Lassen Local Agency Formation Commission
Agenda

Regular Meeting
June 10, 2024 03:00 PM
66 North Lassen St, Susanville, CA 96130
 https://www.lassenlafco.org/

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


  1. Call to Order

    • Roll Call

    • Pledge of Allegiance

  2. Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
    • Correspondence
      DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
      • Approval of Minutes
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

        • Approval of the April 8, 2024 LAFCo minutes

      • Authorize payment of claims
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        • Authorize payment of claims for April and May 2024

      • Public Comments
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
        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
      • Seating Special Districts on LAFCO
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        Consider alternate funding structure to minimize financial demands on special districts should they join LAFCO.

        • Receive staff report regarding Lassen Special District Association meeting and feedback received.

        • Consider alternative LAFCO funding allocation for special districts.

      • Public Hearing to Consider Final FY 24-25 Budget
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        A public hearing will be conducted to consider adoption of the Final FY 24-25 Budget.

        • Receive staff report.

        • Conduct Public Hearing.

        • Consider Resolution 2024-0003 approving the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 24-25.

      • Little Valley Community Services District
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

        Discussion regarding options available to Little Valley Community Services District.

        • Receive staff report.

        • Discussion and provide direction to staff regarding desired next actions.

      • MSR Work Plan for FY 24-25
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        Prioritization of MSRs to be conducted in FY 24-25.

        • Receive staff report.

        • Provide direction to staff regarding work plan for MSRs.

      • CALAFCO Board Nominations
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item

        Consider nominations for the CALAFCO Board for 2 year term beginning in October.

        • Review positions available for nomination for the northern region of CALAFCO.

        • Nominate interested Commissioners that plan to attend conference.

      • CALAFCO Legislative Proposal
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

        Consider sponsorship/support of a legislative proposal for the next legislative year to alter publishing requirements for LAFCOs in a printed newspaper for those counties without an adjudicated newspaper in print.

        • Receive staff report.

        • Discussion and direction to staff regarding legislative proposal.

      • Appoint Public Member Alternate
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        Appoint a qualified individual to fill the Public Member Alternate position for a term ending May 2025.

        • Review letters from interested individuals.  Conduct interviews as desired.

        • Appoint individual to fill Public Member Alternate position.

      • Executive Officer Report
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

        • Staff Workshop

        • Susanville SD MSR

        • Website Update

      • Commissioner Reports
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
        • Adjournment