Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Where's our camera? Okay, good. Good morning everybody and welcome to our regular board meeting this Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. We will be going into close session. Madame Clerk, close session for today. Item one, pursuant to government code 54956.9D1, conference of legal counsel regarding existing litigation, county of Calaveris versus Tuscornia Ranch's limited partnership at all, Calaveris County, Superior Court case number C, I mean 20 CB 45113. Thank you. Is there any public comment regarding this? Seeing none, is there any online? We have no online public comment.

Thank you. We will now break for close session. We'll be back at 9:00. [clears throat]

Good morning everybody and welcome back to our meeting November 4th 2025. Can we please stand for the pledge? Supervisor Stopper, will you lead us? Yes sir. I aliance to the flag of the states of America and to the republic for it stands under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Madam clerk,

report out for today's close session. Item one, pursuant to government code 54956.9D1, conference of legal council regarding existing litigation, county of Calaveris versus Tuscornia Ranches Limited Partnership at all. Calaveris County Superior Court case number 20 CB45113 board action. No reportable action taken. Thank you. We'll move on to Moon and staff announcements. Support Moon and Shauna.

So, we presented Moon's brother last week, Whopper. So, this is the other half of Whopper. This is Moon. Um, Moon is a neutered male Alaskan husky mix. And he's about a year old and probably about 70. He's gained a little weight as under our care, but he's about 72 pounds now. Um he was brought in uh last well last week he was his brother and him were running loose and creating all kinds of shenanigans. Um but we brought them in and all the pack is neutered and on behalf of Focus they neutered and spayed the whole um pack. So that's a good thing. So due to the loving care of staff um both pups are very sweet you know and very caring and giving. They get along with other animals. We still don't know about the cats yet, but they are both very affectionate and are a favorite, still a favorite with our volunteers. Uh the dogs of course cannot be adopted together due to the litter mate syndrome. So that's something if you are interested, a meet and greet u is required if you have another pup at home. So, as I mentioned last week, uh the holiday season is upon us and Animal Services will be holding our first event on Saturday, November 15th at our shelter called Petsgiving. Uh we do have uh the Petsgiving flyer on our website and it's also rotating on our PowerPoint today. Uh they will be kicking off a volunteer um event. Um and thank thank we're very grateful for our volunteers. Pets Giving will be held from 10:00 to 2 along with our adoption event. And this actually kicks off um our CCAs food and toy drive for our foster and community animals through the end of the year. And some of the items, as I mentioned before, which would be very helpful and we're hopeful for are canned and dried dog and cat and kitten food such as Friskies, milk replacement or neonatal kittens. uh we get hopefully the kitten season's not going to we're kind of on

the lower eb tide of kitten season, but we do expect for it to kick about in April and May um of this year. So, it's just around the corner with those neonatal kittens. We send them home with our volunteers and our fosters. They have to be fed every two hours. So, it's a it's a very large job to take on. We need cat litter, puppy pads, collars, indestructible dog toys, and cat toys. We also have an Amazon uh wish list on our CCAS web page. So, if you can visit that, that would be great as well. Our dog volunteers gave 686 hours of their time in October. Um I spoke with Cynthy this morning and I I couldn't quite get the cat hours yet. We've been a little short on our cat volunteers, but we'll get those to you on the next meeting. We took in 24 pups and then we had eight adoptions. And we also took in 13 cats for the month of October. Now this is big news focus event and also CCS TV. Uh this is uh support towards our focus and our CCTV. They are groups that substantially you know assist our CCAS and our community. Um they help with uh spay and neuter. They help with some of our medical issues that we have when we are you know in a low crunch on our budget numbers. Um, we have an event that's going to take place. It's called Love Your Pet. Um, it's starting now. It's a video and photo contest. So, entries will be accepted starting uh November 1st through January 31st. And the awards ceremony is February 7th. You can call 209-2861910 or email Calaveris Communitymail.com for more information. Winning photo and video will be aired on the Calibaris Community TV and published in the Pine Tree Net. So, uh we do have some prizes.

We have four 50 gifts uh gift certificates, $50, two tickets to the Murphy's Theater, and two bottles of wine if you're over 21. And um prizes will be awarded to six category winners. So, we're excited about that. Just wanted to share that information and I'll take any questions. Have any questions? Seeing none. Super. Thank you so much. See you, Moon.

He's a lot calmer. Can I ask how do you come up with the names? Oh, was it? Uh, yeah. It's It's interesting how we come up with names. Um, next week we'll be presenting I think it's Is it Bella or I don't know who's calling them film? Oh, Poppy. Thank you, M. Mingos.

Good morning. Marcus Munoz, director of health and human services. Uh so on October 1st, uh the federal government shutdown um the federal government shutdown affecting uh several uh programs. Um amongst these programs was SNAP. SNAP is supplemental nutrition assistance program uh which provides food assistance to uh low-income individuals and family. So SNAP is 100% funded by the federal government and flows directly from the US Treasury to CDSS. Uh for Calaveris this has impacted 6,352 individuals. Um in terms of dollar uh for the month of October we issued $1.2 2 million in benefits. So, um that that's the impact of the federal shutdown for the month of November. Uh a temporary restraining order was issued on Friday requiring the USDA to issue benefits in full by Monday, uh which was yesterday, or partially by tomorrow. Um utilizing the SNAP reserves at the federal level. USDA chose to partially issue based on an issuance table because the amount in reserve did not meet the total monthly amount needed. Um unfortunately by using issuance tables this will require additional system infrastructure um in order for that specific purpose to go off of those tables which um could create more delays in the money reaching the individuals. So um CDSS is is assessing the timeline implications associated with using these tables and has requested that um the use of a percentage since the infrastructure is already there for a percentage to go out. Um so our consorcia the California welfare directors association is anticipating once the federal funds are made available it will take

approximately one to three weeks for benefits to be loaded on the cards. um a flat percentage methodology, we'll see the least delay versus using the tables. We'll see the longer end of that timeline. So, at HHSA, we are currently uh trying to reallocate funds and food and security uh through our CMCA division. We're also exploring other funding opportunities we may have in order for us to partner with schools in order for us to partner with community uh partners to see if we can uh move money in order to address the food insecurity. Um we also recommend reaching out to the food banks um as there are several out there but I know they are being impacted heavily at the moment.

Thank you very much for the update. Thank you. Are there any other staff announcements? Seeing none, we'll move on.

Chair, just on behalf of the elections office, may I share for elections? Thank you. Just a reminder to the community that today is election day. Uh we have two official voted centers here in Calaveris County here at the government center. We are open to 8:00 p.m. and also at the Jenny Lin Veterans Memorial Hall in Valley Springs. Um, you can mail in your ballot, but please, if you choose to b mail in your ballot, be sure to walk into the um post office and have that postmarked on today. You can also vote in person again at the two official locations and um drop off your ballots at our dropbox locations. We have several locations available throughout the county. Angel's Camp, uh, San the Save Supermarket, Valley Springs at the Jenny Lin Veterans Memorial Hall. Exterior here at the San Andreas Government Center, Copperopoulos Palis Market inside the store, West Point Pizza Plus inside, Arnold, the Arnold Branch Library, and we have an exterior box, and we also have one in Mountain Ranch at Cenders Market inside the store. Thank you.

Thank you. We'll move on now to recognition and acknowledgements. Item two, please. Item two, proclamation. Administrative office adopt a proclamation recognizing auditor controller Kathy Gomes for her service to the residents of Calaveris County and congratulating her on her retirement. Pass the gavl over to Supervisor Topanelli. Thank you, Mr. Chair. So, um, if I don't read this, can, uh, she can't retire. Is that correct? I'm asking county council. You can try that. I'll second that.

So, I have a motion in a second. [laughter]

Oh, Kathy. Um, thank you for your service before I start reading this. Um, you did a great job. All right. It's a proclamation honor honoring auditor controller Kathy Gomes for her service to the county of Calaveris. Whereas Kathy Gomes began her service with the county of Calaveras in December 1989 when she joined the assessor's office. Whereas in May of 2011, she moved to the auditor controllers's office first as an accountant auditor and then as assistant auditor controller. And whereas in November of 2022, Kathy was elect Oh, I was passing over one. In December 2019, Cath uh the board of supervisors appointed Kathy to serve the remainder of the term of office as auditor controller. And whereas in November 2022, Kathy was elected by the people of Calaveris County to continue serving as auditor controller and has served in that role since that time. And whereas Kathy has notified the board of her intent to retire um from the county effective November 14th, 2025. She notified us again. Uh whereas Kathy's tenure in the county is an example of the finest caliber of public service as she has served through multiple changes in the county leadership, a pandemic, disastrous winter storms, and uncertainty at all levels of government and has met all challenges with consistency by fulfilling her bad dates as auditor controller and by doing what is best for her constituents. And I'll have to agree with that part of it.

Whereas Kathy is a proud Calaveris resident raising her four boys in Angel's Camp and her dedication to her family and her community shows her solid character and desire to serve others as her time as steward of the county's finances displays her honesty, integrity, and commitment to the people of Calaveris. hand where whereas Kathy leads her department by her example and always directs her staff to challenge the easy answers instead strive. Is that correct? That's the way it's written. And instead strive to find the correct ones. Um her loyalty and concern for her staff are evident in her encouragement of personal development and preparation of each person to succeed both in their work and personal life. Kathy has been recognized, commended, and awarded each year of her leadership by both the state and national organizations for excellence in reporting and financial statement preparation. And whereas for her many years of service, consistent leadership, and for improving the county of Calaveris in every step of her professional journey, we recognize and appreciate the honorable honorable Kathy Gomes and congratulate her sincerely in her retirements. Kathy, do you have anything to say? This wasn't written.

Good morning, chair, board members, CEO, county council, um, and all of you, including my staff. I just want to say it's been, um, a pleasure mostly. Um there have been challenges and with staff and with support from um the board, we've been able to overcome them. And it's just been my honor to have been here as long as I have. And for you guys to tolerate my presence here as long as you have, um it's been a real thrill. And I am looking forward to my retirement. So,

um, well, we will certainly miss you tremendously. You've done such a great job and you've always, anytime I've contacted you on an issue or wanted to know numbers, you always provided them immediately. You did a great job and I want to thank you for your service to Calvar's County. Welcome.

36 years. How did you do it? Well, actually, there was one point when I was in the assessor's office and there [snorts] was a budget crisis at the county level and they asked for options. I actually volunteered to take a reduced um position. So, I worked part-time because of course then I had all these kids at home. So, I worked part-time. Um so, my total time is close to 29 years, not quite 36. Um, but I did it because I care. Um,

that's a huge statement, Kathy. Yeah. You know, you know what? And it's dedication like that that, you know, we we get for from our very own. So, we appreciate that. And I think that you said, you know, it's been a pleasure mostly. So, one, two, three, and four your pleasure. And number five, the other side of almost. Appreciate you. Thank you. Any other comments? Yeah, I just thank you so much. Thank you for everyone. Sorry. There we go. Thank you.

Thank you um for all your support and helping um not just myself but the board. Um same thing what Gary has said every time I've reached out. You've always been very helpful in getting me on the street and narrow. Um and also thank you for being part of the strategic plan. Um, that was a heavy haul and I know you were you were a big lift in um getting county staff and employees on board and helping the board get to the path we're on now. So, thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you, Kathy, for your dedication and I hope you enjoy retirement, lots of fishing, enjoy your family. Thank you. Thank you.

All right, with that we'll open it to public comments. So, public comments Hello. Hi, Lori Durham Assessor. Um, as Kathy said, um, I work with her in the assessor's office. Um, I came in 94, part

2007. Um, Kathy was our auditor appraiser. And um one thing you may not know about Kathy is she's well you probably do know she's exceptionally smart and the board of equalization does these classes for continued education. Um you have to have 24 hours continue education every single year and Kathy had taken the possessor interest class which is the advanced course and for many years she held the um title of the highest score in the state. So very proud. I don't know how long you kept that but um when Kathy says that she is um proud of her boys, she is. And she used to talk about them all the time in the office and um it was a real pleasure working for Kathy and I wish her the best in retirement.

Awesome. Hi.

Uh good morning board. Uh, my name is Greg Sessions. I've been in the auditor's office for nine years, worked with Kathy for that time, and I've been able to be her assistant for the last four years. What I remember when I started in the in the accountant's office is Kathy's position, the way she went about it. I don't remember hearing a single time that she was aspiring to be in the position that she is now. I don't know that she wanted it. Uh but at the at the time when it became vacant, she was the best choice. She was the right person for that job. And it's been obvious the way that she has gone about uh her work, how much she cares about the county, how much she cares about the people. Uh she would always tell us, [snorts] you know, to look at everything, even within our own department, to, you know, cut costs wherever possible. Don't be wasteful. This is the public's money. were just stewards of of a public trust and and her approach has been just a great example. Uh I'm thankful for the time that she spent with me. I'm thankful for her leadership in the department and I wish her the best in her retirement. Thank you.

Any other public comments? [snorts] Do we have any online? We have no online public comments. I I'd like Oh, I'm sorry,

Teresa. So, um, the county administrative office works very closely with auditor controllers's office, and I'd like to say that Kathy's, um, leadership is much appreciated. The sign of a truly great leader is the development of their staff. And although Kathy's leaving, and I know that's going to be a huge hole to fill, um, I have the utmost confidence in the folks that she's leaving behind because I know that she's truly empowered her team and that they'll continue to do the excellent work. So Kathy, I appreciate your leadership. You're going to be missed. Um we truly have enjoyed working with you and I wish you the best in retirement.

Any other comments? Seeing none, I'll bring it back to the board. Uh sir, um you know, empowerment of people is the true sign of leadership, you know. Um, so with that, I'd like to make a motion. I have a motion. Have a second. Second. I have a second. All in favor? I posted passes. 50. Kathy. I If we didn't get enough votes, I'm not sure you could retire. If it was 23, then you know, you'd have to go back.

That's I thought that's what I was motioning. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the Calaveris County Board of Supervisors recognizes and commends Kathy Gones for her many years of outstanding service to the people of the county of Calaveris passed and adopted by the board of supervisors of the Cal County of Calaveris, state of California, this fourth day of November 2025. Come on out. Thank you.

Can we take over her staff here? We didn't Oh, just missed. No,

I think you guys can get it. Right. Right. No, absolutely. This makes sense. Yes, it was easy. Thank you. We'll let you know. Great. We'll move on to our second proclamation. Madame clerk,

item three, proclamation, adult services adopt a proclamation recognizing November 11th as Veterans Day in Calver County. And I'll hang the hand the gavl over to Supervisor Andall.

This is the proclamation recognizing November 11th, 2025 as Veterans Day. Whereas the freedoms we enjoy as Americans have been preserved through the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces. And whereas Veterans Day is a time for all citizens to pause and reflect upon the immeasurable contributions of the men and women who have served honorably in our nation's military. And whereas the veterans of Calvaris County are part of this proud legacy, having answered the call of duty in times of conflict and peace. And whereas it is fitting that we honor not only those who fought on distant battlefields, but also those who served on post at home, acknowledging that all have played an essential role in safeguarding our democracy. And whereas the county of Calaveris recognizes the debt of gratitude we owe to our veterans whose sacrifices remind us daily of the true cost of freedom. Brian, do you have something to say? Morning chair board. I am Brian Galisia Calresh County Veteran Service Officer. We answered the call. Some of us volunteered, others were drafted. But all of us took an oath and we performed our duties with pride and honor. When we returned home, many of us struggled to find a new path. The military structure we had relied on for so many years was gone. And some of us found it hard to let go of that order, that purpose. For many, service in the armed forces gave us a mission greater than ourselves, a sense of belonging, of duty, or something higher. As we transitioned back to civilian life, we drew on our training to adapt. But no matter how much time passes, a part of us will always miss what we had while

serving. The camaraderie, the discipline, the meaning. Many of us believe our oaths never expire. If called again, we would answer without hesitation. But even without that call, we continue to serve, just in different ways. We find one another again. those who understand our language, our culture, who know the meaning of duty and commitment. We join veterans organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, or the American Legion. We volunteer at our local churches, food pantries, and hospitals. We come together to honor the fallen and support the families left behind. We step up to our help our communities in times of need because service doesn't end when the uniform comes off. It lives in how we carry ourselves, how we serve others, and how we continue to uphold the values we swore to defend. Thank you.

Thank you for your service, Brian. Are there any other veterans or comments today? Bring it back to the board. I'd just like to say Brian couldn't have been better said. Thank you very much for that.

Yeah, I I just like to say Brian, thank you. You do a fantastic job with the veterans in the county uh going back several years ago. We just had part-time person in the HHS building and you've expanded that and and you reached out to so many veterans here in Cal Calaver County and outside Calaver County. So, um I want to thank you for that. I want to thank all the vets for their service to our country. Thank you.

Yeah. All all you know, as Gary said, all all our service members for providing the opportunity to do what we're doing today. You know, without without you, this opportunity wouldn't be the same. So, thank you. and just echo what all my fellow board members have said and thank all the vets that have put their lives and not just the vets but also their families for their sacrifice. With that, do I have a motion? I will move the sign. I'll second. All those in favor?

I. Now therefore be it proclaimed that the Calver County Board of Supervisors recognizes Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 as Veterans Day throughout the county and encourages all residents to honor and thank our veterans for their service, valor, and dedication to our nation. Thank you. You told me I wasn't Now our last proclamation. Madame clerk.

Item four, proclamation. clerk of the board of supervisors adopt a proclamation declaring November 2025 as seek awareness and appreciation month in Calveris County.

I'll pass the gavl over to supervisor stopper. Thank you, Mr. Hovery. Um um whereas seeks have been a part of Calver County community for over two decades and have contributed to the fabric of American society for more than 120 years. And whereas during the early 20th century, thousands of seek Americans contributed to the nation's growth by grow working in agriculture, lumberm mills, mines, and on the Western Pacific Railroad. And whereas seekism, the world's fifth largest religion, is practiced by more than 25 million people globally, including an estimated 500,000 seek Americans. I have to double check that number because I think that's substantially gone up. [clears throat] Whereas seek Americans pursue diverse professions have made significant contributions to the cultural, social and economic v vitality of the United States including distinguished service United States armed forces and notable achievements in agriculture, information technology, small business, the oil and trucking industry, medicine, public service and much much more. And whereas the SE community upholds values of equality, service, and respect for all people, embodying principles that strengthen the social fabric of Calvary County and the nation. And whereas Calvary County affirms its commitment to promoting religious literacy, mutual understanding, and respect of diversity consistent with the principles of the First Amendment. And whereas the Calverse County Board of Supervisors seeks to honor and recognize the many contributions of seek Americans and to foster a community that values

inclusion, education, and shared heritage. Um me as one it was quite some time before I became supervisor but I read up on the history of seekism and the seeks and uh something very uh you know um you know historically it's a very strong religion and uh it it it starts from bringing them together and working together you know survival and everything. So, um I would I would suggest that you know if you if you're not familiar with the seek religion and everything that went went on to uh research that because it's it's very fascinating with that. Um would you like to say something? Anybody else after him?

Morning chair, my respected board members. Uh I just want to thank everyone for this proclamation uh and continued support of the sick community. Thank you. Any other uh public comments? We have no online public comment. Thank you Stacy. Board members, anything to say? I'll say in addition to um all these contributions when I met Belit in particular, you coached a seventh grade boys basketball team. So, thank you. No small task.

Your dedication to the county and the work that you've done through m multiple channels is appreciated. Yeah, I so appreciate you and your brother and all the work that you guys have done with us and for us. So, thank you. The f the family. Yeah. I was thank you for your service in in everything you and your brother have done. So thank you thank you. Uh a motion I'll move a motion by Miss Fulldorf. I'll second a second by Mr. Tooffenelli. All those in favor?

I. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the Calver County Board of Supervisors hereby designates the month of November 2025 as sick awareness and appreciation month in Calveris County and encourages all residents to learn more about the rich history, traditions, and contributions of the sick American community. Thank you, sir. And we will announce Oh,

even Okay.

Ready. One, two, three. Madam clerk, we'll move on to general public comment. Any item of interest in the public to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the board and is not posted on the consent or regular agendas may be addressed during the public comment period. California law prohibits the board from taking action on any matter which is not posted on the agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the board of supervisors. If public comment is completed before the 30 minute allotted time period, the board may immediately move to the next order of business. If [clears throat] public comment is not completed during the lottery time period, it will be continued as the last item of business in order to provide an opportunity for the remainder of comments to be heard.

Thank you. Do you have public comment? Morning.

Hi, my name is Jenna Salazar and I'm representing Libertas Academy in Angel's Camp. I serve on the board of directors but I wanted to let the board know that we launched leadership libertas this year. This program is for juniors and seniors and it is patterned after like the leadership programs that are throughout the community like leadership calaveris. And so our students are going to be connecting with leaders in various community sectors um throughout the region and to learn from our leaders and understand what are the strengths and challenges that our region is currently facing. So on behalf of leadership liberas and leaders uh libertas academy, thank you guys so much for the work that you do. I know it's a lot of hours and often thankless. So thank you for your time.

Thank you Mr. Butner.

My name is Christopher Butner, publisher of Calaveris 2026.com. During general public comments on October 14th, 2025, I presented a fact checked evidencebacked statement at the Calaveris County Board of Supervisors meeting concerning the controversial CALR state route for a concrete median in Murphy's. At state senator Marie Alvarado Gills town hall hours later in Murphy's, I delivered a similar statement from the board of supervisors meeting describing a sequence of connected facts confirmed by corresponding public records specific to the Murphy's concrete median. Senator Alvarado Gil addressed the ongoing concrete median controversy during her town hall, appearing to have bought into the county's ruse, claiming it was caught unaware by the CALR project, portraying Calrans as villain and county as victim. Supervisors, when will there be transparency and accountability for the county's internal breakdown of communication and processes? When may we expect honest disclosure from county officials regarding who knew what and when about the concrete median project and who ignored the documented notifications? This controversy is a county government self-inflicted injury. Who among you will break from the pack and make a public commitment to understand and learn from the root causes of this communication and process breakdown? There were two years of missed opportunities for the county government to object. Calaveris County is gaslighting Senator Alvarado Gil and her staff gaslighting and outright lying to the public and deceptively deflecting and shifting blame to Calrans for what is the county's own lack of diligence or adherence to auditable internal processes that are now causing the state's expenditure of additional time, resources, and taxpayer funds. In October 2024, in 2024, the district 1,

three, four, and five supervisors and former District 2 supervisor were all notified of the Calrans median project by email first in June by county council and again in September by the interim public works director. Supervisors Huberty, stopper, Tofanelli, and Folondorf, do not intentionally deceive and insult your constituents by denying that fact. Supervisor Huberty. On September 11th, 2025, a post appeared on your official District 3 Supervisor Facebook page expressing your outrage at the sudden appearance of the hazardous concrete median. Is it reasonable to suggest that the demands and distractions of you holding two full-time taxpayer compensated jobs may be at least partially responsible for your demonstrated lack of attention to detail concern concerning District 3's core assets? Is it respectful for the county government to continue deflecting blame to Calrans rather than standing up and owning responsibility for its undeniable neglect of oversight? My name is Christopher Butner, publisher of Caliber's 2026 election.com.

Thank you. Is there any other public comment? Hi, good morning.

Good morning, ladies, fellows. My name is Danielle Maxwell. Um, I reside in District 3. Um, I'm here on behalf of my son, Jeremy Venoy, and hundreds of others. Um, first off, um, thank you and congratulations everybody for the top. Um, I want to start out with my concerns uh, here as a resident of a mother with special needs um, child. Um, I haven't been able to work in the past four years. Um, right now the county is in a lot of um, non-compliance to the Ladderman's Act. Um there's rights that my son has according to the code 45502 for persons with developmental disabilities has the same rights to and legal responsibilities guaranteed to all individuals in the United States Constitution laws. uh B is the intent for legislature and persons with developmental disabilities have the rights including but not limiting to the right treatment and abilitation services and I'm going to keep this short a right for dignity privacy and humane care to maximize the extent of possibility treatment services supports shall be in the natural community settings three the right to participate in appropriate program, publicly supported education regardless of degree of disability. Four, the right to prompt medical care and treatment. Five, the right to religious freedom and practice. Six, the right to social interactions and participation in community

activities. Seven, the right to physical exercise and recreational opportunities. Eight, the right to free to be free from harm including un unnecessary physical restraint or isolation, excessive medication, abuse or neglect. Nine, the right to be free from hazit procedures. And 10, the right to make choices in their own lives, including but not limiting to where and with whom they live, their relationships, and with the people in their community. and the right to a prompt investigation of any alleged abuse against him. I could go on right now with the Lannerman's act. Number two, the government there's a tort claim for a 504 plan. Typically, they develop a personal injury claim filed against the government entity and harm resulting in the failure to provide reasonable accommodations. Um, I've reached out to Tom, Mary, Marie, and Dave. There's an open case work on this and um, we need help.

You and I have worked together before. their number. So last week I didn't get person number to allow you. Sounds good. That's nice. That's probably right.

Mass in this community. Um Gary, there's supposed to be a adult program opening up in Valley Springs. Need state funding. We've been waiting since August. There's a lot of individuals in this community that need this program opened. Please look into that. It's in your district. Um it's been years. It's been two years that my son's been able to get education and be in this community and we'll talk. Thank you for your time and support. Thank you.

Morning Todd. Oh, always nice to be given an an introduction. Excuse me. Um, I had some comments uh to deliver, but I think I'm going to go a little off script. Uh, I'm from Alberta County. Was born and raised there. I've worked with many county supervisors uh through my involvement there and uh now in this position on behalf of Senator Gil worked with supervisors all over District 4. Uh we did have a town hall here um on October 14th. That town hall was to focus on the wine industry and the struggles that they have within that industry. and it uh morphed into uh the median issue going through Mer. Uh I've heard a lot of public comment uh in my 20 years in public service, but I and I'll speak for myself and not for the senator. Uh I totally disagree with the uh speaker that spoke about our town hall before. I don't think that the Calaveris board of supervisors has provided any dishonesty in the process. Your staff has been wonderful. Uh and uh this community was pretty much led dark by Calrans. That's been very evident uh in our Zoom calls that we've had with Calrans. And what was previously stated does not represent what's been taking place. So, with that said, uh I apologize. I'm usually just a chipper human being. Uh that's just uh over the top with energy, but I just

thought I'd set the record straight. Uh the senator did express interest or her position was very clear during the town hall on October 14th that uh she wants to see that uh median removed uh and restored to its prior configuration. uh she she emphasized that she doesn't make promises that she can't keep, but she has been working directly with the district 10 director Grace Pexo, which you were on the call, Supervisor Huberty, a little while back. uh emergency services director Eric Holt uh was very clear in his uh opinion that uh that that meeting causes an evacuation impediment to this community. So with that said, uh I've never really given public comments like this before, but I thought uh due to what was previously stated that I'd set the record straight. And uh I wish you all a happy election day. Thank you very much.

Thank you. Thank you.

Is there any other public comment? Good morning, Aisha.

Good morning. Um, chairman, supervisors, Aisha Williamson from Sierra Hope. Um, I do see that there is a consent agenda item. um for us later. So, if you'd like me to reserve some of my sort of state of the community, um I can I can save that a little bit. But what I did want to come up here today and just share with you and I think we all know and and uh is that from Nunos? U all tongue tied today. Marcos, let's just go with that. We gave you quite a few um stats about what's going on with SNAP and the pause and the benefits and how that's affecting everybody. Um we have a community food pantry located in Angel's Camp. We serve everybody in Calaveris County. We don't check where you live. So truthfully, anybody can come anywhere to get that assistance. And right now, everybody needs it. So, we have put some food donation barrels out. Um, we are seeing literally last week was not a food pantry week. And we turned away, I I guarantee you, no less than 50 people. Um, we not only serve people through the community food pantry, but we also have a nutrition assistance program, which is grocery gift cards to those in our HIV and AIDS program. So pretty much we serve about a hundred people a month through that program and then every time we do a food pantry it's averaging prior to this crisis about 56 households and as I previously shared in a presentation in September that's like ranging in 1 to 11 family members. Most are over the age of 55. Um we're seeing a lot that are medically fragile, disabled. Um it's a crisis. So, like I said, we put out food barrels um at a couple of groceries with Sierra Hills Market. Angel's Food Market has been willing to participate. We're asking area businesses if they would match and do the same. Um like I said, I know there's a consent agenda item here. Um we're just asking for the community support and anyone that can help, any schools that might want to participate in a food

drive, as well as making area schools, organizations, and clubs aware that if you know of someone in the community that could use the assistance, please let us know. Based on the feedback that we're getting, we right now are operating the first and third Wednesday through November and December, which is a shift for us. Normally, we did the second and the fourth, but because of the holidays and the way they fell, we were adjusting to that, but if the community steps up and the need is there, we will move to weekly. Um, the area food bank only serves families once a month. So, that fill in the gap opportunity and we know that the SNAP benefits might be paying out when they do at half. there's still going to be a need. So, we'll we hope to be there and like I said, if we have to move to weekly, we're gonna try and figure that out for everybody. Can

I ask you two quick questions? Yes. Could you remind everybody where you're located? We moved. So, we have our new space and it's in Angel's Camp on Main Street. It's 473 South Main Street. It's in the Alta Village sort of business complex right two doors down from Brett Hart and across from the Best Western. um almost immediately across from Little Shoes and it's kind of at the back next to our office, but it is a separate location from our office. Do you take monetary donations?

Absolutely. And we have a QR code and a poster that we're sharing with everybody because it's not always about what gets donated. And sometimes, like I said, we actually do medically tailored food boxes too for medically fragile folks. And we also have volunteers that make deliveries to them and sometimes we have to purchase that food when it's not available to us. Thank you. Thank you. Do we have any other public comment? We'll move on now to consent agenda.

Consent agenda items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the board at one time without discussion. Any board member, staff member, or interested party may request the removal of an item from the consent agenda for later discussion. Thank you. Do any members of the board wish to pull any items? Uh, I wish to pull item number 12. 12. I would like number six, please. Number six.

Any others? Would any member of the public like to pull any of the consent agenda items? Seeing none, we'll move back to the board and ask for a motion for the rest of the items. So move. Oh, I turned it off. So moved. Have a second. Second. All in favor? I passes 5-0. Madame clerk, would you mind reading item number six?

Item six, action item, administrative office. One, make public benefit findings and two, approve community organization district allocations from district three and four in the amount of $2,000 to the Brettheart High School food pantry and $2,000 to the Sierra Hope food pantry. Um, [clears throat] I pulled this um first I'd like to thank um Supervisor Heidi for matching um the contribution to both of these organizations. Um I called or contacted um Sher Hope last week asking what the influx was going to be knowing that the SNAP um was going to expire and I was I was shocked at um the volume of increase that had showed up her her door. Um, I know that this amount um isn't a lot, but I think it's um a way of commitment that we recognize that there is an issue in this community um without that support and um there are a lot of families that depend on this um and sheer hopes is nestled right between all the schools. So, it's a great location for accessibility for um community members. Um I don't know if a lot of people know that Brettheart um some of the teachers have set up a um a grocery a grocery store um on campus [snorts] um for uh student to access food um because we do know that there are um those um individuals that um need that don't have the best home and are um need that support. And so it's really um an amazing uh support that the school um the teachers have come together to give those students as another um line of support to get food food um in the

house. So thank you and I just wanted to call out um hope for being here today and appreciate the future partnerships that we can do together. Thank you, Supervisor Fallindorphin. Thank you for the lead on this. And it is a drop in the bucket, but a lot of drops will a lot of drops will fill that bucket. So, we just got to keep going. Is there any other comment? Is there any public comment regarding this item? Um, I think um, you know, Margot and Marcos have the the more data on this, but I don't think everybody necessarily realizes the number of people that actually receive SNAP benefits and will kill me. It's very high. Um, and this cut has brought many of our clients to me saying, "I had to make a choice. Either I eat or I don't pay my rent or my power is turned off or whatever it So, I had a pregnant mother call me in a panic on my cell phone on Saturday that she's all alone. Her PG& was shut off and she made the decision and now she regrets it, but she's pregnant and she wanted to eat and she has two other kids at home and so now she has no power and she was begging me to get her PG& turned back on. It's taking a little bit with PG& um she was quite behind in her bill. So, we don't just serve the community with the food pantry. We're also looking at that balance and the choices that our people are being forced to make right now. And as the type of organization that we are, we do have the ability to provide utility assistance. Um I believe we're the only ones able to do it in the county right now from what I've heard. Whether that's PG&E, water, etc. We're able to do that, but we also help with rent, we help with food, we help with a lot of things. And that's the problem for folks right now is they're having to make that decision. So, we're getting both um asks coming to us for that assistance. Can you help me not only keep the roof over my head, which is what we often do. Can you help me pay that utility bill, but oh, by the way, I

also can't eat. And that's the sacrifice that Cala citizens are really looking at right now. I believe it's a little over um Marco said it's a little over 6,300 people receive SNAP benefits. Um, it's a very large amount considering the size of our county, which I believe is a little over 40,000. Um, it's a pretty big ratio. Um, I'm very grateful. Um, Supervisor Fallonorf, um, I'd like to just shine a quick spotlight because personally, I had a child who recently graduated from Bret Hart, so I know about One Campus Grocery and it was started by teachers. They also have a clothing closet there. They've worked very hard to provide that opportunity for students to drop in and grab something either for themselves during the day if they don't have lunch or to take something home when maybe they know that the the cupboards are bare. Um we are doing the same thing and that's why I said earlier we're reaching out to the schools to say if you know of students or families that are struggling we'll find a way. We can do it with compassion. You know we can do it with pride. Um, it's a difficult time for everybody, but when we ask and thank you so much. It is significant. Each of your gifts from each of your districts, it really does make a difference. I have an individual donor who put out a challenge grant for 5,000 and they said if I could get that match, they would match it again. So, I'm hoping to get that 15,000 with your help. So, I just wanted to make you aware it's a little bit more than just the food. Thank you so much.

Thank you. Is there any other public comment? I think maybe

Oh, sorry. Um yeah, barring any other further public comment, but I just, you know, typically I as being a privileged elected official that's nonpartisan, uh I don't comment on politics up top, but my disappointment in both sides because they're tooling the people that are most in need for a political whole agenda whether right or wrong on either side. And uh a lot of the other assistant help such as rent uh utility bills and stuff that these people are making hard choices on also come from the very top. So, uh, I just have to say, you know, if I I think I think I'm inspired to help, you know, so I would love to get your card and I'm sure Martin can provide it to me. He's very astute. Uh and uh w with that w with that um I'll I'll stop there and I'll let Miss Fondorf.

Are there any other public comments? I was going to say is there anything online? We have no online public comment. Thank you. And I'll move that item. Do I have a second? I'll second. All in favor? I

Thank you. We'll move on now to item number 12. Item 12, agreement, public works one, approve an exception to the provisions of the existing joint powers agreement between the Calaveris Council of Governments and Calaveris County to allow the COG to be the lead agency for the PSN phase associated with improvements on SR49 Southern Gateway Corridor and two commit to future acceptance of Airport Road into the county maintain road system.

Thank you, Mr. Barton. Morning shard. Michael, your public works director. I have with me here Melissa Rajio. She is the executive director of the Calver Council of Governments. The item we bring before you today is the state route 49 southern gateway corridor plan. This plan was developed by the COG as a regional transportation planning agency. And this segment from of the plan identifies improvements from Mountain Ranch Road to Airport Road. Public Works is recommending the COG act at the lead agency as the COG has access to regional funding and resources to better facilitate the delivery of the design components of this project. As the board is aware, the COG will be submitting the regional transportation improvement plan to CALR on December 15th, identifying $1.4 million in regional funding for this phase. In order to clear the path for the COG to initiate the design, public works is requesting an exception to the JPA to allow COG to be the lead agency. As part of these improvements, the development of airport road is identified as a major component.

Um, good morning. As most of the board is aware, the Calaveris uh transit agency is currently in the process of building a new transit facility. Uh, this transit facility will be off of Airport Road just outside of San Andreas. Um, Airport Road currently is a privately and maintained road. Um and the CTA needs to obtain legal access um to build a new facility. Um so we need that access off of Airport Road. Um CTA staff has been working with the current two property owners um to get the necessary rightaway and we are currently in negotiations with these two property owners to dedicate their property um that's needed for access and to construct a new planned road. Um that is why CTA is here requesting the county um accept these dedications from these two property owners um and dedicate this property um back to the public. Um and so CTA is here to request um the county um accept this so we can proceed with our project.

Thank you. Supervisor Puffelli,

you have your remarks? No, I this is um this is something that is a very good thing for the county. Um, right now CTA rents uh or leases of property and um this the history of CTA um since COG took it over is it's just grown and it's just a great thing that's going on right now especially with transportation with this situation with with the school buses um and them providing service to the the children to get to their schools in the county. Um, this is just a great project and I support all of it and whatever we need to do to get it built because the COG building will be built next to it. Um, and we'll be that lease will be ending soon too. So, we will have a permanent place for CTA and the COG. So, I support this completely. I just

um

I just want to say that uh I 100% Mr. Tooffenelli is correct. Um and the circulation in the area it's a benefit to the community as a whole I believe. Um, and it's another step forward to uh shining our community center of Calver County uh San Andreas with the government center and everything being here. Um, and also I think there should be some consideration. Let's see how this this moves forward and maybe some uh consideration on working with Angel's camp city council and maybe uh thinking in the future if public works director agrees with it on possibly uh changing the rules and moving forward so that we can continue to be cooperative across the county and collaborate.

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This has been a long time coming. So, I'd like to recognize the CTA staff um on their hard work to getting this. Um this wasn't something that happened overnight. I think this is something that um has been in almost over a decade. Um I think it shows shows the true commitment and partnership of um you know where you have an idea and finally bringing it to f fruition. Um, I think it's a great opportunity for this community um to open up and um have more investments into the San Andreas area with allowing this exception of Airport Way. And I also agree with Supervisor Stopper. Um I think um we have spent the last decade in how things work. um we have seen what hasn't worked and I would um support um staff working with the other jurisdiction and seeing what that looks like in um updating the JPA so we can all maximize um the benefits of not just the COG but the CTA.

Thank you. I think one of the avenues to do that is through the executive management group and we can start there. Mr. President, thank you for all your work on this. I think it's a wonderful contribution to the community and the collaborations are wonderful. Thank you. I just want to say it's exciting. It's exciting to see you both working together so well. It's it's such a synergy and the meeting that we did the other day with supervisor and doll, you could see it. It's electric. And um go forth and conquer. Thank you. Thank you. When What was that? I was trying to tell

my watch is annoying. My watch is Oh, it's Yeah, [laughter] it's [laughter] I actually It would be like one of those cat videos. We should have had you on on camera going like following the light. We are on video. There you go. There you go. Uh do we have any other questions? Is there any public comment regarding this item? We have no online public comment. Thank you. I'll bring it back to the board. I'll move this item. I'll second it. Second. All in favor?

I passes 5-0. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Is everybody all right if we continue on to regular agenda? Would you like a fiveminute break? We'll take a five minute. We'll take a five minute break. Five minute break. Thank you. Change of watch. Okay. Thank you. Five minute break. Should close. Can we close the Yeah.

Thank you, madame clerk. We'll move on to the regular agenda. Item number 14. Item 14, action item, clerk of the board of supervisors. Select one member of the board of supervisors to act as the 2025 2026 SESAC representative and one member as the alternate for the SEESAC association year beginning December 1, 2025. So this is our annual election of one board representative and one alternative to represent SEESAC. Um we do have the SEESAC conference the first week in December. So we need to make the nomination today to allow any votes to be done at that meeting. that I'll bring it to the board.

I would just like to say uh I haven't, you know, been privileged to serve as SESAC representative. I'm still interested, but at the same time, Martin, you you you speak eloquently. You network phenomenally. So, if you're interested, I would like to work with you. I mean, but with that,

thank you very much. I appreciate that. And I'm willing to back I'm willing to back as the alternate to allow the two of you to work together if that's an option because you've been making most of the meeting this past year and I foresee the next year to just be just as complicated with my schedule. [laughter] Supervisor Tanelli. I'm okay with that. Supervisor Andal I I I probably should say something. I'm I'm unfortunately not going to make the SESAC conference this year. Yeah. Um well, there goes everything I said. Wait a minute. Now that you made that, Amanda, are you going to be there?

I had blocked it out on my calendar just in case, but willing to give it up just but I wasn't going to go the whole week. I was going to go the days like the board meetings and all that. Very good. But I'm willing to open it up to another board member as well. Okay. I just unfortunately I am going in for surgery and the only time I'm available available to go in is on the 18th which I've got to talk to you about Ben as well and it sort of precludes me from going to SEESAC. So um I don't know how that would work. Well we we could discuss that later. Um I mean

for the time being you know make the decision that you are as a board. I I'm I if if everyone I would be happy to continue as lead. Um but you know Amanda I mean you can fill in for him as a second alternate as the alternative. Well, I was going to open this option to do Martin and Supervisor Andall and give Supervisor Andall the opportunity to be on one of the um be part of that. I mean, I'm already busy with the RCRC. Um so, I think it would be in our board best interest to allow someone else. Um she's been here for a year now. Um, I think it would be a good comprom a good not compromise compat. It'll be compatible with the two of you to have her as a backup to the backup. [laughter]

I mean, we did it last year when I was out on maternity leave. We did the we did that. I don't see that being any different. Um, so I don't know. I know Tack's not thrilled about it, but I think we have another excuse with Martin going out on doctor and they do have a spot where it says alternatives. So, you can have an alternative to your alternative, but that is if supervisor Andol is interested. I'm acting as if she is interested. I haven't even had a conversation with her.

As with all things that I'm involved with, the plan D is. Thank you, Supervisor Fallindorf. I am interested. I um I have enjoyed my time with SEESAC in the new supervisor institute and the continued things they offer. I would be happy to be in your own alternate to an alternate s that works. I don't know, but I'm the odd man out so that's fine with me. I just said that's fine with me. That's good. I'll serve whatever I'll stick with. to do a motion. Yeah. If I if I'm Yeah.

Yeah. I would move that you remain as the SESAC lead and I would like to share the alternate position if that's possible with Supervisor Andol with everyone. Yeah. The um the clerk is correct. the form um to return to SEESAC has you know a director and then you can put one or more alternates. So I think that would be fine. Great. Thank you. I'll second. I'll second. All in favor? I thank you. Passes 5-0. Thank you. We'll move on now to item number 15.

Item 15, informationational item. adult services receive a semianual report from the county veteran services office. Good morning again. Uh once again I am Brian Delicia Caleris County Veteran Service Officer uh providing a semianual report on the status of the office and um what we've done. Um just note this uh report provides information taken from local records uh at this point. Um and this was going to span information from fiscal years 2324 and 2425. Um our office is comprised of myself as the [snorts] VSO, one veteran service representative and he and I are the only ones who can do claims. Uh I have an extra hire clerical assistant who just started and an extra hire program coordinator. Our veterans outreach coordinator position is currently vacant. Um the veterans the program coordinator position um is the one who is in charge of our support groups. We currently have uh two that happen uh twice a month each in Valley Springs and in Murphy's. Um we are looking at and with the um assistance with Aisha from U Sierra Hope

looking at maybe doing one in Angel's camp as well maybe two in Angel's camp um we are working toward that at the moment since I've last spoke to you we have implemented veteran satellite offices uh once a month the second Wednesday of the month we are in West Point um from 9:00 a.m. uh 300 p.m. and in the third Wednesday we are in in Arnold at the uh HHSA outstation office that is located inside the um medical clinic. Um and we are also open 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are looking to have additional um locations available um in Railroad Flat, Angel's Camp, and Copper. We are trying to nail down some some spots in copper. That's the the only place we really don't have a place yet. Um but uh railroad flat we're we're talking and then in Angel's Camp uh once again Aisha with Sierra Hope has offered us a location as well. Uh contacts. So as you can see uh fiscal year 2024 compared to 2025 um mostly is a positive uh increase. Uh the emails dropped by 75% more people are contacting us by phone and coming into the office. Um we are still seeing over a thousand people a year um in person claims. Uh we submitted we've we've had um decline in claims and most of that is going to be due to the fact that our um seasoned veteran service representative

uh accepted a position as veteran service officer in Amador County and um our new veteran service representative has only been accredited since uh August which precludes him until he has that he cannot submit claims. So it was this training process to go through with VA and uh Calvette to get him accredited and uh he is now moving forward and working claims on his own and I am monitoring his his progress on that. Um the medical cost avoidance uh a lot of that is done by our clerical staff. Um the extra hire we just hired. This is his third week and we will be training him on that. So we expect those numbers to increase. However, I do want to give props to uh HHSA. They have been giving us the documentation we need to process those medical cost avoidance um claims. They gave them more to us. We got the largest payment from medical account from DHCS for that program that we have ever received for six months. Um claims again um we had once again a decrease in appeals and compensation uh type claims. Uh we had an increase in burial benefits and surviving uh family claims. Um as far as the approvals go for and this is both fiscal years combined um we have a uh in appeals claims a little over 50% approval rate for compensation claims that's the disability the pension claims which is our low income program and any dependence claims. Um that we're getting an almost 75%

approval on these claims that we're putting in. Um, burial benefits, uh, we got 83% and then surviving family claims for those eligible, uh, almost 60%. There benefits awarded. So, [clears throat] once again, we're showing a bit of a decrease due to the lower numbers of claims. However, we are still producing a decent amount of uh, federal dollars coming into the county to our veterans who are spending it here. um than we ever had before. So, it's it's still a decent amount of money that we are receiving. Um on average, I think if I remember correctly, uh we're still bringing in with the ongoing claims. This is just new benefits. Um over $8 million a month or a year, I'm sorry, eight $8 million a year in uh federal dollars coming into our veterans. college fee waiver program has stayed stayed level. It pretty much kind of stays around that depending on, you know, new children going into college and those graduating out. So, it kind of balances out. Um, but that is a great program uh to help uh the uh children of veterans uh disabled veterans uh go to college in California. So, we are expecting some challenges with the staffing. Um, but we're dedicated and still passionate about helping our veterans and making sure that we get them taken care of as the best we can. So, um, we are once again located at the Jennan Veterans Memorial District Building and our we're open 5 days a week, 8:30 to 4. And walk-ins are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2 to 4:00 p.m. every Thursday. No appointment necessary.

And that's it. Thank you, Brian. Do we have any questions? I do. Um, we talked earlier about SNAP

and you just mentioned uh the amount of federal dollars that come through um to the VA. Um, are you seeing delay or hang up in that realm of your world um for veterans benefits? Um so we have been notified by VA that the benefits side of the VA and um the money will continue. There is no no delay in those benefits at all. And I can personally attest that disability benefits did get paid uh this month. Um and there's no talk at all that we've heard about benefits being delayed for December. Do you know of what clients you have served? How many have been dependent on SNAP program and or families um that are impacted? Uh we can I can probably pull a report on that because some of the forms that we receive from HHSA are for people who have applied for CalFresh uh our our SNAP program. Um we do get very few um and most of that is due to uh any veteran who's getting disability at a higher rate um that amount of money is going to make them ineligible to receive those benefits. We have more veterans who apply for medical than we do any of the other program uh public assistance programs.

Thank you. That's what I have. Yeah. Is there any public comment regarding this item? Is there any comment online? We have no online public comment. I'll bring it back to the board. Supervisor Andol. I just wanted to say thank you for your efforts to get out in the community. Great to see you at lumberjack day specifically with Amodore VAS you know because specifically in West Point the residents tend to do a lot in Amadore and Calver. So thank you for your outreach from supervisor stopper

uh as you know gratitude from my constituents uh down down in Rancho. I mean along with Gary's I'm not speaking for yours. you can speak for your own. But uh that that said uh you know I have a very high number of veterans in my district as we all do in Calver County and it's much appreciated the work you do do for them and I already said it earlier you know cuz these are the people we need to take care of that took care of us. Can I add one thing?

Yes, please. So, um, one of the other things that we do, um, for veterans who pass and the next kin come to us, one of the things that vet VA does provide is if they choose is a headstone [clears throat] or marker. And we did have I had the great great grandson of a veteran reach out to me. Um and his grandfather is buried in McCullamy Hill and but his headstone was had been destroyed and they couldn't they didn't know where his remains were and so I him and I worked together and we got a new headstone um ordered from VA and they provided it and the cemetery blocked off a certain number of plots for the veterans whose remains are known to be buried there, but the actual location because of destroyed markers um is unknown. They have set aside, I think it's six, and it's right next to the flag pole. And back in May, uh we had an unveiling of that particular veteran's um headstone. Uh he was a Civil War veteran um who after his service moved to McCullamy Hill and his son, grandson and great-grandson all became doctors in McCullamy Hill and his greatgrandson I believe it is um was instrumental in helping to set up the VA medical facility in Sacramento and is has a link to uh the medical library down at UC Davis. And a lot of the items that um the family member has will be on display down there at that library, including the diary that he carried on the battlefield that saved his life. He got hit by a mini ball and it was present at that ceremony.

Wow. Wow. Yeah. So, I actually got to hold it. It was It was an amazing thing. So, took a mini ball. He took a mini ball in the chest. It knocked him out what I'm told. And he got up, realized what happened, ran back to the line, and then got shot in the arm. So, but yeah, sorry.

I'd like to talk to you about that, but offline. Thank you very much, Brian. Uh, you gave me a tour when I first came onto the board and you gave me a stress ball and I still use it today a lot. Thank you very much. Is there any other comment? This is anformational item. Thank you very much, Brian. Thank you.

We'll move on now to item number 16. Item 16, resolution planning one, fine exempt find project exempt from SQA. two, conduct a public hearing and three, adopt a resolution establishing Williamson Act contract number 394 for a total of 252.42 acres for Edward William Bardsley and Jennifer Lauren Ken Bardsley, trustees of the Bardsley Family Trust. Sorry, Supervisor Stoppper. No, you're right. Okay, I want to make sure I'm doing this right. I'm opening a public a public hearing and we're going to run items 16 and 17 together and then I'll close the public hearing after item 17. Is that correct?

Um that's that's fine. Um do you have the same presentation for both um items or were they I broke them down. Um we can run the second two that way if you want. Um I broke them out. I was hoping that we could do that and then do it again for 18 and 19 as well. That's we can do that for 18 and 19. Okay. I'll run through them very quickly. I actually broke them out separately separately in the first for the first um the first contract. So let's just take and then I sped it up and combined them for the second. Got it. So we'll just take 16 for right now. Okay. So we're opening up the public hearing now. Thank you.

So very quickly, as you know, I can talk fast. Um, as you all know, the history of the Williamson Act goes way back to 1965 uh when the state of California enacted the Cal uh California Land Conservation Act uh to preserve agriculture lands and open space um by preserving their unnecessary conversion to urban uses. Uh the act enabled local governments to um enter into contracts with private land owners for the purpose of um restricting specific parcels of land for agriculture and related open space uses. In doing so, the land is assessed as agriculture being the highest and best use of the land, resulting in lower taxes for the land owner. On July 21st, we received California land conservation application from Edward and Jennifer Barsley proposing to enter 252.42 acres of land into an agriculture preserve and establish Williamson at contract 394. The subject parcel is one legal parcel comprised of two assessor parcels located off of Hunt Road approximately 3.7 miles west of the Hunt Road and Highway 4 intersection near Copper. The California Land Conservation Application actually serves as both an application to establish a Williamson at contract and agriculture preserve as well as a zoning amendment. So this is uh part one of the um application and it is to uh find that the application for Williamson act contract and agriculture preserve meets the criteria for establishment. General plan policies encourage the continuation of participation in the Williamson Act as well as other agriculture related

long-term conservation programs. Um the general plan land use designation for this parcel is resource production which identifies those lands capable of and primarily used for agriculture. Located in the Salt Springs Valley, this area of the county is known to support a diversity of agriculture operations including livestock grazing, uh grapes, and even small orchards. Thousands of acres in this area of the county are in agriculture production and are currently um in a Williamson Act contract as well as an agriculture preserve. Calver County establishes rules to administer agriculture preserves and Williamson Act contracts in the county. Uh board of supervisors resolution 75489 sets forth policies and rules which we still use today. Specific policies and rules applicable to establishment um are further outlined in my staff report to the planning commission which was um included in your board packet. In summary, to qualify for a Willson Act contract, the land must be capable of producing a minimum of $2,000 annually from commercial agriculture production. This application reports that a gross annual income from their cattle operation was $94,500 uh annually. in support. Um the feasibility study conducted by Scott Onetto, our Calaver County farm advisor, indicates that the land is capable of producing 209.75 um dollars per acre annually. Uh the agriculture preserve must consist of not less than 100 acres for which uh for which you may include two or more contiguous parcels totaling 100 acres.

Minimum parcel size requirements in the zoning and in the general plan are both 40 acres. The subject area is one legal parcel totaling 252.42 acres consisting of two assessor parcel numbers therefore meeting the minimum standard. Uh pursuant to article 4 rule two of resolution 75489 the a advisory committee shall review an application and submit to the board a recommendation on September 4th. The board of supervisors appointed a advisory committee reviewed this application and determined that it meets the minimum criteria necessary to qualify for a Williamson Act contract and recommends the board of supervisors establish the agriculture preserve and Williamson Act contract. In conclusion, general plan policies uh promote the continuation of uh the use of California land conservation contracts. The application is consistent with the general plan and applicable provisions of title 17. Proposed operation meets the minimum requirements set forth in resolution 75489 necessary to establish an agriculture preserve and Williamson act contract. This operation is consistent with the surrounding zoning and land uses uh primarily as agriculture use and the land in the air in the land in this area of the county is um is primarily used um agriculturally and is currently in agriculture production agriculture preserve and active Williamson contracts. Uh this application is supported by your a advisory committee and this project is categorically exempt under um SQA exemption section section 15317. If you have any further questions the A

department is here today and that concludes the presentation of the first item. Thank you. Any questions? Board have any questions or comments? Is there any public comment regarding this item? Mr. Bsley is available online. Um, would he like to speak? Let's see. Mr. Bsley, would you like to share? Yes. Can you hear me? Yes. All right. Um, I'm at Ed Bsley. I'm just here to support this and I'd like to give my thanks to the chairman and the board for their consideration and thanks to Gina and the planning department for all their work in the process. Thank you very much. Thank you.

Thank you. That'll bring it back to the board. Should I close the public hearing? Say if there's no additional public comment, you can close. I'll close public comment hearing and bring it back to the board. If there's I mean respectively if there's no comment or anything. So moved. Second. All in favor? I. Thank you. This is 5-0. We'll move on to item number 17.

Item 17, ordinance planning. One, find project exempt from SQA. Two, authorize summary publication in a brief property description. Three, conduct a public hearing. and four, adopt an ordinance amending and the zoning of APN's 052017088 and 052 017094 from agricultural to agricultural preserve to Edward William Bardsley and Jen Jennifer Lawrence vanbsley trustees of the Barsley family trust due to the establishment of an agricultural preserve and Williamson act contract number 394 totaling 252.42 42 acres.

Thank you. I'll open a public hearing.

So second part is to amend the zoning of this property from uh A1 general agriculture to AP agriculture preserve. Um the purpose of the a preserve zone is to protect and preserve lands for intensive agriculture and ranching production. Agriculture preserve zoning applies to lands for which a contract has been executed. The a preserve zone is compatible with the general plan land use designation of resource production. The parcel being 252.42 acres meets the minimum 40 acre parcel size in the egg preserve zone. And this a operation is consistent uh consists of fowl grazing which is classified as an agriculture natural resource land use and further defined by code as animal production which is a permitted use in the AP zone. Specific findings that the zoning amendment is consistent with the general plan are outlined in your draft res uh draft ordinance in your packet. And on October 9th, uh during a notice public hearing, uh your planning commission voted unanimously uh to recommend approval of the zoning amendment upon establishment of the a preserve and the Williams contract.

Thank you. Are there any questions or comments? I'm going just make a comment. Um, you know, the preservation of uh our a lands and site calveris is crucial to preserving our rural characteristics and uh we appreciate the Barbsley uh family trust moving forward uh in in the fashion that they have and uh what a beautiful area to to have a ranch like that. So yeah, thank you. Is there any public comment regarding this item? We have no online public comment. Did Mr. Barsley drop off? No, he's still here.

Okay. Does he want wish to say anything more? Mr. Barsley, would you like to say anything else? Uh, no further comment, but I will agree with the uh the chairman that the area is beautiful and thank everybody again. Thank you. Thank you. You can you can keep the gel for right now. [laughter] So moved. Sorry. Second. Do we Sorry. I've got to close the public. Yeah. Close the public hearing. So moved. Second. All in favor? I passes 5-0. Thank you. We'll move on now to item number 18. M cl. So I'm sorry. Am I reading 18 and 19 together? Yeah.

If they're going to be presented and considered together, then yeah, please read both. Thank you. Thank you. Both 18 and 19 together. So we can vote at the same time. Uh yes, we'll take both items together. Public comment will be and the public hearing will be for both items and then the board can vote for both at both times. But the clerk should go ahead and read both items. Yes. Thank you.

Thank you. Item 18, resolution planning. One, bind to project exempt from SQA. Two, conduct a public hearing. And three, adopt a resolution establishing Williamson Act contract number 395 for the total of 132.31 acres for Sheree Gir Mendy Aguar, trustee of the Sheree Garmendy Aguar Declaration of Trust, Celeste Christine Bitler, Garendi, Robert C. Garendi, and Christine Anne Bitler. Item 19, ordinance planning. One, bind project exempt from SQUA. Two, authorize summary publication and a brief property description. Three, conduct a public hearing. And four, adopt an ordinance amending the zoning of APN 04802095 from general agricultural to agricultural preserve for Sheree Garandi Auar, trustee of the Sheree Garmeny Aguar declaration of trust. Celeste, Christine Bitler, Garendi, Robert C. Garmendy, and Christine Anne Bitler due to the establishment of an agricultural preserve and William Act contract number 395 totaling 132.31 acres.

Thank you. And I'll open the public hearing. It's a mouthful, isn't it? Sometimes

I think Stacy's going to speak more words than I will. Um, on July 28th, we received California land conservation application from Robert Garami and his family proposing to enter one legal parcel of 132.31 acres of land into an agriculture preserve and establish Williamson at contract 395. The property is located on the southwest corner of Campo and Watertown Roads near uh near intersection uh near Camposo. Um just to summarize the findings um this application meets the minimum requirements uh to it which is to be eligible for a contract. Um the application is consistent with the general plan and applicable provisions of title 17. Uh just as previously stated in the other application, this uh par property as well is is designated by the county general plan as resource production. Um the a preserve zone is compatible uh with the resource production land use designation. Uh animal production is a permitted use in the aquazerve zone and the property meets the minimum 40 acre um uh parcel size consistent with the general plan and the zoning proposed um op uh proposed operations meet the minimum requirements set forth in resolution 75489 uh which is necessary to establish the a preserve and contract. Um the A advisory committee as well as your county planning commission both recommend the board of supervisors establish this contract and approve the zoning amendment. Um meeting the minimum gross annual um income from production. They've reported a total of $20,000 annually. The feasibility study

conducted by our farm advisor indicates the land is capable of producing $15422 cents per acre annually. Um at 132.31 acres, this property is not less than 100 acres which meets the minimum. This proposal is consistent with the surrounding zoning and land use which is primarily agriculture and open space. Um, East Bay Mud controls a great um probably the majority of the land around that um area. It is all watershed surrounding the party reservoir and is leased out for cattle grazing. Um other large acres uh also consists of livestock grazing. Larger residential parcels um are involved in animal keeping of such being horses and generally smaller livestock. There is a considerable amount of land south of this property which is uh industrial and that is all currently vacant. Um the produ this project is again categorically exempt from SIGUA under section 15317 and also again specific findings that the zoning amendment is consistent with the general plan are outlined in your draft ordinance. Any questions?

Thank you. Any questions or comments? Any public comments regarding this item? We have no online public comment. With that, I'll bring it back to the board. Oh, wait. Hang on. Sorry. Close the public hearing. So, no. Gary's online. Yeah, I don't think so. Okay. That that name sounds familiar. Bob Germany his daughters and um so I make a motion for motion to approve items 18 and 19 both. Okay, I'll move items 18 and 19. Thank you. Do I have a second? I'll second. Thank you. All in favor?

I passes 5 Z. Gina, thank you so much. Thank you.

You did approve of that, right? Um,

huh. It is it is supervisors announcements in compliance of government code section 53232.3D. Board members shall provide brief reports on any meetings attended at the expense of the local agency and may make other announcements or report out.

Thank you. Um, I want to thank Sierra Hope and the students here today, uh, you know, showing their interest in county leadership. Um, you know, a story from an elder in McCome Hill, Mr. Phil McCartney back in the day when he was in high school during the uh 1960s, the board of supervisors did a program where uh leadership in the different schools like student council taking leadership programs and everything. They took a ride around with you know the respective supervisors throughout their districts. um you know talked government saw saw saw the area and I I think it's great that you brought them here but uh you know maybe a thought in the future um working with the high schools respective other schools and everything else you know those who are interested in leadership or you know that type of thing maybe we could consider as a board doing something to to to that level in the future. But, you know, it's just an idea.

Yeah. And I mean, Bill McCartney, he he he told Well, so I mean, uh, you know, the the Irish wet. So, thank you, President.

Um, yes. And thank you for showing and coming. Not one of you fell asleep. Not one of you does. Good job. Astute. There'll be a test later on about everything that's went on. So, extra you'll get extra credit for it. Uh, yes, I'll be attending on Thursday. Tomorrow night, I'll be attending the COG meeting um here if we're not if we're going to be able to have it here. Yeah, we will. Okay. And then um I will be attending the wagon trail ribbon cutting on Thursday. Um, looking forward to that. And that's all I have.

Okay. I got a lot. Um, on Saturday, yes, Saturday, I attended the Firewise event. Um, but later on in the day, so I did miss um, Supervisor Heidi, but I'm sure Sarah is happy not to have multiple county supervisors mingling at the same event. Um, uh, for it was a very well turnout, um, event with vendors. Um, and I think it was um, a great first event for this. Um, the I didn't write down the dates, but the last two weeks have been kind of busy. I attended two events. Um, one was the in person the ATR TP um, public meeting at the COG. Um, I did have u my sidekick in tow and she was very um she was very interested in the maps and she pointed out some areas that um needed to be considered with some stickers. She kept this thoroughly entertained. I think she was the only public member. Um and then the other was online um which was the short range transit plan. Um, I would encourage the rest of my colleagues um to really take a look at that. Um, it will be coming, a draft will be coming in front of the COG December 6. Is that the first Wednesday? Whatever that first Wednesday is in December, I believe it's the 6. Um, uh, because the COG CDA, CTA will be having to really look at um, what transit will look like in the future. Um, please remember, you know, that it is funded by federal dollars. Um, so you do have to get creative, um, as the new administration is changing the way that federal dollars come down to local jurisdictions. Um, the other, um, I too will be attending the Conga meeting tomorrow and then Wednesday along with

supervisor he um, will be speaking at the wagon trail women ribbon event and then on the 20th we have a laugh meeting. I think originally, if anyone saw the calendar, it was supposed to be the 17th. We moved it to the 20th. Um, and so we will and we will be meeting here on the 20th at 6:00 p.m. Um, and that is all I have that I can bring. First Wednesday in December is the 3. Okay. Why did I think the sixth? Okay. Yeah, the third. Whatever the Sorry. Yes. Thank you for correcting me. I don't know why I got the six. The reading cutting was on third. Oh, that's because that's CAP. Huh? DAT conference I had to flip. Yeah.

Uh Mr. Chair, can I just have another here? Um, since we don't know what's going on with the federal government and the SNAP programs going on that Marcos had brought to us and talked to us about, um, would would the board be interested in bringing back something on the 25th um, put together by Teresa and the CEO of donating some money to the food bank, local food bank resource connection. uh if if it continues the way it is e the predictions are even if they agreed tomorrow it would take another two to three four weeks before the money would start becoming and the food would be available. So is the board interested in in having uh her do that?

I I am my question is can we wait two and a half weeks? Um curious. So yeah so um according to Mr. know there will be at least some partial payment to folks for this month. So I think 2 weeks is all right okay but I do anticipate that if it has not been resolved by then that it's going to be a very difficult holiday season for a number of our families. So I think it would be that that's true because Thanksgiving and

it's two days later. Could we um could we open it not just a resource connection because um I would like to open up more of my district support. We were looking at um doing a fairly large donation to the food bank since they do serve the entire multiple food banks. Um, if there are multiple food banks, if the board um could provide contacts for those organizations, then we could certainly put together something that would cover um the food banks located throughout the county so that there's multiple um access points for families.

Are we looking at other avenues such as with a public benefit finding such as general fund dollars or something else in another area, not just our supervisor accounts? So, a number of um counties have declared it an emergency because of the food insecurity within their counties. So, we were anticipating that the board may want to do something similar to that and access the emergency funding that we have set aside for emergencies impacting Calaveris County. So, we would be proposing to um take that funding from the emergency fund in order to fund um the food bank program. Um back offering Ben from my understanding with utilities and other services um act is out of money. Um and so is um could we also get what that would look like in that presentation? Um for example, Sierra Hope, you know, said today that they also they don't just do the money, they also do utilities. Um, and so is that something we could um have part of the discussion going forward? Um, I I know I'm making it probably more difficult for you, but I just I guess where I'm going is if yes, there's food, but is there a way to also support those organizations to keep the lights on?

So, we were primarily looking at the food insecurity within the county because that is something that flows through the county generally. Um the utility programs are generally funded through of course ADKA P Genie. There are other um agencies that have that funding available to them. But if they don't have that funding if it's out it's that's a very large problem. I'm not sure that the county can fund every potential issue that is out there. And it's unfortunate that this is hitting at this time of the year. Um I I feel like we can do what we can do. It's not like we have as you know our resources aren't limitless. So

may may I say that uh us alleviating the food issue may be the scenario that alleviates the other as as it's a domino effect. Although there are cases where people are losing out on that also. I guess I was just thinking of not if not completely restricting the fund to food. I guess I think that the if if it were the board's um direction um to the extent that the board was giving funds to an organization like Sierra Hope that does both. I think the board could

not make it as restrictive to that particular organization. That's how they wanted to utilize it. they could sort of decide how they were going to do that within their existing program. I just want to make sure that would be part of the conversation we could have as this item comes forward. So we Yeah. Okay. Okay. That's what I was getting. Thank you. Good call. Um I had one more thing. Um sorry. Um I think

uh I missed it, but Supervisory did provide me um with some documentations regarding the strategic plan meeting the other week. Um Julie's probably going to kill me right now. Um, I was wondering if it might be uh good to bring some of those timelines in front of the entire board. Um, because I know some of us have been working um on some of those projects and have maybe some different expectations um and assumptions of direction. And I think it might be wise to bring it back and clarify some of that direction from this board and um let the rest of the board know what those timelines are without um breaking some kind of brand act violation.

In their defense, Brett did mention that this was a very sort of worst case scenario on those dates, but I agree. I think it needs to come before everybody and we need to discuss it. Yeah. Yes. So, if we could do that, that would be great. Thank you. Yes, Supervisor Andal. Um, I don't have much announcements. I support what my other supervisors have said. Um, and I wanted to share that, um, Caliber Mariposa Community Action Agency is actively trying to get ahead of this as well. We have a brand new director. Um, Supervisor Huberty and I both sit on that and I believe we're meeting next week. So hopefully we say the 14th, but some traction.

Thank you. This is a new director. Yeah, I I have to look. Yeah, I'll go. Yeah, she's going to say Katie, but uh hang on. So many names. We we haven't met yet. Oh, okay. Yeah, I'm just Give me a second. I'm just being up. [laughter] Christy Moore. Christy Moore. Oh, okay. I'm sorry. I gotta go back. Yes, Gary just reminded me. Uh oh.

Um would this board also consider bringing back um the discussion of camera? I have discussed it with county council. Um there are I you know we're appointed to board to represent the entirety of the county. There are some things that are coming up that um both myself and supervisor and are we are hesitant to respond to the greater of the JPA and we would like the rest of the board's feedback on how to um cast their votes going forward.

Wow. I just make the decision for us. I'm not so easy on this one. [laughter] So, however that looks like. Sure. Um, yeah, we could certainly um we could agendaize something for one of the next couple meetings. I was going to say, can you let's get it all done this year. Maybe we have two more meetings. Yes. Okay. Yeah. And I think this is might be timesensitive. Okay. Yeah. We can we can put a discussion on for um our next meeting. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. I'm done. Don't make false. Supervisor Andal. Anything else? I am.

Super. I just on the 29th I attended via Zoom the CCWD FK licensing meeting and then with the cog with supervisor Andall on the 30th. Thank you Supervisor Fallindor for setting up the meeting with the Forest Service. Um I met with uh Supervisor Wood uh Woodro from Alpine County and Andy. Um and they're going to be needing some help with the um campgrounds next year. We see 250,000 people in our campgrounds in the upper Highway 4 corridor. Um, on the 31st, I just want to put a big shout out to the county and the costumes. And I know that our CEO was a judge this year and what an amazing event that was. And just to see Doug chasing Fred around as a dragon and Shrek, it was hilarious. It was pretty darn funny. Um,

oh dude.

And then on the first, uh, Firewise, uh, RC did an amazing job in pulling this together in six weeks, which was incredible. There were tons of vendors, great information, and if nothing else, the collaboration between all of the agencies just being in the one room. It it was fantastic. Um, I want to give a shout out. I I went up to Hter House to celebrate their fifth year. Uh, they opened during COVID, which was ridiculous. Um, and they've just gone from success to success, and they have international and national awards. Uh, Day of the Dead, hugely, hugely popular. Um, again, I think most of our friends that come from the Central Valley to celebrate with us feel safe here. Uh, which is wonderful. Um, and then a shout out to PATV and Kaliscaris. They were at the museum until 11:00 on Saturday night and we were trying to channel and I was very lucky in that I didn't I wasn't able to channel anything. It was a little bit. Yeah. But no, they had amazing time and they filmed it and it's going to be something that they're going to bring back annually. So, uh, shout out to them. And that's it. supervisor, I mean supervisor, CEO.

So, I did want to piggyback on your comments about the Halloween event that was held on Friday. Our cheer committee was incredible. I know Stacy sits on that as well as Candace Molina from my office and Mark Kinslack. They did an amazing job of putting together a very good event for all of our employees. And I feel like the team building and morale from that was incredible. and the employees did just an over-the-top job on all of it. So, it was fantastic. So, thank you, Stacy. Appreciate it. Stacy, you want to say anything?

I just It was an amazing event. The morale for the whole government center was amazing. Um, and also just to piggyback on that as well, our office, clerk quarters, we did a raffle basket to raise monies for the food bank and we raised $900. So, we're able to give that check to the resource connection on Friday along with other um monies donated from other departments. Awesome. So, yes, county council Susan Holly. Okay, super. I think we're done. They