SUMMARY MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
707 NEVADA STREET, SUSANVILLE
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
9:06 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT: Supervisors Bob Pyle, Jim Chapman, Larry Wosick and Aaron Albaugh; County Counsel Rhetta Vander Ploeg, County Administrative Officer (CAO) Martin Nichols and Deputy Clerk of the Board Susan Osgood. Closed Session is held 9:16 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Treasurer / Tax Collector Richard Egan, Deputy Public Works Director for Facilities Peter Heimbigner; Planning and Building Services Director Maurice Anderson and Director of Health and Social Services Melody Brawley present 9:16 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Recesses: 10:36 a.m. – 10:43 a.m.
ABSENT FOR DAY: Supervisor Tom Hammond.
PUBLIC COMMENT: 1) Larry Johnson (Milford resident): Reports he was the second bidder on the Herlong properties; requests an item be agendized for discussion on the sale and a formal investigation. Presents further information on problems regarding the sale.
2) Jim Swistowicz (Herlong resident): Comments on the sale of Herlong properties; states concerns regarding the sale of the Resource Center. Had been assured that building would not be sold; notes the Resource Center is very valuable to the people in South County and is concerned about what will happen. Presents additional information.
3) Jean Hodge: Is aware there is confusion about this issue and misinformation on Building 170 that was sold. Urges the Board to agendize the matter, bring all facts out in a meeting sometime in the future so everyone can now know what is going on, what happened or did not happen.
4) Eileen Spencer: States there are extreme discrepancies on that sale; presents additional information.
5) Iona McCain: Also speaks on the problems with the Herlong property sale.
6) Violet Stout: Comments on information she has heard.
CLOSED SESSION: Announcement of items to be discussed in Closed Session.
1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: The Grace Foundations of No CA v. Wells Fargo Bank, et al, Superior Court of California, County of Orange; No. 30-2012-00612863-CU-BC-CJC.
2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9: Two cases.
9:40 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES: Following the flag salute, the invocation is offered by Chairman Pyle.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: CAO Nichols reports the Board met in Closed Session: 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: The Grace Foundations of No CA v. Wells Fargo Bank, et al, Superior Court of California, County of Orange; No. 30-2012-00612863-CU-BC-CJC - The Board received a report on the Grace Foundation; the two cases of potential litigation will be continued to be discussed after the regular agenda.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS:
CAO Nichols: States with the absence of Supervisor Hammond, suggests continuing D2 Interviews and appointments to the Honey Lake Valley Resources Conservation District (HLVRCD) and H5 the Pool discussion to a continued meeting; the pool will be discussed at today’s meeting but there will not be a vote. Discussion is held. The H5 agenda item should be amended to include the possible adoption of the Joint Powers Agency (JPA). States CAO Nichols and Supervisor Chapman will be at a California State Association of Counties (CSAC) meeting on November 19, 2013; suggests the Board continue this meeting for those two items to Monday, November 18, 2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m. when there will be a full Board present. Supervisor Chapman: Requests the meeting be adjourned in memory of Joyce Smith Eggleston.
SPEAKERS: 1) Eileen Spencer: Comments on the Board not doing the pool JPA on a regular scheduled meeting. 2) Barbara White: Asks for clarification on the Honey Lake Valley Resources Conservation District interviews. Discussion is held.
ACTION: Approve agenda as amended.
MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Albaugh UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Wosick, Albaugh ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Hammond
PUBLIC COMMENT: 1) Dave Cole (Susanville resident): Formally requests the CAO or member of the Board to agendize the Herlong property sale at the next meeting for discussion on what happened; makes further comments.
2) Larry Johnson (Milford resident): As previously stated in earlier public comment, was the second bidder on the Herlong property. Feels County actions changed sale terms that affected and excluded his bid. Notes he was informed by staff, prior to his submission of bid, parcel V2 was pulled from the sale. That did affect his bid; Mr. Hammond also informed him it was not in the sale. Presents additional information. Asks for a full investigation by Attorney General’s office. In response to question, Supervisor Wosick states his previous public bid lists his partners.
3) Jim Swistowicz (Herlong resident): Again, also feels an independent investigation should be done and a public hearing should be held; makes additional comments.
4) Jean Hodge: Again, requests the Board agendize this issue to shed some light on it and bring facts out for the taxpayers.
5) Lake 4-H Member Alissa Adler: Makes presentation on a community service project she is doing regarding Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and automated external defibrillator (AED) training for all Lassen County 4-H members and leaders who could train youth in the community for a small fee. Received a $300 Opportunity Grant for purchase of a CPR infant manikin and AED Trainer. Also presents information on an additional grant and other training equipment she would like to obtain. Supervisor Wosick: Will be supporting this effort with a disbursement of his discretionary funds. Supervisor Pyle: Will match Supervisor Wosick’s disbursement. Discussion is held. Gary Felt: Comments on the excellent presentation given; suggests the equipment also be available to the public.
UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS:
Supervisor Wosick: 1) Request to designate $500 to the Lake 4-H Club for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR training equipment. 2) Request to designate $250 to the Lassen Community College for Coppervale Ski Fundraiser. 3) Requests a discussion regarding Herlong property be on the agenda for the November 26, 2013 meeting since Supervisor Chapman and CAO Nichols will not be at the November 19, 2013 meeting. 4) Presents information on Supervisor Tom Hammond’s trip to Washington, D.C. addressing future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) at Sierra Army Depot.
Supervisor Albaugh: Reports the Regional Council Representatives of California (RCRC) is working on payment of California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) that has been withheld from counties.
Supervisor Chapman: Reports on Veterans Day celebration in Susanville November 11, 2013; notes Chairman Pyle did a great job presenting the County’s proclamation. Notes Assemblymember Brian Dahle and his son Chase were in attendance.
Supervisor Pyle: 1) Request to designate $500 to the Lake 4-H Club for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR training equipment. 2) Attended Fair Board appreciation dinner; the County was presented an appreciation award for support; Supervisors Chapman and Wosick were also present. 3) Presented proclamation honoring Lassen County Veterans’ service at the November 11 ceremony. 4) Strongly supports a public meeting November 26, 2013 regarding the Herlong property.
HONEY LAKE VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD
SUBJECT: Interview the following applicants: Lawrence L. Cabodi, Ruth Dike, David Schroeder.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider making one appointment to fill vacancy left by resignation of Les Evans.
This agenda item will be continued to be held after Special Meeting, Monday, November 18, 2013 at a location to be determined and posted.
LASSEN COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD - APPOINTMENT
ACTION: Appoint Plato Kuvelis as a Category 1 member to the Lassen County Behavioral Health Advisory Board.
MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Wosick UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Wosick, Albaugh ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Hammond
CONSENT CALENDAR
Supervisor Chapman requests Item G5 be removed for separate discussion; Supervisor Wosick requests Item G4 be removed for separate discussion.
Eileen Spencer: Comments on use of the Board of Supervisors’ Consent Calendar. Discussion is held.
ACTION: Take the noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:
MOVED BY: Wosick SECONDED BY: Albaugh UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Wosick, Albaugh ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Hammond
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ITEM - PERSONNEL
ACTION: Receive and file Personnel Movement Report for September, 2013.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ITEM - PROCLAMATION
ACTION: Ratify Veterans Day Proclamation.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEMS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ACTION: Approve Performance Agreement with California Department of Health Care Services (CDHCS) Assuring Local Mental Health Plan Compliance with Applicable State and Federal Laws and Regulations and authorize the CAO to sign.
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES ITEM - HOUSING AND GRANTS DIVISION
ACTION: Receive update on the Department's grants and upcoming deadlines.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM - TRAINING
ACTION: Approve travel authorization for Juvenile Corrections Officer Amelia Van Duyn to attend the mandatory Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Core Training in Sacramento February 23, 2014 - March 21, 2014. The total estimated cost of training is approximately $3,350.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS
ROAD
ACTION: Approve the recommended Consultant, ICF International, Redding, CA, to perform environmental services for the Beaver Creek Bridge (7C-82) on Pittville Road construction project and authorize the Public Works Director to enter into an agreement with ICF International, pending approval from County Counsel, for an amount not-to-exceed $79,203.
ROAD
ACTION: Approve the recommended consultant, Taber Consultants, West Sacramento, CA, to perform geotechnical engineering services for various bridges and authorize the Public Works Director to enter into an agreement with Taber Consultants, pending approval from County Counsel, for an amount not-to-exceed $30,000.
TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR ITEM - UPGRADE
ACTION: 1) Approve proposed contract with CREST Software Corporation in the amount of $22,283.75, to upgrade and convert property tax system to Windows based server; and 2) Authorize the County Treasurer/Tax Collector and County Administrative Officer to execute the proposed agreement. The cost will be paid by Property Tax Admin Fund.
PRISON TRIAL COSTS ITEMS - PRISON TRIAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS
SUBJECT: Recap of CCC Prison and High Desert State Prison Trials Costs Reimbursement Billing for the months of July through October 2013.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
ACTION: Receive and file the following correspondence:
a. Lassen County Architectural Review Committee meeting agenda for October 23, 2013.
b. Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District meeting agenda for October 23, 2013, 5:30 p.m. and Special Meeting agenda for October 23, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
c. City of Susanville meeting agenda for November 6, 2013.
d. Lassen County Planning Commission meeting agenda for November 6, 2013.
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES - HOUSING AND GRANTS DIVISION
SUBJECT: Update on the Department's grants and upcoming deadlines.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report.
Supervisor Wosick: Requests information on meetings held in Supervisor Hammond’s district.
Planning and Building Services Director Maurice Anderson: Reminds the Board that, with Assemblymember Dahle’s assistance, the South County grant received an extension.
Jenna Aguilera: Reports on two successful meetings held in Doyle and Herlong; there was about 40 people in attendance at each. No applications have been received yet; will do follow up with a mass mailing to residents. The program would be mainly to help individuals bring their home to health and safety code compliance; can also look at general property improvements. Presents additional information.
ACTION: Receive report.
MOVED BY: Albaugh SECONDED BY: Wosick UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Wosick, Albaugh ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Hammond
PROBATION DEPARTMENT - POLICY MANUAL
SUBJECT: Lassen County Probation Policy Manual.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Lassen County Probation Policy Manual and authorize the Chief Probation Officer (CPO), in consult with CAO and Bargaining Groups, to update manual as required due to change in law and/or court decisions.
Supervisor Chapman: Requests full document be provided in agenda packets.
No action will be taken; the item will be brought back on November 26, 2013 when there is a full board present; the complete document will be provided.
Eileen Spencer: Comments on Probation Policy Manual.
COUNTY CLERK – MINUTES
SUBJECT: Minutes of September 3 - 5, 2013 Budget Hearings and Minutes of October 15, 2013 and October 22, 2013.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
Supervisor Albaugh: Notes typographical error on page 4 of Budget Hearings Minutes; the word “his” should be changed to “hit”. Question was asked and answered regarding the Bieber Pool funding to come from Tobacco Settlement Funds annually.
Eileen Spencer: Comments on Supervisor Albaugh’s vote on the budget. Supervisor Chapman:
Notes the Bieber Pool has struggled with funding for many years; feels it should be supported by the Board.
ACTION: Approve Minutes of September 3 – 5, 2013 Budget Hearings with noted change.
MOVED BY: Albaugh SECONDED BY: Wosick
Discussion is held.
Eileen Spencer: Comments on the Animal Control program.
UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Wosick, Albaugh ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Hammond
Supervisor Albaugh: Notes he was absent on both October 15 and 22, 2013 and cannot vote on the minutes; he made the motion for the Budget Hearing Minutes only.
ACTION: Approve Minutes of October 15, 2013 and October 22, 2013.
MOVED BY: Wosick SECONDED BY: Chapman
Supervisor Albaugh: Notes on the Minutes of October 22, 2013, (page 4) regarding the Williamson Act agenda item, Supervisor Pyle’s name is not shown on the vote. Deputy Clerk will note Supervisor Pyle was Absent for the vote. The correction will be made to the Minutes.
ACTION: Motion to include noted change.
MAKER AND SECOND: Concur. UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Wosick ABSTENTIONS: Albaugh
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Hammond
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - SUPERVISOR WOSICK
SUBJECT: Lassen National Forest Travel Analysis Process and Report.
ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize Chairman to sign letter to United States Forest Service requesting coordination of comments.
Supervisor Wosick: The Lassen County Natural Resources Coordination Council voted to submit the letter to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. Requests delaying action on this letter until the November 26, 2013 meeting; there will be additional discussion at the next Coordination Council meeting.
SUBJECT: Letter to California Senators regarding reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools funding.
ACTION: Authorize a letter to Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein requesting their support for the reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools funding.