BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
707 NEVADA ST
SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009
9:30 AM
LASSEN COUNTYSUPERVISORS: PYLE, CHAPMAN, DAHLE, KEEFER, HANSON
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 the meeting 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. 09-033
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 Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (if needed).
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.)
1.10:00 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider the administrative abatement of the miscellaneous junk items, trash, and debris on property owned by Linda Hanson located at 463-850 Parkwood Drive, Westwood, California; and with recovery of abatement and administrative costs as provided in chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code. The abatement is being considered due to the owners' failure to remove junk items, trash, and debris.
ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Conduct a public hearing and 2) adopt a resolution directing staff to proceed with the abatement of the miscellaneous junk items, trash, and debris located at 463-850 Parkwood Drive, Westwood, California; and with the recovery of abatement and administrative costs as provided in chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code or 3) direct County Counsel to seek a court order to bring the property into code compliance.
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.)
2.10:30 a.m.: PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: Discussion of County owned property along Skyline Road North, Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 103-040-27-11.
ACTION REQUESTED: Provide direction to staff upon discussion of a survey drawing and possible uses of County owned property along Skyline Road North, APN 103-040-27-11.
E.STUDY SESSION
(As necessary)
F.BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
LASSEN COUNTYFISH AND GAME COMMISSION
1.RESOLUTION
SUBJECT: Resolution opposing the current configuration of the proposed Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC) Transmission Project (TTP) as being environmentally unacceptable, and urging those involved with development of the TTP to work with the Lassen County Board of Supervisors, Lassen County Fish and Game Commission, and managing agencies to develop a successful and environmentally acceptable project.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
2.VACANCIES
SUBJECT: Vacancies on the Mental Health Advisory Board.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider making appointment. (Applicant: Johnaleen Castro)
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 of April 28, 2009 and June 16, 2009.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEM
2.IMMUNIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SUBJECT: California Department of Public Health Standard Agreement for the Immunization Assistance Program (IAP) #09-11421 for FY 2009/2010.
ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement for the Immunization Assistance Program (#09-11421) for FY 2009/2010 and authorize the CAO to sign.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM
3.TRAINING
SUBJECT: Travel authorization request for Probation Officer Brian Farmer to attend mandatory Standards & Training for Corrections (STC) Core Training in Sacramento, August 17- Sept.18, 2009. The total cost of the training is estimated at $3,107.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
4.TRAINING
SUBJECT: Request approval for Lenard Watson and Deborah McNeal to attend the mandatory Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Juvenile Corrections Core, August 2, 2009- August 28, 2009. The total estimated cost is $5,978.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
5.CONTRACT
SUBJECT: Contracts for special services of a Clinical Psychologist to be entered into between Lassen County and Dr. Alfredo Amezaga. The contract defines the terms of services and cost of each service rendered. The contract year is to commence July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. The agreement with Dr. Amezaga shall not exceed $15,000 for each contract year.
ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the contract for special services with The Center for Practical Solutions and 2) that the CAO and Chief Probation Officer sign and date the contracts.
PRISON TRIAL COST ITEMS
6.PRISON TRIAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS
SUBJECT: Recap of CCC Prison and High Desert State Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for July 2008 through June 2009.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
7.ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence:
a. Susanville City Council special meeting minutes of May 20, 2009.
b. Lassen County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board meeting minutes of June 15, 2009 and agenda for July 27, 2009.
c. Susanville City Council, Susanville Community Development Agency, Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation and Susanville Public Financing Authority regular meeting agenda for July 1, 2009 and May 20, 2009, minutes of June 3, 2009 and May 6, 2009.
d. Lassen County Planning Commission meeting agenda for July 1, 2009.
e. Lassen County Technical Advisory Committee meeting agenda for July 8, 2009.
f. Lassen County Mental Health Advisory Board meeting agenda for July 13, 2009.
g. PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council meeting agenda for June 26, 2009 and announcement of award from June 1, 2009.
h. Lassen County General Plan Visioning and Advisory Committee Meeting #4 agenda for June 25, 2009.
i. Lassen County Budget & Legislative Committee meeting minutes of March 12, 20, April 9, 22, 29, May 28, and June 4, 11.
H.DEPARTMENT REPORTS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1.PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: The abolishment of the Community Development Department and the establishment of the Planning and Building Department and the Economic Development and Air Quality Compliance Department; and, approve the Transfer of the County Air Pollution Control Officer Duties from the Agricultural Department to the Economic Development and Air Quality Compliance Department.
ACTION REQUESTED: Abolish the three (3) positions of:
Community Development Director, Range 33 Management
Community Development Assistant Director, Range 27, MPA
Chief of Economic Development and Housing, Range 26, MPA
Establish and approve the job description for the two positions of:
Director of Economic Development and Air Quality Compliance, Range 29, Management
Director of Building and Planning, Range 29, Management
Approve one (1) revised job description for the position of:
Agricultural Commissioner, Range 29, Management
AUDITOR DEPARTMENT
2.CONTRACT
SUBJECT: Contract with MGT of America, Inc. to prepare Cost Allocation Plan (A87), State Mandate Reimbursements-SB90 Claims, Property Tax Admin Fees and Jail Booking Fees reports in fiscal years 2009/2010, 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 in the amount of $18,500 for each year.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve contract and authorize the CAO to sign.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
3.BUILDING DIVISION
SUBJECT: Consider placing the Honey Lake Valley Grange Hall on the Lassen County/ City of Susanville Historic Building Registry.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution placing the Honey Lake Valley Grange Hall on the Local Historic Registry.
COUNTY COUNSEL
4.ORDINANCE
SUBJECT: Ordinance provides authority to the Lassen County Probation Department to collect fees for the pre-plea and/or pre-sentence investigative report prepared by the Probation Officers on criminal defendants referred by the Court prior to sentencing or supervision fees of those criminal defendants placed on probation, and/or processing a jurisdictional transfer or interstate compact supervision.
ACTION REQUESTED: Introduce, by title only, Ordinance No. 571 pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1203.1b(i) which provides the Lassen County Probation Department the authority to charge criminal defendants the reasonable costs of supervising probation or conditional sentence, conducting any pre-plea investigation and/or preparing any pre-plea report, conducting any pre-sentence investigation and preparing any pre-sentence report and processing any request for a jurisdictional transfer or interstate compact supervision.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
5.THIS ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA
6.THIS ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA
SHERIFF
7.GRANT
SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the Sheriff or designees to take any action necessary for the Purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the federal Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve resolution.
LASSEN COUNTY FAIR BOARD
8.BUDGET
SUBJECT: 2009/2010 Lassen County Fair State Budget.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve budget Revenues of $497,438, Expenditures of $738,026, Net Loss $90,588.
9.FAIRGROUNDS IMPROVEMENT FUND
SUBJECT: Increase 2008/2009 budget for the Fairgrounds Improvement Fund to include the amount of capital projects paid by the state in the amount of $322,559.
Increase revenue estimates 183-1751-2006200 $320,000
Increase expenditure appropriation 183-1751-3006100 $320,000
Expenditure Breakdown:
Pavilion Building $285,565
Landscaping $30,000
Jensen Hall Audio System $6,994
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10.PROPOSED BUDGET
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2009/2010 proposed budget adoption.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 proposed budget.
11.SUBJECT: Information for the Board of Supervisors
I.CORRESPONDENCE
J.BOARD MEMBERS ACTION ITEMS
K.AGENDA ADDENDUM
NEXT MEETINGS:
July 21, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
July 28, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
August 4, 2009 – No Board Meeting
August 11, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
August 18, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
August 25, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
September 1, 2009 – No Board Meeting
September 8, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
September 15, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
September 22, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
September 29, 2009 – No Board Meeting
October 6, 2009 – No Board Meeting
October 13, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
October 20, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
October 27, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
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