Take the following actions: (1) Receive a presentation from the Auditor-Controller on the history of the Williamson Act in Shasta County and the impacts to landowners enrolled in Williamson Act contracts; (2) conduct a public hearing; (3) adopt a resolution which: (a) finds that, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23, the subvention payment the County received from the State of California pursuant to the Open Space Subvention Act was less than one-half of the County’s actual foregone General Fund property tax revenue that resulted from Williamson Act contracts; and (b) states the Board’s decision to implement Government Code section 51244(b) and Government Code section 51244.3 effective January 1, 2024; (4) direct staff to notify all Williamson Act contracted landowners of the following: (a) the final decision of the Board of Supervisors after the conclusion of the October 17, 2023, public hearing on whether to implement the AB 1265/SB 1353 provisions; and (b) the landowner’s right to prevent the reduction in the term of his or her contract due to the implementation of the AB 1265/SB 1353 provisions by serving notice of non-renewal as specified by Government Code sections 51244, 51245 and Shasta County Resolution No. 2011 103; and (5) direct the County Administrative Office, Assessor Recorder, Auditor Controller, Tax Collector and Director of Resource Management to take all necessary steps to implement AB 1265/SB 1353 including but not limited to recording a notice that states the affected parcel numbers and current owner’s names, making the appropriate additions to all affected properties assessed values, and modifying the FY 2024-25 tax bills to reflect the assessment changes associated with the reduced tax benefit.

Adopt a resolution which recognizes Health and Human Services Agency Assistant Social Worker Nicole Foote as Shasta County’s Employee of the Month for October 2023.

Adopt a proclamation which designates October 2023, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Shasta County. 

Approve an amendment to the Board of Supervisors' 2023 meeting calendar (Sponsored by Supervisor Crye).

Present an Award of Excellence to Walt Caldwell recognizing his 45 years of public service with the Burney Basin Mosquito Abatement District (Sponsored by Supervisor Rickert).

Receive an annual update from the Shasta Public Libraries Director, Jared Tolman, regarding the Shasta Public Libraries Strategic Plan.

Discuss Assembly Bill 969 which adds sections to the Elections Code and was chaptered by the California Secretary of State on October 4, 2023, and any potential impacts on forthcoming elections held in Shasta County (Sponsored by Supervisor Jones).

Approve a budget amendment increasing appropriations by $1,546 in the Economic Development Budget (BU 165) offset by a commensurate decrease to appropriations for contingency.

Approve the County claims list, as submitted.

Appoint Chris Wikel to the Burney Basin Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees to serve the remainder of a two-year term to January 1, 2024.

Approve the minutes of the meetings held on August 29, September 12 and 26, and October 3, 2023, as submitted.

Approve a retroactive agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for intergovernmental transfer of County’s non-federal share of its anticipated spending on Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services claims to DHCS.

Approve a retroactive agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for intergovernmental transfer of County’s non-federal share of its anticipated spending on Drug Medi-Cal, Substance Use Disorder claims to DHCS.

Approve a retroactive amendment to the agreement with Open Line Group Homes, Inc., for youth residential mental health services for eligible children which adds Corrective Action Plan language, allows the use of County’s Electronic Health Record, updates payment rates, increases maximum compensation, and adds the HIPAA addendum.

Approve a retroactive renewal agreement with Remi Vista, Inc., for youth residential mental health services and therapeutic behavioral services in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000, and designate authority to terminate the agreement.

Take the following actions: (1) Ratify the signature on the California Department of Health Care Services for Providing Access and Transferring Health (PATH) capacity building funds to support the Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative application; (2) accept the grant award in the amount of $1,009,888; and (3) designate authority to sign the online Terms and Conditions, prospective and retroactive amendments, and other related documents specific to PATH.

Approve a retroactive renewal agreement with Wayfinder Family Services for youth specialty mental health services in an amount not to exceed $1,950,000, and designate signing authority to terminate the agreement.

As required by the State for Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Response Rounds 2 and 3 funding (Grant), adopt a resolution which designates authority to submit the funding application, execute and deliver an agreement, and sign related award agreements, amendments, and documents, including retroactive, in connection with the Grant, acknowledges compliance with all state and federal public participation requirements, recognizes Ordinance No. SCC 2023-02, and repeals Resolution No. 2021-051.

Adopt a resolution which designates authority to submit the Emergency Solutions Grant application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (Grant) and sign related award agreements, amendments, and documents, including retroactive, in connection with the Grant.

Adopt a resolution which authorizes an application for 2021 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Grant) funds, designates authority to the Director of Health and Human Services Agency to sign the CDBG Grant Agreement and related documents, and repeals Resolution No. 2021-104.

Approve agreements for on-call materials testing services with: (1) CGI Technical Services, Inc.; (2) Materials Testing, Inc.; and (3) Pavement Engineering, Inc.

Take the following actions regarding the “West Central Landfill 2023 Gas Monitoring Wells Project,” Contract No. 207546: (1) Find the project categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR Section 15301, Class 1-Existing Facilities; (2) approve the plans and specifications and direct the Public Works Director to advertise for bids; and (3) authorize the opening of bids on or after November 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to sign a Notice of Completion for the “Intermountain Area Overlay Project – 2023,” Contract No. 702012, and record it within 15 days of actual completion.

Accept a grant award and approve an agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for a new boat and trailer and designate authority to initiate procuring a new boat and trailer.

Approve an agreement with Ardent Security for off-site inmate security services at locations other than the Shasta County Jail.

Approve an agreement with American Alarm for preventative maintenance and service to the security electronics system components at the Shasta County Jail.

Adopt a resolution which repeals Resolution No. 2020-047 and designates Monica Fugitt, Director of Support Services, as the Board Member and continues the designation of James Johnson, Risk Management Analyst III, as the Alternate Board Member for Shasta County to the California Joint Powers Authority of the Public Risk Innovations, Solutions and Management Board of Directors.

Take the following actions: (1) Adopt a Salary Resolution, effective October 22, 2023, which adds footnotes 94 and 95 to the Shasta County Salary Schedule to allows licensure stipends for the Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures; and (2) approve updates to the Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures and the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Classification Specifications to align with appropriate licensure requirements.

Take the following actions: (1) 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 (2) receive Supervisors' reports on countywide issues.

Adopt a resolution which establishes property tax exchange terms related to the annexation of unincorporated territory into the County Service Area 8-Palo Cedro and designates authority to sign any documents related to the implementation of the resolution.

Take the following actions regarding the Fountain Wind Project and a community engagement media campaign: (1) Receive a presentation; (2) adopt a resolution; and (3) approve a budget amendment increasing appropriations in the Miscellaneous General Budget (BU 173) by $100,000, offset by a commensurate decrease to appropriations for contingencies.

Approve an agreement with Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto, AIA & Associates, Inc., for architectural and engineering services for the Schematic Design Phase of the “VSO Move to 1880 Shasta Street and DA Remodel Project,” Contract No. 610601.

Receive a presentation from the Sheriff’s Office regarding a jail staffing plan and adopt a salary resolution, effective October 22, 2023, which amends the Shasta County Position Allocation List as it relates to positions allocated to the Shasta County Jail and Detention Annex.

Approve an at-will employment agreement with James Mu, M.D., appointing Dr. Mu as the Shasta County Health Officer effective October 23, 2023, and establishing Dr. Mu’s compensation at the C-step salary range ($106.86 per hour/$18,522 per month) and state related terms and conditions of employment.

Take the following actions: (1) Adopt a resolution which approves a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United Public Employees of California – General Unit (UPEC – General) and the County of Shasta covering the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024; and (2) adopt a salary resolution effective December 17, 2023, which amends the Salary Schedule for positions in County Service pursuant to the UPEC – General MOU.

Take the following actions: (1) Adopt a resolution which approves a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Deputy Sheriffs Association – Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant, and District Attorney Investigator Unit (DSA-DSS/DAI) and the County of Shasta covering the period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025; and (2) adopt a retroactive salary resolution, effective October 8, 2023, which amends the Salary Schedule for positions in County Service pursuant to the DSA-DSS/DAI MOU.

Take the following actions: (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) find that the Negative Declaration previously adopted for Zone Amendment 05-009 (Tatom 2001 Trust) is adequate and that no further documentation is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); (3) adopt the recommended findings listed in Planning Commission Resolution 2023-014; and (4) introduce, waive the reading of, and enact an ordinance to change the zoning of a 2.38-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Old Forty-Four Drive and Cedro Lane, Palo Cedro, CA 96073 (Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 059-090-043 as this APN is assigned for purposes of the 2023 Regular Assessment Roll) from the Rural-Residential (R-R) zone district to the Community Commercial combined with Design Review (C-2-DR) zone district.

Take the following actions: (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) find that Zone Amendment 23-0002 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15301; (3) adopt the recommended findings listed in Planning Commission Resolution 2023-016; and (4) introduce, waive the reading of, and enact an ordinance to amend the Zoning Plan of the County of Shasta identified as Zone Amendment 23-0002 (Brian and Jennifer Johnson Family Trust) to change the zoning of a 4-acre portion of an 88.90-acre parcel located at 10925 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003 (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN’s) 076-140-010 and 077-030-043 as those APN’s are assigned for purposes of the 2023 Regular Assessment Roll) from the Exclusive Agricultural combined with Agricultural Preserve (EA-AP) zone district to the Limited Agriculture (A-1) zone district for consistency with the parcel sizes and property lines proposed under Property Line Adjustment 23-0003.