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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

 APRIL 11,  2006

9:30 AM

(9:00 AM ONLY IF A CLOSED SESSION IS SCHEDULED)

 

LASSEN COUNTY SUPERVISORS: PYLE, CHAPMAN, KEEFER, DAHLE, HANSON

 

ADDRESSING THE BOARD

 

*Any person desiring to address the Board shall first secure permission of the presiding officer.

*Speaker cards are provided so that individuals can bring to the attention of the presiding officer their desire to speak on a particular agenda item.  Cards are available on the table by the door and shall be completed and presented to the Clerk in advance of speaking.

*Matters under the jurisdiction of the Board, and not on the Agenda, may be addressed by the Public at the time provided in the Agenda under Public Comment.  The Board limits testimony on those items to three minutes per person and no more than three individuals shall address the same subject.

*Next Resolution in line for adoption:  No. 06-022

 

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY RECESS AT 11:45 AM AND RECONVENE AT 1:30 PM.

 

THE BOARD MAY HOLD CLOSED SESSIONS AS THE AGENDA SCHEDULE PERMITS.

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A.                  9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER

1.                   PUBLIC COMMENT (Suggested for addressing items to be considered under Closed Session)

2.                   CLOSED SESSION

Announcement of items to be discussed in Closed Session.

1)                   Conference with Legal Counsel:  Significant exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (if needed)

2)                   Conference with Legal Counsel:  Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Case Number CPF 06-506171 Joseph Holder, et al. v Bruce McPherson, as California Secretary of State, et al.

3)                   Conference with Legal Counsel:  Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9:  Claim of Brown dated March 22, 2006.

B.                  9:30 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES

Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.

1.                   ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

2.                   AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

3.                   PUBLIC COMMENT

C.                  PUBLIC HEARINGS

(These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.)

D.                  MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN

(These matters have been set at the time stated to accommodate the participants, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.)

1.                   UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS (Immediately following public comment and ending no later than 10:00 a.m.)

2.                   10:00 a.m.:   PROCLAMATION

SUBJECT: Proclamation honoring the Westwood Basketball program and their team success this year and in recent years.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.

3.                   10:15 a.m.:  PUBLIC WORKS

SUBJECT: Permit for Educational Public Exhibition Purposes on County Property for Susanville Ranch Park.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider approving the Permit for Educational Public Exhibition Purposes on County Property for Civil War re-enactment event at Susanville Ranch Park, May 11-15, 2006.

4.                   10:30 a.m.:   AUDITOR

SUBJECT: Presentation of annual audit and management report for the period ended June 30, 2005 by Brad Constantine, Bartig, Basler & Ray, CPSs, Inc.

ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation and discussion.

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

PSA 2 AREA AGENCY ON AGING

1.                   VACANCY

SUBJECT: Vacancy on the PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider appointing Arlene Friend to fill vacancy.

ALCOHOL & DRUG ADVISORY BOARD

2.                   RESIGNATIONS

SUBJECT: Letters from Zachary Fleetwood and Steven L. Miller resigning from the Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board.

ACTION REQUESTED: Accept resignations.

G.                 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR

(These matters are routine in nature and usually approved by a single vote.  Prior to action of the Board, the public will be given the opportunity to comment on any consent item.)

COUNTY CLERK ITEM

1.                   MINUTES

SUBJECT: Minutes of March 28, 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

2.                   PROPOSITION 65 REPORT

SUBJECT: On March 31, 2006 Lassen County Emergency Services Chief Chester Jackson received notification from UPS of a small sodium hypochlorite spill at the terminal located at 471-900 Johnstonville Road.  The spill is not a threat to the environment.  Universal Environmental Clean will do cleanup.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file report #06-01, filed by Lassen County OES Chief Chester Jackson on April 4, 2006.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ITEM

3.                   PROCLAMATION

SUBJECT: Proclamation honoring Lassen Modoc CDF Ranger Unit Chief and Lassen County Fire Warden Don Posten on his retirement.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEM

4.                   ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG DIVISION

SUBJECT: Agreement with Dr. Neva Chauppette for Methamphetamine, Psychiatric Disorders, and Relapse Prevention Training Services.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve agreement and authorize the CAO to sign.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM

5.                   ROAD DIVISION

SUBJECT: 2005/2006 Optional RSTP Federal Exchange and State Match Program

ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Chairman to sign the Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program, Agreement No. X06-5907(046) with the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans).

6.                   BID AWARD

SUBJECT: Bid Award:  Flooring Installation at Doyle Community Building.

ACTION REQUESTED: Award bid to Lassen Floors, Susanville, the lowest bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $14,435.04 for the installation of flooring in the Doyle Community Building.

7.                   BID AWARD

SUBJECT: Bid Award:  All-Wheel Drive Backhoe.

ACTION REQUESTED: Award bid to Cashman Equipment, Sparks, NV, the lowest bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $78,473.75, for the purchase of one (1) new All-Wheel Drive Backhoe.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM

8.                   EMERGENCY

SUBJECT: Declaration of State of Disaster - Flood/Emergency in Lassen County.

ACTION REQUESTED: Ratify continuation.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

9.                   ACTION REQUESTED:  Receive and file the following correspondence:

a.   Lassen County Land Conservation Committee meeting agenda for March 27, 2006.

b.   Lassen County In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Board meeting agenda for April 5, 2006, and unapproved minutes of March 1, 2006.

c.   Susanville City Council meeting agenda for April 5, 2006.

d.   Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Lassen County meeting agenda for April 10, 2006.

e.   Lassen County Technical Advisory Committee meeting agenda for April 12, 2006.

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

1.                   FISHING DERBY

SUBJECT: Designation of Lassen County Representative for the Fishing Derby.

ACTION REQUESTED: Designate Jim Chapman as the Board representative for the Junior Fishing Derby.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

2.                   PLANNING DIVISION

SUBJECT: Amendment of County Subdivision Ordinance, No. 475, clarifying review procedures for projects that involve subdivision applications as well as general plan amendments, rezoning, or development agreements.

ACTION REQUESTED: Introduce, by title only,  Ordinance 475-E which codifies the Planning Commission's role as advisory to the Board of Supervisors in cases where subdivision applications are coupled with other projects which require an action by the Board of Supervisors.

COUNTY COUNSEL

3.                   ORDINANCE

SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Section 12.24.090 of the Lassen County Building Code:  "Under Article 5 of Division 2 of Title 5 (Section 53090 et seq.) of the California Government Code, most local agencies are required to comply with all applicable building ordinances and zoning ordinances of the county in which the territory of the local agency is situated.  Government Code Section 6103 exempts state and political subdivisions from the payment of fees for the performance of official services."

ACTION REQUESTED: Introduce, by title only, Ordinance Amending Section 12.24.090 of the Lassen County Building Code.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

4.                   BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

SUBJECT: Adjustments to Emergency Services Fund.

ACTION REQUESTED: Increase Revenues - Emergency Services Fund 136-0661-2007200 (Federal - other) by $162,506.

 

Increase Expenditures - Emergency Services Fund 136-061-302800 (Special Department Expense) by $211,860.

(4/5 vote required)

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

5.                   SUBJECT:   Information for the Board of Supervisors.

I.                    CORRESPONDENCE

1.                   JOHNSTONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SUBJECT: Letter from Johnstonville Elementary School District Superintendent/ Principal Dave Urbanac advising of a public hearing (April 19, 2006) of the District's Governing Board to consider a resolution implementing school facilities fees.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

J.                   BOARD MEMBERS ACTION ITEMS

1.                   SUPERVISOR KEEFER

SUBJECT: Letter to Congressman Doolittle requesting financial support for repairs to a tunnel on the Bizz Johnson Trail.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve letter and authorize Chairman to sign.

K.                  LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY

1.                   PROPERTY TRANSFER

SUBJECT: (Convene as the Local Reuse Authority)

Resolution of intent to transfer 5 acres +/- to the Herlong Utilities, Inc. for use as a water tank site and appurtenant facilities in exchange for $63,500 of connection and capital recovery fees.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt. (022)

(Adjourn and reconvene as Board of Supervisors)

 

NEXT MEETINGS:

             

            April 18, 2006 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            April 25, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 2, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            May 9, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 16, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 23, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 30, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            June 6, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            June 13, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 20, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 27, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 4, 2006Holiday

            July 11, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 18, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 25, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 1, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            August 8, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 15, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 22, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 29, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            September 5, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            September 12, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 19, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 26, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            October 3, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            October 10, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting