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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, February 13, 2018

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Presentations by County Departments: (a) Animal Care & Control - Animals Available for Adoption; (b) Human Resources - Current County Job Openings.

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

6. Current Construction Projects - Contract Change Orders

6.1Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 1 for the CSA-2 Spring Valley Distribution System Improvement Project, Bid No. SD16-10 Action Item 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 Contract Change Order No. 1 for the CSA-2 Spring Valley Distribution System Improvement Project, Bid No. SD16-10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Jan Coppinger introduced the item. Deputy Administrator Scott Harter presented the item to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.
6.2Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 2 for the CSA-2 Spring Valley Distribution System Improvement Project, Bid No. SD16-10 Action Item 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 Contract Change Order No. 2 for the CSA-2 Spring Valley Distribution System Improvement Project, Bid No. SD16-10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Deputy Administrator Scott Harter presented the item to the Board. Administrator Jan Coppinger was also present. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of the item was closed.

7. Approval of the Consent Agenda

7.1Adopt the Resolution of Support for Protection of Our Ocean and Coast from Offshore Drilling and Fracking Resolution pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
There was Board Consensus to form a committee consisting of Supervisor Steele, Supervisor Simon and citizen Victoria Brandon to review and change the language on the existing resolution to focus on the interests of Lake County and the California Coastline.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Brown pulled the item for discussion regarding the offshore drilling resolution and the pros and cons involved in supporting this item. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Victoria Brandon. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.2Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held November 14, 2017 and November 28, 2017. Minutes passed on consent
BOSMeetingMinutes_11142017_draft BOSMeetingMinutes_11282017_draft
7.3Appoint the County Administrative Officer (CAO) as the designated representative for our unrepresented labor groups regarding salaries, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits Action Item passed on consent
7.4Approve Addendum to the Commercial Lease Agreement between the County of Lake and Tri-Star Properties, L.P. for the lease of property located at 845 and 849 Bevins Street, Lakeport, CA 95453 in the amount of $1,845.26 per month and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
7.5Approve Amendment 3 to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Ford Street Project for Substance Use Disorder Residential and Detoxification Services FY2017-18, an increase of $30,000 and contract maximum of $80,000 and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement passed on consent
7.6Approve Amendment 3 to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Center Point DAAC for SUDS Detoxification and Residential Treatment Services FY 2017-18, a decrease of $20,000 and a contract maximum of $10,000 and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement passed on consent
7.7Approve Plans and Specifications for the Mockingbird Lane at Robinson Creek Bridge Replacement Project; Bid No. 18-01, Federal Aid Project No: BRLO-5914(105) Action Item passed on consent
7.8Adopt Resolution Approving Right-of-Way Certification for East Lake Elementary Safe Routes to School and CDBG Project - Federal Aid No. SR2SL-5914 (064), SRTSL-5914 (057) and SRTSL-5914 (097) Resolution passed on consent approved — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 7.1 through 7.8, with the exception of 7.1 which was pulled at the request of Supervisor Brown for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Susan Joss spoke.
8.29:15 A.M. - (a) Consideration of Continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the Sulphur Fire Incident; and (b) Update and Discussion on the Sulphur Fire Recovery Action Item approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
(a) On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the Sulphur Fire Incident. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Smith, Steele, Brown, Scott and Simon On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved to reopen the item for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Smith, Steele, Brown, Scott and Simon
Clerk’s notes: (a) Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. (b) Public Health Director Denise Pomeroy introduced the item. Environmental Health Director Jesse Kang and Office Services Supervisor Dean Eickelmann gave an update. All of the properties that were part of the Sulphur Fire have been cleaned up. A completion letter from Army Corps of Engineers has been received for 22 sites. There is currently 1 abatement pending within the Clearlake city limits. There are a total of 14 private clean-ups and 3 have been completed. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson reported that Paul Castro of the California Human Development Council has grant funding available for the Sulphur Fire. Ms. Huchingson will ask Paul Castro to attend the Board meeting on February 27, 2018 for an update. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. This item reopened for discussion under motion of Supervisor Smith. Public Services Director Lars Ewing gave an update regarding the Mendocino County Debris Project to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.39:16 A.M. - (a) Consideration of Continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to Wildfire Conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley Fires; and (b) Update on Valley Fire Debris Insurance Collection Project. Presentation approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
(a) On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved continuing a Proclamation 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: (a) Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. (b) Administrative Analyst Marcy Harrison reported on the Valley Fire Debris Insurance Collection Project. A total of $9,767,178 has been collected to date for a total of 509 payments and an increase of over $4,000,000. A total of 297 certifications of non-coverage have been received with 100 certifications outstanding. There are 467 insured that have not paid. Ms. Harrison has contacted insurance companies for updates and has met with staff from Calaveras County to review their processes. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke. The average debris insurance collection amount is $19,188.95 per person. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.49:17 A.M. - Consideration of Continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to Clayton Fire Action Item 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 continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Clayton Fire. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.59:18 A.M. - (a) Consideration of Continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Storm; and (b) Update and Discussion of the Atmospheric River Storm Recovery Action Item approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Storm. The motion carried by following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Smith, Steele, Brown, Scott and Simon On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved to repopen the item for further discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Smith, Steele, Brown, Scott and Simon
Clerk’s notes: (a) Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. (b) County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Public Works Director Scott DeLeon was present and spoke regarding disaster projects that have affected his department, mainly roads and bridges. FEMA will reimburse one of the road projects that helped in the evacuation of the Sulphur Fire. Public Services Director Lars Ewing was present and spoke about the impact on parks and facilities due to the atmospheric river storm. All work has been completed in the amount of $134,000 which was covered by insurance and $26,000 in clean up operations covered by FEMA. Special Districts Administrator Jan Coppinger reported for all emergency measures taken a total of$771,000 was spent and $708,701 was received from FEMA/OES, with a 10% retention. Auditor Cathy Saderlund presented the financial reports from FEMA. There has been a total of $1,300,000 in projects to date and the County has received $774,000 in reimbursements. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. This item reopened for discussion under motion of Supervisor Smith. The signs posted on the properties for the disaster have a final check off box for County approval. Public Health Director Denise Pomeroy spoke and will follow up on this information.

9. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2Consideration of the Following Appointment: Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Appointment 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, appointed Jordan O'Halloran to the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chair Steele presented the item to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.3a) Consideration of Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2017-124 to Amend the FY 2017-18 Adopted Budget by Adjusting Reserves, Fund Balance Carry Over, Revenues, and Appropriations; and b) Consideration of Resolution Establishing New Classifications and Amending Resolution 2017-125 to Amend the Position Allocations for FY 2017-18 to Conform to the Mid-year Budget Adjustments. Resolution Adopted
no itemized roll call in the official record
(a) Supervisor Brown offered the Resolution as amended and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Smith, Steele, Brown, Scott and Simon (b) Supervisor Smith offered the Resolution as corrected and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Smith, Steele, Brown, Scott and Simon
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item. Chief Deputy CAO Jeff Rein presented the item to the Board. Deputy CAO Stephen Carter was present and spoke. Sheriff Brian Martin was present and spoke about the loss of revenue from the changes in Dispatch. Public Services Director Lars Ewing was present and spoke about the Lucerne Harbor dredging project. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following persons spoke: Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.4(Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District, Board of Directors) Consideration of Re-Appointment of Roger Bakke, Nancy Perrin, and Cameron Reeves to the LCAQMD Hearing Board for three year terms, pursuant to Health and Safety Code. Appointment approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Chair Smith, and by vote of the Board, appointed Roger Bakke, Nancy Perrin and Cameron Reeves to the Lake County Air Quality Management District Hearing Board for a three year term. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chair Steele presented the item to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.5Discussion and Consideration for the Establishment of the Lake County Sheriff’s Management Unit. Action Item 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 establishment of the Lake County Sheriff’s Management Unit. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin introduced the item. The Sheriffs' Management Unit has asked to be recognized as part of a separate bargaining unit. Undersheriff Chris Macedo presented the item to the Board. Lieutenant Norm Taylor was present and spoke. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke: Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

10. Closed Session

10.1Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54957.6: a. Agency Negotiator: Carol J. Huchingson, CAO b. Unrepresented confidential and management employees Closed Session Item
10.2Public Employee Evaluations Title: Human Resources Director Closed Session Item
10.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision whether to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(4): Two Potential Cases. Closed Session Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
10.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision whether to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(4): County of Lake v. PG&E Closed Session Item
10.5Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): LCCOA v. County of Lake, et al. Closed Session Item
10.6Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.8: Property owner: Paul and Barbara Breunig/Edward and Tina Brown County reps: Scott De Leon and Jeff Rein Properties: 2575 and 2585 South Main Street APNs: 005-053-18 and 005-053-19 Closed Session Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
10.3 - On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved to initiate litigation vs. Jack Long / Clearlake Motor Sports in small claims court for recovery of permit fees and unpaid costs. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Smith, Steele, Brown, Scott and Simon
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 1:05 p.m. having taken the following action:

11. Adjournment