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June 10, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130

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Agenda — 76 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. 25-013 *Next Ordinance in line for adoption: No. 2025-04 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. A. 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
  4. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT (Suggested for addressing items to be considered under Closed Session)
  5. 2. 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 (if needed).
  8. 8 9:35 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
  9. 9 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
  10. 10 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  11. 10 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  12. 11 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS approved Pass
  13. 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
  14. 13 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
  15. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  16. 15 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
  17. 16 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  18. 17 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.
  19. 18 HONEY LAKE VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (HLVRCD) SUBJECT: Presentation from Kelsey Siemer, District Manager for the HLVRCD, to provide an update on the completion of the Susanville Ranch Park Mountain Meadow Restoration Project. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Receive presentation. ID# 337-25
  20. 19 PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE SUBJECT: Presentation from Michael Rahe, Beckwourth District Ranger for the Plumas National Forest, to provide an update on post-fire restoration and general information regarding the Plumas National Forest. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Receive presentation. ID# 336-25
  21. 20 RECESS: 11:27 a.m. - 11:33 a.m.
  22. E. STUDY SESSION
  23. 22 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  24. 23 BIG VALLEY RECREATION DISTRICT SUBJECT: Vacancy on the big Valley Recreation District for Resident - Modoc, term to expire December 1, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Consider making appointment (Jessica Bridwell). ID# 332-25 approved Pass
  25. 24 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
  26. 25 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
  27. 26 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  28. 27 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS - SUPERVISOR BRIDGES SUBJECT: Request to designate: $1,000 to the Blue Star Moms. FISCAL IMPACT: Appropriation is included in the General Fund, Board of Supervisors Fund/Budget Unit No. 100-0011. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve expenditure. ID# 333-25 approved Pass
  29. 28 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS - SUPERVISOR NEELY SUBJECT: Request to designate: 1) $500 to the Lassen Grizzly Claybreakers; 2) $800 to the American Legion Post# 162; and 3) $500 Lassen Family Services. FISCAL IMPACT: Appropriation is included in the General Fund, Board of Supervisors Fund/Budget Unit No. 100-0011. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve expenditures. ID# 334-25 approved Pass
  30. 29 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
  31. 30 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve. ID# 318-25 approved Pass
  32. 31 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE SUBJECT: Report on district compliance with Government Code Section 87306 et seq. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file. ID# 330-25 approved Pass
  33. 32 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
  34. 32 DEPARTMENT REPORTS - CONTINUED
  35. 33 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and Crisis Support Services of Alameda County to provide after-hour crisis support and related telephone counseling services for the term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a maximum amount of $43,440. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. This Agreement will be paid from Behavioral Health Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0751. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Agreement. ID# 310-25 approved Pass
  36. 33 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
  37. 34 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND RESTPADD HEALTH CORP. SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and Restpadd Health Corp. to provide Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Care under the Short-Doyle Act for the term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The total maximum contract amount is $200,000 to include $100,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026 and $100,000 for FY 2026/2027. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact on the County General Fund. This Agreement will be paid from Behavioral Health Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0751. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with Restpadd Health Corp. and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Agreement. ID# 311-25 approved Pass
  38. 35 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND RESTPADD INC. SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and Restpadd, Inc. for Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Care under the Short-Doyle Act for the term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026, $100,000, and FY 2026/2027, $100,000. For a total maximum contract amount of $200,000 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact on the County General Fund. This Agreement will be paid from Behavioral Health Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0751. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with Restpadd Inc. and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Agreement. ID# 312-25 approved Pass
  39. 36 VEHICLE PURCHASE FOR WRAPAROUND/FAMILY SOLUTIONS SUBJECT: Lassen County Wraparound/Family Solutions Program requests the approval to purchase a truck using state-allocated Family Urgent Response System (FURS) funds in the amount of $58,483.49. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. This purchase will utilize Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0754 and is included in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Purchase; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Purchase Order. ID# 316-25 approved Pass
  40. 37 PUBLIC HEALTH AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER 22-11339 SUBJECT: Amendment A1 to Grant Agreement Number 22-11339 between the California Department of Public Health and the County of Lassen to increase the Maximum amount to $281,376 through Fiscal Year 2025/2026. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. This is a Revenue Agreement for Public Health Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0731. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Amendment A1 to Grant Agreement Number 22-11339; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Amendment. ID# 317-25 approved Pass
  41. 38 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  42. 39 FIRST AMENDMENT WITH ECORP CONSULTING, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RELATED TO WHITEHEAD SLOUGH BRIDGE (7C-70) SUBJECT: First Amendment with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for environmental services related to Whitehead Slough Bridge (7C-70) FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in Road Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1221. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve First Amendment with ECORP Consulting, Inc. to perform environmental services related to Whitehead Slough Bridge (7C-70) in the amount of $50,000; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement. ID# 320-25 approved Pass
  43. 39 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  44. 40 FIRST AMENDMENT WITH ECORP CONSULTING, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RELATED TO A21 DIXIE FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR SUBJECT: First Amendment with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for environmental services related to A21 Dixie Fire Damage Repair. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in Road Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1221 ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve First Amendment with ECORP Consulting, Inc. to perform environmental services related to A21 Dixie Fire damage repair in the amount of $90,750; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to execute agreement. ID# 321-25 approved Pass
  45. 41 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PLEDGE OF REVENUE FOR FINANCIAL ASSURANCE ON THE GRAVIER PIT, CA MINE ID# 91-18-0028 SUBJECT: Resolution establishing Pledge of Revenue for financial assurance on the Gravier Pit, CA Mine ID# 91-18-0028, in the amount of $111,044.91. FISCAL IMPACT: Pledge of Revenue from the Road Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1221 for financial assurance for the reclamation plan on the Gravier Pit in the amount of $101,639.10 with an increase of $9,405.87 for a total amount of $111,044.91. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt resolution establishing Pledge of Revenue for Gravier Pit To Satisfy Requirements of Section 2773.1 Public Resources Code for financial assurance to reclaim open pit mines; and 2) authorize the Chairman to execute. ID# 322-25 adopted Pass
  46. 42 THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH NCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RELATED TO JOHNSTONVILLE ROAD BRIDGE RAIL PROJECT SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Agreement with NCE for Environmental Services related to Johnstonville Road Bridge Rail Project, Bridge No. 7C-28 and 7C29. FISCAL IMPACT: Total agreement amount will be $98,690.28. Funding is available in Road Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1221 ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve third amendment to agreement with NCE to perform environmental services related to Public Works Johnstonville Road Bridge Rail Project in the total amount of $98,690.28; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the amendment. ID# 323-25 approved Pass
  47. 42 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
  48. 43 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
  49. 44 LASSEN COUNTY JAIL DATA SHARING SUBJECT: Lassen County Jail Data Sharing. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost will be paid from Fund/ Budget Unit No. 130-0525 in the amount of $169,845, to be budgeted for in FY 25-26 budget from one-time Cal-AIM funding. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the purchase. ID# 325-25 approved Pass
  50. 44 TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE
  51. 45 OPERATIONS SUBJECT: Training request for one (1) Correctional Deputy and two (2) civilians to attend the Basic Law Enforcement Academy at College of the Siskiyous from June 30, 2025, through December 12, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approximately $35,391 from the Patrol Fund/Budget Unit No. 130-0522. ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the training expenditures. ID# 327-25 approved Pass
  52. 46 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR FINK FUNERAL HOME SUBJECT: The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office requests to enter into a contract with Fink Funeral, Inc. for removal and transportation of deceased persons from the scene of a death. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost per removal is $1,100. The contract will be from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. The total cost of the contract will not exceed $200,000 for the term. This will be funded from Fund/Budget Unit No. 130-0522 to be budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve contract; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer and Sheriff to execute the contract for removal services with Fink Funeral, Inc.; and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 326-25 approved Pass
  53. 47 AUDITOR/CONTOLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
  54. 47 RECESS: 11:53 a.m. - 1:06 p.m.
  55. 48 INVESTMENT POLICY SUBJECT: Lassen County Investment Policy. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution renewing the Lassen County Investment Policy for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. ID# 328-25 adopted Pass
  56. 48 DEPARTMENT REPORTS - CONTINUED
  57. 49 PIT RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCD) SUBJECT: Resolution from the Pit RCD requesting the removal of all funds from the Lassen County Treasurer and transfer to the Pit RCD Plumas Bank account. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve. ID# 329-25 approved Pass
  58. 50 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  59. 51 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
  60. 52 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a) Planning and Service Area Agency on Aging Advisory (PSA2 AAA) announced of award. b) Lassen Sportsmen’s Club Junior Fishing Derby results of the 36th annual Junior Fishing Derby. c) Planning and Service Area Agency on Aging Advisory (PSA2 AAA) Advisory Council Hybrid Meeting agenda for May 30, 2025. d) Lassen County Fish and Game Commission Regular Meeting Minutes for April 17, 2025. e) Lassen County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting Agenda for June 9, 2025. f) Notice of the Big Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Committee (BVAC) Public Meeting for June 16, 2025. g) Notice of the Fair Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025. ID# 335-25 received and filed Pass
  61. 53 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  62. 54 DISTRICT ATTORNEY
  63. 55 DISTRICT ATTORNEY AGREEMENT WITH JORDAN FUNK SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County District Attorney’s Office and Jordan Funk for Prison Prosecution Services for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027 with a maximum amount of $600,000. FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to the County General Fund. This agreement is reimbursed from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). This contract will be paid from Prison Prosecution Fund/Budget Unit No. 107-0421. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve contract; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement. ID# 319-25 approved Pass
  64. 56 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
  65. 57 ALLOCATION AND FUNDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1 FULL TIME EMPLOYEE (FTE) FACILITATOR I/II POSITION IN WRAPAROUND/FAMILY SOLUTIONS SUBJECT: Lassen County Wraparound/Family Solutions Division within Community Social Services is requesting to add an additional Facilitator I/II within Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0754 to support increased caseloads. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. The salaries and benefits for the additional position will be paid out of Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0754 up to the amount of $102,358. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve additional 1 FTE Facilitator I/II position within Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0754. ID# 315-25 approved Pass
  66. 58 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, to provide needed mental health services for children and adolescents. Raising the Maximum Amount for the term of March 14, 2025, through June 30, 2025, to $174,240 and raising the maximum amount for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to $522,720. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact on the County General Fund. This Agreement will be paid from Behavioral Health Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0751 and Mental Health Services Act Fund/Budget Unit No. 164-0752. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Amendment with Star View Behavioral Health Inc., aka Star View Adolescent Center, and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Amendment. ID# 313-25 approved Pass
  67. 59 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND THE SAIL HOUSE, INC. SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and The Sail House, Inc. for a maximum amount of $300,000 for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to provide residential care facilities. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact on the County General Fund. This Agreement will be paid from Behavioral Health Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0751 and 164-7520. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with The Sail House, Inc., and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Agreement. ID# 314-25 approved Pass
  68. 59 SUBJECT: INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  69. 60 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  70. 61 SB-1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDING FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 SUBJECT: SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funding FY 2025-2026 FISCAL IMPACT: Anticipated revenue in the estimated amount $3,626,044 from the 2025/2026 appropriation of SB 1 RMRA Funds to the FY 2025/2026 Road Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1221. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt resolution approving a list of projects for FY 2025/2026 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and 2) authorize the Chairman to execute. ID# 324-25 adopted Pass
  71. 62 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  72. 63 CONSIDER PARTNERING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE THE HONEY LAKE VALLEY RECREATION AUTHORITY (HLVRA) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-2025 SUBJECT: Consider partnering with the City of Susanville City Council by increasing Lassen County’s FY 2024/2025 contribution to the HLVRA to extend the pool season to October 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Total expenditures in the amount of $7,250 - $9,250 to be paid for out of the General Fund. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the increased contribution to HLVRA; and/or 2) provide direction to staff. ID# 331-25 denied
  73. I. CORRESPONDENCE
  74. J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
  75. 66 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 17, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting June 24, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 1, 2025 – No Board Meeting July 8, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 15, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 22, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 29, 2025 – No Board Meeting August 5, 2025 – No Board Meeting August 12, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting August 19, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting August 26, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 2, 2025 – No Board Meeting September 9, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 16, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 23, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 30, 2025 – No Board Meeting October 7, 2025 – No Board Meeting October 14, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting October 21, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting October 28, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting November 4, 2025 – No Board Meeting November 11, 2025 – No Board Meeting (Holiday) November 18, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting November 25, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 2, 2025 – No Board Meeting December 9, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 16, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 23, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting
  76. 67 ADJOURNMENT