BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
707 NEVADA ST
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012
9:30 AM
LASSEN COUNTYSUPERVISORS: PYLE, CHAPMAN, WOSICK, DAHLE, 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. 12-001
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
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).
2)Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9: One case.
3)Conference with real property negotiator: a) Location - Herlong Local Reuse Authority (LRA) property; b) Negotiator - Richard Egan; c) Subject - Sale of property.
4)Public Employee Appointments, pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54954.5: a) County Administrative Officer and b) Director of Children's Services.
5)Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (nothing else needed)
B.9:30 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW INVOCATION: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. (CALL TO ORDER BY DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD AND ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN.)
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.)
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. RECESS
3.10:35 a.m.: DISTRICT ATTORNEY ROBERT BURNS
SUBJECT: Contract with West PROFLEX for WestlawPRO Subscribers for on-line legal research capabilities for Lassen County Counsel, the Lassen County District Attorney's Office and the Lassen County Public Defender's Office. Contract authorizes ten users for a total monthly charge of $1,101 for 36 months with a 3% increase at the beginning of years 2 and 3.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve contract and authorize the District Attorney to sign the West Order Form.
4.10:50 a.m.: LASSENCOUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL - TOM ESGATE / SUPERVISOR DAHLE
SUBJECT: Request for letters of support to Sierra Nevada Conservancy for the Lassen County Fire Safe Council's (LCFSC) and Pit Resource Conservation District's grant applications for forest restoration/fuel reduction projects within and around the communities of Clear Creek, Janesville, Milford and Little Valley.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve letters and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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 ITEMS
1.MINUTES
SUBJECT: Minutes of December 20, 2011.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
2.RESOLUTION
SUBJECT: LassenCounty Conflict of Interest Code.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution amending the County of Lassen Conflict of Interest Code.
AUDITOR AND TREASURER DEPARTMENTS ITEM
3.REPORT
SUBJECT: Treasurer's Fund Balance Report and Auditor's verification for the month of November, 2011.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ITEMS
4.ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
SUBJECT: Modification to State Net Negotiated Amount Agreement for Alcohol and Drug Programs (10-NNA18) for Fiscal Years 2010 through 2013.
ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the revision to Net Negotiated Amount Agreement with the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (10-NNA18) to decrease the FY 2011/2012 contract amount by $145,599 for a new total of $552,958; and decrease the FY 2012/2013 contract amount by $245,540 for a new total of $441,103 and a new multi-year contract total of $1,704,532; and 2) Authorize the CAO to execute the agreement documents.
5.COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES
SUBJECT: Update on General Relief (GR) Program for October and November, 2011.
ACTION REQUESTED: Information only.
TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR ITEM
6.REPORT
SUBJECT: Treasurer's Investment Report for November, 2011.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.
PRISON TRIAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS
7.PRISON TRIAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS
SUBJECT: Recap of CCC Prison and HighDesertState Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for July through December 2011.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
8.ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence:
a. Lassen County Air Pollution Control District Governing Board meeting agenda for December 13, 2011.
b. Lassen County Planning Commission agenda for January 4, 2012.
c. Lassen Transit Service Agency Special Meeting agenda for December 12, 2011.
d. Application for Alcoholic Beverage License: Double G Iron Horse Saloon, 320 Ash Street, Bldg A, Westwood, CA96137-1065.
e. Application for Alcoholic Beverage License: Big Valley Market, 101 Bridge Street, Bieber, CA96009-9998.
H.DEPARTMENT REPORTS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1.COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
SUBJECT: Annual Standing Committee appointments.
ACTION REQUESTED: Make appointments to the following Boards, Committees and Commissions:
1) LASSEN COUNTY POET LAUREATE; 2) CAL NEVA RC&D; 3) CSAC; 4) CSAC EXCESS INSURANCE AUTHORITY; 5) LAFCO; 6) LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE; 7) LASSEN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL; 8) NORTEC; 9) NORTEC WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD; 10) NORTHEAST AIR PLATEAU BASIN; 11) PSA II EXECUTIVE BOARD; 12) RCRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS; 13) RCRC RURAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY (CRHMFA); 14) RCRC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (ESJPA); 15) RCRC GOVERNMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (LGFA); 16) SMALL COUNTIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SCAC)/SCAC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CMSP (COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM); 17) TRINDEL INSURANCE FUND; 18) EAST LASSEN DEER HERD TASK FORCE; 19) EAGLE LAKE INTERAGENCY BOARD; 20) ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT APPEALS BOARD; 21) ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING APPEALS BOARD; 22) AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION; 23) BIG VALLEY PEST ABATEMENT DISTRICT; 24) CONSERVATION ELEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ; 25) DOYLE PARKS COMMITTEE; 26) LASSEN-PLUMAS-SIERRA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY; 27) LASSEN REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY; 28) LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES; 29) LONG VALLEY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT; 30) MENTAL HEALTH BOARD; 31) TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; 32) TREASURY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; 33) VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING TASK FORCE; 34) LASSEN COUNTY CHILDRENS AND FAMILIES COMMISSION; 35) LASSEN-MODOC FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD ZONE 2 & ZONE 2-A; 36) LASSEN COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL GOVERNING BOARD; 37) LASSEN TRANSIT SERVICE AGENCY; 38) BUILDING APPEALS BOARD; 39) HISTORIC BUILDING REVIEW COMMITTEE; 40) ABANDONED VEHICLE HEARING BOARD; 41) ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY; 42) TALLWHITETOP CONTROL FUNDING COMMITTEE; 43) LASSEN COUNTY GENERAL PLAN VISIONING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
2.SUPERVISOR PYLE
SUBJECT: Letter of support for local businesses such as Mountain Lifeflight.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve letter and authorize the Chairman to sign.
3.SUPERVISOR PYLE
SUBJECT: Letter dated December 21, 2011 from James Kassel, Assistant Deputy Director of State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) to Ken Collum, Field Manager of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the State Water Board's request to BLM to close the valve on the outlet pipe in the Bly Tunnel at EagleLake.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive letter, discuss and take possible action.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
4.REPORT
SUBJECT: Update on the Department's grants and upcoming deadlines.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
5.ORDINANCE NO. 2011-007
SUBJECT: Adopt, by title only, Ordinance No. 2011-007 to add Chapter 10.54 "Off Highway Vehicles" to Title 10 "Vehicles and Traffic" of the Lassen County Code.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
6.DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
SUBJECT: Director of Children's Services.
ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Personnel Rules Amendment establishing the position of Director of Children's Services, establishing the Board of Supervisors as the appointing authority for this new position and eliminating the position of Director of Family Support Services and Director of Family and Children Protective Services; 2) Approve job description for the position of Director of Children's Services; 3) Appoint Maria Carlomagno-Brice as the Director of Children's Services at Step C of Management Range 34; 4) Approve one new Social Services Supervisor position at Mid-Management, Range 23 and unallocate one Social Worker position in Protective Services Fund (120-0853); and 5) Adopt proposed resolution amending Personnel Rules and Regulations.
7.LETTER
SUBJECT: Letter to Chief Tom Tidwell regarding the United States Forest Service, Region 5, and its lack of participation in the Congressional Coordination Policies process with Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Sierra and TehamaCounties.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve letter and authorize the Chairman to sign.
8.RULES OF PROCEDURE
SUBJECT: Review "Resolution No. 98-038 Setting Forth the Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedures and Rescinding Resolution 88-01".
ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion and possible direction to staff.
9.SUBJECT: Information for the Board of Supervisors.
I.CORRESPONDENCE
1.PSA 2 AREA AGENCY ON AGING
SUBJECT: PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Announcement of Award of funds through the Older American's Act programs and the HICAP Program for FY 2012/2013.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.
2.REDISTRICTING INFORMATION
SUBJECT: ContraCostaCounty official website information regarding redistricting provided by Jean Hodge.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.
J. FUTURE BOARD ITEMS
TENTATIVE BOARD ITEMS – Please check current agenda as dates and times are subject to change.
JANUARY 2012:
Lassen Regional Solid Waste Thomas Valentino – update – Bass Hill
JANUARY 17, 2012 meeting
10:00 a.m.: Recognition Committee Presentations
Time certain: Public Defender and investigative services contract items
Negotiate with school to acquire property, assist to build new pool – invite City Council and school
5:30 p.m. Fair Advisory Board meeting at Fair Office
JANUARY 24, 2012 meeting
10:30 a.m.:USFS - Heidi Perry-McCourt (or other)
xx:xx a.m.: Auditor – Presentation of Audit Reports
Mid-year budget review for Health and Social Services
OPEB update
FEBRUARY 2012:
FEBRUARY 14, 2012 meeting
Open session - Report from Children ServicesDirector Maria Carlomagno-Brice
Economic Development – Report regarding money value of unused grants and approaching deadlines
5:30 p.m. Fair Advisory Board meeting at Fair Office
FEBRUARY 21, 2012 meeting
10:00 a.m.: Recognition Committee Presentations
xx:xx a.m: CA Fish & Game Kovax grey wolf
FEBRUARY 28, 2012 meeting
10:00 a.m.: Title III FSC per Julie Morgan
10:30 a.m.:USFS - Heidi Perry-McCourt (or other)
K.AGENDA ADDENDUM
NEXT MEETINGS:
January 17, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
January 24, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
January 31, 2012 – No Board Meeting
February 7, 2012 – No Board Meeting
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