Modoc County public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission decided to extend the deadlines for two use permits to indefinite status. The commission also discussed the Williamson Act Rules of Procedure.
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 to extend Hindle Pit Use Permit (UP98-12EXT) to indefinite
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 to extend Lake City Pit Use Permit (UP96-51EXT) to indefinite
- Discussion regarding Williamson Act Rules of Procedure
The Planning Commission approved use permit reauthorizations for the Hindle Pit and Lake City Pit, changing their deadlines to indefinite. The commission also approved meeting minutes from four dates in 2022.
- Approved Hindle Pit Use Permit Reauthorization (UP98-12EXT) to change deadline to indefinite (unanimous)
- Approved Lake City Pit Use Permit Reauthorization (UP96-51EXT) to change deadline to indefinite (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from January 19, March 23, May 18, and July 20, 2022
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on adding a Military Equipment Use Policy to the County Code. The board is also deciding on several healthcare and law enforcement contracts and various fire district commissioner appointments.
- Public hearing on adding Chapter 9.05 Military Equipment Use Policy to the Modoc County Code
- California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program award for $351,702.00
- Inmate healthcare agreement with Last Frontier Healthcare District not to exceed $100,000.00
- Participation agreement with California Telehealth Network (CTN)/OCHIN, Inc. not to exceed $80,000.00
- Appointments in lieu of election for commissioners across multiple fire districts
The Board of Supervisors approved a first reading of a new military equipment use policy and authorized several high-cost equipment purchases. They also extended a local emergency proclamation due to drought and approved numerous appointments to local fire and water districts.
- Approved first reading of Chapter 9.05 Military Equipment Use Policy (unanimous)
- Approved $212,332.48 purchase of an SRM-Kodiak snow blower (unanimous)
- Approved $351,702.00 California DOJ Tobacco Grant (unanimous)
- Approved $71,043.35 contract for a new Social Services phone system (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-48 to continue local emergency due to drought (unanimous)
- Approved $44,683.25 purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado for Farm Advisor (unanimous)
- Approved $20,709.97 monthly contract for Public Defender Services (unanimous)
- Approved 40+ appointments to various fire, water, and school district boards (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to repeal and replace the county smoking code. The meeting includes decisions on health service agreements and a large number of salary reclassifications for Social Services staff.
- Public hearing to repeal and replace Chapter 8.26 Smoking of the Modoc County Code
- MOU between Modoc County Health Services and Partnership HealthPlan of California for $452,525.00
- Contract with Sutter Center for Psychiatry for acute psychiatric inpatient services not to exceed $20,000.00
- Authorization for Assessor to enter a JPA to qualify for IT grant funding up to $30,000,000.00
- Licensing Agreement with Titan Seal for blockchain vital certificate distribution not to exceed $5,000.00
The Board of Supervisors approved a series of salary reclassifications and job description updates for Social Services positions. They also authorized several health-related contracts and grant applications for groundwater management. A proposed ordinance to repeal and replace the smoking code was not acted upon.
- Approved MOU with Partnership HealthPlan of California for $452,525.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Sutter Center for Psychiatry not to exceed $20,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved salary reclassifications and job description updates for Social Services positions 9.b. through 9.z. (Unanimous)
- Approved $946.00 budget modification for Fish and Game Fund 0275 (Unanimous)
- Approved entry into Joint Powers Authority for Assessor IT projects grant funding up to $30,000,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Licensing Agreement with Titan Seal for blockchain vital certificate distribution not to exceed $5,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved $5,000.00 budget modification for Vital Statistics 276 (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution and support letter for Sustainable Groundwater Management grant applications (Unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several county contracts, including funding for juvenile rehabilitation and industrial hemp enforcement. The meeting includes a presentation on Modoc Nation activities and a discussion with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma.
- Purchase of a $143,955 backup power source from Power House Solar for the Courthouse and Sheriff's Office
- Contract with Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility not to exceed $85,000 per year
- Rezoning of Parcel 019-070-004-000 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- LATA funding documents with California Public Utilities Commission not to exceed $500,000
- Creation of two Deputy Clerk of the Board positions with monthly salaries up to $4,287
The Board of Supervisors approved several county contracts, including a backup power system and new clerk positions. They also authorized a rezoning request and accepted the 2020-2021 financial audit. A presentation was given by the Modoc Nation regarding future partnerships.
- Approved $143,955 purchase of backup power source from Power House Solar (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of Deputy Clerk of the Board I position ($3,041-$3,882 monthly) (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of Deputy Clerk of the Board II position ($3,360-$4,287 monthly) (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 019-070-004-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture General (Unanimous)
- Approved $6,169.88 contract with Kofile Technologies for water rights book imaging (Unanimous)
- Approved 2020-2021 Financial Statements and Single Audit (Unanimous)
- Approved $85,000 annual contract with Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (Unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 MOA with Rural Public Lands Council and Robert K. Weidner (Unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several new staff positions, including Human Resources Analysts and Correctional Officers. The body is also deciding on a parcel map and rezoning request for a 133-acre property. Other items include financial statements and appropriation limits for the county and light districts.
- Rezoning of a 133-acre parcel for Jennifer Lindsay from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- Creation of three Human Resources Analyst positions with monthly salaries ranging from $3,585.00 to $5,586.00
- Hiring of two Correctional Officer I positions at $3,025.00 monthly and one Correctional Project Coordinator at $3,539.00 monthly
- Appointment of Kris Anderson as Library Director at $5,200.00 monthly
- Contract for Time Study Buddy software not to exceed $600.00
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to continue budget hearings for various county departments. The body will consider adopting the Personnel Allocation Table and the overall adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Resolution adopting Personnel Allocation Table for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Resolution adopting the County of Modoc Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Budget hearings for Public Works, Road Department, and Airports
- Budget hearings for Probation, District Attorney, and Public Defender
- Budget hearings for Waste Management and Alturas Dump
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several personnel changes, including the creation of a Library Director role and hiring a Deputy II. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts for behavioral health, social services, and tax collection.
- Creation of a Library Director position with a monthly salary of $5,200.00
- Contract with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital Inc. for psychiatric inpatient services not to exceed $50,000.00
- Purchase of one RiverSurveyor M9 package from Xylem not to exceed $58,500.00
- Contract with JUMP Technology Services, L.L.C. for Adult Protective Services cloud system not to exceed $7,000.00
- Hiring of one Deputy II at a monthly salary of $3,795.00
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a special meeting to hold budget hearings for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Various county departments will present their budgets for review throughout the day.
- General Fund budget hearing
- Sheriff, Jail, Inmate Health, Dispatch, and Office of Emergency Services budget hearings
- Agriculture, Migrant Housing, and Air Pollution budget hearings
- Social Services, Assessor, and Recorder budget hearings
- Public Health, Mental Health, and Alcohol and Drug budget hearings
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts for behavioral health and social services. The meeting includes a proposal to continue a local emergency proclamation due to drought conditions and various personnel appointments.
- Substance Use Disorder contract amendment not to exceed $303,856.00
- Contract with Sunrays of Hope, Inc. not to exceed $175,000.00
- Resolution to continue local emergency proclamation due to drought conditions
- Contract with TEACH Inc. for IHSS services not to exceed $147,964.00
- Budget modification for General Fund 001 in the amount of $59,637.31
Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee is meeting to review job classifications and monthly salary ranges for multiple Social Services positions. The committee will make recommendations regarding these roles to the Board of Supervisors.
- Review of Social Worker IV salary ranges from $3,882.00 to $5,476.00 monthly
- Review of Deputy Director salary range: $5,817.00 - $7,425.00 monthly
- Proposal to create non-exempt position of Employment and Training Worker Supervisor
- Proposal to create non-exempt position of Staff Services Specialist
- Proposal to create non-exempt position of Supervising Staff Services Analyst
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several health service contracts and budget modifications. The body is also convening as the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency to manage groundwater requirements.
- CalFresh Healthy Living Program grant agreement not to exceed $600,000.00
- Substance Use Disorder contract amendment not to exceed $303,856.00
- USDA Wildlife Services cooperative service agreement for $90,723.00
- Rezoning of parcels 032-210-014-000 and 032-230-039-000 from Unclassified to Agriculture General
- MOU with Shasta County for Agricultural Commissioner services not to exceed $49,000.00
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a request to divide and rezone a 402-acre site in Cedarville. The meeting also includes decisions on Sheriff's Office staffing, Health Services equipment purchases, and library tax roll charges.
- Public hearing and proposed rezoning of 4395 County Road 18 from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- Bid exemption for Ubiquiti equipment not to exceed $60,000.00
- Bid award to Eye P Solutions for eight IP Outdoor PTZ cameras for $24,354.48
- Bid exemption for eight lithium batteries not to exceed $15,000.00
- Proposed creation of Sheriff's Financial Manager position ($4,164.00 - $5,315.00 monthly)
Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee is meeting to review job classifications and pay scales for Planning, Social Services, and Clerk of the Board positions. The committee will also consider creating new roles in Human Resources and Social Services to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
- Review of Assistant Planner ($2,850.00 - $3,638.00 monthly) and Associate Planner ($3,149.00 - $4,018.00 monthly) salaries
- Proposal to create Human Resource Analyst I, II, and III positions
- Review of 25 Social Services positions, including Social Workers and Eligibility Specialists
- Proposal to create Employment and Training Worker Supervisor ($4,624.00 - $5,902.00 monthly) and Supervising Staff Services Analyst ($4,764.00 - $6,081.00 monthly) roles
- Proposal to create Deputy Clerk of the Board I and II positions and close three archived job classifications
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and hold a public hearing regarding a public easement. The meeting also includes several requests for personnel additions and salary reclassifications across county departments.
- Public hearing on vacationment of a public easement south of Glenn Street in Willow Park Subdivision
- Approval of the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
- Two COVID vaccine outreach agreement extensions with First 5 Modoc and TEACH Inc., each not to exceed $100,000
- Agreement with Women's Recovery Services not to exceed $50,000
- Resolution to collect Watermaster fees for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on the County tax roll
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a public easement in the Willow Park Subdivision. The body is also deciding on several health service contracts, personnel additions, and the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
- Public hearing on vacationment of a public easement south of Glenn Street in Willow Park Subdivision
- COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract extensions for First 5 Modoc and TEACH Inc., each not to exceed $100,000.00
- Retroactive agreement between Modoc County Behavioral Health and Women's Recovery Services not to exceed $50,000.00
- Approval of the updated Modoc County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
- Resolution to collect Watermaster fees on the County tax roll for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Joanne Danielson to divide two parcels into three. The commission is also reviewing a recommendation to rezone the site from Unclassified to Agriculture General.
- Public hearing for Danielson Parcel Map (PM2022-01) to divide +/- 402 acres into 3 parcels
- Proposed rezone from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG) for 4395 County Road 18, Cedarville
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will decide on several personnel hires, budget modifications, and service contracts. The meeting includes a session as the Air Pollution Control District to approve a grant agreement and a closed session for performance and labor evaluations.
- Contract with Pictometry for services not to exceed $334,957.79
- Contract with Copp's Irrigation for Big Valley Groundwater basin flow meters not to exceed $50,000.00
- Sale of patrol canine 'Rogue' to Tehama County for $10,000.00
- Grant agreement #G21-CAPP-17 with California Air Resources Board for $12,074.00
- Authorization to declare Certified Election Results for the June 7, 2022 Primary
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding solid waste assessments and a request to divide and rezone a 133-acre parcel. The body is also reviewing several behavioral health contracts and budget modifications across multiple departments.
- Proposed division of a 133-acre parcel (APN 019-070-004-000) into four parcels and rezoning from Unclassified (U) to Agriculture General (AG)
- Behavioral health contracts including Restpadd Red Bluff and Restpadd Redding, each not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year
- Contract with Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility not to exceed $85,000 per year
- Grant agreement #G21-MCAP-13 with the California Air Resources Board for $135,151.18
- Purchase of RIMS Software for the District Attorney's Office for $23,966.00
Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee
The Reclassification Review and Salary Adjustment Committee is reviewing job classifications and monthly pay ranges for several positions. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding these adjustments and the creation of new roles.
- Proposed creation of Agriculture Technician II: $3,445.00 - $4,396.00 monthly
- Proposed creation of District Attorney Investigator: $4,812.00 - $6,143.00 monthly
- Proposed creation of Sheriff's Financial Manager: $4,355.00 - $5,559.00 monthly
- Salary review for Agricultural Technician I: $2,619.00 - $3,343.00 monthly
- Salary reviews for Dispatcher I, II, and Dispatch Supervisor positions
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several service agreements for behavioral health and health services. The meeting includes decisions on vehicle purchases, IT infrastructure financing, and a fire prevention grant.
- Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for $1,231,985
- California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant Program Award of $340,210
- Behavioral health contracts including Vista Pacifica Enterprises (up to $300,000) and Modoc County Office of Education (up to $225,500)
- Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox ($29,139.15) and 2022 GMC Acadia ($43,781.93)
- Proposed salary increase for the Director of Health Services to $10,450.00 monthly
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss maintaining a local emergency declaration for drought conditions. The meeting includes several contract approvals for health and agricultural services and budget modifications for probation.
- Contract with Davis Guest Home, Inc. not to exceed $195,000.00
- Purchase of a large format printer and scanner from Steven Enterprises for $10,582.64
- Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program agreement not to exceed $76,675.00
- Probation budget modifications of $7,000.00 and $28,810.00
- Grant agreement with California Air Resources Board not to exceed $8,583.00
Payroll and Audit Oversight Committee
The Payroll and Audit Oversight Standing Committee will discuss the progress of Modoc County audits. The committee will also review the Central Square conversion to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
- Approval of August 24, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approval of March 1, 2022 meeting minutes
- Auditor update on Modoc County audits
- Recommendation to Board of Supervisors regarding Central Square conversion