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April 9, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130

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Agenda — 73 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. 24-019 *Next Ordinance in line for adoption: No. 2024-02 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: 1) Timothy McDowell v County of Lassen; United States District Court Case No. 2:23-CV-01007-DJC-DMC.
  9. 8 RECESS:9:45 a.m. - 9:49 a.m.
  10. 2) Liability Claim; - Claimant: John Duke, Agency claimed against: Lassen County.
  11. 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Richard Egan: Management and Professional Association.
  12. 11 9:49 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
  13. 12 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
  14. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1) Timothy McDowell v County of Lassen; United States District Court Case No. 2:23-CV-01007-DJC-DMC.
  15. 13 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  16. 2) Liability Claim; - Claimant: John Duke, Agency claimed against: Lassen County.
  17. 14 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS approved Pass
  18. 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Richard Egan: Management and Professional Association.
  19. 15 PUBLIC COMMENTS
  20. 16 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
  21. 17 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  22. 18 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
  23. 19 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider adoption of the revised Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) per requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown cost to implement the GSP. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive report; and 2) conduct a public hearing; and 3) adopt a resolution approving the revised Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and authorizing Planning staff to submit said GSP to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by the April 23, 2024, deadline. ID# 244-24 adopted Pass
  24. 19 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  25. D. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  26. 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.
  27. 22 10:25 a.m.: RECESS
  28. E. STUDY SESSION
  29. F. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  30. 25 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
  31. 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
  32. 27 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  33. 28 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS - SUPERVISOR INGRAM SUBJECT: Request to designate: 1) $476.10 to C&S Waste for the Leavitt Lake Cleanup . FISCAL IMPACT: Appropriation is included in the General Fund, Board of Supervisors Fund/Budget Unit No. 100-0011. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve expenditure. ID# 254-24 approved Pass
  34. 29 AUDITOR/CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
  35. 30 FUND CASH BALANCES SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Fund Balance Report and Auditor’s verification for the month of February, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file. ID# 238-24 received and filed Pass
  36. 31 FUND CASH BALANCES SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Fund Balance Report and Auditor’s verification for the month of January, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file. ID# 239-24 received and filed Pass
  37. 32 PORTFOLIO SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Investment Report for January, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file. ID# 240-24 received and filed Pass
  38. 33 PORTFOLIO SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Investment Report for February, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file. ID# 241-24 approved Pass
  39. 34 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  40. 35 PERSONNEL REPORT SUBJECT: Personnel Movement Report for September 2023, through March 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Receive and file. ID# 245-24 received and filed Pass
  41. 36 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
  42. 37 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024 SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve. ID# 251-24 approved as amended Pass
  43. 38 LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 2024. This item was removed from the agenda. ID# 252-24
  44. 38 AUDITOR/CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
  45. 39 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
  46. 40 JOB CLASSIFICATION CORRECTION SUBJECT: Correction to Job Classification - Services Support Assistant I/II/III within the Lassen WORKS division of the Health and Social Services Agency. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this classification is included in Fund/Budget Unit No. 120-0852. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve correction to classification for the budget funded position of Services Support Assistant I/II/III. ID# 232-24 approved Pass
  47. 41 PUBLIC HEALTH PURCHASE ORDER WITH ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC SUBJECT: Purchase Request with All Traffic Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $57,500.46 to purchase Four Instalert 24 Portable Messaging Sign Display Base Units, Solar Panels, Batteries, Mounting Brackets, Carrying Cases and Software for Lassen County. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to County General Funds. Public Health received Grant Award # COVID19-19ELC77 through the COVID-19 ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Funding. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve purchase; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the Purchase Order. ID# 233-24 approved Pass
  48. 42 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  49. 42 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  50. 43 AGREEMENT WITH ECORP CONSULTING SUBJECT: Agreement with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for Environmental Services Related A21 Dixie Fire Damage Repair. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in Road Fund/Budget Unit No. 122-1221 which will be reimbursed by Caltrans. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve agreement with ECORP Consulting, Inc. to perform environmental services related to A21 Dixie Fire damage repair in the amount of $51,850; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement. ID# 246-24 approved Pass
  51. 44 GRAZING LEASE SUBJECT: Grazing lease with Shayne Hecox for use of Susanville Ranch Park for spring 2024 grazing. FISCAL IMPACT: Anticipated revenue to the Natural Resources Budget, Fund 141 of $610. ACTION REQUESTED: That the Board approve 2024 spring grazing lease with Shayne Hecox for use of Susanville Ranch Park in the amount of $10.00 per AUM and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute. ID# 247-24 approved Pass
  52. 45 REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION SUBJECT: Revised Job Description within Public Works Department for General Unit/United Public Employees of California (LCGU/UPEC). FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the respective budget units for all positions. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve revised job descriptions for the following positions: Animal Shelter Current Range Re-Class Kennel Aid UPEC 9 UPEC 12 Kennel Assistant UPEC 9 UPEC 13 Building & Grounds Custodian UPEC 9 UPEC 12 Senior Custodian UPEC 11 UPEC 14 Solid Waste Gate Keeper UPEC 8 UPEC 11 Spotter UPEC 11 UPEC 12 Land fill Equipment Operator UPEC 13 UPEC14 Sr. Land Fill Equipment Operator UPEC 15 UPEC 16 ID# 248-24 approved Pass
  53. 46 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
  54. 46 DEPARTMENT REPORTS - CONTINUED
  55. 47 LASSEN COUNTY JAIL LIVE SCAN EQUIPMENT SUBJECT: Emergency purchase for Livescan equipment for the jail from Data Works Plus. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding available for this purchase in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget from Fund/Budget Unit No. 130-0525 for the total cost of $29,793.85. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve emergency purchase from Data Works Plus, 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute, and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 250-24 approved Pass
  56. 48 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  57. 49 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
  58. 49 COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
  59. 50 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTIONS SUBJECT: Certified Statement of Votes cast for the March 5, 2024, California Presidential Primary Election. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report and file. ID# 234-24
  60. 51 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  61. 52 LETTER TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE - ASH CREEK AND WILLOW CREEK WILDLIFE AREAS SUBJECT: Approval of a letter to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife requesting habitat improvement efforts in the form of interim emergency haying and grazing activities at the Ash Creek and Willow Creek State Wildlife Areas in Lassen County. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve letter; and 2) authorize the Chairman to execute. ID# 230-24 approved Pass
  62. 53 LETTER TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA - GREATER SAGE GROUSE SUBJECT: Ratification of a letter of opposition sent by the County Administrative Officer to the California Fish and Game Commission, California Natural Resources Agency, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding the listing of the Greater Sage Grouse as a candidate for listing under the California Endangered Species Act. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: Ratify letter. ID# 231-24 approved Pass
  63. 54 FUND 118 FISH AND GAME SUBJECT: Approve reallocation of funds from General Fund to Fund 118 Fish and Game to reimburse an expenditure paid from Fund 118 Budget Unit 1181 Lassen Grizzly Clay Breakers in Fiscal Year 2021-2022. FISCAL IMPACT: $500 from the General Fund. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve reallocation of funds from General Fund to Fund 118 Fish and Game. ID# 235-24 approved Pass
  64. 55 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE SUBJECT: Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding naming various conference rooms in the Historic Courthouse. FISCAL IMPACT: Nominal costs of signage is included in project costs. ACTION REQUESTED: Provide direction to staff. ID# 236-24
  65. 56 OFFICE OF AUDITOR/CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR SUBJECT: Introducing and waive first reading of an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2023-03 consolidating the office of the auditor/controller/treasurer/tax collector with an effective date that is consistent with the expiration of the term of the incumbent on January 6, 2027 at noon, and calling for an election during the 2026 election cycle for the voters of Lassen County to elect independent office of Auditor/Controller and independent office of Treasure/Tax Collector, each to assume office in January 6, 2027 at noon. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Introduce and waive the first reading; and/or 2) provide direction to staff. ID# 237-24 approved Pass
  66. 57 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
  67. 58 FISCAL MANAGER AND ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN SUBJECT: Approval to unfund the position of Executive Assistant to the Sheriff and create and fund the positions of Fiscal Manager and Account Technician. FISCAL IMPACT: Minimal impact to the FY 23-24 budget as the position of Executive Assistant to the Sheriff as it stands is now vacant resulting in salary savings. Funding available in the current year budget for both positions. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Unfund the position of Executive Assistant to the Sheriff; 2) approve the creation of Sheriff’s Fiscal Manager and fund the position; 3) approve the creation of the Account Technician and fund the position; 4) approve the increase of 1.0 FTE for the Account Technician; and/or 5) provide direction staff. ID# 249-24 approved Pass
  68. 59 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  69. 60 CORRESPONDENCE
  70. 61 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a. Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District ID# 253-24
  71. J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
  72. 63 2024 PROPOSED MEETINGS: April 16, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting April 23, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting May 7, 2024 – No Board Meeting May 14, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting May 21, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting May 28, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting June 4, 2024 – No Board Meeting June 11, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting June 28, 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
  73. 64 ADJOURNMENT