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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA ST

OCTOBER 18, 2005

 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. 05-054

 

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)

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.:  PLANNING DIVISION - ARNOLD BAY VARIANCE

SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Variance request #2005-112, Arnold Bay, to vary from front and side yard setback requirements of the County Zoning Ordinance to allow for a manufactured home that is already in place on a permanent foundation.  The project site is zoned A-2-B-3 (Agricultural Residential, Building Site Combining District, 3 acre minimum), and is located at 446-565 Pioneer Drive, Herlong.  A.P.N. 139-080-20.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1.  Receive the Planning Commission's recommendation on the Variance Application.

2.  Hold a public hearing.

3.  Deny the variance request; or approve the variance.

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.                   10:00 a.m.:  PROCLAMATION

SUBJECT: Proclamation honoring Ann Hendrix (H&SS) on her retirement from Lassen County.

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.

3.                   RECOGNITION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

10 Year Awards:  Marcia McKee (Assessor's office); Juliana Harrington (District Attorney); Tommy L. Dean (Community Development); Ronald Zielen (Sheriff)

Retirement:  Ann Hendrix

4.                   10:45 a.m.:   ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT: Proclamation declaring October 18-31, 2005 as Red Ribbon Weeks, encouraging Lassen County citizens to participate in drug prevention  education activities and to make a visible statement that we are firmly committed to a drug-free, tobacco-free and alcohol-abuse-free community.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive information, and adopt proclamation.

E.                  STUDY SESSION

(As necessary)

F.                  BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

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 ITEMS

1.                   MINUTES

SUBJECT: Minutes of October 11, 2005.

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.

2.                   SUBJECT:   Increase in fees.

ACTION REQUESTED:   Adopt Resolution Increasing Fees for Services Provided by the County Clerk, effective January 1, 2006.

AUDITOR & TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

3.                   SEPTEMBER REPORT

SUBJECT: Treasurer's Fund Balance Report and Auditor's verification for the month of September, 2005.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS

4.                   BIOLOGICAL STUDIES - LONG VALLEY CREEK BRIDGE

SUBJECT: Biological Studies Consultant award for Bridge 7C-12, Long Valley Creek Bridge on Hackstaff Road.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Award the Biological Studies for Bridge 7C-12, Long Valley Creek Bridge on Hackstaff Road, to Pacific NorthWestern Biological Resources Consultants, Inc., Susanville, in the amount of $5,935.  2)  Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Agreement once it has been approved by County Counsel.  3)  Authorize the Director of Public Works to authorize changes to the scope of work (Amendments to the Agreement) up to an amount not-to-exceed $595.

5.                   LOCATION AND HYDRAULIC STUDIES -  LONG VALLEY CREEK BRIDGE

SUBJECT: Location and Hydraulic Studies Consultant award for Bridge 7C-12, Long Valley Creek Bridge on Hackstaff Road.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Award the Location and Hydraulic Studies for Bridge 7C-12, Long Valley Creek Bridge on Hackstaff Road, to Pacific Hydrologic, Inc., Redding, in the amount of $8,550.  2)  Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Agreement once it has been approved by County Counsel.  3)  Authorize the Director of Public Works to authorize changes to the scope of work (Amendments to the Agreement) up to an amount not-to-exceed $850.

6.                   CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDIES - LONG VALLEY CREEK BRIDGE

SUBJECT: Cultural Resources Studies Consultant award for Bridge 7C-12, Long Valley Creek Bridge on Hackstaff Road.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Award the Cultural Resources Studies for Bridge 7C-12, Long Valley Creek Bridge on Hackstaff Road, to CSU, Chico Research Foundation, Archaeological Research Program, Chico, in the amount of $2,236.  2)  Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Agreement once it has been approved by County Counsel.  3)  Authorize the Director of Public Works to authorize changes to the scope of work (Amendments to the Agreement) up to an amount not-to-exceed $220.

7.                   GEOTECHNICAL SITE INVESTIGATION - LONG VALLEY CREEK BRIDGE

SUBJECT: Geotechnical Site Investigation Consultant award for Bridge 7C-12, Long Valley Creek Bridge on Hackstaff Road.

ACTION REQUESTED: 1)  Award the Geotechnical Site Investigation for Bridge 7C-12, Long Valley Creek Bridge on Hackstaff Road, to Converse Consultants, Reno, NV, in the amount of $7,800.  2)  Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Agreement once it has been approved by County Counsel.  3)  Authorize the Director of Public Works to authorize changes to the scope of work (Amendments to the Agreement) up to an amount not-to-exceed $780.

TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR ITEM

8.                   SEPTEMBER REPORT

SUBJECT: Treasurer's Investment Report for September, 2005.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

PRISON TRIAL COST ITEMS

9.                   PRISON TRIAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS

SUBJECT: Recap of CCC Prison and High Desert State Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for September, 2005.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.

COUNTY COUNSEL ITEM

10.               CLAIM - TRUSSELL

SUBJECT: Claim of Robert Trussell.

ACTION REQUESTED: Reject claim of Robert Trussell, in its entirety, and direct County Clerk to send Notice of Rejection.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

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

a.   Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Lassen County meeting agenda for October 17, 2005.

b.   Mental Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for October 11, 2005, and unapproved minutes of September 27, 2005.

c.   Technical Advisory Committee meeting agenda for October 12, 2005.

d.   Air Pollution Control District Governing Board meeting agenda for October 18, 2005, and minutes of September 20, 2005.

H.                  DEPARTMENT REPORTS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

1.                   DRAFT GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

SUBJECT: Preparation of a Draft Lassen County Groundwater Management Plan pursuant to State Water Code Section 10750 et seq., and the Local Groundwater Management Assistance Act.

ACTION REQUESTED: Enter into a professional contract with the firm of Brown and Caldwell in an amount not to exceed $92,400 for preparation of a countywide Groundwater Management Plan; funding sources to be considered include Prison Mitigation Funds, Tobacco Funds, and/or the General Fund.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

1.                   CSAC

SUBJECT: Selection of California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Director Members for 2006.

ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint one director and one alternate.

2.                   RECREATION DISTRICT

SUBJECT: Resolution supporting formation of Lassen Recreation District.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider adopting. (054)

3.                   BOARD MEETING

SUBJECT: December 27, 2005 Board meeting.

ACTION REQUESTED: Consider canceling meeting.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

2.                   SUBJECT:   Information for the Board of Supervisors.

I.                    CORRESPONDENCE

J.                   BOARD MEMBERS ACTION ITEMS

K.                  AGENDA ADDENDUM

 

NEXT MEETINGS:

 

            October 25, 20059:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 1, 2005 – No Board Meeting

            November 8, 2005 – Election Day – No Meeting

            November 15, 20059:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 22, 20059:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            November 29, 2005 – No Board Meeting

            December 6, 2005 – No Board Meeting

            December 13, 20059:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 20, 20059:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            December 27, 20059:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

 

2006

            January 3, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            January 10, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 17, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 24, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            January 31, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            February 7, 2006 – No Board Meeting

            February 14, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            February 21, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting

            February 28, 20069:00 a.m. – Board Meeting