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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008

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. 08-003

 

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:  Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: 1 case

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.                   10:45 a.m.:  PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL #2007-051, JOE OCHOTERENA

SUBJECT: Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Use Permit #2007-052, Ochoterena, which would allow a temporary 196.85' meteorological tower.  The project site is zoned U-C-2-A-P (Upland Conservation/Resource Management District, Agriculture Preserve Combining District).  The project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15306 of the Guidelines and is located on the north side of Fredonyer Peak, north of the existing fire observation facilities, approximately four miles east of Highway 139 and 20 miles north of Susanville.  Access to the site will be from an existing Bureau of Land Management road.  A.P.N. No.:  067-100-02.  The appeal was filed by Invenergy LLC (the project applicant) on November 15, 2007.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Conduct a public hearing to consider the appeal; and

2)  Approve the appeal, thereby approving the use permit, or deny the appeal, thereby disapproving the use permit.

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 no later than 10:00 a.m.)

2.                   10:00 a.m.:  LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT DR. DOUGLAS HOUSTON

SUBJECT: Report on status of Lassen Community College.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report.

3.                   10:15 a.m.:  SUPERVISOR HANSON

SUBJECT: SUBJECT:  Enforce Zoning Restrictions at 739-555 Marr Road, Ravendale - A Wrecking Yard.

ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion and direction to staff.

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

LASSEN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

1.                   APPOINTMENTS

SUBJECT: Reappointments to the Lassen County Planning Commission.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider re-appointing Bob Beckett, and Rick E. Stewart to terms ending 03/31/2011.

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 ITEMS

1.                   ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PROGRAMS

SUBJECT: Substance Abuse Crime Prevention Act of 2000 (SACPA) and Offender Treatment Program (OTP).

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution approving the County match for the Offender Treatment Program in the amount of $1,829 and the Substance Abuse Crime Prevention Act of 2000.

2.                   ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

SUBJECT: Declaration of Intent Not to Apply for FY 2007/08 Emergency Medical Services Appropriation (EMSA).

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Approve the "Declaration of Intent to Not Apply" for the FY 2007/08 EMSA Program (Option #2 attachment); and

2)  Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the declaration.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM

3.                   ROADS DIVISION

SUBJECT: Bid Award:  Asphalt Rubber Crack and Joint Sealant.

ACTION REQUESTED: Award the bid to Maxwell Products, Salt Lake City, Utah, the only bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $19,117.24 for Asphalt Rubber Crack and Joint Sealant.

COUNTY CLERK / REGISTRAR OF VOTERS ITEM

4.                   RESOLUTION

SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the Lassen County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters, to conduct all Federal, State and Local elections in the Year 2008.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

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

a.  Susanville City Council, Susanville Community Development Agency, Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation meeting agenda for January 16, 2008.

SUBJECT:   

ACTION REQUESTED:   

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

1.                   SUPERVISOR HANSON

SUBJECT: Coordination of Forest Policies Letter.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve letter and authorize Chairman to sign.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

2.                   JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY

SUBJECT: Proposed staffing changes at the Juvenile Detention Facility.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Abolish four Senior Juvenile Hall Counselor (Range 17) positions.

2)  Establish two Juvenile Hall Counselor (Range 16) positions.

3)  Establish four Supervisory Juvenile Hall Counselors (Range 19, Mid Management) positions.

4)  Approve appropriate job descriptions.

5)  Increase the appropriation by up to $25,000 for salaries & benefits in the145- 0562 budget unit to be transferred for use as needed.  (4/5 vote required) 

6)  Increase the Revenue line item 145-0562-2005600 by $25,000 of the Youthful Offender Block Grant (YOBG) funds to be transferred if needed.  (4/5 vote required)

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

3.                   SUBJECT:  Information for the Board of Supervisors.

I.                    CORRESPONDENCE

J.                   BOARD MEMBERS ACTION ITEMS

K.                  AGENDA ADDENDUM

 

NEXT MEETINGS:

            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