Lassen County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider multiple contracts and grants, including a $1.22 million agreement with Kings View Professional Services for electronic health record system support. Also on the agenda are a $1.15 million budget appropriation for a Sheriff's Community Funding Project, a $725,492 tobacco enforcement grant, and approval of a three-year carnival contract with Wold Amusements Inc. for the Lassen County Fair. The board will also discuss closed session labor negotiations with two employee unions and liability claims.

• Agreement with Kings View Professional Services for EHR support, up to $1,222,501.22 through June 2028
• Budget appropriation increase of $1,147,477 for Sheriff's Community Funding Project (Fund 185-0547)
• Accept $725,492 from California DOJ for Tobacco Enforcement and Prevention
• Award three-year carnival contract to Wold Amusements Inc. for Lassen County Fair (2026-2028, option to extend)
• Approve parcel map 2023-001 for Pamela Lynne and Jesse Paul Forgash (minor land division)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a resolution to authorize the sale of tax-defaulted property at public auction in May 2026. Other items include a reduced fee request for the fair building by Lassen Youth Wrestling Association, a lease agreement for a copier, and a change in public health staff positions. Charitable donations from PG&E will be presented.

• Resolution approving sale of tax-defaulted property at public auction and sealed auction in May 2026
• Lassen County Fair Building reduced fee request by Lassen Youth Wrestling Association (standard $200/day vs. reduced $20/day or waived)
• Lease agreement with LEAF Capital Funding, LLC for $16,191 through March 2031 for a Kyocera copier
• Change in Public Health allocated positions: un-fund a vacant Program Manager and fund an Administrative Manager
• Charitable donations of $1,500 to Lassen Family Services CASA and $1,000 to Holiday with A Hero from PG&E grant funding

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, rejected a liability claim by David Fennel, and authorized several actions including a $16,191 lease for a copier and a fee waiver for the Lassen Wrestling Association. They also certified the November 4, 2025 statewide special election results and approved the Treasurer’s Investment Report for October 31, 2025.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim by David Fennel (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with LEAF Capital Funding, LLC for $16,191 (5-0)
• Waived fees for Lassen Wrestling Association facility use (5-0)
• Certified November 4, 2025 statewide special election results (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Investment Report for October 31, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $551,384 purchase of body‑worn cameras for the Probation Department, a $146,088 purchase of three Ford trucks, a $135,000 fair entertainment resolution, and a $462,735 public‑health grant. It will also approve a memorandum of understanding with Shasta County for juvenile detention services and adopt a resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to receive $30,000 from an ABC‑OTS grant. Additional items include routine approvals of minutes, reports, and committee appointments.

• Approve purchase of body‑worn cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc. up to $551,384.03
• Approve purchase of three Ford F‑150 trucks from Crown Motors LLC up to $146,088
• Adopt resolution authorizing $135,000 for 2026 fair entertainment contracts
• Approve MOU with Shasta County for juvenile detention services (max $250,000 FY)
• Approve $462,735 CDPH grant for Disease Intervention Specialist workforce development

The Board approved its agenda unanimously. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08, removing the restriction that open‑space parcels cannot be sold, and adopted Resolution No. 25-027 to receive a $30,000 grant for the Sheriff’s alcohol‑enforcement program. The Board also approved annual committee appointments and the consent agenda.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Ordinance No. 2025-08 adopted to remove open‑space parcel sale restriction (5-0)
• Resolution No. 25-027 adopted for $30,000 Sheriff’s grant (5-0)
• Annual committee appointments approved (4-1)
• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Modoc County for Bieber‑Lookout Road approved via consent agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider approving two large equipment purchases: a backhoe for $163,663 and a motor grader for $467,529, both from Empire-Cat via a cooperative agreement. Consent calendar items include bid awards for heating oil and liquid propane to Ed Staub & Sons, a training request for a correctional deputy, and a $1,000 expenditure for the Junior Fair Advisory Board. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with two bargaining units and potential legal consultation. The board will also receive a annual workforce development update from the Alliance for Workforce Development.

• Approve purchase of backhoe from Empire-Cat for $163,663
• Approve purchase of motor grader from Empire-Cat for $467,529
• Award bid for Heating Oil-Diesel #2 to Ed Staub & Sons at $0.27/gallon margin above OPIS
• Award bid for liquid propane to Ed Staub & Sons at $0.89/gallon margin above BPN
• Approve training request for one Correctional Deputy at College of the Siskiyous, $9,000 estimated cost

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a $9,000 training request for a correctional deputy, awarded heating oil‑diesel and liquid propane contracts, and authorized purchases of a backhoe ($163,663) and a motor grader ($467,529). Finally, the Board adopted a resolution for a $45,640 financial‑aid program for the Sheriff’s Office.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved training request for one correctional deputy ($9,000) (5-0)
• Approved heating oil‑diesel bid award at $0.27/gal margin (5-0)
• Approved liquid propane bid award at $0.89/gal margin (5-0)
• Approved purchase of backhoe for $163,663 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of motor grader for $467,529 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for $45,640 sheriff financial‑aid program (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several healthcare and infrastructure contracts, including road work in Westwood. The body will also consider appointing a new County Counsel and amending its meeting frequency from three to two times per month.

• Award contract to Dig it Construction, Inc. for Old Town Road Rehabilitation Project in Westwood for $545,492.50
• Appointment of Andrew Plett of Prentice Long PC as Lassen County Counsel
• Agreement with Community Medical Specialists Inc. for emergency response and evaluations up to $500,000
• Agreement with Community Medical Specialists Inc. for psychiatric services up to $300,000
• Grant agreement with California Department of Public Health for $127,660

The Board approved its agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It awarded the Old Town Road Rehabilitation contract to Dig It Construction for $545,492.50 and appointed Andrew Plett as Lassen County Counsel. The board also approved a $55,000 Echo Group health‑records agreement and voted to table the proposed change to meeting frequency.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Awarded Old Town Road Rehabilitation contract to Dig It Construction, $545,492.50 (4-0)
• Appointed Andrew Plett as Lassen County Counsel (4-0)
• Approved Echo Group electronic health record agreement, $55,000 (3-1, 1 absent)
• Tabled amendment to reduce Board meetings from three to two per month (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The board will consider adopting an urgency ordinance to move up the consolidation of the Auditor/Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector offices to Oct 31, 2025. Other key items include adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy (AB 481), appointments to fill vacancies for Treasurer/Tax Collector and Auditor, and approval of a contract with Civic Plus for a new county website ($32,335 one-time, $87,665.82 annual). The consent calendar includes awarding asphalt concrete contracts and purchasing two patrol vehicles.

• Urgency ordinance to advance consolidation of Auditor/Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector offices to Oct 31, 2025.
• Ordinance to adopt Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
• Award asphalt concrete to Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products ($96/ton, up to $192,000) for Susanville/Westwood and Hat Creek Construction ($99/ton, up to $198,000) for Bieber/Standish.
• Authorize purchase of two patrol vehicles for $158,754.80 from the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
• Approve contract with Civic Plus for new county website: $32,335 one-time implementation plus $87,665.82 annual cost over five years.

The supervisors approved Ordinance No. 2025‑06 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy. They also approved the agenda, several appointments, and multiple procurement items, all by unanimous vote. All actions were recorded on the consent agenda or with explicit vote tallies.

• Adopt Military Equipment Use Ordinance No. 2025‑06 (5‑0)
• Approve agenda (5‑0)
• Appoint Clayton Harkness as Alternate Fish & Game Commission member (5‑0)
• Appoint Jasmine Gisselberg to Behavioral Health Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Approve consent agenda, including minutes from Sep 23 and Oct 8 meetings (5‑0)
• Award asphalt concrete contracts to Sierra Cascade Aggregate & Asphalt Products, Inc. and Hat Creek Construction and Materials, Inc. (5‑0)
• Authorize purchase of two patrol vehicles for $158,754.80 (5‑0)
• Approve travel authorization for civilian supervisor POST training (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

This special meeting consists primarily of closed session interviews for two vacant county positions: Auditor/Controller and Treasurer/Tax Collector. The board will also take public comment before closed session and announce any actions taken afterward. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session interviews for Auditor/Controller candidate
• Closed session interviews for Treasurer/Tax Collector candidate

During the closed session, the Board gave direction to county staff to conduct interviews for the Auditor/Controller vacancy and for the Treasurer/Tax Collector vacancy. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions. The meeting adjourned at 11:09 a.m.

• Direction to staff to conduct interviews for Auditor/Controller (no vote recorded)
• Direction to staff to conduct interviews for Treasurer/Tax Collector (no vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, including a resolution establishing an appropriations limit of $45,572,858 and setting the tax rate. Also scheduled are public hearings for the Honey Lake TV district budget (proposing $25 per single-family unit fee) and the Bieber Lighting District budget. Consent and department items include contract amendments for guard rail replacement (up to $560,000), a tobacco evaluation contract extension ($127,465), and agreements for psychiatric care and residential care services.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025-2026 county budget with appropriations limit of $45,572,858
• County Service Area #1 Honey Lake TV budget hearing: proposed $144,933 budget and $25/single-family TV user fee
• Bieber Lighting District budget hearing: proposed $28,596 appropriations limit and $4,575 budget
• Contract amendment for Janesville Grade Guard Rail Replacement: increase change order authority to $109,500, total not-to-exceed $560,000
• Agreement with Butte County for acute psychiatric inpatient care (max $100,000) and with Willow Glen Care Center for residential care (max $250,000)

The Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda items, including several service agreements and a guard‑rail contract amendment. It also adopted the County Service Area #1 Honey Lake TV budget of $144,933 and set user fees of $25 per single‑family unit and $10 per multi‑family unit. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including pulling Item G3 (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Strategies By Design agreement, increasing max amount to $127,465 (5‑0)
• Approved Highway Specialty Company guard‑rail repair agreement up to $50,000 (5‑0)
• Approved increase to Janesville Grade Guard Rail Replacement Project contract from $45,500 to $109,500 and authorized Director to sign (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with Butte County for acute psychiatric inpatient care up to $100,000 (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with Willow Glen Care Center for residential care up to $250,000 (5‑0)
• Adopted Honey Lake TV budget $144,933 and set user fees $25 (single‑family) / $10 (multi‑family) (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss investment options for the county retirement plan and approve a Victim/Witness Assistance Program grant. The agenda also includes presentations on the Plumas National Forest and the approval of meeting minutes.

• Victim/Witness Grant: $266,619
• Approval of Fish and Game Commission Bylaws
• Presentation on investment options for county retirement plan
• Presentation on Plumas National Forest post-fire restoration
• Approval of September 9, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes

The Board approved its agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted retirement proclamations for Michelle Godman and Craig Hemphill and approved a resolution to fund the Victim/Witness Assistance Program with $266,619. The Board also approved the September 9 meeting minutes as amended and adopted the Fish and Game Commission bylaws. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Agenda approved (5‑0)
• Consent agenda approved (5‑0)
• Retirement proclamations for Michelle Godman and Craig Hemphill adopted (5‑0)
• Victim/Witness Assistance Program grant of $266,619 approved (5‑0)
• September 9, 2025 minutes approved as amended (5‑0)
• Fish and Game Commission bylaws approved (5‑0)
• Information item from CAO Anderson approved (5‑0)
• Recognition award presented to Brandon Trau (no vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance adopting an annual review of military equipment use policy per AB 481. They will also consider a side letter agreement with the Lassen County Peace Officers Association on correctional technician shift schedules, fund two new child support specialist positions, and appoint a member to the Fair Advisory Board. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation in Timothy McDowell v. County of Lassen.

• Public hearing on ordinance to adopt annual review of military equipment use policy (AB 481)
• Side letter agreement with Lassen County Peace Officers Association for 12.25-hour shift schedules for correctional technicians
• Request to fund two new Child Support Specialist I/II positions (no general fund impact)
• Letter of support for the federal Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA)
• Appointment of Grant Mallery to Lassen County Fair Advisory Board (District 3)

The Board approved funding for two full‑time Child Support Specialist I/II positions, noting the cost will be covered by the state allocation for FY 2025/2026 and will not affect the general fund. The motion was made by Supervisor Scanlan, seconded by Supervisor Bridges, and passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved a side‑letter agreement with the Peace Officers Association on correctional‑technician shift schedules, adopted a letter of support for the Fix Our Forests Act, waived the first reading of the sheriff’s military equipment use ordinance (AB 481), and appointed Grant Mallery to the Lassen County Fair Advisory Board, each decision passing 5‑0.

• Approved funding for two Child Support Specialist I/II positions (5‑0)
• Approved Side Letter Agreement with Peace Officers Association on correctional technician shifts (5‑0)
• Approved Letter of Support for the Fix Our Forests Act (as amended) (5‑0)
• Appointed Grant Mallery to the Lassen County Fair Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Waived first reading of sheriff’s ordinance on military equipment use policy (AB 481) (5‑0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Consent Agenda) (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 (Consent Agenda) (5‑0)
• Approved the Fair Advisory Board appointment process (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a software subscription agreement for electronic health records and appointments for the Lassen County Fair Advisory Board. The meeting includes reports on the 2025-2026 budget process and the implementation of the Tyler financial system.

• Agreement with Fidelity EHR for electronic health record software subscription up to $59,225
• Appointments for 4 vacancies on the Lassen County Fair Advisory Board
• Authorization for a Road Equipment Operator to attend Jiffy’s Truck School
• Zero-dollar agreements #25-50135 and #25-50100 with the Department of Health Care Services
• Report on the retirement of the Auditor/Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector

The Board of Supervisors approved the county’s electronic health record software subscription with Fidelity EHR for a maximum of $59,225 over three years. They also approved two zero‑dollar specialty mental health service agreements with the Department of Health Care Services, each passing 4‑1. Additional actions included appointing three members to the Fair Advisory Board, approving a road equipment operator training, and adopting the agenda and consent items unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Fair Advisory Board appointments of Mahenski and Sandahl (5-0)
• Approved Fair Advisory Board appointment of Morgan Wemple (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Fidelity EHR software agreement $59,225 (5-0)
• Approved Road Equipment Operator training for Class A license (5-0)
• Approved Specialty Mental Health Services Agreement #25-50135 (4-1)
• Approved Specialty Mental Health Services Agreement #25-50100 (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider multiple behavioral health agreements, including a $400,000 psychiatric staffing contract and a $300,000 inpatient care contract, plus a Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program grant MOU. A closed session is scheduled to discuss opioid-related litigation. Routine items include a recognition award, a Child Support Awareness Month proclamation, and committee appointments.

• Approval of $400,000 agreement with Locumtenens.com for professional psychiatric services
• Approval of $300,000 agreement with North Valley Behavioral Health for acute psychiatric inpatient care
• Approval of $67,500 agreement with IDEA Consulting for quality management and improvement
• Amendment to Metopio contract decreasing maximum amount to $88,750 for community health assessment
• Approval of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 6 Regional Coordination MOU

The supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program with a 4‑1 vote. They also adopted the Child Support Awareness Month proclamation unanimously and approved the consent agenda. The board tabled the Fair Advisory Board appointments and two Department of Health Care Services agreements to the next meeting.

• Approved Homeless Housing MOU (4‑1)
• Adopted Child Support Awareness Month proclamation (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Tabled Fair Advisory Board District 5 appointments (5‑0)
• Tabled DHCS Agreement #25‑50135 (5‑0)
• Tabled DHCS Agreement #25‑50100 (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several personnel and contract items, including a three‑year SmartGov licensing contract with Granicus not to exceed $57,14.77. It will also approve the appointment of Gary Fensler as Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures with a base salary of $106,818, and adopt job descriptions for the Chief Fiscal Supervisor and the Health and Social Services Agency Director. Additional items include a Dell computer purchase up to $200,000 and a presentation from the Lassen National Forest Service on ongoing projects. Closed‑session discussions will address ongoing opioid and other litigation matters.

• SmartGov licensing contract with Granicus, three‑year term, not to exceed $57,14.77
• Appointment of Gary Fensler as Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, salary $106,818
• Approval of Chief Fiscal Supervisor / Fiscal Supervisor job description (budgeted positions)
• Approval of revised Health and Social Services Agency Director job description
• Annual Dell PC purchase, budgeted up to $200,000

The Board approved its consent agenda and unanimously adopted several personnel actions. It approved the job descriptions for the Chief Fiscal Supervisor and the Health and Social Services Agency Director. The Board also appointed Gary Fensler as Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures for a four‑year term. The prison trial cost report was received and filed.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Chief Fiscal Supervisor/Fiscal Supervisor job description (5-0)
• Approved Health and Social Services Agency Director job description (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Gary Fensler as Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures (5-0)
• Filed Prison Trial Costs Reimbursement report (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a proposed ordinance repealing and replacing sections of county code on street requirements and road standards, and adding an hourly fee for surveyor map reviews beyond two. Several contracts are up for approval, including memoranda of understanding with Butte, El Dorado, and Tehama counties for juvenile detention beds (each up to $150,000/year), a guard rail replacement project award ($450,500), an agreement for an after-hour drop-in center ($513,360), and ratification of a side letter for peace officer signing bonuses and retention (up to $37,500). The agenda also includes routine consent items like personnel reports, minutes, and tax sale excess proceeds.

• Proposed ordinance repealing and replacing Section 16.32.090 (street requirements) and Section 16.32.100 (road standards) and adding surveyor fees
• MOU with Butte, El Dorado, and Tehama counties for juvenile detention beds, each not to exceed $150,000 per fiscal year
• Bid award for Janesville Grade Guard Rail Replacement to Highway Specialty Company for $450,500 (total up to $495,000)
• Agreement with Spare-A-Dime, Inc. for after-hour drop-in center for up to $513,360
• Ratification of side letter for Lassen County Peace Officers Association signing bonuses and retention (up to $37,500)

The Board approved its agenda and adopted a proclamation recognizing Probation Services Week. It approved the consent agenda, which included three memoranda of understanding with Butte, El Dorado and Tehama counties for juvenile detention services. The Board awarded the $450,500 contract to Highway Specialty Company for the Janesville Grade‑Guard Rail Replacement project and approved the transfer of $210,917.82 from the 2024 tax‑sale excess to the General Fund.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Probation Services Week proclamation (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Butte County (4-0)
• Approved MOU with El Dorado County (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Tehama County (4-0)
• Awarded Janesville Grade‑Guard Rail Replacement contract to Highway Specialty Company, $450,500 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $210,917.82 tax‑sale excess proceeds to General Fund (4-0)

Lassen County Public Improvement Corporation

The Lassen County Public Improvement Corporation will vote on two items: approving meeting minutes from July 9, 2024, and authorizing an annual request to the Board of Supervisors for a $1,000 budget appropriation to cover the corporation's annual expenses, including the state fee. The meeting includes routine call to order, public comments, and department reports.

• Approve minutes from July 9, 2024
• Approve annual request to Board of Supervisors for $1,000 appropriation for corporation expenses

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance revising street requirements and road standards deviation procedures, and adding an hourly rate for survey map review beyond two times. They will also consider several consent and department items including a $169,845 jail data sharing upgrade, acceptance of a $277,933 cannabis tax grant, and purchases totaling over $513,000 from wildfire prevention grants. Multiple health services agreements with Fresno County ($500,000) and North American Mental Health ($300,000) are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on ordinance repealing/replacing Section 16.32.090 (street requirements) and adding subsection to Section 3.18.130 (surveyor fees)
• Approve addendum with Equivant for jail data sharing upgrades ($169,845)
• Accept CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant ($277,933.17)
• Purchase CAT 317 Excavator from Empire CAT for wildfire prevention ($398,976.07)
• Agreement with Fresno County for specialty mental health placements ($500,000)

The Board approved its agenda, consent agenda, and several items by a 5‑0 vote. It adopted a proposed ordinance adding an hourly surveyor fee and waived the first reading. It also approved a public‑health agreement with Santa Cruz County and an addendum to the jail data‑sharing software license costing $169,845.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of surveyor fee ordinance (5-0)
• Approved committee appointments for Trindel Insurance Fund and PRISM (5-0)
• Approved public‑health agreement with Santa Cruz County (5-0)
• Approved addendum to jail data‑sharing software license with Equivant, $169,845 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several service contracts and a large lease agreement for buildings in Susanville. They will also consider the allocation of federal funding for the Sheriff's Department and a report on gray wolves in the county.

• Lease agreement for 1400 and 1600 Chestnut Street, Susanville, for $1,727,136
• Allocation of $149,249 in Federal Title III Funding to the Sheriff’s Department
• Amendment to agreement with EA Family Services for $525,000 for foster youth services
• Amendment to MOU with Fink Funeral Home for indigent cremations up to $150,000
• Closed session regarding litigation: Ginno Construction, Inc. v County of Lassen

The Board unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda. It then approved a $149,249 allocation of federal Title III funds to the Lassen County Sheriff’s Department for search‑and‑rescue and related emergency services. Additional approvals included a first amendment to the Fink Funeral Home MOU, a revised Public Works job description, a letter of support for a CDFW gray‑wolf strike team, and a first amendment to the Environmental Alternatives agreement for youth services.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Approved $149,249 Title III funding for Sheriff’s Department (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to MOU with Fink Funeral Home (5-0)
• Approved revised Public Works job description for Landfill Maintenance Worker (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for CDFW Summer Strike Team (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to agreement with Environmental Alternatives for $525,000 youth services (5-0)

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

The Lassen-Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting its fiscal year 2025/2026 budget of $30,250. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from June 2024, discuss the Pitt River Stage Monitor, and vote on a contract with the Modoc Resource Conservation District for meter installation and maintenance up to $25,000.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of $30,250 FY 2025/2026 budget
• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion and staff direction on Pitt River Stage Monitor
• Contract with Modoc Resource Conservation District for meter services, max $25,000

The district elected Director Albaugh as Chairman (9‑1) and Director Byrne as Vice Chairman (10‑0). The agenda was approved unanimously. The FY 2025/26 budget of $30,250 was adopted unanimously. Prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Elected Director Albaugh as Chairman (9‑1)
• Elected Director Byrne as Vice Chairman (10‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (10‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 budget of $30,250 (10‑0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (10‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting a resolution for the recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, allowing departments to continue operations. Other major decisions include approving a $799,917 paint striping truck purchase, a $205,500 road base contract, and a $5,290 one-time plus $105,802 recurring cost for Tyler ERP migration. The board will also vote on several discretionary fund allocations and a proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

• Approve purchase of paint striping truck from EZ Liner for $799,917
• Award road base contract to Hat Creek Construction, Inc. for $205,500
• Approve Tyler ERP migration to hosted servers ($5,290 one-time, $105,802 recurring)
• Approve discretionary fund allocations: $500 to Westwood Little League, $500 to Lassen Grizzly Swim Team, $850 to Susanville PD K9, $2,750 to Big Valley Recreation District
• Adopt resolution for recommended budget for FY 2025-2026

The Board adopted the agenda as amended and approved several items on the consent agenda. It adopted a proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, approved a $90,502.48 financial assurance pledge for the Westside Pit, and authorized a $205,500 OHV grant road‑base award. The Board also adopted a delegation of authority for treasury investments and approved the purchase of a paint striping truck for $799,917. Discretionary funds of $500 for Westwood Little League and $850 for a Susanville Police K9 were also approved.

• Agenda approved as amended (5‑0)
• Proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Month adopted (5‑0)
• Financial assurance pledge of $90,502.48 for Westside Pit adopted (5‑0)
• OHV grant road‑base award of $205,500 to Hat Creek Construction approved (5‑0)
• Delegation of Authority resolution for treasury investments adopted (5‑0)
• Purchase of paint striping truck for $799,917 approved (5‑0)
• Discretionary $500 to Westwood Little League approved (consent agenda)
• Discretionary $850 to Susanville Police for K9 approved (consent agenda)

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar with multiple contracts for behavioral health services, a jail data sharing purchase, and a vehicle purchase. Presentations include updates from the Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District on the Susanville Ranch Park Mountain Meadow Restoration Project and from the Plumas National Forest on post-fire restoration. The board will also consider appointments and discretionary fund expenditures.

• Approve agreement with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County for after-hour crisis support, $43,440
• Approve agreements with Restpadd Health Corp. and Restpadd Inc. for acute psychiatric inpatient care, each $200,000
• Approve jail data sharing purchase, $169,845
• Approve contract with Fink Funeral Home for removal services, up to $200,000
• Adopt resolution for Gravier Pit financial assurance, $111,044.91

The Board approved three health‑service agreements: Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, Restpadd Health Corp., and Restpadd Inc., each with a maximum contract value of $200,000. It also approved a $169,845 purchase for Lassen County Jail data sharing and a $58,483.49 vehicle purchase for the Wraparound/Family Solutions program. In addition, the Board appointed Jessica Bridwell to the Big Valley Recreation District vacancy.

• Approved appointment of Jessica Bridwell to Big Valley Recreation District vacancy (vote 4‑1)
• Approved agreement with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County ($43,440) (vote 4‑1)
• Approved agreement with Restpadd Health Corp. (total $200,000) (vote 4‑1)
• Approved agreement with Restpadd Inc. (total $200,000) (vote 4‑1)
• Approved $169,845 jail data sharing purchase (approved on Consent Agenda)
• Approved $58,483.49 vehicle purchase for Wraparound/Family Solutions (approved on Consent Agenda)
• Approved First Amendment with ECORP Consulting for $50,000 environmental services (approved on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Third Amendment with NCE for $98,690.28 environmental services (approved on Consent Agenda)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several residential care facility agreements and receive a presentation on the Fiber to the Home Project. The meeting also includes discussions on a resolution regarding the Gray Wolf and approval of legal job descriptions.

• Agreement with A & A Health Services, LLC for a residential care facility (max $200,000)
• Agreement with Davis Guest Home, Inc. for a residential care facility (max $200,000)
• Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for a sub-acute care facility (max $200,000)
• Agreement with Casa Serenity, LLC for adult residential care services (max $100,000)
• Frontier Communications presentation on Fiber to the Home Project

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. Discretionary fund requests of $250 to Sunrise Rotary and $1,500 to the Westwood Chamber of Commerce were approved. Four residential care facility agreements—A & A Health Services ($200,000), Casa Serenity ($100,000), Davis Guest Home ($200,000), and Crestwood Behavioral Health ($200,000)—were approved on the consent agenda.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Discretionary fund $250 to Sunrise Rotary approved
• Discretionary fund $1,500 to Westwood Chamber of Commerce approved
• Agreement with A & A Health Services, LLC ($200,000) approved
• Agreement with Casa Serenity, LLC ($100,000) approved
• Agreement with Davis Guest Home, Inc. ($200,000) approved
• Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. ($200,000) approved

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a $4.1 million contract for the Standish-Buntingville Road CR 301 Rehab D and E Project to Hat Creek Construction & Materials, Inc. They will also consider a resolution declaring a state of emergency regarding gray wolves and a letter to President Trump. Other actions include approving a $295,300 HVAC retrofit for the adult detention facility and a $502,000 wildfire prevention grant agreement.

• Award $4,100,000 contract for Standish-Buntingville Road CR 301 Rehab D and E Project with up to $410,000 in change orders
• Adopt resolution declaring state of emergency for gray wolves and authorize letter to President Trump
• Approve $295,300 HVAC retrofit project for Lassen County Adult Detention Facility awarded to EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems
• Approve $502,000 CalFire Wildfire Prevention Grant agreement and resolution
• Approve 5-year, $194,320 contract with Gravity IGM Technology Corp for state financial reporting

The supervisors approved a CalFire wildfire prevention grant and increased the appropriation by $502,000, with a 4‑0 vote. They also approved a $194,320 contract with Gravity IGM Technology Corp (3‑1‑1). The board changed staffing by unfunding one fiscal officer position and funding a housing grants specialist (4‑0). The Susanville Ranch Park grazing lease was approved as part of the consent agenda (4‑0).

• Approved $502,000 wildfire grant appropriation (4‑0)
• Approved wildfire grant agreement and resolution (4‑0)
• Approved $194,320 contract with Gravity IGM Technology Corp (3‑1‑1)
• Approved staffing change: unfund fiscal officer, fund housing grants specialist (4‑0)
• Approved Susanville Ranch Park grazing lease ($10 per AUM) (4‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The board will discuss and potentially approve a contract appointing Maurice Anderson as County Administrative Officer, and consider adding four Correctional Technician positions while freezing four Correctional Deputy positions at the Sheriff's Office. Other agenda items include IT equipment purchases totaling up to $80,000, a five-year fiber contract for animal control, and a wildlife damage management work plan not to exceed $100,931.41. Several recognition awards and discretionary fund allocations are also on the consent calendar.

• Approve County Administrative Officer Contract and appoint Maurice Anderson as CAO
• Add 4 Correctional Technician FTEs and freeze 4 Correctional Deputy FTEs at Sheriff's Office (approx. $45,000/year savings)
• Annual Dell PC purchase not to exceed $35,000 from Information Services budget
• Annual Surface Pro PC purchase not to exceed $45,000 from Information Services budget
• Approve work and financial plan for Wildlife Damage Management with USDA, not to exceed $100,931.41

The Board approved the 2025/2026 wildlife damage management work plan, authorizing up to $100,931.41 for services with the USDA. It also approved a $71,000 fiber contract for Animal Control, discretionary funds of $400 and $250 for the Susanville Blue Grass Music Alliance, and purchases of Dell PCs ($35,000) and Surface Pro PCs ($45,000). The agenda and consent agenda were each approved unanimously.

• Approved wildlife damage management work and financial plan (up to $100,931.41) – vote 5-0
• Approved Fiber Contract for Animal Control ($71,000 total) – vote 5-0
• Approved discretionary $400 to Susanville Blue Grass Music Alliance – vote 5-0
• Approved discretionary $250 to Susanville Blue Grass Music Alliance – vote 5-0
• Approved annual Dell PC purchase (up to $35,000) – vote 5-0
• Approved annual Surface Pro PC purchase (up to $45,000) – vote 5-0
• Approved agenda – vote 5-0
• Approved consent agenda – vote 5-0

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment to remove the requirement for fire sprinklers in residential structures over 2,000 square feet. The consent calendar includes ratifying an amended side letter allowing patrol deputies to cover jail staffing shortages through September 25, 2025, and approving a contract amendment with Thompson Peak Investigations for up to $50,000. The Board will also consider a $47,450 CDFA grant for the fair and a race promotion contract award.

• Public hearing on ordinance amendment to remove fire sprinkler requirement for residential structures over 2,000 sq ft under Chapter 12.27 of Lassen County Code
• Ratify amended side letter with Lassen County Deputy Sheriff’s Association to continue using patrol deputies for jail staffing shortages through Sept 25, 2025
• Approve first amended contract with Thompson Peak Investigations, increasing amount not to exceed $50,000 for patrol, dispatch, and jail operations
• Accept $47,450 California Department of Food and Agriculture grant for the Lassen County Fair
• Award race promotion contract for 2025-2027 fair seasons with estimated annual revenue of $9,600 (2025) and $15,600 (2026-2027)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It denied the Adam Figueroa liability claim and approved several staff and contract items, including a contract amendment with Thompson Peak Investigations and a modification to the Deputy Sheriff promotion requirements, each with a 5‑to‑0 vote. The board adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑03, removing the fire‑sprinkler requirement for residential structures over 2,000 sq ft, also by a 5‑to‑0 vote. The board approved a $47,450 CDFA fair grant and ratified an amended side‑letter with the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, both unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Denied Adam Figueroa liability claim (unanimously)
• Approved Thompson Peak Investigations contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved Deputy Sheriff I/II job description modification (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑03 removing fire‑sprinkler requirement (5-0)
• Approved CDFA fair grant of $47,450 (5-0)
• Approved amended side‑letter with Deputy Sheriff’s Association (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will decide on multiple labor agreements, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lassen County Deputy Sheriff's Association for 2025-2026 and a side letter for dispatcher scheduling. Major contracts include a three-year, $1.25 million agreement with CalFire for an OES Chief and a $379,379 bid award for the Hackstaff Railroad Crossing Improvement Project. The Board will also discuss live streaming meetings, a gray wolf update, and the impact of terminated CDC and CDPH grant funding on public health.

• Ratify MOU with Lassen County Deputy Sheriff's Association (2025-2026)
• Approve three-year OES Chief contract with CalFire totaling $1,254,995
• Authorize $125,000 radio console upgrade for Lassen County Sheriff's Dispatch Center
• Award $379,379 contract to Hat Creek Construction for Hackstaff Railroad Crossing Improvement
• Discuss live streaming of Board meetings with $20,000 initial and $10,000 annual costs

The Board adopted the consent agenda, which included resolutions on employer contributions, a memorandum of understanding with the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and a side‑letter for dispatcher scheduling. Discretionary fund requests for Supervisors Ingram, Albaugh and Bridges were approved. The first amendment to the Redwood Toxicology Laboratory agreement was approved. The Board also approved a three‑year contract for the Office of Emergency Services Chief totaling $1,254,995.

• Approved Consent Agenda (employer contribution resolution, MOU with Deputy Sheriff’s Association, dispatcher side‑letter) (5-0)
• Approved Discretionary Funds allocation for Supervisor Ingram ($500 to Farm Bureau, Grizzly Claybreakers, Doyle Seniors, Sportsman's Club Fishing Derby, Shaffer School PTO, Susanville Indian Rancheria POW WOW) (5-0)
• Approved Discretionary Funds allocation for Supervisor Albaugh ($250 to Sportsman's Club Fishing Derby, $500 to Big Valley Bullseyes) (5-0)
• Approved Discretionary Funds allocation for Supervisor Bridges ($250 to Sportsman's Club Fishing Derby) (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, $45,000 (5-0)
• Approved three‑year Office of Emergency Services Chief contract ($406,029 FY25/26, $418,210 FY26/27, $430,756 FY27/28) (5-0)
• Received and filed Prison Trial Costs reimbursement report (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 11 and March 18, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance that removes the requirement to install fire sprinklers in all residential structures over 2,000 square feet built under County Code Chapter 12.27. A public hearing to adopt the ordinance is set for April 15, 2025. The agenda also includes appointments to county commissions, a $580,320 psychiatric services contract with Locumtenens.com, and a $4,908.61 training request for the District Attorney's office.

• Introduce ordinance to delete fire sprinkler mandate for residential buildings over 2,000 sq ft; public hearing April 15
• Approve $580,320 contract with Locumtenens.com for psychiatric services through June 2026
• Appointments to Lassen County Planning Commission and Fair Advisory Board
• Approve $4,908.61 for Investigative Assistant Jacob Rule to attend Graykey Examinations Training
• Letter of support for AB993 to increase Rural CUPA Grant to $100,000 per year

The Board adopted a motion to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance that removes the fire‑sprinkler requirement for residential structures over 2,000 square feet, and set a public hearing for April 15, 2025. The agenda was approved as amended, and a retirement proclamation for Chris Gallagher was adopted. Several appointments to the Planning Commission, Fair Advisory Board, and Fish and Game Commission were also confirmed.

• Agenda approved as amended (5-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of fire‑sprinkler amendment; set April 15 hearing (5-0)
• Adopted retirement proclamation for Chris Gallagher (5-0)
• Appointed Curtis Gatie to Planning Commission District 1 (5-0)
• Appointed Carol Clark to Planning Commission District 2 (4-1)
• Appointed Randy Harlan and Brett Smith to Fair Advisory Board District 1 (5-0)
• Appointed Jose Pena and Juanita Williams to Fair Advisory Board District 2 (5-0)
• Appointed Ryan Barney to Fish and Game Commission District 4 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider submitting the Water Year 2024 Annual Report for the Big Valley Groundwater Basin. They will also discuss ratifying a Joint Powers Authority agreement with NorCal EMS and addressing a Brown Act violation. Additionally, the board will consider appointments to the Clear Creek Community Services District.

• Submission of Water Year 2024 Annual Report for Big Valley Groundwater Basin
• Ratification of Joint Powers Authority Agreement with NorCal EMS
• Corrective action and training regarding a Brown Act violation
• Appointments to fill three vacancies on the Clear Creek Community Services District board
• Discretionary fund expenditures including $500 for Susanville Indian Rancheria POW-WOW and $250 each to Lassen County Historical Society, Sportsman’s Club Fishing Derby, Lassen Family Services for CASA, and Lassen Grizzly Claybreakers

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss a letter from the District Attorney alleging a Brown Act violation from a February 11 action on live-streaming meetings, and decide whether to rescind or ratify that action. They will also consider terminating a $873,245 contract with Kimley Horn for a regional area plan, hear a protest from Kramer Ranch over a Williamson Act non-renewal, and discuss appointing an interim County Administrative Officer.

• Receive and discuss District Attorney letter alleging Brown Act violation; vote to rescind or ratify February 11 action
• Consider terminating $873,245 Kimley Horn contract for Susanville-area plan; potential $650,000 savings
• Receive Kramer Ranch LLC protest of Williamson Act non-renewal (Resolution 12-050); possible property tax impact
• Appoint interim County Administrative Officer
• Adopt ordinance creating Administrative Citation Program for code enforcement

Board of Supervisors

The board will hold closed session to evaluate and recruit the County Administrative Officer. In open session, they will vote on reallocating $160,000 to fund the Deputy CAO position and discuss funding for the 2025 Lassen County Fair.

• Closed session: performance evaluation and recruitment of County Administrative Officer
• Reallocate $160,000 to fund Deputy CAO position (requires 4/5 vote)
• Discussion on funding for the 2025 Lassen County Fair (fiscal impact undetermined)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several closed‑session legal matters before moving to open business. It will approve recognition awards, appoint members to the Local Agency Formation Commission, and vote on multiple contract amendments, including a $4,599,917 behavioral health bridge housing subcontract and a $90,907.50 training agreement with UC Davis. The Board will also discuss cottage‑food operator fee options, consider a joint powers agreement for NorCal EMS, and receive a proposed ordinance for an administrative citation program. All items are scheduled for action during the February 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approve Amended Subcontract Agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. for $4,599,917 (Behavioral Health Bridge Housing)
• Approve University of California Davis agreement for $90,907.50 for training services (2025‑2026)
• Approve First Amendment to Locumtenens.com, LLC agreement raising maximum to $400,000 for professional services
• Approve amendment to California Department of Public Health grant decreasing amount to $308,490 and extending term
• Consider proposed ordinance adding Chapter 1.20 Administrative Citation Program to the County Code

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget modifications and purchasing authority for the Lassen County Fair. The meeting also includes several road maintenance contract awards and a proposal to implement live streaming for board meetings.

• Proposed $160,000 General Fund impact for Fair Department mid-year budget modifications
• Bid award to Albina Asphalt for emulsion oil not to exceed $436,152.64
• Bid award to Larranaga Trucking, Inc. for 3/8" chip seal aggregate in the amount of $178,813
• Proposal for live streaming board meetings with $20,000 initial cost and $10,000 annual fee
• Resolution for 2025 Fair grandstand entertainment with $135,000 estimated cost

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider two code‑enforcement matters involving alleged public nuisances at properties on Tuledad Road in Ravendale. For each case the Board may receive the officer’s report, conduct a hearing, and adopt or modify administrative penalties and a resolution to record a lien. The meeting also includes a retirement award, recognition awards, a report from the U.S. Forest Service, and routine approvals such as minutes and a grant award resolution.

• Code enforcement hearing for 740‑835 Tuledad Rd (APN 047‑060‑016) – possible lien
• Code enforcement hearing for property owned by Servando Lazo (APN 047‑060‑020) – possible lien
• Retirement award presentation for Kelley Cote, Director of Child Support Services
• Recognition awards for Chris Sullivan and Samantha McMullen
• Resolution authorizing District Attorney to execute Grant Award Agreement for Child Advocacy Center

Board of Supervisors

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will vote on approving a $73,750 agreement with Lionakis for architectural and engineering services for tenant improvements at the Historic Courthouse. They will also consider a $47,597 vehicle purchase for Environmental Health, appoint a Fair Manager and a Director of Child Support Services, and accept an Off Highway Vehicle grant. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation (Lisa Leonard v. County) and labor negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association.

• Approve agreement with Lionakis for architect services on Historic Courthouse tenant improvements, $73,750
• Approve purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango for Environmental Health, $47,596.77
• Adopt resolution to accept Off Highway Vehicle grant funding
• Appoint William 'Bill' Payer as Fair Manager effective Jan. 27, 2025
• Appoint Elizabeth Krier as Director of Child Support Services effective Jan. 8, 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several appointments to local districts and committees, approve minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting, and vote on a memorandum of understanding with CDSS, Equifax/TALK, and Work Number. The key fiscal decision is the approval of a $152,091.25 purchase of a body scanner for the Lassen County Jail.

• Approve purchase of jail body scanner for $152,091.25 (Fund/Budget Unit No. 130-0525)
• Approve CDSS, Equifax/TALK, and Work Number memorandum of understanding
• Approve minutes of the December 12, 2024 Board meeting
• Consider appointment to vacancy on the Big Valley Recreation District board (Cindy Harbert)
• Consider re‑appointments of Sierra Valley Resource Conservation District board members