Lassen Local Agency Formation Commission- Agenda

Commissioners
Chair, Public Member Todd Eid • Vice Chair, City Member Mendy Schuster • City Member Dawn Miller • County Member Tom Neely • County Member Mike Scanlan • County Member Alternate Gary Bridges • City Member Alternate Russ Brown • Chris Gallagher Public Member Alternate

LAFCO Staff
Executive Officer Jennifer Stephenson • Clerk Ruth McElrath • LAFCO Counsel John Kenny

RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS COMMISSION

You may use your computer or smart device to watch the video conference by downloading the Zoom iCloud Conference app or on the Zoom website, or you may dial in with your phone for audio only. See below for instructions on how to join.

The Commission welcomes you to its meetings which are regularly scheduled for the second Monday of every month at 3:00 p.m. Your interest and participation is encouraged and welcome.

As a courtesy the LAFCO meeting is also accessible to the public via live streaming at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83831966039?pwd=5BOBntVDXl5nfy4EQQDNE3tWWtbiiG.1

or by phone at: Phone Number: (669)900-9128 Meeting ID: 838 3196 6039 Passcode: 237482

Online and telephonic access does not guarantee the public the ability to observe the meeting in the event there is a disruption or connectivity issues that affect broadcasting. Members of the public who want to be assured that they have the ability to observe the meeting and make comment during the meeting, should attend the meeting in-person.

If you have any problems joining the meeting, please call LAFCO at (310)936-2639.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

An interpreter for the hearing-impaired may be made available upon request to the Executive Officer 72 hours before a meeting.

The location of this meeting is wheelchair-accessible. If other accommodations are required to assist a person with a disability to participate in the meeting, please contact the Executive Officer 24 hours before the meeting at (310)936-2639.

Disclosure & Disqualification Requirements Any person or group of persons acting in concert who directly or indirectly contribute $1,000 or more in support of or in opposition to a change of organization or reorganization that has been submitted to Plumas LAFCO must comply with the disclosure requirements of the Political Reform Act of 1974 applicable to local initiative measures to be submitted to the electorate. These requirements contain provisions for making disclosures of contributions and expenditures at specified intervals; they may be reviewed at Government Code §§56700.1 and 81000 et seq. Additional information about the requirements pertaining to local initiative measures to be presented to the electorate can be obtained by calling the Fair Political Practices Commission at (916) 322-5660.

A LAFCO Commissioner must disqualify herself or himself from voting on an application involving an “entitlement for use” (such as an annexation or sphere amendment) if, within the last twelve months, the Commissioner has received $250 or more in campaign contributions from the applicant, any financially interested person who actively supports or opposes the application, or an agency (such as an attorney, engineer, or planning consultant) representing the applicant or an interested party. The law (Government Code Section 84308) also requires any applicant or other participant in a LAFCO proceeding to disclose the contribution amount and name of the recipient Commissioner on the official record of the proceeding.

Contact LAFCO staff

LAFCO staff may be contacted at (310)936-2639 or by email at jennifer@pcateam.com . Copies of reports are located on the LAFCO webpage at:www.lassenlafco.org

Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 25-26
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair to serve a one-year term through June 30, 2026.
- Seek nominations for Chair and vote
- Seek nominations for Vice Chair and vote
Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Correspondence
Discussion Comment
Approval of Minutes
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
- Approval of the June 9, 2025 LAFCo minutes
Authorize payment of claims
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
- Authorize payment of claims for June and July 2025
Public Comments
Discussion Comment
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. For items that are on the agenda, public comment will be heard when the item is discussed. If your comments concern an item that is noted as a public hearing, please address the Commission after the public hearing is opened for public testimony. The Chairman reserves the right to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. Please understand that by law, the Commission cannot make decisions on matters not on the agenda
CALAFCO Reorganization Update
Discussion Comment View Item
Over the last 8 months, CALAFCO has undergone a comprehensive make-over to address feeback received from member agencies. The workplan status and policy changes will be reviewed.
- Review Workplan status
- Review significant policy changes.
CALAFCO Conference
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
- Determine attendance at the CALAFCO Annual Conference in San Diego October 22-24, 2025
- Designate voting delegate and alternate to represent and vote on behalf of LAFCoat the Conference.
- Authorize the expenditure of funds to attend the CALAFCO Annual Conference.
- Consider nominations for CALAFCO Annual Achievement Awards.
- Preemptively nominate a County member to represent the Northern Region
MSR Status and Workplan
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
In the Fall of 2023, the Commission provided direction regarding prioritization of the Municipal Service Reviews. At present, the high priority MSRs have been completed and the LVCSD MSR is underway. The Commission will review the MSR status and direct staff regarding next special districts to be prioritized.
- Review MSR Status
- Provide direction to staff
Executive Officer Report
Discussion Comment View Item
- Ethics Training - August 12, 2025 at 10 am
- LVCSD MSR Status
- Seating Special Districts
Commissioner Reports
Discussion Comment
Adjournment
Adjourn to the next regular meeting on October 20, 2025.*