Adopt a resolution which recognizes Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency, Personnel Assistant, Deborah Smith as Shasta County's Employee of the Month for May 2018.

Take the following actions:  (1) Adopt a proclamation which designates May 10, 2018 as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” in Shasta County; and (2) direct the Shasta County Courthouse flag be flown at half-staff on May 10, 2018.

Approve and authorize the Shasta County Assessor-Recorder to sign an amendment, effective date of signing, to the agreement with DFM Associates, to extend the term one year to June 30, 2019 for the provision of software and software maintenance services.

Approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 24, 2018,  as submitted.

Approve and authorize the County Counsel or his designee to: (1) Sign a retroactive contingency fee agreement, effective April 22, 2018 through completion of the case, with Baron & Budd and other associated counsel, to litigate and to pursue claims and remedies against certain opioid manufacturers and distributors provided it is in substantially the same form as the agreement presented to the Board of Supervisors; and (2) execute any documents or agreements necessary to pursue the litigation which is the subject of the agreement.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a renewal agreement with Panoramic Software Corporation in an amount not to exceed $81,000 during the entire term of the agreement paid monthly in advance, to provide PG-Pro Software, storage of data, training and support, and maintenance services for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with Nichols-Melburg & Rossetto, AIA & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $132,500 to provide a Space Needs Assessment for the Health and Human Services Agency for the period date of signing through March 31, 2019.

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with Azusa Pacific University in an amount not to exceed $94,493.20 to provide training and an evaluation plan on how to expand substance use disorder treatment services for Medi-Cal eligible adolescents in Shasta County for the period date of signing through December 31, 2018.

Adopt a resolution regarding a purchase of search and rescue equipment which: (1) Approves the filing of an Application(s) for an Off-Highway Vehicle Grant or Cooperative Agreement; (2) certifies that this agency understands its legal obligations to the State upon approval of the Grant; (3) certifies that this agency understands the California Public Resources Code requirement that Acquisition and Development Projects be maintained to specific conservation standards; (4) certifies that the Project will be well-maintained during its useful life; (5) certifies that this agency will implement the Project with diligence once funds are available and the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees with the Project Agreement; (6) certifies that this agency will provide the required matching funds; (7) certifies that the public and adjacent property owners have been notified of this Project (as applicable); and (8) appoints the Shasta County Sheriff-Coroner as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to Applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for completion of the Project.

Award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Darren Taylor Construction, Inc., on a unit cost basis, the contract for “Front Street (1H02A) Rehabilitation Project,” Contract No. 704009, in the amount of $275,132.10.

Take the following actions regarding the “West Central Landfill Gas Monitoring Probes,” Contract No. 207512: (1) Find the project categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1-Existing Facilities; (2) approve plans and specifications and direct the Public Works Director to advertise for bids; and (3) authorize opening of bids on or after May 24, 2018, at 11 a.m.

Take the following actions: (1) Approve and authorize the purchase of a data backup appliance system from Quest Media and Supplies, Inc., an ExaGrid Systems partner reseller, for a total price of $135,381.08 (including tax and delivery); and (2) approve and authorize County Purchasing to award Request for Quote (RFQ) 18-14 for the purchase of a data backup appliance system to Quest Media and Supplies, Inc.

Take the following actions regarding a Water Use Agreement with the McConnell Foundation for 100 acre-feet of water at $250 per acre-foot this summer: (1) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a retroactive agreement, for the period April 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019; and (2) authorize the Chief Engineer to execute written consents or amendments to this agreement regarding quantity, place of use, or timing of use.

(1)  Receive a legislative update and consider action on specific legislation related to Shasta County’s legislative platform; and (2) receive Supervisors’ reports on countywide issues.

Approve a budget amendment increasing appropriations by $200,000 in the Sheriff’s Jail budget, offset by use of Public Safety General Purpose Fund balance reserves, to house Shasta County inmates in out-of-county jail facilities.

The Board of Supervisors will recess to a Closed Session to discuss the following item (Est. 30 minutes):

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

     (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1))

     Name of case: Gerald Bowles v. County of Shasta

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

     (Government Code section 54957.6):

     Agency Negotiators:

         County Executive Officer Larry Lees

         Personnel Director Angela Davis

    Employee Organization: 

         Shasta County Employees Association