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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

JUNE 12, 2007

9:30 AM

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

 

LASSEN COUNTY SUPERVISORS:  PYLE, CHAPMAN, DAHLE, KEEFER, 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. 07-025

 

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: Citizens for a Healthy Rural Environment, Richard & Mary Morgan vs. Lassen County, Lassen County Board of Supervisors; Larry and Lise Wosick.  Superior Case #36349.

3)                   Conference with Legal Counsel:  Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: (1 case)

4)                   Claims:  Claim of Robert D. Roadifer presented May 7, 2007.

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.                   10:30 a.m.:  PLANNING DIVISION

SUBJECT: Appeal filed by the applicant, McCain Associates, of the Planning Commission's disapproval of Lot Line Adjustment #2007-007.  The application would adjust the property lines between four parcels totaling 901.84 acres.  Before adjustment Parcel 1 is 474.27 acres, Parcel 2 is 177.08 acres, Parcel 3 is 150.70 acres and parcel 4 is 99.79 acres.  After adjustment parcel A will be 875.01 acres, Parcel B will be 11.41 acres, Parcel C will be 7.99 acres and parcel D will be 7.43 acres.  Location:  The project site is zoned M-R (Mountain Resort District) and is located approximately 3 miles north of the intersection of Belfast Road and Conservation Center Road, approximately 4 miles northwest of Litchfield.  A.P.N.(s) 101-080-13, 18, 19, 20 & 21; and 109-060-13, 16 & 20.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider the appeal and either 1)  uphold Planning Commission action disapproving lot line adjustment, or 2)  reverse the Planning Commission's action upholding the TAC approval of the lot line adjustment.

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.                   10:15 a.m.:   TITLE III ALLOCATION

SUBJECT: Lassen Land and Trails Trust - Funding for 2007 Children's Nature Camps - $8,165.

ACTION REQUESTED: Allocate Title III funding as requested for two Children's Nature Camps from the Lassen Land and Trails Trust totaling $8,165.

3.                   11:00 a.m.:   PUBLIC WORKS -  ANIMAL CONTROL

SUBJECT: Pups on Parole Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the California Correctional  Center, Lassen Humane Society and County of Lassen to cooperatively develop and manage a program to enhance the adoptability of Lassen County Animal Shelter dogs.

2)  Authorize the CAO and Public Works Director to sign.

4.                   11:15 a.m.:   PRESENTATION BY SIERRA PACIFIC POWER COMPANY

SUBJECT: Presentation by Gary Blanc, Sierra Pacific Industries, related to proposed development of the former Susanville sawmill site.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive presentation.

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

FAIR ADVISORY BOARD

1.                   VACANCY

SUBJECT: Vacancy on Lassen County Fair Advisory Board - District 4.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider making appointment to fill vacancy.  (Applicant:  Todd A. Eid)

STONES-BENGARD COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

2.                   VACANCIES

SUBJECT: Vacancies on the Stones-Bengard Community Services District.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider making appointment(s).  (Applicant:  Larry J. English)

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 24, 2007, May 8, 2007 and May 15, 2007.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

COUNTY CLERK - REGISTRAR OF VOTERS  ITEM

2.                   HERLONG UTILITIES, INC.

SUBJECT: Certification of Sufficiency - Results of the examination of the Herlong Utilities, Inc. Petition for Reorganization entitled:  Herlong Utilities, Inc. Proposes to Become a Public Utilities District (PUD) in Herlong, California, Lassen County.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

AUDITOR ITEM

3.                   CONTRACT

SUBJECT: Contract with Bartig, Basler & Ray to perform the annual county audits and capital asset audit for the period ending June 30, 2007.  The cost of services will be $75,000 and $18,500 respectively.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve contract.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEM

4.                   MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

SUBJECT: State Department of Mental Health Agreement for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Integrated Three Year Program and Expenditure Plan (#06-76436-000).

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

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS

5.                   ROAD

SUBJECT: Agreement to existing contract with Pacific Hydrologic Incorporated for Location and Design Hydraulic Study for the Hackstaff Road 7C-12 bridge replacement project.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the amendment and authorize Director of Transportation to sign.

6.                   ROAD

SUBJECT: Resolution approving Amended Exhibit A - Traffic Signal and Lighting Agreement for cost-sharing of State highway Electrical Facilities in the County of Lassen.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement.

7.                   TRANSPORTATION

SUBJECT: 2006/2007 Optional RSTP Federal Exchange and State Match Program.  Agreement No. X07-5907(048) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Chairman to sign.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ITEM

8.                   DONATION

SUBJECT: Susanville Indian Rancheria donation of $5,000 to the Lassen County Narcotics Task Force.

ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize acceptance of the donation.

PRISON TRIAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT ITEMS

9.                   REPORTS

SUBJECT: Recaps of CCC Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing and High Desert State Prison Trial Costs Billing for the months of July 2006 through May 2007.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

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

a.   PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Executive Board Conference Call Meeting Public Notice and agenda for June 4, 2007.

b.   Lassen County Planning Commission meeting agenda for June 6, 2007.

c.   Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Lassen County meeting agenda for June 11, 2007.

d.   Application for Alcoholic Beverage License:  Eagle Lake RV Park, 687-125 Palmetto Way, Spaulding Tract, Susanville.

e.   Susanville City Council meeting agenda for June 6, 2007.

f.   Lassen County Technical Advisory Committee meeting agenda for June 13, 2007.

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY CLERK - REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

1.                   BUDGET

SUBJECT: Voter Modernization Board (VMB) - Increase 2006/2007 Election Budget.

ACTION REQUESTED: Increase the 2006/2007 Elections Department budget by $37,328 to include revenue (#100-0392-2006200 State-Other); and expenditures (#100-0392-3006200 Fixed Assets-Equipment by $37,328 for Phase III VMB Funding Award, for payment towards additional voting equipment and supplies required for Help America Vote Act (HAVA) compliance.  (4/5 vote required)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

2.                   PERSONNEL DIVISION

SUBJECT: Establishment of the position of Software Support Specialist I/II, Range 17/19, H&SS, and approve the Software Support Specialist I/II, UPEC, Range 17/19 job description.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

3.                   PERSONNEL DIVISION

SUBJECT: Resolution to include the member contributions paid by the employer on behalf of the Lassen County Peace Officers Association as additional compensation for all members of the Lassen County Peace Officers Association.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.

4.                   PERSONNEL DIVISION

SUBJECT: Reclassification of the position of Information Systems Technician, UPEC, H&SS, from Range 17 to Range 19.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

5.                   PUBLIC HEALTH / FAIR

SUBJECT: Purchase of a generator for Jensen Hall, Lassen County Fairgrounds.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve AMPS Electric bid of $35,890.53 for the purchase and installation of a generator for Jensen Hall, Lassen County Fairgrounds.  The Public Health Bioterrorism funds will pay $35,000 and $890.53 will be paid from Fairground Capital Improvements, Fund No. 183.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

6.                   SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY LETTER

SUBJECT: Grant application by Lassen Regional Solid Waste.

ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the CAO to sign a letter confirming Lassen Solid Waste Management Authority's authority to apply for a grant from California Integrated Waste Management Board.

7.                   MODOC LINE

SUBJECT: Letter making offer on Modoc Line.

ACTION REQUESTED: ?????

8.                   JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA)

SUBJECT: Community Pool JPA.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)   Adopt conditions to joining JPA.  2)   Approve June 18 for JPA formation meeting date.

9.                   IMPACT STUDY OF STATE PRISONS

SUBJECT:  Informatlion for the Board of Supervisors.

10.               AB900 JAIL CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE

SUBJECT:   Informaiton for the Board of Supervisors.

11.               WILLIAMSON ACT SUBVENTIONS

SUBJECT:   Information for the Board of Supervisors.

12.               SUBJECT:  Information for the Board of Supervisors.

I.                    CORRESPONDENCE

1.                   TIME WARNER CABLE

SUBJECT: Correspondence from Time Warner Cable reporting on the expiration of Music Choice "'Opera" and Music Choice "Rock 'En Espanol".