BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
707 NEVADA ST
SUSANVILLE CA 96130
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014
9:00 AM
LASSEN COUNTYSUPERVISORS:
DISTRICT 1 - BOB PYLE; DISTRICT 2 -JIM CHAPMAN; DISTRICT 3 - LARRY WOSICK, CHAIRMAN;
DISTRICT 4 - AARON ALBAUGH; DISTRICT 5 - TOM HAMMOND
ADDRESSING THE BOARD
*Any person desiring to address the Board shall first secure permission of the presiding officer.
*Speaker cards are provided so that individuals can bring to the attention of the presiding officer their desire to speak on a
particular Agenda item. Cards are available on the table by the door and shall be completed and presented to the Clerk in
advance of speaking.
*Matters under the jurisdiction of the Board, and not on the Agenda, may be addressed by the Public at the time provided in
the Agenda under Public Comment. The Board limits testimony on those items to three minutes per person and no more than
three individuals shall address the same subject.
*As required by Govt. Code Section 54957.5, any public record distributed to the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to this meeting in connection with any agenda item shall be made available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Board,
220 S. Lassen St., Suite 5, SusanvilleCA96130. Public records distributed during the meeting will be available for public inspection at
themeeting if prepared by the County. If the public record is prepared by any other party and distributed at the meeting, it will be made
available for public inspection following the meeting at the office of the Clerk of the Board.
*Next Resolution in line for adoption: No. 14-011
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY RECESS AT 11:45 AM AND RECONVENE AT 1:30 PM.
THE BOARD MAY HOLD CLOSED SESSION AS THE AGENDA SCHEDULE PERMITS.
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A.9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
1.PUBLIC COMMENT(Suggested for addressing items to be considered under Closed Session)
2.CLOSED SESSION
Announcement of items to be discussed in Closed Session.
1)Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (if needed).
2)Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: Two cases.
3)Employee performance evaluation: Fair Manager Jim Wolcott.
4)Public Employee Employment, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5: CountyCounsel and County Administrative Officer.
B.9:30 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
1.ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
2.AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
3.PUBLIC COMMENT
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
(These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.)
1.10:15 a.m.: PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES - GRANTS AND LOANS
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the 2014/2015 State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct a public hearing to discuss possible applications for funding under the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in such applications.
D.MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
(These matters have been set at the time stated to accommodate the participants, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.)
1.UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS (Immediately following public comment and no later than 10:00 a.m.)
2.THE FOLLOWING TO BE HELD BEGINNING AT 10:00 A.M.: PLANNING AND BUILDING - WILLIAMSON ACT PROTESTS OF NONRENEWAL
3.THE MARIO AND MARALEE PEREZ TRUST, (File # 844.04.10).
SUBJECT: Protest of the Williamson Act nonrenewal recorded as Instrument Number 2013-05498 and 2013-05499 for The Mario and Maralee Perez Trust, which was recorded pursuant to direction given by the Board of Supervisors through Resolution 12-050 (File # 844.04.10).
ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Receive the protest filed by The Mario and Maralee Perez Trust; and
2. Receive the staff report; and
3. Invite comments; and
4. Find that the contract does not meet the acreage requirements of Lassen County Williamson Act Policies section 1(h) and determine that the recorded nonrenewal notice is appropriate.
4.LABEDY, HAKMAT (File # 844.04.11)
SUBJECT: Protest of the Williamson Act nonrenewal recorded as Instrument Number 2013-05514 for Lababedy, Hakmat, which was recorded pursuant to direction given by the Board of Supervisors through Resolution 12-050 (File # 844.04.11).
ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Receive the protest filed by Lababedy, Hakmat; and
2. Receive the staff report; and
3. Invite comments; and
4. Find that the contract does not meet the acreage requirements of Lassen County Williamson Act Policies section 1(h) and determine that the recorded nonrenewal notice is appropriate.
5.SWICKARD, THOMAS D (File # 844.04.12)
SUBJECT: Protest of the Williamson Act nonrenewal recorded as Instrument Number 2013-05509 for Swickard, Thomas D, which was recorded pursuant to direction given by the Board of Supervisors through Resolution 12-050 (File # 844.04.12).
ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Receive the protest filed by Swickard, Thomas D; and
2. Receive the staff report; and
3. Invite comments; and
4. Find that the contract does not meet the acreage requirements of Lassen County Williamson Act Policies section 1(h) and determine that the recorded nonrenewal notice is appropriate.
6.JACKRABBIT PROPERTIES LLC (File # 844.04.13)
SUBJECT: Protest of the Williamson Act nonrenewal recorded as Instrument Number 2013-05489 for Jackrabbit Properties LLC, which was recorded pursuant to direction given by the Board of Supervisors through Resolution 12-050, (File # 844.04.13).
ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Receive the protest filed by Arlo Stockham for Jackrabbit Properties LLC; and
2. Receive the staff report; and
3. Invite comments; and
4. Make one of the following decisions regarding the protest:
a. Determine that the recorded nonrenewal notice is appropriate; or
b. Direct staff to record a notice of withdrawal of the notice of nonrenewal, excepting, as requested by the landowner, the lands included in a conservation easement.
7.10:25 a.m.: RECESS
8.10:30 a.m.: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: New Board Chambers Project.
ACTION REQUESTED: Review and discuss preliminary conceptual plans developed by project engineer.
9.FOLLOWING ITEM D8 - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: Big Valley One Stop Facility Expansion and Remodel Project.
ACTION REQUESTED: Continue discussion from January 28, 2014 and consider options regarding feasibility of completing Big Valley One Stop Facility Expansion and Remodel Project with current available funding.
E.STUDY SESSION
(As necessary)
F.BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
G.INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
(These matters are routine in nature and usually approved by a single vote. Prior to action of the Board, the public will be given the opportunity to comment on any consent item.)
COUNTY CLERK ITEM
1.MINUTES
SUBJECT: Minutes for January 14, 2014 and January 21, 2014.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ITEM
2.CONTRACT
SUBJECT: New Internet Connection.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Metro E 50 megabyte Internet Connection 5 year contract for LassenCounty from Frontier Communications for an amount not to exceed $1,000 per month and authorize Interim CAO to sign.
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES ITEM
3.THIS ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA
4.GRANTS AND LOANS
SUBJECT: Update on the Department's grants and upcoming deadlines.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM
5.TRAINING
SUBJECT: Travel authorization for Deputy Probation Officer Jennifer Sommerfield to attend the mandatory Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Core Training in Sacramento, CAFebruary 24, 2014 through March 28, 2014. The total estimated cost of training is approximately $3,416.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR ITEM
6.ISSUANCE OF TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES (TRANS)
SUBJECT: Lassen Community College District Trans.
ACTION REQUESTED: Direct the Clerk of the Board to sign letter pursuant to California Government Code 53853(b) which states that the Board of Supervisors will not authorize issuance of the tax and revenue anticipation notes (TRANS) on behalf of Lassen Community College District.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
7.ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence:
a. Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority Governing Board meeting agenda for January 21, 2014, January 28, 2014 and February 4, 2014.
b. PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council Conference Call meeting agenda for January 31, 2014.
c. Susanville City Council meeting agenda for February 5, 2014.
d. Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District meeting agenda for February 5, 2014.
e. Lassen County Planning Commission meeting agenda for February 5, 2014.
f. Lassen County Behavioral Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for February 10, 2014.
H.DEPARTMENT REPORTS
SHERIFF
1.COUNTYJAIL
SUBJECT: Options for contract beds with the state or other counties in the Lassen County Jail.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report, offer input and guidance to the Sheriff.
2.GRANT
SUBJECT: Resolution to participate in the 2013/14 Anti-Drug Enforcement (ADA) Team Grant Program.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution to participate in the program.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
3.CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Plan
ACTION REQUESTED: 1) ReviewLassenCounty Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) proposed by County Administrative Officer Martin Nichols; and 2) Provide direction to staff and/or approve the plan.
4.LETTER OF SUPPORT
SUBJECT: Letter to Congressmen Huffman and LaMalfa voicing support for the August 28, 2013 letter by the Plumas County Economic Recovery Committee (PCERC) which proposes a change to the U. S. Code, specifically USC 579C, to provide the rightful distribution of fire settlement funds when our County suffers loss of potential revenue base due to catastrophic wildfire on public lands.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve letter and authorize the Chairman to sign.
5.HONEY LAKE VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCD) / WATERMASTER FEES
SUBJECT: HoneyLakeValley RCD water master assessment process.
ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion.
6.SUBJECT: Information for the Board of Supervisors.
I.CORRESPONDENCE
J.FUTURE BOARD ITEMS
1.TENTATIVE BOARD ITEMS - Please check current agenda as dates and times are subject to change. This is a reminder - not a complete list of any meeting's agenda items.
PENDING
Re-agendize MOU with Fire Safe Council (Albaugh 6/11/13; 12/10/13)
Work on and bring back resolution re: making Williamson Act contracts permanent (Wosick 10/22/13)
FROM NOV 12 2013:
After 12/10 meeting - Public Guardian report
CAO Develop guidelines re: fleet vehicles
FROM DEC 10 2013 MEETING
CAO to get waiver from County employees working in courthouse basement re: not wanting to relocate.
ITEMS POSTPONED PENDING CAO DIRECTION:
Capital Improvement Plan
Grand Jury response
Chabin Concepts CEDS
JANUARY 2014
Revised Energy Element RFP
Schedule Board meeting in BigValley - tour of area
CAO was to bring back item re: money collected for Abandoned Vehicles - keep program?
Move Board Chambers
From 1/21/14
InviteRegionalForest Supervisor (in conjunction with Modoc?) discuss what County wants
Assessment Appeals process discussion
From 1/28/14
Lassen CountyAudit
FEBRUARY 2014
February 18, 2014
10:00 a.m. Employee Recognition Committee Presentations and Retirement
After EE Recognition Committee - Proclamation for Jerry Bird.
Brian Ehler - F&W - deer in town
February 25, 2014
10:00 PH - PLAN - Amendment revising Title 18 of LCC (15 min.) (Jamie x8308)
10:30 a.m. U. S. FOREST SERVICE - LASSENNATIONAL FOREST COMMUNITY LIAISON HEIDI PERRY-MCCOURT
Probation - Monthly department report (?? Consent item)
Draft RFP for 'property surrounding airfield and east shore parcels'
Budget $ for code enforcement abatement (Supervisor Wosick)
CEDS
K.AGENDA ADDENDUM
2014 MEETINGS:
February 18, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
February 25, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
March 4, 2014 – No Board Meeting
March 11, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
March 18, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
March 25, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
April 1, 2014 – No Board Meeting
April 8, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
April 15, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
April 22, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
April 29, 2014 – No Board Meeting
May 6, 2014 – No Board Meeting
May 13, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
May 20, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
May 27, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
June 3, 2014 – No Board Meeting
June 10, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
June 17, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
June 24, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
July 1, 2014 – No Board Meeting
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