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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

JUNE 27,  2006

9:30 AM

(8:30 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. 06-044

 

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.                  8:30 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:  Initiating of litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Government Code section 54956.9: 1 case

3)                   Conference with real property negotiator:  a) Location:  portions of Lassen County APNs 133-07-015, 133-08-060, 133-12-008, 10, 12; b) Negotiator: John Ketelsen; c) Subject: Lease and easements to United States of America in connection with Amedee Airfield Improvement Project by Army Corps of Engineers.

4)                   Employee performance evaluation:  County Counsel Craig Settlemire.

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 - ABATEMENT, MADSEN

SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider the administrative abatement of two dilapidated, non-permitted buildings and miscellaneous junk items on property owned by Soon Ok Madsen located at 436-340 Susan Drive, Doyle, (Assessor's Parcel No. 141-080-04).  The abatement is being considered due to the owners' failure to secure permits and repair the structures or remove them; and to remove all junk items.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)   Conduct public hearing; 2)   adopt resolution directing staff to administratively abate the dilapidated structures by demolition and the removal of all junk items; and assessment of abatement and administrative costs as provided in Chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code. (045)

2.                   10:30 a.m.:  PUBLIC HEARING - ABATEMENT, BROOKS

SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider the administrative abatement of an extremely dilapidated, non-permitted dwelling and a collapsed accessory building on property owned by William Brooks located at 436-720 Highway 395, Doyle (Assessor's Parcel Number: 141-160-02.  The abatement is being considered due to the owners' failure to secure permits and either repair the structures or remove them.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)   Conduct public hearing; 2)   adopt resolution directing staff to administratively abate the dilapidated structures by demolition and removal; and assessment of abatement and administrative costs as provided in Chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code. (046)

3.                   10:45 a.m.:  PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING DIVISION

SUBJECT: Modification of Hayden Hill Gold Mine Reclamation Plan (File #2000-04 (A-E); Request for Partial Release of Reclamation Financial Assurance, Lassen Gold Mining, Inc.. located west of Highway 139 on Hayden Hill Road, approximately 64 miles north of Susanville.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution approving modification of Reclamation Plan reducing the reclamation financial assurance. (047)

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.)

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

(Convene as Community Development Commission)

1.                   BUDGET

SUBJECT: Community Development Commission budget.

ACTION REQUESTED: CDC adopt resolution approving and adopting the Community Development Commission budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. (06-01 CDC)

(Adjourn and reconvene as Board of Supervisors)

LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY

(Convene as the Local Reuse Authority)

2.                   LEASE

SUBJECT: Consider request of Army Corps of Engineers for:

1)  Lease of portions of Lassen County APNs 133-07-015, 133-08-060, 133-12-008, 10, 12, for a term of 50 years (with option to extend an additional 50 years) for use in connection with the Amedee Airfield Improvement Project at Sierra Army Depot; and

2)  Grant of permanent easements for roadways, power line, and communication facilities over portions of Lassen County APNs 133-07-015, 133-08-060, 133-12-008, 10, 12, for the benefit of the Amedee Airfield at Sierra Army Depot (latest form acceptable to Army Corps of Engineers attached).

ACTION REQUESTED: Either

1)  Approve Lease and Easement Deed in latest forms acceptable to Army Corps of Engineers, OR

2)  Direct staff to continue negotiations.

(Adjourn and reconvene as Board of Supervisors)

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

3.                   VACANCIES

SUBJECT: Vacancies on the Mental Health Advisory Board.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider making appointment.  (Applicant:  Patricia Ferne)

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADVISORY BOARD

4.                   VACANCIES

SUBJECT: Vacancies on the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider making appointment.  (Applicant:  Robert Joseph)

5.                   REMOVAL

SUBJECT: Letter from Kathy Oberst, Prevention Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug stating Robert Pace has moved out of state and requesting he be removed as a member the Advisory Board.

ACTION REQUESTED: Accept letter requesting removal.

PSA 2 AREA AGENCY ON AGING

6.                   JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

SUBJECT: Certificate of Amendment of PSA 2 Joint Powers Agreement relating to custody and disbursement of agency funds.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize the Chairman and the County Clerk to sign.

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 June 20, 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ITEM

2.                   PERSONNEL REPORT

SUBJECT: Personnel Movement report for May, 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file report.

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER ITEM

3.                   PURCHASE

SUBJECT: Ratification of purchase for mosquito abatement program.

ACTION REQUESTED: Ratify the purchase of 30 cases of Altosid XR Briquets/Ingots from B&G Products of California.

AUDITOR & TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

4.                   MAY REPORT

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

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

COUNTY COUNSEL ITEM

5.                   RESOLUTION

SUBJECT: Resolution transferring the Small Claims Advisory Position to the Lassen County Superior Court.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.  (044)

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEMS

6.                   AGREEMENT

SUBJECT: Agreement with Laura Travis d.b.a. Medical Transcription Professionals for medical transcription services.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize the CAO to execute the agreement documentation.

7.                   MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT: Amendment to agreement with Davis Guest Home, Inc. for Mental Health Services in FY 2005/2006.

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

8.                   MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT: Agreement with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers for Computer Classes.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize the CAO to execute agreement documentation.

9.                   MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT: Amendment to agreement with Charis Youth Center for Mental Health Services in FY 2005/2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize the CAO to execute the amendment to agreement documentation.

10.               PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

SUBJECT: Renegotiated Standard State Agreement for Local Public Health Services Program for FY 2005/2006 - 2007/2008.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize the CAO to execute the agreement documentation.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ITEM

11.               EMERGENCY PURCHASE

SUBJECT: Emergency purchase of a replacement motor and installation in one of the Sheriff's Patrol Boats.

ACTION REQUESTED: Ratify the emergency purchase of a replacement motor plus installation in the Sheriff's 2001 Jet Craft Safety and Enforcement Vessel.  This expenditure will come from the equipment line of the boating budget (111-0520-3006200).  The total price for repair job was $13,387.33, with no impact to General or Public Safety Funds.

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR ITEM

12.               MAY REPORT

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

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

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

a.   Lassen County Fair Advisory Board meeting minutes of May 9, 2006.

b.   Local Agency Formation Commission of Lassen County (LAFCO) Resolution 2006-06 adopting a final budget for 2006/2007, and the adopted final budget.

c.   Big Valley Community Alliance Inc./Big Valley Family Resource Center May 2006 Report.

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

1.                   BUDGET

SUBJECT: Report on FY 2006/2007 Budget by CAO

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report.

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER

2.                   REPORTS

SUBJECT: West Nile Virus (WNV) Bird Reporting / Submission and Mosquito Fish Use Guidelines; Update by Lassen County Environmental Health on WNV education efforts; Update by California Department of Health Services on mosquito trapping results and nuisance mosquitoes.

ACTION REQUESTED: Hear proposed WNV Bird Report/ Submission and Mosquito Fish Use Guidelines; approve both guidelines for incorporation into the County Mosquito Control Guideline Manual; hear report on WNV education and current mosquito trapping results and information about nuisance mosquitoes.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

3.                   ADMINISTRATION

SUBJECT: Agreement with Big Valley Community Alliance, Inc. for Family Resource Services for May 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006.

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

4.                   ADMINISTRATION

SUBJECT: Agreement regarding Fort Sa