Lassen County public meetings in 2020

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors appointed Amanda Uhrhammer as County Counsel and approved a legal services agreement with Prentice Long PC. The Board also adopted a fire safe regulations ordinance and a resolution supporting healthy communities relative to COVID-19.

• Appointed Amanda Uhrhammer as Lassen County Counsel and approved agreement with Prentice Long PC (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-03 to amend Fire Safe Regulations in County Code Chapter 9.16 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-055 supporting healthy communities relative to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved $32,360 amendment for Whitehead Slough Bridge replacement engineering services (4-1)
• Approved Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Annual Plan for FY 2020/2021 (5-0)
• Approved re-appointments of Laurie Tippin and Jesse Claypool to Honey Lake Valley RCD (5-0)
• Awarded tire bid for Public Works Road Division to Lassen Tire (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Franchise Tax Board Court Ordered Debt program (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved an ordinance to create an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations in unincorporated areas. Other actions included approving grant funding for a Child Advocacy Center and authorizing CDBG applications for community service districts.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-02 for expedited EV charging station permitting (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-053 for $170,003 Child Advocacy Center grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution RES 20-052 for public auction of tax defaulted property (5-0)
• Introduced and waived reading of Fire Hazards ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled commercial cannabis cultivation amendments to a future meeting (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Kaitlyn Downing as Fair Manager (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-054 for CDBG planning improvement projects (5-0)
• Approved October 27, November 10, and November 17 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on December 1, 2020, during which they approved the consent agenda, including two Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) plans for fiscal years 2021/2024 and 2019/2020. The board also held closed sessions regarding the Fair Manager position and a liability claim, with no reportable actions taken. Public comment focused on COVID-19 and school closures, and the board agreed to invite health and school officials to a future meeting.

• Approved the Consent Agenda (5-0), including the MHSA Three-Year Plan for FY 2021/2024 and the MHSA Three-Year Plan Update for FY 2019/2020
• Held closed session on Public Employee Employment: Fair Manager; no reportable action
• Held closed session on liability claim by Cheryl Strange; no reportable action
• Agreed to invite County Health Officer Dr. Kenneth Korver and Superintendent of Schools Patty Gunderson to give an update on COVID-19 and school closures

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to ratify a local emergency proclamation regarding the Doyle fire. The agenda also includes appointing nominees to certain special district boards and school districts. Additionally, the Board will receive a report on COVID-19 tier assignments.

• Ratification of a Proclamation of Local Emergency regarding the Doyle fire
• Appointment of nominees to Special District Boards and School Districts
• COVID-19 report regarding Blueprint for a Safer Economy tier assignment
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding litigation exposure

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on November 25, 2020 with four of five supervisors present. The Board approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included appointing nominees in lieu of election to special district and school district boards that lacked sufficient nominees, and ratifying a proclamation of local emergency for the Doyle (Laura) fire. The Board received a COVID-19 report from Health and Social Services Director Barbara Longo, who said the county was moving into the Purple Tier. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0, Albaugh absent)
• Approved the consent agenda (4-0, Albaugh absent)
• Approved appointment of nominees in lieu of election to special district and school district boards with insufficient nominees from the Nov. 3, 2020 election (consent agenda)
• Approved confirming and ratifying a proclamation of local emergency for the Doyle fire (consent agenda)
• Received a COVID-19 report from Health and Social Services Director Barbara Longo (no action requested)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to abandon a segment of Johnson Road. They will also discuss an ordinance for expedited electric vehicle charging station permitting. Additionally, the board will review recommendations regarding compensation for gray wolf damages.

• Resolution to abandon/vacate a segment of Johnson Road (County Road 220)
• Introduction of an ordinance for expedited electric vehicle charging station permitting
• Resolution recommending compensation for damages caused by protected gray wolves
• Budget allocation increases of $7,000 and $2,000 for specific funds
• Notice of Interest for FEMA funding related to the Sheep Fire

The Board of Supervisors approved several resolutions, including recommendations for gray wolf damage compensation and the abandonment of a segment of Johnson Road. They also introduced an ordinance for expedited electric vehicle charging station permitting and increased budget allocations for the 2019/2020 fiscal year.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-050 regarding gray wolf compensation recommendations (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-051 to abandon/vacate a segment of Johnson Road (4-0)
• Introduced and waived reading of Electric Vehicle Charging Systems ordinance (3-1)
• Approved $7,000 budget increase for Unit 100-0141 and $2,000 for Unit 538-5381 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-049 updating the Conflict of Interest code (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-048 for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for Sheep Fire (4-0)
• Approved updates to the Injury Illness and Prevention Policy and Covid-19 Addendum (4-0)
• Authorized follow-up letter to Governor Newsom regarding Big Valley Groundwater Basin deadline (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board will consider ratifying a local health emergency declaration related to the Sheep Fire. They will also discuss authorizing an application for the Transitional Housing Program and reviewing proposed changes to meeting location rules.

• Ratification of Local Health Emergency declaration (Sheep Fire)
• Authorization for Transitional Housing Program grant application
• Amendment to Rules of Notice and Procedure regarding meeting locations
• Closed session discussion regarding litigation exposure

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying a Declaration of Local Health Emergency related to the Sheep Fire debris. They also adopted Resolution No. 20-046 to apply for and accept Transitional Housing Program funds, and approved an amendment to the Rules of Notice and Procedure allowing regular meetings at any location within the county seat.

• Approved consent agenda including Sheep Fire health emergency declaration (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-046 for Transitional Housing Program grant application (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Rules of Notice and Procedure for meeting locations (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to rehear the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the Dollar General project in Doyle, with the hearing date to be determined later. The decision came after public comment from both supporters and opponents, and after attorneys for Woodcrest and the appellant Jay Singh presented arguments. No action was taken on the underlying appeal itself at this meeting.

• Approved motion to rehear the Dollar General Doyle public hearing (3-1, Gallagher, Teeter, Hemphill aye; Albaugh nay; Hammond absent)
• Received and filed correspondence from attorneys regarding the Dollar General appeal
• Held closed session on litigation exposure; no reportable action

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved several utility bids and a $28,000 check processing contract. They voted to continue local emergency proclamations for COVID-19 and recent fires, and ratified a three-year agreement with the Lassen County Management and Professional Association.

• Approved heating oil bids for Harbert Oil Company and Ed Staub and Sons (5-0)
• Approved liquid propane bid for Ed Staub and Sons (5-0)
• Approved $28,000 contract with RTL First Remittance Check Processing Solution (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-044 to vacate a segment of Johnson Road (5-0)
• Continued COVID-19 emergency proclamations (4-1)
• Continued emergency proclamations for Gold, Hog, and Sheep fires (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-045 for State Per Capita Grant applications (5-0)
• Ratified MOU with Lassen County Management and Professional Association (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review closed session matters regarding litigation and liability claims. The agenda also includes several agreements related to public health, probation, and law enforcement.

• $213,915 agreement for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• $37,000 revenue agreement for Truancy Reduction Program MOU
• Resolution for Boating Safety and Enforcement Grant Agreement
• Agreement with CA Dept of Social Services for EDD wage data
• Closed session regarding litigation and liability claims

The Board of Supervisors approved several agreements, including funding for childhood lead poisoning prevention and a truancy reduction program. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session regarding litigation or liability claims.

• Approved $213,915 agreement for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (5-0)
• Approved Boating Safety and Enforcement Grant Agreement resolution (5-0)
• Approved $37,000 MOU for Truancy Reduction Program (5-0)
• Approved no-cost agreement for EDD base wage data (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 22 and September 29, 2020 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board approved the 2020/2021 FY Lassen County Budget and set the corresponding tax rate. Additional approvals included the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan and budgets for the Bieber Lighting District and Honey Lake TV.

• Approved 2020/2021 FY Lassen County Budget and tax rate with appropriations limit not to exceed $36,708,765 (5-0)
• Approved 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-040 approving 2020/21 Bieber Lighting District budget of $3,575 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-041 approving 2020/2021 County Service Area #1 Honey Lake TV budget of $110,166 (5-0)
• Reappointed Craig Hemphill as Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures for a four-year term (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $1,500 expenditure for Pit Resource Conservation District (5-0)
• Approved $500 expenditure for Janesville School music program (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of September 8, 2020 (5-0)

Lassen-Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District

The Lassen-Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Modoc County to perform specific groundwater services, including measuring static groundwater heights and synthesizing historic data. The agreement was authorized for the Chairman to sign. The District also approved the minutes from its previous meeting in June 2020.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Modoc County for groundwater services (9-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign the groundwater services agreement
• Approved June 23, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0-2)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Lassen Diversified Management, Inc. for prison-related claim reimbursements and authorized travel for SWAT training. Other actions included approving community donations and a liability MOU with Modoc County.

• Approved agreement with Lassen Diversified Management, Inc. for up to $66,000 per fiscal year (5-0)
• Approved $8,701.51 for POST Basic SWAT School training in Sacramento (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 for Lassen Land and Trails Trust and $700 for Westwood Farmers Market (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Modoc County regarding Lassen Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District liability (5-0)
• Adopted amended Behavioral Health Advisory Board By-Laws for remote meeting stipends (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved several capital expenditures, including a new motor grader and a detention facility re-roofing project. They also retroactively amended the 2019/2020 budget to include $400,000 in CARES Act funding.

• Approved $328,815.61 bid to Pape Machinery, Inc. for one John Deere 672G Motor Grader (4-0)
• Awarded $677,500 contract to D & D Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. for Adult Detention Facility re-roof project (4-0)
• Adopted Building and Improvements line (3006100) of the Sheriff ADF Fund in the amount of $700,000 (4-0)
• Approved $400,000 budget appropriation from CARES Act for Coronavirus related expenditures (4-0)
• Approved August 31, 2020 meeting minutes via Consent Agenda (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on August 31, 2020, and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 20-039 confirming and ratifying a local emergency proclamation for the Sheep Fire. The board also approved the Health & Social Services contracts for FY 2020/2021, the draft Grand Jury reply (choosing Option 1 with a 60-90 day study session), and a contract with Media Leaders, LLC for student social media safety presentations. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-039 confirming Sheep Fire local emergency (5-0)
• Approved HSS contracts for FY 2020/2021 and authorized CAO to execute (5-0)
• Approved draft Grand Jury reply, choosing Option 1 with 60-90 day study session (5-0)
• Approved Media Leaders, LLC contract for social media safety presentations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including prison trial cost reports, meeting minutes, and STC training travel (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board will consider a contract with Frontier Communications to provide internet services in Westwood, Herlong, and Big Valley. The meeting also includes a proposal to update the General Plan Safety Element and a notice of completion for a road rehabilitation project.

• $392,256 contract with Frontier Communications for Behavioral Health internet services
• $58,200 contract with Dudek, Inc. to update the General Plan Safety Element
• Notice of Completion for Center Road, CR215 Rehab project ($2,148,603.91)
• CDPH grant agreement for AIDS drug and PrEP assistance programs
• Amended Parcel Map No. 2005-046 for Leiding and DeForest properties

The Board of Supervisors approved a notice of completion for a $2.1M road overlay project and a $58,200 contract to update the General Plan Safety Element. Other actions included adopting resolutions for a parcel map and support for law enforcement.

• Approved Notice of Completion for Center Road rehab project totaling $2,148,603.91 (5-0)
• Approved $58,200 contract with Dudek, Inc. to update the General Plan Safety Element (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-037 to approve Amended Parcel Map No. 2005-046 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-038 proclaiming support for local law enforcement (5-0)
• Approved grant agreement for AIDS and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis assistance enrollment (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter to LMUD regarding Hayden Hill powerline removal (5-0)
• Adopted retirement proclamations for Ellen Cognina and Larry Millar (5-0)
• Pulled Behavioral Health contract with Frontier Communications from agenda

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to grant an appeal by Jagpreet (Jay) Singh, overturning the Planning Commission's approval of Use Permit 2019-011 for a 9,100-square-foot retail store (Dollar General) off Old Highway Road near Doyle. Supervisor Hammond recused himself. The board also approved a $2,940,000 CARES Act budget appropriation and a resolution waiving competitive procurement for CARES Act spending, both by 5-0 votes.

• Granted appeal of Use Permit 2019-011 for Dollar General store near Doyle (3-1, Hammond recused)
• Approved $2,940,000 CARES Act budget appropriation for coronavirus expenditures (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-034 waiving competitive procurement for CARES Act funds (5-0)
• Approved $95,000 agreement with Law Office of Jessica Ryan Ann Keeney for child support services (5-0)
• Approved FY 2020/2021 Sheriff's budgets totaling $1,868,214 (5-0)
• Approved creation of Correctional Lieutenant position and filling existing Sheriff's Lieutenant vacancy (5-0)
• Ratified Cal Fire agreement for fairgrounds use during Hog Fire (5-0)
• Approved letters requesting extension of Groundwater Sustainability Plan deadline (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors ratified local emergency proclamations for the Gold and Hog fires and approved several road project funding increases. The Board also approved a water truck purchase and a mental health crisis coverage agreement.

• Adopted Resolutions 20-032 and 20-033 declaring local emergencies for Gold and Hog fires (3-0)
• Approved $166,034.80 bid for a 2021 Freightliner water truck (4-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract increase for Skyline Road Extension (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract increase for Center Road Rehab (3-0)
• Approved agreement with North American Mental Health for crisis coverage (4-0)
• Approved $113,180.26 in excess proceeds from 2019 Tax Sale (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Hoenig to Behavioral Health Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved relinquishing $25 million conditional award under Senate Bill 844 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board will consider adopting partial road budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. They will also hold a public hearing on rezoning 560 acres at Upper Stevens Meadow to a Timber Production Zone. Additionally, officials will receive a presentation on mountain lion and wolf management policies.

• Public hearing for rezoning 560 acres at Upper Stevens Meadow to Timber Production Zone
• Adoption of partial road budget with $8,585,000 in construction fund revenues
• MOU with Tehama County for juvenile hall at a daily rate of $150
• Contract amendment for legal services from Prentice Long, LLC at $7,200 per month
• Travel authorization for Probation Officer training costing approximately $5,677

The Board of Supervisors approved a partial road budget for capital outlay and adopted an ordinance to rezone approximately 560 acres to a Timber Production Zone District. Other actions included approving a juvenile hall MOU with Tehama County and a legal services contract amendment.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-01 to rezone ~560 acres to Timber Production Zone District (3-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 Partial Road Budget for Capital Outlay (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Tehama County for detained juveniles at $150 daily rate (3-0)
• Approved $7,200 monthly contract amendment for Prentice Long, LLC legal services (3-0)
• Ratified one-year MOU extension with United Public Employees of California, Local 792 (3-0)
• Approved travel authorization for Travis Stading to attend training in Sacramento (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 30 and July 6, 2020, as amended (3-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution to approve conditions for receiving funds from the State of California under the Budget Act of 2020. This includes authorizing the County Administrative Officer to sign certifications related to COVID-19 Cares Act funding.

• Resolution approving conditions for receipt of funds from the State of California under the Budget Act of 2020
• Authorization for the County Administrative Officer to sign associated certifications for COVID-19 Cares Act funding

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 20-030, approving conditions for receiving funds from the State of California under the Budget Act of 2020 and authorizing the County Administrative Officer to sign associated certifications. The resolution relates to the CARES Act funding with a submission deadline of July 10, 2020. The vote was 3-0 with two supervisors absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-030 approving conditions for state funds (3-0, two absent)

Lassen-Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District

The District will hold a public hearing to adopt its $30,000 budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The meeting also includes an organizational session to elect a Chairman and discussions regarding service contracts. Additionally, the board will review grant funding for groundwater sustainability planning.

• Public hearing and adoption of the $30,000 budget for fiscal year 2020-2021
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 25, 2019
• Discussion regarding contracting for District services
• Report on grant funding for Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan outreach and data formatting

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors, with four members present and one absent, approved the consent agenda as amended, including funding designations for farmers markets and library, and agreements for technology services and juvenile detention. They adopted resolutions amending the county Safety Element to incorporate the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, continuing the Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and adopting the recommended 2020/2021 budget. The board also approved a request from Lassen Missionary Baptist Church to use the Courthouse lawn for Sunday services. The June 9, 2020 meeting minutes were tabled due to a roll call vote discrepancy.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0, Hemphill absent)
• Adopted Resolution 20-028 amending Safety Element (4-0)
• Approved Courthouse lawn use for Lassen Missionary Baptist Church (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-029 for Victim/Witness grant (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-030 for recommended 2020/21 budget (4-0)
• Tabled June 9, 2020 minutes due to vote discrepancy
• Approved $1,000 to Lassen Land and Trails Trust, $1,000 to Lassen Library District, $750 to Westwood Local Agricultural Inc. (consent)
• Approved MOU with Nevada County ($125/day) and Butte County ($150/day) for juvenile detention (consent)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several contracts and budget appropriations. This includes a $410,000 transfer for the transportation commission and various health service agreements. The meeting also covers sheriff's department equipment purchases and supervisor discretionary spending.

• $410,000 budget appropriation and transfer for Lassen County Transportation Commission
• $30,551.19 purchase of an Off Highway Vehicle for the Sheriff’s Department
• $30,620 software purchase and maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies
• Estimated $50,000 in side letter agreements regarding employee vacation balances
• Agreements with FEiSystems, Partnership HealthCare of California, and DHCS

The Board approved a modified plan for the 2020 Lassen County Fair and ratified agreements regarding employee vacation accruals. Several software and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's office and Health and Social Services were approved, along with various discretionary fund allocations.

• Approved 2020 Fair 'Plan A' excluding carnival and adding virtual livestock showing (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-027 regarding employee vacation balances over 254 hours (5-0)
• Approved $30,551.19 purchase of an off-highway vehicle for the Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Approved $30,620 for Civil Program Software from Tyler Technologies (5-0)
• Approved $410,000 budget appropriation and transfer for Lassen County Transportation Commission (5-0)
• Approved electronic health record agreement with FEiSystems (5-0)
• Approved Drug Medi-Cal agreements with Partnership HealthCare of California and Dept. of Health Care Services (5-0)
• Approved various discretionary fund expenditures for libraries, community clubs, and town clean-ups (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including a $500 donation to the Doyle Senior Center and the May 19, 2020 minutes. They also authorized $11,200 for sheriff recruit training, approved a revised job description for the Director of Public Works/Transportation, and approved an EMS agreement with NorCal EMS for $30,183.60. The board received reports on the fair and Blue Grass Festival, and heard public comments on a potential Dollar General in Doyle and the fair.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved $500 donation to Doyle Senior Center (consent)
• Approved May 19, 2020 meeting minutes (consent)
• Authorized $11,200 for sheriff recruit training (5-0)
• Approved revised Public Works Director job description (5-0)
• Approved NorCal EMS agreement for $30,183.60 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and service agreements. The agenda includes a bid award for the Center Road construction project and a contract for historic courthouse renovations. The Board will also address labor negotiations and new public camera policies.

• Bid award for Center Road SB-1 Rehab Construction Project up to $2,079,979
• Agreement with Lionakis for historic courthouse renovation services ($373,825)
• Annual payment of $30,183.60 for NorCal EMS agreement modification
• Adoption of Public Cameras and Centralized Video System Policy
• Side letter agreements regarding employee vacation balances (estimated $22,000)

The Board of Supervisors approved a road rehabilitation contract and architectural services for the Historic Courthouse. They also adopted resolutions for foster youth housing programs and a new public camera policy.

• Awarded Center Road SB-1 Rehab bid to Hat Creek Construction and Materials, Inc. up to $2,079,979 (5-0)
• Approved $373,825 agreement with Lionakis for Historic Courthouse Phase II architectural and engineering services (5-0)
• Adopted Public Cameras and Centralized Video System Policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-025 for the Housing Navigator Program (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-026 for the Transitional Housing Program (5-0)
• Tabled NorCal EMS agreement to May 26, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved May 8 and May 12 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a $493,000 contract with Bowen Engineering and Environmental for the Historic Courthouse Renovation Project demolition phase, authorizing change orders up to $100,000. The board also adopted Resolution No. 20-024 to Governor Gavin Newsom regarding Lassen County's continued COVID-19 closure, after requesting revisions. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $493,000 courthouse demolition contract with Bowen Engineering and Environmental (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-024 to Governor Newsom on COVID-19 closure, as amended (5-0)
• Approved $241,287 voting system replacement with Election Systems & Software, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) agreement (5-0)
• Approved $25,500 Title III allocation to Lassen County Fire Safe Council (5-0)
• Approved Deputy District Attorney IV/V hire at Step D (5-0)
• Approved Program Services Manager job description reclassification (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-023 recognizing National Foster Care Month (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a letter in support of the Lassen County Health Officer's COVID-19 variance attestation. The agenda also includes agenda approval and public comments.

• Approval of a letter supporting the Health Officer's COVID-19 variance attestation
• Authorization for the Chairman to sign the letter

The Board of Supervisors approved a letter in support of the Lassen County Health Officer's COVID-19 variance attestation, authorizing the Chairman to sign it. The letter supports the county's recovery plan amid ongoing state restrictions. The motion passed 4-0 with Supervisor Albaugh absent. The board also discussed adding a resolution about continued closure due to COVID-19 executive orders to the next meeting.

• Approved letter supporting Health Officer's COVID-19 variance attestation (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign the letter (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors unanimously endorsed the Lassen County COVID-19 Recovery Plan, which outlines reopening guidelines for businesses. The plan was developed with input from the County Health Officer and is being reviewed by the Governor's office. The Board directed staff to implement the plan when authority exists, though County Counsel noted the Board cannot make rules more lenient than state orders.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Endorsed Lassen County COVID-19 Recovery Plan (5-0)
• Directed staff to give effect to Recovery Plan when authority exists (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved continuing the local COVID-19 emergency declarations and adopted Resolution No. 20-022 to accept $190,400 in AB 1499 funding for the fair. They also approved a letter supporting Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications' broadband grant application and discussed county revenue sources without formal action.

• Approved continuation of local COVID-19 emergency proclamations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-022 for $190,400 fair funding (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Plumas-Sierra broadband project (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss potential ordinance changes regarding commercial cannabis cultivation. The meeting also includes reviewing appointments for the Planning Commission and Waterworks District 1. Additionally, the Board will consider departmental agreements and financial aid applications.

• Authorization to exceed $25,000 spending limit with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Financial aid application potentially providing $45,640 for Boating Patrol Services.
• Appointment of a new Planning Commission District #5 member.
• Amendment to agreement with GrandCare Systems, LLC for Behavioral Health.
• Discussion on possible ordinance change regarding Commercial Cannabis Cultivation.

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda as amended, including the Sheriff's authorization to exceed the $25,000 vendor spending limit with Motorola Solutions and a resolution for boating patrol funding. They also confirmed appointments to the Lassen County Waterworks District I and appointed Jason Ingram to the Planning Commission District #5 (4-1). A discussion on a possible commercial cannabis cultivation ordinance change was tabled to a future date after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff's Office to exceed $25,000 vendor spending limit with Motorola Solutions (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-021 for Boating and Waterways financial aid application (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to agreement with GrandCare Systems for Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Confirmed appointments of five board members to Lassen County Waterworks District I (5-0)
• Appointed Jason Ingram to Planning Commission District #5 (4-1)
• Approved letter to California Fish and Game Commission regarding gray wolves, as amended (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on commercial cannabis cultivation ordinance to future date

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2020/2021 SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) project list and adopted Resolution No. 20-017, with an anticipated revenue of $2,278,175. The board also adopted Resolution No. 20-018 certifying county maintained road mileage for 2019. All other agenda items were approved, including consent calendar items, a contract amendment with Prentice Long, PC, and COVID-19 related policies.

• Approved SB-1 RMRA funding project list for 2020/2021, $2,278,175 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-018 certifying county road mileage for 2019 (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #19-5043 with CA Dept. of Social Services for RFA appeals (4-1)
• Approved $59,339.87 purchase of 28 Dell laptops for Sheriff's Office (consent)
• Awarded asphalt contracts to Eagle Peak Rock & Paving, Hat Creek Construction, Sierra Cascade Aggregate (consent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-015 renewing delegation of investment authority (consent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-016 approving Investment Policy for FY 2020/2021 (consent)
• Approved $100,000 contract amendment with Prentice Long, PC (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted resolutions ratifying local emergency declarations related to COVID-19, approved an urgency item to modify county office hours, and authorized an electronic monitoring program for pre-trial inmates. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-014 ratifying local emergency proclamation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-015 ratifying local health emergency declaration (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-016 authorizing modified county office hours (5-0)
• Approved urgency item to add county office hours to agenda (5-0)
• Approved Adult Pre-Trial Electronic Monitoring Program (5-0)
• Approved Wildlife Damage Management work plan up to $89,493 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 10, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Diana Wemple's retirement (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved allocating $103,663 in federal Title III funds to the Sheriff's Office for search and rescue training and equipment. The board also appointed Julie Morgan as County Auditor, effective April 1, 2020, and approved a $25,500 allocation to the Fire Safe Council from Title III funds. Several consent agenda items were approved, including a dispatch contract with Avtec, LLC and a lactation accommodation policy.

• Approved $103,663 Title III funds for Sheriff's search and rescue (5-0)
• Appointed Julie Morgan as County Auditor (5-0)
• Approved $25,500 to Fire Safe Council from Title III funds (5-0)
• Approved 5-year Avtec dispatch contract, est. $47,449 total (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-012 for OHV G-18 grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-013 adding Deputy Director of Public Works position (4-1)
• Approved personnel report (4-1)
• Approved agreement with CDSS for case review (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved a $53,530 contract with Hankin Specialty Elevators, Inc. for fairground elevator installation, along with several consent agenda items including vehicle purchases and a UC Davis agreement. The Board also approved a job description for a Wraparound Facilitator Supervisor and an agreement with Medical Transportation Management, Inc. Interviews were held for an elected Auditor appointment, but no appointment decision was recorded. The meeting included updates on COVID-19 and various reports, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved $500 to Lassen High School Clay Breakers (consent)
• Approved $500 to Susanville Indian Rancheria POW-WOW (consent)
• Approved $250 to Lassen High School Clay Breakers and $250 to Junior Fishing Derby (consent)
• Approved agreement with UC Davis for Peer Review and Self Assessment (consent)
• Approved purchase of three vehicles for total not to exceed $88,887.17 (consent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-011 for Parcel Map No. 2019-002 (consent)
• Approved Facilitator Supervisor (Wraparound) job description (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved several items, including joining the California Cannabis Authority (Resolution 20-011, 4-1) and the draft Local Area Management Plan for onsite wastewater systems. They also approved mid-year budget revisions for Health and Social Services, adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Justice to require criminal histories for employment, and approved the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved Resolution 20-011 to join California Cannabis Authority (4-1)
• Approved draft LAMP for onsite wastewater treatment systems (5-0)
• Approved HSS mid-year budget revisions (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-010 for DOJ criminal history authorization (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 11 and Feb 18 as amended (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive staff reports regarding homelessness in Lassen County. Reports are expected from Health and Social Services, the Sheriff/District Attorney, and the County Administrative Officer. The meeting includes public comment and board discussion.

• Receipt of staff reports on homelessness from various county departments

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to receive staff reports and public comment regarding homelessness. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded; the session focused on discussion and inter-agency coordination.

Board of Supervisors

The Board directed staff to prepare an Area Plan amendment and ordinance to allow commercial uses in industrial zones by use permit in the Susanville Vicinity Area Plan, 1984. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including a $30,128.80 bid for a Ford F250 pickup and a $203,998.66 bid for a John Deere tractor with flail mower. Appointments to the Emergency Medical Care Committee were approved, and a letter requesting federal approval to use the Juvenile Detention Facility for an allowable criminal justice purpose was approved.

• Directed staff to prepare Area Plan amendment and ordinance for commercial uses in industrial zones by use permit (4-0)
• Approved bid of $30,128.80 to Downtown Ford Sales for 2020 Ford F250 pickup (consent agenda)
• Approved bid of $203,998.66 to Pape Machinery for John Deere 6110R tractor with flail mower (4-0)
• Approved appointments to Emergency Medical Care Committee: Dr. Nielsen, Nora J. Bitick, David W. Junette (4-0)
• Approved fee waiver and CEQA fee appropriation for parcel map modification (4-0)
• Approved letter to BJA for use of Juvenile Detention Facility for criminal justice purpose (4-0)
• Approved mid-year budget review adjustments (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2020 (3-0, Gallagher abstained)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to regulate the placement and color of cargo containers in certain districts. The agenda also includes reviewing wastewater treatment programs and a carnival agreement.

• Proposed ordinance for cargo container placement and color requirements
• One-year carnival agreement with Wold Amusements Inc. guaranteeing $50,000 in revenue
• Amendment to Partnership HealthPlan of California for Drug Medi-Cal services
• Approval of the Draft Local Area Management Program for wastewater treatment systems
• Salary range increase for specific positions within the Solid Waste Fund

The Board approved amendments to agreements with Partnership HealthPlan of California for Drug Medi-Cal services and a Local Innovation Grant on Housing, plus a sub-recipient agreement with Shasta County for the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program. It tabled the draft Local Area Management Program for onsite wastewater treatment systems to a future meeting. A proposed ordinance to regulate cargo container placement died for lack of a motion after public opposition.

• Approved consent agenda including $300 to Lassen Senior Services (4-0)
• Approved Partnership HealthPlan amendment for Drug Medi-Cal services (4-0)
• Approved MOU amendment for Local Innovation Grant on Housing (4-0)
• Approved California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program agreement with Shasta County (4-0)
• Tabled draft LAMP for onsite wastewater treatment systems (4-0)
• Cargo container ordinance died for lack of a motion
• Approved Wold Amusements 1-year carnival agreement (4-0)
• Approved solid waste range increase for minimum wage compliance (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda and several resolutions, including consolidating elections for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election and authorizing the Clerk-Recorder to conduct all 2020 elections. They also adopted resolutions establishing pledges of revenue for financial assurance on the Eagle Lake, Westside, and Standish mine pits, with the Standish Pit resolution passing 3-2. The board tabled the Local Area Management Plan for onsite wastewater treatment systems to the January 28, 2020 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-003 for Child Advocacy Center program continuation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-004 authorizing Clerk-Recorder to conduct all 2020 elections (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-005 for Eagle Lake Pit financial assurance pledge of $20,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-006 for Standish Pit financial assurance pledge of $500,000 (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 20-007 for Westside Pit financial assurance pledge of $90,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-008 for election consolidation with City of Susanville (5-0)
• Tabled Local Area Management Plan (LAMP) to January 28, 2020 meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold an organizational meeting to elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The session also includes making annual appointments for 2020 county committees and commissions. Additionally, the Board will consider several contract approvals and grant acceptances.

• ECORP Consulting, Inc. agreement for Whitehead Slough Bridge ($108,354)
• Diesel Emissions Service purchase authorization up to $50,000
• $95,000 pledge of revenue for Gravier Pit financial assurance
• Acceptance of a $54,905 Off-Highway grant for the Sheriff's Department
• Repair of a 1996 International snow plow truck up to $35,000

The Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing David Teeter as Chairman and Aaron Albaugh as Vice Chairman for 2020, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board approved the consent agenda as amended, including contracts for consulting, snow truck repair, and a grant acceptance. Several items were pulled for individual discussion and approved, including a $50,000 diesel emissions service authorization (4-1) and a resolution for Gravier Pit financial assurance (5-0). Annual committee appointments were approved, with the Susanville Veterans Memorial Building Task Force tabled.

• Elected David Teeter as Chairman for 2020 (5-0)
• Elected Aaron Albaugh as Vice Chairman for 2020 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 diesel emissions service authorization (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-001 for Gravier Pit financial assurance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-002 for state surplus property acquisition (5-0)
• Approved $9,233.69 Taser purchase from ProForce (5-0)
• Approved Keefe Group inmate commissary contract (5-0)