STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SISKIYOU BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES, MAY 5, 2015

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1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SISKIYOU BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES, MAY 5, 2015 The Honorable Board of Supervisors of Siskiyou County, California, met in regular session this 5 th day of May, 2015; there being present Supervisors Grace Bennett, Brandon Criss, Michael N. Kobseff, Ed Valenzuela and Ray A. Haupt, Acting County Administrator Rose Ann Herrick, County Counsel Brian L. Morris and County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Colleen Setzer by Assistant County Clerk Laura Bynum. The meeting was called to order by Chair Valenzuela. Pursuant to AB23, the Clerk announced that the Board members receive no additional compensation for sitting as members of County Service Areas 3 and 4 and as the Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Supervisor Kobseff led in the salute to the flag of the United States of America. CLOSED SESSION - Personnel pursuant to Government Code 54957, conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to Government Code (d)(1), four cases, commenced at 8:30 a.m., concluded at 10:00 a.m., no action taken. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION County Counsel Brian L. Morris advised that no action was taken during closed session. INVOCATION Supervisor Kobseff provided the invocation. CONSENT AGENDA - Approved It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Valenzuela and unanimously carried, that the following consent agenda is approved, and the Chair and/or clerk authorized to execute/record any necessary documents: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Authorize Department Heads to procure materials for recognition within their respective budgets with a nominal value not to exceed $100 for each presentation. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Adopt Resolution approving the submittal of the Local Enforcement Agency Grant Application from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Local Enforcement Agency grant program, in the amount of $16,416, authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the application certification and associated paperwork required to implement the grant and authorize the Auditor to establish the budget. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Adopt Resolution approving the submittal of the California Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Forum Board Environmental Protection Trust Fund grant application, to provide and maintain Personal Protection Equipment for Community Development staff, in the amount of $7,159.04, authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the application certification and associated paperwork required to implement the grant and authorize the Auditor to establish the budget. AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Approve addendum to contract with RCO Reforesting, Inc, extending the term through June 30, 2017, and increasing the contract by $22,500, for a total of $37,500, for the treatment of invasive noxious weeds. Continued.... CONSENT AGENDA Continued VOLUME 73 ~ 252 ~ May 5, 2015

2 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Approve first amendment to cooperative agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, increasing the agreement by $5,227, for a total amount of $45,227, for the prevention, early detection and eradication of noxious and invasive weed population on non-federal public and private lands near forested lands and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign. AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Approve modification to participating agreement with the US Forest Service for noxious weed control work, increasing the total by $7,306 for a not to exceed of $30,306 and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the agreement. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Approve FY14-15 addendum to contract with Dr. David E. McGee-Williams to provide psychiatric testing, extending the term of the through June 30, 2016, and increasing the compensation by $35,000. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Gateway Neighborhood Association member Allou Guthmiller shared concerns regarding the current drought conditions and the Crystal Geyser bottling facility. Gateway Neighborhood Association member Melinda Willey shared concerns regarding the Crystal Geyser bottling facility and shared her experience while touring their facility in Calistoga. Member of the Armed Forces Day Committee, Bill Levis inquired which member of the Board of Supervisors would be participating in the 2015 Armed Forces Day celebration. In response, Supervisor Valenzuela advised that Supervisor Bennett would be in attendance. Sheriff Jon Lopey provided information regarding the ceremony. Mt. Shasta resident Marsha Yates shared concerns regarding the Crystal Geyser bottling facility, asking for creative solutions. Gateway Neighborhood Association member Kim Mattson advised of neighborhood concerns regarding the Crystal Geyser bottling facility, requesting that CEQA guidelines be followed for the project to gather information and seek public comments/involvement. Gateway Neighborhood Association member Danielle Light suggested regulations be in place for the Crystal Geyser water bottling facility. Mt. Shasta resident Knight Starr advised of physical impacts he has experienced with being in the vicinity of similar facilities as the Crystal Geyser bottling facility. Mt. Shasta resident Raven Stevens shared concerns regarding county Resolution as it relates to the Crystal Geyser bottling facility and requested that CEQA guidelines be followed and that a full Environmental Impact Report be required. Gateway Neighborhood Association President Bayla Greenspoon shared concerns regarding the Crystal Geyser bottling facility, advising that the Association has requested that an Environmental Impact Report be completed to assess potential risks and asked what recourse would be available to Association members if the facility impacts private water wells. Continued.... PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Continued Mt. Shasta City resident Roslyn McCoy shared support of the Gateway Neighborhood Association members concerns, requesting that ground water be protected. VOLUME 73 ~ 253 ~ May 5, 2015

3 Mt. Shasta resident Bruce Hillman encouraged the use of an Environmental Impact Statement with regard to the Crystal Geyser bottling facility and advised of the need to balance the needs of businesses and resources. Mt. Shasta resident Shanta Gabriel concurred with the statement made by other presenters and advised of the lack of support for the Crystal Geyser bottling facility by the residents in Mt. Shasta. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Inmate Health - $25,712 Resolution adopted. Following an overview from Health and Human Services Agency Director Terry Barber, it was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Haupt to adopt Resolution 15-88, transfer of funds, $25,712. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - ROAD - $31,980 Dropped from the agenda. Chair Valenzuela advised that this item was dropped from the agenda at the request of the Department. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SHERIFF - $13,117. Resolution adopted. Following an overview from Sheriff Jon Lopey, it was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried, to adopt Resolution 15-89, transfer of funds, Sheriff, $13,117. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PUBLIC HEALTH - PERSONAL HEALTH - $631,413 Resolution adopted. Following an overview from Health and Human Services Director Terry Barber, it was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Bennett and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 15-90, transfer of funds, Public Health-Personal Health, $631,413. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PROBATION/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PERFORMANCE - $2,616 Resolution adopted. Following an overview from Probation Department Fiscal Officer Mary Ann Hall, it was moved by Supervisor Valenzuela, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 15-91, transfer of funds for Probation/Community Corrections Performance, $2,616. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COUNTY JAIL - $3,709 - Resolution adopted. Following an overview from Sheriff Jon Lopey, it was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Bennett and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 15-92, transfer of funds, County Jail, $3,709. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - HAMMOND RANCH FIRE ZONE - $29,300 Resolution adopted. Following an overview from County Fire Warden Ron Bravo, it was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Bennett and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 15-93, transfer of funds, $29,300. TRANSFER OF FUNDS- AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER/SEALER - $16,272- Resolution adopted. Following an overview from Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Griffin, it was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Bennett and unanimously carried, to adopt Resolution 15-94, transfer of funds, $16,272. VOLUME 73 ~ 254 ~ May 5, 2015

4 SHERIFF - Presentation of Resolution "Welcome Home Viet Nam Veterans Day" to Siskiyou County and other Veterans who served in the Viet Nam War. Presentation only. Sheriff Jon Lopey provided an overview of the Resolution and recognized Viet Nam Veterans in attendance. Chair Valenzuela read the Resolution into the record. Sheriff Lopey and those present accepted the Resolution. Members of the Board thanked those present for their service in Viet Nam. TAX COLLECTOR - Approve the Chapter 8 agreement sale with the City of Mt Shasta, APN , in the amount of $900. Approved. Tax Collector Wayne Hammar provided an overview of the request and the various steps for the City of Mt. Shasta to acquire the property. It was moved by Supervisor Valenzuela, seconded by Supervisor Bennett and unanimously carried to approve the Chapter 8 agreement sale with the City of Mt. Shasta per Division1, Part 6, Chapter 8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - Adopt Resolution accepting a grant deed for real property, Carrick Avenue, Weed, CA 96094, APN , approving the intent to dispose of real property and authorizing the Community Development Department Director to enter into necessary agreements to sell said property. Resolution adopted. Following an overview from Community Development Director Greg Plucker, it was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Bennett and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 15-95, accepting a grant deed for real property, approving the intent to dispose of real property and authorizing the Community Development Director to enter into necessary agreements to sell property. AUDITOR-CONTROLLER - Discussion, direction and possible action regarding presentation by Smith and Newell of the FY 13/14 Financial Statements and Single Audit. Presentation only. Auditor-Controller Jennie Ebejer introduced Assistant Auditor-Controller Annemarie Zediker and Smith & Newell CPA representative Marilee Smith. Ms. Smith provided a detailed overview of the 13/14 financial statements, including an overview of the economic condition of the county, statement of net position of the county as of June 30, 2014, the general fund and debt administration. Ms. Smith also advised of county revenues, which consist of 68% of grant revenues. Discussion followed regarding the status of comparison counties and the need to increase revenues. Ms. Smith provided information on the single audit report, which consisted of federal funds received and expended, the findings in the single audit and the county s responses to the findings. Brief discussion followed regarding the time frames/deadlines associated with the preparation of the financial statement and single audit. NATURAL RESOURCE POLICY SPECIALIST - Approve reauthorization of the Scott Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee. Natural Resource Policy Specialist Ric Costales provide an overview of the request, advising that the reauthorization of the Committee is required every two years. Mr. Costales also provided information on the formation and purpose of this committee for audience members. It was moved by Supervisor Haupt, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to approve the reauthorization of the Scott Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee. VOLUME 73 ~ 255 ~ May 5, 2015

5 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Review status of local emergency related to drought conditions as declared by Resolution 14-35; action to extend or terminate local emergency. Local emergency extended. Mt. Shasta resident Melinda Willey shared concerns regarding access to water supplies at the Crystal Geyser bottling facility for fire personnel in the event of a fire. Mt. Shasta resident Raven Stevens shared concerns regarding ground water and surface water. County Counsel Brian L. Morris provided an overview of issues that led to the adoption 14-35, including issues with water issues for the City of Montague, agriculture water deliveries and issues on the Scott River. County Fire Warden Ron Bravo advised that the Crystal Geyser bottling facility is within the Mt. Shasta Fire Protection District and that additional review would be needed to see if the district had agreements in place to utilize water resources at the Crystal Geyser bottling plant. It was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to extend the local emergency related to drought conditions as declared by Resolution BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Review status of local emergency related to imminent threat of catastrophic wildfire as declared by Resolution ; action to extend or terminate local emergency. Local emergency extended. It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Criss and unanimously carried to extend local emergency related to imminent threat of catastrophic wildfire as declared by Resolution COUNTY CLERK- Appointment of two members to the scheduled vacancies on the Range Advisory Board for one term ending July 28, 2015 and one term ending July 28, Mark Coats and Jim Morris appointed. Assistant County Clerk Laura Bynum provided an overview of the request to appoint two members to the Range Advisory Board and the letters of interest that were received. Natural Resource Policy Specialist Ric Costales advised of discussions with County Counsel and the Agricultural Commissioner regarding funding the county receives from grazing permit fees and advised that the Range Advisory Board is a requirement for the county to continue to receive the funding. Mr. Costales also provided information regarding the current membership of the Advisory Board. Supervisor Criss advised of the need for the Range Advisory Board to have clear direction of the intent of the Advisory Board and suggested a future agenda item for a Resolution outlining direction and intent of the Advisory Board. Continued.... COUNTY CLERK Continued Discussion followed regarding issues to be included in the Resolution, including management for cattle grazing, water runoff, development of a grazing policy and road closures on Forest Service lands that affect access. County Counsel Brian L. Morris advised that the appointees can be permit holders for grazing on Forest Service or BLM lands and at the discretion of the board, those who could provide input grazing issues could be appointed. Additional discussion followed regarding the number of members on the Advisory Board, diversity of members on the Advisory Board, with the Board having a consensus for a five member Advisory Board. VOLUME 73 ~ 256 ~ May 5, 2015

6 It was moved by Supervisor Criss, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to appoint Mark Coats to the Range Advisory Board for a term ending July 28, It was moved by Supervisor Haupt, seconded by Supervisor Kobseff and unanimously carried to appoint Jim Morris to the Range Advisory Board for a term ending July 28, MINUTE APPROVAL - March 10, 17 and April 7, 2015 Approved as presented. It was moved by Supervisor Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Haupt and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of March 10, 17 and April 7, 2015, as presented. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS Supervisor Kobseff advised of being a guest speaker at a Mt. Shasta Tea Party meeting, attending First 5 Commission meetings, a Weed Sons of Italy dinner and a CSA 4 meeting. Supervisor Kobseff advised of a Search and Rescue benefit dinner on May 8 th and a tour regarding the Weed Cemetery on May 16 th. Supervisor Haupt advised of attending CDBG, Ground Water Advisory, Protect Our Water and Water Users meetings and a meeting with Fairchild Medical Center representative Jonathan Andrus. Supervisor Haupt advised of attending a conference with a Regional Forester and Fire Safe Councils. Supervisor Criss advised of attending Tulelake City Council, Doris Lion Club, Siskiyou Water Users and Siskiyou County Cattlemen s meetings. Supervisor Criss also advised of attending the Butte Valley Fire annual BBQ and a Butte Valley Chamber of Commerce workshop. Supervisor Bennett advised of attending Shasta Valley Cemetery District, IRWMP, Soroptimist, CIIC, Historical Society meetings and a meeting with Fairchild Medical Center representative Jonathan Andrus. Supervisor Valenzuela advised of attending a Mt. Shasta Chamber Mixer, Taste of Italy, a Department Head meeting and NORTEC Consortium meetings. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the Board of Supervisors, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: COLLEEN SETZER, COUNTY CLERK Ed Valenzuela, Chair By: Deputy VOLUME 73 ~ 257 ~ May 5, 2015