Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting (2026-04-14)

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 13 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, APRIL 14, 2026 10:00 AM Call to Order The Chair of the Board, 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 Assistant County Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board Present Scott McLeran Deputy County Counsel Remote 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. None.

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 13 Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda Motion to approve the agenda as presented. 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 III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Correspondence Clerk of the Board, Tiffany Martinez, entered the following correspondence into the record: 1) United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, Applegate Field Office has signed the decision for the 11 Mile Riparian Restoration Project (DOI-BLM-CA-N020-2026-021-CE). a. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: Flyer provided by the County of Modoc District Attorney's Office regarding Crime Victims Rights Week Town Hall Meetings. RESULT: ANNOUNCED b. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: Email from Rachel White regarding Local Control Over State Mandates: Request for Opposition to CACGN Draft Renaming Regulations. RESULT: ANNOUNCED c. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: California Fish and Game Commission - NOTICE OF LOCATION OF HEARING FOR Adoption of regulations relating to black bear hunting (OAL Notice Number Z2026-0113-07). RESULT: ANNOUNCED Department Head Reports None. 1. Consent Agenda Items 1.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a contract between the County of Modoc and The Lamar Companies for billboard space, not to exceed $6,045.00, effective March 30, 2026 through March 28, 2027. RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe 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

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 3 of 13 ABSTAIN: None Contract No. 2026-49 1.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of the March 10, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes. RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe 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 2. Social Services Items 2.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to hire one (1) Social Service Aide, Range 225: Step-C; $3,699.00 monthly, effective April 6, 2026. Director of Social Services, Tom Sandage, provided a background on the proposed hire. 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 III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 3. Office of Emergency Services Items 3.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution to authorize the Modoc County Sheriff/Coroner/Director of Emergency Services to apply for federal funding assistance for any existing or future disasters for a three (3) year term, effective April 14, 2026 through April 13, 2029. Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Services, Renae Sweet, provided a background on the proposed Resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe 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

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 4 of 13 Resolution No. 2026-16 4. Treasurer/Tax Collector Items 4.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a budget modification for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to General Unit 001;Tax Collector Unit 1160, modifying expenditures for a net-zero impact. Treasurer-Tax-Collector, Macey VonRadar, provided a background on the proposed budget modification. 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 5. Auditor Items 5.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a Guaranteed Price Agreement with ADP, Inc., to lock in annual price increases to three percent (3%), effective March 31, 2026 through March 30, 2029. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed contract. 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 No. 2026-50 6. County Clerk/Elections Items 6.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign agreement number 25G30111 with the Secretary of State's Office, in the amount of $34,923.63, effective July 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided a background on the proposed contract. 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

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 5 of 13 II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract No. 2026-51 7. Air Pollution Control District 7.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization from the Chair of the Board to sign a commercial lease agreement between the Modoc County Air Pollution Control Board and The Lamar Companies, in the amount of an annual payment of $2,000.00, effective June 1, 2026 through June 1, 2031. Air Pollution Control Officer, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed contract. Motion by Supervisor Cockrell, seconded by Supervisor Starr, to approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign a commercial lease agreement between the Modoc County Air Pollution Control Board and The Lamar Companies, in the amount of an annual payment of $2,000.00, effective June 1, 2026 through June 1, 2031. Supervisor Coe asked if any items in the lease allow the County to say that the content is not acceptable. Supervisor Coe reported he knows the County would not allow advertisements for tobacco products. Air Pollution Control Officer Kelly reported that this request could be researched and potentially implemented. A discussion was held on the requirements of content placed on the billboard and the rights provided to Lamar from the previous landowner. Motion by Supervisor Cockrell, seconded by Supervisor Starr, to amend their previous motion to approve the postponement of item 7.a. until the April 28, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting. RESULT: APPROVED TO POSTPONE [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 III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None Contract No. 2026-52 7.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign the Grant Agreement G25-CHIRP-11 between the Modoc County Air Pollution Control District and California Air Resources Board (CARB), in the amount of $20,208.00, effective April 6, 2026 through December 31, 2033.

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 6 of 13 Air Pollution Control Officer, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed agreement. 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 No. 2026-53 7.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization from the Chair of the Board to sign an amendment to Grant Agreement G22-CAPP-17 to acknowledge the California Climate Investment (CCI) program and CARB as a funding source, and adhere to the CCI funding guidelines as outlined in the California Climate Investment Messaging and Communication Guide, in the amount of $12,074.00, effective August 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. Air Pollution Control Officer, Heather Kelly, provided a background on the proposed agreement. 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 No. 2026-54 8. Planning Items 8.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval of a Resolution accepting a land dedication of a portion of LLA2024-005/ Portion of APN No. 026-130-002-000 for continued public use, authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the certificate of acceptance, and grant permission to Planning Department Staff to record the associated documents with the County Recorder. County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, recused himself on the item and left the meeting room. Interim Planning Director, Sean Curtis and Senior Planner, Jackie Froeming, provided a background on the proposed Resolution and dedication of land to the County of Modoc. Motion by Supervisor Coe, seconded by Supervisor Cockrell to approve item 8.a. as presented. Supervisor Byrne reported the county code states the Board of Supervisors can't take anything off the tax rolls. Supervisor Byrne asked if the county code included an exception where the Board of

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 7 of 13 Supervisors can override that provision. Interim Planning Director Curtis clarified that the question was regarding the "no net loss." A discussion was held about the county code. Supervisor Coe asked what the acreage of the dedication was. Senior Planner Froeming reported the acreage was 0.415 acres. A discussion was held on the complicated land dedication which may end in no net loss of acreage. Motion by Supervisor Coe, seconded by Supervisor Cockrell, to amend the motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-17 accepting a land dedication of a portion of LLA2024-005/Portion of APN No. 026-130-002-000 for continued public use, authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the certificate of acceptance, and grant permission to the Planning Department Staff to record the associated documents with the County Recorder; with the determination that the amount of land dedicated is an insignificant amount of acreage with a portion of which would be county right of way and therefore is no significant net loss to the County. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [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 Resolution No. 2026-17 County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, returned to the meeting room. 8.b. PUBLIC HEARING: Parcel Map (PM2025-03) (Dennis & Jana Dunlea): Applicants are requesting a parcel map to split an existing 160-acre project site into two (2) parcels. Recommendations from the Planning Commission are to 1) Approve an ordinance to rezone Assessor Parcel No. 005-050-021-000 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture Exclusive (AE) and application of the Minimum (M) Lot Overlay zone on the project site. 2) Adopt a Notice of Exemption (NOE) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. 3) Approve the proposed Parcel Map (PM2025-03). The Chair of the Board of the Board opened the public hearing at 10:27 a.m. and requested a staff report. Interim Planning Director, Sean Curtis and Senior Planner, Jackie Froeming, provided a background on the proposed Resolution and reported there was a typo on the agenda verbiage stating 160 acres, which should be 120 acres as detailed in the attached documents. Proponents: None

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 8 of 13 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. 8.c. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting the review and provide a determine that Parcel Map (PM2025-03) is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the project does not have the potential to result in a significant effect on the environment; and adopt a Resolution approving Parcel Map (PM2025-03), as filed by Dennis & Jana Dunlea to: 1) Approve an ordinance rezoning Assessor’s Parcel Number 005-050-021-000 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture Exclusive (AE) and applying the Minimum (M) Lot Overlay Zone; 2) Adopt a Notice of Exemption (NOE) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines; and 3) Approve the proposed Parcel Map. Interim Planning Director, Sean Curtis, provided a background on the proposed Resolution. Supervisor Byrne reported she supports the action, but stated she would like to see something added to the property tax bill that informs citizens of the Right to Farm Act. 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 Resolution No. 2026-18 8.d. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval to introduce Ordinance No. 236-163 and waive the first reading to rezone Assessor Parcel No. 005-050-021-000, owned by Dennis & Jana Dunlea; from Unclassified (U) zone to Agriculture Exclusive (AE) zone and apply the Minimum (M) Lot Overlay Zone within the boundaries of Parcel Map (PM2025-03) and set the second reading for April 28, 2026. Interim Planning Director, Sean Curtis, provided a background on the proposed Ordinance. 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 9. District Attorney Items 9.a. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 9 of 13 Board to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Modoc District Attorney's Office and the City of Alturas Police Department for the Tobacco Task Force, not to exceed $23, 868.00, effective April 14, 2026, through the end of the grant agreement. Administrative Assistant, Niki Wolter, provided a background on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Motion by Supervisor Coe, seconded by Supervisor Rhoads approve as amended and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Modoc District Attorney's Office and the City of Alturas Police Department for the Tobacco Task Force, not to exceed $23,868.00, effective April 14, 2026, for three (3) year term ending in 2028. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe 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 No. 2026-55 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 High Desert Lumber's grant application to the United States Forest Service Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program. Supervisor Starr provided a background on the proposed letter. 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 II Supervisor, Shane Starr, District IV Supervisor, Casey Cockrell, District III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads ABSTAIN: None 10.b. CONSIDERATION/ACTION: Requesting approval and authorization for the Chair of the Board to sign a letter of support for the Collins sawmill grant application to the United States Forest Service Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program. Supervisor Starr provided a background on the proposed letter. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: District I Supervisor, Ned Coe

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 10 of 13 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 11.a. NO ACTION: Public Comment None. 11.b. REPORT: Administrative Services Report County Administrative Officer, Chester Robertson, provided an update on the following: 1) Federal government has approved the Road Department's environment review for the Fort Bidwell SS4 project and reported there is a very good chance that this project could go out to bid and start in the fall of this year; 2) Update on the Active Transportation Project (ATP) in Cedarville and reported the engineers completed the packet and submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) in June; 3) Human Resources department has submitted census data for the entire county for a potential change in health and life insurance; 4) Budget software update; 5) Proposal by Last Frontier Healthcare District and Surprise Valley Healthcare District to NorCal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to create exclusive ambulance zones which could dramatically increase revenue for both special districts; 6) Update on neighboring county issues related to litigation, layoffs, and insurance costs; 7) Reported that comments were submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) related to a 23% power rate increase proposal. A discussion was held on the Fort Bidwell SS4 project. Assistant County Administrative Officer, Tiffany Martinez, provided an update on the following: 1) Questica-Euna budget software implementation update; 2) County and Department Header website update and training schedule. 11.c. REPORT: Department Head Reports Auditor, Stephanie Wellemeyer, provided an update on the increases with ADP. Auditor Wellemeyer reported on the update on the agreement for election equipment. Auditor Wellemeyer provided an update on the ClerkDoc proposal and reported that the product is not cloud-based, and they would agree to a three-year term. Auditor Wellemeyer provided an update on the county audit. Auditor Wellemeyer provided an update on elections. Supervisor Byrne asked if the Secure Rural Schools funding had been received. Auditor Wellemeyer reported that they did receive one of the payments. A discussion was held on Secure Rural Schools and Payment In-Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding. A discussion was held on the deferring of state revenue, which is impacting audits and the county treasury.

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 11 of 13 11.d. REPORT: Board of Supervisors Reports Supervisor Coe reported on the following: 1) North East California Water Association meeting; 2) University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Leadership meeting; 3) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Ad Hoc Committee meeting; 4) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Legislative Update meeting; 5) Modoc County Wolf Working Group meeting; 6) Modoc County Transportation Commission (MCTC) meeting;7) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board meeting; 8) National Association of Counties (NACo) Public Lands Steering Committee meeting; 9) Modoc County Weed Management Area meeting; 10) Meeting with California State Association of Counties (CSAC) staff on public lands legislation; 11) National Association of Counties (NACo) Public Lands Legislation meeting. Supervisor Rhoads reported on the following: 1) Modoc County Law Library meeting; 2) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Zoom meeting; 3) Modoc County Transportation Commission (MCTC) meeting; 4) Modoc Transit Authority (MTA) meeting; 5) Prepared draft agenda for September 2026 meeting and the March 25, 2026 Law Library minutes; 6) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) regular meeting; 7) Behavioral Health Advisory Committee meeting. Supervisor Cockrell had no report. Supervisor Starr reported on the following: 1) Attended the Modoc County Continuum of Care meeting; 2) Participated in a Downtown Revitalization meeting with National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and Superior California Economic Development (SCED) staff; 3) Participated in a California Economic Development (SCED) Downtown Revitalization Focus Group discussion; 4) Participated in a California Economic Development (SCED) committee meeting; 5) Tour of High Desert Lumber mill operations with University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) staff. Supervisor Byrne reported on the following: 1) Rural California Representatives of California (RCRC) Board meeting; 2) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Board meeting; 3) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Board meeting; 4) University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Leadership meeting; 5) Rural California Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers meeting; 6) Meeting with Dustin Sherer, Senior Policy Advisor with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the Department of the Interior; 7) Klamath Water Users Association meeting; 8) National Association of Counties (NACo) Public Lands Steering Committee meeting; 9) Call from a constituent regarding old railroads being stacked; 10) Meeting with Senator Schiff staff member; 11) Rural California Representatives of California (RCRC) meetings with the Governor candidates. The Chair of the Board read the closed session items into the record. 11:18 a.m. Motion to go into closed session. 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 III Supervisor, Kathie Rhoads

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 12 of 13 ABSTAIN: None 12. Closed Session 12.a. CLOSED SESSION: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957): Title: Agriculture Commissioner. RESULT: EVALUATION HELD 12.b. CLOSED SESSION: Labor Negotiations (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957.6) — conference with labor negotiators, County Counsel, and Human Resources Director, to discuss Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Deputy Sheriffs Association (DSA). RESULT: DIRECTION GIVEN 12.c. CLOSED SESSION: Labor Negotiations (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957.6) — Conference with labor negotiators, County Counsel, and Human Resources Director, to discuss Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Public Employees of California (UPEC), Local 792 - General Unit. Item continued. 12.d. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel- Liability Claim (Pursuant to CA Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Claimant: Jorge Romero Liability Claim Case# SC-26-003 Agency Claim Against: County of Modoc RESULT: DIRECTION GIVEN 12.e. CLOSED SESSION: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957): Title: County Counsel. RESULT: EVALUATION HELD 12.f. CLOSED SESSION: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to CA Government Code 54957): Title: County Administrative Officer. RESULT: EVALUATION HELD 12.g. CLOSED SESSION: 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). 3:28 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 3:29 p.m. to meet in regular session on April 28, 2026.

April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Board of Supervisors Page 13 of 13 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 ___________________________ GERI BYRNE Chair of the Board ATTEST: BY: ___________________________ TIFFANY MARTINEZ Clerk of the Board