Board of Supervisors Regular Session (2025-03-11)

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 March 11, 2025 March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 11 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 Present 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 Royland Gaylore provided comments regarding the looming threat of cuts by the federal government to Medicaid and Medicare and reported on the creation of Indivisible.org which will help share information to the public on this issue. Commander of the American Legion, Linda Newman, provided a flyer on the 106th birthday party fundraiser. Commander Newman provided comments on the heating system at the Vet's Hall and the need to repair the heater so the elderly who frequent the building can be comfortable during events. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda Motion to approve the agenda as presented.

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 11 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne Correspondence The Clerk of the Board, Tiffany Martinez, entered an email from the Bureau of Land Management on the request to respond to a potential BLM land acquisition. The Chair of the Board requested staff prepare a letter in opposition to the proposed sale for consideration at the next Board of Supervisors meeting. Correspondence received - Email from the Bureau of Land Management on the request to respond to a potential BLM land acquisition. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Department Head Reports District Attorney, Nina Salarno, provided an update on the Crime Victim's Right Week which will be held April 7-11, 2025. District Attorney Salarno provided several handouts to the Board related to Crime Victim's Rights Week. 1. Consent Agenda Items: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 1.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the Laundry Room Lease between the County of Modoc and CSC ServiceWorks Inc., effective February 27, 2025 through February 27, 2034. (Agriculture) Contract# 2025-52 1.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board and the Director of Health Services to sign the ongoing interagency agreement between Modoc County Public Health and Modoc County Office of Education, effective December 21, 2024 until replaced or revised. (Public Health) Contract# 2025-53

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 3 of 11 1.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting authorization to remove one (1) 1995 Chevrolet pickup (Fixed Asset ID# 25100115) from the Agriculture fixed asset list and transfer the asset to the Public Works Department, effective March 11, 2025. (Agriculture) 1.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting authorization to remove one (1) 1995 GMC Pickup (Serial # 1GTCS1444S8537517) from the Agriculture fixed asset list and transfer the asset to the Public Works Department, effective March 11, 2025. (Agriculture) 1.e. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting authorization to remove one (1) Can-AM Quad (Fixed Asset ID# 3JBLGAR22GJ003092) from the Agriculture fixed asset list and transfer the asset to the Farm Advisor Department, effective March 11, 2025. (Agriculture) 1.f. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting authorization to remove one (1) Honda Rubicon Quad (Asset ID# 25100147) from the Agriculture fixed asset list and transfer the asset to the Public Works Department, effective March 11, 2025. (Agriculture) 1.g. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting authorization to remove one (1) Honda Rubicon Quad (Serial # 478TE26011401346) from the Agriculture fixed asset list and transfer the asset to the Public Works Department, effective March 11, 2025. (Agriculture) 1.h. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the appointment of Scott Ward as District IV Commissioner to the Modoc County Fish, Game, and Recreation Commission, effective March 11, 2025 through December 31, 2026. (Board of Supervisors) 2. Agriculture Items: 2.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to remove one (1) 2004 Honda Quad (Fixed Asset ID# 25100139) and one (1) Rubicon Quad (Fixed Asset ID# 25100148) from the Agriculture fixed asset list and authorize the sale of these assets to the County of Trinity, not to exceed $1.00, effective March 11, 2025. (Agriculture) Agriculture Commissioner, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed asset sale. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed asset sale. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 3. Building Department Items:

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 4 of 11 3.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to waive the second reading and adopt 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) Interim Chief Building Official, Scott Ward, provided a background on the proposed ordinance amendment. Ordinance# 221-L RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED ORDINANCE# 221-L RESULT: ANNOUNCED 4. Behavioral Health Items: 4.a. 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) 10:15 a.m. Supervisor Starr recused himself from item 4.a. and left the meeting room. Director of Health Services, Stacy Sphar, provided a background on the Transitional Age Youth Center and the proposed contract. A discussion was held and several questions were asked of Director of Health Services Sphar and County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson. 10:19 a.m. Following the vote on item 4.a., Supervisor Starr entered the meeting room. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne RECUSED: Starr 5. Sheriff/Coroner Items:

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 5 of 11 5.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution to confirm the existence of a local emergency in Modoc County due to gray wolves. (Sheriff's Office) Sheriff, Tex Dowdy, provided a background on the proposed Resolution. Resolution# 2025-13 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-13 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 6. Emergency Services Items: 6.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution to amend Resolution# 2025-10 to continue the existence of a local emergency in Modoc County and the City of Alturas due to flooding conditions. (Office of Emergency Services) Director of the Office of Emergency Services, Tex Dowdy, and Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Services, Renea Sweet, provided a background on the proposed Resolution. Resolution# 2025-14 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-14 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 7. Road/Airport Items: 7.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution authorizing the submittal, acceptance, and execution of an application for 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant funds for the Tulelake Airport. (Road/Airport) Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed Resolution.

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 6 of 11 Resolution# 2025-15 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-15 RESULT: ANNOUNCED 7.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the revised Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Modoc, the Federal Highway Administration, and Modoc National Forest for the Federal Lands Access Program Project, effective February 4, 2025. (Road/Airport) Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding. Contract# 2025-53 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 7.c. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION: Discussion regarding the permitting of future utility installations inside County Road easements. (Road/Airport) Road Commissioner, Mitch Crosby, provided a background on permitting and fees for utility installations inside county road easements. A discussion was held on the development of a flat rate versus a fee-for-service structure. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided an update on the broadband activities within the County of Modoc related to the increase in encroachment permits. A discussion was held on Prop 218, the definition of large and small projects, and several other comments on the proposal. 8. Public Works Items:

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 7 of 11 8.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a budget modification for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to General Fund 001; Buildings and Ground 1410, modifying revenues in the amount of $20,735.00 and expenditures in the amount of $151,680.00. (Administrative Services) County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed budget modification. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 9. Administrative Services Items: 9.a. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION: Discussion and update on the approved determination from the Department of Water Resources on the Big Valley Basin and Tulelake Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) received on February 27, 2025. (Administrative Services) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided a background on the letters received from the California Department of Water Resources approving the revised Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSP) for the Big Valley Groundwater Basin and the Tulelake Groundwater Sub Basin. 9.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution authorizing the submittal of the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Annual Report for Water Year 2024 to the Department of Water Resources, per requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. (Administrative Services) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided a background on the proposed annual report. West Yost, Clay Sorenson, provided a background on the following: 1) Objectives of the Annual Report; 2) Milestones of the Big Valley Groundwater Basin; 3) Annual Report Overview. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne FINAL CERTIFIED RESOLUTION# 2025-16 RESULT: ANNOUNCED

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 8 of 11 9.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the Statement of Work# 2025-03 between the County of Modoc and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), not to exceed $50,200.00, effective February 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026. (Administrative Services) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided a background on the proposed Statement of Work. Contract# 2025-55 RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne ABSTAIN: Starr 9.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign Amendment# 1 to the Master Services Agreement between the County of Modoc and Regents of the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), updating the not to exceed amount of the agreement to $107,000.00, effective December 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026. (Administrative Services) Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided a background on the proposed amendment. Contract# 2025-56 RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne ABSTAIN: Starr 9.e. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign an agreement for consulting services between the County of Modoc and Weist Law Firm, not to exceed $8,175.00, effective March 11, 2025. (Administrative Services) County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed agreement. Contract# 2025-57

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 9 of 11 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 10. Board of Supervisors Items: 10.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a letter of support for the Modoc Transportation Agencies application for Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Section 5311(f) funding to continue the Intercity services to Reno via Susanville, Redding, and Klamath Falls. (Board of Supervisors) County Administrative Services, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed letter. County Administrative Officer Robertson requested the area of Newell be considered as a service location for Modoc Transportation Agency. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 11. Comments/Reports: a. Public Comments None. b. Administrative Services Report County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the following: 1) Update of services at the Newell Migrant Center and a proposal to provide broadband to the center; 2) Researching additional funding with Health and Human Services to prepare for future changes in federal funding; 3) California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Site inspection at the Newell Family Migrant Center and opening of the Castlerock Farm Worker Center; 4) Update on insurance rates increase and new policy exclusions within insurance policies; 5) State of California had a 28% increase in revenue for the month of February and the potential impact on the County of Modoc budget; 6) Update on software implementations. c. Department Head Reports None. d. Board of Supervisors Reports Supervisor Rhoads reported on the following: 1) Business Opportunity Assessment meeting with CliftonLarsenAllen (CLA); 2) Town Hall meeting providing information on the gray wolf in Modoc County; 3) Disaster Council meeting; 4) Oral Health meeting; 5) Judge Harr swearing-in ceremony;

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 10 of 11 6) Forest Service Recreation meeting was canceled; 8) Prepared the Law Library agenda and posted in public areas. Supervisor Byrne reported on the following: 1) Tri-Counties meeting; 2) Public Lands Steering Committee meeting; 3) Adin Crab Feed fundraiser; 4) National Homebuyers Fund, Inc. (NHF) Executive Board meeting; 5) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Executive Board meeting; 6) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Executive Board meeting; 7) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Executive Board meeting; 8) Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) County of the Chair planning meeting; 9) Washington D.C. Trip with Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers; 10) National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. Supervisor Starr reported on the following: 1) Town Hall meeting providing information on the gray wolf in Modoc County; 2) Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium (NoRTEC) Board meeting; 3) Sierra Nevada Conservancy Northeast counties meeting; 4) Judge Harr swearing-in ceremony; 5) Sierra Nevada Conservancy tour in Calaveras County and Big Trees State Park; 6) Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board meeting. Supervisor Cockrell reported on the following: 1) Business Opportunity Assessment meeting with CliftonLarsenAllen (CLA); 2) Town Hall meeting providing information on the gray wolf in Modoc County; 3) Judge Harr swearing-in ceremony; 4) Planning & Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging (PSA 2) Orientation. Supervisor Coe reported on the following: 1) Town Hall meeting providing information on the gray wolf in Modoc County; 2) Modoc County Fish, Game, and Recreation meeting; 3) Big Valley Groundwater Advisory (BVAC) meeting; 4) National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. The Chair of the Board read the closed session items into the record. 11:26 a.m. Motion to go into Closed Session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II SECONDER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne 12. Closed Session: 12.a. CLOSED SESSION: Labor Negotiations (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957.6) - Conference with Deputy County Counsel, Scott McLeran and County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, regarding Modoc County In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Public Authority and SEIU Local 2015 labor agreement. (Administrative Services)

March 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 11 of 11 RESULT: DIRECTION GIVEN 12.b. CLOSED SESSION: Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Pursuant to Government Code 54957 (a)): - Consultation with: Sheriff, Tex Dowdy. (Board of Supervisors) Chair of the Board Coe reported a Wildlife Resources Advisory Ad Hoc Committee would be formed with the following members: 1) Supervisor Coe; 2) Supervisor Starr; 3) Sheriff Dowdy; 4) Two (2) Modoc County Fish, Game, and Recreation Commissioners. RESULT: DIRECTION GIVEN 1:31 p.m. The Board reconvened with Supervisor Coe, Rhoads, Starr, Cockrell, and Byrne present and reported out of closed session. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn the March 11, 2025 meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V SECONDER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III AYES: Coe, Starr, Rhoads, Cockrell, Byrne The meeting was adjourned at 1:31 PM Tiffany A. Martinez Ned Coe Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board