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March 24, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130

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Agenda — 70 items

  1. 1 ADDRESSING THE BOARD
  2. 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. 26-009 *Next Ordinance in line for adoption: No. 2026-02 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.
  3. 3 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 PUBLIC COMMENT
  5. 5 CLOSED SESSION
  6. 6 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  7. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
  8. 2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-md-02804-DAP.
  9. 3) Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated litigation: HR1.
  10. 4) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
  11. 5) Liability Claim; - Claimant: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. The Gifford Family Trust, Agency claimed against: County of Lassen.
  12. 12 9:54 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
  13. 13 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
  14. 14 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  15. 3) Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated litigation: HR1.
  16. 15 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS approved Pass
  17. 16 PUBLIC COMMENTS
  18. 17 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
  19. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  20. 19 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
  21. 20 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  22. 21 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.
  23. 21 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  24. 22 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES INTERPRETIVE ACTION SUBJECT: Interpretive Action and determination to be made by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with Lassen County Code Section 18.122.040 and 18.14.1110, regarding the classification of alpacas as either small or large livestock. The number of animals that may be kept is impacted by this classification. Assessor Parcel Number 135-190-027, 449-585 Hamlin Rd. Milford, CA, 96121. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive report; and 2) determine whether an alpaca shall be classified as a small or large livestock animal. ID# 234-26 approved Pass
  25. 23 RECESS: 9:49 a.m. - 9:54 a.m.
  26. E. STUDY SESSION
  27. F. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  28. 26 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
  29. 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
  30. 28 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  31. 29 SUPERVISOR ALBAUGH SUBJECT: Request to designate from Discretionary Funds: $500 to the Fair for a picnic table in memory of Claude Neely. FISCAL IMPACT: Appropriation is included in the General Fund, Board of Supervisors Fund/Budget Unit No. 100-0011. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve expenditure. ID# 235-26 approved
  32. 30 SUPERVISOR NEELY SUBJECT: Request to designate from Discretionary Funds: $500 to the Jolly Elders. FISCAL IMPACT: Appropriation is included in the General Fund, Board of Supervisors Fund/Budget Unit No. 100-0011. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve expenditure. ID# 236-26 approved Pass
  33. 31 LASSEN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION LOCAL CHILD CARE PLANNING COUNCIL SUBJECT: Composition of Lassen County Local Child Care Planning Council Membership Form CD-3020. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Appoint nine (9) members to the Lassen County Local Child Care Planning Council (LCPCC); and 2) approve certification; and 3) authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification Statement for the State Department of Education. ID# 229-26 approved Pass
  34. 32 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  35. 33 RETAINER AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY OF LASSEN AND ANGELO, KILDAY, AND KILDUFF FOR GINNO CONSTRUCTION/COURTHOSUE LITIGATION SUBJECT: Request to approve the retainer agreement with Angelo, Kilday, and Kilduff for work on the Ginno Construction/Courthouse litigation. The Board of Supervisors approved retaining the firm for litigation on October 14, 2025, this is the subsequent agreement to formalize that approval. FISCAL IMPACT: Undetermined. Costs of $120 per hour to $250 per hour depending on the staff completing the work. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the retainer agreement; and 2) authorize County Counsel to sign on behalf of Lassen County; and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 238-26 approved Pass
  36. 34 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
  37. 35 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2026 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve. ID# 233-26 approved Pass
  38. 36 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
  39. 37 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a) Lassen County Fish and Game Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 19, 2026. b) Plumas County Community Development Commission Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda for March 17, 2026. ID# 230-26 received and filed Pass
  40. 38 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  41. 39 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
  42. 40 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LASSEN COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 12.36 HOUSE NUMBERING SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Section 12.36.030 (Assignment), Section 12.36.054 (Maps) and Section 12.36.058 (Display of numbers) of Chapter 12.36 (House Numbering) of the Lassen County Code. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Waive second reading; and 2) adopt ordinance; and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 237-26 adopted Pass
  43. 41 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
  44. 42 FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY HELP, INC SUBJECT: Funding Agreement between Lassen County and Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc. for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 3 in the amount of $50,376.71. The agreement will begin upon a fully signed agreement and will terminate on December 31, 2026, or upon delivery of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 3 final report required by Health and Safety Code Section 50233(b), whichever is sooner. FISCAL IMPACT: This funding source has been previously approved by the Board of Supervisors and is incorporated into the County’s existing budget. The County of Lassen has been a party to prior, Board-approved iterations of these HHAP-3 agreements. The current agreements reflect a change in the Administrative Entity only; T.E.A.C.H., Inc. will assume this role, replacing the City of Redding, with Shasta County having served as the Administrative Entity prior to that. This is a revenue agreement for Grants and Loans Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0941. ID# 227-26 approved Pass
  45. 43 FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY HELP, INC SUBJECT: Funding Agreement between Lassen County and Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc. for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 3 in the amount of $53,975.04. The agreement will begin upon a fully signed agreement and will terminate on December 31, 2026 or upon delivery of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 3 final report required by Health and Safety Code Section 50233(b), whichever is sooner. FISCAL IMPACT: This funding source has been previously approved by the Board of Supervisors and is incorporated into the County’s existing budget. The County of Lassen has been a party to prior, Board-approved iterations of these HHAP-3 agreements. The current agreements reflect a change in the Administrative Entity only; T.E.A.C.H., Inc. will assume this role, replacing the City of Redding, with Shasta County having served as the Administrative Entity prior to that. This is a revenue agreement for Grants and Loans Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0941. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Funding Agreement with the Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement. ID# 228-26 approved Pass
  46. 44 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND THE CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement #WET PA-AM2 between Lassen County and the California Mental Health Services Authority for the Workforce Education and Training Program Funding. FISCAL IMPACT: This is a revenue agreement for Mental Health Services Act Fund/Budget Unit No. 164-7520 in the amount of $58,589.09. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement #WET PA-AM2 with the California Mental Health Services Authority; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement. ID# 225-26 approved Pass
  47. 45 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUBJECT: Agreement #26-60036 between Lassen County and the Department of Health Care Services for the County Performance Contract the term will follow the State Fiscal Year 2026/2027 through 2028/2029. FISCAL IMPACT: This is a zero-dollar agreement. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement #26-60036 with the Department of Health Care Services; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement. ID# 226-26 approved Pass
  48. 46 REQUESTED RECLASSIFICATION WITHIN COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: Reclassification of two (2) employees from Administrative Support Specialist III to Services Support Assistant III within Community Social Services. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Both Classifications are a Range 16 and are budgeted for in 2025/2026 Fiscal Year (FY) ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the reclassification. ID# 240-26 approved Pass
  49. 47 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  50. 47 RECESS: 11:22 a.m. - 11:26 a.m.
  51. 48 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH HAT CREEK CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS, INC. SUBJECT: Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Hat Creek Construction and Materials, Inc. for the Public Road Crossing Improvement Project on Hackstaff Road. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the current 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Road Construction Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1222. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the First Amendment to agreement with Hat Creek Construction and Materials, Inc. for the Public Road Crossing Improvement Project on Hackstaff Road; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to execute the First Amendment to Agreement upon approval as to form by County Counsel. ID# 239-26 approved Pass
  52. 48 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  53. 49 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  54. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
  55. 50 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOLDEN STATE FINANCE AUTHORITY AND THE COUNTY OF LASSEN SUBJECT: Request to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Golden State Finance Authority and the County of Lassen regarding a Jail Medical Care Feasibility Study for the North State Region of California. FISCAL IMPACT: Cost not to exceed $33,438.39 to be paid out of General Fund, Fund/Budget Unit No. 100-0101. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Golden State Finance Authority; and 2) authorize the Chairman to execute; and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 223-26 approved Pass
  56. 2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-md-02804-DAP.
  57. 51 SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF LASSEN AND LASSEN COUNTY MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (LCMPA) SUBJECT: Ratification of Side Letter of Agreement to modify the overtime calculation for the Road Field Supervisor and Road Maintenance Supervisor classifications. FISCAL IMPACT: Undetermined. There would be an Increase to the Road Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1221 when overtime is earned. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Ratify Side Letter of Agreement; and/or 2) provide direction to staff. ID# 224-26 approved Pass
  58. 4) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
  59. 52 SUBJECT: INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  60. 5) Liability Claim; - Claimant: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. The Gifford Family Trust, Agency claimed against: County of Lassen.
  61. I. CORRESPONDENCE
  62. 53 CLOSED SESSION
  63. J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
  64. 54 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  65. 55 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROPOSED MEETING DATES FOR 2026: January 6, 2026 – No Board Meeting January 13, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting January 20, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting January 27, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting February 3, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – No Board Meeting February 10, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting February 17, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting February 24, 2026 – Board Meeting March 3 2026 – No Board Meeting March 10, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting March 17, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting March 24, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting March 31, 2026 – No Board Meeting April 7, 2026 – No Board Meeting April 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting April 21, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting April 28, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting May 5, 2026 – No Board Meeting May 12, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting May 19, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting May 26, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting June 2, 2026 – No Board Meeting June 9, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting June 16, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting June 23, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting June 30, 2026 – No Board Meeting July 7, 2026 – No Board Meeting July 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 21, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 28, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting August 4, 2026 – No Board Meeting August 11, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting August 18, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting August 25, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 1, 2026 – No Board Meeting September 8, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 15, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 22, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 29, 2026 – No Board Meeting October 6, 2026 – No Board Meeting October 13, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting 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
  66. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
  67. 56 ADJOURNMENT
  68. 2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-md-02804-DAP.
  69. 4) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
  70. 5) Liability Claim; - Claimant: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. The Gifford Family Trust, Agency claimed against: County of Lassen.