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February 18, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130

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Agenda — 74 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. 25-007 *Next Ordinance in line for adoption: No. 2025-01 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. 3 9:05 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
  4. 3 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  5. 4 PUBLIC COMMENT
  6. 5 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. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: To consider whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), (d)(4).
  9. 2) Threat to Public Services or Facilities pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Consultation with Lassen County Behavioral Health.
  10. 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Scott McLeran: a) United Public Employees of California (UPEC); b) Management and Professional Association; c) Department Heads and Confidential employees.
  11. 9 RECESS: 9:37 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
  12. 4) Appointment of County Administrative Officer.
  13. 11 9:47 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
  14. 12 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
  15. 13 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  16. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: To consider whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), (d)(4).
  17. 14 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS approved Pass
  18. 2) Threat to Public Services or Facilities pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Consultation with Lassen County Behavioral Health.
  19. 15 PUBLIC COMMENTS
  20. 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Scott McLeran: a) United Public Employees of California (UPEC); b) Management and Professional Association; c) Department Heads and Confidential employees.
  21. 16 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
  22. 4) Appointment of County Administrative Officer.
  23. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  24. 18 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
  25. 19 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  26. 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.
  27. 21 RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR FEBRUARY 2025 SUBJECT: Recognition awards for February 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Present Recognition Awards to: 10 Years: Whitney Muller (Health and Social Services). ID# 162-25
  28. 21 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  29. 22 RECESS: 11:12 a.m. - 11:18 a.m.
  30. E. STUDY SESSION
  31. 24 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  32. 25 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCo) SUBJECT: Committee Appointments. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Make appointment to the following Commission. 1. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) a. Government Code section 56000 b. Two regular members and one alternate member selected from the Board of Supervisors. c. Term: Four years or serves at the will of the Board of Supervisors. CURRENT MEMBERS: Hemphill (R), Gallagher (R), Bridges (A) ID# 176-25
  33. 26 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
  34. 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
  35. 28 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
  36. 29 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 2024 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024. Correction to Minutes for the Kramer Ranch LLC, Protest of Notice of Non-Renewal item. The vote was recorded incorrectly. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve amended Minutes. ID# 174-25 approved Pass
  37. 30 This item was removed from the agenda. ID# 161-25
  38. 31 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
  39. 32 IRRIGATED LANDS REGULATORY PROGRAM EXEMPTION LETTER OF SUPPORT SUBJECT: Letter of Support to exempt upper Pit River growers from the irrigated lands regulatory program. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve letter; and 2) authorize the Chairman to execute. ID# 169-25 approved Pass
  40. 33 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
  41. 33 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  42. 34 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS AND LASSEN COUNTY SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and the University of California Davis for the Maximum amount of $90,907.50 for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for 23 units of training in the subject areas selected by the agency for Continuing and Professional Education. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. This Agreement will be paid from Fund/Budget Unit No. 120-0853 and is included in the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year budget. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with the University of California Davis; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Agreement. ID# 166-25 approved Pass
  43. 35 VOCATIONAL TRAINEE / VOCATIONAL ASSISTANT SERIES JOB DESCRIPTION SUBJECT: Job Description Approval and Position Allocation for Vocational Trainee / Vocational Assistant Series within Community Social Services Department. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the General Fund. Funds are budgeted within Community Social Services Fund/Budget Unit No. 120-0853 to support these positions. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Vocational Trainee / Vocational Assistant Job Description; and 2) Un-Fund 4 FTE Social Worker Series positions; and 3) Fund 4 FTE Vocational Trainee / Vocational Assistant Series positions. ID# 167-25 approved Pass
  44. 36 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  45. 37 FIRST AMENDMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SPAY AND NEUTER GRANT SUBJECT: First amendment to the grant agreement with the University of California for funding to spay and neuter dogs and cats. FISCAL IMPACT: Revenue will continue the Spay and Neuter Program coordination between the Animal Shelter and Lassen Humane Society. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the first amendment to the grant agreement with the Regents of the University of California to fund spay and neuter of dogs and cats through the Animal Shelter; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the amendment. ID# 171-25 approved Pass
  46. 38 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  47. 39 PERSONNEL REPORT SUBJECT: Personnel Movement Report for January, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file. ID# 177-25
  48. 40 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
  49. 41 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a) Proposal to Modify Reno Military Operations Area and Reno Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace. ID# 175-25 received and filed Pass
  50. 42 DEPARTMENT REPORTS - CONTINUED
  51. 43 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  52. 44 SUPERVISOR SCANLAN SUBJECT: Proclamation. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Present Proclamation to Randy Robbins; and 2) adopt Proclamation. ID# 172-25 adopted Pass
  53. 45 SUPERVISOR INGRAM SUBJECT: Discussion and direction to staff regarding Cottage Food Operator Program Fees. FISCAL IMPACT: Cost neutral or less than 100% cost recovery. Fee revenue in the amount of approximately $1,600 annually for Cottage Food Operator A permits ($110 each) and $2,600 from Cottage Food Operator B permits ($200 each). Fee charged for recovering county costs as the Local Enforcement Agency responsible for implementing the state mandate on Cottage Food Operators pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 114365 of the California Retail Food Code. ACTION REQUESTED: Various options, including but not limited to: 1) Receive Information and No Action; or 2) direct staff to initiate the process to repeal and replace section(s) of the Lassen County Code pertaining to Cottage Food Operator Program Fees; and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 173-25 denied
  54. 46 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
  55. 47 AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN POTENTIAL, INC. AND LASSEN COUNTY SUBJECT: Amended and Restated Subcontract Agreement #20456-CA BHBH-LASSEN-01 between Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. and Lassen County Behavioral Health implementing the California Department of Health Care Services Agreement #22-20456 Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Program in the amount of $4,599,917 for the term of June 23, 2023 through June 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact on the County General Fund. This Subcontract Agreement is revenue and expenditure for Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0941. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Amended and Restated Subcontract Agreement #20456-CA- BHBH-LASSEN-01 with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Amendment. ID# 163-25 approved Pass
  56. 48 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOCUMTENENS.COM, LLC. AND LASSEN COUNTY SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement Between Locumtenens.com, LLC. and Lassen County Agreement to raise the maximum amount to $400,000 for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for professional, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to clients. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. This Agreement will be paid from Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0751 and 164-0752 and is included in the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year budget. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Locumtenens.com, LLC.; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Amendment. ID# 164-25 approved Pass
  57. 48 DEPARTMENT REPORTS - CONTINUED
  58. 49 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SMITHWATERS GROUP AND LASSEN COUNTY SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement between The Smithwaters Group and Lassen County Health and Social Services to raise the Maximum Contract Amount to $78,000 to provide Title IX patient Rights Advocacy Services. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. This Agreement will be paid from Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0751 and is included in the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year budget. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with The Smithwaters Group.; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer or Designee to execute the Amendment. ID# 165-25 approved Pass
  59. 49 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
  60. 50 AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT #21-10561, A1 BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND COUNTY OF LASSEN SUBJECT: Amendment to Grant Agreement # 21-10561, A1 between the California Department of Public Health and County of Lassen decreasing the amount of the Grant from $514,150 to $308,490 and extend the term end date from December 31, 2025 to January 31, 2026 to conduct activities necessary to expand, train and sustain a response-ready disease intervention specialist workforce. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the General Fund. This is a Revenue Agreement for Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0731, Public Health. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Amendment to Grant Agreement #21-10561, A1; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the Amendment. ID# 168-25 approved Pass
  61. 51 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
  62. 52 CODE ENFORCEMENT SUBJECT: Proposed ordinance adding Chapter 1.20 to the Lassen County Code pertaining to an Administrative Citation Program. (File 323.03). FISCAL IMPACT: Potential partial recovery of code enforcement costs. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive Report; and 2) find that introduction of the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies); and 3) introduce and waive the first reading; or 4) provide direction to staff. ID# 170-25 approved Pass
  63. 53 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  64. 54 NORCAL EMS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA) SUBJECT: Consideration approval of Joint Powers Agreement with NorCal EMS participants. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Discuss and consider approval of the creation of a Joint Powers Agreement among NorCal EMS participatory entities; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the Joint Powers Agreement; or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 178-25 approved Pass
  65. 55 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  66. 56 SUBJECT: INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  67. 57 CLOSED SESSION
  68. 58 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  69. 58 Recess: 12:14 p.m. - 12:18 p.m.
  70. I. CORRESPONDENCE
  71. J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
  72. 61 PROPOSED MEETING DATES FOR 2025: February 25, 2025 – Board Meeting March 4, 2025 – No Board Meeting March 11, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting March 18, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting March 25, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting April 1, 2025 – No Board Meeting April 8, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting April 15, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting April 22, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting April 29, 2025 – No Board Meeting May 6, 2025 – No Board Meeting May 13, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting May 20, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting May 27, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting June 3, 2025 – No Board Meeting June 10, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting 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
  73. 4) Appointment of County Administrative Officer.
  74. 62 ADJOURNMENT