On the agenda: meeting — data center (Aug 4)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SIERRA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Lee Adams, District 1
P.O. Box 1 - Downieville, CA 95936 - 530-289-3506 - [email protected]
Lila Heuer, District 2
P.O. Box 485 - Sierra City, CA 96125 - 916-580-5608 - [email protected]
Paul Roen, Chair, District 3
P.O. Box 43 - Calpine, CA 96124 - 209-479-2770 - [email protected]
Terry LeBlanc, District 4
P.O. Box 387 - Loyalton, CA 96118 - 707-489-0314 [email protected]
Sharon Dryden, Vice-Chair, District 5
P.O. Box 246 - Loyalton, CA 96118 - 530-913-9218 - [email protected]
The Sierra County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session commencing at 9:00 a.m. on
August 4, 2026, in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers, Courthouse, Downieville, CA. This meeting
will be recorded for posting on the Board of Supervisors' website at www.sierracounty.ca.gov.
This meeting will be open to in-person attendance and available to the public via
teleconference.
The public may observe and provide public comments by using the Teams options below:
By Phone: 1-323-892-2486
Access Code: 547 164 932#
By PC: https://tinyurl.com/08042026BOS
NOTICE
Accommodations for individuals with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Federal Rules and Regulations adopted in implementation thereof,
can be made with the Clerk of the Board and CA Relay Services 711 prior to the meeting. The
Clerk of the Board may be reached at 530-289-3295 or at the following addresses:
Heather Foster
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
100 Courthouse Square, Room 11
P.O. Drawer D
Downieville, CA 95936
[email protected]
All items posted on the agenda, including under correspondence, may be acted upon by the Board
of Supervisors. However, matters under committee reports and department manager's reports may
be briefly addressed by the Board or Staff, but no action or discussion shall be undertaken on any
item not appearing on the posted agenda. (GC 54954.2)

Downieville, CA 95936
[email protected]
All items posted on the agenda, including under correspondence, may be acted upon by the Board
of Supervisors. However, matters under committee reports and department manager's reports may
be briefly addressed by the Board or Staff, but no action or discussion shall be undertaken on any
item not appearing on the posted agenda. (GC 54954.2)
The Board of Supervisors may hold a Closed Session as the agenda schedule permits.

1.

REGULAR AGENDA
9:00 A.M. STANDING ORDERS
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Call to Order

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Pledge of Allegiance

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Roll Call

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Approval of Consent Agenda, Regular Agenda and Correspondence to be
addressed by the Board

2. PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY
Matters under the jurisdiction of the Board not on this posted agenda may be addressed
by the general public during the Public Comment Opportunity time. No action may be
taken or substantive discussion pursued on matters not on the posted agenda. Public
comment is regulated by the Sierra County Board of Supervisors' Rules and Procedures.
You may obtain a copy of the Public Comment rules from the Clerk. The Board limits
public comment to three minutes per person and not more than three individuals
addressing the same subject.
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board members will report on committee meetings and/or activities. Board members or
members of the public may ask questions for clarification but no action will be taken.

4. DEPARTMENT MANAGERS' REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Department Managers may provide brief reports on activities within their departments.
Board members or members of the public may ask questions for clarification but no
action will be taken.
5. FOREST SERVICE UPDATE
Update by District Ranger on items that may affect the County of Sierra.
6. AUDITOR - TONY MILLER
6.A. Discussion/direction regarding the draft Sierra County Financial Management
Framework.
Documents:
SC Financial Management Framework.pdf
7. PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - JOSH HANDEL
7.A. Discussion/direction regarding the granting of an Electrical Right-of-Way Easement to
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the installation, operation, and
maintenance of underground electrical and telecommunications transmission and
distribution facilities at the Sierraville School Athletic Field.
Documents:

7.A. Discussion/direction regarding the granting of an Electrical Right-of-Way Easement to
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the installation, operation, and
maintenance of underground electrical and telecommunications transmission and
distribution facilities at the Sierraville School Athletic Field.
Documents:
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposed easement Item.pdf
8. CLERK-RECORDER - HEATHER FOSTER
8.A. Introduction and waive first reading of an ordinance amending Sections 3.08.190 and
3.08.200 of the Sierra County Code relating to Management Retiree Health Benefits, and
direction to refer the discussion of alternative benefit options to the Personnel
Committee.
Documents:
Management Retiree Health Benefits Ord.pdf
9. PERSONNEL DIRECTOR/RISK MANAGER - JUDI BEHLKE
9.A. Resolution adopting the Sierra County Dual and Outside Employment Policy.
Documents:
Dual and Outside Employment Policy.pdf
10. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
10.A. Approval of a Special Standing Committee, pursuant to Section 1.4 of the Sierra County
Board of Supervisors Standing Committee Policies and Procedural Rules (Resolution
No. 2024-154), to study, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding potential
impacts associated with the development of data centers in Sierra County. (CLERK OF
THE BOARD)
Documents:
Special Standing Committee - Data Centers.pdf
10.B. Continued discussion/action regarding the City of Loyalton’s request to terminate the
lease agreement with the County for the Social Hall rental space, effective October 31,
2026. (CHAIR ROEN)
Documents:
City of Loyalton - Notice of Termination of Lease Agree - Social Hall.pdf
10.C. Introduction and waive first reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.04.070 of the
Sierra County Code pertaining to compensation for County Supervisors. (CLERK OF
THE BOARD)
Documents:
BOS Salary Ord.pdf
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A. Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - Public Employment –
Director of Behavioral Health Recruitment.
Documents:

11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A. Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - Public Employment –
Director of Behavioral Health Recruitment.
Documents:
Closed Session - BH Director Recruitment.pdf
11.B. Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - Public Employment –
Treasurer/Tax-Collector Recruitment.
Documents:
Closed Session - TTC Recruitment.pdf
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Items placed on the Consent Agenda are of a routine and non-controversial nature and
are approved by a blanket roll call vote. At the time the Consent Agenda is considered,
items may be deleted from the Consent Agenda by any Board member or Department
Manager and added to the Regular Agenda directed by the Chairman.
12.A. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tahoe Forest Hospital District and the
County of Sierra to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care, established at no
cost and remaining in effect until terminated by either party. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Documents:
Tahoe Forest Hospital District MOU.pdf
12.B. Resolution approving the Sierra County Agreement Funding Application (AFA), Scope of
Work (SOW), and the budget for the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) for Fiscal
Years 2026-2029, in an amount not to exceed $1,203,687; and authorization for the
Public Health Director, or designee, to execute the AFA and related administrative
documents, reports, certifications, and nonmaterial amendments necessary to
administer the program. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
Documents:
CHVP Board.pdf
12.C. Authorization to pay CDW Government, LLC for a 36-month term of Microsoft 365
Enterprise Licensing in an amount not to exceed 78,239.10 per year. (INFORMATION
SYSTEMS)
Documents:
Microsoft 365 Enterprise Licensing.pdf
12.D. Professional services agreement between Avalex, Inc. and the County of Sierra for Solid
Waste Consulting Services for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year in an amount not to exceed
$99,808. (PUBLIC WORKS)
Documents:
Avalex, Inc. SW - Annual Item.pdf
12.E. Approval of the Sierra County Clerk-Recorder job description. (CLERK-RECORDER)
Documents:
Clerk-Recorder Job Description.pdf
12.F. Minutes from the regular meeting held on July 21, 2026. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)

12.E. Approval of the Sierra County Clerk-Recorder job description. (CLERK-RECORDER)
Documents:
Clerk-Recorder Job Description.pdf
12.F. Minutes from the regular meeting held on July 21, 2026. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
Documents:
07212026 Minutes.pdf
13. CORRESPONDENCE LOG
13.A. Letter from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding Wharfinger LLC,
doing business as Red Moose Café, requesting approval to expand their licensed
premises to include an additional non-contiguous outdoor patio area measuring 40' x 40'.
Documents:
Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control Letter.pdf
ADJOURNMENT - To next regular meeting on August 18, 2026
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions (Gov. Code section 84308)
Members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda
item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts),
franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received
more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the
applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes
the County's decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the Board of
Supervisors who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made,
campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board member since January 1, 2023, are
required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding. Disclosures must
include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may
be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by
verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.