Modoc County public meetings in 2022
37 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission decided to extend the deadlines for two use permits to indefinite status. The commission also discussed the Williamson Act Rules of Procedure.
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 to extend Hindle Pit Use Permit (UP98-12EXT) to indefinite
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 to extend Lake City Pit Use Permit (UP96-51EXT) to indefinite
- Discussion regarding Williamson Act Rules of Procedure
The Planning Commission approved use permit reauthorizations for the Hindle Pit and Lake City Pit, changing their deadlines to indefinite. The commission also approved meeting minutes from four dates in 2022.
- Approved Hindle Pit Use Permit Reauthorization (UP98-12EXT) to change deadline to indefinite (unanimous)
- Approved Lake City Pit Use Permit Reauthorization (UP96-51EXT) to change deadline to indefinite (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from January 19, March 23, May 18, and July 20, 2022
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on adding a Military Equipment Use Policy to the County Code. The board is also deciding on several healthcare and law enforcement contracts and various fire district commissioner appointments.
- Public hearing on adding Chapter 9.05 Military Equipment Use Policy to the Modoc County Code
- California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program award for $351,702.00
- Inmate healthcare agreement with Last Frontier Healthcare District not to exceed $100,000.00
- Participation agreement with California Telehealth Network (CTN)/OCHIN, Inc. not to exceed $80,000.00
- Appointments in lieu of election for commissioners across multiple fire districts
The Board of Supervisors approved a first reading of a new military equipment use policy and authorized several high-cost equipment purchases. They also extended a local emergency proclamation due to drought and approved numerous appointments to local fire and water districts.
- Approved first reading of Chapter 9.05 Military Equipment Use Policy (unanimous)
- Approved $212,332.48 purchase of an SRM-Kodiak snow blower (unanimous)
- Approved $351,702.00 California DOJ Tobacco Grant (unanimous)
- Approved $71,043.35 contract for a new Social Services phone system (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-48 to continue local emergency due to drought (unanimous)
- Approved $44,683.25 purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado for Farm Advisor (unanimous)
- Approved $20,709.97 monthly contract for Public Defender Services (unanimous)
- Approved 40+ appointments to various fire, water, and school district boards (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to repeal and replace the county smoking code. The meeting includes decisions on health service agreements and a large number of salary reclassifications for Social Services staff.
- Public hearing to repeal and replace Chapter 8.26 Smoking of the Modoc County Code
- MOU between Modoc County Health Services and Partnership HealthPlan of California for $452,525.00
- Contract with Sutter Center for Psychiatry for acute psychiatric inpatient services not to exceed $20,000.00
- Authorization for Assessor to enter a JPA to qualify for IT grant funding up to $30,000,000.00
- Licensing Agreement with Titan Seal for blockchain vital certificate distribution not to exceed $5,000.00
The Board of Supervisors approved a series of salary reclassifications and job description updates for Social Services positions. They also authorized several health-related contracts and grant applications for groundwater management. A proposed ordinance to repeal and replace the smoking code was not acted upon.
- Approved MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California for $452,525.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Sutter Center for Psychiatry not to exceed $20,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved salary reclassifications and job description updates for Social Services positions 9.b. through 9.z. (Unanimous)
- Approved $946.00 budget modification for Fish and Game Fund 0275 (Unanimous)
- Approved entry into Joint Powers Authority for Assessor IT projects grant funding up to $30,000,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Licensing Agreement with Titan Seal for blockchain vital certificate distribution not to exceed $5,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved $5,000.00 budget modification for Vital Statistics 276 (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution and support letter for Sustainable Groundwater Management grant applications (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (36 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several county contracts, including funding for juvenile rehabilitation and industrial hemp enforcement. The meeting includes a presentation on Modoc Nation activities and a discussion with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma.
- Purchase of a $143,955 backup power source from Power House Solar for the Courthouse and Sheriff's Office
- Contract with Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility not to exceed $85,000 per year
- Rezoning of Parcel 019-070-004-000 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- LATA funding documents with California Public Utilities Commission not to exceed $500,000
- Creation of two Deputy Clerk of the Board positions with monthly salaries up to $4,287
The Board of Supervisors approved several county contracts, including a backup power system and new clerk positions. They also authorized a rezoning request and accepted the 2020-2021 financial audit. A presentation was given by the Modoc Nation regarding future partnerships.
- Approved $143,955 purchase of backup power source from Power House Solar (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of Deputy Clerk of the Board I position ($3,041-$3,882 monthly) (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of Deputy Clerk of the Board II position ($3,360-$4,287 monthly) (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 019-070-004-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture General (Unanimous)
- Approved $6,169.88 contract with Kofile Technologies for water rights book imaging (Unanimous)
- Approved 2020-2021 Financial Statements and Single Audit (Unanimous)
- Approved $85,000 annual contract with Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (Unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 MOA with Rural Public Lands Council and Robert K. Weidner (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several new staff positions, including Human Resources Analysts and Correctional Officers. The body is also deciding on a parcel map and rezoning request for a 133-acre property. Other items include financial statements and appropriation limits for the county and light districts.
- Rezoning of a 133-acre parcel for Jennifer Lindsay from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- Creation of three Human Resources Analyst positions with monthly salaries ranging from $3,585.00 to $5,586.00
- Hiring of two Correctional Officer I positions at $3,025.00 monthly and one Correctional Project Coordinator at $3,539.00 monthly
- Appointment of Kris Anderson as Library Director at $5,200.00 monthly
- Contract for Time Study Buddy software not to exceed $600.00
The board approved a resolution to adopt Parcel Map PM2021-02, dividing and rezoning a 133-acre parcel from Unclassified to Agriculture General, and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone the same property, with a second reading set for October 25, 2022. All votes were unanimous with Supervisor Starr absent.
- Approved Resolution 2022-43 adopting Parcel Map PM2021-02 and Mitigated Negative Declaration (4-0)
- Approved as amended first reading of ordinance to rezone APN 019-070-004-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture General (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-40 establishing 2022-2023 appropriation limit for Adin Light District (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-41 establishing 2022-2023 appropriation limit for Cedarville Light District (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-42 establishing 2022-2023 appropriation limit for County of Modoc (4-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 Tax Rate Book per Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2151 (4-0)
- Approved hiring two Correctional Officer I and one Correctional Project Coordinator (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Kris Anderson as Modoc County Library Director at $5,200/month (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to continue budget hearings for various county departments. The body will consider adopting the Personnel Allocation Table and the overall adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Resolution adopting Personnel Allocation Table for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Resolution adopting the County of Modoc Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Budget hearings for Public Works, Road Department, and Airports
- Budget hearings for Probation, District Attorney, and Public Defender
- Budget hearings for Waste Management and Alturas Dump
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and personnel allocation table after a day-long budget hearing. The general fund budget includes $13.35 million in revenues and $14.08 million in expenditures, with an estimated ending fund balance of $2.6 million. The Board denied a request to add a new management position in the Auditor's office, instead keeping funding available but removing the position from the allocation table and directing the Auditor to work with the Budget Ad Hoc Committee on alternatives.
- Approved resolution adopting Personnel Allocation Table for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution adopting County of Modoc Adopted Budget for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
- Denied addition of a new management position in Auditor's office; kept funding but removed from allocation table
- Approved five-minute recess (unanimous)
- Approved ten-minute recess (unanimous)
- Approved lunch recess (unanimous)
- Approved recess until updated allocation table and budget presented (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several personnel changes, including the creation of a Library Director role and hiring a Deputy II. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts for behavioral health, social services, and tax collection.
- Creation of a Library Director position with a monthly salary of $5,200.00
- Contract with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital Inc. for psychiatric inpatient services not to exceed $50,000.00
- Purchase of one RiverSurveyor M9 package from Xylem not to exceed $58,500.00
- Contract with JUMP Technology Services, L.L.C. for Adult Protective Services cloud system not to exceed $7,000.00
- Hiring of one Deputy II at a monthly salary of $3,795.00
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved creating a new Library Director job classification as an appointed exempt position with a $5,200 monthly salary, after a candidate declined the Head Librarian offer. They also approved a $58,500 sole-source purchase of a RiverSurveyor M9 device for stream gage calibration, funded by a grant. All other consent and regular agenda items were approved unanimously, including contracts for social services, behavioral health, and a budget modification.
- Approved new Library Director classification at $5,200/month (5-0)
- Approved $58,500 sole-source purchase of RiverSurveyor M9 from Xylem (5-0)
- Approved $156,900 budget modification for General Fund 001 (5-0)
- Approved contract with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital for psychiatric services up to $50,000 (5-0)
- Approved contract with JUMP Technology Services for APS system hosting up to $7,000 (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Sarah Bonderer to Behavioral Health Advisory Board (5-0)
- Approved hiring one Deputy II at Step-C ($3,795/month) (5-0)
- Approved delegate and alternate to CSAC Board of Directors (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a special meeting to hold budget hearings for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Various county departments will present their budgets for review throughout the day.
- General Fund budget hearing
- Sheriff, Jail, Inmate Health, Dispatch, and Office of Emergency Services budget hearings
- Agriculture, Migrant Housing, and Air Pollution budget hearings
- Social Services, Assessor, and Recorder budget hearings
- Public Health, Mental Health, and Alcohol and Drug budget hearings
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget hearings. The board heard staff reports on various department budgets, including the General Fund, Sheriff, Social Services, and Health Services, and approved several budget adjustments. The board tabled discussions on the Auditor, Payroll, Elections, County Clerk, and Hospital budgets until a later meeting.
- Approved motion to recess for lunch (unanimous)
- Approved motion for five-minute recess (unanimous)
- Approved motion for ten-minute recess (unanimous)
- Tabled 1120 Payroll, 1130 Auditor, 1310 Elections, 2600 County Clerk, and 660 Hospital budgets until September 28, 2022 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts for behavioral health and social services. The meeting includes a proposal to continue a local emergency proclamation due to drought conditions and various personnel appointments.
- Substance Use Disorder contract amendment not to exceed $303,856.00
- Contract with Sunrays of Hope, Inc. not to exceed $175,000.00
- Resolution to continue local emergency proclamation due to drought conditions
- Contract with TEACH Inc. for IHSS services not to exceed $147,964.00
- Budget modification for General Fund 001 in the amount of $59,637.31
The Board unanimously approved an emergency resolution confirming a local emergency for the Barnes Fire, which had burned 5,840 acres and was 48% contained. They also continued a local drought emergency resolution, approved multiple contracts for health services, social services, and prescription drug disposal, and reclassified several county positions.
- Approved emergency resolution confirming local emergency for Barnes Fire (unanimous)
- Continued drought emergency resolution (unanimous)
- Approved contract with INMAR for prescription drug disposal, removing automatic renewal (unanimous)
- Approved $303,856 substance use disorder contract amendment (unanimous)
- Approved $175,000 contract with Sunrays of Hope for behavioral health (unanimous)
- Approved telehealth participation contract with California Institute of Behavioral Health Solutions (unanimous)
- Approved reclassification of Agriculture Technician I and creation of Agriculture Technician II position (unanimous)
- Approved compensation for new Chief Probation Officer Stephen Svetich (unanimous)
Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee is meeting to review job classifications and monthly salary ranges for multiple Social Services positions. The committee will make recommendations regarding these roles to the Board of Supervisors.
- Review of Social Worker IV salary ranges from $3,882.00 to $5,476.00 monthly
- Review of Deputy Director salary range: $5,817.00 - $7,425.00 monthly
- Proposal to create non-exempt position of Employment and Training Worker Supervisor
- Proposal to create non-exempt position of Staff Services Specialist
- Proposal to create non-exempt position of Supervising Staff Services Analyst
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee voted unanimously to recommend reclassifying, creating, or adjusting 11 Social Services positions to the Board of Supervisors. All actions were approved as amended with unanimous votes. The committee also took no action on the Deputy Director position.
- Approved June 27 and July 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Social Worker IV to Range 295/305 (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Social Worker Supervisor I to non-exempt Range 305 (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Social Worker Supervisor II to non-exempt Range 325 (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Employment and Training Worker Supervisor Range 281 (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Eligibility Supervisor to non-exempt Range 271 (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Program Manager to Range 345 (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Staff Services Specialist Range 220 (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several health service contracts and budget modifications. The body is also convening as the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency to manage groundwater requirements.
- CalFresh Healthy Living Program grant agreement not to exceed $600,000.00
- Substance Use Disorder contract amendment not to exceed $303,856.00
- USDA Wildlife Services cooperative service agreement for $90,723.00
- Rezoning of parcels 032-210-014-000 and 032-230-039-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture General
- MOU with Shasta County for Agricultural Commissioner services not to exceed $49,000.00
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a rezoning of two parcels from Unclassified to Agriculture General, multiple contracts including a $90,723 USDA Wildlife Services agreement and a $600,000 CalFresh grant, and allocated 85% of Secure Rural Schools funding to roads and schools. All votes were 4-0 with Supervisor Coe absent.
- Approved rezoning of APNs 032-210-014-000 & 032-230-039-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture General (Ordinance 236-153) (4-0)
- Approved $90,723 cooperative service agreement with USDA Wildlife Services for FY 2022-2023 (4-0)
- Approved $600,000 CalFresh Healthy Living Program grant agreement (4-0)
- Approved budget modification of $154,794 for Sheriff, Dispatch, and Jail employee group insurance (4-0)
- Approved $5,276.88 increase to USDA Forest Service Patrol agreement, with mileage rate correction (4-0)
- Approved two-year Visual Labs subscription for body-worn camera storage at $50/user/month (4-0)
- Approved allocation of Secure Rural Schools funding: 85% Title I (roads/schools), 8% Title II, 7% Title III (4-0)
- Approved amended MOU with Lassen County for Big Valley Groundwater Basin management (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a request to divide and rezone a 402-acre site in Cedarville. The meeting also includes decisions on Sheriff's Office staffing, Health Services equipment purchases, and library tax roll charges.
- Public hearing and proposed rezoning of 4395 County Road 18 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- Bid exemption for Ubiquiti equipment not to exceed $60,000.00
- Bid award to Eye P Solutions for eight IP Outdoor PTZ cameras for $24,354.48
- Bid exemption for eight lithium batteries not to exceed $15,000.00
- Proposed creation of Sheriff's Financial Manager position ($4,164.00 - $5,315.00 monthly)
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 2022-33 adopting Parcel Map PM2022-01, which divides and rezones two parcels (totaling approximately 402 acres) at 4395 County Road 18, Cedarville, from Unclassified to Agriculture General, and adopted a Negative Declaration under CEQA. The Board also waived the first reading of the corresponding rezone ordinance and set the second reading for August 22, 2022. In closed session, the Board approved a settlement agreement with Frontier Communications (5-0).
- Approved Resolution 2022-33 adopting Parcel Map PM2022-01 and Negative Declaration (5-0)
- Waived first reading of ordinance to rezone APNs 032-210-014-000 & 032-230-039-000 to AG (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including fair banners and June 14 & 28 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-34 for Library CFD #1 assessment collection (5-0)
- Approved FLSA status change for Probation Support Services Administrator to exempt, effective Sept 1 (5-0)
- Approved reclassification of Sheriff's Administrative/Fiscal/OES Assistant to Range 274 (5-0)
- Approved creation of Sheriff's Financial Manager position, Range 291 (5-0)
- Approved bid exemptions and camera purchase for Health Services (5-0 each)
Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee is meeting to review job classifications and pay scales for Planning, Social Services, and Clerk of the Board positions. The committee will also consider creating new roles in Human Resources and Social Services to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
- Review of Assistant Planner ($2,850.00 - $3,638.00 monthly) and Associate Planner ($3,149.00 - $4,018.00 monthly) salaries
- Proposal to create Human Resource Analyst I, II, and III positions
- Review of 25 Social Services positions, including Social Workers and Eligibility Specialists
- Proposal to create Employment and Training Worker Supervisor ($4,624.00 - $5,902.00 monthly) and Supervising Staff Services Analyst ($4,764.00 - $6,081.00 monthly) roles
- Proposal to create Deputy Clerk of the Board I and II positions and close three archived job classifications
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee unanimously recommended reclassifying or creating 20 county positions, including Assistant and Associate Planners, Human Resource Analysts I-III, Office Assistants I-III, Social Service Aide, Social Workers I-III, Eligibility Specialists, Employment and Training Workers, and Deputy Clerks of the Board, with salary range increases. The committee also postponed 11 Social Services items to future meetings and recommended closing out three obsolete Clerk of the Board classifications.
- Recommended reclassifying Assistant Planner to Range 270 ($3,749-$4,785/mo) (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Associate Planner to Range 290 ($4,143-$5,288/mo) (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Human Resource Analyst I, II, III (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Office Assistant I, II, III to higher ranges (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Social Worker I, II, III to higher ranges (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Eligibility Specialist Trainee, I, II, III to higher ranges (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Employment and Training Worker I, II, III to higher ranges (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Deputy Clerk of the Board I and II (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and hold a public hearing regarding a public easement. The meeting also includes several requests for personnel additions and salary reclassifications across county departments.
- Public hearing on vacationment of a public easement south of Glenn Street in Willow Park Subdivision
- Approval of the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
- Two COVID vaccine outreach agreement extensions with First 5 Modoc and TEACH Inc., each not to exceed $100,000
- Agreement with Women's Recovery Services not to exceed $50,000
- Resolution to collect Watermaster fees for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on the County tax roll
The Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, and Sierra County Boards of Supervisors held a special joint meeting to receive a presentation from the US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region on national forest management, including fire suppression and post-fire rehabilitation. The boards approved the agenda unanimously and took public comment, but no formal decisions or votes on policy were made. The meeting adjourned after discussion.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a public easement in the Willow Park Subdivision. The body is also deciding on several health service contracts, personnel additions, and the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
- Public hearing on vacationment of a public easement south of Glenn Street in Willow Park Subdivision
- COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract extensions for First 5 Modoc and TEACH Inc., each not to exceed $100,000.00
- Retroactive agreement between Modoc County Behavioral Health and Women's Recovery Services not to exceed $50,000.00
- Approval of the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
- Resolution to collect Watermaster fees on the County tax roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors approved the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) as amended, adding Davis Creek and New Pine Creek to the priority project and WUI areas map, and including grazing in Appendix C. The board also approved several resolutions, including vacating an alley in Willow Park Subdivision and authorizing an Airport Improvement Program grant application. Multiple personnel actions were approved, including new positions and reclassifications in the District Attorney's office and Health Services.
- Approved updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan as amended (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-30 to vacate alley in Willow Park Subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-31 for Airport Improvement Program grant application (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including COVID vaccine outreach contracts (unanimous)
- Approved adding Health Program Manager position (unanimous)
- Approved adding Administrative Assistant in Probation as amended (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-32 for Watermaster fees on tax roll (4-0, Coe abstained)
- Approved multiple District Attorney personnel reclassifications and new Chief Investigator position (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Joanne Danielson to divide two parcels into three. The commission is also reviewing a recommendation to rezone the site from Unclassified to Agriculture General.
- Public hearing for Danielson Parcel Map (PM2022-01) to divide +/- 402 acres into 3 parcels
- Proposed rezone from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG) for 4395 County Road 18, Cedarville
The Modoc County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors for Joanne Danielson's parcel map project (PM2022-01), which would separate two existing parcels totaling approximately 402 acres into three parcels. The commission also heard public comments about a requested variance for a manufactured home purchase and a parcel boundary question, both to be reviewed by staff. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Resolution 2022-05 recommending approval of PM2022-01 parcel map (3-0)
- Heard public request for variance on Kresge Ranch; staff to review
- Heard public concern about parcel count on Main Street; staff to review deed and APN map
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will decide on several personnel hires, budget modifications, and service contracts. The meeting includes a session as the Air Pollution Control District to approve a grant agreement and a closed session for performance and labor evaluations.
- Contract with Pictometry for services not to exceed $334,957.79
- Contract with Copp's Irrigation for Big Valley Groundwater basin flow meters not to exceed $50,000.00
- Sale of patrol canine 'Rogue' to Tehama County for $10,000.00
- Grant agreement #G21-CAPP-17 with California Air Resources Board for $12,074.00
- Authorization to declare Certified Election Results for the June 7, 2022 Primary
The Board approved a $334,957.79 contract with Pictometry for aerial imaging services, a resolution honoring Assembly Member Megan Dahle for securing $5 million toward the legacy hospital debt, and a letter supporting wild horse management. It also approved several personnel additions, a drought emergency continuation, and a $10,000 sale of patrol canine Rogue to Tehama County. All votes were unanimous except where noted, with Supervisor Starr absent for three early items.
- Approved Pictometry aerial imaging contract, not to exceed $334,957.79 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-28 honoring Assembly Member Megan Dahle for $5M hospital debt assistance (4-0, Starr absent)
- Approved letter of support for wild horse AML on Devil's Garden Plateau (4-0, Starr absent)
- Approved certified election results for June 7, 2022 primary, as amended (4-0, Starr absent)
- Approved continuation of drought emergency resolution 2022-29 (unanimous)
- Approved sale of patrol canine Rogue to Tehama County for $10,000 (unanimous)
- Approved adding 0.5 Administrative Assistant positions in Building and Planning (unanimous)
- Approved hiring two Behavioral Health Case Management Specialists II (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding solid waste assessments and a request to divide and rezone a 133-acre parcel. The body is also reviewing several behavioral health contracts and budget modifications across multiple departments.
- Proposed division of a 133-acre parcel (APN 019-070-004-000) into four parcels and rezoning from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- Behavioral health contracts including Restpadd Red Bluff and Restpadd Redding, each not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year
- Contract with Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility not to exceed $85,000 per year
- Grant agreement #G21-MCAP-13 with the California Air Resources Board for $135,151.18
- Purchase of RIMS Software for the District Attorney's Office for $23,966.00
The Board approved the rollover of the September FY 2021-22 adopted budget as the June 30, 2022 recommended budget for FY 2022-23, with four amendments including authorizing the Auditor and CAO to adjust the Williamson Act Subvention and account structures. The Board also approved numerous contracts, budget modifications, and personnel reclassifications, and postponed a parcel map request for further research.
- Approved FY 2022-23 recommended budget rollover with 4 amendments (unanimous)
- Approved $135,151.18 CARB grant agreement #G21-MCAP-13 (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Edward P. Richert, M.D., INC. for Medical Director services (unanimous)
- Approved Lexipol policy manual purchase as amended, $1,603.10 (unanimous)
- Approved RIMS Software purchase for DA's office, $23,966.00 (unanimous)
- Postponed Lindsay Parcel Map (PM2021-02) to future meeting (unanimous)
- Postponed indefinitely rezoning ordinance for Lindsay parcel (unanimous)
- Denied both Solid Waste Appeals for FY 2021-22 (unanimous)
Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee is reviewing job classifications and monthly pay ranges for several positions. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding these adjustments and the creation of new roles.
- Proposed creation of Agriculture Technician II: $3,445.00 - $4,396.00 monthly
- Proposed creation of District Attorney Investigator: $4,812.00 - $6,143.00 monthly
- Proposed creation of Sheriff's Financial Manager: $4,355.00 - $5,559.00 monthly
- Salary review for Agricultural Technician I: $2,619.00 - $3,343.00 monthly
- Salary reviews for Dispatcher I, II, and Dispatch Supervisor positions
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee unanimously recommended reclassifying eight existing county positions and creating three new ones, all to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. All recommendations were approved as amended, with several including updated job descriptions or qualifications. The committee also approved the May 23, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approved May 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Agricultural Technician I to Range 233, $3,117-$3,978/mo, as amended (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Agriculture Technician II, Range 253, $3,445-$4,396/mo, non-exempt, as amended (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Paralegal I to Range 253, $3,445-$4,396/mo (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Paralegal II to Range 273, $3,806-$4,857/mo (unanimous)
- Recommended creating District Attorney Investigator, Range 298, $4,311-$5,503/mo, non-exempt, as amended (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Dispatcher I to Range 234, $3,306-$4,219/mo (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Dispatcher II to Range 254, $3,654-$4,664/mo (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several service agreements for behavioral health and health services. The meeting includes decisions on vehicle purchases, IT infrastructure financing, and a fire prevention grant.
- Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for $1,231,985
- California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant Program Award of $340,210
- Behavioral health contracts including Vista Pacifica Enterprises (up to $300,000) and Modoc County Office of Education (up to $225,500)
- Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox ($29,139.15) and 2022 GMC Acadia ($43,781.93)
- Proposed salary increase for the Director of Health Services to $10,450.00 monthly
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1,231,985 contract amendment with the California Department of Public Health for COVID-19 and flu vaccination efforts, and accepted a $340,210 California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant. Numerous other contracts and agreements were approved, including behavioral health services, vehicle purchases, and IT infrastructure. All votes were unanimous with Supervisor Cavasso absent.
- Approved $1,231,985 CDPH contract amendment for vaccinations (unanimous)
- Accepted $340,210 fire prevention grant (unanimous)
- Approved $225,500 behavioral health services agreement with Modoc County Office of Education (unanimous)
- Approved $75,000 contract with IDEA Consulting (unanimous)
- Approved $37,800 contract with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 contract with Visions of the Cross Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $80,000 contract with Aurora Behavioral Healthcare (unanimous)
- Approved $300,000 contract with Vista Pacifica Enterprises (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss maintaining a local emergency declaration for drought conditions. The meeting includes several contract approvals for health and agricultural services and budget modifications for probation.
- Contract with Davis Guest Home, Inc. not to exceed $195,000.00
- Purchase of a large format printer and scanner from Steven Enterprises for $10,582.64
- Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program agreement not to exceed $76,675.00
- Probation budget modifications of $7,000.00 and $28,810.00
- Grant agreement with California Air Resources Board not to exceed $8,583.00
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution continuing the local drought emergency (Resolution 2022-21), noting drought conditions increased from 8% to 13.1% in the past two months. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including a $195,000 behavioral health contract with Davis Guest Home, Inc., and a $10,582.64 purchase of a large format printer/scanner. Several items were approved as amended, including a resolution for the Clean California Local Grant Project (adding language for the Veterans Memorial Park Rehabilitation and Beautification project) and two Memorandums of Understanding with pest abatement districts (adding compensation language).
- Approved resolution continuing local drought emergency (Resolution 2022-21) (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including contracts #2022-77 through #2022-82 (unanimous)
- Approved budget modifications for Probation Court Wards and Probation Unit (unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing grant application to CalRecycle LEA (Resolution 2022-22) (unanimous)
- Approved agreements with CalMHSA for BQHIP and Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Active Transportation Project grant application (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of large format printer/scanner from Steven Enterprises for $10,582.64 (unanimous)
- Approved as amended resolution for Clean California Local Grant Project (adding Veterans Memorial Park language) (unanimous)
Payroll and Audit Oversight Committee
The Payroll and Audit Oversight Standing Committee will discuss the progress of Modoc County audits. The committee will also review the Central Square conversion to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
- Approval of August 24, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approval of March 1, 2022 meeting minutes
- Auditor update on Modoc County audits
- Recommendation to Board of Supervisors regarding Central Square conversion
Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee
The Modoc County Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee will review job classifications and salary ranges for various departments. The agenda includes requests to create new positions for the District Attorney, Health Services, and Air Pollution Control District. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding these staffing and salary changes.
- Create Victim Witness Coordinator position (Range 307, $4,509.00-$5,755.00 monthly)
- Create Health Services Administrative Clerk I and II positions
- Review Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor salary (Range 332, $5,108.00-$6,519.00 monthly)
- Review Behavioral Health Branch Director salary (Range 358, $5,817.00-$7,425.00 monthly)
- Create Air Pollution Specialist I and II positions
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee unanimously approved recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to create, reclassify, or adjust salaries for several county positions, including Victim Witness Coordinator, Health Services clerks, Behavioral Health and Public Health Branch Directors, Air Pollution Specialists, and Building and Grounds workers. The committee also postponed a decision on the Director of Environmental Health position to the June 27, 2022 meeting. All actions were recommendations, with final approval pending the Board of Supervisors.
- Approved March 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Victim Witness and Public Administration Coordinator, Range 282, $3,981-$5,080/month (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Health Services Administrative Clerk I, Range 201, $2,658-$3,394/month (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Health Services Administrative Clerk II, Range 215, $2,850-$3,638/month (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Health Services Administrative Specialist, Range 233, $3,117-$3,978/month (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor to Range 354, $5,701-$7,275/month (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Behavioral Health Branch Director to Range 399, $7,137-$9,109/month (unanimous)
- Postponed Director of Environmental Health reclassification to June 27, 2022 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a parcel map application by Jennifer Lindsay to divide a 133-acre property into four parcels, ranging from about 18.82 to 44.10 acres. The Planning Department recommends rezoning the property from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG) as part of the approval. The commission will also take public comment on non-agenda items and hear reports from the planning director and commissioners.
- Public hearing on Lindsay Parcel Map (PM2021-02) to split 133 acres into 4 parcels
- Proposed parcels: 29.77, 44.10, 40.77, and 18.82 acres
- Recommended rezone from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- Project site: 20800 Co Rd 48 West Side Rd, 12.6 miles northwest of Davis Creek, CA
- Public forum for non-agenda items, limited to 10 minutes
The Modoc County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Resolution 2022-02 to the Board of Supervisors for Jenifer Lindsay's parcel map project (PM2022-02), which would divide a 133-acre parcel into four parcels and rezone them from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG). The commission also agreed to reconsider and potentially alter the January and March minutes regarding the denial of the Thoms Creek (Burich) permit, and discussed public concerns about a gun range and buildings on the Burich property, noting that enforcement falls under Code Enforcement.
- Approved Resolution 2022-02 recommending approval of Lindsay parcel map (PM2022-02) to Board of Supervisors (4-0)
- Motioned to reconsider and alter January and March minutes regarding Burich permit denial (all in favor)
- Agreed to add sentence 'There is no documented mining activity on or near the project' to initial study for PM2022-02
Board of Supervisors
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including establishing an Ag Pass Program for agricultural producers during emergencies, adopting emergency measures for groundwater well permits, and approving multiple probation officer reclassifications and new positions. The board will also consider contracts, grants, and a presentation on restrictive covenant modifications. Closed sessions are scheduled for interviews and performance evaluations.
- Resolution to establish Ag Pass Program for agriculture producers in emergencies
- Resolution for emergency measures on well interference and groundwater subsidence per Executive Order N-7-22
- Reclassify Probation Officer I, II, create Probation Officer III and Supervising Probation Officer positions
- Contract with Columbia Telecommunications Corp for network services not to exceed $15,192
- Accept $2,400 Quality Counts North State/Modoc First 5 grant for library children's improvements
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 2022-19 establishing the Ag Pass Program, which allows agriculture producers to access their land during emergencies or disasters to care for livestock and bees. The board also approved several other items, including new probation officer classifications, a library grant, and a hazardous materials response agreement extension. All votes were unanimous with four supervisors present.
- Approved Ag Pass Program resolution for emergency agricultural access (unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment with CIBHS up to $1,000 for behavioral health services (unanimous)
- Approved $15,192 contract with Columbia Telecommunications for library network services (unanimous)
- Approved adding Administrative Assistant position in Health Services (unanimous)
- Approved $2,400 Quality Counts grant for library improvements, with report back on distribution (unanimous)
- Extended Shasta Cascade Hazardous Materials Response Team agreement 5 years to 2027 (unanimous)
- Reclassified and created Probation Officer I, II, III, and Supervising Probation Officer positions (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Del Logging Inc. CAL FIRE grant application (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a parcel map application to divide a 400-acre property into two parcels, and consider related resolutions. The board will also vote on several contracts and agreements, including road maintenance material purchases, a new phone system, and a COVID-19 vaccine outreach program, among other administrative items.
- Public hearing on Kresge Parcel Map (PM2021-03) to split 400 acres into 355.96 and 44.04-acre parcels
- Contract with Gaynor Telesystems for new phone system, $65,623.99
- Grant agreement with California Dept. of Public Health for oral health, $712,900
- Rock crushing services at Hindle Pit, $9.45 per cubic yard
- Ordinance adding Chapter 8.02 Organics Waste Reduction
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution supporting the Southern Cascades Emergency Services Facility Complex, which will be sent to Congressman Doug LaMalfa's office to seek funding for a helicopter pad, hangar, and ambulance garage in Adin. The board also approved a parcel map dividing a 400-acre property into two parcels, adopted an organics waste reduction ordinance, and approved multiple contracts for road maintenance, health services, and other county operations. All decisions were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution 2022-15 supporting Southern Cascades Emergency Services Facility Complex (unanimous)
- Approved Kresge Parcel Map PM2021-03 dividing 400 acres into two parcels (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 361 adding Chapter 8.02 Organics Waste Reduction (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Cedar Creek Corp for rock crushing at $9.45/cubic yard (unanimous)
- Approved $712,900 grant from California Dept of Public Health for oral health program (unanimous)
- Approved $65,623.99 phone system purchase from Gaynor Telesystems (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract with Adin Wellness Center (unanimous)
- Approved emergency leave policy for volunteer firefighters and wildfire smoke exposure policy (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on adding Chapter 8.03 to the county code to comply with AB 1826, which requires organic waste reduction. They will also consider waiving the first reading of the ordinance and setting the second reading for April 26. The consent agenda includes several health services contracts, budget modifications, and other routine items.
- Public hearing on adding Chapter 8.03 Organics Waste Reduction to comply with AB 1826
- Contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. not to exceed $300,000 for FY 2022-2023
- Grant agreement #21-10568 for Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development not to exceed $505,610
- Award 2022 Herbicide Bid for Noxious Weed Program to Nutrien Solutions in the amount of $60,952.70
- Add one Welfare Fraud Investigator II position with monthly salary range $3,901 - $4,979
The Board approved adding Chapter 8.03 (Organics Waste Reduction) to the county code to comply with AB 1826, waiving the first reading and scheduling the second reading for April 26, 2022. The board also approved a reduced $50,000 COVID vaccine outreach contract with Adin Wellness Center, among other actions.
- Approved adding Chapter 8.03 Organics Waste Reduction to county code (unanimous)
- Waived first reading of organics ordinance, set second reading for April 26, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 COVID vaccine outreach contract with Adin Wellness Center, reduced from $100,000 (unanimous)
- Approved $505,610 Disease Intervention Specialist grant agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $60,952.70 herbicide bid for Noxious Weed Program to Nutrien Solutions (unanimous)
- Approved adding one Welfare Fraud Investigator II position to allocation table (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including multiple contracts and appointment of Susan Gibbons to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved letters of support for Golden State Natural Resources (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a use permit for commercial recreational use, a T-Mobile telecommunications tower, and two parcel maps. They will also elect a chair and vice-chair, discuss the 2021 HCD Annual Progress Report, and hear reports from the planning director and commissioners.
- Burich Use Permit (UP2021-05) for L7 Adventures at 1170 Warner Mtn. Dr., 13 miles NE of Alturas
- T-Mobile/Vertical Bridge Use Permit (UP2021-04) for 110' mono-pine tower on County Road 133C, 8 miles NE of Davis Creek
- Lindsay Parcel Map (PM2021-02) to divide 133 acres into 4 parcels at 20800 Co Rd 48 West Side Rd, with rezone from U to AG
- Kresge Parcel Map (PM2021-03) to divide 400 acres into 2 parcels, 6.5 miles SW of Alturas
- Election of 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair
The Modoc County Planning Commission approved Resolution #2022-02 denying Stephen Burich's Use Permit (UP2021-05) after the applicant withdrew the application during the hearing. The commission also approved a use permit for a T-Mobile wireless facility, continued a parcel map hearing, and recommended approval of another parcel map. The meeting included procedural actions such as electing a vice chair and moving an agenda item.
- Approved Resolution #2022-02 denying Stephen Burich's Use Permit (UP2021-05) unanimously after applicant withdrew
- Approved Resolution #2021-01 granting Use Permit (UP2021-04) to D-4 Communications, LLC for wireless facility, unanimously
- Continued public hearing for Parcel Map PM2021-02 (Lindsay) to next meeting, unanimously
- Approved Resolution 2022-03 recommending approval of Parcel Map PM2021-03 (Kresge) to Board of Supervisors, unanimously
- Elected Commissioner Fanning as Vice Chair
- Moved agenda item #2 to end of meeting, unanimously
Board of Supervisors
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider consent items including leases, contracts, and budget adjustments, plus a drought emergency resolution and annual reports. They will also discuss summer road projects and receive a presentation on a livestock evacuation program.
- Lease agreements with CSC Service Works for laundry rooms at Castle Rock Farmworker Center (April 2022–April 2025)
- Lease agreement with Duncan Family Farms for up to 25 dwelling units at Castle Rock Farmworker Center (March 2022–March 2024)
- Purchase of Juvare-EMSupply inventory management system: $10,000 first year, $5,000 each following two years
- Copier leases: Ray Morgan Company (Ricoh IMC4500, $152.80/month) and Canon Solutions America (imageRUNNER, $152.51/month)
- Resolution to continue local emergency due to drought conditions
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution continuing the local drought emergency, as amended. The board also approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts and leases, and discussed the new Tri-County Ag Pass Livestock Evacuation Program, with supervisors raising concerns about state compliance and forming an ad hoc committee to review next steps.
- Approved agenda as amended, pulling item 8.b (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including MOU, leases, and minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $10,000 inventory management system purchase from Juvare-EMSupply (unanimous)
- Approved Housing Element Annual Report for 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Canon copier lease for Planning Dept, $152.51/month (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12 continuing local drought emergency, as amended (unanimous)
- Approved Duncan Family Farms lease for 25 units at Castle Rock Farmworker Center (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for American Legion Post #163 (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $400,000 application for the Small Community Drought Relief Program and confirm the 2022 maintained road mileage at 982.872 miles. The agenda includes approvals for several service contracts, including a five-year copier lease and a five-year airport engineering contract. The board will also discuss the status of the county payroll transition and approve the placement of completed audits on the public website.
- Resolution to apply for $400,000 for the Modoc County Drought Mitigation and Response Program
- Resolution confirming 2022 County Maintained Road Mileage of 982.872 miles
- Award of $49,587.90 plus tax for two replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Department
- Five-year Architectural/Engineering/Construction contract with Brandley Engineering for airport services
- Five-year lease for a Ricoh IMC4500 copier not to exceed $152.80 per month
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the Office of Administration to apply for the Small Community Drought Relief Program in the amount of $400,000 for the Modoc County Drought Mitigation and Response Program. The board also approved several contracts, including a five-year copier lease, a county surveyor services agreement, and a software service agreement. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved resolution to apply for $400,000 Small Community Drought Relief Program (unanimous)
- Approved $950 Revize web service agreement for employee intranet (unanimous)
- Approved five-year Ricoh copier lease not to exceed $152.80/month (unanimous)
- Approved $13,500 funding for Harris/Bunyard livestock well project (unanimous)
- Approved GHD Inc. county surveyor services contract for 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $9,300 IWorQ Systems service agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $49,587.90 per vehicle for two Sheriff's replacement vehicles (unanimous)
- Approved resolution confirming 982.872 miles of county maintained roads (unanimous)
Payroll and Audit Oversight Committee
The Modoc County Payroll and Audit Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the progress of the county's payroll transition and to consider recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on financial reports, posting completed audits online, and using existing software for grant tracking. These are discussion and action items, with no final decisions made by the committee itself.
- Update on payroll transition progress
- Recommendation on monthly financial reports
- Recommendation to post completed audits on county website
- Recommendation to use existing financial software for grant tracking
Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee
The Modoc County Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee will consider four probation-related items, including reviewing the job classifications and salaries for Probation Officer I and II, and creating new positions for Probation Officer III and Supervising Probation Officer. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
- Review Probation Officer I classification and salary (Range 213, $2,822-$3,602 monthly)
- Review Probation Officer II classification and salary (Range 232, $3,101-$3,959 monthly)
- Create position of Probation Officer III
- Create position of Supervising Probation Officer
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee unanimously recommended to the Board of Supervisors reclassifying Probation Officer I and II positions with higher salary ranges, creating a new Probation Officer III position, and creating two new Supervising Deputy Probation Officer positions (exempt and non-exempt). All recommendations include updated job classifications with added verbiage to be finalized before Board approval.
- Recommended reclassifying Probation Officer I to Range 246 ($3,326-$4,245/mo) or Range 251 ($3,411-$4,353/mo with Associate's degree), non-exempt (unanimous)
- Recommended reclassifying Probation Officer II to Range 260 ($3,567-$4,552/mo), non-exempt (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Probation Officer III position at Range 274 ($3,825-$4,881/mo), non-exempt (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Supervising Deputy Probation Officer Non-Exempt at Range 288 ($4,101-$5,233/mo) (unanimous)
- Recommended creating Supervising Deputy Probation Officer Exempt at Range 323 ($4,884-$6,233/mo) (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider routine items including contracts, appointments, and a budget modification. Notable actions include approving a $72,800 evaluation agreement for the Tobacco Program, purchasing three pickup trucks, and hiring a case manager. The agenda is largely administrative with no major policy changes.
- Approve $72,800 evaluation agreement with Strategies By Design for Tobacco Program (Jan 1, 2022–Jun 30, 2025)
- Purchase three 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD trucks from Lithia Chevrolet Redding at $43,844.86 each
- Approve contract with DebtBook for GASB 87 lease tracking, not to exceed $9,750 per year
- Appoint Clayton Oilar as District I Commissioner to Fish, Game & Recreation Commission
- Hire one Case Manager Specialist I at $3,390 monthly effective March 1, 2022
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider various departmental budget modifications, contract authorizations, and personnel promotions. The agenda includes several grant acceptances and updates to county policies.
- Contract for Williamson Act services not to exceed $3,000.00
- Behavioral Health participation agreement not to exceed $21,818.54
- Planning budget modification of $22,716.00
- Assessor budget modification of $18,000.00
- Library grant from California State Library for $8,000.00
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda including contracts for Williamson Act services, a peer specialist program, a mental health grant, and a special use permit renewal. They also approved several budget modifications, a tax-defaulted property sale, and resolutions for remote meetings and grant applications. All decisions were unanimous with no substantive opposition.
- Approved consent agenda with contracts 2022-10 through 2022-13 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 321-D amending Children and Families Commission membership (unanimous)
- Approved budget modifications for Planning ($22,716) and Assessor ($18,000) (unanimous)
- Approved updated Modoc County Investment Policy (unanimous)
- Approved sale of tax-defaulted properties via public auction (unanimous)
- Approved $8,000 Zip Books grant from California State Library (unanimous)
- Approved $24,734.46 budget modification for Homeland Security grant (unanimous)
- Approved Sheriff's budget modification ($9,601) and trailer purchase (up to $11,000) (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider amending the First 5 Modoc Commission membership to include community representatives. They will also vote on several consent agenda items, including two COVID vaccine outreach contracts totaling $200,000, and other routine approvals.
- Public hearing on amending Section 8.40-050 to add community-at-large representatives to First 5 Modoc
- Professional Services agreement with First 5 Modoc for COVID vaccine outreach, not to exceed $100,000
- Professional Services agreement with TEACH Inc. for COVID vaccine outreach, not to exceed $100,000
- Contract with Sutter Center for Psychiatry not to exceed $20,000
- Contract with Vista Pacifica Enterprises not to exceed $300,000
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors approved several items, including interim COVID-19 personnel policies effective through March 25, 2022, and two $100,000 contracts for COVID vaccine outreach and education. They also approved budget modifications for the Sheriff's Office and Veterans Services, and added a Treasurer-Tax Collector Specialist II position. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved interim COVID-19 personnel policies (Resolution 2022-04) (unanimous)
- Approved $100,000 contract with First 5 Modoc for COVID vaccine outreach (unanimous)
- Approved $100,000 contract with TEACH Inc. for COVID vaccine outreach (unanimous)
- Approved $10,220 budget modification for DOJ Livescan Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $450 budget modification for Veterans Services, amended to expenditures (unanimous)
- Approved adding one Treasurer-Tax Collector Specialist II position (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of investment authority for Treasurer (Resolution 2022-03) (unanimous)
- Approved $6,800 GIS mapping services agreement with Land IQ, LLC (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a T-Mobile telecommunications tower near Davis Creek and one for commercial recreational use at a property near Alturas. They will also discuss revisions to the county's camping ordinance. The meeting includes routine items like electing a 2022 chair and vice-chair and approving past minutes.
- T-Mobile/Vertical Bridge use permit (UP2021-04) for a 110-foot stealth tree tower with 12 antennas on County Road 133C, APN 025-030-006
- Burich use permit (UP2021-05) for L7 Adventures, placing three 14'x28' sheds at 1170 Warner Mtn. Dr., APN 021-290-003-000
- Discussion of revised draft of camping ordinance
- Election of 2022 Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of minutes from September 15 and October 20, 2021 meetings
The Modoc County Planning Commission denied Use Permit UP2021-05 for Stephen Burich's proposed commercial recreational use (three guest sheds for an adventure company) after extensive public opposition. The commission also continued the public hearing for UP2021-04 (a wireless telecommunications facility) pending completion of an environmental review. Both prior meeting minutes were approved.
- Denied Use Permit UP2021-05 for commercial recreational use (3-0)
- Continued public hearing for UP2021-04 (wireless facility) pending CEQA initial study
- Approved September 15, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (3-0)
- Approved October 20, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will meet to decide on a rezone, several personnel actions, budget modifications, and a resolution to continue the local drought emergency. They will also elect a 2022 chair and vice-chair, and hear an update on the Devil's Garden Fire Center. The agenda includes many routine consent items such as reappointments and meeting minutes.
- Rezone APN 005-110-007-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture Exclusive (Ordinance #236-152)
- Create Juvenile Corrections Counselor I/II positions ($2,710-$3,638/month) and add one to allocation
- Hire one Supervising Public Health Nurse at $5,868/month
- Purchase 20-foot climate-controlled storage container for $17,931.48
- Continue local emergency due to drought conditions
The Board approved the creation of Probation Corrections Counselor I and II positions, adding one to the personnel allocation table. They also approved a rezone ordinance, hired a Supervising Public Health Nurse at a higher step, and continued the local drought emergency declaration.
- Approved creation of Probation Corrections Counselor I/II positions (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #236-152 rezoning APN 005-110-007-000 to AE zone (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Supervising Public Health Nurse at Step-C (unanimous)
- Approved reclassification of Senior Environmental Health Specialist to Range 334 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of climate-controlled storage container for $17,931.48 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-01 continuing local drought emergency (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-02 for grant applications (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Standing and Ad Hoc Committees as amended (unanimous)