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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 14, 2017

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Presentation of Animals Available for Adoption at the Animal Care and Control Shelter

5. Consideration of Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda (Extra Items)

6. Current Construction Projects - Contract Change Orders

7. Approval of the Consent Agenda

7.1Authorize Acceptance of a Donated X-Ray Machine for Use at Animal Care and Control from Pets Life Line, an Animal Rescue Organization in Sonoma, Ca. Action Item passed on consent
7.2(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to the Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Neuropsychological Associates of California - A Psychological Services Corporation for Psychological Services for Fiscal Year 2016-17 for a contract maximum of $35,000; and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement passed on consent
7.3Approve Late Travel Claim for Elections Officer from the November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election in the total amount of $7.80; and authorize the Auditor to process payment Action Item passed on consent
7.4Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2016-145 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, Budget Unit No. 4011, Public Health Resolution passed on consent
7.5Adopt Resolution Approving Right of Way Certification for Oak Tree Mitigation Project at Highland Creek Bridge on Highland Springs Road, in Lake County, CA Federal Project Number: BRLO-5914(109); and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Right of Way Certification. Resolution passed on consent
7.6Adopt Resolution Approving Right of Way Certification for Harbin Springs Road over Harbin Creek Bridge Replacement Project, in Lake County, CA: Federal Project Number BRLO-5914(106); and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Right of Way Certification. Resolution passed on consent
7.7Waive 900 Hour Limit for Certain Facilities Maintenance Positions Within the Department of Social Services. Report passed on consent
7.8Waive 900 Hour Limit for Certain Janitorial Positions Within the Department of Social Services. Report passed on consent approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 7.1 through 7.8. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Nine Green and Andre Ross spoke.
8.29:06 A.M. - Consideration of Continuation of a Proclamation of a Declaration of a Local Emergency due to Wildfire Conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley Fires Action Item approved — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved the Continuation of a Proclamation of a Declaration of a Local Emergency due to Wildfire Conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley Fires. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.39:07 A.M. - Consideration of Continuation of a Proclamation of a Declaration of a Local Emergency due to Clayton Fire Action Item approved — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved the Continuation of a Proclamation of a Declaration of a Local Emergency due to Clayton Fire. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.49:08 A.M. - Consideration of a Resolution Continuing the Proclamation of a Declaration of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Storm as amended. Action Item Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Simon offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.59:30 A.M. - Presentation to the Lake County Board of Supervisors by Partnership HealthPlan of California Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was informational only. No action was taken.
Clerk’s notes: Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy presented the item to the Board. Lake County Health Officer Dr. Karen Tait was also present. Partnership Health Plan CEO Liz Gibboney and Regional Medical Director Dr. Marshall Kubota were present and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Joan Moss, Dr. Bob Gardner, Camille Schrader and Carol Press. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.710:00 A.M. - Presentation of Annual Report by Lake County PEG TV Report Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Simon (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
This item was informational only. No action was taken.
Clerk’s notes: PEG Board of Directors Appointee Ed Robey gave a presentation of the Annual Report for Lake County PEG TV. New Board Member Reverend Dave Thompson was also present and spoke. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.810:15 A.M. - Update on Eastlake Sanitary Landfill Expansion Project Presentation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was informational only. No action was taken.
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Lars Ewing presented the item to the Board and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Bruce McCracken, Joan Moss, Bob Pestoni, Kristy Pestoni and Bryce Howard. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

9. Non-Timed Items

9ASupervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.1Consideration of Concession Agreement for Coffee Kiosk Services by and between the County of Lake and Jitter Bean Coffee Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Scott (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved the Concession Agreement for Coffee Kiosk Services by and between the County of Lake and Jitter Bean Coffee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Maureen Brasier from Jitter Bean Coffee was present and spoke. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.2Consideration of Agreement between the County of Lake and North Coast Opportunities for Valley Fire Survivor Stable Housing Assistance; and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the Agreement between the County of Lake and North Coast Opportunities for Valley Fire Survivor Stable Housing Assistance; and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.3Consideration of the Following Appointments: Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) Glenbrook Cemetery Appointment approved
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, appointed Marc Hottendorf to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC). The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Smith, Steele, Scott and Simon Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Brown On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, appointed Paul Osserman and Stephen Barnes to the Glenbrook Cemetery District. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Smith, Steele, Scott and Simon Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: Chair Smith introduced the item to the Board. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.4Consideration of the Assessor-Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector's Request to Temporarily Modify Front Counter Hours of Operation Action Item approved — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the Assessor-Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector's Request to Temporarily Modify Front Counter Hours of Operation as requested through June 30, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Assessor Recorder Richard Ford and Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen presented the item to the Board. A PowerPoint presentation was given. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.5Consideration of Resolution authorizing Chairman of the Board to approve and direct the Tax Collector to sell, at public auction via internet, tax defaulted property which is subject to the power to sell in accordance with Chapter 7 of Part 6 of Division 1, of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and approving sales below minimum price in specified cases Resolution Adopted — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Supervisor Steele offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen presented the item to the Board. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item wished to speak.
9.6(a) Consideration of a Fourth Amendment to the Funding Agreement Between the State of California Department of Water Resources and the Lake County Watershed Protection District Under the Flood Protection Corridor Program; and (b) Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project Budget Resolution Adopted
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the Fourth Amendment to the Funding Agreement Between the State of California Department of Water Resources and the Lake County Watershed Protection District Under the Flood Protection Corridor Program. Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Smith, Steele, Scott and Simon Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Brown Supervisor Steele offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Smith, Steele, Scott and Simon Absent- Supervisors: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: Water Resources Director Phil Moy presented the item to the Board. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.7Consideration of Resolution Determining Redemption Fund Surplus in North Lakeport Water Assessment District 47-1 and Ordering Its Disposition. Resolution Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Steele offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Jan Coppinger presented the item to the Board. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

10. Closed Session

10.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, C. Huchingson, K. Ferguson and S. Jansen; and (b) Employee Organizations: DDAA, DSA, LCCOA, LCEA and LCSEA
10.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1)- Shikman v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
10.3Public Employee Evaluations Titles: Animal Care and Control Director Public Services Director Closed Session Item
10.4Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b) (1): Appointment of Social Services Director. Closed Session Item approved — Pass
Carried 4-0 — moved by Steele (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: absent Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, appointed Crystal Markytan as Social Services Director effective May 2, 2017. Her employment with the County of Lake will start April 17, 2017 to ensure a smooth transition with the retiring DSS Director. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 12:50 P.M. having taken the following action:

11. Adjournment