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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

 APRIL 18,  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: Claim of Charles T. Davis dated March 28, 2006; Claim of Deborah Henson dated March 25, 2006.

3)                   Conference with Labor Negotiator John Ketelsen:  May include the following bargaining units - a) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. (LCPOA),  b)  United Public Employees of California (UPEC) c) Lassen County Road Workers Assn. (LCRWA), d) Mid-Management, e) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Management Unit (LCPOAMU), and f) Management.

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.)

1.                   10:15 a.m.:  PUBLIC HEARING - DEOCA/MILLER REZONE

SUBJECT: Public Hearing on General Plan Amendment #765.01.16 Rezone and Parcel Map applications #2005-122, DeOca/Miller, to change the land use designation on the proposed residential parcels from Resort to Rural Residential; rezone the property from R-S (Resort) to A-2-B-20 (Agricultural Residential, Building Site Combining District with a 20 acre average parcel size); and divide the 149 acre parcel into a 30 acre parcel, a 22 acre parcel, two 15 acre parcels, and a 60 acre remainder.  The 60 acre remainder is not included in the General Plan Amendment or rezoning, and would continue to be used as an RV park.  The project site is located at 548-335 Old Highway Road, approximately 4 miles northeast of Pittville.  A.P.N.: 013-020-18.

ACTION REQUESTED: Continue the hearing on this project until April 25, 2006.

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 Russell Hewett (Public Works) on his retirement from Lassen County.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.

3.                   RECOGNITION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

10 Year Awards:   Robert Satica (Public Works/Roads); James Jones (Public Works/Roads).

Retirement:   Russell Hewett (Public Works).

4.                   10:30 a.m.:   LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY (Convene as the Local Reuse Authority)

SUBJECT: Local Reuse Authority (LRA) Quarterly Report.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1.   Receive report.   

2.   Authorize Operations Manager to negotiate the transfer of the 50-acre parcel to the Susanville Indian Rancheria (SIR); and County Administrative Officer to execute the deed upon approval by County Counsel;

3.   Receive executed Bill of Sale from the U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento, to the LRA for the Electric Distribution Utility System;   

4.   Authorize County Administrative Officer to execute assignment of Bill of Sale for the electric distribution system to Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative, upon approval by County Counsel, per the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, dated August 15, 2002, and the Electrical Distribution System Agreement between Sierra Army Depot, Lassen County Local Reuse Authority, and Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative dated February 9, 2004;

5.   Provide direction to staff.

5.                   LRA Continued - PROPERTY TRANSFER

SUBJECT: Purchase and sale agreement to transfer 5 acres +/- and easements

for public utilities 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: Approve agreement and authorize Chairman to sign.

(Adjourn and reconvene as Board of Supervisors)

6.                   11:00 a.m.:  U.S. FOREST SERVICE - HEIDI PERRY-MCCOURT

SUBJECT:   Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee schedule.

7.                   11:15 a.m.:   AUDITOR

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

ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation and discussion.

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

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 April 11, 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

AUDITOR & TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

2.                   MARCH REPORT

SUBJECT: Treasurer's Fund Balance Report and Auditor's verification for the month of March, 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEM

3.                   PUBLIC HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG DIVISIONS

SUBJECT: Agreements with Plumas County Public Health Department for HIV Prevention and Education Services for FY 2005/2006.

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

4.                   FAMILY AND CHILDREN PROTECTIVE SERVICES

SUBJECT: Agreement with National Council on Crime and Delinquency for internet access to the SafeMeasures software.

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

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR ITEM

5.                   MARCH REPORT

SUBJECT: Treasurer's Investment Report for March, 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

PRISON TRIAL COSTS ITEM

6.                   REPORTS

SUBJECT: Recap of CCC Prison and High Desert State Prison Trial Costs Reimbursement Billing for the months of July 2005 through March 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

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

a.   Lassen County Mental Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for April 11, 2006, and unapproved minutes of January 10, 2006.

b.   Lassen County Air Pollution Control District Governing Board meeting agenda for April 18, 2006, and minutes of February 21, 2006.

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

1.                   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HOUSING DIVISION

SUBJECT: Urgency ordinance adding Section 9.32.102 to Title 9 of the Lassen County Code, establishing requirements for entering into leases and licenses of County property without competitive bidding (in compliance with amended California state law) if the lease or license amount is limited to $10,000 per month and a term of up to ten years, and delegation of authority to county officers not to exceed five years to execute such leases and licenses, with the ordinance taking effect immediately upon its passage.

ACTION REQUESTED: Introduce, by title only, Ordinance No.  565, establishing requirements for non-bid leases and licenses of county owned property. (4/5 vote required)

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: Adopt, 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 NO. 561-A

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: Adopt, by title only, Ordinance No. 561-A amending Section 12.24.090 of the Lassen County Building Code.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

4.                   SUBJECT:   Information for the Board of Supervisors.

I.                    CORRESPONDENCE

J.                   BOARD MEMBERS ACTION ITEMS

1.                   SUPERVISOR PYLE

SUBJECT: AB 1508 prevents creation of a patchwork of local rules and regulations that may bar agricultural producers from access to those seeds most appropriate for their particular growing conditions and/or market.

ACTION REQUESTED: Direct staff to send a letter to the bill's sponsors in support of AB 1508.

K.                  AGENDA ADDENDUM

 

NEXT MEETINGS:

             

            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

            October 17, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            October 24, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            October 31, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            November 7, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            November 14, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 21, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 28, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 5, 2006 – No Board Meeting