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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008

9:30 AM

 

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.

*As required by Govt. Code Section 54957.5, any public record distributed to the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to this meeting in connection with any agenda item shall be made available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Board, 220 S. Lassen St., Suite 5, Susanville CA 96130.  Public records distributed during the meeting will be available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the County.  If the public record is prepared by any other party and distributed at the meeting, it will be made available for public inspection following the meeting at the office of the Clerk of the Board.

 

*Next Resolution in line for adoption:  No. 08-092

 

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY RECESS AT 11:45 AM AND RECONVENE AT 1:30 PM.

THE BOARD MAY HOLD CLOSED SESSION 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: Friends of Lassen Forest v. County of Lassen, County of Lassen, County Board of Supervisors, and Does 1-15, Sierra Pacific Industries and Does 16-30, Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 47432.

3)                   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.)

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.)

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADVISORY BOARD

1.                   VACANCY

SUBJECT: Vacancies on the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider making appointment.  (Applicant:  Denise D. Bosse)

ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD

2.                   APPOINTMENT

SUBJECT: Expiration of term of office.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider reappointing Rod Colvin as Appointee on the Assessment Appeals Board.

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 May 27, 2008.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ITEM

2.                   PERSONNEL REPORT

SUBJECT: Personnel Movement Report for July, 2008.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ITEM

3.                   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / HOUSING

SUBJECT: Consent to Transfer real property from the Herlong Utilities, Inc., to the Herlong Public Utility District.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize the CAO to sign.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM

4.                   AGREEMENTS

SUBJECT: Agreements between Lassen County, Plumas County and Modoc County for placements in Juvenile Hall.  The agreement with each county specifies a per diem rate of $110 for each 24-hour day or portion thereof, payable to Lassen County in addition to any reimbursements for medical services, psychological services and education services.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the contracts with each county and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign.

5.                   CONTRACT

SUBJECT: California Department of the Corrections and Rehabilitation Contract No. DJJ.  The contract is required to implement Sections 704 and 1731.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for case referrals to the Youth Authority from the Juvenile or Criminal Courts for diagnostic and treatment services, and temporary detention. .  The rate for 2008/2009 Fiscal Year is $6,690 per month.

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

6.                   MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Lassen County Office of Education and the Lassen County Probation Department for FY 2008/2009 Foster Youth Services (FYS).

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

7.                   MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding for the Truancy Reduction Program for FY 2008/2009.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among Big Valley Joint Unified, Credence High School, Diamond Mountain Charter School,  Fort Sage Unified, Janesville Union Elementary, Johnstonville Elementary, Lassen County Office of Education, Lassen High School Alternative Education, Long Valley Charter School, Richmond Elementary, Shaffer Elementary, Susanville School District, Westwood Charter School, Westwood Unified School District, and the Lassen County Probation Department for the Truancy Reduction Program; and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM

8.                   PUBLIC WORKS / ROADS

SUBJECT: 1977 Caterpillar 130-G Motor Grader (M-9) Repair.

ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with the repair of a 1977 Caterpillar 130-G Motor Grader (M-9) with the purchase of the engine and other related parts from Cashman Equipment Company, Sparks, NV, in the amount of $19,566.37.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

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

a.   Susanville City Council, Susanville Community Development Agency, Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation meeting agenda for August 20, 2008.

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COUNTY COUNSEL

1.                   TAX SHARING

SUBJECT: Tax sharing agreement with City of Susanville (Ridenoure annexation).

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider:  1)  Continuing negotiations with the City while efforts are made to select a consultant to provide fiscal analysis.  Negotiations may take the following one of the forms:  a.  Direct negotiation by way of a joint meeting of the Susanville City Council and the Lassen County Board of Supervisors.  b.  The Board Chairman appoints an ad hoc committee including one or two members of the Board of Supervisors to meet with a similar ad hoc committee appointed by the Mayor.  c.  Give direction to staff as to continue negotiations.  2)  Confirm (or not confirm) the extension of time to select a financial consultant.  3)  Other direction to staff.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

2.                   PUBLIC WORKS / BUILDING

SUBJECT: Susanville Veterans Memorial Building User Application and Agreement.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Adopt the Application and Agreement for use of the Susanville Veterans Memorial Building and associated fee schedule and User Responsibilities document.

2)  Approve in lieu of security/cleaning deposit fee a written letter of sponsorship from a veteran organization to serve as a guarantee to cover costs for any event damages sustained or incomplete post event cleaning.

3)  Remove requirement for two uniformed police officers to be present during youth dance event.

4)  Authorize Public Works Department to modify User Responsibilities not specifically addressed in Resolution 08-022, upon consensus of Task Force as needed from time to time.

3.                   SURVEYOR DIVISION - DAVID & CATHERINE SCHROEDER

SUBJECT: Status report on Parcel Map Phase Two No. 2006-066, David & Catherine Schroeder.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

4.                   SUBJECT:  Information for the Board of Supervisors.

I.                    CORRESPONDENCE

J.                   BOARD MEMBERS ACTION ITEMS

K.                  AGENDA ADDENDUM

NEXT MEETINGS:

            December 30, 2008 – No Board Meeting

2009

            January 6, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            January 13, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 20, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 27, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            February 3, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            February 10, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            February 17, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            February 24, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 3, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            March 10, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 17, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 24, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            March 31, 2009 – No Board Meeting 

            April 7, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            April 14, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            April 21, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            April 28, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 5, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            May 12, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 19, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            May 26, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 2, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            June 9, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 16, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 23, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            June 30, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            July 7, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            July 14, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 21, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            July 28, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 4, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            August 11, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 18, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            August 25, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 1, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            September 8, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 15, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 22, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            September 29, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            October 6, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            October 13, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            October 20, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            October 27, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 3, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            November 10, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 17, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 24, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 1, 2009 – No Board Meeting

            December 8, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 15, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 22, 20099:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 29, 2009 – No Board Meeting