Lassen County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 State Community Block Grant Program. Members will also review several job classification revisions within the Health and Social Services Department. Other items include contract amendments and a tool kit purchase for the Road Department.

• Public hearing for 2022 State Community Block Grant Program funding applications
• $33,225 bid award to Snap On Industrial for a Susanville Road Shop tool kit
• Job classification revisions for Health and Social Services staff
• Agreement amendment with Lassen Fire Safe Council Inc for Westwood Firewise assessment
• Resolution declaring certain Susanville property as Exempt Surplus Land

The Board of Supervisors approved the selection of the Behavioral Health Department to operate the county's DUI program and adopted a resolution declaring two parcels in Susanville as exempt surplus land for supportive housing. Several job classification revisions for Health and Social Services were approved, and a $33,225 tool kit for the road shop was authorized.

• Approved selection of Behavioral Health Department to operate DUI program (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-060 declaring two Susanville parcels as Exempt Surplus Land (4-0)
• Approved $33,225 purchase of Snap On Industrial tool kit for Susanville Road Shop (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Lassen Fire Safe Council Inc agreement for Westwood community plan (4-0)
• Approved revised job classifications for HSS Department Head and Confidential Unit with amendments (4-0)
• Approved revised MPA Bargaining Unit job classifications without range increases (4-0)
• Approved revised UPEC Bargaining Unit job classifications (4-0)
• Approved ESG-CV subrecipient agreement and various HSS contractor agreements via Consent Agenda (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss strategies for the development and expansion of US Highway 395, including potential legislative advocacy. They will also review post-wildfire forest restoration reports from Plumas National Forest. Additionally, the meeting includes budget approvals for broadband implementation and the District Attorney's office.

• $67,673 agreement with Bender Rosenthal, Inc. for bridge replacement services
• $500,000 budget approval for Golden State Connect Authority broadband work
• $322,249 Gun Violence Reduction Program Grant authorization
• Adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy ordinance
• $27,507 training request for Sheriff's Department personnel

The Board of Supervisors approved a $500,000 appropriation for broadband implementation and adopted an urgency ordinance for a military equipment use policy. They also authorized a Gun Violence Reduction Program grant and approved several budget appropriations and service contracts.

• Approved $500,000 appropriation for Golden State Connect Authority broadband work (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-13 for Military Equipment Use Policy (5-0)
• Approved Gun Violence Reduction Program Grant MOU (5-0)
• Approved appropriation of $309,600 for District Attorney Fund 105 (5-0)
• Approved $67,673 agreement with Bender Rosenthal, Inc. for bridge appraisal services (5-0)
• Approved training expenditures of $27,507 for Law Enforcement Academy (5-0)
• Certified and filed November 8, 2022, General Election results (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 25 and November 22, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several budget items, including the creation of new funds for District Attorney revenues and a CPUC grant program. They will also consider appointing nominees to local boards and approving a letter of support for a bike path project.

• Creation of Fund 140 for $500,000 in CPUC grant-funded broadband work
• Creation of Fund 105 for District Attorney revenues up to $309,600
• Letter of support for City of Susanville’s Riverside Drive Bike Path project
• Appointment of nominees to Special District Boards and School Districts
• Recognition awards for county staff service milestones

The Board of Supervisors approved a letter of support for the City of Susanville’s Riverside Drive Bike Path and appointed nominees to special district and school boards. Two budget items were pulled from the agenda to be rescheduled. Meeting minutes from October 18, 2022, were approved as amended.

• Approved letter of support for City of Susanville’s Riverside Drive Bike Path (3-0)
• Approved appointment of nominees to Special District and School Districts (3-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Pulled Item H1 (Budget) from agenda
• Pulled Item H2 (Budget Approval) from agenda
• Closed session regarding liability claims for LP Deudagos LLC and Timothy McDowell resulted in no reportable action

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved several revenue agreements for behavioral health and public health, as well as housing allocations. They also authorized fleet vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Department and updated the county's Conflict of Interest Code.

• Approved Behavioral Health Agreement for Enhanced Care Management (4-0)
• Approved Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program MOU (4-0)
• Approved $514,150 Public Health Agreement for disease intervention workforce (4-0)
• Authorized Sheriff's Department fleet vehicle purchases for $137,305.36 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-059 for Transitional Housing and Housing Navigation allocations (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-057 updating the Conflict of Interest Code (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 22-054 and 22-055 for Sustainable Groundwater Management grant (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 equity buy out of Judicial Council of California for Courthouse Annex (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding for In-Home Supportive Services providing a $0.65 per hour wage supplement. They also accepted a $1,025 donation from High Desert State Prison inmates for a youth prevention program. Other actions included approving updated Behavioral Health Advisory Board bylaws and various consent items.

• Approved MOU with SEIU Local 2015 for IHSS wage supplement of $0.65 per hour (4-1)
• Approved $1,025 donation from High Desert State Prison inmates for Friday Night Live Youth Prevention Program (5-0)
• Approved updated Behavioral Health Advisory Board Bylaws (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for CalPERS medical care employer contributions (5-0)
• Approved Health and Social Services agreements with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., County of Yolo, and NorCal Continuum of Care (5-0)
• Approved Office Assistant Supervisor I job description (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Received and filed Personnel Movement Report and Prison Trial Costs Reimbursement reports (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The board adopted two new ordinances: one clarifying tie-vote procedures for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors (Ordinance 2022-11), and another repealing and replacing Title 16 (Subdivisions) and amending other code sections (Ordinance 2022-12). Both were approved 4-0 with one absence. The board also approved four resolutions to record liens against properties for unpaid administrative penalties related to public nuisances, and cancelled the November 8 meeting due to Election Day, scheduling a special meeting on November 1.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-11 clarifying tie-vote and no-action procedures (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-12 repealing and replacing Title 16 (Subdivisions) and amending other code sections (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-049 recording a lien for administrative penalties at 436-450 Riverview Dr., Doyle (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-050 recording a lien for administrative penalties at 464-820 Valley View Lane, Janesville (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-051 recording a lien for administrative penalties at 478-220 Estates Dr., Susanville (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-052 recording a lien for administrative penalties at 460-760 Wray Rd., Janesville (4-0)
• Cancelled the November 8, 2022 regular meeting and scheduled a special meeting on November 1, 2022
• Approved the consent agenda, including Resolution 22-048 for employer medical contributions and minutes of September 27, 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a request to use up to $500,000 from reserves for public safety equipment and approve federal funds for the Sheriff’s Department. The agenda also includes proposed amendments to the County Code and the release of a draft Safety Element for public review. Additionally, several committee appointments and job description revisions are scheduled for consideration.

• Allocation of $115,712.85 in Federal Title III funding to the Sheriff’s Department
• Request to use up to $500,000 from CCP reserves for public safety equipment
• Proposed amendments to multiple sections of the Lassen County Code
• Release of the draft Safety Element and Negative Declaration for public comment
• Amendments to the Vicious Dog Ordinance

The Board of Supervisors approved allocating up to $500,000 from Community Corrections Partnership reserves for public safety equipment, including body-worn cameras for the Sheriff's Office and Probation Department. They also adopted an ordinance amending Title 8 of the county code relating to animals (vicious dog ordinance), and adopted a subdivision ordinance update (Title 16) with minor changes to Titles 9, 12, and 18. Additionally, they approved $115,712.85 in federal Title III funding for the Sheriff's Department and directed release of the draft Safety Element for public comment.

• Approved $500,000 allocation from CCP reserves for public safety equipment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-10 amending animal control code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-12 updating subdivision regulations (5-0)
• Approved $115,712.85 in Title III funding for Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Directed release of draft Safety Element for public comment (5-0)
• Appointed Jodie Neuenschwander and Jessica Stading to Children & Families Commission (5-0)
• Postponed Fish and Game Commission appointment to future meeting (5-0)
• Reappointed supervisors to RCRC, GSFA, GSCA, ESJPA, and CSAC boards (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2022-09, repealing and replacing Lassen County Code Section 3.18.09 on building permit fees, with a 4-1 vote (Supervisor Hemphill dissenting). The board also approved a contract with Sierra Cascade Nursery for fairgrounds use, a mail scanner purchase for the Sheriff's Department, and received reports on the Dixie Fire recovery and Historic Courthouse renovation.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-09 updating building permit fees (4-1)
• Approved Sierra Cascade Nursery contract for fairgrounds use ($975/day starting 2023)
• Authorized $227,906.65 VeroVision Mail Scanner purchase for Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Approved MOU for California Assessor's IT grant funding (5-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Fund Balance Report for August 2022
• Received and filed Treasurer's Investment Report for August 2022
• Received verbal report on Dixie Fire post-wildfire restoration activities
• Received Historic Courthouse floor plan and provided direction to staff

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings for the county's annual budget, which includes an appropriations limit not to exceed $39,529,027. The meeting also includes discussions on building permit fee increases and various service area budgets.

• Adoption of the 2022-2023 Lassen County Budget with an appropriations limit up to $39,529,027
• Proposed ordinance to increase building permit fees
• MOU with Shasta County for juvenile detention services not to exceed $83,950 per year
• MOU with Tehama County for juvenile detention services not to exceed $150,000 per year
• Liquid propane bid award at $0.36 per gallon for county facilities

The Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 county budget (Resolution 22-044) by a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Hemphill dissenting. An initial motion to adopt the budget died for lack of a second, but a renewed motion including range increases for the Integrated Case Worker position (ranges 14, 16, 18) passed. The board also approved the Bieber Lighting District budget ($3,575) and County Service Area #1 Honey Lake TV budget ($111,700) unanimously, and introduced a building permit fee increase ordinance (4-1).

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 county budget (Resolution 22-044) 4-1
• Approved Bieber Lighting District FY 2022-2023 budget of $3,575 (5-0)
• Approved County Service Area #1 Honey Lake TV FY 2022-2023 budget of $111,700 (5-0)
• Introduced building permit fee increase ordinance (4-1)
• Approved appointments to Big Valley Recreation District (5-0)
• Approved appointment to Lassen County Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple agreements and bid awards (5-0)
• Adopted end-of-year budget modifications for FY 2021/2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board will review a report on Dixie Fire forest restoration and consider funding applications for Eagle Lake Road, Herlong Access Road, and Johnsonville-Center Road. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment regarding local animal laws and a grant application for the Westwood Community Center Project.

• Highway Safety Improvement Program applications for Eagle Lake Road, Herlong Access Road, and Johnsonville-Center Road
• CDBG Program Income Application for the Westwood Community Center Project
• MOU with Lassen County Office of Education for Youth Prevention Services ($130,000 revenue)
• Ordinance amendment to Title 8 of the Lassen County Code regarding animals
• Disposal of a surplus Sheriff’s search and rescue snow groomer ($3,432.22)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lassen County Office of Education for $130,000 to fund Youth Prevention Services, filling a gap between grant cycles. They also introduced a vicious dog ordinance amendment, ratified a Deputy Sheriffs Association MOU, and authorized a surplus snow groomer transfer to Lassen Community College. A CDBG Program Income Application for the Westwood Community Center Project was approved, and letters of support for Highway Safety Improvement Program applications were authorized.

• Approved $130K MOU with Lassen County Office of Education for Youth Prevention Services (5-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of vicious dog ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Ratified MOU with Lassen County Deputy Sheriffs Association (5-0)
• Authorized surplus snow groomer transfer to Lassen Community College (5-0)
• Approved CDBG Program Income Application for Westwood Community Center Project (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letters of support for Highway Safety Improvement Program applications (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Fund Balance Report, Investment Report, and miscellaneous correspondence

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider ordinances regarding guesthouse height limits and updates to the county's public nuisance and violation notice codes. The agenda also includes a memorandum of understanding with Modoc County for groundwater management.

• Proposed ordinance allowing guesthouses up to 35 feet tall upon design review approval
• Ordinance update regarding public nuisance and notices of violation in the Lassen County Code
• Memorandum of Understanding with Modoc County for groundwater management implementation
• Amendment to the prison prosecution services contract with Jordan Funk

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved two ordinances: one adding new code enforcement tools for public nuisance and violation notices, and another allowing taller guesthouses. They also authorized an amended MOU and RFP for Big Valley Groundwater Basin sustainability planning, and approved a contract amendment for prison prosecution services. All votes were 4-0 with Supervisor Hemphill absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 adding code enforcement chapters for notices of violation and public nuisance (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 amending guesthouse height limits in zoning code (4-0)
• Authorized execution of amended MOU and release of RFP for Big Valley Groundwater Basin GSP implementation (4-0)
• Approved third amendment to prison prosecution contract with Jordan Funk (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Secure Rural Schools allocation election, personnel report, and minutes (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several agreements regarding public health and social services. This includes a contract for an electronic health record system and amendments to state-funded health programs. The Board will also discuss recruiting a new County Auditor.

• $339,838 agreement with Kings View Professional Services for an Electronic Health Record System
• $150,000 funding increase for the CalFresh Healthy Living Program
• Termination of $161,481 in funding from Heluna Health
• MOU for Community Wildfire Protection Planning and fuels treatment
• $4,690.99 travel authorization for District Attorney staff

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda as amended, including a $339,838 electronic health record agreement and a $150,000 CalFresh funding increase. They also adopted a revised travel policy, approved a lease for 336 Alexander Avenue, and adopted a resolution for broadband funding. A memorandum of understanding for wildfire planning was pulled for clarification.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0)
• Adopted travel policy revisions (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement for 336 Alexander Avenue (4-0)
• Pulled MOU for Community Wildfire Protection Planning (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to respond on AB 2571 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-043 for broadband funding (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Yvonne Smith (4-0)

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

The Lassen-Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District held a special meeting on August 9, 2022, and took several actions. Directors elected Geri Byrne as Chairman and Aaron Albaugh as Vice Chairman, both by unanimous votes (9-0). The board approved the agenda and adopted Resolution No. 22-02 approving the FY 2022/2023 budget of $30,000, also by a 9-0 vote. The meeting adjourned with an 8-1 vote, with Director Hemphill dissenting.

• Elected Geri Byrne as Chairman (9-0)
• Elected Aaron Albaugh as Vice Chairman (9-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-02 approving FY 2022/2023 budget of $30,000 (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (8-1, Hemphill nay)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezone of a 79-acre parcel from A-1 (General Agricultural) to A-3 (Agricultural) and a parcel map dividing it into a 1-acre homesite and a 78-acre lot, located at 661-960 Susanville Road near Bieber. The decision followed a public hearing with one speaker in favor and none opposed, and was adopted unanimously (5-0). The board also approved a bid cost adjustment for chip seal aggregate, designated the county jail as a treatment facility for mentally incompetent inmates, and ratified a memorandum of understanding with peace officer supervisors.

• Approved Rezone #2022-001 and Parcel Map #2022-003 for 79 acres at 661-960 Susanville Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-041 and Ordinance No. 2022-06 implementing the rezone from A-1 to A-3 (5-0)
• Approved bid award cost adjustment for 3/8 chip seal aggregate from Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products, Inc., not to exceed $176,379 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-042 designating Lassen County Jail as a treatment facility under Penal Code Section 1369.1 (5-0)
• Ratified Memorandum of Understanding with Lassen County Peace Officers Supervisors Association for Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Mental Health Plan Contract No. 22-20109 for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2027 (consent agenda)
• Approved meeting minutes of July 12, 2022, July 19, 2022 (as amended), and July 26, 2022 (consent agenda)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Fund Balance Report, Investment Report, and miscellaneous correspondence (consent agenda)

Special Joint Meeting of the Lassen County, Modoc County, Plumas County and Sierra County Board of Supervisors*

The special joint meeting of the Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, and Sierra County Boards of Supervisors was held to receive a presentation from the US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region on forest management, fire suppression, and post-fire rehabilitation. The boards approved the agenda unanimously and heard public comment, but no substantive decisions were made beyond receiving the presentation and facilitating discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda as amended, including a memorandum of understanding for early access and stabilization services and the June 28, 2022 meeting minutes. They also approved agreements with health and social services contractors, travel authorization for nurses to attend a training, and introduced an ordinance on notices of violation. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved MOU with CHRS and DSH for Early Access and Stabilization Services (5-0)
• Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agreements with health and social services contractors (5-0)
• Approved travel authorization for three nurses to attend CDAA training (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance adding Chapter 12.23 on notices of violation, set public hearing for Aug 23 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Use Permit #2022-001, allowing a cannabis dispensary in an existing commercial building in Westwood. The vote adopted Resolution No. 22-039. The board also approved a truancy reduction MOU with multiple school districts and made appointments to the Airport Land Use Commission.

• Approved appeal of Use Permit #2022-001 for cannabis dispensary in Westwood (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-039 approving the appeal (3-2)
• Approved Truancy Reduction Program MOU with six school districts (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisors Hemphill and Hammond to Airport Land Use Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including travel authorization and correspondence (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors certified a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and approved amendments to the Use Permit and Reclamation Plan for the Ward Lake Pit, allowing a 78.6-acre expansion, increased production, and extended mine life to 2050. They also adopted a resolution placing an advisory measure on the November 2022 ballot regarding indoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Several other items were approved, including a travel authorization for Child Support Services staff and a $38,943 addendum for the Fair Generator Project.

• Approved Ward Lake Pit mine expansion (Resolution 22-037) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for advisory cannabis ballot measure (Resolution 22-038) (4-1)
• Approved travel authorization for Child Support Services conference (4-1)
• Approved $38,943 addendum for Fair Generator Project (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021/2022 Partial Road Budget for Capital Outlay (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including chip seal aggregate and sand awards, and approved a Tyler Technologies contract amendment and an ECORP Consulting agreement. They also adopted a resolution for end-of-year budget adjustments and tabled a ballot advisory measure on indoor commercial cannabis sites.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0)
• Awarded chip seal aggregate to Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products, Inc. for $140,958.68
• Awarded sand for chip seal project to Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products, Inc. for $17,846.40
• Approved Tyler Technologies contract amendment for $7,500 (4-0)
• Approved ECORP Consulting agreement amendment for $19,400 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-036 for end-of-year budget adjustments (4-0)
• Tabled ballot advisory measure on indoor commercial cannabis sites

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda as amended, including the certified results of the June 7 primary election, travel authorizations for training, and various agreements. They also approved a $154,128 purchase for distributed backup power for the data center, and allowed the Beckwourth and Dixie local emergency and health emergency resolutions to expire. All votes were 4-0 with Supervisor Gallagher absent.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved certified statement of results for June 7 primary election (4-0)
• Approved travel authorization for POST Supervisory Course (4-0)
• Approved travel authorization for STC training (4-0)
• Approved Health and Social Services agreements with multiple contractors (4-0)
• Approved State Agreement #21-10011 for CMAA (4-0)
• Approved $154,128 purchase for data center backup power (4-0)
• Allowed Beckwourth and Dixie local emergency resolutions to expire (4-0)

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

The board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 22-01, the recommended budget for fiscal year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, with no expenditures at this time. It also approved an amendment to the MOU with Modoc County for groundwater services and received reports on meter reading and UCCE research. All votes were 7-0 with three members absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-01, recommended budget for FY 2022-23 (7-0)
• Approved MOU Amendment #1 with Modoc County for groundwater services (7-0)
• Received contractor report on meter reading activities
• Received UCCE report on research activities

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the recommended budget for the July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, fiscal year. The agenda also includes several contract approvals and grant requests across various county departments.

• Adoption of the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Asphalt emulsion oil bid award up to $469,250
• Tucker SNO CAT purchase up to $246,470.17
• $235,116 Victim/Witness Grant request
• Emergency sewage grinder repair and service contract totaling $71,640

The Board of Supervisors approved the recommended budget for fiscal year 2022-23, adopted resolutions for the SB-1 road maintenance project list and a CalFire fire prevention grant application, and approved multiple contracts and purchases. All votes were unanimous except for the CalFire grant resolution, which passed 4-1. The board also received reports on the Dixie Fire settlement and fire debris removal.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 recommended budget (Resolution 22-032) (5-0)
• Adopted SB-1 road maintenance project list and funding resolution (Resolution 22-035) (5-0)
• Approved CalFire fire prevention grant application (Resolution 22-034) (4-1)
• Approved $469,250 asphalt emulsion bid to Albina Asphalt (5-0)
• Approved $224,063.79 Tucker Sno-Cat purchase (5-0)
• Approved $170,811.71 sheriff transport van purchase (5-0)
• Approved $71,640 sewer grinder emergency purchase and service contract (5-0)
• Approved $38,600 amendment for Hackstaff Bridge environmental services (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the county's zoning code for cannabis cultivation and architectural requirements for residential buildings. The agenda also includes reviewing service agreements, staff position changes, and various community payments.

• Proposed amendment to allow indoor commercial cannabis cultivation in industrial zones
• Draft ordinance repealing architectural requirements for residential use buildings
• Amendment to the Shasta Cascade Hazardous Materials Response Team agreement through 2027
• Conversion of a Correctional Technician position to a Community Services Officer
• Approval of various community payments, including $1,700 to Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association

The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2022-05, repealing County Code section 18.108.235, which had imposed architectural requirements for residential buildings. The board also directed staff to return with an advisory ballot measure on commercial cannabis cultivation for the November 2022 election, and approved a consent agenda including various expenditures and agreements. The 6:00 p.m. public hearing on indoor commercial cannabis cultivation was pulled from the agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-05 repealing residential architectural requirements (5-0)
• Directed staff to agendize advisory ballot measure on commercial cannabis cultivation (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0, Hammond absent)
• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0, Hammond absent)
• Approved Health and Social Services agreements (4-0, Hammond absent)
• Adopted resolution recognizing June 16 as Law Enforcement Torch Run (4-0, Hammond absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-031 for Mental Health Matters Month (4-0, Hammond absent)
• Continued Beckwourth and Dixie local emergency resolutions (4-0, Hammond absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider introducing an ordinance to allow indoor cannabis cultivation in industrial zones. They will also review appointments for the Pit Resources Conservation District and a $19,000 training agreement for probation staff. Additionally, the Board may delegate authority regarding drought orders and groundwater grants.

• Proposed ordinance for indoor commercial cannabis cultivation in industrial zones
• $19,000 agreement with University of Cincinnati for probation training
• MOU with Sonoma County for detained juveniles at a $300 daily rate
• Appointments to the Pit Resources Conservation District

The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to direct staff to make changes to a proposed ordinance that would allow up to five use permits for indoor commercial cannabis cultivation in industrial zones, and to re-agendize it for a future meeting. The board also approved appointments to the Pit Resources Conservation District, a $19,000 training agreement with the University of Cincinnati, and a memorandum of understanding with Sonoma County for juvenile detention services. Two resolutions were adopted to delegate authority to the Planning and Building Services Director for drought-related findings and grant applications for the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan.

• Directed staff to revise cannabis cultivation ordinance and re-agendize (4-0)
• Appointed Kyle Kramer to Pit RCD (term expires 12/02/2022) (3-0, Albaugh abstained)
• Appointed Seth Hammack to Pit RCD (term expires 12/04/2026) (3-0, Albaugh abstained)
• Appointed Thad DeForest to Pit RCD (term expires 12/04/2026) (3-0, Albaugh abstained)
• Approved $19,000 ORAS training agreement with University of Cincinnati (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Sonoma County for juvenile detention at $300/day (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-027 delegating drought findings authority (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-028 authorizing grant applications for Big Valley GSP (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a proposed ordinance to repeal certain architectural requirements for residential buildings. The meeting also includes a report on renovating the Special Housing Unit at the Lassen County Jail and a contract amendment for CAEHA. Additionally, the Board will hear a presentation regarding the Golden State Natural Resources’ Forest Resiliency Project.

• Proposed ordinance to repeal architectural requirements for residential buildings
• Contract amendment with CAEHA increasing payment from $43,000 to $113,000
• Report on renovation of the Special Housing Unit at the Lassen County Jail
• Appointment of Jessica Harbert to Big Valley Recreation District
• Presentation on Golden State Natural Resources’ Forest Resiliency Project

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including fund reports, a $350 expenditure, and meeting minutes, and approved a contract amendment with CAEHA increasing funding from $43,000 to $113,000. They tabled a draft ordinance to repeal residential architectural requirements until May 24, 2022, and appointed Jessica Harbert to the Big Valley Recreation District. The board also received a presentation on Golden State Natural Resources' forest resiliency project and discussed scheduling an evening meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including fund reports, $350 to Best of Broadway, and minutes (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved CAEHA contract amendment increasing amount to $113,000 and extending term to June 30, 2023 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Tabled draft ordinance repealing residential architectural requirements to May 24, 2022 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Appointed Jessica Harbert to Big Valley Recreation District (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes as corrected (3-0, 2 absent)
• Pulled April 12, 2022 minutes to re-agendize for May 17, 2022
• Received and filed miscellaneous correspondence items
• Received presentation on Golden State Natural Resources forest resiliency project

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several agreements, including a large grant for the California Oral Health Program. They will also consider a contract for the Emergency Services Chief and modifications to EMS services. Additionally, the board will receive a presentation on the Local Road Safety Plan.

• $727,470 grant for California Oral Health Program (July 2022–June 2027)
• Emergency Services Chief contract with maximum expenditure of $832,382 over three years
• NorCal EMS agreement modification for $30,183.60
• $500 payment to Junior Fishing Derby
• Presentation on the Local Road Safety Plan

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $727,470 state grant for the California Oral Health Program and a $832,382 contract for the Emergency Services Chief. They also approved the consent agenda, including a $500 payment to a Junior Fishing Derby and a NorCal EMS agreement. No closed session was held.

• Approved $727,470 oral health grant (5-0)
• Approved $832,382 OES Chief contract (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved $500 payment to Junior Fishing Derby (consent)
• Approved NorCal EMS agreement modification (consent)
• Received and filed personnel report (consent)
• Received and filed miscellaneous correspondence (consent)

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider several departmental contracts and equipment acquisitions. This includes a second amended contract for prison prosecution legal services and various vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Department and Agricultural Commissioner. The Board will also review resolutions regarding foster care month and emergency services facilities.

• Second amended contract for Special Prosecutor prison prosecution services ($216,000 per year).
• Fleet vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Department totaling $278,169.13 and $20,397.
• Bid award for three John Deere zero turn mowers ($28,605.62).
• Purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet 2500 truck for the Agricultural Commissioner ($41,067.44).
• Resolution and letter of support for the Southern Cascades Emergency Services Facility Complex.

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss indoor marijuana cultivation and receive a presentation regarding illegal cannabis growing in Siskiyou County. The meeting includes approvals for several contracts, including tobacco reduction services and suicide prevention grants. The Board will also consider purchasing radio equipment for the Sheriff's Department.

• Agreement with Strategies by Design for tobacco use reduction ($79,625)
• Grant agreement for Comprehensive Suicide Prevention ($50,000)
• Purchase of Motorola radio equipment for Sheriff's Department ($38,256.27)
• Annual PC bulk purchase (approximately $51,476.30)
• Parcel Map No. 2021-003 for the Ross Family Trust and Stampfli Trust

The board discussed indoor marijuana cultivation and received updates on cannabis tax collection and illegal grows, but took no formal action on the topic. The board approved the consent agenda as amended, including a letter urging denial of a bear hunting ban petition, continuation of local emergency resolutions, a $51,476.30 PC refresh purchase, and a parcel map resolution. Separately, the board approved a $50,000 suicide prevention grant, a $79,625 tobacco program consulting agreement, and a $38,256.27 radio equipment purchase from Motorola Solutions.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved letter urging denial of bear hunting ban petition (5-0)
• Continued local emergency resolutions for Beckwourth and Dixie fires (5-0)
• Approved annual PC refresh purchase of $51,476.30 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-023 for Parcel Map No. 2021-003 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 Comprehensive Suicide Prevention grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved $79,625 tobacco program consulting agreement with Strategies by Design (5-0)
• Approved $38,256.27 radio equipment purchase from Motorola Solutions (5-0)

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The Board will review a presentation from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding mountain lions and bears. Members will also consider purchase orders for medical workstations and traffic signs funded by grants. Additionally, the Board will discuss an alcohol sales request for Lassen RV Resort.

• Purchase of Instalert 24 Portable Messaging Signs for $60,238.77
• Purchase of Auto Pulse Resuscitation Systems for $67,978.72
• Engine rebuild for a Road Division dump truck for $28,659.59
• Determination of alcohol sales necessity for Lassen RV Resort
• Presentation on mountain lions and bears in California

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda as amended, including payments for cleanups and a grazing lease, and approved several department reports. They adopted Resolution No. 22-021 to submit the Big Valley Groundwater Basin annual report, Resolution No. 22-022 for on-sale alcohol at Lassen RV Resort, and approved purchase orders for public health equipment and probation training. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved $33,488 purchase order for Vericor medical workstations (consent)
• Approved $60,238.77 purchase order for All Traffic Solutions messaging signs (5-0)
• Approved $67,978.72 purchase order for Zoll resuscitation systems (5-0)
• Approved $2,800 travel authorization for probation training (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-021 for Big Valley Groundwater Basin annual report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-022 for Lassen RV Resort on-sale alcohol license (5-0)

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The Board will receive presentations regarding SB 1383 organic waste collection implementation and the CDFW Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation Grant Program. Members will also consider various grant agreements, local emergency resolutions, and several community fund designations. Additionally, the board will review a probation services agreement involving increased revenue and expenditures.

• Presentation on implementing SB 1383 organic waste collection requirements
• Presentation on the CDFW Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation Grant Program
• Probation services agreement with $142,000 in increased revenue and $20,730 in increased expenditures
• Application for a $60,000 CalOES communications equipment grant
• Travel authorization for Sheriff's Department training costing approximately $6,302

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The Board will consider architectural services for the Historic Courthouse renovation project. They will also review recommendations regarding a commercial cannabis cultivation ordinance. Additionally, the Board is set to address several vacancies on the Fish and Game Commission.

• $404,550 agreement with Lionakis for Historic Courthouse Phase III architectural services
• Correction of motor grader bid award to Cashman Equipment Company for $380,351.94
• CDBG application for the Westwood Community Center Project
• Appointments for vacancies on the Fish and Game Commission
• Direction regarding a commercial cannabis cultivation ordinance

The Board of Supervisors tabled a decision on submitting a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the Westwood Community Center Project until its March 15, 2022 meeting. The board also voted 2-3 against directing staff to pursue a commercial cannabis cultivation ordinance, with Supervisors Hemphill and Hammond in favor and Gallagher, Bridges, and Albaugh opposed. It approved a revised bid award of $380,351.94 to Cashman Equipment Company for a motor grader, and authorized a $404,550 agreement with Lionakis for Phase III tenant improvements at the Historic Courthouse.

• Tabled CDBG application for Westwood Community Center Project to March 15, 2022 meeting (5-0).
• Denied motion to have staff pursue commercial cannabis cultivation ordinance (2-3).
• Approved revised motor grader bid award to Cashman Equipment Company for $380,351.94 (5-0).
• Approved $404,550 agreement with Lionakis for Historic Courthouse Phase III tenant improvements (5-0).
• Appointed Randle Panfilio as Primary to Fish and Game Commission District 2 and Curtis Bortle as Alternate to District 3 (5-0).
• Appointed Supervisor Bridges to Airport Land Use Commission vacancy (5-0).
• Approved Consent Agenda including $500 donation to Lassen High School Clay Breakers and $200 to Lassen Land and Trails Trust (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-005 naming Lassen County Arts Council as local partner with California Arts Council (Consent Agenda).

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The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to disapprove the rezone application (RZ #2021-001) and Williamson Act contract for approximately 640 acres owned by Paul F. Raquel, Sherilyn A. Raquel, Edward J. Stuart Jr., and Lilia P. Stuart. The board also adopted Ordinance No. 2022-04 setting supervisor salaries (4-1 vote, with Supervisor Bridges dissenting) and approved the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Mid-Year Budget modifications. Additionally, the board ratified a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lassen County Peace Officers Association and approved Sheriff's Office job reclassifications.

• Disapproved the rezone and Williamson Act contract for the Raquel-Stuart parcel (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-04 setting annual supervisor salaries (4-1, Bridges nay).
• Adopted FY 2021/2022 Mid-Year Budget modifications (5-0).
• Ratified the MOU with Lassen County Peace Officers Association (5-0).
• Approved Sheriff's Office job reclassifications for nine positions (5-0).
• Approved Health and Social Services agreements with five contractors (5-0).
• Approved the Consent Agenda as amended, including minutes and agreements (5-0).
• Pulled Item D2 (Health and Social Services) from the agenda for a future meeting.

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The board adopted Ordinance No. 2022-03, amending Title 12 of the county code to adopt the latest California Building Standards Code and add Chapter 12.27 for Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwellings, aimed at providing more flexibility for home rebuilds after recent fires. The board also approved a $66,522 budget increase for the Fair Generator Project (4-0-1 abstention), a speedway service agreement amendment (4-0-1 abstention), and a GEI Consultants contract amendment (3-2). Appointments were made to the Honey Lake Valley RCD and Stones Bengard CSD boards, and the consent agenda was approved as amended.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-03 amending Title 12 and adding Chapter 12.27 (5-0)
• Approved $66,522 budget increase for Fair Generator Project (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved speedway service agreement amendment with Jeff Olschowka (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved GEI Consultants contract amendment (3-2)
• Appointed William Johnson to Honey Lake Valley RCD board (5-0)
• Appointed Wyvanna Gier to Stones Bengard CSD board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Investment Report for December 2021 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including minutes from December 14, 2021, and CalVet compliance documents. They also approved several individual items: a letter supporting a 65 mph speed limit on US Highway 395, purchase of a 2022 Ford F150 for $37,110.22, a letter on California's 30x30 conservation plan, a foster youth services MOU, and a resolution for department head salaries. Appointments were made to the Assessment Appeals Board and Fish and Game Commission.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 14, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Ashley Krache to Assessment Appeals Board (4-0)
• Appointed Tony Ardito, Curtis Bortle, Randle Panfilio, Christian Siemer to Fish and Game Commission (4-0)
• Approved letter supporting 65 mph speed limit on US 395 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F150 for $37,110.22 (4-0)
• Approved letter on 30x30 conservation plan (4-0)
• Approved MOU for Foster Youth Services program with $119,269.80 budget increase (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-002 for department head and confidential employee salaries (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing Chris Gallagher as Chairman and Jeff Hemphill as Vice Chairman. They approved a resolution to apply for a $3 million state grant to demolish the Historic Jail and build a parking lot, adopted an ordinance correcting a zoning error, and made annual committee appointments. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including agreements and reports, and introduced a building code ordinance.

• Elected Chris Gallagher as Chairman (4-0, Hemphill absent)
• Elected Jeff Hemphill as Vice Chairman (4-0, Hemphill absent)
• Approved Resolution 22-001 to apply for $3M grant for Historic Jail demolition (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 correcting zoning for 9 parcels (4-0)
• Approved annual committee appointments for 2022
• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved suicide prevention grant agreement (4-0)
• Approved job classification revisions for Planning and Environmental Health (4-0)