Shasta County public meetings in 2021

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updating the county salary schedule to exceed the 2022 California minimum wage and extending the local health emergency proclamation for the Fawn Fire. The meeting also includes various contract amendments and board appointments.

• Salary resolution to increase ranges to 5% above the $15.00 2022 California minimum wage
• Extension of the local health emergency proclamation for the Fawn Fire
• Agreement with Shasta Community Health Center up to $400,000 for Project RoomKey services
• Amendment to Qualtrics, LLC agreement increasing compensation by $159,070
• CSBG revenue subvention agreement up to $307,734 for services for persons living in poverty

The Board approved a $1,936,874 contract with J.F. Shea Construction for the Whiskey Creek Road bridge project after rejecting Steelhead Constructors' bid as non-responsive. It also enacted ordinances for Fawn Fire debris removal and fee updates, and approved a Zogg Fire settlement spending plan. Several consent calendar items passed with Supervisor Jones voting no.

• Awarded Whiskey Creek Road bridge contract to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. for $1,936,874 (unanimous)
• Rejected Steelhead Constructors, JV bid as non-responsive (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 762 for Fawn Fire debris removal (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 763 setting county fees (unanimous)
• Approved Zogg Fire settlement budget amendments: $2,932,256 for Sheriff, $4,527,822 for Roads (unanimous)
• Approved Dominion Voting Systems amendment reducing compensation to $2,256,939 (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved Forward Redding Foundation CARES Act amendment (3-2, Baugh and Jones no)
• Approved Shasta Community Health Center Project RoomKey agreement up to $400,000 (4-1, Jones no)

Housing Authority Regular Meeting

The Housing Authority is meeting to approve routine administrative actions. The primary item involves authorizing the Executive Director to access the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System.

• Approval of June 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Authorization of the Executive Director to access the Office of Public and Indian Housing Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System
• Approval of the EIV Rules of Behavior and User Agreement

The Shasta County Housing Authority met and took action on the consent calendar. It approved the minutes from June 29, 2021, and approved an evergreen EIV System User Access Authorization Form, authorizing the Executive Director to access the system and sign the Rules of Behavior and User Agreement. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved minutes of June 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved EIV System User Access Authorization Form for Executive Director (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to sign Rules of Behavior and User Agreement (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding local redistricting. The meeting also includes decisions on supervisor compensation, department head salary increases, and various service contracts.

• Public hearing concerning local redistricting (Item R9)
• Ordinance establishing employment benefits and health care premium contributions for Board of Supervisors (Item R3)
• Salary resolution for compensation increases for Appointed and Elected Department Heads (Item R4)
• Agreement with Ray A Morgan Company for multi-functional devices increasing compensation by $2,700,000 (Item C10)
• Agreement with Redding Collision Center, Inc. not to exceed $150,000 for vehicle repair (Item C16)

The Board of Supervisors adopted new supervisorial district boundaries (Plan E) following the 2020 Census, despite public opposition and a failed motion for Plan A. The board also approved compensation increases for department heads and the Health and Human Services Agency Director, and authorized the sale of tax-defaulted properties. A resolution opposing the state school mask mandate failed.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-132 adopting Plan E for supervisorial district boundaries (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved compensation increases for appointed/elected department heads via Salary Resolution No. 1618 (3-2, Baugh and Jones no)
• Approved compensation increase for HHSA Director via Salary Resolution No. 1617 (3-2, Baugh and Jones no)
• Approved compensation increases for Director/Assistant Director of Support Services via Salary Resolution No. 1619 (3-2, Jones no)
• Approved sale of tax-defaulted properties in February 2022 auction (unanimous)
• Approved $2.7M amendment to Ray A Morgan Company agreement for multi-function devices (unanimous)
• Failed to approve resolution opposing school mask mandate (2-3, Jones and Baugh yes)
• Introduced ordinance suspending annual impact fee adjustments (3-2, Jones no)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Redistricting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2021 redistricting process. The meeting includes a review of 2020 census data and map plans recommended by the Shasta County Redistricting Advisory Commission.

• Public hearing on 2021 Redistricting Process, map plans, and Communities of Interest
• Presentation of current supervisorial map boundaries and 2020 census data

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the 2021 redistricting process, receiving presentations on five proposed district maps and hearing public comment. By consensus, the Board directed staff to move forward with Proposed Plan E, which will be presented for final adoption after a public hearing on December 7, 2021. No formal vote was recorded; the decision was made by consensus.

• Conducted a public hearing on the 2021 redistricting process and proposed map plans.
• Received a presentation of current supervisorial map boundaries and 2020 census data from County Clerk/Registrar of Voters Cathy Darling Allen.
• Introduced map plans recommended by the Shasta County Redistricting Advisory Commission and discussed other proposed maps.
• Received responses to Board direction and questions from previous public hearings.
• Opened and closed the public hearing; no one spoke against the matter.
• Directed staff to move forward with Proposed Plan E for final adoption after a public hearing on December 7, 2021.
• Recognized and thanked staff and the Commission for their work on the redistricting maps.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider various administrative, financial, and policy items across several departments. Key discussions include a public hearing on local redistricting scheduled for the afternoon session.

• Public hearing regarding local redistricting (Item R11)
• Ordinance to regulate groundwater extraction and discharge for cannabis cultivation
• Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System service amendment increasing compensation by $78,201,000
• Agreement with Pathways to Hope for Children for parenting classes up to $275,000
• Purchase of a dump truck from Western Truck Parts & Equipment for $225,666

The Board voted 3-2 to agendize a resolution and letter criticizing the state's school mask requirement and expressing support for parental authority over mask decisions, despite County Counsel's opinion that the Board lacks legal authority to adopt an ordinance conflicting with state law. The Board also approved a $3.75M crisis stabilization unit agreement with Prime Healthcare, enacted an urgency ordinance extending fire recovery provisions to Fawn Fire areas, and directed staff to discontinue the industrial hemp pilot program.

• Agendized resolution criticizing CDPH school mask mandate (3-2)
• Approved $3.75M crisis stabilization unit agreement with Prime Healthcare
• Enacted urgency ordinance extending fire recovery to Fawn Fire areas
• Directed staff to discontinue industrial hemp pilot program
• Approved $597,277 agreement for Palo Cedro Town Center Specific Plan
• Enacted ordinance regulating commercial cannabis advertising
• Approved $2.5M school-based mental health services agreement
• Approved consent calendar including $78.2M DHCS amendment

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Regular Meeting

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority will meet to conduct a closed session regarding labor negotiations. No other substantive items are listed on the regular or consent calendars.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for Service Employees International Union, Local 2015

The Shasta County IHSS Public Authority Governing Board convened, received no public comments, and recessed into closed session to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU Local 2015. Upon returning, County Counsel reported that no reportable action was taken. The board then adjourned; no substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 2015
• Reported no reportable action from closed session

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Redistricting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to review 2020 census data and current supervisorial map boundaries. The body will consider two redistricting plans recommended by the Shasta County Redistricting Advisory Commission and provide direction to staff.

• Presentation of 2020 census data and current supervisorial map boundaries
• Review of two redistricting plans from the Shasta County Redistricting Advisory Commission
• Public hearing on redistricting

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on two redistricting plans (Plan A and Plan B) recommended by the Shasta County Citizens Redistricting Advisory Commission. After hearing public comment and discussion, the Board directed staff to bring back a modified version of Plan A for consideration at the next public hearing. No final decision was made; the Board is scheduled to make the final decision on December 7, 2021.

• Received presentation on 2020 Census data and two redistricting plans
• Opened and closed the public hearing on redistricting plans
• Directed staff to bring back a modified version of Plan A for the next public hearing

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Air Pollution Control Board will review a proposal to donate several pieces of ozone monitoring equipment to the Siskiyou and Northern Sierra air districts. The board will also review the minutes from the September 14, 2021, meeting.

• Donation of one Teledyne/API 400E ozone analyzer (valued at $400) to Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District
• Donation of one API 400A ozone analyzer (valued at $400) to Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District
• Donation of one ESC Data Logger Model 8816 (valued at $75) to Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District
• Approval of the September 14, 2021, meeting minutes

The Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board unanimously approved donating three surplus air monitoring devices to neighboring districts, recognizing ozone pollution as a regional issue. The board also approved the minutes from its September 14, 2021 meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved donation of Teledyne/API 400E ozone analyzer (valued at $400) to Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District (unanimous)
• Approved donation of API 400A ozone analyzer (valued at $400) and ESC Data Logger (valued at $75) to Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 meeting as submitted (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several contracts for public safety, health services, and infrastructure. Key items include a new emergency alert system and funding for homeless housing case management.

• Agreement with Alert FM for an emergency alert system in the amount of $775,000 plus $40,000 annual maintenance
• Contract with Design Time & Tile, Inc. for facility flooring not to exceed $200,000
• Amendment to Shasta Community Health Center agreement for homeless housing services increasing compensation by $100,000
• Agreement with BOLDplanning, Inc. for $42,275 to update the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Retroactive agreement with Shasta Women’s Refuge not to exceed $45,000 for a domestic violence program

The Board certified the recall petition for Supervisor Leonard Moty and set a special election for February 1, 2022. It also approved a $775,000 emergency alert system contract with Alert FM, introduced an ordinance to regulate wasting groundwater for cannabis cultivation, and continued emergency declarations for two county service areas. Several consent calendar items were approved, including a $100,000 increase for Shasta Community Health Center housing services (Jones dissenting).

• Certified recall petition and ordered Feb. 1, 2022 special election for Supervisor Moty (unanimous)
• Approved $775,000 Alert FM emergency alert system contract plus $40,000 annual maintenance (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to regulate wasting groundwater for cannabis cultivation (unanimous)
• Continued emergency proclamation for CSA No. 6-Jones Valley Water (unanimous)
• Continued emergency proclamation for CSA No. 8-Palo Cedro Water and Sewer (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 increase to Shasta Community Health Center housing services contract (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved $42,275 contract with BOLDplanning for hazard mitigation plan update (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery Flexibility Act (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Fountain Wind Appeal

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Fountain Wind Project. The body will decide whether to deny Use Permit 16-007, certify a Final Environmental Impact Report and approve the permit, or refer the matter back to the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing for Fountain Wind Project
• Decision on Use Permit 16-007
• Potential certification of Final Environmental Impact Report for Fountain Wind Project

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the appeal of Use Permit 16-007 for the Fountain Wind Project, which had been denied by the Planning Commission on June 22, 2021. After hearing extensive public comment, the Board voted 4-1 to deny the permit, affirming the Planning Commission's decision. The denial applied to the project as originally proposed, as revised by the applicant, or as otherwise modified.

• Denied Use Permit 16-007 for the Fountain Wind Project, affirming the Planning Commission's denial (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-110 to deny the permit

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Regular Meeting

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority will meet to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to hold a conference with labor negotiators.

• Closed session conference with Service Employees International Union, Local 2015

The Shasta County IHSS Public Authority Governing Board met and immediately recessed to a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU Local 2015. After reconvening, County Counsel reported that no reportable action was taken. The board then adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Recessed to closed session for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 2015
• No reportable action taken in closed session

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss designating the Shasta County Fire Safe Council to lead the update of the Community Wildfire Prevention Program. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for health and housing services and a resolution regarding court deposits.

• Proposed designation of Shasta County Fire Safe Council as lead agency for the Community Wildfire Prevention Program
• Agreement with Northern California Youth & Family Programs not to exceed $926,750 for visitation and parenting services
• Agreement with Invo Healthcare Associates, LLC for Preventative Early Intervention services with maximum compensation of $989,050
• Application for HCD Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program funds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,023,554
• Ordinance amending 'No Parking' zones on a portion of Daisy Lane, County Road No. 7G002

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted down two motions by Supervisors Jones and Baugh: one to send a letter to Governor Newsom stating the County will not enforce mask or vaccine mandates (including a resolution against vaccine passports), and another to bring a future agenda discussion on ending the local COVID-19 state of emergency. Both motions failed on 2-3 votes, with Supervisors Chimenti, Moty, and Rickert voting no. The board also approved several consent calendar items, including a $5,023,554 disaster recovery housing application and a $313,986 emergency solutions grant, and adopted resolutions for fire debris disposal and emergency continuations.

• Motion to send letter to Governor Newsom on not enforcing mask/vaccine mandates failed (2-3)
• Motion to discuss ending local COVID-19 state of emergency failed (2-3)
• Approved $5,023,554 disaster recovery multifamily housing application (unanimous)
• Approved $313,986 emergency solutions grant for rapid rehousing (Jones voted no)
• Approved $44,105 amendment for Fountain Wind EIR, extending term to Feb 2022 (Jones voted no)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-109 establishing Fawn Fire debris disposal program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-108 continuing Jones Valley Water emergency (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance allowing supervisorial district boundary changes by resolution (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss establishing the Golden State Connect Authority to expand broadband access. The meeting includes several retroactive amendments and renewals for residential care and mental health services.

• Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to establish the Golden State Connect Authority for broadband access
• Retroactive amendment for Crest Home for the Elderly increasing compensation by $725,000
• Retroactive renewal with Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC not to exceed $300,000
• Purchase of office furniture for 1880 Shasta Street from Caliber Office Furniture for $104,031.15
• Emergency Solutions Grant application for up to $400,000 for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing

The Board adopted Policy Resolution No. 2021-04, amending county personnel rules to implement state COVID-19 vaccine and testing orders for certain employees, with Supervisors Jones and Baugh voting no. A motion to hold a special meeting on vaccine mandates failed (2-3). The Board also enacted an urgency ordinance placing a temporary stay on permits for properties damaged by the Fawn Fire.

• Adopted Policy Resolution No. 2021-04 on COVID-19 vaccine/testing for county employees (3-2)
• Failed motion to schedule special meeting on vaccine mandates (2-3)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 759, temporary stay on permits for Fawn Fire-damaged properties (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-100 ratifying local health emergency due to Fawn Fire (5-0)
• Approved $1.44M Kings View mental health services agreement (5-0)
• Approved $90K emergency pump replacement for CSA No. 8-Palo Cedro (5-0)
• Approved letter supporting Shasta Regional Medical Center re-contracting with Anthem (4-0)
• Approved sale of surplus county firearms to peace officers (Policy Resolution No. 2021-03)

Water Agency Regular Meeting

The Shasta County Water Agency is meeting to address administrative matters and a budget amendment. The board will consider a funding contribution to assist with emergency infrastructure repairs in a specific service area.

• Budget amendment to increase Shasta County Water Agency Administration budget by $50,000
• $50,000 capital contribution to Community Service Area No. 8-Palo Cedro for emergency pump repairs
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 20, 2021

The Shasta County Water Agency held a brief regular meeting on October 5, 2021, with four directors present and one absent. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting and a budget amendment providing a $50,000 capital contribution to Community Service Area No. 8-Palo Cedro for emergency pump repairs. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 capital contribution to CSA No. 8-Palo Cedro for emergency pump repairs (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Fawn Fire

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive an update on the Fawn Fire. The body will consider adopting a resolution to ratify the local emergency proclamation made on September 23, 2021.

• Ratification of the September 23, 2021 local emergency proclamation for the Fawn Fire

The Board of Supervisors received an update on the Fawn Fire from Cal Fire Chief Bret Gouvea, who reported 50% containment and ongoing damage assessment. The board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-086, ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' September 23, 2021, proclamation of a local emergency due to the fire. No public comment was received.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-086 ratifying local emergency proclamation for Fawn Fire (unanimous)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board is meeting to approve routine administrative items and financial applications. This includes authorizing the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign funding requests for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

• Subvention Program Application for FY 2021-22 in the amount of $40,869.16
• Supplemental Funds Request Form for FY 2021-22 in the amount of $8,086.97
• Subvention Program Year-End Financial Report for FY 2020-21
• Approval of June 29, 2021 meeting minutes

The Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board met on September 14, 2021, with four members present and one absent. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the June 29, 2021 meeting and authorization for the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign several funding documents. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved the minutes of the June 29, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Approved and authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the Subvention Program Application for FY 2021-22 in the amount of $40,869.16.
• Approved and authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the Supplemental Funds Request Form for FY 2021-22 in the amount of $8,086.97.
• Approved and authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign the Subvention Program Year-End Financial Report for FY 2020-21.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Countywide Tax Rate and various administrative contracts. The meeting includes decisions on homelessness grant funding and healthcare service agreements.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Countywide Tax Rate and Unitary Debt Service Rate
• Transfer of Proposition 68 funds to the City of Redding with a $400,000 budget amendment
• Agreement with Community Care on Palm Riverside, LLC not to exceed $300,000 for nursing and mental health care
• Amendment to The Gold Home agreement increasing compensation by $970,000
• HHAP-2 grant agreements for homelessness challenges totaling $1,172,987

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2021-085 opposing State-imposed vaccine mandates and discarded a proposed letter to Governor Newsom on the same topic, with Supervisor Jones voting no. The Board also postponed a special meeting on vaccine mandates, originally set for September 21, 2021, until it could be held safely, and rescheduled a special meeting on the Fountain Wind Project appeal to October 26, 2021. Additionally, the Board approved a consent calendar with numerous items, including a $400,000 budget amendment for Prop 68 funds transfer to the City of Redding, and directed the Sheriff to bring a recruitment plan to a future meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-085 opposing state vaccine mandates (4-1, Jones no)
• Discarded letter to Governor opposing vaccine mandates (4-1, Jones no)
• Postponed special meeting on vaccine mandates until safe (3-2, Jones and Baugh no)
• Rescheduled Fountain Wind Project appeal special meeting to Oct 26, 2021 (3-2, Jones and Baugh no)
• Approved consent calendar including Prop 68 budget amendment ($400,000) and HHAP-2 agreements (Jones no on HHAP-2 items)
• Approved amendment to Nichols-Melburg & Rossetto contract for fire station services, +$70,000
• Directed Sheriff to bring recruitment plan to future meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring resolution for fee refund and ordinance for fee waiver authority (unanimous)

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Regular Meeting

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority is meeting to approve routine administrative items. The primary action involves a professional services agreement for legal and labor relations support.

• Agreement with Boutin Jones, Inc. for legal services, labor relations, and contract negotiation at rates from $75 to $350 per hour
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 29, 2021

The Shasta County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board met and approved two consent calendar items. It approved the minutes from the June 29, 2021 meeting and approved a five-year agreement with Boutin Jones, Inc. for legal services, labor relations, and contract negotiation, with no maximum compensation at rates from $75 to $350 per hour. The meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved the minutes of the June 29, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Approved an agreement with Boutin Jones, Inc. for professional legal services, labor relations, and contract negotiation, effective for five years or until case completion, with no maximum compensation at rates from $75 to $350 per hour.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation and provide direction on the implementation of the Alert FM emergency alert system. The meeting also includes several routine administrative approvals and health service contracts.

• Direction on implementation of Alert FM emergency alert system
• Agreement with Definiti Inc. for medical bill review services not to exceed $400,000
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 in Mobile Crisis Care Grant funding for behavioral health services
• Retroactive renewal agreement with LeBrun Adult Residential Care Facility not to exceed $1,100,000
• Retroactive renewal agreement with Dunamis Center, Inc. not to exceed $1,200,000

The Board set a special meeting for Monday, September 27, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to hear the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on the Fountain Wind Project. The Board also received a presentation on the Alert FM emergency alert system and directed staff to investigate funding options, and adopted an urgency ordinance extending disaster recovery rules to Salt Fire victims. A special meeting on vaccination mandates was scheduled for September 21, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., replacing the regular meeting.

• Set September 27, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. for a special meeting to hear the Fountain Wind Project appeal.
• Directed staff to investigate grant and funding options for the Alert FM emergency alert system.
• Adopted Ordinance No. SCC 2021-04, extending disaster recovery rules to Salt Fire victims and extending Carr Fire provisions to May 1, 2023.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-079 establishing property tax exchange terms for the Fall River Valley CSD annexation.
• Declared an emergency in CSA No. 6-Jones Valley Water and added $100,000 to the J & J Pumps contract to replace Pump #3.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-081 implementing AB 1265/SB 1353, reducing Williamson Act property tax benefits effective January 1, 2022.
• Scheduled a special meeting for September 21, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. to discuss vaccination mandates, canceling the regular meeting.
• Approved the consent calendar, including multiple contracts and agreements, with Supervisor Jones voting no on two items.

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Illegal Cannabis Mitigation Plan

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a plan to mitigate illegal marijuana cultivation in Shasta County. The body will consider budget amendments for eradication efforts and an urgency ordinance to increase administrative penalties for cannabis cultivation violations.

• Budget amendment increasing Sheriff Marijuana Eradication Team appropriations by $350,000
• Application for $34,817 in FY 2021 JAG funds for illegal marijuana grow eradication overtime
• Urgency Ordinance to increase administrative penalties for violations of County Code section 17.88.320
• Resolution of intent to amend the Zoning Plan to regulate commercial cannabis advertising
• Establishment of joint and several liability for penalties among property owners, possessors, and violators

The Board received a presentation on a three-phase plan to mitigate illegal marijuana cultivation, heard public comment, and approved a $350,000 budget amendment for the Sheriff's Marijuana Eradication Team. It also approved a $34,817 federal grant application for overtime costs related to eradication, enacted an urgency ordinance increasing administrative penalties for cannabis violations, and adopted a resolution of intent to regulate cannabis advertising in unincorporated areas.

• Approved a $350,000 budget amendment for the Sheriff's Marijuana Eradication Team, funded from General Fund contingency.
• Approved and authorized submission of the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application for $34,817 for overtime costs related to illegal marijuana grow eradication.
• Enacted Urgency Ordinance No. SCC 2021-03, increasing administrative penalties for cannabis cultivation violations and establishing joint and several liability for property owners, possessors, and violators.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-076, a resolution of intent to regulate advertising of commercial cannabis in unincorporated areas, directing the Department of Resource Management to study and propose zoning amendments.
• By consensus, directed County Counsel to draft an ordinance addressing the use of water for illegal activities.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider establishing a financial assistance program for fire debris removal in the Salt Fire area. The meeting also includes decisions on library funding agreements, health service contracts, and the continuation of a local drought emergency proclamation.

• Salt Fire Debris Disposal Program: waiving demolition fees up to $122 and tipping fee vouchers up to $2,000 per parcel
• Contract award to Polychrome Construction, Inc. for $164,500 to paint the Adult Services Building
• Agreement with California Locums P.C. increasing compensation by $1,000,000 for a new maximum of $2,250,000
• Retroactive renewal with Shasta Community Health Center not to exceed $588,487
• Resolution to continue the local emergency proclamation due to drought

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2021-075 establishing the Shasta County Salt Fire Debris Disposal Program, which waives demolition permit fees and provides vouchers up to $2,000 per parcel for debris disposal at the West Central Landfill, with retroactive application to June 30, 2021. The Board also approved consent calendar items, including library funding amendments, and agendized a discussion on the state COVID-19 vaccine mandate. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Adopted Salt Fire Debris Disposal Program (Resolution 2021-075) with retroactive aid (unanimous)
• Agendized discussion on state COVID-19 vaccine mandate (unanimous)
• Approved library funding amendments with fixed increases (Jones no)
• Approved $15,000 county claims list (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jeff Earnest, Kayse Van Staaveren, Julie Allen to mosquito district board (unanimous)
• Approved $588,487 renewal with Shasta Community Health Center (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 increase for California Locums P.C. (unanimous)
• Reappointed Donnell Ewert and Randall Hempling to Partnership HealthPlan Commission (Jones no)

Assessment Appeals Board Regular Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct hearings for various property owners and businesses regarding assessment appeals. The board will also consider requests for postponements, continuances, and withdrawals submitted by the Assessor.

• Hearings for Lonesome Sky Ranch LLC, Mt. Shasta Anchor LLC, and Helena Chemical Company
• Hearings for Baney Corporation, Robert G Jones, and Vibra RE Redding LLC
• Consideration of 309 Waivers for Lehigh Southwest Cement Company and others
• Review of withdrawals for RPI Shasta Mall LP and Prime Healthcare Services Shasta LLC
• Setting the date for the 2022 Assessment Appeals Board Hearings

The Shasta County Assessment Appeals Board approved numerous postponements, withdrawals, and stipulations for property assessment appeals, including 17 postponements for Prime Healthcare Services and over 100 waivers for Lehigh Southwest Cement Company. The board also denied several appeals, including a penalty abatement for Mt. Shasta Anchor LLC, and granted one abatement for Joseph Gonzalez. The board set 2022 hearing dates for April 20-22.

• Elected Kasey Stewart as Chair and Ken Murray as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 17 postponements for Prime Healthcare Services - Shasta, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved over 100 waivers for Lehigh Southwest Cement Company and other applicants (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawals for 40+ appeals, including RPI Shasta Mall LP and Safeway (unanimous)
• Denied appeal 2019-031 Crossroads LLC for failure to submit 309 Waiver (unanimous)
• Denied Lonesome Sky Ranch LLC appeals 2020-010 through 2020-016, accepted 50% penalty reduction (unanimous)
• Denied Mt. Shasta Anchor LLC penalty abatement (2-1, Murray opposing)
• Granted Joseph Gonzalez abatement of 10% penalty (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider appointing Michael Johnson to fill the vacancy of Sheriff-Coroner. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the vacation of a public easement in the Cottonwood area and various administrative contract renewals.

• Appointment of Michael Johnson as Sheriff-Coroner effective August 15, 2021
• Public hearing to vacate a public easement in the Cottonwood area
• Agreement with Economic Development Corporation not to exceed $61,600
• Agreement with Redding Record Searchlight not to exceed $80,000
• Purchase of two pickup trucks for County Fire in the amount of $77,705.32

The Board of Supervisors appointed Michael Johnson as Shasta County Sheriff-Coroner, effective August 15, 2021, for the remainder of the unexpired term, with Supervisor Jones voting no. The Board also adopted several resolutions, including recognizing Kerri Schuette as Employee of the Month, proclaiming August 2021 as Child Support Awareness Month, and approving multiple consent calendar items. Public comment included opposition to the appointment process and other concerns.

• Appointed Michael Johnson as Sheriff-Coroner, effective Aug 15, 2021 (4-1, Jones no)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-066 recognizing Kerri Schuette as Employee of the Month (4-1, Jones no)
• Adopted proclamation declaring August 2021 as Child Support Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items, including $61,600 EDC agreement, $80,000 Redding Record Searchlight advertising, and $250,000 psychiatric hospital contract (unanimous except Pathways to Housing, Jones no)
• Approved $77,705.32 purchase of two pickup trucks for County Fire (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-068 vacating a public easement in Cottonwood area (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-069, 2021-070, 2021-071 to recover nuisance abatement penalties and costs from two properties (unanimous)
• Agendized Public Works Director to present water system repair plan for CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf (4-1, Moty no)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Illegal Cannabis Cultivation

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss illegal cannabis cultivation. The session includes a presentation from a representative of Congressman Doug LaMalfa's office and public comment.

• Presentation from Erin Ryan, Congressional District Representative from Congressman Doug LaMalfa's office regarding illegal cannabis cultivation

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to gather community input on illegal cannabis cultivation. The board unanimously directed staff to bring back a plan for recreating a fully funded marijuana eradication team and addressing related issues, with the plan to be presented by August 31, 2021. No other formal decisions were made.

• Directed staff to bring back a plan for recreating a marijuana eradication team (unanimous)
• Received presentation from Erin Ryan, Congressional District Representative (unanimous)
• Received public comment on illegal cannabis cultivation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss psychiatric hospitalization services and fire safety grants. The meeting includes decisions on several retroactive contracts, budget amendments for equipment, and new county ordinances.

• Retroactive agreement with Prime Healthcare Services – Shasta, LLC not to exceed $7,500,000 for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization
• Budget amendment of $176,582 for the Agricultural Commissioner to purchase a semi truck
• Contract not to exceed $200,000 with Elevator Technology, Inc. for facility maintenance
• Ordinance to set fees for the Shasta County Probation Department
• Ordinance adding Chapter 2.06 for electronic filing of campaign disclosure and reporting statements

The Board voted 4-1 to place on the July 27 agenda an item to appoint Anderson Police Chief Michael Johnson as Sheriff-Coroner, with Supervisor Jones dissenting. The Board also adopted Salary Resolution No. 1613, as amended, setting the Sheriff-Coroner salary at $205,000, in a 3-2 vote with Supervisors Moty and Jones dissenting. Additionally, the Board approved a $7.5 million agreement with Prime Healthcare Services for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization services.

• Approved $7.5M agreement with Prime Healthcare Services for inpatient psychiatric services (4-0, Chimenti recused)
• Voted 4-1 to place appointment of Michael Johnson as Sheriff-Coroner on July 27 agenda
• Adopted Salary Resolution No. 1613 setting Sheriff-Coroner salary at $205,000 (3-2)
• Appointed Jim Whittle as Director of Environmental Health, effective July 22, 2021
• Approved letter of designation for Shasta County Fire Safe Council grant application
• Approved $50,000 increase for Big Valley Sanitation septic and vault pumping contract
• Approved $80,000 increase for A-1 Tree Service contract
• Approved consent calendar, including $176,582 budget amendment for a semi-truck

Addendum: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting including a closed session. The closed session is designated to discuss the initiation of one potential litigation case with legal counsel.

• Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The Board voted 4-1 to place on the July 27 agenda the appointment of Michael Johnson as Sheriff-Coroner, and separately adopted a salary resolution increasing the position's pay to $205,000. The Board also approved a $7.5 million agreement with Prime Healthcare for inpatient psychiatric services, and appointed Jim Whittle as Director of Environmental Health.

• Approved a motion to place on the July 27 agenda the appointment of Michael Johnson as Sheriff-Coroner (4-1, Jones no).
• Adopted Salary Resolution No. 1613, as amended, increasing the Sheriff-Coroner salary to $205,000 (3-2, Moty and Jones no).
• Approved a retroactive agreement with Prime Healthcare Services – Shasta, LLC for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization services, not to exceed $7,500,000 (4-0, Chimenti recused).
• Appointed Jim Whittle as Director of Environmental Health, effective July 22, 2021.
• Approved a letter of designation for the Shasta County Fire Safe Council to apply for the 2021 California Fire Safe Council County Coordinators Grant Project.
• Approved an amendment with Big Valley Sanitation, Inc. increasing compensation by $50,000 for septic and vault pumping services.
• Approved an amendment with Mikala Corp. dba A-1 Tree Service & Stump Removal increasing compensation by $80,000 for tree pruning and stump removal services.
• Adopted resolutions confirming annual parcel charge reports for Permanent Road Divisions and County Service Areas for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

Water Agency Regular Meeting

The Water Agency Board will review routine administrative actions and a specific budget amendment. The proposed amendment involves increasing appropriations to fund a grant for the Fall River Mills Airport.

• Budget amendment to increase appropriations by $5,000 for a Fall River Mills Airport grant
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 29, 2021

The Shasta County Water Agency held a regular meeting on July 20, 2021, with all five directors present. No public comments were made. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the June 29, 2021 meeting and a budget amendment increasing appropriations by $5,000 for a grant to the Fall River Mills Airport. The meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved the minutes of the June 29, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Approved a budget amendment increasing appropriations by $5,000 in the Water Agency Administration budget, offset by retained earnings and unrestricted fund balance, for a grant to the Fall River Mills Airport to monetize the benefit of removing the Above-Ground Storage Tank and mitigate future environmental impacts.

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing to adopt the Shasta County Air Quality Management District budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The meeting also includes requests to accept grant funds from the California Air Resources Board.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Shasta County Air Quality Management District budget
• Acceptance of $12,583.00 in Emission Inventory District Grant Program Year 4 Funds
• Acceptance of $34,303.00 in Community Air Protection Program Year 4 Funds

The board held a public hearing with no public comments and unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Shasta County Air Quality Management District budget. It also approved the June 8, 2021 meeting minutes and two resolutions accepting state grant funds for air quality programs.

• Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting as submitted
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-03 ratifying a $12,583 grant agreement for the Emission Inventory District Grant Program
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-04 ratifying a $34,303 grant agreement for the Community Air Protection Program
• Conducted a public hearing and adopted the FY 2021-22 District budget

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several administrative actions, including establishing the county appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The meeting includes voting on various health, law enforcement, and facility lease renewals.

• Establishment of the Shasta County appropriations limit at $227,787,031 for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Renewal agreement with Hill Country Community Clinic for outpatient mental health services not to exceed $1,053,162
• Renewal agreement with Shasta County Office of Education for child care services not to exceed $2,430,030
• Application for Infill Infrastructure Grant funding not to exceed $2,500,000
• Lease amendment for office space at 1810 Market Street, Redding with Shastique Holdings, LLC

The Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, committed fund balances, position allocations, and salary plan via Resolution 2021-061 and Salary Resolution 1612, with Supervisor Jones voting no. The Board also approved a consent calendar including numerous contracts and resolutions, and introduced an ordinance requiring electronic filing of campaign disclosure statements for candidates raising over $2,000. A letter opposing a proposed penalty on counties failing to reach an IHSS collective bargaining agreement was approved as amended.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget and salary plan (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved $1.85M jail door replacement contract with CML Security
• Introduced ordinance for electronic campaign filing (unanimous)
• Approved $60,421 agreement for Project RoomKey case management (4-1, Jones no)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-060 extending Siskiyou County Transfer Station parcel charges (unanimous)
• Approved letter opposing IHSS collective bargaining penalty (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $7,020 claims list and multiple contracts
• Adopted MHSA Three-Year Plan (4-1, Jones no)

Housing Authority Regular Meeting

The Housing Authority is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget, Salary Plan, and position allocations. The board will also consider the FY 2021-22 Streamlined PHA Annual Plan to maintain the Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Budget
• Approval of the FY 2021-22 Schedule of Position Allocations and Salary Plan
• Approval of the FY 2021-22 Streamlined PHA Annual Plan for the Shasta County Housing Authority
• Approval of PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations

The Shasta County Housing Authority approved its FY 2021-22 budget, position allocations, and salary plan via Resolution 2021-02, with Supervisor Jones voting no. It also adopted Resolution 2021-03, repealing the prior annual plan and approving the FY 2021-22 Streamlined PHA Annual Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher program, including required certifications and CEQA/NEPA exemptions. Both actions were taken at the June 29, 2021 regular meeting.

• Approved minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02 approving the FY 2021-22 Budget, Schedule of Position Allocations, and Salary Plan (Jones voted no).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-03 repealing Resolution 2021-01 and approving the FY 2021-22 Streamlined PHA Annual Plan and certifications.

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Regular Meeting

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority is meeting to adopt the budget and salary plan for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Budget
• Adoption of FY 2021-22 Schedule of Position Allocations by budget unit
• Adoption of the Salary Plan
• Approval of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Shasta County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board approved the minutes from its June 8, 2021 meeting. It also adopted IHSS Public Authority Resolution No. 2021-01, which approves the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget, the Schedule of Position Allocations, and the Salary Plan. Supervisor Jones voted no on the resolution.

• Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Adopted IHSS Public Authority Resolution No. 2021-01, approving the FY 2021-22 Budget, Schedule of Position Allocations, and Salary Plan (motion by Baugh/Rickert, carried unanimously; Supervisor Jones voted no).

Water Agency Regular Meeting

The Shasta County Water Agency is meeting to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from May and June 2021.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
• Approval of May 25 and June 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Shasta County Water Agency unanimously approved the minutes of its May 25 and June 8, 2021 meetings. It also adopted Water Agency Resolution No. 2021-02, which approves the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget as presented. No public comments were made.

• Approved the minutes of the May 25 and June 8, 2021 meetings.
• Adopted Water Agency Resolution No. 2021-02, approving the FY 2021-22 budget.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss declaring a countywide drought emergency and enacting an urgency ordinance for water conservation in seven specific County Service Areas. The meeting also includes several contract renewals for health, human services, and public works projects.

• Public hearing and potential urgency ordinance declaring a water shortage emergency for seven County Service Areas
• Contract award to Tullis, Inc. for the 2021 SB-1 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,704,695
• Renewal agreement with the City of Redding for elder and dependent adult crime investigative services not to exceed $339,952.50
• Acceptance of Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant funding not to exceed $1,467,883
• Renewal agreement with VOTC, Inc. dba Visions of the Cross for therapeutic services not to exceed $624,000

The Board declared a countywide drought emergency and enacted an urgency ordinance (No. 757) establishing a water conservation program for seven County Service Areas, with Supervisor Jones voting no. The Board also approved a consent calendar including a $1.7 million road rehabilitation contract, a $339,952.50 agreement with the City of Redding for elder abuse investigations, and several other service agreements. No reportable action was taken in closed session regarding labor negotiations.

• Declared countywide drought emergency and adopted water conservation ordinance (Resolution 2021-053, Ordinance 757) (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved $1,704,695 contract to Tullis, Inc. for 2021 SB-1 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Approved $339,952.50 renewal agreement with City of Redding for elder/dependent adult investigative services
• Approved $154,035 renewal agreement with Shasta Women's Refuge (One Safe Place) for domestic violence services (Chimenti recused)
• Approved $624,000 renewal agreement with VOTC, Inc. for sober living and therapeutic services
• Approved four retroactive HEAP funding amendments totaling $2,777.71 increase (Jones no)
• Approved $584,990 boating safety agreement with California Parks and Recreation (Resolution 2021-052)
• Approved amendments increasing plan check/inspection contracts with Bureau Veritas and Interwest by $150,000 each

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting: Budget Hearing

The Board will conduct a public hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Shasta County Air Quality Management District budget. This budget is scheduled for adoption at the June 29, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Shasta County Air Quality Management District budget
• Proposed budget amendment decreasing appropriations and revenues by $228,977 for FY 2020-21

The Air Pollution Control Board unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the May 4, 2021 minutes and a budget amendment reducing FY 2020-21 appropriations and revenues by $228,977. The board also reviewed the proposed FY 2021-22 Air Quality Management District budget during a public hearing with no public comments, but took no formal action on it.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment decreasing FY 2020-21 appropriations and revenues by $228,977 (unanimous)

Housing Authority Regular Meeting: Budget Hearing

The Housing Authority is meeting to review and discuss the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The body will hold a public hearing to consider revisions, reductions, or additions to the budget before directing the County Executive Officer to prepare a final adopted budget resolution.

• Public hearing for the FY 2021-22 Housing Authority Budget
• Approval of May 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Shasta County Housing Authority held a budget hearing for FY 2021-22, with no public comments. It unanimously approved budget units that were not appealed and had no major policy issues, and directed the County Executive Officer to prepare an adopted budget resolution reflecting any changes and technical adjustments.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 budget units not formally appealed (unanimous)
• Directed County Executive Officer to prepare FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget resolution (unanimous)

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Regular Meeting: Budget Hearing

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority is meeting to review and discuss the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The body will consider revisions to the budget and may direct the County Executive Officer to prepare a final adopted budget resolution.

• FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget for the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
• Public hearing on the FY 2021-22 budget
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 30, 2020

The Shasta County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board unanimously approved the recommended FY 2021-22 budget units that had no appeals or major policy issues, and directed the County Executive Officer to prepare an adopted budget resolution for later consideration. The public hearing on the budget drew no comments. The board also approved the minutes from June 30, 2020, with Supervisor Jones recusing himself.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget units without appeals or major issues (unanimous)
• Directed County Executive Officer to prepare FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget resolution
• Approved June 30, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous; Jones recused)

Water Agency Regular Meeting: Budget Hearing

The Water Agency will review the recommended FY 2021-22 budget and hold a public hearing to consider revisions, reductions, or additions. The body may also direct the County Executive Officer to prepare a final adopted budget resolution.

• Budget amendment to increase appropriations and revenue by $30,000 for labor to review flood hazard maps and drought conditions
• Public hearing for the FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget

The Shasta County Water Agency unanimously approved the FY 2021-22 budget units that were not appealed and had no major policy issues, and directed the County Executive Officer to prepare an adopted budget resolution for later Board consideration. The agency also approved a $30,000 budget amendment for additional labor to review flood hazard maps and drought conditions. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved $30,000 budget amendment for flood/drought review labor (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 budget units without appeals or major issues (unanimous)
• Directed CEO to prepare FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget resolution

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting: Budget Hearing

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution of censure against Supervisor Leonard Moty following a Grand Jury report regarding the 2018 Carr Fire. The meeting also includes various contract approvals for public safety and health services.

• Resolution of censure against Supervisor Leonard Moty regarding the 2018 Carr Fire
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for radio equipment and services not to exceed $3,354,860
• Amendment to Ellis Investigations Law Corporation agreement increasing compensation by $100,000
• Agreement with Northern California Youth and Family Programs up to $96,800 for youth housing services
• Grant for Crime Victims Assistance Center Claims Program totaling up to $1,246,552.23 over three years

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2021-22 recommended budget, with Supervisor Jones voting no, and directed the CEO to prepare the adopted budget resolution. The Board also adopted a resolution of censure against Supervisor Moty for his actions during the 2018 Carr Fire, and approved a response to the Grand Jury report. Additionally, the Board adopted a proclamation designating June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which passed 3-2.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 recommended budget (4-1, Jones no)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-047 censuring Supervisor Moty for Carr Fire actions (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved response to Grand Jury report (4-1, Jones no)
• Adopted LGBTQ+ Pride Month proclamation (3-2, Jones and Baugh no)
• Approved $5,489,000 contract for Riverside Avenue Fire Station 47
• Approved $2,230,439 contract for Deschutes Road Widening Phase II
• Approved $3,354,860 Motorola radio equipment and services contract
• Approved successor MOU with Shasta County Employees Association Supervisory Unit (4-1, Jones no)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider amending Administrative Policy 1-101 to establish Board Room Rules of Order. The meeting includes presentations on California election regulatory processes and the 2020 Shasta County Fire Department Annual Report.

• Resolution to issue a $1,257,000 Grant Anticipation Note for Millville Elementary School District modernization
• Agreement with Shasta County Office of Education up to $1,293,042 for the Child Care Bridge Program
• Agreement with Open Line Group Homes, Inc. up to $450,000 for youth residential mental health services
• Agreement with Remi Vista, Inc. up to $300,000 for Moral Reconation Therapy
• Budget amendment increasing Tobacco Settlement Fund appropriations by $58,105

The Board of Supervisors adopted Policy Resolution No. 2021-02, amending Administrative Policy 1-101 to establish Board Room Rules of Order, with a 3-2 vote. The rules restrict signs to 18" x 24" or smaller, allow standing along the back wall, and prohibit 'unreasonable and excessive' demonstrations. The Board also directed staff to draft an ordinance making it illegal to supply water for any illegal purpose, and approved a consent calendar with several contracts and budget amendments.

• Adopted Board Room Rules of Order (Policy Resolution No. 2021-02) (3-2)
• Directed staff to craft ordinance making it illegal to supply water for any illegal purpose (unanimous)
• Approved $58,105 budget amendment for Tobacco Settlement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $19,800 claims list (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 agreement with Exam Works Compliance Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 agreement with Open Line Group Homes for youth mental health (unanimous)
• Approved $1,293,042 renewal with Shasta County Office of Education for Child Care Bridge (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-044 authorizing $1,257,000 Grant Anticipation Note for Millville Elementary (unanimous)

Water Agency Regular Meeting

The Water Agency is meeting to review routine administrative items and a specific project amendment. The board will consider extending a service agreement for engineering and administrative work in County Service Area No. 2-Sugarloaf.

• Amendment to PACE Engineering, Inc. agreement for CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water Improvement Project, extending the term to June 1, 2023, with maximum compensation of $480,000

The Shasta County Water Agency unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes from April 6, 2021, and an amendment to the agreement with PACE Engineering, Inc. for the CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water Improvement Project. The amendment extends the contract term to June 1, 2023, with maximum compensation retained at $480,000. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved PACE Engineering contract amendment for CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water Improvement Project, extending term to June 1, 2023, retaining $480,000 max compensation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Industrial Hemp

The Board of Supervisors will receive an update from the Agricultural Commissioner regarding outdoor industrial hemp cultivation. The Board will provide direction to staff on the future status of industrial hemp and the potential establishment of a County Industrial Hemp Pilot Program.

• Update on outdoor cultivation of industrial hemp
• Discussion on establishing a County Industrial Hemp Pilot Program

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to discuss allowing outdoor industrial hemp cultivation. After hearing from the Agricultural Commissioner, County Counsel, Sheriff, and numerous public comments, the Board reached consensus on a pilot program of up to five plots for one year with two optional renewals, allowing commercial sale. They then voted 4-1 (Supervisor Jones dissenting) to direct staff to bring back a Resolution of Intent for a pilot program with the most restrictive legally permissible limitations, including a licensing scheme with a limited number of licenses, to be considered after a special meeting on illegal marijuana enforcement.

• Directed staff to place a County Industrial Hemp Pilot Program on a future agenda (4-1, Jones no)
• Agreed pilot program would consist of up to five plots for one year, with two optional one-year renewals
• Agreed commercial sale of hemp grown during the pilot program would be allowable
• Expressed support for not requiring Use Permits for the pilot program
• Requested that the illegal marijuana enforcement special meeting be held in the evening

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to appoint a new Auditor-Controller and review various health, public works, and law enforcement contracts. The session includes a legislative update and a closed-session discussion regarding existing litigation.

• Appointment of Nolda Short to the Office of Auditor-Controller effective July 4, 2021
• Acceptance of PPE donation from California Governor's Office of Emergency Services valued at $446,600
• Agreement with The Sail House, Inc. for residential care home services not to exceed $600,000
• Budget amendments for the Sheriff's budgets totaling $2,294,107
• Rejection of all bids for the 2021 SB-1 Pavement Rehabilitation project

The Board of Supervisors appointed Nolda Short as Shasta County Auditor-Controller for the remainder of Brian Muir's unexpired term, effective July 4, 2021, with Supervisor Jones voting no. The Board also approved a consent calendar that included accepting $446,600 in PPE donations, rejecting all bids for the 2021 SB-1 Pavement Rehabilitation project, and several contract approvals, with Supervisor Jones voting no on four items. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Appointed Nolda Short as Auditor-Controller (4-1, Jones no)
• Accepted $446,600 PPE donation from Cal OES and approved budget amendment
• Rejected all bids for 2021 SB-1 Pavement Rehabilitation project; will rebid
• Approved $600,000 agreement with The Sail House, Inc. for residential care (Jones no)
• Approved $46,000 Rescue Agency contract for teen vaping prevention (Jones no)
• Approved $107,970 amendment with WellSky Corporation for HMIS (Jones no)
• Approved $132,141.21 Relias LLC training agreement amendment (Jones no)
• Approved $90,000 architectural services for Cascade Office Building Remodel

Housing Authority Regular Meeting

The Housing Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Streamlined Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan. This plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to maintain the Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the FY 2021-22 Streamlined PHA Annual Plan
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 17, 2020

The Shasta County Housing Authority held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-01, approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Streamlined Public Housing Agency Annual Plan. The plan is required by HUD to maintain the Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program. The resolution also authorizes the Chairman to sign required certifications and finds the adoption exempt from CEQA and NEPA. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2020 meeting (Supervisor Jones recused)
• Conducted public hearing for FY 2021-22 Streamlined PHA Annual Plan
• Closed public hearing with no comments
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-01 approving the FY 2021-22 Annual Plan
• Authorized Chairman to sign PHA Certifications of Compliance
• Found adoption exempt from CEQA and NEPA

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will review routine administrative items including meeting minutes and fiscal audits. The agenda also includes a personnel appointment for the Air Quality Management District Hearing Board.

• Approval of February 2, 2021, meeting minutes
• Appointment of Darren Langfield to the Air Quality Management District Hearing Board as Alternate for the Engineer position
• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2019-20 fiscal and compliance audits for the Shasta County Air Quality Management District

The Air Pollution Control Board held a brief regular meeting with no public comments. It unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included approving the February 2, 2021 minutes, appointing Darren Langfield as alternate to the Air Quality Management District Hearing Board, and accepting the fiscal and compliance audits for FY 2019-20. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Darren Langfield as Alternate for Engineer position on Air Quality Management District Hearing Board, term to expire February 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Shasta County Air Quality Management District fiscal and compliance audits, Statement of Auditing Standards, and management letter for FY 2019-20 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is discussing the process to fill an upcoming Auditor-Controller vacancy and receiving presentations on wildfire safety and fuel reduction. The body is also voting on various service contracts for mental health, housing, and probation services.

• Agreement with Shasta Community Health Center for housing services not to exceed $450,000
• Renewal agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc. not to exceed $772,000
• Agreement with California Hearing Officers, LLP not to exceed $100,000
• Agreement with S & R Enterprises Inc. for process services not to exceed $100,000
• Letters of support for Shingletown and Whitmore Wildland Urban Interface Fuel Treatment Projects

The Board approved a $450,000 agreement with Shasta Community Health Center for case management and supportive services focused on short-term and permanent housing, with Supervisor Jones voting no. It also adopted Salary Resolution No. 1610 to increase the Auditor-Controller salary, directed staff to gauge Assistant Auditor-Controller Nolda Short's interest in the position, and approved a letter of support for two fire fuel treatment projects. The consent calendar included numerous routine contracts and agreements, with Supervisor Jones voting no on four items.

• Approved $450,000 agreement with Shasta Community Health Center for case management and supportive services (4-1, Jones no)
• Adopted Salary Resolution No. 1610 increasing Auditor-Controller salary (4-1, Jones no)
• Directed staff to ascertain Nolda Short's interest in Auditor-Controller position and bring appointment item if positive (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved letter of support for Shingletown and Whitmore Wildland Urban Interface Fuel Treatment Projects (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting increased state funding for County Veterans Service Offices (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including Tyler Technologies amendment, hearing officer agreement, and multiple service contracts (unanimous except Jones no on 4 items)
• Approved $10,870 budget amendment for furniture donation to Sheriff's office (consent)
• Agreed to place discussion of Dominion Voting machines on future agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider various administrative actions, including software agreements, health service contracts, and public works project bids. The session includes the potential approval of funding for homelessness and eviction prevention services.

• Agreement with West Publishing Corporation for legal research services estimated at $161,482.53
• Increase of $3,880,710 in revenue for the Whole Person Care Pilot Program
• Retroactive agreement with EA Family Services for children's mental health services up to $360,000
• Approval of plans and advertising for bids for the Deschutes Road Widening Phase II Project
• New Williamson Act contracts for properties at 26829 and 26170 Whitmore Road

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2021-027, establishing rules for creating and making appointments to a Citizen's Redistricting Advisory Commission, with members appointed by each supervisor and no compensation. The Board also approved several consent calendar items, including a $103,125 claims list and a $3.88 million increase for the Whole Person Care Pilot Program, and approved amendments for homeless services with Sundial Lodge and Hill Country Community Clinic. A motion to join an amicus brief in Ghost Golf, Inc. v. Gavin Newsom failed due to lack of 4/5 approval.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-027 establishing Citizen's Redistricting Advisory Commission rules (unanimous)
• Approved County claims list of $103,125 (Jones no)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-023 increasing Whole Person Care funding by $3,880,710 (Jones no)
• Approved Sundial Lodge agreement amendment extending term to June 30, 2021 (Jones, Baugh no)
• Approved Hill Country Community Clinic amendment increasing funding by $260,000 (Jones, Baugh no)
• Motion to approve Fisher Broyles amicus brief agreement failed (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-028 certifying EIR for Wildlife Damage Management Program (Rickert recused)
• Approved letters supporting AB 14 and Shasta Community Health Center funding (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is discussing the process for redistricting the five supervisorial districts. They are also considering a resolution to accept up to $4,277,870 for the Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program to assist low and moderate income households impacted by 2018 wildfires.

• Proposed $4,277,870 for Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program
• Renewal agreement with Valley Industrial Communications, Inc. not to exceed $400,000
• Agreement with PACE Engineering, Inc. for $380,000 for CSA No. 13-Alpine Meadows Fire Suppression System Project
• Retroactive agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. not to exceed $360,000 for children's mental health services
• Contract for HVAC services with American Chiller, Inc. and Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. not to exceed $200,000

The Board of Supervisors directed the County Clerk to proceed with an advisory commission for the 2021 redistricting process, with parameters for appointments to be brought back for approval. The Board also approved a $180,000 agreement with Lotus Educational Services for suicide prevention trainings, adopted a resolution for the Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program, and approved a consent calendar with various contracts and resolutions. A motion to require in-person Board meetings failed, while a substitute motion to receive a fuel reduction presentation passed.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-018 recognizing Karl Howell as Employee of the Month for April 2021.
• Approved the consent calendar, including a $400,000 agreement with Valley Industrial Communications and a $360,000 agreement with Redwood Community Services.
• Approved a $180,000 agreement with Lotus Educational Services for suicide prevention trainings.
• Directed the County Clerk to proceed with an advisory commission for the 2021 redistricting process.
• Adopted a proclamation declaring April 2021 as 'Fair Housing Month' in Shasta County.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-022 authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Action to sign documents for the Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program up to $4,277,870.
• Failed a motion to require in-person Board meetings (2-3).
• Passed a substitute motion to receive a presentation on fuel reduction activities from County Fire Chief Bret Gouvea.

Addendum: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

This meeting addendum consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The only specific action listed is a closed session to discuss the initiation of one potential litigation case with legal counsel.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of one potential litigation case

The Board of Supervisors directed the County Clerk to proceed with an advisory commission for the 2021 redistricting process, following a unanimous vote. The commission will recommend district boundaries, with parameters for appointments to be brought back for approval. The Board also approved a $180,000 agreement with Lotus Educational Services for suicide prevention trainings, despite concerns about a potential conflict of interest.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-018 recognizing Karl Howell as Employee of the Month for April 2021.
• Approved consent calendar items including a $400,000 renewal with Valley Industrial Communications and a $360,000 agreement with Redwood Community Services.
• Approved a $180,000 agreement with Lotus Educational Services for suicide prevention trainings.
• Directed the County Clerk to proceed with an advisory commission for the 2021 redistricting process.
• Adopted a proclamation designating April 2021 as 'Fair Housing Month' in Shasta County.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-022 authorizing up to $4,277,870 for the Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program.
• Failed a motion to require in-person attendance at Board meetings (2-3 vote).
• Approved a substitute motion to receive a presentation on fuel reduction activities.

Water Agency Regular Meeting

The Water Agency will review routine administrative and financial actions via its consent calendar. This includes approving previous meeting minutes and a resolution regarding water assignments.

• Resolution to assign 50 acre-feet of Central Valley Project water to the City of Shasta Lake
• Approval of the March 23, 2021, meeting minutes

The Shasta County Water Agency approved a consent calendar that included adopting Resolution No. 2021-01, authorizing the chairman to sign a contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to assign 50 acre-feet of Central Valley Project water to the City of Shasta Lake. The board also approved the minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

• Approved the minutes of the March 23, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-01, authorizing the chairman to sign Contract No. 14-06-200-3367V-P with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to assign 50 acre-feet of water to the City of Shasta Lake.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider terminating local emergency and health emergency proclamations from March 2020 and opposing California's pandemic tier system. The meeting also includes mid-year health budget amendments and a new fire station project in Anderson.

• Resolution to terminate March 24, 2020 local emergency and health emergency declarations
• Agreement with Hill Country Community Clinic for a Mental Health Resource Center not to exceed $1,110,000
• Property Purchase Agreement for a 2.15-acre parcel at 19794 Riverside Avenue, Anderson for a new fire station
• Contract with Lecky Land Clearing for $53,130 for the Demolition of the Old Burney Library
• Indigent Defense Grant Program Agreement not to exceed $347,900 for the Public Defender's Office

The Board of Supervisors voted 2-3 against a resolution that would have terminated the local emergency and health emergency declarations from March 2020 and expressed non-support for the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The board also approved several consent calendar items, including a $1,110,000 agreement with Hill Country Community Clinic and a $53,130 contract for demolition of the old Burney Library. A motion to require in-person board meetings failed 2-3.

• Rejected resolution to terminate local COVID-19 emergency and health emergency declarations and non-support of state blueprint (2-3 vote).
• Approved consent calendar, including $1,110,000 agreement with Hill Country Community Clinic for mental health resource center (Jones voted no).
• Awarded $53,130 contract to Lecky Land Clearing for demolition of old Burney Library.
• Approved HHSA mid-year budget amendments for FY 2020-21 and FY 2019-20 prior period adjustment (Jones voted no).
• Approved property purchase agreement and grant deed with Sierra Pacific Industries for Riverside Avenue Fire Station project.
• Rejected motion to require in-person board meetings (2-3 vote).
• Postponed resolution in support of Second Amendment to a later date.
• Received presentations on California Adventure District and Crisis Intervention & Response Team pilot project.

Water Agency Regular Meeting

The Water Agency is meeting to review routine administrative items and a specific water use agreement. The body will decide on the terms for water delivery for the upcoming summer season.

• Water Use Agreement with McConnell Foundation for up to 130 acre-feet of water at $250 per acre-foot
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 26, 2021

The Shasta County Water Agency approved a water use agreement with the McConnell Foundation for up to 130 acre-feet of water at $250 per acre-foot for the period April 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022. The motion carried 4-1, with Supervisor Jones voting no. The agency also approved the minutes of the January 26, 2021 meeting as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved water use agreement with McConnell Foundation for up to 130 acre-feet at $250/acre-foot (4-1, Jones no)
• Authorized Chief Engineer to execute consents/amendments per Section 21 of the agreement
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss mid-year budget adjustments for the County Administrative Office, Clerk of the Board, County Fire, and Jail. The body is also deciding on several service contracts for health, housing, and probation services.

• Mid-year budget amendments including a $1,533,297 revenue decrease in the Jail budget
• Ordinance amending rural dwelling regulations for parcels impacted by the Zogg wildfire
• Agreement with Care Horizons Assisted Living not to exceed $504,000
• HHAP funding agreements with Acorn Community Enterprises ($450,000) and Hill Country Community Clinic ($140,000)
• Lease agreement for probation office space at 1405-1423 Court Street for $7,375 per month

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion to place on a future agenda a discussion and possible vote on exiting the state's COVID-19 tier system, passing 3-2. The board also approved mid-year budget amendments, including increases to County Administrative Office and Clerk of the Board budgets, and approved a retroactive amendment with Shasta County Chemical People for youth substance use prevention services. The HHSA mid-year budget amendments were postponed to March 23, 2021, for additional information.

• Approved motion to place exiting state COVID-19 tier system on future agenda (3-2)
• Approved mid-year budget amendments, including $187,800 increase for County Administrative Office and $149,174 for Clerk of the Board (4-1)
• Approved retroactive amendment with Shasta County Chemical People, adding $100,000 for youth mentoring and substance use prevention (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items, including ordinance for limited density owner-built rural dwellings in Zogg wildfire areas (unanimous except Jones on three items)
• Approved renewal agreement with Care Horizons Assisted Living, not to exceed $504,000
• Approved renewal agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, not to exceed $450,000
• Approved subrecipient agreements with Acorn Community Enterprises ($450,000) and Hill Country Community Clinic ($140,000) for homeless housing
• Postponed HHSA mid-year budget amendments to March 23, 2021

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss mid-year budget amendments and a proposal for a youth and senior mental health project called 'Hope Park.' The meeting includes decisions on personnel salary schedules and building code amendments for parcels impacted by the Zogg wildfire.

• Proposed 'Hope Park' project including a new teen center in the City of Redding
• Ordinance amending Chapter 16.10 of the Shasta County Code for Zogg wildfire impacted parcels
• Retroactive agreement with ShiningCare, Inc. not to exceed $290,000 for Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness
• Budget amendments including a $167,800 increase for the County Administrative Office and $149,174 for the Clerk of the Board
• Appointment of Steve Wogoman to the Happy Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors

The Board voted unanimously to allow public comment on consent and regular calendar items during consideration, including for telephone participants, and to eliminate voicemail comments. A motion to reopen the Board Chambers to full capacity and remove plexiglass barriers failed 2-3. A motion to allow individual Board members to add action items to agendas without majority consensus also failed 2-3.

• Approved expanding public comment to consent and regular calendar items, with same options for phone participants, and removed voicemail comments.
• Failed to reopen Board Chambers to full capacity and remove plexiglass barriers (2-3 vote).
• Failed to amend Administrative Policy 1-101 to allow individual Board members to add action items without consensus (2-3 vote).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-012 authorizing Assessor-Recorder participation in SECURE Electronic Recording Delivery System.
• Appointed Steve Wogoman to Happy Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-013 and Salary Resolution No. 1606 updating MOU with Deputy Sheriffs Association (Supervisor Jones voted no).
• Approved retroactive agreement with ShiningCare, Inc. up to $290,000 for Alzheimer's and dementia services (Supervisor Jones voted no).
• Adopted Salary Resolution No. 1607 reclassifying 2.0 FTE positions in Mental Health budget (Supervisor Jones voted no).

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing various administrative and financial matters via the Consent Calendar. These include budget amendments for Health and Human Services, housing program adjustments, and public works contracts.

• Renewal of BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital agreement up to $1,000,000 for psychiatric services
• Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service up to $849,150.11 for Healthy Families America
• Budget amendments for the Housing/Community Action Agency
• Amendment to American Chiller Service, Inc. for HVAC maintenance up to $120,000
• Right-of-way contracts for the Deschutes Road Widening Phase II Project

The Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in Shasta County, with Supervisors Baugh and Jones voting no. The board also approved a letter of support for the In-Home Supportive Services collective bargaining budget proposal, and postponed mid-year budget amendments to the next meeting. A consent calendar with numerous routine items was approved, with Supervisor Jones voting no on three specific items.

• Adopted COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day proclamation (3-2)
• Approved letter of support for IHSS collective bargaining budget proposal (5-0)
• Postponed mid-year budget amendments to March 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including claims list of $4,875 (4-1 on three items)
• Adopted Policy Resolution No. 2021-01 for naming County facilities (5-0)
• Adopted Salary Resolution No. 1605 reclassifying a staff analyst position (4-1)
• Approved $1M agreement with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital for psychiatric services (5-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 378-2059 rezoning 73.72 acres to Timberland and Timber Production (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Regular Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will conduct a series of scheduled hearings from February 17 to February 19, 2021. The board will also consider requests for postponements, continuances, and withdrawals of appeals. Additionally, the body will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Hearings for Safeway Inc. and Safeway Holdings Inc. (multiple parcels)
• Hearings for TIAA Commercial Finance (parcels 810-001-202, 810-001-110, 810-001-109)
• Hearings for Helena Chemical Co (parcel 018-010-026)
• Review of 309 Waivers for entities including Lehigh Southwest Cement Company and Prime Healthcare Services
• Processing of withdrawals for Dignity Health and Shasta Verde Land Development Inc.

The Shasta County Assessment Appeals Board held hearings on February 17-19, 2021, denying several property assessment appeals, including those from Kyle Lamke, TIAA Commercial Finance, Vendor Services, Todd L. Ratley, and Keith and Rhonda Arionus. The board also approved numerous postponements and withdrawals of appeals as recommended by the Assessor's Office, and set 2021 hearing dates for August 4-6.

• Elected Kasey Stewart as 2021 Chairman and Ken Murray as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 309 Waivers for postponements of 60+ appeals (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawals of 100+ appeals (unanimous)
• Denied Application 2019-002 Kyle Lamke (unanimous)
• Denied Applications 2019-003, 2019-004, 2019-005, 2019-006 for lack of appearance (unanimous)
• Denied Application 2019-030 Todd L. Ratley (unanimous)
• Denied Application 2019-053 Keith and Rhonda Arionus (unanimous)
• Set 2021 hearing dates for August 4-6, 2021 (consensus)

Air Pollution Control Board Regular Meeting

The Board will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the 2021 term. The meeting also includes several appointments and resolutions regarding air quality management funds.

• Election of 2021 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Ratification of $334,963 for Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program funds
• Authorization of $75,224 for Community Air Protection Program Incentives
• Appointment of John Snook and Jacob Kurmenacker to the Air Quality Management District Hearing Board
• Appointment of Patrick Jones to the Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council

The Air Pollution Control Board elected Supervisor Rickert as 2021 Chair and Supervisor Baugh as Vice-Chairman by unanimous vote. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included appointing members to the Hearing Board and the Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council, and adopting resolutions for air quality grant funds. Supervisor Rickert recused herself from the Carl Moyer grant item due to a conflict of interest.

• Elected Supervisor Rickert as 2021 Chair and Supervisor Baugh as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 8, 2020 meeting
• Appointed John Snook as Public Member #2 to Hearing Board (term to Feb 2023)
• Appointed Jacob Kurmenacker as Alternate for Public Member #2 to Hearing Board (term to Feb 2023)
• Appointed Patrick Jones to Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council for 2021
• Adopted Resolution 2021-01 for Carl Moyer Program Year 23 funds ($334,963 tentative, with $55,000 match) (Rickert recused)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02 as amended for Community Air Protection Program Year 3 funds ($75,224, budget amendment +$7,961 revenue +$9,098)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution of censure against two members and an ordinance for employee cost sharing of CalPERS contributions. The meeting also includes routine administrative appointments and contract amendments.

• Resolution of censure against Supervisor Les Baugh and Supervisor Patrick Jones
• Ordinance to implement 1% employee cost sharing of CalPERS employer contributions
• Contract amendment with Zeek Technologies, LLC increasing compensation by $200,000 to a new maximum of $350,000
• Approval of County claims list in the amount of $50,721
• Appointment of Donn Walgamuth to the Shasta County Planning Commission

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2021-011, a censure against Supervisors Les Baugh and Patrick Jones, for violating Resolution No. 2020-140 by opening Board Chambers to the public during a COVID-19 outbreak. The vote was 3-2, with Chimenti, Moty, and Rickert in favor, and Jones and Baugh opposed. The Board also enacted Ordinance No. 756 to implement employee cost sharing of 1% of CalPERS employer contributions, and approved a letter to the State seeking local control and flexibility in COVID-19 response.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-011 censuring Supervisors Baugh and Jones (3-2)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 756 for 1% CalPERS employee cost sharing (unanimous)
• Approved letter to State on local COVID-19 control (3-2)
• Approved $50,721 county claims list (unanimous)
• Denied Happy Valley Union School District TRANS request (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tony Roberts and Jess Rodriguez Jr. to Millville Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Appointed Donn Walgamuth to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amendment with Zeek Technologies increasing compensation by $200,000 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss options for censuring supervisors who violate rules and review the county's response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The meeting also includes routine administrative approvals and grant applications for housing planning.

• Discussion on censure or other actions for supervisors believed to have violated rules
• Grant applications for Local ($300,000) and Regional ($682,364) Early Action Planning Programs
• Budget amendment to increase Election's budget by $359,044.50
• Agreement with DEA for marijuana eradication activities not to exceed $60,000
• Plans for the demolition of the Old Burney Library

The Board voted 3-2 to place a formal censure resolution for Supervisors Baugh and Jones on the February 2, 2021 agenda, for opening the Board Chambers to the public on January 5-6, 2021, in violation of a December 15, 2020 rule. The Board also approved the consent calendar, including budget amendments, contracts, and grant applications, and approved the Chair's 2021 appointments and a DEA marijuana eradication agreement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Placed formal censure resolution for Supervisors Baugh and Jones on Feb 2 agenda (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar, including $359,044.50 Elections budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Salary Resolution No. 1603 (Jones no)
• Approved $300,000 Local Early Action Planning Grant application (Jones no)
• Approved $682,364 Regional Early Action Planning Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Chair's 2021 appointments and liaison assignments (unanimous)
• Approved DEA marijuana eradication agreement up to $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Senate Bill 74 (unanimous)

Water Agency Regular Meeting

The Shasta County Water Agency is meeting to handle routine administrative actions. The body will consider approving previous meeting minutes and appointments to two regional water organizations.

• Approval of January 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Appointments to the Northern California Water Association Governing Board for 2021
• Appointments to the Redding Area Water Council Policy Advisory Committee for 2021

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will decide on the purchase of two real estate parcels in Redding and a multi-million dollar Microsoft software renewal. The body will also discuss COVID-19 response and potential changes to meeting schedules.

• Purchase of 1880 Shasta Street and 1269 West Street, Redding for $1,173,861
• Microsoft Volume Licensing Enterprise Enrollment renewal for $1,983,137.46
• Zoning amendment for parcels 305-330-008 and 305-330-007 to Community Commercial (C-2)
• Application for HCD No Place Like Home funds for The Center of Hope Apartments II
• Legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore at rates from $75 to $350 per hour

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2021-005 in support of local control of COVID-19 response, with Supervisors Chimenti, Jones, and Baugh voting yes and Moty and Rickert voting no. The Board also approved the purchase of two properties in Redding for $1,173,861, with Supervisor Jones dissenting. Additionally, the Board directed staff to explore hosting evening meetings and special COVID-19 town halls, and approved several consent calendar items including a $1,983,137.46 Microsoft licensing agreement.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-005 supporting local control of COVID-19 response (3-2)
• Approved $1,173,861 purchase of properties at 1880 Shasta St and 1269 West St, Redding (4-1)
• Approved $1,983,137.46 Microsoft Volume Licensing renewal agreement
• Directed staff to explore hosting evening Board meetings
• Discussed scheduling special COVID-19 town hall meetings
• Approved application for No Place Like Home funding for Center of Hope Apartments II (4-1)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 378-2058 amending zoning for two parcels in Shasta County
• Agendized item to consider censure action against a supervisor (4-1)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Return to In-Person Meetings

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a resolution that would repeal or amend Resolution No. 2020-140. This action concerns the suspension of in-person participation for board members, staff, and the public during specific COVID-19 state tiers.

• Consideration of a resolution to repeal or amend Resolution No. 2020-140 regarding in-person meeting participation

The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to repeal Resolution No. 2020-140 and reopen the Board Chambers for in-person meetings with limitations, including limited seating capacity, social distancing, masks, and no staff physically present. Supervisors Moty and Rickert voted no, citing health risks and the recent COVID-19 outbreak designation at the Administration Center. The action returns to the prior status quo, allowing the Chair to work with the County Executive Officer on the reopening plan.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-003 repealing Resolution No. 2020-140 (3-2, Jones/Baugh; Moty and Rickert no)
• Reopened Board Chambers for in-person meetings with limitations: limited seating, social distancing, masks, no staff present

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2021 and receive updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and legislative platforms. The body is also considering several administrative renewals and health service contract amendments.

• Renewal of Carahsoft Technology Corporation eSignature system agreement not to exceed $139,530.67
• Retroactive amendment to Hill Country Community Clinic agreement increasing compensation by $1,125,388
• Retroactive amendment to Willow Glen Care Center agreement increasing compensation by $1,000,000
• Purchase of a Rescue vehicle from Global Emergency Vehicles, Inc. for $58,987.50
• Transfer of $70,000 from CSA No. 8-Palo Cedro to CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water for emergency well pump replacement

The Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Supervisor Chimenti as 2021 Chairman and Supervisor Baugh as Vice-Chairman. The Board approved a motion to hold a special meeting to consider repealing or amending Resolution No. 2020-140, which had suspended in-person participation in meetings during certain COVID-19 tiers; the vote was 3-2, with Supervisors Baugh, Jones, and Chimenti in favor and Supervisors Moty and Rickert opposed. The Board also enacted Ordinance No. 755, establishing fees for copying public records, with Supervisor Jones voting no. All other items on the consent calendar were approved unanimously, except for several items where Supervisor Jones voted no or recused himself.

• Elected Supervisor Chimenti as 2021 Chairman and Supervisor Baugh as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved holding a special meeting to consider repealing or amending Resolution No. 2020-140 (3-2, Baugh, Jones, Chimenti yes; Moty, Rickert no)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 755, establishing fees for copying public records (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved renewal agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for eSignature system, not to exceed $139,530.67 (Jones no)
• Denied T-Mobile West LLC property tax refund claim of $2,177.76 plus interest
• Approved retroactive amendment with Hill Country Community Clinic increasing compensation by $1,125,388 (Jones no)
• Approved retroactive amendment with Willow Glen Care Center increasing compensation by $1,000,000
• Approved purchase of a Rescue vehicle from Global Emergency Vehicles, Inc. for $58,987.50

Water Agency Regular Meeting

The Water Agency is meeting to discuss a budget amendment to reallocate funds between service areas. The body will consider moving money to support infrastructure needs and grant opportunities.

• Proposed $70,000 transfer from CSA No. 8-Palo Cedro Sewer to CSA No. 2-Sugarloaf Water for an emergency well pump replacement
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 18, 2020

The Shasta County Water Agency approved a budget amendment to transfer $70,000 from its administration budget to CSA No. 2 – Sugarloaf Water for an emergency well pump replacement and to pursue grant opportunities. The funds were reallocated from CSA No. 8 – Palo Cedro Sewer, where they were originally designated for a generator. The consent calendar, including approval of the August 18, 2020 minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 budget amendment transferring funds to CSA No. 2 – Sugarloaf Water for emergency well pump replacement (unanimous)