Sierra County, CA

Board of Supervisors Committees

Board of Supervisors

Fish and Wildlife Commission

The Sierra County Fish and Wildlife Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including a funding request from CDFW's Amber Mouser to purchase two fish tagging kits. The agenda also includes agency reports, public comment, and approval of minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting. No major policy decisions are listed beyond the funding request.

• Funding request from CDFW Amber Mouser for two fish tagging kits
• Proposed regulation changes on harpoons and flying gaffs for recreational tuna fishery and gear marking in commercial harpoon swordfish fishery
• Fund balance report and bills
• Approve minutes of July 28, 2026

Board of Supervisors Committees

The Sierra County Board of Supervisors' Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly recommend creating Peer Support Specialist II and III positions, including job descriptions, and will consider alternatives for retiree health benefits. They will also discuss the 2027 health insurance premium increase and updates to Remote Work and Health and Safety Leave policies. The meeting is open to the public in person and by teleconference.

• Creation of Peer Support Specialist II and III positions with salary ranges $6,255.50–$7,603.61/month and $6,829.94–$8,301.83/month, funded by BHSA Prevention and Early Intervention, not General Fund
• Discussion of optional alternatives for retiree health benefits
• Discussion of 2027 health insurance premium increases (e.g., Gold EO monthly total $1,692.22, up $157.59)
• Updates to Remote Work and Health and Safety Leave Policies

Behavorial Health Meetings

The Sierra County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and review the county's Behavioral Health compliance report. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, public comment, and the compliance report discussion. The meeting is open to the public in person or via video conference.

• Discussion/review of Sierra County's Behavioral Health compliance report

Board of Supervisors

The Sierra County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Loyalton. The board will consider resolutions on AI use in county IT policy and a juvenile probation vehicle purchase, as well as agreements for social services, behavioral health, and public works. Several items are on the consent agenda, including software maintenance, printer rental, and ordinance amendments. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Resolution amending IT policy for appropriate AI use by county employees
• Resolution approving purchase of juvenile probation vehicle and budget changes
• Professional services agreement with Social Change Partners, LLC up to $45,000 for state reporting
• Agreement with Sierra County Child Abuse Council up to $60,000 for youth services
• Purchase of Meyer 9' Steel Lot Pro Snowplow up to $9,500 for Road Department

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

The Sierra County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with discussions on the draft Financial Management Framework, an electrical easement for Sierraville School, and an ordinance on retiree health benefits. They will also consider a resolution on dual employment, a special committee on data centers, and continued action on the Loyalton Social Hall lease. The consent agenda includes contracts for Microsoft licensing, solid waste consulting, and a home visiting program.

• Discussion on granting electrical right-of-way easement to Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative for Sierraville School Athletic Field
• Ordinance amending Management Retiree Health Benefits (Sections 3.08.190/3.08.200)
• Resolution adopting Dual and Outside Employment Policy
• Approval of special committee to study data center impacts
• Continued discussion on City of Loyalton lease termination for Social Hall (effective Oct 31, 2026)

The Board approved the consent agenda, adopted a dual employment policy, and approved a special standing committee to study data center impacts. They also waived first readings of ordinances on management retiree health benefits and supervisor compensation, and directed County Counsel to facilitate a meeting with the City of Loyalton regarding the Social Hall lease termination. All votes were unanimous with Supervisor LeBlanc absent.

• Approved consent agenda including MOU with Tahoe Forest Hospital District (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-079 for California Home Visiting Program, up to $1,203,687 (4-0-1)
• Approved $99,808 solid waste consulting agreement with Avalex, Inc. (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-080, Sierra County Dual and Outside Employment Policy (4-0-1)
• Approved special standing committee to study data center impacts (4-0-1)
• Waived first reading of ordinance on management retiree health benefits (4-0-1)
• Waived first reading of ordinance increasing Board Chair compensation by $400/month (4-0-1)
• Directed County Counsel to facilitate meeting with City of Loyalton on Social Hall lease (consensus)

Fish and Wildlife Commission

The Sierra County Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering agency reports, a summary of the Packer Lake Fish Day, and a communication about a petition to list southern resident killer whales as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act. The commission will also determine plans and location for September's meeting, review the fund balance and bills, and approve the June 23, 2026 minutes. The agenda is largely routine, with no major local decisions or public hearings listed.

• Notice of petition to list southern resident killer whale as endangered under CESA
• Packer Lake Fish Day summary
• Fund Balance Report and Bills
• Approve minutes of June 23, 2026
• Determine plans and location for September meeting

Behavorial Health Meetings

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the consent agenda, including the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and several service agreements. It also approved amendments to contracts, authorized staff positions, and continued discussions on the Chair stipend and Loyalton lease. No substantive decisions were made on the data center discussion.

• Adopted 2026 Sierra County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved $189,099 agreement with Sierra County Child Abuse Council (5-0)
• Approved $2,494.06 epidemiological services agreement with Shasta County (5-0)
• Approved $11,225.40 LEMSA HPP agreement with Northern California EMS (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 respite services agreement with Nevada County (5-0)
• Approved $67,220 telephone triage line services agreement with Nevada County (5-0)
• Approved $27,870.04 payment to Intermountain Disposal for tipping fees (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program applications (5-0)

Planning Commission

Behavorial Health Meetings

The Sierra County Behavioral Health Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous session. The primary items for discussion are a staff update on departmental changes and a review of Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs). The agenda contains no specific votes, contracts, or policy decisions, serving primarily as an informational update session.

• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting
• Staff update on departmental staffing changes
• Review of Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
• Partner updates from community organizations

Board of Supervisors Committees

The Sierra County Board of Supervisors Personnel Standing Committee will discuss and recommend revisions to the County's Telecommuting Policy, including the use of satellite offices on the east side of the county. The committee will also review the Dual and Outside Employment Policy. Additionally, the agenda includes a recommendation to increase the Epidemiologist position from 0.5 to 0.8 FTE and eliminate the vacant Public Health Educator position.

• Discussion of revisions to the County's Telecommuting Policy and use of east-side satellite offices
• Review of the County’s Dual and Outside Employment Policy
• Recommendation to increase the Epidemiologist position from 0.5 FTE to 0.8 FTE
• Recommendation to eliminate the vacant Public Health Educator position

Board of Supervisors

The Sierra County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to decide whether to revoke Special Use Permit No. 792 for the Original Sixteen to One Mine. The Board will also discuss tree removal near the historic Downieville Gallows, approve several service contracts, and review a draft response to the Grand Jury report.

• Public hearing on revocation of Special Use Permit No. 792 for the Original Sixteen to One Mine
• Discussion on removal or modification of up to three Ponderosa Pine Trees adjacent to the historic Downieville Gallows
• Discussion on trimming of Locust Trees on Main Street in Downieville
• Approval of $300,922 agreement with Child Advocates of Nevada County for Parents as Teachers services
• Approval of $165,000 agreement with Oliver Ocskay, Ph.D. for behavioral health services

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Fish and Wildlife Commission

Solid Waste Task Force

Behavorial Health Meetings

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Solid Waste Task Force

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Planning Commission

Transportation Commission

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