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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, July 10, 2018

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Presentation by Animal Care & Control - Animals Available for Adoption

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 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake calling for and providing for and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Clearlake, County of Lake, State of California, on the 6th day of November 2018 for the purpose of electing two City Council Members and a City Treasurer, each to hold a term of four years, or until their successors are elected and qualified, and requesting approval of the Lake County Board of Supervisors for election services to be provided by the County Elections Department Action Item passed on consent
7.2Approve Extended Leave of Absence for Deputy Assessor-Recorder III Marilyn Higgins Action Item passed on consent
7.3(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to 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 Crestwood Behavioral Health for Adult Residential Support and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a contract maximum of $800,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. Action Item passed on consent
7.4(a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to 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 Davis Guest Home for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a contract maximum of $130,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. Action Item passed on consent
7.5Adopt Resolution designating the Community Development Director to review less than three acre conversion exemption applications received from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Resolution passed on consent
7.6Approve Annual Renewal of Veterans Subvention Program Certificate of Compliance and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate and authorize the Board Chair to Sign Action Item passed on consent
7.7Approve Plans and Specifications for the 2016 HSIP Signs and Striping Project; Bid No. 18-02, Federal Aid Project No: HSIPL-5914(104); and authorize the Public Works Director/ Assistant Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids once authorization to proceed with construction phase is received from Caltrans Agreement passed on consent
7.8Approve Plans and Specifications for the Cycle 8 HSIP Signs and Striping Project; Bid No. 18-04, Federal Aid Project No: HSIPL-5914(113); and authorize the Public Works Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids once authorization to proceed with construction phase is received from Caltrans Agreement passed on consent
7.9Approve Inspection Agreement for Doug Bridges (Bridges Construction) to provide engineering services for the review of plans and specifications of Assessor’s Parcel No. 008-061-26 and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement passed on consent
7.10Approve Plans and Specifications for the Lampson Field Airport Rehabilitation of Runway 10-28, Bid No. 18-01, AIP Project No. 3-06-0117-019-2018; and authorize the Public Works Director/ Assistant Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids Action Item passed on consent
7.11Approve Waiver of the 900 Hour extra help limit for Law Enforcement Records Technician Von McPherson Action Item passed on consent
7.12Approve Long Distance Travel for Kelli Page, Program Manager, Housing to Attend the Lindsey Software Systems Training in Hot Springs, Arkansas, July 16-19, 2018 Report passed on consent
7.13Approve Contract between the County of Lake and Industrial Employers and Distributers Association in the Amount of $22,588, from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement passed on consent
7.14Approve Acceptance of Easement Deeds on Multiple Parcels in Anderson Springs for the Anderson Springs Septic to Sewer Project and Authorize Clerk to Sign Action Item passed on consent approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 7.1 through 7.14. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. Timed Items

8.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Susan Cameron, Leticia Sanchez, Deb Baumann, Mary Borjon, Millie Martinez, and Yvonne Cox spoke.
8.29:10 A.M. - Consideration of the Continuation of a Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer due to the Pawnee Fire Incident Proclamation 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
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved the Continuation of a Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health Officer due to the Pawnee Fire Incident. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Lake County Public Health Officer Sara Goldgraben presented the item to the Board. Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor James Scott was also present and spoke. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.39:15 A.M. - HEARING - Nuisance Abatement Assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of Notice of Lien in the amount of $2,863.89, for 8875 North State Highway 29, Upper Lake (APN 003-041-23 - Joann Madia) 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
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, confirmed the assessment of $2,863.89 on the property located at 8875 N. State Hwy 29, Upper Lake, CA (APN# 003-041-23) and directed staff to record a Notice of Lien against the property. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: All parties to the hearing were sworn in by the Clerk. Code Enforcement Officer Mike Penhall presented the item to the Board and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.49:20 A.M. - HEARING - Nuisance Abatement Assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of Notice of Lien in the amount of $3,685.77, for 12886 Fourth Street, Clearlake Oaks (APN 035-381-31 - Cecilia Kerry) 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
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, corfirmed the assessment of $3,685.77 on the property located at 12886 Fourth Street, Clearlake Oaks, CA (APN# 035-381-31) and directed staff to record a Notice of Lien against the property. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: All parties to the hearing were sworn in by the Clerk. Code Enforcement Officer Mike Penhall 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.
8.59:30 A.M. (Continued from June 19, 2018) PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Appeal of Planning Commission’s approval of Deviation DV 16-01 for Parcel Map PM 15-03; AB 18-01 APNs 024-049-07 and 10 Supervisor District 1 Public Hearing approved with conditions — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Simon (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved in part and denied in part the appeal of Planning Commission’s approval of Deviation DV 16-01 for Parcel Map PM 15-03; AB 18-01 APNs 024-049-07 and 10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Attorney Erin Carlson presented the item to the Board. Appellant Patrick Smythe was also present and spoke. Community Development Director Michalyn DelValle and Public Works Surveyor Gordon Haggitt spoke. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.710:15 A.M. - Consideration of Acceptance of Donation in the amount of $25,000 from Rebuild Northbay Foundation (RNBF) for Pawnee Fire relief Action Item approved — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved acceptance of a donation in the amount of $25,000 from Rebuild Northbay Foundation (RNBF) for Pawnee Fire relief. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Rebuild Northbay Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Gray Thompson was present and spoke about The Foundation's goal to support public and private sectors after the fire disasters. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8.810:30 A.M. - Consideration of providing space in Historic Courthouse Museum Square to place a sculpture celebrating the culture and resilience of the Pomo people of Lake County. 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
On motion of Supervisor Simon, and by vote of the Board, approved providing space in Historic Courthouse Museum Square for placement of a sculpture celebrating the culture and resilience of the Pomo people of Lake County. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Public Services Director Lars Ewing presented the item to the Board. Museum Curator Clark McAbee was present and spoke. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Les Miller, Wanda Quitaquit and Karen Valadez . No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

9. Non-Timed Items

9.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
9.2Consideration of Advisory Board Appointments Lake County Resource Conservation District Appointment not acted on
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was continued to the July 17, 2018 Board meeting.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Steele presented the item to the Board. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak. Advisory Board Member Victoria Brandon requested to move this item to the July 17, 2018 meeting, as some of the applicants were out of town.
9.3Consideration of Resolution Declaring the Board of Supervisors Intent to Sell Property Not Required for Public Use, Located at 934-946 Bevins Court, Lakeport, California (APN’s 025-462-100 & 090), Pursuant to Government Code Section 25520 Et Seq. Resolution Adopted — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Scott offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson 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.
9.4Consideration and Possible Adoption of a County of Lake Employee Compensation Philosophy Action Item Adopted, as amended — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Smith (recovered from the archived minutes by OCR)
Brown: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye Smith: aye Steele: aye
On motion of Supervisor Smith, and by vote of the Board, adopted the Employee Compensation Philosphy, as amended, removing the reference "to serve the 64,000 residents" and replace it with "to serve the residents". The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson 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 of a County Ordinance Adding Article VII to Chapter 18 of the Lake County Code Establishing a Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance continued
no itemized roll call in the official record
There was Board consensus that there would be no increase to the Base Tax Rate until January 1, 2021. The date of July 1, 2020 to remain the same for the CPI rate adjustment. There was Board consensus that the Board of Supervisors can change/adjust the procedural process of tax administration and collections. There was Board direction to bring this item back next week with the stated revisions for a first reading of the Ordinance.
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson spoke. Treasurer Tax-Collector Barbara Ringen was present and spoke. Chair Steele asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Craig Schultz, Richard Durham, Mike Mitzel, Bob Scalla, Brian Repp, Noah Quinell, Lance Williams, Michael Green, John Brosnan and Tony Perkins. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

10. Closed Session

10.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(3): Claim of Global Discoveries, Ltd. Closed Session Item
10.2Public Employee Evaluation Title: Health Services Director Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 4:35 p.m. having taken no action.

11. Adjournment