Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:30 PM
Shasta Lake City Council Chambers 4488 Red Bluff Street Shasta Lake, California
Board Members: District 1: Kevin W. Crye District 2: Allen Long District 3: Corkey Harmon District 4: Matt Plummer District 5: Chris Kelstrom
County Executive Officer: David J. Rickert
County Counsel: Joseph Larmour
Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board: Stefany Blankenship
View full agenda packet and staff reports for items on today’s agenda:
www.ShastaCounty.gov
| SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA
About the agenda: The agenda is divided into two sections: CONSENT CALENDAR: These are routine items and are usually acted upon at one time without discussion. REGULAR CALENDAR: These items include significant financial, policy, and administrative actions, as well as scheduled public hearings.
Each agenda item is accompanied by a staff report, which provides additional background information. Staff reports are available online at ShastaCounty.gov or by scanning the QR code on the left.
To address the Board: Please fill out a speaker request form and provide it to the Clerk before the meeting begins. Speaker request forms are available at the back of the Board Chambers. Each speaker is allocated up to three minutes of speaking time unless the chairman determines that all speakers will be allowed a shorter or longer period of time. Board action or discussion cannot be taken on non-agenda matters, but the Board may briefly respond to statements or questions, and if deemed necessary, refer the subject matter to the appropriate department for follow-up.
The Board provides the following opportunities for public comment:
Participating in the meeting: Your interest is encouraged and appreciated. The Board wishes to ensure that business is conducted in an orderly fashion and that all have an equal opportunity to observe and participate in the proceedings. Each person who addresses the Board of Supervisors shall not use loud, threatening, profane, or abusive language which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the Board meeting. Disorderly conduct which disrupts the orderly conduct of the Board meeting is prohibited.
If the meeting has not concluded by 9:30 p.m., the Board may recess to Closed Session and reconvene thereafter. |
CALL TO ORDER |
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Invocation: Reverend Ken Ficklin, Unity Church in Redding |
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Pledge of Allegiance: Supervisor Plummer |
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REGULAR CALENDAR Members of the public may comment on any item on the Regular Calendar before or during the Board's consideration of the item. Members of the public may also address matters scheduled for public hearings at the time such public hearings are opened for comment. Those wishing to participate in public comment for Regular Calendar items must submit a speaker request card to the Clerk of the Board before public comment on the item begins. Each speaker is allocated three minutes to speak unless the chairman determines that all speakers will be allowed a shorter or longer period of time. All speaker request cards submitted after public comment for each Regular Calendar item begins will not be heard by the Board. |
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Board Matters |
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R1 | Receive an update from the County Executive Officer on County issues and consider action on specific legislation related to Shasta County’s legislative platform and receive Supervisors’ reports on countywide issues.
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R2 | Adopt a proclamation which designates May 15, 2025, as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” in Shasta County, and direct the Courthouse flag be flown at half-staff on May 15, 2025 (Sponsored by Supervisor Long).
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Presentations |
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R3 | Receive a presentation from the County Health Officer regarding COVID-19 vaccine side effects (Sponsored by Supervisor Crye).
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - OPEN TIME During the Public Comment Open Time period, the public may address the Board on any matter not listed on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors or on any agenda item listed on the Consent Calendar. Each speaker is allocated three minutes to speak unless the chairman determines that all speakers will be allowed a shorter or longer period of time. Those wishing to participate in Public Comment – Open Time must submit a speaker request card to the Clerk of the Board before the meeting begins. All speaker request cards submitted after the meeting begins, and any public comment not heard by the 12:00 p.m. recess, will be heard once all Regular Calendar items on the agenda have been considered by the Board, and before the Board’s consideration of the Consent Calendar. |
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CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They may be acted upon by the Board at one time without discussion. Any Board member or staff member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and consideration. Members of the public will be provided with a single opportunity to comment on one or more items on the Consent Calendar, during Public Comment – Open Time, before the Board's consideration of the Consent Calendar. |
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County Administrative Office |
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C1 | Approve the Local Planning Council Priority Submittal for the California Department of Education which identifies local zip code priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-26 as determined by the Shasta County Local Child Care and Development Planning Council in accordance with Education Code requirements.
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Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures |
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C2 | Approve a budget amendment which increases appropriations and revenue by $168,375 in the Ag Comm & Sealer of Wts Budget (BU 280).
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Auditor-Controller |
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C3 | Deny the claim from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for refund of Fiscal Year 2020-21 property taxes in the amount of $2,136,576 plus interest.
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Board of Supervisors |
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C4 | Approve a letter to Governor Newsom requesting a statewide federal waiver to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds for purchasing sugary drinks and processed foods, aiming to improve public health and reduce healthcare costs (Sponsored by Supervisor Plummer).
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C5 | Approve a letter to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and a resolution declaring a local state of emergency due to the increasing presence and depredation of gray wolves in Shasta County (Sponsored by Supervisor Harmon).
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C6 | Approve a letter of support for House of Representatives Bill 2492: Fire Safe Corridors Act of 2025 (Sponsored by Supervisor Plummer).
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County Fire |
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C7 | As introduced on April 22, 2025, enact, “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Shasta Approving the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Local Responsibility Areas.”
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Health and Human Services Agency-Behavioral Health and Social Services |
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C8 | Approve an amendment to the Shasta County Commission on Aging Bylaws which: (1) Updates the purpose of the Commission on Aging; (2) changes membership requirements; (3) adds Treasurer as an elected officer; (4) adds term lengths for elected officers; (5) adds elected officer expectations; and (6) updates reasons to remove a Commissioner.
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C9 | Approve a retroactive renewal agreement with Hill Country Community Clinic for a mental health wellness and recovery program in Eastern Shasta County.
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Health and Human Services Agency-Economic Mobility |
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C10 | Approve and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign a retroactive amendment to the revenue agreement with the City of Redding for utilizing Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program round three funds (HHAP-3) to clarify payment provisions.
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C11 | Approve a retroactive amendment to the agreement with Providence International for subsidized employment services which increases maximum compensation.
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Public Works |
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C12 | Take the following actions regarding the “Shasta County Roofing Membrane Replacement – Various Locations Project,” Contract No. 610983 (Contract): (1) Award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Harbert Roofing, Inc., on a lump sum basis, in the amount of $621,010; and (2) approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or their designee, to sign a Notice of Completion and record it within 15 days of actual completion of the work.
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C13 | Approve contracts with: (1) Mikala Corp dba A-1 Tree Service; (2) Tree Service Kings, Inc.; and (3) West Coast Tree Service, Inc., for tree and vegetation management services at County facilities.
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C14 | Approve an agreement with David A. Lawrence, Inc., dba Lawrence & Associates, for specialized consulting and testing services for the “Buckeye Landfill Phase III Ozone Injection Pilot Study” Contract No. 207586.
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C15 | Approve a renewal agreement with Cascade Software Systems LLC for Cost Accounting Management System technical support.
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C16 | Adopt a resolution which: (1) Designates authority to the Public Works Director, or their designee, to: (a) File applications for Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) grants; (b) accept allocations of FAA and Caltrans grant funds; (c) execute FAA and Caltrans grant agreements; and (d) sign any documents required to apply for and accept these subject funds on behalf of County; and (2) repeals Resolution No. 2008-101.
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C17 | Adopt a resolution which authorizes the Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreement No. X25-5906(149) (Agreement) and approves the Agreement with the State of California through its Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to exchange Regional Surface Transportation Program funds for State Highway funds.
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C18 | Adopt a resolution for the “CSA 17-Cottonwood Collection System Improvement Project,” Contract No. 610533, which adopts a California Environmental Quality Act Addendum of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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C19 | Approve budget amendments which: (1) Increase appropriations by: (a) $2,000 in the CSA Administration Budget (BU 175); and (b) $9,100 in the Roads Budget (BU 301); and (2) increase revenue by $11,100 in the Facilities Management Admin Budget (BU 955) for the transfer of capital assets.
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C20 | Approve budget amendments for the “1265 Redwood Roof Replacement Project,” which increase appropriations and revenue by $44,600 in the Land Buildings and Improvements Budget (BU 166) and transfers appropriations in the amount of $44,600 in the Ag Comm & Sealer of Wts Budget (BU 280).
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C21 | Approve budget amendments for the “Fire 72 Roof Replacement Project,” which increase appropriations and revenue by $15,000 in the Land Buildings and Improvements Budget (BU 166) and transfers appropriations in the amount of $15,000 in the CSA 1 Fire Protection Admin Budget (BU 00391).
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Resource Management |
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C22 | Adopt a resolution which ratifies the signature of the Director of Resource Management to the CalRecycle grant application for Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program (EA36) (Program) funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and designates authority to the Director of Resource Management, or their designee, to apply for additional Program grants, accept Program funds, and execute all grant-related documents during the five-year effective period of the resolution.
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C23 | Approve a budget amendment which increases appropriations and revenue by $200,000 in the Building Inspection Budget (BU 282) for the Shasta County ARPA Voluntary Nuisance Abatement Cleanup Program.
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Support Services |
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C24 | Adopt a resolution which appoints Christy Coleman as the Interim Health and Human Services Agency Director effective May 13, 2025, and establishes Ms. Coleman’s compensation at the C-step salary range ($95.096 per hour/$16,483 per month).
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C25 | Approve an amendment to the agreement with Technical Resource Management, LLC, dba Cordant Health Solutions, for drug testing and confirmation testing services which increases maximum compensation.
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C26 | Approve a renewal agreement with OpenGov for an online eProcurement system.
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C27 | Adopt a resolution which approves a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Deputy Sheriffs Association - Correctional Officer - Deputy Sheriffs (DSA-CO) and the County of Shasta covering the period of April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, and adopt a salary resolution effective May 18, 2025, which amends the Salary Schedule for positions in County Service pursuant to the DSA-CO MOU.
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REGULAR CALENDAR, CONTINUED |
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Support Services |
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R4 | Adopt a resolution that appoints Clinton Curtis to the office of County Clerk - Registrar of Voters, effective May 14, 2025, for the remaining duration of the unexpired term, lasting until the first Monday after January 1, 2027.
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Board of Supervisors |
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R5 | Adopt a resolution which designates the Shasta County Chamber of Commerce as Shasta County's destination marketing organization (Sponsored by Supervisor Kelstrom).
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R6 | Designate Supervisors Crye and Harmon as spokespersons of the Board of Supervisors to present to the California Energy Commission at a forthcoming meeting regarding the Fountain Wind Project.
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R7 | Approve a letter to President Trump regarding the layoff of federal workers and the potential impact to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
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County Administrative Office |
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R8 | Receive an update from the County Executive Officer regarding Health Care initiatives in Shasta County and consider providing direction to staff.
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Board of Supervisors |
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R9 | Take the following actions: (1) Discuss the goal of committing to end veteran homelessness in Shasta County; (2) adopt a resolution which establishes a commitment to achieve functional zero for veteran homelessness in Shasta County; and (3) consider providing direction to staff.
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SCHEDULED HEARINGS A court challenge to action taken by the Board of Supervisors on any project or decision may be limited to only those issues raised during the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors during, or prior to, the scheduled public hearing. |
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Health and Human Services Agency-Economic Mobility |
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R10 | Conduct a public hearing and approve the Community Action Agency’s 2026-27 Community Action Plan which establishes local policies for the administration of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
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Resource Management |
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R11 | Take the following actions in order to comply with the Preemptory Writ of Mandate issued in Shasta County Superior Court Case # 23CV-0203713: (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) find that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 21080(b) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c); (3) introduce, waive the reading of, and enact, “An Ordinance Of The Board of Supervisors of the County Of Shasta Authorizing Compliance with a Preemptory Writ Of Mandate Issued in Shasta County Superior Court Case # 23CV-0203713 (Anderson/Millville Residents v. County Of Shasta; Shasta County Board of Supervisors and Patrick Jones), and Repealing Ordinance No. 378-2074;” (4) direct staff to return to the Shasta County Planning Commission to vacate and set aside Planning Commission Resolution 2023-010; and (5) authorize the Director of Resource Management, in his capacity as the County Environmental Review Officer, to withdraw the CEQA Notice of Determination adopted for Ordinance No. 378-2074.
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of Supervisors will recess to a Closed Session to discuss the following item (estimated 1 hour): |
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R12 | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)):
Initiation of Litigation: One potential case |
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R13 | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)):
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One potential case
The significant exposure to litigation arises from former employee Eric Magrini. |
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At the conclusion of the Closed Session, reportable action, if any, will be reported in Open Session.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS |
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OTHER AGENCIES |
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The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will recess and convene as the Shasta County Housing Authority.
SHASTA COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors does not receive any additional compensation or stipend for acting as the Shasta County Housing Authority.
The Shasta County Housing Authority will adjourn and convene as the Shasta County Water Agency. |
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SHASTA COUNTY WATER AGENCY
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors does not receive any additional compensation or stipend for acting as the Shasta County Water Agency.
The Shasta County Water Agency will adjourn and reconvene as the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. |
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ADJOURN |
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ACCESSIBILITY: Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities in order to participate in the public meeting, with any doubt being resolved in favor of accessibility. If you would like to request an accommodation for accessibility, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (530) 225-5550. To better enable us to assist you, please contact us with your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. |
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COMMUNICATIONS: Communications received by the Board of Supervisors are on file and available for review in the Clerk of the Board's Office. Public records which relate to any of the matters on this agenda (except Closed Session items), and which have been distributed to the members of the Board, are available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1450 Court Street, Suite 308B, Redding, CA 96001-1673. |
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FIND MEETING INFORMATION ONLINE: The Board of Supervisors meetings are viewable via livestream and archived recording on Shasta County's website at https://www.shastacounty.gov/clerk-board/page/meeting-videos. Although the County strives to make meetings viewable via livestream, please be advised that remote viewing is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only assurance of viewing the meeting is to attend in person. Except for a noticed teleconference meeting, the Board reserves the right to conduct the meeting without livestream access, if there is a technological malfunction.
Agendas, minutes, and other Board of Supervisors documents are also available online. |
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LEVINE ACT NOTICE: DISCLOSURES REQUIRED ON SPECIFIED ITEMS (GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308) The Levine Act states that parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit or other entitlement for use pending before the Board must disclose on the record of the proceeding any campaign contributions of more than $250 (aggregated) made by the parties or their agents to Board Members within the preceding 12 months. Participants with financial interests, and agents of either parties or participants, are requested to disclose such contributions also. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient; the amount of the contribution; and the date the contribution was made. This disclosure can be made orally during the proceeding or in writing on a request to speak. |
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The County of Shasta does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its buildings, facilities, programs, services, or activities. The County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be forwarded to the County's ADA Coordinator: Director of Support Services, County of Shasta, 1450 Court Street, Room 348, Redding, CA 96001‑1676, Phone: (530) 225-5515, California Relay Service: (800) 735-2922, Fax: (530) 225‑5345, E-mail: [email protected]. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and/or services for effective communication in the County's programs and services are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the affected department or the ADA Coordinator. For aids or services needed for effective communication during Board of Supervisors meetings, please call Clerk of the Board (530) 225-5550 at least 72 hours before the meeting. This notice is available in accessible alternate formats from the affected department or the ADA Coordinator. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, interpreters, assistive listening devices, accessible seating, or documentation in an alternate format. |