Board of Supervisors Regular Session (2025-01-14)

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 January 14, 2025 January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 24 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 Present 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 New California Representative, Jay Jones, read a statement regarding the status of elections in the United States. National Working Group representing all of the tribes in California, Rosemary Nelson, congratulated Supervisor, Casey Cockrell on his election as a County Supervisor. Modoc County Central Republican Committee, Linda Newman, and Central Republican Central Committee member, Noelle Jones invited the Board to a local celebration for the inauguration. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda The Clerk of the Board requested to pull item 7.m. from the consent agenda and place the item as 15.d. on the agenda. Motion to approve the agenda as amended.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 24 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Ned Coe, Supervisor District I AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne Correspondence The Chair of the Board entered a letter from Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union regarding the water issues in the Klamath Basin. a. Correspondence Received: We are requesting public input on the proposed Paradise Restoration Project. We are seeking your input to help us identify any issues associated with the proposed actions described below, but not already addressed in the project design. We welcome your input at any time during the project development and analysis; however, to be most effective, please submit your comments by January 10th, 2025. RESULT: ANNOUNCED b. Correspondence Received: SUBJECT: “[COVID-19] Vaccines Are Killing People…,” At Alarming Rate RESULT: ANNOUNCED c. Correspondence Received: The Bureau of Land Management, Applegate Field Office has prepared a preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) for the purpose of constructing a 102-acre fence exclosure around the Sage Hen Spring, riparian area, and archaeological resources (DO-BLM-CA-N020-2024-0003-EA). RESULT: ANNOUNCED d. Correspondence Received - A letter from Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union regarding the water issues in the Klamath Basin. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Department Head Reports Agriculture Commissioner, Heather Kelly, provided a report on the submission of the disaster declaration regarding grasshoppers. Agriculture Commissioner Kelly reported on the potential declaration regarding voles. Assessor/Recorder, Kristen DePaul, provided an update on the new program to assist with real estate fraud.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 3 of 24 1. Clerk of the Board Items: 1.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Reorganization of the Board of Supervisors and election of the 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair of the Modoc County Board of Supervisors. (Clerk of the Board) The Chair of the Board turned the gavel over to the Clerk of the Board, Tiffany Martinez, for the purpose of electing a Chair of the Board and Vice-Chair of the Board for the year 2025. Clerk of the Board Martinez accepted the gavel and called for nominations for the 2025 Chair of the Board. Supervisor Byrne nominated Supervisor Coe for the 2025 Chair of the Board. Clerk Martinez asked for any other nominations. There being no other nominations, Clerk of the Board Martinez closed the nominations. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Rhoads, to elect Supervisor Coe as Chair of the Board for the year 2025. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk of the Board Martinez called for nominations for the 2025 Vice-Chair of the Board. Supervisor Rhoads nominated Supervisor Byrne for the 2025 Vice-Chair of the Board. Clerk Martinez asked for any other nominations. There being no other nominations, Clerk of the Board Martinez closed the nominations. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Rhoads, seconded by Supervisor Coe, to elect Supervisor Byrne as Vice-Chair of the Board for the year 2025. Motion carried unanimously. The Chair of the Board thanked Supervisor Starr for his service as the 2024 Chair of the Board. RESULT: COMPLETED 10:14 a.m. Recess for a five minute break. 10:16 a.m. The Board reconvened with Supervisor Coe, Rhoads, Starr, Cockrell, and Byrne present.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 4 of 24 1.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Presentation on the California Fire Safe Council CalFIRE County Coordinator program and approval and authorization of the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. (Clerk of the Board) Executive Director of the Modoc County Fire Safe Council, Stacey Hafen, provided an update on the activities of the Modoc County Fire Safe Council. Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator, James Pitcher, provided a presentation on the following: 1) Overview of the CalFIRE County Coordinator program and projects; 2) Modoc County Fire Safe Council Mission; 3) Firewise USA program overview; 4) Organize a board; 5) Firewise Portal overview; 6) Wildfire Risk Assessment; 7) Three-Year Action Plan; 8) Why Seek Recognition; 9) Educational and risk reduction actions; 10) Neighbors Band Together; 11) Modoc Fire Safe Council Chipper and Landowner Assistance programs; 12) Reporting fire safe activities to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); 13) Modoc County Firewise Map; 14) Curbside Chipping schedule. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 2. Board of Supervisors Items: 2.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution of appreciation for Carol Sharp for her many years of service to the Modoc County Library Advisory Committee and Friends of the Library. (Board of Supervisors) Elizabeth Cavasso accepted the resolution of appreciation on behalf of Carol Sharp who could not attend the meeting to accept the Resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION #2025-01 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 2.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution of appreciation for Mark Steffek for his many years of service to the Modoc County Library Advisory Committee and Friends of the Library. (Board of Supervisors) Elizabeth Cavasso stated Mark Steffek has contributed to the community in countless ways and thanked him for his service to the County of Modoc.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 5 of 24 Library Director, Kris Anderson, thanked Mark Steffek for his years of service and continued commitment to the communities. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION # 2025-02 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 3. Victim Witness Items: 3.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a proclamation to proclaim the month of January as Human Trafficking Awareness month. (Victim Services) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 4. Assessor Items: 4.a. PUBLIC HEARING: Update of the Assessor Fee Schedule. (Assessor) The Chair of the Board opened the public hearing at 10:46 a.m. and requested a staff report. Assessor, Kristen DePaul, provided a background on the update of the Assessor Fee Schedule. The Chair of the Board asked for the following: Proponents: None. Opponents: None. There being no public present to speak on the matter, the Chair of the Board closed the public hearing at 10:48 a.m. FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-03 RESULT: ANNOUNCED

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 6 of 24 4.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution updating the fee schedule for the Assessor's office. (Assessor) Assessor, Kristen DePaul, provided a background on the proposed Resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 5. Sheriff/Coroner Items: 5.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 295-C to amend Title 6 Animals, Chapter 6.02, Section 6.02.096 Fines and Charges Upon Impounded Animals. (Sheriff's Office) Sheriff, Tex Dowdy, provided a background on the proposed Ordinance 295-C. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL ORDINANCE # 295-C RESULT: ANNOUNCED 5.b. PUBLIC HEARING: Amending the Modoc County Sheriff Fee Schedule. (Sheriff's Office) The Chair of the Board opened the public hearing at 10:50 a.m. and requested a staff report. Sheriff, Tex Dowdy, provided a background on the update of the Sheriff's Office Fee Schedule. The Chair of the Board asked for the following: Proponents: None. Opponents: None. There being no public present to speak on the matter, the Chair of the Board closed the public hearing at 10:51 a.m. 5.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution updating the fee schedule for the Modoc County Sheriff's Office, effective January 1, 2025. (Sheriff's Office)

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 7 of 24 Sheriff, Tex Dowdy, provided a background on the proposed Resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-04 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 6. Agriculture Items: 6.a. PUBLIC HEARING: Amending the Annual Device Registration Fee Schedule - Reinspection and Commercial Fees. (Agriculture) The Chair of the Board opened the public hearing at 10:52 a.m. and requested a staff report. Agriculture Commissioner, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the update of the Annual Device Registration Fee Schedule. The Chair of the Board asked for the following: Proponents: None. Opponents: None. There being no public present to speak on the matter, the Chair of the Board closed the public hearing at 10:55 a.m. 6.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution to amend the Modoc County Agriculture Department Annual Device Registration Fee Schedule - Reinspection/Commercial Fees, effective January 14, 2025. (Agriculture) Agriculture Commissioner, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed Resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-06

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 8 of 24 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 6.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to award the bid to Lithia Toyota of Klamath Falls for the purchase of one (1) RAV4 Hybrid, not to exceed $42,030.00, effective January 14, 2025. (Air Pollution Control District) Air Pollution Control Officer, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed vehicle bid. Contract# 2025-01 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 6.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to award the vehicle bid to Corning Ford for $45,005.58 for one (1) 2025 Ford Explorer, effective January 14, 2025. (Agriculture) Agriculture Commissioner, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed vehicle bid. Contract# 2025-02 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 7. Consent Agenda Items: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 7.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a recurring contract between the County of Modoc and Aurora Behavioral HealthCare, not to exceed $80,000.00, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. (Behavioral Health) Contract# 2025-03

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 9 of 24 7.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract between the County of Modoc and North Valley Behavioral Health LLC, not to exceed $80,000.00, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. (Behavioral Health) Contract# 2025-04 7.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract amendment between the County of Modoc and California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for the Workforce Education and Training program (WET), to extend the effective date to June 30, 2026. (Behavioral Health) Contract# 2025-05 7.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the annual standard agreement between the County of Modoc and Northern California EMS, Inc. for Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) deliverables not to exceed $11,225.40, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (Public Health) Contract# 2025-06 7.e. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an amended Agreement Number 24-0132-002-SF between the County of Modoc Agriculture Department and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), not to exceed $5,789.00, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (Agriculture) Contract# 2025-07 7.f. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board and the County Administrative Officer to sign a lease renewal between the Quality Children's Services and the Newell Migrant Center, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (Agriculture) Contract# 2025-08 7.g. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to adopt the 2024 Modoc County Air Pollution Control District Policy and Procedure Manual 2024 Revision to Carl Moyer Guidelines, effective December 1, 2024. (Air Pollution Control District) 7.h. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an alcohol license for the Big Valley Endowment Foundation dinner held at the Adin Community Center on February 15, 2025. (Clerk of the Board)

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 10 of 24 7.i. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting the appointment of Richelle Ratliff as the District III Commissioner to the Modoc County Planning Commission, and a correction to the term of office to be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. (Board of Supervisors) 7.j. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting the reappointment of Carolyn Carey as the District IV Planning Commissioner to the Modoc County Planning Commission for a four (4) year term January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. (Board of Supervisors) 7.k. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the reappointment of Lorissa Soriano as District II Commissioner to the Modoc County Fish, Game & Recreation Commission, for a two (2) year term of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. (Board of Supervisors) 7.l. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the reappointment of Paul Molder as District V Commissioner to the Modoc County Fish, Game and Recreation Commission, for a two (2) year term effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. (Board of Supervisors) 7.m. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the reappointment of Willie Robins as District IV Commissioner to the Modoc County Fish, Game and Recreation Commission, for a two (2) year term, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. - Pulled from consent agenda. (Board of Supervisors) 7.n. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to reappoint Dewayne Matthews as a District III Commissioner to the Modoc County Fish, Game, and Recreation Commission, for a two (2) year term effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. (Board of Supervisors) 7.o. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting an appointment in lieu of election of Noelle Jones as a member to the Modoc County Republican Central Committee for a four (4) year term. (Elections) 7.p. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting the appointment of Joe DiSalvo to the Lookout Pest Abatement Benefit Zone Advisory Board, effective January 14, 2025 through February 5, 2028. (Board of Supervisors) 7.q. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting the reappointment of Harry Hitchings as the Modoc County Veterans Remains Officer, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (Board of Supervisors)

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 11 of 24 7.r. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0506) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.s. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0505) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.t. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0504) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.u. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0503) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.v. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0502) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.w. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0473-003) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.x. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0473-002) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.y. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0466-002) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.z. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell computer (Asset# 0115-0466-001) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.aa. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) WASP Inventory System (Asset# 0115-0449) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health)

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 12 of 24 7.ab. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Asset# 0115-0448) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.ac. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Asset# 0115-0447) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.ad. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Asset# 0115-0435) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.ae. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Asset# 0115-0434) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.af. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Asset# 0115-0433) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.ag. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Asset# 0115-0432) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.ah. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Asset# 0115-0431) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.ai. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell Computer (Asset# 0115-0428) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.aj. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell Computer (Asset# 0115-0427) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.ak. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell Computer (Asset# 0115-0420) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health)

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 13 of 24 7.al. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell Computer (Asset# 0115-0414) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.am. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell Computer (Asset# 0115-0413) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.an. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting permission to remove one (1) Dell Computer (Asset# 0115-0412) from the Modoc County Public Health's controlled inventory list and allow for disposal. (Public Health) 7.ao. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to remove one (1) Dell Optiplex 7010 Computer (Asset ID# 22200107-005) from the Probation asset inventory list. (Probation) 7.ap. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to remove one (1) Dell Optiplex 7010 Computer (Asset ID# 22200107-002) from the Probation asset inventory list. (Probation) 8. Air Pollution Control District: 8.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an agreement between the Modoc County Air Pollution Control District and High Desert Lumber (Glenn Zane) for Agreement # 25-01, not to exceed $175,000.00, effective January 6, 2025 through January 6, 2030. (Air Pollution Control District) Air Pollution Control Officer, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed grant agreement. Contract# 2025-09 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 9. Emergency Services Items: 9.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution to apply for the Emergency Management Preparedness Grant (Fiscal Year 2025-2027) and Homeland Security Grant Program (Fiscal Year 2025-2027). (Office of Emergency Services) Sheriff, Tex Dowdy, and Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Services, Renea Sweet, provided a background on the proposed grant.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 14 of 24 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION # 2025-06 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 9.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to purchase twelve (12) 3M Peltor Com Tac Headsets from Enviro Safety, not to exceed $9,845.55. (Office of Emergency Services) Sheriff, Tex Dowdy, provided a background on the proposed purchase. Contract# 2025-10 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 9.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to purchase twenty-four (24) RMA Level III Body Armor plates from RMA Armamant Inc., not to exceed $8,100.69. (Office of Emergency Services) Sheriff, Tex Dowdy, provided a background on the proposed purchase. Contract# 2025-11 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 10. Behavioral Health Items: 10.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to purchase two (2) Palo Alto Firewalls PA-460 from Cadence.Team and waive the competitive procurement requirements due to utilizing a California Department of General Services California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) No. 3-18-70-3296C, not to exceed $27,244.90, for a three (3) year subscription (Behavioral Health) Health Services Director, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed purchase.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 15 of 24 Contract# 2025-12 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 10.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to award a bid and authorize the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford Explorer from Hall Motor Company, in the amount of $53,987.00. (Behavioral Health) Health Services Director, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed purchase. Contract# 2025-13 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 10.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board and Modoc County Behavioral Health Services to authorize two (2) employees to attend the "Nonviolent Crisis Intervention/Instructor Certification" training offered by Crisis Prevention Institute, not to exceed $12,798.00, effective January 14, 2025. (Behavioral Health) Health Services Director, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed travel. Contract# 2025-14 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 10.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to award a bid and authorize the purchase of one (1) 2024 Promaster 3500 Mobile Crisis Unit from Avan Mobility, in the amount of $179,095.57, and approve of a bid exemption pursuant to County Code 3.24.060(B)(2), effective September 24, 2024. (Behavioral Health) Health Services Director, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the proposed purchase. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Starr to approve as amended to award a bid and authorize the purchase of one (1) 2024 Promaster 3500 Mobile

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 16 of 24 Crisis Unit All Wheel Drive from Avan Mobility, in the amount of $195,494.01, and approve of a bid exemption pursuant to County Code 3.24.060(B)(2), effective September 24, 2024. Motion carried unanimously. Contract# 2025-15 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 11:26 a.m. Motion for a five minute recess. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 11:32 a.m. The Board reconvened with Supervisor Coe, Rhoads, Starr, Cockrell, and Byrne present. 11. Road/Airport Items: 11.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board and Road Commissioner to sign the Supplementary agreement between Brandley Engineering and Modoc County for completion of Environmental Phase IV for the Tulelake Municipal Airport, not to exceed $504,950.00, effective January 14, 2025. (Road/Airport) Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed agreement. Contract# 2025-16 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 11.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a Right-of-Way Permanent Easement agreement between the County of Modoc and Rodney Flournoy for 0.09 acres on Blue Lake Road, not to exceed $1,394.00, effective January 14, 2025. (Road/Airport)

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 17 of 24 Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed easement. Contract# 2025-17 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 11.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization from the Chair of the Board to sign a Service Agreement between CivicWell and the County of Modoc to complete project needs for the awarded Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant, effective January 14, 2025. (Road/Airport) Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed agreement. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Starr, seconded by Supervisor Rhoads to approve as amended and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign a Service Agreement between CivicWell and the County of Modoc to complete project needs for the awarded Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant, not to exceed $77,598.00, effective January 14, 2025. Motion carried unanimously. Contract# 2025-18 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 11.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a bid exemption pursuant to County Code 3.24.060 (D) and authorization to purchase from Peterson CAT One (1) Used 2019 Caterpillar Model: 140 M3 Motor Grader, not to exceed $284,904.72, effective January 14, 2025. (Road/Airport) Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed purchase. A discussion was held and several questions were asked of Road Commissioner Crosby. Contract# 2025-19 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 18 of 24 12. Watermaster Items: 12.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to award the bid to Future Ford of Roseville for the purchase of one (1) Ford F-250, not to exceed $39,805.59. (Watermaster) Watermaster, Peggy Ash, provided a background on the proposed purchase. Elizabeth Cavasso provided comments regarding the bid process for the County of Modoc. Contract# 2025-20 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 13. Administrative Services Items: 13.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution adopting a pension management policy, effective January 14, 2025. (Administrative Services) County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the unfunded accrued liability (UAL) for the County of Modoc and the need for a pension management policy. Weist Law, Cameron Weist, provided a background on the pension management policy. Mr. Weist reported on the policy and how the outside agencies UAL contribution would be addressed. County Administrative Officer Robertson reported on the consistency the pension management policy provides for the County of Modoc. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-07 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 13.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting the reappointment of Margaret Long as County Counsel and approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign amendment No. 3 to the Legal Services Agreement between the County of Modoc and PrenticeLong, PC for County Counsel services in the amount of $11,200.00 monthly for a fixed retainer, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. (Administrative Services)

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 19 of 24 County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the reappointment and agreement. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Rhoads to approve the reappointment of Margaret Long as County Counsel with a waiver of the residency requirement and approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign amendment No. 3 to the Legal Services Agreement between the County of Modoc and PrenticeLong, PC for County Counsel services in the amount of $11,200.00 monthly for a fixed retainer, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. Motion carried unanimously. Contract# 2025-21 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 12:11 p.m. Motion to recess for lunch. Motion to recess for lunch. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 1:15 p.m. The Board reconvened with Supervisor Coe, Rhoads, Starr, Cockrell, and Byrne present. 14. Information & Technology Items: 14.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a County of Modoc Public Cameras and Centralized Video System Policy, effective January 1, 2025. (Information Technology) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez provided a background on the proposed policy. A discussion was held and several questions were asked of Assistant County Administrative Officer Martinez. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Starr to approve as amended a County of Modoc Public Cameras and Centralized Video System Policy with the addition of game camera usage and the requirement that all data from County-owned camera

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 20 of 24 systems are the property of the County of Modoc, effective January 1, 2025. Motion carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 14.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the County of Modoc Social Media Policy, effective January 1, 2025. (Information Technology) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez provided a background on the proposed policy. A discussion was held and several questions were asked of Assistant County Administrative Officer Martinez. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Starr, seconded by Supervisor Cockrell to approve the County of Modoc Social Media Policy with the addition that all County of Modoc social media accounts must be added to the Civic Plus Social Media archiving software system, effective January 1, 2025. Motion carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 14.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an amendment to the agreement between the County of Modoc and GoTo Technologies, Inc. for fifty (50) additional Mobile Device Management (MDM) licenses, not to exceed $1,250.00. (Information Technology) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez provided a background on the proposed contract. Contract# 2025-22 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 21 of 24 15. Board of Supervisors Items: 15.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Discussion and approval for the Chair of the Board to set the 2025 Standing Committees for the Board of Supervisors. (Board of Supervisors) The Chair of the Board reviewed the appointment list and designated the board members to committees. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Starr to approve as amended the 2025 Standing Committees for the Board of Supervisors as designated by the Chair of the Board. Motion carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 15.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Discussion and approval for the Chair of the Board to set the 2025 Ad Hoc Committees for the Board of Supervisors. (Board of Supervisors) The Chair of the Board reviewed the appointment list and designated the board members to committees. Ordered on a motion by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Starr to approve as amended the 2025 Ad Hoc Committees for the Board of Supervisors as designated by the Chair of the Board. Motion carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 15.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution to amend the bylaws of the Modoc County Groundwater and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee. (Board of Supervisors) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez provided a background on the proposed resolution. A discussion was held and several questions were asked of Assistant County Administrative Officer Martinez.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 22 of 24 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-08 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 15.d. Motion to approve of the reappointment of Willie Robins as District IV Commissioner to the Modoc County Fish, Game and Recreation Commission, for a two (2) year term, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 - Item moved from original posting order. Ordered on a motion to approve as amended the reappointment of Willie Robins as District IV Alternate Commissioner to the Modoc County Fish, Game and Recreation Commission, for a two (2) year term, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 16. Comments/Reports: a. Public Comments None. b. Administrative Services Report County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the following: 1) 2025-2026 State of California Budget update; 2) Housing Element Update and relation to grants; 3) Insurance rate updates; 4) Fee schedule updates; 5) Update on the building purchase for the Auditor's Office; 6) Standard pre-approved plans for the building department; 7) Revising the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) agreement for the Modoc-Siskiyou Action Agency; 8) State of California Office of Emergency Services (OES) Cybersecurity Grant update. c. Department Head Reports Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, reported on the following: 1) The Road Department has been awarded a grant Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) through the United States Department of Transportation for the Modoc Evacuation Route and Safety Resiliency Study; 2) Update on the Safe Streets for All grant for County Road 91.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 23 of 24 d. Board of Supervisors Reports Supervisor Starr reported on the following: 1) Birth of his son Samuel Harrison; 2) Swearing-in Ceremony for the Board of Supervisors; 3) North State Economic Forecast Conference; 4) Modoc National Forest Service Coordination meeting. Supervisor Cockrell reported on the following: 1) Meeting with Sheriff, Tex Dowdy; 2) Meeting with the Health Service Director, Stacy Sphar; 3) Swearing-in Ceremony for the Board of Supervisors; 4) Meeting with the Chief Building Official, Scott Ward; 5) Meeting with the Assessor/ Recorder, Kristen DePaul; 6) Meeting with Treasurer/Tax Collector. Cheryl Knoch; 7) Meeting with Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby. Supervisor Byrne reported on the following: 1) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board meeting; 2) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Board meeting; 3) Golden State Connect authority (GSCA); 4) Tri Counties Zoom meeting; 5) Groundwater Resources and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee By-Law Ad Hoc meeting; 6) Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Management meeting; 7) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) County of the Chair Planning meeting; 8) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Williamson Act Ad Hoc meeting; 9) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers meeting; 10) Swearing-in Ceremony for the Board of Supervisors; 11) Swearing-in Ceremony for the Board of Supervisors; 12) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board meeting, installation, and leadership award reception; 13) Tri-Counties meeting; 14) Ore-Cal Resource Conservation District Board meeting; 15) Appointed as an alternate as the local government member to the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Rule. Supervisor Rhoads reported on the following: 1) Swearing-in Ceremony for the Board of Supervisors; 2) Brown Act Training; 3) Ethics Training; 4) Modoc Forest Service Coordination meeting; 5) Behavioral Health Advisory Committee meeting. Supervisor Coe reported on the following; 1) Modoc County Fish, Game, and Recreation Commission meeting; 2) Big Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee meeting; 3) Special meeting of the Modoc County Board of Supervisors as a joint meeting with the Lake County Commissioners; 4) Information and Technology Ad Hoc Committee meeting; 5) National Association of Counties (NACo) Rural Action Committee meeting; 6) Information and Technology Ad Hoc Committee meeting; 7) Tri-Counties meeting; 8) National Association of Counties (NACo) Public Lands Committee meeting; 9) Noxious Weed Strategic Planning meeting; 10) Groundwater Resources and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee By-Law Ad Hoc meeting; 11) Information and Technology Ad Hoc Committee meeting; 12) Swearing-in Ceremony for the Board of Supervisors; 13) Groundwater Resources and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee meeting; 14) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board meeting, installation, and leadership award reception; 15) Brown Act training; 16) Tri-Counties meeting; 17) National Association of Counties (NACo) Public Lands Committee meeting; 18) Western Interstate Region Board meeting; 19) Celebration for Mike Byrne. The Chair of the Board read the closed session item into the record.

January 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 24 of 24 2:59 p.m. Motion to go into Closed Session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 17. Closed Session: 17.a. CLOSED SESSION: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957): Title: Road Commissioner. (Administrative Services) RESULT: EVALUATION HELD 3:39 p.m. The Board reconvened with Supervisor Coe, Rhoads, Starr, Cockrell, and Byrne present. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn the January 14, 2025 meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne The meeting was adjourned at 3:39 PM There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned to meet in regular session Tuesday, January 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Tiffany A. Martinez Ned Coe Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board