On the agenda: Sierra County meeting — data center (Jul 21)

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
July 21, 2026, at 105 Beckwith Street, Social Hall, Loyalton, 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: 284 063 770#
By PC: https://tinyurl.com/07212026BOS
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)

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)
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. Second amendment to Agreement No. 2025-058 with Rodney Craig Goodman Jr., LLC,
extending the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027.
Documents:
Rodney Craig Goodman Jr LLC Agree Amend.pdf
7. PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - JOSH HANDEL
7.A. Amendment to Agreement 2025-084 with California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) for the
Sierra County Firesafe Coordinator 498407 project, Coordinator Grant Agreement
Number 5GG23125, funded through the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (CAL FIRE) as part of the California Climate Investments Program to increase
funding and extend the term through October 15, 2027.

7. PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION - JOSH HANDEL
7.A. Amendment to Agreement 2025-084 with California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) for the
Sierra County Firesafe Coordinator 498407 project, Coordinator Grant Agreement
Number 5GG23125, funded through the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (CAL FIRE) as part of the California Climate Investments Program to increase
funding and extend the term through October 15, 2027.
Documents:
Amendment Fire Safe Coordinator Project Item.pdf
8. PUBLIC HEALTH - RHONDA GRANDI
8.A. Authorization to advertise and fill an upcoming vacancy for the Account Technician I-III
position in accordance with County personnel policies and procedures.
Documents:
PH Acct Tech I-III Board.pdf
8.B. Resolution approving an increase in the Epidemiologist position from 0.5 Full-Time
Employee (FTE) to 0.8 FTE, effective July 25, 2026, and eliminating the vacant Public
Health Educator position.
Documents:
Epidemiologist 0.8 FTE Request Board.pdf
8.C. Property use agreement between Downieville River Inn and the County of Sierra for the
use of the pool for water aerobics through the senior nursing outreach program from July
28, 2026, through September 29, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $450.
Documents:
Downieville River Inn Board.pdf
9. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
9.A. Resolution approving the job descriptions for the Clinician I–III positions within the
Behavioral Health Department.
Documents:
Clinician Job Descriptions.pdf
9.B. Resolution approving the promotion of the current clinical extra-help employee to the
position of Clinician II, Step C.
Documents:
Clinician Promotion.pdf
9.C. Ratification of the Biennial Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG)
County contracts for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, in the amount
not to exceed 180,554.45 per year.
Documents:
MHBG Grant.pdf
9.D. Ratification of the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block
Grant (SUBG) County contract for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2026-2027 and 2027-2028,
in an amount not to exceed 458,489 per year.

MHBG Grant.pdf
9.D. Ratification of the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block
Grant (SUBG) County contract for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2026-2027 and 2027-2028,
in an amount not to exceed 458,489 per year.
Documents:
SUBG BOS.pdf
9.E. Resolution approving an increase to the Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist
position from .08 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) to 1.00 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and
authorization for the Auditor to make certain changes to the 2026-2027 Preliminary
Budget accordingly.
Documents:
Peer Support Specialist FTE.pdf
9.F. Ratification of a software agreement between Relias LLC and the County of Sierra for
training services in an amount not to exceed $9,578.89.
Documents:
Relias LLC Agree.pdf
10. CLERK-RECORDER - HEATHER FOSTER
10.A. Resolution authorizing the permanent addition of one full-time equivalent position in the
County Clerk-Recorder's Office and rescinding the extra-help position authorized by
Resolution No. 2026-053.
Documents:
CR Permanent FTE.pdf
11. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
11.A. Continued discussion/direction regarding a proposed increase to the stipend or salary
for the Chair of the Board of Supervisors. (CHAIR ROEN)
Documents:
BOS Stipend_Salary Increase.pdf
11.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
11.C. Discussion/possible direction regarding the potential impacts of data center
development in Sierra County. (CHAIR ROEN)
Documents:
Data Center Discussion.pdf
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - Public Employment –

Documents:
Data Center Discussion.pdf
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957 - Public Employment –
Director of Behavioral Health.
Documents:
Closed Session - BH Director.pdf
13. PERSONNEL DIRECTOR/RISK MANAGER - JUDI BEHLKE
13.A. Resolution appointing the Assistant Behavioral Health Director for Administration as
Acting Behavioral Health Director, effective July 21, 2026, and approval of a letter to the
Department of Health Care Services notifying the Department of the Acting Director
appointment.
Documents:
BH Director - Acting Appointment.pdf
14. 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.
14.A. Resolution adopting the 2026 Sierra County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
(OES)
Documents:
2026 SC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Plan.pdf
14.B. Treasurer's Investment Report and Statement of Liquidity for 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year
2025-2026. (TREASURER)
Documents:
Treasurers Investment Report and Statement of Liquidity - 4th Qrt 20252026.pdf
14.C. Professional services agreement between Sierra County Child Abuse Council and the
County of Sierra for community outreach and education in an amount not to exceed
$189,099 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (SOCIAL SERVICES)
Documents:
SCCAC Board.pdf
14.D. Resolution approving the submission of the Future of Public Health Funding
Acknowledgement of Allocation Letter; and authorization for the Director of Public Health
to accept funds outlined under the submission requirements section of the letter on
behalf the County. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
Documents:
FOPH Allocation Acceptance Board.pdf
14.E. Professional services agreement between the County of Shasta and County of Sierra for
Epidemiological services for Fiscal Years 2026-2029 in an amount not to exceed
$2,494.06. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

Documents:
FOPH Allocation Acceptance Board.pdf
14.E. Professional services agreement between the County of Shasta and County of Sierra for
Epidemiological services for Fiscal Years 2026-2029 in an amount not to exceed
$2,494.06. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
Documents:
Shasta County EPI Board.pdf
14.F. Agreement between the County of Sierra and Northern California EMS, Inc. for Local
Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) Deliverables Hospital Preparedness
Program (HPP) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in an amount not to exceed $11,225.40.
(PUBLIC HEALTH)
Documents:
Nor Cal EMS LEMSA Board.pdf
14.G. Property Use Agreement between Sierra Valley Cogen, LLC and the County of Sierra for
the Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. (PUBLIC HEALTH)
Documents:
Sierra Valley Cogen Board.pdf
14.H. Professional Services Agreement between Nevada County Department of Behavioral
Health Services and the County of Sierra for respite services in an amount not to exceed
$20,000 from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)
Documents:
NV County Respite Services BOS.pdf
14.I. Professional services agreement between the County of Nevada, Department of
Behavioral Health and County of Sierra for telephone triage line services in an amount
not to exceed $67,220, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. (BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH)
Documents:
Nevada County Phone Triage BOS.pdf
14.J. Amendment to Agreement 2025-007 between R.E.Y Engineering, Inc. and the County of
Sierra extending the term of the agreement for an additional 18 months. (PUBLIC
WORKS)
Documents:
Amendment R.E.Y Engineering, Inc. - Smithneck PSE Item.pdf
14.K. Authorization to pay Invoice No. 31064 to Intermountain Disposal, Inc. for Delleker
Transfer Station tipping fees in an amount not to exceed $27,870.04. (PUBLIC WORKS)
Documents:
IMD invoice - tipping fee Item.pdf
14.L. Resolution authorizing the filing and execution of 2026–2030 grant and award
applications and agreements with CalRecycle for the Used Oil Payment Program
(OPP). (PUBLIC WORKS)

IMD invoice - tipping fee Item.pdf
14.L. Resolution authorizing the filing and execution of 2026–2030 grant and award
applications and agreements with CalRecycle for the Used Oil Payment Program
(OPP). (PUBLIC WORKS)
Documents:
CalRecycle Used Oil Payment Program.pdf
14.M. Minutes from the regular meeting held on July 7, 2026. (CLERK OF THE BOARD)
Documents:
07072026 Minutes.pdf
15. CORRESPONDENCE LOG
15.A. Letter from the Federal Regulatory Commission addressed to Nevada Irrigation District
(NID) regarding a status report on the closure of boat launches due to Golden Mussel
concerns at Jackson Meadows Reservoir and Bowman Lake.
Documents:
Temporary Boat Launch Closures Status Report - Golden Mussel.pdf
15.B. Letter from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission addressed to the Nevada
Irrigation District (NID) regarding the Twelfth Part 12D Inspection Report and Plan and
Schedule for addressing recommendations related to the Jackson Meadows Dam.
Documents:
FERC_JacksonMeadowsDam.pdf
ADJOURNMENT - To next regular meeting, on August 4, 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.