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SUMMARY MINUTES

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

707 NEVADA STREET, SUSANVILLE

JANUARY 8, 2013

9:06 A.M. CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT: Supervisors Jack Hanson, Bob Pyle, Jim Chapman and Aaron Albaugh; County Counsel Rhetta Vander Ploeg, County Administrative Officer (CAO) Martin Nichols and Deputy Clerk of the Board Susan Osgood. Supervisor Wosick arrives at 9:08 a.m.

Closed session is held 9:08 a.m. – 9:38 a.m., recesses and continues 11:37 a.m. – 12:01 p.m.

Present: Supervisors Jack Hanson, Bob Pyle, Jim Chapman, Aaron Albaugh and Larry Wosick; County Counsel Rhetta Vander Ploeg, County Administrative Officer (CAO) Martin Nichols, Assistant to the CAO Julie Morgan and Deputy Clerk of the Board Susan Osgood. Recesses: 10:25 a.m. – 10:32 a.m. Absences: Supervisor Chapman 11:38 a.m. – 11:46 a.m.; Supervisor Hanson departs at 11:58 a.m. and Vice-Chairman Pyle chairs the remainder of the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION: 2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: 2 Cases.

9:41 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES: Following the flag salute, the invocation is offered by Chairman Hanson.

BOARD ORGANIZATION – ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Deputy Clerk of the Board Osgood calls for nominations for the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2013.

ACTION: Nominate Supervisor Jack Hanson as Chairman for 2013.

MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Wosick

ACTION: Nominations close and unanimous ballot be cast.

MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Wosick UNANIMOUS: Yes

Deputy Clerk of the Board Osgood calls for nominations for the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2013.

ACTION: Nominate Supervisor Bob Pyle as Vice-Chairman.

MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Wosick

ACTION: Nominations close.

MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Pyle UNANIMOUS: Yes

Chairman Hanson addresses the Board and audience stating how the meetings will be run; reminds the audience of The Code of Civility adopted by the Board and Resolution No. 12-039 Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure; copies will be in the Board room. Asks the audience during sessions to be respectful, not to engage in personal attacks of staff, elected officials or other members of the community. Will try to accommodate groups of supporters in the audience for a specific agenda item; take up as expeditiously as possible. If a number of staff is present for a specific item, will try accommodate and may hear that item out of order.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: County Administrative Officer Nichols reports: Closed session was not finished and will resume at the end of the regular Board meeting; does not expect any announcements.

AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

Supervisor Chapman requests the meeting be adjourned in memory of Kelsey Nolen.

ACTION: Approve agenda with addition.

MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Wosick UNANIMOUS: Yes

PUBLIC COMMENT: 1) Sheriff Dean Growdon: Introduces Deputy Kevin Rorie who was selected as Deputy Sheriff of the Year for Lassen County by local Veterans groups that honor peace officers, fire fighters and others in public service. Presents further information; the Board thanks Deputy Rorie for his service.

2) Emily Strength (President): Presents information on a new non-profit in Susanville, Lassen D.E.N. (Devoted to Excellence in Neighborhoods) (www.lassenden.org). They are trying to get non-profit 501(c)(3) status; will hold fundraisers to raise money to open a Community Center. The vision is to provide information, resources, support and activities that enrich lives of teenagers and families, discourage the use of drugs, alcohol and teen pregnancy by providing positive alternatives. Provides details.

UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS:

Supervisor Wosick: 1) Reports on Janesville music program. 2) Request to designate $800 to Janesville School to repair musical instruments.

Supervisor Pyle: Welcomes Supervisor Albaugh to the Board.

Supervisor Albaugh: 1) States there will be a meeting held next week regarding ambulance service in North County. 2) He will attend the Fair Board meeting tonight.

Supervisor Chapman: 1) Also welcomes Supervisor Albaugh. 2) Reports on a situation at the Susanville Ranch Park regarding the roadway known as the horse trail, created by increased number of users and affecting nearby homeowners. Will work with Supervisor Albaugh on the issue. 3) Participated in a PSA 2 teleconference with Supervisor Hanson and Kay White; on-going issues; thanks County Counsel Vander Ploeg for joining them. The next meeting will be February 4, 2013 in Burney. 4) Reports on Mental Health Advisory Board meeting attended January 7, 2013; impressed with what is happening in the Behavioral Health area; the advisory board is looking for new members. Suggests Supervisor Hanson be appointed as an alternate to this board. 5) Expresses his appreciation to voters and citizens of Lassen County as he begins his 9th term in office.

Supervisor Hanson: 1) Congratulations to Supervisors Chapman, Pyle and Albaugh. 2) Reads Poet Laureate Violet Stout’s poem entitled “Treasures From the Heart”. 3) Speaks about upcoming challenges; welcomes working with everyone; thinks there are a lot of dedicated employees and good leadership in the County, including CAO Nichols and County Counsel Vander Ploeg.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Supervisor Chapman requests Item G1 removed for separate consideration.

ACTION: Take the noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:

MOVED BY: Pyle SECONDED BY: Wosick UNANIMOUS: Yes

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ITEM - EXPENDITURE APPROVAL

ACTION: Approve 1) Request by Supervisor Pyle to designate $500 to Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms for their banner program. (December 18, 2012)

2) Request by Supervisor Hanson to designate $500 to the Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms for their banner program. (December 18, 2012)

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES ITEM - PLANNING

ACTION: Receive report Use Permit No. 2008-035, Thomas Glenn III, compliance with the conditions of the Board of Supervisor's September 18, 2012, appeal approval. The project site is located at 705-810 Highway 395, 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Highway 395 and Johnstonville Road, 6 miles southeast of the City of Susanville, in the community of Johnstonville. APN: 116-160-07.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMs
BID AWARD

ACTION: Award bid to Western Wood Structures, Inc., the lowest bidder meeting the specifications in the amount of $24,875.66 for the purchase of pedestrian/equestrian bridge structure.

CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS

SUBJECT: Contract Change Orders - Susanville Veterans Memorial Building Surface Restoration Project.

ACTION: 1) Increase contract amount available for Contract Change Orders from $22,500 to $26,389; 2) Authorize Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Orders up to "Not to Exceed" amount of $26,389 or a total contract "Not to Exceed" amount of $173,839.

REPAIR

ACTION: Authorize the Public Works/Road Department to proceed with the repair of a 1979 Caterpillar 130G Motor Grader (M-7) with the purchase of a re-manufactured engine and other related parts from Cashman Equipment Company, Sparks, NV, in the amount of $19,068.01.

PRISON TRIAL COSTS ITEMS - PRISON TRIAL COSTS REMIBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS

ACTION: Receive and file Recap of CCC Prison and High Desert State Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for July through November 2012.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM - TRAINING

ACTION: Approve travel authorization for Robert David and Michelle Bresolin to attend the mandatory Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Juvenile Corrections Core, February 24, 2013 through March 22, 2013. The total estimated cost of training is approximately $6,092 ($3,046 per person).

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
ACTION: Receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Lassen County Planning Commission meeting agenda for January 2, 2013.

b. Lassen County Technical Advisory Committee meeting agenda for January 9, 2013.

c. Susanville City Council, Susanville Community Development Agency, Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation and Susanville Public Financing meeting agenda for December 19, 2012 and notice of January 2, 2013 meeting not being held.

d. PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Executive Board Special Meeting Conference Call agenda for January 7, 2013.

e. Lassen County Mental Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for January 7, 2013.

COUNTY CLERK ITEM – RESOLUTION
Supervisor Chapman suggests changes to format, some additions to disclosure categories and suggests eliminating the Highway 36 Town Hill Safety Task Force as it has been disbanded.

ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 13-001, with corrections, amending the County of Lassen Conflict of Interest Code.

MOVED BY: Wosick SECONDED BY: Chapman UNANIMOUS: Yes

COUNTY CLERK - MINUTES

ACTION: Approve Minutes of December 18, 2012.

MOVED BY: Pyle SECONDED BY: Wosick UNANIMOUS: No

AYES: Hanson, Pyle, Chapman, Wosick ABSTENTIONS: Albaugh

NOES: None ABSENTEES: None

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

SUBJECT: Annual Standing Committee appointments.

ACTION: Make appointments to the following Boards, Committees and Commissions, as amended:

Discussion is held on the committee appointments for 2013. The Tall Whitetop Control Funding Committee is removed from the active list. CAO Nichols will discuss the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority with the City of Susanville.

ACTION: Adopt the following Committee Appointments as revised:

MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Pyle UNANIMOUS: Yes

1) LASSEN COUNTY POET LAUREATE - Violet Stout; 2) CAL NEVA RC&D - Supervisor Hanson with Supervisor Albaugh as alternate; 3) CSAC – Supervisor Chapman with Supervisor Pyle as alternate; 4) CSAC EXCESS INSURANCE AUTHORITY – Treasurer / Tax Collector Richard Egan with the County Administrative Officer as alternate; 5) LAFCO - Supervisor Hanson and Supervisor Chapman with Supervisor Pyle as alternate (Todd Eid - public member with Andrew Wellborn as public alternate); 6) LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE - Assessor Ken Bunch, Extension Officer David Lile, Supervisor Bob Pyle, Agricultural Commissioner or designee and Department of Planning and Building Services Director Maurice Anderson; 7) NORTEC - Supervisor Chapman, with Supervisor Hanson as alternate; 8) NORTEC WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD – Ken Theobald, Sophia Wages; 9) PSA II JPA EXECUTIVE BOARD - Supervisor Chapman and Kay White with Supervisor Hanson as alternate along with County representatives; 10) RCRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Supervisor Albaugh, with Supervisor Wosick as alternate; 11) RCRC RURAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY (CRHMFA) - Supervisor Albaugh, with Richard Egan as alternate; 12) RCRC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (ESJPA) - Supervisor Albaugh, with Supervisor Wosick as alternate; 13) RCRC GOVERNMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (LGFA) – Supervisor Albaugh, with Supervisor Wosick as alternate; 14) SMALL COUNTIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SCAC)/SCAC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CMSP (County Medical Services Program): Director of Health and Human Services, and Supervisor Hanson; 15) TRINDEL INSURANCE FUND – Treasurer / Tax Collector Richard Egan with County Administrative Officer as alternate; 16) EAGLE LAKE INTERAGENCY BOARD - Supervisor Pyle, with Supervisor Albaugh, as alternate; 17) AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION Supervisor Hanson and Supervisor Pyle; 18) BIG VALLEY PEST ABATEMENT DISTRICT – Kevin Mitchell, Charles Kramer, Robert Nelson, Dr. Tom Vestal, Roger Cruikshank; 19) DOYLE PARKS COMMITTEE – These committee appointments will be brought back to the Board at another meeting; 20) LASSEN-PLUMAS-SIERRA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY JPA - Public members - Jim Chapman and Melody Brawley; Community Members: _vacancy_ and Kim Brown; Low Income: Rose Mecham and _vacancy_; 21) LASSEN REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY - Supervisor Hanson and Supervisor Chapman, with Supervisor Pyle as alternate; 22) LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Rhea Giannotti, Supervisor Jack Hanson, Rhetta VanderPloeg; 23) LONG VALLEY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Supervisor Pyle and Supervisor Hanson; Resident of district - Paul Herman and _vacancy_; 24) MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD - Supervisor Chapman, Supervisor Hanson as alternate, Carolyn Glenn, Tanya Perkins, _vacancy_; 25) TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - Supervisor Chapman, Supervisor Albaugh and Supervisor Wosick. Alternates: Supervisor Pyle and Supervisor Hanson; 26) LASSEN TRANSIT SERVICE AGENCY - Supervisor Chapman, Supervisor Albaugh and Supervisor Wosick. Alternates: Supervisor Pyle and Supervisor Hanson; 27) TREASURY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - Public finance representative - Irene Doyle; public Vacancy; Schools/Special Districts - Debbie Fry; Superintendent of Schools Rich DuVarney; 2013 Chairman Hanson; 28) SUSANVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING TASK FORCE - Jim Chapman, Terry Ferguson, Peter Heimbigner, Dan Newton, Sheldon Merchant, Don McMullen, Joyce Ewing, Mike Stark; Geoffrey Pregill, John Wilczynski, James Dandois, Christine Boyd, Cathy Hanson, Lola Ramey, Larry Millar, Thomas Robinson, Susan Hawkins, __vacancies ; 29) LASSEN COUNTY CHILDRENS AND FAMILIES COMMISSION - Supervisor Chapman; Supervisor Pyle, as alternate; 30) LASSEN-MODOC FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD ZONE 2 & ZONE 2-A - Roger Cruikshank, Peter Gerig, Charles Kramer, Dean Leventon, Kevin Mitchell; 31) LASSEN COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL GOVERNING BOARD - Supervisor Hanson, Supervisor Pyle and Supervisor Wosick; 32) BUILDING APPEALS BOARD – Michael G. McCourt, Charles A. “Chuck” Miles, James A. Miller, Boyd S. Treece; Department of Planning and Building Services Director Maurice Anderson; James H. Papen, PhD; __vacancy__; 33) HISTORIC BUILDING REVIEW COMMITTEE - Irene Doyle; Barbara White; 34) ABANDONED VEHICLE HEARING BOARD – Department of Planning and Building Services Director Maurice Anderson, Building Official; 35) ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY – City: Lino Callegari, Doug Sayers; County: _vacancy_, _ vacancy_ (no appointments made); Public: Jean M. Coye; 36) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (Nor-Cal EMS) – Bob Pyle, Larry Wosick as alternate.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - BID AWARD
Sheriff Dean Growdon: Presents information on request; appreciates assistance from Radio Technician Chris Mancebo and Deputy Nate Spalding regarding the complex radio system.

ACTION: Award the bid for replacement law enforcement radio equipment to Sierra Electronics (Motorola) of Reno, NV, the only bidder who submitted a bid meeting minimum specifications in the amount of $56,748.48 including applicable sales tax and "optional" accessories. This purchase will come from the Sheriff's Equipment Replacement Fund 185-0540-3006200. Those funds will be reimbursed through the Department of Homeland Security Grant Award Project #2017-0077.

MOVED BY: Pyle SECONDED BY: Wosick UNANIMOUS: Yes

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - REPORT

SUBJECT: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act in California - Phase 2 Realignment - Impact on County Health Systems.

ACTION REQUESTED: Receive staff report.

CAO Nichols, Director of Health and Social Services Melody Brawley and Sheriff Dean Growdon present information on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that goes into effect January, 2014. CAO Nichols’ provided the California State Association of Counties’ (CSAC) talking points on Phase 2 Realignment.

Director Brawley: Notes concerns regarding changes and many unknowns being proposed. Provides details of concerns. Recommends CSAC’s position to back off the Public Health Realignment money until some problems are resolved.