Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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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
4.1EXTRA ITEM - (a) Consideration of “extra” agenda item; and (b) Consideration of Ratification of Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to COVID-19
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Carried 5-0 — moved by Scott
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved this item be taken up as an extra, as it was brought up after the posted agenda and needs to be addressed before the next available agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
(b) On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved the ratification of Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to COVID-19. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
Clerk’s notes: Sheriff Brian Martin presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant and Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace spoke.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and Ed Robey spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
4.2EXTRA ITEM - (a) Consideration of “extra” agenda item; and (b) Consideration of impacts of the four week closure of local schools on the County workforce with possible direction to staff.
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved this item be taken up as an extra, as it was brought up after the posted agenda and needs to be addressed before the next available agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
(b) Direction to staff to bring back revisions to the vacation donation and catastrophic compensation policy, also possible advanced leave to employees, flex time or extended work hours to employees and suggestions from employees on other options.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
4.3EXTRA ITEM - (a) Consideration of “Extra” Agenda Item; and (b) Consideration of Proposed Closure of Lake County Library Branches due to COVID-19
Resolution
Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved this item be taken up as an extra, as it was brought up after the posted agenda and needs to be addressed before the next available agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
(b) Supervisor Brown offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
Clerk’s notes: County Librarian Christopher Veach presented the item to the Board. Mr. Veach reported that all library due dates are extended so there should be no late fees until April 14, 2020.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and Erin McCarrick spoke. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
4.4EXTRA ITEM - (a) Consideration of “Extra” Agenda Item; and (b) Consideration of a Resolution Imposing Substantive Limitations on Residential and Commercial Evictions
Resolution
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 5-0 — moved by Brown
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
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
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, approved this item be taken up as an extra, as it was brought up after the posted agenda and needs to be addressed before the next available agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
(b) Supervisor Brown offered the Resolution, as amended on page 3, and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, moved to reopen Item 4.4 to clarify wording in the document. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
Supervisor Sabatier offered the Resolution, as amended on page 2, and it was passed by roll call vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Brown presented the item to the Board. Sheriff Brian Martin spoke. County Counsel Anita Grant spoke and pointed out a typographical error on Page 3, line 7 to change the year from 2018 to 2020.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
Later in the meeting, County Counsel Anita Grant asked to reopen the item to clarify wording in the Resolution.
The item was reopened and Ms. Grant suggested the language on Page 2, Line 2 of the Resolution, after the words "Residential or commercial property", add "in the unincorporated area of the County".
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Adopt Proclamation Commending Operation Tango Mike for 17 Years of Support for Military Personnel and Their Families
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.2Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of March 2020 as March for Meals Month
Proclamation
passed on consent
5.3Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Planning Division of the Community Development Department to File a Grant Application to the California Strategic Growth Council for a Proposition 84 Wildfire and Resiliency and Recovery Planning Grant to Update the Upper Lake/Nice Area and Riviera's Area Plans
Action Item
passed on consent
5.4Approve Wildfire Resiliency and Recovery Planning Grant Letter of Commitment for updates to the Upper Lake-Nice and Rivieras Area Plans and authorize Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
5.5Approve California Mutual Aid Region II Intra-Region Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Medical and Health Disaster Assistance and authorize Board Chair to Sign
Agreement
passed on consent
5.6Approve PC Purchase for District Attorney
Action Item
passed on consent
5.7Approve Supplemental Service Agreement between the County of Lake and Mead & Hunt, Consultants, for Mandatory Filings of Lampson Field Airport Capital Improvement Plan 2020-2025, not to Exceed $5,000.00, and Authorize the Chair to Execute the Agreement.
Agreement
passed on consent
5.8Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Director of Social Services to Execute the Standard Agreement and All Other Documents Necessary to Participate in the HOME Program Administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HDC).
Action Item
passed on consent
5.9Adopt Resolution authorizing the Lake County Water Resources Department to file a grant application to the California Strategic Growth Council for a Proposition 84 Wildfire and Resiliency and Recovery Planning Grant to update the Lake County Storm Water Management Plan.
Action Item
passed on consent
approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Scott, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.9. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. Timed Items
6.19:05 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: There was no public input.
6.49:20 A.M. – Presentation of Annual Report by Lake County PEG TV
Presentation
not acted on
This item was pulled and will be continued to a date uncertain.
6.59:40 A.M. - Consideration of Ag Department Ordinance for Industrial Hemp Regulations
Ordinance
Advanced
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
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
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, waived the reading of the Ordinance, to be read in title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, advanced the Ordinance as amended to the March 24, 2020 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board and reviewed the revisions made to the Ordinance for a first reading.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak and Brenna Sullivan spoke. Ms. Sullivan requested that the October 2020 date be removed from the Ordinance. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.610:00 A.M. - Consideration of CPS HR’s County of Lake Total Compensation Report
Action Item
not acted on
This item was pulled and will be continued to a date uncertain.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Continuation of Consideration of a Temporary Policy for Telework
Action Item
continued
Direction to staff to bring back a temporary policy for telework for County employees.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item to the Board. Information Technology Director Shane French presented the item to the Board. Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein, Public Works/Water Resource Director and Interim Community Development Director Scott DeLeon spoke.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of Accommodations to Facilitate Broader Electronic Access to Board of Supervisors Meetings in Light of COVID-19 and Executive Order N-25-20
Action Item
not acted on
No action taken.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson introduced the item to the Board. Deputy County Administrative Officer Matthew Rothstein presented the item to the Board. Videographer Sam Euston, County Counsel Anita Grant and Internet Technology Director Shane French spoke.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.4Consideration of structure of the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Community Development Department (CDD)
Action Item
not acted on
Report only.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Public Works/Water Resources Director and Interim Community Development Director Scott DeLeon spoke.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.5Consideration of the following appointment:
Audit Committee
Appointment
approved — Pass
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier (recovered from the archived minutes)
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, reappointed Ronald Nagy to the Audit Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board.
Chair Simon 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 Proposed Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of Antonio and Doris Guerra-Freire (AB 19-02)
Action Item
approved as amended
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
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
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved as amended, the Findings of Fact and Decision in the Appeal of Antonio and Doris Guerra-Freire (AB 19-02). The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
(b) On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, denied the appeal of Antonio and Doris Guerra-Freire (AB 19-02). The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown and Simon
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Anita Grant presented the item to the Board.
Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
8. Closed Session
8.1Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) Chief Negotiator: M. Long; County Negotiators: C. Huchingson and P. Samac; and (b) Employee Organizations: LCDDAA, LCDSA, LCCOA, LCEA, LCSEA and LCSMA
Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Evaluations
Title: Animal Control Director
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with (a) Temporary Representatives designated to meet with County Department Heads regarding salary and benefits and (b) Unrepresented management employees
Closed Session Item
8.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3) Threat of Litigation – City of Clearlake
Closed Session Item
8.5Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) – Ugorji v. County of Lake, et al.
Closed Session Item
8.6Public Employee Evaluations
Title: Interim Community Development Director/ Interim Water Resource Director/ Public Works Director
Closed Session Item
The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 1:42 p.m. having taken no action.
Clerk’s notes: Item 8.6 was pulled from Closed Session.