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March 12, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Board Chambers 707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130

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Agenda — 66 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. 24-008 *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: Calkins v County of Lassen; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2021-CV0013262.
  9. 9 9:30 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES
  10. 10 Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
  11. 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Calkins v County of Lassen; Lassen County Superior Court Case No. 2021-CV0013262.
  12. 11 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
  13. 12 AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS approved Pass
  14. 13 PUBLIC COMMENTS
  15. 14 UNAGENDIZED REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
  16. 15 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  17. 15 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  18. 16 These matters are scheduled at the time stated, and will be heard by the Board as close to the time stated as possible.
  19. 17 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES ZONING ORDINANCE SUBJECT: Proposed ordinance amending County Code Sections 18.108.230 (Keeping animals-Special provisions), Subsection “(2)” of Section 18.78.020 (Uses allowed by right), Subsection “(2)” of Section 18.80.020 (Uses allowed by right), and 18.108.020 (Fertilizer plants, commercial kennels), and repealing Subsection “(3)” of Section 18.102.070, Subsection “(6)” of Section 18.22.050, Subsection “(6)” of Section 18.24.050, Subsections “(1)(a)” and “(2)(a)” of Section 18.108.270; and adding Subsection “(10)” to Section 18.102.110 (Provisions for hemp). FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive report from staff and recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission; and 2) Conduct a public hearing; and 3) Introduce and adopt, by title only, the proposed ordinance. ID# 189-24 adopted Pass
  20. 18 CODE ENFORCEMENT - YANG SUBJECT: Hearing to consider recovery of administrative penalties for a public nuisance located at (no number) Stage Rd. Ravendale, Ca 96123 (A.P.N 047-060-045) as provided in Title 1, Chapter 1.18.170(i), of Lassen County Code. This property is owned by Yeng Yang. The associated code enforcement file number CDEF2023-012. The administrative penalty is due to the owner’s failure to abate the public nuisance, in accordance with the Notice and Order to Correct Violations and the Decision of the Hearing Officer. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown, all or a portion of the costs could be recovered through recordation of an abatement lien. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive the Enforcing Officer’s Report; and 2) conduct a hearing; and 3) adopt a resolution ordering recordation of a lien against real property described herein, on which a public nuisance was identified in violation of Chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code, in order to recover administrative penalties as established by the Lassen County Hearing Officer. ID# 193-24 adopted Pass
  21. 19 CODE ENFORCEMENT - GER SUBJECT: Hearing to consider recovery of administrative penalties for a public nuisance located at (No Number) Hummingbird Rd Madeline, Ca 96119 (A.P.N 031-210-003); as provided in Title 1, Chapter 1.18.170(i), of Lassen County Code. This property is owned by Yang Ger. The associated code enforcement file number CDEF2023-017. The administrative penalty is due to the owner’s failure to abate the public nuisance, in accordance with the Notice and Order to Correct Violations and the Decision of the Hearing Officer. FISCAL IMPACT:Unknown, all or a portion of the costs could be recovered through recordation of an abatement lien. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive the Enforcing Officer’s Report; and 2) conduct a hearing; and 3) adopt a resolution ordering recordation of a lien against real property described herein, on which a public nuisance was identified in violation of Chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code, in order to recover administrative penalties as established by the Lassen County Hearing Officer. ID# 194-24 approved Pass
  22. 20 CODE ENFORCEMENT - SANCHEZ SUBJECT: Hearing to consider recovery of administrative penalties for a public nuisance located at 529-725 Westside Rd Termo, Ca 96132 (A.P.N 043-250-016); as provided in Title 1, Chapter 1.18.170(i), of Lassen County Code. This property is owned by Mauricio Sanchez. The associated code enforcement file number CDEF2023-018. The administrative penalty is due to the owner’s failure to abate the public nuisance, in accordance with the Notice and Order to Correct Violations and the Decision of the Hearing Officer. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown, all or a portion of the costs could be recovered through recordation of an abatement lien. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive the Enforcing Officer’s Report; and 2) conduct a hearing; and 3) adopt a resolution ordering recordation of a lien against real property described herein, on which a public nuisance was identified in violation of Chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code, in order to recover administrative penalties as established by the Lassen County Hearing Officer. ID# 195-24 adopted Pass
  23. 21 CODE ENFORCEMENT - THAI SUBJECT: Hearing to consider recovery of administrative penalties for a public nuisance located at (No Number) Coyote Rd Madeline, Ca 96119 (A.P.N 029-150-054); as provided in Title 1, Chapter 1.18.170(i), of Lassen County Code. This property is owned by Yang Thai. The associated code enforcement file number CDEF2023-022. The administrative penalty is due to the owner’s failure to abate the public nuisance, in accordance with the Notice and Order to Correct Violations and the Decision of the Hearing Officer. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown, all or a portion of the costs could be recovered through recordation of an abatement lien. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive the Enforcing Officer’s Report; and 2) conduct a hearing; and 3) adopt a resolution ordering recordation of a lien against real property described herein, on which a public nuisance was identified in violation of Chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code, in order to recover administrative penalties as established by the Lassen County Hearing Officer. ID# 196-24 adopted Pass
  24. 22 CODE ENFORCEMENT - VANG SUBJECT: Hearing to consider recovery of administrative penalties for a public nuisance located at (No Number) Stage Rd Ravendale, Ca 96123 (A.P.N 047-100-027); as provided in Title 1, Chapter 1.18.170(i), of Lassen County Code. This property is owned by Shadow Vang. The associated code enforcement file number CDEF2023-039. The administrative penalty is due to the owner’s failure to abate the public nuisance, in accordance with the Notice and Order to Correct Violations and the Decision of the Hearing Officer. FISCAL IMPACT:Unknown, all or a portion of the costs could be recovered through recordation of an abatement lien. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive the Enforcing Officer’s Report; and 2) conduct a hearing; and 3) adopt a resolution ordering recordation of a lien against real property described herein, on which a public nuisance was identified in violation of Chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code, in order to recover administrative penalties as established by the Lassen County Hearing Officer. ID# 198-24 adopted Pass
  25. 23 CODE ENFORCEMENT - KONG SUBJECT: Hearing to consider recovery of administrative penalties for a public nuisance located at (No Number) Stage Rd Ravendale, Ca 96123 (A.P.N 047-060-044); as provided in Title 1, Chapter 1.18.170(i), of Lassen County Code. This property is owned by Syvichith Kong. The associated code enforcement file number CDEF2023-038. The administrative penalty is due to the owner’s failure to abate the public nuisance, in accordance with the Notice and Order to Correct Violations and the Decision of the Hearing Officer. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown, all or a portion of the costs could be recovered through recordation of an abatement lien. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive the Enforcing Officer’s Report; and 2) conduct a hearing; and 3) adopt a resolution ordering recordation of a lien against real property described herein, on which a public nuisance was identified in violation of Chapter 1.18 of the Lassen County Code, in order to recover administrative penalties as established by the Lassen County Hearing Officer. ID# 197-24 adopted Pass
  26. 24 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN - CONTINUED
  27. 25 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.
  28. 25 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
  29. 26 2024 PROCLAMATION EMPOWERING SOCIAL WORKERS - SOCIAL WORKER MONTH SUBJECT: Proclamation: Social Wori Month - March 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Proclamation. ID# 202-24 adopted Pass
  30. 27 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide updates on local wildlife species (including but not limited to black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, elk, and pronghorn), and a discussion of current management practices. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive presentation, receive public comment, and hold discussion; 2) Consider referring the item to the Lassen County Fish and Game Commission for further study with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife; and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 185-24
  31. 28 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding management of deer populations in urbanize areas. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive presentation, receive public comment, and hold discussion; and 2) consider referring the item to the Lassen County Fish and Game Commission for further study with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and may include making Commission recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. ID# 186-24
  32. 28 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN
  33. 29 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide information about CDFW management of the gray wolf in California. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Receive presentation, receive public comment, and hold discussion; 2) consider referring the item to the Lassen County Fish and Game Commission for further study with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife; and/or 3) provide direction to staff. ID# 184-24
  34. 30 RECESS: 9:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  35. E. STUDY SESSION
  36. F. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  37. 33 INFORMATION/CONSENT CALENDAR
  38. 34 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
  39. 35 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  40. 36 LASSEN LOCAL PLANNING COUNCIL (LPC) CERTIFICATION SUBJECT: Certification Statement regarding the composition of Lassen County Office of Education LPC Membership Form CCD-43. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of 12 members of the Lassen County Local Planning Council. Signature of approval on the Certification Statement regarding composition of LPC Membership for the California Department of Social Services. ID# 200-24 approved Pass
  41. 36 RECESS: 10:26 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
  42. 37 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  43. 38 COUNTY POLICY NO. 02-P05 COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO ELECTED OFFICIAL AND ISSUES OF TRANSITION FROM COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO ELECTED OFFICIAL SUBJECT: Approval of necessary text amendments to County Policy No. 02-P05 to align the policy with the County’s official salary schedule and collective bargaining agreements. FISCAL IMPACT: Elected Department Heads compensation is calculated from the G level of the official salary schedule and such costs for compensation, retirement and benefits are provided for in the current Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve text amendment to County Policy No. 02-P05 by deleting reference to the salary level “E” and replacing with “G” level, and authorize the County Administrative Officer to make the text amendment. ID# 187-24 approved Pass
  44. 39 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
  45. 40 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES SUBJECT: Amendment #A1 to Mental Health Plan Agreement #22-20109 between Lassen County Health and Social Services and Department of Health Care Services for Specialty Mental Health Services in the amount of $0 for the term of July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: There is No Fiscal Impact, this is a zero-dollar agreement. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Amendment to Agreement #22-20109 between Lassen County Health and Social Services and Department of Health Care Services, and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the Agreement. ID# 190-24 approved Pass
  46. 41 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SUBJECT: Agreement between Lassen County and University of California Davis for the maximum amount of $90,907.50 for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for 23 units of training in the subject areas selected by the agency for Continuing and Professional Education. FISCAL IMPACT: This agreement will be paid from Fund/Budget Unit No. 120-0853. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with University of California Davis, and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the agreement. ID# 192-24 approved Pass
  47. 42 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
  48. 42 RECESS: 12:34 p.m. - 1:43 p.m.
  49. 43 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive and file the following correspondence: a) Lassen County Fair Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2024. b) Lassen County Fish and Game Commission Regular Meeting Agenda for February 15, 2024. ID# 203-24 received and filed Pass
  50. 43 DEPARTMENT REPORTS - CONTINUED
  51. 44 DEPARTMENT REPORTS - CONTINUED
  52. 45 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  53. 46 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE FROM LASSEN COUNTY FUND 118 FISH AND GAME SUBJECT: Adopt resolution approving an expenditure of $7,150 from Lassen County Fund 118 Fish and Game to be appropriated in Budget Unit 1181 in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget for the improvement of wildlife habitat. FISCAL IMPACT: Fund 118 has a balance of $38,518.24. An Expenditure from Fund 118 must be reviewed at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisor to ensure compliance with State of California Fish and Game Code Section 13103. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt Resolution; and 2) approve budget appropriation increase for $7,150 for a total appropriation of $10,350. (4/5 vote required) ID# 188-24 adopted Pass
  54. 47 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
  55. 48 CALTRANS COOPERATIVE NOXIOUS WEED AGREEMENT SUBJECT: Three year agreement with CalTrans and the Agricultural Commissioner for the treatment of noxious weeds. FISCAL IMPACT: This is a revenue agreement. Ag Commissioner will receive reimbursement from CalTrans for a cost not to exceed $44,600 over a three year period. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve agreement; and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute. ID# 201-24 approved Pass
  56. 48 MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN - CONTINUED
  57. 49 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
  58. 50 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LASSEN COUNTY AND JACKSON AND COKER LOCUM TENENS. SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement between Lassen County and Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens for a maximum amount of $568,000 for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, to provide services related to professional psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services. FISCAL IMPACT: This agreement will be paid from Fund/Budget Unit No. 110-0751 and 110-0771. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve the Agreement with Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens, and 2) authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the Agreement. ID# 191-24 approved Pass
  59. 51 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  60. 52 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement with Lionakis - Architect for Lassen County Historic Courthouse Renovation Project - Tenant Improvements FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the current 2023/2024 Fiscal Year County Budget. Expenditures would be paid out of Courthouse Square Construction Fund/Budget Unit No. 154-1541. ACTION REQUESTED That the Board: Consider authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign a second amendment to agreement with Lionakis, for architectural and engineering services related to the Lassen County Historic Courthouse Renovation Project - Tenant Improvements, to add $100,000 to the current agreement for a total “Not to Exceed” amount of $574,550. ID# 199-24 approved Pass
  61. 53 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  62. 54 SUBJECT: INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  63. I. CORRESPONDENCE
  64. J. AGENDA ADDENDUM
  65. 57 2024 PROPOSED MEETINGS: March 19, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting March 26, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting April 2, 2024 – No Board Meeting April 9, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Board Meeting 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
  66. 58 ADJOURNMENT