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June 18, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130

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Agenda — 67 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. 24-037 *Next Ordinance in line for adoption: No. 2024-04 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. 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 (if needed).
  8. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Laura Atkins v County of Lassen; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2024-CV007658.
  9. 2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Scott McLeran: Lassen County Peace Officers Association Management Unit (LCPOMA).
  10. 3) Employee performance evaluation: Office of Emergency Services Chief.
  11. 4) Liability Claim; - Claimant: Emilia Mojarra, Agency claimed against: Lassen County. Liability Claim: - Claimant: Bryan Lockridge, Agency claimed against: Lassen County. Liability Claim: Claimant Robin Jaffe, Agency claimed again: Lassen County.
  12. 12 10:07 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
  13. 13 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
  14. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Laura Atkins v County of Lassen; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2024-CV007658.
  15. 14 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  16. 2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Scott McLeran: Lassen County Peace Officers Association Management Unit (LCPOMA).
  17. 15 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS approved Pass
  18. 3) Employee performance evaluation: Office of Emergency Services Chief.
  19. 16 PUBLIC COMMENTS
  20. 4) Liability Claim; - Claimant: Emilia Mojarra, Agency claimed against: Lassen County. Liability Claim: - Claimant: Bryan Lockridge, Agency claimed against: Lassen County. Liability Claim: Claimant Robin Jaffe, Agency claimed again: Lassen County.
  21. 17 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
  22. 18 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  23. 19 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
  24. 20 SALES TAX BALLOT MEASURE SUBJECT: Consideration of an ordinance proposing the imposition of a special tax to be used for public safety purposes and subject to approval by the voters of Lassen County by a two-thirds vote at the upcoming November 5, 2024, general statewide election. FISCAL IMPACT: Approximately $1,500,000 dollars in revenue to the County of Lassen. If approved by the voters of Lassen County, the ordinance proposes an expenditure plan wherein proceeds of the special tax may be used for Lassen County Sheriff, Fire, Lassen County Office of Emergency Services, Lassen County Probation, Lassen County District Attorney and Lassen County Code Enforcement services, including, but not limited to, their wages, salaries, benefits, training and equipment; for personnel; and public safety communications. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Conduct Public Hearing; and 2) introduce and read (or waive first reading); and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 383-24 approved Pass
  25. 20 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  26. 21 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES SUBJECT: Proposed ordinance repeals and replaces Lassen County Code sections 3.18.020 (Planning Fees), 3.18.021 (Mining Fees), 3.18.090 (Building Permit Fees), 3.18.120 (Environmental Health fees, 12.24.075(c) (Expiration and Un-issued Permits, and adds 12.24.075(f). FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated annual increase to Building Fees of $24,000; Planning Fees $7,000; Environmental Health Fees $40,000; Mining Fees increase us unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive report regarding proposed fees; and 2) conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 66016 of the Government Code; and 3) introduce the ordinance and read (or waive); and/or 4) provide direction to staff. ID# 373-24 approved Pass
  27. D. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  28. 23 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.
  29. 24 RETIREMENT PROCLAMATION SUBJECT: Retirement Proclamation for June 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: The Board of Supervisors present a Retirement Proclamation to: Dan Schlueter (Assessor's Office). ID# 369-24 adopted Pass
  30. 25 RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR JUNE 2024 SUBJECT: Recognition awards for June 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED:The Board of Supervisors Present Recognition Awards to: 10 Years: Sara Chandler (Planning and Building Services); Michele Yderraga (County Clerk-Recorder's Office). ID# 368-24
  31. 26 RECESS: 10:02 a.m. - 10:07 a.m.
  32. E. STUDY SESSION
  33. 27 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  34. F. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  35. 29 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
  36. 30 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
  37. 31 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  38. 32 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS - SUPERVISOR GALLAGHER SUBJECT: Request to designate: 1) $500 to the Westwood Farmers Market. FISCAL IMPACT: Appropriation is included in the General Fund, Board of Supervisors Fund/Budget Unit No. 100-0011. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve expenditure to be encumbered and paid in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. ID# 382-24 approved Pass
  39. 33 LASSEN COUNTY CHILDREN & FAMILIES COMMISSION (FIRST5) SUBJECT: Submit on behalf of the Lassen County Children & Families Commission: 2021-2022 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Audit, 2021-2022 FY Annual Report, 2021-2022 FY Annual Evaluation Report, 2018-2023 FY Strategic Plan and Long Range Financial Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Receive reports and file. ID# 372-24 received and filed Pass
  40. 34 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  41. 35 PROPOSED WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO POLICY NO. 00-048, ZERO TOLERANCE TO VIOLENCE AND THREATS IN THE WORKPLACE SUBJECT: The Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and to Policy No. 00-048, Zero Tolerance to Violence and Threats in the Workplace is proposed for approval to comply with Senate Bill 553. FISCAL IMPACT: Undetermined. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Workplace Violence Protection Plan and authorize the CAO to sign; and 2) approve amendment to Policy No. 00-048, Zero Tolerance to Violence and Threats in the Workplace; and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 376-24 approved Pass
  42. 36 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
  43. 37 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2023 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2023. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve. ID# 379-24 approved Pass
  44. 38 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 2024 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve. ID# 380-24 approved Pass
  45. 39 DISTRICT ATTORNEY
  46. 40 DISTRICT ATTORNEY AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JORDAN FUNK SUBJECT: Fourth Amendment to the Agreement by and between the County of Lassen and Jordan Funk for prison prosecution for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to the General Fund, contract reimbursed from CDCR. ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Administrative Officer and Board Chairman to execute the amendment. ID# 370-24 approved Pass
  47. 41 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  48. 42 ECORP CONSULTING AGREEMENT SUBJECT: Agreement with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for Environmental and Engineering Services Related to Robinson Canyon Wetland Mitigation Site. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in Road Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1221. Contract amount is $36,300. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the agreement with ECORP Consulting, Inc. to perform environmental and engineering services related to the Robinson Canyon Wetland Project in the amount of $36,300; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement. ID# 377-24 approved Pass
  49. 43 TRANSPORTATION SUBJECT: Agreement Between Lassen County and Lassen County Transportation Commission for a Caltrans Sustainable Communities Comprehensive Grant to Augment the County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) Upgrade Project. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this project will come from Caltrans Sustainable Planning Grant. In kind staff time will be used for required match. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Agreement between Lassen County and Lassen County Transportation Commission; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Letter of Understanding. ID# 378-24 approved Pass
  50. 43 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  51. 44 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
  52. 45 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a) Lassen Transit Service Agency Meeting Agenda for June 10, 2024. b) Lassen County Fair Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024. ID# 381-24 received and filed Pass
  53. 46 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  54. 47 AUDITOR/CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
  55. 48 TYLER/MUNIS UPDATE SUBJECT: Auditor/Controller financial system Tyler Munis update. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report for financial system (Munis) implementation. ID# 384-24
  56. 49 FAIR
  57. 50 LASSEN COUNTY FAIR ADVISORY BOARD POLICY MANUAL SUBJECT: Lassen County Fair Advisory Board Policy Manual. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve amendments to the Fair Advisory Board Policy Manual; and/or 2) provide direction to staff. ID# 371-24
  58. 51 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
  59. 52 72 HOUR VEHICLE TOWING ORDINANCE SUBJECT: Proposed amendment to Section 1.19.180 (Vehicle removal after 72 hours) of the Lassen County Code, concerning towing vehicles from public roads after being left in the same place for 72 hours. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance; and/or 2) provide direction to staff. ID# 385-24 adopted Pass
  60. 53 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT SUBJECT: Purchase Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc (ESRI) for purchase of Geographic Information System (GIS) Software at a total cost of $68,100 for three years. FISCAL IMPACT: For Fiscal Year 2024/2025, half the funds ($8,050) appropriated in Fund/Budget Unit No. 104-0322: (Maintenance and Computer Equipment) and half the funds appropriated in Fund/Budget Unit No. 100-0681, 100-0682 and 173-0732 (Special Departmental Expense). ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the Purchase Agreement. ID# 374-24 approved Pass
  61. 54 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) MANAGER SUBJECT: Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager class specification. FISCAL IMPACT: None - position would be funded in the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget and the existing GIS Coordinator position would be unfunded. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve specification. ID# 375-24 approved Pass
  62. 55 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  63. 56 SUBJECT: INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  64. I. CORRESPONDENCE
  65. J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
  66. 59 2024 PROPOSED MEETINGS: June 25, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 2, 2024 – No Board Meeting July 9, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 16, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting July 23, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting August 6, 2024 – No Board Meeting August 13, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting August 20, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting August 27, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 3, 2024 – No Board Meeting September 10, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 17, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting September 24, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting October 1, 2024 – No Board Meeting October 8, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting October 15, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting October 22, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting November 5, 2024 – No Board Meeting November 12, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting November 19 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting November 26, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 3, 2024 – No Board Meeting December 10, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 17, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting December 24, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. - Board Meeting
  67. 60 ADJOURNMENT