Board of Supervisors
Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130
Agenda β 73 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. 26-001 *Next Ordinance in line for adoption: No. 2026-01 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 9:01 A.M. CALL TO ORDER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. CALL TO ORDER BY DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MICHELE YDERRAGA AND ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN.
- 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 (if needed).
- 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: : Ginno Construction, Inc. v. County of Lassen et al.; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2025-CV0076708.
- 2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Andrew Plett: a) Lassen County Peace Officers Association (LCPOA); and b) United Public Employees of California (UPEC).
- 3) Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code sections 54957). Consultation with: John McGarva (Lassen County Sheriff's Office) and Silas Rojas (Lassen County Emergency Services).
- 4) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
- 12 9:41 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
- 13 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
- 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: : Ginno Construction, Inc. v. County of Lassen et al.; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2025-CV0076708.
- 14 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
- 2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Andrew Plett: a) Lassen County Peace Officers Association (LCPOA); and b) United Public Employees of California (UPEC).
- 15 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
- 3) Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code sections 54957). Consultation with: John McGarva (Lassen County Sheriff's Office) and Silas Rojas (Lassen County Emergency Services).
- 16 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 4) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
- 17 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
- C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 19 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
- 20 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
- 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.
- 22 GRAY WOLF UPDATE SUBJECT: Overview and update concerning the gray wolf in Lassen County. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive report; and/or 2) provide direction to staff.
- 23 RECESS: 9:37 a.m. - 9:41 a.m.
- E. STUDY SESSION
- 25 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- 26 MILFORD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SUBJECT: Re-appointments to the Milford Fire District due to term expirations. (Terms expired 12/05/2025). FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Re-appoint committee members to the Milford Fire Protection District. (Tracie Lee and Dena Wemple terms to expire 12/03/2027; Irene Doyle, Sandy Jansen and Colleen Snook terms to expire 12/07/2029).
- 26 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 27 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS SUBJECT: Annual Committee appointments for 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Make appointments to the following Boards, Committees and Commissions: 1. Behavioral Health Advisory Board a. Welfare and Institution Code section 5604; Resolution No. 13-025. b. One County Supervisor and one Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Bridges (R), Neely (A) 2. Public Risk Innovation Solutions Management (PRISM) a. Government Code section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b. One director from each member County and one alternate director. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Anderson (R), McMullen (A) 3. Eagle Lake Interagency Board a. Unknown. b. Appoint one member of Board of Supervisors. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Scanlan 4. Emergency Medical Care Committee a. Health and Safety Code Section 1797.272. b. One regular member from the Board of Supervisors. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Ingram (R) 5. Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority a. Government Code section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b. Two regular appointees from each member entity (Supervisors) and one alternate (Supervisor). CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Neely (R), Scanlan (R), Albaugh (A) 6. Land Conservation Committee a. Resolution No. 12-050; Minute Order of January 16, 2001. b. A member of the Board of Supervisors. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Albaugh 7. Lassen County Air Pollution Control District a. Health and Safety Code section 40100.5; April 25, 2000 Minute Order of the Board of Supervisors. b. Three County Supervisors. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Ingram, Neely, Scanlan 8. Lassen County Children and Families First Commission (FIRST 5) a. Health and Safety Code section 130100; County Code Chapter 7.02. b. One County Supervisor. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Bridges 9. Lassen County Transportation Commission (LCTC) a. Government Code section 29535. b. Three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Three alternates appointed by the Board of Supervisors. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Ingram (R), Scanlan (A); Albaugh (R), Bridges (A); Neely (R), Scanlan (A) 10. Lassen Transit Services Agency (LTSA) a. Government Code section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b. Three individuals, the same three as are on Transportation Commission. Three alternates, who must be same alternates as to Transportation Commission. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Ingram (R), Scanlan (A); Albaugh (R), Bridges (A); Neely (R), Scanlan (A) 11. Lassen Regional Solid Waste Management Authority (LRSWMA) a. Government Code section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b. Two directors to be selected from a list of eligible applicants; an alternate for each director may be appointed also. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Ingram (R), Scanlan (A); Albaugh (R), Bridges (A); Neely (R), Scanlan (A) 12. Lassen-Plumas-Sierra Community Action Agency a. Government Code section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b. Two elected officials or their representatives, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Bridges (R), Director of Community Social Services Jayson Vial(A) 13. Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc (Nor-Cal EMS) a. Government Code Section 6500, Joint Powers Agency b. One Supervisor from each member County; one alternate, need not be a Supervisor CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Ingram (R), Bridges (A) 14. Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium (NorTEC) a. Government Code Section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b. One County Supervisor and one alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Bridges (R), Ingram (A) 15. Planning and Service Area 2-Area Agency on Aging (PSA 2 AAA) Executive Board a. Government Code Section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b.Two regular seats, at least one of which shall be a member of the Board of Supervisors and one alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Bridges (R), Neely (A) 16. Trindel Insurance Fund a. Government Code section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b. One elected official or employee appointed by Board of Supervisors. One alternate appointed by Board also. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Anderson, McMullen 17. Long Valley Groundwater Management District a. Government Code Section 6500, Joint Powers Authorization. b. A member of the Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy of a four year term for Director 1 (exp. July 1, 2025). CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Ingram, Neely 18. Big Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee a. Government Code Section 6500, Joint Powers Agency. b.One County Supervisor and one Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Albaugh (R), Bridges (A) 19. Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) a. Government Code Section 21670 of the Public Utility Commission. b.Two regular members of the Board of Supervisors. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Neely (R), Scanlan (A) 20. Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) a.Public Resources Code Section 33321. b. One member of the Board of Supervisors. CURRENT APPOINTMENT: Albaugh. 21. Susanville Veterans Memorial Building Task Force a. Resolution 09-057; Minute Order of October 13, 2009. b. Multiple. 1) Board of Supervisors i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: (P) Neely, (A) Vacant (nominee by the City of Susanville) 2) Blue Star Mothers of America i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: (P) Tricia Deutsch, (A) Joanne Darlington 3) Marine Corps League i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: (P) Vacant, (A) Vacant 4) Veterans of Foreign Wars i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: (P) Ronald Wood, (A) James Vincent 5) Veterans Auxiliary Groups i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: (P) Lola Ramey, (A) Wendy Jacobs 6) Public-at-Large i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: (P) Bob Tyndal, (A) Christy Palmer 7) Lassen County Veterans Service Officer i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Chris Mancebo, Veteran Services Officer (VSO) (P), Designee of VSO (A) 8) Lassen County Director of Public Works i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: (P) Pete Heimbigner, (A) Designee of Director 9) American Legion i. Primary. ii. Alternate. CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: (P) Stephen Soto, (A) Larry Rogers
- 28 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
- 29 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 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
- 31 CALPERS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES (PAPS) SUBJECT: Resolution revising, adopting and providing to CalPERS Publicly Available Pay Schedules (PAPS) for 1) Appointed Department Heads, Confidential Employees and Elected Officials; 2) Deputy Sheriffs Association; 3) Management and Professionals Association; and 4) Peace Officer Supervisors Association which comply with compensation reporting requirements under Public Employeesβ Retirement Law (PERL) and California Code of Regulations section 570.5 (CCR 570.5). FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt resolution; or 2) provide direction to staff.
- 32 PRISON TRIAL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM ITEMS SUBJECT: Recap of CCC Prison and High Desert State Prison Trials Cost Reimbursement Billing for the months of July through November 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file.
- 33 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
- 34 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2025 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
- 35 DISTRICT ATTORNEY
- 36 INCREASE RANGE FOR DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV/V SUBJECT: Approval of Deputy District Attorney I/II/III and Assistant District Attorney IV/V Job Descriptions with Range Increase. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. The range increases were appropriated for in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the job descriptions with the range increase; and/or 2) provide direction to staff.
- 37 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
- 38 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN INTERVENTION, LLC., AND LASSEN COUNTY SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the Agreement Between Lassen Intervention, LLC., and Lassen County for group and individual education addressing anger management, domestic violence, and relationship issues with a maximum amount of $50,850 for the term of July 01, 2024, through June 30, 2027. This amendment updates the funding source, rate, units, and maximum amount of the agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/20026 and FY 2026/2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This Agreement will be paid from the Community Social Services Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0754. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Lassen Intervention, LLC.; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Amendment.
- 39 PROGRAM PLAN AND BUDGET FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS) SUBJECT: Approval of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), California Childrenβs Services (CCS) Program Plans and Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. FISCAL IMPACT: Submitting the approved plans and budgets ensures state funds are available for program operations. This agreement impacts Public Health Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0731. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the program plans and budgets; and 2) authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the certification.
- 40 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
- 41 SAFEKEEPER CONTRACT BETWEEN THE LASSEN COUNTY JAIL AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION SUBJECT: Approve the contract between the Lassen County Jail and the Calilfornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). FISCAL IMPACT: An increase of $14.05 per day, per inmate. Cost will come from Fund/Budget Unit No. 130-0525. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Safekeeper contract with CDCR; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the contract.
- 41 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
- 42 DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT TRAINING SUBJECT: Training request for three (3) Deputy Sheriffβs to attend Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) school at the Rocklin Police Department hosted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) from February 23, 2026, through March 5, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund. Funding for training will be allocated from the CHP Cannabis Grant Fund/Budget Unit No. 130-522 and shall not exceed the allotted amount of $27,945.60. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the training expenditures for DRE.
- 43 VETERANS SERVICES
- 44 ANNUAL CALVET COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS SUBJECT: Annual CalVet Compliance Documents. These are the annual forms required by CalVet to verify that the Veterans Services Office is complying with the California Code of Regulations, Title 12, Subchapter 4, and the CalVet Procedure Manual for Subvention and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive Certificates of Compliance; and 2) authorize the Chairman to execute.
- 45 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
- 46 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a) Eagle Lake Interagency board of Directors Special Meeting Agenda for January 8, 2026. b) Lassen County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting Agenda for January 12, 2026. c) Notice of Cancellation of the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026. d) Lassen County Fish and Game Commission Meeting Agenda for January 15, 2026.
- 47 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- 48 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
- 49 MEDICAL CONTRACT AMENDMENT SUBJECT: Contract amendment with California Medical Group (CFMG) to add a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. FISCAL IMPACT: The total estimated cost of the contract amendment is $49,540 from Jail Medical Fund/Budget Unit No. 130-0526. There are currently enough funds in this budget to offset the cost. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve amendment; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the contract amendment.
- 50 PURCHASE OF PATROL VEHICLES SUBJECT: Purchase of two patrol vehicles and upfitting. FISCAL IMPACT: $167,557.74. There is $77,262 remaining in allocated funds for Sheriff vehicles in the California Correction Partnership (CCP) Fund/Budget Unit No. 138-551. The remaining balance of $90,295.74 will be paid for out of the Sheriffβs Patrol Fund/Budget Unit No. 130-552. ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the purchase.
- 51 PROBATION DEPARTMENT
- 52 PROBATION BUSINESS MANAGER SUBJECT: Probation Business Manager - New County Job Description. FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted Expenditure to Probation Fund/Budget Unit No. 145-0561 that was included in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Probation Budget approved by the Board on 9/23/2025. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the job description for Probation Business Manager.
- 53 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
- 54 LASSEN COUNTY ADULT DETENTION HVAC RETROFIT PROJECT SUBJECT: Award of Lassen County Adult Detention Facility Progressive Design-Build HVAC Retrofit Project - Phase 2. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the current 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Capital Projects Fund/Budget Unit No. 150-1501. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Award Lassen County Adult Detention Facility HVAC Retrofit Project to EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems; and 2) authorize the Public Works Director to execute an agreement with EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $2,239,700.
- 55 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
- 55 RECESS: 12:01 P.M. - 12:08 P.M.
- 56 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RULES OF PROCEDURE RESOLUTION NO. 20-047 SUBJECT: The Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Review and discuss the Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure; and/or 2) provide direction to staff.
- 56 CLOSED SESSION
- 57 SUBJECT: INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 57 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
- I. CORRESPONDENCE
- 2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Andrew Plett: a) Lassen County Peace Officers Association (LCPOA); and b) United Public Employees of California (UPEC).
- J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
- 3) Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code sections 54957). Consultation with: John McGarva (Lassen County Sheriff's Office) and Silas Rojas (Lassen County Emergency Services).
- 60 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROPOSED MEETING DATES FOR 2026: January 6, 2026 β No Board Meeting January 13, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting January 20, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting January 27, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting February 3, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β No Board Meeting February 10, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting February 17, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting February 24, 2026 β Board Meeting March 3 2026 β No Board Meeting March 10, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting March 17, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting March 24, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting March 31, 2026 β No Board Meeting April 7, 2026 β No Board Meeting April 14, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting April 21, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting April 28, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting May 5, 2026 β No Board Meeting May 12, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting May 19, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting May 26, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting June 2, 2026 β No Board Meeting June 9, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting June 16, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting June 23, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting June 30, 2026 β No Board Meeting July 7, 2026 β No Board Meeting July 14, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting July 21, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting July 28, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting August 4, 2026 β No Board Meeting August 11, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting August 18, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting August 25, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting September 1, 2026 β No Board Meeting September 8, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting September 15, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting September 22, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting September 29, 2026 β No Board Meeting October 6, 2026 β No Board Meeting October 13, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting October 20, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting October 27, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting November 3, 2026 β No Board Meeting November 10, 2026 β No Board Meeting November 17, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting November 24, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting December 1, 2026 β No Board Meeting December 8, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting December 15, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting December 22, 2026 β 9:00 a.m. β Board Meeting December 29, 2026 β No Board Meeting
- 4) Employee performance evaluation: County Administrative Officer.
- 61 ADJOURNMENT