SUMMARY MINUTES
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
707 NEVADA STREET, SUSANVILLE
JUNE 24, 2014
9:02 A.M. CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT: Supervisors Bob Pyle, Jim Chapman, Aaron Albaugh and Tom Hammond; County Administrative Officer (CAO) Richard Egan, County Counsel Robert Burns and Deputy Clerk of the Board Susan Osgood. Recesses: 10:22 a.m. – 10:31 a.m. Closed session is held 9:03 a.m. – 9:39 a.m.
ABSENT FOR DAY: Supervisor Larry Wosick. Vice-Chairman Pyle chairs the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION: 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: The Grace Foundation of No CA v. Wells Fargo Bank, et al. Case No. 30-2012-00612863-CU-RC-CJC.
2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code section 54956.9: One case.
9:42 A.M. OPENING CEREMONIES: Following the flag salute, the invocation is offered by Chairman Pyle.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: CAO Egan reports on the Closed Session: 1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: The Grace Foundation of No CA v. Wells Fargo Bank, et al. Case No. 30-2012-00612863-CU-RC-CJC – No reportable action.
2) Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code section 54956.9: One case – No reportable action.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
CAO Egan suggests postponing the 1:30 p.m. agenda item regarding the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) because Supervisor Wosick is absent for the day and Supervisor Chapman is not able to attend; it will be on the July 8, 2014 agenda. Supervisor Pyle requests the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dr. Rich Meinert; Supervisor Chapman requests the meeting be adjourned in memory of Stephen Cramer; Supervisor Albaugh requests the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ed Haury.
ACTION: Approve agenda as amended.
MOVED BY: Hammond SECONDED BY: Albaugh UNANIMOUS: Yes
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Albaugh, Hammond ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick
PUBLIC COMMENT: Yvonne Smith: On behalf of the Lassen County Employee Recognition Committee, reminds the Board the 150 year celebration at the Historic Courthouse from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. today.
Sheriff Dean Growdon: Presents update to the Board on the Citizens Academy that started the previous week; 27 people registered for it. Comments on unfortunate events; death of Mr. Haury in Big Valley and death of Richard Meinert; top priority.
City of Susanville Administrator/ Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority Executive Officer Jared Hancock: Speaks on behalf of the Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority, the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the community pool. Provides update and details on the project. After analysis three sites were being considered: Credence School site, the Mesa Street site and the Roosevelt pool and school site. Further analysis has shown the cost of rehabilitation of the Roosevelt Pool facility far exceeded the cost of building a new facility and will not be pursued. The Credence School site had some ownership conflicts. The Mesa Street and Roosevelt pool/school site are both owned by Lassen County. The JPA
would like to pursue those sites and negotiation of those sites with the County. The pool site analysis has been completed, including a first and second phase and can be made available.
UNAGENDIZED BOARD REPORTS
Supervisor Albaugh: Reports the Golden State Star Gazing party is to be held this week; the public is welcome to attend June 27, 2014.
Supervisor Hammond: Has attempted to contact the Washoe County CAO about Sierra Army Depot; suggests he and CAO Egan have a joint meeting with them about the Army Base.
Supervisor Pyle: 1) Reports on problems with Zito cable television reception. Supervisor Chapman suggests Honey Lake TV give a report to the Board. 2) Reports on meeting attended with new co-owners of the Railroad Room in Westwood; notes some veterans and other groups are trying to get together to benefit the community. 3) Comments on a groundwater district; states concerns.
PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
SUBJECT: Conduct Public Hearing in consideration of adoption of the Draft 2014-2019 Housing Element of the General Plan (File #700.05.04), and Draft Negative Declaration #2014-01, and receive June 5, 2014 letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), finding that the Draft 2014-2019 Housing Element and the modifications submitted for review meets the requirements of State Housing Law, Government Code, Article 10.6.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt by resolution the Negative Declaration and Draft 2014-2019 Housing Element and forward to HCD.
The public hearing is opened at 10:01 a.m. and closed at 10:15 a.m.
Planning and Building Services Director Maurice Anderson: Presents update on request. Notes the State returned the draft with very few comments; recommends adopting.
Supervisor Albaugh: Asks several questions regarding information in the Draft Housing Element. Staff and PMC Consultant Mike Martin respond.
Discussion is held.
No one in the public speaks for or against the matter.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 14-029 adopting Negative Declaration #2014-013 and Draft 2014-2019 Housing Element and forward to HCD.
MOVED BY: Hammond SECONDED BY: Chapman UNANIMOUS: Yes
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Hammond ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: Albaugh ABSENTEES: Wosick
SUPERVISOR PYLE
ACTION: Adopt and present proclamation honoring Glenn Hodgson on his retirement as Fire Chief of the Susan River Fire District.
MOVED BY: Chapman SECONDED BY: Hammond UNANIMOUS: Yes
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Albaugh, Hammond ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick
SUPERVISOR HAMMOND
SUBJECT: Standish Grange.
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive report on Grange activities.
Supervisor Hammond: Received a request for Ms. Holder to speak about the Standish Grange accomplishments.
Anna Holder: Shows the Board the Standish Grange Charter, notes they were the first Grange in California to get Congressional Recognition for their efforts, presents email regarding California Grange youth showing at local fairs. Presents additional information.
Extensive discussion is held.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – POSTPONED TO JULY 8, 2014
SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion of DRAFT Space Needs Study prepared by The Resource Group.
LASSEN COUNTY FISH AND GAME COMMISSION - LETTER
SUBJECT: Letter to California Department of Fish & Wildlife requesting a public meeting in Susanville to discuss the CDFW's implementation schedule of Fish & Game Code Section 3004.5(i) as required in AB711, which is the implementation of mandatory use of non-lead hunting ammunition prior to July 1, 2015.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve letter and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Lassen County Fish and Game Commission Chairman Don Armentrout: Presents background information on agenda item. Notes the Department of Fish and Wildlife requested comments on their schedule. Fish and Game requests a public meeting in Susanville prior to July 1, 2015. Provides additional information.
Supervisor Chapman: Notes an error in the proposed letter (missing punctuation) and copy the letter to Assemblyman Brian Dahle and Senator Ted Gaines.
Supervisor Albaugh: Comments on effects of the implementation of non-lead hunting ammunition.
ACTION: Approve letter with changes and authorize the Chairman to sign.
MOVED BY: Hammond SECONDED BY: Chapman UNANIMOUS: Yes
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Albaugh, Hammond ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Items pulled for discussion: G1 Minutes and G13 Sheriff training by Eileen Spencer; later in meeting Ms. Spencer stated she did not need G13 pulled. Items G4 Child Support Services copier lease and G7 H&SS Admin copier lease by Supervisor Chapman. Item G9 by Planning and Building Services Director Anderson. Item G10 Planning and Building Surveyor by Supervisor Albaugh. Item G8 H&SS Environmental Health application by Supervisor Hammond.
ACTION: Take the noted action on the following Consent Calendar items:
MOVED BY: Albaugh SECONDED BY: Hammond UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Albaugh, Hammond ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick
COUNTY CLERK ITEM - REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
ACTION: 1) Receive and file the Certified Statement of Results for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Primary Election as per Section 15372 of the California Elections code and 2) Declare the results as per Election Code Section 15400.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ITEM - EXPENDITURE APPROVAL
ACTION: Approve 1) Request by Supervisor Pyle to designate $400 (adjusted from $500) to Richmond Community Association; $500 to the Westwood Chamber of Commerce and $200 (adjusted from $300) to Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms. (June 17, 2014)
2) Request by Supervisor Albaugh to designate $500 to the Carrie Your Blanket program; $500 to Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms; $500 to Lassen Library District and balance of $500 (adjusted from $1,500) to the Big Valley Recreation District. (June 17, 2104)
3) Request by Supervisor Hammond to donate his remaining funds equally $141.20 each (adjusted from $187.50 each) to the Janesville School District, Fort Sage School District, Long Valley Charter School and Herlong Veterans of Foreign Wars. (June 17, 2014)
Expenditures were reduced by administration when it was determined that the initial expenditure would exceed the appropriation. Each affected Supervisor was contacted and consented.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES ITEM - CONTRACT
ACTION: Approve State Fiscal Year 2014/2015 contract with Jessica Ryan, Esq. in the amount of $50,000 for legal services and authorize the Chairman to sign. Fiscal Impact: Professional and Specialized Services 3002300.
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES ITEMS - GRANTS AND LOANS
ACTION: Approve Contract amendment with Alliance for Workforce Development (AFWD) to provide technical assistance services to eligible microenterprise businesses in an amount not to exceed $178,449.00 and authorize the CAO to sign. Funds provided by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Expended from Fund 112 Program Grant award.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT ITEM - AGREEMENT
ACTION: Approve agreement with the County of Del Norte for placement of wards into the Bar-O Boys Ranch and authorize the Chairman to sign. Fiscal Impact: Placement rate $3,500 per ward, per month expended from Probation Detention 145 (0564).
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ITEM - TRAINING
ACTION: Approve travel authorization for Captain Kevin Jones to attend the mandatory Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Management Training, dates and times are not definite; costs will exceed $2,000 and require advanced Board authorization pursuant to the Lassen County Travel Policy. Fiscal Impact: Estimated Cost of $4,121.24 from 130-0522 to be fully reimbursed by POST.
TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR ITEM - PROPERTY TAX SALE
ACTION: Approve Claims for excess proceeds filed with the Lassen County Tax Collector pursuant to Revenue and Tax Code §4675 as follows:
APN EXCESS AMOUNT AMOUNT CLAIMED AMOUNT
PROCEEDS CLAIMED RECOMMENDED BY UNCLAIMED
001-281-06-11 $100.65 $0.00 $0.00 $100.65
019-220-2511 $2,239.53 $0.00 $0.00 0 $2,239.53
019-290-09-11 $2,304.65 $0.00 $0.00 $2,304.65
019-300-05-11 $2,243.66 $0.00 $0.00 $2,243.66
019-310-30-11 $2,264.13 $2,264.13
031-130-47-11 $1,480.14 $1,480.14 $1,480.14 ERIC M FUNGULA $0.00
031-290-44-11 $2,623.64 $0.00 $0.00 0 $2,623.64
031-310-45-11 $2,200.73 $0.00 $0.00 0 $2,200.73
033-050-49-11 $2,159.99 $0.00 $0.00 0 $2,159.99
033-050-65-11 $2,149.47 $0.00 $0.00 0 $2,149.47
045-050-15-11 $1,535.52 $0.00 $0.00 0 $1,535.52
045-120-33-11 $958.45 $0.00 $0.00 0 $958.45
047-060-07-11 $4,327.10 $0.00 $0.00 0 $4,327.10
055-060-02-11 $8,972.14 $0.00 $0.00 0 $8,972.14
059-060-16-11 $1,886.83 $1,886.83 $1,886.83 SUSAN GOIN $0.00
065-190-09-11 $124,257.57 $41,419.19 $41,419.19 BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON TRUSTEE OF THE BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON PROFIT SHARING PLAN $0.00
065-190-09-11 $82,838.38 $41,419.19 $41,419.19 DONALD L. BLUMENTHAL AND BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON, TRUSTEES OF THE NATHAN AND VIOLET DAVID FOUNDATION $0.00
065-190-09-11 $41,419.19 $41,419.19 $41,419.19 KENNETH GOODE $0.00
065-190-24-11 $8,959.21 $2,986.40 $2,986.40 BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON TRUSTEE OF THE BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON PROFIT SHARING PLAN $0.00
065-190-24-11 $5,972.81 $2,986.40 $2,986.40 DONALD L. BLUMENTHAL AND BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON, TRUSTEES OF THE NATHAN AND VIOLET DAVID FOUNDATION $0.00
065-190-24-11 $2,986.39 $2,986.41 $2,986.41 KENNETH GOODE $0.00
065-190-25-11 $26,438.56 $8,812.86 $8,812.86 BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON TRUSTEE OF THE BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON PROFIT SHARING PLAN
065-190-25-11 $17,625.70 $8,812.86 $8,812.86 DONALD L. BLUMENTHAL AND BENJAMIN J. SOLOMON, TRUSTEES OF THE NATHAN AND VIOLET DAVID FOUNDATION
065-190-25-11 $8,812.84 $8,812.84 $8,812.84 KENNETH GOODE
125-073-01-11 $1,621.58 $0.00 $0.00 $1,621.58
125-083-13-11 7976.06 $7,976.06 $7,976.06 BERT SPARKS
125-083-13-11 $0.00 $2,325.99 $0.00 CA. FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
141-050-81-11 $4,889.66 $4,889.66 $4,889.66 STEVEN ABLE
141-050-81-11 $0.00 $4,989.66 $0.00 SABRINA TANNER
077-302-10-11 $38.00 $38.00 $38.00 State of California Franchise Tax Board
077-302-10-11 $0.00 $38.00 $0.00 Larry Frack
077-302-11-11 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 Northern California Collection Service Inc
077-302-11-11 $0.00 $120.00 $0.00 State of California Franchise Tax Board
077-30-11-11 $0.00 $120.00 $0.00 Larry Frack
Totals $176,046.03 $35,701.24
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
ACTION: Receive and file the following correspondence:
a. PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging Executive Board meeting agenda for June 16, 2014.
b. Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority Governing Board meeting agenda for June 17, 2014.
c. Susanville City Council Notice of Call of Special Meeting for June 18, 2014 and regular meeting agenda for June 18, 2014.
COUNTY CLERK - MINUTES
SUBJECT: Minutes of May 27, 2014.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve.
SPEAKERS: Eileen Spencer: Distributes copy of a May 13, 2014 agenda; states Agenda Item I1 was skipped over. Questions whether the document was initiated by CAO Egan. CAO Egan responded.
Discussion is held.
ACTION: Approve minutes of May 27, 2014.
MOVED BY: Albaugh SECONDED BY: Hammond UNANIMOUS: No
AYES: Pyle, Chapman, Albaugh, Hammond ABSTENTIONS: None
NOES: None ABSENTEES: Wosick
G4 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - LEASE AGREEMENT
SUBJECT: State Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Lease Agreement for color copier with GE Capital (Supplier: Forest Office Equipment) at $327.27 (plus applicable taxes) per month for 36 months for a total of $11,778.12 (plus applicable taxes). Fiscal Impact: Maintenance/Office Equipment 3001700.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize CAO to sign.
AND
G7 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT: Agreements with Ray Morgan Company to Lease ($67,691.46) and Maintain ($33,687.68) Four High Speed and Volume Copiers from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2019, for a Five-Year Total of $101,379.14 from Fund 110, Budget Units 721 (HSS), 751 (Mental Health), and 771 (Alcohol & Drug).
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve agreements to lease and maintain copiers and authorize the CAO to sign.
Supervisor Chapman: Discusses both items regarding leasing and leasing-to own of copy machines and maintenance; suggests staff look at alternatives.