BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
MAY
13, 2003
The
Lassen County Board of Supervisors convenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, May
13, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. Present: Supervisors Robert Pyle, Jim Chapman, Lloyd
Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Jack Hanson; County Counsel John Ketelsen, County
Administrative Officer (CAO) Andy Whiteman and County Clerk Theresa Nagel. Following the flag salute, the invocation is
offered by Supervisor Chapman.
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Chairman
Chapman announces that no closed session was held.
AGENDA
APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and carried to approve
the agenda as posted.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
Chairman
Chapman asks for public comment and no comments are received.
UNAGENDIZED
BOARD REPORTS
1. Supervisor Hanson informs the board members
that the 2003 BRAC Process has been unofficially implemented and he has
enlisted the help of Rocky Deal, Arnold Young and representing the Chamber of
Commerce is Larry Rogers.
2. Supervisor Hanson states the State of
California is not ready to take custody of Honey Lake at this time and the
federal government is looking for a non-profit organization to take custody for
about a year until the State is ready.
3. Supervisor Hanson notes the LAFCO meeting was
held yesterday and there will be a workshop to consider policies and procedures
on June 3rd.
4. Supervisor Hanson would like a letter of
support from the Board for the statewide, as well as local, University of
California Extension Service. Supervisor
Dahle notes he also supports sending a letter.
Chairman Chapman directs that Supervisor Hanson and Supervisor Pyle work
with CAO Whiteman to draft a letter of support.
5. Supervisor Pyle attended the PG&E
Relicensing meeting and he discusses the plans they have for Walker Lake.
6. Supervisor Pyle would like to have an item
placed on a future agenda to discuss the issue of abandoned vehicles. CAO Whiteman and Supervisor Keefer respond
this matter is on next week's agenda.
7. Supervisor Pyle attended the Sheriff's
Administration Building grand opening.
8. Supervisor Pyle announces that he was
appointed to the Carson Wandering Skipper Recovery Team.
9. Supervisor Keefer announces they finally hit
water at the Janesville Park with a 480 foot well producing 45 gallons per
minute. The project to purchase
playground equipment is progressing very well.
He notes there is a parcel of property adjoining the park for sale that
he will be discussing with the board members at a future meeting.
10. Supervisor Dahle announces the first
interviews for a director for the Bieber Family Resource Center were held. He is very pleased with the good applicants
and also announces they have a facility next to the school that will be rented.
11. Supervisor Dahle comments on the Agriculture
Extension Service and the great need for these programs in rural areas.
12. Supervisor Dahle announces he will have to
leave immediately following the meeting for RCRC Conference. He also announces the funds derived from
basket raffles will go to Mt. Jewel Ranch in Little Valley which is a facility
that serves mentally challenged youth.
13. Supervisor Chapman received word from Laura
Roberts that Lassen County has received full funding for the South County and
Susanville Family Resource Centers.
Supervisor Dahle notes that he attended the COMPAC meeting to discuss
the Family Resource Center for Bieber.
14. Supervisor Hanson attended the State Audit
Team exit interviews for the Mental Health Department and he congratulates the
department for receiving a good review.
15. Supervisor Hanson makes the following
designations from his discretionary funds:
$250 to the Madeline Community Assn. for the purchase of a pressure tank
for their property; and $750 to West Patton Village CSD to be used to reopen
the Herlong Library.
ALCOHOL
AND DRUG ADVISORY BOARD
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to
reappoint Wanda Bushong and Amber Pangborn to the Alcohol and Drug Advisory
Board for expired terms of office.
FISH
AND GAME COMMISSION
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and carried to appoint
Phil Nemir to fill a vacancy on the Lassen County Fish and Game Commission,
created by the resignation of Tim Semon.
LASSEN
COUNTY FAIR BOARD
The
Board of Supervisors recess and convene as the Lassen County Fair Board.
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to approve
multi-year carnival contract with North American Amusements, Inc., Shamrock
Shows (for FY 2003 through 2007) with the addition of County Counsel's
signature stamp added; and authorize the Fair Manager to sign the agreement to
adhere to policy and guidelines set by Division of Fairs and Expositions.
Fair
Manager Claud Neely presents a memorandum from the State Department of Food and
Agriculture congratulating the Lassen County Fair on receiving an "A"
composite performance rating in the 2002/2003 Fair Performance Criteria and
Measures.
The
Lassen County Fair Board adjourns and the Board of Supervisors reconvene.
LASSEN
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to
reappoint Regina Shirley and Melinda Visser to the Mental Health Advisory Board
for expired terms of office.
CONSENT
CALENDAR
Supervisor
Dahle requests that Item G-1, minutes, be removed from the consent calendar for
separate consideration. Supervisor
Chapman requests that Item G-7, maintained mileage resolutions, be removed for
consideration following Item H-12, Zamboni Road Abandonment.
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to take the
noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:
AUDITOR
ITEM
Award
contract to Bartig, Basler & Ray, CPAs, the only bidder meeting
specifications, to perform annual county audits and transportation audits for
fiscal years 2002/2003 in the amount of $63,000; 2003/2004 in the amount of
$57,000; and 2004/2005 in the amount of $56,000; and authorize the County
Administrative Officer to sign.
COUNTY
COUNSEL ITEMS
Reject
claim of Renee Irene Wright, in its entirety, and direct County Clerk to send
Notice of Rejection.
Reject
claim of Joseph C. Keegan, and direct County Clerk to send Notice of Rejection
and Return of Untimely Claim.
HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES - ALCOHOL AND DRUG ITEM
Approve
the Implementation Plan for Proposition 36, Substance Abuse and Crime
Prevention Act of 2000, and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services
to sign the plan.
OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM
Ratify
continuation of Declaration of State of Disaster / Drought Emergency in Lassen
County for 2002.
PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS
Award
the contract for "Spaulding Airport and Southard (Bieber) Airport, Seal
Cracks and Patch Asphalt Concrete" to Klamath Pacific Corporation of
Klamath Falls, in the amount of $85,370.80; authorize the Director of Public
Works to sign the contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to
approve change orders up to 10% of the original contract amount.
MISCELLANEOUS
CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
Receive
and file the following correspondence:
a. Lassen County Planning Commission agenda for
May 7, 2003.
b. Lassen
County Fair Advisory Board special meeting agendas for April 29, 2003 and May
13, 2003.
c. Lassen
County Technical Advisory Committee revised meeting agenda for May 6, 2003.
d. Lassen
County Fair Advisory Board unapproved minutes of April 29, 2003 special
meeting.
e. Lassen
County Mental Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for May 13, 2003, and unapproved minutes of April 11,
2003.
f. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of
Lassen County meeting agenda for May 12, 2003.
g. Application
for Alcoholic Beverage License - Hallelujah Junction Market, 753-775 Highway
70, Hallelujah Junction.
h. Lassen Transit Service Agency meeting agenda
for May 12, 2003.
i. Lassen County Transportation Commission
meeting agenda for May 12, 2003.
BOARD
OF SUPERVISOR'S MINUTES
It is
moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried, with
Supervisor Dahle abstaining, to approve the Minutes of April 22, 2003.
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES OFFICE - PERSONNEL DIVISION
1. It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by
Supervisor Hanson and carried to adopt, by title only, Ordinance No. 558,
authorizing an amendment to the contract with the Board of Administration of
the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Safety Retirement Formula.
2. Extensive discussion is held on the subject
of minimum insurance requirements for Joint Power Authorities (JPA's) and joint
commissions.
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried
unanimously, on a roll call vote, to: 1) Establish a minimum insurance premium for
JPAs and joint Commissions of no less than $1000 plus the increased charges to
Lassen County to insure the JPA or commission. 2) Authorize the Risk Manager to complete the
"Excess Insurance Agency's (EIA) Request to Add Coverage for Public Entity
Forms" for any entity they have agreed to insure under this minimum
premium for approval by the CSAC-EIA Underwriting and Executive
Committees. 3) Agree to cover Lassen County LAFCO and to
charge a premium of $1000 to LAFCO. That
as a part of that agreement, the Board agrees to be responsible for the premium
and the self-insured retention (SIR) of LAFCO ($100,000), subject to any
Memorandum of Understanding with the joint powers of that agency; 4) Agree to cover Lassen County Transportation
Commission and to charge a premium of $1000 to that commission. That as a part of that agreement, the Board
agrees to be responsible for the premium and the self-insured retention of LCTC
($100,000), subject to any Memorandum of Understanding with the commission; 5) Agree to cover Lassen Transit Service Agency
and to charge a premium to that agency.
Current premium would be $6000 or $1000 for SIR and $5000 for county's
buy back of excess liability. That as a
part of that agreement, the Board agrees to buy back transit coverage from the
CSAC-EIA, and that as a part of that agreement, the Board agrees to be
responsible for the premium and the self-insured retention of LCTC ($100,000),
subject to any Memorandum of Understanding with the joint powers of that
agency.
Recess
10:29 - 10:36 a.m.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
Supervisor
Chapman asks about what plans have been made for parking and transporting
people to and from the Susanville Ranch Park for the Civil War
Re-enactment. Chamber of Commerce
Manager Teresa Crowther states they have permission to use parking at
Meadowview School and also the Lassen College parking lot. CCPOA will be patrolling the area and
providing traffic control. She will be
educating the public on where to park and other restrictions for use of the
park. Chairman Chapman asks CAO Whiteman
to have an item on an agenda prior to the event to discuss contingencies to
deal with any problems. Supervisor Dahle
wants them to have discussions with the transit agency for bussing from the
college parking lot. Supervisor Chapman
suggests when parking fills up near the park the area be closed to direct
traffic elsewhere. Chairman Chapman
directs County Counsel to review the fee being charged for this event since it
was not previously discussed.
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to approve
the Permit for Educational Public Exhibition Purposes on County Property
for a Civil War re-enactment event at Susanville Ranch Park on June 6, 7 &
8 of 2003.
AWARD
OF TITLE III PROJECTS
Discussions
are held on restrictions for use of Title III Projects.
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to
designate the following projects to be funded with Title III monies: 1)
Emergency Services Office, $25,000; 2)
Search & Rescue Equipment, $15,000; 3) GIS (Geographical Information
Systems) start-up, $40,000; 4) Match for
USFS Grant for study in Big Valley, $7,500; 5)
Outdoor Education/Youth Camp/Day in the Forest (Lassen County Office of
Education), $90,000; 6) Summer Projects
for Students/Work Crews, $29,200; 7)
Lassen County Fire Safe Council, $60,000.
REZONE,
PARCEL MAP AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION #2002-117, MARK MOGLICH
The
public hearing concluded on April 22, 2003 for Rezone, Parcel Map and Mitigated
Negative Declaration #2002-117, filed by Mark Moglich, to divide 161.80 acres
into four +/- 15 acre parcels and +/- 100 acre remainder; and to rezone the
15-acre parcels from "A-2-B-19", Agricultural Residential-19 Acre Average
Lot Size to "A-2-B-15," and the 100 acre remainder from
"A-3," Agricultural District
to "E-A," Exclusive Agriculture." The project is located on the north side of
Sunnyside Road, 2 miles east of its intersection with U.S. Highway 395, in
Janesville. APN: 117-700-25.
Planner
Rick Simon informs the board members the archaeological study has been
completed and there were no significant findings.
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer and seconded by Supervisor Dahle to adopt Resolution
No. 03-038, adopting the Negative Declaration and approving the Parcel Map and
Rezone; and introduce and adopt, by title only, Ordinance No. 467A-333,
implementing the rezone.
Supervisor
Keefer feels the issues of wells impacting other properties is not a
significant issue because there is no change being made to the number of homes
that can be built and he also does not feel this would set a precedent in
regard to changing the minimum size from 19 acres to 15 acres.
Supervisor
Chapman feels this is not a good proposal and he also feels it is setting a
precedent and will put more pressure on agriculture lands.
Supervisor
Pyle states this project is not placing homes on agriculture land and will not
place more pressure on agriculture operations.
Supervisor Hanson and Supervisor Dahle agree with Supervisor Pyle's
statements.
The
motion carries on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
It is
moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried
unanimously, on a roll call vote, to approve the revenue and expenditure
appropriation increases - repayment of loan from the Westwood Business Park to
Economic Development Income funds:
Increase Revenue Appropriation in
178-1781-2012200 Operating Funds by $98,356.00; increase Revenue
appropriation in 112-0941-2012200 Operating Funds by $2,492.35; increase
Expenditure Appropriation in 588-094-300700 Operating Funds by $100,848.35.
HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES
1. Health and Human Services Director Tom
Keeffer presents a mission statement for his department and discusses it. Supervisor Chapman would like to have the
wording that Mr. Keeffer used "that this is not where we are at this time,
but where we want to be" added to the statement.
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to adopt
Health and Human Services Department Vision/Mission Statement, with the
additional wording.
2. Health and Human Services Director Tom
Keeffer presents a response to Board of Supervisor's request for information
relating to Health and Human Services staffing qualifications. (Supervisor Dahle is absent 11:20-11:23
a.m.) He also discusses staff moves that
have occurred in the department to better serve the public and states that was
based on his decision following a review.
Extensive
discussion is held between staff and board members.
Supervisor
Chapman feels any person operating under a waiver should have this information
available from their personnel record.
He understands some employees who have been working for a long time are
operating with a waiver, and may be supervising persons with higher degrees of
education. Personnel Director Lynne
Margolies responds this is information that was previously not tracked but is
now being gathered for inclusion in the personnel files. Supervisor Chapman wants a revised up-to-date
report on the current staffing of CPS so an updated letter can be sent to the
Grand Jury.
HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES - ALCOHOL AND DRUG DIVISION
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried unanimously,
on a roll call vote, to approve amendment to contract with the State of
California Alcohol and Drug Programs for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30,
2005, to include an increase in the FY 2002/2003 amount by $65,979.00. ($50,000 is the contribution from Alpine
County for the youth residential treatment facility under contract with
Progress House in Herlong. The
additional $15,979 is based on the cost report figures cost of doing
business.)
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to approve
request to pass-through $50,000 in start-up funds (originally allocated to
Alpine County) for Right Roads/Progress House Sierra Campus for Residential
Treatment Youth Facility in Herlong.
HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
It is
moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to adopt
Resolution No. 03-033, authorizing Enforcement Assistance Grant Program
Application to support waste facilities permit and inspection programs; and
authorize Director of Health and Human Services to execute all necessary
applications, contracts, agreements and amendments for the purposes of securing
grant funds and to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the
application.
HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried on a roll
call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to approve Revenue and
Expenditure Increase for Mental Health Appropriation to reflect total revenue
received and total amount transferred to other programs: Increase Revenues for Mental Health State
Medi-Cal 110-0751-2005001 by $538,000; increase Revenues for Mental Health -
State Other 110-0751-2005000 by $527,000; and increase Expenditures for Mental
Health - Operating Transfers by 110-0751-3007000 by $1,065,000.
PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
Skyline
Road:
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to adopt
Resolution No. 03-034, authorizing the Public Works Director or the County
Administrative Officer to Approve the Appraisals, Establish Just Compensation,
Negotiate for the Acquisition of Right of Way, Execute Right of Way Contracts
and Approve Administrative Settlements for the Skyline Road East and Skyline
Road Extension construction projects.
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to adopt
Resolution No. 03-035, Certifying the Lassen County Skyline Road Extension
Project Reevaluation of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Final
Environmental Assessment (EA).
Road
Abandonment:
Public
Works Director Larry Millar presents information on their request to begin
proceedings for the abandonment of Zamboni Road. The county has done no maintenance on this
road in over twenty years. The road
would remain open, but would not be maintained.
William
Simpson, a resident on this road also wants the road abandoned and notes that
Mr. Zamboni is in the audience. Chuck
Coye has a rental on this road and he wants it abandoned.
Supervisor
Chapman asks Mr. Millar to take a look at other roads in the county that need
to be abandoned so they can all be taken care of at the same time.
It is
moved by Supervisor Hanson, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to
authorize the Road Department to begin abandonment proceedings for the removal
of Zamboni Road from the County Maintained Road System.
Maintained
Road Mileage:
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to adopt
Resolution No. 03-031, Certifying the 2003 County Maintained Mileage, and
Resolution No. 03-032, Certifying Changes in 2003 County Maintained Mileage.
TREASURER
/ TAX COLLECTOR
It is
moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Dahle and carried to adopt
Resolution No. 03-036, authorizing the Transfer of Property at 463-900 Raines
Road, Janesville, (129-060-04-11).
BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
Highway
44:
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to approve
and authorize Chairman to sign a letter to Ed Cole, Lassen National Forest Supervisor,
regarding Phase II of Highway 44 rehabilitation from Bogard to the Shasta
County line.
RCRC
Scholarships:
Supervisor
Dahle informs the board members that he and Supervisor Hanson reviewed fifteen
applications for the RCRC Scholarships, narrowed them down to five and finally
made the hard decision to designate Stephanie Curry and Jerrod Boatright as
scholarship recipients.
It is
moved by Supervisor Dahle, seconded by Supervisor Hanson and carried to
designate Stephanie Curry and Jerrod Boatright to receive $500 scholarships
from the Rural Alliance Inc. (RAI) Local Scholarship Program; and adopt
Resolution No. 03-037, supporting and awarding the Rural Alliance Inc. (RAI)
Local Scholarship Program.
BUDGET
UPDATE
CAO
Whiteman needs dates from the board members for the budget reviews.
RANCHERIA
TRUST LANDS ACQUISITION
CAO
Whiteman reports that he, County Counsel and the Community Development Director
have held two meetings with the Susanville Indian Rancheria (SIR) and it is
apparent they feel strongly about going forward with the application to place
property in trust. Their attorney has
prepared an MOU to set-up an advisory council with the county included but
excluding the city. He states the county
feels it is vital to have the city participate.
The county has received a thirty day extension to comment and he needs
direction as to how to proceed.
Supervisor
Dahle wants to have a mini study session before the comment deadline. County Counsel John Ketelsen suggests the
county prepare a counter proposal.
Chairman
Chapman directs the CAO to schedule a study session for May 27th.
INFORMATION
FOR THE BOARD
CAO
Whiteman commends Chris Beard for the construction management work she did on
the new Sheriff's Administration Building, and notes there was only $2400 in
change orders on the $1 million project.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. A letter from Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) of Lassen County Executive Officer John Benoit enclosing
copies of LAFCO Resolution 2003-02 and their adopted proposed budget, is
received and filed.
2. A letter from Lassen County Mental Health
Advisory Board Chairman Tom Gauthier regarding vacancy qualifications, is
received and filed.
3. A letter from Lassen County Fire Safe Council
Chair Tom Gauthier thanking the board for supporting the grazing project on
Susan Ranch, is received and filed.
4. A letter from County Medical Services Program
(CMSP) Governing Board Administrative Officer Lee D. Kemper advising that
Lassen County's 2003-04 one-time Risk Allocation Assessment is $40,880, is
received and filed.
There
being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
__________________________________________
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
THERESA
NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD