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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, September 17, 2019

9:00 AM · Board Chambers

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1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda

5. Approval of the Consent Agenda

5.1Adopt Proclamation Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Lake County, CA Proclamation passed on consent
5.2Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held July 16, 2019 and July 23, 2019. Minutes passed on consent
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5.3Approve the Amended County Vehicle policy in concept, Directing Human Resources to Meet & Confer with the Appropriate Bargaining Units. Action Item pulled on consent approved as amended — Pass
Carried 4-1 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: nay Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the Amended County Vehicle policy in concept, revising Article 16.9.A.1.c to read "Vehicles may be permanently assigned by the Sheriff to his/her deputies, and management staff when s/he determines there is a sufficient number of vehicles for this purpose and it is in the best interest of the Department to make such assignments. The Sheriff may make permanent assignments of some vehicles and use additional t vehicles as "pool" vehicles to be shared by two or more members." Directing Human Resources to Meet & Confer with the Appropriate Bargaining Units. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, and Scott Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion and taken up later in the day. Supervisor Simon introduced the item to the Board. District Attorney Susan Krones, Sheriff Brian Martin, Under Sheriff Chris Macedo were present and spoke. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson and County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.4Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Contract between County of Lake and Granicus, Inc. for Agenda Management and Government Transparency Services in the amount of $20,441.27, and authorize the Chair to sign. Agreement passed on consent
5.5(a) Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2019-80 Establishing Temporary Position Allocations for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Budget Unit No. 1123, Assessor; (b) Authorize to Appoint David Schwenger as Interim Assistant Assessor-Recorder; and (c) Authorize to Appoint Lan Dia Janakes as Interim Chief Deputy Assessor-Recorder - Valuations Resolution pulled on consent Adopted, as amended — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) Supervisor Sabatier offered the Resolution as amended and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott (b) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, appointed David Schwenger as Interim Assistant Assessor-Recorder. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott (c) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, appointed Lan Dia Janakes as Interim Chief Deputy Assessor-Recorder - Valuations. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott
Clerk’s notes: (a) This item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion and taken up later in the day. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott 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. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. (c) County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.6Adopt Resolution Fixing Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2019/20 Resolution passed on consent
5.7Approve Reissuance of Tax Refund Checks in the amounts of $19.92 and $42.82, issued to Stephen Phipps on 5/14/12 Action Item passed on consent
5.8Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2019 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Proclamation passed on consent
5.9Approve Advance Step 5 increase of Mr. Paul Donovan in the position of Mental Health Specialist II. Action Item passed on consent
5.10Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. Tule House for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Perinatal Residential Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for services rendered in Fiscal Year 2018-19 in the amount of $55,430 and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement. Action Item passed on consent
5.11(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 Konocti Senior Support, Inc. for Senior Support Counseling Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $108,378 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement. Agreement passed on consent
5.12(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 Hardeep Singh, MD to fulfill the responsibilities of the substance use disorder (SUD) Medical Director for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $90,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
5.13(Sitting as Lake County Sanitation District, Board of Directors) (a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.2, based on the determination that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County; and (b) Authorize Special Districts Administrator/Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $127,726.00 to R.F. MacDonald for a New 4 Stage Assembly Action Item passed on consent
5.14Approve Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification between the County of Lake Sheriff's Department and the US Department of Justice; and authorize the Sheriff and Chair to sign. Action Item passed on consent
5.15(Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District, Board of Directors) Adopt a Resolution to Accept Grant Funds from UC Davis California for Laboratory Analysis for Sediment Nutrient Samples Resolution pulled on consent Adopted, as amended — Pass
no itemized roll call in the official record
Director Sabatier offered the Resolution as amended and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Directors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion and taken up later in the day. Water Resources Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.16(Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors) (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 the goods or services and; (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Paragon Partners, Ltd.in the Amount of $103,400 for Property Acquisition Services for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorize the Chair of the Board of Directors to sign the Agreement Agreement passed on consent
5.17Approve Leave of Absence request for Substance Abuse Counselor III, Leroy Fields, from September 16, 2019 through November 21, 2019, and authorize the Chair to sign Action Item passed on consent
5.18Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2019-80 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts Administration Resolution pulled on consent Adopted, as amended
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Supervisor Sabatier offered the Resolution as amended and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 5.1 through 5.18 with the exception of Items 5.3, 5.5, 5.15, and 5.18, which were pulled for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the agenda for discussion and taken up later in the day. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

6. Timed Items

6.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public member Adrian Sinnett spoke.
6.29:10 A.M. - (a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2019 as National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month in Lake County, CA; and (b) Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Lake County, CA Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Ceremonial item only.
Clerk’s notes: (a) Chair Scott read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Behavioral Health Services Substance Abuse Program Manager April Michelle Giambra, Hilltop Recovery Executive Director Lori Carter-Runyon, Substance Abuse Counselor Bonnie O'Donnell, Treatment Coordinator Richard Diwald and Substance Abuse Program Coordinator Denise Newman (b) Supervisor Sabatier read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Angela Guillermo of Latinos United of Lake County. Angela Guillermo and Ana Santana spoke.
6.39:15 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District, Board of Directors) (a) Consideration of Resolution approving an Agreement between the County of Lake, Lake County Watershed Protection District, City of Clearlake and City of Lakeport for the Implementation and Maintenance of the Lake County Clean Water Program; (b) Designating a member of the County of Lake Board of Supervisors to act as the County’s authorized representative to the Clean Water Program Management Council, and authorize an additional member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as an alternate; and (c) Approval for the Director of Water Resources to be the designated representative, and appoint an alternate, for the District. Resolution approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) Director Crandell offered the Resolution, and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Directors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott (b) By Board Consensus Supervisor Crandell was appointed as the Board Representative to the Clean Water Program Management Council and Supervisor Sabatier was appointed as the alternate to the Clean Water Program Management Council. (c) On motion of Director Crandell, and by vote of the vote of the Board, approved the Director of Water Resources to be the designated representative, and appoint an alternate, for the District. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Directors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott
Clerk’s notes: (a) Water Resources Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board. Invasive Species Program Coordinator Angela DePalma-Dow was also present. Chair Scott asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. (b) Water Resources Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board. Invasive Species Program Coordinator Angela DePalma-Dow was also present. Chair Scott asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. (c) Water Resources Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board. Invasive Species Program Coordinator Angela DePalma-Dow was also present. Chair Scott asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:30 A.M. - Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff concerning Retail Uses, Formula and or Box Store Zoning Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
This Item has been continued to the October 1, 2019 Board Meeting.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Michalyn DelValle presented the item to the Board and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Gene Paleno, Dolly Riley, Roberta Ackter, Lisa Kaplan, Victoria Brandon, Sheri Treppa, Kirsten Murry, Ed Robey, John Sullivan, Bridget King, and Jessica Pyska. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. Continued to October 1, 2019 Board Meeting.
6.510:30 A.M. - Discussion Regarding the Process for Tax Defaulted Land Sales and Tax Defaulted Land Sale #157 which is Tentatively Scheduled for March 2020. Report
no itemized roll call in the official record
No action taken.
Clerk’s notes: Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen presented the item to the Board. Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector Liz Martinez was present. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: City of Clearlake City Manager Alan Flora and City of Clearlake Chief of Police Andrew White
6.611:00 A.M. - ADDENDUM - (a) Report from Lake County Deputy Sheriff's Association (LCDSA) President John Drewrey regarding LCDSA plans for a Sales Tax Measure to support Law Enforcement; and (b) Continued from September 10, 2019 - Discussion and Direction about seeking to Offer Voters the ability to Vote on a Sales Tax Measure to Improve Roads. Report approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) Report Only, No Action Taken. (b) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved to support the Area Planning Council Survey regarding a sales tax measure to improve roads in Lake County. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott
Clerk’s notes: (a) Lake County Deputy Sheriff's Association President John Drewrey presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed. (b) Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.71:00 P.M. - WORKSHOP - Broadband Internet Presentation by the Upstate California Connect Consortium (UCCC) for Broadband Internet Connectivity Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
Presentation only.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier introduced the item to the Board. Chico State Representative David Espanoza presented the PowerPoint presentation to the Board. Chico State Representative Courtney Farrell was present. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Shawn Swatosh and Melissa Fulton. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.82:00 P.M. - Discussion and Review of Use Permit Conditions Pertaining to RV Parks Action Item
no itemized roll call in the official record
No action taken.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Michalyn DelValle presented the item to the Board and gave a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. Melissa Fulton, Dan Kelly, Tamara James, Shayna Dickenson, Bobby Dutcher, Kevin Waycik, Mary Anne McQueen and Christie. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.

7. Non-Timed Items

7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of Resolution Approving Proposed Revisions to the Golden State Finance Authority Joint Powers Agreement Resolution Adopted
no itemized roll call in the official record
Supervisor Crandell offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, and Scott Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Discussion and Consideration of an Agreement to Purchase Tax Defaulted Property by and Between the County of Lake and the Konocti County Water District. Agreement approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Agreement to Purchase Tax Defaulted Property by and Between the County of Lake and the Konocti County Water District. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one present wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed
7.4Consideration of Change Order No. Four for Upper Lake Pedestrian Improvements for Upper Lake High, Middle & Elementary Schools Project, State Project No. ATPL-5914(103); Bid No. 18-11, for an increase of $9,334.11 and a Revised Contract amount of $412,458.54 Action Item approved
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Change Order No. Four for Upper Lake Pedestrian Improvements for Upper Lake High, Middle & Elementary Schools Project, State Project No. ATPL-5914(103); Bid No. 18-11, for an increase of $9,334.11 and a Revised Contract amount of $412,458.54. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.5Consideration of Change Order No. Five for Upper Lake Pedestrian Improvements for Upper Lake High, Middle & Elementary Schools Project, State Project No. ATPL-5914(103); Bid No. 18-11, for an increase of $35,669.23 and a Revised Contract amount of $448,127.77 Agreement approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Crandell
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved Change Order No. Five for Upper Lake Pedestrian Improvements for Upper Lake High, Middle & Elementary Schools Project, State Project No. ATPL-5914(103); Bid No. 18-11, for an increase of $35,669.23 and a Revised Contract amount of $448,127.77. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, Brown, and Scott
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Scott DeLeon presented the item to the Board. Chair Scott asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.6Consideration of Changes to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee Bylaws Action Item approved
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: abstain Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Director Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Changes to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee Bylaws. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Simon, Sabatier, Crandell, and Scott Recused- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant spoke. Adult Services Program Manager Tavi Granger presented the item to the Board. Deputy Director Amber Davis was present.

8. Closed Session

8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Decision whether to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4): One Potential Case Closed Session Item
8.23:00 P.M. - Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Interviews of Public Health Officer Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 5:12 p.m. having taken no action.

9. Adjournment