Modoc County, CA

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Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential use permit and two parcel map divisions. The body will decide on one permit and provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for two rezoning and division projects.

• Use Permit UP2026-01 for residential use at 737 County Road 71
• Darrow Parcel Map (PM2026-01) to divide 80 acres at 2909 County Road 101
• Rezone of 2909 County Road 101 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture Exclusive (AE)
• Alves Parcel Map (PM2026-02) to divide 360 acres off County Road 9
• Rezone of APN 025-090-013-000 from Unclassified (U) to Agricultural General (AG)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several service contracts for social services, behavioral health, and county administration. The meeting includes approvals for employee recognition resolutions and appointments to the Fish, Game and Recreation Commission Advisory Board.

• Contract with TEACH, Inc. for Housing and Disability Advocacy Program not to exceed $375,000.00
• Contract with TEACH, Inc. for CalWORKs Housing Support Program not to exceed $250,000.00
• Contract with TEACH, Inc. for IHSS Employer of Record & Registry not to exceed $188,100.00
• Task Order with West Yost for Big Valley Groundwater Basin evaluation not to exceed $55,655.00
• Bid award to WebstaurantStore for kitchen equipment at 228 W McDowell Street for $15,726.41

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General

The Modoc County Fish, Game & Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Modoc Wildlife Refuge in Alturas. The posted agenda consists mainly of procedural items and reports, including minutes, correspondence, agency reports from the Refuge, CDFW, and USFS, and a Wildlife Committee report. Under old business, the agenda lists "Guzzlers & Grant Opportunities" and a "Wolf – Report." No new business items are listed, and the next meeting is noted for October 28, 2026 at 6pm.

• Old business: Guzzlers & Grant Opportunities
• Old business: Wolf – Report
• Agency reports from the Refuge, CDFW, and USFS
• Sub-committee report from the Wildlife Committee
• Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2026 at 6pm

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will reconvene and continue the public hearing on the 2026-2027 proposed budget, reviewing department budgets and closing the hearing. The board will also consider adopting the personnel allocation table and the adopted budget for the fiscal year, along with several budget modifications and other administrative items.

• Continue public hearing on 2026-2027 County budget
• Adopt Personnel Allocation Table for FY 2026-2027
• Adopt County of Modoc Adopted Budget for FY 2026-2027
• Budget modification for Hospital Fund 660 to achieve remaining deficit balance of $3,849,689
• Award lighting replacement bid to McCombs Electric ($18,000 labor) and sole source to LED Concepts USA ($28,733.88 materials, $17,417.25 rebate, total $29,316.63)

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Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to review the proposed 2026-2027 County of Modoc budget, with a schedule for reviewing individual funds and budget units. The hearing will recess and continue at the regular meeting on September 22, 2026. This is a budget adoption process, not a final decision on specific items.

• Public hearing on the 2026-2027 proposed County of Modoc budget
• Review of General Fund and special funds including Road Department, Airports, Public Health, Mental Health, and District Attorney
• Review of Air Pollution Control District funds (Board Governed)
• Review of Library, Assessor, Recorder, and Information Technology funds
• Recess until September 22, 2026, to continue budget hearing

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Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with consent items, department reports, and closed sessions. Key actions include approving contracts for behavioral health and public health services, a grant application for air pollution reduction, and a comment letter on the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The board will also discuss correspondence regarding the Ormat geothermal project and a groundwater sustainability plan.

• Comment letter on U.S. Forest Service proposal to rescind 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
• Contract renewal with The Sail House, Inc. for behavioral health services, up to $80,000/year
• Contract with Aurora Behavioral Healthcare for acute psychiatric bed-day services, up to $80,000
• Application for Carl Moyer Program grant for FY26-27, $200,000
• Budget modification for Sheriff's office: revenues +$62,362, expenditures +$79,363

Planning Commission

The Modoc County Planning Commission will consider approving Resolution No. 2026-06, a Williamson Act Compatible Use Determination for APN 031-050-026-000 owned by Todd & Loretta McGiffin. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting and the May 27, 2026 Brown Act Training workshop. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment, director's report, and commissioner reports.

• Williamson Act Compatible Use Determination on APN 031-050-026-000 (Todd & Loretta McGiffin)
• Approval of March 18, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of May 27, 2026 Brown Act Training workshop minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider routine administrative items including contracts, personnel hires, budget adjustments, and fee schedule updates. Public hearings are scheduled for the Recorder Notification Program and Recorder Fee schedule. The board will also hold closed sessions for real property negotiations and a performance evaluation.

• Contract with Behavioral Health Data Project, not to exceed $78,500
• Hire Deputy District Attorney III at $9,842/month
• Hire Correctional Officer at $3,557/month
• Purchase Pollpads from Knowink, LLC for $15,253.38
• Public hearings on Recorder Notification Program and fee schedule update

Treasury Oversight Committee

The Modoc County Treasury Oversight Committee will review the July 2026 Treasurer's Statement and Charts, the June 30, 2026 Investment Portfolio, and the FY25-26 4th Quarter Interest Apportionment. They will also discuss a draft policy on authorizing and controlling deficient cash balances and schedule the next meeting for November 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.

• Review July 2026 Treasurer's Statement and Charts
• Review June 30, 2026 Investment Portfolio
• Review FY25-26 4th Quarter Interest Apportionment
• Discuss draft policy on deficient cash balances
• Approve minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider approving several agreements, including behavioral health services contracts, a pest detection trapping contract, and software upgrades. They will also hold a public hearing on the AB 2588 'Hot Spots' report regarding facilities with significant health risks, and receive a presentation on the report. Several budget modifications and recognition resolutions are also on the agenda.

• Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) agreement with DHCS, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
• After-hours dispatch services agreement with Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $5,000
• Behavioral health consulting services with I.D.E.A. Consulting, not to exceed $50,000 per fiscal year
• After-hours crisis support services with Crises Support Services of Alameda County, not to exceed $50,700
• Pest Detection Trapping contract with California Department of Food and Agriculture, not to exceed $1,941

General

The Fish, Game & Recreation Commission will convene at 6:00 p.m. on July 29, 2026, at 202 W 4th Street, Alturas. The meeting covers agency reports from the Modoc Wildlife Refuge, CDFW, and USFS, sub-committee updates, and old business including guzzlers, grant opportunities, and wolf reports. Public testimony is limited to three minutes per person for non-agenda items.

• Guzzlers & Grant Opportunities discussion
• Wolf – Report
• Wildlife Ad Hoc Committee update
• Fish Plant review
• Agency Reports from Modoc Wildlife Refuge, CDFW, and USFS

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several contracts and purchases, including a multi-year Behavioral Health Crisis Services agreement with Modoc Medical Center not to exceed $180,000, and a resolution proclaiming continued drought emergency. Other items include reclassifying engineering positions, purchasing vehicles for Social Services, and replacing phone systems.

• Contract with Last Frontier Healthcare District (Modoc Medical Center) for Behavioral Health Crisis Services, up to $180,000 over three years
• Contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health for skilled nursing services, up to $150,000 for one year
• Purchase of two 2026 GMC vehicles from Taylor Motors for Social Services: Yukon ($79,951) and Acadia ($50,907)
• Reclassification of six engineering positions in the Road/Airport department to higher salary ranges
• Resolution to proclaim continued local drought emergency

The Board of Supervisors approved several behavioral health and social services contracts, including a $180,000 agreement with Modoc Medical Center. The Board also reclassified six engineering positions to increase pay ranges and proclaimed the continued existence of a local drought emergency.

• Approved Behavioral Health Crisis Services contract with Modoc Medical Center up to $180,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 24-hour skilled nursing contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health up to $150,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of six engineering positions to higher pay ranges (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed continued local emergency related to drought (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F-150 Police Responder for $41,404.25 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 GMC Yukon for $79,951.39 and 2026 GMC Acadia for $50,907.31 (Unanimous)
• Approved $97,674 contract with Community Services Solutions for IHSS quality assurance (Unanimous)
• Approved replacement of legacy phone systems for Sheriff's Office and other county offices (Unanimous)

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The Board of Supervisors will vote on several health and agriculture service agreements. They are also considering resolutions to nominate three census tracts for Federal Opportunity Zone LIC Rural Designation.

• Agreement with Sunrays of Hope for peer support services not to exceed $900,000 over three years
• Contract with Davis Guest Home, Inc for residential mental health care not to exceed $240,000
• Agreement with US Forest Service for Agriculture Department not to exceed $50,000
• Budget modification of $82,000 for General Fund 001 Indigent Defense
• Authorization to hire a part-time Health Services Education Specialist at $4,543 monthly

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The Modoc County Watermaster Advisory Committee will review the 2026-2027 budget and draft bylaws, making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. They will also discuss an updated complaint reporting form.

• Review of 2026-2027 Watermaster budget and recommendation to Board of Supervisors
• Review of draft bylaws of the County of Modoc Watermaster Advisory Committee
• Discussion on updated Complaint Reporting Form

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The Modoc County Fish, Game & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 24, 2026, at the Modoc Wildlife Refuge. The agenda includes old business items such as guzzlers and grant opportunities, a wolf report, Wildlife Ad Hoc Committee updates, the June 27th Expo, and fish plant matters, along with routine reports from agencies and sub-committees. No votes or new ordinances are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Guzzlers & Grant Opportunities — discussion of water developments and potential funding
• Wolf Report — update on wolf activity in the county
• Wildlife Ad Hoc Committee — report from the committee
• Expo – June 27th — planning for the upcoming expo event
• Fish Plant — update on fish stocking operations

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold closed session labor negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association and UPEC. In open session, it will consider the Lake City Community Wildfire Protection Project, including a letter of support for a Cal Fire grant and permission for fuel reduction on county parcels. The consent agenda includes multiple grants, contracts, and letters of support. Also up for approval: the Behavioral Health Services Act Three-Year Plan and several budget modifications.

• Lake City Community Wildfire Protection Project: presentation, letter of support for Modoc Fire Safe Council's Cal Fire grant, fuel reduction on county parcels.
• Amendment to Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to continue regional medical services agency (Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Trinity).
• Carl Moyer Grant amendment not to exceed $200,000 for air pollution control.
• Medical Director/Health Officer contract with Edward P. Richert, M.D., INC. up to $6,000/month.
• Behavioral Health Services Act Three-Year Plan for FY 2026-2029.

The Board of Supervisors approved a payment election to bring $1,631,599.58 in Secure Rural Schools funding into the county. They also approved the recommended roll-over budget and personnel allocation table for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Additionally, the Board ratified a Memorandum of Understanding with the Deputy Sheriff's Association.

• Approved Secure Rural Schools Payment Election for FY 2026 totaling $1,631,599.58 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 recommended roll-over budget and Personnel Allocation Table (Unanimous)
• Adopted MOU between the Deputy Sheriff's Association and the County of Modoc (Unanimous)
• Approved Lake City Community Wildfire Protection Project support and fuel reduction work (Unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 budget modification for Agriculture Reserve and General Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to call an election for the Likely Water District (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to regional medical services JPA with Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, and Trinity counties (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 budget modification for Court Wards and Court Wards Trust Fund (Unanimous)

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The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider a wide range of departmental items, including contracts for road engineering, social services, and public safety, as well as a closed session for labor negotiations with UPEC Local 792. Actions include approving grant agreements, budget modifications, and a temporary fund transfer resolution for FY 2026-2027.

• Contract with Lumos & Associates for on-call road engineering services, not to exceed $400,000 over three years
• Sheriff's acquisition of a decommissioned mobile command post and truck from Lake County for $45,000
• Parent education services contract with TEACH, Inc. for $86,500
• Landowner assistance and residential chipping program with Modoc Firesafe Council for $67,400
• Closed session to discuss MOU with United Public Employees of California (UPEC) Local 792

The Board of Supervisors approved several service contracts, including a $400,000 road engineering agreement and a new public defender contract. They also adopted an updated countywide Travel and Reimbursement Policy and authorized the annual Fandango Days celebration.

• Approved $400,000 contract with Lumos & Associates for On-Call Road Engineering Services (Unanimous)
• Approved updated countywide Travel and Reimbursement Policy with 15% tip cap (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,566.22 monthly contract for Public Defender Services with Law Office of Jessica Ryan Keeney, Esq. (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 acquisition of mobile command post and 2019 Kenworth truck plus $3,262.50 sales tax (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,883.00 purchase of 2025 Honda Pioneer 1000 UTV (Unanimous)
• Approved use of Veterans Memorial and Rachel Dorris Parks for Fandango Days and associated alcohol license (4-1)
• Approved $67,400.00 MOU with Modoc Firesafe Council for Landowner Assistance and Residential Chipping Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,564.56 funding for Archie Osborne - Lower Lake Solar Pump project (4-0, 1 recusal)

Planning Commission

This meeting consists primarily of a Brown Act training workshop presented by County Counsel, with the usual call to order and public comment period. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Brown Act Training Workshop presented by County Counsel

General

The Commission will meet to receive agency reports and discuss old business. Topics include wildlife management and an upcoming expo.

• Guzzlers and grant opportunities
• Wolf report
• Wildlife Ad Hoc Committee
• June 27th Expo
• Fish Plant

Treasury Oversight Committee

The Treasury Oversight Committee will consider recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt a revised Modoc County Investment Policy. They will also review the Treasurer's investment portfolio and third-quarter interest apportionment for FY25-26, approve prior meeting minutes, and schedule the next meeting for August 2026.

• Recommend adoption of revised Modoc County Investment Policy to Board of Supervisors
• Review Treasurer's Investment Portfolio and FY25-26 3rd quarter Interest Apportionment
• Review and approve minutes from January 21, 2026 meeting
• Schedule next Treasury Oversight Committee meeting in August 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider declaring a local emergency due to drought and a resolution supporting Assembly Joint Resolution 23 for forming a new state. The consent agenda includes multiple grant agreements for air pollution control, contracts for juvenile housing and mental health services, and road material purchases. Closed session will address labor negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association and United Public Employees of California.

• Resolution declaring a local emergency due to drought (Item 4.a)
• Resolution in support of Assembly Joint Resolution 23 for formation of a new state (Item 2.a)
• Contract renewal with Yolo County Probation for juvenile housing at $325 per day (Item 1.d)
• Agreement with Open Line Group Homes for mental health treatment services for SED children, up to $75,000 per year (Item 3.a)
• Multiple contracts for purchase of hot mix asphalt, aggregate base, and emulsions from various suppliers for 2026 (Items 1.h through 1.n)

Board of Supervisors

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with multiple grant agreements and appointments, including a $59,999 cooperative agreement with Caltrans. The board will also discuss a $64,000 budget modification for Indigent Defense and a support letter for a CAL FIRE wood products grant. The meeting will conclude in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association and the United Public Employees of California.

• Cooperative agreement with Caltrans, not to exceed $59,999.43
• Grant agreement with CARB for Community Air Protection, $26,105
• Agreement with California Hearing Officers for 5150 hearings, $27,000/year
• Budget modification adding $64,000 to Indigent Defense
• Interim ground lease with Lake City Fire Protection District for $1/year, 5-year term

The Board adopted the amended agenda unanimously and approved a recurring grant with the California Air Resources Board for up to $26,105. It also approved several cooperative agreements, multiple asset disposals, two appointments, a mental‑health staffing allocation, and a proclamation declaring 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $26,105 air‑quality grant agreement with CARB (unanimous)
• Approved $59,999.43 agriculture‑Caltrans cooperative agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 per‑year hearing‑officers contract (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of eight UPS power modules and one Dell computer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Francis "Friz" Barclay to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dillon Flournoy to Likely Fire District and required future application process (unanimous)
• Approved addition of one Public Health Nurse PHN II at .35% allocation (unanimous)

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The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution to establish pest control fees and combine fee schedules for the Agriculture Department. Other actions include a rezoning ordinance, a wildlife services agreement up to $151,083.14, letters of support and opposition on various state and local issues, and several consent agenda items for contracts and hiring.

• Rezone parcel APN 005-050-021-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture Exclusive zone (item 8.a)
• Approve Wildlife Services Agreement with USDA not to exceed $151,083.14 (item 4.b)
• Approve Carl Moyer Grant from CARB not to exceed $24,419 for air pollution control (item 5.b)
• Authorize letter opposing SB 1327, which would shift EV equipment regulation from county sealers (item 2.d)
• Hire an Assessor-Recorder Technician I at $3,156/month (item 9.a)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and a resolution honoring Cordelia Rosendahl's 100th birthday. It also approved letters of appreciation, support, and opposition related to local schools, the arts council, and Senate Bill 1327. Supervisors Coe and Byrne were appointed to a new Wildlife Services Ad Hoc Committee, and a pest control fee schedule was adopted. Finally, the Board approved a resolution to collect charges for the Lookout Pest Abatement Benefit Zone for FY 2026‑2027.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution honoring Cordelia Rosendahl's 100th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved letter of appreciation to Modoc High School students (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Modoc County Arts Council grant application (unanimous)
• Approved letter of opposition to Senate Bill 1327 (unanimous)
• Appointed Supervisors Ned Coe and Geri Byrne to Wildlife Services Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Approved pest control fee schedule and combined fee schedules (Resolution No. 2026-20) (unanimous)
• Approved collection of charges for Lookout Pest Abatement Benefit Zone (Resolution No. 2026-21) (unanimous)

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The Modoc County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for billboard space, grant funding, and hiring, as well as a public hearing on a land rezoning.

• Contract with The Lamar Companies for billboard space, not to exceed $6,045.00
• Grant Agreement G25-CHIRP-11 with California Air Resources Board for $20,208.00
• Hiring one Social Service Aide at $3,699.00 monthly
• Public hearing on Parcel Map PM2025-03 to rezone land from Unclassified to Agriculture Exclusive
• MOU with City of Alturas Police Department for Tobacco Task Force, not to exceed $23,868.00

The Board approved a parcel map (PM2025-03) splitting a 120-acre site into two parcels, rezoned the property from Unclassified to Agriculture Exclusive with a Minimum Lot Overlay, and adopted a CEQA exemption. The Board also postponed a billboard lease agreement with The Lamar Companies to the April 28 meeting to discuss content restrictions. All other agenda items, including contracts, hires, and budget modifications, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Parcel Map PM2025-03 and rezoning to Agriculture Exclusive (AE) with Minimum Lot Overlay (unanimous)
• Adopted CEQA exemption for Parcel Map PM2025-03 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 236-163, waiving first reading, second reading set for April 28 (unanimous)
• Postponed billboard lease with The Lamar Companies to April 28 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,045 billboard contract with The Lamar Companies (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Social Service Aide at $3,699/month (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing disaster funding applications for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved $34,923.63 agreement with Secretary of State's Office (unanimous)

General

The Modoc Fish, Game & Recreation Commission will convene to review agency reports, committee updates, and old business regarding wildlife and grant opportunities. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 5364 County Road 115 in Alturas.

• Review of Guzzlers & Grant Opportunities
• Wolf Report
• Wildlife Ad Hoc Committee Report
• Agency Reports: Refuge, CDFW, USFS
• Next meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on updates to the Title 18 Zoning Code and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The body is also reviewing grant applications for the Cedarville and Tulelake airports and various county contracts.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 236-162 to amend Title 18 Zoning Code
• Contract with Modoc County Children and Families Commission not to exceed $40,000.00
• Clean California Local Grant Program for Road Department not to exceed $200,000.00
• Commercial lease with USA Waste of California not to exceed $800.00 per month
• AIP grants for Cedarville Airport and Tulelake Airport

The Modoc County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning code amendment (Ordinance No. 236-162), the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and resolutions authorizing airport improvement grants for Cedarville and Tulelake airports. They also approved a $200,000 Clean California grant for the Road Department, a $40,000 child abuse prevention contract, and several smaller contracts and asset transfers. Public comment focused on concerns about a proposed geothermal project in Surprise Valley.

• Approved Ordinance No. 236-162 amending Title 18 Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-12 for Cedarville Airport AIP grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-13 for Tulelake Airport AIP/AIG grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-14 for $200,000 Clean California CCEP grant (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 contract with Modoc County Children and Families Commission for CBCAP/CAPIT (unanimous)
• Approved daily alcohol license for Adin Fire Protection District Big Valley Days (4-1, Cockrell dissenting)
• Approved Resolution 2026-11 supporting Big Valley Days Parade (unanimous)