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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

AUGUST 22, 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. 06-059

 

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 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.

4)                   Employee performance evaluation:  Child Support Director Beth Hyde

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 - REZONE MONATH

SUBJECT: Negative Declaration, Rezone and Parcel Map #2006-049, General Plan Amendment #765.01.17, David and Lance Monath, to change the designation and zoning on 1.8 acres from "Rural Residential" and "A-2" Agricultural-Residential zoning to "Commercial" and "C-G" General Commercial zoning, and to divide the 2.8 acre property into one parcel of 1.8 acres (currently in commercial use and proposed for commercial designation and zoning), and one parcel of 1 acre (currently residential use and not proposed to be changed).  The project site is located at 463-280 Main Street, Janesville.  A.P.N.:  129-230-40.

ACTION REQUESTED: Continue the hearing on this project until 10:15 a.m., September 12, 2006.

2.                   10:45 a.m.:   PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION - SPHAR

SUBJECT: Environmental Determination on proposed General Plan Amendment #765.01.13, Rezone #2005-021, Parcel Map #2005-021 (Sphar).  The proposed General Plan Amendment involves a change in the land use designation from "Extensive Agriculture" to "Rural Residential" on the 85.49 acre property.  The applicant is proposing to change the zoning on 65.75 acres from A-1 (General Agriculture District) to A-2-B-4-D (Agricultural Residential, Building Site Combining - 4 Acre Minimum, Design Review Combining District) to facilitate future development of up to 16 residential parcels; and 19.74 acres from A-1 (General Agriculture District) to A-2-B-19-D (Agricultural Residential, Building Site Combining - 19 Acre Minimum, Design Review Combining District) to allow for the creation of the proposed 19.74 acre parcel.  The applicant is also proposing to divide the subject property into 4 parcels being 19.74 acres, 20.21 acres, 20.52 acres, and 25.02 acres in size.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)   Receive the recommendation of the Planning Commission.

2)   Hold a public hearing and make a determination as to whether an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or negative declaration should be prepared for the proposed project.

3.                   1:30 p.m.:  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - 2006/2007 COUNTY BUDGET

SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Proposed County Budget.

ACTION REQUESTED: Hold public hearing on the 2006/2007 Lassen County Budget and either direct staff to continue the public hearing or take actions listed under Item D4.

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.                   10:30 a.m.:   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - CODE ENFORCEMENT

SUBJECT: Ordinance establishing administrative citations and fines for violations of Lassen County Code.

ACTION REQUESTED: Introduce, by title only, Ordinance No. 566.

3.                   11:15 a.m.:  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - WILLIAMSON ACT

SUBJECT: Resolution establishing policies and procedures implementing the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act) in Lassen County.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt or continue for consideration of comments from agriculture community.  (064)

4.                   BUDGET ADOPTION - TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW ITEM C-3

SUBJECT: a.  Resolution establishing the appropriations limit in the amount of $24,568,128., for Fiscal Year 2006/2007, pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII-B and Government Code Section 7910.

b.  Adoption of 2006/2007 Final Budget.

c.  Resolution establishing the Bieber Lighting District appropriations limit in the amount of $15,416 and approving the 2006/2007 Bieber Lighting District Budget in the amount of $14,000.

d.  County Service Area #1 (Honey Lake TV) - $135,955.

ACTION REQUESTED: a.  Adopt resolution. (063)

b.  Adopt final budget; and authorize the CAO and Auditor to make appropriate changes prior to publication.

c.  Adopt resolution. (062)

d.  Adopt budget in the amount of $135,955; and adopt 2006/2007 TV User Fee in the amount of $25.

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

LASSEN COUNTY FAIR BOARD

(Convene as the Lassen County Fair Board)

1.                   REQUEST

SUBJECT: Request to fund Jensen Hall improvement project.  Total cost of project is $111,312.  State grant will contribute $74,500.  The County share of $36,812 will be paid from Fairground Improvement Fund 185.  Appropriation is included in the 2006/2007 budget.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve use of $36,812 from the Fairgrounds Improvement Fund 185 for Jensen Hall project.

(Adjourn and reconvene as Board of Supervisors)

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 August 15, 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

AUDITOR & TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

2.                   REPORTS

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

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEM

3.                   COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES

SUBJECT: FY 2006/2007 State Employment Development Department CalWORKS Agreement in the amount of $20,062 for operation of the CalWORKS Job Services and Support Activities Project.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize CAO to execute agreement documents.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM

4.                   ROAD DIVISION - BID AWARD

SUBJECT: Bid Award:  Traffic Paint.

ACTION REQUESTED: Award bid for Traffic Paint to Ennis Paint Inc., Ennis, Texas, the lowest bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $86,879.96 for Traffic Beads.

5.                   SURVEYOR DIVISION - JACOB AND MICHELE LEWIS

SUBJECT: Resolution approving Parcel Map #2005-118, Jacob and Michele Lewis.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.  (059)

6.                   SURVEYOR DIVISION - IVAN AND FRANKIE HARLAN

SUBJECT: Resolution approving Parcel Map #2005-159, Ivan and Frankie Harlan.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.  (060)

7.                   SURVEYOR DIVISION - TOM TAYLOR AND GARRETT TAYLOR

SUBJECT: Resolution approving Parcel Map #2005-002, Tom Taylor and Garrett Taylor.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt. (061)

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR ITEM

8.                   REPORTS

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

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

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

a.   Susanville City Council meeting agenda for August 16, 2006.

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY CLERK / REGISTRAR OF VOTERS DIVISION

1.                   VOTING EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT: Lassen County Voting System - Help America Vote Act (HAVA) compliance.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve contracts with Vote-Pad,  AccuVote TSx, and Populex Digital Paper Ballot, and authorize Election Official, or her designee, to sign one of the three (3) contracts under consideration to meet the new voting system standards and comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), based upon status of litigation and certification by the California Secretary of State.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

2.                   PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT: Job description for Animal Control Specialist, Range 12, Lassen County General Unit.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the job description for Animal Control Specialist.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

3.                   MENTAL HEALTH

SUBJECT: Mental Health Services Act Community Services and Supports Proposal.

ACTION REQUESTED: Information only.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

4.                   SUBJECT:   Information for the Board of Supervisors.

I.                    CORRESPONDENCE

J.                   BOARD MEMBERS ACTION ITEMS

K.                  AGENDA ADDENDUM

 

NEXT MEETINGS:

 

            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

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

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

            December 26, 2006Holiday

 

2007

            January 2, 2007 – No Board Meeting

            January 9, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 16, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 23, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 30, 2007 – No Board Meeting

            February 6, 2007 – No Board Meeting

            February 13, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            February 20, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            February 27, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 6, 2007 – No Board Meeting

            March 13, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 20, 20079:00 a.m.