.
Professional Services Agreement between Erin Barnes, MD, and the County of Sierra to provide back up Health Officer services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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14.B.
Professional Services Agreement between Mark Satterfield, MD, and the County of Sierra to provide back up Health Officer services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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14.C.
Resolution accepting the California Strengthening Public Health Initiative (CASPHI) allocation. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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14.D.
Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program Agreement between Health Net, LLC and California Health and Wellness Plan (CHW) and Sierra County Behavioral Health. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
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14.E.
Amendment to Agreement 2022-077 between Progress House, Inc. and the County of Sierra for Residential and Recovery Services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
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14.F.
Authorize expenditure in the amount of $12,932.00 to Hansen Bros. Enterprises for services in response to Sierra County Proclamation of Local State of Emergency adopted March 7, 2023. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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14.G.
Authorize expenditure in the amount of $15,394.93 to Pewag Traction Chain, Inc. for services in response to Sierra County Proclamation of Local State of Emergency adopted March 7, 2023. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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14.H.
Authorize expenditure in the amount of $18,775.00 to Misita Tree & Land, Inc. for services in response to Sierra County Proclamation of Local State of Emergency adopted March 7, 2023. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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14.I.
Authorize expenditure in the amount of $20,665.00 to Misita Tree & Land, Inc. for services in response to Sierra County Proclamation of Local State of Emergency adopted March 7, 2023. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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14.J.
Authorize expenditure in the amount of $25,675.79 to Pewag Traction Chain, Inc. for services in response to Sierra County Proclamation of Local State of Emergency adopted March 7, 2023. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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14.K.
Authorize expenditure in the amount of $9,259.33 to Hunt & Sons, Inc. for services in response to Sierra County Proclamation of Local State of Emergency adopted March 7, 2023. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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14.L.
Amendment to Agreement 2014-097 with MGE Engineering, Inc. to increase the cost proposal amount to $11,265.51 for SWCA Environmental Consultants services. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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14.M.
Resolution certifying County roads contained in maintained mileage system for submittal to the State of California. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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14.N.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 21, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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14.O.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on March 7, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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