BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MAY 14, 2002

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors convenes in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 14, 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 Dahle.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

Chairman Dahle announces that no closed session was held.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

County Clerk Nagel points out an "action requested" entry on the agenda between Item H-7 and H-8 appears in error and needs to be deleted.

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to approve the agenda with the noted deletion.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

It is moved by Supervisor Keefer, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to appoint Cathy Hilts to fill a vacancy on the Lassen County Mental Health Advisory Board in the category of relatives of mental health consumers.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Supervisor McCain requests that item G-3, bid award, 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:

COUNTY CLERK ITEM

Approve minutes of April 23, and April 29, 2002.

COUNTY CLERK - PROPOSITION 65 REPORT ITEM

Receive and file report #02-04, filed by Lassen County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Silas Bollinger, on April 24, 2002 - NOTIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE: On April 13, 2002, a California Highway Patrol officer patrolling on Highway 44 west of Susanville pulled off the roadway approximately two miles from the junction of Highway 36 where a backpack was observed lying on the ground. The backpack appeared to contain waste products from a methamphetamine lab inside plastic bottles. The Lassen County Narcotics Task Force was called and responded to the location. Officers Geffre and Schultz placed the backpack into a plastic container and Sergeant S. Bollinger transported the package to Susanville for storage until it could be picked up by the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement.

AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER ITEM

Approve contracts with the Department of Pesticide Regulation for FY 2002/2003 pesticide regulations ($5,077) and for pesticide use reporting ($395); and authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts.

AUDITOR ITEM

Adopt Resolution No. 02-034, fixing the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.

AUDITOR AND TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM

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

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - ALCOHOL AND DRUG ITEM

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign, Fiscal Year 2001/02 First Amended Negotiated Net Amount Contract for Alcohol and Drug Division.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - LASSENWORKS ITEM

Award bid, and authorize the expenditure of funds, for the purchase of Modular Office Furniture for the LassenWORKS Division to Advanced Office Interiors of Reno, Nevada, in the amount of $15,414.38. Advanced Office Interiors was the second lowest bidder. The lowest bid received from Keller Group in the amount of $14,958.24 was a non-responsive bid.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ITEM

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

County.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM

Approve travel authorization request for Lani Watts-Bredstrand and Gerald Fournier to attend the mandated Standard in Training for Corrections Juvenile Correction Officer Core Course from June 6 through June 28, 2002, in Red Bluff, at the estimated cost of $ 5,992.

TREASURER ITEM

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

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

Receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Lassen County Planning Commission agenda for May 1, 2002.

b. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) special meeting agenda for April 20, 2002.

c. Lassen County Technical Advisory Committee agenda for May 7, 2002, and special meeting agenda for May 21, 2002.

d. Lassen County In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Board special meeting agendas for April 24, 2002 and May 16, 2002, and minutes of April 10, 2002 and April 24, 2002.

e. Lassen County Fair Advisory Board meeting agenda for May 14, 2002.

f. Lassen County Mental Health Advisory Board agenda for May 14, 2002.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION

Supervisor McCain points out the big difference in cost for the 7-passenger vans ($18,830 each) versus the cost of a van for Drug and Alcohol ($30,000), which appears later on the agenda. It is noted these vans are front-wheel-drive and the other van is all-wheel-drive.

It is moved by Supervisor McCain, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to award bid to Lasher Auto Center, Sacramento, the lowest bidder meeting specifications for three, 2002, 7-passenger, front-wheel-drive vans for LassenWORKS in the amount of $56,486.43.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Violet Stout reads a Mother's Day Poem.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS

1. Supervisor McCain attended the Nortec meeting and notes there is nothing new to report.

2. Supervisor Keefer attended the PSA II meeting and found it interesting.

3. Supervisor Keefer makes the following allocations from his discretionary funds: $500 to Janesville Fire Safe Council; $1500 to Milford Community Association; $3000 to Janesville Park Trust.

4. Supervisor Keefer announces the Lassen Economic Coordinating Council will meet on May 20th at 1:30 p.m. and he provides information on presentations that will be made.

5. Supervisor Keefer reports on the Lassen County Fire Safe Council meeting and notes they found out about another $1.7 million grant that is available. He provides information on fire safe projects that are being undertaken.

6. Supervisor McCain makes the following allocations from his discretionary funds: $3000 to the Sierra Valley Fire Protection District to fund LAFCO application fees to Lassen County ($1500) and Plumas County ($1500) for the annexation of the Hallelujah Junction area.

7. Supervisor Pyle reports on the Eagle Lake Interagency Board Meeting.

8. Supervisor Pyle makes the following allocations from his discretionary funds: Westwood Little League - $1000; Eagle Lake Community Association - $500; Westwood Community Theater Company - $200; Westwood Breakfast for Kids Program - remainder of approximately $385.

9. Supervisor Chapman announces that Leroy Purdy passed away over the weekend and requests the meeting be adjourned in his memory.

10. Supervisor Chapman reports on the PSA II meeting.

11. Supervisor Chapman attended the Children and Families County Commission (Prop 10) and asks that an item be placed on the next agenda for appointment of an alternate Board of Supervisor member. He notes that a grant went to the Mental Health Department for training of staff relating to the treatment of young children. This training was a great success. He notes that Mental Health is now reaching out to child care providers to lend them services. Supervisor Chapman requests that a presentation be placed on a future agenda relating to the Lassen County Children's System of Care.

12. Supervisor Chapman makes the following allocations from his discretionary funds: Oral Health Task Force - $1000.

13. Supervisor Chapman wants an item placed on the next agenda for a presentation from Alex Robinette on his Eagle Scout Project. He plans to plant trees on the north side of Lassen Cemetery (Chestnut Street) and needs $500 for the project. Supervisor Chapman suggests $500 could be paid from the Cemetery Trust Fund.

14. Supervisor Chapman will be attending the CSAC Executive Committee meeting this week.

15. Supervisor Dahle wants Community Development Department staff to look into the procedure for applying for Park Bond Fund money (Proposition 42).

16. Supervisor Dahle makes the following allocations from his discretionary funds: Bieber Chamber of Commerce (Big Valley Sustained Yield Unit) - $1000; Big Valley Recreation District - $500; Providence Farm Center - $500; Northwest-Lassen Fire Protection District - $500.

17. Supervisor Dahle has an appointment with Congressman Herger and Forest Supervisor Blackwell to discuss the Big Valley Sustained Yield Unit.

18. Supervisor Dahle will be attending the National Association of Counties Western Interstate Region Conference in Montana next week.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to reject the request to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of a Tax & Revenue Anticipation Note (TRANS) on behalf of the Lassen Union High School District; and direct the Clerk of the Board to execute the memorandum of refusal.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION

Assistant to the CAO Chris Beard informs the board members that the maximum amount that would be spent on an all-wheel-drive van for the Perinatal PROMISES Program would be $30,000 and they do not expect to spend nearly that amount.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to waive the formal bid process and approve the purchase of one 7-passenger, AWD van through the California Multiple Awards Schedule (C.M.A.S.), in the amount of $30,000 or less, for Alcohol and Drug, Perinatal PROMISES.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Chapman and carried to approve the purchase of computer hardware and software for the LassenWorks (Social Services) Program through CMAS in an amount not to exceed $85,000; and to approve the purchase of computer hardware and software for the Mental Health and Public Health Programs through CMAS in an amount not to exceed $65,000.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Lassen and the Department of Conservation, related to standardized mapping and Williamson Act program subvention.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY - CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to approve an increase to the 2001/2002 Child Support Budget in the amount of $150,000, with funds from the Child Support General Account, for the purchase of equipment, furniture, connectivity to County Information Technology Department (IT Department) and two vehicles.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Health and Human Services Director Tom Keeffer introduces Program Manager Jon Grant who provides information on the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Plan for Lassen County. The three-year plan is required to access federal funding through the California Department of Social Services. The allocation for FY 2002/2003 is $30,500. Discussion is held between Mr. Grant and board members.

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to approve the FY 2002/2003 Promoting Safe and Stable Families Plan for Lassen County with inclusion of wording to indicate there will be collaboration with the Children and Families County Commission and Mental Health Therapeutic Behavioral Services; and authorize submission of the plan to the California Department of Social Services.

Recess 10:38 - 10:41 a.m.

PUBLIC WORKS - ROAD DEPARTMENT

Public Works Director Larry Millar provides information on the appraisal of the Gravier property. It was appraised at $65,000 as vacant land, not as a gravel source.

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried unanimously, on a roll call vote, to: 1) approve the real estate contract of sale between the County of Lassen and Bertie Gravier, in the amount of $100,002 for a portion of the Gravier property in the Herlong area for an aggregate pit site for the County Road Department; 2) authorize the CAO to sign the agreement; 3) take the full purchase price from Road Funds and place in a trust for use in making the payments over the next seven years; and 3) place on June 11, 2002 agenda for consummation of sale per Government Code 25350.

LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY

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

Program Coordinator Regina Rankin informs the board members that Robert Weis, Sierra Army Depot Base Transition Coordinator/Base Environmental Coordinator, has accepted a new position in Korea and will be leaving on May 16th. She states that Bob has provided invaluable support and commitment to the LRA and the Herlong community since 1995. His extensive knowledge of environmental conditions and history of the Sierra Army Depot have been essential to the LRA in its decision to accept excess property. She states the LRA wants to express its sincere appreciation for Bob's dedication through the BRAC process.

Chairman Dahle presents a certificate of appreciation to Robert Weis. Board members express their appreciation of his dedication.

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

PUBLIC DEFENDER

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to authorize the Public Defender to hire Rhea Giannotti as a Senior Deputy Public Defender at Range 30, Step E.

Public Defender Toni Healy introduces Rhea Giannotti and new public defender attorney John Dirks.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to award bid for Right of Way Appraisal Services for the widening and overlay of County Road A2 to Ryan and Associates of Redding, in the amount of $49,500; and approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the appraisal agreement, following final approval by County Counsel.

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Pyle and carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-036, 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 real properties the County needs to acquire for the County Road A2 construction project.

COUNTY COUNSEL

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to appoint Mr. John Ketelsen to the position of Lassen County Counsel replacing Mr. William Murano who is retiring on June 28, 2002. Mr. Ketelsen will be oriented the week of June 24, 2002.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE COMMITTEE

It is moved by Supervisor Chapman, seconded by Supervisor McCain and carried to appoint the following individuals to serve on the Lassen County Emergency Medical Care Committee: Board of Supervisors - Bob Pyle; California Highway Patrol Commander - Jerry Godnick; County Administrative Officer - Andy Whiteman; Emergency Services Chief - Chester "Chip" Jackson; Hospital - Carol Wall; Lassen County Fire Departments - Steve Rose and Charlie Harrison; Lassen County Sheriff - Ron Jarrell; Physician - John Dozier; Public Consumer - Art Batchelor and Gary Lemke; Susanville City Council - Mary Fahlen.

HEALTH INSURANCE

CAO Whiteman makes a presentation on a proposal for the use of tobacco settlement funds, using the Milliman USA, Consultants and Actuaries - Actuarial Analysis of Retiree Health Benefits as of July 1, 2002. He notes that Lassen County pays the same premium for retirees as for employees. The proposal is to set-up the settlement moneys in a fund to accumulate interest for the unfunded liability. In five years the unfunded liability would be funded at 42% if this were done. He thinks the board members should give serious consideration to this proposal. He expects the Board of Supervisors will be receiving several other proposals for use of these funds.

Auditor Irene Doyle notes over the past many years the county has funded mandated health related programs when there was not sufficient money in the budget. This adversely affected the ability of the county to provide employee benefits - the employees were sacrificed. She states it is completely proper to use the tobacco settlement money to fund health insurance premiums.

Supervisor Chapman points out the expenditures made over many years to run the county hospital and how it hurt other county programs. He presents a strong argument for the need to articulate the proposal to the public.

INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD

1. CAO Whiteman reports on the trip to Washington, D.C. that he and Project Coordinator Regina Rankin made. They met with two Acting Deputy Secretaries of the Army to discuss outstanding issues relating to the BRAC process. The Army should be making a decision in early summer.

2. CAO Whiteman heard from Superintendent of Schools Robert Owens that the Board of Education voted to pay half of the $9,000 for the QLG Lawsuit.

3. CAO Whiteman announces the Mental Health Department provided services to eleven children, under the age of five, since July 1, 2001.

4. CAO Whiteman asks Community Development Director Robert Sorvaag to make a report on a major development in Nevada. Robert Sorvaag states that a developer wants to move water from the Dry Valley Basin (adjacent to the Long Valley Basin) to Reno. There is a proposal for a USGS Groundwater Evaluation to be performed on the Dry Valley Basin. Sorvaag wants to either send a letter of support for the study or attend the meeting of the Washoe County Department of Water Resources.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. A letter from Mika Telecom Group Project Manager Scott Claar to the Community Development Department regarding steps to be taken for permitting proposed tower sites and asking for acknowledgement or clarification of this process, is received and filed.

2. A letter from Suntel Communications, announcing the addition of "Channel 59 - 3 Angels Broadcasting Network" in the Lake Almanor cable system on or before May 1, 2002, is received and filed.

3. A thank you letter from Helene Bevins of the Hidden Acres Trailer Park to Fair Manager Claud Neely for removing trees and having the fence area cleaned out, is received and filed.

4. A letter from California Department of Child Support Services Director Curtis L. Child granting approval to the County of Lassen to transition its Child Support Enforcement Program from the office of the District Attorney to the new Local Child Support Agency (LCSA) effective July 1, 2002, is received and filed.

5. A notice from the City of Susanville - Certificate of Assessment Apportionment under Section 66493(d) of the California Government Code for 1992-1 Assessment District (Quail Ridge Subdivision Unit #9 and #10), is received and filed.

HANDICAPPED PARKING

It is moved by Supervisor Pyle, seconded by Supervisor Keefer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 02-035, designating a single handicapped parking space on the corner of 5th and Cedar Streets for the Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church in Westwood.

ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF LEROY PURDY

There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 11:32 a.m. in memory of life-long community member and local businessman Leroy Purdy.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST:

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THERESA NAGEL, CLERK OF THE BOARD