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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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. 07-054

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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:  Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: two cases

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.                   10:00 a.m.:  PROCLAMATION

SUBJECT: Proclamation recognizing Ken Smith (Agriculture Commissioner / Air Pollution Control Officer) on his retirement from Lassen County.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.

2.                   RECOGNITION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

SUBJECT: 10 Year Awards:   Jason Langslet (Sheriff)

20 Year Awards:   David Martin (Sheriff)

25 Year Awards:   Joseph Bertotti (Community Development Dept.)

Retirement:   Ken Smith (Agriculture Commissioner / Air Pollution Control Officer)

ACTION REQUESTED: Present awards

3.                   10:15 a.m.:  LASSEN UNION HIGH SCHOOL

SUBJECT: Lassen Union High School District Pool Plans.

ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation to the Board.

4.                   10:30 a.m.:   U.S. FOREST SERVICE - LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST ROUTE DESIGNATION COORDINATOR ALLEN NOSLER

SUBJECT:   Update on the Forest Travel Management / Route Designation process.

5.                   10:45 a.m.:  ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY AND CODE ENFORCEMENT

SUBJECT: Receive information on 1) status of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority; and 2) other code enforcement matters.

ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion and direction to staff.

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

(Convene as Community Development Commission)

1.                   BUDGET

SUBJECT: Resolution approving and adopting the budget of the Community Development Commission for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution.

(Adjourn and reconvene as Board of Supervisors)

LASSEN COUNTY IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY

(Convene as the Lassen County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners)

2.                   RATE INCREASE

SUBJECT: Rate increase for the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority.

ACTION REQUESTED: Review and approve the rate increase and authorize the Deputy CAO to send a letter to Joseph Smith, California Department of Social Services approving rate change.

(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.)

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEM

1.                   FISCAL DIVISION

SUBJECT: Bid award: Eight (8) Front Wheel Drive Mid-Sized Sedans.

ACTION REQUESTED: Award bid to Susanville Auto Center, Susanville, the lowest bid meeting specifications, in the amount of $143,107.20 for eight (8) mid-sized sedans.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM

2.                   CONTRACT

SUBJECT: FY 2007/2008 Youth Authority Contract for Diagnostic Studies (Juvenile/Criminal) Contract #DJJ.07029.  The rate is $6,690 per month.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve contract and authorize Chief Probation Officer to sign.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ITEM

3.                   PATROL SERVICES

SUBJECT: 2008/2009 Financial Aid Application/Agreement for Boating and Waterways.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Approve Financial Aid Application to the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways for 2008/2009 fiscal year; 2)  authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement; and 3)  authorize the Sheriff to sign the application for program participation.

PRISON TRIAL COSTS ITEMS

4.                   PRISON TRIAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS

SUBJECT: Recap of CCC Prison and High Desert State Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for July 2006 through June 2007 and the month of October, 2007.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

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

a.   Big Valley Community Alliance, Inc. / Big Valley Family Resource Center September 2007 Report.

SUBJECT:   

ACTION REQUESTED:   

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

1.                   PERSONNEL DIVISION

SUBJECT: Classification of the position of Facilities Project Manager I/II, Range 22/25, Mid-Management, in the Public Works Department.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the classification.

2.                   PERSONNEL DIVISION

SUBJECT: Direction from the Board concerning:

The methodology to be used by the Personnel Department in classifying and reclassifying positions.  Specifically, is the Personnel Department to utilize:

(1)  comparison of salaries with like positions in other Counties, or;

(2)  comparison of duties and responsibilities with like positions within Lassen County, or;

(3)  a combination of these procedures.

ACTION REQUESTED: Provide direction to the Personnel Department on the methodology to be utilized for the classifications of positions.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

3.                   SIERRA NEVADA CONSERVANCY

SUBJECT: Resolution approving the application for Grant Funds for the Proposition 84 Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coast Protection Bond Act of 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion and direction to staff; consider adopting Resolution.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

4.                   SUBJECT:  Chief Probation Officer pay.

ACTION REQUESTED:  Provide direction to staff.

5.                   SUBJECT:   Information for the Board of Supervisors.

I.                    CORRESPONDENCE

J.                   BOARD MEMBERS ACTION ITEMS

K.                  AGENDA ADDENDUM

 

NEXT MEETINGS:

            November 27, 2007 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 4, 2007 – No Board Meeting

            December 11, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 18, 20079:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 25, 2007Holiday – No Board Meeting

2008 Calendar

            January 1, 2008Holiday – No Board Meeting

            January 8, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 15, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 22, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 29, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            February 5, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            February 12, 2008Holiday – No Board Meeting

            February 19, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            February 26, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 4, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            March 11, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 18, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 25, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            April 1, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            April 8, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            April 15, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            April 22, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            April 29, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            May 6, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            May 13, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 20, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 27, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 3, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            June 10, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 17, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 24, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 1, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            July 8, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 15, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 22, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 29, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            August 5, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            August 12, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 19, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 26, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 2, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            September 9, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 16, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 23, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 30, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            October 7, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            October 14, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            October 21, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            October 28, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 4, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            November 11, 2008Holiday – No Board Meeting

            November 18, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 25, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 2, 2008 – No Board Meeting

            December 9, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 16, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 23, 20089:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 30, 2008 – No Board Meeting