BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

FEBRUARY 19, 2002

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convene in Regular Session at 9:01 a.m. Chairman Dahle asks for public comment and no comments are received. County Clerk Nagel announces the Closed Session items and the Board recesses to Closed Session at 9:03 a.m. for: 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: 2 cases; and 2) Public Employee Employment: Director of Child Support Services.

Present in the Closed Session are Supervisors Robert Pyle, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Everd McCain; County Counsel Bill Murano, County Administrative Officer Andy Whiteman, Personnel Director Lynne Margolies and County Clerk Theresa Nagel. Supervisor Chapman is absent. Closed Session is recessed at 9:21 a.m.

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors reconvenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. Present: Supervisors Robert Pyle, Jim Chapman, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle, and Everd McCain; County Counsel Bill Murano, County Administrative Officer (CAO) Andy Whiteman and County Clerk Theresa Nagel. Following the flag salute, the invocation is offered by Supervisor Keefer.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

The County Clerk announces the Closed Session dealt with: 1) Public Employee Employment: Director of Child Support Services - Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 0, with Supervisor Chapman absent, to appoint Elizabeth Hyde as Director of Child Support Services, effective March 1, 2002; 2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: 1st case - Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 1, with Supervisor McCain voting NO and Supervisor Chapman absent, to reject the claim of T.J & K.J. Pipes; 3) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: 2nd case - no reportable action taken.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to approve the agenda as posted.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADVISORY BOARD

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to appoint Emory Alan Bowden to fill a vacancy on the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COUNTY COMMISSION

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to appoint Kathryn E. Fox to fill a vacancy on the Children and Families County Commission, created by the resignation of Cheryl Smith.

PUBLIC COMMENT

John Brooner tells the board members that the Mental Health Board (MHB) has heard about a child that is not receiving proper services and he feels a special meeting of the MHB is needed tomorrow evening. He states they cannot meet the 72 hour agenda posting time. He asks for direction on what to do. County Counsel Bill Murano states the time required for posting notice for a special meeting is 24 hours.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS

1. Supervisor Chapman reports the CSAC Executive Board will be meeting tomorrow. He also reports the League of Cities has kept the proposed constitutional amendment for funding local government alive.

2. Supervisor Chapman reports the State is looking for a new poet laureate and he thought about asking the Board to nominate Violet Stout. But he found out the criteria they have set up is narrow and can only be a person from the academic world. The State no longer wants someone from the political world.

3. Supervisor Keefer expresses his frustration and disappointment with the performance of two members of the Mental Health Board (MHB) who are acting independently, have attacked staff members in meetings and at the last meeting one called Mr. Keefer a bigot. He wants the Board to consider making a change to the structure of the MHB. Supervisor Chapman is concerned the MHB may be becoming a part of the problem rather than a part of the solution to problems/reform of the mental health program.

4. Supervisor Dahle will set up a meeting for discussion of the Wandering Skipper. Ag Extension Officer David Lile, a representative from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Buck Parks, representatives from Farm Bureau, Supervisors Pyle and McCain will be attending.

5. Supervisor Dahle provides an update on the Big Valley Sustained Yield Unit and announces an application for a National Rural Community Assistance Grant has been submitted.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Supervisor McCain requests that Item G-1, minutes of February 5, 2002, be removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to take the noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PERSONNEL ITEM

Receive and file Personnel Movement report for January, 2002.

AUDITOR AND TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

Receive and file Treasurer's Investments Report and Auditor's verification for the month of January, 2002.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH ITEM

Approve signing the Letter of Intent to contract with the California Department of Health Services' Local Public Health Services Section (LPHSS) for public health nursing and/or environmental health staff and services for FY 2002/2003; and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the letter.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM

Ratify continuation of Declaration of State of Disaster / Emergency in Lassen

County.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - SURVEYOR DIVISION ITEMS

Adopt Resolution No. 02-010, approving Parcel Map # 2001-99, Young Family Trust, and accepting the described easement as shown on the map.

Adopt Resolution No. 02-011, approving Parcel Map # 2001-84, Plimpton Land and Livestock.

TREASURER ITEM

Receive and file Treasurer's Fund Balance Report for January, 2002.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

Receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Lassen County Transportation Commission meeting agenda for February 11, 2002.

b. Mental Health Board meeting agenda for February 13, 2002, and draft minutes of December 5, 2001 and January 8, 2002.

c. Local Agency Formation Commission special meeting agenda for February 19, 2002, and minutes of October 10, 2001.

COUNTY CLERK

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Chapman and carried, with Supervisor Pyle and Supervisor McCain abstaining, to approve the minutes of February 5, 2002.

LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY

The Board of Supervisors recess and convene as the Local Reuse Authority.

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to approve a contract amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with LSA Associates to amend the existing Reuse and Redevelopment Plans and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign.

The Local Reuse Authority adjourns and the Board of Supervisors reconvene.

AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain to: 1) approve a Buildings-Ground Worker position (Position #2124, Range 12) for the Agriculture Commissioner office; and 2) authorize the transfer of $7,200 from Extra Labor (Budget Unit 100-0601) to Salary/Benefits to fund this position for FY 2001/2002.

Supervisor Chapman expresses his concern that this position could be at risk if funding from the State does not materialize. It is agreed the applicants need to be informed about this possibility.

The motion carries.

RECOGNITION COMMITTEE - PRESENTATION

Chairman Dahle makes the following presentations for years of service:

Fifteen years: a two pen desk set to Denise Stelzer (District Attorney).

Ten years: a brass letter opener to Dawn Marks (Sheriff) - not present.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - ALCOHOL AND DRUG DIVISION

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried unanimously, to: 1) conditionally approve, with the understanding the signatures on pages 9 & 10 will be affixed before the plan is sent the State, the REVISED Implementation Plan for Proposition 36, Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000; 2) increase Budget Unit 110-0782-3002300 in the amount of $18,393; and 3) authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the revised plan.

Supervisor Dahle expresses his frustration about the large amount of money being spent on so few people. He wants a report back, in a few months, on how many of the drug users become repeat offenders.

STATE FAIR COUNTY EXHIBITS

State Fair Exhibits Coordinator Teresa Winovitch informs the board members that in 2001, of the 58 California counties, 55 participated in the counties exhibit. She states since 1986 Lassen County has received 7 bronze, 3 silver, 1 gold and 1 honorable mention. In 1988 Lassen County received Best of Show. She makes some suggestions on organizations within the county that could build the exhibit so award funds would stay in the county. She presents the honorable mention plaque that Lassen County received in 2001.

Supervisor Chapman discusses the difficulty of putting up and manning the booth from such a distance.

Ms. Winovitch states the exhibit does not have to be manned and many counties don't. She also informs the board members there are students from the Sacramento area to maintain the exhibit if needed.

Chairman Dahle directs staff to place this matter on a future agenda.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

1. Extensive discussion is held by board members on the problems with the operation of the Children's System of Care Program.

Supervisor McCain wants changes to the agreement that reflect the agreement is retroactive.

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer and seconded by Supervisor Pyle to approve agreement with Alliance for Community Care, an adolescent residential and day treatment facility, for emergency placements of severely emotionally disturbed children through the Children's System of Care program, from November 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, not to exceed $50,000, with correction to contract wording to reflect the agreement is retroactive; and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the agreement.

Supervisor Chapman states he will be voting NO, only because he wants to bring about changes to the mental health program and will use his NO votes to try and get the changes made.

The motion carries on a roll call vote with Supervisor Chapman voting NO.

Chairman Dahle directs staff to place an item on a future agenda for a study session on the organizational structure of the Mental Health Department.

2. It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to approve an agreement with Merced Manor, not to exceed $60,000, for in-patient psychiatric services for chronically mentally ill adults, from December 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the agreement.

3. It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to approve agreement with BHC/Fremont Hospital for inpatient psychiatric hospital care from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, with correction to the effective date of the agreement; and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services to sign the agreement.

PUBLIC HEARING - LASSEN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Board of Supervisors recess and convene as the Lassen County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The public hearing is opened at 10:52 a.m. to solicit comments on the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal year 2002.

Community Development Director Robert Sorvaag presents the staff report. No one speaks in opposition to or in favor of the annual plan and the hearing is closed at 10:56 a.m.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Chapman and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. PHA 02-03, approving submission of the Annual Plan and related Certifications to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - HOUSING AUTHORITY

Community Development Director Robert Sorvaag presents the Annual Report of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program for Fiscal Year 2001.

The Lassen County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners adjourns and the Board of Supervisors reconvene.

Recess 10:59 - 11:07 a.m.

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

Ecosystem Officer Jeff Withroe provides an update on the Resources Advisory Committee (R.A.C.) stating the Forest Service finally received enough names and their recommendations have been forwarded to the Secretary of Agriculture for appointment.

He states a review team is taking a good look at many aspects of the Sierra Nevada Framework. He informs the Board that letters can be sent to the regional forester with comments.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ROAD DEPARTMENT DIVISION

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to approve contract change order #3 in the amount of $46,166.40 for imported borrow and other items to Blaisdell Construction Company, the prime contractor on the Blickenstaff bridge replacement project, which will allow the county to be reimbursed for 80% of this change order; and authorize the Director of Transportation to sign the contract change order.

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to approve the real estate contract of sale for a portion of property adjacent to the Standish Road Shop belonging to Frank and Dolores Davies; and authorize the CAO to sign the agreement.

TREASURER / TAX COLLECTOR

Treasurer/Tax Collector Richard Egan provides information to the board members on the proposal for five counties to go together on one internet sale conducted by a company called "Bid4Assets, Inc.".

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-012, approving the sale of tax defaulted property at public auction and sealed bid sale on June 4, 5 and 6, 2002.

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to award bid to Chicago Title Company, to conduct party of interest search for June 4, 5 and 6, 2002, public and sealed bid tax sales.

COUNTY COUNSEL

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to introduce, by title only, Ordinance No. 505-A, amending the Lassen County Code section 13.10.020 relating to the Spaulding Boat Ramp.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to introduce, by title only, Ordinance No. 505-B, amending the Lassen County Code section 13.10.020 relating to Stones Landing Boat Ramp.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS CONT.

6. Supervisor Dahle announces the birth of his second son: Regan Taft Dahle, on February 8, 2002; 8 lbs. 5 oz, 22", lots of black hair and looks like his mother Megan.

7. Supervisor Chapman requests today's meeting be adjourned in memory of Stephan Schall, local business owner, and Lefty Gardner, longtime local resident.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Assistant to the CAO Chris Beard presents information for the 2001-2002 Mid-year Budget Review. She presents two new budgets for the Print Shop and for Information Services. There is also a Title III (HR 2389) Budget with funding for GIS staff ($25,000), $15,000 to the Office of Emergency Services and the remainder of $382,015 to Joint Projects (funds can be rolled over from year to year).

Extensive discussion is held by board members.

Supervisor Chapman requests separate consideration of new budget approval for Information Services Budget ($74,000), reduction to Print Shop #104-0321 ($101,259) and Title III - HR 2389 ($422,015); increase to budget and revenue for Internal Services ($47,129); and decrease to revenue for Information Services Interfund Revenue ($70,000).

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Pyle voting NO, to approve the following recommended changes to the 2001-2002 Lassen County Budget: increase budget line items - Jail Hospital #100-1111-3009014 $100,000, ACO #100-1111-3009000 $45,000, Safe Schools Audit #114-0567-3002800 $200, JDF Audit #126-1261-3002300 $571, Jail Hospital #130-0528-3002300 $100,000, Annex Cleanup/Remodel #150-1501-3006114 $200,000; decrease budget line items - ACO Equipment #119-1191-3006200 ($50,000); increase revenue line items - PILT #100-9001-2007101 $300,000, transfer from 114 to ACO #100-9000-1010702 $45,000, Jail Hospital #130-9000-2010700 $100,000, transfer from Criminal Justice Facility #150-1501-2012400 $200,000; decrease revenue line items - ACO Interfund Revenue #119-1191-2010700 ($50,000).

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Chapman and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to increase General Fund Contingency $407,015 from Title III monies with $15,000 to Office of Emergency Services.

CAO Whiteman invites the board members to come and see what has been accomplished, in just three months, by the Information Technology Department. He states this is a crucial department and there is a lot of work to be done. He feels there have been some very positive gains made by the department.

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried on a roll call vote, with Supervisor Chapman voting NO, to approve the following changes: new budget approvals - Information Services Budget #104-0322 $74,000, reduce Print Shop Budget #100-0032 ($101,259); increase budget line item - Internal Services #100-1111-300900 $47,129; increase revenue line item - Internal Services #104-9000-2010711 $47,129;

ILLEGAL DUMPING

Supervisor Keefer and Supervisor McCain report on the discussions relating to illegal dumping that were held by the Solid Waste Authority.

Chairman Dahle directs staff to prepare an ordinance to institute an award program and to work with the public works department, Solid Waste Authority and businesses on the production and placement of warning signs relating to illegal dumping.

INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD

1. CAO Whiteman requests a special meeting be held on Wednesday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m. for a study session to meet with CSAC Legislative Representative (Administration of Justice) Rubin Lopez. The meeting will be held at Lassen Career Network.

Following discussion Chairman Dahle calls the special meeting.

2. CAO Whiteman announces the Quad Counties Meeting is arranged for April 30th in Sierra County.

CORRESPONDENCE

A letter from Washington County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Board of Commissioners seeking support of House Joint Resolution 81 proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom, is received and filed.

Recess 11:30 a.m. - 5:31 p.m.

JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors reconvenes in Regular Session at 5:31 p.m. Present: Supervisors Robert Pyle, Jim Chapman, Lloyd Keefer, Brian Dahle and Everd McCain; County Counsel Bill Murano, County Administrative Officer (CAO) Andy Whiteman and County Clerk Theresa Nagel.

City Council Members Mary Fahlen, Doug Sayers, Rodney DeBoer and Vern Templeton, City Administrator Newell Sorenson and City Clerk Debra Magginetti.

Ambulance Committee Chairman Sheriff Ron Jarrell makes a presentation on the actions and recommendations of the committee. This includes recommendations for operation of ambulance service and ways to fix the current dispatch protocol.

Board members support the recommendations put forth.

Chairman Dahle directs County Counsel to prepare a pre-hospital medical care regulatory ordinance that applies to all private, in-county ambulance providers. He directs staff to place an item on the agenda for the formation of an Emergency Medical Care Committee for policy development and continued oversight.

ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY

There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 6:06 p.m. in memory of Stephan Schall, local business owner; and Lefty Gardner, longtime local resident.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD