Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting (2026-03-10)

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 14 MODOC COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ned Coe, Supervisor District I Shane Starr, Supervisor District II Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V Geri Byrne Chairperson Chester Robertson County Administrative Officer Board of Supervisors Room 204 S. Court St., Room # 203, Alturas, CA 90101 (530) 233-6201 http://www.co.modoc.ca.us REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 10:00 AM Call to Order The Chair of the Board, Supervisor Geri Byrne, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Ned Coe Supervisor District I Present Shane Starr Supervisor District II Present Kathie Rhoads Supervisor District III Present Casey Cockrell Supervisor District IV Present Geri Byrne Supervisor District V Present Chester Robertson County Administrative Officer Present Tiffany Martinez Clerk of the Board/Assistant County Administrative Officer Present Margaret Long County Counsel Present Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Prayer Public Comment This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Board on matters on the consent agenda and matters not otherwise on the agenda. Comments should be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. If your comment concerns an item shown on the agenda please address the Board after that item is open for public comment. By law, the Board cannot take action on matters that are not on the agenda. Unless otherwise announced, the Chair reserves the right to limit the duration of each speaker to three minutes. Speaker may not cede their time. Agenda items with times listed will be considered at that time all other items will be considered as listed on the agenda or as deemed necessary by the Chair. Ormat Technologies representative, Scott Nichols, provided comments on Ormat's exploration interests North of Lake City and planning efforts for potential geothermal exploration. Nichols reported on an application that

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 14 Ormat would be filing with the Planning Department for three or four exploration wells. Nichols reported that there would be a community update to the Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce. Lead Organizer for Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Sarah Casia, provided comments on the important work that In-Home Support Services (IHSS) workers complete for the County of Modoc. Casia provided a historical background on the negotiation process between the County of Modoc and SEIU for IHSS workers. Tim Reynolds provided comments on IHSS workers and the important work they do to provide quality of life for the residents of the County of Modoc. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda Motion to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Correspondence The Clerk of the Board entered the following correspondence into the record: 1) Email from Outreach Coordinator, Sabrina Oregel, regarding the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Broadband Public Feedback Survey asking residents to report their experience with internet service at their home or business; 2) Public Affairs Specialist, Colden Brown, provided several flyers on the U.S. Small Business Administration U.S. Small Business - Disaster Loans; 3) Flyer from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announcing Groundwater Awareness Week 2026 March 8-14, 2026. Department Head Reports None. 1. Consent Agenda Items 1.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the February 24, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes. RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 1.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 3 of 14 Board to sign a one (1) year annual renewal lease agreement between the County of Modoc and Duncan Family Farms for the Castlerock Farmworker Center at the in-season rate of $350.00 per month and a winter rate at $150.00 per month, effective March 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027. RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-32 2. Agriculture Items 2.a. PUBLIC HEARING: Establishment of the County of Modoc Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Abatement Program Fee Schedule. The Chair of the Board opened the public hearing at 10:12 a.m. and requested a staff report. Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed County of Modoc Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Abatement Program fee schedule. A discussion was held, and several questions were asked of Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Kelly. Proponents: None. Opponents: None. There being no public present to speak on the matter, the Chair of the Board closed the public hearing at 10:18 a.m. 2.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution to establish the Modoc County Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Abatement Program Fee Schedule. Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed County of Modoc Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Abatement Program fee schedule. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 4 of 14 ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. 2026-09 2.c. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION: Presentation from Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures/Air Pollution Control Officer, Heather Kellly, on the County of Modoc 2024 Annual Crop Report. Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures/Air Pollution Control Officer, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the 2024 Crop Report. 3. Planning Items 3.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 236-161 to rezone Assessor Parcel No. 012-020-069-000, owned by Randy and Marsha Veldhuizen; from Unclassified (U) zone to Agriculture General (AG) zone within the boundaries of Parcel Map (PM2025-02). Interim Planning Director, Sean Curtis, provided a report on the proposed Ordinance No. 236-161. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 236-161 3.b. PUBLIC HEARING: Amendment to Title 18 Zoning Code to bring the existing code into compliance with current State law and consistency with the General Plan. The Chair of the Board opened the public hearing at 10:25 a.m. and requested a staff report. Interim Planning Director, Sean Curtis, provided a report on the proposed Ordinance amendment. Consultant, Gary Price, provided a background on the proposed zoning code amendment, which is being completed to comply with the state maddated housing element. Proponents: None Opponents: None There being no public present to speak on the matter, the Chair of the Board closed the public hearing at 10:28 a.m. 3.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Review and determine that the Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA2025-01) is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Categorical Exemption Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 5 of 14 Act (CEQA) Guidelines, finding that the project does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. Interim Planning Director, Sean Curtis, provided a report on the proposed board determination. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, asked about the required definition of a health care facility, which mandates facilities be open twenty-four (24) hours. Consultant, Gary Price, reported that this definition is a State requirement, and he would have to research to understand the reasoning behind this requirement. A discussion was held on the state-mandates being implemented by the state legislature, which negatively impact rural counties. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 3.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 236-162 amending various sections of Title 18 Zoning Code, and set the second reading for March 24, 2026. Interim Planning Director, Sean Curtis, provided a report on the proposed Ordinance introduction. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 4. Treasurer/Tax Collector Items 4.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an Exchange Agreement between ParcelQuest and the County of Modoc Tax Collector. Treasurer-Tax Collector, Macey VonRadar, provided a background on the proposed agreement. A discussion was held, and several questions were asked of Treasurer-Tax Collector VonRadar. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 6 of 14 SECONDER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-33 5. Library Items 5.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the County of Modoc Library Advisory Board By-Laws, effective February 18, 2026. Librarian Director, Kris Anderson, provided a background on the proposed bylaws. Supervisor Coe asked about the term endings of the board members. Librarian Director Anderson reported that the dates listed in the bylaws are baseline dates to establish future terms. Supervisor Coe asked about the process for amending the County of Modoc Library Advisory Bylaws and reported he felt that the Board of Supervisors, as the approving body, should be the governing board to approve any amendments. Motion to refer the County of Modoc Library Advisory Bylaws back to the Library Advisory Board to amend and add the following items to the County of Modoc Library Advisory Bylaws: 1) Detail that Library Advisory Board members are required to file a 700 Form; 2) All amendments made to the County of Modoc Library Advisory Bylaws are approved by the Board of Supervisors. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 5.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting the appointment of Francis "Friz" Barclay as a District III Board Member to the Library Advisory Board, effective March 10, 2026 through December 31, 2028. Motion to postpone item 5.b. to the March 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 7 of 14 II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 6. Farm Advisor Items 6.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the annual Amendment No. 12 Agreement No. Y14 - 2376 between the County of Modoc and the Regents of University of California, not to exceed $16,000.00, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Farm Advisor, Laura Snell, provided a background on the proposed agreement for the 4-H position. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr Contract # 2026-34 6.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an annual Agreement No. Y26 - 8072 between the County of Modoc and the Regents of University of California, not to exceed $10,000.00, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Farm Advisor, Laura Snell, provided a background on the proposed new agreement for professional and specialized activities related to water resources within the 2025-2026 budget. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr Contract # 2026-35 7. Road/Airport Items 7.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract amendment between the County of Modoc and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to account for additional time of use of property from Modoc County for the rehabilitation project on Route 299 and 395, in the amount of $1,000.00. Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed agreement.

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 8 of 14 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-36 7.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract between the County of Modoc and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to purchase right of way from Modoc County for the rehabilitation project on Route 299 and 395, in the amount of $6,900.00. Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed agreement. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-37 7.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract between the County of Modoc and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to purchase right of way from Modoc County for the rehabilitation project on Route 299 and 395, in the amount of $2,000.00. Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed agreement. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-38 7.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration and the California State Historic Preservation Officer regarding the Tulelake Municipal Airport Proposed Perimeter Fence Project, effective March 10, 2026.

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 9 of 14 Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a detailed background on the proposed agreement. A discussion was held, and several questions were asked of Road Commissioner Crosby. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-39 8. Administrative Services Items 8.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Modoc and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the Catastrophic Inmate Medical Insurance Program, effective July 1, 2026. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-40 8.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Modoc and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the Master Crime Insurance Program, effective July 1, 2026. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 10 of 14 III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-41 8.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Modoc and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the Pollution Liability Program, effective July 1, 2026. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-42 8.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Modoc and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the Cyber Liability Program, effective July 1, 2026. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-43 8.e. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) and the County of Modoc regarding a jail medical care feasibility study for the north state region of California. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a detailed background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). County Administrative Officer Robertson requested a

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 11 of 14 recommendation from County Counsel regarding Exhibit B. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract # 2026-44 9. County of Modoc Groundwater Sustainability Agency Items 9.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution authorizing the submittal of the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Annual Report for Water Year 2025 to the Department of Water Resources, per CCR 23 § 356.2 requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided a background on the proposed Water Year 2025 Annual Report. A discussion was held on the grant-funded activities completed to comply with the state mandate. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell SECONDER: District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. 2026-10 10. Board of Supervisors Items 10.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a letter of support for the 13th Annual Survival Century Bike Ride. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 11. Reports

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 12 of 14 11.a. NO ACTION: Public Comment Clerk of the Board, Tiffany Martinez, read into the record the following public comment: 1) Email from Colden Brown, Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, regarding potential funding for the 2025 December storms. 11.b. REPORT: Administrative Services Report County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a report on the following: 1) Active Transportation Project (ATP) Cedarville project update; 2) Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) Insurance Executive Directors meeting; 3) Information and Technology and Payroll Ad Hoc Committee meeting update on options to deal with the advance of base pay; 4) Newell County Water District update on a proposed lease; 5) Meeting with the Tulelake Multi- County District Fire regarding building maintenance; 6) Update on a group who works with the university community that obtained a grant on drone LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to determine where the building for the interment camp were located. 11.c. REPORT: Department Head Reports None. 11.d. REPORT: Board of Supervisors Reports Supervisor Coe reported on the following: 1) Modoc Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting; 2) Tri-Counties meeting; 3) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board meeting; 4) NorCal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Board meeting; 5) National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference; 6) NorCal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Board meeting; 7) National Assocaiton of Counties (NACo) Public Lands Committee meeting; 8) Western Intersate Region Board meeting; 9) Information and Technology Ad Hoc Committee meeting; 10) Central Square Transition Update meeting. Supervisor Rhoads reported on the following: 1) Cal Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Training; 2) Disaster Council meeting; 3) Review of the historical Modoc Scholarship data; 4) Food Access meeting; 5) Forest Service Coordination meeting. Supervisor Cockrell reported on the following: 1) Attended the Division Five (5) playoff game for the Modoc High School Girls' Basketball team. Supervisor Starr reported on the following: 1) Information and Technology Ad Hoc Committee meeting; 2) Nor Tec Quarterly meeting; 3) Information and Technology Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Supervisor Byrne reported on the following: 1) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Ad Hoc Committee meeting; 2) Ore-Cal Resource Conservation District (RCD) meeting; 3) Wolf meeting in Adin with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Regional Director, Paul Souza; 4) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Special Executive Committee meeting; 5) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Audit inquiries with Auditors; 6) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers meeting and legislative update.

March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 13 of 14 The Chair of the Board read the closed session items into the record. 11:54 a.m. Motion to go into closed session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr SECONDER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 12. Closed Session 12.a. CLOSED SESSION: Labor Negotiations (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957.6) - Conference with labor negotiators, County Counsel and County Administrative Officer, to discuss Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 2015 - In Home Support Services (IHSS). RESULT: DIRECTION GIVEN 12.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Report at the conclusion of closed session any actions, if any, taken under Closed Session (Pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the CA Government Code). 12:32 p.m. The Chair of the Board reconvened the meeting and reported out of closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 12:33 p.m. to meet in regular session on March 24, 2026. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe SECONDER: District II Supervisor, Shane Starr AYES: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe, District V Supervisor, Geri Byrne, District II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None ___________________________ GERI BYRNE Chair of the Board ATTEST: BY: ___________________________ TIFFANY MARTINEZ Clerk of the Board

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