Lassen County, CA

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed Skyline Aggregates Quarry, considering approval of a use permit, reclamation plan, and certification of the final Environmental Impact Report. The board will also introduce an ordinance for the annual review of the Military Equipment Use Policy, receive presentations on fleet leasing and Plumas National Forest, and handle routine consent items.

• Public hearing on Skyline Aggregates Quarry: Use Permit #2023-010, Reclamation Plan #2023-001, EIR #2023-004, 460 acres near Skyline Road, APN 101-110-024
• Introduce ordinance for Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481
• Approve $500 discretionary fund to Herlong Boosters Club
• Authorize $4,900 for Road Equipment Operator to attend Jiffy's Truck School
• Approve minutes of August 18, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider directing staff to evaluate and implement live streaming and recording of public meetings, including Planning Commission and Lassen Rural Solid Waste Management Authority meetings, to increase public accessibility. The board will also approve several behavioral health and social services contracts, fill vacancies on the Waterworks District I, and handle routine consent items.

• Live streaming of public meetings (fiscal impact unknown)
• Behavioral health contracts: Locumtenens.com LLC ($300,000 and $600,000), North Valley Behavioral Health ($400,000), Star View Behavioral Health ($200,000)
• Community Social Services agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. ($50,000)
• CalWORKs child care agreement with Lassen County Office of Education ($300,000)
• Appointments to Lassen County Waterworks District I (applicants Crystal Simmons, William Simmons, Cindy Harbert)

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The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider routine items including a resolution to accept a $281,566 state/federal grant for the District Attorney's Victim/Witness Assistance Program, authorize up to $4,800 for truck school training, approve a new job description and two positions for Home Visiting Case Workers, and decide on fee options for the Lassen Youth Wrestling Association's use of the fair building. The agenda also includes closed session discussions on liability claims and standard public comment periods.

• Resolution to accept $281,566 CalOES Victim/Witness grant for FY 2026/2027
• Authorize up to $4,800 for Road Equipment Operator to attend Jiffy's Truck School in Redding
• Approve Home Visiting Case Worker job description and fund two FTE positions
• Choose fee option for Lassen Youth Wrestling Association: $200/day, $20/day, or waive all fees
• Closed session on workers' compensation claims by Shannon Parker, Rob Gratriex, and Victoria Wilson

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda as amended, including a $281,566 Victim/Witness grant resolution. They also approved authorizing a Road Equipment Operator to attend Jiffy's Truck School at a cost not to exceed $4,800, approved a reduced fair building fee of $20/day for the Lassen Youth Wrestling Association, and approved a Home Visiting Case Worker job description with two new FTE positions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved Victim/Witness Assistance Program grant resolution for $281,566 (5-0)
• Approved Road Equipment Operator attendance at Jiffy's Truck School, not to exceed $4,800 (5-0)
• Approved reduced fair building fee of $20/day for Lassen Youth Wrestling Association (5-0)
• Approved Home Visiting Case Worker job description and two FTE positions (5-0)

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The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to classify alpacas as large animals in Lassen County code, amending Sections 18.108.230 and 18.14.1110. They will also consider declaring Dyer's Woad an invasive noxious weed a public nuisance and conduct five administrative penalty hearings for nuisance properties in Ravendale. Other business includes approving a side letter agreement for holiday pay and receiving a personnel report.

• Public hearing on ordinance to classify alpacas as large animals (File# 318.01.76)
• Resolution declaring Dyer's Woad an invasive noxious weed a public nuisance
• Five administrative penalty hearings for public nuisances in Ravendale: Reed Leasing LLC, Tepley, Vang, Rashik/Sidhpurwala at 728-400 Marr Rd., Bisht
• Side Letter of Agreement with Lassen County Management and Professional Association for holiday pay on a four-ten schedule
• Personnel Movement Report for June 2026

The Board of Supervisors held five administrative penalty hearings for public nuisances in Ravendale, adopting resolutions to recover penalties and record liens on all five properties. They also adopted an ordinance reclassifying alpacas as large animals, declared Dyer's Woad a public nuisance, and approved the consent agenda and a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month. All votes were unanimous except the Bisht penalty, which was amended to $2,500 and passed 3-2.

• Adopted Resolution 26-041 for Reed Leasing Group LLC nuisance penalty (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-042 for Tepley nuisance penalty (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-043 for Vang nuisance penalty (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-044 for Rashik/Sidhpurwala nuisance penalty (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-045 for Bisht nuisance penalty as amended to $2,500 (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 classifying alpacas as large animals (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-046 declaring Dyer's Woad a public nuisance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and Child Support Awareness Month proclamation (5-0)

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The Board will consider several financial and staffing actions, including adopting a resolution to increase pay rates by 3.1% for six bargaining units. It will approve the acceptance of a $272,712 Future of Public Health grant and a $1,255,185 California Home Visiting Program grant. The agenda also includes appointing two members to the Clear Creek Community Services District Board and authorizing a $96,314.66 purchase for a radio integration project.

• Adopt CalPERS PAPS resolution increasing pay rates by 3.1% for six bargaining units
• Approve acceptance of $272,712 Future of Public Health funding from the California Department of Public Health
• Approve $1,255,185 grant agreement for the California Home Visiting Program
• Authorize $96,314.66 purchase of equipment and labor for the Lassen and Plumas County Radio Integration Project
• Consider appointment of Debra Erickson and Kevin Kassel to two vacancies on the Clear Creek Community Services District Board

The board approved a $1,255,185 California Home Visiting Program grant for Public Health, with Supervisor Albaugh dissenting. It also adopted resolutions for a 3.1% CalPERS pay increase and a $191,187 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant, and approved a $96,314 radio integration equipment purchase with Plumas County. Two appointments were made to the Clear Creek Community Services District and FIRST5 commission.

• Approved $1,255,185 California Home Visiting Program grant (3-1, Albaugh nay)
• Adopted Resolution 26-039 for 3.1% CalPERS pay increase for six bargaining units (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-040 accepting $191,187.35 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant (4-0)
• Approved $96,314.66 Sierra Electronics radio equipment purchase for Lassen-Plumas radio integration (5-0)
• Appointed Debra Erickson and Kevin Kassel to Clear Creek Community Services District (4-0)
• Appointed Teanna Day to FIRST5 Commission (4-0)
• Approved $272,712 Future of Public Health funding from CDPH (4-0)
• Approved $111,988.55 in 2025 excess tax sale proceeds claims (4-0)

Lassen County Public Improvement Corporation

The Lassen County Public Improvement Corporation is meeting to approve previous minutes and a funding request. The body is seeking $1,000 from the Board of Supervisors to cover annual expenses, including state fees.

• Request for $1,000 appropriation for annual expenses and State of California fees
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for public health and behavioral health services, including agreements with Les Hall and Crestwood Behavioral Health. The board will also appoint members to the Spalding Fire Protection District and review a resolution for CalPERS salary increases.

• Letter of support for BLM wildfire prevention grant
• Resolution adopting CalPERS pay schedule increasing rates by 3.1%
• Agreement with Les Hall for Medi-Cal services ($115,000)
• Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health for sub-acute care ($400,000)
• Appointment to Spalding Fire Protection District

The Board of Supervisors approved several behavioral health service agreements and a letter of support for a BLM wildfire prevention grant. They also appointed Kathie Muse to the Spalding Community Services District.

• Approved letter of support for Big Valley Wildfire Resilience Phase 1 Project (Consent Agenda)
• Approved appointment of Kathie Muse to Spalding Community Services District (4-0)
• Approved $400,000 agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved amendment with Kings View Professional Services not to exceed $29,552 (4-0)
• Approved amendment with Restpadd, Inc. not to exceed $1,000,000 (4-0)
• Approved $115,000 agreement with Les Hall for Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (Consent Agenda)
• Certified results for June 2, 2026, elections (Consent Agenda)
• Pulled CalPers pay rate increase resolution from the agenda

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

At this special meeting, the Board will decide on adopting a list of road projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 funded by SB1, totaling an estimated $3,906,562. Other actions include approving a $100,000 records management contract with Paperless Knowledge, authorizing $11,613.69 in travel for three public health employees to a conference, and appointing a member to the Fair Advisory Board. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss two liability claims against the county.

• Adopt resolution for SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation projects list for FY 2026/2027 (estimated revenue $3,906,562)
• Approve agreement with Paperless Knowledge for electronic document management (maximum $100,000)
• Authorize travel for three Public Health employees to the APHA Annual Conference (total $11,613.69)
• Consider appointment to Lassen County Fair Advisory Board, District 3 (applicants: Maria Panos, Brenden Raymond, Dawn German-Howe)
• Closed session on liability claims: Jay Schaap and Arthur/Brenda/Katie Poteete (as guardian ad litem for L.P. and T.P.)

The Board of Supervisors approved several administrative actions, including a retirement proclamation for David Lile and the appointment of Dawn German-Howe to the Fair Advisory Board. The board also adopted resolutions regarding justice assistance grant funding, insurance agreements, and road maintenance projects.

• Adopted retirement proclamation for David Lile (3-0)
• Appointed Dawn German-Howe to the Lassen County Fair Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including travel authorization for three Public Health employees (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-036 to accept Byrne JAG Program funding (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Paperless Knowledge, Inc. for document management (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-037 regarding the PRISM agreement (3-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Solid Waste and Heavy Equipment positions (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-038 for SB1 road maintenance projects (3-0)

Lassen-Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Special Meeting

The Lassen-Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will hold a special meeting to adopt its FY 2026/2027 budget of $30,250, approve prior meeting minutes, and renew a flow meter contract with Modoc Resource Conservation District for $25,000.

• Public hearing and adoption of the $30,250 FY 2026/2027 budget
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 24, 2025
• Renewal of flow meter contract with Modoc Resource Conservation District at $25,000

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will vote on several contracts and personnel changes. Major items include a $750,000 psychiatric services agreement with Community Medical Specialists Inc. and a $300,000 after-hours emergency response contract. The board will also consider renewing the county investment policy and approving juvenile detention MOUs with Sonoma and Tehama counties.

• Agreement with Community Medical Specialists Inc. for psychiatric services up to $750,000
• Agreement with Community Medical Specialists Inc. for after-hours emergency response up to $300,000
• MOU with Sonoma County for juvenile detention at $403/day, not to exceed $150,000/year
• MOU with Tehama County for juvenile detention at rates up to $750/day, not to exceed $150,000/year
• Contract amendment with CAEHA for environmental health services not to exceed $128,000

The Board of Supervisors approved several discretionary fund designations, juvenile hall agreements, and a contract amendment for environmental health services. A request regarding Paperless Knowledge, Inc. was tabled for further discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved $250 to Boy Scout Troop 159 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved $100 to Boy Scout Troop 159 and $700 to Historical Society (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved $500 to Susanville FFA and $250 to Boy Scout Troop 159 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Sonoma County juvenile hall MOU (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Tehama County juvenile hall MOU (via Consent Agenda)
• Adopted Investment Policy Resolution No. 26-033 (via Consent Agenda)

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The board will conduct six public hearings to consider administrative penalties and potential liens on properties in Ravendale and Madeline for failure to abate public nuisances. They will also receive a presentation from the Lassen Fire Safe Council and consider a committee appointment. The consent calendar includes a $1,000 appropriation to Spalding Community Services District, a $16,191 copier lease, a $5,198 travel authorization, and approval of two new peer support positions.

• Six administrative penalty hearings for nuisance properties at unassigned addresses and specific locations in Ravendale and Madeline
• Appropriation of $1,000 to Spalding Community Services District from General Fund
• Lease agreement for Kyocera copier at $16,191 over five years for Public Health
• Travel authorization of $5,198 for training in Denver for one Public Health manager
• Request to add two full-time Agency Peer Support positions in Wraparound/Family Solutions

The Board of Supervisors adopted four resolutions regarding administrative penalties and the recovery of costs for public nuisance abatements. These actions involve property owners in Ravendale and Madeline related to illegal cannabis grows.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26-025 regarding Norby property (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-026 regarding Morales property (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-027 regarding Doromal property (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-028 regarding Ledezma property (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim from George Jacobson (unanimous)

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The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed fee increases for planning, building, and environmental health services. The board also plans to discuss a contract amendment for storing historic courthouse furniture and consider resolutions supporting a new state.

• Public hearing on Planning and Building Services fee increases
• Third amendment to agreement with One Workplace (up to $75,000)
• Request to unfund one Appraiser Technician position
• Support of Assembly Joint Resolution 23 regarding new state formation
• Approval of $2,400 in discretionary funds for Westwood Chamber of Commerce

The Board of Supervisors approved several discretionary fund expenditures, contract amendments, and departmental staffing adjustments. They also adopted a resolution supporting the formation of a new state and introduced an ordinance regarding fee increases.

• Approved $650 for Doyle Seniors (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 for Westwood Chamber of Commerce town cleanup (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 for Westwood Chamber of Commerce Bull Dozer Monument (5-0)
• Approved $250 for Westwood Little League (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved One Workplace contract amendment to extend through Dec. 31, 2027, not to exceed $75,000 (4-1)
• Approved Assessor's position change from Appraiser Technician to Assistant Appraiser (4-1)
• Approved Code Enforcement Officer job description modification (4-1)

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The Board will hold a public hearing on adopting the Lassen County Wolf Management Plan and hear an appeal of a conditionally approved use permit for an indoor recycling center on Diamond Crest Road. Closed session items include existing litigation. Several consent items and a resolution designating the Lassen County Arts Council as a state-local partner are also on the agenda.

• Appeal of conditional approval of Use Permit #2026-001 for a CRV recycling center at 472-445 Diamond Crest Road (APNs 116-140-020 and 116-140-021)
• Adoption of the Lassen County Wolf Management Plan
• Closed session: litigation in John Doe J.C. v Progress House, Inc. et al. and Turnage v Lassen County
• Resolution naming Lassen County Arts Council as local partner with California Arts Council for FY 2026/2027 and 2027/2028
• Recap of High Desert State Prison trials cost reimbursement billing for July 2025 through March 2026

The board adopted Resolution No. 26‑023, disapproving the appeal and approving Use Permit #2026‑001 for an indoor recycling center at 472‑445 Diamond Crest Road. The motion passed with three votes in favor (Bridges, Albaugh, Ingram) and two supervisors recused. The board also adopted the Lassen County Arts Council partnership resolution and the Wolf Management Plan, each approved unanimously. Agenda and consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved (5‑0)
• Consent agenda approved (5‑0)
• Arts Council partnership resolution adopted (5‑0)
• Resolution No. 26‑023 approving indoor recycling center permit adopted (3‑2, 2 recused)
• Wolf Management Plan adopted (5‑0)

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The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposal by Sierra Pacific Industries to export 5,600 acre-feet of groundwater per year from two parcels in Lassen County to Washoe County, Nevada. The board may authorize a letter to the Nevada State Engineer recommending denial until the property owner obtains permits under county code. Also on the agenda are multiple administrative penalty hearings for public nuisance abatement, an appeal regarding explosives storage on a conservation-zoned parcel, and appointments to a community services district board.

• Groundwater export to Nevada: Sierra Pacific Industries applications (94406, 94407) for 5,600 acre-feet/year from APNs 141-280-025 and 143-050-006
• Appeal of interpretive action: Timothy Short challenges storage of explosives on parcel zoned Upland Conservation/Resource Management (APN 115-122-022)
• Administrative penalties hearings for public nuisances at 689-970 Cherry Way, Susanville (APN 077-375-012) and 306 Seventh St., Westwood (APN 125-060-030)
• Retirement proclamation for Pete Heimbigner (Public Works)
• Appointment to Stones-Bengard Community Services District: applicant John Huddleston for two vacancies

The board voted 4‑0 (one recusal) to terminate a Deputy Sheriff and 4‑0 (one recusal) to reject a second arbitrator recommendation. After initially authorizing a denial letter, the board reconsidered and voted 5‑0 to approve the two groundwater export applications on the condition that the owner obtain required permits. The board also appointed John Huddleston to the Stones‑Bengard Community Services District and adopted three administrative‑penalty resolutions and a resolution raising the District Attorney’s pay range.

• Terminate one Deputy Sheriff (4‑0, 1 recusal)
• Reject arbitrator's second recommendation (4‑0, 1 recusal)
• Approve agenda amendment (5‑0)
• Authorize Chairman to send denial letter for groundwater export (5‑0)
• Conditionally approve groundwater export applications pending permits (5‑0)
• Appoint John Huddleston to Community Services District (5‑0)
• Adopt Resolution 26‑015 on Solis nuisance penalties (5‑0)
• Adopt Resolution 26‑017 to raise District Attorney base pay (5‑0)

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The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider introducing an ordinance implementing a $25 fee per parcel for Assessment Appeals Board applications, with adoption scheduled for April 28. The board will also act on several contract amendments: increasing the agreement with the Lassen County Office of Education by $20,000 (total $770,009), increasing the contract with Les Hall by $70,000 (total $340,000), and approving a $54,200 second amendment with ECORP Consulting for environmental services on the Whitehead Slough Bridge replacement project. Additionally, an agreement with CivicPlus for NextRequest public records software (first year $12,288) and appointments to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board, Lake Forest Fire Protection District, and Fair Advisory Board are up for approval.

• Introduction of ordinance for $25 fee per parcel for Assessment Appeals Board applications
• First amendment with Lassen County Office of Education: increase of $20,000 to $770,009
• First amendment with Les Hall: increase of $70,000 to $340,000 for public health services
• Second amendment with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for $54,200 for Whitehead Slough Bridge environmental services
• Agreement with CivicPlus for NextRequest public records software: $12,288 first year, $10,788 annually

The Board approved the agenda and several appointments, adopted multiple contract amendments, and approved a $54,200 environmental services amendment for the Whitehead Slough Bridge project. All votes were recorded with four supervisors present except one vote on the public works amendment which passed 3‑1.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Behavioral Health Advisory Board appointment (James Dandois) approved (4-0)
• Lake Forest Fire Protection District appointments (Shania Pacheco, Deborah Jordan Webb) approved (4-0)
• Fair Advisory Board appointment (Justin Barney) approved (4-0)
• Consent agenda approved (4-0)
• Community Social Services amendment approved (4-0)
• Public Health amendment approved (4-0)
• Public Works ECORP Consulting amendment ($54,200) approved (3-1)

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The Board will decide on consent items and department reports, including a $558,851 lease for an armored vehicle and a $126,646 radio integration project. Closed session includes negotiation for the Susanville Armory property and discussion of litigation. A presentation from the Plumas National Forest is also scheduled.

• Closed session: negotiation for 205 Russell Avenue (Susanville Armory) with State of California
• Consent: wildlife damage management work plan with USDA at $93,312.31
• Consent: UC Davis training agreement for $90,907.50
• Consent: Jotform 5-year subscription for probation at $68,325.50
• Department: lease of Bearcat armored vehicle at $558,851.75

The Board approved its agenda and the consent agenda items, rejected a liability claim against the county, and appointed Caleb Griffin to fill a vacancy on the Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District. Additional actions included authorizing a $13,574 training expense for a sheriff’s deputy and approving a $9,450 lease for a copier. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim against the county (4-0, 1 absent)
• Appointed Caleb Griffin to Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including lease agreement with LEAF Capital Funding (5-0)
• Authorized $13,574 training for one correctional deputy at Butte College (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Medical Care Committee resolution (5-0)
• Approved Governing Body Resolution for authorized agents (5-0)
• Approved Probation Department Jotform 5‑year subscription (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will determine the livestock classification of alpacas for a property on Hamlin Road. The meeting also includes votes on homeless housing funding, a jail medical care study, and a legal retainer for courthouse litigation.

• Interpretive action on alpaca classification for 449-585 Hamlin Rd
• Two funding agreements with T.E.A.C.H., Inc. for $50,376.71 and $53,975.04
• MOU for a Jail Medical Care Feasibility Study not to exceed $33,438.39
• Retainer agreement with Angelo, Kilday, and Kilduff for Ginno Construction/Courthouse litigation ($120-$250 per hour)
• Ordinance amending Lassen County Code Chapter 12.36 regarding house numbering

The Board approved a $50,376.71 funding agreement with Training, Employment, and Community Help, Inc. for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 3. It also classified alpacas as large livestock, adopted an ordinance amending the county house‑numbering code, and approved a retainer agreement for ongoing litigation. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Classified alpaca as large livestock (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-02 amending house‑numbering code (5-0)
• Approved retainer agreement with Angelo, Kilday, and Kilduff for Ginno construction litigation (5-0)
• Approved $50,376.71 funding agreement for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 3 (5-0)
• Approved $500 discretionary fund allocation to the Fair picnic table (5-0)
• Approved $500 discretionary fund allocation to Jolly Elders (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including minutes and correspondence filings (5-0)
• Approved appointment of nine members to the Local Child Care Planning Council (5-0)

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The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will adopt a proclamation for Social Work Month and receive several reports. It will vote on a letter of support for BLM land acquisitions and on a first amendment to the Hat Creek Construction contract for the Hackstaff Road crossing improvement. The board will also approve funding for an additional full‑time Facilitator position and several agreements with Lassen Family Services and Social Change Partners.

• Adopt proclamation for Social Work Month – no fiscal impact
• Authorize a letter of support for BLM land acquisitions in multiple districts – fiscal impact unknown
• Approve First Amendment to agreement with Hat Creek Construction for Hackstaff Road crossing improvement – funded from Road Construction Fund
• Approve additional Facilitator I/II position with up to $102,358 in salary and benefits
• Approve agreements with Lassen Family Services totaling $172,054 for parent advocacy and mentoring

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The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider several approvals, including a $213,518.99 request to buy radios for the Probation Department and Susanville City Police. Closed‑session items will address a potential litigation exposure and a liability claim. The board will also receive a presentation from the Plumas National Forest Service and discuss upcoming meeting dates. Additional items include health‑service agreements, contract amendments, and budget‑related approvals.

• Approve purchase of radios for Lassen County Probation Department and Susanville City Police, up to $213,518.99
• Approve three‑year DNA testing and investigative genetic genealogy services agreement with Resolve Forensics, LLC, up to $80,400
• Approve contract amendment with Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities setting monthly rate $1,750 (3% annual increase), adding $92,688.24 revenue
• Approve Behavioral Health Advisory Board bylaws
• Adopt Mental Health Services Act FY 2024‑2025 annual update

The supervisors rejected a liability claim by Brenda and Arthur Poteete by a 4‑0 vote with one recusal. They approved the appointment of Elizabeth Krier to the Children & Families Commission. The board authorized a $213,518.99 radio purchase for the Lassen County Probation Department and Susanville Police. Additional approvals included a DNA‑testing agreement with Resolve Forensics, a Fair Facilities fee schedule, a contract amendment with Sierra Cascade, a $1,000 discretionary fund allocation for the Junior Fishing Derby, and the consent agenda.

• Rejected Poteete liability claim (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved appointment of Elizabeth Krier to Children & Families Commission (5-0)
• Approved $213,518.99 radio purchase for Probation and Police (5-0)
• Approved $80,400 DNA testing agreement with Resolve Forensics (5-0)
• Approved Fair Facilities use application and fee schedules (5-0)
• Approved Sierra Cascade contract amendment increasing revenue by $92,688.24 (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 discretionary fund allocation to Junior Fishing Derby (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider approving the purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored rescue vehicle for $558,851.75. A public hearing is scheduled to adopt an ordinance updating the county's zoning index maps using GIS data. Other items include a letter of support for a trail system grant, a fire district appointment, and staff reclassification requests.

• Purchase of Lenco BearCat armored rescue vehicle for $558,851.75, financed over 5 years
• Public hearing on ordinance to replace zoning index maps with GIS dataset (Section 18.10.020/030, Appendix A)
• Letter of support for Fredonyer Butte Trail System Sierra Nevada Conservancy grant application
• Appointment of Matt Hurley to Standish-Litchfield Fire Protection District Board
• Staff reclassification: unfund one FTE, fund one FTE, range changes for Executive Assistant and Deputy CAO (approx. $80,000)

The board approved the purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored rescue vehicle for $558,851.75 and adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01 to replace county zoning maps with an online GIS portal. It also appointed Matt Hurley to the Standish‑Litchfield Fire Protection District board, adopted CalPERS Resolution No. 26‑007, and approved a letter of support for the Fredonyer Butte Trail System. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved purchase of Lenco BearCat armored rescue vehicle ($558,851.75)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01 replacing zoning maps with GIS portal (5-0)
• Appointed Matt Hurley to Standish‑Litchfield Fire Protection District board (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Fredonyer Butte Trail System (5-0)
• Adopted CalPERS Resolution No. 26-007 (5-0)
• Approved $500 discretionary fund allocation to Susanville Indian Rancheria POW WOW (5-0)
• Approved $500 discretionary fund allocation to Lassen Grizzly Claybreakers (5-0)
• Approved agenda amendment removing Item H4 (5-0)

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The board will hold a closed session to discuss litigation exposure, a threat to public services or facilities, and labor negotiations with two unions. No public hearings are scheduled. The consent calendar includes granting a permanent easement to the Clear Creek Community Services District, approving an Off Highway Vehicle grant of $23,880, and designating discretionary funds of $500 to Search and Rescue and $1,000 to Blue Star Moms. Department reports cover setting a fee rate for early childhood education at the fairgrounds and approving fair facilities fee schedules.

• Grant permanent easement to Clear Creek Community Services District over APN 123-051-001
• Approve Off Highway Vehicle Grant No. G25-03-65-L01 for $23,880
• Designate $500 from discretionary funds to Lassen County Search and Rescue
• Designate $1,000 from discretionary funds to Blue Star Moms
• Approve Fair Facilities Use Application and Fee Schedules for short-term use

The Board adopted a resolution granting a permanent easement to Clear Creek Community Services District. It approved a $23,880 Off‑Highway Vehicle grant for the Sheriff’s Office. Discretionary fund allocations of $500 to Search and Rescue and $1,000 to Blue Star Moms were approved on the consent agenda. The fair facilities use application and fee schedule were tabled for further review.

• Adopted permanent easement for Clear Creek Community Services District (5‑0)
• Approved $23,880 OHV grant for Sheriff’s Office (5‑0)
• Approved $500 discretionary fund allocation to Search and Rescue (consent agenda)
• Approved $1,000 discretionary fund allocation to Blue Star Moms (consent agenda)
• Tabled fair facilities use application and fee schedules (no vote recorded)
• Approved the consent agenda, including pulling items G5 and G6 (5‑0)

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The board will consider ratifying two-year labor agreements with the United Public Employees of California (UPEC) and the Lassen County Peace Officers Association (LCPOA). It will also vote on a $1.22 million contract for electronic health record system support and multiple departmental purchases and agreements. Closed session discussions include labor negotiations, litigation exposure, and a liability claim.

• Ratification of MOUs with UPEC and LCPOA (effective July 2025–June 2027)
• Agreement with Kings View Professional Services for EHRS support up to $1,222,501.22
• Purchase of seven replacement vehicles for Transportation Department: $292,640.39
• Purchase of a service truck from Downtown Sacramento Ford up to $204,000
• MOU with Shasta County for detained juveniles: daily rates $325–$780, not to exceed $250,000/year

The Board approved several items by unanimous vote. It appointed Robert McGarva to the Fish and Game Commission, adopted the amended agenda and consent agenda (including $500 discretionary funds for the Susanville Indian Rancheria POW WOW), and approved the Janesville guardrail completion notice. Major expenditures approved were the $292,640 purchase of seven replacement vehicles and a $4,500 training for a road equipment operator.

• Appointment of Robert McGarva to Fish and Game Commission approved (5-0)
• Agenda approved as amended (5-0)
• Consent agenda approved, including $500 to Susanville Indian Rancheria POW WOW (5-0)
• Notice of Completion for Janesville Guardrail Replacement Project approved (5-0)
• Purchase of seven replacement vehicles for Transportation Department approved ($292,640.39) (5-0)
• Road Equipment Operator Commercial Drivers License training approved (up to $4,500) (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on the Hanson Family Trust protest of a Williamson Act non-renewal ($2,293 tax impact). They will also consider adopting an updated multi-jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to maintain FEMA mitigation fund eligibility. Consent items include a $50,000 agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory for testing services and a $9,700 training request for two deputies to attend the Basic SWAT Course. The meeting begins with a closed session for labor negotiations with LCPOA and UPEC.

• Public hearing on Hanson Family Trust protest of Williamson Act non-renewal ($2,293 tax impact)
• Consider adoption of updated multi-jurisdiction Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory for $50,000 in testing services
• Authorize $9,700 for two deputies to attend Basic SWAT Course
• Discretionary fund requests: $1,000 to Big Valley Bullseye, $1,500 to Lassen Grizzly Claybreakers and SIR POW WOW

The Board approved the updated Multi‑Jurisdictional Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved a $50,000 contract with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory and $9,700 for Basic SWAT training for two deputy sheriffs. Additional actions included adopting a resolution to expand LAFCo, confirming a non‑renewal notice for the Hanson Family Trust, and allocating discretionary funds to local projects.

• Adopted Resolution 26-003 to approve Multi‑Jurisdictional Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (5‑0)
• Approved $50,000 agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory for testing services (5‑0)
• Approved $9,700 funding for Basic SWAT Course training for two deputy sheriffs (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-002 to allow additional districts into LAFCo with reduced fee (5‑0)
• Determined Hanson Family Trust non‑renewal notice appropriate (3‑2)
• Approved $1,000 discretionary funds to Big Valley Bullseye (5‑0)
• Approved $1,000 to Lassen Grizzly Claybreakers and $500 to SIR POW WOW (5‑0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations, then consider a consent calendar and department reports. Key decisions include adopting an updated Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan required for FEMA funding, authorizing the purchase of an animal control vehicle for $62,999.43, and reallocating positions in behavioral health departments. The board will also vote on discretionary fund allocations totaling $2,500 to local organizations and proposed changes to board rules of procedure for digital agenda submittals.

• Adoption of updated Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (Lassen County, Susanville, Susanville Indian Rancheria) to maintain FEMA grant eligibility
• Authorize $62,999.43 purchase of an animal control vehicle from Fleet Maintenance Fund
• Discretionary fund requests: $500 to Milford Community Association, $500 to Lassen County Farm Bureau, $1,000 to Doyle Senior Center, $500 to Lassen Grizzly Claybreakers
• Proposed changes to Board Rules of Procedure to address digital agenda submittals
• Reallocation of 1.0 FTE positions in Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health funds to Administrative Support Specialists

The board approved the purchase of a new animal‑control vehicle for $62,999.43. It also approved staffing changes in the Behavioral Health and Mental Health departments and authorized discretionary fund donations to local groups. The consent agenda, including the Jan 13, 2026 minutes and related correspondence, was approved. A liability claim by Christina Dunlap was denied and the multi‑hazard mitigation plan was tabled.

• Approved purchase of animal control vehicle ($62,999.43) (4-0-1)
• Approved staffing changes in Alcohol & Other Drug Fund (unfund 1 FTE Substance Abuse Worker, fund 1 FTE Admin Support) (4-0-1)
• Approved staffing changes in Mental Health Fund (unfund 1 FTE Behavioral Health Case Worker, fund 1 FTE Admin Support) (4-0-1)
• Approved discretionary fund donations ($1,000 Big Valley Bulls, $1,000 Lassen Grizzly Claybreakers, $500 Susanville Indian Rancheria POW WOW, $500 Milford Community Association, $500 Lassen County Farm Bureau, $1,000 Doyle Senior Center) (4-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda items (personnel report, correspondence, etc.) (4-0-1)
• Approved Jan 13, 2026 board minutes as amended (4-0-1)
• Liability claim by Christina Dunlap denied (no vote recorded)
• Item G2 (Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure) pulled from agenda (no vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and make annual 2026 committee appointments. The meeting includes a report on gray wolves in the county and a review of various administrative contracts and pay schedules.

• Annual 2026 appointments for 21 boards, committees, and commissions
• Re-appointments to the Milford Fire Protection District
• Gray wolf update report and staff direction
• Second Amendment to agreement with Lassen Intervention, LLC. for a maximum of $50,850
• Approval of job description range increases for Deputy and Assistant District Attorneys

The Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing Gary Bridges as Chairman and Aaron Albaugh as Vice Chairman. They approved a $2,239,700 contract for the Adult Detention Facility HVAC retrofit, reappointed Milford Fire Protection District members, and made annual committee appointments. The board also approved several consent agenda items and department reports, including a new Probation Business Manager position and a contract amendment for medication-assisted treatment at the jail.

• Elected Gary Bridges as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Aaron Albaugh as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved $2,239,700 HVAC retrofit contract for Adult Detention Facility (5-0)
• Reappointed five members to Milford Fire Protection District (5-0)
• Approved annual committee appointments for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Deputy District Attorney job description range increases (5-0)
• Approved $167,557.74 for two patrol vehicles (5-0)
• Approved new Probation Business Manager job description (5-0)