Lassen County Board of Supervisors April 28, 2026

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 28, 2026, addressing several procurement and regulatory matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a detailed review and vote on a groundwater export permit application by Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), where the board initially voted to recommend denial of the application until proper permits were secured, but later reconsidered to conditionally approve the application pending compliance with county water extraction and exportation regulations. Another significant agenda item involved an appeal regarding the storage of explosives on a UC2 zoned parcel. The board denied the appeal, finding the use inconsistent with current zoning, and directed staff to amend the zoning ordinance to allow for a use permit process, enabling public involvement and regulatory oversight. Additionally, the board conducted administrative hearings to recover penalties for public nuisances on properties in Susanville and Westwood, ultimately voting to adopt resolutions to record liens against the properties. The meeting also included budget discussions related to staffing in the district attorney's office, with an approved increase in staffing levels. These actions reflect the board's focus on regulatory compliance, land use controls, and fiscal management affecting future procurement and operational activities in Lassen County.