BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convene in
Regular Session at
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, Deputy County Counsel
Craig Settlemire, Fair Manager Claud Neely and County Clerk
The Lassen County Board of Supervisors reconvenes
in Regular Session on
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
The
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by
Supervisor Pyle and carried to approve the agenda as posted.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairman Dahle asks for public comment and no
comments are received.
UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS
1. Supervisor
Keefer states the article in the Lassen County Times last week relating to the
Mental Health Board (MHB) contained statements that are not factual. He has real concerns about information
written without verifying the facts. He
contacted Sam Williams and expected to see a correction in the paper today, but
there is none. A statement attributed to
Mace DeLorme that Keefer and two other Mental Health Board members sit on the
Children's System of Care Committee and that committee voted for a policy that
excludes services for children ages 0-5 is incorrect. He states there is no such committee and such
a vote was never taken. The fact is the
Children's System of Care does not cover children between the ages 0-5 as they
are covered under Prop 10, Children and Families First Commission. He states the instance when Mr. DeLorme
called him a bigot was depicted differently in the paper than how it happened
and if anyone reviewed the record they would find it had nothing to do with the
Children's System of Care or the age group 0-5.
Another thing that he wishes to bring out is Mr. McCain's derogatory
remarks at the last meeting relating to his (Keefers) participation on the MHB,
wherein McCain stated that Keefer should have provided guidance to the MHB to
keep them out of trouble. Supervisor
Keefer states that again all one has to do is look at the record to see that is
what he has tried to do over the past months, to no avail. An example is the special meeting that he did
not participate in, because posting compliance was not met, county counsel was
not present, and he had concerns about liability issues with clients present. His suggestion was, since the subject of the
meeting was important, the meeting should be re-scheduled and the MHB should
get with counsel to resolve the Brown Act deficiencies and not continue the
meeting. The MHB voted to continue with
the meeting despite his suggestion. Mr.
Keefer is convinced, based on comments and observations he has made over the
past several months, that Mr. McCain has directly contributed to the
dis-functionalism of the Mental Health Board.
It is very obvious that he has been directly involved and it is the same
kind of politics that he has tried to bring to the Board of Supervisors over
the last several years, in terms of bringing dis-functionalism to some of the
discussions and issues before the Board.
2. Supervisor
Dahle informs the board members that RCRC is working to get Federal Advisory
Committee Act status, which would give them agency status in negotiations
relating to matters such as the Sierra-Nevada Framework and
STONES-BENGARD COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT
It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by
Supervisor Pyle and carried to appoint Kathy Waters to fill a vacancy on the
Stones-Bengard Community Service District.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by
Supervisor Keefer and carried to take the noted action on the following Consent
Calendar items:
COUNTY CLERK ITEM
Approve minutes of
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PERSONNEL ITEM
Receive and file Personnel Movement report for
February, 2002.
AUDITOR AND TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM
Receive and file Treasurer's Investments Report
and Auditor's verification for the month of March, 2002.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM
Ratify continuation of Declaration of State of
Disaster / Emergency in Lassen
County.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM
Adopt Resolution No. 02-016, approving the
execution of Program Agreement No. MOO2, Rev. 1 in the amount of $371,000; and
authorize the Chairman to sign.
TREASURER ITEM
Receive and file Treasurer's Fund Balance Report
for February, 2002.
PRISON TRIALS COST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS
Receive and file recap of CCC Prison Trials Cost
Reimbursement Billing for the month of February, 2002; and High Desert State
Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for the month of February, 2002.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
Receive and file the following correspondence:
a. Susanville Ranch Advisory Committee Special
Meeting agenda for
b. Mental
Health Advisory Board Special Meeting agenda for
c. In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Board
meeting agenda for
d. Lassen County Alcohol & Drug Advisory
Board meeting agenda for
e. Lassen
County Fair Advisory Board meeting minutes of
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PERSONNEL DIVISION
It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by
Supervisor McCain and carried to approve a new Administrative Clerk position
(No. 2127) at Range 8 for Safe Haven within the Mental Health Department; and
authorize the recruitment and hiring of the position.
PROCLAMATIONS
It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by
Supervisor Pyle and carried to adopt proclamations recognizing Dan Gustafson,
Fred Mahlberg and Harold "Bud" Easton upon their retirement from
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by
Supervisor Keefer and carried to introduce, by title only, the revised
Ordinance No. 467A-322A, correcting errors in the legal description for rezone
#2001-17, Sierra Pacific Industries (original ordinance adopted May 23,
2001). The ordinance rezones nineteen
parcels totaling 1976.77 acres from U-C-2 (Upland Conservation/Resource
Management District), and O-S (Open Space) to T-P-Z (Timber Production Zone). The parcels are located south of
It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by
Supervisor Pyle and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to adopt, by
title only, Ordinance No. 548, repealing Chapter 2.32 - Defense Council;
Chapter 5.08 - Cabarets and Dance Hall; Chapter 10.16 - Bridge Speed and Weight
Limits; Chapter 10.28 - Parking; Chapter 10.40 - Bicycle Registration of the
Lassen County Code.
It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by
Supervisor McCain and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to adopt, by
title only, Ordinance No. 549, amending Chapter 10, Vehicles and Traffic, of
the Lassen County Code, deleting Section 10.12.040, Maximum Tonnage--Unimproved
Highway.
It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by
Supervisor Pyle and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to adopt, by
title only, Ordinance No. 547, amending Chapter 9.20 (Trash Dumping along
Highways) of the Lassen County Code, adding "Section 9.02.030 Reward. A reward of two thousand dollars ($2,000)
shall be paid by the County to any person furnishing information leading to the
apprehension and conviction of any person violating this Chapter."
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - LASSENWORKS DIVISION
It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by
Supervisor Keefer and carried to authorize the purchase of three new vehicles
at a cost of approximately $90,000, for LassenWORKS.
INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD
CAO Whiteman announces that a letter has been
received from the State Prisons offering to help prepare a State Fair Exhibit
for
WILDERNESS AREAS
It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by
Supervisor Keefer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-019, Supporting the
Mariposa County Board of Supervisors' opposition to Wilderness Area
designations in
Chairman Dahle directs the CAO to place an item
on the next agenda to consider Senator Boxer's proposals for establishment of
new wilderness areas in
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK
Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent
Marilyn Parris provides an update on the status of various projects at
Supervisor Dahle asks about issues that arise
with private landowners within the park, specifically referring to a matter
that involved his in-laws' property. Ms.
Parris explains the dispute that occurred relating to property boundaries, and
states they are having a survey performed to resolve the matter.
Supervisor Chapman commends Ms. Parris on the
good work she is doing and her willingness to work cooperatively with people in
the communities.
Recess
PUBLIC HEARING - ABATEMENT COSTS - MARY RIVERA
The public hearing is opened at 10:32 a.m. to
receive a report on abatement costs for the removal of two (2) non-operable
and/or unlicensed vehicles on Mary Rivera property at 528-695 Cottonwood Drive,
Little Valley (APN 037-065-10), and to consider assessment of said costs
($386.53) upon the property.
The
Code Enforcement Officer Lewis Dean presents the
staff report. No one speaks in favor of
or in opposition to the assessment of costs and the hearing is closed at
It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by
Supervisor McCain and carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-017, confirming
abatement costs and assessing all County costs, including administrative costs,
against the property in the same manner as property taxes are levied.
Recess
PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The public hearing is opened at 10:45 a.m. to
solicit comments regarding submittal of a grant application in the amount of up
to $35,000 to be funded by the State Department of Housing and Community
Development under the Community Development Block Grant Program, to be used by
the Spalding Community Services District for assistance with environmental
planning, compliance documentation and conducting an income survey in support
of applying for grant funding.
Assistant Community Development Director Bertotti
presents the staff report.
No one speaks in opposition to the grant
application. Spalding CSD Board
President Charles Ray speaks in favor of the grant application and thanks the
Board for past support. The hearing is
closed at
It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by
Supervisor Keefer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-018, approving the
submittal of a grant application and any amendment thereto.
UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS CONT.
3. Supervisor
Dahle distributes a draft letter of support for the House version of the Farm
Bill, which would be helpful with the Fire Safe Plans.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
Consultant Ben Frank, from Newpoint Group,
presents and discusses the Feasibility Assessment on the regionalization of
child support services with Sierra,
Also present are:
Kathleen Hrepick and Troy Held from Nevada County Child Support and Sue
Hughes, from the State Department of Child Support Services.
An extensive question, answer and discussion
session is held among board members, staff, Mr. Frank and the representatives
from the State of
DISTRICT ATTORNEY - CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
Personnel Director Lynne Margolies believes the
wording in the ordinance creating the Department of Child Support, under
Section 2.59.030, Transfer of Functions, needs to be changed to state the
director shall report directly to the Board of Supervisors rather than the
County Administrative Officer.
It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by
Supervisor Keefer and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to introduce,
by title only, Ordinance No. 550, creating the Department of Child Support
Services, as presented.
It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by
Supervisor Pyle and carried to authorize the chairman to sign the county
transition work plan and transition budget documents for submission to the
state.
There being no further business, the meeting is
adjourned at
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD