Board of Supervisors Regular Session (2025-02-25)

NED COE 1st District SHANE STARR 2nd District KATHIE RHOADS 3rd District CASEY COCKRELL 4th District GERI BYRNE 5th District TIFFANY A. MARTINEZ CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 204 S. COURT STREET ALTURAS, CALIFORNIA 96101 PHONE: (530) 233-6201 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING REGULAR MEETING February 25, 2025 February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 12 10:00 AM Call to Order Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Ned Coe Supervisor District I Present 10:00 AM Shane Starr Supervisor District II Present 10:00 AM Kathie Rhoads Supervisor District III Present 10:00 AM Casey Cockrell Supervisor District IV Present 10:00 AM Geri Byrne Supervisor District V Absent 10:00 AM Scott McLeran Deputy County Counsel Remote 10:00 AM Chester Robertson County Administration Officer Present 10:00 AM Tiffany Martinez Clerk of the Board/ACAO Present 10:00 AM Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Prayer Public Comment None. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda Motion to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne Correspondence a. Correspondence Received: This letter is submitted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 25180.7 (Proposition 65) by the Department of California Highway Patrol.

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 12 RESULT: ANNOUNCED b. Correspondence Received: Official Transmittal of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Department Head Reports None. 1. Public Hearing -10:00 AM: 1.a. PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance# 221-L to amend Modoc County Code Title 15 Building Regulations, Chapter 15.01 Construction Codes, Administration, Section 15.01.120 Design loads. (Building and Safety) The Chair of the Board opened the public hearing at 10:04 a.m. and requested a staff report. Interim Chief Building Official, Scott Ward, provided a background on the proposed ordinance amendment. The Chair of the Board asked for the following: Proponents: None. Opponents: None. A discussion was held on the size of accessory dwelling units across the state. There being no public present to speak on the proposed ordinance amendment, the Chair of the Board closed the public hearing at 10:07 a.m. 2. Building Department Items: 2.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to waive the first reading of Ordinance# 221-L to amend Modoc County Code Title 15 Building Regulations, Chapter 15.01 Construction Codes, Administration, Section 15.01.120 Design loads and set the second reading for March 11, 2025. (Building and Safety) Interim Chief Building Official, Scott Ward, provided a background on the proposed ordinance amendment. Ordinance# 221-L

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 3 of 12 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED ORD# 221 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 3. Consent Agenda Items: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 3.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the participation agreement between Modoc County Behavioral Health and California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for the Quality Measures and Performance Improvement Program Measurement Year (MY) 2023, not to exceed $15,000.00, effective February 10, 2025 to December 31, 2025. (Behavioral Health) Contract# 2025-40 3.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the 2025 Letter of Agreement for the Modoc County Domestic Violence Collaborative Response Team (DVCRT), effective February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2028. (Board of Supervisors) Contract# 2025-41 3.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the 2025 Letter of Agreement for the Modoc County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), effective February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2028. (Board of Supervisors) Contract# 2025-42 4. T.E.A.C.H. Items: 4.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the first countywide Strangulation protocol for Modoc County, effective February 25, 2025. (Board of Supervisors)

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 4 of 12 Lead Client Service Specialist at Modoc Crisis Center a division of T.E.A.C.H., Ryan Wilson, provided a background on the proposed agreement. Contract# 2025-43 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 5. Clerk of the Board Items: 5.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. (Clerk of the Board) Modoc Fire Safe Council, James Pitcher, provided a background on the proposed updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Supervisor Coe asked about the need to update the year on the cover. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the need to follow state guidelines to ensure compliance with cycles for the plan. Motion by Supervisor Rhoads, seconded by Supervisor Cockrell to approve as amended and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the amended 2024 Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Motion carried 4-0. Absent Byrne RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 6. Air Pollution Control District: 6.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a budget modification for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to Air Pollution Fund 675; Air Pollution Unit 2680 and 2683 modifying revenue in the amount of $1,183,109.00 and expenditures in the amount of $1,070.022.00. (Air Pollution Control District)

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 5 of 12 Air Pollution Control Officer, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed budget modification. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 7. Social Services Items: 7.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract via DocuSign between the County of Modoc and SolutionsWest for Medi-Cal Support Services, not to exceed $387,945.00, effective March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. (Social Services) Director of Social Services, Tom Sandage, provided a background on the proposed contract. Contract# 2025-44 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 8. Health Services Items: 8.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board and the Director of Health Services to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Surprise Valley Health Care District (SVHCD) and Modoc County Health Services (MCHS), effective March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2027. (Health Services) Director of Health Services, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding. Director of Health Services Sphar provided an updated copy with the correction to the document to remove Mountain Valley and replace it with Surprise Valley. Motion by Supervisor Rhoads, seconded by Supervisor Cockrell to approve as amended and authorize the Chair of the Board and the Director of Health Services to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Surprise Valley Health Care District (SVHCD) and Modoc County Health Services (MCHS), effective March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2027. Motion carried 4-0. Absent Byrne Contract# 2025-45

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 6 of 12 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 8.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board and the Director of Health Services to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mountain Valley Health Centers (MVHC) and Modoc County Health Services (MCHS), effective March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2027. (Health Services) Director of Health Services, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding. Contract# 2025-46 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 9. Behavioral Health Items: 9.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to purchase twenty (20) Dell Precision 3590 Workstation laptops with docking stations, from Dell Technologies and waive the competitive procurement requirements per County Code 3.24.060 (B) (3) due to utilizing a Participating Addendum (PA) to a NASPO ValuePoint master agreement, not to exceed $59,277.84. (Behavioral Health) Director of Health Services, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed purchase. A discussion was held on the sales tax amount listed in the quote. Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided the correct amount for California sales tax. Motion by Supervisor Rhoads, seconded by Supervisor Starr to approve as amended to purchase twenty (20) Dell Precision 3590 Workstation laptops with docking stations, from Dell Technologies and waive the competitive procurement requirements per County Code 3.24.060 (B) (3) due to utilizing a Participating Addendum (PA) to a NASPO ValuePoint master agreement, not to exceed $59,935.80. Motion carried 4-0. Absent Byrne

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 7 of 12 Contract# 2025-47 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 9.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to purchase twenty (20) Microsoft Office Licenses, from CDW-G and waive the competitive procurement requirements per County Code 3.24.060 (B) (3) due to utilizing a California Department of General Services California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) No. 3-13-70-0793E, not to exceed $9,514.00. (Behavioral Health) Director of Health Services, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed purchase. Contract# 2025-48 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 9.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract between the County of Modoc and Nevada California Oregon Railway for the Transitional Age Youth Center renovations, not to exceed $45,000.00, effective January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. (Behavioral Health) Director of Health Services, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed contract. 10:30 a.m. Supervisor Starr reported he would abstain from the item. Deputy County Counsel, Scott McCleran, reported it was brought to County Counsel's attention that there is an issue of ownership that requires some consideration as to whether the ownership of the facility has created a conflict of interest under rule 1090 of the government code. Deputy County Counsel McLeran recommended the item be continued to the next meeting so County Counsel could have additional time to review the issue and update the board accordingly. Contract# 2025-49

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 8 of 12 RESULT: POSTPONE DEFINITELY [3 TO 0] Next: 3/11/2025 10:00 AM MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSTAIN: Starr ABSENT: Byrne 10. Administrative Services Items: 10.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution authorizing the funding request, acceptance, and execution of a grant agreement for the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP). (Administrative Services) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided a background on the proposed Resolution and requested an amendment to Exhibit A with the removal of the New Pine Creek location as the Department of Water Resources did not select this site for funding. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the site selection for the stream gages. Motion by Supervisor Cockrell, seconded by Supervisor Rhoads to approve as amended Resolution# 2025-12 authorizing the funding request, acceptance, and execution of a grant agreement for the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) with an update to Exhibit A to show three locations and the removal of the New Pine Creek location. Motion carried 4-0. Absent Byrne RESULT: APPROVE AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION # 2025-12 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 10.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract between the County of Modoc and ADP for the Workforce Now Human Capital Management (HCM) Solutions module, at the rate of $7.25 per employee per month, effective upon approval. (Administrative Services)

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 9 of 12 Human Resources and Risk Manager Director, Pam Randall, provided a background on the proposed contract. Contract# 2025-50 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 11. Board of Supervisors Items: 11.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a Joint Powers Agreement for the purpose of continuing regional emergency medical services agency and providing the implementation, operation, and management of an Emergency Medical Services System in the counties of Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, and Trinity Counties, effective March 5, 2025 until terminated. (Board of Supervisors) County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed agreement. Contract# 2025-51 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 11.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a letter of support for the 12th Annual Survival Century Bike Ride. (Board of Supervisors) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 10 of 12 11.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a letter of support for Assembly Bill (AB) 240 which would require the Little Hoover Commission (LHC) to conduct a study evaluating the educational needs and opportunities that exist for the five rural counties that are not included in a California Community College (CCC) district. (Board of Supervisors) Elizabeth Cavasso provided comments on the importance of having representatives for the County of Modoc that would fight to have higher education in the county. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 12. Comments/Reports: a. Public Comments None. b. Administrative Services Report County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson reported on the following: 1) United Public Employees of California (UPEC) negotiations; 2) In-Home Support Services (IHSS) negotiations; 3) Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) negotiations; 4) Began the implementation process of the budgeting software; 5) Meeting with State Office of Migrant Services regarding a grant application for a technology center at the Newell Migrant Center; 6) Adin Water Community Systems study for the Big Valley groundwater basin; 7) SB 525 healthcare minimum wage update; 8) Electronic vehicle (EV) charging stations update; 9) Meeting with the Last Frontier Healthcare District staff; 10) Meeting with Shasta Regional Housing Authority regarding the Modoc County U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) vouchers; 11) CivicPlus Implementation update. c. Department Head Reports None. d. Board of Supervisors Reports Supervisor Rhoads reported on the following: 1) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Zoom meeting; 2) Behavioral Health Advisory meeting; 3) Forest Service Coordination meeting; 4) Clifton Larson and Associates (CLA) Business Opportunity Assessment meeting; 5) Town Hall meeting providing information on the gray wolf in Modoc County. Supervisor Starr reported on the following: 1) Discussion hosted by Congressman LaMalfa to determine the best resizing of the Sàttitla Highlands National Monument designation through legislation; 2) Participated in the Superior California Economic Development (SCED) Board of Directors meeting; 3) Forest Service Coordination meeting.

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 11 of 12 Supervisor Cockrell reported on the following: 1) Big Valley Endowment Tri-Tip and Crab Feed Dinner; 2) Meeting with the Modoc County Chief Probation Officer; 3) Library Advisory Board meeting; 4) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) New Supervisor Institute. Supervisor Coe reported on the following: 1) Modoc Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo); 2) National Association of Counties (NACo) Rural Action Cacus meeting; 3) Caltrans Cedarville Project meeting; 4) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors meeting; 4) National Association of Counties (NACo) public lands committee meeting; 5) Noxious Weed Ad Hoc Committee meeting; 6) Modoc Resource Conservation District (RCD) meeting; 7) NorCal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) meeting; 8) Modoc-Washoe Environmental Stewardship meeting; 9) Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board meeting; 10) Mid- Winter BBQ in Cedarville; 11) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Building Advisory Council meeting. The Chair of the Board read the closed session items into the record. 11:06 a.m. Motion to go into Closed Session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne 13. Closed Session: 13.a. CLOSED SESSION: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957): Title: Director of Health Services. (Administrative Services) RESULT: DIRECTION GIVEN 12:27 p.m. The Board reconvened and the Chair of the Board reported out of closed session with Supervisor Coe, Rhoads, Starr, and Cockrell present. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn the February 25, 2025 meeting.

February 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 12 of 12 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell ABSENT: Byrne The meeting was adjourned at 12:28 PM There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned to meet in regular session Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Tiffany A. Martinez Ned Coe Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board