Board of Supervisors
Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130
Agenda — 67 items
- 1 ADDRESSING THE BOARD
- 2 *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, Susanville CA 96130. 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. * Parties with a disability as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the public meeting should make the request to the County Clerk of the Board's Office three full business days prior to the meeting at (530) 251-8217 or lcclerk@co.lassen.ca.us. *Next Resolution in line for adoption: No. 26-056 *Next Ordinance in line for adoption: No. 2026-07 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. *To join the live stream Board of Supervisors meeting: https://www.lassencounty.gov/168/Board-of-Supervisors; and click on "Join the livestream for the meeting".
- 3 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
- 4 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 5 CLOSED SESSION
- 6 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
- 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
- 2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1) Togni v. BNSF Railway Company, et al., Lassen Superior Court Case No. 20223-CV0076534; 2) Ginno Construction, Inc vs. County of Lassen et al.; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2025-CV0076708.
- 3) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
- 4) Liability Claim; - Claimant: 1) Kayla Neely, Workers Compensation Claim No. TIBZ-6000063; Agency claimed against: Lassen County; 2) - Claimant: David Martin, Workers Compensation Claim No. TIBL-503213; Agency claimed against: Lassen County.
- B. 9:52 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
- 12 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
- 13 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
- 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1) Togni v. BNSF Railway Company, et al., Lassen Superior Court Case No. 20223-CV0076534; 2) Ginno Construction, Inc vs. County of Lassen et al.; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2025-CV0076708.
- 14 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
- 2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1) Togni v. BNSF Railway Company, et al., Lassen Superior Court Case No. 20223-CV0076534; 2) Ginno Construction, Inc vs. County of Lassen et al.; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2025-CV0076708.
- 15 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 3) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
- 16 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
- 4) Liability Claim; - Claimant: 1) Kayla Neely, Workers Compensation Claim No. TIBZ-6000063; Agency claimed against: Lassen County; 2) - Claimant: David Martin, Workers Compensation Claim No. TIBL-503213; Agency claimed against: Lassen County.
- C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 18 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
- 19 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
- 20 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.
- 21 CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES SUBJECT: Report from California State Association of Counties (CSAC) representative Charles Delgado. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report.
- 22 RECESS: 9:48 a.m - 9:52 a.m.
- E. STUDY SESSION
- 23 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 24 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- 25 FALL RIVER RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUBJECT: Request from the Fall River Resource Conservation District Board Members for consultation with Lassen County Board of Supervisors in reappointing Patrick Oilar (Lassen County) to the Fall River Resource Conservation District, term to expire November 29, 2030. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Support, oppose, or remain neutral on the reappointments of the existing board member.
- 26 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
- 27 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
- 28 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
- 29 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MEDICAL CARE FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS SUBJECT: Resolution required by law articulating the employer contributions for medical care for employees and annuitants as negotiated by collective bargaining agreements for United Public Employees of California (UPEC) (Miscellaneous), Lassen County Peace Officers Association (LCPOA), Management and Professionals Association (MPA), Appointed/Elected/Confidential, Lassen County Deputy Sheriffs Association (LCDSA), and Peace Officer Association Management (POAMA). FISCAL IMPACT: Varied over multiple budget units. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt resolution; and 2) authorize Chairman to execute; and/or 3) provide direction to staff.
- 29 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
- 30 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
- 31 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
- 32 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
- 33 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
- 34 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
- 35 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR STANDISH-BUNTINGVILLE ROAD,CR 301 SUBJECT: Notice of Completion for Standish-Buntingville Road, CR 301, Rehab D and E Project. FISCAL IMPACT: This document is essential to project close out and without approval could jeopardize already expended funds through reimbursement. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Notice of Completion.
- 35 RECESS: 10:43 a.m. - 10:47 a.m.
- 36 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
- 37 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a) Notice of Cancellation of the Lassen Local Agency Formation Commission meeting of October 5, 2026. b) Trindel Notice of Lassen County 2025/2026 Audit Report. c) Public Notice of Planning and Service Area Agency on Aging Advisory (PSA2 AAA) Advisory Council Meeting, September 25, 2026. d) Lassen County Fair Regular Meeting of the entertainment Committee & Interim Committee Agenda for September 29, 2026. e) Notice of Fair Advisor Board Meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. f) Lassen County Fair Advisory Board Meeting Agenda for October 13, 2026. g) Planning and Service Area Agency on Aging Advisory (PSA2 AAA) Advisory Council Meeting Agenda, September 25, 2026.
- 38 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- 39 AUDITOR'S OFFICE
- 40 END OF YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SUBJECT: Approval to increase appropriations to various budget units for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. FISCAL IMPACT: No further fiscal impact. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt budget modifications in funds 100, 103, 110, 164 and 175 for a total appropriation increase in the amount of $2,621,175, for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (4/5ths vote required); and/or 2) provide direction to staff.
- 41 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
- 42 This item was pulled from the agenda.
- 43 This item was pulled from the agenda.
- 44 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND STAR VIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. AKA STAR VIEW ADOLESCENT CENTER SUBJECT: First Amendment to the agreement between Lassen County and Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. aka Star View Adolescent Center. This amendment increases the maximum amount to $600,000, for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. FISCAL IMPACT: This agreement will be paid from Behavioral Health Fund/Budget Unit No.110-0751 and Behavioral Health Services Act Fund/Budget Unit No. 164-0752, with a maximum contract amount not to exceed $600,000. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the first amendment agreement with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. aka Star View Adolescent Center; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 45 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND STAR VIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. AKA STAR VIEW ADOLESCENT CENTER SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the Agreement between Lassen County and Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. aka Star View Adolescent Center. This amendment adds code 99212 to the payment grid and increases the maximum amount to $600,000, for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year. FISCAL IMPACT: This agreement will be paid from Behavioral Health Fund/Budget Unit No.110-0751 and Behavioral Health Services Act Fund/Budget Unit No. 164-0752, with a maximum contract amount not to exceed $600,000. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the second amendment to the agreement with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. aka Star View Adolescent Center; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 46 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND LASSEN COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION (FIRST5 CALIFORNIA) SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and Lassen County Children and Families Commission for the purpose of providing funding to Public Health to support a Program Assistant position. FISCAL IMPACT: The maximum revenue contract amount is $93,600, and will be paid into Public Health Fund/Budget Unit No.110-0731. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the agreement with the Lassen County Children and Families Commission; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 47 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND METOPIO INC. SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and Metopio Inc. for assistance with the development of the Community Health Improvement Plan for the term of August 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. FISCAL IMPACT: The maximum contract amount is $66,800, and will be paid from Public Health Fund/Budget Unit No.110-0731. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the agreement with Metopio Inc.; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 47 RECESS: 12:09 p.m. - 12:12 p.m.
- 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
- 48 CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
- 49 SUBJECT: INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 49 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
- I. CORRESPONDENCE
- 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
- J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
- 2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1) Togni v. BNSF Railway Company, et al., Lassen Superior Court Case No. 20223-CV0076534; 2) Ginno Construction, Inc vs. County of Lassen et al.; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2025-CV0076708.
- 52 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROPOSED MEETING DATES FOR 2026: October 20, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting October 27, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting November 3, 2026 – No Board Meeting November 10, 2026 – No Board Meeting November 17, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting November 24, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 1, 2026 – No Board Meeting December 8, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 15, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 22, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 29, 2026 – No Board Meeting
- 3) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
- 53 ADJOURNMENT
- 4) Liability Claim; - Claimant: 1) Kayla Neely, Workers Compensation Claim No. TIBZ-6000063; Agency claimed against: Lassen County; 2) - Claimant: David Martin, Workers Compensation Claim No. TIBL-503213; Agency claimed against: Lassen County.
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