Board of Supervisors
Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130
Agenda — 70 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. 24-032 *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 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
- 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).
- 7 RECESS: 10:08 a.m. - 10:14 a.m.
- 1) Conference with Labor Negotiator Scott McLeran: a) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Management Unit (LCPOMA); b) Lassen County Management Association (LCMA).
- 2) Employee performance evaluation: 1) Department of Child Support Services Director; and 2) County Administrative Officer.
- 10 10:14 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
- 11 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
- 1) Conference with Labor Negotiator Scott McLeran: a) Lassen County Peace Officers Assn. Management Unit (LCPOMA); b) Lassen County Management Association (LCMA).
- 12 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
- 2) Employee performance evaluation: 1) Department of Child Support Services Director; and 2) County Administrative Officer.
- 13 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
- 14 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 15 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
- 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 17 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
- 18 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) Receive report; and 2) conduct a public hearing; and 3) find that adoption of the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines; and 4) introduce and waive the first reading.
- 19 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
- 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.
- 21 TORCH RUN PROCLAMATION SUBJECT: Proclamation for Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Day. The attached Proclamation recognizes June 17th as the Law Enforcement Torch Run Day in Lassen County. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Proclamation.
- 21 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 22 10:25 a.m.: RECESS
- E. STUDY SESSION
- F. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- 25 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
- 26 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 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 28 LETTER OF SUPPORT SUBJECT: Ratification of a letter in support of the Lake Almanor Mile High Event. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Ratify (approve).
- 29 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE DRAFT BLACK BEAR CONSERVATION PLAN SUBJECT: Submittal of comments regarding the California Department of Fish and Wildlife draft Black Bear Conservation Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve; and 2) authorize the Chairman to execute the comment letter.
- 30 AUDITOR/CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
- 31 FUND CASH BALANCES SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Fund Balance Report and Auditor’s verification for the month of March 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file.
- 32 FUND CASH BALANCES SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Fund Balance Report and Auditor’s verification for the month of April 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file.
- 33 PORTFOLIO SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Investment Report for March 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file.
- 34 PORTFOLIO SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Investment Report for April 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file.
- 35 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt resolution renewing the Delegation of Authority to invest and reinvest funds of the county and funds of other depositors in the County Treasury.
- 36 INVESTMENT POLICY SUBJECT: Lassen County Investment Policy. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution renewing the Lassen County Investment Policy for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
- 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 37 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
- 38 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 14, 2024 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
- 38 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
- 39 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2024 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
- 40 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
- 41 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND THE LAW OFFICE OF JESSICA RYAN KEENEY SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and Law Office of Jessica Ryan Keeney for the purpose of providing representation in child support cases for Lassen and Plumas County DCSS in the amount of $110,000 per fiscal year for the term July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Payment will be made from Lassen DCSS Administrative allocation to Fund/Budget Unit No. 528-0432. There will be no impact to the General Fund. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with Law Office of Jessica Ryan Keeney; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 42 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
- 43 FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF REDDING - HHAP-3 SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and the City of Redding for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 3 Regional Coordination Memorandum of Understanding in the amount of $53,975.04. The agreement will begin upon a fully signed agreement and complete said work no later than December 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: This Funding Agreement will bring in funding for the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Funding Agreement with the City of Redding; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 44 FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF REDDING - HHAP-3 SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and the City of Redding for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 3 Regional Coordination Memorandum of Understanding in the amount of $50,376.71. The agreement will begin upon a fully signed agreement and complete said work no later than December 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: This is a revenue agreement. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Funding Agreement with the City of Redding; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 45 INFORMATION SERVICES
- 46 BULK PURCHASE OF COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS FROM DELL TECHNOLOGIES SUBJECT: Bulk purchase of computer workstations from Dell Technologies. FISCAL IMPACT: Approximately $60,000 from Fund/Budget Unit No. 104-0322. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve Purchase; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute purchase order.
- 47 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
- 48 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a) Lassen County Fish and Game Commission Meeting Minutes for April 18, 2024. b) PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Announcement of Award. c) Lassen County Planning Commission Board Meeting Agenda for June 4, 2024. d) Lassen County Architectural Review Committee Agenda for May 23, 2024. e) Lassen County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting Agendas for June 17, 2024. f) Lassen County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Meeting Agenda for June 10, 2024.
- 49 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- 50 AUDITOR/CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE
- 51 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITIONS SUBJECT: The Auditor/Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Office is requesting to fund two Administrative Assistant positions, and to un-fund two Account Technician II positions. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact in the 2023/2024 budget year. Budgeted in the 2024/2025 budget year. No increase in FTE. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Un-fund two Account Technician II positions; and 2) fund two full time equivalent Administrative Assistant positions; and/or 3) provide direction to staff.
- 52 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
- 53 AGREEMENT# 23-HK-18087 BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Agreement #23-HK-1807 between the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Lassen County, and ColWest Investments for the purpose of the Homekey Program to provide housing for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the amount of $2,917,454.00 for the term of 15 years. FISCAL IMPACT: State funding grants will be used for the County responsibilities in these agreements. There is no impact to the County general fund. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development; and 3) Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 54 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY, COLWEST INVESTMENTS, LLC, AND SIERRA DESERT PROPERTIES SUBJECT: Agreement Between Lassen County, ColWest Investments, LLC; and Sierra Desert Properties for the purpose of developing permanent supportive housing with the Homekey grant funds in the amount of $2,917,454.00 for the term of 15 years. FISCAL IMPACT: State funding grant will be used for the County responsibilities in this agreement. There is no impact to the County general fund. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with Colwest Investments, LLC and Sierra Desert Properties; and 2) Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 55 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND COLWEST INVESTMENTS, LLC SUBJECT: Agreement Between Lassen County and ColWest Investments, LLC. for the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program the County was awarded in the amount of $1,637,126 for the term of May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: State funding grant will be used for the County responsibilities in this agreement. There is no impact to the County general fund. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with ColWest Investments, LLC; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.
- 56 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
- 57 RESOLUTION REGARDING LIABILITY CLAIMS FILED AGAINST COUNTY SUBJECT: Approval of a resolution delegating liability settlement authority. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution and/or provide direction to staff.
- 58 RESOLUTION REGARDING WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS FILED AGAINST THE COUNTY SUBJECT: Approval of a resolution authorizing limits to reject, settle, compromise or approve workers compensation claims filed against the county. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution and/or provide direction to staff.
- 59 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES SUBJECT: Resolution adopting the Recommended Budget and capital project expenditures for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Adoption of the recommended budget allows departments to continue operations prior to the adoption of the final budget. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt Resolution.
- 60 SUBJECT: INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- I. CORRESPONDENCE
- J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
- 63 2024 PROPOSED MEETINGS: June 18, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting 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
- 64 ADJOURNMENT