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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 7, 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

7.1Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Consultant Services with Stephan Betz in the amount of $11,560 for Behavioral Health Consulting Services; and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement passed on consent
7.2Authorize Destruction of Documents in the Auditor-Controller/County Clerk Office, Pursuant to Government Code Section 26202 and 26205. Report passed on consent
7.3Approve Waiver of the 900-hour Extra Help Limitation for Extra Help Victim Advocate, Karen Abrams Action Item passed on consent
7.4Approve Resolution for Mendocino-Lake Community College District's request to change their election cycle for their Board of Directors in November of odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, and direct staff to send proper notification to all districts within Lake County. Action Item passed on consent
7.5Approve Resolution for Lake County Board of Education's request to change their election cycle for their Board of Directors in November of odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, and direct staff to send proper notification to all districts within Lake County. Action Item passed on consent
7.6Approve Resolution for Upper Lake School District's request to change their election cycle for their Board of Directors in November of odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, and direct staff to send proper notification to all districts within Lake County. Action Item passed on consent
7.7Approve Resolution for Lakeport Unified School District's request to change their election cycle for their Board of Directors in November of odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, and direct staff to send proper notification to all districts within Lake County. Action Item passed on consent
7.8Approve Resolution for Kelseyville Unified School District's request to change their election cycle for their Board of Directors in November of odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, and direct staff to send proper notification to all districts within Lake County. Action Item passed on consent
7.9Approve Resolution for Lucerne Elementary School District's request to change their election cycle for their Board of Directors in November of odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, and direct staff to send proper notification to all districts within Lake County. Action Item passed on consent
7.10Approve the First Amendment to Contract Between the County of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for Differential Response Services Through June 30, 2017 for the Amount of $70,000; and authorize the Chair to Sign. Report passed on consent
7.11Approve the First Amendment to Contract Between the County of Lake and Lake Family Resource Center for Differential Response Services Through June 30, 2017 for the Amount of $70,000; and authorize the Chair to Sign. Report passed on consent approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 7.1 through 7.11. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
8.29:08 A.M. - Presentation of Awards to Principal Diane Johnson and Vice-Principal Joseph Madrid of Pomo Elementary School for their Heroic Assistance on December 1, 2016 Ceremonial Item
Clerk’s notes: District Attorney Don Anderson presented the item to the Board, commending Ms. Johnson and Mr. Madrid for their heroic efforts on Dec.1, 2016 at Pomo Elementary. Sheriff Martin presented an award to Ms. Johnson and Clearlake Police Chief Tim Celli presented an award to Mr. Madrid. There were many in attendance of support.
8.32:00 P.M. - (Adjourned from February 21, 2017 and Continued from January 17, 2017) - Review and Discussion of Draft Cannabis Ordinance (WORKSHOP) Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was continued to March 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Robert Massarelli presented the item to the Board. Assistant Planner Mireya Turner was also present. Chair Smith asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Galiano Tiraniani, Broc Zoller, Steve Hajik, Aaron Harris, Michael Woods, Michael Green, Sheriff Martin, Richard Durhan, Craig Schell, Mike Kitchell, Richard Knoll, Brenna Sullivan, Keith Brandt, Russell (no last name given), Rick Barber, Pat Scully, Lance Williams, Bobby Dutcher, Barry Fullman, Mary Benson, Rob Salvador and Ron Green.

9. Non-Timed Items

9ASupervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.1a) Consideration of Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2016-144 to Amend the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget by Adjusting Reserves, Fund Balance Carry Over, Revenues, and Appropriations; and b) Consideration of Resolution Establishing New Classifications and Amending Resolution 2016-145 to Amend the Position Allocations for FY 2016-17 to Conform to the Mid-year Budget Adjustments. Resolution
no itemized roll call in the official record
(a) Supervisor Steele offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Steele, Scott, Brown and Smith (b) Supervisor Steele offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Steele, Scott, Brown and Smith
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item to the Board. Chief Deputy CAO Jeff Rein presented the item to the Board. Public Services Director Lars Ewing addressed the parking lot pavement project. Chair Smith would like the Solid Waste Task Force to meet, followed by an indepth discussion with the Board regarding an agreement for Davis Street road maintenance. Chair Smith asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.2Consideration of Approval of the Agreement Between the County of Lake and Community Development Services for Preparation of a Comprehensive Community Development Block Grant Fire Recovery Funding Implementation Strategic Plan and Related Activities; and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign. Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved the Agreement Between the County of Lake and Community Development Services for Preparation of a Comprehensive Community Development Block Grant Fire Recovery Funding Implementation Strategic Plan and Related Activities and authorized the County Administrative Officer 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 Assessor-Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector's Request to Temporarily Modify Front Counter Hours of Operation Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was carried over to March 14, 2017.
9.4Consideration of Agreement for Legal Services between Lake County and Ewing and Associates for Sheriff Martin in the amount not to exceed $30,000; and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved the Agreement for Legal Services between the County of Lake and Ewing and Associates for Sheriff Martin in the amount not to exceed $30,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant presented the item to the Board. Sheriff Martin was also present. 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 Proposed Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of Verizon Wireless (AB 16-01) Action Item approved
Carried 4-1 — moved by Steele
Brown: nay Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 4-1 — moved by Simon
Brown: nay Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisors Steele, and by vote of the Board, approved the Findings of Fact and authorized the Chair to Sign. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Steele, Scott and Smith Nay: Supervisor Brown On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, granted the appeal. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Simon, Steele, Scott and Smith Nay: Supervisor Brown
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant 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.
9.6Consideration of County Librarian Request to Close All Library Branches for Staff Training Report approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved the closure of all four branches of the Lake County Library to the public on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 for the purpose of staff training. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Librarian Christopher Veach 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.
9.7(Continued from February 28, 2017) Consideration and Discussion of Hoberg’s Historical Association Gate Fee Charge Account at Eastlake Landfill Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
At the request of Supervisor Brown, this item was carried over to March 21, 2017.
9.8(Continued from January 24, 2017) Consideration of Agreement between the County of Lake and The California State Franchise Tax Board for FY 2017-20; and authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to sign. Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement between the County of Lake and The California State Franchise Tax Board for FY 2017-20 and authorized the Treasurer-Tax Collector to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen and Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan Janakes 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
10.2Public Employee Evaluations Title: Registrar of Voters Closed Session Item
10.3Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b) (1): Appointment of Social Services Director. Closed Session Item
10.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Bond v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
10.5Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(2): Ken Stiritz claim of due process violations. Closed Session Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Chair Brown announced the Board would be on recess until the 2:00 p.m. item (8.3).
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 10:45 a.m. having taken no action.

11. Adjournment