Present a retirement plaque in recognition of Health and Human Services Agency Economic Mobility Deputy Branch Director Julie Hope after more than 30 years of service to Shasta County.

Receive a presentation from Resource Management regarding the results of the Palo Cedro planning strategy survey and consider providing direction to staff regarding the initiation of amendments to the Shasta County Zoning Plan and/or other planning efforts for Palo Cedro.

Receive an update on the AT HOME Plan and endorse the Steering Committee’s strategic plan.

Receive a presentation from Carolyn Sunseri, Director of Marketing and Stakeholder Relations of Golden State Finance Authority, regarding financial assistance to County staff homebuyers (Sponsored by Supervisor Garman).

Receive a presentation from John Andoh, Transit General Manager of the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA), on the state of RABA.

Approve the County claims list, as submitted.

Adopt a policy resolution which amends Administrative Policy 2-201, Authorizing the County Auditor to Approve Certain Claims.

Approve the 2024 Chairman’s appointments and liaison assignments.

Approve the minutes of the meetings held on December 4 and 5, 2023, as submitted.

As introduced on December 5, 2023, enact "An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Shasta, State of California, Amending Chapter 2.70 of the Shasta County Code, Concerning Partnership Healthplan of California Commission.”

Adopt a resolution which defers implementation of the changes to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5008 by Senate Bill 43.

Approve an amendment to the agreement with Lucy Hernandez for consulting services which extends the term and increases maximum compensation.

Approve a retroactive renewal agreement with the United Way of Northern California for 2-1-1 information and referral services and designate authority to terminate this agreement.

Adopt a resolution accepting Agreement No. 24-F3044 (Agreement) for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding from the California Department of Community Services Development and designate signing authority for future year CSBG funding.

Approve an agreement with Community Connections Psychological Associates, Inc., for suicide prevention training and designate signing authority for amendments.

Approve an agreement with Shasta Community Health Center for tattoo removal services.

Take the following actions: (1) Accept a grant from the Department of Health Care Services for California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Initiative PATH Justice-Involved program (Grant) in the amount of $1,500,000; (2) designate signing authority to execute documents directly related to the Grant; and (3) approve a budget amendment increasing appropriations and revenue in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility Budget (BU 262) by $150,000.

Approve a retroactive amendment to the agreement with PACE Engineering, Inc., for on-call technical support services to County Service Areas, which increases maximum compensation, modifies the Consultant’s rates, and designates authority to approve annual rate increases up to 3% per year.

Approve a budget amendment increasing appropriations by $19,500 in the Coloma Drive Permanent Road Division Budget (BU 304) offset by use of restricted fund balance.

Approve a retroactive renewal agreement with J & J Pumps, Inc., for maintenance, repair and replacement of water and wastewater pumps.

Find the “Big Bend Road Slide Repair Project,” Contract No. 706748 categorically exempt in conformance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities, approve a contract with Shasta Cascade Timberlands, LLC, for right-of-way and a temporary construction easement, and accept an Easement Deed conveying the right-of-way parcel.

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 Project,” Contract No. 610601.

Award RFQ 23-25 for access control and surveillance systems for County facilities to World Telecom and Surveillance, Inc., and True Telecom & Surveillance, Inc., and designate authority to sign agreements including retroactive.

Find the PG&E overhead transmission line easement (Easement) categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities and adopt a resolution which approves the Easement for an existing transmission line which overhangs County property for the sum of $1,600, finds that the Easement is in the public interest and will not substantially conflict or interfere with the use of the property by the County, and that the proposed value is fair and reasonable.

Adopt a resolution which designates signing authority for the Emergency Management Performance Grant and repeals Resolution No. 2023-006.

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; (2) consider approving a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 702 which proposes redirecting Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act funds, revising the composition of local Juvenile Justice Coordinating Councils, and recasting various elements of required multi- agency juvenile justice plans; and (3) receive Supervisors' reports on countywide issues.

Take the following actions regarding Shasta County’s allocation of funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): (1) Receive a presentation from the County Administrative Office regarding progress on approved projects; (2) make determinations regarding potential reallocation of funding; and (3) authorize the County Executive Officer to adjust the amount allocated among approved projects as needed.

Approve the proposed 2024 Board of Supervisors' meeting calendar.

Approve a retroactive renewal agreement with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc., for adult residential treatment services in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000, and designate signing authority for amendments and termination.

Take the following actions: (1) Adopt a salary resolution which amends the Shasta County Salary Schedule to increase the salary range of the County Counsel position; and (2) approve an at-will employment agreement with Joseph Larmour which appoints him as County Counsel effective April 8, 2024, or other date as agreed upon between Mr. Larmour and the Chair of the Board of Supervisors, establishes his compensation at the F-step salary range ($115.56 per hour/$20,030 per month), provides a $20,000 sign-on bonus, automobile allowance, and states related terms and conditions of employment.

Approve an amendment to the at-will employment agreement with James Mu, M.D., Health Officer, which modifies the severance package (Sponsored by Supervisor Jones).

Approve classification specifications for a new position of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Attorney I/II/III and adopt a Salary Resolution, effective December 31, 2023, which adds the new class series of HHSA Attorney I/II/III to the Shasta County Salary Schedule and adds 1.0 full time equivalent HHSA Attorney I/II/III allocation to the HHSA Budget (BU 502).