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Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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

5.1Approve Addition of Special Meeting to the Board’s Annual Meeting Calendar for 2020 Action Item passed on consent
5.2Approve Application for Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Action Item passed on consent
5.3(Sitting as the Lake County Air Quaility Management District Board of Directors) Request to authorize the APCO to sign and submit the Grant Agreement between the District and CARB for the Woodsmoke Reduction Program, operate a woodstove changeout program, and sign all other program documents. Report passed on consent
5.4Adopt Proclamation Designating March 24, 2020 as National Agriculture Day Proclamation pulled on consent
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was continued to a date uncertain.
Clerk’s notes: 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 Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.5Second Reading - Adopt Ag Department Ordinance for Industrial Hemp Regulations Ordinance passed on consent
5.6Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Public Services Director to submit Applications to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for all available Grants. Resolution passed on consent
5.7(a) Waive the competitive bidding process in accordance with County Code Section 2-38.2 because the unique nature of the goods or services precludes competitive bidding for the repair of the elevator located in the Lake County Historic Courthouse Museum; and (b) Direct the Public Services Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign the Agreement with Dream Ride Elevator in the amount of $92,310.00 Action Item passed on consent
5.8Adopt Proclamation Commending Lyle Swartz, Plublic Works Road Superintendent for his service to the County of Lake Proclamation pulled on consent
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was continued to a date uncertain.
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the consent agenda and continued to a date uncertain. Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.9Approve the 2020/21 Department of Boating and Waterways Financial Aid Program Agreement in the amount of $315,312 to fund the Sheriff/Marine patrol budget unit 2205, and Authorize the Sheriff to Sign Action Item passed on consent
5.10Approve sealed bid 20-08 for the purchase of radio equipment for the St. Helena Communications site and authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order to Dailey Wells Communications. Action Item passed on consent
5.11Approve Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Between County of Lake and Gary Weiser and Shelly Weiser, for $15,000 per fiscal year from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025 for the Office Space Located at 4477 Moss Ave, Unit C, Clearlake CA and Authorize the Chair to Sign. Agreement pulled on consent Motion carried
Carried 5-0 — moved by Sabatier
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
This item was continued to a date uncertain. On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda Items 5.1 through 5.11 with the exception of Items 5.4, 5.8, and 5.11 which were pulled for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown, and Simon
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 Simon 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
6.29:06 A.M. - (a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating March 24, 2020 as National Agriculture Day; and (b) Presentation of Proclamation Commending Public Works Road Superintendent Lyle Swartz for his service to the County of Lake Proclamation
no itemized roll call in the official record
This item was continued to a date uncertain.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Simon 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.
6.39:10 A.M. - Consideration of Update on COVID-19 Presentation
no itemized roll call in the official record
Report only.
Clerk’s notes: Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant, Sheriff Brian Martin, Social Services Director Crystal Markytan, Public Health Director Denise Pomeroy, Public Works Director Scott De Leon, Chair Simon asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal to Board of Supervisors, AB 19-03 for Minor Use Permit MUP 18-10 (Sandtner/Frey) Public Hearing Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Brown: abstain Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, continued Appeal to Board of Supervisors, AB 19-03 for Minor Use Permit MUP 18-10 (Sandtner/Frey) to the April 14, 2020 Board of Supervisors Meeting at 9:30 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, and Simon Recused- Supervisor: 1 - Brown
Clerk’s notes: Interim Community Development Director Scott De Leon presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson and County Counsel Anita Grant 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.
6.510:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED TO APRIL 7, 2020 - Industrial Hemp Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (AM 20-01) Categorical Exemption (CE 20-07) Public Hearing Motion carried
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, continued the public hearing for Industrial Hemp Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (AM 20-01) Categorical Exemption (CE 20-07) to the April 7, 2020 Board of Supervisors Meeting at 10:30 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown, and Simon
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson and County Counsel Anita Grant 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. Non-Timed Items

7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2(a) Consideration of Resolution of the County of Lake Board of Supervisors relating to Workplace Safety, Employee Leave and Remote Work in response to COVID-19; and (b) Continued discussion and consideration of accommodations to facilitate electronic access to Board of Supervisors (BOS) meetings in light of COVID-19 Action Item Motion carried
Carried 5-0
Brown: aye Crandell: aye Sabatier: aye Scott: aye Simon: aye
(a) Supervisor Sabatier offered the resolution as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown, and Simon (b) Discussion only.
Clerk’s notes: (a) County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson presented the item to the Board. Information Technology Director Shane French, Social Services Director Crystal Markytan, Public Health Director Denise Pomeroy, Deputy County Administrative Officer Stephen Carter, and Chief Probation Officer Rob Howe spoke. Deputy Human Resources Director Pam Samac was present. Chair Simon 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. Information Technology Director Shane French, Information Technology Technician Jake Reinke, Videographer Sam Euston, Assistant Clerk of the Board Johanna DeLong, and Sheriff Brian Martin spoke. Deputy Human Resources Director Pam Samac was present. 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 an Urgency Ordinance Prohibiting Rental Housing Price Gouging and Unlawful Evictions in the Unincorporated Areas of the County of Lake During a State of Emergency Ordinance
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(a) On motion of Supervisor Brown, and by vote of the Board, waived the reading of the Ordinance, to be read in title only (Clerk did so). Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown, and Simon (b) Supervisor Brown offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote: Ayes- Supervisors: 5 - Sabatier, Crandell, Scott, Brown, and Simon
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Brown presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Anita Grant 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.

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
8.2Conference with (a) Temporary Representatives designated to meet with County Department Heads regarding salary and benefits and (b) Unrepresented management employees Closed Session Item
8.3Conference 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
8.4Public Employee Evaluations Title: Interim Community Development Director/ Interim Water Resource Director/ Public Works Director Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 2:20 p.m. having taken no action.

9. Adjournment