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 June 6, 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/06062023BOS
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.
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.
3.
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.
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.
PROBATION - Chuck Henson
6.A.
Resolution approving the 2023-2024 Annual Budget for the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP).
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6.B.
Discussion/action on a letter in opposition to AB 702 (Jackson) which proposes to enact major changes to the funding and coordination of local juvenile justice system activities.
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7.
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.
7.A.
Discussion/direction/adoption of a resolution setting the County Service Areas Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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7.B.
Discussion/direction/adoption of a resolution setting the County and Special Revenue Funds Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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7.C.
Amendment to Agreement No. 2003-192 between the County of Sierra, County Service Area 2 and the Alleghany County Water District for funding for library rental space.
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8.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
8.A.
Acknowledgment of Sierra County Sheriff Mike Fisher on receiving congressional recognition by Congressman Kevin P. Kiley to include Sheriff Fisher in the Third District of California's Police Honor Roll. (CHAIR DRYDEN)
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8.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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8.C.
Discussion/action regarding the California Fire Safe Council 2022 Defensible Space Assistance Grant Opportunity available to countywide organizations for costs related to defensible space treatment, project management, education/outreach materials and activities. (CHAIR DRYDEN)
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8.D.
Letter of support for funding recommendation to Sierra Valley Groundwater Management District for $5,445,000 from Department of Water Resources Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program. (SUPERVISOR ROEN)
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8.E.
Letter of support for grant application by Sierra Valley Groundwater Management District to California Department of Food and Agriculture for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block Grant Pilot. (SUPERVISOR ROEN)
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8.F.
Resolution rescinding Resolution 2019-017 and establishing the Board of Supervisors' Standing Committee Policies and Procedural Rules. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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8.G.
Resolution amending designation of the county official responsible for administration of the Sierra County Solid Waste Benefit Assessment Fee Program. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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9.
PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - Bryan Davey
9.A.
Resolution approving proposed Solid Waste Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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9.B.
Resolution pertaining to Solid Waste Fees for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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10.
CLOSED SESSION
10.A.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 – Performance review regarding Director of Transportation.
10.B.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 – Performance review regarding Director of Planning.
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10.C.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 – Public Employment – County Counsel.
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10.D.
Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 – Public Employment – Director of Behavioral Health.
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11.
TIMED ITEMS
11.A.
10:00AM
SIERRA BUTTES TRAIL STEWARDSHIP
Continued discussion/possible action on the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship request for the County to provide snow removal services on Packer Saddle Road prior to the upcoming Downieville Classic bike race to be held on July 13th through July 16th.
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11.B.
10:30AM
SIERRA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Presentation by the Sierra County Historical Society on the naming of historical rooms at the Sierraville School in honor of the persons who served with dedication to the community and adoption of resolution adopting nominated names for rooms at the Sierraville School.
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12.
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.
12.A.
Approval of Change Order #1 to Sierra County Public Works Contract 2023-015 with Dirt and Aggregate Interchange, Inc., Federal Project No. HSIPSL 5913(078), for HSIP Guardrail Replacement at various locations within Sierra County. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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12.B.
Resolution approving an amendment to Agreement 2020-110 between the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation and the County of Sierra for the Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) program. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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12.C.
Agreement for Transportation Services in the amount of $75,000 between the County of Sierra and Golden Rays Senior Citizens, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2024. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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12.D.
Agreement for Transportation Services in the amount of $75,000 between the County of Sierra and Incorporated Senior Citizens of Sierra County for Fiscal Year 2024. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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12.E.
Amendment to Agreement 2021-145 between Bruce E. Boyd Architects and Planners and the County of Sierra for architectural services for the Downieville Community Hall Renovation - Phase 2. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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12.F.
Amendment to Agreement 2022-139 between Bruce E. Boyd Architects and Planners and the County of Sierra for architectural services for the Historical Sierraville School Renovation Project. (PUBLIC WORKS)
12.G.
License Agreement for use of State right of way by Jeff Champlin and Henrietta Green as authorized in a State-County Agreement 2000-128. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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12.H.
Professional Services Agreement with Avalex, Inc. for Solid Waste Consulting Services for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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12.I.
Agreement for Indemnification and Reimbursement for Extraordinary Costs for Brian and Alexis Farrell and Jon and Lauren Bowne applicants and landowners. Consideration for a lot line adjustment for properties located at 120 Butte Avenue, Sierra City: APNs 009-091-004 and 009-093-001. (PLANNING)
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12.J.
Amendment to Employment Contract 2023-025 between Alisha Woods and the County of Sierra for Behavioral Health Services. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
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12.K.
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Sierra and Anna Hanlon, RDH, for Registered Dental Hygienist services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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12.L.
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Sierra and Michelle Romero for nursing services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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12.M.
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Sierra and Erin Bautista for nursing services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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12.N.
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Sierra and Christina K. Potter for nursing services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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12.O.
Professional Services Agreement between the County of Sierra and Carolyn Rees for nursing services. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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12.P.
Resolution amending the Sierra County Information Technology (IT) Policy to adjust the email retention duration from 120 to 60 days. (INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
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12.Q.
Amendment to Agreement 1994-110 between the County of Sierra and J. Lon Cooper for Public Defender Services. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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12.R.
Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 2, 2023. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
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13.
CORRESPONDENCE LOG
13.A.
Letter from California State Treasurer, Fiona Ma regarding the launch of the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) for financial assistance with postsecondary education.
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