Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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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
7. Approval of the Consent Agenda
7.1Approve Letter of Support for Senate Bill (SB) 897, Amendments to the Insurance Code relating to Wildfire-Related Provisions of Residential Property Insurance
Letter
passed on consent
7.2Adopt Proclamation Designating April 14, 2018, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Lake County, CA
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.3Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of April 8-14, 2018 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Lake County, CA
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.4Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2018 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County, CA.
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.5Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Breezy Janitorial for Janitorial Services at the Lake County DCSS Office not to exceed $20,000 for the Term May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
7.6(a) Approve Anderson Springs and Butler-Keys Community Services Districts’ Resolutions to change each District’s Governing Body Member Election from Odd-numbered years to Even-numbered years, and direct the Registrar of Voters to send required Notification to all districts within Lake County on behalf of the Board of Supervisors; and (b) Schedule a Public Hearing for April 24, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. for Public Input
Public Hearing
passed on consent
7.7(a) Approve Kelseyville Fire, Lake County Fire and South Lake County Fire Protection Districts’ Resolutions to change each District’s Governing Body Member Election from Odd-numbered years to Even-numbered years, and direct the Registrar of Voters to send required Notification to all districts within Lake County on behalf of the Board of Supervisors; and (b) Schedule a Public Hearing for April 24, 2018 at 9:32 a.m. for Public Input
Public Hearing
passed on consent
7.8(a) Approve Adams Springs, Buckingham Park, Callayomi County, Clearlake Oaks County, Cobb Area County, Konocti County, Upper Lake County, and Villa Blue Estates Water Districts’ Resolutions to change each District’s Governing Body Member Election from Odd-numbered years to Even-numbered years, and direct the Registrar of Voters to send required Notification to all districts within Lake County on behalf of the Board of Supervisors; and (b) Schedule a Public Hearing for April 24, 2018 at 9:34 a.m. for Public Input
Public Hearing
passed on consent
7.9Authorize Long Distance Travel June 17, 2018 - June 22, 2018 to attend a Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Seminar in Seattle, WA for Craig Wetherbee, Hazardous Materials Specialist II, Environmental Health Division
Action Item
passed on consent
7.10Approve Permit for Lake Aero Styling & Repair to Conduct Aeronautical Activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and Authorize Chair to Sign
Action Item
passed on consent
7.11Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of April 8-14, 2018 as Public Safety Dispatcher Week in Lake County, California
Proclamation
passed on consent
7.12Approve Agreement between the Lake County Sheriff's Department and U.S. Forest Service for FY 18/19 annual operating and financial plan, in the amount of $11,000 for Pillsbury Patrol, and authorize the Sheriff and the Chairman to sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
7.13(a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and A&P Helicopters for Fiscal Year 2018/19 in the amount of $100,000 and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Agreement
passed on consent
approved — Pass
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 7.1 through 7.13. 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.
8.29:10 A.M. - (a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 14, 2018 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Lake County, CA; (b) Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of April 8-14, 2018 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Lake County, CA; (c) Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2018 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Lake County, CA; and (d) Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of April 8-14, 2018 as Public Safety Dispatcher Week in Lake County, CA.
Proclamation
Clerk’s notes: (a) Supervisor Steele read the proclamation into the record and presented it to members of Soroptimist International of Clear Lake. Soroptimist member Olga Martin Steele accepted the proclamation and spoke.
(b) Supervisor Simon read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the attendees from Victim Witness. Victim Witness Program Administrator Crystal Martin accepted the proclamation and spoke.
(c) Supervisor Scott read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the attendees of Lake Family Resource Center. Many staff were also present from Victim Witness and the District Attorney's office. Lake Family Resource Center Interim Executive Director Lisa Morrow accepted the proclamation and spoke.
(d) Supervisor Brown read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Undersheriff Chris Macedo from the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Macedo accepted the proclamation and spoke.
8.39:15 A.M. - Consideration of Continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the Sulphur Fire Incident
Action Item
approved — Pass
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, approved to continue a Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the Sulphur Fire Incident. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Undersheriff Chris Macedo 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.
8.49:16 A.M. - Consideration of Continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to Wildfire Conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley Fires
Action Item
approved — Pass
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved to continue 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: Undersheriff Chris Macedo 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.
8.59:17 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 by OCR)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved to continue a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to Clayton Fire. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Undersheriff Chris Macedo 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.
8.69:18 A.M. - Consideration of Continuing a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Storm
Action Item
approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved to continue a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Atmospheric River Storm. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Undersheriff Chris Macedo 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. Non-Timed Items
9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved reopening the Supervisors weekly calendar for additonal input. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Smith, Scott, Brown and Steele
Clerk’s notes: The Supervisors gave a report on their weekly calendars.
9.2Consideration, Discussion, and Direction to Staff regarding: (a) “Vision 2028: Reimagining Lake County,” Ten Key Priorities to Build a Brighter Future; (b) County Mission Statement and Motto
Action Item
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Following discussion, staff was directed to revise the first priority to read as follows, "Consider and promote the well-being and ecomonic resilience of every Lake County resident". In addition, Supervisor Simon agreed to serve on a committee with the CAO and various department heads to draft a revised Mission Statement and Motto which are consistent with Vision 2028.
On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved the concept presented to include the key priorities of Vision 2028 in your Board’s April 13 budget submission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Smith, Scott, Brown and Steele
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Greg Redeker and Joan Moss. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
9.3Consideration of Proposed Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of Richard Kuehn (AB 17-05)
Action Item
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
1. On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, moved to approve the Findings of Fact and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Smith, Scott, Brown and Steele
2. On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, moved to deny the appeal. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Smith, Scott, Brown and Steele
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant 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.
9.4(ERRATUM) Consideration of Proposed Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of Stott Outdoor Advertising (Larry and Frances Montgomery) (AB 17-06)
Action Item
approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
1. On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, moved to approve the Findings of Fact and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Smith, Scott, Brown and Steele
2. On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, moved to grant the appeal. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Smith, Scott, Brown and Steele
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant 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.
10. Closed Session
10.1Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
(a) Interviews of Interim Water Resources Director
(b) Appointment of Interim Water Resources Director
Closed Session Item
approved — Pass
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, move to appoint David Cowan as Interim Water Resources Director effective April 10, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote:
10.2Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
Interviews of Interim Community Development Director
Closed Session Item
No action taken.
10.3Employee Grievance Complaint Pursuant to Gov. Code
Section 54957
Closed Session Item
approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, moved to approve the issuance of a grievance response to the grievance filed with this Board in March of 2018 and to grant that grievance. The motion carried by the following vote: